The Almeria Focus - June 2026

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The Holiday Season Hots Up

Apartfrom during school holidays, tourists who arrive from now to the autumn do not come here with children so because of this, their spending power is better. Figures for May are not yet available but there was a large increase in passengers using the Almería airport during April. Compared to April last year there was a 30% increase with 161,000 from Spanish airports, 61,000 from abroad and UK tourist numbers increased by 15% to 25,600.

One complaint that affects the “scores” that tourists give for Almería province is the lack of good transport. The arrival of the ‘AVE’ (the Spanish highspeed train) in Almería city, with a station at Vera, is unlikely to be before 2029 although there is a tremendous amount of work currently underway.

On Sunday, May 17th, Spaniards in Andalucía, which includes our province, voted to determine who will run the Junta de Andalucía for the next four years. Juanma Moreno, President since 2018, lacked two seats to form a majority but will join forces with the Vox party.

The “Blue Flag” beach awards for 2026 have now been published with 38 beaches on our coastline, along with three marinas. Three of the beaches were not listed last year but have regained the award and also one marina. Roquetas de Mar and Mojácar head the list with six each. We have the full list in our “In the News” section. Hopefully, the very major work on the beach road in Mojácar will soon be finished.

When people who are registered with the Spanish Health Service go to farmacias to collect their medication they have to pay something. This is tied to their income on the annual tax returns, and the bands and the amounts payable have been re-vamped. People registered as unemployed and some other categories do not have to pay anything, but if a prescription has been issued by a private doctor there is no allowance and the full cost of the medication has to be paid. We spell out the changes in our “In the News” section.

A draft anti-tobacco bill very similar to proposals in France, will be debated in the Spanish Parliament that will significantly expand smoke-free areas including bar and restaurant terraces. If approved, electronic cigarettes will be treated the same as conventional tobacco, but some of Spain’s leading health organisations consider vaping is a very good way for a person to wean themselves off cigarettes. They point out that this has been very successful in the UK and whilst nicotine is addictive, it has no noxious chemicals. We explain how the potential changes may affect us in an article.

There are some cultural events in June and July and as usual, we highlight ones that may be of interest to our readers in our “What’s On” section. The main event in June each year is the annual Moors and Christians event in Mojácar of course, that celebrates the surrender of the Moors to the Christian forces from Granada on June 10th, 1488. In return, the Moors were promised a peaceful coexistence that unfortunately didn’t last for very long. This year, it takes place from Thursday, June 11th until Sunday, June 14th.

There are no national fiesta dates in June or July when town halls, banks and some offices are shut, but the evening of June 23rd is the vigil of ‘San Juan’ (John the Baptist) who was reputedly born on June 24th. Bonfires are lit on beaches, often with music and fireworks.

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Andalucía Elections

There is a central government in Spain with a national parliament, but there are regional governments and ours is the Junta de Andalucía that has their own parliament. Sunday May 17th was election day and 6.8 million people were entitled to vote, with 535.000 in our province. There is a total of 109 MPs with 12 from our province, and for the last four years, Juanma Moreno has been the president with 57 MPs, two more than the 55 needed for a majority. His political party is the ‘PP’ party, (roughly a conservative party). This year, there were five parties with candidates and the result was that Juanma Moreno obtained 53 seats, two less than the majority. He will join forces with the right wing Voz party who have 15 seats, as he did from 2018-2022 when he also lacked a majority

A Very Tragic Accident

Electioneering in Andalucía was suspended on Saturday, May 9th and instead it was a day of official mourning. The day before, two boats from the Maritime Services manned by Guardia Civil police officers were pursuing a narco-boat 80km off the Huelva coast. One of the boats, the Río Antas, is a very new high-speed launch that the Guardia Civil took delivery of last December. It has an aluminium hull, two 1,800hp engines and can travel at 60 knots. The other boat was a semirigid one, similar to the narco-boats and in the high-speed chase they both collided. Very sadly, two of the police in the semi-rigid one were killed, one was very seriously injured and the fourth one was also injured. It has been suggested that the wake of the Río Antas may have caused the captain of the smaller boat to lose control. On February 9th, 2024, in the port at Cádiz, four Guardia Civil police were in what was effectively a dinghy, and a narco-boat deliberately ploughed into it. Two police officers were killed and two others injured. The narco-boat was found further down the coast and the man who was driving it was charged with premedicated murder and attempted murder. The deaths off Huelva

have reignited the debate about the problems the police face pursuing the high-speed narcoboats on the high seas, sometimes at night and in poor visibility. On May 15th , during the night, the Guardia Civil patrol boat ‘Audaz’ was pursuing several narco-launches off the coast of Almería. One of them loaded with fuel containers broke down and the ‘Audaz’ was pulling alongside it to board it. Another narco-boat tried to take off the crew of the first one and deliberately rammed the ‘Audaz’. A window was broken but fortunately there were no injuries. The big question is, do the dangers involved justify trying to capture the narco-boats at sea? A Guardia Police spokesperson stated, “We have colleagues risking their lives every day and every night, on the Spanish coasts and inland, for 1,600 euros a month. We ask for justice now: means, awareness, recognition and decent wages.”

The ‘AVE’ High Speed Train

There is a tremendous amount of work needed between Murcia and Almería city to culminate in the ‘AVE’ (High speed train) arriving. The actual date has been modified several times and current estimates are far longer than originally stated which was 2027. One of the main delays relates to the section from Lorca to Vera and the installation of the track. The tenders for the provision of the track are subject to bids from companies that have to be submitted by the end of December and awarded in mid-2027. The completion will take ten months, so the second half of 2028. Another problem is work to provide the electricity supply. The high-voltage line between Tabernas and Níjar requires at least 18 months of work and has not yet been awarded to any company. Its completion is set to be “at least” the second half of 2027. Latest dates for the station at Vera are that bids had to be submitted by May 28th with a decision made at the end of June. Work should start in the autumn, with a completion date of the start of 2028. Work to build an underground station at Lorca took a very long time to be

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approved, and this entails excavating a 3km tunnel near the city centre. The complexity of this work has a current completion date of the end of 2027 or early 2028. On Tuesday, May 12th there was a heated discussion in the Spanish Parliament between the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, (from the PSOE government) and the former mayor of Almería city, Luis Rogelio Rodríguez-Comendador (from the PP party in opposition). The minister was repeatedly asked to give the exact date when the line would be operational and he gave the date as being 2028, ignoring the fact that 2029 is more likely and stated that in 2030 the Mediterranean Corridor (Murcia to Almería is part of this) would arrive at the border with France. Complaining about rail travel in general, Luis Rogelio reminded the minister that it takes 2 hours and 47 minutes to get to Granada from Almería by train, compared to 1 hour and 40 minutes by car and for the Almería-Madrid journey the train takes 6 hours and 50 minutes. After the whole 90km section is finished there will be tests on the whole of the line to verify the safety systems and electrification with special test trains for several months. In other parts of Spain this has taken up to 12 months.

Energy Crisis Review

In our May magazine we spelt out the special measures introduced in Spain to minimise the results of the crisis in the Middle East. The main one was that the 21% IVA (VAT) on petrol, diesel, heating oil, electricity, natural gas, pellets and firewood was reduced to 10%. On our electricity bills, there is an indirect tax of 5.11% paid by the consumer, and then paid by the electricity companies to the Treasury and this has been reduced to 0.5%. Also, there is a 7% generation tax on the value of electricity production paid by the companies that has an effect on our bills and it has been suspended. In total, this amounted to a 60% reduction in tax. In the middle of May a review took place based on the inflation figure for April which was 3.2%, a slight rise compared

to the April 2025 figure. Electricity has become cheaper thanks to an increase in renewable energy sources and during April it was 4.3% less, and natural gas went down by 9.6%. Because of this, from June 1st the IVA goes back to 21% but the reduction and scrapping of indirect taxes on electricity will stay the same. As regards fuel prices, they have not gone down and were up by 15% in April. Specifically, fuel inflation taking into account fiscal measures would have been 28.9% but is only 16% with the reduction in IVA. Because of this, fuel prices for petrol, diesel and biofuels will continue to have the reduced IVA until June 30th when there will be another review. During April the rise in food prices was 2.7%, exactly the same as in March and below January and February prices although the price of eggs has gone up. Core inflation that excludes energy and unprocessed food only went up from 2.7% to 2.8%. After all the figures were known, a government spokesperson stated, “Spain is better prepared than ever for shocks such as the war in Iran, both economically, fiscally and energetically.”

Pharmaceutical Co-payment System

In 2012 a co-payment system known as “copago” was introduced in Spain that determines the amount of money a person registered in the state health system has to pay for medication dispensed by pharmacies. This followed health service information being linked to the Spanish tax department where a person’s annual ‘Renta’ income was available. On May 14th an amendment came into force to benefit middle and low incomes without increasing the contributions. There are progressive monthly maximums on incomes below 35,000 euros. Up to 8,999 euros and from 9,000 to 17,999 euros the payment is 40% of the cost of the medication. But, up to 8,999 euros the maximum payable per month is 8.23 euros and from 9,000 to 17,999 it is a maximum of 18.52 euros per month. The 40% cost does not apply after these maximum payments. From 18,000 to 34,999 the percentage due is 45% but cannot exceed 61.75

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euros per month and from 35,000 to 59,999 the percentage is 45% but without any monthly maximum. On incomes from 60,000 to 99,999 the percentage payable is 50% and over 100,000 it is 60%, without either of them having monthly ceilings. For pensioners with an income of less than 18,000 euros they have to pay 10% with a maximum limit of 8.23 euros per month. For incomes over 18,000 euros up to 59,999 euros they have to pay 10% with a cap of 13.37 euros per month, a reduction of 5 euros. On incomes of 60,000 euros up to 99,999 euros they have to pay 10% with a cap of 18.52 euros per month, the same as before. For 100,000 euros and over, the same 60% applies, with a limit of 61.75 euros per month. People registered as unemployed and some other categories do not have to pay anything. If a prescription has been issued by a private doctor there is no allowance and the full cost of the medication has to be paid. Prior to 2012 there was a system with reductions for pensioners but after 2012, when the information on the health card was run through the tax authority data base there was no record of any tax return for a number of pensioners because they had died! Relatives were using the dead pensioners health card to obtain the discount.

Another Major Operation

Last month we explained measures taken by police to smash the mafia organisations bringing people and drugs to our coastline. Another major investigation and operation by the National and Guardia Civil police, together with the Customs Surveillance officers, has dismantled one of the main criminal organisations dedicated to cocaine and cannabis trafficking, based mainly in Macael and the Almanzora Valley. A judge in Purchena coordinated the operation, issued search warrants and authorised subsequent action. One of the first successes was the interception of a vehicle on the A-7 motorway near Huércal-Overa, in which 16 kgs of vacuum-packed cannabis were seized under a false floor. Police surveillance over a period of time led to the location of an isolated

building used as a laboratory for the handling of cocaine. Inside, 25 kgs of pure cocaine, 9 kgs of substances used to lower the purity, and three hydraulic presses were seized, and several key members in the criminal organisation were arrested. Multiple search warrants were approved and executed in different parts of the Almanzora Valley, with new seizures of drugs, weapons, money, and further arrests. The final balance of the operation resulted in 21 arrests, 26 searches and the seizure of 92,578 kgs of cocaine, 14,420 kgs of hashish, 29,677 kgs of marijuana and 636,654 euros in cash. 27 assorted vehicles, some of them high speed ones for the distribution, firearms, ammunition, precision scales, a radio frequency detector designed to jam police radios and a banknote counting machine were found and seized. 57 bank accounts were frozen and 13 properties were embargoed. The 21 people arrested were brought before the court at Purchena charged with the crimes of drug trafficking, membership of a criminal organisation, illegal possession of weapons, and money laundering. The majority of them were remanded in custody.

2026 Blue Flag Beaches

The Blue Flag programme has been running from 1987 in 51 countries on 5 continents with more than 5,000 beaches, and Spain leads the list with 677 (15% of the world’s total). There are 35 more than last year spread over 253 municipalities, and 14 beaches have gone on the list for the first time. 32 have got theirs back after losing them previously. There is still a majority of tourists and residents in Spain who want “the sun, sea and beach” experience and of the 713 applicants this year, 95% have been approved. As regards marinas, 112 were put forward with a 99% approval. 38 beaches in our province can fly the blue flag including three that have been put back on the list which are the beaches of El Playazo-Villaricos (Cuevas del Almanzora), Piedra Villazar (Mojácar) and Las Marinas-Bolaga (Vera). In the eleven coastal municipalities in

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Almería the total of 38 flags are at Roquetas de Mar (6), Mojácar (6), Adra (4), El Ejido (4), Pulpí (4), Almería (3), Carboneras (3), Cuevas del Almanzora (3), Níjar (2), Vera (2) and Balanegra (1). Also, three marinas have the award at Adra, San José and Roquetas de Mar that has got theirs back. Criteria to be included in the awards are regularly checked clean water quality, beach cleaning, lifeguard and safety measures. Good toilets, showers and rubbish bins are a must, and the availability of public transport. The Spanish Institute for Tourism Quality awards “Q” flags every year, with slightly less rigid requirements and over 500 were approved last year.

40 Years in the EU

May 9th was the 40th anniversary of Spain and Portugal joining the EU. As regards Andalucía, EU funding amounts to 130 billion euros plus 3 billion from the Next Generation post Covid funding. Juanma Moreno, the President of Andalucía, stated that EU funds for forty years have been allocated to the development of roads, highways, railway improvements, agriculture, fisheries, the modernisation of the Andalucía countryside, improvements in competitiveness, regional cohesion, investment in R+D+I, the improvement of public services, training, labour insertion and social policies. He said that there is no aspect in the lives of people in Andalucía that does not have this financing behind it. He concluded, “Apart from economic benefits, thousands of young people have been able to study abroad thanks to the Erasmus programme, reinforcing a feeling of common belonging to Europe that is increasingly rooted in our citizens. All this means that today, Andalucía is not a mere recipient of European aid, but is in turn contributing to the construction of the European project by providing experience, commitment, proposals and strategic vision”.

Giving Blood

On May 14th the XVIII Annual Blood and Plasma Donation Marathon of Almeria took place in a sports pavilion in Almería city. There was a

large publicity campaign to attract people to give blood and plasma that always draws a large number of donors. 55 health professionals came from various places in Andalucía with 26 machines to collect plasma, and during the morning 350 people turned up. With an afternoon and evening session from 4pm to 9.30pm the total number of donors exceeded the record number of 1,192 in 2024. The director of the Almería blood transfusion centre, Aref Laarej, thanked everybody who helped organise it and stated that this was the largest annual event in Andalucía. During the afternoon there were play areas for people who needed to bring their children and all the donors were given a snack afterwards donated by local companies.

More Ryanair Threats

33% of passengers coming into Almería airport are brought here by Ryanair. At the end of April, they threatened more cuts at Spanish regional airports if the government does not intervene to block rising airport costs. Aena (the Spanish air authority) has put them up this year by 6.5% with a projection of 21% by 2031. Eddie Wilson from Ryanair has made it clear that it will not invest in infrastructures that it already considers “manifestly uncompetitive” and has placed their complaint in the hands of the Spanish Ministry of Public Works. They are the main shareholder with 51% of the capital, and Aena with 49% manage the airports. This year they have declared a record dividend of 1.6 billion euros between them. This

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is not a new threat from Ryanair as in 2024 they reduced their capacity at regional airports with a total closure of flights to Asturias, Valladolid, Jerez, Tenerife Norte and Vigo. There were drastic reductions in passengers to Santiago, Zaragoza, and Santander, and some at Girona and the Canary Islands. At the time a spokesperson for Aena stated that all Ryanair were doing was switching passenger numbers to major airports that were more profitable! Ryanair have thrown Aena a carrot, saying that if airport fees were competitive, they could increase flights to Spain next year by 44%, with 33 new planes, and reopen five airports with 77 million passengers each year until 2031, but otherwise they won’t do this. They concluded that airport fees should be frozen instead of Aena giving large dividends to shareholders. They manage 46 airports and 2 heliports in Spain and participate directly or indirectly in the management of 16 airports in Europe and the US, including Luton airport with a 51% stake. At the same time, Ryanair announced that if the situation in the Middle East was not resolved soon, they might have to cancel flights to most of their destinations.

Cheaper PVPC Electricity

In Spain, customers can pay for the electricity they use on either the PVPC regulated tariff or on the free-market tariff. A European survey of electricity prices has shown that on December 31st last year, the PVPC tariff used by 8 million customers was cheaper and had fallen by 2%. The price on the free market had gone up by 3.1% for the 23.3 million people who had this tariff at the end of 2025. The actual cost per kWh (1kWh is an appliance of 1,000 watts switched on for 1 hour) was 20.7 céntimos on the PVPC tariff on December 31st and 26.6 céntimos on the free market. This is partially explained because most free-market contracts are for 12 months, with no variation in price. The report stresses that the overall price has come down substantially in the last five years with the increasing contribution from renewable solar,

wind and hydro-electric sources, and eleven EU countries had higher prices than Spain in 2025. In the Eurozone average, the kWh cost was 29.99 céntimos compared to 26.69 céntimos in Spain. However, neighbouring countries such as France and Portugal have cheaper electricity, and in Portugal, for normal users, the IVA (VAT) is only 6%.

The recent reductions in the cost of electricity and gas following the Middle East crisis, with a drop in IVA, has a clause banning electricity and gas companies from trying to switch customers from the regulated tariffs to free market ones, whilst the new regulations are in force.

Electricity Fraud

Growing marihuana needs large amounts of electricity for powerful lights, extractor fans and air-conditioning. To obtain this the large mafia organisations and individuals bypass the meter which can cause fires, and the illegal amount being drawn off can damage cables in the street that overheat, causing transformers to fail and blackouts. Almeria is the second worse province in Andalucía after Granada and from January to March this year, the fraudulent use totalled 3 million kWh specifically stolen for the production of marijuana. One kWh is the electricity needed for an appliance of 1,000 watts switched on for one hour, so the illegal use is enormous. In the first three months of the year, up 30% from 2025, a total of 29 major investigations against drug “clans” were carried out by the police working with technicians from the electricity supply company Endesa. When the police raid premises or homes Endesa dismantle the illegal connections and in some places, they weld shut manhole covers. There is also fraudulent use from some people, typically living in blocks of apartments, who bypass the meters to avoid paying. To combat this, in some areas, transformers that should cope with the normal requirements have been replaced with larger ones to stop them burning out and causing blackouts. This is a practical solution but it shouldn’t be necessary and involves additional

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money being spent. In the last five years in all of Spain, the amount of electricity fraudulently obtained has been calculated by Endesa to be the normal requirement for one million households.

Good Airport Figures

Almeria Airport ended April with 90,817 passengers, which represents an increase of 30.3% compared to the same month in 2025. This positive balance, which shows a daily average of more than 3,000 passengers was due to the strong growth experienced by both domestic and foreign traffic. The bulk of the passengers flew on commercial flights (excluding general and executive aviation), totalling 90,130. Of these, 51,703 went to or from a Spanish city (+39.2% compared to last year), while 38,427 opted for flights to and from abroad (+19.7%). In the case of international traffic, the markets with the highest demand in absolute terms were the United Kingdom (25,626 passengers), Belgium (8,631) and the Netherlands (2,843). By rate of growth, the increase of flights to Belgium (+50.9% of passengers) and the UK (+14.5%) are noteworthy. The good performance of traffic in April contributed to record numbers for the first four months of 2026 with 228,375 passengers (an increase of 15.7%) compared to the same period in 2025. Flights amounted to 4,103, of which 2,507 were commercial (+12.1%) and the others were freight or private ones. Of the 227,430 users who travelled on commercial flights, 160,699 had their origin or destination in Spain (+8.6%) and 66,731 from abroad (+42.3).

The Pope Comes to Spain

Spain is not officially a Roman Catholic country, and it is not the state religion. However, Catholicism has historically been deeply intertwined with Spanish identity and culture. The 1978 Spanish Constitution established a secular state, guaranteeing freedom of religion and belief. As of 2025, approximately 55.4% of Spanish citizens self-identify themselves as being Catholics, but the level of active participation

in religious practices has significantly declined in recent years. Religious education is not compulsory in Spanish schools but students can choose to take classes as an option. On Monday, May 4th, the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Spain, José Manuel Albares, had a working meeting in Rome with Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Vatican Relations with other countries. Pope Leo XIV granted him an audience that lasted about 20 minutes, although it was not scheduled in the agenda. Albares described this as a “strong gesture of recognition, friendship and affection for Spain.” He also hand delivered the official invitation from Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, for the visit of the Pope to Spain on Saturday, June 9th to Tuesday, June 12th when he will be in Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife and Las Palmas. In Barcelona he will officially open the “Tower of Jesus” at the Sagrada Familia basilica that has just been finished. This is the central tower and the highest one reaching a height of 172.5m / 566 ft. The Minister for the Interior has revealed that 11,000 National Police and 2,200 Guardia Civil police will join forces to cover the visit, and coordination centres with additional police will be set up in the places where the Pope is appearing. There has been a preliminary planning phase, a preventive phase that started on May 31st, an alert phase from June 1st and a critical phase hours before he arrives in Spain until his departure from the Canary Islands on June 12th. King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia will attend a mass in Madrid, but only in a “personal capacity” not representing the Spanish state or monarchy. The last time a Pope came to Spain was the visit of Pope Benedict XVI in 2011. At the same time, ‘Bad Bunny’ has concerts in Madrid from Saturday, May 30th until Monday, June 15th, and this has been described as being “an additional complication, but not a problem.”

Teatro Cervantes in Almería City

The company Kulver Productions has run the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city for a long time, but has now pulled out and the theatre

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is looking for a new management company. At present, there are concerts or other events listed until September, but the theatre has stated that they will all take place, tickets purchased are valid, and the sale of tickets online or at the theatre will continue to be available.

Making Migrants Legal

Last month we explained how a fast-track system has been introduced to make illegal immigrants legal. There have been very large numbers of people applying and the Foreigners Office in Almería city, Social Security offices and Post offices were inundated. A large building in the port area quickly became the centre where people could apply, along with social organisations who are giving advice and helping with applications. The deadline for submissions with all the paperwork needed is June 30th.

The Mars Robot

In 2028, with a partnership between the European Space Agency and NASA, there is going to be an attempt to land a rover on Mars and carry out scientific tests on the surface. The “Rosalind Franklin” robot has been tested in the Tabernas desert in Almería, where scientists have seen how it will move, drill into the ground and analyse samples. Tabernas is one of the most Mars-like environments in Europe and can simulate real conditions without leaving Earth. The rover travelled through arid areas, avoided obstacles and selected points of interest as it would on Mars. But the key feature was that it drilled into the ground and worked with real samples, exactly as it is intended to do. The rover can drill down to two metres, a depth where radiation has not destroyed possible organic debris. In 1852, in the Sierra Almagrera region in our province, the mineral jarosite was discovered, and in 2004, NASA detected jarosite on Mars. This mineral only forms in the presence of acidic liquid water. It was the first clear evidence that the red planet had water. In some of the tests, scientists operated the rover

remotely, simulating the communication delays that will exist between Earth and Mars. Every decision and move was evaluated as if it were on the red planet. Apart from this, drilling down to a depth of 500m is being carried out in the Alhama de Almeria area. Geologists have found craters on Mars and they think that a similar one is under the surface, particularly in the Sierra de Gádor. The National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) are funding the 86,000 euro cost over 60 days. Samples of the drilling will be analysed in a laboratory at Almería University.

The Best Whisky

The Nevada Distillery ‘848 whisky’ made in Fondón in the Alpujarra region of Almería province has won the Grand Gold Medal trophy at the prestigious Frankfurt International Whisky competition. It has also been distinguished as being the best whisky in Spain. This recognition, endorsed by an international jury of sommeliers and experts places it among the world’s elite in the sector, competing on a par with major whisky producing nations. This triumph is the direct result of the commitment of Concha and José Manuel, who in 2020 decided to leave their life in Madrid and come to the Alpujarras and open the only distillery in operation in the entire province. They use selected barley malts and a temperature-controlled fermentation with ale-type yeasts, a technique that gives it a much more aromatic and fruity profile than conventional whiskies. After a double distillation

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in a copper vessel using the “pot still” method, the whisky is aged in oak barrels imported from the US. The distillery is 848m above sea level which is also a contributing factor.

The Famous Blackout

April 28th was the first anniversary of the total electricity blackout that affected 30 million consumers in Spain and 6 million in Portugal. Every day, the demand for electricity for the next day is gauged by Red Eléctrica (The Spanish Natonal Grid operator) who then decides where it is going to come from via the various power stations and what they are prepared to pay for it. One combined-cycle power station that burns gas and then uses the steam generated was on the list, but it announced a shutdown for maintenance, and the electricity it would have supplied was not scheduled to come from another one, so there was in imbalance. There have been several reports along the line, including one from EU experts, who concluded that it was caused by a variety of problems that stacked up to cause a crisis that could not be overcome. The “corrections” undertaken by Red Eléctrica made the situation far worse, and this was done manually as there was no automatic procedure. Also, many renewable and conventional power providers did not comply with, or did not properly apply, the technical requirements of reactive and protection adjustments. None of the reports have apportioned any blame, just the technical reasons for the blackout. The CNMC body in Spain looks at situations where there are going to be mergers to see if they are in the public interest or if there are cartels. They also investigate situations such as this one and can fine companies if they consider this is warranted. Their report has decided who was to blame with 20 disciplinary proceedings that can open claims for compensation. Three of them are against Red Eléctrica for breach of its functions as an operator “with damage to the system or subjects”, which is a very serious infringement against the Electricity Sector Law. Another 17

are for the hydraulic, gas and nuclear facilities of the three large electricity companies Endesa, Iberdrola and Naturgy, one to the electricity subsidiary of Repsol and another to Bahía de Bizcaia Eléctricidad and Engie, as well as the nuclear power stations of Ascó-Vandellós and Almaraz-Trillo. CNMC considers that one of the main problems with the power companies was not detecting indications of non-compliance, required under the regulations of the electricity sector, present for prolonged periods of time, that made restoring the supply more difficult. In all these cases there were serious infringements, but without any major damage to transformers or power lines. The deadline to impose sanctions and fines is from 9-18 months. There are liable to be many claims for compensation, particularly from large companies. Court actions to claim material damage or loss of profit run out after one year, but contractual liabilities, arising from a breach of contract, expire after five years.

Combatting Soil Desertification

The soil in large areas of Almería is drying out, hardening and losing its ability to sustain life because it retains less and less water and has lost biological activity. The lack of rainfall is the main problem that leads to desertification. A new process has been pioneered to act as a reversal on the surface, exactly where the ground begins to deteriorate. Researchers from Almería University have discovered a direct solution that covers the soil with recycled paper pellets and cyanobacteria. The recycled paper works as a thermal barrier and as a sponge that retains water, whilst cyanobacteria colonise the surface and begin to produce nitrogen and bind soil particles. This combination turns a dry layer into a space where biological activity can return and activate the soil. The tests have been carried out in different parts of the province, such as the Tabernas desert, degraded areas in Níjar, and agricultural soils. The result of the tests is visible very quickly, and includes less evaporation, more water retention and an environment where

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microscopic life reappears. This layer acts as a refuge where microorganisms can survive, and the recycled waste paper does not remain only on the surface. Over time it degrades and becomes part of the soil itself, providing carbon. One of the most striking aspects is that the method works better the more degraded the terrain is. In heavily damaged soils, where there is almost no organic matter left, the response is more visible and faster, with a clear improvement in cohesion and capacity to retain water. The cost of the treatment is very cheap. The scientists have published their research and findings to combat desertification in the scientific journal Soil Biology and Biochemistry.

A New Heart

The parents of a baby boy called Manuel, who has not yet had his second birthday, live in Viator near Almería city. They have spent the last seven months in Córdoba as their son has been in the intensive care unit in the hospital, suffering from a rare heart condition, with hopes that a donor heart might be available to save his life. He was initially in the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería, then Málaga and finally Córdoba. On May 1st at midnight, the parents received a phone call stating that the 24/7 central transplant unit in Madrid had told the heart unit that a donated heart was available in northern Spain and was being flown to Córdoba. The next day, the transplant took place from 8am to 6pm without any problems. The father stated, “Manuel will continue to be kept in the intensive care unit for a few more days, to see how he responds. If everything goes well, he will no longer have the risks to his life that he has continually experienced so far and eventually, we can go back to living in Viator.”

Almeria Coast Marine Life

The coast of Almeria has become a recurring scene of encounters with some of the largest fish in the Mediterranean, and the Alboran Sea continues to function as a transit route for large species. These are not constant appearances,

but they are increasingly documented. Fishermen and marine scientists agree that these species are seen off the coast of Almeria at specific times, especially linked to changes in temperature and availability of food. The shark Cetorhinus maximus is the largest fish that can be seen that can exceed 10m in length, weighing 4-6 tonnes and feeds on plankton. Marine scientists documented its presence during a study in April 2023. It is not a resident species, but it does appear sporadically and seasonally, especially when the food on the surface increases. The sunfish Mola mola is the most common large fish, more than 3m long and weighing about two tonnes. It is observed every summer, with continuous records between 2020 and 2025, especially in areas such as the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. Divers and recreational boats have documented multiple encounters on the surface. The great white shark Carcharodon carcharias is one of the largest predators on the planet, but its presence in Almeria is extremely rare. A juvenile one, 2m long, was caught in a fishing net in 2023. The Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus is one of the most constant large fish off our coast and can exceed 4m and 600 kilos. Their presence is documented every year, especially between May and June, during their migration to the Mediterranean to breed, and it is a frequent and predictable species in the Alboran Sea. The coast off Almería is not a permanent home for these very large fish, but it is a key crossing point. The combination of currents, temperature and food is why very different species arrive at specific times.

Vehicle Number Plates

Prior to September 2000, vehicle number plates indicated the province where they had been registered with either single or double letters at the right. Almería was ‘AL’, Málaga was ‘MA’, Alicante was ‘A’ and Madrid was ‘M’. If you see any vehicle with these they were registered before September 2000. After this, a national system was introduced with four numbers and

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three letters and all the combinations amount to 8 million. The letter ‘O’ is not used to avoid confusion with the number ‘0’ along with ‘I’ that could be confused with ‘1’, and neither are the rest of the vowels used to prevent 3-letter words and names being formed. The letter ‘Ñ’ that is a letter only found in the Spanish language is not used to avoid confusion with ‘N’, and ‘Q’ with ‘O’, nor the Spanish double letters ‘CH’ or ‘LL’. With no vowels there was no ‘AAA’ so they started with ‘BBB’. A 1981 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL that was imported and put on Spanish plates in León, was the first to be given the new style plate, ‘0000BBB’on September 18th 2000. This Spring, the three letters started with ‘NMJ’ and it is anticipated that by the end of this year, or the start of 2027, the ‘N’ combinations will have run out. As ‘O’ is not used, the three letters will then start with the letter ‘P’.

The Russian Freighter

About 73 kilometres off the coast of Almeria, under the Mediterranean Sea, in front of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, the Ursa Major, a Russian freighter, sank in December 2024 in a 2,500m depth of the sea, whilst sailing from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. What at first seemed like a normal maritime accident gradually led to an investigation surrounded by suspicions of nuclear technology, secret operations and possible links between Moscow and North Korea. The Ursa Major is linked to Oboronlogistika, a company with ties to the Russian military, and suffered a series of explosions on board. CNN, the US news channel aired a report on May 11th stating that the cargo was initially described as various items and large manhole covers destined for Vladivostok. It seems to be factual that the final destination of the cargo was not Vladivostok, but the North Korean port of Rason, one of the strategic enclaves of Kim Jong-un’s regime. The ship’s captain told Spanish investigators at Cartagena port that the cargo included nuclear reactors used in submarines, although he claimed to be unaware if there was nuclear fuel inside

them. He also stated that there was a 50cm diameter hole in the ship but the edges of the hole pointed inwards, so the damage had come from outside the ship. A few days after the sinking, U.S. WC-135 aircraft, popularly known as “nuke sniffers”, extremely specialised aircraft that the United States uses to detect radioactive particles in the atmosphere, began flying over the area. These are not planes that can be seen regularly over the Mediterranean Sea or off the coast of Spain. According to CNN the Ursa Major did not sink after the first explosions but as Spanish maritime rescue ships, a tug and a helicopter arrived, new detonations were heard and the ship sank. 14 crew were rescued and taken to Cartagena but two had drowned. Days later, the Russian ship Yantar appeared, officially a scientific ship but designated for years by NATO as an underwater espionage platform. The ship remained for several days on the wreck of the sunken cargo ship and, according to different reports, there were again explosions under water. All this further fuelled the theory that Moscow may have tried to destroy sensitive evidence on the seabed. As the investigations progressed, another possibility is that the ship had been attacked. According to CNN, Spanish investigators were told by the captain that there was a 50cm diameter hole in the ship but the edges of the hole pointed inwards, so the damage had come from outside the ship with the possibility that the hole was compatible with explosives attached to the hull underwater or even from a ‘super-cavitating’ torpedo, a type of high-speed underwater weapon extremely difficult to detect.

The Three Million Euros Inheritance

In La Voz de Almería, a local newspaper, there was an item about a court ruling in Granada that after DNA testing, a woman has been legally recognised as the biological daughter of an important businessman from Granada whose assets when he died age 86, are about 3 million euros. The businessman was frequently in Almería city where he often spent the night

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and he did tell a family member that he had a relationship with the woman’s mother during the time when her “official” father was hospitalised for some time after an accident, but this could not be proven until DNA tests were carried out. In the 1980s there was still the stigma of adultery, then punishable by law. The story does not end here however, because the woman was convinced that she had a sister, from a similar out-of-wedlock liaison, who probably lived in Almería province as well. This came about when her lawyer was trying to prove that she was the legitimate biological daughter. Just a few days later, a woman rang the lawyer after reading the newspaper report and told him that she was the other woman and both women spoke on the phone. Subject to DNA tests that confirm this is true, she will also become an inheritor.

Vera Workplace Centre

The very large company International Workplace Group has opened a centre in Vera to attract people who wish to work from a flexible office place in a central location. It has cost 2,361,000 euros and has more than 2,600m2 of space in a basement, three floors and a roof terrace, allowing administrative and business services to be concentrated in a single building. The Swiss-based company has more than one million centres in 121 countries and states that there is a growing demand for their centres in Spain.

Annulling Rental Contracts

Amidst all the problems with rented properties, a legal firm has explained how the law applies if the landlord wants to break a rental contract so that a relative can move in. Article 9.3 of the Urban Leases Law (LAU) allows the landlord to recover the rented property after 12 months since the rental contract was signed, with at least two months’ notice. It has to be for himself / herself, natural or adopted children or a wife / husband who is legally separated, divorced or where the marriage has been annulled. It doesn’t apply to the landlord’s siblings. The other conditions are

that the lease contract expressly has a clause that includes the possibility of recovering the property earlier than the contract end date for this reason. The landlord has to give the specific reason that justifies the action and the communication to the tenant has to be made in a letter or document, clearly identifying the person who is going to occupy the property and the relationship that motivates the recovery.

The Mojácar Campsite

In due course, the former campsite opposite El Cantal beach in Mojácar will become a complex with commercial premises, a hotel, residential development and a sports centre. At present, work is underway to provide a parking area, to help with the high volume of cars in the summer months. When fully developed the total building area will cover 2.5 hectares (25,000m2.

Location and Population

We have mentioned before that the ‘INE’ (National Institute of Statistics) regularly publish data obtained every year on January 1st, for the previous year, relating to information from the ‘Padrón’ (the official register of inhabitants in all the municipalities). Two sets of data have recently been published and the first one is the number of people who still live in their birthplace, that in our province is 310,000, some 40%. In some municipalities more than 60% of the population has never moved to live elsewhere, including Macael with 62% and María at 62%, whilst in other municipalities it is only 20%. The percentage in Huércal-Overa is 51%, in Albox 46%, but in Mojácar, the lowest number, it is only 18%. The second revelation is that 42% of the population includes people who have arrived from other provinces in Spain, from other countries, or those who were born here but left and have now returned. The total is 322,640 people from abroad within a total population of 770,554. In 2025 our province saw 10,021 new residents, of which around 6,200 came from other Spanish provinces, mostly

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Granada, Madrid or Murcia, whilst 3,823 arrived from abroad, mainly from Morocco and several Latin America countries. Internationally, Morocco remains the main source of foreign population with more than 64,000, followed by Romania and the UK. In our province, the majority of people from Morocco work in the agricultural sector and the new campaign to encourage illegal migrants to become legal, is expected to apply to 20,000 people, or even 30,000.

The Largest Companies

In our province, the largest companies are the Cosentino Group based in Cantoria with a turnover of 1.464 billion euros and 6,000 employees. This is followed by Cajamar, who have a very large corporate building at the science park ‘PITA’, with revenues of 1.42 billion euros and 5,483 employees. In third place is Senator Hotels, the hotel chain with a turnover of 148 million euros and 1,147 employees. Nationally, the companies with the highest overall score are El Corte Inglés, CaixaBank, Mercadona and Inditex, companies with a strong territorial presence and a high impact on employment, investment and economic activity.

Trump and Science

We have mentioned how Trump is waging a war with scientists, and on April 17th, by email, he fired the 22 council members of the National Science Foundation with immediate effect. Yolanda Gil, is the council president who was born in Madrid 63 years ago and she stated that the wholesale dismissal was “unprecedented”. The council was about to publish a report on US research and development and how it compares to other countries. The conclusion of the report was that there was a growing gap between the US and China, the US was falling behind and China was forging ahead. The superiority of the US over China is one of the issues that most obsesses Trump. The independent agency was founded in 1950 to channel public research in peacetime, avoiding interference from the

government of the day. Since then, it has become the main funding agency for basic science in the country. Its grants have supported the work of more than 270 Nobel laureates and allowed the development of fundamental inventions such as magnetic resonance imaging, artificial intelligence and gene editing. Council members are hoping that Republicans and Democrats in Congress will block the dismissal as they have already halted many of the administration’s attacks on scientific bodies. Yolanda Gil has stated, “I hope Congress will get involved and affirm the independence of the council”.

Entirely False

On social media there are claims that during 2026 there has to be more than just the driver in a car, but this is scaremongering. This hoax that comes and goes, aided by a Google algorithm, has its origin in an observation from Pere Navarro, the head of the DGT (Spain’s Traffic Department). In November 2024 he stated, “We took measurements on the A-2 and A-1 motorways and checked the occupancy of the vehicles and 85% of them had a single occupant. Moving a vehicle that weighs 1,000kg or 1,500kg with only a single person is nonsense”. This led to the claim that “the government will prohibit you from being alone in the car”, that was not what he said and the fake news continued. Amazingly, the Vox right-wing political party stated, “They (the DGT) lead us to tyranny, to total social control.” There is a plan in Madrid to be implemented shortly where traffic estimates are that in the morning rush hour, on the way to the capital, some 4,500 cars circulate on the A-2 in which approximately 5,000 people travel and at the same time, 125 buses transport 5,500 passengers. As a solution, the DGT will dedicate a smart lane for high-occupancy vehicles and a car with at least one passenger (detected by sensors). It will operate from Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm. During the rest of the day, when traffic is lower, it can be occupied by any vehicle including ones with only the driver. In California in April 2024, a driver was given a traffic infringement fine for “multiple

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carpool violations” after police found the driver was accompanied by a plastic mannequin dressed as a human, wearing a seat belt to keep “him” upright! The motorist had been stopped for illegally crossing a double white line to access the carpool lane. A single driver without a passenger was prohibited from using this lane at certain times of the day, similar to the plans for Madrid.

The ‘Sagrada Família’

The Barcelona ‘Sagrada Família’ Basilica was the highest building in Spain last August, but since November it became the tallest church in the world and rising to 172.5m /566 ft. The completion of the “Tower of Jesus”, the central and tallest tower of the basilica took place at the end of April. The cross at the top of the tower is made up of 15,000 ceramic pieces, produced from 500 different moulds and seven shades of white. After this, the scaffolding surrounding it, a custom built

structure designed to withstand strong winds was removed along with an enormous crane. The tower will be inaugurated on June 10th, the centenary of the architect Antoni Gaudí’s death, and Pope Leo XIV will attend as part of his visit to Spain in June. In 2025, the Sagrada Família received a record 4.9 million visitors, generated around 134 million euros in revenue and 52% was allocated for construction work. In addition, an average of 50,000 people come to see it every day from the outside with some guided tours. What remains to be done is interior work inside the tower that will eventually be open to the public, but this will take several years to complete with a target date of 2032. Since 2018, sandstone of the type needed in various areas has been mostly sourced from the Withnell quarry near Chorley in the UK. In total, there is work that may take more than 10 years to fully complete and the construction as of 2026, has spanned 142 years.

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The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be erected in Barcelona, but the design was not considered to be interesting enough. Instead, Gustave Eiffel approached the French authorities with the proposal that it should be built in Paris, as they were organising the International Exposition of 1889 to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution. Nothing remotely like it had ever been built, twice as high as the dome of St. Peter’s in Rome or the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was erected in only two years from 1887–89, with a small labour force, at minimal cost because Eiffel had previously built lightweight bridges.

Mickey & Minnie

Russi Taylor (May 4th, 1944 – July 26th, 2019) was an American voice actress. She is best remembered for voicing the character of Minnie Mouse from 1986 to 2019 and was married to voice actor Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse, from 1991 until his death in 2009. She was the longest-tenured voice actress to voice the character, holding the role for 33 years. She also provided the voices of several characters in The Simpsons, most prominently Martin Prince, Uter Zorker, and Sherri and Terri. She died on July 26th, 2019, in Glendale, California from colon cancer, age 75 but her voice will live on for many years.

“QWERTY” Keyboards

Typing keyboards were originally arranged alphabetically, but the QWERTY layout was designed to prevent typewriter jams, invented in 1870 by Christopher Latham Sholes, an American printer. The term “QWERTY” comes directly from the first six letters on the top left row QWERTYUIOP. The middle row is ASDFGHJKL and the bottom row is ZXCVBNM. The design was sold to E. Remington and Sons in 1874, and the QWERTY layout became standard on their typewriters. People learned to type on these machines, so the layout stuck, including all current devices using letters, from computers to smartphones.

Barbie Dolls

The Barbie doll’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, first displayed in 1959 at the New York Toy Fair so it is now 67 years old. While Barbie may seem as American as apple pie, she was actually modelled on a German doll named Lilli. Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler saw it while travelling in Europe and it sparked the idea for Barbie. “I saw an adult-shape body that I had been trying to describe for years, that our guys at Mattel said couldn’t be done.” The original Barbie was available as either a blonde or a brunette, but the blonde one was the biggest seller by far, so the brunette one was soon dropped.

‘Heinz 57’

‘Heinz 57’ came from the slogan “57 pickle Varieties” in 1896 chosen by the company founder H.J. Heinz. He claimed that he was inspired by an advertisement he saw while riding on a train in New York City where a shoe store boasting “21 styles”. Heinz said he chose “5” because it was his lucky number and the number “7” was his wife’s lucky number. Heinz later said that the number “7” was selected specifically because of the “psychological influence of that figure and of its enduring significance to people of all ages”. When the slogan was created, the Heinz company was already selling more than 60 products.

Honey

Honey never spoils and jars found in ancient Egyptian tombs are still edible today. It is one of the few foods that can remain safe to eat for thousands of years. Honey contains only about 1418% water, which is far below the level needed for bacteria, yeast, or mould to survive. This extreme dryness causes macrobiotic cells to dehydrate and die through osmosis, preventing any degradation. It has a low pH, typically between 3.2 and 4.5, due to gluconic acid produced by bees, another layer of protection. To maintain its longevity, honey should be kept in a sealed container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Gibraltar, the Final Blueprint

Adraft document has been published with 336 sections and 46 annexes designed to finally lay down the exact status of Gibraltar, as agreed by the UK, Spain and the Gibraltar Government. It has taken 10 years since Brexit to arrive at this stage but it still needs to be ratified by all the parties. It does not need to be approved in the Spanish parliament because it has been negotiated with Brussels.

Under the deal, Gibraltar will not officially join the Schengen zone of 29 mainly EU countries, but Schengen-style border checks will be carried out on travellers arriving at the port and airport. The first control on arrival at the airport will be by Gibraltar immigration authorities, followed by a second control conducted by Spanish National Police officers who will be in uniform and armed, operating from a new joint facility. The UK government is likening it to the system in operation at London’s St Pancras station, where Eurostar passengers are checked by both British and French officials before boarding trains.

Passengers arriving by sea will be processed at the airport facility as long as traffic flow through the port “allows for an efficient, high and uniform level of control at the airport border crossing point”. The ferry link to Morocco will cease, and cruise ships will have to call at a Schengen port prior to arriving in Gibraltar, meaning that all passengers will be pre-cleared. There will be separate lanes for EU and non-resident persons, who will pass through a customs control staffed by the Spanish police within the airport terminal but located on the Spanish side of the border. A bone of contention has been the control that the Spanish police have, but it has been agreed that they can refuse entry to non-resident third country nationals, including British nationals, who do not live in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar residents will pass through a separate customs lane staffed by Gibraltar authorities located in the terminal on the Gibraltar side of the border. Gibraltar residents will be exempt from the

requirements of the EU’s new automated entry/ exit system, which came into operation on April 10th. Every day, 15,000 people come from Spain to work in Gibraltar and this will continue without any visa requirements.

Military personnel and civilian employees from non-EU countries and not resident in Gibraltar will be exempt from passport and visa regulations and the Schengen-type border checks. The UK military will provide Spain with military ID details and movement orders. The airport is partly used by the RAF and this will also apply to the port where UK navy ships come there regularly, including nuclear submarines but visiting non-resident UK forces will not be able to cross from Gibraltar into Spain. It has been agreed that the airport will be extended on land that officially belongs to Spain at La Linea and it will become a larger Spanish, European and international terminal designed to attract more tourists.

Goods entering Gibraltar will be required to meet EU standards, including labelling requirements and there will be a 17% VAT-type sales tax. At present there is only a 10% tax that has been criticised as being far too low.

Fabian Picardo, Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, has stated, “This is a safe and secure agreement that we have negotiated alongside the UK that unequivocally protects our position on sovereignty, safeguards our economy, and delivers the certainty our people and businesses need.” It is intended that all the new regulations will be in force this summer, hopefully.

Anti-Smoking Laws

New Zealand is the first country to propose serious limits on smoking known as “Smokefree 2025”. The main proposal was that people born on or before January 1st 2009 were prohibited from buying tobacco products with a lifetime ban. Every year the date would go up one year, so eventually no one could buy any tobacco products.

Only 600 retail outlets could sell smoking items, and healthcare professionals hailed this as a real way of stopping the high number of deaths. There was some opposition in parliament and MPs argued that it would harm small businesses and lead to an uncontrollable black market of tobacco products, so the law is on hold at present.

In the UK the final draft of the “Tobacco and Vapes Bill” has been passed in the Commons, and the House of Lords and is awaiting Royal Assent. The legal age to smoke will be age 18, and purchases banned from the same birth date of January 1st 2009, so by 2040 it will be a total ban. Vaping products are not included, except they will be banned in cars carrying children, playgrounds, outside schools and in hospitals. It will still be allowed outside hospitals in a bid to support those trying to quit, and at outdoor hospitality venues, pub gardens, wider open spaces such as beaches, and private outdoor spaces. There will be new regulations to stop minors buying flavoured vaping products and single use ones in particular.

In Spain, a draft anti-tobacco bill very similar to proposals in France will significantly expand smoke-free areas. For the first time, electronic cigarettes will be treated the same as conventional tobacco, so vaping will be banned in the same places as smoking. Some of Spain’s leading health organisations state that vaping by adults should not be banned, as whilst nicotine is addictive it is not harmful. They consider vaping is a very good way for a person to wean themselves off cigarettes, very successful in the UK.

Speaking after the Council of Ministers approved

the draft legislation, Health Minister Mónica García said the reform represents “an important step in the fight against tobacco use” and prioritises the right to breathe clean air. She noted that smoking is still responsible for around 140 deaths every day in Spain, which is more than 50,000 a year. The new law will ban smoking and vaping on hospitality terraces, at swimming pools, in university campuses, bus shelters and transport with a driver. It will also prohibit smoking within 15 metres of schools, hospitals, cultural or sports centres, children’s playgrounds and at open-air concerts.

There will be stricter limits on tobacco and vaping advertising, a ban on single-use electronic smoking devices, and help to quit smoking available through local health centres. The introduction of plain packaging for all tobacco products was not agreed in discussions for the draft bill so will not become law unless there is another amendment.

The draft law will now be reviewed by Spain’s constitutional bodies before returning to the Council of Ministers and then moving on to Parliament. Mónica García says that she hopes for broad political support, stressing that “while there may not always be consensus on social issues, there is strong social consensus in favour of protecting health.” A big problem is that Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister and his PSOE party do not have a majority in parliament, so the proposed law will rely on other political parties agreeing to back it. It appears that the ban on smoking on bar and restaurant terraces may be introduced this year.

Tourist Rentals

ElDefensor del Pueblo’ is an Ombudsman and his existence is to investigate complaints from citizens against abuses and negligence by public administrations. There is a main office in Madrid and one in Seville for Andalucía. They are not part of national or regional governments, and some of their rulings are legally binding. A report was recently published regarding 2025.

Among the nearly 17,500 complaints in Andalucía sent to the Ombudsman Jesús Maetzu, 15% related to problems with housing. The document includes a special section of complaints about unauthorised tourist properties. The report stresses that these complaints are not limited only to physical nuisances such as noise and rubbish disposal, but also to the “feeling of helplessness” felt by residents when they see that, after repeatedly denouncing unauthorised tourist housing, there is sometimes no action.

In May 2025, there were more than 96,000 tourist homes registered in Andalucía, 9% up from 2024, which made it the third highest Spanish region with the most tourist homes. The Ombudsman pointed to the distortion between supply and demand as one of the factors that pushes owners towards holiday rentals, which are more profitable than stable rentals, especially in coastal areas. He criticises owners that expel habitual residents during the summer months and forces them to look for other temporary options.

According to an analysis by economists, the percentage of average salary income that people in Andalucía allocate to housing is 38% for mortgages and close to 40% for rental properties. This is far higher than the 30% that is considered to be a sensible maximum.

The report highlights young couples with children, with incomes of between 1.500 and 1.800 euros per month, who cannot access the private housing market. The Ombudsman warns that market pressure is altering the social composition of neighbourhoods, displacing long term residents, young people and middle-class families. A housing association claims that 23% of young people in

Andalucía are in a situation of social exclusion, unable to buy or rent and still living with their families to an age that is far higher than it should be.

Regarding tourist rentals, there is positive action to remove ones from ‘Airbnb’ and ‘Booking.com.’ that do not show the licence number required by law. In Andalucía in 2025, a total of 21,897 properties were either required to be taken off, or not granted a licence, the highest number in all of the autonomous communities. Nearly 50% of licences denied are for non-compliance with the statutes of Communities of Owners, if they expressly prohibit homes let for tourist use.

On Wednesday, April 22nd, new housing laws for 2026-2030 were introduced in the Spanish Parliament designed to combat the problems. The budget is 7 billion euros split between central government and regional government. The present Young Persons Rental Aid to encourage emancipation is increased to 300 euros per month. Owners of empty properties for the last two years will be given a grant of up to 35,000 euros depending on the size, providing they are subsequently used for residential rentals for at least five years, at an affordable price. Last month we explained that for young people up to the age of 40, the 20% deposit normally required for mortgages by banks will be guaranteed by the Junta meaning a 100% mortgage can be obtained. The new housing laws go further than this and young people living and buying in municipalities with less than 10,000 inhabitants can be given a 15,000 euros grant. This applies to all the municipalities in our area, except Vera. In Barcelona, with annual tourist licenses, none of them will be renewed in 2028.

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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 ........................................................634 007659

Néstor Fábrega (Mojácar) .......................................650 287015

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

ART & ARTISTS

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

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

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

Cahoots (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................611 006027

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

Cerrajería Jara (Garrucha) ..................627 398553 / 950 109986

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

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

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

Multiservicios Ciudad del Sol (Mojácar Playa) .............667 567564

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

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

Screenmasters (See p.37).........….….........................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

567564

Vera Kuchen (See p.33) .................950 043740 / 636 447730

BEAUTY

See Hair, Health & Beauty

BEDDING & MATTRESSES Colchón San Gines (Huércal-Overa)

Sleep Tight (Albox) ................................................711 066171

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.110) ...........................692 176 069

BED & BREAKFAST

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 .............................………..600 041820

Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 268176

AlmeriaBuilders.com ……......................659 685133 / 950 9305202

Arboleas

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

Mat Murray ................................................................647 841750

MiPassiveHome ...........................................................634 007659

Michel Cools (Taberno) ...............................................641 814611

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

Barnet’s Butcher & Delicatessen (Mojácar) (See p.3).950 473174

Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) (See p.23) .......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

See also Motorbike Hire

Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440

Auto Corner (Limousines) ...................950 069198 / 667 439671

Car Rental ...................................................................642 731543

Caracola (Mojácar) ...................................................652 105827

Costa Coches (Mojácar) .......................950 459208 / 950 069272

Costa Rentals Antas ......................... 950 085362 / 662 336439

Europcar .............................,......................................950 615101

Mo-Car (Mojácar) ...............................950 478307 / 626 976973

Solvi Car (Mojácar) ………….......................................950 478151

SRS Vehicle Services .................................................950 449095

CAR WASH & VALETING

Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................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

CATTERY see Kennels

CHILDREN & BABY

Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728

CHIMNEYS

CIVIL ENGINEERS

CLAIRVOYANCY /

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

Olga Apuy (Arboleas) .................................................603 724438

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

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

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

Ultrasonic Cleaning Services (Mike) ..............................632 267997

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

COMPARISON COMPANIES

Compare in Spain ....................................................711 008674

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

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.37) ......….…..........................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

Psychotherapy Coaching ..................................+49 160 909 52007

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

COURIERS See Postal Services CRAFTS

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

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

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 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

Vital Heal, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) ...............950 478534

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

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

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

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

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

Maipú (Mojácar) ..........................................................611 304302

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

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

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 ..................……............................................639 724521

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Servimugar (Vera) (Spanish speaking) ......................637 810190

DOORS See Windows & Doors

DRY CLEANERS

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

DVD & VIDEO

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

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

Total Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 615596

VHS to DVD conversion ..............................................647 202599

ELECTRICAL GOODS

Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) ............950 442012

Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar .............................950 473111

DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private)

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

Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069

Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Euronics)(Garrucha) ..950 460832

Euronics (Albox) ...........................................................950 430702

Revolution Technology (La Alfoquía & Turre) .(See p.53)..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

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

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

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

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

Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, disco etc.) .........634 311652 Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919

Stiff Upper Lip ...........................................................699 462859 Sue Moretta ............................................................672 543027

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este)(See p.55)...................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

Cortijos Almería …………........……...........................655 312156

D & D Property Care, Sales & Rentals .....643 335386 / 643 337063

Domo (Turre) (See front cover)...............................722 448252

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

Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607

European Property Company (Mojácar) ...................950 285704

Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767

First Choice Almería (Mojácar) ..........711 015383 / 950 615561

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

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

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

Linnitt Properties (Turre) ..............................................950 479054

Loaisa (Garrucha) .............................622 484580 / 670 662302

Medimar (Vera Playa) (See p.49) ..............................606 953775

Mojácar Estates .........................................................950 478935

Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652

Mojacarmar ...........................................950 475891 / 636 903184

Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009

Neinor Homes ............................................................900 110022

New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) .................................950 438221

New One Stop (Mojácar) .............................................950 473040

New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover)950 475800 / 607 146352

Next House Almería (Albox) .................950 500060 / 645 066139

Nicla Property Consultancy S.L.

Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640

Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ……950 431855 / 661 143871

Spain Assured ....................................950 469622 / 634 300020

Spain Property Finder …..............…….......................686 878789

Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)(See p.7) ...950 615388

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

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

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 Menswear (Mojácar Playa) ............................613 026780

Koko’s Women’s Shop (Mojácar Playa) ....................623

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

See also Activities-Clubs-Associations

Alison ..........................................................................666 273168

Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545

Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239

Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838

Evolution Fitness Club (Arboleas) ............................667 306764

Fitness For All (Bédar) ………........…………………..647 593323

Geoff Oram (Personal Training) ...............................634 362436

Gimnasio Formas (Turre) ...........................................950 468065

Gympower (Personal trainer) (Albox) ......................609 591606

Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) ...........................671 247035

Léonard’s Coaching (Los Gallardos) ..........................611 318709

Platino Gym (Mojácar Playa)......................................950 284845

Sano Centre (Albox) ...................................................610 544306

Sano Centre (Huércal-Overa) ...................................666 021259

Sierra Club Desert Springs ......................................687 599115

Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .......................................686 400331

Unalome Rooms - Yoga (Albox) .................................722 469570

Valle del Este Spa & Health Centre ........................950 548600

VaVa Yoga / VaVa Danza (Vera) ................................642 314316

Yoga in the Casa Kali ...............................................672 721096

Young at Heart Fitness .............................................711 032244

FLORISTS

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

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

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

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

FLY SCREENS

Coastal Mosquitoes ..................................................606 040462

Curtains with Style .........................950 069032 / 678 811125

..........................................................................634 351275 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 SpeedyFit ..............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

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

FOOD SHOPS

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

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

304288

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

De Autor (Mojácar Pueblo) .........................................605 049431

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) .........................................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) (See p.27)..........................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ..............................637 393873

FOOT HEALTH

See also Chiropodists & Podiatrists

Linda Nann (See next page) .....................................604 467337

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) ...........................................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

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

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

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

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

Casa Bohemia (Mojácar Playa) ...................................629 174070

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

El Rincón del Mueble (See p.41)(Vera) ......................950 460867

El Rincón del Mueble (See p.41)(Antas) ...................950 459071

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

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

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

Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

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

Indalo Muebles (Mojácar) ............................................662 299573

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

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

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

La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.57) ......................................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

The Attic (El Cucador) ..…….…....................................663 255433

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.110) .........................692 176069

GARDENS

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)...........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

Sinsemilla Growshop (Garrucha) .........950 133061 / 629 114237

Suministros Ridao (Los Gallardos) ......637 078019 / 667 562872

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

Cahoots (Mojácar Playa)

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

GLASS CURTAINS

Cerrajería Jara (Garrucha) ..................627 398553 / 950 109986

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

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

Screenmasters (See p.37)........….…...........................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 Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546

Multiservicios Ciudad del Sol (Mojácar Playa) .............667 567564

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

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING

GOLF COURSES

Aguilon Golf (Pulpi)

GOLF TUITION

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

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

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

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

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

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

Cash de Peluqueria (El Real Ind. Est.) ...................644 761322

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

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

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)(Turre & Mobile) …….......…...….637 149659

La Pelu (Mojácar Playa) ............................................634 308877

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

Luxe House (Vera) ...............................644 877208 / 636 240502

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

Sandie Gilham ............................................................634 030297

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

Audio Ópticas Mahis (San Juan) ..950 456236 / 609 945370

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

Optica Garruca (See p.23) .........................................950 133921

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

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 / 666 375688

Sound Systems ..........................…............................630 231644

The Attic Tool Hire ...............................673 608854 / 672 184354

Vera Hire (Las Buganvillas) .....................................629 483776

Vera Maquinaria (Vera) .............................................950 391182

HOME CARERS see also Nursing

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

Committed2ucare ................................645 513477 / 711 017074

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

Consultus Care & Nursing ............................0034 711 060615

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

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

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

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

HORSE RIDING

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

Hostal Rural Turre .......................................................622 336873

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) ..........................................................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

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 / 673 608854

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 393048

INSURANCE

Adeslas ............................................950 472701 / 633 431900

Albox Insurance .........................................................950 121943

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450

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

Angela Morales & RG (Mojácar Playa) .....................950 478984

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

Lolica Ineriorismo .......................................................637 810068

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

Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335

INTERNET TV

Acaciophone Mojácar .........................950 968216 / 621 250108

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) (See p.53)..694 440104

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

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

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

AG Translating & Support Services .........................614 198415

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

Caroina 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 240315

Jenni (Almanzora valley area) ..............................653 098329

Jill Willems (Turre) ......................................................627 855930

Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150

Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125

Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) ...........609 781438

Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) ......................... 676 951352

Marguerite …….....................................................…..687 814157

Marisa .........................................................................636 179128

Mauro Medina ............................................................639 742127

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

Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366

Mojácar Interpreting ...................................................617 830513

Nieves Gómez (Mojácar) ........................................... 622 306389

Paula Similie (Mojácar) ................................................627 423675

Pedro .........................................................................655 510420

Robert Boucher ..........................................................693 618705

Sean Interpreter/Translator (Garrucha) ........................642 572412

Simply Solved ………..................................................663 327091

Susi ..............................................................................617 920 190

Wendy Interpreter/Translator ...................................... 661 194278

Yamile (Written Translations) ........................................626 207575

IRONING

Pressed for Time ......................................................711 065805

JEWELLERY

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

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

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

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

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 & WARDROBES

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

Cocinas Ridao (Garrucha) .....................950 460288 / 637 400178

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 .................661 267060 / 623 324047

J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884

KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613

La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.57) ........................................968 443322

Lee’s Fix ......................................................................667 734234

Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

S.Willems kitchen fitting service ....................................641 192429

Simetrica Kitchen Studio .........................950 715156 / 610 577328

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

Vera Kuchen (See p.33) .................950 043740 / 636 447730

LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

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

LAUNDERETTES

Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................651 455350

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

LAUNDERIES

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

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

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

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

LEGAL SERVICES

See also Solicitors

ALO Services (Zurgena) ....................950 449179 / 667 994682

All in One Multiservices (Valle del Este) ................627 423675

Almería Documents Direct (Arboleas) ..50 991411 / 616 293334

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

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

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

Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …....…………. 950 471357

Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787

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

Gestoría Salvador (Albox) ........................................950 500401

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

Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568

Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185

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

Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863

MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827

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

Spain Service Solutions ...............................................637 248739

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

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

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

LOCKSMITHS

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

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

Cerrajeria Jara (Garrucha) ...............950 109986 / 627 398553

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

LIGHTING

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

LOGS FOR SALE

Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328

Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 932078

Leña Ramos (Arboleas) ….........................................616 044719

Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 092632

Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 827783

Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724

Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 070839

Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 966008

Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 328779

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

MARKETING

Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 146352

Mojácar Business (Social Media) ............................950 680110

MASSAGE

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

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 (Garrucha) ..........................………….950 109986

Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700

Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064

Jon (Zurgena) ............................................................626 972545

Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas)

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.36).........................................687 845730

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

MOBILE PHONES

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022

Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550

Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033

Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 / 615 938352

NEWSAGENTS

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

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

NUTRITION

Alternativa (Anne-Marie Pichon) ...............................666 966573 Nutribox (Vera) ..........................................................698 956975

OPTICIANS

Audio Ópticas Mahis (San Juan) ..950 456236 / 609 945370

Centro Optico Otra Mirada (Vera) .............................640 836696 Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468

Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122

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

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

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

Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921

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

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

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

Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991

Optica Garrucha (See p.23) ........................................950 133921

Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777

Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596

Optica Orbera (Albox) .................................................950 430101

Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …...........................….950 472783

Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084

Opticalia Aisa (Garrucha) .........................................695 473333

Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482

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

OSTEOPATHS

Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381

Enrique Arias (Los Gallardos) ...........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

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

Pintores Valau (Huércal-Overa) ..................................679 341287

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

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

SJ Decor .....................................................................711 084585 Sol Spray Painters .......................................................613 421932 The Fast Brush .........................................................950

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures

PERFUMES

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

PEST CONTROL

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

064015 / 680 903609

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

PET CREMATORIUM

Crematorio Everest (Ind. Est. El Real Antas) ...............607 339464

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

Bonmascota (Albox) ....................................................678 799445 ExecPets (Transport) .............................................+44 7772277222 Happy Pets Garrucha, (Vera Playa) ...........................671 526839 La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................651 131412 Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203

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

Pet’s Paradise (Los Gallardos) .....................................626 209393

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

Tucano (Vera) .............................................................722 552576

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

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

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

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

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

El Studio Primo ..................................643 371630 / 643 517001

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

Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........…………………950 430223

Frank Millar Photography & Videographer ….............642 107953

Indigo Photography & Video ....................................637 974793

Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852

Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599

Real estate photography .............................................722 452265

Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207

The Image Suite …….............................…...................647 918 848

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

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

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

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 (Mojácar Playa) .................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

Restaurante Levante (Mojácar) (See p.29) .............950 615224

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

046497

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

PLUMBERS

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE

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

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

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

Almeria Pools .............................0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Astral Pool (Vera) .........................................................669 680982

Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389

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

Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350

IndalPool (Albox) …………................................……..950 431859

Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178

Olive Tree Farm Pool Services ...............................643 463129

Piscinas Mensi ............................................................678 044316

Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865

Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bédar) .........................637 915898

Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681

Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299

Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523

Suministros Ridao (Los Gallardos) .......637 078019 / 667 562872

Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ..................950 472845

Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549

Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322

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

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

Colin the Card (Albox) ...............................................650 600032

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

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

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

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

JBB Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

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

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

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

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

Ves Publicidad (Garrucha) ...........................................950 463248

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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 J & B Maintenance

477797 / 711 082491

238775

Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526

& J Property Care

452106 / 617 657414 Lee’s Fix ......................................................................667 734234 La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

Almería Self Catering .......................................+44

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) ................950 475199 / 629 673450

Almeria Accommodation (Turre)..+44 (0) 7956 544591 / 711 020708

Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670

Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865

Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073

Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580

APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164

Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533

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

Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002

Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118

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

Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254

Coastal Properties (Mojácar) .......................................950 475235

Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

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

Icon Tourist Homes (Mojácar) ....................................636 570313

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

La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471

Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935

Mojácar Holiday Services .......................950 699947 / 634 972377

Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652

Mojácar Long Term Rentals …...............................…636 903184

Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

Primos Property Services .......................643 517001 / 643 371 630

Real Almería Property (Mojácar) ............................634 316068

Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042

Swallows Nest Holiday Apartment (Fines) .................711 032950

The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710

Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322

Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

Almanzora S.L. (Desert Springs) ...............................950 467104

BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914

Sandy Goldfinch ........................+44 7767 301159 / 670 575897 Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184

Elegant Homes S.L. ............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076

El Pinar de Bédar ......................................................950 469496

GM Associates (Mojácar) ……….........……..............…950 475225

Miramar (Marina Golf) ................................................950 397060

New Villas (Albox) ………………........………............…950 121036

Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. .................................950 133508 Promobys …………….................................................950 618889

PSYCHOLOGIST

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

RADIO STATIONS

Onda Aguilas (100.1) …............................................968 447864

Smooth FM online (89.8) ......................................634 332666

Spectrum FM (96.1) ...........................950 615142 / 678 332815

REFRIGERATION

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

Pulsatronic SL ..........................................670 780037 / 618 003030

REMOVALS & STORAGE

See also Van & Man Hire

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 280268

Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524

English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 819213

Indalo Storage .........................................................950 821002

Indalo Transport ......................................................950 821002

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

Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412

Los Gallardos Store ...................................................607 687760

Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 586701

Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121

St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984

Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105

Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234

The Attic Secure Storage & Removals...673 608854 / 672 184354

U-Store (Antas) .........................................................654 482746

Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560

Wanderers Transport and Storage ..UK 0044 7906852325 / 623 300425

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES

See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias

Agua Amarga

La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298

Tarahis (Beachbar) .............................................950 138235

Family ......................................................950

Alfaix

Antas

Arboleas

New Bar International ..................................................693 709931

Nueva Trinidad ..................................850 993250 / 634 369833

Bédar

Corner Bar ...................................................................678 403954

El Cortijo ...................................................................950 398108

El Paso ................................................678 868963 / 950 469409

Miramar ........................................................................950 469308

Cabrera

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

Cerro Gordo

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

Cucador

La Vida ……….................................….........……….950 634562

Desert Springs Resort

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

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin)

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

El Pilar de Lubrin

Restaurante Albar ....................................................647 877091

El Pinar

Bar El Pinar ...........................................................634 302673

Garrucha

Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588

Aurinko ....................................................................950 533350

Casa Adriana ......................................637 099475 / 950 133154

Chino Peking (Chinese) .............................................950 132948

GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993

Góndola ....................................................................950 133928

La Cantina de Floor ...................................................950 132757

Las Marias Cheesecake ..............................................623 288413

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 Chippy ................................................................634 324484

The Heathers ............................................................642 835993

Las Herrerias

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

Los Gallardos

Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182

El Palacio ..................................................................641 650907

Miraflores ..................................................................950 528324

Oasis Pool Bar ...........................................................693 734991

Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo

Aku

710595 Al Punto (Brazilian) (See p.31) ....................................950 475899 Ankara Beach Terrace ..............................................950 473042 Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215

Brisa del Mar .............................................................643 197724 Cabo Norte ..............................................................665 891772

Casa Flor ..................................................................626 353147

Cheers………….....................................................…….643 664077

Chiringuito Manaca (Beachbar) ...................................693 618671

Cortijo de la Media Luna .........................................950 478813

D’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517

Da’Vinci .......................................................................642 070567

De Tap Room ..............................................................686 104770

Delfín Dorado ....................................950 475212 / 645 220095

Dolce Vita ................................................................950 478476

Don Pancho (Mexican) ............................................950 472543

El Anzuelo ..................................................................614 403179

El Barrio ...................................................................641 964797

El Cid (Beachbar) ..............................950 472063 / 696 056128

El Flamenco ..............................................................950 478851

El Gaucho ................................................................663 304531

El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411

El Toro .....................................................................691 628061

Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642 514738

Fusion Beach (See p.29).............................................950 615224

Ganesha (Indian) ......................................................602 006977

Gastro Malabar (See p.4)..........................................950 472970

Hola Ola (Beachbar) (See p.4)..................................664 097279

Hotel Continental) .......................................................950 478225

Ilario Imperial (Italian) ..............................................950 478098

(Italian)

Isla

Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992

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 ..........................................................950 478186

Sol y Arena (Beachbar) .............................................950 478308

Solana Beach ..............................................................632 727851

Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075

Terraza de la Luz .......................................................722 194767

The Emerald Isle ......................................................850 994616

The Irish Rover ..........................................................950 473135

The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659

The Snug ....................................................................633 583164

Tito’s (Beachbar) .......................................................950 615030

Torre Bahía Lounge ..................................................634 897350

Trufibar .......................................................................664 103611

Twister .....................................................………………600 006032

Valery (See p.13) .......................................................662 968460

Zeppelin ......................................................................652 198285

Vesuvio (Italian) .........................................................604 914137

Vista del Mar ..............................................................711 054966

Mojácar Pueblo

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

Calima (Moroccan) ...................................................608 807331

Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614

El Antler ……....................................622 722879 / 600 540661

El Pimiento ..................................................................647 163681

La Candela …...........................................................647 724367

La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................................950 615106

Musseum .....................................................................605 049431

Napoli Pizzeria .........................................................950 102472

Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401

Restaurante Aires del Sur ..........................................637 938996

Restaurante Mamabel’s ...............................................950 472448

Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270

Rincon del Zahorí .............................630 314400 / 661 604220

Palomares

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

Akua ..........................................................................621 210854

Asagía Asador ...........................................................662 305051

Monika’s Bar .......................................950 467720 / 659 672615

La Dulce Casa …......................................................602 451772

The Oasis ............................................950 467381 / 676 365010

Partaloa

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

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa

Lorena’s ...................................................................634 345353

San Juan de Los Terreros

Costa Tranquila (Beachbar) ......................................620 236798

La

Sopalmo

Meson El Algarrobo (See p.29)..................................950 968784

Restaurante Sopalmo Maremonti (Italian)(See

Turre Casa

Valle

Hole

Vera

(Wok

Terraza Carmona

Vera Playa

Armony

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

Anto’s Irish Bar ............................................................950 309730

Dragon Chino ...............................................................950 133226

La Colonial ..............................................................….950 133918

Manaca RestoBar ......................................................950 378122

Memoli Pizzeria .................................…......................603 804676

Nhao Resto Bar .............................................................662 283524

Pub Millionaire ........................................950 378692 / 603 770551

Vera Playa (Naturista)

Bar Oh La La! ............................................................616 338355

Chiringuito Naturista ...................................................950 397726

La Golondrina ............................................................683 342376

Puntonat ......................................................................636 401424

Villaricos

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

Casa Amigos (Burjulú) ...............................................618 905417

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.37)............................................677 152911

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

SCUBA DIVING

Buceo Mojácar .....................................950 472760 / 654 575790

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 (El Cucador) ..…….…....................................663 255433

SECURITY & SAFES

See Alarms

SEWING

Alice ..........................................................................620 876485

J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502

Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835

Solo Style ....................................................................626 319907

Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930...643 / 633 683872

The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 442695

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

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

Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355

Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 390732

Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 838808

SHARED OFFICE SPACE

DeskSpace (Mojácar Playa) ......................................676 579154

SHOE REPAIRS

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

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

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

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

SKIP HIRE

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

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 .....................................950 114831 / 695 927098

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947

Ecocorp .......................................................................671 716597

Go Solar (Mojácar) ......................................................654 596247

Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230

Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730

Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240

SOLICITORS

Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040

Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208

Angela Morales & RG (Mojácar) …….....................950 478984

AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576

Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114

C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160

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

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434

Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775

EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017

José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986

Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182

Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917

LRJ Abogados (Vera) .................................................623 453797

MAM Solicitors (Vera) (See p.35) .............................968 334439

Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911

Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322

Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404

Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680

Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ..........................950 460999

Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 391171

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

Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321

Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282

Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

Signum Abogados (Las Buganvillas) .........................631 096433

Villalba (Albox) ...........................................................605 090238

SPAS

IndalOcio (Arboleas) .................................................850 993090

Sundance Spas (El Real, Antas) ..............................635 758773

SURVEYORS

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

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

Acaciophone Mojácar .........................950 968216 / 621 250108

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 JBB Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538

Revolution Technology (La Alfoquía & Turre) (See p.53)..694 440104

The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

TILING & PATIO WORK

See also Building Services

1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939 ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016 A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884 Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Borders .....................................................................647 803030 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708

United Tile ................................................................667 702817

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

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

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Almería Alcazaba (castle) .......................................…950 271617

Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122

Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036

Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405

Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554

Nijar Butterfly Farm .................................................617 692778

Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236

Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405

TRANSLATING - see Interpreters TRANSPORT - see Removals

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

AM Lingual (online language classes) ......................614 386365

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

See also Removals & Storage

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Indalo Transport ......................................................634 336468

K. Morris (Vera) ................................ 711 004024 / +44 7759692010

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

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ...................................950 930316

Man and Van ...............................................................642 731543

Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

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

CRM Motors (See p.49) .........................................623 346758

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

Mecanica Agostini (Vera) .........................................655 075129

NV Transmatix (Antas El Real) ..................850 989958 / 631 556955

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

G’s mobile mechanics .................................................642 731543

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

Tucano (Vera) .............................................................722 552576

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

Vision Web Design Studio ........................................634 318014

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

Baraza Alusystem (Garrucha)(See p.39) 950 155788 / 690 039564

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.37).............…............................677 152911

Speedyfit .............................................950 439228 / 600 006032

WINES & SPIRITS

Bebidas Garrido (Vera) ....................610 756929 / 950 392102

Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655

De Autor (Mojácar Pueblo) .........................................605 049431

Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131

Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092

Musseum (Mojácar Pueblo) .........................................605 049431

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) (See p.27)..........................950 472108

Vino Italiano (Mojácar) ................................................611 261461

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

465049

.............................................................................950 390010

TOWN HALLS Albox .............................................................................950 120908

460058 Huércal-Overa ..........................................................950 134900

.......................................................................950 615009

393016

TELEPHONE (Movistar)

TAXIS See Directory pages

MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN

(From any ‘phone) Orange

702611 Vodafone

123000

622622

Community News

Well Done Debby!

When Debby Courtnage isn’t attending to her clients at the ‘Wacky Barber’ hair salon, she has a gruelling five-day-a-week training programme involving road running, cycling and working out at the gym. She steps this up prior to sponsored marathons and recently, her fifth one, was the London marathon for the second year running. She took it steady and completed the 42km run in just under four hours. This time, she was raising money for the “Make A Wish Foundation” who bring a little bit of magic into the lives of children who are chronically ill. Amazingly, she raised over 5,000 euros. Debby said that the event and encouragement from people lining the route was “absolutely fantastic”, with a very big “thank you” to all her sponsors.

PAWS-PATAS Update

Welcome to June and time for a monthly “pupdate”. What a great way to start the month having found loving homes for 12 dogs and 2 cats during April. It’s why we do what we do. Thank you to all the families that have given these previous members of PAWS-PATAS family their new beginnings

The good news keeps coming. An overview here of our fundraising activities during April: 540 euros from our monthly Bingo Lunch Club 305 euros from our book sale

785.75 euros from The Alternative Miss Mojácar event, which came from a share of the proceeds from ticket sales and raffle as well as sponsorship money raised from our entrants.

615 euros PAWS-SOME Membership. Congratulations to Mr Bean, a black cat who brought his owner, Cathy Allen, good luck. He won 250 euros of vouchers for her when his name was pulled in the monthly draw.

Now, thank you’s to –Businesses who allow us to have donation tins in their premises and to the general public who donate.

Sue and Steve Staniland, Maddie and an anonymous donor who all kindly provided us with a camera/live feed to keep an eye on one of our “mum to be” cats.

Vista Del Mar who held an Easter raffle for us, with the prize being an amazing giant Bunny1kg of chocolate, which raised 35 euros.

To every one of you who supports us in some way, allowing us your premises for events, volunteering, donating goods to our shops or by attending an event. All is truly appreciated.

Forthcoming Events

4th June: Our last Bingo Lunch Club before we take a summer break. Always a “full house” and just 10 euros for 2 full games of bingo, lunch, a raffle and a barrel of laughs.

9th June: Book Sale at Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa 10.30am-1pm

Every Sunday is Jukebox DJ at Zeppelin, Mojácar Playa from 9pm. Just 1 euro a song, with all profits to PAWS-PATAS. www.paws-patas.org

Thank You to Felicity

The Mojácar Community Library is based in the Multi-Use Centre, between the Playa and the Pueblo. It is run by volunteers, and new books arrive monthly as well as donated books. For just 12 euros a year, members can borrow up to 8 books, including 1 new one, every 3 weeks. Find us on Facebook.

Felicity Radcliffe, a resident of Mojácar, has written a trilogy of books based on the canal system in the UK and a fourth book which is an anthology of short stories. She has kindly donated all four books to the library and they are now in the Recent Acquisitions’ section to the right of the New Books stand.

Felicity also runs a creative writing group in Mojácar called the Mojácar Writers Group. The group meets in the back room at Scotty’s El Tropico on the Playa on the third Thursday of every month at 11am. Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced authors.

Coffee Break

What’s On

Almería

Un Patético Amor Desconocido is a contemporary dance, music and theatre performance that comes to the Teatro Apolo in Almería city on Friday, June 12th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 12 euros in advance or 15 euros at the door.

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm .

Águilas

The opera Romeo & Juliet by Charles Gounod, performed by the Paris Opera Company, is shown at the auditorium on Saturday, June 13th at 7.30pm and is a retransmission from the Teatro Real in Madrid. Admission is free.

Las Aventuras de Bartolio is a performance for children that comes to the auditorium on Sunday, June 14th at 12.30pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

What’s On

The XLII National Band Festival, “Ciudad de Águilas”, comes to the auditorium on Saturday, July 4th at 8pm. It features the Agrupación Musical de Beniaján conducted by José María González Olivares and the Banda Sinfonica del Patronato Musical Agüileño conducted by Antonio Cánovas Moreno. Admission is free.

Concierto Lírico is a performance by the soprano Nicolina Pinko, the tenor Daniel Arnaldos, and the pianist Pilar Beltran. It comes to the auditorium on Saturday, July 11th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 5 euros

The group Aidalai perform a Mecano tribute concert at the auditorium on Friday, July 31st at 10.30pm. Tickets are 18 euros.

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.

Vera

The Almería Levante Music Festival takes place at the auditorium from Thursday, June 25th until Sunday, June 28th. The concerts start at 12 noon and admission is free, but there were no other details available at time of going to press.

Vera Tickets are available from La Convento de la Victoria, at the door, or from www.giglon.com

Roquetas de Mar

The rock performer Ariel Rot comes to the auditorium to perform his latest album on Saturday, June 13th at 9pm. Tickets are 32 euros.

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.

What’s On

Miscellaneous

PAWS-PATAS second hand book sale at Scotty’s El Tropico restaurant is on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am1pm. All proceeds to stray cat neutering.

The annual Noche Romántica in Mojácar Pueblo takes place on Saturday, June 27th.

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

Moors & Christians

Thursday, June 11th until Sunday, June 14th. The full program was not available at the time of going to press. The main procession takes place on Sunday evening.

What’s On

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 on Tuesdays 1.30 - 4pm. Marsalada restaurant, Mojácar Mojacar Singles 50 Plus.

A social group for single people over 50 who live in Mojacar or in a radius of 45km. We meet at various venues and dates for Lunch/Dinner/Music/Bowling/Coffee etc. We stress this is NOT an online Dating Forum, it is a Private Members Only Group run via Facebook. Admins are Sandra & Paula and you can find us by searching on Facebook for Mojacar Singles 50 Plus.

Dames in Huércal Overa 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Las Vegas Restaurant, Los Pinos 1, Huercal-Overa.. All welcome. Chairperson Jennie Waters jenniewater@gmail.com. 634 309 229.

& District Branch

(Covering Albox to Mojacar and everything between). RBL is for anyone, you don’t have to be an RBL member to join our events. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month - 11am, Coffee morning in Cokkia Bar, Mojacar. 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month - 10 am, Coffee & Catchup with fun quiz, Hotel Rosaleda, Arboleas. 4th Tuesday of the month - 10am, Coffee, Quiz / Bingo time - Hotel Rosaleda, Arboleas. Other events, trips and guest speakers throughout the year. See Facebook ‘RBL Zurgena & District’ or email zurgena. secretary@rbl.community for more information if you would like to join the RBL.

Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694

Mojácar Bridge Club

Contact Les Brice 697 297 991 or Ron Hounsell 711 064 726. www.bridgewebs. com/mojacar/

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.

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.

Albox Computer Club

Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed.

Indalo Hash House Harriers

Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. indaloh3@gmail.com

Mojácar Community Library

Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm .

Psychic Development Circle

Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

Arboleas Indalo Gardening Club

Arboleas Theatre. Last Friday of the month, 10:30am - 1pm.

or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena

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

Timbe Crafts-Agave Artisan Centre

A unique and pioneering venue renowned for its hands-on experiences for all ages, musical instruments museum and local handicrafts made from Agave, the wood of the desert: C/San Francisco 19, Sorbas. 630 66 18 65 www.timbe.es info@timbernhardt.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

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

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 https://www. achurchnearyou.com/church/8501/. 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) 711 086 162 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. 623 54 49 37

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

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. Office: 634 316573 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

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

Kubatin Function Room, 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.

Bellydance Classes

Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

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

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

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.

Arts & Crafts

Levante Sewing & Quilting Group

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 call Ruth Brown on 711 011 629 or email ruth-brown@hotmail.co uk

Art Group

Evengelical Church, Turre. Tuesdays, 10am-1pm.

Cahoots, Mojácar Playa

Various arts & crafts classes. Call for details: 611 006 027

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

Fitness & Martial Arts

Girasol, Albox Yoga, Sit & Get Fit, Slim Well Spain, 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. 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.zurgenabowlsclub.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. Paul Didcote 711 021 428

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 622 643 968 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.

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.

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

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, 9.00am, Monday, for training, exercise & playing.

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.

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

Yoga

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331 solyogacentre@gmail. com

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera. Tel: 642 314 316

Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474

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

Major job changes or opportunities to get ahead professionally are apparent. Think hard before going into business with friends or family. You may find that romance will unfold through business connections. Don’t reveal anything about your personal life to those who may use such information against you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Extend an invitation to clients you enjoy spending time with. Your ability to stand out in a crowd will bring you the recognition you desire. You may want to get involved in some kind of creative group. Enlist the aid of family members and consider the feelings of your mate. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Don’t be too quick to let friends and relatives know what you’re up to. You need to do more things that you enjoy. Take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. Now is a good time to ask for favours. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday

Make sure you concentrate if operating machinery or vehicles. You can make career changes that may put you in a much higher earning bracket. Unreliable people will be negative about your ideas. You will meet some interesting people if you at tend promotional functions. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Stick to your work and avoid emotional confrontations. Your accomplishments could exceed your expectations if you mix a little business with pleasure. Don’t turn down an invitation that could enhance your chances of meeting someone special. You will be encouraged to get involved in a moneymaking venture. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Entertainment should include the whole family or a lot of your friends. Your ability to come up with good solutions for problems related to work will no doubt help you in getting a promotion. Opportunities for new romantic encounters will unfold through the social events you attend. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursdayon 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 can accomplish a great deal. You must act quickly. You should check out prestigious clubs or groups that have a cause you believe in. Be primed to use your intellect in order to get what you want. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Be prepared to take care of the issues at hand. This is not the best day to visit relatives who get on your nerves. Listen to the advice given by others. Consider starting a small business on the side. Look for a marketable gimmick. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

You must refrain from overspending on entertainment. Your magnetic, outgoing personality will capture hearts. You can persuade even the toughest opponents to think your way. Think twice before you agree to take on any new projects. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Stabilise your own position by locking up your savings. Be precise in your communications to avoid any misunderstandings and arguments. Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. Draw up contracts regarding your personal situation. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Don’t overspend on entertainment, on children, or make poor investments. Secret enemies will be eager to spread rumours about you. It’s time to make professional changes. Sign up for tours or courses that will enlighten you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Changes in your home may be alarming at first. You can learn valuable information if you listen and observe what others are doing and saying. Kick your shoes off and relax. Don’t take sides if you wish to remain on good terms with both parties. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Jokes of the Month

A Woman’s Best Mate

If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in front of him and never say its not quite as good as his mother cooks, ...then buy a dog.

If you want someone always willing to go out, at any hour, for as long and wherever you want, ...then buy a dog.

If you want someone who will never touch the remote, doesn’t care about football, and can sit next to you as you watch romantic movies, ...then buy a dog.

If you want someone who is content to get on your bed just to warm your feet and whom you can push off if he snores, ...then buy a dog.

If you want someone who never criticises what you do, doesn’t care if you are pretty or ugly, fat or thin, young or old, who acts as if every word you say is especially worthy of listening to, and loves you unconditionally, perpetually, ...then buy a dog.

BUT, on the other hand, if you want someone who will never come when you call, ignores you totally when you come home, leaves hair all over the place, walks all over you, runs around all night and only comes home to eat and sleep, and acts as if your entire existence is solely to ensure his happiness, ...then buy a cat!

Now be honest, you thought I was going to say... get a man, didn’t you?

Robbed again.

I was robbed yesterday at the petrol station. After my hands stopped trembling, I was able to call the police. They were quick to respond and were able to calm me down because my blood pressure went through the roof. All my money was gone, though. They asked if I knew who took it. I nodded and said, “Yes, pump 3.”

Golfing with an older man

A young man who was also an avid golfer found himself with a few hours to spare one afternoon. He figured if he hurried and played very fast, he could get in nine holes before he had to head home. Just as he was about to tee off an old gentleman shuffled onto the tee and asked if he could accompany the young man as he was golfing alone. Not being able to say no, he allowed the old gent to join him.

To his surprise the old man played fairly quickly. He didn’t hit the ball far but plodded along consistently and didn’t waste much time. Finally, they reached the 9th fairway, and the young man found himself with a tough shot. There was a large pine tree right in front of his ball - and directly between his ball and the green.

After several minutes of debating how to hit the shot the old man finally said, “You know, when I was your age, I’d hit the ball right over that tree.”

With that challenge placed before him, the youngster swung hard, hit the ball up, right smack into the top of the tree trunk and it thudded back on the ground not a foot from where it had originally laid.

The old man offered one more comment, “Of course, when I was your age that pine tree was only three feet tall.”

Crucial Timing

She was standing in the kitchen preparing to boil eggs for breakfast, wearing only the “T” shirt that she normally slept in. As he walked in (almost awake), she turned and said softly, “You’ve got to make love to me this very moment.” His eyes lit up and he thought, “I am either still dreaming or this is going to be my lucky day.”

Not wanting to lose the moment, he embraced her and then gave it his all - right there on the kitchen table. Afterwards she said, “Thanks,” and returned to the stove, her “T” shirt around her neck. A little puzzled, he asked, “What was that all about?”

She explained, “The egg timer’s broken.”

The Confession

A man walks into a church confessional and says to the priest, “Bless me, father, for I have sinned. I was with seven different women last night.”

The priest is silent for a moment, then says, “Go home and cut seven lemons in half. Squeeze the juice into a glass and drink it down in one gulp.”

“And I’ll be forgiven?” asks the man. “No,” replies the priest, “but it will wipe that smirk off your face.”

Only the Best

This guy’s father dies, so he goes to the undertaker and tells him he wants the best of everything for his father. The funeral is absolutely beautiful, and the guy is extremely pleased. The next day, the guy gets a bill for $16,085, and he pays it. The next month, he gets another bill for $85. He figures it’s just a little supplementary bill, so he pays that, too. Next month, another bill for $85 arrives, so he calls up the undertaker and says, “I keep getting these bills for 85 dollars. I thought I paid for the funeral already.”

The undertaker says, “Well, you said you wanted the best for your father, so I rented him a tux.”

When I say I’m broke….I mean broke! Yesterday I answered a knock on the door, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner. “Good morning,” said the young man. “If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners.”

“Go away!” I said. “I haven’t got any money! ‘I’m broke!” and proceeded to close the door. Quick as a flash, the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed wide open. “Don’t be too hasty!” he said. “Not until you have at least seen my demonstration!” And with that, he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto my hallway carpet. He announced, “If this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet, Madam, I will personally eat the remainder.” I stepped back and said, “Well I hope you’ve got a bloody good appetite, because they cut off my electricity this morning!

Obituary

An old woman goes to the newspaper office after her husband died. She says to the person at the front desk that she needs to get an obituary published for her husband. She gets brought into an office and is asked what she wants the obituary to say.

The woman thinks and says, “Fred Smith died.”

The reporter looks at her and said, “Miss, you can have it say more than that if you want.”

So the little old lady thinks for a second and says, “Fred Smith died. Boat for sale.”

A Sister

A little girl asks her father, “Daddy, why don’t I have a little sister?”

Trying to be funny, her father says, “You do have a little sister.”

“I do?” asks the little girl.

“Sure you do,” her father says. “But, every time you walk in the front door, she is walking out the back door.”

“Oh, I see!” says the little girl. “You mean she’s just like my other daddy.”