The Almeria Focus - November 2025 by The Almeria Focus

The Almería Focus

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

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

Very Different Weather

October 29th is the anniversary of the terrible ‘Dana’ flooding in Valencia last year and an inquiry headed by a judge is still underway. This October, the storm ‘Alice’ has caused major flooding and damage from Murcia all the way up the coast and one part of Murcia was without water for over a week. Major flooding and damage occurred in Ibiza and the other islands.

Here, we have been very fortunate and with high temperatures the ‘Infoca’ fire prevention and firefighting period that normally finishes on October 15th was extended until early November. In our ‘In the News’ section we comment on the two worst fires that they have had to deal with. Temperatures in our province went up by 1.8ºC in 2024 and this was the highest increase in all of Spain. We comment on this in our ‘In the News’ section with the problems higher temperatures bring, and how they can be mitigated. Mojácar town hall has been given grants to deal with climate change and the regeneration of beach areas, and we have their press release in our ‘Community News’ section.

In an article we explain the reasons that led to the complete electrical blackout last April 28th in Spain and Portugal. Urgent action has to be taken as the existing capacity in many parts of Spain and our province does not allow for any expansion. In our ‘In the News’ we explain measures that are being described as being urgent and will be carried out as soon as possible. The ‘AVE’ (High Speed train) project needs a considerable amount of electricity but the official date when the line will be operational between Murcia and Almería city is now “during 2028”!

The anti-flu vaccinations are now under way, and some people will be given the anti-Covid one as well. We list the relevant dates for different sectors in our ‘In the News’ section and from October 27th, people aged 60 or over and essential professionals such as security forces, firefighters, civil protection and prison staff could have the vaccinations.

The lack of electric cars and charging points in Spain

has been highlighted in a report and Andalucía is the worst of all the autonomous communities. Sales of electric vehicles are very sluggish although the ‘Moves III’ grants have been extended. The EU target of zero CO2 emissions in 2035 is a long way off but may be impossible. We comment on this in our ‘In the News’ section.

Dates for concerts and cultural activities are now available for November, with some during early December. We list the ones that may be of interest in our ‘What’s On’ section.

There are discussions in the EU that this year should be the last one when the clocks go forward or back. Many countries including Spain, consider that there are now no longer any benefits so they should be scrapped. This has been suggested before without any general agreement, but it seems to be that this time it may be approved.

Apart from the national fiesta on November 1st there are no other ones during the rest of this month. Saturday, December 6th is a major national fiesta, ‘Día de la Constitución’, as it was this date in 1978 when 92% of the population of Spain voted in favour of a written constitution in a referendum. Monday, December 8th is a national fiesta for religious reasons, ‘Día de la Inmaculada Concepción’. In 1854 there was a “Papal Edict” that stated that the Virgin Mary had an ‘Immaculate Conception’ and was born free of original sin.

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Arrival of the ‘AVE’ 2028

There have been successive dates given when the ‘AVE’ (High Speed Train) from Murcia will arrive in Almería city and passengers can use it. The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has now confirmed that this will be “during 2028” after all the testing and certification has been done. The major problem is building the underground station in Lorca that has a suggested completion date of late 2027, and after Lorca the only other station is at Vera. There will be a major workshop in Almería city “from 2028” and this has a budget cost of 40 million euros.

Life Expectancy in Spain

Figures for this year give the average life expectancy in Spain as being 84. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), Almeria has experienced a historic leap in longevity. In 2005 some 2,082 people aged 90 or over lived in our province but now there are 5,877, that is 182% more. In 2005, only 51 people had reached the age of 100 but today there are 118, with 78 women and 40 men. Domingo Vizcaíno González, the oldest resident in Canjáyar was born in 1925 and will turn 101 on January 5th. He is still active, in good health, and has eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Almería Hotting Up

There is a major concern regarding the temperature rise in our province, which went up by 1.8ºC in 2024, and this is the highest increase in all of Spain. In 1910 the average was 18.06ºC, the average in the last decade was 19.06ºC, and in the last three years 19.50ºC. Last year there were 10 days with over 40ºC in Arboleas, Cantoria, Partaloa, Purchena and Fines. The western Mediterranean, where the province of Almeria is situated, has warmed at a rate two to three times higher than the global average since the 1980s. This thermal acceleration has direct and immediate consequences, causing increasingly intense heat waves, episodes of prolonged drought and, paradoxically, extreme rainfall events such as the ‘Danas’ when the sea temperature goes up. The arid and semi-arid climate, low atmospheric humidity, and low vegetation cover are factors

that contribute to dry soils retaining more heat. In addition, the extensive rainfed areas, the large area of greenhouses and a coastline that is highly exposed to the Mediterranean Sea increase the solar radiation absorbed by the land. Experts state that the constant increase in temperature needs a comprehensive review of current territorial and agricultural planning. The reforestation of areas that have been degraded, the introduction of crops that are resistant to drought, and the urgent improvement of water infrastructures are priority measures to try to mitigate the already visible effects of warming. A 2050 prediction in the provinces of Granada, Seville, Málaga and Almeria is that there will be temperatures of over 35ºC for three months of the year, but this is based on current temperatures rises.

Fire Fighting Period Increased

Normally, the ‘INFOCA’ fire-fighting and prohibited events liable to cause fires, ends on October 15th. This year, it has been extended until an unspecified date in early November because of abnormal high temperatures. So far this year there have been about 70 fires in our province where Infoca have been needed to extinguish them, but small fires that cover a maximum of 1 hectare are dealt with by normal fire fighters. The most serious fire, with the largest numbers of hectares burnt, has been the one last May in Huércal de Almería caused by lightning that affected 1,300 hectares (5 sq. miles). The fire in Lubrín in September covered more than 1,000 hectares and took four days to control. This one was caused by power lines that became detached from the pylons in high winds. The Infoca budget went up from 243 million euros in 2024 to 257 million this year. 111 million (43.2%) are allocated to extinguishing fires and 146 (56.8%) for prevention work that starts in the spring, with nearly 500 operatives in the summer and autumn peak months.

Widows Pensions

If your partner dies and he or she has paid into the Spanish Social Security System, you may be entitled to the Spanish widow’s pension (Pensión de Viudedad), which is a contributory benefit that

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widowed partners can receive. There are certain conditions that the deceased person must have met for the partner to access the benefit. The most important one, but there are several, is that there are payments made into the Social Security System by the deceased for at least 500 days in the last five years before their death, or between the two of them they have jointly paid in for a period of 15 years. In Andalucía the amount of the pension varies per province and there is a big difference. In Cádiz it is 939 euros in 14 payments per year but in our province, it is only 758 euros and only widows in Granada receive less money. The other entitlement is when he or she dies in an official ‘pareja de hecho’ legal partnership and it has been registered for at least two years before the death. The couple have to have lived together in a stable relationship for five years prior to death and during this period they had not separated from each other. Most town halls will process the application for a couple to become a ‘pareja de hecho’ or it can be done in Almería city. A new proposal is that a couple that have not been married, nor registered as a pareja de hecho couple, will be able to claim a widow’s pension providing they have been together for a minimum of two years prior to the death (shown to be true from the ‘padrón’, the official list of residents in a municipality) and they are the parents of a child or children. There have been many court cases where women have applied for a widow’s pension but have no legal standing and the Social Security Department has denied it. In one case, a woman took her refusal to the European Court of Justice who told Spain that in her circumstances she should be entitlement to one. This new proposal will have to be passed in parliament of course. Another major benefit of a ‘pareja de hecho’ partnership is that property or money left in a Spanish will is treated the same as for a married couple with no tax payable (in Andalucía on a total value below 1 million euros). In situations that are complicated, advice from a professional as to the rights and the procedure necessary is highly advisable.

Non-Spanish Inhabitants

Almeria province has the highest demographic profile in all of Andalucía as 42% of births in 2024

were to either two non-Spanish parents, or one of them. The percentage of births to foreign mothers went up to 36.7%, the highest in the entire historical records from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalucía. It is well ahead of the second highest province that is Malaga with 23.9%. The substantial difference demonstrates the strong imprint of the immigrant population. In 1996, the percentage of foreign mothers was 2.34% that went up sharply during the economic boom. In 2008 it was 32% but it has grown considerably in the last decade. The trend in the birth rate is replicated in marriages with a foreign spouse and in Andalucía as a whole, it was 19.8% of the total in the first quarter of this year. Among the nationalities that grew the most is the Ukrainian population, which experienced an increase of 64.3%. In 2022, Almeria had 1,585 residents of Ukraine which in 2023 reached 2,604. This growth is related to the crisis in Ukraine of course, and Almeria has become a destination for stability and opportunities for these families. Another relevant increase is that of Colombians, who have gone up by 30.2%, from 5,757 in 2022.

Electric Cars and Charging Points

One of the cornerstones of the European Union’s objectives is reducing greenhouse gases by at least 55% by 2030. Translated into figures for the whole of Spain, in five years the numbers should reach 5.5 million electric cars and 340,000 publicly accessible charging points. Andalucía is the worst autonomous community for electric vehicles and charging points with only 6,670 public charging points, but almost 30% are stated to be out of service at any one time and only 26% are fast chargers. Sales of electric vehicles are almost static and only just exceed 49,000. The global electromobility indicator for the Automobile Manufacturers’ Association for Andalucía has only reached 16 points out of 100, whilst the national average is 21.2. Madrid has reached 31 points, Navarre 27.5 and Catalonia 24.2. In the case of the electrified vehicle penetration indicator, Andalucía has 22.6 points out of 100, among the last three in Spain and far from the average of 29.3. The top positions are once again led by Madrid with 49.1, Navarre with 36.6 and

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Catalonia 31.1. As regards charging points, the Junta de Andalucía give a 70% incentive to individuals, the self-employed and public entities, and up to 80% if they are located in municipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants. The MOVES III grants for electric vehicles have been extended with more funds that give a maximum grant of 7,000 euros with conditions.

House Purchases in Andalucía

The College of Notaries in Andalucía have published information that relates to house purchases in the first half of this year by non-Spanish nationalities who are not legal residents in Spain. Purchases went up 2% compared to in 2024 and Brits bought 15.5% of them. Dutch people bought 11.8% followed by Germans and Belgians. As regards legal residents in Spain, purchases were 19.9% from Moroccans, 5.3% Italians and 12% Brits. Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister has not mentioned recently his proposal a few months ago to put a 100% tax on the sale of second-hand properties for non-EU buyers or non-residents.

More Electricity

In an article we explain what happened on April 28th when all power in Spain and Portugal collapsed and this caused a prolonged blackout. Major proposals and action in our province have been announced, and the centrepiece of the solution is a new 400 kV Substation at Antas, an infrastructure whose development was already contemplated in the 2021-2026 planning proposals. This will now be constructed as a matter of urgency and it will make the Levante area of our province a key node of the national grid, acting as the “gateway” for new power. Completed early next year, it will serve as a fundamental support for the electrification of the ‘Mediterranean Corridor’ high-speed ‘AVE’ train line, ensuring that these have a stable and robust source of electricity. Additionally, the Berja 220 kV substation will be improved to increase the reliability of the supply for the entire Alpujarra and Poniente regions. Altogether, the capacity will be increased by more than 60% over its current one, with 60kms of new power lines. For some time, the present capacity in our province has been

100% taken up which has meant that new projects cannot go ahead because there is no spare power. The improved supply will overcome this problem, meet demands from industry, allow many more electric car public charging points, and the large amount of electricity needed by new data centres. The same situation applies to many parts of Andalucía and there will be similar major increases in the supply elsewhere including the provinces of Málaga and Jaén. Granada, along with Córdoba, are the only provinces that have a surplus and can allow for the demands of new companies. The CEO of Endesa, José Bogas, says that the overload of the electricity system “puts the brakes on strategic projects that could place Spain at the forefront of the European energy sector”.

Grants For Mortgages

2,100 people in Andalucía have acquired their first home with the Andalucía Housing Guarantee program, a mortgage guarantee scheme launched to facilitate access to housing. In our province this applies to 270 people under the age of 40. Successful applicants receive a grant of 20% of the purchase price and the other 80% is a guaranteed loan through a bank mortgage. Applicants must be registered in a municipality (so on the ‘padrón’ the official list of residents) be up to 40 years of age and use the home as their habitual residence for at least two years following the date of acquisition. They are only provided for first-time home purchasers of new or second-hand properties. The mortgage guarantee from the Junta applies to homes with a maximum price of 295,000 euros, although the limit will be increased by 20% for homes with an A or B energy rating. It is an essential requirement that an applicant is up to date with their tax and Social Security obligations. The Junta has agreements with Caixabank, Cajamar, Cajasur, Caja Rural de Granada, Caja Rural del Sur, Ibercaja, Santander and Unicaja where an applicant can apply. Once they have the pre-approved loan, the Junta de Andalucía approves it and subsequently, the loan is granted. The financial entities cannot dictate that additional services have to be taken out such as credit cards or their own insurance policies. As collaborating entities, banks certify

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that applicants meet all the requirements and will be able to pay the mortgage that for people under 40 can be for 25 years. The mortgage guarantee with 20 million euros allocated initially has another 25 million euros for this year. The grant has been changed from 15% to 20% and the age limit has gone up from 35 to 40. We detail some facts about mortgages in general in an article.

Sailing To Gaza

Uzma Usmani is a UK born 57-year-old woman who is a mother and grandmother and has lived in Mojácar for 7 years. She asked her friend Nikki Robinson who lives in Vera to take her to Almería airport and changed in Madrid to go to Sicily. Once there, she joined the flotilla that was going to Gaza to take humanitarian aid. She told the local newspaper ‘La Voz de Almería’ that she had always been an activist and was going to Gaza to demonstrate against the oppression and call for the people of Gaza to have justice, liberation and peace and take them food and medicines. She has friends in Gaza and has sent then donations, but she wanted to go there in person. With 100 people on board, the boat ‘Leïla Khaled’ took ten days to get there. Contacting her was difficult, but she told the newspaper when they were able to speak to her that it was frightening when drones flew over the boat and one dropped some unidentified liquid into the sea near them. Along with all the people on the other boats it was intercepted by the Israeli navy, although they were in internation waters at the time and all the people on board were arrested. Altogether, there were 4,000 people in the “Global march” to Gaza from 80 different countries, made up predominantly of medical staff and journalists. Deported from Israel and now back in Mojácar, Uzma has become a source of pride for her family, friends and the whole population, who see her as an example of commitment, courage and solidarity in the face of adversity.

The Richest Municipalities

Every year, by June 30th, an income tax declaration has to be made for the previous calendar year known as “La Renta”. The Spanish Institute of Statistics analyse these and publish their findings

and the latest one deals with the average income of the inhabitants of 40 municipalities in our province. Once again, Almería city has the highest average annual income from 203,740 persons who submitted tax returns of 28,175 euros on average, followed by Mojácar with 7,455 people and an average of 26,487 euros. Carboneras with 8,456 tax returns had an average income of 26,102 euros followed by Huércal de Almería with 18,700 returns and an average income of 25,732 euros. 5,480 people in Macael earned 25,131 euros on average followed by 108,000 people in Roquetas de Mar with 24,592 euros. These incomes are obviously affected by the number of qualified people working for better-paid companies and the amount of professional people. Pulpí experienced a drop of 17%, although it remains in 19th position out of 40, but it was much higher up last year. The conclusion is that whilst there were 12,100 tax returns with an average income of 21,300 euros, some people are working in the black economy, particularly in agriculture, who do not submit tax returns. Antas follows on and then Cantoria and Cuevas del Almanzora whilst in Los Gallardos with 3,000 returns the average income was 20,600 euros. In places where there is a large number of retired people who have a much smaller income with only 2,900 returns, such as in Zurgena, the average income was 19,200 euros, followed by Arboleas. Turre was in 39th position out of the total of the 40 municipalities in the list with 4,200 returns and an average of 18,800 euros. This is almost 10,000 euros less than the average income in Almería city, so this is a big difference!

Las Salinas Salt, Cabo de Gata

Salt has been produced in the Las Salinas area of our province for over 100 years. The extraction is currently managed by Unión Salinera de España, which belongs to the French Salins Group. It is one of the largest companies in terms of salt flats in the world, with other ones in Spain at Torrevieja, Cádiz and Santa Pola. The brand name is ‘Sal Costa’ and the Cabo de Gata salt flats produce 30,000 tonnes of salt mainly for de-icing of roads. It is collected between the months of September and October, when work in the salt flats is in full swing. The salt

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is washed and crushed and piled up to dry, before being taken to the industrial area from where it goes on ships, mainly to Norway and England. The extraction process begins when seawater enters the artificial lagoon through the La Fabriquilla channel and travels a distance of approximately 7 kilometres underground until it reaches the salt flats, where the sun and wind play a fundamental role in increasing the salinity of the water through evaporation. Julián Márquez, head of the Cabo de Gata extraction plant states that “Each salt flat is different and ours are very important for nature, attracting migratory birds and are a refuge for many protected species. 99% of the birds in the Cabo de Gata natural park are concentrated here because it is full of brine shrimp, which is the main food of the flamingo.” Apart from this there is a gourmet product that is collected by hand in a completely artisan way. The ‘Fleur de Sal’ is pure and organic with only 15 tons collected annually. “It is the best in the world, there is no other one like it because it has all the marine components, is very rich in magnesium and has many properties needed by the human body. Cabo de Gata Fleur de Sal is a very exclusive product that is produced mainly in Almeria and in only a few other places in Spain. The thin layer on top of the salt flats is harvested by hand in the months of April to August and does not undergo any transformation process. It is marketed as it is harvested because it does not have any type of impurity.” Since last April, the salt flats have been open to the public through guided tours that allow a person to learn about the work of salt extraction first-hand, as well as everything that the operation of this plant entails to conserve the environment.

The Anti-Tobacco Laws

Last month we explained that a new anti-tobacco law is being debated in the Spanish Parliament. Some health professionals and oncologists are complaining that alternatives to traditional tobacco are useful tools in tobacco harm reduction programs. The text of the new law specifically defines and regulates products such as electronic cigarettes (with or without nicotine), oral nicotine sachets, herbal smoking products or heated tobacco devices, equating them to conventional

tobacco. “A proposed law on smoking such as the one approved by the Council of Ministers ignores science and does not provide realistic solutions to smokers, so it is a law doomed to failure”, denounced Fernando Fernández Bueno, an oncological surgeon at the Madrid Gómez Ulla Hospital and spokesman for the Platform for the Reduction of Harm from Smoking. Experts recall that since the anti-smoking law of 2005 and its update in 2011, Spain has made progress in the fight against smoking, but they warn that the new text “repeats recipes from two decades ago” and ignores scientific advances. “Today we know that what kills is combustion, not nicotine. Equating smokeless products such as electronic cigarettes with traditional tobacco is a public health mistake,” says Fernández Bueno. “While countries such as the United Kingdom, Sweden and Japan have achieved historic reductions in the prevalence of smokers, thanks to the incorporation of less harmful alternatives in their policies, Spain is moving in the opposite direction. The United Kingdom today registers 12% of smokers (half that of Spain) and Sweden barely 4.6%, which has allowed it to become the first smoke-free country in the world. At the other extreme, countries such as India, Uruguay and Vietnam have banned these alternative products which is a mistake.” The health experts also regretted that the draft anti-smoking law has left out effective measures such as plain packaging, still to be resolved, or increases in taxes on traditional tobacco products.

It’s Flu Jab Time

The 2025 / 2026 campaign against the flu started at the end of September for children from 6-59 months, pregnant women and teachers of classes of children up to the age of 5. Indicators of respiratory diseases were showing a clear upward trend according to official data by the Junta de Andalucía. The rate of influenza syndrome had increased significantly, standing at 1.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants compared to only one case in the previous week. For its part, the Covid-19 syndrome has experienced an increase to 3.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, exceeding the previous 2.6 cases. More worrying is the increase in bronchitis and bronchiolitis in children under 5 years of age,

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with 66.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, more than double the 25.4 cases recorded during the previous week. Rocío Hernández, Minister of Health and Consumer Affairs, has declared that the objective of the Andalucía Administration is “to achieve an average coverage rate of around 60%”. The Minister of Health stressed that “the flu can also kill”, especially in the elderly, so the campaign seeks to protect the most vulnerable groups and reduce hospital admissions associated with these respiratory infections. The flu vaccination plan continued in stages over following weeks and from October 14th for people over 80, and the house-bound to be immunised in their homes. From October 20th it was extended to people age 70 or older, five-year-olds and older children who were chronically ill. Finally, on October 27th, people aged 60 or over and essential professionals such as security forces, firefighters, civil protection and prison staff were included. People whose jobs included meeting large numbers of people will also be able to be immunised on request. For the fourth consecutive year, the campaign includes children under 5 years of age, considered to have been proved to be very effective by reducing hospital admissions for severe flu in this group by 70%. Also, the intranasal vaccine will be administered in educational centres to children age 3-4. As regards a vaccination against Covid-19, the national strategy has raised the recommended age to 70, as most hospital admissions are concentrated in this group. However, people with risk pathologies under the age of 70 can also access this immunisation. At the same time, the third campaign to prevent bronchiolitis caused by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children under 6 months has begun. The SAS is contacting parents of babies born from April 1, 2025, to the present day to arrange immunisation. All infants born from September 22nd, 2025 ,to March 31st, 2026, will be vaccinated directly in the delivery room or on the maternity ward before discharge. The Andalucía health authorities strongly recommended that all parents with children under 6 months should arrange for immunisation against RSV. This respiratory condition, that is particularly prevalent during the autumn and winter months, can be serious in

the youngest children. As in other years, it may well be that the periods for vaccination in various age groups are not available on the official dates, particularly in smaller medical centres. Anyone who has missed their official slot will be vaccinated on request.

Funding From The EU

When the PP political party came into power in Andalucía, they stated that there were many grants available that the outgoing PSOE partly had not investigated nor obtained. Juanma Moreno, the Andalucía Prime Minister, appointed a delegate to liaise with all the provinces and explain what could be obtained. At the start of October, it was announced that work costing 87.3 million euros for regional development projects had been approved in Almería province and the EU will provide 74.2 million of the money, which is 85%. The funds are part of the ‘FEDER’ initiative from the 2021-2027 budget, but approved projects can be started by 2029, and there are 8 large projects that have been given the green light spread between 32 of the 103 municipalities. In our Levante area there is funding for the Vera boulevard, improvements to the coastal areas, beaches and their infrastructure in Mojácar to attract more tourists, and the construction of a multifunctional building in Huércal-Overa for the Association of Municipalities. In the Almanzora area there will be an exhibition and congress centre with capacity for one thousand people in Albox, and various cycle ways linking the ‘Cosentino’ factory in Cantoria to promote bicycle and e-scooter transport.

Amazon in Andalucía

Amazon has invested 1.2 billion euros in Andalucía with 1,600 permanent jobs at their major logistics centre in Dos Hermanos in Seville with more than 2,000 jobs throughout the community. More than 2,500 companies sell their products through Amazon with an impact of about 900 million euros towards the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and 600 are based in Seville. 75% sell their products in at least one foreign country with total sales of 135 million euros. To coincide with “Prime Day” on October 7th Juanma Moreno, the Prime Minister of Andalucía

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and other dignitaries visited the Dos Hermanos centre and the company announced that it was the 5th anniversary of this centre, known as SVQ1, being open. This is Amazon’s only robotic logistics centre with four other logistics centres in Granada, Malaga, Cádiz and Seville. There is also an Amazon Fresh centre at Dos Hermanos. They announced that there were more than 2,000 indirect jobs and 600 in sectors such as construction, logistics and professional services last year. Companies are allowed to set on employees with temporary contracts when there is a surge in business and they will employ another 400 people temporarily, partly to deal with the large increase in orders as they approach the Christmas season. The Dos Hermanas robotic centre has 15 kilometres of conveyor belts to move products and packages from one area to another, and the largest onsite solar roof in Europe. 13,000 solar panels produce electricity that is equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 1,500 homes. In Seville, the minimum entry salary for operational positions exceeds 1,500 euros per month, without the need for previous experience (The initial salary is very similar to those at Mercadona who also pay well over the minimum wage). There is a benefits package from day one valued at more than 3,500 euros per year, including a pension plan, training, health insurance, discounts on purchases and extended and paid parental leave. Their “Hub Delivery” arm of the company has more than 500 local businesses throughout Andalucía who deliver orders to customers. Ruth Díaz, general manager of Amazon in Spain, told the guests that “When we inaugurated this centre, five years ago, we set ourselves the goal of creating 1,000 permanent jobs but the current total is 1,600 people and this will continue to rise.”

Renewable Energy in Andalucía

In an article we explain why the national power cut happened on April 28th which was a combination of some problems with renewable energy compounded by the wrong attempts at REE, the Spanish National Grid organisation, to correct it. With renewable energy it is more difficult to “synchronise” the 50 cycles of the voltage that can

only vary by a very small margin. Since then, REE is taking more electricity from nuclear or combinedcycle gas power stations that can be synchronised to a higher margin, but our electricity bills have gone up as a result, as renewable energy is the cheapest. In Spain last year, wind, solar photovoltaic and solar thermoelectric plants (a less common way of producing electricity) grew by 12.2% in 2024 compared to the previous year, to exceed 66,756 megawatts (MW). One megawatt is the power needed for an appliance of 1,000 watts, such as a water heater, switched on for 1 hour. According to the latest study, the present capacity has gone up by 80% in the last five years. Photovoltaic solar energy had another year of strong momentum with a 22.8% increase in 2024 reaching 32,350 MW and become the main source of renewable energy in the country, exceeding the installed capacity of wind power for the first time. Wind energy growth in 2024 is limited to 4.1%, exceeding 32,100 MW, in the order of 1,275 MW more than was recorded the previous year, while solar thermal capacity remained stable at just over 2,300 MW. In Andalucía in 2024, renewable energy totalled 12,500 MW, only exceed by Castilla-La Mancha with 12,600 MW, an increase of 10.5%. They have 12,100 installations compared to the 8,200 in the Andalucía region, but these produce more power. In the article we explain how batteries at wind and solar farms not only allow greater synchronisation but also allow the stored electricity to be sold on cloudy days or at night.

Defence Industry Loans

To give a big boost in defence spending requested by NATO, the Spanish government are making available 7.3 billion euros at 0% interest to major companies that provide items to the three branches of the military. The loans descried as “pre financing” ones are to give the companies government money, instead of them having to fund manufacture with loans from third parties and in some cases, the loans don’t expire until 2032. The development of the new PAZ II earth observation satellite to be carried out by the Spanish Hisdesat company has already been loaned 1.1 billion euros. Another 1 billion euros is

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for the NH-90 Standard 3 helicopters, the most modern version manufactured by the NHIndustries consortium that includes Airbus. The government has ordered 32 helicopters that will be made in Albacete. The ship builder Navantia is being loaned 2.2 billion euros until 2031 and 1.2 billion is for the modernization of the Álvaro de Bazán F-100 frigates. The work is to extend the use of all F-100s until 2045 as they have currently exceeded more than half of their present useful life.

Less Crime

Coinciding with the celebration of the patron saint of the National Police at the Maestro Padilla Municipal Auditorium in Almería city, Martín Fernández, the Government sub-delegate, held a press conference. He announced that in Almería, according to the latest official data, there are an average of 44 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants. This is 5% less than the national average and 3% less compared to all of Andalucía. There are now 800 National Police officers spread

between Almería city and El Ejido which has gone up by 100 since the present government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez came into power. He admitted that a high percentage of the population arriving in the capital and the large municipalities come from other countries but linking immigration or the population of foreign origin with criminality, that the Vox political party claim, is not true at all and is manifestly xenophobia and racism. He stated that, “The National Police in Almería is, above all, a human face from the agents who patrol our streets daily, those who investigate crimes rigorously so that justice is complied with, those who watch over our port and airport and borders, those who protect the most vulnerable victims and those who work tirelessly so that our daily lives go on normally. We must value the results obtained in this last year, with decreases in certain crime indicators, successful operations against drug and human trafficking and the good management of mass events such as the ‘Dreambeach’ festival.”

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Marmite

A German scientist discovered that brewer’s yeast could be eaten in a concentrated form in the late 19th Century. The ‘Marmite Food Extract Company’ came into being in 1902 in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in a custom-built factory using yeast from the Bass Brewery. The name “marmite” came from the French name for a large covered earthenware or metal cooking pot. The labels on marmite jars still carry the image of a pot. By 1907, it had become so popular that a second factory was opened at Camberwell Green in London. During WWI, because of the high salt content, British troops were given marmite with their rations.

Yoghurt

Yogurt started as a simple fermented dairy product but was then refined into many variations. It can be made from cow milk, goat milk, sheep milk, nut milk, soy milk, rice milk and other creamy substances. It is thought that the earliest yoghurt was made accidentally in Mesopotamia around 5,000 BC when milk-producing animals were first domesticated. The milk was stored in bags made from their stomachs and the digestive juices and bacteria made the milk coagulate and become acidic. This was a very new and interesting type of food and the acidity helped to keep it edible far longer than if it had been put in normal pots.

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty, officially named “Liberty Enlightening the World”, is a colossal neoclassical sculpture that is 305 ft /90m high, including the base, in the Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island. The manufacture was begun in France in 1857 out of shaped copper plates fixed to four enormous steel beams. Erected in Paris in 1884, it was donated to America for friendship and accepted by the American Ambassador to France, Levi Morton. In 1885 it was dismantled and taken to New York. It was intended to represent the symbols of freedom, justice and democracy and a welcoming sight for immigrants arriving in the US.

Polar Bears

Polar bears are the largest species of bear but they are marine mammals because they spend most of their time on the sea ice of the Artic Ocean and can be found in Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia and Norway. Adult males weigh between 350600 kgs, are about 2.5m in length whilst females weigh between 150-290 kgs. They are excellent swimmers and can travel very large distances. Their main food is seals, and they pounce on them at blow holes. They have a black skin beneath two layers of fur and this helps them to absorb heat from the sun. There are many conservation programmes to increase their numbers.

Eyes

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, humans can distinguish approximately 10 million colours. Cone cells in your retina, the back part of your eye, sense light and send signals to your brain and these alerts allow you to perceive different colours. A person’s eyes can also process about 36,000 bits of information every hour. There are six muscles in an eye that are controlled by three cranial nerves, and the muscles move faster than any other muscles. No two people have exactly the same eye colour, but 27% of the population of Europe and North America have different shades of pale to dark blue.

Instant Coffee

Mr David Strang, living in Ivercargill in New Zealand, patented his “instant” or “soluble” coffee in 1890 and it was sold under the brand name “Strang’s Coffee”. A Japanese scientist, Satori Kato, from Chicago modified the process and introduced his coffee into the US in 1901. The ‘Nescafé’ brand was launched in 1938 with another change in the manufacture. After WWII, vacuum freezedried coffee was developed as a direct result of research into an entirely different product. Apart from making “quick coffee”, instant coffee gives manufacturers a lower shipping weight because it is lighter than beans or ground coffee.

2025 Tax Incentives in Andalucía

Andalucía, including Almería province, became an autonomous community in 1980 ruled by the PSOE party until 2019. In 2022 the PP and their President Juanma Moreno obtained a majority. He is hoping to attract voters with various tax incentives as 2026 is election year. The tax incentives are in force this year, so will be part of the 2025 ‘La Renta’ tax return completed by June 30th next year

The 2026 budget will include a grant of 200 euros per child that will apply to children born since January 1st this year and also for adopted children and foster children with no upper income limit which has been 30,000 euros.

There will be a 30% deduction on veterinary expenses, with a limit of 100 euros, during the first year for families who acquire a pet and the annual estimated cost is 12 million euros. In the event that the animal is adopted from a rescue centre or is in a foster home, the owner can have the deduction for three years. If they are assistance dogs, guide dogs for blind people, ones that detect low blood sugar or epileptic seizures, and even dogs that assist female victims of gender violence then this deduction will be applied throughout the life of the animal with immediate effect.

Juanma Moreno states that 182,000 residents of Andalucía will be able to benefit and he explained that “Andalucía wants to be a pioneer” and with this “important measure, which is novel and special, we are”. He considers that pets are another member of our families that “give us affection and not only need affection from us, but also treatment from vets. We have tried to be sensitive to that large part of the population that lives with animals and particularly to the many people who need them to be able to continue with their day-to-day life.”

There will be a new deduction in personal income tax of 100 euros for those taxpayers who suffer from celiac disease, whether it is the affected person, their partner or one of their descendants.

Juanma Moreno states that, “In Andalusia there are almost 40,000 people with celiac disease. For this reason, many families shop every day looking for the ‘gluten-free’ label on products but some of them cost four times more than normal ones. Celiac disease is a disease that has no medication, and the only remedy, at present, is to control the diet, and pay the increase in cost for many foods such as pasta or bread. We want to support all people and their families by taking this step, recognising the reality they live every day and alleviating part of the effort they make. Eating gluten-free should not be a luxury for anyone.” The forecast is that this will help more than 30,000 people and cost almost four million euros.

There is an extension of the existing deductions for renting a primary residence and the Junta will increase grants to 1,200 euros a year to young people under 35, people over 65, victims of gender violence and terrorism. People with disabilities can claim the maximum deduction of 1,500 euros.

Another new deduction relates to fees paid for sport at schools, gyms or federations. The deduction is 15% up to 100 euros and it will apply to both adults and minors who are registered in a club or take part in fee paying competitions and keep receipts. It is considered that this will benefit 70,000 people, encourage a heathy fitness regime and will cost 3 million euros.

The Blackout on April 28th

An international team of experts from the Institute for Technological Research at the Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid, has published a preliminary report. This relates to their findings as to what caused the complete blackout of the ‘Iberian System’ in Spain and Portugal on April 28th with no electricity, in a matter of seconds.

During the week prior to the blackout, technicians had already detected voltage instability phenomena in the network, especially in Andalusia and Extremadura. Sudden ups and downs that were repeated like unstable heartbeats, should have activated a serious alert. On April 28th, these oscillations reached a major amplitude and what should have been a robust system didn’t work. Technicians at the Red Eléctrica de España (REE) centre (The Spanish National Grid) disconnected renewable energy sources without any viable alternative, and this caused an “overvoltage collapse”.

Nuclear and combined cycle power stations that burn gas can be regulated far better than solar and wind production, but in Andalucía there was only one gas plant left in operation and only one nuclear power plant in the centre of Spain. The 400 kV network, which should stabilise the grid was out of action by over one third for maintenance and was not able to make the necessary voltage control. This caused a “cascading blackout” and electricity going to France was shut down. This scenario was not even contemplated in the European Electrical Emergency Response Plan.

The report highlights the actions at REE, the system operator, owned by the private listed company Redeia, with 20% of its capital owned by the Spanish Government. Between 12 noon and 12.30am, REE technicians tried to remedy the situation by using existing conventional electricity to dampen the oscillations. The result was the exact opposite, the margin of safety was reduced even more, accelerating the collapse of the complete system. The surge that caused it is described as “an attempt to put out a fire with petrol.” The most disturbing thing in the report is not that it happened, but that it could happen again. They

state that “the weakness of the network, the low inertia of the system and the lack of effective coordination at REE are structural problems.”

The CEO of Endesa, José Bogas, states that in the southwest area at the time there were 16,000 MW of renewable energy, 13,000 MW from photovoltaic solar and 3,000 MW from wind farms, but only 800 MW of the far more stable synchronous generated electricity, and it needed to have been 4,000 MW. He considers that REE is facing something “very difficult” to do, with a control system that has not changed very much since 2001/2002, “but we now have a completely different electricity generating system.”

Solar and wind power depend on natural conditions that fluctuate. Solar generation stops at night and drops during cloudy conditions, whilst wind turbines are only effective when wind speeds are favourable. As a result, the power supply from these sources can be inconsistent. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) offers a practical solution by storing excess electricity generated during periods of high production and can release it when demand increases or supply drops. This ability to “time-shift” energy use makes renewable energy more reliable, grid-friendly and profitable. Over the last decade, the price of lithium-ion batteries has decreased by more than 85% and several projects around the world demonstrate how this approach is being implemented. In California, the Darden Clean Energy Project pairs a 1,150 MW solar facility with a 4,600 MW battery system and they are very common in Germany.

Obtaining A Mortgage

With the high cost of renting a property in most parts of Spain and the lack of availablity, many people are seeing if they can obtain a mortgage to buy a property instead. Interest rates in general are low as the major banks are awash with money.

In the first half of this year 243,257 loans, were signed to buy a house, 25% more than in the same period last year and the highest number since 2011. Figures for August, September and October have not been published, but in July they increased by 25.8% year-on-year, according to the College of Registrars. Obviously, they are not only main homes to live in, but also second homes bought as an investment or alternative accommodation for holidays.

Not all the people who consider the idea of taking out a mortgage will succeed. Banks have not lowered their criteria for granting mortgages and in the third quarter of this year there was a slight increase in the rejection of applications.

Whether an entity accepts or denies the loan depends on a multitude of factors. Some are well known; a lack of sufficient income, previous defaults, or excess existing debts such as a vehicle loan. Banco Santander state that it is essential that the monthly mortgage payment does not exceed 35% of net income and there is money for an emergency with unforeseen expenses.

Applicants are mostly unaware that banks have a “scoring” system that takes into account many factors and they never fully understand the reason for the denial. The bank’s response is limited to indicating that the interested party has not passed the tests. Agencia Negociadora, a real estate credit intermediary registered with the Bank of Spain, gives some of the factors that score down or make the operation unviable. “Reasons can be working in a sector considered risky with no stable employment, having changed address frequently, requesting the purchase of a property between relatives, or the simple location of an apartment can become real stumbling blocks.”

With a purchase sale between direct relatives there

may be internal agreements to disguise the value of the purchase. Banks want to be sure that the purchase price is not artificially low. Another reason that causes misgivings in the banking sector is advance payments. Some relatives, before having the mortgage approved, give their family members very large amounts in cash or unjustified transfers. For the banks, it is a warning sign that it may be an attempt to launder money or move undeclared funds.

Banks don’t like apartments located in conflict areas. Neighbourhoods with a high concentration of tourist apartments result in a deduction of points because they are considered unstable for coexistence with short term tourists. There are certain professions or sectors that cause rejection, even if the client has a permanent contract because they are considered risky, such as underground mining. Recent job changes in less than 6-12 months are examined, even if the new job is better.

The family situation is also a factor. With three or more children, even if the income is high, this might lead to a rejection. The bank calculates the debt-tonet income ratio that is not a personal issue, it is risk mathematics.

For those who manage to pass all the bank filters, they have to decide what type of mortgage they want, one of the most important questions for the duration of the loan. Fixed mortgages have consolidated their lead over the variable Euribor mortgages, as they give peace of mind that all payments are equal, every month.

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ACCOUNTING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE

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

AIRPORT PARKING

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

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

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

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

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

AIR CONDITIONING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2,000 entries!

& SECURITY

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

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

ANTIQUES

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

ARCHITECTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ART & ARTISTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUCTIONS

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

AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES

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

AWNINGS & BLINDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BAKERIES

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

BARS

& CAFES

See Restaurants & Bars

BATHROOMS

& SHOWERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BEAUTY

See Hair, Health & Beauty BEDS & BEDDING Colchón San Gines (Huércal-Overa) ........................950

BED & BREAKFAST

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

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

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

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

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

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

BEREAVEMENT/WILL SERVICES

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

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds

BOATS & NAUTICAL

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

BOAT TRIPS

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

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

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

BOOKS

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

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

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

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

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

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

BUILDING MATERIALS

(& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUILDING SERVICES

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

Adam’s Building Services

679728

Bédar Directo

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

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

CES Builders (Paul) .................................................685 017178 Christopher Knell Building Contractors .....................634 344450 Complete Renovations ........................644 389255 / 672 379960

Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 052944

Country New Houses ................................................674 165671

Dan (Almanzora

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUTCHERS

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

CAKES TO ORDER

Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517

Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403

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

CAMPSITES

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

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

CAR HIRE

CAR WASH & VALETING

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

CARD SHOPS

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

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

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 118043

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

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

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

CARERS See Home Carers

CARPENTRY

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

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

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

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

Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements

688622

Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270 Total Carpentry ............................................................624 961299

…...............................................................…692 176069 Wildwood Bespoke Joinery ......................................634

CATERING / EVENTS

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

CATTERY see Kennels

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

CHILDREN & BABY

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

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

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

Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244 Smartie Pants the Clown ..........................................617 815221

The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

Chimney Sweep …….............................................……..617 150300

Sammy Sweep ..........…................................…………..619 070839

CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS

CIVIL ENGINEERS

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

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

Anna (Tarot) ………...........................................………670 897832

Beverley Kearns ...........................................................600 796684

Chrissie Cremore ........................................................634 349638

Psychic Karen (Turre) ….............................................663 477658

Tarot readings by Susan .........................................643 960118

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS

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

CLOTHING (Personalised)

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

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

COMPUTERS

Androidez (Vera Playa) ....................950 042338 / 661 375489

Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569

Beck Tech Solutions (Huércal-Overa) ......................618 779162

Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059

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

C.Y.G. Vera ...............................................................950 393350

Don Robinson ............................................................646 587746

Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………..................……..950 430806

IKamale-on ……………..............................................950 616521

Infordatox (Albox) .....................................................950 633223

Mark Adamou (Mojácar) .....................634 324918 / 634 306799

Mr. Micro (Turre) ......................................................950 479502

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

PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511

Reperamos (Albox) ....................................................644 346111

Paul Wieder (Mojácar) ..............................................617 830696

SH Informatica (Albox) ..............................................615 647058

CONSERVATORIES

AA Window Doctor ......................…........................630 231644

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

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

COUNSELLING / HEALING

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

Anushree (Healing, Spiritual Coach, Sound) .............672 721096

Barbara Clarke ..............................................................637 469937

Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638

Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022

Emotional Freedom Technique ......................................711 066 822

Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652

Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351

Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...........................663 336655

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COURIERS

See Postal Services

CRAFTS

Elaine’s Wools (Arboleas) ...........................................667 273889

R.F. (Marquetry) ...........................................................711 003476

Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................643 563803

CURRENCY

Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 661 373404

Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

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

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

Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907

CYBERCAFES

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

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

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

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

DAMP PROOFING

Pukka Plastering & Damp Proofing (Almanzora area) .692 596681

Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT

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

Centro Dental Dr. Cremades (Vera) .........................950 390655

Clinica Dental (Albox) ...............................................950 120732

Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989

Clinica Dental Palomares .....................950 109710 / 670 878427

Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534

Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672

Dentalbox (Albox) .....................................................950 121284

Nadal Pérez, M

(Los Gallardos)

(Garrucha)

DIET

PLANS &

DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private)

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

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

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

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

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

DOG GROOMING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DOG TRAINING

Didi Arias ..................……............................................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

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

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

ELECTRICAL GOODS

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

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

De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129

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

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

Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832

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

ELECTRICIANS

A1 Services ……….....................................................679 631458

Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208

Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450

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

Baltasar ..........................................................................655 691107

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

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

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

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

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

ElectroTorres .....................................677 530410 / 610 750771

EMI Electrical Installations ...........................................673 502867

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

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

N.E.Electrics(Arboleas) ..............................................634 358777

Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 974662

Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

CDB Natural ...............................................................950 882237

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ......634 322475 / 633 629883

Voluta’s Place (Mojácar Playa) …...............................699 975552

ENTERTAINERS

Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) ......................................687 340544

All Skas .....................................................................635 333387

Andy Owen ................................................................634 370388

Ashley Cathcart .........................................................693 486788

Bob Rock ..................................................................666 310251

Brendan O’Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964

Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533

Carl Lewis ..................................................................634 364041

Carol George (Female Vocalist) .................................634 285009

D n A Accoustic Duo .................................................634 366372

Debbie Davis .............................................................694 438917

Dominic Doolittle .........................................................634 353525

Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028

Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251

Emma Wild ................................................................642 276385

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

Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ........................687 480694

Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Free Ride ...................................................................606 127424

Funky Nomad .............................................................643 256459 Geoff Murrell ..............................................................699

(Female Vocalist) .............................................664 111990

Melodeemusic (Backing Tracks & Recording Studio).....610 855 964 Obsession Duo ...........................................................619 826238

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este) ................................672 421884

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

AlmeríaCasas (Albox) .......................950 169680 / 658 845741

Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259

Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624

Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792

Amay (Vera Playa) .....................................................673 352852

Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054

Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094

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

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

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

Calida Homes (Arboleas) ......................950 430763 / 634 302801

Casa y Campo (Lubrin) (See front cover) ..............678 587007

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .......950 134434 / 649 777218

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

Cole’s of Andalucia .............................950 469592 / 659 265907

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Homes & Villas ............................................634

Mojácar

Okisur

Paco

Real

Realtors

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

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

Spain

878789

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

Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) .......................…..950 618209

Vaitier SL (Cabrera) ................................................609 626140

Veritas Homes (Mojácar) ...........................950 472430 / 610 053563

VIP Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See back)..950 472524 / 617 587903

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

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

EVENT MANAGEMENT

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

EXCAVATION

Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257

Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 392922

Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 052944

Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750

El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 479185

Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632 MD Digger Hire & Construction.................................634 375428

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

EXCURSIONS

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

(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 582939

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

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

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

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

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

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AMASS …….....................................................……..678 035992

Blacktower ................................................................657 684094

Blevin Franks ...........................................................965 705502

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

Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....……950 478914 / 661 373404

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

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

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

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

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

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

FIREPLACES

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

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

FISH & CHIPS

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

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

FISHING

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

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

FITNESS & DANCE

FLORISTS

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

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

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

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

FOOD SHOPS

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

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

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

El 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.6) ...........................950 472108

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

FOOT HEALTH

FOOD SUPPLIER

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

FUNERAL COMPANIES

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

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

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

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

FUNERAL PLANS

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

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

FURNITURE PACKAGES

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

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE

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

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

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

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Muebles La Simona (Garrucha) ...............................950 132443

Oak Furniture Spain .............................622 288750 / 681 095096

Something Special (Turre) .........................................637 159249

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .........................692 176069

GARDENS

Antas Garden Centre (El Real) ...............................610 243838

Cedar Landscapes …….............……......................…620 112193

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

Darryl Primo Gardens .................................................643 371630

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) …...........................667 562872 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884 Nash Groundworks ....................................................722 546192

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

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

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

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

GAS INSTALLATION

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

GIFT SHOPS

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

GLASS CURTAINS

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

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

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

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

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

GLAZING (Supply

& Repair)

AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644

Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376

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

Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546

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

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

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING

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

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

GOLF COURSES

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

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

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

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

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

GOLF TUITION

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

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

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

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

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

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

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

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

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

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

GUTTERING

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

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

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

Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722

Angela Ellis - Holistic Therapist ...............................642 577637

Avon Co-ordinator (Mojácar) …...................................670 722705

Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454

Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208

Avon Cosmetics (Turre & Vera) .................................643 102335

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

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

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

Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..........................950 473110

Beauty by Betsy ...........................................................664 821554

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

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

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

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

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

Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680 Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 147630

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) 655 299494

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

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

Osteopathy & Acupuncture Clinincs (Arboleas & Galera) 621 209380

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HARDWARE OUTLETS

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

Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384

Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026

Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064

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

HEALTH FOODS

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

HEARING AIDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEATING

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

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

Neater Heater ………....................................………….634 312171

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

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

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

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

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

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) .................................642 118546

Sanctuary Limaria ......................................................628 239696

HOTELS & HOSTALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

478 229

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) ......950 466353 Parador de Mojácar ......................................................950 478250

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716 Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

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

HOUSE & PET SITTING

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING

Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 393048

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806908

Helvetia .......................................................................673 063798

Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070

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

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

643000

472098

INTERIOR DESIGN

Evie Fox-Rayner ..........................................................603 624659 Curtains with Style (See p.21) .........950 069032 / 678 811125

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

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

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

Lola Barranco ……...…..........................950

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes

INTERNET PROVIDERS

INTERNET TV

(Turre)

479502

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

......................................950 133233 / 678 332815

091112

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

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

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

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

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

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876

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

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

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

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

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

JEWELLERY

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

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

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

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

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

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

Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073 Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 /

.....................................................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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322

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

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

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

LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

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

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

LAUNDERETTES

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

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

LAUNDERIES

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

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

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

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

LEGAL SERVICES

LEISURE ACTIVITIES and TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

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

Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840

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

Karting (Garrucha) …..........................................……950 460207

Lunar Cable Park (Cuevas del Almanzora) .................665 512873

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

Paragliding ………................................635 243539 / 680 358549

LOCKSMITHS

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

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

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

MATTRESSES

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

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

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

MEALS DELIVERED

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

Hannah’s

METAL WORK

Chacón (Albox)

431738 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 109986

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

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

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

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

NEWSAGENTS

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 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 (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385

Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765

Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451

Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884

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

Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495

Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807

Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709

Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166

C.I.S Services (Arboleas) .........................................634 621747

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

Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810

Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726

Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483

Eddy Venner ............................................................711 035030

Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881

.............................................................................627 090422

Decorating Services .....................................711 072629 PB Painting ...............................................................661 184848

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

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

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

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

SJ Decor .....................................................................711 084585

Sol Spray Painters

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures

PERFUMES & COSMETICS

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

PEST CONTROL

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

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

393048

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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 Services ..........617 477797 / 711 082491

IDP Services …………................................................608 238775

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

J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414

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

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106

Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935

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

Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681

Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322

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

Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E-Property Almería .......................................................677 146592

Exclusive Holiday Villas ..............................................634 348703

Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258 Holiday Letting Service ........................950 472903 / 627 565049 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

301159 / 670 575897 Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184

Swallows Nest Holiday Apartment (Fines) .................711 032950 The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710

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

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

PSYCHOLOGIST

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

RADIO STATIONS

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

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

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

REFRIGERATION

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

REMOVALS & STORAGE

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES

See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias

Agua Amarga

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

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

Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014

Albox

Bar Lepanto .......................................642 859040 / 950 120261

Charlotte’s Bar & Restaurant ...................................850 991233

Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933

Elephant Cafe ...........................................................699 090183

Gran Muralla (Chinese) ...........................................950 120166

Happy Garden (Chinese/Asian). ................................950 120851

La Cena ……........................................……………..950 430930

La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993

La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024

443248

Arboleas

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

Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882

Nautico …................................................................687 918669

Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604

Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131

Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043

Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940

Huércal-Overa

Chiringuito Kiosko Bar El Parque ...........................677 403224

Enoteca Crisbe ...................................950 134100 / 607 338460

El Capricho …...........................................................637 595326

El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 494536

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

New Why Not? ............................................................950 135614

La Alfoquía

Gondola .................................................………..……..643 136117

Indian Tandoori ........................................................632 110888

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

Las Herrerias

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

Los Carasoles

Bar Los Camioneros ...................................................634 352548

Leonard’s Bistro ..........................................................634 393235

Los Gallardos

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

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

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

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

Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo

Aku Aku (Beachbar) .......................950 478981 / 634 979360

Alma Beach Club ......................................................674 665806

Al Punto (Brazilian) (See p.4) ....................................950 475899

Ankara Beach Terrace ..............................................950 473042

Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215

Aurora (Beachbar) ....................................................950 472163

BaoBab .....................................................................689 642923

Badgers .....................................................................678 141556

Balti Tower ll ..........................................................632 246365

Bar Luz ....................................................................950 027844

Belgian Dutch Gastro Bar ..........................................623 422639

Bellagio Sports Bar ...................................................950 472342

Bellavista ..................................................................950 478800

Bocaina Beach Club .................................................950 527597

Botaniq ......................................................................681 127504

Bowen Resto Bar .......................................................666 406203

Brisa del Mar .............................................................643 197724

Cabo

Enrico (Italian) ...................................950

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

Gastro Malabar ...........................................................950 472970

Hola Ola (Beachbar) .................................................664 097279 Hotel

Lua Beach Club ...........................................…………950 472643

Lucero ………....................................................…….673 544617

Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131

Mesón El Que Faltaba ............................................950 478806

Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405

Marcelo Entre Tapas ........................673 744249 / 950 027218

Martín Morales ...........................................................950 478812

Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966

Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405

Mandala Beach Club ..............................................950 473131

Mohana .......................................................................677 420108

Neptuno Beach Club .............................................…616 005387

Omega ................................................950 475317 / 647 675919

PJ’s Cafe .................................................................634 368446

Pachamama .................................................................666 140051

Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) .950 472208

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

Parwaz (Indian) .........................................................631 995178

Pecado ......................................................................950 356256

Piamonte ....................................................................950 473204

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

Puerto Madero Tapas Bar ........................................950 884617

Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412

Rusty Nail .................................................................662 153813

Sal Marina ................................................................950 472405

Samsara ......................................................................642 092629

Scotty’s El Tropico ...................................................687 382540

Sensations (See p.15)..................................................950 472057

San Pedro Belgian Bar ...........................................722 485340

Shea’s Kitchen (See p.7) ............................................950 478186

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

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

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

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 ......................................................................643 199723

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 Aleman .................................................................617

615106

049431

938996

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

Rincón de Embrujo

Palomares

531270

604220

102 Tapas Bar …………......................950 467745 / 615 157905. Akua ..........................................................................621 210854

Asagía Asador ...........................................................662 305051 Monika’s Bar .......................................950 467720 / 659 672615 La Dulce Casa

Partaloa

Mis Amigos

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa

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

San Juan de Los Terreros

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

La Geoda ..................................................................673 020159

Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809

Sopalmo

Meson El Algarrobo ...................................................950 968784

Restaurante Sopalmo Maremonti (Italian)...................655 797530

Turre

Alice’s Bar ……….......................................................620 876485

Casa Adelina ............................................................950 479153

Chili ...........................................................................950 468425

Ciringuito Extreme .....................................................673 617732

Doner Kebab ............................................................603 527699

Hostal Rural .............................................................950 478806

La Pará ……………………..................................…….637 545590

La Sorpresa ...............................................................950 099901

Solare ......................................................................608 802227

Valle del Este Golf

Hole in One Karen’s Bar ..........................................950 461068

Vera

Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ......................................950 391691

La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817

Made in Italy .............................................................950 118461

Terraza Carmona .....................................................950 390760

Thai Fusion Phuket ...................................................658 381786

Vera Playa

Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021

b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856

Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 530453

Chiringuito Cositas ..................................................610 959770

El Gnomo Feliz ................................950 524369 / 616 110560

Frankie’s Bar ............................................................950 467541

KOA/Blue Parrot ......................................................611 482966

La Peperina .........................................678 643013 / 678 642856

Lua Puerto Rey ........................................................950 478202

Maraú Beach Club ……................................…………671 580340

Paradise Bar/Chiringuito ...........................................667 554957

Pizzeria Jardin ..........................................................950 467023

Yaho (Thai / Asian) .................................................645 018403

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

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

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

La Colonial

133918 Las Marinas

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

Nhao Rest Bar .............................................................662 283524 Pub Millionaire ........................................950 378692 / 603 770551

Vera Playa (Naturista) Bar

Lifestyle

RUGS & CARPETS

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

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

P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Arboleas) .......................665 258680

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

RURAL TOURISM

Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752

Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656

Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SATELLITE TV

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

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

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

GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058

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

Solo Satellite & Air-Con. .............................................699 909737

Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

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

Inside Out In Europe S.L. ....................................677 114576

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

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

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

SCUBA DIVING

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

SECOND HAND

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

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

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

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

John’s (Albox) .............................................................634 325639

Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006

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

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 673 608854

SECURITY & SAFES

See Alarms

SEWING

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHOE REPAIRS

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

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

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

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

The Almería Focus

5,000 copies delivered monthly to 250 places. Advertise and get your business seen. Call or WhatsApp Paul on 603 81 04 75

SKIP HIRE

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

Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425

El Cano SL (Mojácar) ................................................950 479185

Servacon .....................................................................950 475853

SNOOKER HALLS

CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526

Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) ..............................661 973205

SOLAR ENERGY

Ainsol Energy ..............................................................689 702916

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOLICITORS

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

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

AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437

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

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

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

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

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

Loustau Abogados (Mojácar) .....................................950 475012

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

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

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

SPAS

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

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

SPA

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

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

SWEET SHOPS

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

TATTOO ARTISTS

Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782

Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810

Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

TAXIS (Legal)

Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111

Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602

Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111

Androidez (Vera Playa) ..................950 042338 / 661 375489

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

Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470

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

Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538

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

TILING & PATIO WORK

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

TRAVEL

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

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061

Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472

Exclusive Airport Shuttles ........................................950 092602

Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752

Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) ............................…..950 475757

Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................868 782663

Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021

Zafiro Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 615343

TUITION

Chris Walker (Spanish Accent Coaching) .................622 591096

Darío (English tuition for adults) ...............................642 314316

Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106

ELC Education & Language Centre ........................669 294342

English tuition & conversation (TEFL) (Vera) ............642 314316

Espanglish ...............................................................950 390037

Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270

Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ............................616 605341

Jennifer Lacey (Mathematics) ..................................711 067162

Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909

Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472

La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904

Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352

Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110

Piano Lessons …………............+44 7930 373786 / 634 374931

Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435

Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097

Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284

Tiffany‘s English Academy (Garrucha) ........................685 710078

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

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

UNIFORMS

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

UPHOLSTERY

Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125

Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 571939

Unicraft ........................................................................692 176069

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

Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 456 364 / 651 998738

VAN & MAN HIRE

See

also Removals & Storage

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

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

K.Morris (Vera) ...........................0034 711004024 / 0044 7759692010

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

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

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

VEHICLE IMPORTATION

Easy Import .................................................................644 711332

Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730

Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298

VEHICLE REPAIRS

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671

Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624

Costa Coches Antas .........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Delgado & Gómez (Ind. El Real) ....663 871773 / 687 538416

Glass Drive (Vera, Antas, Mojácar, Huércal-Overa) 900 501501

Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250

Euro Repar Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ….......950 478335

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

(DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744

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

Stop Car (Mojácar) ......................................................950 500734

Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298

Taller Fran (Turre) ..............................664 571060 / 950 164912

Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400

Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

Cool Air (Air Conditioning) .......................................711 052843

Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600 827517

VEHICLE SALES

AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …......................667 439671

AutoFex (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663

Costa Coches Antas ...........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Euro Repar Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ..(Workshop) 950 478335

Navarro Segura - Seat (Vera) ............670 038580 / 950 393170

Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856

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

Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828

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

Skoda - Cadena Automocion SL (Vera) .....950 393190 / 637 029737

Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VETS

Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064

Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920

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

Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Nexo (Olula del Rio) ..950 441819 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327

CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999

Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ........................950 475213 / 605 495017

Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683

Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921

Javier (Garrucha) ............950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059

Movet (Mobile) .........................................................644 672782

Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................…950 393307

(Vera Playa)

775102

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

WATER (Tanker Delivery)

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

WATER PARK

Aquavera (Vera Playa) ............................................950 467337

WATER TREATMENTS

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

WEB SERVICES

MODS .........................................................................600 284975

Mojácar Web Services ..............................................633 202248

Web Design .................................................................722 452265

WINDOW CLEANING

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

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

James ..........................................................................678 988812

Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 322526

Mick .............................................................................634 327075

Time 2 Shine (Mojácar & surrounding area) 634 615753 / 639 465450

Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231

Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS

AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644

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

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

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

Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 393305

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

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

WINES

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

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

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

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

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

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) (See p.6) ........................950 472108

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

WOOD & PELLET STOVES

Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077

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

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

ZOO & PARK

Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

Useful Numbers

Emergencies (Multi-lingual) ......................112

Emergencies:

Life Threatening Emergencies ....................061

Other Health Emergencies .......902 505 061

Guardia Civil ............................................................062

Local Police ...............................................................092

Coast Guard .................................................900 202 202

AIRPORTS

Almeria airport .....…...............…902 404 704 / 950 213 700

Alicante airport …...............……913 211 000 / 966 919 000

Corvera airport …….............................................….913 211 000

BRITISH EMBASSY

Madrid ...........................................................................917 146300

BRITISH CONSULATE

Málaga (for this area) ........................................952 352300

UK PASSPORT INFORMATION

www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS

www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document

CREDIT CARDS 24hr EMERGENCIES

4B(Visa/Mastercard) ….........902 114400 / 913 626200

American Express …................................................900 814500

Diners Club ….............................................................902 401112

Mastercard ….............................................................900 971231

Servired (Visa/Mastercard) …...........................902 192100

Visa ….............................................................................900 991124

ELECTRICITY

Endesa Enquiries: .....................................(free).800 760333

Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840 WATER

Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200

Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575

Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649

GAS

Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224

Cepsa, information ….......................................902 416416

Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212

Repsol, information ...........................................901 100100

ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres)

Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio

Central number …………….......................................959 999999

TRAINS

Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE)

Huércal Overa .....................950 470209 / 950 471013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Albox (Funerarias Teruel) ................................950 430122

Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...........................950 616161

Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) .....................950 460295

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

Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) 950390884

HOSPITALS

Huércal-Overa, La Inmaculada .........................950 029000

Almería Torrecárdenas ......................................950 016000

Almería, Vithas, (Virgen del Mar) (Private) 950 217100

LOCAL POLICE

Albox ...........................................................................950 121080

Carboneras .............................................................950 136136

390010

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

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

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

TELEPHONE (Movistar)

TAXIS See Directory pages

MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN

(From any ‘phone) Orange ….......................................................................656 001470 Telefónica Movistar ..............................….............095 702611 Vodafone

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Community News

PAWS-PATAS Update

by Martine Schindler

It’s PAWS-PATAS “pup-date” time again. 6 dogs and 6 cats found their forever homes during September. A much quieter month than normal because so many people head to their “home” countries to escape the summer heat.

Our September bingo brunch raised 325 euros and our event at Vera Aqua Parque (in conjunction with ELEOS) brought in 110 euros for each charity from the raffle and 1286.47 euros from ticket sales. Thank you to Vera Aqua Parque.

Our September book sale raised 256.69 euros and our final 3 memberships of PAWS-SOME CLUB brought in 45 euros. Thanks also go to the yoga ladies who kindly donated 300 eurosas well as one of our regular supporters, Jan of Jan’s Jewels, who presented us with 170 euros.

Whether you have an hour a week or a day a week, whether you can help with driving and delivering furniture, assisting with events, socialising our furry friends or walking the dogs, we need you. And of course, the icing on the cake and our dream would be for more fosterers and adopters. Please get in touch – the more volunteers we have, the more attention our furries get “one to one”.

We had some great events during October, but we’ll have to tell you all about those next month.

November Events

Every week is “Funday Sunday” @ Zeppelin, Mojácar Playa from 9pm. Jukebox DJ - 1 euro a song & all proceeds to PAWS-PATAS

Nov 6th – Bingo Lunch Club @ The Snug, Mojácar Playa, 1.30pm. 2 full games of bingo and a choice of lunch for 10 euros.

Nov 11th – Book Sale @ Scotty’s, Mójacar Playa between 10.30am-1pm. And finally – thank you to every single one of you who supports us in some way, volunteering, donating furniture/clothes to our outlets or by attending an event. All donations are truly appreciated at any time and it’s true that we couldn’t do what we do without your kindness.

Mojácar News

from townhall press release

During October, Francisco García, mayor of Mojácar, and other town hall representatives laid a foundation stone and signed documents for two projects included in the Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan for climate change and regeneration of beach areas. An investment of 432,000 euros is for work in front of the Parador Hotel with the planting of trees, the installation of natural stone channels and drains to collect and redirect stormwater and increasing the number of green areas. Recycling initiatives will be promoted among residents and visitors.

The regeneration of coastal areas project, with an investment of 727,000 euros, is work to recover degraded coastal areas, adapting them for tourism and recreational use. Planned work includes the rehabilitation of a 7,000m2 to 8,000m2 esplanade between the Paseo del Mediterráneo road and the beach, create an environmental park with activities for all ages, the reorganisation of parking and vehicle traffic control, landscape integration with the new cycle route, and more green and shaded areas.

The Mayor announced that “Today, Mojácar takes a firm step towards a sustainable and responsible development model. With these works, we begin a new era that combines growth, tourism and respect for the natural environment. They are projects that not only embellish, but also protect and prepare our municipality for the challenges of climate change.” The work is co-financed by Central Government, the Junta de Andalucía and Mojácar town hall.

Coffee Break

What’s On

Almería

A K-Pop tribute concert comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Tuesday, November 25th at 7pm and Wednesday, November 26th at 5pm. Tickets are 20 euros.

Eterna Raffaella is a music & dance tribute concert to Raffaella Carrà that comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Saturday, December 6th at 9pm. Tickets are 25 euros.

The Almería International Jazz Festival

Guitarists Tito Alcedo & Nono García are at the Teatro Apolo, Almería city, on Thursday, November 6th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 10 euros.

The Jacko Terrasson Trio are at the Teatro Apolo, Almería city, on Friday, November 7th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 10 euros.

Di Geraldo, Carmelo, Sambeat & Oteo are at the Teatro Apolo, Almería city, on Saturday, Nov 8th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

The Clasijazz Big Band & Gospel Choir are at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium on Sunday, November 9th at 7.30pm. Tickets are 15 & 20 euros.

El Retablo de Maese Pedro (Master Peter’s Puppet Show) by Manuel de Falla is a puppet / opera performed by the Almería City Orchestra at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium on Saturday, November 29th at 8.30pm and Sunday, November 30th at 12 noon. No ticket prices available at time of going to press.

The Super 8 Neon Collective come to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Friday, November 7th at 11pm. They perform a selection of Spanish Indie music. Tickets are 16 euros in advance or 20 euros at the door.

‘Me quedo solo en casa’ is a children’s musical narrating what happened when a small boy was left “home alone”. It is performed at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Friday, December 5th at 6pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

What’s On

The opera La Traviata by Verdi, with the Lírica de España company, is performed at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium on Saturday, Dec 5th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 20 & 30 euros.

Papá Noel-Misión Salvar La Navidad is a Father Christmas family musical that comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Sunday, December 7th at 6pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from www.todaslasentradas.com

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm .

Águilas

Swing En Navidad is a concert by the Swing Machine Orchestra that comes to the auditorium on Friday, December 12th at 8pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

Historias del mundo antiguo (stories of the ancient world) is a St. Cecilia concert by the Águilas Symphonic Band that comes to the auditorium on Saturday, November 22nd at 8pm. Admission is free.

‘Entre Cuerdas y Metales’ (between strings and brass) comes to the auditorio on Friday, November 7th at 8pm. It is a classical music concert by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Cartagena and entry is free of charge.

What’s On

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 Staff Opera Company perform Handel’s Messiah at the auditorium on Sunday, December 7th at 9pm. Tickets are 15 euros. Tickets from La Convento de la Victoria or at the door.

Roquetas de Mar

‘Así Canta Jerez en Navidad’ is a Flamenco performance by a group of 20 young artistes, that come to the Auditorium on Saturday, November 8th at 9pm. They perform flamenco items with a Christmas carol theme. Tickets are 30, 35 & 38 euros.

The renowned violinist Ara Malikian comes to the Auditorium on Friday, November 7th at 9pm to perform a concert entitled Intruso. Tickets are 35, 40, 48 and 58 euros.

The Roquetas musician JJ Fuentes performs Spanish rockthemed music from his latest album entitled El Heredero at the Auditorium on Saturday, Nov 22nd at 9pm. Tickets are 10 & 15 euros.

The Excelentia Concert Orchestra perform a concert of film music by Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer and John Williams at the Auditorium on Saturday, November 29th at 9pm. Tickets are 35, 45 & 48 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.

Mojácar

Mojácar Disney Day and the switching on of the Christmas lights in the village on Saturday, November 29th. No further details were available at time of going to press.

What’s On

Christmas Flamenco Festival in Mojácar.

This year’s theme is a Celebration of the FEMALE ROLE in Flamenco and features a line up of female dancers, accompanied by first class singer and guitarist. A showcase of all the traditional female elements and elegance in flamenco dance.

Tickets will be on sale from La SUPERTIENDA (ground floor, Parque Comercial de Mojácar) and Tourist Information Office in

Mojácar Pueblo. For pre booking or general information Whats App or telephone 687 480 694.

Mojacar: Remembrance and Poppy Appeal Due to the folding of the Mojácar Branch of the Royal British Legion, all members are encouraged to attend the Zurgena Remembrance Day Service at 10.15 on 11th November at the RENFE Building La Alfoquia.

The Poppy Appeal in Mojácar & District will continue, with the main effort being the table at The Food Store (originally Iceland) in Vera from 24th October. Anyone who would like to volunteer to man the table for a morning or two should contact Nick Allbeury on 699953222. There will also be poppies available in Turre at Total Entertainment and at a Mojacar venue to be notified. If local hospitality venues and businesses wish to have an event in aid of the Poppy Appeal and require support please contact Nick. There is a Mojacar Royal British Legion Group on Facebook where further details of Remembrance and the Poppy Appeal will be published over the coming weeks.

Miscellaneous

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

What’s On

Market Days

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja

Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora

Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco, Palomares, Tabernas Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena

Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio

Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros, Fines

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Saturday:

Sunday:

Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox

Plaza del Rey, Velez Rubio

Mojácar Rastro, Multiple Use Centre

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities

Free Spanish and English Lessons

Available in some municipalities. Enquire at your local town hall.

Almanzora Group of Friends, Albox Library and Social Centre, Tues - Fri, 10am1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly magazine, monthly quiz, trips. www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 495 306

WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people.

Loose Women Club

Tuesdays, 1.30 - 4pm. Brisa del Mar

Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694

Dames in Huércal Overa

3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Las Vegas Restaurant, Los Pinos 1, Huercal-Overa.. All welcome. Chairperson, Gloria Hammett, dameshuercalovera@gmail.com

Dames in Turre

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

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch

Rosaleda Hotel, Arboleas, Branch Meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month, Coffee Morning on the 3rd Thursday of the month, Quiz, last Tuesday of the month, 10.30 a.m. for 11.00 a.m. start. It is not restricted to just members. If you would like to join please email Zurgena,Secretary@rbl.community

The Poppy Appeal - Mojacar & District

The Mojacar Branch of the Royal British Legion has folded and the members have transferred to the Zurgena Branch. However the supporters of the Poppy Appeal in Mojacar continue to meet for coffee mornings at Cokkia Restaurant on the Playa opposite Neptuno, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11am. Anyone can attend, it is not restricted to RBL members. Anyone interested in joining the RBL should contact zurgenarblchairman@gmail.com

Indalo Hash House Harriers

Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. indaloh3@gmail.com

Mojácar Bridge Club

Contact Les Brice 697 297 991 or Ron Hounsell 711 064 726. www.bridgewebs. com/mojacar/

Vera & District Lions Club

The Lions meet regularly, including social events. New members and volunteers warmly welcomed. The Lions Charity Shop in Turre is open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-2pm. Mobility equipment available for those in need. There are plenty of roles for volunteers from occasionally moving furniture to scrapbooking, from event organisation to helping clean the shop. For more information, including forthcoming fundraising events see https://veralions. com, email veralionssecretary@gmail. com or call President Andy Pearson on 711 005 682.

Freemasons in the Province of Almeria Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37

Freemasons – The Side Degrees Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 678 574 579

Vera Photo Club

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

Albox Computer Club

Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed.

Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930

Mojácar Community Library

Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm .

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

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities continued

Amigos de los Coches Clasicos

Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Ballabona restaurant, A15 motorway junction 686. Tel. Steve 711 062 303. Email: info@a-c-c.es. www.a-c-c.es

Antas 1/10 Scale RC Club

Thursdays 10.00am at RC Circuito, Antas. Ring Chris on 634328059 for more details.

Model-Racers Scalextric y Carrera Arboleas.Please call 0049 15150739568, Jürgen

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande

Sunday & Wednesday, 9/9.30 - 12 noon. Contact Mick on 711 015 032

Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553

Arboleas Indalo Gardening Club

Arboleas Theatre. Last Friday of the month, 10:30am - 1pm.

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

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) 711 035 486 Web: turrechurch.es

New Life Church, Huercal-Overa

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

Living Water Church Mojácar Playa

The Kimrick, Calle Zurbarán 7. Sunday Service 11am. Bible study, Tuesday 10am. Prayer, Tuesday, 12:30pm. Café Church, every 2nd & 4th Thursday in the month 3pm. See FaceBook or visit www. livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

Aguaviva Evangelical Church

Near the health Centre, opposite BiciBox, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 560 544

Roman Catholic Masses

These can be found on www.misas.org for most places.

Support Groups &

Charities

Associacion Mojacar Area Cancer Support (MACS)

Shops in Mojacar, Turre, Las Buganvillas, Albox and Huercal-Overa. Fully registered Spanish charity – CIF: G04691572. For general enquiries call 634 328 334, 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Email: macsshannon@gmail.com. Follow us on FaceBook.

Stepping Stones Carers Support Group

Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www. steppingstones.group

Age Support Almanzora Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox, open Mon-Sat, 10:0013:45. Lunch club, bereavement group, equipment loan, befrienders. Helpline 642 045 210.

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous

Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday Wednesday & Friday, 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@ gmail.com

Harmony Community Support

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

Walk for Life Arboleas

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

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

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Music & Drama Groups

Open Mic Night

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

Indalo Players

Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage. Email indaloplayers@gmail.com / phone 722 236237

Independent Theatre Group

Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com

The Luvvies

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

Jacqueline Welby Productions

New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 634 313 531

Orquesta Ciudad de Vera

A friendly group of musicians of various ages and levels. Only requirement is to play an orchestral instrument and read music. Rehearsals Vera Auditorio on Saturday mornings. See www.ocv.org.es for details.

Vera Voces

A friendly choir singing classical music, directed by pianist, singer and director, Barry Jobling. All welcome, no auditions. Rehearsals Mondays, 5-7pm, at Vera Auditorio. Facebook: Vera Voces. Contact veravoces1@gmail.com

All Aloud Community Choir

Meet every Wednesday at Bar Kubatin (at Hostal Meson) Arboleas from 3pm to 5pm. All welcome, no auditions.

Dance

Strictly Line Dancing

Salon de Actos, Centro de Usos Multiples, Mojacar. Fridays, 4–7pm. Beginners welcome. Contact: Glynis 648217503 or Mary Beth 661671526 or strictlylinedancingmojacar@gmail.com

Eleanor’s Line Dance Class

Charlotte’s Bar, Albox, Mondays, 2pm3.45pm. All levels welcome. 647932 078.

Step2It - Line Dancing

Arboleas. Weds: 6.45 p.m-7.30 p.m, First Steps/Intro. 7.30 p.m-10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. Carrie Ann 627279584 www.carrieanngreen.com

Almeria Line Dancers

Julie - 634304625 / 950110433

Ceroc Dancing

Regular social dance nights and dance workshops. Please call or WhatsApp Trace on 687251799 for more information.

Belly Dancing

Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. Contact Fatima: 610 472 596

Bellydance Classes

Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre. Tel: 634 317 391

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

VaVa Yoga Danza (Spanish)

With Barbarito. Cuban & Latin Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Tel: 642 314 316

Arts & Crafts

Sewing Group, Mojacar

We meet at Scotty’s el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat.

Ladies Sewing Circle

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

Cloud Zebra Craft Workshops In Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30. No experience needed.

Bedar Arts Centre

Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:30-1330. For info, call 664 896 555

Levante Sewing and Quilting Group

Do you love to sew? We are an enthusiastic group, embracing all aspects of sewing from needlework, doll making, dressmaking and quilting. Come and join our friendly group on the second Thursday of the month at Scotty’s El Tropico, Mojácar from 11 am. For more information telephone Ruth Brown on 711 011 629 or email her at ruth-brown@ hotmail.co uk

Fitness & Martial Arts

Girasol, Albox Pilates, children’s karate & Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170

Mojácar Taekwondo

5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain

Fitness with Alison, Mojácar

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

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

Jova Gym, Mojácar

Various activities. www.jovasport.es 671 247 035. See facebook.

Qigong

Group courses and personal training. Partaloa and Albox area. Contact Ilse +32 497451953 or +34 643489975

Qigong Classes

Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

Taijiquan Mojácar

Qigong and Chen style Tai Chi training on the beach. Details of venues and timings FB Taijiquan Mojácar or text +34 634 324 994

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Sports

Almería Lawn Bowling Club

Contact Shirley: 679 970 399

Bowling Club de Zurgena

Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabc.com

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com

Indalo Lawn Bowling Club

First class facilities with all levels of bowling catered for. Visit our website http://www. indalobowlingclub.org

Mojacar Bowls Club

Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Jen 634346035, jencothier@gmail.com

Aguilón Amigos Golf Club

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

Badgers Golf Society Mojácar

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

Boxers Golf Society Albox

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

Mojácar Playa Golf

Play every Tuesday around 11.30. Mostly at Marina Golf Club. Everybody welcome. Membership available. Call James 681 355 796. Golf trip holidays also available. Golf tour operator.

Forum Golf Society Albox

Play friendly competitions every Friday and fun events on Tuesdays at Aguilon and local courses. Call Richard Price 634 305 353, rfp53@yahoo.co.uk, and www. Arboleasforum/forumgolf for details

Golfing Guapas Society

We are a group of ladies of all nationalities meeting one Friday in the month...golf followed by lunch and prizes. All welcome. Call Vivienne 683 558 696.

Valle del Este Golf Society. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982

Almería Golf League

Contact Les on 950 619 273.

Marina Phoenix Golf Society

Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com

Huzzah Golf Society

Friendly group of all abilities, playing Aguilon golf course each Monday and local courses. All welcome. Call or WhatsApp Gary 619 248 702. Fb: Huzzah Golf Society. Email: huzzahgs@gmail.com

Albox Club de Tenis

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

Cabrera Tennis Club

Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com

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

Tennis Coach

Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226

Padel tennis lessons

At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691

PartyLevante Sailing Club

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

Santa Irene Sailing Club

Come and join us out on the watersailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the north end of Garrucha harbour. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com www. santaireneclubdevela.com

Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica

Huercal-Overa.Classes for fun gymnastics, competitive levels, pre school and adults. Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca.es www. adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Walking Football Club

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

Albanchez Walking football Club

Campo de Futbol astro pitch, Albanchez. Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am. All over 50 welcome regardless of ability or fitness level. Enjoy getting fitter, improve co ordination, mobility & balance in a friendly fun club. Contact Tony, Whatsapp 0044 7413231696

Los Bandidos

Run, jog, walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Weds/Sat, 9am, Red Cross end (from 4th Oct). See Facebook. Contact Kevin on ironmankev08@gmail.com

Club Montañero Carbonero

Hiking Club based in Carboneras associated with the Federación Andaluza de Deportes de Montaña, Escalada y Senderismo (FADMES) that organises routes every week. See www.clubcarbonero.com or contact 616104404 (WhatsApp), email clubmontanerocarbonero@hotmail.com

Arboleas Table Tennis Club Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30 - 10.30 am, building with blue door next to swimming pool bar, Arboleas. Beginners welcome. Contact Chairperson - Keith tel 634 326 350.

Yoga

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera. Tel: 642 314 316

Yoga Therapy

with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www. portiaoliver.es

Unalome Rooms

Yoga, chair yoga & more. Albox. See facebook. Tel. 722 469 570

Your Stars

Mar. 21 - April 20

Apr. 21 - May 21

May 22 - June 21

June 22 - July 22

July 23 - Aug 22

Aug. 23 - Sept. 23

Put your thoughts into action. You could have a need to make some changes this month. Your sensitive nature will allow others to read you well. Organize your house and be sure to include the whole family in the projects you have set out to do. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Your disciplined attention to jobs will enhance your position. Organize social events or family gatherings. A residential move may be necessary to get a better job. You are best to ask questions if you aren’t certain about issues that are confronting you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Don’t be afraid to speak in defence of others. Praise will be yours if you have been pursuing your goals. Pursue outdoor activities or any physical exertion. Take the time to sort out your personal papers and double-check your financial investments. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

You can make progress professionally. If it can make you extra cash, it will be even better. Don’t hesitate to go ahead with any plans for entertainment. You can make gains if you work in conjunction with others. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Focus, and concentrate on yourself and your future. Opportunities to travel will be favourable in terms of moneymaking connections. You can expect to have problems with your mate if you’ve been spending too much time away from home. Your ability to deal with humanitarian groups will enhance your reputation. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

You can get a lot done if you get your hands on the right equipment. This will not be the best day to initiate change. Find an outlet for any mounting frustration. Consider a creative hobby. One of your female friends may try to disrupt your day. Stand up for your rights. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

Travel may be confusing. Your determination and sheer desire to do your own thing will be successful. Take time to catch up on overdue correspondence. Rather than making a scene, communicate quietly about the way you feel. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Romance will come through involvement with fundraising organizations. Travel will be on your mind, but you should be sure that you’ve got all your work up to date. Travel for business or pleasure. Don’t even bother trying to get their approval on the things you want to do. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

You can make financial deals, but it may be best if you’re not using your own cash. Avoid purchasing expensive items. Put your money into a safe place that will ensure a profit if you let it sit long enough. Problems with your boss could lead to unemployment. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Upheavals may occupy your day. You must make sure that all your personal documents are in order. Colleagues may try to undermine you. You can offer your mate a commitment or promise that will help stabilize your personal life. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Family members may feel anxious if you make promises you don’t deliver. Family get-togethers will be interesting. You need an outlet. You can meet potential new mates, but make sure that they aren’t already committed to someone else. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Check your project over carefully if you were not the only one contributing to the end result. You will be in the mood for competition, and your ability to lead a group will bring you popularity. Don’t let your mate bully you into thinking that you owe them your time and your life. Stick to your own projects and by the end of the day you’ll shine. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday

Jokes of the Month

New Windows

Last year, I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive, double pane, energy efficient kind. But this week, I got a call from the contractor complaining that his work had been completed a whole year and I had yet to pay for them. Boy, oh boy, did we go around! Just because I’m blonde doesn’t mean that I am automatically stupid. So, I proceeded to tell him just what his fast-talking sales guy had told me last year. He said that in one year, the windows would pay for themselves. There was silence on the other end of the line, so I just hung up, and he hasn’t called back.

Breakfast

A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. ‘Careful,’ he said, ‘CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my gosh! You’re cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my gosh! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They’re going to STICK! Careful. CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you’re cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind? Don’t forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!’ The wife stared at him. ‘What in the world is wrong with you? You think I don’t know how to fry a couple of eggs?’ The husband calmly replied, ‘I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I’m driving.’

Mabel’s Ear

Two elderly women were eating breakfast in a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mabel’s ear and she said, “Mabel, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear? “ Mabel answered, “I have a suppository?” She pulled it out and stared at it. Then she said, “Ethel, I’m glad you saw this thing. Now I think I know where my hearing aid is.

The Old Lady

A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. Finally he went to the checkout line, but she got in front of him. “Pardon me,” she said, “I’m sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It’s just that you look just like my son, who just died recently.” “I’m very sorry,” replied the young man, “is there anything I can do for you?” “Yes,” she said, “As I’m leaving, can you say ‘Good bye, Mother’? It would make me feel so much better.” “Sure,” answered the young man. As the old woman was leaving, he called out, “Goodbye, Mother!” As he stepped up to the checkout counter, he saw that his total was 127.50 euros. “How can that be?” He asked, “I only purchased a few things!” “Your mother said that you would pay for her,” said the clerk.

Married Four Times

The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady because she had just gotten married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband’s occupation.. “He’s a funeral director,” she answered. “Interesting,” the newsman thought... He then asked her if she wouldn’t mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her 20’s, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40’s, and a preacher when in her 60’s, and now - in her 80’s - a funeral director. The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers. She smiled and explained, “I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.”

The Restaurant

An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, “Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly.” The other man said, “What is the name of the restaurant?” The first man thought and thought and finally said, “What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know... the one that’s red and has thorns.” “Do you mean a rose?” “Yes, that’s the one,” replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, “Rose, what’s the name of that restaurant we went to last night?”

Experiences

A minister was invited to give a talk to the local Lions Club and spoke about sex. When he got home, he was embarrassed to tell his wife he had talked about sex and told her he had given a talk on horseback riding. A few days later she ran into some men at the shopping centre, and they told her how enjoyable her husband’s talk had been. She replied, “I’m pleased, but I was surprised about the subject matter. He’s only tried it twice, and the first time he was so sore he could hardly walk, and the second time he fell off!”

Beauty Treatments

A middle aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near death experience. Seeing God, she asked, “Is my time up?” God said, “No, you have another 43 years, 2 months and 8 days to live.” Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have a face lift, liposuction and tummy tuck. Since she had so much more time to live, she figured she might as well look even nicer. After her last operation, she was released from the hospital. While crossing the street on her way home, she was hit and killed by an ambulance. Arriving in front of God, she demanded, “I thought you said I had another 40 plus years? Why didn’t you pull me out of the path of the ambulance!?” God replied, “My child, I am sorry, I didn’t even recognize you!

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.”

Aerobics Class

A woman on the phone to her friend; I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor’s permission to join a fitness club and start exercising... I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.