Essential Marbella Magazine August 2009

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august 2009 the THEME

August on the Costa del Sol 12 Chiringuitos 28

The News

Films 20 Latest DVD Releases 22 CD Releases 24 Book Releases 26

the people

Elsa Pataky 14 Stephen Webster 36 Princess Letizia 38

The trend

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 44 The Latest Gadgets 48 Twitter 50 Cutting down on paper usage 52

the chic

A Haute Couture Home 56 Art News 66 Sexy Eyewear by Eyedonist 68 La Perla Beachwear and Lingerie 70

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94 Awesome Events 96 Enterprise

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105 Guadalmina Golf 106 Andalucía on a Plate 112 Buchinger Marbella 114 York – Top UK Destination

THE GOURMET

123 Nikki Beach 123 124 Novelli’s 124 126 Food News 126 128 Chef’s Profile: Carlos Oyarbide of Oyarbide 130 Chef’s Profile: Richard Jones of Polo House 132 Wine: Marqués de Riscal 134 Listings – Directory

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147 Pet News 148 What’s On in August 150 Your Stars for the Month Ahead

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Kiehl’s comes to Marbella 82 Beauty News 84 Essentially Yours Organic Products 86 Health News 88 Research: Latest Scientific Discoveries 90

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August is the month when everything on the Costa del Sol goes into overdrive. Temperatures soar, throngs of people arrive and there are events by the score with hot beach parties by day and never-ending parties at night. If that all sounds a bit hectic, we invite you to take the weight off and relax with our special summer issue of magazine.

Read up on Adrien Brody’s fiancée Elsa Pataky, Prince Felipe’s wife and future Queen of Spain, Princess Letizia, and iconic jewellery designer, Stephen Webster, whose recently launched Puerto Banús boutique is the talk of the town and whose love of contemporary jewellery design is perhaps only matched by his appreciation for outstanding music.

In accordance with the holiday theme, we focus on some of the best beach front dining locations the area has to offer. If it’s too hot to handle on the coast, why not take a refreshing trip inland around Andalucía and sample some of the regions renowned cuisine, as suggested by our feature Andalucía On A Plate? Better still, what about getting away from it altogether and basking in the lush green coolness of an English summer – our article on York reveals why it has become the UK must-visit destination of the year.

We also bring you one of the most stylish properties ever to grace these pages; the adrenalin rush engendered by flooring-it in the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage; an insight into what Twitter is all about and a visit to Guadalmina Golf in its 40th anniversary year.

August is also tops for fine dining, so be sure not to miss our reviews of Nikki Beach, whose new Head Chef David Farber is creating waves, and Novelli’s, dining establishment par excellence of Jean Christophe Novelli. On top of this, we profile famous Basque chef, Carlos Oyarbide, who has recently opened an elegant Basque restaurant in Marbella that looks destined for greatness, and Richard Jones, who is currently pulling out the stops at Polo House and cultivating a regular clientele with his retro taste of home cooking.

All this and much more in an edition that’s guaranteed to fill you in on what you need to know this summer. Enjoy it while you can!

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Agosto es el mes en que todo en la Costa del Sol va a tope. Las temperaturas suben, mucha gente llega y hay muchísimos eventos y fiestas que nunca acaban. Si todo esto suena un poco ajetreado, te invitamos a relajarte con la edición veraniega de la revista .

Entre los artículos más destacados están uno sobre la novia de Adrien Brody, Elsa Pataky; la mujer del Príncipe Felipe y la futura reina de España, la Princesa Letizia; y el diseñador de joyas icónico, Stephen Webster, cuya tienda nueva en Puerto Banús ya está dando mucho de que hablar y cuyo amor por el diseño contemporáneo de joyas es igual de fuerte que su pasión por la buena música.

Es época de vacaciones, así que hablamos sobre algunos de los mejores chiringuitos en la Costa. Si hace demasiado calor, ¿por qué no haces un viaje por Andalucía y pruebas la cocina tan buena de nuestra región, tal como te invita a hacer el reportaje, Andalucía On a Plate? O mejor aún, ¿por qué no te escapas a un sitio muy lejano y disfrutas del frescor verde del verano inglés? Nuestro artículo sobre York explica por qué éste es el destino de moda para unas vacaciones en el Reino Unido.

También escribimos sobre algunas de las propiedades más estilosas que han salido en la revista; subimos tu adrenalina con el Aston Martin V12 Vantage; aprendemos más sobre el Twitter y jugamos al golf en el Club de Golf Guadalmina, que está celebrando su 40 aniversario.

Agosto es también un mes ideal para disfrutar de la buena cocina. No te pierdas los artículos sobre Nikki Beach, cuyo Chef, David Farber, está causando sensación.

También probamos lo mejor de Novelli’s, la nueva creación del famoso chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli. Hablamos con el chef Vasco, Carloy Oyarbide, quien recientemente ha abierto un restaurante elegante en Marbella y que está destinado para el éxito. Finalmente conocemos a Richard Jones, el nuevo chef de Polo House, que está cautivando a sus clientes con una cocina casera, con un toque retro.

Todo esto y más en una edición que te ayudará a disfrutar del verano a tope. ¡Disfrútalo mientras puedas!

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ugust is party month in Spain, when inland cities virtually close down as their populaces head in a stream of traffic for the coast with only one serious thought in their minds: fun. For the hosts of this frenetic al fresco fiesta, it’s another story. Hoteliers, restaurateurs and leisure providers go into overdrive in August, toiling in the heat of the day and long into the early hours of the morning to ensure the party goes with a swing.

In terms of daytime action, there’s nothing quite as pleasurable as a leisurely lunch on the beach with the sand between your toes. Our Chic Chiringuitos feature looks at some waterfront haunts with wow factor where you can enjoy everything from fresh barbecued fish and a jug of iced sangria to finer dining.

Alternatively, head for the hills to discover the culinary delights of the region’s eight provinces, as we uncover some of the Dining Secrets of Andalucía, a new gastro guide written by local journalist Jon Clarke and published by Santana Books. Better still, do it in an Aston Martin, whose new Vantage V12 supermachine is our Car of the Month.

For the sportily-inclined, August heralds the start of the new season at Sotogrande’s famous Santa María polo grounds. While guys will enjoy the finer points of the game, the ladies will appreciate hunky horsemen who are as apocalyptically beautiful as any in Jilly Cooper’s raunchy novel, Polo!

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Which brings us neatly to a man who can make women swoon with a flick of his whisk, voted Sexiest Chef by the New York Times. With so many great restaurants, going out to dinner in Marbella is always a high point but celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli’s new venture at the Hotel Lorcrimar, reviewed this month, is pizzazz on a plate. We also have Michelin-starred Basque culinary alchemist Carlos Oyarbide, who recently opened his eponymous restaurant in Marbella, and Richard Jones, rising star at the Polo House (our Chefs of the Month) in our midst.

Marbella’s nightlife is legendary and, in August, you can paint the town any colour you like. For versatile venues, Nikki Beach has three-in-one appeal, morphing from daytime beach club to chic evening restaurant (whose creative cuisine under new Executive Chef David Farber is sampled this month); and, after the stroke of midnight, transforming into a hip night club where top international DJs spin cool house sounds into the early hours.

Dressing up is an important part of the summer scene and you don’t have to be related to royalty (as is this month’s Local Personality, HRH Letizia) to feel like a princess in Stephen Webster’s exquisite new jewellery collection and La Perla’s luscious lingerie and beachwear, both featured this month.

So check out our sizzling-hot August issue and then – get ready to party! n

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lsa Pataky hobnobbed with members of the press in Cannes in a spectacular Elie Saab gown on the eve of the premiere of her latest film, Captain Thunder. Elsa is eager to talk about playing the Queen of the Isle of Thule, a role coveted by many a hot young starlet, yet everyone seems far more interested in her relationship with Adrien Brody. Elsa tells us all about life, love and her career in the city of angels.

Why do you think you were chosen for the hotly contested role of Sigrid?

I think because I’ve played similar roles before in Santos, Romasanta or Asterix at the Olympic Games. I hope I don’t disappoint anyone. Giving life to comic characters is a bigger responsibility than many people realise because you have to live up to people’s expectations.

Your role in your last film, Santos, was different to anything you’d done previously.

I know, but I loved the plot – the story of a comic illustrator who has always been in love with one woman and who tries to fix the World through his drawings, fascinated me. My character, Laura Luna, also appeared in his comics and this duplicity attracted me.

I hear there are wedding bells in the near future for you and Adrien…

I couldn’t find a better future husband if I tried.

He’s definitely ‘the one’ for me because he has a big heart, he’s sincere and just a wonderful person. It takes a while to get to know him because in the beginning he comes across as shy. We compliment each other perfectly because he’s tidy and I’m a mess! (she laughs).

He says my optimism is contagious. I always strive to be happy.

You seem happier than ever.

I am. I think I’m living through a fabulous moment in my life. But that’s what happiness is: a series of concrete moments you have to cherish while you can.

Does your happiness have anything to do with Adrien?

He’s definitely one of the biggest reasons, as are the other people I love. Another factor is my work. When a good role comes my way, it gives me good reason to smile.

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“The most important thing in life is to trust yourself and know that you can achieve anything you want�

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You are famed for your innocent, clean expression. Do you still feel innocent?

You studied journalism. What question would you ask Adrien?

Yes, but I know what I want and where I’m going.

I realise I’m more innocent than I imagine sometimes because despite having received a lot of blows, I open myself up to people, I tend to give my all, and sometimes I think I shouldn’t do that. But what can you do…

Ha ha! I never though about that, probably because I’ve never worked as a journalist. Acting is more my thing. I studied journalism only because my father thought acting would get me nowhere. My mother was always far more supportive of my acting career,

Is there a magic formula for getting on with your partner?

I don’t think so. Just be natural and be yourself; that’s the sure way to a man’s heart.

Did you conquer Adrien or did he conquer you?

I conquered him! (she laughs). I’m a born seductress!

You have a reputation for being capricious and rebellious, and also very sweet…

I’ve always been whimsical and rebellious and since I was very young I always wanted to be independent; to have my own money to buy myself things or to pay for my acting courses. When I was 15 I tricked the owners of a pastry shop, telling them I was older so they would hire me and they did! Then my dad found out. He appeared at the shop and forced me to leave with him. It was horrible!

What’s the best thing about Adrien?

The fact that he’s a homebody and he cooks magnificently. He has a recipe for spare ribs that would make your mouth water. He likes all sorts of things people wouldn’t dream of and that’s great. Since I’ve been with him, a lot of doors have opened up to me in Hollywood. In the beginning, nobody even knew who I was.

What advice would you give budding young actors?

To fight to the end. Appearance isn’t everything, either. In my case, I’ve won some, and lost some, because of my looks. It was especially hard being in Spain, where there are few blondes with green eyes.

That can be a real handicap, because I’m anything but the typical Mediterranean woman. I could always have my hair coloured or wear contact lenses, but few directors would go that far to transform their actors.

You studied at a nun’s school. Is that why you’re so rebellious?

The truth is that I never really got on with the nuns.

I’m not religious at all.

I’m into Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford and Al Pacino. In Spain I love Javier Bardem.

They say we grow old when we lose our excitement for life. Do things excite you easily?

Yes, and that’s why I suffer twice as hard when people disappoint me. I suffered a lot when I was a child and I tend to avoid pain as soon as I see it coming.

I’m cold, rational, and I let my head do the talking. I’m also very stubborn.

They say you’re also very superstitious…

But you seem very spiritual… do you have faith?

I have faith, but in my own self. The most important thing in life is to trust yourself and know that you can achieve anything you want.

The only thing I do is to wear two different socks when I go on an audition. One day I tried it and I was hired for the part. The next day I wore socks from the same pair and it went down horribly. So yes, to some extent I am superstitious.

Who are your favourite actors?

Meryl Streep and Michelle Pfeiffer are two of my favourites. In the Spanish acting world I admire Carmen Maura and Maribel Verdú. As for male actors,

What’s in store for you in the near future?

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I’m shooting a film with Adrien soon. And I’m reading various scripts that are looking interesting. n

Elsa Pataky is already a well-known name in Hollywood, where she lives with her boyfriend, Adrien Brody.

The dynamic couple has weathered a few storms and the next logical step is marriage. Elsa is hesitant, since her parents separated when she was young: “I find it hard to believe a love story can last a lifetime,” she says.

She admits to demanding a lot from her partner, but is equally generous of spirit: “I’ve always fought hard for my relationships to work out,” she assures us. The whole world is hoping that with Adrien, Elsa will find the ‘impossible love story’. Elsa brings us into her soul, answering our questions in ‘just a few words.’

Your ideal way to relax u Reading a good book under the sun One thing you love about the United States u Going alone to the cinema!

Your beauty regimen u I eat healthily but I don’t deprive myself totally of occasional treats Your favourite sport u Yoga and skating Your best feature u My hair… and I take good care of it!

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Shorts [Genre] Comedy/ Sci-fi adventure [Director] Robert Rodríguez (Spy Kids) [Actors] Jimmy Bennett, Kat Dennings, Leslie Mann, James Spader If you’re going to take your kids to see one film this summer, make sure it’s Robert Rodríguez’s Shorts. The Director of Spy Kids takes you on a fantastical ride to a world where one child is able to live out all his secret wishes and dreams. Toe Thompson is an 11-year-old nerd in the suburban community of Black Falls, whose school day normally involves being beaten and ostracised by stronger kids. During a freak storm, a mysterious rock falls from the sky into his hands, transforming his every wish into reality. Tiny spaceships, amazing transformations and armies of animals are but some of the many strange phenomena that invade the suburb, as Toe has the time of his life. As usual, things become messy when adults get their hands on the rock, and Toe and his new-found friends are forced to fight for the survival of their formerly peaceful town.

G-Force [Genre] Animation [Director] Hoyt Yeatman (in his debut) [Voices] Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Bill Nighy, Penélope Cruz How many of us could ever have envisioned Penélope Cruz playing a guinea pig? The Spanish seductress, famed for her versatility and ambition, is poised for quite a new challenge to her repertoire: lending her voice to the character of Juárez, a martial arts whizz and also a rather overweight guinea pig, in visual special effects ace Hoyt Yeatman’s first stab at direction. This 3-D extravaganza is an action-packed, comedy adventure about a top secret government programme that trains animals to act as spies. The guinea pig squad is composed of Darwin (Sam Rockwell), the team captain, whose drive and ambition make the pilots in Top Gun seem like amateurs; Blaster (Tracy Morgan), a go-getting, radical weapons expert; Speckles (Nicolas Cage), an intellectual IT specialist; and Juárez (Penélope Cruz), whose martial arts abilities are modelled on greats such as Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. Together they are bound to do wonders for the sale of pet guinea pigs all over the world… the question is, where can we find some this talented?

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 [Genre] Suspense [Director] Tony Scott (Man on Fire) [Actors] Denzel Washington, John Travolta, James Gandolfini In this remake of Joseph Sargent’s 1974 thriller, John Travolta plays bad guy Ryder, a terrorist who hijacks a New York subway, threatening to kill the passengers one by one if his demands are not met. His nemesis, Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) is a humble civil servant whose main function consists of controlling the passage of subways through the city. His meekness and naivety may make him the butt of office jokes but, when push comes to shove, nobody’s knowledge of the intricate city subway system is quite as extensive as his. This leads him to take the principal role in outsmarting the mastermind of the terrorist attack, whose reasons for violence are as deeply rooted in the underground of New York as the subway system itself.

Map of the Sounds of Tokyo [Genre] Romantic drama [Director] Isabel Coixet [Actors] Rinko Kikuchi, Sergi López, Takeo Nakahara An unidentified sound engineer narrates the story of Ryu (Rinko Kikuchi), a young woman who works in a fish market yet, surprisingly, foregoes none of the trappings of the upwardly mobile set. She has a stylishly decorated apartment, wears slinky designer gear and is a seasoned gourmet. She is leading a double life as a hired assassin, and her secure existence is put to the test when she is asked to kill David, a young Spaniard who owns a wine shop in Tokyo. Her client hires her on behalf of Mr. Nagara, a powerful entrepreneur who blames the suicide of his daughter on David. Ryu accepts the challenge, only to find that despite the language barrier, she makes a connection with David that reaches beyond the eloquence of words. She offers to pay back Mr. Nagara the money with interest but she may already be in too deep, at many levels, to rescind on the agreement.

The Vision of Isabel Coixet Catalan Director Isabel Coixet is known for her poetic, sensitive films which dig deep into human tragedy. She tells us about the inspiration behind Map of the Sounds of Tokyo: “Films, like tunes or poems, spring from strange encounters, from odd associations that can be completely incongruent but full of magic. In the case of Map of the Sounds of Tokyo, I ‘saw’ the story at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. I suppose the smells of fresh tuna, seaweed and oysters, the shouting of the auctioneers, the scraping and shuffling of thousands of fish boxes dragged across the market floor and the peculiar effects of the fluorescent lighting at four o’clock in the morning had a great deal to do with it. Or the stony face of the girl neatly hosing the floor who was so adamant in her refusal to let me photograph her, showing a determination that is unusual for Japan. However I remember that, on my way back to the hotel on the crowded underground, that girl was still on my mind and I couldn’t help wondering why she was so emphatic in her refusal. I thought of her rubber boots among the melted ice and the blood of the freshly butchered tuna fish. When I closed my eyes and heard the child-like female voice announcing the next stop, Shinjuku, I knew I would tell this story of a woman – a hard, solitary, mysterious, wounded woman – who leads a double life; a fish market worker who cleans, hauls crates and occasionally carries out jobs as a hit-woman… and her conversations during her meetings with a man, of Spanish origin, towards whom she experiences an attraction that endangers the life she has led up until then, as a loner.”

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Good [Genre] Drama [Director] Vicente Amorim [Actors] Viggo Mortensen, Jason Isaacs, Jodie Whittaker Based on the acclaimed play by C.P. Taylor, Good presents the moral decline of one man as a symbol of the downfall of an entire nation. Set in the Germany of the 1930s, it centres on John Halder (Viggo Mortensen), a liberal intellectual dragged into the process of elevating Hitler to power. Halder is an essentially good man with his fair share of personal and professional problems, whose luck seems to take a turn when he is asked to do a small favour for a powerful politician. This turns to a string of small favours which, taken in isolation, are morally irreprehensible but which, cumulatively, have devastating consequences for many innocent people. One morning, John Halder wakes up and realises that, like so many other Germans, he has unwittingly become a Nazi.

Good: The Provocation of a Nation Considered one of ‘The Top 100 Plays of the 20th Century’, Good, by Glasgow born writer C.P. Taylor, was first performed in London in 1981, where it received considerable critical acclaim. The Daily Telegraph called it “a profound work that involves the spectator, inviting us to reflect on what our own reactions would have been had we lived in Germany in the 1930s.” Good hit Broadway in 1982, prompting Frank Rich of the New York Times to describe it as “undoubtedly provocative… written with great intelligence and imagination”. Despite all the praise, nobody dared bring it to the big screen before, possibly because of the controversy it could provoke. The playwright himself was more than aware of the weight of his work: “The themes I choose generally involve the conflict between human ideals and their limitations.” In Good, Taylor focuses on the life of one man to tell a universal story, begging us not to judge but, rather, try to put ourselves in his shoes.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian [Genre] Comedy [Director] Shawn Levy [Actors] Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria Just when Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) thought life was starting to look normal again, his CV is unwittingly forwarded to the Smithsonian Institution where he accepts a job as a night watchman. When the Museum of Natural History, which had previously come to life in the middle of his shift, closes for renovations, many of the pieces are moved to the Smithsonian for storage. Little does Larry know that, not only will he once again spend a crazy night with his ‘old friends’, he will be meeting a host of new historical characters, since the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex containing over 136 items on display. This time, Larry will have to face Kahmunrah, a dangerous Pharaoh that comes to life, enlisting the help of Amelia Earhart, General Custer and Al Capone in a riotous adventure nobody should have to live through twice.

Angels and Demons [Genre] Mystery/ Thriller [Director] Ron Howard [Actors] Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgard Tom Hanks once again gives life to Robert Langdon, the Harvard specialist in religious studies, called upon to put an end to dark ancestral forces who will stop at nothing to achieve their objective. The action begins when Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of a clandestine ancient brotherhood known as the Illuminati, which is about to put a violent end to the Catholic Church. Time is of the essence and Langdon flies to Rome to join intellectual forces with Vittoria Vetra, a renowned, enigmatic Italian scientist.

Their quest takes them on a thrilling journey across sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals and into the heart of the most secret vault on Earth. Despite their vast intellectual knowledge, will they be able to uncover the meaning of ancestral symbols dating back over 400 years?

Robert Langdon: An unlikely saviour for the Vatican Following The Da Vinci Code, the relationship between religious scholar Robert Langdon and the Vatican is hardly amicable, owing to the threat posed to Catholicism by the Professor’s discoveries. However, in Angels and Demons, the Vatican is forced to turn to Langdon, since the physical survival of some of its most important members, is at stake. Hanks explains, “The Vatican is attacked at a very vulnerable moment, when the Pope has died and the cardinals are in the process of electing the new Pope from a select list. When the candidates are placed under a risk of assassination, the Vatican realises that only one man knows enough about ritual and symbolism to save them: Robert Langdon, the last man they ever thought they’d turn to for help.”

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MUSIC REVIEWS

Kasabian [West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum] Their first two albums were critically-acclaimed, radio stations couldn’t get enough of the singles they released and the record-buying public bought them in their millions. So how can the Leceister lads beat their phenomenal initial success? The new album has a quirky feel to it, which is to be expected considering it is named after a mental hospital in Wakefield and has the band members frocked-up as Napoleon.

There are still festival-ready anthems with sing-a-long-’til-your-lungs-give-out choruses but there’s also some experimentation going on here: Indian strings, hippyish folk sounds and Country and Western style soundscapes are amongst the new ideas. And Swarfiga, an instrumental, sounds like something you would hear in a heavy rock bar in Scandinavia. Then there’s Thick As Thieves, which sounds like a group of buskers… or early Oasis. With no common thread between tracks, the album feels like a barmy patchwork of random ideas put together – but by a group of charming eccentrics. A breath of fresh air in a world of super-slick, over produced, manufactured studio albums.

Daniel Merriweather [Love And War] It’s about time that young Aussie, Daniel Merriweather, got the credit he deserves.

You’ve probably heard his voice many, many times before – on TV ads, on the radio (his last two singles, Changes and Red have been high in the UK’s charts) and as a guest vocalist for Mark Ronson. Love And War is a soulful, summery soundtrack that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Obvious comparisons have been made to the likes of his contemporaries, including James Morrison, although for my money he’s got more in common with vintage soul stars like Stevie Wonder.

The album has a shed load of beautifully crafted and brilliantly sung tracks that have a timeless quality about them. You end up asking yourself, why weren’t these songs ever written before? They’re that good. Guest appearances include the Brit-winner Adele, although perhaps this is when it gets over-complicated.

Daniel does simplicity so effortlessly well.

Black Eyed Peas [The E.N.D] There’s just so much going on. Over-the-top, ridiculous and monumentally infectious would probably sum up this fifth Black Eyed Peas album. The E.N.D is an acronym of The Energy Never Dies and the album lives up to its title. Will.i.am’s heavily vo-coded voice says at the beginning of the collection: “This version of myself is not permanent, tomorrow I will be different”. It leads into the Number One hit Boom Boom Pow, and you know you’ve just stepped on a wonderfully riotous roller-coaster with 80’s synths, x-generation vocals, Fergie’s booming diva wailings, seemingly random rap cuts, bombarding thuds and electro buzzes the order of the day. Although the other tracks don’t get quite as wild as the first single, they come pretty close. Sometimes it feels like the album is an excuse for the group’s unofficial leader, will.i.am, to go wild with production effects. It creates a barrage on the senses… so don’t expect to fall for this album straight away. But you will, as it’s possibly the best music they’ve ever created.

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Little Boots [Hands] A quick lowdown: Little Boots’ real name is Victoria Hesketh and she’s 25 and from Blackpool. She’s fronted a number of bands, written a song for Kylie, been on X Factor and won a BBC poll to find the ‘New Sound of 2009’. Following her win, the snobbier elements of the music industry all but snubbed her, as is the usual way of these things. To their minds, she’s been given it on a platter and now she must suffer.

For them, she’s a ‘try-hard,’ someone jumping on the bandwagon of gritty, British female pop stars. For some, ‘pop’ is a dirty, un-cool label. That’s their loss. Hands is an instant joy – one listen and you’ll be convinced. Hesketh has great vocal range with a unique sound, melodic choruses that would make the likes of Roxette weep, classic piano riffs, pounding bass lines… all in all, it’s contagious, as all good pop should be. The tracks Tune Into My Heart and Symmetry should easily reach the upper end of the charts… well, that’s if we don’t believe the self-righteous critics and their whipping-up of a backlash. And, even if they’re right in the end, for the time being we can enjoy the most sparkling pop record of the year.

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BOOK REVIEWS

PEACHY BEACH READING Essential books for summer

The Room by Barry Linder The coast is an inspirational place for writers and this is a first novel for Canadian-born artist and journalist Barry Linder, now living with his wife in southern Spain. His theme is as gripping as his hero is unconventional – a charismatic insurance salesman who develops a social conscience after witnessing a fatal road accident. Angered at the way heartless criminals escape retribution, he takes matters into his own hands and, with the help of another young man with a personal vendetta, captures four perpetrators of particularly heinous crimes and locks them in ‘The Room’ of a derelict manor house deep in the Irish countryside. Using extreme tactics, our hero forces these dangerous individuals to admit to their crimes and accept a punishment that will never let them forget what they have done.

The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly Ex-Los Angeles Times crime reporter-turned prolific novelist, Connelly aimed to produce “a thriller first, and a torch song to the newspaper business, second.” Here he brings back Jack McEvoy, the crime reporter star of The Poet (1996) that launched his writing career. Downsized from his job at the Times, McEvoy is determined to go out on a high with a story about how poverty turns a 16-year-old into a killer. However, the youth’s confession is a lie that leads the reporter on the trail of a perverted serial killer: the Scarecrow – a computer genius who operates a ‘server farm’, providing security for websites while mining his clients’ data for victims. A scary could-happen plot with love interest in the shapely form of FBI agent Rachel Walling, a character in Connelly’s Harry Bosch novels.

Up Till Now by William Shatner A warm and witty autobiography from the man known around planet earth as Captain Kirk of the Starship Enterprise. However, Shatner only spent a fraction of his career zapping Klingons. Long before Star Trek became a cult, he was an established TV and stage actor and and his meteoric career continues as lawyer Danny Crane in Boston Legal. From his childhood in 1930s Montreal to his West Coast life today, interspersed with fun-filled fast-forwards and rapid rewinds, the book is full of self-deprecating humour and makes delightful ‘lit-lite’ reading.

Little Daughter by Zoya Phan The heart-rending but also joyful true story of a young girl who dared to challenge Burma’s generals and had to flee her homeland. Although her childhood in the forests of Burma had a fairytale beginning, her village became the target of an ethnic cleansing campaign to eradicate her tribe, the Karens. With her mother and siblings, she fled to a refugee camp and the book traces that exodus – a journey fraught with the danger of rape, torture, murder and being blown up by landmines. Her father remained behind as a resistance fighter. Finally reaching Britain, Zoya began working for the Burma Campaign UK and has given many TV interviews on human rights in Burma – sadly too late for her father, who was assassinated by the Burmese Government in 2008.

The Believers by Zoë Heller The author of Notes on a Scandal flexes her acute observations of human nature in this third novel, a comic satire of Swinging Sixties idealism gone wrong in New York, 2002. American lawyer Joel Litvinoff and his English activist wife Audrey met in London, moved to America and attempted to instil their leftist passions in their children. But, when Joel has a stroke and falls into a coma, Audrey discovers he has been leading a double life, while their children make shocking discoveries of their own. The Litvinoffs are a severely dysfunctional and not entirely likeable family so readers can take a vicarious pleasure in watching things get worse.

Bandit Roads by Richard Grant A travel book with a difference by a writer who specialises in venturing where other literary globetrotters fear to tread: in this case, to discover the dubious treasures of the Sierra Madre in Mexico’s mountainous north, a terrain infamous, says Grant, for “the kind of anarchy that gives anarchy a bad name”, where the locals are as likely to shoot a tourist as shake his hand. The Mail on Sunday book critic wrote: “His vivid descriptions of the lawless, macho culture and his frequent brushes with mortality will make you grateful for package holidays in Marbella”; so, enjoy Grant’s thrills and spills while you recline safely on your beach bed under the Marbella sun!

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BRAND NEW RESIDENCE IN LA ZAGALETA, BENAHAVIS South facing residence completed in March 2009. Master bedroom plus three bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms on ground floor, one with exit to the garden and the other two enjoying a covered terrace. Reception area located on the upper floor to take advantage of the views and accessed through beautiful butterfly staircases. Fully fitted kitchen with centre-island and granite tops with an adjoining luminous dining area. Possibilities of additional living space in basement, storage rooms, library and garage for four cars. Lift to all levels, under floor heating, limestone flooring, Iroko wood double glazed windows, video entry phone and a/c hot/cold.

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QUALITY CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, LOS FLAMINGOS Located within Flamingos Golf & Country Club, a gated and fenced estate with two golf courses. Bedroom suite and a study or sixth bedroom on ground level. Drawing room with fireplace and separate dining room. Large room with a fireplace suitable for games room, staff accommodation and garage for two cars. Under floor heating throughout and preinstallation for a/c. www.losflamencosvillas.com DMD1207-02:: Bedrooms/ Dormitorios 5 :: Bathrooms/ Baños 5 :: Built / Construido 681 :: Plot/Parcela 1449 :: Price / Precio € 1.600.000

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If your idea of a day at the beach is fish and chips and a 99 ice cream, you’ve spent too many holidays in Morecambe. Spain is a different kettle of lobster, where a first-class catering and entertainments industry has grown up around its coasts in summer.

The advent of chichi haunts like Nikki Beach and Ocean Club has made a sojourn to the seaside a complex sartorial occasion.

Certainly, no self-respecting female sun worshipper would be seen dead in such places without styled hair, painted toes and waterproof mascara. Guys too, are more likely to have first worked on converting their flab to abs.

The traditional beach chiringuito is defined by Merriam-Webster’s Spanish-English Dictionary as ‘a temporary wood construction on the beach selling drinks and ice cream’. These days, most are a great deal better appointed than that, while continuing to offer the simple joys of chargrilled sardines or a great paella and a good wine, eaten on

the beach with the sand in your toes and the sea breeze in your hair, without requiring a total body makeover.

Chiringuitos looked like becoming an endangered species when some bright bureaucratic spark noted that the more permanent beach structures contravened the 1998 Ley de Costas, and should be demolished, sparking an all-party outcry in defence of Mediterranean culture. There are some 2,000 chiringuitos in Andalucía, although most don’t actually stand on the sand. Fortunately Juan Carlos Martin Fragueiro, whose title translates as Secretary General of the Sea, has granted them a stay of execution and, anyway, most pundits believe that it’s a storm in a beach bucket; or, as El País put it, “It is reminiscent of the controversy which led to the Osborne bull being spared.”

With apologies for the many I missed on my chiringuito safari west to east along the coast, here are five of the more chic establishments I can heartily recommend.

Chiringuitos arrived on the coast when tourism was in its infancy but those make-shift beach shacks of old have undergone a five-star sea-change, and in some you can feel positively under-dressed, as Belinda Beckett (in flip-flops and sarong by George at Asda) discovered.

CHIRINGUITOS the BEACH house Local gourmets are well-acquainted with The Beach House Restaurant where Head Chef, Martin Underwood, is famous for tailoring his own style of quality cuisine to the demands of today’s diners. West of the Hotel Don Carlos at Elviria, it’s a dream location fringed by champagne-coloured sand, rolling surf, swaying palms and a sky that, at sunset, turns a delicate shade of lilac to match the décor. However, if you feel that sitting at a cloth-covered table for lunch is too formal for a hot summer’s day, no worries. Owners Guy and Lucy Goddfrey have further exploited this idyllic setting with an adjacent chiringuito. You need only totter a few steps from your sunbed to the bijou wood-decked bar and outdoor lounge area, furnished with squashy sofas, where regal refreshments include Pimms and Kir Royale as well as fruit smoothies and a catalogue of cocktails. As the chiringuito has its own kitchen, chef and staff, you can order a light al fresco lunch or snack as and when you like. Wander the world with a wrap (Thai beef, confit duck and pineapple, roasted Med veg), choose from a panoply of paninis (barbecued chicken and chilli jam with avocado, roast beef and horseradish with red onion marmalade and mushrooms) and a succulent range of speciality salads. At weekends, there’s also a shareable sushi menu.

The beauty is that you have two dining options, while gentle background music makes a refreshing change from the Ibiza beats of the coast’s more parvenue beach clubs. For this reason, The Beach House tends to attract a more mellow, adult crowd lured by the romantic location, although families are also welcome. Those who find sunbathing even more tedious than watching paint dry can hire a pedalo or kayak – also a great way to work up an appetite for lunch or burn off some calories afterwards. If you enjoy the daytime ambience, you’ll want to return for that sunset.

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Urb. Coto de los Dolores, Elviria. Tel: 952 839 458. www.thebeachhouse.com

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MAX BEACH Occupying a prime position on the headland at Mijas Costa, this is a real family venue with a 300cover restaurant capacity in summer. The Belgian owner named it after a Spanish water dog he found abandoned by the roadside and Max (given honorary mention on the menu, alongside his portrait) is one of the pampered regulars.

Now in its sixth summer, the wood-decked beach bar is raised above the sands, so the views are something else. After a bracing dip in the ocean, you can sit in one of the comfy wicker sofas under gigantic white parasols and listen to chilled music, while sipping a Max Mojito or other cocktails of varying alcoholic potency, including an eight-ingredient version of Long Island Tea. Above the beach bar, reminiscent of the deck of an ocean liner, is a second open terrace leading into the huge indoor restaurant, which also has a glassed-in terrace, making this an all-weather, all-year-round kind of place.

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menu offers something for the pickiest palates: from snacks (beef carpaccio á la Max, tempura prawns, deep fried camembert, a choice of 10 salads) to heartier fare (Lancashire pork, duck served three different ways, smoked salmon, swordfish, cod and tuna or the signature Max Beach steak tartare). The menu is written in 10 languages, including Russian, reflecting the cosmopolitan clientele, and includes dishes for kids, such as pint-sized pasta portions and chicken nuggets. Delicious ‘afters’ include Crêpe Suzette, apple pie and nine exotic coffees that will take you on a tour of the world’s plantations, from Haiti and Guatemala to Ethiopia and the Congo. On weekends in summer, the air-conditioned disco rocks to live DJ sounds until 3am, while resident harpist Luis Nelson provides more erudite entertainment nightly in the restaurant.

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Thatched roofing and a seafront location are the only points Tikitano has in common with your traditional Spanish chiringuito. The Polynesian-style landmark on the coast between San Pedro and Estepona houses one of the best fine dining restaurants on the coast, complete with Sommelier and Maître d’, while Head Chef Ewald Fichthaler has worked in Michelin star restaurants worldwide. So, not the kind of place you can enter, covered in sand, and leave wet patches on the cushions. That being said, the coastal views to Gibraltar and north Africa from the wrap-around terrace hovering over the ocean are well worth the extra sartorial effort, and you can get away with smart-casual shorts and sandals at lunchtime.

Enclosed by sliding glass walls, the spacious restaurant’s vaulted ceilings and wood floors owe more to a five-star South Pacific resort than Mediterranean beach shack. There’s also a cosy lounge bar with deep and comfy rattan armchairs you’d never want to vacate, if the menu and views weren’t so tempting. But don’t feel obliged to order the three-course works – although you can. A Lunch Bites menu offers tempting designer snacks, such as lobster with warm spaghettini salad and ceps, or summer leaf salad with langostina tempura.

Famous for its spectacular sunsets, by night the atmosphere is low lit and sophisticated. Expect to be wowed by the Asian-influenced menu which changes with the seasons, each dish artfully presented by the team of kitchen Picassos. For starters, try the mango cucumber prawns timbale with lemon bouillabaisse aspic and tomato carpaccio, or the salad of sea scallops with Chinese noodles and sesame vinaigrette; mains include steamed seabass Cantonese style with soy snow peas and basmati rice, and roasted beef fillet with crispy foie gras, ravioli in portwine sauce and asparagus tips. Leave no to-die-for dessert untried by ordering the shareable pot pourri!

Tikitano often has live entertainment on summer nights and caters for special group celebrations through its own events department. It attracts the hip dining cognoscenti, so leave your flip-flops at home after dark, unless they’re diamond-studded Jimmy Choos.

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MIST RAL BEACH The classic beach chiringuito with oodles of castaway charm. Built of sweet-smelling timber, deckboard paths wind through rows of sun beds shaded by thatched sunbrellas which shoot jets of water vapour from their tops every two minutes, to humidify the air and cool sun worshippers. Showers are concealed in palm-fringed oases. And to think Mistral began life as a shack serving burgers and hot dogs!

Despite having Ocean Club and Buddah Beach for neighbours, there’s a lot to be said about the ‘real’ laid-back cool of Mistral. Now in its 12th summer, it’s a favourite with a number of former football stars (Jorge Valdano, Fabio Capello and even Patrick Kluivert likes to top up his tan). The new owner has introduced an expert Brazilian mixologist who will shake you a Roger

Rabbit (carrot, apple and ginger) more adeptly than Tom Cruise in Cocktail.

An ice-filled display cabinet showcases the fresh fish of the day, specials are chalked up on a blackboard (linguine with lobster, black rice, spaghetti with prawns, asparagus and saffron, the day I visited).

You can also get salads, paella, brochettas, risottos and seafood pasta dishes (prepared authentically by two Italian chefs) and big beefy Argentinean meat platters to satisfy those hungry ex-soccer stars. Eat on the restaurant terrace, at beach tables or from your sunbed, as there’s waiter service. Facial and full body massages are offered from a curtained gazebo, while group or individual Pilates and Stretching classes can be arranged. A double breakwater encloses the sea in a lagoon, making this a calm, safe place for children; rock-free too, so you won’t chip your toenail polish.

Mistral opens from March until the end of November and, weather permitting, Christmas and Three Kings. An application for a licence until midnight is pending.

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For timeless colonial charm, Eddy & Marisa’s on the Golden Mile is out on its own. Fringed by umbrella trees, lapped by the sea in front of the tropical gardens and pool of the Coral Beach Resort, this is more your elegant beach restaurant than classic chiringuito, embellished with gracious Ionic columns and Lloyd Loom-style armchairs. On the terrace, surrounded by sliding glass windows and topped with a retractable canvas awning, tables are laid with crisp white cloths, real napkins, gleaming cutlery and glassware.

A reference point for good eating in elegant surroundings a few metres from the shoreline, although it cannot compete with the new glitzy beach resorts in Marbella due to space restrictions, it more than compensates in quality of food and friendly service, and is ideal for family reunions and business lunches. “What better way to seal an agreement than right by the sea!” enthuses owner-manager Eddy Massoud, who joined forces with well-known chiringuito operators Marisa and her husband Antonio in 1998.

Eddy’s family built the Coral Beach Urbanisation and has been in the hotel and restaurant business for three generations, dating back to 1930’s Lebanon. Hence, the menu offers Lebanese as well as international specialities – from hummus and tabbouleh to veal carpaccio, Greek salad and spinach Catalan style – while the sea bass baked in rock salt and rice with shellfish are almost iconic.

The restaurant is open at night during the summer months and can be a delightful break from the hustle and bustle of Banús, while those who prefer life in the fast lane or partying offshore on their boat with friends can always ask Eddy and Marisa to prepare them a take-away paella, so they won’t miss a piece of the action.

With Eddy’s experience and Marisa’s contacts, established since Marbella’s formative years as a jet-set resort, it’s a perfect partnership and their love of the informal beach location shows in the relaxed vibe. Plus, there are no rules; children, dogs, smokers – everyone is welcome except beach sellers!

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In a few words…

You are currently reading u The Girl Who Played with Fire, by Stieg Larsson Your favourite film is u The Wrestler. I went with Mickey Rourke to the screening and was blown away. It was an amazing performance. It’s got something super real about it and you can imagine every single part of it happening to somebody. I love good film noire and, from a classical point of view, I like things like Casablanca or Hitchcock. In the first advertising campaign with Christina (Aguilera) we styled her up like Tippi Hedren and she loved it.

An ideal day u I love working so it would have be a day with a huge variety of things – looking after two brands is a busy business but, at the end of the day, I like nothing more than to be with my two daughters and my wife, staring out at the sea, as a complete contrast to my day at work …

Your favourite hobby u Going to concerts An influential rock album u The first Roxy Music album. I always play that one at parties!

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3,500 miles, 16 states, 52 litres of oil. Where’s the shower?” Thus ends Highway Man, the diary of a nine-day trip from New York to Sunset Strip in Hollywood, passing through Nashville, Memphis, Arkansas, Route 66, New Mexico and Las Vegas. The drivers? Celebrity jeweller Stephen Webster and his best friend Jeff. The machine? A beautifully restored 1959 Thunderbird which, nevertheless, had broken air conditioning, excessive fluid loss and delayed steering. The soundtrack on this incredible journey?

That depended on the day, with everything from Roxy Music and Snoop Dogg to The Ramones, Ella Fitzgerald, The Clash and Sisters of Mercy blaring through the speakers. The road trip, published in Rolling Stone magazine and serving as a kind of guide through cult music and culture, was a whim – Webster’s decision to make the most of his purchase of the classic car in 1999, when his daughter was born; and, he was feeling ‘whimsical’. But that’s Stephen Webster to a tee: a man determined to seize the moment through his work, art and music.

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2008, Stephen Webster lays claim to a vast jewellery emporium with over 120 points of sale in the United States, the UK, Russia, Dubai, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and, now, Marbella. He designed the engagement and wedding ring for his good friend (and now the face of the brand) Christina Aguilera, as well as the wedding rings for Guy Ritchie and Madonna. Celebrities who sport his designs, an eclectic range of fine jewellery and silver collections incorporating precious and semi-precious gemstones as well as specially treated metal and silver, include Ozzy Osbourne, Mickey Rourke and Johnny Depp.

The enigmatic designer has also taken on the post of Creative Director of international jeweller Garrard (appointed by Queen Victoria as official Crown Jeweller in 1843), determined to add a modern, dynamic touch to ‘the world’s oldest jewellery house’.

He has also been known to design Harley Davidsons, imbuing the sexy-sounding machines with colours and effects reminiscent of his jewellery. Stephen has just opened a boutique in Marbella, a flagship store in Mount Street, London, and is working on a myriad

of projects simultaneously, including designing ice buckets for Grey Goose Vodka, creating a new handbag line, designing pieces for Garrard alongside fashion designer Georgina Chapman and working with his daughter on signature pieces of décor for the Mount Street shop: a clock made from the jaws of a Great White shark and Swarovski-pavéd beetles.

It’s about as irreverent and rebellious as everything Webster does.

I caught up with him in the middle of working on his latest collection for Garrard’s and found that he is the perfect example of the inevitability of success, when a man dedicates his life to doing what he truly loves, and has the talent to back it.

What’s it like working with Georgina Chapman on new pieces for Garrard?

Georgina has no experience in jewellery but she makes beautiful, red carpet type clothes, so she has a great understanding of elegance. We’re working together to come up with pieces she feels work with her brand, and we’re coming up with some good

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where we’re better known. Marbella is alive all year, every year, unlike seasonal hotspots like St. Tropez. I’m excited about visiting the shop…

The décor of Stephen Webster in Marbella is fascinating, with black coral, mother-of-pearl-framed art work and floating fish tanks. Why this fascination with the sea?

I love the sea. I have a house by the sea and I love to just sit and look at it. I like the things that come out of it. My collection, Jewels Verne, is inspired by fantastical sea creatures.

Architecture is also a big thing for you …

Yes, but not Gehry-style, more City of London architecture. My London’s Calling collection is inspired by the motifs and details you might find in iron work, buildings, and the dark part associated with Victorian London. The influences are subliminal but, in the end, it’s very much a ‘London collection’ because that’s the way the collection makes me feel.

Was it difficult to please Cristina Aguilera or Madonna when you were asked to design their rings?

stuff that is modern, yet fits in with the consumer’s expectations of Garrard.

The Stephen Webster brand, however, is miles apart from Garrard…

With the Stephen Webster brand, our aim is to achieve the richness and edginess people are after, but at the most accessible level possible. At our stores, you can walk in and buy a piece of jewellery (not just a key ring or a small charm) for anything from €500 to several thousand euros. I try to create democratic products because if everything at the shop cost €5,000, then most of my friends wouldn’t be able to afford to buy anything!

You’ve just opened your flagship store in London. What are your expectations there?

Our neighbours are shops like Marc Jacobs and Christian Loboutin, where you can buy an item of clothing or a pair of shoes for around €500. That’s a price I like to align myself with, rather than brands selling £25,000 diamond bracelets… that kind of purchase is, emotionally, a whole different thing. Over the last few years, women have become determined to do anything it takes to get the right handbag, pair of shoes or jewellery. In the past, you almost had to rely on someone else to buy jewellery for you but now, people aren’t willing to wait a lifetime to have access to that item of jewellery. It’s fine to have fashion jewellery but people want something more than that.

Why did you choose Marbella for your first boutique in Spain?

The opportunity came up for us to be right on the frontline of the port, the hub of everything in Marbella.

From the moment it opened we already had people coming in from countries like England and Russia,

No, it’s easy because if you know someone, all you need is something you know will appeal to them, something in your work you know they are attracted to. Then it just comes down to the detail, like, ‘How much to do you want to spend’?

I didn’t think superstars had budgets!

Everyone has a budget (he laughs).

You have won many awards, including Jewellery Designer of the Year and UK Jewellery Brand of the Year.

How important is this to you?

Whether or not it is important, I don’t know. But what it does is get the team really excited. Winning Brand of the Year is different to winning Designer of the Year.

Just 10 years ago, people would have considered us one of the most difficult brands to fit into the jewellery market and now we’ve got everything that is necessary to make a successful brand. That is something, when people are buying into your brand, not just making a purchase. And when a brand is young, the team still feels very connected to its roots and very much a part of its success.

What kind of people do you like to see wearing your jewellery?

People I enjoy, either as a person or because they suit jewellery. A perfect guy is Mickey Rourke. He’s a bit crazy and has gone from ‘forgotten’ to ‘cool bad guy’. It was also pretty cool meeting Ozzy Osbourne. We hadn’t met before but started a conversation at one event and it turned out he was wearing my jewellery. He told me he was a big fan.

If you hadn’t been a designer, what might you have done?

Something creative, for sure. I enjoy the process of making things immensely. For the first 10 years of my career, making the pieces was much more important than design. I made the pieces myself for 25 years but now, being Creative Director of two brands and the face of both of them, I only have time for the designing element.

What plans are lined up for the future?

I’ve got a lot on my plate at the moment. The London store just opened, I’m looking at a new range of handbags that are not what people expect from us. They won’t be rock ‘n’ roll but they will be chic and bear our signature style. And, who knows? I may design another Harley!

How difficult was it for you to part with the first Harley you designed?

Very. I expressed my whole life in jewellery on that bike; then a client grew besotted by it and bought it. I thought, ‘I can always do another’. Now I’m working on a scooter. Just for fun! n

Your interests are certainly eclectic. You are now managing the band Rotting Hill Gang. What made you decide to foray into music?

Music is very important to me and although I’m busy, the band isn’t a 24/7 job so I get by. Rotting Hill Gang just recorded their first album and I took my daughter and some friends to see them play. It was great. It’s a special band because it’s a mix of ages and musical styles. There are four singers: two women, who sing in a soulful style, and two men who are more into rap. There’s a big guitar sound to it but, basically, it’s very ‘London’.

When you hear the music you instantly find references to London.

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LETIZIA There aren’t many women in the world who can upstage the comely Carla Bruni but Princess Letizia of Asturias did just that when she met France’s First Lady in that famous photo opportunity on the steps of Madrid’s Zarzuela Palace this spring.

Belinda Beckett profiles the Princess who would be Queen of Spain.

was breaking, going into the streets and showing the world what was happening out there.” Then she met her Prince Charming…

Theirs was a love match. Long before he met her, Prince Felipe told the press he would marry for no other reason: “I do not feel obliged to marry someone of royal blood. Whoever I choose, it will be a relationship based on love, respect and kindness. On such an honest and meaningful basis are families founded.”

But the marriage of a commoner to Europe’s most eligible royal couldn’t help but raise a collective eyebrow. Letizia Ortiz, a state school-educated girl from a middle class family in Oviedo, was not your typical fairy tale princess. Her grandfather was a taxi t was Madrid versus Paris fashion, monarchy versus driver, her mother a nurse, her father a journalist. state, in a fashion shot that travelled the world. She was also a divorcee, although because her 12French President Nicolas Sarkozy was in Spain’s month marriage to her literature tutor had been capital to smooth ruffled feathers, after describing a civil ceremony, the Catholic Church was able to Premier Jose Luis Rodríguez Zapatero as ‘not very approve the match. Among the dissenters at the smart’, but Princess Letizia ruffled French feathers time was King Juan Carlos’s official biographer, José instead, arriving for lunch in a figure-hugging Luis de Vilallonga who commented, “I, a lifelong aubergine tiered dress by Spanish designer Felipe monarchist, would consider a grave error a wedding Varela, teamed with vertiginous lilac crocodile that puts us on the level of the English. I might start platform shoes. Mrs Sarkozy, in a more demure Dior to consider the possibilities of a Republic that would design with Louboutin kitten heels, was outshone, save me from having to respect a false queen.”

Nor was the Spanish media entirely over the said the world’s press. Later, at a state banquet, while Carla wore a simple black ensemble, Letizia moon. As they waved from the balcony of the royal was resplendent in a satin eggshell blue gown with palace on the day their engagement was announced, a glittering train, her tumbling curls topped with a it was noted that Ms. Ortiz was standing on the tiara, causing one journalist to comment: “Nothing wrong side of the Prince, wearing a white trouser suit (deemed too informal and a colour that should trumps a tiara.” have been reserved for her wedding day). Later “The stress and adrenalin rush of working in at a press conference, the daily news arena – it’s like a drug.” when Prince Felipe tried to cut in on one Carla was Vanity Fair magazine’s fourth best- of her replies, the feisty Letizia grabbed his forearm dressed woman of 2008, ahead of Letizia in fifth and exclaimed “Let me finish please.” place, but it seems that the fashion league tables However, in a country where Republicanism is have been turned. Yet, 36-year-old Princess Letizia still a living memory, there is no doubt that King Juan is more than a fashion plate and a pretty face. The Carlos and Queen Sophia were relieved, especially as wife of Crown Prince Felipe of Spain has brains their son’s previous long-term girlfriend, Norwegian to match her beauty, with a BA in Information Eva Sannum, was not only a lingerie catwalk model Sciences, a Masters in Audiovisual Journalism and but also a Protestant. Although the first non-royal a Larra Award from the Madrid Press Association to marry an heir to the Spanish throne Letizia is, por for ‘most accomplished journalist under 30’. As a lo menos, Catholic. former top TV journalist and anchorwoman, Letizia Born in Oviedo, the eldest of three sisters, covered the 2000 Bush v Gore Presidential elections she was originally named Leticia with a ‘c’ (the in America, reported live from Ground Zero after Spanish spelling). At the time, it was necessary to 9/11, and from Iraq after the fall of Baghdad, an get permission from the Pope to give names that experience she described as, “One of my most were not classical or included in the list of saints. interesting assignments, being where the news Papal authorities changed the ‘c’ to a ‘z’ (the Italian

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spelling) and the register officer in Spain did not amend the error.

The family moved to Madrid, where Letizia studied at Ramiro de Maeztu High School and Complutense University. With a father, step-mother and abuela in the media (her paternal grandmother María del Carmen was a radio broadcaster in Asturias for over 40 years), Letizia had “Never considered any other career. I was lucky to work at something I loved although it carries huge responsibility – you have to be prudent, serious and principled, knowing that so many people hang on your words.”

The cub reporter was weaned on the Asturian daily, La Nueva España, the Spanish news agency EFE and a newspaper in Mexico; but there was little doubt she had a ‘face for television’. After a stint with CNN+ she moved to the national TVE channel, becoming anchor for a weekly news programme and then for TVE1’s daily morning news slot, Telediario Matinal. A few months before her engagement to Felipe, she was promoted to anchor TVE’s flagship daily evening news programme, Telediario 2, the most viewed newscast in Spain.

She was standing ankle-deep in black sludge, reporting on the 2002 Prestige oil spill off Spain’s Galician coast, when sparks first flew between the journalist and the Prince, who had first met the year before at a mutual friend’s dinner party. Felipe was there to boost morale in the region. They started dating immediately but the relationship remained a closely-guarded secret for a year. Asked how she had managed to keep the romance hidden for so long, Letizia retorted: “I’m a journalist – I know how to shake people off.”

After their official engagement, Letizia renounced her career and moved into a wing of Zarzuela Palace until the wedding on May 22, 2004, a royal first for Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral, consecrated by Pope John Paul in 1993, and the first wedding of a Spanish crown prince for nearly 100 years. (King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia were married in Athens while Felipe’s sisters, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina, married in Sevilla and Barcelona respectively.)

The couple set up home in Prince Felipe’s grand residence within the Zarzuela Palace grounds and Letizia took to her royal duties with alacrity, travelling extensively through Spain, Europe, the Americas and Asia with her husband by her side.

Between the 2005 birth of their first child, the Infanta Leonor, and their second daughter Sofia, in 2007, the Princess embarked on a solo agenda, focusing on social issues such as childrens’ rights,

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culture and education. Many of the couples duties continue to be distinct and separate but, in their private time, they both enjoy the theatre, cinema, literature, skiing – and Letizia has taken up her husband’s favourite sports of sailing and hunting.

In 2007, an unwelcome spotlight fell on the royal family when Letizia’s 31-year-old literary agent sister Érika was found dead in her Madrid apartment from an overdose of prescription drugs, leaving behind a motherless six-year-old daughter. She had taken a leave of absence from work due to severe depression. It was a bitter loss for the Princess and her middle sister, Telma, an international aid

agencies’ economist. The following year, Letizia was in the press again, after having a ‘nose job’.

Throughout her public appearances, the Princess conducts herself with relaxed elegance. Naturally, she’s not camera shy and clearly retains her zest for life. She once said she loved “The stress and adrenalin rush of working in the daily news arena – it’s like a drug.” But she is modest of her achievements, saying, “I was lucky to be able to take advantage of the many opportunities presented to me”. In her royal role, as in her journalistic career, she strives to be a top performer.

A loyal supporter of Spanish fashion designers

– Adolfo Domínguez, Loewe, Manolo Blahnik – she also uses Spanish high-street brands – Mango, Massimo Dutti – and has bought clothes for her daughters at Zara Kids.

Some of the more traditional royalists are still waiting for her to give the House of Bourbon a male heir. (Under the current law of succession, a younger brother takes precedence over a firstborn daughter.) But, son or no son, the majority of citizens have taken the ‘Princess with the common touch’ to their hearts as a future queen for the 21st century – and, as there hasn’t been one since 1870 – a Spanish queen at that. n

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Carbon-fibre louvres cover the hood, that had to be fashioned from new to provide the required clearance on the V12 engine resulting in an almost un-Aston like power bulge. Then there’s the carbonfibre splitter, side skirts and a rear diffuser that joins forces with a higher bootlid spoiler. The V12 Vantage is an overtly muscular car; it’s truly as if the elegant V8 has been pumped full of raw meat and homebrewed narcotics and, for some, it’s a step too far.

But then, Aston reasonably argues that for the £135,000 asking price, it had to look different to the base model. It sounds different, too.

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struggle to match. It’s a deep mechanized clash, an old-school noise with the edge of brutality, and it’s a sound that makes me flatten the throttle on the first turn out of the Development Centre gates.

The rev-counter makes its swift progress anticlockwise while the digital speedo becomes a blur; 250+km/h is easy progress and seems to come up in a moment, with a few short stabs through the staunch, rewarding manual box, as the raucous engine thrashes towards 7,500rpm. The company quotes a 0-100kph figure of 4.2 seconds, which is no match for the Ferraris and Lambos of this world. But, while the on-paper performance is one thing, the sheer emotion of

driving the Aston makes the decisions anything but clear cut.

With 570Nm of torque to play with, there’s more than enough to barrel through the winding backroads in third, although the tactile nature of the box demands a heel-and-toe down-change, just for the fun of it. And, if the bypass valves blasting open at 4,000rpm isn’t enough for you, Aston has installed a ‘fun button’, the sport mode switch on the dash that swiftens throttle response and locks the valves open in the cavernous exhaust. Pushing it feels like

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Engine u V12, 48 valves 5,935cc Power u 510bhp@6500rpm Torque u 570Nm@5,750rpm Redline/Cut u 7,600/8,000rpm Fuel/tank u 98 Octane/80 litres Kerb weight u 1,680kg Power-to-weight u 304bhp/ tonne

Suspension u Independent double wishbones coil springs, anti rollbar (f). Independent double wishbone coil springs, anti-rollbat (r) Length/width/height u 4.380/1.865/1.241m Wheelbase u 2,600mm Track f/r 1568/1,562mm Steering u rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist

Turning circle u 11.1m Brakes u 398mm ventilated carbon ceramic discs with six piston calipers (f). 360mm carbon ceramic discs with four piston calipers Wheels u 8.5x19” (f), 11x19” (r) Tyres u Pirelli PZero Corsa 255/35 ZR19 (f) 295/30 ZR19 (r)

Competitive Vantage It started with a casual chat between engineers at the Ast on Ma the V12 from the DBS into the smaller, more agile Vantage bod rtin factory and a simple question. Could they really shoeho rn y? The proof of this skunkwork seductive Development Centre s project was waiting for us at at the Nurburgring. Yes, they could. the

dropping a gear, the car bolts forward with a dose of more revs and the sound, well, it’s something else.

It will keep going all the way to 305kph on the right road although, beyond 250kph, the nose goes light and starts to rove gently on the road. You’d have to be committed to find the top end but somehow, miraculously, it just adds to the character of the car.

Conversely, the Brembo 398mm front and 360mm rear ceramic brakes leave the competition for dead, with a depth of feel I have never encountered before.

In the corners too, it’s a marvel, thanks to the stiffest spring set-up Aston has ever employed, and lightweight forged and machined 19-inch wheels that carry customised Pirelli P Zero Corsas measuring a massive 11 inches across at the rear, 1/5 of an inch wider than the V8.

The engine bay that used to house a 4.7-litre V8 is crammed full, and Aston’s engineers had to reengineer the sump, oil pump and steering rack to

fit everything in. Then they had to re-engineer the rest, as the engine is 100kg heavier than the V8, yet the car is just 50kg heavier, at 1,680kg. That’s thanks to lightweight bucket seats from the DBS, Brembo’s ceramic brakes, carbon fibre interior door handles, composite panels beneath the skin, components shaved down to the nth degree and even lightweight carpets that show the near perverse lengths Aston went to in a bid to ensure the weight went from the right places. The end result is that the 49/51 front/ rear balance of the V8 became just a 51/49 balance in the big boy in the line-up.

So you can really lean on the Aston into the bend, feeling for the limit of the grip on the loaded tyre as 1,680kg fights with physics and a subtle, brilliant traction control system that deals with almost anything we could throw at it on the tight, slow hairpins that climb through the Eifel mountains. And, with no pitch and roll, it was just a case of throwing the car into the fast bends and powering through

as the epic rear tyres did their thing. Break traction and that front-engined layout should allow the tail to hang out at preposterous angles and make it a more entertaining, if slower, drive than its Italian competition.

This is the first time in a long while that Aston has truly gone head-to-head with the masters of the supercar world. And yet, it has dealt the increasingly technical, paddle-shift warriors a sideways blow.

Every Aston article comes with a mention of James Bond and it took every ounce of self control to save it for the end.

But, just as Bond has been reinvented as a backto-basics, rough and tumble character, so Aston has taken the genre back to its roots with a big front-mounted engine, a meaty gearshift, a sound from the Heavens and all the fun you can handle.

It’s a skunkworks project that has captured the very essence of driving pleasure, and might just be the best Aston Martin ever. n

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Jazz up your phone experience with the new Nokia N97 If you thought the iPhone had to be the coolest phone about, check out Nokia’s new release: the stunning Nokia N97. This gadget is so much more than a phone: it boasts touch screen technology, a home screen with active widgets and technology that allows you to add or move widgets with just a touch, as well as hide widgets with one swipe or browse the Internet in full screen mode. Touch typers will love the QWERTY keyboard, while more active users will dig the GPS system, maps, camera, video and music facilities.

Cruise around town with TomTom White Pearl GPS Navigator

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If you’re going crazy trying to come up with the perfect gadget for the woman in your life, and you’re always teasing her about her driving skills, you could kill two birds with one stone by buying her TomTom’s chic new GPS. It contains all TomTom One IQ Routes but has a very personal, feminine design. This beauty is finished with a pearlised effect and comes with an EasyPort support system, as well as a silk carrier.

Enjoy your favourite DVD with the LG GP08NU20 External DVD Player If your laptop is ultra-light, chances are you may need an external DVD player to watch your favourite flicks or access the information on your CDs. The LG GP08NU20 offers a recording speed of 8x for DVD+Rs and 24x for CDs. It connects to your computer through the USB portal and does not require external power, making it a light, useful ally to have at the office or when you’re on the go.

i www.tomtom.com Take a load off with the Spider Holster Camera Carrier Whoever invented this simple yet clever gadget is undoubtedly headed for success.

Back, shoulder and neck stress and pain are among the main reasons we often leave our camera at home instead of taking it to fun or important events. The Spider Holster makes it easier than every to carry your camera, conveniently sitting at hip level, which guarantees easy access and ensures that the weight is carried by your body’s centre, thus avoiding painful strains and stiffness. Made of steel and aluminium, the holster is solid enough to withstand the many bumps you may experience when you’re out in the great outdoors.

It is also secure, clicking your camera into its automatic locking mechanism every time you return it to the holster. Finally, you can forget about uncomfortable bags or wearing your camera around your neck. Spider Holster is light, easy to connect to your camera, and reasonably priced.

Don’t stop the music with Sennheiser PC300 G4ME earphones Sennheiser presents PC300 G4ME, a light, tiny set of earphones meant for many hours of use. The earphones can be used with your phone, MP3, computer games or VoIP application and, despite their miniscule size, they pack quite a punch in terms of volume and bass. The earphones come with three different silicone adaptors and a travel case, to ensure the ultimate in comfort and style.

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i www.spiderholster.com Charge up your mobile with Powersafer SC-20 Are you planning on taking it easy on the beach or in an isolated spot where access to electricity is a problem? If so, try Powersafer SC-20, a new, pocket-sized charger that is as light as a mobile but allows you to recharge your mobile or MP3 using only the energy of the sun. This gadget is designed like a book, which you can easily open to allow the solar panels to soak up the sun’s rays. Enjoy up to half an hour’s conversation from the fully loaded panels (which take 10 hours to reload); and, if you need to talk for longer, fear not – the Powersafer also comes with an electrical adaptor and car charger, for occasions when time is of the essence.

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Twitter takes the simple idea of status updates and has built a userfriendly system around it. Despite being less than three years old, Twitter has captured the imagination of web users throughout the world. There are currently approximately 6 million registered users of Twitter, a figure that is expected to grow to 18 million by 2010. To put this in perspective, compared to Facebook’s 200 million active users, the penetration of Twitter is still relatively small.

Celebrities are boosting the popularity of Twitter by engaging their fans with interesting information you couldn’t find elsewhere. Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore’s actor husband, is a prolific Tweeterer and is the first person to have one million followers. This is a fantastic way to gain an insight into the lives of your favourite celebrities.

Twitter is also becoming the first place breaking news is reported, as it is instant and easy to use. It’s faster than Google’s indexing of breaking news and can even beat the news channels. Many reporters now have Twitter accounts to report live from events and, in January, Twitter featured the plane crash in the Hudson River before it had hit the mainstream media.

At its worst, Twitter can share every banal detail of people’s day but, handled correctly, it can be a fantastic promotional medium for your business. The challenge is to tread the fine line between building an online following for your business and boring people with irrelevant news which simply promotes your company.

The key thing to remember is to keep it interesting, and not use Twitter as traditional advertising. If you can become part of the community and engage people with relevant news, information and links, you will be in a good position to cost-effectively promote your business and win new clients.

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Top Tips for promoting your business on Twitter Create an account u Go to www.twitter.com and set up an account, which is easy and free to do. Try to include as much information as possible, including a photograph, so people can relate to you.

Search for people and companies with similar interests to you and join their groups u The most important thing to do, initially, is to listen and learn and comment on other people’s tweets.

Be careful when promoting yourself u Make sure there is a balance between industry news, your company news and promoting other companies and products so you don’t alienate followers.

Remember, Twitter is not advertising, you need to become part of this online society.

Position yourself as an expert u In order to be successful on Twitter you must become a font of knowledge about your field of expertise, rather than simply talking about your company. If you can be helpful and offer tips, ideas and information, you will become a credible source and more likely to attract followers who could become potential clients.

Commit time to posting on Twitter u We would recommend at least two tweets per day. If your company has more than one employee, try to get a few people to Twitter. This increases the chances of regular tweets and ensures there will be varied styles and content to keep people interested.

Don’t expect immediate results u You need to commit time to this method of marketing and establish a good online reputation, before you can hope to win business.

Make the most of your 140 characters u Look into the abbreviations that are commonly used and take people through to landing pages, documents and blog posts which can go into more detail. There are helpful tools such as TinyURL and Bit-ly which can save you valuable characters.

Interact with your followers u Try to create discussions on your area of expertise or ask for feedback on your business or products. This format is fantastic for seeking honest and succinct opinions which can help you serve your customers better.

Deal with complaints u Normally disillusioned customers don’t complain to you, but many complain about bad experiences on Twitter. Twitter Search can be used to find references to your company and enable you to listen to your customers and take part in the debate in a positive way.

Network on and offline u Twitter is an excellent place to get to know people and there are off-line meetings or ‘Tweet-ups’ which are great for networking. A Marbella tweet-up is being planned, so look out for dates announced online.

Social Media is the latest way to promote yourself and, if you can harness its power, it can be a fantastic way to win business. If you have interesting things to say and news to share, we would recommend you try Twitter. Other companies have made it work for them; why not you?

i Paul Lopez runs Artemis Internet Marketing, specialists in Internet Marketing, Pay Per Click advertising and

Search Engine Optimisation. Artemis Internet Marketing has been set up to help businesses increase their number of website visitors, improve the number of leads generated and make their website more profitable.

For more information, contact Paul Lopez on paul@artemisinternetmarketing.com, visit www.artemisinternetmarketing.com or, of course, follow seo_spain on Twitter.

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A novel and very cute idea is to purchase a ceramic notebook. It is the same size as your average jotter pad that we all keep by the phone, or in the kitchen, for making lists but it is not made of paper. Being ceramic, you can use the same page over and over, by writing in washable marker and wiping away your note once you finish with it, without having wasted a single sheet. Go to www.yoyoceramic.co.uk for more details.

To reduce the amount of paper that comes through

your door – yes you can be responsible for this too – you can organise your personal bills and utilities online these days. Simply look for the website of the company in question and request that all your bills and banking be done online, within your own secure system, and hey presto – no more bills or pestering notices piling up on your doorstep, plus a huge saving on paper.

Meanwhile, to avoid junk mail, leave a note on your door or post box to say that you do not accept it, or contact the offending companies directly.

Many magazines and newspapers are also available online, these days. You may have to subscribe and pay a small fee but it will almost definitely save you money in the long term, and you can access the paper wherever and whenever you want.

Since the days of digital cameras, photograph development seems to have depleted somewhat due to countless files being placed directly onto computers, as opposed to taking your film straight to the shop to be developed. However there is also the option to print on recycled paper without losing photo quality.

Toilet rolls u Why don’t we ‘give a sheet’ about this huge waste of paper? How many times have you reeled off a huge handful when all you need are a few small sheets for the matter in hand? Using less, for a start, is one way to save paper; but also, opt for the recycled or eco-friendly versions, some of which also have enviro-friendly packaging. I have never been able to understand why people are so adamant that it is important to have ‘nice’ toilet roll. Is it a status thing? Are the less ‘nice’ ones really that scratchy and uncomfortable? Does anyone remember the ‘tracing paper’ loo roll they used to supply to schools? If kids can put up with that for so many years of their lives,

then I’m sure we can all toughen up our rear ends to endure recycled toilet paper, which is actually perfectly soft but not full of bleaches or colourings to make you think that it is cleaner and prettier (and doesn’t have a cute puppy tumbling around your living room after it, either).

Baby wipes u I cringe at the number parents use on their kids. One nappy change can cause them to yank out wipe after wipe from the pack – sometimes up to ten or so wipes per change – with total disregard for the environment or, indeed, their pockets. I am a mother of two and I always try to limit the amount to two per change. Once you start, you’ll see it is possible – not in all cases, of course, but lets not go too far into detail here. If you are at home, why not substitute a few of the wipes for a wet cloth that you can reuse over and over? And always keep a baby rag or muslin at hand to catch any goo-goo or other such substances that babies like to secrete all day long!

Nappies u Yes, there are bio ones on the market these days. They are not as readily available in Spain as in many other parts of the globe but they are coming and, if you can’t find any, try having a load delivered from somewhere fairly close, such as the UK. You may well find you will make a huge saving on these, as they seem to be much more competitively priced.

Try www.earthlets.co.uk or check online for special biodegradable offers.

These are just a few options and ideas on how to reduce your paper use. So, this year, try to think about cutting down on paper, not cutting down more trees.

i Victoria Wood is a representative for the Terra Sana Life Team. www.terrasana.net

PAPER C UT-OUTS How many trees have you used so far in your life to write down notes, wipe your nose and other body parts? The list is endless.

The advent of computers was supposed to herald a paperless society but all those newspapers, receipts, bank statements, utility bills, envelopes, filing systems, magazines, photographs and junk mail show that it hasn’t happened yet.

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Set on a sweeping 5,300m2 west-facing plot with awesome views from the Clive Christian walnut and silver kitchen onto an infinity pool that seems to cascade over the mountainside, this is the latest signature home in a stunning portfolio of 19 projects across the globe (15 of them within La Zagaleta, either complete, under construction or in planning stages) created by Bolt Property Group.

Hadleigh Bolt, the company’s MD, rebuilt his first Grade 2 listed property at the age of 19. A decade on, the trophies on display in his chic Golden Mile offices tell their own story: Barclays-sponsored 2007 Homes Overseas Gold Award for Best Property in Spain; CNBC’s 2008 Best European Property Award; the Daily Telegraph-sponsored Your New Home Best Overseas Development Award, won for this particular property.

Hadleigh has amassed an expert team of architects, builders and designers and developed a company whose buying power has a global reach, enabling him to produce multi-million euro masterpieces where every square metre can be sculpted and styled to reflect its worth, and the owners’ every whim.

In this case, banisters clad in soft leather, Olivari Italian door handles, custom-made soft furnishings, lofty seven-metre high ceilings artfully coved, or suspended to conceal downlights and air-conditioning and eliminate noise pollution… a home so perfectly conceived that even the most stylish plasma TVs would detract from the design impact. Hence, all appliances

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and cables are concealed behind stylish sliding iroko wood panels, creating seamless spaces of artistic minimalism.

Clients can choose to enter the process from day one, selecting the plot, orientation, views and moving onto architectural style and floor plans before determining the finer details. Becoming involved even before the first foundations have been laid, the interior designer ensures that the property is a work of art in evolution. And, should the plans change, the close-knit team can meet together easily on site to make minor adjustments.

Commissioned by a young Dutch family for extended breaks in the Spanish sunshine, the interior of this palatial villa had to be bespoke yet represent good value for money, feel luxurious without compromising on practicality and, above all, be modern and unique.

The villa showcases the very latest in technology, from ground source heat pumps for underfloor, swimming pool and water heating to the sophisticated AMX home automation system. Living areas are impossibly large in proportion, with full-height glass framing the countryside and glimpses of La Zagaleta’s new 18-hole Los Barrancos Golf Course.

Having spent time at work and play in the Far East, the prospective occupants were keen to transport Asian accents to the home. To set the theme, they brought with them 10 large bespoke oriental paintings in striking acid colours. The designer has used clever ploys to display them, such as metallic spray paint (usually used in the car industry) for the walls, in soft grey or off-white. Sculptured steel and bronze ornaments – from sitting Buddhas to Hindu Gods – reinforce the Eastern theme.

With the exception of the indoor spa and carpeted cinema, the floors are of distressed cream marble while clever lighting highlights elements of the architecture and interior detailing – uplighters, downlighters and soft lamplight that can be brightened or dimmed via an intelligent electric control panel. Durable, easyclean natural materials – leather, wood, stone – have been used in abundance whilst touch-panel controlled wooden Venetian blinds afford shade and privacy. With a very young family member to consider, safety and practicality also holds sway. Anti-slip product coats

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the marble tiles around the pool and a concealed electronic Roldeck swimming pool cover imported from the USA, made from tough interlocking PVC slats, is strong enough to walk over.

MAKING A GRAND ENTRANCE Briefed to make an instant statement, the house is united at its core by an imposing galleried Hollywood staircase encased in glass and topped with a deep brown leather handrail, complete with matt stainless steel finials. Beyond the oversized wooden door, a pair of dark wood chaise longues topped with earth-tone scatter cushions adds warmth to the double-height hallway, where vast globular tangled-steel lanterns hang majestically from the ceiling.

The main living space was an interior design challenge. The owners wanted cosy family television viewing space, an elegant guest lounge and a place for lavish dining. The result is three distinct zones, all with panoramic countryside views, offset against a back wall made of dark ceramic copper-effect tiles to showcase the furniture. The family zone’s dove-grey corner sofas accented by red pony-hair cushions provide ringside

Tangled-steel lanterns hang in the double-height entrance hall

seats for viewing a gargantuan flat screen television which hovers over a contemporary steel fireplace below, creating a divide. In the guest zone, soft white leather sofas by B&B Italia with monochrome scatter cushions are grouped around a high-gloss black coffee table, earthed by a dove-grey rug. The focus of the dining zone is a custom-built, stone-coloured square dining table seating eight guests in brown suede armchairs. A funky twist-effect steel lamp reaches down to the table. Thai statues and busts are displayed on simple muted sideboards whilst a vast textured red canvas adds a splash of colour.

Just off the living zones is an office-cum-library, dominated by another massive oriental painting, light oak desk and wood-panelled walls, where the owner can feel like a true Taipan.

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THE HEART OF THE HOME AND BEYOND The kitchen had to be inviting for bleary eyes in the morning, practical for feeding the smallest mouths and convivial for a glass of wine over a hot stove. The ‘business’ end of the room is flanked by cavernous Sub-Zero stainless steel fridge and freezer equipment, including a temperature-controlled wine store, sleek Miele appliances and a wall of dark wood-fronted cabinetry. An industrial-size custom-made Pando extractor hood is suspended over an oversized island unit topped in black stone, with a woodgrain breakfast bar to one end.

The kitchen dining area is dominated by a roughly hewn solid oak table with seating for eight on different earth-toned leather chairs, easily moved on casters. Two domed metal lamps with filigree cut-out detailing dip down to the table. The obligatory flat screen TV and acid bright artwork add vibrancy to a space whose star feature is the floor-to-ceiling glass walls on two sides, looking out onto the infinity pool and terrace, encouraging the occupants to enjoy what they really came here for – the great outdoors.

Considerable thought has been given to designing the outside ‘rooms’ in an elegant but practical way. The sizeable infinity swimming pool, lined in shimmering mother-of-pearl tiles,

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is surrounded by tropical hard wood decking, home to rattan sun loungers and a cream linen four-poster daybed draped in soft muslin curtains. A Zen-style Japanese water garden sees rivulets flow across white quartz stones between gigantic marble slabs, whilst a cascade of water brings peaceful rhythm to a wall of black slate. Neat box hedging and swathes of verdant lawn are brightened with Mediterranean brushstrokes provided by bougainvillea, banana palms, variegated ferns, verbena, scented jasmine and a clutch of wizened olive trees. Tall cypresses interspersed with bright agapanthus, coral bougainvillea and scented jasmine line the driveway while a wall water feature of black slate in the courtyard makes an instant statement to arriving guests.

EN SUITE DREAMS Of a size which dwarfs most entire apartments, the master suite occupies one half of the top floor and the brief was to create a haven of relaxation and seclusion. Cream taffeta curtains and soft green velvet bedding add muted glamour to the bedroom; a cream leather headboard, neutral textured-plaster floral artwork and white lamps are the only design accents. A private terrace floods this space with sunlight. Acres of dark wood wardrobes give way to a full dressing room

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with sweeps of drawer, shelf and hanging space. The bathroom is a delight, with angled stone trough-style sinks, a decadent chaise longue sidled against a black slate tile wall, an oval free-standing stone bath with a television, as well as the best views in the house. The huge adjacent wet room, tiled in black marble, has dual showers and jets to soothe every inch of the body.

The remaining five bedrooms (two at groundfloor level) offer muted earth tone décor with unique headboards and mosaic tile detailing on the walls and en-suite bathrooms with open wet room showers. The exception is the nursery, the most colourful room in the house to stimulate and engage the youngest. Curtains are turquoise and lime, child-size chairs and tables

are in bright primary colours, there’s a whiteboard for scribbling, a playful wooden slide and traditional train set nestling into a fringed turquoise rug and an adorable boat-shaped wooden cot, the perfect setting for silent nights. As this room will date as fast as the baby grows, it was the most inexpensive design project of the house, with much sourced from the ever practical IKEA.

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Conversely, no luxury was spared with the indoor spa. The client had one clear vision – it should rival that of any five star hotel’s leisure zone – and it does precisely that. The 14-metre pool is surrounded by cream marble and a skirt of dark iroko wood decking. Black marble lines the pool, highlighted by gleaming underwater spotlights, whilst a high-pressure hydromassage jet tumbles into the deep end. A lounging bronze Hindu God surveys from the far end, and eight neat polished plaster columns add structure and symmetry. One entire wall can be slid back to let in natural light through floor-to-ceiling glass, or closed to create a more restful ambience, enhanced by subdued lighting. The high-tech gymnasium is surrounded by Iroko wood panelling, floor-to-ceiling mirrors and flat screen televisions set on matt stainless steel poles. A scented pine sauna, black mosaic-tiled steam room and vast open wet room shower complete this facility.

Every day can feel like Saturday night at the movies in the plush cinema room, one of this villa’s many wow factors. The décor conspires to provide a backdrop of black – soft suede walls, moulded raven ceiling to conceal the gadgetry, plump la-Z-boy chairs with cup holders imported from the United States and a deeppile ebony carpet. The film on screen is the star and the Krell-supplied acoustics, with THX certification, simply faultless. Should Steven Spielberg ever drop in to view the rushes of his latest blockbuster, he would feel perfectly at home here.

The entire property, from roof to foundations, is worthy of special note. Bolt Property Group interior design does not rely merely on a couple of signature rooms but demands that every room in the house makes a statement. And no Bolt ‘bolthole’ is complete without its signature matt stainless steel, glass and tropical dark wood wine cellar, with change-mood lighting, temperature and humidity controls. Capable of holding 250 bottles, these custom-made cellars are unique and as much of a design feature as they are a practical gadget. No doubt the new owners found this out for themselves when they took possession of this wonderful villa for the first time. That must have been something to say ‘Cheers’ to!

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Summer Kids’ workshop at the Museo Picasso de Málaga

Summer is the perfect season for a visit to the Incosol, with its beautiful Arabian gardens, appetising restaurants and inviting pools. Now there is a better excuse than ever: a joint exhibition by artists Diana Viacambre and Marta Lueje, who aim to imbue the current art scene with a fresh touch. Colour and brushstrokes take centre stage in their works, universes filled with blues, greys and whites which impart a sense of harmony and tranquility. At the recent cocktail launch, art fans clustered around the works, which varied in size and technique, enjoying the company of the artists. Critics and fans alike agreed that, while each artist’s vision was singular, there was plenty in common in terms of vision and philosophy.

“One, two, three… welcome to the discovery tree!” This is the Museo Picasso de Málaga’s invitation to all children this summer. On August 29, there will be a fun-filled workshop in which kids will learn to observe, exercise their critical thinking, express their opinions and respect others, all with a little help from the maestro Picasso himself. Children will select the tour they wish to take of the museum, and a guide will reveal all the secrets hidden within Picasso’s work, engaging kids in a fun discussion afterwards. Entrance to the museum is free for under-16’s.

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Peter Reginato at the Punzmann Gallery For something totally different, visit the Punzmann Gallery this month to view the funky metal sculptures by Peter Reginato. This artist is often compared to legends such as Pablo Picasso, Anthony Caro and Dave Smith, yet his works are in a league of their own since they are neither representations, found objects or assemblies. Reginato makes every element of his sculptures himself, cutting, welding, applying gel with baking tools and palette knives and adding surprising touches of colour.

Renowned North American sculptor Jack Pierson presents his first individual exhibition in Spain at the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga (CAC) this month. Audiences will view a selection of his most recent work, consisting of abstract ‘word sculptures’ that seek to communicate and move the audience, not so much through a literal reading as from the appreciation of their simple beauty. The exhibition will also feature some of Pierson’s most characteristic works from the past, deemed by critics to be far more legible and comprehensible, before the artist opted for a more abstract, interior, intellectual language. While you’re at the CAC, check out the installation called Teenager Beach by Israeli artist, Tal R, a complex mix of sculpture and painting containing sophisticated references to the recent history of art and culture.

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Sophie von Hanau at Volubilis Africa Through My Eyes is the title of Princess Sophie von Hanau’s latest photographic exhibition at Volubilis, an event not to be missed if the wonders and beauty of this exotic continent are a fascination.

Sophie studied photography at the ‘School of Black and White Photography’ in London, a pursuit which allowed her to capture the beautiful places and people she encountered on her many travels to Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Central America, South America, various countries in Africa, and throughout Europe.

Her first photography exhibition was at London’s renowned fashion store, Fendi, on Sloane Street, in 2006.

Sophie, also a trained psychologist, discovered her passion for photography through this science. In one of her ‘Abnormal Psychology‘ classes at college, she was required to give a presentation, and, owing to her fear of public speaking she decided to document her project on mental illness with images, spending three months interacting with homeless people in Miami, and New York, of which many suffered serious mental illnesses. The response to her photography was astounding, and her project was exhibited at the University of Miami Arts Centre. Her work is now being sold exclusively at several interior design showrooms across the world, such as B&B Italia, Jalan in Miami’s design district, Tribeca in Madrid and Noujoum in Marbella. She has recently returned from a three month stay in Tanzania, shooting a photo documentary on a Spanish charity Catholic Mission for Spanish publications. Sophie also works in fashion photography and is currently preparing for her next exhibition, to be held at Art Miami in 2010.

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The haute couture of eye fashion, Eyedonist takes its cue from the fashion runways of the world, pre-selecting the pick of the best-known marques to showcase in its elegant boutiques around the world. The name, a play on the English word ‘eye’ and the Greek word, ‘hedonist,’ reflects the cornerstone of the company’s philosophy: eyewear for pleasure. That passion for fashion is matched by technical know-how and an intrinsic understanding of the importance of sunglasses as protection against harmful UV rays; hence, staff are qualified optometrists as well as expert fashion consultants with a keen eye for style.

Stylish men and women about town are especially fortunate to have an Eyedonist boutique right on their doorstep in Ricardo Soriano – one of only 14 stores in the world and the only branch in Spain – chosen to reflect Marbella’s status as the country’s leading chic beach resort, where high net worth customers demand fashion styles that are as dazzling as the resort’s year-round

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sunshine record. The contemporary boutique with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows oozes comfort and luxury, creating the perfect environment for relaxed browsing through a wide range of marques: Gucci, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Hugo Boss, Diesel, Carrera , Max Mara, as well as exclusive, hardto-find designs by Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Valentino and Marc Jacob.

This July, the boutique held a prestigious party to showcase the launch of a much-anticipated new range by Gucci, one of its top-selling brands: the Flora Collection. The range is inspired by the iconic floral design created in 1966 by artist Vittorio Accornero for a silk scarf worn by Princess Grace of Monaco, now beautifully incorporated in feminine frames that will make any woman feel like royalty.

Uniquely, Eyedonist is the only sunglasses specialist to display its exclusive designer brands like rare jewels, showcased in its stylish boutiques as if they are floating on air – eye-catching, yet easily accessible for shoppers to try on at leisure. Every boutique has full-length mirrors so that customers can check out their total, head-to-toe look. Another secret of the company’s success is the personal service clients receive in terms of face shape matching and lifestyle consultations in the quest for a model so perfect, it could have been tailor-made for them. This month, there’s more excitement in store with the launch of a VIP card that will offer Marbella customers everything from exclusive styles previews to a personal shopper service.

Says Giovanni Pesce, Eyedonist’s Global Retail

Director: “Eyedonist represents a completely different and innovative concept in the world of eyewear, an upscale and contemporary shopping experience with a customized client service provided by professional consultants who receive constant training on the latest developments and trends, to help clients find a look that reflects their personality and lifestyle.”

Whether you’re looking for this summer’s hip vintage look, oversized ‘Jackie O’ frames, children’s sunglasses, sports sunglasses, wrap-arounds, shields or aviators, with photochromic, gradient, tinted or mirrored lenses, in classic tortoiseshell, funky metallics or diamanteencrusted – if it’s high eye fashion, you’ll find it here. n

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by Dior 8 - Tulle triangle bra with embroidery and satin ribbon,

by Benetton 9 - Rose gold ‘Happy Diamonds Teddy’, by Chopard 10 - Rose gold and ruby bracelet, by Rabat 11 - Rose gold and diamond ring, by Rabat 12 - Diorette charm in pink and green lacquer, by Dior 13 - Quilted clutch bag, by Chanel 14 - Watch in baby rose ceramic, by Tamara Comolli 15 - Mandy scarf square in silk twill, by Dior 16 - Purple watch, by Dior, at Roger M 17 - ‘Classic Jewellery Collection’ ring, by Chopard

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t’s not easy to get Brad Pitt to lend his name to a beauty product, so when the Benjamin Button star recently decided to contribute to cosmetology firm Kiehl’s first ecological, 100 per cent biodegradable beauty product, the world sat up and took notice. The product, Aloe Vera Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser, was created with a special group in mind: JPF Eco Systems, the charity set up by Brad Pitt to help create an environmentally sustainable planet. The first beneficiary of this laudable effort is the city of New Orleans, with all funds going towards minimising the environmental impact of the devastating Hurricane Katrina.

Bradd Pitt may be getting all the attention but Kiehl’s may very well merit a star on the walk of fame itself, having been founded as early as 1851 at quaint Pear Tree Corner in New York’s Lower East Side. The company was established by John Kiehl, who concocted potions and remedies made with exotic ingredients such as leeches and crocodile bile. In the 1910s Irving Morse, a well known herbalist, began to work for Kiehl’s, eventually buying the company and growing to greater success, despite the Great Depression of the 1930s and the state of panic which ensued. His son, Aaron, graduated with a degree in chemistry and founded Morse Laboratories, the only company distributing penicillin in the United States at the time.

Aaron even created the formula for a fluoride-based toothpaste which is still used to this day. He was an avid collector of vintage motorcycles which he would sometimes display alongside his products, to share his hobbies with his clients. Morse also founded an interesting expedition to China alongside the Smithsonian Museum, with the aim of discovering new herbs and rare, exotic formulae which continue to form a source of inspiration for current products. Many of those original finds can still be viewed at the Smithsonian today.

Kiehl’s now boasts branches in some of the most important cities in the world, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Paris, London, Hamburg, Sydney, Dubai, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid and now, Marbella, with a brand new boutique in El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús. Beauty buffs on the Costa del Sol are thrilled at no longer having to order Kiehl’s products from overseas or ask travelling friends to squeeze a little Kiehl’s into their luggage.

Kiehl’s offers beauty products for the face, body and hair (with a special range for babies), using natural ingredients and as few chemicals and preservatives as possible. Many of the products are veritable treats, such as French Water and imported

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French essences, which works beautifully as a skin freshener or body rub, or the lovely scented cranberry liquid body cleanser, formulated with plant protein and sodium pectin to help skin stay moist and baby-soft all day long. Another great item is the tea tree oil shampoo for normal to oily hair, with herb extracts of cinchona, ivy and lavender, which have a natural astringent effect without stripping the scalp or hair. Entering the Kiehl’s boutique is like being a child in a candy store: rows and rows of bottles containing everything from anti-ageing solutions to products for the hands and feet, or for the sun, beckon you to while away at least a couple of hours, picking your favourite shampoo as you would a piece of fine Belgian chocolate.

All Kiehl’s boutiques maintain the ambience of the original New York pharmacy, featuring items such as Kiehl’s famous chandelier, antique style wooden floors and old style packaging which is one of the most appealing aspects of the products.

Old photos, Harley Davidson insignias and, sometimes, even the motorcycles themselves remind us of Morse’s sporting passions, as do the many sporting expeditions sponsored by Kiehl’s. A particularly fun adventure was Proyecto Alas (Project Wings), in which Álvaro Bultó, Santi Corella and Toni López flew over, then landed on, Tenerife’s Mount Teide volcano. Kiehl’s also supported an expedition to Mount Everest and another to the glaciers of Greenland.

Kiehl’s is also set on giving back to the community. Indeed, 100 per cent of the profits of many products go towards fighting diseases such as AIDS and child cancer. The company recently worked alongside Spanish pop sensation Amaral, creating a limited edition of 1,000 bottles of Coriander Liquid Body Cleanser to benefit important causes like the Paediatric Cancer Unit of the Hospital de la Fe de Valencia. Recently, it also enlisted the help of top model, Bimba Bosé, to lend a hand to La Fundación Pequeño Deseo, which grants wishes to terminally ill children.

With cool packaging, a chic, daring aura and excellent products, there is no doubt that Kiehl’s will be charming the few customers who have yet to discover it and, once again, welcoming the many customers who have had to travel far and wide for a drop of Kiehl’s magic.

There is only one Kiehl’s boutique in the whole of Málaga so experience it in the flesh.

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PronoKal arrives at Molding Clinic “We are convinced that this new service is an added value for our clients”, says Dr Ramón Roigé Castany, Director of Molding Clinic. “We chose the Pronokal® Method because it is the leader in the low-calorie protein diet sector and because it follows a scientific protocol that endorses its concern for the patient's safety and wellbeing, which is also our priority”.

The leading Method in the low-calorie protein diet sector has been added to the wide range of services at the prestigious Puerto Banús clinical centre.

MOLDING CLINIC, the top clinic in Marbella specialising in medical, surgical and natural therapy treatments to optimise the quality of life of its patients and combat aging, now includes the PronoKal® Method prescription among its services.

This is a scientific Method, founded on a low-calorie protein diet, which is carried out under strict medical supervision and which includes re-education in eating habits and long-term patient follow-up to help maintain the weight loss achieved. This Method, which can only be prescribed by a specially trained doctor, has various stages, though which the patient achieves different objectives: • In the active stage, the aim is to lose 80% of excess weight. In this stage, carbohydrate and lipid intake are reduced to the minimum, while the protein supply is maintained thanks to a special diet based on the consumption of high biological value protein sachets combined with different vegetables. In addition, according to the patient's needs, the doctor will complement this nutrient intake with vitamin supplements, salt, potassium, calcium, magnesium and omega 3.

• In the re-education stage, the work of the dietician-nutritionist team complements that of the doctor in order for the patient to lose the remaining 20% of excess weight to reach his/her target weight, while acquiring eating habits that will allow him/her to keep their weight under control in the long-term. In this stage, the sachets are replaced by natural foods (meat, fish, bread, vegetables, etc.), which are re-introduced progressively so that the patient gradually leaves the active stage and concentrates on the new eating guidelines being taught.

• In the maintenance stage, the patient is completely discharged and their weight loss process has ended. The aim of this stage, which lasts for two years after the medical discharge, is to maintain the weight loss achieved.

To that end, the team of dieticians-nutritionists accompanies the patient by follow-up calls in which they assess whether the patient is following the guidelines learned in the previous phase and whether these continue to be effective.

Furthermore, conscious of the importance of accompanying the patient in his/her weight loss process and helping him/her to acquire healthy lifestyle habits, PronoKal® also offers services such as psychological support and guidance on physical activity, both in person and on-line. PronoKal® provides this and other services through its patient club in order to help patients achieve their objectives.

In short, a comprehensive method with a strict scientific protocol that, precisely because of this, already enjoys the confidence of thousands of patients throughout Spain and its more than 900 prescribing physicians.

Effectively, this protocol establishes the need for the patient to periodically have laboratory tests from before beginning treatment, with the doctor deciding if the patient is suitable for the diet or not. This Method is indicated both for people with obesity and for those who only wish to lose a few kilos, providing the patient does not have any absolute or relative contraindications.

Dr Alfonso Conejo, the physician prescribing the PronoKal® Method at Molding Clinic explains: “few methods are as rigorous in their application as this one, and a large part of its success lies in precisely that. Close medical monitoring, together with the work of the dieticians-nutritionists and the commitment asked of the patient before beginning the method form an exclusive combination that leads the patients to reach the desired results”.

To request an appointment with Dr. Alfonso Conejo: Molding Clinic Carretera N 340 - Km. 176.

29600 Marbella (Málaga) Tel. 902 50 60 60 Av. Ramón y Cajal, nº 53 Ed. Lindamar, 1º A 29640 Fuengirola (Málaga) Tel. 952 583 031 You can also visit the PronoKal® webpage: www.pronokal.com

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1 - Vernis Laque Longue Tenue nail polish

by Dior For beautiful, strong nails, treat yourself to Dior’s shiniest nail polish: Vernis Laque Longue Tenue. This highly lacquered, long-lasting product is as beautiful as it is good for your nails, restoring vitality, promoting growth and preventing brittleness and chipping.

4 - Prismissime Mat & Glow by Givenchy This glorious collection contains nine different shades, which can be used as an eyeshadow or as a highlighter for areas such as the cheekbones and around the eyes. Dust a pit onto your cleavage or shoulders for a seductive edge.

5-Météorites Perles by Guerlain After a hard day’s work, if you’ve still got the energy to paint the town red, get the ball rolling with Météorites Perles by Guerlain. This new product is a light-diffusing primer composed of tiny pearls swimming in a clear gel which glides on smoothly and effortlessly, evening out imperfections in the skin and entrapping light so skin looks young and refreshed. Use it before you apply your base, since it houses an absorbing powder that removes excess sebum, helping make-up last longer. Blemishes, fine lines and imperfections are diminished with this lovely product, which works as both a make-up and skincare product.

2 - Wanted Shine Lipstick by Helena Rubenstein Those who are into shine but not into the wet feel of glosses will love Wanted Shine lipstick by Helena Rubinstein. Made from a sumptuous blend of royal jelly and acerola extract, it protects lips in a gentle film that is both comfortable and ultra shiny.

3 - Facettes D’Or Enlumineur powder by Chanel When at its bronzed best, it can sometimes be difficult to find a high-shine powder that is noticeable on skin. Chanel’s Facettes D’Or Enlumineur is the product we’ve been waiting for, providing golden brilliance on any part of the body you wish to highlight. Try it over the shoulders or on the cleavage for a chic addition to your party outfit.

6-Emulsion de Lumière by Bvlgari For a light that shines from within, work on a long-term rescue plan starting with Bvlgari’s illuminating emulsion, every morning and night. This gentle, lightly scented cream restores lost radiance and moisture to skin and can even be

used by those with oily skin, since it is non-greasy and easily absorbed. It contains ‘hydraporine’, a new moisturising ingredient that promises continuous hydration and fights the skin’s natural tendency to lose water.

7- The Makeup Lip Gloss by Shiseido The Makeup is an ultra shiny gloss that gives lips enviable brilliance when worn alone, and enhances colour when used with your favourite lipstick. It goes on smoothly, revealing hints of glitter which are particularly suited to party nights.

Fans of natural scents will love the light fragrance, while those looking for long-lasting shine will enjoy at least an hour of brilliant perfection. It comes in a range of colours that look more intense in the bottle than on the lips, so we definitely recommend prior testing. For natural looks, go for hues such as Champagne Sparkle or Cinnamon Shimmer. If you really want to be noticed, dazzle them in Pretty Pink.

8 - Lèvres Scintillantes lipgloss by Chanel With over 35 shades to select from and a super-frosty, shiny look, Chanel’s loveliest gloss will be a best-seller this summer. It guarantees many hours of perfection and contains moisturising agents that leave lips soft and kissable.

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Luckily, there is a small but strongly committed lobby which encourages us to check out lists of constituents on packages, and to turn to 100 per cent chemical-free, natural products such as those made by Essentially Yours.

Essentially Yours was founded 10 years ago by cosmetologists John Hamilton and Karen Blackmore.

John is so passionate about chemical-free beauty and health, he has even approached Britain’s House of Commons in an attempt to increase customer awareness of the toxins they are absorbing through their skin every day. The duo was joined by Karen Leroy, a cosmetic scientist with an impressive background in the industry. After working for many years in some of the biggest cosmetics houses in the world, Karen grew allergic to the many petrochemicals used in the formulae used by these companies, and was delighted at the chance to create an entire product range focusing on healthy ingredients that produced

results and were also far more affordable than other ethically driven brands, such as renowned scientist Nicolas Perricone’s Environ.

Essentially Yours, now on the Costa del Sol, has many ranges created for the entire family. Their antiageing line includes serums and natural oils for the face and neck, which are very different from their more commercial counterparts. Because they are natural (not mineral or synthetic, as are nearly all commercial – and especially baby – oils) they are easily absorbed by the skin. Mineral oils have a contrary effect to what they profess, since they cannot pass through the outer layers of the skin and therefore clog up pores, preventing skin from performing its natural function of eliminating toxins. John Hamilton is a self-professed fan of natural oils, stating, “To go out in the sun I only use a sweet almond oil to encourage melanin to start working. Most sunscreens are deadly in that, far from protecting skin, they increase skin sensitivity to the sun and falsely encourage people to stay much longer in the sun than they should. The key is moderation, and only natural products which have an anti-oxidant effect and do not irritate skin.”

Essentially Yours also has beautiful lotions for the body, as well as an anti-cellulite kit made from organic seaweed, aloe vera, tea tree, ginger, peppermint and cinnamon, a powerful blend of ingredients that improves skin texture and tones up fatty areas.

Once you catch the organic wave, you’re probably going to do as I did and instantly chuck out all those shampoos, gels, creams, and especially baby products, that you’ve been using. Remember that the skin is the body’s largest organ; it absorbs a hefty dose of chemicals found in the many products we use that claim to contain natural ingredients but, normally, have such a small quantity of the latter that they do more harm than good. Essentially Yours even makes a natural

deodorant from USFDA food grade, Kosher-certified potassium alum (mineral salts) and purified water.

There are also special lines for the eyes, feet and hands and, if you suffer from psoriasis or eczema, you may be surprised to know that the products you are currently using are most probably doing you more harm than good, due to a potent concoction of perfumes, mineral oils, emulsifiers, alcohols, propellants and aluminium chlorohydrate. Those who are ‘allergic to everything’ must try the fragrance-free range of cleansers, toners and moisturisers for the body and face, made with natural, gentle ingredients only. And, if you have a new baby, the gentle baby range is a must.

If anyone had told me that 100 per cent of the products I had on my shelf were made with the same ingredients used to make anti-freeze, oven cleaners and industrial detergents, I probably would have panicked and wondered where to find products that are completely safe. Luckily, Essentially Yours is here with affordable, beautifully textured products that focus on what’s good for you, not just what looks good.

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AstaSUN Skin Support System AstaSun is a new range of creams and tablets aimed at improving skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines. It contains the carotenoid ‘astaxanthin’, which belongs to the same family of natural compounds that gives fruits and vegetables their bright yellow, red and orange colours, and is also the element that lends a pink hue to salmon, trout and shrimp. Astaxanthin is produced from the red micro-algae, haematococcus pluviales, which has the ability to protect itself from UV damage when exposed to intense sunlight. It also decreases skin sensitivity and neutralises free radicals caused by UV radiation, building up natural UV protection levels and leading to fewer wrinkles and smooth, rejuvenated skin.

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Physiotherapy for weight loss O2 Centro Wellness has lined up a host of physiotherapy treatments to help clients lose weight the natural way. A variety of techniques are personalised to meet specific needs, with treatments including: electro therapy (the application of electrical currents to specific zones); ultra-sound therapy (the application of ultrasound waves); hydrotherapy (therapy with water); thermo therapy (the use of heat); magnetic therapy (the use of electro-magnetic waves); cryotherapy (cold therapy); laser therapy and massage. Muscular toning can be achieved through the application of electro stimulation and heat, toxins can be eliminated through ultra-sound waves and soft tissue can be manipulated through professional massage. O2 also has a host of treatments aimed at rejuvenating skin, restoring the elasticity and firmness which is often lost when excess weight is shed.

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Hypnotic Weight Loss Those who have tried and failed at many diets may border on despair, wondering if they’ll ever shed the excess weight that is causing them physical and mental anguish. This was the case of Marion Corns from the UK, who wasn’t able to shed her ‘excess baggage’ despite dieting and seeking help from a personal trainer. Who would have told her it was all in the mind? When her weight reached a whopping 15 stone, she decided to try a revolutionary approach: hypnotism, which helped her lose four stone in only four months. The treatment involved hypnotising Marion into believing she had been fitted with a gastric band. After being told her stomach was only the size of a golf ball, she felt easily full, dropping down from a size 22 to a size 14. The treatment may be for the daring but nobody would doubt that it avoids the need for costly, possible life-endangering weight loss operations which carry the same risks as any major operation, including infections. The procedure is being carried out at Elite Clinics in Fuengirola, which also specialises in helping those seeking to quit smoking or who suffer from weight control issues, relationship problems, panic attacks, insomnia, phobias or drug dependencies.

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Waspinator is environmentally friendly, too, containing no chemicals or poisons and not actually hurting the wasps. It works like a scarecrow, tricking wasps into thinking it is an enemy’s nest, a technique dating back to the Middle Ages.

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HEALTHY CRASH DIETING New research shows that healthy crash diets may work better than the slow-and-steady approach.

For years, it was thought that rapid weight loss lead to rapid weight regain, but a recent study by scientists at Tufts University in Boston found that fast weight loss – if achieved with a healthy, calorie-cutting food-based diet – can be even more effective. Many long-term diets don’t cut as many calories as needed because they don’t deal with the hunger factor. The study found that gradual weight-loss programmes were sustainable only by those dieters not sidetracked by rich food, party snacks and other common food challenges in daily life.

The secret is to reduce calorie consumption to a level that causes serious fat loss. This means a maximum daily calorie intake of between 1,200 calories (recommended for those whose starting weight is 54-70 kilos) and 1,800 (for those weighing 88-108 kilos). Workouts alone, while great for health, don’t cut it. Exercising for one hour a day over several months results in an average fat loss of just three kilos.

Meal replacement drinks work, but people become so bored they seldom stick to them. The alternative is to go the real-food route and ensure every meal and snack you eat combines at least two of the properties that cut hunger: high fibre, high protein, high volume and low glycaemic index carbs. Cereals, salads, cooked vegetables, white fish, pulses, berries and low-carb, high fibre breads all help to make you feel fuller, while an apple a day is the perfect snack for on-the-go dieters.

BLOWING A RASPBERRY AT STRAWBERRIES For centuries, they have been the iconic fruit of summer; but it seems that the public is losing its taste for strawberries. Sales are down 9.2 per cent on the previous year, and the value of those sold is also down by three per cent, according to retail analyst TNS, which blames the credit squeeze, as recent poor strawberry crops have pushed up prices.

Strawberries are rich in anti-oxidants and ellagic acid, both anti-cancer weapons, and flavonoids which fight bad cholesterol. Eight strawberries contain more vitamin C than an orange. Although there is controversy over the use of pesticides toxic to humans in strawberry production, and some people break out in a rash from eating them, the health benefits of the organically-grown variety far outweigh the disadvantages. So, go ahead – make this a strawberry summer.

DANGEROUS SUMMER Most of us regard summer as the healthy season, when we take more excercise and boost our vitamin D content with sunshine. But research shows that many conditions get worse at this time of year.

Summer is known as ‘kidney stone season’ by medics because the number of sufferers doubles. According to University College London Hospital’s Consultant Urologist, Simon Choong, vitamin D encourages the formation of stones, while dehydration is another culprit. “Many people don’t drink the recommended two litres of water every day, so their urine becomes more concentrated and crystals develop which become kidney stones,” he says.

Other conditions for which summer is no friend include: Arthritis u The old belief that a warm, dry climate is better than a cold, damp one for arthritis has no scientific basis, says Jo Cumming of Arthritis Care. In fact, arthritis medications (especially nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs) make skin extra sun-sensitive and even minimal exposure can cause rashes, blistering and pigment changes.

Pneumonia u More prevalent in summer due to dehydration which thickens bronchial secretions in the lungs. “The thickened mucus becomes harder to cough up and so sits in the lungs, making a good culture medium for bugs,” says Professor Stephen Spiro of the British Lung Foundation. Drinking two litres of water a day in summer helps protect lung function.

Infertility u Men’s sperm count is lower in summer, with couples less likely to conceive in July and August – believed to be a genetic trait, as babies conceived in summer are born in winter when, historically, food was scarce. A recent Italian study also found that women produce smaller eggs in summer, making them more difficult for sperm to target.

Diabetes u In hotter weather, blood vessels near the skin surface dilate, causing insulin to be absorbed more quickly into the bloodstream – a danger to insulin-injecting diabetics who must be even more vigilant, as low glucose levels can cause a hypoglycaemic attack.

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You can’t stop the Rock!

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ummer brings many things to Spain, and one of the most welcome aspects are the outdoor concerts.

There’s something rather special about seeing your favourite bands in the open air and, whatever your views on the corrida, you have to admit that bullrings make excellent concert venues. Two of my favourite concerts last year took place in bullrings. One was the eardrum-bursting Deep Purple gig at Estepona’s Plaza de Toros, where several members of the staff were seen head banging and air guitaring with the best of them, and Ian Gillian, Roger Glover, Ian Paice et al proved conclusively that you are never too old to rock!

The other concert was in Mallorca at the frankly fantastic bullring in Palma. As a venue, this is a hard act to follow as Mallorca’s baroque bullring is wonderfully atmospheric. The act wasn’t half bad either, as Simply Red put on an amazing show to a full house that included Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia, as well as Boris Becker. The bullring also contains a number of private boxes that were perfectly suited to the Rock Lounge concept, as VIP guests enjoyed complimentary champagne and sushi in a luxurious setting. Backstage at the Brixton Academy it certainly wasn’t.

Both of these concerts were organised by Awesome Global Events. David Giles is the driving force behind the company and, 20 years ago, his first project was developing Woody’s on The Beach nightclub with Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones. From there, he went on to partnership in similar projects with The Police’s drummer Stewart Copeland, as well as organising the highly-acclaimed, televised Gipsy Kings/ Blondie concert on New Year’s Eve 1999 at Ocean Drive in Miami, an event that really put him on the map. He

has also mounted concerts at Highclere Castle in the UK for the past few years, which has seen artists such as Roger Waters and Eric Clapton jamming together. The States side of the operation, run by David’s daughter, Melissa, has put on NFL Superbowl parties, high-profile US corporation events, large annual festivities such as Florida’s Art Deco Weekend, which culminates with a crowd of 400,000 on Miami’s Ocean Drive, and the Urban Latin Music Festival, organised by his daughter’s company, Soulfrito.

The Urban Latin Music Festival is the nation’s only annual event of its kind that brings together and showcases popular, new and emerging artists from each genre of Urban Latin music. The festival attracts second and third generation Latinos who are predominantly bi-lingual American/Hispanics, who have been on a high since being declared a ‘significant factor’ in the election of President Obama. Soulfrito provides the only platform for mainstream urban artists to perform alongside Latin music artists and has seen both PDiddy and Jennifer Lopez take the stage.

Although the papers may be full of credit crunch and crisis stories, the company shows no signs of slowing down as the ‘lounge’ concept has proved wildly popular. This summer, Awesome Global Events concerts have included Reggae superstars Third World last month under the ‘Island Lounge’ banner, while August 8 will see Sister Bliss of dance legends, Faithless, performing at Puro Beach as part of Desert Lounge.

The biggest concerts, however, will take place in both Mallorca and Gibraltar in September, as Rock Lounge presents rock legends Status Quo in concert. As ‘The Quo’ will be performing in Gibraltar on National Day

“What we are offering, in effect, is a bespoke service for entrepreneurs who want to get into the entertainment and music business”

Deep Purple, in Marbella

(10th September), it promises to be an unforgettable event, certain to rock the Rock!

David has big plans for the future as well. “An economic slowdown is a great time to expand a business, as costs are lower and more talent is available,” the urbane Englishman explains over coffee. “Also, the big companies that are normally our competition are forced to cut their costs, instead of increasing their market share.”

It’s against this economic background that Awesome Global Events plans to expand from last year’s success.

“We’re aiming to produce more of our own events from 2010 onwards, as well as licencing certain territories to a select number of entrepreneurs, who would be assisted by the Awesome team, for branded events in niche markets around the world. What we are offering, in effect, is a bespoke service for entrepreneurs who want to get into the entertainment and music business.”

Having been involved in the business for over two decades now, David has also seen several important changes. “The music business has evolved dramatically in the past five to seven years. The CD has disappeared off the face of the earth and live music now accounts for 75 per cent of musicians’ income, as opposed to 75 per cent from CD and record sales before. We will be able to put well-known names at a series of upscale venues.”

(These included Monte Carlo and the Cote d’Azur last year.)

But, as the saying goes, ‘It’s all about the music’ and, this summer, the music will be all about Awesome Global Events. Get ready to Rock the Rock!

i www.awesomeglobalevents.com

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FM Consulting presents Cortijo del Mar The barbecue sizzled, champagne flowed and guests donned their finest for a fun-filled evening hosted by FM Consulting to present its latest project: Cortijo del Mar, a development of 250 apartments, penthouses and townhouses with mostly south/ south-west orientation. Located on the Golden Mile, just minutes from San Pedro, Puerto Banús and Estepona, Cortijo del Mar is also close to the beach and several golf courses. The complex is securely gated, featuring high tech video entry and intelligent home systems that allow users to control music, video, temperature and shutters from a convenient touch-screen panel. The properties are finished to the highest standard, with Siemens electrical appliances, Siematic kitchens, air conditioning, a garage and storage room and a satellite dish.

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BMW Guarnieri shines at the Davis Cup BMW Guarnieri, who recently inaugurated lavish new premiser in San Pedro de Alcántara, was selected as the official supplier of cars for all players and personnel at the recent Davis Cup in Marbella. The Mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, officially presented 14 cars, all top-of-the-range BMWs. BMW Guarnieri Director, Mario Guarnieri, said, “We offered our cars for use by the City Council to be of genuine help.” Ángeles Muñoz added, “The Council had the duty of supplying official vehicles so we approached Mario Guarnieri, who was happy to offer both the cars and drivers, at no cost.” The Davis Cup was a great forum for BMW Guarnieri to shine, since the Council estimates that the tournament has brought in a whopping €10 million-worth of benefits to Marbella.

i Avda. Velázquez 468, Málaga. Tel: 902 320 530. www.guarnieri.es / Polígono industrial San Pedro, Ctra. Ronda – San Pedro. Tel: 951 775 575.

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Eyedonist presents new Gucci Collection Eyedonist recently dazzled fashionistas at a fun cocktail event held to present Gucci eyewear’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection.

Inspired by Gucci’s iconic Flora motif, the new line represents the latest reinterpretation of a house classic. The frames are fashioned in vintage-inspired shapes, while the wide, stylish temples feature the Flora print in a new black and white variation. The feminine, sophisticated touch of the Flora graphic design pattern is complemented by the gold and black webbing used as a flanking detail. The design is featured not ©KH Photography only on the new sunglasses but also on the bottle of the new Flora by Gucci fragrance. The new collection is housed in a stylish case, which also features the Gucci script. Eyedonist is a boutique housing a wide range of exclusive eyewear and limited editions from houses such as Dior, Gucci, Bottega Beneta, Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani, YSL, Alexander McQueen, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs and many more.

i Avda. Ricardo Soriano 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 904.

Selenza Hoteles presents Excellence Villas Selenza Those seeking to holiday in an exclusive setting where luxury and personalised attention are key should consider Selenza Hoteles’ latest gem: Excellence Villas Selenza, consisting of 21 luxury (10 two-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom) villas of stunning contemporary design. The villas, located in front of the Selenza Thalasso & Spa Hotel, boast two floors, a spacious living area, two bathrooms, a terrace and a private sun deck. There is a fully-equipped kitchen for those who like to sharpen up their culinary skills while on holiday. Pets are permitted, an important factor for those who can’t bear to be separated from their pooch or moggie.

Clients will also enjoy personalised climate control, a private alarm system and 24-hour security guard service, as well as all the services of the Hotel Selenza.

i CN 340, Km 165, Estepona. Tel: 952 899 499. www.selenzahoteles.es essential marbella magazine

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Aloha College Graduation More than 1,000 people attended the 27th Speech Day of Aloha College, held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella, where a total of 58 Year Six students and 43 Senior students graduated. The event featured singing from the Junior School Choir, a brilliant flamenco fusion performance from Miss Anouk’s Flamenco Dance Group and a prize-giving ceremony for exceptional work and effort. A special prize was awarded to David Miladinovic, who came second out of two million participants in the recent World Maths Day Competition. At the Seniors’ graduation, students resplendent in vivid blue gowns and caps received their graduation certificates from Senior School Headmaster, Robert Clarence, proud to have achieved so much after spending the last two years preparing for the International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. A highlight of the event was the arrival of the 2009 Yearbook, a comprehensive, 240-page record of the past academic year and a cherished memento for students.

i C/ Aloha Golf s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 133. www.aloha-college.com Starlet Summer Fashion Show Over 200 invitees joined Starlet to celebrate the opening of the new clothing boutique in Puerto Banús, with an exclusive fashion show and dinner at Hotel Puente Romano.

Guests were treated to a champagne reception and a delicious three course dinner accompanied by an array of entertainment including live music, a dance demonstration and synchronised drumming. The highlight of the evening was the fashion show headed by former model and Starlet owner, Louise Doheny, showcasing her latest collection including timeless black cocktail dresses, dazzling party wear and casual mini dresses ideal for beach wear.

The dresses are unique as Louise designs them herself before liaising with manufacturers to select striking fabrics to bring her designs to life. The latest collection is available to purchase in store and can be viewed on the Starlet website.

i For further information, contact Louise on Tel: 662 164 890.

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Creative Writing Workshop Heads for North Africa

The Write Light’s new creative writing workshop, Follow the Beat, travels to exotic Morocco, Tangier and Chefchaouen in September, inviting writers to walk in the footsteps of literary giants like Paul Bowles, William Burroughs and Truman Capote. The five-day workshop will involve an exploration of Tangier’s enigmatic literary history and culture, as well as the opportunity to write under the guidance of tutor, Carol Malt, PhD. Participants will also enjoy beautiful boutique accommodation, ethnic dining, artisan shopping and stunning scenery.

i For further information, contact Natasha on Tel: 616 712 534.

www.inthewritelight.com

New Games Room at Casino Marbella Casino Marbella recently inaugurated its latest games room, Marbella Jackpot Prize, at a ribbon cutting ceremony presided over by City Council official, Francisca Caracuel, and the President of Grupo CIRSA, Manuel Lao. Over 700 guests tried their luck at new poker, black jack and roulette tables while a jazz band, magicians and a Cuban music group added a touch of magic to the evening.

i Bajos Hotel Andalucía Plaza, s/n, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 814 000. www.casinomarbella.com

New Translation Company New online translation company, www. translationhouse.es, aims to provide solutions to all your translation problems in Spanish, English, Russian and other European languages.

The company specialises in hotels, hospitality, travel, tourism, commerce and service-related businesses, providing translations for web pages, publicity, letters, etc. Checking and correction of all material is carried out before committing to print, and urgent translation services are available.

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Cutty Sark takes us from Shanghai to London

Lugardelvino.com Inaugurates a Wine Shop in Málaga Top online wine site, www.lugardelvino.com, recently opened its first wine shop in Málaga, where connoisseurs can look forward to sampling wine from over 40 different cellars in Spain and overseas.

There are over 200 wines to choose from, as well as liqueurs, accessories, etc. Wine tasting courses will also be taught, and wine buffs can find out more about climatised cellars, wine tourism, etc.

Cutty Sark whiskey brought all the magic of the Shanghai to London tea route to Dreamer’s disco recently, with a magical event featuring a performance created by Dragone, one of the founders of the Cirque du Soleil. Dragone, inspired by the exotic interaction between East and West, used a host of symbols in the artistic spectacle, including tattoos, primitive dance, spectacular scenes from Nature, the cultural beauty of the Orient, etc. Spectacular audiovisuals created by internationally renowned DJs added a touch of magic, while over 30 dancers, percussionists and actors recreated the past for the audience.

i CN340, km 175, Marbella.

Tel: 952 812 080. www.dreamers-disco.com

Nikki Beach in Top Ten Beach Clubs Nikki Beach, known as ‘the sexiest place on earth,’ has just been voted one of the top ten beach clubs in the world by AskMen. com, the stylish website for men. Renowned journalist Terry Baldwin published an article on the site about the best beaches outside the USA, flying as far as the Bahamas, Asia and Australia, as well as all over Europe, to make his decision. According to Baldwin, “Nikki Beach Marbella offers the seemingly impossible balance between entertaining the elite and not going overboard while doing so. Here, celebrities don’t need to disappear into isolated areas.” Nikki Beach has been visited by a bevy of famous faces, including Prince Albert of Monaco, Joaquín Cortés, Ashley Cole, Danielle Lloyd, Pedro de la Rosa, Feliciano López, and Miss España winners María José Suárez, Elisabeth Reyes and Vania Millán. If you haven’t been to Nikki yet this summer, make a point of signing up for their many exciting events (the Champagne World Tour takes place on August 8) or try their new menu, crafted by top chef David Farber.

i Avda. de Andalucía 42, Bajo B, Málaga.

Tel: 666 526 298. www.lugardelvino.com

Smile Foundation Charity Fun Run The Smile Foundation, which raises funds for needy children, recently held a charity fun run at Club La Costa in Fuengirola. A barbecue, outdoor bar, children’s games and rides (including bouncy castles, a wild bucking bronco and surf board rides) ensured fun was had by the whole family, while excellent music was provided by two local bands: the U2-inspired Traffic Jam and ABBA tribute band, Take a Chance on Us. All money raised went towards the €3.000.000 ADIMI Cruz Dias Hospital, which is being built to support local families with disabled children, and will offer respite care and specialised support.

i Playa Hotel Don Carlos, CN 340, Km. 192,

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Marbella. Tel: 952 836 239. www.nikkibeach.com

Fourth Golf Tournament for Autism The fourth edition of the Torneo de Golf Benéfico Autismo Ángel Rivière was a big hit, attracting both serious players and golfing buffs for an event that raised money for those suffering from autism. The Stableford tournament took place at the Club de Golf Aloha. Prizes of hotel stays and green fees went to the top five players in both female and male categories, and there was a special prize for the player who hit the longest drive into hole 16. Green fees were additionally given to those whose ball landed closes to the pin on all the par 3s. After a hard day’s play, there was an awards ceremony, cocktail and raffle. The Asociación Autismo Ángel Rivière also benefited from a gala at Los Monteros, consisting of a fine dinner and raffle draw.

i For more information, Tel: 618 848 494. www.autismoaaar.org/

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Málaga Animal Protection Society Discount Vouchers Barclays and La Asociación Benéfica Horizonte Lend a Hand La Asociación Benéfica Horizonte (LABH) and Fundación Barclays signed an agreement to develop a programme encouraging the integration of rehabilitated drug addicts into the workforce. Both institutions are committed to study the different ways in which this aim can be achieved and to incorporate the programme, once it is firmly established. The LABH is a charitable institution first set up by the Catholic community in 1982, with the aim of helping troubled youths. Initially, the group centred on giving speeches at schools, though now it is taking a more active role in tackling drug dependency at an organisational level.

i www.horizonte.femad.org

Fundraising events for cancer Two fundraising events were held for children with cancer, garnering an impressive total of €35.000. The first, a golf tournament at Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club organised by the Fundación Cesare Scariolo, raised €30.000, which will go towards maintaining two apartments close to Málaga’s Hospital Materno Infantil, for the families of hospitalised children. One of the main sponsors was Quality Investments, which promised a donation of €24.000 if 20 participants managed to make the 17th green from a distance of over 200 metres. The good news was that 30 players managed this amazing feat! The Fundación Cesare Scariolo also organised a fun paddle tennis tournament at the Club de Pádel y Tenis de Nueva Alcántara, in which 150 players competed to help the children receiving treatment in the cancer unit of the Hospital Materno Infantil.

i www.cesarescariolo.org Reedus Design: Free website clinics throughout August Costa del Sol-based web agency, Reedus Design, is offering free drop-in clinics throughout August, as part of its mission to help local businesses ‘get their websites working again’. “Many of the people we see nowadays are on their second, third or fourth website,” says founder Jason Reed, “and they’re just not getting the results they were promised. These clinics will give them a list of simple, effective improvements to implement immediately.” Partner Phil Morse adds: “The truth is that most businesses just don’t know how to create websites that produce leads and sales, and this is exacerbated by amateurish web developers who don’t understand the need for relevant web content that meets clear business goals.” The message is that something as simple as a solutions-oriented website, effective search engine optimisation and a blog can work wonders. The clinics take place every Friday during the month of August, from 10am-6pm.

The Málaga Animal Protection Society (MAPS), a registered charity promoting the care, shelter and protection of animals that have experienced cruelty and suffering, has published a fantastic new booklet including vouchers offering substantial savings on some of the top tourist attractions and restaurants for expats and holidaymakers on the Costa del Sol this summer. The vouchers not only offer a welcome reduction on your holiday expenditure but also act as an excellent reference guide for ideas on fun activities, such as quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, sailing, cycling, flying, fishing, ballooning, shooting, paintballing, dolphin safaris, etc. Your whole family can also enjoy discounted trips to Fuengirola Zoo, the Crocodile Park, Sea Life, all five water parks along the Costa del Sol, many golf courses, Torrequebrada Casino, Sphere Mania, etc. The booklet costs only €10 and can be found at numerous bars and restaurants, and from highly visible street vendors along the Costa del Sol.

i For further information, Tel: 952 579 651.

www.mapss.eu

Verdasco’s Trainer Visits Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa Vicente Calvo, trainer of elite tennis player Fernando Verdasco, was recently invited by the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa to give private and group classes for a week to both adults and children. Calvo also gave interesting talks and workshops to children aged eight-to-14 from the EIC school in Marbella, as part of the ‘Summer of Tennis’ programme at the Don Carlos. Throughout the season, interesting events were lined up, including an exhibition match between Daniel Monedero (number 29 in the national ranking) and Gorka Fraile (number 125). The American Club likewise got into the action, enjoying exclusive classes from Calvo and a barbecue to celebrate the 4th July. The next event lined up will involve coach Peter Lundgren, former trainer of Roger Federer, with dates and details yet to be finalised.

i CN 340, km 192, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800.

www.hoteldoncarlos.com

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Al Lago Restaurant and Hotel opens in Cádiz Any serious connoisseur or lover of boutique style hotels should make time for a visit to the new Al Lago Restaurant and Hotel. The founders of the hotel, Mona and Stefan, a young EnglishAmerican couple, were looking for an ideal place near the Coast to give life to a dream, made possible when they came across a typical venta by an azure lake below the picturesque pueblo of Zahara de la Sierra. The latter sits in the dramatic landscape of the Sierra de Grazalema, a protected nature reserve popular for hiking, birdwatching and paragliding. Within close range are the sherry bodegas of Jerez, the flamenco bars of Sevilla and the historical town of Ronda. Stefan, who is the Chef, left his native Columbus Ohio in 1992 to pursue his culinary career in New York, where he honed his craft for 12 years before moving to Southern Spain with wife, Mona, to begin the adventure that would lead them to Al Lago. Stefan uses fresh, locally grown ingredients to recreate rustic Andalusian cuisine with a contemporary touch and gorgeous presentation. The hotel, meanwhile, is beautifully decorated, featuring soothing earth tones, wrought iron French doors and balconies overlooking the lake. All the rooms have air conditioning and heating, and all mod cons.

i C/ Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente 11, Zahara de la Sierra, Cádiz. Tel: 956 123 032/ 662 052 553. www.allago.es Marbella’s Got Talent!

The recent Marbella International Film Festival proved that Marbella’s definitely got talent… it’s just waiting to be discovered! Young Adam Cook, who was just 15 years old when he produced his first animated cartoon, was delighted to win the Best Animation for 2008 award for his film, Roboteers, a CGI 3D pilot film which beat hundreds of entries from all over the world. Adam was then approached by three separate distributors in the USA when his movie was showcased to interested parties at the recent 2009 Cannes Film Festival. The film is now likely to be expanded into a TV series next year, with a game version to follow. Adam is also currently working on a new CGI game for the Internet called The Pole Position Challenge.

i To view a selection of Adam’s work, click onto www.scarymedia.com or www.newgrounds.com The American Club Celebrates Fourth of July The Marbella Chapter of the American Club of the Costa del Sol recently celebrated Independence Day with a host of activities that were as patriotic as they were fun. Early in the day, the group gathered at Alameda Park to raise the flag and celebrate national anthem ceremonies, with American singers and dancers and the Laude Cheerleading Team adding a taste of home. Everyone then styled it up in red, white and blue and enjoyed an American barbecue dinner and dance at Buddha Beach. An evening of all-American good times was had by all, and the event is sure to be repeated for years to come.

i For further information on the American Club, Tel: 952 770 072. www.americanclubcostadelsol.com essential marbella magazine

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Blue Sky Super Car Hire: the virtual racing experience

Buddha Beach Boutique Raises the Fashion Stakes Buddha Beach in Nueva Andalucía has opened the Buddha Beach Boutique, selling a tempting array of branded beachwear and essentials such as sun lotion. Women will love trying on a range of outfits from fashion houses such as Hollywood, Hunky-Dory, Vivarini, Odd Molly and Superdry. The boutique also houses this season’s ‘must-have beach dress’, the Saress, as well as beautiful fashion jewellery. Men are catered for too, with items from Quicksilver and Billabong, as well as a range of sexy T-shirts and Havaiana sandals to choose from. Buddha Beach also has its own brand of clothing, featuring fun T-shirts, caps and polo shirts.

Blue Sky Super Car Hire is proud to introduce Europe’s first Formula 1 virtual racing experience, right here on the Costa del Sol, initially based at Fuengirola’s Parque Miramar Shopping Centre. The experience involves driving an actual 2009 F1 car, designed and built to the exact specification of today’s F1 cars, set on a motion platform using pneumatic gas. There are over 60 official Grand Prix tracks to choose from, and your skills and nerves will be tested to the max. There will be a motor-sport prize every month for best driver (there are three different categories), so every day you can improve on your lap times and become the monthly champion, leading on to the Grand Final in January. This unique experience will only cost €10, and a further €7 will buy you a fun photo to show your friends you have driven a Formula 1 car.

i For further information, please contact Franco Meza on Tel: 655 464 484.

www.blueskysupercarhire.es

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i Urb. Villa Marina s/n, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 813 882.

Tito Jackson at Novelli’s Puerto Banús

www.buddhabeachbanus.com

Aria Medical Group unveils new Consulting Rooms Aria Medical Group, the customer-focused Marbella cosmetic surgery company headed by renowned aesthetic surgeon Dr Marco Vricella, unveils its new consulting rooms this month. Aria Medical Group offers free, private consultations to those wishing to know more about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The new consulting rooms provide a relaxed, elegant location where clients are able to meet Dr Marco Vricella in a private, unhurried, professional and discreet environment. All procedures are performed at the prestigious Marbella High Care private hospital.

Access is easy – the consulting rooms are just north of the piruli (the copper tower) in Marbella, with plenty of on-street and secure underground parking.

i Centro Peninsular 8, Camoján, Marbella. Tel: 952 895 088.

Sisu and Novelli’s, in partnership with Plush World, celebrated 50 years of Motown Records with a press conference

by Tito Jackson at Novelli’s Puerto Banús. The performance marks the end of the European leg of a tour held by Tito and his band, The Funk Brothers, to commemorate both the success of Motown and the particularly important role played in it by the Jackson 5. Following the conference, in which Tito expressed his love for Motown music and his memories of the legendary Jackson 5 and his beloved brother, Michael, guests enjoyed a stunning five-course menu and performances from classic guitarist, Stephen Greenwood, and singer, Jennifer Phillips. Finally, DJ Johnnie B spun some fantastic sounds to cap a memorable evening.

i CN 340, km173. Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 906 105. www.hotel-lorcrimar.com

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Espacio Comedia Art Space comes to Puerto Banús Summer is about so much more than getting a good tan. It’s also the ideal season for the whole family to enrich itself culturally. Zoe Marmentini, a local artist, has decided to tempt art buffs with a new temporary exhibition called Espacio Comedia Art Space, at former disco Comedia in Puerto Banús. Zoe has invited an eclectic mix of artists, some from Marbella, others from her group of friends at art college, to exhibit their works, most of which are for sale. The artists will also be painting live, providing excellent insight into the process of creation. Participating artists include Yolanda Rojas, Nimrod Messeg, G. Vega, Tori Seyd, Paula Vincenti and Manah Art.

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Princess Studios Launch A bevy of beautiful ‘p r in cess es’- cum - f i t n ess instructors welcomed friends, clients and members of the press to the official launch of Princess Studios, a new ladies-only fitness studio with classes ranging from Pilates, yoga, step and aerobics to Latin dance, salsa, ballet, Bollywood and pole dancing. All classes are a deliciously tempting cocktail of fitness and fun, with a cheeky twist. There are also dance classes for kids, an an array of groundbreaking ways to get fit, including Thai fit, Videography and ballroom dancing. Princess Studios is affiliated with Amanda Beckner, a Clinical Nutrionist from California whose programme is now being offered in Spain.

i Plaza Marina Banús, Local 203C, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 905 119. www.princessstudios.com Studio 10 Launch in Puerto Banús Stylish new designer club, Studio 10, recently held its official launch, at a fun-filled event featuring a performance by the one and only divine drag diva, Sandra Love, and fantastic music from DJ Malik. Studio 10, a members-only club, offers drinks, champagne and sushi in an exclusive setting with the very best in DJ-spun music. There are four different membership cards to choose from, featuring options such as a complimentary bottle of champagne, free entrance for friends and priority table reservation. The management team is led by Fred (ex-Nikki Beach), while Susie K (of Deep fame) will be in charge of the PR. The club is open every night of the week except Mondays, from 9pm to 4am.

i Muelle Ribera, Casa TU, Local 10 (above Tango Restaurant), Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 907 922 / 678 312 766 / 671 543 777. www.studio10.es

American Music Festival at Estepona The I Encuentro Americana Costa del Sol is set to rock the Plaza de Toros de Estepona from August 10 to 15. Artists such as Miguel Ríos, Coque Malla, Los Rebeldes and Danni Leigh, will give new life to Música Americana, a fusion of various styles, including folk, blues, country, gospel, rock, etc. The streets of Estepona will also be abuzz with conferences, exhibitions, leisure activities, gastronomic events and a concentration of Harley Davidson motorbikes.

Renowned photographer, Antonio Alay, a loyal fan of rock culture in Spain, will present works from his 13 Rockeros 13 collection.

i Further information on ticket sales, times, etc. from the Departamento de Cultura de Estepona.

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Guadalmina Golf Club Being around for 50 years is a good reason for celebration and Guadalmina Golf Club is doing nothing by half measures – celebrating all year long! In fact, you could say the party started last year when the club became Real Club de Golf Guadalmina, an honour now writ large with a big new sign above the clubhouse entrance.

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uadalmina is the second oldest golf club on the coast, and was designed by Javier Arana, who later designed Aloha Golf Club. The daddy of them all is the Parador, laid out in 1925 by Tom Simpson, the Scottish architect who also did Muirfield and Turnberry, where last month’s British Open was held.

The Guadalmina story began in 1933 when Norberto Goizueta and his family, originally from Navarra, arrived by sea on the boat Serva La Bari. Norberto and his sons grew corn and peat, then switched to grass in 1959 when they saw the potential for a golf course.

Farmers from nearby San Pedro were confused, saying to him, “Don Norberto, if you seed, fertilize and irrigate, and when it is about to grow you mow the grass, when are you going to get something out of these fields?” This pioneer from Navarra replied “It takes a lot of time to harvest a golf course.”

Six years later Guadalmina South hosted the Spanish Championship, going on to stage the European Tour Qualifying School in 1995 and 1996 and the Spanish PGA Championship in 1998.

In 1973, Guadalmina North was built under the supervision of Folco Nardi, and a par 3 circuit followed.

Guadalmina is justifiably proud of its Junior School, thanks to the Junior Section and the great work of Paco Hernandez, the head pro. Graduates include Azahara Muñoz, Noemi Jimenez, Casto Gómez, Ángel and Esther Ibañez and Laura Cabanilla.

The club’s Anniversary Committee is John Carney, Club President; Margareth Beham, Women’s Captain; Susie Schulz, committee member responsible for social events; Geoffrey Bromige, Men’s Captain; and Ignacio

del Cuvillo, the Guadalmina Manager who took part in the following interview:

What does it mean for Guadalmina to have reached 50 years?

Celebrating your golden anniversary is magical.

They are 50 years at the service of golf, enjoying this sport, the members and the guests. The club has seen celebrities, elite sports stars, amateurs… all friends. This year represents the culmination of work undertaken by the committee. We also have the invaluable support of PR company Modus Comunicandi, represented by Fran García, who is coordinating all the event organisation.

One of the committee’s main achievements has been obtaining the Royal title for the club?

It really was an effort coordinated by the club, though in the end you have to share out the responsibilities, and the committee was given the task. We made contact with the Royal Household and provided all the necessary paperwork, which mainly refers to the club’s longevity, to having been the venue for major tournaments, both national and international, to having provided players for the national teams, to members having won important trophies and to having some connection to the royal family. All of this paperwork was presented to His Majesty, King Juan Carlos, and we had the immense honour of being granted the title Royal Guadalmina Golf Club on 18 November last year. The Royal Household receives a lot of applications in this respect but not all clubs and organisations fulfil the requirements or dedicate

the same amount of time. For us it is a great honour and, for that reason, we dedicated all our efforts, over a whole year.

What are the main commemorative events at Guadalmina Golf during the year?

It is difficult to highlight any particular ones because all are important. Our aim has been for the programme of events to reflect what Royal Guadalmina Golf Club is. We are an active, lively, social and solid club, and our programme has tried to reflect these aspects. So we have scheduled events ranging from golf championships to fashion shows with a touch of nostalgia and clothes from the ‘50s, as well as a photography competition with major prizes for images the judging panel consider the most attractive in three categories: people, golf and nature. There will be a gala, a tournament in aid of the Spanish Fight Against Cancer Association and a flea market for Nuevo Futur. All the activities and events are included in an extensive programme made known to members, so they can prepare their diaries and visit the club on the days that interest them, as not all of them live here.

A commemorative book is also being prepared to mark the club’s 50 years?

Yes, the book will include all the most relevant happenings and photos that have been part of the club’s 50-year history, due to the diverse social makeup of the club. Some 17 different nationalities are among the 2,200 members at Guadalmina, about half of them Spanish, and for that reason not only are the golf courses well used all year round but there is always a good social life here. Annual dues are €1.500.

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Tel: 952 883 375. www.guadalminagolf.com

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A superb meal in stunning surroundings is a compulsory component of any great travel experience, so what better way to explore what’s on the doorstep than through the region’s best restaurants. Now you can. Belinda Beckett shares some of the Dining Secrets of Andalucía, the title of a new guide book by local journalist Jon Clarke, published on home soil by Santana Books of Mijas.

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i Dining Secrets of Andalucía (€14,90) can be ordered

from Santana Books, Mijas Pueblo, Tel: 952 485 838 www.santanabooks.com

rom a nation long-notorious for its soggy canned vegetables and waiters like Manuel of Fawlty Towers, Spain has rapidly become a major player in global gastronomy. Three Spanish establishments are listed in Restaurant Magazine’s influential World Top 10 – eat your heart carpaccio out, France, which only has two – and Ferran Adrià’s pioneering El Bulli on the Costa Brava occupies top slot.

Jon Clarke, travel writer and editor of Andalusianbased newspaper, The Olive Press, spent two years roaming the region incognito, hoping to discover new establishments that tickled his taste buds. He wasn’t disappointed. Indeed, many of the gems he found off the beaten tourist track are absent from mainstream guides because Spain’s food revolution has happened so fast.

“I’ve been astonished by the changes that have taken place over the last five years,” he reports.

“While I used to struggle to find a dozen good restaurants in the whole region, there is now somewhere good to eat in almost every town.”

His sounds like a dream job but, while covering Sevilla, he had to cram in two lunches and a dinner on two consecutive days. “It meant having a starter and main course at one place and then driving to the next place to have a main and a pudding.

Typically I wasted my time and put on needless calories, as only two out of the six were good enough to make the guide.”

Jon’s book covers 69 restaurants in Andalucía’s eight provinces, with detailed accounts of ambience and menus, price indicators, tips on pre-and post-

meal activities, where to stay and a Top Five Roll of Honour awarded for 10 categories, ranging from food and wine to location and value. There’s also a Wild Cards listing of up-and-coming restaurants that may make it into the next book.

It’s no surprise that Málaga Province, with its longer-established tourism industry, has the most entries (25, including three in Marbella), while Jaén has only two. But it isn’t all about posh nosh. “I was looking for those places that had a certain je ne sais quoi. As a result, a number of cheap local ventas have made it into the book,” says Jon. In his travels, Jon came across chefs who get up with the dawn chorus to make long journeys to market, lovingly tend their own kitchen gardens and, in one case, even lease their own fishing boat.

The latter refers to Ángel León of Aponiente in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, the ‘Ferran Adría of fish’ who took matters into his own hands when he couldn’t find the unfashionable, non-endangered fish he wanted at market – an attitude, says Jon, that makes it: “Easily Spain’s best fish restaurant.”

Jon was most encouraged that the region is evolving its own distinct style of cooking, “Remaining defiantly Andaluz, using local ingredients and adapting and building on classical local dishes.” As an ecologist whose newspaper campaigns on environmental issues, he was also gratified to find greater use of organic products.

Most of the following restaurants – one for each province – have made the guide’s Top Five Roll of Honour, a good start for your own culinary voyage of discovery.

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Jaén It’s surprising that so few people are well-acquainted with the World Heritage town of Úbeda in Jaén, whose olive oil is Asador de Santiago world-renowned, less so the stylish restaurant next to the stunning Renaissance monument, Hospital de Santiago. “As far as the critics are concerned, Jaén doesn’t exist,” says that restaurant’s 28-year-old chef, Anselmo Juarez, who honed his skills at Ronda’s famous Tragabuches. “They hardly ever bother to come here and think all we eat is pork.” But perhaps that is about to change…

Córdoba A visit to this atmospheric Moorish city is all about seeing the magnificent Mezquita but one of the big disappointments is the number of (mainly) rip-off tourist restaurants touting for business around the mosque’s walls. But there’s a new kid in town…

Asador de Santiago. Open daily for lunch and Monday-Saturday for dinner. Tel: 953 750 463.

El Choco (Top Five – Food). Open daily for lunch

One of only two Jaén restaurants in the guide, this delightful dining experience seems impossibly sophisticated for a town so far from the tourist resorts. Beautifully decorated and lit, the contemporary décor is the perfect compliment to Anselmo’s adventurous yet traditional cuisine.

and dinner except Mondays. Tel: 957 264 863. www.restaurantechoco.com Run by 29-year-old culinary wunderkind, Kisko García, who learned his trade in Michelin-starred restaurants around Spain, then came home to the city centre bar his father has run for over three decades, opening his stylish restaurant alongside. Kisko travels the world to keep up with new trends and the result is ‘gourmet heaven’.

Jon says: “This should go down as one of the finds of the region. The menu is full of exciting propositions such as the lamb sweetbreads on a bed of potato and artichoke crisps, fried goat’s cheese (a typical Jaén dish) with green tomato chutney, or the risotto of boletus mushrooms and black truffle.”

Jon says: “The dishes don’t just taste good, they

cooked confit of salt cod in the lightest cream of leek soup.

look good. Go for their tasting menu, at €38 euros, or the market menu, at €35. If you are lucky, it will start with a pincho de tortilla, a Spanish classic, but in a glass, and as froth!”

Top Dollar: Around €45 a head, including

Top Dish: The sea bass served in a fresh rocket

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sauce with Italian tagliarini and an edible flower on top is particularly impressive.

Top Dish: The purrusalda was a beautifully-

Top Tip: Spend at least one night in this

Top Dollar: Around €50 a head, including

beautiful town, which proves that it wasn’t just the Arabs who built attractive buildings.

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Top Kip: King Alphonso XIII once stayed at the

Top Tip: Take a taxi, or you’ll never find this

Palacio de la Rambla (www.palaciodelarambla.com), voted Europe’s best value luxury hotel

by Johansens guide and ultra romantic, with an atmospheric courtyard and corridors full of antiques.

place.

Top Kip: The Hospes Palacio de Bailio Hospes Pala Asador de Santiago

cio de Bailio

(www.fuenso.com), a grand town house since the Middle Ages, with Roman and Arabic remains incorporated in its redesign – a true oasis in the city.

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Granada According to Jon, “You’d have to be lost or extremely adventurous to come to Algarinejo.

Well, now you have a reason.” Lost in the olive belt of inland Andalucía, it’s a simple farming village with a crumbling castle as its main landmark but you can easily get here for lunch from Granada city, an hour’s drive away.

Casa Piolas (Top Five – Destination, Surprises).

Open Saturday-Thursday for lunch and dinner. Tel: 958 312 251. www.restaurantepiolas.es Husband and wife José and Teresa take nouvelle cuisine to a new level (strawberry salad with sardines, camembert and apple pie with a vinaigrette of Mallorcan sausage). Split into a warm, open-plan bar with customary TV blaring in the background and a seductively-lit but quirky restaurant, José welcomes guests with a flaming plate of chorizo and a cheeky smile that “sets the tone for one of the most entertaining meals you’ll find this side of the Pyrenees.”

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The pretty mountain village of Alájar is overlooked by the towering Peña de Arias Montano, perched on a dramatic rocky outcrop and visited, in 1576, by King Philip II who came to meditate on affairs of state in one of the nearby caves. The houses huddle around a tiny square, many with unique cobbled portals.

Casa El Padrino (Top Five – Value, Wine, Family).

Open for lunch and dinner, weekends and fiestas only.

Tel: 959 125 659.

The menú degustación is a must. The plates are so varied and tenacious you wonder not when, but how many, Michelin stars the place deserves.”

A 16th century manor house with crooked beams, barro floors, hand-carved doors and a cavernous bodega the size of Tesco’s where you can ask permission to choose your own wine. Owner José Carlos Pérez Rodríguez has worked here for 25 years and uses local organic products and eggs from his own free-range chickens.

Top Dish: The Migas of the 21st Century is really

Jon says: “This place is a joy. It puts on no airs and

something.

graces, the food is simple yet tasty, with over 100 wines from just about every region of Spain.”

Jon says: “Food has never been so much fun.

Top Dollar: Around €45 a head, including wine,

Top Dish: The acelgas (chard), stuffed with local Iberican pork mince, was delicious and exceptionally good value, at €10.

Top Dollar: Around €25 a head, including wine.

Top Tip: The walk to Linares de la Sierra is beautiful.

The rest of the town is a gem to visit.

Top Kip: Molino Rio Alajar (www.molinorioalajar.com), a collection of sensitively-built cottages in a delightfully quiet spot by the river, on the outskirts of town.

for one of Andalucía’s best blowouts.

Top Tip: Nearby Priego de Córdoba is a fascinating town to spend an afternoon.

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Casa Piolas

Top Kip: Cortijo la Haza (www.cortijolahaza.com) is a charming small hotel in Iznájar, 20 minutes away.

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The provincial capital abounds with top restaurants but there are better-kept secrets. One lies in the pretty village of Cazalla de la Sierra, in one of the most alluring national parks in Andalucía, full of 18th century gems built with New World treasures during the heyday of the Spanish Empire.

Posada del Moro (Top Five – Destination).

Open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Tel: 954 884 858. www.laposadadelmoro.com This Posada of character is a true family affair fronted by father and son (Raphael Senior and Junior, the latter pictured on the front of the guide), with cousins Julia and Lucía in the kitchen. Eat in the French-style formal dining room, the main bar or on the terrace.

Jon says: “The restaurant’s ambience is akin to a downtown cafeteria but if you are looking for meat, this is the best place to eat acorn-fed Iberian pork in Andalucía, hands down. The kid is always amazing, and the lamb chops too.

Top Dish: If you don’t try the presa or secretos of Ibérico pork you might as well put down this book.

Top Dollar: Around €30 a head, including wine.

Top Tip: Take the two-hour round-trip walk, called Las Escaleras, through some of Spain’s most alluring countryside.

Cád iz Cooled by stiff offshore breezes, Andalucía’s Atlantic coastal province is a good place to head in high summer. It boasts six restaurants in the guide book’s Roll of Honour – many of them well-known on the gourmet circuit, including the aforementioned Aponiente in El Puerto de Santa María, specialising in fish. Now for a more undiscovered treasure, renowned for its meat.

Tesoro (Top Five – Surprises, Terraces). Open daily for lunch and dinner in summer, FridaySunday in low season. Tel: 956 266 368.

Jon says: “Romance personified, they could probably get away with serving egg and chips but Jesús Silva (an oenologist with his own vineyard) and his Columbian wife Juana Miranda aren’t like that. This really is the treasure at the end of the rainbow.”

Top Dish: The steak of celebrated Retinto beef is incredibly tender and tasty.

As far as you can climb into the hills above the Straits of Gibraltar, avoiding potholes and the area’s trademark brown Retinto cattle, Tesoro’s terrace has a 180-degree view of the coast and wild Alcornacales National Park. A once-ramshackle smallholding in the rural community of Betijuelo has been transformed into one of the most charming restaurants of southern Spain, with simple furnishings and a limited but well-cooked menu using locallysourced ingredients.

Top Dollar: Around €30 a head, including wine.

Top Tip: There are some wonderful walks around the cape and nearby Bolonia beach, with its famous Roman ruins.

Top Kip: Posada La Sacristía in Tarifa (www. lasacristia.net) a stylish, urbane boutique hotel.

Top Kip: Cazalla has some of the most charming hotels in the region, including the Posada itself, beautifully decorated with a pool and stunning courtyard.

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Unspoilt Agua Amarga (a location for the gangster biopic, Sexy Beast) is Spain’s answer to Martha’s Vineyard, lying in the heart of the beautiful Cabo de Gata nature park, surrounded by desert scenery.

La Villa (Top Five – Romance). Open for dinner

Málaga is the heartland of Andalusian fine dining and there are gems to be found in its coastal resorts as in the surrounding white villages. But for Andalucía’s star chef, look no further than Dani García of Calima, Marbella (Top Five for Elegance/Glamour), “It all begins at La Cónsula. It is the lifeblood of Andalusian cusine.”

La Cónsula (Top Five – Food, Wine, Elegance/

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nightly except Tuesday.

Tel: 679 625 694. www.mikasasuites.com Next door to trendy miKasa Hotel, La Villa is modern and stylish. In winter you dine beside an open fire; in summer around the atmospheric pool. The creative menu is Spanish with a touch of Italian/American, a nod to Chef Lidia Griffith’s Manhattan upbringing.

Jon says: “One of Almería’s prime restaurants, the food is delicious, ingredients undeniably fresh, with fish bought straight off the boat at 5am each day.”

Glamour). Open for lunch Monday-Friday during the school’s term-time only. Tel: 952 622 424. www.laconsula.com

Top Dish: The confit of duck crêpe with pears

The cookery school of La Cónsula in Churriana opened in 1991, in the Italianate villa where Ernest Hemingway celebrated his 60th birthday. Its stunning garden backdrop has inspired an elite group of trainees to culinary greatness, with at least four Michelin stars to their credit. The highly-rated training restaurant is a favourite with politicians and celebrities, including Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz.

Top Dollar: Around €50 a head, including

Jon says: “The menú degustación displays the most

in wine and a pistachio sauce is, without doubt, one of the region’s best starters. wine.

Top Tip: Take the delightful 30-minute coastal walk south over the headland to two completely unspoilt beaches.

Top Kip: If you can get in (and it’s not cheap) stay here at the incredibly stylish miKasa Hotel.

marvelous array of Andalusian creativity.” He also recommends it for, “A real sense of fun, and one of the best-value wine lists in Spain.”

Top Dish: The passion fruit cream Catalan pudding with coconut sorbet and stick of raspberry licorice was sweet as a nut.

Top Dollar: Around €40 a head, including wine.

Top Tip: Take time to look around the house, then stroll into Churriana to seek out writer Gerald Brenan’s old home on Calle Torremolinos.

Top Kip: If you don’t want to drink and drive, Rancho del Inglés, below Alhaurín, (www.ranchodelingles.com) is, by a long chalk, the best place nearby.

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Time Out for your H ealth

“Whoever wants to stay strong, healthy and young, and wishes to live longer, should practice restraint in every way, inhale fresh air, care for the skin, exercise daily, keep a cool head and warm feet and cure his ills by fasting, rather than with medicine.”

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hen the time comes to start planning our holidays, priorities in accommodation normally include luxury, comfort and location.

Buchinger Marbella, however, Mecca of health and temporary home to many top celebrities, attracts a whole different set, especially during summer. Health buffs flock to the centre founded some 30 years ago by María Buchinger, daughter of the renowned Doctor Otto Buchinger, to detox, de-stress and find their physical, mental and spiritual equilibrium. The Buchinger Method, which consists of fasting, as well as natural and complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, was founded by Dr. Buchinger in the 1930s when, incapacitated by an arthritic infection, he visited several medics who proved unable to save him from near paralysis. In desperation, he resorted to an unconventional therapy that had fallen into disuse: fasting. He decided to forego food for 28 days and found, to his surprise, that he was completely cured.

Fasting as a source of preventative and curative medicine was not discovered in the past century, having its roots further back in the ancient world, when its most famous proponents were said to be Buddha, Jesus Christ, Moses and, later, Ghandi. The programme at the Buchinger Marbella is a sophisticated, thoroughly studied combination of diet, exercise and relaxation.

Don’t expect to cure your ills in a weekend, or visit the centre if your only aim is to lose weight quickly.

The emphasis is on health, in all its aspects, and the minimum stay is two weeks although a three-week stay is advised. The programme is recommended for those

who wish to deep-cleanse their bodies and reduce harmful substances such as cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose and uric acid. These substances, when present in unhealthy doses in the body, cause pathologies such as arteriosclerosis, heart attack, diabetes mellitus and gout, to mention a few. Fasting is beneficial to the osteoarticular, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular and skin systems because it reduces not only our fat deposits but also the excessive amount of metabolic residuals in our system, which are the main risk factors to our health..

Soon after arriving at the Buchinger, clients meet with their assigned doctor (there are three general practitioners at the clinic, and two specialists). After filling out a detailed questionnaire, the patient undergoes a number of tests so the doctor can provide a personal diagnosis and programme. In addition to the fasting programme, there are a number of support programmes, focusing on: Nutritionu Our diet influences the general state of our health more than we realise. At the Buchinger, consultations, conferences and cooking demonstrations combine theory and practice, proving that healthy dishes can also be the most delicious.

Patients can either opt to fast or go on a number of different diets, depending on their particular health issues.

Physiotherapy and physical exerciseu In addition to exercise, clients can enjoy a wide range of treatments which includes massage, lymphatic drainage, hydrotherapy, body wraps, respiratory gym, sauna and individual rehabilitation at the gym.

Creative activitiesu Clients engage in artistic activities such as painting or sculpture, encouraging the mind to forget its worries and focus on free expression.

Natural medicineu A specialist in traditional Chinese medicine is on hand to offer acupuncture and medical Chi-Kung. The medical team is also familiar with homeopathy, neural therapy and the Rödern method, which stimulates the lymphatic system in the nose, sinus and throat.

Psychological support and relaxationu When we fast, we become more receptive and tend to address and analyze many important issues normally put on the back burner in our daily lives. Sometimes we come across some of the main reasons why we are damaging our health, and may need psychological support. At the clinic, both individual counselling and group therapy are offered, as well as conferences on psychology and relaxation exercises that allow our minds to activate our inner resources. Techniques such as yoga, hathayoga, pranayama and dhyana help us relax and concentrate.

Mental relaxation is vital, and the clinic organises a number of activities – excursions, dances, film screenings – which sharpen patients’ sensitivity, already heightened by fasting. Just walking around the installations, you find plenty to feed the soul: lush, breezy gardens, a large pool with comfy sunbeds, TV rooms broadcasting in English, German and French, a sauna and a gym (with monitors and Technogym equipment). The architectural beauty of the clinic is also worthy of mention, its quaint, white Andalusían style and Arabic fountains providing a veritable feast for the eyes and a sanctuary for the soul.

If you have always wondered why so many of the elite make it a point to pause, once a year, and reconnect with their bodies and minds at Buchinger Marbella, the answer could very well lie in the degree of personalisation. With a specific medical plan, commonsense health treatments, physiotherapy, beauty care and leisure pursuits on hand, who needs a resort? I’ll have health and relaxation over partying by the pool any day.

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“The history of York,” said King George V1, “is the history of England.” A few hours in York and I could see what he meant. This is no trifling town that does a book fair once a year, or a seaside place where donkeys take to the sands on sunny days. Like Venice, York is an attraction that pulls tourists galore every month of the year.

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daresay the genteel north Yorkshire folk who live around York would prefer to call them visitors, what draws them here is not the nightlife of city hubs like Leeds and Newcastle, although you can have a seriously good time here. And that’s according to one of Britain’s better newspapers, which this year named York best place in Britain to visit.

York’s magic is history brought alive. The streets of this city have seen everyone from Romans, AngloSaxons, Vikings and Normans to Canadian airmen from the Second World War. I went by train from London, a journey that took me two hours north and decades back in time with Grand Central, whose rolling stock is maybe Marilyn Monroe vintage and comes with her photograph on the wall of the First Class carriage. But it makes good speed, has free WIFI and friendly service.

York station is a classic, said to be the world’s largest when it opened in 1877. Although mass rail travel was

still in its infancy that century, it had disturbed the Duke of Wellington who said, way back in 1829, that he was alarmed at the idea of the lower orders being able to move about. Today, York hosts Britain’s National Railway Museum, complete with the world-recordholding Mallard and Flying Scotsman in all their glory, and makes a splendid visit.

But first things first. York Minster, the largest medieval Gothic church north of the Alps, is the jewel in the crown. Actress Judi Dench, who hails from York, says the sight of the minster towering above the city never ceases to inspire and move her. None would disagree, and to visit the Minster on a sunny day is an experience like no other. Because it has a wooden roof not requiring heavy butressing, its windows are large, and oceans of light pour in.

Started around 1220, it took 250 years to build and its huge 15th century windows of grisaille glass – lovingly restored and cared for by craft workers

Gateway to the City of York

The Yorkshire Wheel is an observation wheel in York, built in March 2006.

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(who you can visit in their studios nearby) – defy time, soaring majestically more than 17 metres towards the heavens.

Walk outside and there is a statue of Constantine, who became Roman Emperor in 306 while commanding the 9th Legion here. It was his conversion to Christianity, following a vision in battle, that established the religious foundation of western Christendom. Not that it was plain sailing after that, and in early medieval times one Archbishop of York had his head chopped off.

Indeed, York has been through the mill, first as a Roman garrison town, then as a Viking city, whose remains are on display at the Jorvik Centre, an enjoyable time machine museum giving a wonderfully vivid picture of the Norse invaders. The smell of a Viking farm and the heat of a blacksmith’s forge add realistic

touches of reality to the experience – a must-see for kids of all ages.

Back from 975 AD, there’s an exhibition that asks “Are you a Viking?” and, naturally, there’s a shop with the possibility of buying a fearsome-looking Viking battleaxe. It could make for a lively experience in airport security when you’re flying back home.

York was once defended by high walls built by the Romans and reinforced by the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans, with medieval stonemasons and Victorians lending a hand. Many imposing sections remain, such as the walkway around the Robin Hood Tower, not unlike the city wall experience at Chester.

This leads to the Richard 111 Tower, where visitors are invited to solve the infamous, 15th century murder of the royal princes in the Tower of London. A sign asks if the killer was Richard 111, Henry V11 or the Duke of

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Buckingham? ‘None of them’, one tourist chalked on the blackboard, ‘It was Sarah Palin’.

The city is a delight to explore, a maze of winding cobbled streets, such as The Shambles, so narrow one can reach out and touch both sides. Tudor architecture is everywhere but some of the buildings, including shops, are older than that and it is refreshing that there are many small shops, fast disappearing from Britain’s high streets elsewhere. This is a place to browse for antiques and gifts, to check signs on walls (one told me Guy Fawkes was born here) and I was happy to see that hardly a street exists without a friendly pub. “Drop of ale, sir?” said the beaming barman at the Yorkshire Terrier Inn. I tried a tasting tray with four small glasses of beer for £3.50. They take their beer seriously in these parts and, if you do too, there’s a brewery tour.

During the Second World War, Bomber Command had bases all around York and many of the crews were Canadian. These spirited young men loved heading into York for nights out, one of their favourite places being Betty’s Bar, which they called the ‘Dive’. Today the Dive is the lower level of Betty’s Restaurant, which does designer high teas and has another branch in the nearby spa town of Harrogate. Some Canadians used knives to scratch their names and squadron numbers on mirrors in the Dive, memorials preserved by the owners and also visited by survivors. A waiter told me that groups of 500 Canadian veterans used to visit.

I went to nearby Elvington, a former Bomber Command base, where the Yorkshire Air Museum (also the Allied Air Forces Museum) has a fine collection of aircraft including a lovingly restored Halifax bomber.

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More than 55,000 airmen, many of them based around York, died in the war. It is a unique and moving experience at Elvington, where volunteers explain patiently what it was like to be on a typical wartime bomber base. Here are the billets, the control tower, the NAAFI, and the long runway from which planes took off for the Ruhr or Berlin.

Nobody goes home without seeing the magnificent pile of Castle Howard, where Evelyn Waugh’s book Brideshead Revisited was filmed for television 30 years ago, now remade for cinema with Emma Thompson.

Visitors who want to sleep in similar surroundings should check out Middlethorpe Hall, a gracious hotel that might have been a dower house for Castle Howard. It’s an elegant touch of old England enjoyed by people from all walks of life. My driver said the last person he dropped off at Middlethorpe Hall was one of the Pink Floyd rock group.

For dining, York is beyond comparison. I had good meals at both J. Baker, modern British in style, and 19, with not dissimilar cuisine but located in a part of York that felt quite medieval.

There is more to see beyond York, such as Shandy Hall in Coxwold, home to an eccentric 18th century

parson called Laurence Sterne who wrote the highly entertaining Tristram Shandy. The story of his death is stranger than fiction – he died in London, his body was stolen by grave robbers, recognised on a pathology table by a doctor, returned to the grave (which he shared with four others) but somehow without his head, which ended up in the churchyard of Coxwold.

Sterne had great material to work with, because Yorkshire is famous for people of character – men who refuse to take life too seriously, call a spade a spade and usually manage a smile at the same time. “Nowt as strange as folk” is a wonderful Yorkshire expression.

Which was maybe one of the reasons I went to a pantomime in York. It was after the middle of January, when most British pantos are wrapped up, but the Royal Theatre was still playing to full houses for Dick Turpin every night. The reason was Berwick Kaler, possibly the best panto dame ever, and his show is so good it has just been filmed by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and will be preserved for posterity as an example of the great British pantomime.

“Does that mean we can see it for ever?” asked a little boy when his father was explaining this. “Oh yes we can,” replied his dad. n

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hey say that you don’t really experience the real Marbella until you’ve enjoyed an Amazing Sunday at Nikki Beach.

At about midday, and until the early evening, what could be a normal beach club is turned into the best party of the season, with an energy that rises steadily to peak point, when ladies take to the tables to dance and show off their bronzed skin, saxophonist Florencio Cruz improvises a plethora of sexy, funky sounds and champagne flows like water from a cascade. The staff at Nikki Beach is used to hosting the ultimate party atmosphere, producing anecdotes long remembered… like the time a group of mates ordered a €2,650 bottle of Balthazar champagne, only for one of them to shake the bottle and spray the liquid gold all over his friends. Glamour also abounds, with Cavalli-clad ladies, sexy bikini babes and fit young things vying for the spotlight. But for foodies like me, who have lived in Marbella for nearly 10 years, the thing that entices me to Nikki Beach again and again is the cuisine. And what better setting to enjoy it than beneath crisp white sail awnings, looking out over soft white sand to sea, while the dance beat takes you to a paradise of Zen you will need a few hours to enjoy.

The cuisine was always a high point at Nikki Beach but, ever since new Head Chef, David Farber was enticed into its kitchens, a big step-up has been taken when it comes to variety, presentation and creativity. David, who studied in the UK and worked in the culinary sector for many years, met his Spanish wife overseas and decided to try his luck on the Costa del Sol. For nearly 10 years he was Head Chef of one of Marbella’s most popular restaurant chains, known for its healthy cuisine bearing touches of the Orient. At Nikki Beach, David is used to work being an all-day affair, yet his ambition and determination are well-balanced by his kind, affable nature.

The service is a highlight at Nikki. At few places will you find such good-natured, cheerful, downright caring staff. On our recent lunch visit, my companion and I were splendidly attended by Lino, our waiter from the Philippines who was as helpful as he was humorous, ensuring every mojito craving was quelled, every question answered and every dish brought out at just the right time.

From the moment we viewed the starter menu we knew we were in for something different, and we relished David’s tongue-in-cheek take on traditional sushi. For a lovely Oriental flavour explosion, try the boquerón (Malagueño white anchovy) sushi with sweet mango, spring garlic and sweet Ume (Chinese plum) sauce, a perfect instance of how local produce can make an excellent filling for sushi when creativity is an ingredient.

The Hollywood chicken sushi roll was equally enticing, featuring crisp, tasty pieces of chicken with tomato and cucumber, dipped into a light truffle soy sauce. For an excellent introduction to David’s talent, we suggest the Nikki Beach Signature Plate, which includes the irresistibly moist crab cake, a glass of gazpacho, a fresh rare grilled tuna steak bite and our definite favourite: David’s original take on traditional risotto, served as a self-contained breaded cake which is superbly crisp on the outside and smooth and creamy on the inside.

The list of main courses, featuring firm favourites such as the chicken satay, includes everything from pasta to chicken, beef, fish and seafood dishes. I opted for the Nikki Beach Marrakech Sea Bass, served with crispy skin over a bed of minted couscous and red pepper crème fraîche – the fish bore a beautiful Moroccan flavour, having been pasted with cilantro and chilli prior to grilling. My companion ordered the Kobe Beef Sliders with French fries: three mini hamburgers made of 100 per cent Kobe Beef, topped with Swiss cheese and a house sauce, which allowed the natural flavour and texture of the meat to take a starring role. Despite the hearty size of the portions, we made room for dessert: a sinful thick chocolate layered cake with Mövenpick double chocolate ice-cream.

If you thought you knew and loved Nikki Beach but you haven’t been there yet this season, this is the perfect time to fall in love all over again, with cuisine that bears the characteristic Nikki touch and a very personal reinterpretation by the talented David Farber. He spices up traditional cuisine with modern, Oriental touches, adding artistry in presentation and sensational originality to the best seasonal produce in town.

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t was like the glamorous Marbella of old at Novelli’s.

Not only was Michelin-starred Jean-Christophe holding court at his new restaurant but also – I heard the trademark East End accent before I saw the distinctive, craggy face – Sir Alan Sugar, seated at a table of four. As the host of TV’s Apprentice has reportedly been hired himself, by Britain’s Prime Minister no less, his presence was quite a coup. With PR guru Max Clifford and crooner Des O’ Conner among many other high-profile converts, Novelli’s promises to be a star turn.

The restaurant’s opening at the Hotel Lorcrimar near Puerto Banús, and a Cooking Academy with JeanChristophe in Benahavís, has put Marbella back under the spotlight in a good way; and owners, the Sisu Vision Group, are shooting for more stars with plans to convert the Lorcrimar into a luxury suite hotel and host the Marbella International Film Festival in October.

With a string of culinary awards to his name, the ‘World’s Sexiest Chef’ – handsome, tanned and resplendent in his starched white chef’s jacket – lives up to that title, too, He’s been on TV more times than he has eaten his own hot dinners (for which his punishing schedule barely leaves time) so, when he’s not in town, it falls to his eight-chef team to carry on the good work.

He has a great right-hand man in Wesley Smalley; the calm, capable Chef de Cuisine is the perfect foil for the passionate Frenchman, and theirs is a collaboration of seven years standing. Anthony Novelli, at his brother’s side through his many British ventures, completes this triumvirate of talent. Younger than Jean-Christophe by 14 years, and just as dashing, he is a consummate Maître d’. Add an adventurous menu, masterfully executed and presented in a beautiful setting, and Novelli’s is looking like a recipe for success.

Texture, colour and taste, the key elements of good cuisine, are reflected in the striking décor: chairs upholstered in black flock velvet and soft red leather, tables laid with crisp white linen cloths, a lounge bar where deep, bucket armchairs cocoon you in comfort.

Glass walls overlook the wood-decked poolside terrace and garden and there’s plenty of space between tables (so I was unable to eavesdrop on Sir Alan’s conversation!).

Added attractions are the 12-seater private dining room and the coast’s first chef’s table where, for €120 p.p., you can see Wesley and team preparing a tasting menu in their glass ‘fishbowl’ kitchen, complete with running commentary but – even at full stretch – minus Gordon Ramsay expletives. Other diners can’t see in because the double glass wall becomes opaque at the flick of a switch! In the high-tech kitchen, digital bainmaries and thermo-mix food processors that cook as they liquidise assist Wesley through his 15-hour day, prepping and orchestrating breakfasts, lunches and room service for hotel guests. But, having worked at London’s Canteen during the scary fall-out between owners Michael Caine and Marco Pierre White, this chef can clearly stand the heat of the kitchen!

The compact but comprehensive evening menu offers many favourites, from seared scallops and crisp belly pork to Cadíz tuna and sea bass. The Novelli twist makes them look highly complicated on paper but, explains Wesley: “It’s the garnishes that are complex, we don’t mess around with the main ingredients. It’s all about consistency, though we change dishes regularly because we want people to come back often.”

The intriguing cappuccino soup of roasted honey, pumpkin and sand carrot (cultivated in only 18 villages of northern France) is a show stealer: as bold in flavour as its luminous orange colour, topped with a Parmesan froth hiding a sweet secret of prune and flavourful rabbit rillette. My companion maintained a hallowed silence throughout her home-smoked

organic salmon, garnished with piquant spring fennel, flourishes of sweet beetroot mayonnaise and a salty sardine and anchovy purée. Our next courses were equally conversation-stopping: prime scotch sirloin glazed with vintage balsamic reduction and herb butter (big flavours, soft texture); and Burgos lamb chops crusted with wild mountain herbs, amplifying the meaty taste. We finished with a decadently gooey banana Tarte Tatin and a feather-light chocolate fondant which parted at the tap of a spoon to release its lava of molten chocolate.

Every course evoked a taste of home from the days before factory farming sapped the flavour from food.

Novelli’s zaps it right back. No salt and pepper is put out on the table and I didn’t need to ask for it! As JeanChristophe promised before we dined, it was “honest, appetising and good value” – a description that would fit the man himself, and I’m not the only one who thinks we should adopt him as a national treasure! But the greatest compliment of all came from his mother, his life-long inspiration, who recently dined here with his father. What did she think of the place? Replied Jean-Christophe, down-to-earth as ever: “She doesn’t give a toss for ambience but she enjoyed the food!”

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New wood oven at the Hotel Puente Romano

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The Hotel Puente Romano’s star chef, Simon Padilla, is excited about the latest addition to Café El Puente: a beautiful, traditional wood oven in which all sorts of temptations can be cooked; from cakes and apple pies at breakfast time right through to lamb, beef, chicken and fish dishes for dinner. The oven, which adds a rustic, cosy feel to the restaurant, can also be used to cook pizza, croissants, special breads and a host of exotic dishes requiring high temperatures and the unique aroma afforded by wood. Café El Puente is open every day for breakfast and dinner.

i Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella.

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Polynesian’s restaurant and cocktail bar in Marbella Still dreaming of that exotic holiday to Tahiti you never found the time to take? The good news is that, now, you can enjoy all the best Polynesian cuisine has to offer at Polynesian’s restaurant and cocktail bar in Puerto Banús. Tuck into treats like grilled lobster Polynesian-style, seared tuna crusted with pink ©KH Photography peppercorn and sesame seeds, or sea bass Sumatranstyle with bok choy and coconut sauce. Polynesian’s brings your palate the best the Orient and other exotic lands have to offer, including sushi, Hawaiian delicacies, Vietnamese and Samoan offerings. Diners can also enjoy a myriad of wok dishes, as well as meat and poultry, cooked in a traditional wood fire oven that originates from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-20 AD). The heating source is derived from split oak or seasoned wood and the meat is suspended from hooks, allowing it to be slowly cooked, resulting in a unique flavour and tenderness. The restaurant also has an impressively wide range of cocktails and wines. So, for a great night out with the family or your partner, head for Polynesian’s and imagine you’ve finally made it to the island of your dreams. There are also special group menus featuring three courses plus a welcome cocktail and wine.

i Urb La Alcazaba (opposite Dreamer’s disco), CN 340, km 175, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 816 100. www.restaurantepolynesians.es

Mmm… Málaga Mmm… Málaga is a new initiative created by 14 of the Costa del Sol’s top restaurants, in which all participating establishments will be preparing a menu composed of three different ‘tapas’ featuring meat and fish varieties, as well as dessert, at a price of €45, IVA included, drinks not included. The restaurants are: Adolfo, Café París, Limonar 40, Montana and Palo Cortado in Málaga; El Lago, La Hacienda, Messina, Roberto and Taberna del Alabardero in Marbella; Restaurante Med in Torremolinos; Girol and Roca Tranquila in Fuengirola, and Tragabuches in Ronda. The idea is to increase tourist awareness of the Costa del Sol’s gastronomic offer, and to highlight the skills and passion of each of the participating restaurants.

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Sushi des Artistes now at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona Anyone who is a true sushi aficionado is undoubtedly a regular at Sushi des Artistes, the elegant Japanese and international restaurant known for authentic cuisine of the finest quality, where the beauty of each creation is equalled by the irresistible flavour of the dishes.

The good news is that now, you can enjoy your favourite dishes at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona, where Sushi des Artistes has opened for the Summer. Diners can order from an à la carte menu featuring sushi, rolls, sashimi, and various appetisers, or opt for one of two original tasting menus. The first menu offers a salmon tempura marinated in Japanese sauce, followed by edamame beans, miso soup, grilled skewered prawns with pink salt and original blend spices, sashimi, sushi and desert.

The second menu features spicy edamame beans, miso soup, a shaved foie gras salad with raspberry dressing, duck tartare, cold beef potau-feu with Japanese pepper sauce, mixed sashimi, mixed sushi and dessert. Aside from the cuisine, diners can look forward to enjoying a fine ambience and excellent service, the result of many years of experience of restaurant owner, Jay Joden, who has run successful restaurants in cities such as New York, London and Tokyo. The restaurant opens for dinner on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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Andrea Tumbarello, the renowned Sicilian chef who runs one of Madrid’s finest Italian restaurants, Don Giovanni, in Madrid, has recently opened a branch at Finca Cortesín, where diners can enjoy the finest in pizzas, pastas, meat and fish dishes. Spaghetti puttanesca, pasta al aglio olio, truffle and egg pizza and tagliatelle carbonara are just a few of the temptations to watch out for, though the reasonable prices at Don Giovanni will ensure many a return visit, to sample all the best Tumbarello has to offer. The menu boasts an incredible number of sauces and pastas, so the whole family is bound to find exactly what they’re looking for.

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he arrival of Carlos Oyarbide in Marbella is poised to spark no less than a culinary revolution. The Navarrese maestro is more than just the son of the famous Jesús Oyarbide, founder of the threeMichelin-starred Zalacaín in Madrid; he is also the grandson, cousin and friend of some of the best chefs in the country. His book, Carlos Oyarbide: Una tradición de Vanguardia, a fascinating foray into the gastronomic culture of the Basque country and his varied professional life, is prefaced by men whose names need no explanation: Juan Mari Arzak, Hilario Arbelaitz and Martín Berasategui. Don’t ask Sr. Oyarbide if he studied his craft in the kitchens of these greats, for he will remind you that they are family friends, old faces whose kitchens he felt comfortable visiting, to test his culinary skills against those of their head chefs.

“Juan Mari was influential in the way he broke the gastronomic mould and dared to turn his eye to the French. Arbelaitz fascinated me due to his humanity, his goodness, his stability, the way he brought home cooking to the level of haute cuisine and also, the importance he placed on client service. Berasategui was the daring, groundbreaking chef with no fear.”

Rather than learn these qualities from the famous chefs, Carlos Oyarbide found in them a reflection of the personal qualities and values he had already chosen to live his life by.

Carlos Oyarbide’s love affair with cuisine spans

over 32 years. He explains, “I started at 18, I’m 50 now, though I was raised among pots and pans so, in reality, I’ve been cooking my whole life.” That’s not surprising, coming from a proud Navarrese family for, as he tells us, “In the Basque country, cuisine is given the importance it merits: it is a cult, the basis around which the whole family unites and talks things over. Since we were very little we were all educated in the culture of cuisine. In my country we always say that you are, and you live, what you eat. Everyone cooks in the Basque country, especially the men.”

Oyarbide’s culinary aims are high, yet never pretentious: “I don’t seek the spectacular through my cuisine, nor do I have pretensions when it comes to the fusion of flavours… I seek simplicity, well-interpreted and well-done, for I aim to feel like I have done my duty by satisfying the cultivated, grateful stomach.” He adds, “My cooking hasn’t really changed over the last 30 years. Details have changed here and there but I have stayed true to my idea of good cuisine.”

When I mention fusion he smiles. “Chefs have always used international influences in their cuisine.” His own fish, served with caviar and curry, is a fine example.

His dishes are beautifully presented, the ingredients always identifiable and not over-manipulated, the emphasis on quality produce and compatibility of flavours. Dishes that stand out on his menu include sea bass confit over mashed tomato with pumpkin pil-pil and rucula, and salmon tartare with pear and beetroot gazpacho. Classic favourites include pochas (‘virgin beans’, soft and supple, harvested before they can be considered a legume) and squid served in its ink. Says Oyarbide, “I try to discover new flavours,

restore ones that seemed lost in the past, and suggest novelties that are the product of all I have learned over the years.”

The chef and his wife, Ana, decided to move shop to Marbella because “Madrid was no longer giving me the sensations I needed to thrive. Here, we can enjoy the sea and our time together. To cook well, it’s best to do so with less pressure.”

At Oyarbide, diners can order à la carte, but nearly always opt for the chef’s suggestion. “Oyarbide isn’t just a restaurant; it’s my home,” he says. “My wife attends to diners when they come in and makes sure they are cared for and loved, for that is what this society is missing, in my point of view: love.”

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C/ Acera de la Marina, 4, Marbella.

Tel: 952 772 461. www.carlosoyarbide.es

“There aren’t words enough to define what the Oyarbides mean to me. They are an exemplary and unrepeatable family of chefs and restaurateurs who are as Navarrese as they are universal” Juan Mari Arzak

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ajor James Hewitt’s arrival on the local restaurant scene sent the Marbella grapevine into overdrive. Suddenly, everyone was flocking to Polo House to meet the charming ex-Sandhurst officer. But even such a convivial host as James, and his clever concept of combining a cocktail lounge and piano bar with fine dining and after-hours dancing, might have been a flash in Marbella’s notoriously fickle pan – without the right Head Chef, In Richard Jones, James has found a chef whose cooking style provides a retro taste of home that reflects the cosy, wood-panelled, colonial club ambience; a chef who, crucially, has the experience to play to a packed house of the harshest critics – discerning diners who are accustomed to the best.

The two men could not come from more different backgrounds. James is Home Counties public-school; Richard is a working-class Mancunian who started out washing dishes at a pizza restaurant to pay his way through catering school (and, within a year, was making the pizzas himself).

Despite their different life experiences, it’s a dream team. Richard skilfully gives edible form to James’ ideas, while running the kitchen in the well-regimented way that former Household Cavalry Officer James can appreciate. His Head Chef’s military efficiency was honed at London’s five-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, working with a veritable battalion of 50 chefs, daily turning out 300 breakfasts, 100 lunches and evening banquets for up to 400 guests at a sitting. “I’m pretty organised but I have a great team here,” says Richard. “And working with James is a real pleasure. He’s never out of the kitchen – in a good way! He takes a real interest. And I work with the best produce – the finest caviar and oysters, top quality Atlantic lobsters, line-caught sea bass which means we get the big, adult fish, free-range corn fed chicken that’s juicy and full of flavour, no comparison to what you buy in a supermarket.”

Richard has also introduced many ideas of his own, which are proving a huge hit. When was the last time you saw potted prawns, smoked finnen haddock

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or devilled chicken livers on a menu in Spain? Or (a daring and sophisticated take on nursery food) soft boiled eggs and asparagus, served with rock salt and buttery toasted soldiers! “Classic old-school cooking is always a winning formula and it’s what I’m good at,” says Richard, who gained his experience in some of Britain’s top establishments, including the restaurant at London’s Oxo Tower and the restaurant at Harvey Nicholls. But he’s not afraid to step out of his comfort zone to create dishes that appeal to Marbella’s polyglot social scene. “I like to push boundaries,” he says, and it shows in his dishes: a big-flavoured sharing plate of ham, buffalo mozzarella, pepperonata, pickled salmon and guacamole; green lentils and asparagus with poached quails eggs and truffle dressing; a refreshing water melon and feta salad with watercress and sweet lemon dressing.

With four menus to produce, it’s no doddle.

Chukka Tukka tapas is served from 7pm until 3am; the sophisticated evening menu features technically demanding dishes like twice-baked stilton soufflé and John Dory with an open morel mushroom ravioli; there’s also a traditional Sunday lunch menu where, among the choices, expect succulent roast beef or pork with ‘proper’ meat-derived gravy and all the

trimmings. Plus, everything from the stocks for the soups and sauces to the ice cream is made from scratch. Richard is also happy to cater for parties and create special menus to suit all tastes.

He relishes the challenge – cooking runs in his genes. His grandfather and aunt were both hoteliers in the north of England and he was cooking for the family before he reached his teens. Now 40, he came to Spain when two of his old school friends opened Liquid Lounge in Puerto Banús, inviting him over as Head Chef. He has also worked at the port’s Lone Star Brasserie and as a consultant for The C Bar at Duquesa Port.

Working a 14-hour day, cooking is his life so it’s a good thing that his new Chilean wife Sofia is a waitress at Polo House, or they would never see each other. On his day off, Richard travels around Andalucía’s local restaurants – to enjoy the food, primarily, although there’s some research going on, too.

“Whether that’s molecular gastronomy, Mediterranean cuisine or good old fish and chips – I love it all,” says Richard, whose trim physique belies that statement. Clearly, food is an all-consuming passion and he couldn’t have a better arena for showcasing his abilities than Polo House, where only the best is good enough.

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or almost two centuries, Marqués de Riscal has been considered one of the world´s most legendary wineries. As far back as 1858, it became the first bodega in Rioja to produce wines following the Bordeaux method and, in 1972, it was the first to promote the Rueda Designation of Origin, where it produces its famous Marqués de Riscal white wines.

Herederos del Marqués de Riscal continues to write its history in the 21st century with the development of the Ciudad del Vino, or City of Wine, a project that marks a new era in the world of wine. Located in Elciego (Alava), City of Wine is a complex comprising the oldest winery of Rioja, the winery of Marqués de Riscal and a new building designed by the Canadian architect, Frank O. Gehry. The new complex houses a hotel, a spa of wine therapy, an exclusive restaurant, a meeting and conference centre and a banqueting hall.

This May, I was invited by my dear friends Pedro Aznar and José Luis Muguiro, members of the Board and heirs to Marqués de Riscal, to the XIX Century Tasting, held for a select group of 40 Spanish wine personalities, writers and critics. But this was no ordinary tasting.

Riscal had selected wines from the vintages of 1887, 1890, 1900, 1925, 1945, 1950, 1958 and 1964. It was an unforgettable experience. We were invited to stay at the breathtaking Marqués de Riscal Hotel, part of The Luxury Collection of Starwood Hotels. It is definitely one of the top hotels in the world, located in the little town of Elciego in Rioja. Designed by Frank Gehry to

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blend tradition with modernism, it boasts 45 luxurious and very spacious rooms.

We were greeted on arrival by the friendly and very professional staff of the hotel. After checking in, we decided to try the local cuisine, sampling a Rioja specialty: costillitas al sarmiento (lamb ribs roasted with vine canes), served with patatas riojanas. The dish demanded a modern style of Rioja to accompany it. After such a deliciously rich lunch my wife and I decided to have coffee on the outdoor terrace of Riscal, overlooking the town of Elciego with its stunning Roman church, bathed in afternoon sunshine. From there we proceeded to enjoy the swimming pool, the fitness centre and the spa, which is managed by Les Sources des Caudalies from Bordeaux, pioneers in implementing beauty treatments using grape-based products.

After a nap we were ready to attend the welcome cocktail party, hosted by Riscal in the hotel’s wine bar.

We started the evening on the terrace with a glass of Marqués de Riscal Verdejo 2008 from Rueda, one of Spain´s most refreshing and aromatic whites. Francis Paniego, of the well-known Echaurren restaurant and the first chef of the Rioja to be awarded a Michelin star, is in overall charge and has appointed Jose Ramon Piñeiro to head up the restaurant, creating the fabulous light menu served during the evening.

Later, a thoughtful detail for attendees was the provision of a large plasma screen where we enjoyed the Champion´s League final between Barcelona F.C. and Manchester United. Tapas and red wines were served as the match started and we tasted three different vintages of Barón de Chirel, one of Riscal´s premium reds, each aged with a different oak barrel treatment. The 2006 vintage, made with 100% French oak barrels, was elegant and refined but with great personality. UIT excellent food, great wines and a thrilling football final among good friends, I could not have asked for a better evening.

The big day arrived. Everyone was looking forward to the XIX Century Tasting although none of us really knew what to expect. Held in one of the winery’s most elegant rooms, an army of sommeliers was responsible for opening the bottles and serving the wines; wines

which were so antique and the corks so fragile that each had to be opened with the asístanse of hot tongs below the level of the cork. The tasting was conducted by Francisco Hurtado de Amézaga, the current winemaker and grandson of the Marqués de Riscal, assisted by Professor Guy Guimberteau from the University of Bordeaux.

This was the first time in my professional career that I had the chance to taste wines from the XIX century.

All the wines showed beautifully, with nice balancing acidity, vestiges of the original fruit character and low alcohol levels at around 11.5 %, with silky and polished tannins. Tasting old vintages requires a certain experience and is different from tasting younger wines because, being 45–112 years old, they have changed tremendously. The colour has become lighter, the aromas that dominate the wine are no longer fruitdriven but dominated by notes of vanilla, tobacco, leather and spices. Elegance and balance were the most outstanding characteristics, with special mention merited by the 1925 and the 1964 vintages which still showed an intense colour and more concentration than the others.

Marqués de Riscal is one of the special places one should visit, even if you are not a wine aficionado. The location is breathtaking and the design far from ordinary.

Since you are within a winery in wine country, a visit to the cellars takes you back more than 150 years in history while the peaceful surroundings, excellent local food, and state-of-the-art spa are perfect for recharging batteries. The blend between tradition and modernity at Riscal is an experience that combines the best of three centuries, resulting in an unforgettable experience – just like the wines of the XIX Century Tasting. n

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Per head for a three-course meal with wine

RESTAURANTS AMERICAN

Under €25

Jacks

€25 – €40

Open seven days a week from noon till late.

Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673

€40 – €60 €60 plus

INDIAN

INTERNATIONAL

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GRILLS

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Antonio Belón, 22, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 683.

FRENCH Valderrama Restaurant

Open from 9am Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 11am for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 861

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only and on Sunday for Buffet Lunch. Apartado 1, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 132.2 Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 791 200

Open from 12pm to 12am. Avda. Muelle de Ribera, locales 4-5, Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 993

Tony Roma’s Open from 1pm-4pm and from 7pm to 12am.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km.176, 29600, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 533

GREEK

Clericó

Yanx

TGI Friday’s

ARGENTINEAN

FRENCH

952 779 297

GREEK Red Pepper Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 148

GRILLS Asador Criollo Grill Open nightly for dinner. CN340-A7, km. 166, Cancelada, El Saladillo. Tel: 952 784 463

B.Ayres

Asador guadalmina

Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. CN340, km.178, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 922

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina, Local 3, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 883 003

Buenos Aires South

El Carnicero Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pueblo

El Carnicero 2 Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 176, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 599

El Coto Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Ronda (El Madroñal), San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 786 688

El Gaucho Open daily for dinner from 7.30pm. Galerías Paniagua. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 528

IGuana grill Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and for breakfast from Monday to Friday. CN340, km 189, Pinomar, Marbella.

Tel: 952 830 735

MARBELLA CLUB GRILL Open every night for dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Old Town Grill Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch. C/ San Lázaro, 3, Pza. Victoria, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 306

puente romano beach club Open every day for lunch. CN 340, km 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN

ARGENTINEAN

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella. Tel:

Viejo Cancelada. Between San Pedro & Estepona. Tel: 952 886 307

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iNGS LISTINGS LISTings Restaurante Rancho Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. Cádiz, exit Las Chapas. Tel: 952 831 922

Tango Open daily for dinner except Tuesdays. Puerto Banús (opp. the car park). Tel: 952 812 358

INDIAN

Open from Tuesday to Sunday. Ctra. de Istán, km.

0.8. Tel: 952 828 861

Taj Mahal

baboo lounge and restaurant

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Private parking available. Ctra. Cádiz, km 179 (behind Venta los Pacos). Tel: 952 857 670/ 629 244 659

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Winter season: closed Sunday and Monday nights.

Ctra. Arroyo de la Miel, s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 102 675

Calima

beach club restaurante grill

Casanis

Open every day for lunch. Hotel Fuerte, Castillo de San Luis s/n and Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa, Plaza José Luque Manzano s/n, Marbella. Tel: 902 343 410

Open every day from 6pm except Sundays. C/ Ancha, 8, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 450

Taj Palace

indian dreams

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. La Cañada, local 151, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 715

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Duque de Ahumada, Paseo Marítimo 9, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 096

al bacar

Jaipur purple

INTERNATIONAL

beach house

Open daily for dinner except Tuesday. C.C. Costasol, local 3, Estepona. Tel: 952 888 353

Open Friday for dinner and Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. El Castillo de Monda s/n, Monda.

Tel: 952 457 142

Little India

alminar

Open daily for dinner from 7pm. Conj. Buenavista, L 21-22, Avda. de España, Calahonda. Tel: 952 931 829

Open Thursday to Monday for dinner. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

boulevard

Amanhavis

Brunings

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday from 8.00pm. Calle del Pilar 3, Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 7 pm. Las Palmeras 19, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 156

Areté

Open daily for dinner and drinks from 7.30 pm. Plaza Antonio Banderas, Puerto Banús. Tel: 606 070 979

Massala Open daily for dinner. 57, Duquesa de Arcos (Sabinillas seafront). Tel: 952 897 358

Mughal village Open every night for dinner. Urb. Torrenueva, Mijas Costa. Tel: 902 463 426

Mumtaz

safFron

Open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner. C/ Mediterráneo, Edif. Mediterráneo, 1 (next to Marisquería Santiago), Marbella. Tel: 952 777 334

Open from 7 pm ‘til late night every day. Parque de

Babilonia

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Casa No.7, P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 090

CAFÉ DEL MAR

Elviria, local 7-9, Las Chapas (take second exit, after Hotel Don Carlos), Marbella. Tel: 952 830 146

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coto de los Doles, Carril del Relojero, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 458 Open for dinner from 8pm. Avda. La Fontanilla, esquina Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 583

bubbles

Buddha beach Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 813 882

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CN 340, km. 166.5, Estepona. Tel: 952 889 040 Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Hotel Meliá Don Pepe, C/ José Meliá, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 252

Chic brunch & café Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Centro de Negocios Puerta de Banús, local 22, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 929 411

cortijo fain Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Algar, km. 3, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz. Tel: 956 704 131

Deli-icious Open from 9am to 6pm. C/ Califa, Edif. La Maestranza, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 907 876

Don Leone Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella.

Tel: 952 811 716

Don MIGUEL Open for lunch from 1-4pm and dinner from 7-11pm Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Monday. C/ Ortega y Gasset 87, Marbella House, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 603

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Don Quijote

El Relicario

Open every evening for dinner (7pm-12am.

Flamenco show on Sundays. Urb. El Rosario, km.

188, Marbella. Tel: 952 834 748

Open from Mon. to Sat. for dinner. C/La Concha 11, El Ingenio, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 686

El Bolero

El Restaurante del Casino

Open every night for dinner from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, CN 340, km. 127, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

Open every day for dinner from 8pm-4am. Hotel Andalucía Plaza s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 000

El Corzo Open daily for dinner. Hotel Los Monteros, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 187. Tel: 952 771 700

Open for lunch Friday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Monday. C/ Edgar Neville, s/n, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 929 001

el fogón de elías

Fabiola

Open Wednesday to Monday for lunch and dinner.

Bloque 7-8, Centro Diana CN 340, km 168.5, Estepona. Tel: 952 884 977

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for lunch. Cortijo Los Canos, Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro, CN-340, km. 132, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 695 114 / 619 694 484

EL MIRADOR

El rincón de gVadalpín

Open for breakfast every day. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Resort. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Finca Besaya

EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL

Finca El Forjador

Open for lunch and dinner daily. CN 340, km 199, Urb. Torrenueva, Mijas Costa. Tel:952 587 550

Open daily for lunch from 1-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Ctra. de Casares, km. 10. Tel: 952 895 120

EL OLIVO

Finca las brasas

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for lunch. At Marbella Golf & Country Club.

CN 340, km. 188, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 500

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. FuengirolaMijas, between CN-340 and highway. Tel: 952 580 513

El Patio de los Perfumes

Fusion

Open daily for dinner. C/Aduar 1, Casco antiguo, Marbella. Tel: 952 828 650

Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday for dinner. Entrance to El Rosario,

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Rio Verde Alto, s/n. Tel: 952 861 382

in front of Las Chapas school, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 910

Galeria San Pedro Open from 11am until midnight. Closed Sundays.

Avda Las Palmeras 15, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 780 927

Garum Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

Paseo marítimo, Avda. de la Fontanilla, Marbella.

Tel: 952 858 858

hermosa Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm.

Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino. Tel: 952 837 483

Khala Open Mondays to Saturday from 8.30pm to midnight. NH Alanda Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

LA biznaga Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch only. Ctra. Ronda, km. 46, Urb. Las Medranas, local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 275 750

La cabaña del mar Open every day for lunch and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona CN 340, km 159, Playa El Padrón, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Herrero del Puerto

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Casas de Campos, 1, Málaga. Tel: 952 122 075

Open for breakfast and lunch until 8pm. Closed Sunday. Flamingo Golf Club, Cancelada, Benahavís.

Tel: 951 318 815

hotel marbella club buffet Open every day for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Hotel LoRcrimar Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CN 340, km. 173, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 906 105

La galería del mar Open every day for lunch and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona CN 340, km 159, Playa El Padrón, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

IVy

La LUNA DE LA Câbane

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch. The coffee shop opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Urb. El Rosario, Club de Tenis el Casco, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 989

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Urb. Los Monteros, CN 340, km. 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 823 846

La Esencia Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Hotel Incosol,

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Mesana

Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Open daily for dinner. Creative Cuisine. Gran Hotel Gvadalpín, Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 400

La Verandah

Messina

Open daily for lunch and dinner. La Posada del Torcal, Ctra. La Joya, Villanueva de la Concepción, Málaga (near El Torqual park).

Tel: 952 031 177

Open week days for dinner at 7:30pm and weekends for lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 136. Playa Guadiaro, Torre-guadiaro, Cádiz. Tel: 956 615 998

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda.

Severo Ochoa, 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 895

La Hacienda

Lee’s bistro

Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 193, Hacienda Las Chapas, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 267 / 831 116

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and every night for dinner. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 8, Edif. Barclays, Marbella. Tel: 952 928 610

La Loggia

los bandidos

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Hotel Villa Padierna & Flamingos Golf Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 166 (Cancelada exit), Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 150

Open every night for dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús.Tel: 952 815 915

Urb. Golf Rio Real, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 303

la fonda de marbella Open every night for dinner. C/ Los Caballeros, 4-6, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 288

La Galería

La Menorah Open from 1-3.30pm and 8-11.30pm. Closed Mondays. Arena Beach, Ctra. de Cádiz, km.

151.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 734

La Terraza Open everyday lunch and dinner. Golf Hotel Guadalmina, Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

La Terraza Open daily for dinner. La Cala Resort, La Cala de Mijas, Mijas. Tel: 952 669 000

magna café Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Calderón de la Barca, s/n. Tel: 952 929 578

max beach Open every day for lunch and dinner except Mondays. CN340, km 198, Riviera (cambio de sentido), Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 937 780

Mc café Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n. Tel: 952 822 211

messina puerto banús Open every day for lunch and dinner except for Sunday. C/Ramón Areces, Complejo Marina Banús. Tel: 952 815 840

Miraflores Golf Restaurant Open daily for Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 199. Urb. Riviera Golf. Tel: 952 931 941

Nikki beach Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch until 8pm. Playa Hotel Don Carlos. CN 340, km 192, Marbella.

Tel: 952 836 239

novelli’s Open every day for lunch and dinner. Hotel Locrimar, CN 340, km 173, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 929 269

Ocean club Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Lola Flores s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 908 137

Ombú Open from Wednesday to Sunday for dinner.

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Hotel Don Carlos. CN 340, km 192, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Resort Hotel). Tel: 952 316 699

Tel: 952 816 313

Relais de Paris

SUi-to

OCHO

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Paseo marítimo Benabola, s/n. Tel: 952 819 078

Dinner and afterwards dance to music by resident DJ. Thursday to Saturday. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Tikitano Beach Restaurant

Swing

trocadero playa

Open from 12-4pm and 7.30pm until midnight.

Closed Wednesdays. Arena Beach, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 151, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 320

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Playa Santa Petronilla, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 610 704 144

tanino

Open every day for dinner from 7.30pm-12.30am.

Plaza Altamirano, 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. C/ Moncayo 12, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 460 232 / 648 502 822

Ogilvy & Mailer Open everyday for lunch and dinner, except Tuesday and Sunday evenings. Los Naranjos Country Club, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 815 398

Over the clouds Open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm10.30pm. AGH Estepona Hotel and Spa, 5th floor, CN 340, km 166.5, Estepona. Tel: 952 889 040

roca tranquila Open every day for lunch and dinner except Monday.

Urb. Torreblanca de Sol, C/ Tortola, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 196 067

Rojo Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday.

C/ Granada, 44, Málaga. Tel: 952 227 486

schilo Open Thursday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Finca Cortesín. Crta. Casares s/n, Casares, Málaga. Tel: 952 937 800

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CN 340, km.168, Benamara, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 259

Terra Sana

Open every day for lunch and dinner. At Sentidos en Río Real Hotel. Urb. Río Real s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 732

Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino. Tel: 952 906 205. Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 480.

Terra Sana Express@ ILounge. Avda Antonio Belón, 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 901 274. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977

Open daily for dinner from 7pm and Sunday Lunch, with club/dancing. CN 340, Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 11, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380

Skina

The Clubhouse Bar & Brasserie

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. C/ Aduar 12, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 277

polynesian’s restaurant & cocktail bar

Small world café

Open Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 844

oyarbide Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch. C/ Acera de la Marina 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 772 461

polo house

sentidos

Open every night for dinner. Urb. La Alcazaba, CN340, km 175, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 100

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C.C. Le Village, local 15, Ctra. Istán km. 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 046

Puro Beach

Starz

Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 159, E15 Exit, Estepona Este (beside Kempinski

Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast and lunch.

Centro Plaza, kiosko 3, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella.

The far isle Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner except Tuesday. Edif. Lubina Sol, Riviera Exit, CN 340, km. 198, Marbella. Tel: 952 935 039

General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella.

Tel: 952 924 613.

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Guadalmansa, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 164, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 820

Zozoï

ITALIAN Al Dente Open 7 days a week for dinner. Closed on Mondays.

Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 181

Amore e Fantasía Open every day for lunch and dinner from 7pm onwards. Muelle Benabola, Casa 5A, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 813 464

Aretusa Open daily for dinner. Front line P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 898

bora bora beach club

The orange tree

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday.

Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 789 100

Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza

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Lombardo’s

Open everyday for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, casa G-H, local 43, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 453

Open daily from 7pm. Galerías Paniagua, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 795 924

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday 7pm until midnight. Avda. de la Constitución, corner C/ Andalucía, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 782 293

De Medici

Open daily for both lunch and dinner, closed on Sundays. Paseo Marítimo Benabola, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 543

Casa Nostra

gold restaurant

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. C/Camilo José Cela 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 108

Open every day from 10am to 12 am.

Complejo Benabola 13, Beach Side, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 055

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, Local 6, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 357

Caruso

Da Bruno Open all day. Pasta Da Bruno: Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 27, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 348 – closed on Sunday. Da Bruno Cabopino: CN340 Km. 194,7. Tel: 952 831 918. Da Bruno a Casa: Marbella Mar, Local 1, Marbella.

Tel: 952 857 521 – closed on Sunday.Da Bruno A San Pedro: Avda. del Mar, local 1E,San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 860 – closed on Monday. Da Bruno Sul Mare: Edif. Skol, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318/19

Dalli’s Pasta & Pizza Factory Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pasta Factory: Second Line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 490, Paseo de Reding, 43, Málaga. Tel: 952 217 078 Pizza Factory: Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 818 623

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Urb. El Pilar, C.C. Benapilar, Estepona. Tel: 952 884 687

la brisa

Luna Rossa

MADE IN SARDINIA Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

Marco dallis Open daily for dinner. Avda. Fontanilla, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 776

Open every night for dinner except for Wednesday and Thursday nights. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Metro

la pappardella di estepona

Pizza Marzano

Open every day for lunch and dinner from 1pm to midnight. Puerto Deportivo de Estepona. Tel: 952 802 144

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces, local 7, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 448

LA pappardella sul mare

pizza real

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 807 354

Open every day from 12pm until late. C.C. Pino Golf Don Carlos, Elviria. Tel: 952 850 039

Leonardo da vinci

Pizzeria Picasso

Open every night for dinner. Urb. Doña Lola, Local 21-22, Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 934 667

Open daily from 12 noon. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 669

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 907 037, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 446 460

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SNACKS

SPANISH

bars

iN Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 808 035

340, km. 166 (Benavista). C.C. Costa del Sol. Tel: 952 885 751

Ristorante Roberto

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok

Open daily for dinner. Beach Club, Hotel Puente Romano, CN-340, km 177.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Open daily for lunch and dinner. P. de las Orquideas, C/ Iris, 11B, Edif. Excelsior no. 1, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 813 603

Rosmarino della Piazza

Sakura

Open Sunday to Friday for lunch and dinner and Saturday for dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria, s/n, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 148

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Jardines del Puerto, L.5, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 536

terraza dual

Sapporo

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Marbellamar s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 925 250

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Costa del Sol, upper level. CN-340, km. 166 (Estepona). Tel: 952 888 710

saleto

SEAFOOD

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Avda. del Prado, Via 1, local 2, Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 818 112

Villa Tiberio Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 799

zafferano

SCANDINAVIAN

Open every night for dinner except Sunday. C/ Gloria II, 11, Casco Antiguo, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 125

lebanese

Oriental

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

Sushi des artistes Open every evening for dinner and Wednesday to Sunday for lunch. CN 340, km 178.5, Marbella.

Easy parking. Tel: 952 857 403

Sushi Katsura Open for lunch from Monday to Friday and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. C/Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 193

Oriental Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Centro Comercial, Pinares de Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 060

Dragón de Oro Open every day from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 141, Urb. Hacienda Guadalupe, Manilva.

Tel: 952 890 956

lebanese

Sukho Thai

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Complejo Cine Gran Marbella, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 819

Asia Food

Kaede Open everyday for lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Westin La Quinta. Urb. La Quinta, s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 762 059

RESTAURANTS

Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday. At the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Urb. Benamara, Avda. Dos Hermanas, CN 340, km. 168, Estepona. Tel: 951 055 531

marrush

Kaiden Sushi

Tai Pan Open seven days a week for dinner. H. Puente Romano, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 893

Thai-china Open daily for lunch and dinner except for Tuesday lunch. CN 340, km 197, Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 017

Thai Gallery Open seven days a week for dinner from 8pm. CN340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 818 392

Wok Away Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 907 304

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Com. Guadalmina Alta, Guadalmina 4, local 2, lower floor, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 896 508

Wok Buffet

Kama Kura

Wok Wang

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C/ Camilo José Cela, C.C. Plaza del Mar, planta 0, local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 925 478

meca

Yuan

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pino Golf, Don Carlos, Local 1, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 365 / 658 646 829

Open every night for dinner. Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 441 414.

Naga Open daily for lunch and dinner. Locales 18-21, C.C. Cristamar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 319

Osaka Open every day 13:30-16:00 & 19:30-24:00. CN-

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Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. El Pilar, 22, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 092

SCANDINAVIAN Skandies Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm.

Closed Mondays. Avda. Antonio Belón, 26 (behind the lighthouse), Marbella. Tel: 952 776 323

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952 785 138. Also at Ctra. de Ronda, km. 167, San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 265

Asador Santiago

La Veranda

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

Open for dinner from Monday to Sunday. Hotel Villa Padierna & Flamingos Golf Club. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 166 (Cancelada exit), Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 150

Cipriano Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Playas del Duque, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 077

El Barlovento Open from 11am-4pm and 7.30-11pm every day except Mondays. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 790 370

Restaurante La Marina Open every day from 1-4.30pm and 8pm until midnight. Paseo Marítimo s/n, La Atunara, La Linea de la Concepción, Campo de Gibraltar. Tel: 956 171 531

Mesón el adobe Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays.

Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella. Tel. 600 003 144

Tragabuches Open from Tuesday to Sunday for both lunch and dinner. C/José Aparacio,1, Ronda (pedestrian street between bullring and Parador). Tel: 952 190 291

bars

La Torre

Antes Disco Bar

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Club de Mar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 561

Relaxed atmosphere, free drink for the ladies every Friday and Saturday. Open 11pm ‘till dawn. R. Soriano, 38. Tel: 952 867 868

Marisquería La Pesquera Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Victoria, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 170

RestaurantE Eddy & Marisa’s Open for breakfast and lunch from 9am - 6pm.

Urb. Coral Beach, The Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 824 534

Restaurante El bote Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 660 084

SNACKS & Brasseries Megabowl and Sports Bar Open seven days a week from midday until late.

C.C. La Cañada, 1ª planta, Marbella. Tel: 902 232 999

SPANISH Buenaventura Open every day for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Iglesia, 5, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 069

Casa de la era

Astral Brilliant place for cocktails, beachfront, relaxed, live music. Playa Levante, Pto. Banús. Tel: 610 015 815

Babylon Funky tunes, go-go dancers. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10pm–3am. Second line, Pto. Banús.

Tel: 625 856 225

Bambina Stylishly designed bar with funky lights and murals. Pasaje 5, Casco Antiguo, Marbella.

Blue Bar Cocktails, live entertainment and food. Local 1-2, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 138

Clave Latina Disco-pub with live Latin music and shows. Edif.

La Terraza, Local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 516

Colonial Café Disco-pub with funky house music and cool atmosphere. Open from 6pm–3am. Marbella port. Tel: 649 084 172

Delfi

Open every evening for dinner. Ctra. de Ojén, km 0.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 625

Caribbean beats and fresh seafood. Mar Playa Pinillos, CN-340, Km 158, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 960

Casa Fernando

Dreamers

Open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 344

Holds 1,400 clubbers. Plays a mix of house and garage, go-go girls. CN-340, Km 175, Pto. Banús.

Tel: 952 812 080

Hacienda

Elliot’s

Open from 1-4.30pm and 7.30 -11pm. Closed on Sunday afternoons and Mondays. Urb. La Alcaidesa, La Linea de la Concepción. Tel: 956 582 700

Close to Sotogrande Port and Santa Maria Polo Club with fine range of champagnes and cocktails.

La Meridiana Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.

Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 190

La Taberna del Alabardero Open everyday for lunch and dinner except Monday. San Pedro Playa, Urb. Castiglone. Tel:

El Ranchón Cubano Beach Bar Live music. Open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8pm onwards, and from Thursday to Sunday from 3pm onwards. Urb. Luna Mar, Marbella. Tel: 666 770 921

Glam Open Friday to Saturday from midnight onwards.

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CINEMAS

GOLF

iN Heaven Café House music with resident Djs. 2nd line Pto. Banús.

Open Monday to Saturday, 9pm–4am. Tel: 952 908 529

La Cabâne Beach Club at Hotel Los Monteros Sophisticated dining and bar in elegant surroundings.

Tel: 952 861 199

La Habana de Hemingway Cocktails and music lounge. Muelle Levante, Local 7, Ptp. Banús. Tel: 952 811 239

Linekers Sport Bar Well-established sports bar. Open 12 ‘til late. Second line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 464

Locos As the name suggests, a crazy pub! Open 11.30pm– 4am with live music. Puerto Deportivo, Marbella.

Marbella Club Hotel Bar Live piano music. Exclusive. Open daily 6pm– 1.30am. The Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Megabowl 22 Lane bowling centre and sports bar for all ages.

La Cañada, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 370

Mumbai Café Cosmopolitan crowd. Open daily 11am–3am.

Muelle Ribera, 20, frontline Puerto. Banús. Tel: 952 818 695

Navy Disco Bar

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Seven

Trocadero Disco-pub, funky house beats with fantastic view.

Overlooking Plaza Beach, Pto. Banús

Very popular bar-café. Open daily from 9am–2am.

Muelle Ribera 12, Puerto.Banús. Tel: 952 812 131

The club for the sophisticated over 30’s crowd. 26 tables available for booking. Open every night.

Avda. Julio Iglesias, Casa Y-Z, Puerto Banús. Tel: 696 566 036

O’Brian´s

Smile lounge music bar

Irish bar with live music on Tuesday and Thursday.

Open everyday. Plaza de los Olivos, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 695

Funky and elegant bar bringing a touch of Marbella glamour to Fuengirola. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 3, Fuengirola. Tel: 677 086 466

O’Grady’s

Solution

Casino Nueva Andalucía

Disco pub open from 11pm-5pm. Muelle Ribera, Plaza Marina Banús. Puerto Banús.

Hot club with great DJ music. La Cala de Mijas (opposite the BP petrol station), Mijas. Tel: 649 900 801

Hotel Andalucía Plaza, Km153. N. Andalucía T: 952 814 000

Suite / suite del mar

CN340, Km124, San Roque T:956 780 100

Host DJs playing funky sounds late into the night the place to see and be seen. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Casino Torrequebrada

Dancing, live music and resident DJs. Behind Old Joy´s Pub in Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 170

News Café

Old Joys Pub with relaxed terrace. Live music. Open from 7pm–4am. Muelle Ribera, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 814 283

Olivia Valére Looks like a Moorish fort outside and a palace inside.

Ctra. Istán, Km 0,8, Marbella. Tel: 952 828 861

Polo house Relaxed, colonial atmosphere hosted by James Hewitt on Marbella’s Golden Mile. Tel: 952 900 380

Premiere Club Great live music most nights. Open from 9pm. Plza. de los Olivos, Marbella. Tel: 649 995 277

Rubi Bar Open every day. Both Spanish and international crowd. Puerto Deportivo, Marbella. Tel: 652 574 483

Taco Loco One of the original bars with a great party atmosphere. Frontline, eastern side, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 811 438

vanity Exotic, glamorous night club alongside Meridiana Restaurant, Marbella. Table reservations, Tel: 622 811 323

CASINOS

Casino San Roque

CN340, Km220, Benalmádena T: 952 446 000

CINEMAS & THEATRES AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380

Terra Blues

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS

Open 11pm–dawn. Younger, alternative following.

Plaza de la Comedia, Pto. Banús.

Plaza de España, Recinto Ferial. Tel: 952 379 521

the hogan stand

Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

Popular Irish bar with live sports, live music and food. Monday-Thursday from 5pm. Friday-Sunday from 11.30am. On the N340 San Pedro. Tel: 952 853 414

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN

Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 968

CINESA LA CAÑADA La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

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iNGS LISTINGS LISTings MARBELLA MULTICINES

Almenara Golf

Golf Torrequebrada

18 holes. Tel: 952 830 500

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 421

27 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 582 027. www.sotogrande.com

18 holes, Par 72.

Tel: 952 442 742

Mijas Golf

Aloha Golf Club

Guadalmina Golf

Miraflores Golf

36 holes, Par 72.

Tel: 952 883 375

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 952 931 960

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

18 holes. Tel: 952 907 085. www.clubdegolfaloha.com

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

Atalaya Golf

La Cala Golf Resort

18 holes. Tel: 952 113 088

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

54 holes, Pars 71, 72 and 73.

Tel: 952 669 033. www.lacala.com

Parador Málaga del Golf

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 882 812. www.master-hotels.com

TEATRO ALAMEDA

Cabopino Golf

La Dama de Noche

Real Club de Golf Las Brisas

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

18 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 850 282

9 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 818 150

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 810 875

TEATRO CERVANTES

Club de Golf La Cañada

La Duquesa Golf & Country Club

Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

Ramos Marín, 199, Málaga. Tel: 952 224 109

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 890 425

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 785 014

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA

18 holes, Par 71.

Tel: 956 794 100

La Quinta Golf

San Roque Club

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 159

El Paraiso Club de Golf

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 613 030

TEATRO SALON VARIETES Emancipación 30. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 474 542

18 holes, Par 71.

Tel: 952 883 835

27 holes, Par 72.Tel: 952 762 390 www.laquintagolf.com

La Reserva Sotogrande

18 holes. Tel: 952 850 111

VERACRUZ CINES

Estepona Golf

18 holes. Tel: 956 695 209

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club

Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 831 036

YELMO CINEPLEX

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 937 605. www.esteponagolf.com

18 holes. Members only. Tel: 952 695 209

Sotogrande Club de Golf

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 902 103

Finca cortesín golf club

Lauro Golf 18 holes

18 holes. Tel: 956 785 012

18 holes, Par 72, Tel: 952 937 883. www.golfcortesin.es

Alhaurín de la Torre. Tel: 952 412 767

Valderrama

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club

Alcaidesa Links

Flamingos Golf Club

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 952 784 600

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 956 791 200 www.valderrama.com

18 holes, Par 71. Tel: 956 791 0400. www.alcaidesa.com

18 holes, Par. Tel: 952 889 157. www.flamingos-golf.com

Los Naranjos Golf Club

Alhaurín Golf

Golf Río Real

Marbella Club Golf Resort

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 595 970. www.alhauringolf.com

18 holes, Par 72.

Tel: 952 756 733

18 holes, Par 73. Tel: 952 113 239

ALHAMAR GYM

Marbella Golf & Country Club

C.C. Alhamar, CN-340 km 197. Tel: 952 934 684

MULTICINES ALFIL Avda. Camilo José Cela, s/n. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 800 056

GOLF GUIDE

18 holes, Par 72. Tel: 952 815 206

36 holes, Par 70. Tel: 952 476 843

Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club

18 holes. Tel: 952 381 255

Santa Clara Golf

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GYMS

HOTELS

MUSEUMS

POST OFFICES

iN ATENAS

Km171.5. San Pedro Alcántara.Tel: 952 788 315

Coral Beach

CN340, Km163,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 794 345

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

MULTI SPORT

Golden Mile. Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500

Los Monteros

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

Avda. Picasso 27. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 801

Gran Hotel Elba & Thalasso Spa

CN340, Km187. Marbella. Tel: 952 771 700

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa.

Tel: 952 934 477

02 CENTRO WELLNESS

Urb. Arena Beach. Estepona. Tel: 952 794 308

Marbella Club Hotel

Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

Gran Hotel Playabella

CN340, Km180. Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

CENTRO DEPORTIVO EL FUERTE

P-E SPORTS CLUB

Urb. Costalita. Estepona. Tel: 952 880 868

NH Alanda Hotel & Spa

Av. El Fuerte s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Gran Meliá Don Pepe

CN340, Km176,6. Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Aloha Gardens, N.Andalucía.

Tel: 952 818 357

José Meliá s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

Villa Padierna

Ramón y Cajal 21. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 804

SATURNIA REGNA

Hotel Don Carlos

CENTRO PLAZA GYM

CN340, Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 831 140

CN340, Km166, Exit Cancelada. Benahavís.

Tel: 952 889 150

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

Marbella Tel: 952 761 475, Elviria.

Tel: 952 834 835

CLUB DE SOL

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

CN340, Km167. Estepona. Tel: 952 883 000

AGH Estepona

Tennis /paddle classes. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 939 595

Tai Chi & yoga. Pasaje Estrecho, Estepona.

Tel: 952 923 055

Hotel La Cala Golf

CN340, Km 166.5, Estepona. Tel: 952 889 040

La Cala de Mijas Tel: 952 669 000

Alanda Carib Playa

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

Hotel Puente Romano

CN340, Km 194. Tel: 952 902 537

Amapolas, s/n Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 817 916

Ctra. Mijas, 1.5km. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 461 648

CN340, Km179. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Alanda Club Marbella

Hotel Torrequebrada

CN340 Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 537

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

SPORTING CLUB ALHAMAR

Amanhavís Hotel & Restaurant

Trav. Huerta de los Cristales, Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 217

C.C. Alhamar. Calahonda. Tel: 952 934 684

Avda. del Sol s/n, Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 446 000

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

Hotel Triton

Atalaya Park Hotel

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB

CN340, Km 168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 888 212

CN340, Km168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 889 000

Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

TICKET-TO-RIDE

Avda. Antonio Marchado, 29. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 443 240

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

Hotel Westin La Quinta Golf Resort Urb. La Quinta s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000

C/ de Granadillas, s/n. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 099

Incosol Hotel Medical Spa

Beatriz Palace & Spa

Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 828 500

CN340, Km207. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 922 000

CN340, Km77,5. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB

HOTELS

Ctra. de Istán, Km2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

C/ Pilar 3. Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

barceló golf

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB

Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa

Kempinski Resort Hotel

Benabola Apart Hotel

Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

Avda. Almenara s/n. Sotogrande.

Tel: 956 582 000

CN340, Km159. Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Benabola. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 000

Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa

CALEDONIA GOLF Aparthotel & spa

MARBELLA SPORT

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iNGS LISTINGS LISTings CN340, km 165, Cancelada exit. Estepona.

Tel: 952 889 999

El Oceano Beach Hotel CN340, Km199. Miraflores Playa.

Tel: 952 587 550

Hotel Selenza CN340, Km165, Estepona.

Tel: 952 899 499

H10 Andalucía Plaza

Avda. Rotary International, s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 353

MUSEUMS

Tel: 952 060 215

Picasso Museum Málaga Palacio de Buenavista, C/ San Agustín 8. Málaga.

Tel: 952 127 611

CN340 Km 174. Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 812 000

Basilica Vega del Mar

Roman Public Baths

Golf Hotel Guadalmina

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 781 360

Gualalmina Baja. Tel: 952 781 360

Guadalmina Baja. Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

NH almenara golf

Bonsai Museum

Gran Hotel Benahavis Huerta de Rufino, Benahavís. Tel: 902 504 862

C/ Almenara s/n, Sotogrande.

Tel: 956 582 000

Parque Arroyo de la Represa. Marbella. Tel: 952 862 926

HM gran hotel costa del sol

NH Marbella

Bull-fighting Museum

La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 587 710

C/ Conde Rudi, s/n. CN340, Km178. Marbella.

Tel: 952 763 200

Plaza de Toros. Estepona.

C.C. El Zoco.

Tel: 952 932 175

Museo Cortijo Miraflores

El corte inglés

NH SAN PEDRO

Marbella. Tel: 952 902 714

C/ Jerez 1, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 853 040

Museo de Bella Artes

Parador de Ronda

Museo del Grabado

Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 909 990 Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 467 843

Hospital Bazán. Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

Estepona

Hotel Marbella Playa

Plaza de España, s/n. Ronda.

Tel: 952 877 500

Museo de la Villa

CN340, Km189. Marbella. Tel: 952 831 345

SENTIDOS Hotel

Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380

C/ Málaga 82–84.

Tel: 952 800 537

Hotel Meliá Marbella

CN340, Km185, Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 765 732

Museo Ralli

Fuengirola

CN340, Km175. Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 810 500

Urb. Coral Beach. Marbella. Tel: 952 857 923

Hotel Playa Bonita

Sunset Beach Club

Museum of Málaga Wines

Pza. los Chinorros.

Tel: 952 474 384

CN340, Km217. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 442 840

Avda. del Sol, 5. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 579 400

Carrera 39. Ojén. Te1l: 952 881 453

Marbella

Hotel Princess Playa

Tamisa Golf Hotel

Museum of Miniatures Carromato de Max

Jac. Benavente, 14.

Tel: 952 772 898

Paseo Marítimo. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 944

Camino Viejo de Coín. Km 3.3. Mijas Golf. Tel: 952 585 988

El Compas. Mijas.

Tel: 952 489 500

Nueva Andalucía

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation

San Pedro

Plaza de la Merced 15. Málaga.

Pizarro, 41. Tel: 952 780 393

Hotel El Fuerte Avda. El Fuerte, s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 500. Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 920 000

Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa Pl. José Luque Manzano. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 400.

Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 768 410

Hotel Riu Rincón Andaluz CN340, Km173. N. Andalucía.

Tel: 952 811 517

HOTEL PYR MARBELLA

C/ San Agustin 8. Málaga. Tel: 952 218 382

POST OFFICES Calahonda

C/ Jazmines. Tel: 952 810 887

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KIDS KIDS KIDS KIDS family fun

Tel: 952 575 697

door pool, children’s pool. Avda. García Lorca, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 050 Jayne Melville Performing Arts Courses at all levels: ballet, tap, jazz/modern, hip-hop/street, drama, mime and singing. London Studio Centre. Tel: 952 906 865 Karting Club Málaga Go-kart circuit for kids and adults who feel a need for speed. Open 10am-midnight. Ctra. De Coin, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 581 704 Natura Aventura Theme Park Rock climbing wall, pot holing, kayaks, quads, archery, paintball etc.

C/ Santa Beatriz, San Pedro. Tel: 902 011 077 Original Dolphin Safari Watch, touch and

swim with dolphins. Open 10am-5pm. Marina Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: 9567 71 914 Paint & Fun Ceramic Café Ceramic painting studio closed Mondays. Apt for all ages. C/ García Morato 8, El Ingenio, San Pedro. Tel: 952 783 884 Parque Acuático Mijas Thrills and spills to be had in this family friendly water park. Open daily from 10am. Fuengirola by-pass. Tel: 952 460 404 Plaza Mayor Family entertainment with multiscreen cinema, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and kids play area. Málaga. Tel: 952 247 580 Saturday Club Ages 6 to 12, tennis, martial arts, skating, aerobics, dance and ball games. Open 9.30am-2pm. Route 66, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 448 713 Sealife Centre See 2 metre long sharks. Touch pools and walk-though glass tunnel. Open daily 10am-6pm. Benálmadena Port. Tel: 952 560 150 Selwo Adventure Park Over 2,000 animals, 4x4 tours, plus adventure activities. Open 10am-9pm.

CN340 Km 162.5, Estepona. Tel: 902 190 482 Selwo Marina Dolphins, exotic birds, penguins and virtual reality shows. Open 10am-6pm. Parque de la Paloma, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 190 482 Send El Retiro Classical gardens with exotic plants and birds. Ctra. Coín, km 88, Churriana. Tel: 952 623 540 Steam Train Ride Enjoy a steam train ride crossing the Andalusian mountains with a scenic trip from

San Roque to Ronda. Tel: 952 931 186 Swim Bebé Swim Swimming classes for under 4’s and AquaNatal classes for mums-to-be. Tel: 617 520 588 / 609 474 038 Swim Squad Swimming lessons and Pool Parties.

Professionally run by fully ASA qualified swimming teachers and lifesaving staff. Child protection approved. Tel: 697 714 905 Teleférico Benalmádena Cable car to top of Calamorro mountain, falconry, trekking and horseriding. Arroyo de la Miel. Open 10am-6pm. Tel: 902 190 482 Tennis Camp Tennis lessons for kids from 4 years on, with professional coaches. Open 10am-1pm.

Club del Sol, Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595 The Music Factory Music, dance and drama academy in Mijas Costa. First class free. Hip hop, ballet, tap, modern, yoga and freestyle. Tel: 952 582 077 The Swimming School (Marbella) Professionally run Learn to Swim ASA swimming courses for children aged 4-12. Tel: 657 581 961 Tivoli World Biggest amusement park on the Costa del Sol. Open daily from 1pm. Avda. de Tivoli, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 016 Trenecito de Marbella Take a relaxing way to view the main sights of Marbella. Daily 10am-1pm.

Paseo Maritimo. Tel: 639 765 981

9am-1pm

Nueva Andalucía

Manolo Santana Racquets Club

Torre del Mar

Next to the bullring. Park near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

Ctra. de Istán, Km2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

Sunday Fuengirola.

Urb. Miraflores, Km199. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 932 006

Crocodile Park Pose with the offspring of the half-tonne adult crocodiles. Open 10am-6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos. Tel: 952 051 782 El Refugio del Burrito Visit this donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of Málaga. Open 11am7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 Fuengirola Zoo Go to mysterious Madagascar, Africa and the Far East. Open 10am-6pm. C/ Camilo José Cela, 6. Tel: 952 666 301 Funny Beach Kids paradise with go-karts, trampolines, mini-motorbikes, mechanic bull. Open daily.

East side of Marbella. Tel: 952 823 359

Ice Skating Rink and Indoor Swimming Pool New sports centre with public ice skating, inAFA Football Academy Football school for all

street markets

TENNIS

tourist offices

TRAIN

ages run by coach Mike Kirkland. Marbella Paradise of Football, La Quinta sports complex. Tel: 669 019 881 Born to be Wild Jeep and dolphin Eco-tours for the whole family. Open 9am-8pm. Blue Dolphin Beach Club, Estepona Beach. Tel: 639 720 246 Cable Ski Marbella Water ski cable system and pool. Open 11am-9pm (closed Mondays). Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro. Tel: 952 785 579 Congo Come face to face with the world’s largest spider and visit a real rainforest. Inside Tivoli World.

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Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm

Málaga

Miraflores Tennis Club

Fairground (Avda. de Juan Alameda), 9am-2:30pm

Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre.

9am-1pm

Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm

Puente Romano Hotel

Tuesday

Torremolinos

Málaga

Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Monda. C/ Los Huertos, 8am-2:30pm

El Calvario, near Town Hall, 9am-1pm

Next to Rosaleda football stadium, 9am-2pm

Tenis El Casco

Nerja

San Pedro

Estepona

El Rosario. Marbella. Tel: 952 837 651

C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm

Churriana

By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm

9am-1pm

Friday

At the Marina, 9am-1pm

Fuengirola

Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga.Plaza de la Iglesia, 9am-1pm

Recinto Ferial (close to the CN340, on the same side as the bullring), 9am-2:30pm

Wednesday

Benalmádena

Sotogrande

TENNIS CLUBS Aztec Country Club

Alhaurín de la Torre. Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

In the area between Tivoli World and the Plaza San Pedro, 9am-1pm

Benalmádena Costa

Las Chapas

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa.

Tel: 952 934 477

(Second hand items) Recinto Ferial, 10am-2pm

La Víbora, 9am-2pm

Club deL Sol

La Cala

Calahonda

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Calypso, 9am-2pm

Tennis/paddle classes. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 939 595

Calahonda

Saturday Maro

Club de tenis don carlos

Calypso, 9am-2pm

Istán

Close to the Nerja Caves,9am-1pm

Club Internacional de Tennis

At the entrance to the town, 9am-2pm

Coín

Estepona

C/ Urbano Pineda, 9am-1pm

Ctra. Cádiz, km 173. Marbella.

Tel: 952 813 341

Avda. Juan Carlos II, 9am-2:30 pm

La Cala

Club Madroñal

Thursday Alhaurín El Grande

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

Mijas Costa

Club Nueva Alcántara

By the Guardia Civil Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

Las Lagunas, 9am-2pm

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

Vélez Málaga

Puerto Banús

Lew Hoads Tennis Club

Opposite the Guardi Civil Offices, City Centre,

Near bullring, 9am-1pm

Ctra. de Mijas, Km 3,5. Mijas. Tel: 952 474 858

Hotel Don Carlos, CN340, km 192. Tel: 952 831 739

tourist offices Benahavís Tel: 952 855 500 Benalmádena Tel: 952 442 494 Estepona Tel: 952 802 002 Fuengirola Tel: 952 467 625 Gibraltar Tourist Board Tel: 956 774 950 Marbella Tel: 952 822 818 Málaga Tel: 952 213 445 / 952 216 061 Mijas Tel: 952 485 900 Ronda Tel: 952 871 272 San Pedro Tel: 952 785 252 Tarifa Tel: 956 680 993 Torremolinos Tel: 952 381 578

TRAIN Customer assistance T: 952 128 267 General Info T: 902 240 202 Reservations T: 902 240 202 Ave T: 952 128 079

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Wild Accesories for Pets

This summer, Marisa Cutillas brings us some cool accessories meant to make our pets feel more comfy, cool or chic. From bags to houses, harnesses to grooming kits, there’s something for each and every one of your beloved companions.

Anyone who has a cat knows how much they love climbing, jumping…and hiding. If Whiskers has a birthday coming up, or just deserves a special treat, this wooden cat house by Arquizoo will guarantee hours of fun.

Time to renew your old cat/dog carrier? We suggest this funky, alphabet-inspired pet knapsack by Arquizoo.

We love the pretty new prints on Mascot City’s new range of collars and harnesses for dogs. If your collection of collars is looking a bit passé, update your pet’s wardrobe with one of these funky items.

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If your pooch or kittie gets in the front seat of the car when you take him or her for a ride, keep your upholstery in pristine condition with this Car Protection Cover, which will save you many a trip to the cleaner’s.

Those who show their dogs know that a close shave of those whiskers and unsightly hairs are a must, if victory is an aim. Invest in a good hair trimmer such as Moser’s 1245 Max, small enough to handle corners like the eyes and ears but potent enough to trim larger areas like collars and the underbelly.

If your kittie is getting lazy and taking too many naps for his own good, invest in a cool toy like this wheel with embedded toys, guaranteed to catch puss’s attention and exercise their muscles.

The latest in helping dogs and cats overcome separation anxiety and other behavioural problems are toys by Kong. We love the Kickeroo for cats. Watch your moggy attack and wrestle with their lifelike nemesis.

The Kickeroo also comes in a wide range of cool colours.

These doggy bags are the coolest way ever to keep the streets clean. Take your pick from a variety of colours and designs, which make going for a walk as fashionable as it is fun.

i All ítems are available from

El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús.

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Regular Events

Monthly on different days AMERICAN CLUB – COSTA DEL SOL The American Club Costa del Sol’s chapters meet monthly for lunches, excursions, sports and social events for members and guests. Further information, www.americanclubcostadelsol.com For the American International Club Nerja, http:// www.geocities.com/nerjachapter/americanclub

Every Monday & Wednesday TAE KWON DO CLASSES – MARBELLA The Platinium Tae Kwon Do School meets every Monday and Wednesday at the Hotel Los Monteros gym, with classes for children aged six to 14 from 7.15-8pm and adults aged 15+ from 8-9pm.

Further information, Tel: 687 340 677.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL – MARBELLA Aloha Gardens Multi-Sports Club organises men’s five-a-side matches from 7.30-8.30pm, all welcome. Further information, Tel: 952 814 086.

soundtrack, Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, 9pm.

Entry €3. Further information, Tel: 952 802 002/ www.estepona.es

CONCERT – MÁLAGA The Málaga Municipal Band performs at 12 noon in Málaga Park, Ocon bandstand.

Every third Thursday of the month

Every first Sunday of the month

BRIC-A-BRAC SALE – FUENGIROLA At Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, 10.30am-12pm.

Further information, Tel: 952 543 334.

OPEN DAY – MIJAS PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Aguila, welcomes visitors from 12-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084/ info@padcatsanddogs.org

Every last Thursday of the month TENNIS & NETWORKING – MARBELLA Organised by The American Club of the Costa del Sol (Marbella Chapter) at the Don Carlos Hotel and Tennis Club,10am-2 pm. Entry, €25, includes court time, buffet lunch and drinks. Further information, Tel: 675 094 494/ ann.mcgeehan@yahoo.com LUNCH – MARBELLA Organised by the British Association of Marbella at a local restaurant. Also weekly coffee mornings at Da Paolo’s Cafe (above Pavarotti´s), Ricardo Soriano, 11am-12.30pm. Further information, Tel: 952 825 191/ 647 773 130.

Every Friday and Saturday

MUSEUM TOURS – MÁLAGA Getting to Know the Collection – a tour of selected works of the Picasso Collection for adults, conducted in English on Wednesdays at 11.30am and in Spanish on Tuesday and Saturday at various times, free with purchase of admission ticket.

Also every last Sunday of the month, entrance free from 3pm. Further information, www. museopicassomalaga.org

OPERA – MARBELLA Various opera singers entertain diners at Da Bruno Sul Mare restaurant, 9pm. Further information, Tel: 952 903 312.

COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA ADANA animal rescue charity coffee morning at Plaza Manilva (outside Longman’s Bookshop) 11am-2pm. Kennels open 10am-5pm MondayFriday and 10am-2pm Saturday, Sunday and fiestas. Further information, Tel: 952 797 405/ 606 274 206/ administracion@adana-estepona. com

Every first Tuesday of the month

Every Saturday

GARDEN CLUB – BENALMÁDENA Meeting of Garden Club La Capellania at the Manila Restaurant, Los Boliches seafront, from 3pm.

Members €20 per annum, visitors 4€. Further information, Tel: 952 442 603.

ART FOR CHILDREN – MÁLAGA Talk based on selected works from the Collection, weekly at 12 noon, conducted in Spanish. Further information, www.museopicassomalaga.org

Every Wednesday

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME – MÁLAGA Cuentacuentos – free sessions in the library of Málaga Contemporary Arts Centre, 12 noon, to teach children aged 3 to 10 to read Spanish and develop an interest in the arts. All welcome.

Further information, Tel: 952 120 055/www. cacmalaga.org KID’S CAMP – MARBELLA Aloha Gardens Multi-Sports Club weekend camp for 4-14 year-olds, 10.30am-1pm. Activities include tennis, football, cricket, basketball, hockey, handball, paddle tennis. Further information, Tel: 952 814 086.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

FLAMENCO – MIJAS In Mijas Pueblo main square, 12 noon, including complimentary glass of Málaga wine. Further information, Tel: 952 589 034.

First Wednesday of the month CULTURE & COCKTAIL – MARBELLA The Asociación de Arte y Cultura Marbella monthly cocktail party at Magna Café, Magna Marbella Golf.

Further information, www.culturamarbella.org/ lorraine@culturamarbella.org

Every Wednesday GUIDED WALKS – MIJAS PUEBLO Departing 7pm. Further information, Tel: 952 589 034.

Every third Wednesday of the month LUNCH – MARBELLA The American Club of Marbella meets at a different local restaurant, with an occasional guest speaker, 12.30pm. New friends welcome. Further information, Tel: 952 862 770.

Every Thursday CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA Top films shown weekly in Spanish or original

Every Saturday and Sunday

Every Sunday MARKET – GUADALMINA Market of antiques, clothes, fabrics and objets d’art, 10am-3pm, in front of the VTA3 shop (behind Supersol) at Guadalmina Commercial Centre. Further information, Tel: 952 904 137.

FERRARI CLUB – MARBELLA The Ferrari Owners’ Club of Andalucía-Puerto Banús meets in front of Toni Dalli’s Restaurant, 11.30am.

Further information, www.ferrariclubandalucia. com

Throughout August ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR – MARBELLA Annual fair in Plaza Antonio Banderas, selling arts and crafts from around the world.

TAPAS TRAILS – MIJAS Enjoy a tapas and a drink for just €1,50 or try fish dishes in the municipality’s chiringuitos by picking up a Tapaporte from Mijas Tourist Office.

Further information, Tel: 952 589 034/ www. vivemijaslarevista.com KIDS’ SOCCER CAMP – MARBELLA Soccer training for 5-17-year-olds with FA and UEFA qualified coaches, 11am-4pm, MondayFriday, including healthy lunch, unlimited water, T-shirts and prize certificates. Further information, Tel: 622 876 773/ www.soccerampmarbella.com KIDS’ CLUB – MARBELLA The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa hosts a Kids’ Club with sports, arts and crafts, pool, movies, theatre, cooking and more. Special rates for residents and members. Further information, Tel: 952 762 000.

OPEN AIR CONCERTS – MARBELLA Series of concerts in Marbella Old Town’s Plaza de la Iglesia, 10pm: August 6 – Blues concert with Hot Gamblers August 12 – The Rosa Pérez Trio present Más que Bossa August 13 – Manuel Sirera presents Mis Zarzuelas Favoritas II August 20 – Fusion concert with Drume Negrita August 27 – Rafael Aguilar Jazz Trio September 3 – Ntra. Sra. De la Encarnación Choir

Saturday and Sunday throughout August GOLF – MARBELLA The Marbella Golf Cup is contested on courses throughout the area. For information and results, see www.sotapar.com

AUGUST EVENTS

Saturday, Sunday, August 1,2 THEATRE – MARBELLA Alberto Blasco presents Olvida los Tambores, by Ana Diosdado, directed by Víctor Condé, 10pm, Teatro Ciudad de Marbella. Tickets from the box office.

BELLYDANCING FESTIVAL – MARBELLA Held at the Don Carlos Leisure Resort Spa, from 10pm. Entry, adults €15, children €7,50. Further information, Tel: 667 566 767.

Tuesday August 4-18 PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION – FUENGIROLA Exhibition of work by municipal photography students, Casa de la Cultura. Inauguration 9.30pm.

Further information, www.fuengirola.org

August 5, 14, 18, 25, FLAMENCO – ESTEPONA Flamenco on the promenade by pupils of various schools in the locality, 9.30pm. Further information, www.estepona.es

Wednesday-Saturday, August 5-8 8TH OPERA FESTIVAL – MARBELLA Nightly performances by the Ópera Internacional de Concerlírica, 10pm, Teatro Ciudad de Marbella.

Entry, €30/40. Tickets from El Corte Inglés and the theatre box office.

August 5 - Carmen, by Bizet August 6 - Eugene Onegin, by Tchaikovsky August 7 - Rigoletto, by Verdi August - Falstaff, by Verdi

Wednesday August 5-September 2 ART EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Works by Mariano Bertuchi, Cortijo de Miraflores Cultural Centre, Monday-Friday, 9am-2.30pm and 5-9.30pm. Entry free. Further information, Tel: 952 902 714.

Thursday August 6 JAZZ CONCERT – FUENGIROLA Grupo Ebano in concert, Parque de España, 9.30pm.

Further information, www.fuengirola.org AFRICAN DANCE – ESTEPONA The Boram Tamba Dance Group, 9.30pm, promenade. Further information, www.estepona. es FLAMENCO – ESTEPONA Fondo Flamenco in concert at the bullring, 10.30pm. Tickets, in advance €15, €18 on the door.

Further information, www.estepona.es

Thursdays August 6, 13, 20 CONCERTS IN THE AMPHITHEATRE – MARBELLA The Villa Padierna amphitheatre hosts three openair evening concerts: August 6 – Humour and magic with Montty the magician.

August 13 – Flamenco singer and dancer Juan Delola.

August 20 – New Orleans Jump Band.

Further information, Tel: 952 889 152/ www. hotelvillapadierna.com CONCERTS ON THE PROM – ESTEPONA

August 7, 26, 27 Series of open-air concerts on the seafront, 10pm.

Further information, www.estepona.es August 7 – Lessner & The Tragic Company August 26 – Ode on Dreams & Zule August 27 – La Rondalla Municipal

Tuesday August 4, 11, 18

Friday August 7

OPEN AIR CONCERTS – FUENGIROLA Performances by the Municipal Band, Parque de España, 9.30pm. Further information, www. fuengirola.org

HORSE RACING – MIJAS COSTA Race meeting at the Hipódromo. Gates open 8.30pm, first race 10.30pm. Adults €5, pensioners and under-18s free. Free parking. Check out the

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Sister Bliss

new chill-out terrace and VIP area with live DJs. Further information, www.hipodromocostadelsol. es

The Municipal Band performs in the Plaza del Reloj, 8.30pm.

Friday August 7-9

MEDIEVAL MARKET – FUENGIROLA Largest medieval market in Europe with stalls run by sellers in authentic dress, fire-eating, juggling, refreshments of the period and much more, in the atmospheric Sohail Castle. Further information, www.fuengirola.org

BEER & TAPA FESTIVAL – ESTEPONA Held at Congress Hall. Further information, www. estepona.es

Every Friday in August MUSIC FESTIVAL – MIJAS Damos el Cante, concert series celebrating Spanish and Hispanic musicians in the Casa Museo patio, 9pm: August 7 - Pop ballad singer Isaire.

August 14 – Flamenco singer Cristina Maestre and guitarist David Retamero.

August 21 – Flamenco singer Ismael Tamayo.

August 28 – Flamenco singer Laura Román.

Saturday August 8 concERT – estepona Sister Bliss in concert, Purobeach, Laguna Village, 10pm. Tickets, from €25, from Tel: 633 327 722 / www.ticketmaster.es CONCERT – ESTEPONA Chambao in concert at the bullring, 10.30pm.

Tickets €25 in advance, €28 on the door. Further information, www.estepona.es

Thursday-Sunday, August 13-16

Thursday August 13-September 11 PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Gary Edwards exhibits his latest collection of alluring limited edition photographs at El Campanario Golf & Country House, Urb. El Campanario. Further information, www.garyedwards.es

Friday August 14 THEATRE – FUENGIROLA Teatro Axioma performs Violeta, Parque de España, 8.30pm. Further information, www.fuengirola.org

Friday-Sunday, August 14-16 FESTIVAL – ESTEPONA Tourist Day and Gastronomic Fair on the promenade.

Further information, www.estepona.es

Saturday August 15 PROECESSION – ESTEPONA Procession in honour of Nª Sra. De los Remedios, 8pm, town centre. Route map from the Tourist Office.

Wednesday August 19-23 OCEAN FESTIVAL – GIBRALTAR Events include a classical concert, fashion show and summer ball at Leisure Island, Ocean Village.

Further information, www.events.gi

Thursday August 20 Chambao

HARLEY DAVIDSON RALLY – GIBRALTAR 4th International Harley Davidson Rally with Harley and custom bikes on display at Casemates Square, 12.30pm, and Ocean Village, 6pm. Further information, www.hdcgib.com

Saturday, Sunday, August 8-9 YOUTH CONCERT – FUENGIROLA Line-up of bands for young people at Sohail Castle.

Further information, www.fuengirola.org

Sunday August 9, 16, 23, 30 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA – ESTEPONA

FLAMENCO – FUENGIROLA Flamenco concert with Sin Liciencia, Parque de España, 9pm. Further information, www. fuengirola.org CONCERT – ESTEPONA Jazz concert with Nono Garcia & Tito Alcedo, 10.30pm. Further information, www.estepona.es

Friday August 21 BELLYDANCING FESTIVAL – MARBELLA Esther Najet presents Misterio de Oriente, Teatro Ciudad de Marbella, 10pm. Tickets, €15, from the theatre box office. Further information, www. marbella.es

Saturday August 22 THE SUMMER EVENT – MARBELLA A great line-up of opera crossover classics and

musical theatre at El Castillo de la Duquesa headlining Welsh tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, Tres Divos, English soprano Donna-Marie and award-winning Spanish classical guitarist Stephen Greenwood. Doors open 8.30pm for 9.30pm performance. Bar open 8.30-11.30pm. Tickets €25, from Beccy´s, Monte Duquesa and Christina´s Cards, Sabinillas. Reservations (highly recommended), Tel: 697 783 942/ info@slmlive.com. Further information, www.slmlive.com/summer CONCERT – SAN PEDRO Municipal Band Concert, Plaza de la Iglesia, 9pm.

FLAMENCO – MARBELLA Flamenco show in aid of the Wheelchair Basketball Club, Teatro Ciudad de Marbella, 10pm. Tickets, €20 from the theatre box office. Further information, www.marbella.es

Saturday August 22-30 FAIR – GIBRALTAR Held at Commonwealth Parade. Further information from the Ministry of Culture, Tel: +350 200 48063.

information, www.museopicassomalaga.org ART EXHIBITION – MARBELLA German-born Marbella artist Fred Friedrich presents Metamorphosie, a collection of abstract dripping and action paintings, Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm and 5-8.30pm at Mila’s Gallery, C./ Notario Luis Oliver, 7, Tel:, 952 776 794.

Until September 20 ENGRAVINGS EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Miradas, a special exhibition of works by Picasso, Miró, Sempere and other artists, plus an exhibition of books from the archives, Museo del Grabado, Marbella Old Town, Monday-Saturday, 9am-2pm and Tuesday-Friday, 3.30-9pm. Entry €3. Further information, www.marbella.es BOOK FAIR – MARBELLA Open-air sale of Spanish books, Paseo de la Alameda, daily. Further information, www. marbella.es

Sunday August 23

Monday August 10-15

CONCERT – MARBELLA Municipal Band Concert, Paseo de la Alameda, 9pm.

1ST AMERICANA FESTIVAL – ESTEPONA Grand tribute to the musical styles of America, with live concerts of folk, blues, country, rock, gospel and more, plus daily exhibitions of old records, Far West Show parade and an Americana street market. Programme includes: Monday-Friday – Conferences in the Bullring, 8.30pm.

Monday-Thursday – Live concerts, Paseo Marítimo, 10pm.

Friday, Saturday – Concerts in the Bullring, 10pm.

Saturday – Harley Davidson Parade from the bullring, 12 noon, and Closing Party at Playa del Cristo with live music, from midnight.

Full programme available from the Town Hall, www.estepona.es

Saturday, Sunday, August 22-23 HEALING ARTS FESTIVAL – SAN PEDRO Second edition of the Arte Sano Festival, Playa La Salida, noon-midnight, to promote better ways of living, with eco and organic products, workshops, therapy demonstrations, music, dance and a host of activities for children. Further information from Phil Speirs, Tel: 951 165 092/ festival@lachispa.net

Tuesday August 25 CONCERT – FUENGIROLA Concert with Kimbao, Parque de España, 9pm.

Further information, www.fuengirola.org

Tuesday-Friday, August 25-28 INDOOR FOOTBALL – ESTEPONA 5th Indoor Football championships, 7-11pm, La Lobilla Sports Centre. Further information, www. estepona.es

Saturday August 29 KIDS’ WORKSHOPS – MÁLAGA One, two, three… welcome to the discovery tree!, children’s workshop at the Museo Picasso de Málaga, with tour and fun discussion. Further information, Tel: 952 127 611/ educacion@ mpicassom.org

Until August 30 AL-ANDALUS EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Exhibition of Arabic culture, Los Aromas de alAndalus, with crafts, gastronomy, music and history, open daily in the seafront marquee on the corner of Avenida del Mar. Further information, www.marbella.es ART EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA The Collection in Context, Málaga Picasso Museum, showcasing Picasso’s sheet-metal sculpture Woman (1961) and 40 other works, plus three major sculptures by Julio González and a decoupage by Henri Matisse, allowing the viewer to examine the ideas exchange between three great artists. Further

Until December 31 MMM… MÁLAGA – COSTA DEL SOL A chance to try the haute cuisine of 14 of the coast’s top gourmet restaurants with a tasting menu of tapas plus a fish and meat course and dessert – for the special price of €45, inc. VAT (drinks not included). Contact the participating restaurants for details. Málaga capital: Adolfo, Café de París , Limonar 40, Montana, Palo Cortado.

Marbella: El Lago, La Hacienda, Messina, Roberto, Taberna del Alabardero. Torremolinos: Restaurante Med. Fuengirola: Girol, Roca Tranquila. Ronda: Tragabuches.

ADVANCE NOTICES Friday September 4-6

PLAZA GASTRONÓMICA – MARBELLA Marbella’s top restaurants and gourmet suppliers of everything from wine and cheese to pata negra and olive oil showcase their gastronomy to the public in Parque de la Constitución, with live music to accompany this massive open-air degustación, 5.30pm-1am (midnight on Sunday). Further information, www.plazagastronomica.es essential marbella magazine

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STARS for August ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR] The focus is on your personal life and goals in August. While much contentment can be found at home, you’re also more than willing to enjoy leisure activities and to make new plans for keeping organised and efficient at work, particularly around the 17th. Demands from a friend, or the need of others to lean on you for support, can keep you especially busy in the first week of the month. Events occurring now bring you to the realisation that you need to reach out and connect.

TAURUS [21 APR - 20 MAY]

LEO [23 JUL - 22 AUG] The spotlight is on you, your needs and how you present yourself to others in August. Your mind is focused on security, finances, and practical matters.

Matters of the heart touch you deeply and could involve some personal sacrifices. The 1-8 might feel chaotic, as relationship epiphanies, challenges and tests occur. It’s an emotional time, but also a period that leads to important discoveries. A surge of personal magnetism and charm heads your way in the last week of the month, when your ideas and conversational skills are in demand.

VIRGO [23 AUG - 22 SEP]

August is strong for romance and finances for you, although impulsiveness is an inclination in both areas. Conversations with others are for the most part healthy and forwardlooking. Mid-month, a heart to heart with a lover has a more serious tone, and should be considered carefully. Changeful conditions surrounding your career this month eventually lead to improvement of your position and an increased sense of personal fulfilment, even if it feels a little chaotic for the time being.

August is often a month of endings and some cocooning for you, dear Virgo, as you instinctively need to assess what needs to go and what to carry forward into your upcoming birthday month. However, this year, it’s likely to be more active than usual. Friends are important, career goals and initiatives figure strongly, and your urge to talk, project and learn is strong.

Important events surrounding your work or health are likely from the 1st to the 8th, when life could feel quite chaotic, but you make a new plan around the 20th that pulls everything together.

GEMINI [21 MAY - 21 JUN]

LIBRA [23 SEP - 23 OCT]

In August, the spotlight is on your home and family, Gemini, as well as necessary errands, paperwork and learning.

You’ve been quite ‘me’ focused recently, and a restless urge is likely to take hold in the first week of the month. You are reminded of important responsibilities surrounding family and finances mid-August. Until the 25th, Mars in your sign keeps you on your toes, providing you with the energy and gumption to go after what you want from your life. Friends are helpful and seem to have your best interests at heart.

While others are seeking you out this month, you are not especially communicative when it comes to sharing personal matters, until after the 25th. You are thinking things through and keeping your ideas and plans to yourself. Still, your social calendar is busy. It’s a strong period for dreaming up new plans, making presentations and connecting with others. From 1st to the 10th, important events will affect a romance, providing some tests and trials.

CANCER [22 JUN - 22 JUL] August is a month in which you are hatching plans, resting more than usual and experiencing less personal energy. You are instinctively preparing for a more outgoing phase starting in the last week of the month, when energy returns, particularly when it comes to career matters. A struggle over matters of dependence and personal freedom might kick off this new cycle. A friend, family or group activities inspire you this month, and you feel supported and acknowledged.

Pay special attention to what a partner has to say mid-month.

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SCORPIO [24 OCT - 21 NOV] Life isn’t especially private for you this summer and August is no exception. Home life requires special consideration from the 1st to the 7th, and again on the 17th-18th, even if work seems more of a priority. You’ve been expanding your personal circle and home life is sometimes chaotic. You’re filled with ideas about your goals and the future. With regards to romance, you have a strong desire for something different and perhaps a little exotic. Pay special attention to advice from an older (or more experienced) friend on the 16th-18th.

SAGITTARIUS [22 NOV - 21 DEC] You are very busy thinking ahead of yourself in August. Next month is strong for career matters, and this month, you are hatching many plans along those lines.

Restlessness experienced from the 14th-17th might prompt you to consider making travel plans, or plans to broaden your intellectual horizons – whatever it is, you feel the need to widen your experiences. Your energy reserves receive a nice boost now, and you feel the need to take action. Financial matters require special consideration on the 25th-26th. Romance is lively yet deeply stirring in August.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 19 JAN] Much is going on with partnerships, sharing, shared finances and work this month. August is strong for negotiating and ironing out differences with a special someone in your life. Love matters are both demanding and rewarding, particularly towards the last week of the month. Much of your energy is poured into work, health routines and reorganizing.

Getting these matters into order will help free your mind. Special attention to money, sources of income and personal possessions is required from the 2nd to the 10th. Others turn to you for solid advice on the 16th-18th.

AQUARIUS [20 JAN - 19 FEB] The delicate balance between your needs for independence and your needs for close personal relationships is a big issue for you in August. Balancing can sometimes feel like a tug of war, but keeping alert to the heart of the matter will give you perspective and ease the tension.

From the 1st to the 8th, aligning yourself with the image you have been projecting to others can be a challenge. Consider the possibility that you may have misrepresented yourself if others are misunderstanding you. Sorting out financial matters is easier and more objective this month.

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR] Life might be a little chaotic in August, as you feel pulled in many directions. However, if you take extra time for relaxation and reflection, which the cosmos fairly forces you to do from the 1st to the 8th, you will find the energy to balance it all. It might seem counterintuitive to take extra time for repose when you’re in demand, but you’ll be far more effective if you do. Getting organized and sorting out mundane affairs is necessary, while expressing your creativity and romantic impulses are strong. A serious conversation with a partner might figure around the 17th.

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