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The Trend

24 Films 26 DVDs 28 Books 30 Music 32 Gadgets 34 Cars: The Lamborghini Aventador

The Focus

38 Marbella’s New Port 44 Hollywood Stars’ Holiday Retreats 46 Jamie Cullum: Exclusive Interview 50 Diva of Song Yanela Brooks

The Style

54 Décor: A Marbella Mansion from Fine & Country 62 Gardening: Landscaping Styles 64 Fashion: La Perla Summer 2011 Swimwear 74 Fashion News

The Spa

78 Beauty Tricks to Beat the Summer Heat 80 Beauty News 82 Celebrity Fitness Guru, Tracy Anderson 84 Health News 86 Dr. Ramón Roigé of the Royal Marbella Hospital

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88 What’s Up and Who’s Who on the Local Social Scene

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116 Travel: Madrid 124 Hotel: The New Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach Club 126 Travel: Desert Camp Morocco

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137 Puro Beach 139 Bora Bora 140 Food News 142 Chef Profile: Stephane Bruylant of Ocean Club 144 Wine People: Dani García and Godoy of Calima

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157 Summer Ideas for Kids 159 Pet News 160 What’s On in August 162 Your Stars for the Month Ahead

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words BY IAIN BLACKWELL August is upon us and we can expect huge volumes of visitors, soaring temperatures and an even hotter nightlife scene with an unprecedented number of live concerts! All in all, it’s going to be one heck of a busy month, so why not take some time out, relax and catch up on all you need to know with Marbella’s favourite magazine, preferably with a cool drink to hand.

We begin this issue with an in-depth look at what everyone has been talking about – Marbella’s new port for top cruise ships.

Continuing the luxury theme, we

Agosto ha llegado y sabemos lo que esto significa: unas temperaturas muy altas, un volumen importante de visitantes y una marcha nocturna impresionante, debido en parte al gran número de conciertos que tendrán lugar en la Costa del Sol. Será un mes muy ajetreado, así que búscate un hueco para descansar y desconectar, leyendo la revista más popular de Marbella, ,

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hop on the AVE to Madrid, staying at the Ritz to visit the majestic Prado, before hitting an adrenalin pumping 240kph in the new Lamborghini Aventador, and later jetting off to magical Marrakech to rest up and be pampered at the sumptuous Desert Camp Morocco. We also take you round the stunning La Casa Loriana, as featured in Piers Morgan On Marbella.

Personalities abound this month and you can look forward to our one-on-one with Jamie Cullum, who will join Jamiroquai, Earth

preferiblemente con una copa bien fría en la mano.

Empezamos con un reportaje sobre el tema del momento, el nuevo puerto de Marbella para cruceros. Continuamos con experiencias lujosas, cogiendo un AVE a Madrid y hospedándonos en el Ritz, al lado del majestuoso Museo del Prado. Más tarde, nos subimos a bordo del Lamborghini Aventador y descansamos en el

Wind & Fire, Tom Jones, The Alan Parsons Project, Simple Minds, and A Tribute to Queen in concert at assorted venues along the coast.

We get up close and personal with multi-talented local diva, Yanela Brooks, who electrified the audience at last year’s Marbella Awards Gala, and we chat with Dani Garcia about the runaway success of La Moraga and Calima, and with master chef Stephane Bruylant who holds court at Ocean Club, presiding over what can only be described as tantalisingly mouth-watering cuisine.

As it’s high summer, don’t miss out on visiting a top beach club, and we feature three of the best – Bora Bora, Iberostar Coral Beach and Puro Beach. Elsewhere, we have stylish Billabong swimwear, recommended summer reading, summer fragrances and gadgets to chill out with besides much much more.

Have a good one!

Desert Camp Morocco.

También visitamos La Casa Loriana, que apareció hace poco en el programa de Piers Morgan On Marbella.

Los famosos dan mucho que hablar este mes… te ofrecemos una entrevista en exclusiva con Jamie Cullum, que dará un concierto en el Castillo Sohail este mes. Otros artistas que también tocarán en la Costa del Sol son Jamiroquai, Earth Wind & Fire, Tom Jones, Alan Parsons Project, Simple Minds y A Tribute to Queen. Conocemos mejor a la cantante y diva Yanela Brooks, que nos encantó el año pasado en los premios

Marbella Awards. Entrevistamos a Dani García sobre el éxito de sus restaurantes La Moraga y Calima, y también a Stephane Bruylant, chef ejecutivo de Ocean Club, reconocido por su magnífica cocina de fusión.

Estamos en pleno verano y ¿qué mejor sitio para pasar tus ratos libres que un club de playa?

Este mes te invitamos a tres de los mejores: Bora Bora, Iberostar Coral Beach y Puro Beach. En otras secciones tenemos la moda de baño de Billabong, libros interesantes, fragancias del verano y gadgets que te mantendrán entretenido durante muchas horas. ¡Que lo pases fenomenal!

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Sotogrande Alto: Fantastic Andalucian style family home in a quiet and established residential area on the Costa del Sol. Spacious living room with fireplace, separate dining room, fully fitted kitchen. Beautiful views from the sunny terraces on the upper level and the tower room. Covered terrace on ground level. Well-kept tropical garden and large and private swimming pool. 3 bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, built 342 sqm, plot 2.240 sqm.

ID-No.: 1140064. Price €1.150.000.

Sierra Blanca: Ground floor apartment in an exclusive development in the most sought-after residential area of Marbella. Built and decorated to highest quality standards. Living room with fireplace, covered terrace. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, built 107 sqm, terrace 15 sqm.

ID-No.: 4002652. Price €495.000.

Atalaya: Luxurious duplex penthouse with sea views in a frontline golf urbanization. Living room with fireplace. Partly covered terraces, large solarium. Fantastic communal pool area, heated indoor pool. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, built 169 sqm, terraces 276 sqm.

ID-No.: 1158887. Price €750.000.

Marbesa: Beautiful frontline beach villa East of Marbella. Spacious living room with fireplace, winter garden. 2 guest bungalows. Wellkept tropical garden, South facing swimming pool. Panoramic sea views. 7 bedrooms, 8+2 bathrooms, built 595 sqm, plot 1.441 sqm.

ID-No.: 2002485. Price €2.500.000.

Calahonda: Charming apartment with panoramic sea views in an established residential area above the Costa del Sol. Living room with dining area. Covered South facing terrace. Well-kept communal garden and pool area. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built 140 sqm, terrace 35 sqm.

ID-No.: 5001003. Price €195.000.

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Sierra Blanca: Spectacular villa for grand Entertainment in the most exclusive area. Breathtaking sea views, tennis court, cinema, gymnasium, sauna, hammam, separate guest house, heated swimming pool, games room and bar, separate staff apartment. 9 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms. Built 1.100 m2, plot of 3.361 m2.

ID-No.: W-00EE76. Price: 5.900.000 €.

Cascada de Camoján: Elegant, excellently priced villa with breathtaking panoramic views built to high quality in an exclusive location. Large reception room. Possibility to extend. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Built 643 m2, plot 1.350 m2.

ID-No.: W-00DDUV. Price: 1.950.000 €.

Golden Mile Beach Side: Modern villa situated next to the Puente Romano Hotel and the beach. Built to highest qualities, lift, under-floor heating, heated swimming pool, demotic system. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Built 614 m2, plot 1.025 m2.

ID-No: W-00BXOV. Price: 6.500.000 €.

Golden Mile Beach Side: Elegant villa, beautifully decorated situated in an unique, sought after location close to the beach, within walking distance to Marbella centre, restaurants and shops. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Built 170 m2, plot 440 m2.

ID-No.: W-00D5VS. Price: 1.395.000 €.

Beach Front Golden Mile: Well priced penthouse offering panoramic sea views situated in a beach front position in an exclusive gated community with direct access to the beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Living area 128 m2, terrace 40 m2.

ID-No.: W-00FD8U. Price: 1.200.000 €.

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La Casita - 2.450.000€ La Casita has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate family living as well as entertaining guests. The villa which features Andalucian architecture is also bright and open to enhance the flow between indoor and outdoor living.

Located in Nueva Andalucia the villa (565 sq.m) occupies a very private plot (2.675 sq.m) on a front line position overlooking Los Naranjos Golf course and Marbella’s mountain.

The main accommodation is built on one level and comprises three double bedroom suites.

The living/dining room, with feature fireplace, opens onto the main terrace and pool, the covered terraces on each side of the living/dining room are used to enjoy outdoor living and alfresco dining.

The modern kitchen has recently been refitted and has a utility room with separate access.

On the adjoining plot you will find a guest house boasting 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living area with open fireplace, a kitchenette and sauna. All windows from floor to ceiling fold back to offer a splendid summer house with outdoor entertaining area. A garage for 3 cars adjoins the guest house and an area of the garage is currently being used as an office/gym. The gated and private drive has designated car spaces and can accommodate further car parking.

The current owner of the property will consider part exchange for a property in the UK

Villa Rosa - 1.950.000€ Built by its current owners in the golf valley of Nueva Andalucia, minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Puerto Banus and sandy beaches of Marbella, the property can comfortably host 10 people in 5 en-suite bedrooms. The construction which ended in 2003 was finished to a superior level with carefully selected materials. Villa Rosa is very well maintained and decorated in a classical style. The villa enjoys sun all day from East and West exposure with both covered and uncovered terraces. Shops, restaurant, bars, international school, golf courses are within the immediate vicinity.

The property that sits on a plot of 1.657 sq.m, has a total of 833 sq.m and is constructed on three levels all connected by a private hydraulic lift.

The basement comprises of a large parking area with an automatic entrance door; a very well organized machine room, a fully equipped laundry room and storage room. On the ground floor you will find a spectacular entrance hall leading to the lounge which is equipped with a fire place; a formal dining room; a snug room with a fireplace, an open plan kitchen; a guest toilet and a guest bedroom.

Outdoor you will find an off street parking area; a covered terrace with different zones such as an outdoor sitting area; a lounge area and a dining area with BBQ. As well as large terraces Villa Rosa has a beautiful split level garden, the lower level hosting a large swimming pool and chiringuito.

Fine & Country Marbella Marbella Club Hotel, 29602 Marbella, Malaga, Spain tel +34 952 76 40 10 email marbella@fineandcountry.com www.fineandcountry.es

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La Casa Verde - 5.000.000€ From the moment one steps through the entrance to La Casa Verde there is a feeling of peace, tranquillity, gentleness and calm. This is a stylish and elegant home offering unique privacy and a superb lifestyle.

The villa has recently been completely refurbished for luxurious easy living, and offers the very highest standards of quality, design and technology. Fully equipped with the latest Domotic system, the house lights, heating and security cameras can all be controlled by the owner at the touch of a button.

La Casa Verde is situated in one of the most prestigious and sought after addresses in the Marbella region next to the iconic Marbella Club Hotel with direct access to a beautiful sandy beach, complete with chiringuitos and sunshades.

La Casa Verde is on a 881 sq.m plot containing the main house of a total of 448 sq.m. Within the grounds there is a separate casita, that would be perfect for guest accommodation.The house has a total of 5 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms.The ground floor features a stunning lounge with a beautifully hand carved stone fireplace, a state-of-the-art kitchen, two guest bedrooms en-suite and a spacious master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, dressing and sitting room which opens out onto the beautiful gardens.

The first floor features an office area, an en-suite bathroom, dressing and a second master bedroom which opens onto an open terrace.

Casa Chaos - 2.950.000€ Casa Chaos has been expertly designed to offer the very best of modern living, yet keeping a traditional Spanish feel to the property.

This is a stylish and elegant home that offers a combination of privacy and a superb lifestyle.

The property is situated in a well-established residential area within Marbella, in the prestigious Cortijo de Nagüeles. The property has stunning mountain views from the gardens and views over the sea from the various terraces. The house is within easy reach of all the local amenities of Marbella town centre which is host to many thriving shops, restaurants and bars.

Casa Chaos is situated on 2.525 sq.m plot containing the main house, separate office and staff apartment (966 sq.m). The house features 5 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms; an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted beamed ceilings; a stunning lounge; an elegant dining room with travertine marble floors, and a music room overlooking the garden. The extremely spacious master bedroom boasts a separate sitting area for relaxation and a glorious en-suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, steam room, sauna and gym area.

In the garden there is an L-shaped thatched gazebo over a dining area and bar complete with music system and satellite television. There are also extensive open terraces and a good sized heated swimming pool with electric cover (9x5 meters).

Fine & Country Marbella Marbella Club Hotel, 29602 Marbella, Malaga, Spain tel +34 952 76 40 10 email marbella@fineandcountry.com www.fineandcountry.es

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READING / MUSIC / FILMS / GADGETS / MOTORING / TRENDS

Catch up on all the latest entertainment releases, top class cars and cutting edge gadgets.‌

24 Films 26 DVDs 28 Books 30 Music 32 Gadgets 34 Cars: The Lamborghini Aventador

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The Change-Up » Director

David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers) » Genre Comedy

» Actors

Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde, Leslie Mann

Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) and Dave (Jason Bateman) were inseparable as kids but they have grown distant over the years. Dave is a successful lawyer who is married with three kids, while Mitch is still leading the single life, working when he pleases and avoiding commitment to anyone or anything. Mitch is secretly envious of Dave, who seems to have it all: a great job and a family who love him, while Dave wishes he could be Mitch for a day, enjoying the ‘no strings attached’ lifestyle. A freak occurrence turns both their worlds upside-down and they soon discover that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side…

Farewell » Director Christian

Carion (Merry Christmas) » Genre Thriller » Actors Diane Kruger, Willem Dafoe, Guillaume Canet, Fred Ward Oscar winning director Christian Carion brings us a fresh new take on the Cold War. Set in the 1980s, Farewell is the true story of a disgruntled colonel in the Russian KGB who shared secret information with the French and the Americans, contributing to the ultimate downfall of the communist regime. The film delves into the friendship which develops between the colonel and a young French engineer, both of whom are having problems in their marriages and who develop an intense bond that extends beyond their immediate aims.

Crazy, Stupid Love » Director

Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

» Genre

Romance

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Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Julianne Moore

Cal (Steve Carell) is a middle aged man trying to come to terms with the break-up of his marriage.

He enlists the help of a young ladies’ man (Ryan Gosling) to recover his lost youth and all the experiences he gave up by marrying young. As he eases back into the dating scene and, surprisingly, finds that he is extremely attractive to a host of young women, he can’t help but feel like something is still missing, and that his future and his past are just about to cross paths.

» Director

J.J. Abrams (Lost) » Genre Thriller » Actors Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka, Kyle Chandler, Ron Eidard

Super 8

st blockbuster Super 8, Steven Spielberg’s late A group of youngsters .

1979 o, production is set in Ohi er 8 camera in a is filming a movie on an old Sup n, suddenly, there is a whe ion countryside railway stat lorr y and a train. The night massive collision bet ween a and the sound of metal fire , is filled with cries for help and smoke arises a being crunching and out of the ash a series of strange en Wh an. that is clearly not hum events ensues, the able plic inex and s nce disappeara urred at the station occ t wha t youngsters suspect tha the help of a local was not an accident and with over the truth. unc to policeman they set out

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STUNNING ESTATE IN MARBELLA SIERRA BLANCA An outstanding home on expansive grounds comprising a main villa and a guest house. Views spanning a 180 degree seaward arc competing with direct vistas of the mountain on the other side. The villa offers various sitting areas, gentleman’s study, hand-built Clive Christian kitchen with breakfast area, master suite with sitting area, dressing room and state-of-the art bathroom. Entertainment features are a cinema room, glass bodega, billiard room, high spec gymnasium and separate spa with heated indoor pool, steam room and sauna. The lush gardens host a salt water pool, a cabana style hut and independent guest cottage. Heating and air conditioning controlled by domotic system.

DM2183:: Bedrooms / Dormitorios 9 :: Bathrooms / Baños 9 :: Built / Construido 2.245m² :: Plot/ Parcela 6.860m² :: Price on request / Precio bajo demanda

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» Genre Comedy » Director Greg Berlanti

Life As We Know It

(The Broken Hearts Club) Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) » Actors Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Christina is an upcoming caterer and Eric Hendricks Messer (Josh Duhamel) a successful television director. The two go on a disastrous blind date, to discover that the only thing they have in common is their love for their godchild, Sophie. When a series of unfortunate happenings force Holly and Eric to raise Sophie together, they have no choice but to share their hobbies, social life and family life. Suddenly it becomes clear that polar opposites can attract each other awfully nicely.

The Way Back » Genre Drama » Director Peter Weir

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(Dead Poet’s Society) » Actors Ed Harris, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell

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Seven prisoners trapped in the terrorfilled reign of Stalin escape from a Soviet gulag in 1940. They are now free men who, in all likelihood, will soon lose their lives, since the long road to freedom is fraught with obstacles which few could overcome. The men are hungry, have little equipment and have no idea of the road they should follow, but they rely on their most basic instincts – hunger and fear, without losing touch of cherished human values like compassion and trust.

The group will undergo experiences that will transform them through their depth and intensity, taking them on a spiralling journey from suffering to happiness.

» Genre Thriller » Director Michael Winterbottom (The Lovely Bones) » ACTORS Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson

The Killer Inside Me The Killer Inside Me, based on the novel of the same name by Jim Thompson, tells the story of Lou Ford (Casey Affleck), a young assistant sheriff of a small town. Lou is riddled with problems, both of the female and legal kind. Lately, a number of victims have been discovered in his jurisdiction, all of whom have fallen prey to a sadistic psychopath. Lou soon becomes the number one suspect in the case, though in the film’s wild, dark world, nothing is quite as it seems.

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The hardest part about understanding feminism for most men is the seriousness of it all. A wrong word here, an ill-timed joke there and, suddenly, you’re the pariah of the party. How To Be a Woman is an ideal read for both men and women, since it deals with the most important issues faced by modern feminists in a funny, moving way; groundbreaking questions abound such as Should we get Brazilian bikini waxes? Why do bras hurt? Why does everyone want to know when you’ll be having a baby? Should we get Botox?

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Everyone loves him and every recipe book he publishes is a best-seller. Jamie Oliver has rescued many a tired mum or newbie dad with a host of authentic recipes which pay homage to the diversity and depth of culinary traditions from around the world. This time it’s less about impressing and more about surviving. Most of us get home after a long working day too tired to pull out our entire collection of skillets and cooking tools but we definitely deserve to savour far tastier fare than a stale ham sandwich every evening! In addition to recipes, the book contains tips on equipments and ingredients you should always have in your kitchen. You’ll be making a mean vegetarian rogan josh, Thai prawn curry or piri piri chicken for yourself and your family in no time!

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FLOWERS BY VANESSA DIFFENBAUGH

Communication breakdowns are the cause of nearly all broken friendships, failed marriages and even world wars.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to communicate one’s feelings and thoughts in a clear, unequivocal manner? Vanesa Diffenbaugh’s The Language of Flowers attempts to do just that, inviting readers to relive the Victorian custom of communicating through flowers. In this simple language, a honeysuckle always signified devotion, a red rose love, and heliotrope devoted affection. Victoria Jones, the book’s heroine, is a young woman who has lived all her childhood in an orphanage, who now sleeps in a public park and whose heart is devoid of all faith in humanity. A second chance at a better life arrives when she is offered work at a flower shop and meets a mysterious young man who surprises her one day by handing her a flower which signifies ‘overcoming suffering’. If you think this is just another corny romance, think again; it is a touching story of the possibility of recovering self-love, trust and hope, even under the most difficult of circumstances.

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4 A GAME OF THRONES (A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, BOOK1)

BY GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

If you haven’t heard of A Game of Thrones yet, you probably haven’t been checking out the New York Times or Amazon’s best-seller lists lately. This series of books (there are 5 published works and a further two forthcoming) has already won various prestigious publishing awards, inspired a breakthrough series in the U.S. and received the kind of reviews formerly reserved to Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings, since it has single-handedly redefined the standards of the modern epic fantasy genre. A Game of Thrones is set in a fictional world inhabited by knights, fire-breathing dragons and ice vampires, where each season lasts for over 100 years. Amidst a bitter backdrop of snow and ice, two families fight for control of the Iron Throne while outside their land, magical forces grow in strength and signal the arrival

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5 THE HUNGER GAMES

BY SUZANNE COLLINS

Ever since the Twilight saga and similar releases such as Vampire Diaries or Harry Potter, a new era has dawned for books that are as equally awaited by parents as they are by teenagers. The Hunger Games is the latest ‘it’ book for science fiction geeks, the first in a trilogy set in postapocalyptic North America, which is now divided into 12 districts. Each year, two children from each district, a boy and a girl, are sent to the Capitol, where they are forced to take part in a fight for survival known as The Hunger Games. In this battle, 24 children compete but only one comes out alive. When 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen is called to take part in this year’s games, she know she has been handed a death sentence, but is determined to put survival instincts gained from her difficult childhood to use.

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THETREND REVIEWS

Music

WORDS Allan Tee

Bon Iver Bon Iver

The Feeling

Bon Iver has been around since 2007 and comprises Justin Vernon, Michael Noyce, Sean Carey and Matthew McCaughan. This new album is definitely an acquired taste, since the shifting styles can result in a bit of confusion. When you listen to it in its entirety two or three times, though, it begins to shatter any preconceived ideas from the first time out and definitely makes for a rewarding audio experience.

Together We Were Made

Madeleine Peyroux Standing on the Rooftop

There seems to be a certain musical snobbery pervading the UK scene these days. Too much melody, too much catchy fun and you are branded as a spent force. The Feeling emerged during a musical period when many a band competed for the vacuum left by the descending star of Oasis. The track Set My World on Fire is listenable. The surprisingly restrained appearance of Murphy on Dance for the Lights is a good call, but the cringe-worthy lyrics – “dance like you dance when you love someone” – rather less so. The brief reggae excursion of Another Soldier is another ill-advised move. We should give well meaning bands a good airing and here is an example of clean living and uncomplicated pop of the naughties.

Gosh! What a pleasant surprise this latest studio album is.

Produced by Craig Street (Norah Jones), it brings an inventive edge to standouts such as the title track and Lay Your Sleeping Head, arranged by guitarist Marc Ribot. Peyroux’s lyrics are never rigid or contrived; they seem to flow off her lilting vocal style. The Kind You Can’t Afford, written with Bill Wyman, has particularly loaded lyrics.

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Panic of Girls

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THETREND GADGETS WORDS Marisa CUTILLAS

Panasonic DMX-CA100, HX-DC15 and HX-DC1 Videocameras

Panasonic has recently released three new models of pistol-grip camcorders, offering different characteristics. The DMX-CA100 takes 16 megapixel photographs, and records 1080p videos, while the HX-DC15 also records 1080p videos but comes with a 16 GB internal memory. The HX-DC1, meanwhile, is waterproof, making it the ideal choice for those who like to capture the magic of sea life. i www.panasonic.com

Sennheiser CX 215 and MX 365 Earphones

Red, orange, bronze, green, blue and brown: these are the colours that audio specialists, Sennehiser, have chosen to herald in the summer of 2011, in the form of two new earphones. For the CX 215, Sennheiser found its inspiration in Nature, while the MX 365 is influenced on the colours created in the world of graphic design. Both models offer a dynamic sound experience and a good price-performance ratio. i www.sennheiser.com

Leica V-Lux 30

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The new V-Lux 30 camera by Leica is a luxury mini camera with a 14 megapixel CMOS sensor and a 16x optical zoom lens. It boasts a 7.6cm tactile screen and a 1080i AVCHD camcorder which records at 30 fps. It can also record in 3D, making it a must have for techies after the very latest camera-and-video recorderin-one. It even comes with a GPS, which positions your photos geographically and recommends nearby areas for interesting photography. i www.leica-camera.com

Asus EeE Pad MeMO

Asus has just released a 17.8cm Android tablet that is ideal for those seeking more features than a smartphone can offer, but would rather do without the weight and bulkiness of a typical tablet. The new Eee Pad MeMO boasts a glasses-free 3D IPS display, a MemIC companion headset for phone calls and music and a touchscreen that can be manipulated with either the fingers or a capacitive stylus. With its 1024 x 600 display, it also promises top quality viewing. i www.asus.es

Asus Eee PC X101

Also from Asus comes a new netbook with an ultra-fine design (it is only 17.6mm thick and weighs less than 1kg) and the very latest Intel Atom (1.5GHz) technology, as well as a 600 GMA integrated graphics card. The screen measures 25.4cm and boasts a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution. The device comes with a webcam and a double microphone, and is available in SSD or conventional hard drive versions. i www.asus.es

Altec Lansing iMT810

The Altec Lansing iMT810 is a gorgeous new boombox which harkens back to the 1980s in look and size, but is completely adapted to the digital era, allowing you to fit your iPod or iPhone onto it and listen to your favourite musical files in crisp, high quality sound. The device boasts a 13.3cm subwoofer with a deep sounding bass, an adjustable seven-band equalizer FM audio, and dual ZUS, which admits a wide number of audio devices. It runs for around 30 hours on batteries but can also be connected to your normal adaptor, and it charges your iPhone and iPod automatically. i www.altec.es

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CARS

THETREND MOTOR

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY NICK HALL

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t 240kph, on the main straight of Vallelunga, with a 6.5-litre V12 wailing in my ear and a Raging Bull on the nose, objectivity falls by the wayside and I find myself giggling and dancing in the seat like a hyperactive child at Disneyworld.

On lap two, only the G-force pushing me into the bucket seat stops me licking the Lamborghini Aventador’s windscreen.

There is just something special about a range-topping Lamborghini, an emotional overload that renders normal judgement useless.

To drive this car is to connect with it on a visceral and dangerously close to sexual level. Suddenly everything else seems ordinary; in truth that was already the case just standing and staring at the thing.

Those straight cut lines, overtly

BULL RIDING aggressive cuts and the tornado line running down its side make the back look even lower and wider, the roof is moulded into discreet bubbles, the sides appear sculpted and lightweight and the front like it’s about to kill you. Inspired by the Reventon, an evolution of the Murcielago and yet with an identity all of its own, the Aventador is simply breathtaking to look at.

Only Lamborghini could get away with that audacious exhaust: four pipes held within one cavernous hexagonal cannon, or the flip up trigger guard on the starter button, for that matter. This is pure, unbridled, unapologetic masculinity to its core and a car that captures the spirit of the old-school Diablo and Countach to near perfection.

Of course you can’t sell €255.000

worth of car, plus taxes, 18 months before the launch on style alone. There must be substance, too. Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann says this car is two generations ahead of the Murcielago it replaces. It is not an unreasonable claim.

At its core is the breakthrough, an affordable one-piece carbonfibre chassis that saves weight and increases torsional rigidity to racing car levels. Then there’s the new 6.5-litre V12 to consider, which is the heart and soul of the car. Winkelmann refused to countenance smaller capacity and forced induction and so the firm has toiled endlessly to maintain the urgent, insanely aggressive spirit of Lamborghini as well as upping the power by 8 per cent. And though it isn’t a dealbreaker for the buyers,

fuel economy is now up by 20 per cent, too.

The emotional connection with that gorgeous powerplant comes at the start of the straight at Vallelunga, when I can finally plant the throttle to the floor and hear that wailing V12 accelerate all the way up to 240kph while the infinitely cool TFT speedo winds up like an out of control telethon counter.

Of course it’s quick, it’s 700bhp with a 0-60mph time of 2.9s and a top speed of 217mph. Speed is a given, but it’s the total crushing authority with which it lays that power down and the shocked double take I have to do half way down the straight as the car blasts through 200kph and just keeps going. Epic traction and four-wheel drive control fools the brain until

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Lamborghini the speedo presents the obvious insanity of the situation.

It’s a perfect Molotov Cocktail of control, explosive power and noise, oh my god the noise. The V12 comes with a thuggish, organic quality and we’re all slamming it up to the 8250rpm redline just to drink in that last 1000rpm of mechanical brutality. This is not the synthetic symphony on offer elsewhere, it’s the engine equivalent of heart stirring, guitarbased hard rock.

You can really hear induction, pistons and exhaust gases at work and as the seven-speed slams home the next gear and almost shunts the whole car sideways with the sheer violence of the move, the unmitigated madness of the thing has me grinning like a maniac. In

the hardest Corsa mode it feels like an assault as the box shifts in just 50milliseconds, but driven in Sport the seven-speed smoothens out without sacrificing significant speed.

Now this is far from a perfect car. Design wise it’s beautiful, but there’s way too much visible plastic for my liking on a car this costly. And despite the super lightweight pressed carbon-fibre under the skin it comes with a 1575kg dryweight, which equates to around 1650kg loaded with fluids.

So in the slower corners, despite the Haldex tech and F1inspired pushrod technology that keeps the Aventador flat and firm, that weight makes its presence felt. The traction control system

works overtime to hold the car on track and we need new, very expensive Pirelli P Zero Corsas at lunchtime. That is an expensive habit, no matter how rich you are.

Conversely, in the fast sweepers, that huge footprint and the fourwheel drive serve to trim the understeer and keep it planted in an almost bizarre way. It is courage, rather than Physics, which provides the natural limit in the fast corners.

Those brakes take some getting used to, as well, because despite preposterous 400mm discs on the front and carbon-ceramic construction throughout, there’s almost always too much speed on the clock and the car struggles, pitches and even weaves under heavy braking. This is on track,

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though, on the road only a lunatic would drive like this.

Or through town. It’s 2.26mwide and 4.78m-long and despite an array of parking sensors and a rear view camera in the dash, it would give you nightmares in rush hour and you can imagine the horrid sound of scraping carbonfibre scratching away the veneer of cool outside Nikki Beach.

It’s immensely civil behind the wheel, indeed it’s a quantum leap forward from Lamborghini as far as accessibility is concerned, but I wonder if one lane is enough to contain this monster.

The thing is, though, none of this matters, indeed Lamborghini’s genius lies in the fact that it’s flaws add to the overall experience.

Aventador owners might take their car on track occasionally, and they’ll have fun, but it’s a road car designed to make an outrageous impression and announce to the rest of the Billionaire Boys’ Club that they have, indeed, arrived.

And should they find a suitably long straight and plant the throttle to the floor, any objectivity will fall by the wayside and they will find themselves giggling like a child at Disneyworld. In a way, that’s exactly what they’ll be, and I envy them. e

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THEFOCUS DEVELOPMENT

From La Bajadilla to Al-Thani WORDS Michel cruz Photography KH Photography

Marbella is a special spot in the Mediterranean, and as such, a popular tourist destination, but it is also a town that has witnessed large-scale development and construction over the years. The proposed development of a whole new marina complex and cruise terminal just east of the centre will be one of the largest and most far-reaching projects ever undertaken here, and opinions are still divided as to whether it represents a great new step forward or an idle folly.

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hen the Agencia Pública de Puertos de Andalucía announced the winner of the open tender for the construction and exploitation of an entirely redeveloped port at La Bajadilla, it caught the imagination of the public. Initial reactions were overwhelmingly positive, especially when it was made known that around €100 million was going to be invested in Marbella as a result of the project, but since that initial euphoria a degree of scepticism has set in.

Why should this be? Surely news of a sizeable financial injection into the local economy should be unambiguously positive? And if the project in question will open up Marbella to the longawaited arrival of cruise ships and a lucrative new source of tourism, then the town cannot but benefit immensely from it.

The problem is that, like most large-scale initiatives of this kind, the Marbella port scheme has had its share of controversy. Firstly, people questioned whether there is in fact a need for such a large new port, and how its construction

would impact on Puerto Banús. Though the latter can still lay claim to some vestige of its erstwhile stature and continues to exert a pull on visitors, it has struggled to maintain its original standards in recent years. While some fear that strong competition from a brand new port such as the one proposed for Marbella could tip Puerto Banús over the edge, others welcome the alternative.

The main controversy surrounding the new port, however, involves the awarding of its development and the accompanying 40-year concession on the exploitation rights of the port to Nasir Bin Abdullah and Sons S.L. This specially formed local division of Sheikh Abdullah Ben Nasser Al-Thani’s Qatar-based investment group will form a consortium with the Marbella Town Hall for the duration of the construction period, and it is their proposal that was chosen over that of the Marbella International Marina consortium of Spanish firms, a grouping of Spanish investors who some claim to have had the better technical and commercial proposal.

As rumours circulate that pressure was brought to bear on the selection committee because the Qatari sheikh is such a large and important investor in Spain, the Spanish investors have appealed against the decision.

Few, however, expect a reversal, and construction could begin as early as 2012, upon the approval of a more detailed technical and financial proposal later this year. What weighs strongly in favour of the Qatari-led project is the fact that it is self-financed, an important factor in these times of turbulence in the banking world. It also doesn’t harm the sheik’s case that he has appointed solely Spanish companies: Berenguer Ingenieros, Axel Logis and Estudio Seguí Arquitectura y Planeamiento, the prominent Málaga-based firm that was also responsible for the renovation of the La Rosaleda stadium of Málaga FC. The fact that this ambitious football club now also belongs to Sheikh Abdullah Ben Nasser AlThani indicates just how important a player he has become on the Costa del Sol.

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From Puerto La Bajadilla to Port Al-Thani The sheikh has already found out that it is difficult to keep everyone happy, and indeed, the debate between those against and in favour of the new port project will no doubt continue to rage for some time. What we do know is what the new Marbella port is meant to look like – and what it is meant to achieve.

The most recognisable feature of the new port will be its large circular harbour wall, which, with a length of 911 metres, will encircle the marina and protect it from the elements. Contained within this perimeter are a 200 metre-long central pier that dissects the circle and will be able to provide docking for cruise ships with lengths of up to 170 metres. Shipping enthusiasts will know that this excludes the category of super cruise ships such as the Queen Mary II, but instead focuses on small to medium-sized liners with between 200-800 passengers. Fanning out from here will be a total of 1,220 berths; unbeknown to most of us there is actually a big shortage of these, so there shouldn’t be any trouble filling them. The current fishing and

port installations will be significantly upgraded to modern facilities (and the fishing activities conveniently placed downwind), while one of the more glamorous sights will be mega-yachts of up to 100 metres anchored along the inner side of the long, swooping harbour wall. Finally, Marbella will be able to compete with the likes of Porto Cervo on that score.

The creation of this port will also produce a commercial area of 155,000 square metres, upon which will arise a modern luxury hotel, a shopping centre and outdoor arcade, public squares overlooking the water and an underground car park for up to 450 cars. Though little detail is as yet known about the exact look and content of these areas, the developers are hoping to turn the new port into a hub of luxury designer outlets, chic boutiques and the kind of trendy cafés, restaurants and nightspots that will make this a point of attraction to rival not only Puerto Banús but also other glamorous seafront locations in the Mediterranean.

The significance for Marbella An interview with Ángeles Muñoz, Mayoress of Marbella What does this new project mean for Marbella?

The new port project is a great opportunity that has the potential to revitalise both our local economy and the city centre of Marbella. The intention is to transform the existing fishing harbour of La Bajadilla into “the best private port in the Mediterranean”, as well as create an icon of Marbella that will be recognised around the world.

We have been approached on many occasions by cruise operators such as Cunard, who identified the great potential of Marbella for their mid- to high-end segment. In the past we couldn’t meet this demand, but in addition to all its other facilities, the new port will make it possible to do so, and in the process to develop another attractive form of tourism in Marbella.

It will allow Marbella to compete, in its own way, with other Mediterranean destinations in Sardinia and the Côte d’Azur, and create jobs during construction and when it is operative, but we also expect there to be a very

positive knock-on effect in terms of the revitalisation of Marbella’s centre.

When will it be operational?

Once the definitive plans have been approved, construction is scheduled to take four to five years, which means the port could be operational within about five to six years time.

What do you say to critics of the project and the selection process?

There are always critics of every proposed project or undertaking, but we ask them to look at the bigger picture and see the potential this project has to stimulate economic growth, job creation, urban renewal and building of the Marbella brand.

As for the selection process, it was a transparent public procedure in which two tenders were very close in quality but the choice was made for Nasir Bin Abdullah & Sons because of the financial securities they could offer.

To me it seems a clean but striking modern design. In projects of this kind architecture nowadays plays a role in helping to create highly recognisable, iconic landmarks that people instantly associate with the city in question.

Do you believe the project represents a chance to kick-start a new phase in the rejuvenation of Marbella town?

Yes I do. It is clear that Marbella

has reached a stage in its evolution where we need to look at the town itself. Until recently most development was on its peripheries, but now Marbella itself needs a revitalisation to carry it confidently into the 21st century and make the most of its strengths and opportunities. A project like this has the potential to be a very important catalyst, especially at a time when public and also private funding has become much harder to obtain. Ángeles Muñoz

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What will happen to the industrial (polígono) area in Marbella East?

It will disappear in the near future. The port project is a private project but the redevelopment of the La Ermita area is a municipal initiative that predates it and is independent of it. Naturally, the redevelopment of La Bajadilla is a fantastic catalyst for the redesigning of La Ermita, and we are working hard to create a degree of synchronisation of the two projects, though this is a lengthy process that involves negotiating with property owners and other interested parties in the area.

What will take the place of the industrial area?

The plan is to remove the poligono and create a zone made up of parks, public spaces, apartments, hotels and commercial and retailing areas. It is very much a case of beautification and finding a better use for a prime spot like La Ermita.

Is the Qatari group going to be investing and developing this area?

Quite possibly, though if so they will be one among different commercial developers in the area, but for the time being their main focus is the port itself.

What will happen to the industrial complex?

It will be moved to a site just north of La Cañada, and will become a purpose-built business park with proper facilities in terms of roads, parking, technical infrastructure and space.

A lot of people believe we are perhaps in greater need of something like a science park in Marbella I agree, and a modern office park features prominently in the plans for the new business complex. As it matures, Marbella needs to continue to develop its existing economic strengths but also diversify its economy, and given the quality of life we can offer we should be able to attract

technology, business and creative professionals to this region.

But for that we need a better communications network Exactly. If I had a magic wand I would fix all the roads, hasten the development of a rail corridor between Málaga and Marbella, extend the pathways across the length of the coast, put in cycle tracks and more pedestrianised areas, and improve the bus services too, but we’re dealing with limited resources that we have to fight very hard to get, so unfortunately it is a slow process marked by compromise and prioritising of the most important points.

Our first priority at the moment is the completion of the works to the AP7, as well as improving important access points to it from residential areas and creating another link between the toll road and the coastal road near the hospital.

The rail link to Málaga is also a priority, but like many of these issues, not really in our hands.

We make proposals and canvass for funds, urging the regional authorities to invest in this region because it has the potential to be one of the very first to recover economically. As for the other infrastructural improvements we have to be patient, but are determined to see them through in the end because we realise that without them Marbella is severely disadvantaged.

Is this an exciting moment in Marbella’s history?

I would say it is, but naturally a challenging time in which the private sector is working hard to return to growth and in which we are doing the same with a view to beautifying Marbella, improving its infrastructure, righting wrongs from the past and creating the conditions for a town with long-term prosperity. We have every chance of succeeding and improving what is already a very special place to live.

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St B a rt s This volcanic island, located in the northeast of the Caribbean, may be an eight-hour flight from Los Angeles but its sunny weather, crystalline waters and soft white sands have made it a worthy destination for the rich and famous for over half a century. Stars recently spotted include Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas, Simon Cowell, Courtney Cox and Jason Statham.

Many can be seen sailing on a luxury yacht or riding the waves on a jet ski, while those seeking privacy recharge their batteries at first class resorts like The Eden Rock Hotel, built on a rocky plateau above the sea and an impressive coral reef that invites you to an ideal diving experience.

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Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives comprise some 1,200 islands, 80 of which are frequented by tourists. The islands are a paradise for deep sea divers, since they were formed by coral reefs housing some of the most unique, colourful species of sea life you could imagine. It is no wonder that The Maldives were the chosen destination for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes during their honeymoon; they apparently spend many hours snorkelling in the cool waters, undoubtedly a welcome change from the hot lights and non-stop flashing of cameras back home. Celine Dion, Beyonce and a host of A-list actors and celebs also choose the Maldives for a complete escape from reality.

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THE STARS GONE? Living in Hollywood has its perks for star-gazing reporters like me; for most of the year, it’s pretty easy to catch most any star up close… we’ve all seen Lindsay Lohan sipping on a drink at Chateau Marmont, Jennifer Garner shopping with her little daughters at the Farmer’s Market or Britney queuing up at Starbucks, but now that the thermometer has reached breaking point, everyone seems to have ditched the fluorescent lights of the stage and screen for quiet, nature-filled surrounds where they can forget about what everyone wants them to be and focus on who they really are. This month, we bring you the top five vacation spots for Hollywood’s biggest stars.

The third largest lake in Italy is far more than a natural wonder; it is also home to some of the world’s most beautiful palaces and homes, owned by a plethora of stars including Versace, Richard Branson, George Clooney, Madonna and Matthew Bellamy. Since ancient Roman times the pleasure of holidaying in Lake Como has been reserved to the wealthy and members of the aristocracy, who can be seen lying on exotic sunbeds at top hotels like Villa d’Este, ranked ‘The Best Hotel in the World’ by Forbes Traveler magazine.

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Hawai i You would think that celebs would shun this popular tourist destination but many stars have called Hawaii their summer home since they were children so why should they give up on a treasured family tradition? Most head for Hawaii’s exclusive resorts like the Four Seasons Lana’i or the Grand Wailea, where luxurious spas, exotic gardens and Michelin starred cuisine make it easy to unwind. Head for Hawaii and you could bump into Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner or Keanu Reeves.

C a b o Sa n L u c a s Known simply as ‘Cabo’, this celebrity vacation hangout has the added bonus of being in Mexico, which is only four hours away from Los Angeles by plane. It is a happy medium between partying ‘til you drop and chilling out while the sun sets, since you can take your pick from glittering nightclubs, stunning beaches and lush nature walkways. Best of all, it’s got full service for Blackberries… yes, you read that right… most stars don’t go anywhere without their phone, in case that long-awaited call from a Hollywood Producer finally comes. In the meantime, they can unwind at resorts like the One and Only Palmilla Resort, coughing up a whopping €1500 for one night in a single room. Cabo regulars include Jessica Simpson, Eva Longoria, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez (who has a holiday home in Cabo).

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Jamie Cullum

When it comes to a guaranteed great show, few artists quite cut it like Jamie Cullum, the UK’s top selling jazz artist of all time, nominated for a Golden Globe, BRIT award and Grammy and proclaimed BBC 2’s Artist of the Year in 2005. If you’ve ever seen Jamie play live than you know that he is so much more than a jazz musician. Electric is the word to describe his performances, as he jumps off his piano, interacts with the audience and seduces your sense of sound with his magnificent piano playing, beautiful voice (which suits both pop and jazz tunes) and incredible charisma, gigantic in size despite his petite frame.

On August 4, he performs live at the Castillo Sohail in Fuengirola. Check out our exclusive interview with Britain’s most DASHING enfant terrible, whose music, far from falling into the standard jazz/pop crossover category, defies all genres since like the man himself, it is completely new, fresh and inspiring.

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Jamie, you once said that making music reminds you that life is about enjoying the journey rather than focusing on the destination… What are the best parts of your current journey?

It’s mainly the feeling that practice and hard work behind the piano pays off on stage and in the studio. I’m quite hard on myself to get better at what I do.

I don’t always feel that that is happening – but right now I do!

The Pursuit provided me with countless hours of grateful listening. You are currently recording your new album…

When will it be out and what sounds can we expect?

Thanks! It’s my favourite of all the albums I’ve made. I’m making a new album at the moment, writing new songs at home mostly that I hope to record in the winter. I think I might be making a slightly simpler album than the last one, maybe a little more focused.

Although I always begin thinking I’ll make a more focused album!

Any collaborations lined up?

None yet. It has to all begin with me otherwise I don’t feel the correct ownership of the music. I need that ownership to complete the recording with the necessary passion.

You seem very young to have such a solid background in music. Did your parents contribute in any way to your musical taste or did you discover musical greats like Miles Davis through friends or by chance?

My mum and dad have great musical taste. More than anything though they taught to give things a chance that you don’t immediately like – in art, music, people! That kind of openness made me willing to seek out all sorts of musical adventures. I discovered Miles through listening to Herbie, who I discovered through a sample on a rap record. I love the chase of discovery – always have, really.

That curiosity definitely came from my Mum and Dad.

When Twenty Something happened and your career took off like a rocket, did it freak you out?

I wasn’t really cognisant of it at the time. I was riding a wave with a blindfold on! It was probably best that way, had I really known then what I know now I’m sure I would have gone a bit mad. What kept me grounded was that I was a musician first.

I knew I was having commercial success but my abilities as a musician were way behind. This kept me from getting too big headed. It still does.

Has becoming a new dad affected your creative process?

Mainly I have less time!

Also, though, I think it gives you a greater focus – not only logistically, but also because you do genuinely have a sense of what is more important in life.

This can only be a good thing.

Is travel a pleasure or a necessary evil of being a musician (touring, etc.)?

What cities or countries are particularly appealing?

Travel is important because the more places you can play in the world, the greater longevity you can have in your career. Apart from this, the whole concept of your music transcending cultural boundaries is really inspiring. We just went to Byblos in Lebanon, which was not only stunningly beautiful but also great to visit – a country that totally falsifies your preconceptions about a place.

All good lessons for life and art.

How important is style and fashion to you as a performer?

It’s important to feel good on stage and wearing nice clothes that fit really well can aid this feeling. It is not essential but it can add an extra buzz walking out on stage wearing a sweet new pair of kicks!

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You are a real firecracker on stage; an enigmatic performer if there ever was one. Did your ability to connect with an audience evolve throughout the years or did it always come naturally to you?

It definitely was an evolution.

My earliest performances were quite still though my passion was always clear to see. It was really the gradual merging of my performance in rock bands (high energy, poor musicianship) with my performances in jazz bands (high musicianship, poor stagecraft) that helped me become who I am today. That and tons and tons of gigs.

You’re very much into literature and film. When it comes to composing, which directors or artists have made their mark on your work?

Both literature and film inspire me greatly. I love the writing of Paul Auster and Hanif Kureshi particularly. Their sense of the peculiar in everyday life has always appealed to me. Hence why I probably love the film work of Bresson, Ozu, Bunuel and Wes Anderson too. I hope that a little of that eccentricity seeps into my work.

Please share with us what it was like working alongside a great like Clint Eastwood for Gran Torino.

It was truly incredible and also, surprisingly, without complications.

No agents or contracts. Just a phone call and a couple of sessions. Clint works like a jazz musician – he improvises and he loves first takes. He is a gentleman and loves to talk music.

You recently opened the Cannes Film Festival… great mash-up.

What was it like playing with Robert de Niro right in front of you?

I was too busy trying to remember the words to think about Bobby being there!

Does creating become more difficult as the years go by or just different?

It does become more difficult because one becomes more aware and more neurotic. When I wrote All at Sea I didn’t necessarily think anyone would hear it! Now of

course, everything I write I have to think – will this go on my album.

It’s good sometimes to get back to a more childlike state of play when writing.

Any new or emerging musical talents you find inspiring?

I’m consistently fascinated by the work Flying Lotus is putting out.

It brings together a lot of things.

Kind of a collage of the last 100 years of music.

In your free time, do you have hobbies that have nothing to do with music?

I love to ride my push bike around the countryside where I live. A good 20 miles and a pub lunch at the end is very fine.

What songs can we expect to hear at the Fuengirola concert? (I know you don’t like to plan too much in advance).

No idea! It all depends where my head is that day! I’ll be in Spain so almost certainly in a great mood.

What is most pleasurable for you – jamming with other musicians or working by yourself?

It is impossible to really choose between the two. But it is hard to deny the sheer power of playing with other musicians and feeling a sense of communication without words. It’s like magic.

In Spain, the musical culture can be somewhat limiting in that when you put the radio on, you usually only hear Top 40 stuff. I love your BBC Radio programme and the kinds of bands you mention there – musicians from Brazil or Germany. What can we do to encourage young people to extend their musical knowledge beyond the obvious pop hit list?

I think the Internet, though some see it as musical sabotage, is amazing for curious minds – it’s a bottomless treasure trove of all musical discovery. Make streaming sites like Spotify available and watch as a young person with a thirst for music delves deeply.

You said had you not been a musician you would have been a writer… what would your first book have been about?

I can’t tell you – because I am currently writing it! e

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hey say that true art transforms you in that first moment you come into contact with it; it enriches and inspires you, whether you find it in a painting, dance or song. This sensation is similar to what overcame me upon seeing Cubanborn pianist and singer, Yanela Brooks, perform at last year’s Marbella Awards. She was electrifying: a young Tina Turner with a voice that oozed warm caramel, a sensuality that flowed with very graceful movement and a magnetism that made her a discovery; here in Marbella, right before my eyes, a star was born. It is hard not to fall head over heels for her and that night, the audience did just that. Yanela received a welldeserved ovation and many screams for ‘more’, a word she is quite used to. She recalls the first night she sang in Marbella some five years ago, at a popular Puerto Banús piano bar, belting out tunes by some of her favourite singers, including Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houson. At the end of her performance, such was the uproar, she had to sing her entire repertoire twice more to appease the audience!

Before meeting Yanela, I had always thought that artists are simply born with a gift and that making a living by doing what they love must be the easiest thing in the world. Yanela puts me in my place, telling me the fascinating story of her life and helping me discover that as in all professions, the rise to the top in the artistic world involves hard work, discipline and drive.

Yanela’s love of music was inevitable. She was born into a family who lived and breathed it.

Her grandfather was a well-known jazz trumpet player, her grandmother a professional singer and her mother also has a beautiful voice. “My mother never had the chance to be a professional singer

so when she had me, she promised herself that if I ever wanted to devote my life to music, she would support me fully.” From Yanela’s childhood years, it was evident her mum would have to stay true to her word. Yanela says, laughing, “When I was five or six and my mum wasn’t feeling well, I used to put a towel on my head and sing songs by Tina Turner, Patty La Belle or Gladys Knight to cheer her up. I always managed to make her feel better.”

As a child, Yanela was equally good at sports: “I trained in rhythmic gymnastics until I was seven.

In Cuba, at a very young age, children begin training for a profession and I was torn between sports and music. I had a talk with my mum and she reminded me that many professional athletes are through with their careers by the time they are 19 or 20, but music is a career you can enjoy for the rest of your life.”

Yanela knew that training in music would pretty much put an abrupt end to her childhood.

“In Cuba, not every child is able to pursue an education in the arts,” she explains, adding, “There are about 10,000 children from all over the country auditioning for around 10 spots for each speciality (violin, piano, percussion, etc.) at the Escuela Nacional de Arte (ENA). If you are accepted, from the age of seven you study over 10 subjects per course so it’s a tough experience not every child can withstand.” Yanela was accepted into the school, despite never having played a musical instrument before. “The entrance tests are unique in Cuba. In my case, they played me Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess and asked me to draw what the music inspired in me. They said my creativity impressed them tremendously and they offer me a place in the school.”

Yanela immersed herself in a year of violin classes, moving on to the piano, which she excelled at. “Cuba is well-known for its great pianists,” she says, and while she was glad to form part of its rich musical tradition, when she was alone and she would imagine her future, somehow, it didn’t involve sitting before a piano, if not connecting in a far more personal way with her audience. At 14, she was asked to select a major, though her Professors offered her a rare chance: to undertake two majors at once: choral conducting and theory of music. In the end she chose choral conducting in order to give up her place in theory of music to her best friend, who would have missed out otherwise. Yanela is filled with emotion as she tells me: “When I look back at those years I think, what strength I had! What perseverance!” Later she muses: “It’s funny how most people think being a musician is about riding in a fancy limousine or wearing designer outfits. I realise now that all that sacrifice in my early years is what brought me to where I’m at now.”

Yanela formed a band while she was completing her studies: Yanela y Las Chicas del Sabor under the guiding hand of Horacio González, legendary Director of the orchestra of emblematic Cuban cabaret, Tropicana (González was also her orchestra Professor). After completing her studies at ENA she honed her craft at the famed Félix Varela music school, graduating with a major in singing. Yanela and her ‘chicas’ also toured round Cuba, sharing the stage with some of Cuba’s best-known artists, including Van Van, La Charanga Habanera and Pablo Milanés. This experience led to work in various countries, including Italy, Spain, Mexico, France and Martinique.

In the year 2000, Yanela recorded her first LP: Tú Eres Libre, fusing Caribbean sounds with jazz and putting her skills in composing, producing, piano, singing and general music to good use.

Indeed, while Yanela sings everything from 1980s pop right through to R ‘n B and rock, she is her grandfather’s baby and his legacy of jazz has left its mark. When Yanela was only 20, she made her debut at Havana’s most famous theatre, Cervantes, playing alongside musicians the caliber of Frank Emilio, Jasek Manzano and Irving Frontela.

Yanela’s album was a big seller in the French islands, though the land she was to call home, Spain, beckoned her from afar. Her Spanish love affair began in Madrid, where she worked in famed musical houses such as La Comercial Cubana and Sabor Habana, before joining Rafael Basurto, leader of legendary trio Los Panchos, in his musical, Bolero. Since then she has done everything from compose some of her own songs to appearing in films opposite actors the caliber of Antonio Resines.

Not only did Yanela bloom in the professional sense in Spain; it was also here that she met her husband, Juan Calleja, a prolific guitarist who has worked all over the world, touring with artists like David de María, Ana Belén, Joaquín Sabina, Camilo Sesto, Javier Gurruchaga y La Mondragón and even the great Sara Montiel. Not only has Yanela met her match musically, she has also found a soul mate who feels, like her, that movement is magic; that for an artist, monotony amounts to creative death.

“When artists do the same thing day in day out, they lose the sparkle in their eyes,” she muses.

The young couple have called Marbella home for five years and have played to audiences at some

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of the Coast’s most exclusive venues.

Says Yanela: “Marbella is where I live. My husband and I are happy to travel overseas for work but this is home for us.” Juan is also an important support basis for Yanela, who says: “Juan, my mum and I are a team.

We decide everything together.” Her mum may live a few hours away (in Madrid) but Yanela ensures me: “Whenever something happens to me or I have news to tell, she’s the first person I call. I would never be who I am if she hadn’t supported me the way she did. Since I was a little girl she was adamant that she was going to give me the gift of independence. She taught me about responsibility and hard work and all this has paid off, since I’m my own manager and I call the shots on everything from hiring musicians to putting a show together, deciding where to perform, etc. The final decision is always mine.”

As Yanela and I part ways, I realise that some two hours have gone by; moments in which she has shared her laughter, friendship, memories and love of music with

me, as we listen to some of her favourite artists on Youtube (everyone from Jamie Cullum right through to Paul Metheny, Sara Vaughan or Anita Baker) or watch Yanela’s new DVD. Perhaps the key to being an artist is the ability to inspire rather than change an audience; to invite us to embrace a richer cultural heritage and to make good music a part of our daily lives.

Yanela’s musical future is rich and plentiful and she was recently signed by Kult Records in New York City alongside Andrea Privitera DJ and JJ. Faro to perform on a single called Let’s Keep Moving, part of a house music album that will be heard in the trendiest dance clubs around the world. In addition, she and Andrea Privitera DJ are working on “creating a whole new sound” which is set to re-define dance music as we know it. “The record deal is a huge surprise… we’re thrilled!” says Yanela enthusiastically, dazzled by the bright lights of New York but still a Marbella girl at heart.

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Marbella mansions, lounging in La Perla and the latest in must have accessories…

54 Décor: A Marbella Mansion from Fine & Country 62 Gardening: Landscaping Styles 64 Fashion: La Perla Summer 2011 Swimwear 74 Fashion News

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La Casa Loriana

Marbella has no shortage of luxury villas with sprawling grounds and imposing features, so to describe a property here as a cut above the rest is an accolade indeed.

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true mansion of note, as seen in the classical estates of Europe, needs space to breathe. It has to evoke a sense of comfort, luxury and opulence enveloped by the peace and privacy of its manicured gardens.

These also endow the property with seclusion from prying eyes and further enhance the aesthetically pleasing balance of proportion that a large house needs. It is a process that starts with good architectural design and positioning of the property on the land, and continues all the way through the landscaping and dĂŠcor to the smallest details that speak of architectural harmony and refined tastes.

One of the most important characteristics of a truly grand home can be found right at its approach, for the entrance, as well as the driveway that leads to the main house is a tell-tale feature that takes its cue from the chateaux and country estates of old. While we no longer draw up in a horse-drawn Pullman, gliding along a stately driveway is the true way to arrive in style, and you’d almost want a DB3 or Facel Vega to make it perfect.

Indeed, a classic car enhances such a scene, but arriving at La Casa Loriana it is also very easy to envisage a row of limousines pulling up in the early evening for one of the magnificent parties and banquets that this grand home has regularly hosted.

Making a stylish entrance

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A mansion-style driveway

A room to relax and entertain

A seaside estate

Looking back to the estate from the beach house

La Casa Loriana is in Marbella, but it could equally be in Beverly Hills, the French Riviera or on a Caribbean island, for this is the kind of property that belongs to an international elite of homes. A beachfront estate of this scale and standing is rare even in Marbella – especially one that leads directly on to the beach. The spaciousness, the drive through the private gateway and the beautifully kept grounds give the sense that you are in a private domain, all contributing to this grand home’s credentials as a mansion in the true sense of the word.

Palm trees, ferns and flowering plants hold the property in a rich subtropical embrace, while fountains add a serene and typically Andalusian element that blends well with truly immaculate lawns. In fact, the grounds at La Casa Loriana are nothing short of those at many a palace, and this is largely down to the type of grass used.

Originally developed from little clusters found clinging to rocky outcrops on the Dominican coast, Paspalum is not

only a beautifully even grass ideal for park-like gardens, but it is also the only variety that can thrive on seawater.

Since La Casa Loriana borders the sea, the supply is both easy and plentiful at times when hose bans are in place.

Like a park extending almost from the main road to the sea, La Casa Loriana is a private Golden Mile oasis that flows across three gently terraced levels towards the beach. The skill of the architect shows in how he positioned the property to afford optimal sea views, privacy and a distribution of volumes that belies the space contained within. Flanking the main house are two symmetrically placed structures that follow the rounded lines of the driveway. On the right is a small elegant villa that contains the independent guest quarters and on the left are the staff quarters. Here again, the design borrows from classical estates in that the staff areas are connected to the functional parts of the main home in such a way that you could be greeting your guests while a feast is being prepared unseen.

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Red wine cellar

The grand entrance to a grand home

Classical opulence If arriving at the estate is impressive, entering the home itself is no less so. The covered portico is a prelude to what awaits as you step through the solid but sensibly proportioned wooden doors. This home is imposing, made for entertaining large parties, yet it does so with a delicacy that underlines its sense of establishment and belonging. La Casa Loriana has all the presence and bearing of a landed property that has been around for generations, and the home exerts the kind of stately authority that comes with the territory, complete with the hallmarks of a family seat.

No dramatic sweeping staircase greets you the minute you step over the threshold. Instead there is a small, elegant antechamber flanked by equally charming his and hers cloakrooms.

Walk on and you come to a large circular entrance hall with tall ceiling, which leads on to different parts of the house. Natural light streams in from two stained glass skylights positioned above the large marble staircases that provide access to the private bedroom suites on the first floor. Once the eye has absorbed this, however, you will catch sight of the living quarters straight ahead, with the blue of the sea at the far end of the garden. This straight-line perspective is, in fact, a continuum of the line that runs from the gateway and the fountain through to the entrance. It means that if you open the front door, you will be able to follow the views all the way to the sea.

Now you or I might be impressed by such a clever feat, but for an architect it is an indication that their design is well thought

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Formal dining is an important function in a property like this

out and in harmony. Obeying the Golden Ratio is an architectural obsession, but in the hands of a master it makes for pleasant structures in which light, dimension and rooms are optimally distributed. This is also evident as you approach the spacious but welcoming drawing room. Before it runs a colonnaded but otherwise open corridor that offers easy access to the bridge room, the family room, the large salon, the formal dining room, the breakfast room and the kitchen whose rustic elegance hides a professional catering capacity, although to be fair, on big occasions it is simply the place where food is plated and presented, not prepared.

A property of this kind has its solutions for the more serious business of cooking, washing and cleaning, and those quarters used primarily by staff for these purposes are neatly out of view. On the ground floor, as everywhere, the symmetry

of design is evident, creating a harmonious architectural language and a flow to the layout of rooms that is fluent and intuitive. Sweep up the stairs to the spacious bedroom suites with gorgeous sunken baths and generous dressing rooms, or take the lift down to the delightful basement level – this place never seems cavernous or superfluous.

The basement level, lit by natural light falling through large windows that open up to a small private terrace and tiled wall fountain, has a distinctly Spanish feeling. Indeed, you’d rather fancy yourself in the country home of a proud hidalgo, lounging in the sitting room or working your way through the fine wine list at the bar. From here it takes just a few paces to reach the private spa, the classy cinema, the medical treatment room and the bodegas designed for red and white vintages. Grow a little rosy from all that pampering

Private spa with sauna, steam baths, hydro bath and Jaccuzi Outdoor living, Marbella style

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indulgence and you can leave your friends or family to their own devices and take the lift straight up to your private quarters on the top floor.

Although it wisely follows the ‘law of diminishing volume’, in which the surface area gradually recedes with height, the top floor is nevertheless spacious enough to make the private bedroom suite a sumptuous retreat within the home. Apart from the gorgeous bedroom, and his and hers bathrooms and dressing rooms, there is also a personal study that understandably puts the guest office on the ground floor to shame. Step out on to the terrace and the same thing applies, as the main bedroom terrace enjoys the finest views across the garden to the beach and sea.

A shuttle to your yacht The rather peaceful stretch of sand that extends beyond the garden is the nearest thing to a private beach

in these parts, and the garden has been designed in such a way that the home enjoys a beautiful perspective view without being easily visible itself.

The large covered terrace leading on from the living areas extends the lounging and dining facility into the outdoors, the better to enjoy the Marbella climate and lifestyle. The owner uses the home to relax with family in complete privacy and also to welcome large parties of guests, often prominent people, so the property contains optimal security facilities both within and out.

While kept to perfection, the garden that rolls on from the terraces sports a tree house, sundecks and tropical style wade-in swimming pool with waterfalls that cascade from an elaborate rock construction that also includes a Jacuzzi and a beach cabana style hut in which to enjoy snacks or drinks by the pool. It shows that while this is most certainly a

The kind of entrance that makes an impression

property built to impress it is also a robust family home with all that entails. The garden on this level gives way to steps that lead to the lowest-lying terrace, which contains a heated swimming pool and more sundeck areas overlooking the beach.

Cleverly set into the terrace level, that is under the lawn above, is another guesthouse with direct access to the cabana bar above.

It all rounds off a singular property which, when seen from this angle, reveals classic mansion styling against the backdrop of Marbella’s La Concha Mountain. Needless to say, the impression is only further enhanced as the lights come on at dusk and you await the shuttle that takes you to the yacht moored a stone’s throw from the beach.

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THESTYLE GARDENING WORDS BY RICHARD WHALEY Director of Richard Whaley Landscaping, a garden design and construction company established in 1987.

“DEEP SUMMER IS WHEN LAZINESS FINDS RESPECTABILITY” Anonymous

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ugust is not a time to be busy in your garden.

It is a time to enjoy the work that has been done in the previous months. It is a time for leisurely al fresco lunches and suppers with family and friends. It is also a good time to sit back in the shade, with a cool drink, and plan your garden if it is not yet landscaped.

As intimated in last month’s article, ‘Outstanding outside spaces are only limited by your imagination.’

So go the whole hog, as it is easier to cut back on a design than it is to add later.

Keep in mind that the job is usually a fairly big task which will consume a lot of time and energy.

However, before you hire a professional, here are some tips that could save time, money, and a lot of hair pulling and tears!

Z Spend some time thinking about exactly how you want the final design to be. You need to take into account the style and function of your landscape. Do you

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want to include an area for entertaining? A barbecue?

Is there to be an area for children to play? A fishpond, a swimming pool? A Spa? An idea of the plants you want to be there will also help. Focus on the area where you spend most of your time. That’s a good place to start.

Z The style of your home must be taken into account.

If you have a rural finca, formal gardens surrounding it will look out of place. Think also about your lifestyle. Do you have all the hours you need to prune beds of roses?

If you’d rather spend your free time at the beach, then go for an easy-care garden and landscape.

Z Think twice before hiring a professional. An independent designer might cost you hundreds of euros when you may be able to access free plans on the Internet, or at a garden centre. However, if you have an awkward space such as very steep ground, a professional’s advice is likely to save on costly mistakes.

There are a few main landscape styles that you might want to consider to make your job easier.

X ENGLISH GARDEN: This style emphasises the harmony between the house’s architecture and the garden.

X ORIENTAL: It is often the kind of garden found in small areas. It uses rocks, evergreens, and water. Wide varieties of plants create several interesting angles with this style.

X WOODLAND: This landscape suits a large house with a woodland area and sloping ground.

X FORMAL: This style uses lots of straight lines and perfect geometrical shapes.

Orderly arrangements of plants instead of random positioning are employed. Close arrangement and pruning is seen on many landscape gardens with this style.

X INFORMAL: This kind of landscaping works well with cosy cottage-type dwellings. Beds with curved edges instead

of straight lines, and random placements of plants suit this landscape style.

X FORMAL/INFORMAL: A mixed style often coming with brick, or paved walkways that exude formality. The walkways lead to the rear with circles of planting. The arrangement of plants resembles the English garden style but has no formal borders.

X MODERNIST: This style introduces the latest technology, and whacky design practices. Mostly hardscape, with a few geometric statement plants. A style that almost certainly should be designed and constructed by a professional.

X FENG SHUI: Not a garden style, more a discipline of arranging a garden to create harmony within it and the house. Definitely a job for a Feng Shui professional.

To conclude, I would like to pass on some useful information to those who are being plagued by mosquitoes.

These pesky critters are distracted by fragrant plants, so plant any of the following near where you tend to sit for long periods or relax: basil, lemongrass, citronella grass, rosemary, catnip, garlic, marigolds and tansies. Climbers like jasmine and honeysuckle are also ideal.

Water your garden only when necessary, and do so regularly.

Remember to enjoy your outside spaces. This is why we live here… e

g For any questions, or landscape design enquiries: rvwhaley@gmail.com or Tel: 676 331 700.

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THESTYLE FASHION

Nothing quite exudes quiet elegance and refined femininity in the summer like La Perla swimwear. This month, we bring you top selections from the La Perla, La Perla Studio and La Pela Villatoscana collections.

AMAZING Grace La Perla

Summer 2011 Swimwear

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

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Bikini and kaftan, inspired on Ipanema. From the La Perla collection

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Turquoise temptations from the La Perla collection Floral bikini from the La Perla Villatoscana collection

Cool orange bikini from the La Perla Studio collection

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1980s-inspired bikini from the La Perla Studio collection

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Bracelet by Claudia Bradby

Necklace by Claudia Bradby Earrings by Chopard

Sunglasses by Dior

Friendship bracelet by Accessorize

SIZZLING SUMMER

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Side tiara by Glitzy Secrets

Bag by Accessorize

Sandals by Dior

Shoes by Benetton

Bag by Dior

Beach dress by Mya Blue Beach

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COMPILED BY MARISA CUTILLAS Necklace by Marks and Spencer

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Summer is a wonderful time to show off your great tan, hot bikini body and feminine flair.

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TREATMENTS / PRODUCTS / Beauty / SPA / SCIENCE / health

The latest treatments, health updates and summer beauty guide…

78 Beauty Tricks to Beat the Summer Heat 80 Beauty News 82 Celebrity Fitness Guru, Tracy Anderson 84 Health News 86 Dr. Ramón Roigé of the Royal Marbella Hospital

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Facelift Blepharoplasty Rhinoplasty Otoplasty Abdominoplasty Breast lift/ augmentation/ reduction/ Labiaplasty Liposuction Thigh lift Brachioplasty Scar correction Deep Peeling Botox - Filler Dental aesthetics Facial feminization

Dr. Kai O. Kaye

Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery EBOPRAS Full Member of the German Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery DGPRĂ„C Marbella Awards 2010 Specialist Clinic

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Z SOLUTION: You probably have your favourite set of eyeshadow which you like to use all-year round. The good news is you can continue to do so in the summer. Just prepare your eyelids with what has to be the best primer PROBLEM 3 on the market: PAINTS by MAC. It comes in a small selection of neutral shades and ensures SMUDGED EYESHADOW that eyeshadow blends into your skin beautifully, giving it a velvety feel and slightly luminous glow.

A fantastic smudge-free eyeshadow is Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Cream Shadow.

It will not crease or smear and gives a beautiful, blended look.

PROBLEM 1

BEAUTY

RUNNY FOUNDATION

Z SOLUTION: To stop your foundation from caking and running, the best solution is to go without it. The past few years have seen the rise of the tinted moisturiser, which provides a lighter coverage and feels far less ‘cakey’ than true foundations. My personal favourite tinted product is Honey Bronze Bronzing Gel for Face by The Body Shop. It gives a lovely glow and is light and non-greasy. It works just as well on light as on naturally tanned skins, making it a great product to share with friends.

PROBLEM 2

RUNNY MASCARA

Z SOLUTION: Go waterproof! Try Bobbi Brown’s No Smudge Mascara in Black, Lancôme Aquacils Waterproof Mascara with Keratine and Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara.

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Z Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturising Balm by Bobbi Brown (a super hydrating balm which protects against damaging UVA/UVB rays). Bobbi Brown also has an oil free version for those who are prone to pimples.

Z Fluide D’ete Diorskin Nude Glow

by Dior: Touted by Dior as ‘a carress from the sun’, this nouvelle summer base gives a luminous, golden look to skin, converting into a powder once it is applied and ensuring a velvety, natural feel. Comes in two shades: Rosy Nude and Honey Nude.

Z Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15 by Clinique: Promises all-day long hydration with a splash of colour.

Provides light coverage which is nevertheless capable of hiding small imperfections.

Z Primers by MAC: If you need heavier coverage and you’d like to stick to a true foundation, prepare your complexion with a good primer, such as MAC’s Prep + Prime (a transparent finishing powder which is used under foundation). MAC also has a lovely Line Filler (for expression lines and wrinkles, more obvious than ever when make-up starts to cake).

PROBLEM 6

PALE SKIN

PROBLEM 4

DRY LIPS

Z SOLUTION: You obviously like to protect yourself against skin cancer but do not want to give up a golden summer glow. The range of self-tanners out there is crazy; lately there seem to be too many fantastic products to choose from. I carried out a few testing sessions recently and recommend the following products: Z Honey Bronze Brilliance Powder Bronze Shimmer by The Body Shop: A brush-on, glittery powder that is ideal for the shoulders and décolleté when you have a special party or dinner and you want to look extra special.

Z Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil by The Body Shop: What I liked about this product is that it gives a non-greasy, bronzed look but can be easily washed off when the day is done.

Z Self Sun Body Airbrush Spray by Clinique: This spray tan gives a beautiful golden tone which appears an hour after the spraying, and lasts for 24 hours.

Z SOLUTION: Contrary to what you may think, those ultra shiny glosses which are so popular among celebs and TV personalities do not do much to hydrate lips. Clinique has a great new product called Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm, which glides on smoothly and is wonderfully soothing. Made with mango and karite shea butter, it comes in six creamy tones.

PROBLEM 5

Z Solution: Never leave your house without your favourite set of blotting sheets. Try Clinique’s Shine Reducer Oil Blotting Sheets, which absorb excess oil even through make-up and minimise the size of pores.

OILY SKIN

PROBLEM 7 CR ACKED HEELS Z SOLUTION: Did you know cracked heels are commonly caused by a fungus? For baby smooth heels, we recommend Funsol (available at Pharmacies) or Just Feet Dry Heel Balm by Sally Hansen (quick acting and long lasting).

PROBLEM 8 CHIPPED NAIL POLISH Z SOLUTION: While it’s okay to save your pennies throughout the year, in the summer, you could do no better when it comes to a long-lasting, conditioning nail treatment than gel nails. We recommend Bio Sculpture Gel Nails, which we recently reviewed and which stay completely perfect for as long as one month.

PROBLEM 9

DISCOLOURED HAIR Z SOLUTION: Protect your hair from the sun with products like Deliplus Spray Protector Térmico (cheerfully cheap – available at the Mercadona) or Kerastase Micro-Voile Protecteur, which provides UV, anti-humidity and anti-freeze protection, and enhances colour radiance.

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irumed Clinic represents the department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Hospital Quiron Málaga.

Quiron is Spain’s leading hospital with a reputation spanning 60 years and has, over decades, been the hospital of choice for Spain’s elite, including the Spanish royal family.

Cirumed’s Director, Dr.Alexander Aslani, is also Chairman of the department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Hospital Quiron Málaga.

Patients enjoy modern Plastic and Aesthetic surgery with state of the art standards within the safety of one of Europe’s top hospitals.

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PRODUCTS

CK One Summer 2011 by Calvin Klein

Few scents quite manage to capture the cool, refreshing sensation we crave in the summer like CK One for Men and Women. You’ll love this year’s edition, which opens with the scent of tangerine, melon and aquatic fern, develops into lemon, ocean accord, blue freesia, verbena and rhubarb and settles into incense, cedar, musk and peach.

Daisy Eau So Fresh

by Marc Jacobs Vibrant, charming and whimsical, Marc Jacobs’ new perfume is a floral, fruity fragrance containing playful notes of crisp raspberry, sensuous wild rose and deep, warm plum.

THE SCENT OF

SUMMER Marisa Cutillas brings us the most coveted, stylish and delicious smelling perfumes this summer.

Cool Water Summer Dive for Men by Davidoff This

masculine scent plunges you deep into olfactory bliss, with a blend of citrus notes, including lemon, mandarin and grapefruit.

Diamonds for Men Summer Edition by Armani Top notes contain amalfi lemon and mint, middle notes include sea water and floral notes and base notes bear wood and cacao scents.

CK Eternity Summer by Calvin Klein Contains notes of lily of the

212 Pop by Carolina Herrera

valley, violet, coriander, gardenia, jasmine, lotus, musk, mimosa and fig.

This youthful looking new fragrance is a floral sensation featuring notes of orange blossom, mandarin, gardenia, camellia, white musk and wood.

Flora by Gucci This elegant perfume contains citrus and peony top notes, which gave way to rose and osmanthus, and a base of patchouli and sandalwood.

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This perfume is part of an entire range which includes a body wash and lotion. It contains notes of citrus, green chili, white flowers and cedarwood.

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HEALTH

Anyone over 35 surely remembers the year Linda Hamilton eradicated our image of the ideal female body in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. The slim, slick look sported by the star in the 1980s gave way to a new, slightly bulkier frame where muscles were well defined and indicative of many hours spent on weight training. In the same year, Madonna appeared in her documentary Truth or Dare, chronicling her life on the road and boasting the same powerful arms and knock-out abs that drove Warren Beatty crazy. It wasn’t only the ‘fellas who took to this new, ‘masculine’ look; women rejoiced at the power and equality represented by a strong, well-fed body.

THE ‘TEENY TINY BODY’ YOU ALWAYS WANTED WITH

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

Tracy’s tips include the following: Z Exercise a minimum of 30-60 minutes every day for at least six times a week.

Z Avoid repetitive exercises like running or Pilates, which “bulk you up because they build too much muscle in certain places”.

Z Do not lift more than 1.3 kilograms as this will bulk muscles up.

Z Learn how to dance. The original ‘teeny tiny body’ is, after all, a dancer’s.

Z Do lots of repetitions (around 60) using very light weights.

Z Exercise in front of a mirror so you can see how you move.

Z Don’t diet if you don’t need to lose weight.

Z Don’t drink alcohol; it slows down your metabolism for three days after its consumption.

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lash forward to the year 2010 and the female figure has once again experienced a dramatic transformation, as extolled on the covers of magazines and on the big screen. As we wonder how it is possible for a woman over 40 (think Jennifer Aniston) to have the bod of a 16-yearold, celebrity personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, is defining the new look as being that of a ballerina: “a teeny tiny body” she calls it, which is super slim, toned and devoid of bulky muscles.

Tracy Anderson is perhaps best known for being the trainer of Gwyneth Paltrow, another mature actress and mum of two who looks better than she did in her 20s. Paltrow, who writes the foreword for the trainer’s book, Tracy Anderson’s 30-Day Method, actively endorses the trainer, whose method helped her shed a significant number of kilos put on during her second pregnancy. Celebrities are unusually open in talking about Anderson, probably since it is somewhat of a coup to even be on her client list (she trains Courtney Cox, Shakira, Jennifer Aniston and Madonna). The Material Girl refers to Anderson as having “the most amazing work ethic”, and Anderson returned the compliment, recently telling the UK Guardian: “I want to

keep Madonna’s body looking like it’s 20 years old. Because you don’t have to have saggy arms or poor skin tone in your 50s or not have cute hips. It just doesn’t have to happen. It’s good for your body to train all the time; it keeps you young. Who wants to get old?”

In addition to being supremely positive about what she can achieve, she is also a magnificent role model for her clients, since she used to be overweight. As a dancer in New York, Tracy was constantly told that she was too big to dance. She says: “I did Pilates six days a week, I was on a treadmill, I was with a trainer and all I did was bulk up even more”. Tracey discovered her secret to a super slim physique after having a child and putting on a further 25 kilograms. Following extensive research, she developed a theory of working accessory muscles rather than large muscle groups, using diagonal rotations and 10-day cycles to ‘surprise’ muscles continuously. Her amazing results led to word-of-mouth recommendations and she was eventually approached by Gwyneth Paltrow, her first Hollywood client and now her business partner.

The Tracy Anderson Method also involves a diet of between 1,400 and 1,600 calories a day (or less, according to many critics), which is high in lean

protein and vegetables but omits pasta, bread and refined carbohydrates. Some of Tracy’s clients are advised to go on a Baby Food Cleanse Diet, which involves eating pureed foods 14 times a day. For precise instructions you will need to read her book, while if you want to ‘work alongside’ her and learn her slick dance moves, her DVD set, Metamorphosis, comprises a 90-day programme and includes four DVDs designed for specific body types with muscular structure exercises, cardio workouts and information on eating plans. e

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> Five Healthy

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UPDATE

Snacks for the Summer

> ARE FEELINGS CONTAGIOUS? If you ever wondered why you feel happy when you’re around positive, upbeat people and bitter and twisted when around brooding types, the answer is that emotional stages are contagious! Scientists have found that the brain houses a network of cells called the Mirror Neuron System (MNS), which works like a highdefinition camera, recording tiny details in people’s faces, expressions, pupil movements, voice and body language. Your MNS prompts you to adopt the actions carried out by the people around you (smiling, frowning, etc.) and eventually mirrors their emotional state. Not all of us are lucky enough to hang around deliriously happy people all day so if you spend a significant period of time with somebody who’s depressed, make sure you are aware of your own body language and expressions; you could be that person’s model for a happier state of mind.

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It’s hard being a parent these days, especially when it comes to offering our kids yummy, healthy snacks on a daily basis. Modern day marketing doesn’t make it any easier, with socalled ‘healthy’ snacks like juices, muesli bars, pasta sauces and dried fruits containing hidden no-nos like sugar, which lead to long-term health problems such as obesity and diabetes. This summer, we suggest stocking up on a healthy list of snacks that will keep the sugar down, energy up and smiles coming your way. Our top five choices are:

Z ORGANIC PISTACHIOS: This snack contains plenty of fibre, protein and mono-unsaturated fats, which are crucial for optimum heart health.

Z SEAWEED SNACKS: It’s funny how this crunchy treat has been a bestseller all over Asia for many years, but the trend still has to catch on in Europe! This fine, crisp temptation is one of the healthiest in the world, since it contains iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc. If you can’t find it at your local health food stores, click onto www. alibaba.com, which ships a wide selection of health foods within Spain.

Z ORGANIC POPCORN: You’ll have to make this fiber-rich snack yourself, but the results will definitely be worth it. Use extra virgin olive oil, organic popcorn source from your favourite health food shop and Himalayan salt. Microwave

popcorn may be tempting owing to its practicality, but many varieties are sprayed with fat, bringing the fat content of a standard serving (three cups) to 10 grams, up from 1.5 grams when made at home.

Z DARK CHOCOLATE COATED RICE CRACKERS. El Corte Inglés supermarkets and most health food shops stock this snack, which is super low fat, yummy and deliciously crispy. Be fooled into thinking you’re eating a chocolate bar when you’re actually enjoying a 50-calorie snack. Revered by toddlers and adults alike.

Z DRIED VEGETABLE CRISPS: These can be found at most health food shops and gourmet delis. It’s hard to believe that foods some of us find ‘hard to swallow’, like beetroot, carrots or peppers, can be so delicious when sliced paper-thin and roasted.

All of the vitamins and none of the squishiness!

If you’ve ever been to Princess Studios for a class or beauty treatment, then you know what an upbeat, fun, welcoming bunch of girls the staff are. Princess Studios is not just a studio for getting fit; it is one of Marbella’s most original venues when it comes to offering the very latest in dance, exercise and toning; these are the kind of classes that are all the rage in bustling cities like London or Milan. This summer, take your pick from a wide selection of fun classes including Hula Hoop classes (great for weight loss, firmer abdominals and a killer waist); ABSolution (aimed at achieving a perfectly flat stomach); Butt Buster Boot Camp (sweat that butt away with a series of press-ups, squats, running and jumping jacks); Thai Fit (a high-energy kickboxing class); Funky Princess Workout (move and groove while you tone and tighten your body); Pole Dancing (a challenging way to get fit) and Bollywood Aerobics (Jai Ho! Now this is a feel-good class if there ever was one). i At C.C. Marina Banús, Marbella. Tel: 952 905 119.

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Look forward to wearing your bikini... …thanks to cosmetic surgery from Dr. Marco Vricella The heat is on! With these blistering summer temperatures at this time of year, when it comes to clothes less is more. For many it’s a chance to enjoy sexy beachwear or figure flattering summer dresses; yet for others it’s a time of year to dread.

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In addition to his excitement about the clinic itself, Dr. Roigé seeks to give our readers advice if they are seeking to opt for procedures, either surgical or non-surgical. These are his hot tips:

The Royal Marbella Hospital

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r. Ramón Roige greets me in his office with a smile on his face and the quick pace characteristic of a busy man. He founded The Molding Clinic on the Golden Mile of Marbella close to a decade ago, bringing patients his pioneering ‘Molding Mask’ method, which takes up to 20 years off a face with no need for surgery, since it encourages the skin to rehydrate, retract and regenerate, on its own. Now, the Hospital has been given a brand new name: The Royal Marbella Hospital, staffed

by Dr. Roigé and a talented team of registered doctors, as well as new installations, equipment and services for patients and other doctors alike. Dr. Roigé boasts almost 30 years’ experience working “only on the face”, specialising in treatments including Botox (he was a Professor for the Vistabel company for 12 years) and vitamin cocktail injections.

Simultaneously, he heads a team of doctors which include some of the prestigious names in Spain, and who work in a variety of specialities including aesthetic medicine, aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, anti-ageing, ozone therapy, etc.

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A Brand New Era for Aesthetic Medicine and Plastic Surgery in Marbella It is an issue for Dr. Roigé that most people think of his workplace as a ‘clinic’; The Royal Marbella Hospital is actually a high-end private hospital which is palatial in design, comprising some 4,500m2 and boasting operating rooms equipped with the very latest technology, two intensive care units and four post-op recovery units, as well as 15 rooms for in-house patients.

It is, as Dr. Roigé puts it, “a hospital for healthy people,” with bonuses such as a private chef and luxurious accommodation for in-house patients.

As the phones ring nonstop and staff whizz in and out of the luxurious, neo-classical interiors, Dr. Roigé tells me he is particularly pleased about scoring a coup: the incorporation of professionals the caliber of Dr. Alfredo Fernández Blanco, into his team. “It took me almost a

decade to persuade him to come to Marbella and finally, he took me up on my offer,” says Dr. Roigé, adding, “He is a plastic surgeon with over 25 years’ experience who is a member of the Spanish Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE). Any patient opting to have an operation should ensure their doctor is a member of SECPRE, which is a requirement for practising plastic surgery in Spain.” Also on the team is Dr. Leopoldo Cagigal González (also a member of SECPRE), who specialises in reconstructive/ micro-surgery. Another highly skilled professional is Dr. Cassoni, a vascular surgeon who carries out 3D/peripherical studies which reveal “not just the cause of unsightly veins and capillaries, if not their cause, which needs to be eliminated before work on the aesthetics commences.”

A second novelty at the Hospital is that it is now staffed 24 hours a day by doctors on duty, and there is a special intensive care unit where patients can receive the ultimate in personalised care. A choice of operating rooms can additionally be hired out by external surgeons and traumatologists.

Z Don’t allow any doctor to inject you with substances such as Botox or vitamin cocktails without first asking to see the certified label of the product, which should include a numbered code. If a doctor cannot provide you with this information, the product is not legal.

Z There are three commonly used, legal brands of Botox: Vistabel (the longest lasting and most expensive), Azzalure (which tends to spread along particular areas of the face and lasts only around two months compared to five to six months with Vistabel) and Bocouture (the newest brand which is also cheaper but shorter lasting). At the Royal Marbella Hospital, Vistabel is Dr. Roigés first choice.

Z When it comes to Vitamin cocktails, insist on Juvederm Hydrate, which gives the best result, hurts less when applied and lasts the longest.

Z A doctor should not apply Botox to any patient without first performing a face mapping procedure to ensure symmetrical results.

Z Improving the face does not mean increasing volume; it involves eliminating flaccidity through retraction of the skin.

Increasing volume only causes skin to dilate, and eventually, sag.

Z Botox and other fillers are not only for filling in deep lines; they can make a face more symmetrical, change the shape of eyes and soften an aggressive expression.

It is interesting that Dr. Roigé’s tips should concentrate on non-surgical aspects of aesthetic medicine; this, after all, has been his great love for over two decades and the inspiration behind the creation of his revolutionary molding mask. As he shows me ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos of patients who have gone from sporting duck-like lips and chicken fillet-style cheekbones, to looking young, fresh and attractive, I begin to understand why for this passionate doctor, beauty is almost everything. “I can’t live without beauty,” he says, and he seeks to share this gift every day with love, care and safety, to each and every one of his patients.

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BUSINESS & PRODUCT LAUNCHES / SEASONAL PARTIES / CHARITY EVENTS / SOCIAL SCENE

We have been out and about following the most important and glamorous events taking place in the Marbella area. Did you miss out this month, or can you spot yourself?

89 Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat Opening Party 90 Cappuccino Gran CafĂŠ Marbella Launch Party 92 Cars & Art at Puro Beach Opening Terrace/Summer Restaurant Party 94 Trocadero Arena Opening Party

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SHANTI-SOM WELLBEING RETREAT Opening Party For a romantic getaway, spiritual retreat, haven of yoga, health food paradise or boutique hotel par excellence, few venues can rival this newly opened ‘nirvana’. The launch was different to most parties, in that the topics of conversation included ideals such as peace, relaxation and health, all of which can be found in this retreat, embedded in the Ojén mountain range. Congratulations are in order to Kezia Jacobson and her team, for raising the bar of the wellness/health/spiritual tourism sector on the Costa del Sol.

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CAPPUCCINO GRAN CAFÉ MARBELLA Launch Party The word cappuccino may conjure up the warm aroma of your favourite Java, but at the new Cappuccino Gran Café launch, guests discovered so many more irresistible sensations. Nestled in the Beach Club of the Gran Meliá Don Pepe, the new Café entices diners with mouthwatering breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, as well as sunloungers and live Latin, jazz, bosanova and 1980s music.

Just as discerning clients have discovered in Mallorca, Valencia and elsewhere, Cappuccino Gran Café really is a prestigious venue to savour.

“Relax, Unwind and De-Stress at Sensational Cappuccino Gran Café”

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CARS & ART AT PURO BEACH Opening Terrace/Summer Restaurant Party The Guarnieri Group, in collaboration with Dellart and Saeko Hamada TV have organised a unique exhibition of Cars & Art, which will run until September. To celebrate the opening of their Terrace/Summer restaurant, Puro Beach held a Puro Warhol Cocktail party which featured some 20 Warhol Pop Art exhibits together with some very cool cars. The many guests enjoyed mouthwatering canapés while marvelling at the artwork on display within the sumptuous installations of the beautiful beach club.

“Puro Beach – Hot by Day… Hotter by Night!”

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TROCADERO ARENA Opening Party The new Trocadero Arena restaurant was abuzz with eager diners at its recent opening.

Having established a fantastic reputation for chiringuito cuisine with heavy doses of flair at its sister restaurant, Trocadero Playa, Trocadero Arena promises cuisine that is more delicious than ever, with signature dishes including fresh tuna, vegetarian and organic-based varieties. The look is wild and exotic, with animal print fabrics, dark wood furniture and lush palm trees inviting you to dream you are on a mythical oasis in the middle of an African jungle.

“Trocadero Group Wows Clients with Hot New Venue�

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hen the temperatures hit boiling point and all the world seems to pause for the long awaited summer season, the place to be is on the beach. Despite the plethora of posh establishments that pepper the coastline of Marbella, one of the first places affluent tourists always request to visit is a traditional chiringuito… famed Mediterranean hideaways, where the inviting smell of espetos roasting slowly on bamboo spits and the sensation of a cool sangria in your hand, seems to capture the very essence of the Andalusian experience.

When it comes to Marbella’s top chiringuitos, few are quite as favoured as Trocadero Playa, a 16-year-old establishment that has been delighting diners with a choice of both typical beachside selections as well as sophisticated, creative fare whipped up by Chef, Juan Manuel Manrique Polo and his team. At Trocadero, the focus is on quality sourced produce with a denominación de origen; in a similar fashion to fine wines, a labeling system is used to identify meat, vegetables, cheese and even fish and seafood, sourced from both Spain and overseas and bearing a guarantee of freshness, flavour and texture. Such has been the success of Trocadero Playa that last month, it celebrated the launch of its sister restaurant, Trocadero Arena, located in Río Real, on the sophisticated site of what was once Silks by the Sea. Following extensive renovations, Trocadero Arena now bears cool colonial interiors, an inviting fireplace, a stylish yet cosy lounge area and frontline views of the sea. Trocadero Arena is a chiringuito out of the norm, being at once sophisticated in style, yet quaint, traditional and creative in its approach to cuisine.

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pastas, chargrilled meat and vegetable dishes.

The meat is sourced from Galicia and the USA, the tuna is certified by the Junta de Andalucía as originating from Barbate (this top grade tuna is caught during a short 15-day period in the summer) and the vegetables are handpicked from the Trocadero group’s own farm in the Valle del Guadalhorce. Indeed, on my recent visit to Trocadero Playa, the Chef, Juan Manuel, effusively espoused his excitement about the variety of vegetables that were ripe for the picking: juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce and courgettes, onions, peppers and figs… He told me: “At Trocadero Playa and Trocadero Arena, we serve market fresh produce with the best ingredients. For instance, we are the only restaurant in the area to offer the famous wagyu (Kobe-style) beef from Oregon, and our substantially sized garden allows us to offer many vegetarian and macrobiotic selections.”

Indeed, Trocadero Arena does have a slightly different menu to Trocadero Playa, with a special menu for snacks and a separate selection of vegetarian and macrobiotic dishes.

Juan Manuel explains: “It is easy to offer macrobiotic cuisine when you grow your own produce, though fish and meat lovers will also find many new dishes to tempt them like the club sandwich with chicken, duck and miso, Kobe-style beef burger or the cod fried in a malt beer batter. There will also be a separate tuna menu with 12 different dishes to choose from, including a tuna tartare, tuna tiramisu and a salmorejo with tuna mojama and carrot caviar.” As for the meat dishes, Juan Manuel warns diners to watch out for fakes: “Not all restaurants listing ‘buey’ meat on their menu serve the real thing; at Trocadero Playa and Arena, all our meat is certified and authentic.”

Juan Manuel and his team serve a variety of

meats, including deer and other wild game, some of which, he tells me, is directly hunted by the owners of the restaurant during their adventure-filled expeditions.

If at most chiringuitos the choice of vegetables is limited to a sparse ‘ensalada mixto’, at Trocadero, greens claim pole position in a variety of wok dishes (the aubergine and tomato Szechwan-style is a must for any selfrespecting vegetarian), sandwiches and ‘mock meat’ dishes. Elsewhere, popular veggie substitutes like Quorn and soy protein make it easy to go be a vegetarian and not feel totally out of place, as is sadly the case with most modern day restaurants. International influences also make their mark at Trocadero Arena, where oriental cuisine lovers will be irresistibly drawn to the Thai-style fish, fried whole then barbecued over oak coals and served with lemongrass and herbs. Meanwhile, the Moroccan-style soy protein skewers, bear a lovely meaty taste despite being totally vegetarian. Those into cheese and wine can select from a wide variety of cheeses, including the World Champion in its category, Serrat Gros, packed with flavour and a melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Dynamism is a key word at the new Trocadero Arena, where the kitchen staff are constantly researching, travelling and discovering new dishes, flavours and sensations. Trocadero Arena may be a new kid on the block, but with cuisine this good, it is bound to be the ‘it’ chiringuito of Summer 2011 and during many years to come. e

g Open every day for lunch and dinner. Torre Real Beach, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 579.

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Foros Ausbanc Un acontecimiento en la Costa del Sol Foro Ausbanc celebrado en la Costa del Sol

¿Cuáles son las líneas de trabajo desarrolladas por Ausbanc?

En primer lugar, Ausbanc es una organización jurídica que persigue las malas prácticas bancarias para arrinconarlas y expulsarlas del sistema financiero y lo hace de una forma institucional general y universal en beneficio de todos, y de una forma concreta individualizada a requerimiento de una persona física, empresa o profesional. El pasado curso hemos incrementado notablemente la actividad de defensa jurídica en la Costa del Sol. En segundo lugar, Ausbanc tiene un grupo editorial potente, líder en los sectores en los que desarrolla su vocación periodística. La revista mensual Ausbanc, el periódico ‘salmón’ Mercado de Dinero, con edición inglesa, Money Market, que se distribuye en Reino Unido pero también en zonas anglófilas como es la Costa del Sol. Y la revista de ocio, cultura y viajes CVB. Por último, la actividad divulgativa, formativa y expansiva de los conocimientos y vertebración social que desarrolló Ausbanc a través de sus foros jurídicos o los foros sectoriales u otras actividades de carácter presencial que también han tenido un gran desarrollo en la Costa del Sol. ¿En el ámbito jurídico, cuáles han sido los temas más tratados por los abogados de Ausbanc en la Costa del Sol? Dos temas concretos. Uno, la ‘cláusula suelo’. En virtud de esta

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maligna cláusula los tipos de interés que han sido muy, muy bajos, y que aún lo son, comparativamente con años pasados, no tenían reflejo en el recibo a pagar de las cuotas de los préstamos hipotecarios u otros por parte de personas físicas, profesionales y empresas. Esta cláusula ha sido sangrante en los préstamos hipotecarios. Hay muchas personas que han comprado casas, apartamentos, chalets o promotores inmobiliarios que vienen pagando injustamente mucho más que lo que debían por su préstamo. Aquí Ausbanc ha tramitado cientos de expedientes y también demandas judiciales de forma exitosa para los clientes.

Y, otro, un producto ‘tóxico’ como son los ‘swaps’, ‘permutas financieras’ o los denominados ‘seguros de tipo de interés’ que en realidad no son lo que dicen ser sino una maquinación por parte de las entidades bancarias y Cajas de Ahorros que desarrollan una pretendida apuesta en la que siempre gana el banco y nunca el cliente.

Ausbanc es la única organización en España y, probablemente, en el mundo, que ha demostrado una eficacia tal que a día de hoy tenemos más de cien sentencias judiciales a favor de los intereses de los clientes anulando esos ‘swaps’, ‘permutas’, o ‘seguros de tipo de interés’ o cualquiera sea su denominación.

Estamos hablando de clientes, personas o sociedades, que habían pagado en liquidaciones decenas de miles de euros, cientos de miles o incluso millones de euros y que han tenido que ser devueltos por los bancos. Ese dinero, por sorprendente que parezca, ya está en las cuentas de nuestros clientes o asociados.

En la Costa del Sol, la actividad formativa de Ausbanc ha sido muy intensa. ¿Los Foros Ausbanc van a continuar?

Después de haber tratado en los foros temas como por ejemplo: Cómo atraer nueva inversión a la Costa del Sol, Turismo de golf, Cómo reinventar el turismo de playa y Puertos deportivos, nuevas fórmulas para un producto estratégico, la demanda de los Foros Ausbanc con su estilo, metodología, profundidad y utilidad es requerida por todo el mundo en estos lares y vamos a seguir. ¿Tienen previsto algún cambio?

Sí. Vamos a incorporar las nuevas tecnologías a los foros, una expansión mayor a través de un tratamiento de la información con internet en directo y luego en diferido a través de debates. Además incorporamos a María Angeles Díaz que va a ser la responsable, a partir de ahora, de esta actividad en la Costa del Sol. Estoy seguro de que los Foros de Ausbanc van a ser el epicentro de la actividad económica, empresarial y política de la Costa del Sol en los próximos meses.

En el último curso, Ausbanc ha sido muy visible en la Costa del Sol por su intenso trabajo realizado con brillantez. La pieza clave es el presidente de la organización, Luis Pineda Salido

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Jamie Cullum and Tom Jones Perform on the Costa del Sol Whether jazzy tunes or pop hits are your thing, without a doubt you are a fan of both Jamie Cullum and Tom Jones and the good news is that both will be performing this month on the Costa del Sol. Jamie Cullum, the UK’s top selling jazz artist, will be at the Castillo Sohail in Fuengirola on Thursday, August 4, while Tom Jones will be thrilling audiences with his sexy dance hits and ballads on Thursday, August 18 at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club. g

Tickets for Jamie Cullum can be obtained from El Corte InglĂŠs on Tel: 902 400 222 /www.elcorteingles.es or through Ticketmaster: Tel: 902 150 025. www.ticketmaster.es.

Tickets for Tom Jones are available on Tel: 902 150 025 or online on www.ticketmaster.es/ www.ticktackticket.es/ www. malagaentradas.com.

R U Ready to Rock?

Rock the Rock Gibraltar Saturday, August 6 will see a momentous event taking place at the Bayside Sports Centre in Gibraltar. Concert organisers Planet Project Events have brought together four live acts that are set to make history and rock the rock over the course of a long evening. The doors will open from 8pm and the show will begin with Gibraltar-based support acts Noiz and Taxi, before The Alan Parsons Project take to the stage, who will no doubt regale the audience with a repertoire of some of their greatest numbers, such as Eye in the Sky. It should already be well into Sunday morning by the time Simple Minds begin to blow everyone away with their guitar-driven world renowned anthems, although it is true to say that they have mellowed somewhat in recent years.

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Earth Wind & Fire in Marbella Five-time Grammy Award-winner and founding member of Earth Wind & Fire, Al McKay brings his spectacular Earth Wind and Fire performance to the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club on August 13. Between 1973 and 1981, Al McKay was an instrumental force behind the band’s music, working alongside Maurice White in establishing the sound that would catapult the group to stardom. In addition to being the musical director of the band, McKay also co-composed many hits including September and Sing a Song. With his new Earth Wind & Fire band, Al McKay continues the musical legacy of the band like no other act in the world. The doors of the Puente Romano Tennis Club open at 8pm, support group Santana Project plays at 9pm and Earth Wind & Fire plays at 10pm. You can win two VIP tickets, as well as a one-hour free cocktail bar and a chance to meet Earth Wind & Fire, by answering the following question and sending your answer to info@ rocklounge.co: Which month of the year did Earth Wind & Fire sing about?

g For further information and VIP tickets, Tel: 951 082 134. Tickets can be purchased from El Corte Inglés, www.ticketmaster.com and www.rocklounge.com

The Starlite Gala at the Hotel Villa Padierna and Puro Beach Every year, one of the most eagerly awaited events in Marbella is the Starlite Gala, founded by María Bravo and Sandra García-Sanjuán and hosted by Eva Longoria and Antonio Banderas with a view to raising funds for important charities Eva’s Heroes, the Fundación Lágrimas y Favores and Niños en Alegría. Last year, over 500 people attended the gala, with some 40 celebrities and 300 journalists highlighting its international importance. This year the gala will be taking place at the Hotel Villa Padierna on August 6, followed by an after-party at luxurious beachfront club, Puro Beach. g Those interested in attending can

purchase individual tickets or tables, as well as for the after-party (which commences at 12:30am and features a free bar) online on www.thestarlitegala.org. Just fill in the form on the website and send by fax to Tel: 93 476 26 76 or starlite@avory.net AUGUST 2011 ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE / 101

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QUEEN TRIBUTE CONCERT MARBELLA On August 5, exactly 25 years to the day since the landmark Queen concert in Marbella’s football stadium, a uniquely special event will take place in Marbella. Queen tribute band, Gary Mullin & The Works, generally reckoned to be the definitive tribute band for this iconic group, who are such a replica that even Brian May and Roger Taylor are reported to be fans, will perform exactly the same set and in the same order as on that memorable night a quarter of a century ago in Marbella. Fans, old and new, can expect A Kind of Magic at the new open air Pinillo Beach Concert Arena and every diehard rocker will unfailingly be Under Pressure to be there as The Show Must Go On.

g For further information, Tel: 676 289 968. www.queentributeconcert.com

Led Zeppelin and Santana TRIBUTE – ESTEPONA If you are a fan of the music of Led Zeppelin and Santana, don’t miss out on a fantastic tribute festival, presented by Rock Lounge and taking place at the Estepona bullring on August 14. The Led Zeppelin tribute act is called Letz Zep and the band is so good, Robert Plant commented, upon watching them perform, “I walked in, I saw me”. Both Plant and Jimmy Page have attended gigs by Letz Zep and both are suitably impressed by the uncanny resemblance and energy displayed by the band. Santana Project, meanwhile, is a vibrant celebration of the music and talent of guitar legend, Carlos Santana. Enjoy revered hits such as Maria Maria and Oye Como Va. Support acts include rock band The Silence and singer/songwriter, Sami James. g For tickets, Tel: 951 082 121. www.

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Manila Grace: New Fashion Boutique in Puerto Banús

Soul II Soul at CW by Dreamers Club Remember 1980s/1990s band, Soul II Soul? They enjoyed massive commercial success worldwide, with hits such as Keep on Movin’ and Back To Life (However Do You Want Me), sung by Caron Wheeler, topping the UK singles chart for four weeks. The band is still together and recently performed to a packed crowd at CW by Dreamers, the trendy club which has recently undergone a complete overhaul in its décor, style and sound system. CW by Dreamers is geared towards attracting a more mature crowd of clubbers, offering R&B and Soul nights with an impressive line-up of A-list artists set to perform this summer, as well as regular house and hip-hop club nights.

The trendy club is open every night in the summer months. g C.C. La Alzambra s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 907

626. www.cwbydreamers.com

Be Rich: Beautiful New Jewellery Boutique in Puerto Banús

International Summer Piano Festival in Málaga The International Summer Piano Festival recently kicked off for the third year running at the emblematic Plaza de la Constitución in Málaga, attracting some 5,000 visitors, who listened to children and adults alike relive popular classical pieces for keyboard on a glorious grand piano.

The festival also delighted audiences with concerts performed by renowned musicians such as the Schostakovich Ensemble, who played compositions

by Beethoven, Janacek and Schumann, and

by Cuban pianist Adonis González, who played everything from Gershwin tunes right through to a passionate tango. g www.musicaconencanto.org

Italian fashion house, Manila Grace, has recently opened a brand new boutique in Puerto Banús, celebrating the event with a funfilled fashion show at the plaza of the Hotel Puente Romano. Guests enjoyed an Italian feast and a live performance from musical group Dolce Vita, as well as delicious cocktails followed by a fun raffle in which one lucky guest won an outfit from Manila Grace’s latest collection.

This summer, Manila Grace will be a top choice for those seeking cool garments in natural colours, where geometric shapes and occasionally brightly coloured items add a tone of youthfulness and joy. Manila Grace has everything from casual tops and trousers right through to accessories, knitted wear, dresses and shimmering night wear.

g C/ de Ribera 7, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 040. www.manilagrace.com

Be Rich is an exclusive new jewellery house which has just opened on the frontline of Puerto Banús. Offering stylish, elegant jewellery items including earrings, bracelets, watches, irresistible diamond pieces and much more, it is the perfect shop for discerning men and women after special luxury pieces. Muelle Ribera, Casa I, Puerto Banús. g Tel: 951 319 417.

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Clinica Buchinger and Arboretum Marbella: Working Together for the Environment The Clínica Buchinger recently signed an agreement with plant protection group, Arboretum Marbella, committing to the funding of Proyecto Arboretum: a new initiative involving the planting of hundreds of trees over the next few years in Málaga and Alcornocal. The Clinic will also take an active role in various workshops and seminars focused on environmental sustainability. Claus Rohrer, Director of the Clinic, told the press: “The Buchinger was one of the first private clinics to receive the three certifications of quality: the ISO 9001, 14001 and the International Certification Network. It has always been part of our policy to take care of the environment.” g Avda.

Buchinger s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 300. www.buchinger.es

Idea Marbella Shines at the Marbella Luxury Weekend Idea Marbella recently hit the airwaves on Radio Radio Network during the Marbella Luxury Weekend. The initiative, supported by Oak Power Communication and Imagen Consulting, involved the live transmission of the Tourism and Luxury XXI conference, which took place at the Club de Mar in Puerto Banús and featured talks by a bevy of Marbella movers and shakers, including Ricardo Arranz of the Hotel Villa Padierna, José Luis Hernández of the Tourism Department and Iain Blackwell of Magazine. In the near future, Idea Marbella hopes to promote more similar events involving entrepreneurs and executives, in an effort to create measures which will result in increased tourism for Marbella. The measures should aim to improve quality, excellence in service and installations, environmental protection and sustainable development, as well as generate interest in Marbella for investors.

g www.ideamarbella.com

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Classic Car Club of Andalucía Rally

Ferrari and Maserati Exhibition at C. De Salamanca

The Classic Car Club of Andalucía is a fun group of car enthusiasts from a plethora of countries who all have one thing in common: they own beautiful old cars from marques like Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, Lotus, Corvette, Bentley, etc. The club, which organises countryside tours, dinner dances and get-togethers, recently embarked on a road trip covering some 140km and offering spectacular views of the mountains and natural areas. The trip started just outside Ojén and ended in Miraflores on the Coast road and members enjoyed a lovely dinner featuring live music afterwards.

C. De Salamanca, the official concessionary for Ferrari and Maserati in Marbella, recently inaugurated a new exhibition of Ferrari and Maserati cars at its installations. Over 200 guests came to view the super cars in person, including the Mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, the President of C. De Salamanca, Cristina Toda and Ferrari test racing pilot, Marc Gené. The exhibition featured the Formula 1 car Michael Schumacher used to race to victory in the World Championships of 2003, as well as the latest Maserati models and a collection of historical photos highlighting the close relationship between Maserati and the rich and famous. g CN 340, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 785 258. www.cdesalamanca.com

g For further information, Tel: 687 471 139. www.weregisteranycar.com

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SUSIE K BRINGS EPIC VINTAGE FASHION TO MARBELLA MICHELLE GILLINGWATER PEDERSEN CROWNED MISS GIBRALTAR How often do you think mum and daughter win a coveted title like Miss Gibraltar?

Michelle Gillingwater, recently crowned Miss Gibraltar, proved that good genes run in the family since her mum, Louise Gillingwater Pederson, won the same title in 1982. As was to be expected, Louise burst into tears when her daughter’s name was announced and we can only imagine that memories of her own victory came flooding into her mind. We wish young Michelle the very best in subsequent pageants and we’re sure she’ll take the good name of Gibraltar far and wide.

With the rise in popularity of vintage clothing in recent years there has been a resurgence in favour of vintage shops even here in Marbella. The latest to open is The Vintage Queen, launched by Susie K, featuring a source of epic vintage clothing, accessories and jewellery for the discriminate woman who loves fashion. The Vintage Queen offers an ever expanding inventory that spans various decades from the 1950s right through to the 1990s, with an emphasis on 1970s boho chic and the glam days of the 1980s, available to buyers both locally and worldwide. Susie has searched the globe to find every item and if that isn’t enough, she has also just started a clothing and accessories brand called Vive La Reine, featuring handmade items.

g You can find a selection of The Vintage Queen and Vive La Reine at the Suite del Mar Beach Boutique, Puente Romano or browse at your leisure online on www.thevintagequeen.etsy.com.

Susie can be contacted on Susie@ vivelareine.co

The Marbella Congress Centre will host the Stock! 1st Marbella Outlet Fair from August 5 to 7, offering the best bargains on branded articles in the areas of fashion, sports, footwear, sunglasses, children’s wear, surf, snow, houseware, computers, perfumes and electrical appliances.

The event has been organised by Andalusian company TC Media, also organiser of the Costa del Sol and the Málaga Outlet fairs. All articles will enjoy discounts of between 50 and 90 per cent off their original price tags, so shopaholics, make sure to bring your wallets! Brands featured include Guess, Nike, Adidas, D&G, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, Burton, Volcom, Rayban, HP, Samsung and many more. There will also be a children’s area with games and shows and a lounge bar for older kids and adults, with ice-cream, snacks and cocktails. At the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella.

g The action will be taking place at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella on Friday August 5 from 6pm to 11pm, Saturday August 6 and Sunday August 7 from 11am to 11pm. Tel: 662 102 621. www. tcmedia.es076. www.sportzone.es

TARGET MODELS’ NEW WEBSITE Target Models has a sexy new website featuring a more contemporary, fashioncentred look and an easy-to-use menu that allows fashion houses and publicity firms to find the exact model they’re looking for. The categories of models include Women, Men, Kids, New Faces, Classics, People and Glamour, and there is also information on Target Models’ services, including production of photo shoots, locations for shoots, hair and make-up services and recommended photographers. g www.targetmodels.com

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Aloha College Graduation and Sports Day Aloha College once again marked the end of a successful academic year with a well-attended graduation and prize-giving ceremony at the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella. A total of 48 students from Year 13 (the second year of the International Baccalaureate Programme) received their graduation certificates. Aloha College also shone in the sporting field, with students recently concluding their interhouse competitions. This year’s winning house was ‘Sevilla’, so it was only fitting that the prizes should be awarded by ex-Aloha pupil Bernardo Espinosa, who currently plays for the Sevilla Atlético football team. Javier Mérida, a triathlete and parent, also took part in the awards ceremony. g C/ Aloha Golf s/n,

Marbella. Tel: 952 810 335. www.aloha-college.com

Laude San Pedro International College Raises €5.400 for Cesare Scariolo Foundation The Laude San Pedro International College showed its commitment to charitable pursuits by raising over €5.000 for the Cesare Scariolo foundation, which aids children suffering from cancer. The students also gave a musical performance at the annual Cesare Scariolo fundraising gala at the Hotel Meliá Don Pepe, which attracted a bevy of Spanish celebrities, including Esther Arroyo, María Bravo and Rafael Galán. Award winning chef Dani García, meanwhile, delighted guests with a creative range of dishes.

Marbella Children Mastering Mandarin A group of forward-thinking young students from Marbella, aged seven to 11 travelled to Madrid recently to sit a series of examinations in Mandarin Chinese – the first such group from the area since the tests were introduced into Spain in 2008. Some 500 children from all over Spain participated in the YCT (Chinese Youth Test) examinations coordinated by the Confucious Instiitute in Madrid. All were students of Yingying Xu of the Han Chinese Language Centre Marbella. Ms. Yingying is pleased to announce that the following children from Laude International College have successfully passed level YCTI: Marco David de la Rosa, Kirill Ralin, along with Lloyd Edwards of Swans Primary School, while Laude students, Alejandro Lyudmila, Elisabete Lyudmila and Lucas Laya passed level YCT2. g For further information. Tel: 686 876 446.

hantutor@gmail.com

g www.laudesanpedro.com

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SWANS SCHOOL ACHIEVES 100 PER CENT INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SUCCESS Swans International School had reason to celebrate with the results of the 2011 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme indicating that all of its Year 13 students were successful in achieving the diploma. Since the Diploma Programme was introduced in 2008, every single one of Swans’ Year 13 students undertaking the programme – almost 30 so far – has been awarded the Diploma, giving the school a 100 per cent success rate. The Diploma Programme is highly regarded by universities throughout the world and appeals to students seeking a relevant, international alternative to mainly domestic qualifications, such as the UK’s A-Levels and Spain’s Bachillerato.

Given the rigorous and comprehensive nature of the programme, this is an excellent achievement for Swans and credit must be given to both students and teachers. g C/ Lago de los Cisnes, Marbella. Tel:

952 902 755. www.swansschoolinternational.es

MARBELLA DONDE: NEW EDITION PRESENTED AT PATIO DE LOS PERFUMES Marbella Donde, a yearly guide created by Michel Dabi and Romeo Franco, recently chose the Patio de los Perfumes restaurant to present its 2011 edition, which bears a bold new orange colour and contains vital information on where to eat, shop, drink, have fun, dance, sleep, have a swim, enjoy a spa treatment, etc., in the Marbella and Puerto Banús areas. The guide has a lovely selection of photographs representing the luxury and beauty of the swishest places on the Costa del Sol and is sponsored by companies like Olivia Valere, Gomina, Boticelli, Gucci, Ocean Club, Patio de los Perfumes, Da Paolo, etc. g www.marbelladonde.com

BIOPARC FUENGIROLA HEADS FOR THE BEACH Bioparc Fuengirola has taken its magic to the shores of various beaches along the Fuengirola stretch, setting up tents offering information, workshops and games for children, focusing on how to care for the environment and especially, how to keep the beach clean. It’s not all fun and games, however; all kids taking part in the workshops are required to help tidy up the beach, in an effort to promote individual responsibility in the face of the current environmental crisis.

g Avda. Camilo José Cela 6, Fuengirola.

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Jyskebank.tv Wins International Award

New Hip Arthrosis Technique at the USP Hospital The USP Hospital in Marbella is proud to announce the recent incorporation of a brand new surgical technique to its list of treatments for arthrosis.

Developed by Dr. Manel Ribas, surgeon at the Hospital USP Dexeus in Barcelona, it is a minimally invasive approach to the early treatment of hip arthrosis patients and which involves a speedy postoperative recovery period. Dr. Ribas accompanied the USP Marbella’s Drs. Francisco Aranda and Bruno Flament in their first two operations, which were a resounding success.

Danish online TV network, Jyskebank.tv, recently took home the coveted Sabre Award for Best Video News Production, one of the most prestigious PR and communications awards in Europe.

Brian Woodward, anchorman of online magazine The Woodward Report, summed up the excitement with his words: “It’s big! There’s the Oscars, the Golden Palm in Cannes and the Sabre Award. It may not be as well known as the first two, but it’s an international prize which means a lot… and we should be very proud.” g www.jyskebank.tv

g Avda. Severo Ochoa 22, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 200. www.usphospitales.com

Life & Sun Medical Event at the Royal Marbella Hospital The Royal Marbella Hospital formed the backdrop to an important new initiative in the sector of health tourism: Life & Sun Medical, formed by a prominent group of experts in medicine and surgery who together aim to offer an efficient, personalised, safe service to patients seeking medical and surgical attention in Marbella and the Costa del Sol. The event, attended by Head of the Tourism Department, José Luis Hernández, as well as various doctors and representatives of the Costa del Sol’s top hospitals, emphasised the importance of providing patients with detailed information on the treatments and types of surgery provided by different doctors, so they can make an informed decision. Participating hospitals include the Royal Marbella Hospital, Xanit, USP Marbella, CERAM, the Hospital Materno Infantil and many more. g

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Environmental Clean-Up Day at Playa del Pinillo

New Lorena Morlote Salon on the Golden Mile

The recent clean-up day organised by the Youth Delegation of the Marbella City Council was a resounding success, with many young helpers cleaning up the concert area of Playa del Pinillo and learning about the importance of being active in environmental campaigns. Over 200 volunteers signed up for the task, and also were awarded tickets to the Ecofest event, which took place at Playa del Pinillo and which featured consolidated Spanish pop and rock artists, Muchachito Bombo Infierno, Mala Rodríguez, La Excepción and Zuri. g www.

Lorena Morlote has long been one of the most solicited hairdressers by Spanish celebrities and Marbella is lucky enough to have one Lorena Morlote salon in the Hotel Villa Padierna and a second, brand new establishment on the Golden Mile. The salon measures some 300m2 and is divided into three floors. On the ground floor you will find the reception area and the high tech hair washing area, featuring the Teknowash Plus system with integrated iPod music, a cromotherapy screen and a shiatsu massage system. On this floor you will also experience hair treatments, the colour lab and the styling and cutting area, with seats by FENDI. The second floor is for manicures and pedicures (the pedicure chairs come with a massage and Jacuzzi system), body treatments, hair removal treatments, a Guerlain cabin, etc. On the third floor, you can jazz up your look at the make-up area, or relax your cares away as the staff wash your hair or give you a much-needed manicure or pedicure.

There is also a special VIP area for those requiring privacy and the ultimate in pampering. g Edif. Coliseum Center, Blvd. Alfonso von

marbella.es

Hohenlohe, CN 340, km 179, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 262. www.lorenamorlote.es

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Vertebral Column Conference at HC International Hospital The High Care (HC) International Hospital recently held a conference in collaboration with the American Vertebral Column Institute, featuring the presence of Dr. Lawrence Rothstein, a pioneer in the Accura Scope technique for treating problems in the vertebral column. Accura Scope is minimally invasive, involving small incisions and offering immediate relief, minimal scarring, a minimal risk for muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels, less post-operative pain and a speedy recovery.

The entire treatment process takes only about 30 or 40 minutes and one hour after the surgery, the patient is free to go home.

The HC International is also home to a brand new Breast Unit, featuring the very latest in equipment for mammograms. g Casa Santa

Isabel, Urb. Las Mimosas, Marbella. Tel: 952 908 628. www. marbellahighcare.com

Bellissima Showroom opens in Puerto Banús Barbara Weber, who boasts studies in haute couture, interior design and art, is pleased to announce her latest venture: Bellissima, a new showroom on the Port featuring beautiful interior design pieces, all expertly crafted to the highest standards. Barbara and the team can undertake complete interior design projects as well as ship Bellissima items worldwide. The shop additionally has a unique art section, featuring beautiful paintings and sculptures. Frontline Puerto Banús, adjacent to the tower. g Tel: 682 603

809. www.bellissimabybarbaraweber.com

New ASPANDEM Employment Centre ASPANDEM recently inaugurated a new Employment Centre, built to help disabled persons find and sustain employment and to liaise with possible employers. ASPANDEM has signed an agreement with the NH Hotel Group and is in talks with many other companies to facilitate the process of incorporation of the disabled. ASPANDEM also signed another agreement with the I.E.S. Salduba Educational Centre, under which students will be learning vital skills in gardening including landscaping, flower and tree maintenance and watering systems. g El Arquillo, Avda. Príncipe de Asturias

s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 787 650. www. aspandem.org

CADE Seminar Seminar for Foreign Companies The Marbella Business Support Centre (CADE) recently conducted a seminar to help foreign companies on the Costa del Sol learn how to use new marketing tools such as Twitter and other social networking sites. CADE members also provided information on the different services it provides, including training, consultancy and finding financing for new businesses. The entire seminar was given in English, and featured talks by experts from the company Studio Ideas, on topics such as Social Media Optimisation, Good Practice on Twitter Campaigns and much more.

g For further information, www.andaluciaemprende.es

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Costa del Sol TEMAS TRATADOS EN EL CURSO 2010-2011 Cómo atraer nueva inversión a la Costa del Sol Turismo de golf. Cómo conseguir un modelo más competitivo Cómo reinventar el turismo de playa Cómo mejorar la calidad de los servicios complementarios al turismo La inversión en infraestructuras como instrumento de crecimiento Puertos deportivos. Situación y nuevas fórmulas para un producto estratégico Hoteles de alto ‘standing’. La necesidad de reinventarse Belleza y Salud. El bienestar, la mejor inversión Turismo de compras. Cómo potenciar uno de los mayores atractivos de Marbella Una herramienta al servicio del turismo. Cómo vender la marca a través de Internet y las redes sociales

FOROS 2011-2012. MÁS Y MEJORES Más equipo técnico y humano Estructura organizativa más intensa Más ponencias profundas y útiles Metodología moderna y avanzada Mayor expansión mediante las nuevas tecnologías Participación directa a través de Internet Debates en diferido en la Red Nuevos y originales métodos de motivación para que “Foros Ausbanc” sea imprescindible para los empresarios y se convierta en un auténtico generador de expectativas para todos “Foros Ausbanc” vuelve a partir de septiembre

PARTICIPA EN LOS FOROS Los asistentes a los “Foros Ausbanc” pagarán una cuota de inscripción si no son asociados y, por ese motivo, recibirán una suscripción a la revista CVB de ocio, cultura y viajes.

En cada foro se sorteará un viaje extraordinario entre los inscritos.

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seldom disagree with Robert Louis Stevenson’s contention that it is better to travel than to arrive, but then he never rode on the AVE. He would have loved the high-speed train, as I did on my journey from Málaga to Madrid.

No more donkeys for me, he would have said at Madrid’s gleaming Atocha station.

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making the train time of just two and a half hours (if you get the fastest of the fast) one part of a totally satisfying experience.

The AVE, similar to the French TGV, hammered along at almost 300 kph and allowed me to have almost a full day in Málaga (for the Picasso Museum and the tapas bars) and get to Madrid before dark. And so we

arrived on a beautiful evening.

“Where to?” asked the taxi driver, in Spanish of course.

“The Hotel Ritz,” said I. Where else? Indeed. You can go cheap and cheerful at an ordinary hotel, or you can break open the piggy bank and have an unforgettable experience. The room we had, 512, overlooks the Prado Museum and is part of the

favourite suite occupied many times by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Other guests at the Ritz have included Haile Selassie, Eva Peron and Salvador Dali, the saintly Nelson Mandela and the ghastly Heinrich Himmler.

Why care? Because it gives me a connection with history, which is something I don’t get every night I put my head down.

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The regal façade of the Hotel Ritz in Madrid © Hotel Ritz

Then there’s the service, perfect whoever you are. For example, I forgot my shaving cream, so I rang housekeeping. In a matter of minutes it was delivered, with a smile, to my door. A smile is a little thing, but as they say, it’s also everything. We dined in the first night, or should I say we dined out on the terrace of the hotel, as there was a jazz band playing in the garden. Ava Gardner would have hit the town, as she did most nights. She started at the Ritz after divorcing Frank Sinatra, then got a house and stayed for 20 years, collecting many lovers along the way including Dominguín the matador and great friend of Picasso. But it was early to bed for us to allow for an early start at the Prado.

We had two days in Madrid and I could have spent them both in the

The Puente de Segovia bridge in Madrid © Paolo Giocoso for Promoción Madrid

Prado, a temple of masterpieces.

I was a little irritated at first to find that Goya was spread over three floors, the paintings being hung according to period rather than the artist. But after a while you get the hang of it, and it is not really a disturbing experience to come across a magnificent El Greco when you are looking for a Velazquez.

Even so, as the rooms are not well marked I’d say a good idea would be to take a tour or hire a guide.

We went that route for a first look at the city. Our time was short, so we took a hotel car and whipped around Madrid with a driver who spoke English and knew his stuff. A cheaper alternative is the hop onhop-off bus which departs opposite

the side door of the hotel and costs €17,50. Thanks to him, we came across a monument we could easily have missed. It is dedicated to Dr Alexander Fleming, the Scotsman who discovered penicillin and shows his bust on a wall being saluted by a matador. Until Fleming’s discovery, many matadors were dying of infected wounds.

The Gran Vía: Madrid’s most famous street © Paolo Giocoso for Promoción Madrid

A friendly concierge at the Hotel Ritz

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The Museo del Pardo in Madrid: Home to Spain’s most prized paintings © Paolo Giocoso for Promoción Madrid

Our next stop was at the Reina Sofia museum, where Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica, is on display. Not far away was the Thyssen-Bornemisza, a temple of mostly non-Spanish art, but that would have to wait. RLS may have said it, but I certainly have done, that being a tourist for half the day is enough, so thank goodness the Reina Sofia was close to a street with tapas bars – just behind the Palace Hotel in fact. In days gone by it had the same owner as the Ritz, a Belgian called Marquet. The story goes that as he was not particularly fond of the noisy entourage of show business people, the Ritz was often ‘full house’ and they were referred to the Palace. Exceptions were made, however, for Henry Fonda, who spoke perfect Spanish, and Laurence Olivier, because he had a title. Cary Grant got in because he was always impeccably dressed, and James Stewart was booked in by the American embassy as General James Stewart. Richard Burton got the nod, probably because he was with Elizabeth Taylor.

One thing I noticed was many very well dressed people; just two children were spotted, each looking like a Polo model. I thought the Ritz concierges were superb. They seemed to know everything

and when in doubt they checked and double-checked. Where was the car given to Franco by Hitler? At the Pardo Palace, where Franco lived. But how to see it?

Ah, not easy. I had to send an email to a colonel at the palace. Next time.

What was easy was where to go at night. Just up the road to Plaza Santa Ana, where every doorway is a bar and restaurants have tables outside. There was Turf, which does prawns in chilli, the Villa-Rosa with its stomping flamenco dancers, and Viña P, a great favourite with bullfighters, where an eccentric waiter brought us a fine meal and Duero wine.

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Z Best time to go for weather is spring or autumn.

Z Buy the Prado Guide at the museum itself. It is a superb piece of publishing.

Z Buy a Madrid Card for the tour bus and quick entrance to attractions including museums and with shopping discounts.

You can buy it at hotels and museums.

Z Check www.esMADRID. com and for information try turismoptm@madrid.es, or phone 91 588 1636.

Z Don’t rush it. Your first visit is just to get your bearings and begin to explore the Prado.

Z Do your research before you leave, or on the train. There are gems such as the beautiful little temple of San Antonio de la Florida with frescoes

by Goya, which is also his tomb.

Z Getting there: you can park under Málaga railway station, the Maria Zambrano. To go there from Marbella, drive past the airport and follow signs for the port. Drive parallel to the sea until you see signs for the Renfe (Spanish Railways).

There is some construction but the sign-posting is good.

Skyscrapers fill the skyline of Madrid’s business district © Paolo Giocoso for Promoción Madrid

There are many other places, for Madrid is a city that comes alive at night. Ernest Hemingway liked the barrio San Miguel, with its Botin restaurant, reputed to be the oldest in the world, but supposing it has the original waiters?

Anywhere along the Gran Via is jumping with bars that never close, and getting around is a breeze because Madrid has lots of inexpensive taxis that you can hail in the street. If only Paris had the same...

Madrid is also to be praised for its cleanliness, not just the streets, but the buildings too. The city’s many lightcoloured buildings shine as if they were washed top to bottom daily. It was not like this in Franco’s day, when his austere style coated the city with a drabness that was only removed after his death in 1975. Some say the city lost some gaiety during the recent reign of the Socialist government, but it has now gone – “when the money goes, so do the Socialists!”

We went to Salamanca, the Bond Street of Madrid. Here are the good shops, although you will find Cortes Inglés malls everywhere. And not just in Madrid. There is a saying that Spain is a country divided by 17 autonomous communities and united by El Cortes Inglés.

Then, with two hours or so before our return train departed, we made a last dash into the Prado, to indulge ourselves again in the majesty of its masterpieces. There

was no doubt where we were heading – back to Goya, in particular his paintings of the Second and Third of May, where he brilliantly captures the energy, rage and despair of patriots attacking, and then being shot by French soldiers.

Which is all part of another story, of the Bourbons in Spain, who have been overthrown and restored several times since they first arrived from France in 1700. This capricious inheritance by a French King without issue unsettled Europe for more than 100 years, and the Bourbon dynasty continues today.

And for more on that, you have to read Hola. e

Calle Serrano: Madrid’s poshest shopping street © Paolo Giocoso for Promoción Madrid

Bullfighter statue outside Las Ventas bullring in Madrid © David Wishart

Goya’s famous painting, 3 de mayo

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THELEISURE HOTEL

The Beach Club restaurant

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No thought, no reflection, no analysis, no cultivation, no intention; let it settle itself...”

Thus espouses a well-known Buddhist quote which embraces the importance of putting a halt to our hectic lifestyles every so often, turning our backs on stress, demands and responsibilities and allowing Nature in all her wisdom to take us to that oft-yearned place of peace and harmony.

Ensconced in the heart of the Golden Mile, a mere 1km from Puerto Banús and 4km from the centre of Marbella is a brand new Beach Club that is set to attract both members of the local jetset and trendy urbanites to its shores, where exotic beds and whitewashed walls invite you to discover the meaning of ‘chill’.

Located in the Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach Hotel, recently taken over by the Iberostar Group and endorsed by Antonio Banderas, the Beach Club is poised to be the ‘it’ place this summer from 10am until 1:30am, seducing and pampering its clients with an inviting pool, luxurious Balinese beds, comfy sunloungers and a chic bar and restaurant serving cool drinks and the finest in Mediterranean international cuisine.

One of the best things about the Beach Club is its proximity to the sea;

a few steps down from the pool is the warm sand of the Mediterranean and equally close is the walkway which leads directly to the iconic Puerto Banús, though you could be forgiven for not being the least bit inclined to steer too far away.

After all, in the heat of the Marbella summer, nothing quite beats lying on a luxurious sun bed with a cool drink in your hand.

The Beach Club changes, chameleon-like, three times during the day. In the morning, the pool and bar are the star players, while at midday the restaurant holds sway, with a menu featuring cool salads (the avocado and prawn salad is not to be missed), traditional Andalusian soups (such as gazpacho and ajoblanco), hearty tortillas, warm pasta dishes, the freshest of paella and seafood dishes and a host of Malagueño-style starters such as fried squid and Spanish classics like Iberian ham and Manchego cheese.

By night the Club pulls the curtains back on a whole new look: chic and lux is the feel, with torch light and live chill-out music (featuring violinists, percussionists, live DJ-spun music, saxophonists and much more) making it easy to meditate on the wonder of life while you enjoy the rhythm of

One Step Closer to Nirvana

the music with your partner and friends. In the evening the menu also changes, taking on a decidedly more sophisticated tone with selections such as the irresistible duck magret and King prawn salad ‘with its contrasts’, a fresh and tender salmon tataki or a forest vegetable and mushroom risotto. A host of fish and meat dishes are also available, as well as home-made desserts like the popular apple tatin or a creamy cheese pudding served with blueberry coulis.

The Club offers a special gin menu, featuring the world’s most established and exclusive brands of gin, shaken and stirred to perfection in a series of sophisticated cocktails such as the Sapphire Gin Fizz (made with Bombay Sapphire), Perfect Hendrick’s (featuring Hendrick’s Gin, tonic, a slice of cucumber and red grapefruit) or the Bitter Xoriguer (made with the exquisite Xoriguer Gin Mahones). If I had to choose a time to frequent the Beach Club I’d be hard-pressed to decide, since while the music and flames convert this spot into an ultra romantic escape by night, in the day time, the beautiful details can be appreciated, such as the hand-painted stones and rocks (in lilac), lush palm trees, white curtains and lovely gardens. One of the nicest things about this new ‘space of cool’ is its size: unlike some of its more spacious contemporaries, its small, cosy nature makes it much easier to give in to the tranquil

embrace and the sensual beat of the music. The Club is as likely to be frequented by guests of the Hotel as it is by non-staying clients, so in the evening, a free, enclosed car park has been provided for non-guests.

The Beach Club is obviously a star attraction for the Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach but we shouldn’t forget those who are simply seeking a top four-star hotel to enjoy a well-deserved break. Some 170 rooms (126 Double, 14 Junior Suites, 8 Suites, 2 Top Suites and 20 Family Rooms) are spread out over a spectacular arch which is low in construction (there are only four floors) and which offers clients views of the spacious pool area and the sea. Although the hotel is mainly marketed at couples, families have not been forgotten, with the left wing of the hotel containing a select number of communicable rooms on the ground floor, which lead on to a lush, enclosed garden with a children’s play area which can only be accessed with a special key.

The rooms are sizeable and contemporary in design and like almost all other areas, they have been completely refurbished and boast new furniture, beds and linen. Cream and beige tones abound, and plenty of natural light floods in from a quaint exterior terrace which overlooks the pool and the sea and becomes an ideal setting to enjoy a cool cocktail or recall blissful memories with your partner. A standard double is an

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THE IBEROSTAR

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ideal choice for a couple, since the spacious interiors boast a sizeable in-built wardrobe, an adjacent living room space and a comfortable, bathroom that can easily accommodate two users at a time.

For those who wish to enjoy peace and quiet with their partner or a small group of friends, fret not; a few steps up from the pool is a brand-new VIP area with beautiful single and double Balinese beds and an open bar with coffee, fruit and nuts and chilled drinks.

As I stroll through the premises on my most recent visit, I marvel at the plethora of changes that have taken place at the hotel, some significant and others subtle and sophisticated. Take the beautiful Koi fish ponds which flow alongside the pools and invite at least a few minutes of mediation on their beauty and joyfully bright colours.

Likewise impressive are the many

exotic touches which abound in the interiors: from the bright red Arabian sofa in the bar area right through to traditional arches, wrought iron chandeliers and furniture. The common areas are also graced with touches of Andalusian magic, such as the lovely patio which is visible from the hallways and which boasts an elongated, rectangular-shaped pond, with shoals of colourful fish swishing by from one end to the other, seemingly looking for Nemo.

And who can forget the wellness area, which abounds with Natureinspired décor, including stunning photographs of flowers, cotton reeds and bamboo plantations. Gracing the wooden floors are narrow panels of sand containing star fish and candles and further on, guests can while away their cares in the steam room, sauna or Jacuzzi. There are three treatment rooms – two singles and one for couples – and

The Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach pool area

an impressive range of treatments aimed at soothing pain, inducing relaxation or taking years off your appearance. Adjacent to the spa is the gym, always a popular zone for those wishing to stay fit and trim while on holiday and fitted with topof-the-range Technogym resistance and cardiovascular workout equipment as well as free weights.

And what would a great hotel be without a magnificent buffet?

The Hotel’s Alhambra restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, features a hearty selection of Andalusian and Moroccan temptations, while those preferring à la carte dining al fresco will prefer the Beach Club.

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people). There is also a separate library/Internet area and WiFi access throughout the hotel. Shopping is also an easy pursuit, since the Hotel has a small but interesting gift shop, which stocks a bevy of accessories and beachware and trendy jewellery

by Mimo Silver, a popular choice among members of the Marbella jetset.

The new Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach is a star in its own right; a four-star (plus) establishment offering the kind of attention to detail and luxury facilities that take it into a league of its own, where the stunning new Beach Club and VIP area offer a level of exclusivity the Iberostar Group is famed for. e

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THELEISURE TRAVEL

Camel riding over the dunes

Giles Brown, ’s very own slightly sandy version of Lawrence of Arabia, gets his just dessert...

Desert Photography KH Photography

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beautiful and bewitching friend once told me, when I asked her why she was so happy one morning, “I have a special relationship with Friday.” I was sitting in a cafe opposite the mosque in Foum Zguid, a dusty little town on the edge of the Sahara, when suddenly the call to prayer came.

Everything stopped. “These people” I thought to myself as I sipped my mint tea “certainly have a special relationship with Friday.”

I was on the edge of the Sahara as the guest of two old friends Nick and Diane of Desert Camp Morocco.

Both accomplished travellers, the couple had sold their hotel in Cape Town and were looking at setting up a Riad in Marrakech as a new adventure. All that changed when Diane met Mohammed – whose nickname is Bobo – trekking in the Altas Mountains. Originally from the village of M’hamid on the edge of the Sahara, Bobo told Diane about the dunes of Erg Chigaga and the backpacker camps in the area. Diane came back full of enthusiasm and decided that they should set up a luxury upmarket camp in the desert.

You will, of course, be familiar with the old travellers’ adage that ‘getting there is half the fun’. Well, with any trip that involves Morocco getting there is all the fun. To describe the adventures that befell the photographer Kevin and myself on the first part of our journey would take an extra couple of articles. The shortened brief overview included

just avoiding a car crashing outside Algercias, cancelled ferries in both Tarifa and Algeciras, torrential rain, catching the last ferry to Ceuta (it may have been 70 kilometres from Tangier and still in Spain but at least it was North Africa), crossing the border into Morocco in scenes from a Terry Gilliam movie (and I’m sure there was some dung flinging involved), a truly terrifying 90 minute cab ride from Ceuta to Tangier courtesy of the Maghreb’s answer to Fernando Alonso, rocking up at the Gare du Tanger to be told that the sleeping compartment had been derailed, a 10 hour overnight train journey to Marrakech, in a first class compartment with no door or heating, while the teenager in the next compartment played Lady Gaga and French rap on her mobile in an endless loop.

It would be somewhat of an understatement to say that we were relieved to arrive in Marrakech, although even that wasn’t without its problems. Events were unfolding in Cairo and Tunisia, and we had been warned to look out for riots and general unrest in the city. Although, if you have ever driven through Marrakech, you’ll soon realise that general unrest is the normal order of things.

Our home for the night in Marrakech was the Zamzam Riad, located in the middle of the Medina and run by English couple Marcus and Emma. Named after a source of water that the Prophet Mohamed

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Camel rides are a popular activity in the desert

found, the Zamzam really is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the medina, and very much like staying in the house of a particularly stylish Moroccan friend. The little details at the Zamzam make all the difference – a heated plunge pool, cosy library with fireplace, a rooftop spa with traditional Hamman and views over the Medina to the Minarets, which reminded me of looking towards the Giralda, hardly a surprise as the Seville tower was modeled on

Medina of Marrakech

Giles Brown’s very own luxury tent

Marrakech’s La Koutoubia.

With welcome pastries on arrival, superb atmospheric lighting, tastefully decorated rooms (each with its own individual style) and a beautiful central courtyard with a large palm, Zamzam is very romantic, but alas I was sharing my twin room with Kev. No stay in Marrakech would be complete without a guided tour of the medina and the excellent Ibrahim showed us round. For two hours he lead us through the maze-like streets, pointing out hidden gems such as the Museum Dar Bellarj, a private house once owned by a Swiss expat and now bequeathed to Marrakech as a women’s arts centre, and an artisan’s courtyard where he paused to feed his cats. Be warned – it’s an assault on the senses with noise, colour, bustle and an underlying faint smell of dung and urine. The medina hasn’t changed that much since it was established in the tenth century around the same time that William the Conquerer was preparing to invade England, and you get the feeling that you are an extra in a Monty Python Movie. We finished the tour at the famous Djemaa el Fna square when Ibrahim left us with this pearl of wisdom: “You know the best thing about this

17-year-old hooker that is bringing down Berlusconi? She’s from Morocco!” he beamed proudly and then wandered off into the teeming crowd.

Dinner that evening was at the Casino du Marrakech – if you fancy great food and a night at the tables I would recommend it (they filmed Sex and the City 2 in the adjacent hotel), but we had an early start the next morning and so Kev dragged me away before I could do myself too much damage in the poker room.

At 5am the next morning I was woken by the call from the Minarets, calling the faithful for prayer. The crisp clear sound on the predawn air across the city stripped back the centuries, and I could have been standing in the medina hundreds of years ago, was it not for the air-conditioned 4x4 waiting to take us to Chigaga.

The thought of a nine-hour drive south east of Marrakesh might fill you with dread (the same as driving from London to Glasgow or Marbella to Barcelona) but that’s without factoring in the fantastic scenery that you encounter on the way. The journey to the camp is

Kashbah in the Draa valley

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A delicious tagine cooked dish

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We stopped over for lunch at the Dar Qamar, a guesthouse with a pool run by a French couple that Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchet stayed in when they filmed Babel nearby. And if it was good enough for Hollywood A-listers to hang out in, it was certainly good enough for us.

We stopped at Foum Zguid, to change from our air conditioned 4x4 to a pickup which was loaded up with supplies. Our driver

The double rooms at the Desert Camp in Morocco make romance a necessary pursuit

Bobo, a charming guide

introduced himself as Yahya, Bobo’s brother, and after a mint tea and stop for prayer we were off into the desert. Soon we were among the dunes, skirting the hulking shape of Chigaga and then we pulled up at the camp.

It was spectacular. Rather than tents our sleeping quarters were more like comfortable and stylish mini marquees. Each tent was luxuriously furnished, with plenty of throws, poof chairs and rugs.

Each also has an en-suite bathing tent with an antique wash basin, ‘desert shower’ and hand painted chemical toilet. For couples who are feeling a little amorous, there’s even a ‘naughty tent’ positioned a little further away – just out of earshot – from the rest of the camp.

And then we met Bobo – without doubt the coolest Berber on the planet – who greeted us with perfect English. If you were looking for a Berber version of Bob Marley, then Bobo would fit the bill. An accomplished musician who has played gigs in Europe, Bobo runs the camp with an efficient charm and a great sense of humour. Kevin wanted to shoot the spectacular sunrise in the desert and wanted to make sure that we where up in time.

“Don’t worry,” said Bobo, “We are Berber. We live by the sunrise”.

Just before sunrise the following morning, Kev and I were the only people up and about, setting the cameras for the shoot when we heard a cough. A half asleep Bobo came out of his tent, rubbing his eyes and lighting up the first cigarette of the day.

He looked up and saw us and, obviously surprised, ducked back inside his tent.

Later, over coffee and mint tea, Kev said to him “I thought that you said that you were Berber and that you live with the sunrise”. “The sunrise?” said Bobo parking up another cigarette “Pah! We have seen it many times!”

Bobo later asked me if I wanted to meet his girlfriend.

Knowing how protective the Berber are about their women I was honoured and excited at the prospect, and worried that I would make a faux pas or say the wrong thing (I say the wrong thing around women in general, not just Berber, by the way). I had visions of some veiled, mysterious Berber beauty, when Bobo’s tent flap flew open, and a young Belgian bohemian backpacker bounced out.

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Good conversation around a roaring bonfire

“SHE’D COME TO ENJOY THE DESERT EXPERIENCE. JUDGING

BY HER SLIGHTLY DISHEVELED STATE, I CONCLUDED THAT BOBO WAS PROVIDING ONE.”

“Allo! I’m Gigi, Bobo’s girlfriend”, she beamed and explained how she’d come to enjoy the desert experience. Judging by her slightly disheveled state, I concluded that Bobo was providing one.

One of the things that had bothered me when I arrived at the camp was what on Earth I was going to do? If you are looking for activities then there is chess, backgammon and scrabble, as well as a well stocked bar in the lounge tent and if you are feeling more energetic then you can take a camel trek, head out to an oasis for lunch – and the food at the camp is excellent and there is plenty of it – go cross country 4x4ing with Bobo or as I did, climb the nearest, biggest dune.

It was sitting on the sand dune, looking south over the endless sands of the Sahara, that I finally ‘got’ why people come to the desert. From my sandy perch, I could see hundreds of smaller dunes stretching to the horizon and the silence was total. The only sound that I could hear was the blood pumping in my ears and my breathing, a little heavy after my climb.

“This is why people come to the desert,” I mused. “This is why so many of the great

religions have periods in the wilderness mentioned. To find themselves. The solitude.

The silence. To look deeply into themselves.

Simply, as Shakespeare would put it, ‘To be”.”

Then I paused from my revery, turned my baseball cap backwards on my head, adjusted my straps and with an ungainly bunny hop, thundered uncontrollably down the side of the dune on a snowboard. Dinner at Camp was waiting and if was as good as lunch had been I wanted to be on time.

But what you will find yourself doing at the camp is just enjoying the feeling of being in a totally different environment, albeit in luxurious surroundings. That night, I sat by an open fire, eating a tasty tagine and bread that had been cooked in the sand by Bobo’s cousin while Bobo sang and drummed by candle light. The stars hung impossibly large over my head and the moon was incredibly bright. And when I went for a silent moonlit walk back to ‘my’ dune later that evening, I wouldn’t have been anywhere else in the world.

When I left the camp I gave Bobo a gift as a thank you, and he told me to stop off in his home village of M’hamid, where his uncle presented me with a couple of brilliantly coloured Berber headscarves. And I now have a special relationship with Fridays, Morocco and the desert as as well.

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s I sat on the trademark-white sofas at Purobeach Marbella, looking out to the Rock of Gibraltar and the coastline of North Africa, soaking up the sun and superchilled atmosphere and enjoying the refreshing sea breeze, I found it impossible not to wind down into such a state of relaxation that I could almost have forgotten I’d actually arrived to experience the chic beach club’s muchrenowned restaurant. Fortunately for me, the staff hadn’t, and so on their smiling invitation I followed them to take my place at a freshfeeling and immaculately-laid table.

The food at Purobeach is a famed fusion of Asian and Mediterranean influences yet as I looked through the choices on the menu, I wondered how the New York steak or Mexican Quesadillas fitted into that category.

The eclecticism of the menu was not only geographical, but it spread with ease across degrees of ‘sophistication’ too. I struggle to recall many other menus where a 200g cheeseburger sits so happily on the same page as caviar and blinis, with both likely to be ordered in equal volume.

The concept of ‘casual luxury’ is Puro’s goal. Whilst lobster is a common call from gourmands at luxury restaurants the world over, Purobeach believes that a simple soup also has its place in the luxury lifestyle, and that their menu should be an effortless blend of a multitude of influences and flavours to create a relaxed dining experience. So, caviar and burgers it is! And this philosophy extends to all areas of the Puro concept. It is all about relaxation, discreet indulgence, a warm welcome, and well-being.

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by more than one of the friendly staff, the Lobster Salad was the undisputed choice of shared starter for our table. It was a great recommendation. Succulent lobster kept good company with refreshing pieces of melon and avocado, with crunchy cashew nuts and spring onions, and with an Asian touch in spices such as chilli and ginger. The flavours were fresh and dressed delicately with a mango chutney mayonnaise.

With the Lobster Salad being essentially a Mediterranean dish with subtle Asian influences, I chose to follow it with a main course which offered the same combination, but in reverse: the chicken satay – an undisputed southeast-Asian dish accompanied on its skewer by Mediterranean roasted vegetables, and on the plate by a white rice dressed with a surprising and tangy citrus juice. The combination of flavours worked perfectly together, and it is therefore no coincidence that this clever coalescence of two cultures is in abundance throughout the Puro menu, demonstrated in other dishes such as Marinated Cod, dressed with ginger and sesame oil; and the Beef Tartar, freshly chopped with an accompanying wasabi dressing.

Moving away from the marriage of Mediterranean and Asian flavours however, and throwing a third continent into the mix to challenge chef José Luis Cañizares Escrivá, my partner chose the classic Quesadilla as his main course. It was a true mouthful of Mexico, with no shortage of ingredients packed into four flour tortillas: grilled chicken, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, sour cream, chilli peppers, guacamole and garlic among them. A simple,

yet satisfying dish suited perfectly to the relaxed, informal and functional demands of a poolside restaurant.

José Luis, the magician behind the menu, boasts a resume of restaurants shining with Michelin stars, spanning the kitchens of Europe: El Bulli and Restaurante Arzac in Girona, Restaurante Zalacain in Madrid, and Restaurante Les Pres d’Eugénie (Michel Guérard) of Eugénie Les Bains in France. He has also cooked in London and Mexico, and has specialised in contemporary Japanese cuisine, as well as French and Asian fusion.

As our final courses arrived, the chilled background music became recognisable as a modern, Mediterranean-style version of Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, with its hit refrain ‘you’re just too good to be true’ perfectly summing up our sentiments as we delved into the delicious desserts in front of us. Between us we had ‘Gino’, consisting of fresh summer fruits, melted white chocolate and vanilla ice-cream, and the Puro Brownie, subheaded succinctly on the menu as simply ‘a good excuse to go for it’.

Both were indulgent, delicious, and taking me further and further away from the bikini that I’d previously had every intention of donning for a gentle, post-prandial swim...

The restaurant at Purobeach genuinely offers something for everyone. Indeed, fellow diners in the restaurant that day included families, colleagues and friends. Whether you want fine dining or just a sophisticated snack, lunch or an exquisite evening meal on the terrace (the restaurant is open from 7pm until late), Purobeach provides it in a fresh and friendly setting, with service, ambience and presentation which are second-to-none. e

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Taking a Bite Out of

Bora Bora

Beach Club I

don’t know about you but when the temperatures start to soar and I head for my favourite beach club, two things are required: great cuisine and an inviting ambience.

Summer is not the time for donning high heels or tailored outfits: it’s all about flowing linen, sandals and your favourite straw hat. In its most magical moments on the Costa del Sol, it is an experiencia Malagueña through and through, and there are few things like the welcoming aroma of espetos (sardine skewers) or the colourful look of a freshly made paella, to bring home the fact that you are in a particularly wonderful part of the world.

Bora Bora is one of Marbella’s oldest beach clubs and since its launch more than a decade ago, it has earned its rightful place as a haven for foodies in the day time, a cosy hideaway for couples or a group of friends at dinner time and a glamour-filled party spot by night. Its location is certainly enviable: smack bang on the shores of the San Pedro beach, it boasts a number of well-defined areas, each with its own distinct character and charm. By the sea, guests can hire out sumptious round sun beds or individual sunloungers, lazing beneath the shade of gorgeous white parasols while they enjoy a cocktail or ice-cold beer. A few metres up is the outdoor dining area, dressed in bright summer colours of red and blue, ideal for a pizza, paella or salad after a few hours of catching the rays.

The interior of the restaurant exudes a swisher, more elegant vibe with its beautiful VIP area, floored in wooden boards and featuring stylish wall sofas and chic cushions. Here you will find

the enticing new nightclub, located in a gazebo-like structure sporting a chic contemporary design with Moroccan touches. At the VIP area, guests can book tables, enjoying their intimacy and the pleasure of live entertainment and themed evenings. A few steps away lies a glorious heated pool; 195m2 in size, lagoon-like in shape and romantically embedded into a sandy make-shift beach. This space is distinctly Balinese in flavour and style, with exotic rope swing seats, a nearby bar and a plethora of sunloungers peppering the soft white sand.

The menu contains a wide selection of traditional chiringuito fare, Mediterranean/international dishes and Italian favourites. Fish and seafood are given their rightful importance and you can find everything from a plate of sardines right through to sophisticated lobster dishes, grilled turbot, seabass, gilthead and much more, as well as King prawn varieties. The selection of pastas, homemade according to traditional Italian culinary tenets, is

varied and appealing, as is the list of pizzas, with lovely new combinations such as the fruity pizza (bearing pieces of fresh fruit) offering those who like to be surprised, a welcome change. The pizzas are also homemade from start to finish and baked in a traditional Italian oven ensuring fine, crisp perfection.

My first visit to Bora Bora this summer was mid-July and my friend and I were pleased to exhale, sink into the comfortable chairs and order chilled glasses of the house white as we indulged in conversation about how life was treating us. Our efforts at dieting being one of the main topics of conversation, it is perhaps ironic that the cool breeze, friendly service and thoroughly inviting ambience seduced us into ordering with our hearts, not our minds. For starters, we shared a lovely King prawn skewer wrapped in bacon: utterly fresh and tender and a definite appetite whetter. My friend then gave in to one of Bora Bora’s famous pizzas, opting for a crisp, piping hot calzone cuatro quesos, melted

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to sheer perfection. Being a fish fanatic myself, I was enticed by the wide range of possibilities and opted for the nouvelle sounding gilthead papillote in a vanilla sauce served over a bed of steamed veggies, which was buttery, soft and juicy and a fine testimony to day-caught fish. The fish came with a host of appetising sides including a baked tomato with a breadcrumb top, a potato terrine and roast seasonal vegetables.

As we sipped on a final glass of wine and enjoyed a fabulous sunset, we both realised why we eagerly await the arrival of summer every year. There’s something so magical about heading for a beautifully decked beach club like Bora Bora and feeling both at home and thankful for the glory of nature at once. No two moments are the same at Bora Bora, which was already preparing to don its glamorous evening garb as we enjoyed a late afternoon walk along the beach.

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Scrumptious Sundays at the Kempinski

If you can’t think of anything more appetising that a sumptuous buffet, head for the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Marbella-Estepona, which is currently offering a spectacular buffet every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, featuring a wide range of salads, entrees, lobster, sushi, seafood and a heavenly range of deserts, as well as live jazz music. i CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500. www.kempinski.com

Sunset Opens on the Marbella Port

Sunset, a trendy new snack bar, cafeteria, pub and disco, opened recently with a private party attended by its ‘godmother’, Yanela Brooks, who delighted guests with her rendition of the Marbella Hymn. Sunset is divided into various areas: a cafeteria, which will be open for breakfast; a snack bar (open at midday); and a pub, which will also function as a disco in the evening. Measuring some 220m2, Sunset boasts the ultimate in technological features, including a high-res Alfalite LED screen, a sound system by Tecnare and a changing light system. The disco’s ceiling, meanwhile, simulates the starry night sky through fibre optic technology. i Open daily. Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, next to the Club Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 667.

All Natural Cuisine at Café de Ronda Café de Ronda is one of the most popular jaunts for a hearty breakfast, authentic Spanish tapas, reasonably priced lunch or cosy dinner and, thanks to a change in management, it is now sporting a chic new look, with white sail shades adding a beachy, cool atmosphere to the outdoor terrace. The new look is contemporary and elegant, with light tones of white and cream holding sway. The cuisine has also been giving a welcoming revamp, the focus being on natural, seasonal produce where familiar flavours and textures succumb to the chef’s creativity. i Open daily. Avda. Ramón Gómez de la Serna 23, Marbella. Tel: 952 862 149.

Cappuccino Gran Café Marbella opens at the Gran Meliá Don Pepe

Members of the local jetset flocked to the opening of Cappuccino Gran Café Marbella at the Gran Meliá Don Pepe.

The café boasts an ample terrace with a capacity for 400 and direct access to the Beach, making it the perfect place to while away your stress, relaxing on a sunlounger by day and grooving to DJ sessions at night. Cappuccino offers exquisite breakfasts made with natural products, a wide range of salads, meat dishes, hamburgers and homemade desserts, as well as a fine selection of coffees and teas. If drinks are your thing, you must try one of barman Rafa Martín’s spectacular cocktails. He is a proud winner of the Spanish National Barman Competition. i Open daily. C/ José Meliá s/n, Marbella.

Tel: 952 770 300. www.grupocappuccino.com

Casa-Gecko: A Marriage of Mediterranean and World Cuisine

New restaurant Casa-Gecko may have just opened in Marbella’s Orange Square, but it’s already a bit of a buzzword among the ‘it’ crowd owing to its new take on serving knockout cuisine. Diners can look forward to sharing a big table seating up to 16 people. ‘Culinary communication’ is what owner and Head Chef, Jeff Koegler calls it, and the idea is to enjoy delicious cuisine and make a friend or two in the process if you wish. The restaurant is built into a 17th century Andalusian townhouse, adding a dash of ‘cool’ to the experience. The cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean and international with dishes made from market fresh produce, so forget about ordering from a set menu. Instead, you can select from two five-course menus and a special of the day. Jeff has an interesting background indeed, having travelled all over the world to glean the best that various culinary traditions have to offer. He has worked in top restaurants in Luxembourg, Munich, Brussels, Paris, etc. i Open from Wednesday to Saturday for dinner. Plaza de los Naranjos 11, Marbella. Tel; 687 201 953.

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Stephane Bruylant

THEGOURMET CHEF PROFILE

A Man For All Seasons

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love meeting great chefs; they are the some of the most interesting, intelligent, generous hearted people I have come across as I traipse my way through life as a writer. Contrary to what most people might think, chefs love to reveal their recipes, share stories on their sometimes difficult rise up the culinary ladder and talk about the difficulty of balancing a family life with a burgeoning career.

It’s typical to wonder where they find the time to socialise, discover new places, or grow as individuals, since most of them work anywhere from 10 to 14 hours or more a day, and all are self-confessed foodies who live to create good food and enjoy it.

Some chefs tell me they wake up in the middle of the night to write down an idea that has popped up in a dream; others that they host regular experimentation sessions with their staff to find ‘the dish of the season’; most admit that they do not have many hobbies apart

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words Marisa cutillas Photography KH Photography from cooking, and that any free time they stumble upon, is usually spent in the kitchen.

Belgian chef Stephane Bruylant, who has established a culinary haven at the luxurious Ocean Club in Puerto Banús, is different in many regards.

Creating good food is certainly a passion for him, yet it is not the entire fabric his dreams are spun from. A young father, Stephane is also a traveller, wanderer and lover of all things beautiful.

Just as vital as impressing his diners with dishes that marry Oriental flavours to traditional French cooking techniques, is the importance of maintaining friendships over a long stretch of time, and dealing with the trials, tribulations and joys of fatherhood like the rest of us do.

He may have honed his craft at Michelin-starred establishments like the renowned Alain Ducasse Restaurant in Paris (three Michelin stars), but he is probably more likely to indulge you in cheerful conversation about how life is treating him and the most amazing places he has visited.

In a way Stephane is in a privileged position; for six months of the year at Ocean Club, he works from sunrise to sunset

sourcing the finest products from overseas and Spain, running a sizeable team and whipping up dishes that reflect his perfectionism and penchant for outstanding quality and originality.

The other six months are a whole different story. It is at this time that he re-charges his batteries, catches up with old friends and travels the world like a culinary Tom Sawyer. Stephane spent the first half of 2011 in stylish cities like New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as various countries in Northern Europe. “I enjoy discovering new places and different foods.

Wherever I go, I always pick up something I can use back home,” he says. Lately, Stephane, who has always been a fan of Oriental culinary tradition, notes that Japanese cuisine is bigger than ever all over the world, stating, “Diners love discovering Asian influences in their food, especially from Japanese cuisine.” At Ocean Club, they can tuck into original sushi dishes or opt for scrumptious creative cuisine featuring traditional Japanese ingredients such as seaweed, sake or Japanese noodles; surprisingly harmonious in their ability to blend with

traditional French sauces and Mediterranean produce.

A definitive mark of Stephane’s cooking is that most of it is healthy; at Ocean Club, you can usually order a starter, main and dessert and feel thoroughly satisfied but never too full or uncomfortable, a characteristic downfall of many restaurants that resort to rich produce that does little to promote good health or a positive state of mind. Stephane knows exactly where he’s at: in the middle of a glorious beach club where looking good is as important as feeling it, and his dishes reveal a passion for freshness and outstanding quality.

Now in his fourth year at the hip Ocean Club, Stephane beams as brightly as he did during his first summer there. The first time we met, he whizzed me through his brand new kitchens, proud of the extensive renovations which had been carried out according to his specifications. As he introduced me to the bubbly staff that would stick together for many summers to come, it became evident that his leadership skills would work fabulously well alongside his talent, ambition and authentic love of life. e

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Dani Garcia looked at me over his geeky specs, took another sip of Coke, and said slowly, “You’ve got the wrong guy. I hardly ever drink wine and I know next to nothing about it”. Under gentle pressure, helped by the fact that I was enjoying, courtesy of Calima Restaurant’s sommelier, a strange wine that tasted of volcanic ash, Dani eventually admitted liking good champagne and dessert wine.

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ani is 35 years old, looks 25, and his meteoric rise from kitchen boy to Michelin-starred chef is one of Andalucian cuisine’s success stories. Born in Marbella, and an ex-student of La Cónsula, Dani went on to work with one of Spain’s star Basque chefs, Martin Berasategui, before returning home and joining the Café de Paris team in Málaga, which at that time was arguably the best restaurant in the Province. But Dani wanted to be a star in his own galaxy so did not demur when SUR newspaper food critic, Enrique Bellver metaphorically took him to Tragabuches in Ronda in 1998 where he got the top job. Tragabuches was the first Andalusian restaurant to get a Michelin star, at the summit of its success around 2000, but when Dani subsequently left, and after a series of misadventures, the restaurant lost its rating earlier this year.

In 2008, Dani Garcia received the Best Chef Award from Spain´s

Royal Academy of Gastronomy, one of dozens of awards this young chef has collected over ten years. Dani has also found time to get involved in a variety of initiatives outside the kitchen, and I only half-jokingly remarked to him that he spends more time in business meetings than in his restaurants. The reason for his almost non-stop wheeling and dealing is not his Calima flagship operation in Marbella’s Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe, where he has presided since 2005, but the amazing success of La Moraga.

The Marbella La Moraga opened in Puerto José Banús in August 2009, following on from the Málaga operation. There is another La Moraga in Málaga airport, and the latest re-opening of the culinary landmark Antonio Martín restaurant on Málaga’s Paseo Marítimo as a mass operation gastrobar, is a major coup. The La Moraga in the Corte Inglés is history, but other franchises are in Córdoba, Fuengirola, and several more are planned, New York

and London being foremost.

The concept of La Moraga is simple: an upmarket gastrobar with innovative tapas ranging from classic jamon de bellota and croquetas, through oxtail miniburgers to Japanese-influenced fish dishes, the idea being to enjoy a satisfying and unique tapa session for around 30 euros including wine.

There is no doubt the idea has caught on, and Dani has enough proposals coming in daily to keep him busy for the next decade. The underlying concept is not rocket science but it needed an innovative chef like Dani to develop the dishes that have made La Moraga such a popular option for people of all ages.

Dani achieved something of a breakthrough with the La Moraga formula, and the recession has done the rest. Restaurants, as well as bars, are increasingly serving rations at reasonable prices that are suitable for sharing, so they have to be more original than the bar across the street. Again, trying to keep ahead of the field, La Moraga has addressed another fundamental issue that affects how much you pay – the wine.

As a Malagueño, Dani wanted something locally-sourced for La Moraga’s house wine, so Ronda is the only option. Not that there’s anything wrong with it, except that the rapid growth from three bodegas

to 17 in as many years has in some cases caused problems with consistency of quality and prices do tend to be on the relatively high side. Which is possibly why Dani and his team ended up at Cortijo los Aguilares last month to celebrate the partnership of Ronda’s best winery with the gastrobar chain. The bodega, whose Pinot Noir was voted best wine out of 2,000 pinot noirs, clearly has a head start over the region’s competing producers, and it could be the amount invested in the winery as an ongoing commitment to uncompromising quality that is the explanation. Cortijo los Aguilares tinto is now La Moraga’s house wine.

Back in Calima, (2* Michelin) the sun is low in the sky and the first diners are arriving: impeccably dressed couples, ordering bottles of Krug for their pre-dinner aperitif; the setting could hardly be improved upon. Practically all the dishes have been re-invented by Dani using his signature techniques involving liquid nitrogen and 180º frying method, but he claims most of them hark back to the simple Málaga cooking of his youth. Examples are the gazpacho of cherries with fresh cheese and anchovies, the salted fish with mint-flavoured broth, and pigs’ tail dumplings cooked in their own juice with giant prawns. The tasting menus cost an average of €100 per head plus a cover charge and wine.

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As it happens, I am here for the wine, not the food, and since Dani’s addiction to fizzy drinks disqualifies him from participating as a subject for a Wine People column, the honour by default goes to Calima’s sommelier, José González Godoy, known as Godoy. So young it makes you squint (Málaga 1979), he has much more experience up his neatly-tailored sleeve than he should have: starting at the Hotel Viura in La Rioja, Palo Cortado, then on to Switzerland, Germany, England (Hillbark Hotel, voted second best small hotel in 2000) and back to Spain as senior sommelier at the Hotel La Bobadilla in 2002.

Godoy shows a healthy interest in matters of burgeoning concern to sectors of the wine trade, like involving more young people in drinking the stuff and the contentious question of the role of sherry in the 21st century.

Trouble is neither he nor I have any easy answers except to try harder. And bearing in mind that most customers of even the world’s best restaurants have very little idea of what to order, does Godoy ever steer them away from a wine they have ordered in favour of one he believes they may like more?

If they order wine by name, just serve it, whatever you think of the

customer’s taste, but if they ask for a recommendation then go for it and be prepared to take the bottle back without charge if they do not like it.

The previously-mentioned Orotava Candio 2008 from the volcanic isle of Tenerife is going down a treat and since they only make 2,000 bottles a year the price of €16 seems like a snip. Previously we had tasted an oloroso from one of Jerez’s oldest sherry houses, Lustau, but Godoy’s favourite tipple, Eiscidra, is not on the wine list.

Hardly surprising really when you and I have never heard of it (at least I have not). It is apparently cider made along the same lines as eiswein and goes down a treat with oysters – a snip at around €30 the bottle.

The wine list at Calima is, to say the least, out of the ordinary, probably because the person who is responsible for it should be put in a small boat, pointed in the direction of Morocco, and told never to come back. It consist of hundreds of small slips of paper held in a ring binder and kept in place by metal posts, so I can understand any diner who, fed up with the whole thing, simply rips out one of the slips and says he’ll have that… the only possible reason I can see for this strange contraption is that someone may have thought it

easier to update than a conventional wine list, an obvious fallacy.

Nevertheless there are some outstanding wines listed among the 300 or so, including a fine aperitif and dessert wine section (Château Yquem: €360; Scharzhofberger Auslese Reisling 2005: €300).

White wines are well represented, and from as far afield as Austria, Hungary, USA, South Africa, Italy, New Zealand, Germany and France, and the red section carefully selected with prices that are not too inflated, (Crater ‘03 for €52 euros; Remírez de Ganuza Reserva ‘05 for €81; Pago Carraovejas Reserva ‘05 for €95; Pingus ‘07 for €1.400; Château Petrus 2000 for €4.000). e

Dani García and Godoy OF RESTAURANTE i C/ José Meliá s/n, Marbella.

Tel: 952 764 252. www.calima.es

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RESTAURANTS

RESTAURANTS / CINEMAS / GOLF / GYMS /TENNIS

RESTAURANTS ::: AMERICAN ::: HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

C/Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 024

/ SCHOOLS

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

::: ARGENTINEAN ::: Buenos Aires South

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 297

Jacks

Clericó

Open seven days a week from noon till late.

Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

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

New york

Tango

Open from 1pm-4pm and from 7pm to 12am.

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

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

Yanx

::: FRENCH :::

Open from 9am Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 11am for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 861

Brasserie banús

TGI Friday’s

Chateau Mona lisa

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 625

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera 8, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 808

Montecarlo

::: GRILLS :::

Asador Criollo Grill

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Avda. Litoral s/n, Estepona, in front of the Palacio de Congresos. Tel: 951 273 994

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

Nestor

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina, Local 3, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 883 003

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Alzambra, Edif. Vasari, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 020

Valderrama Restaurant 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

::: GREEK ::: Red Pepper

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

Asador guadalmina

El Carnicero Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pueblo Viejo Cancelada. Between San Pedro & Estepona.

Tel: 952 886 307

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

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Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine

El Gaucho

Costasol, local 3, Estepona. Tel: 952 888 353

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

Little India

el rancho del puerto Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Benabola 4, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 252

Grill del puerto Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Ribera 47H, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 686

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

Piratas flame grill Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, Locales 37-40, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 940

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

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

::: INDIAN :::

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

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

mughal village Open daily for lunch and dinner. Aloha Towers, Avda. del Prado s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 819 240

Mumtaz Open daily for both lunch and dinner.

Casa No.7, P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 090

safFron Open from 7 pm ‘til late night every day.

Parque de Elviria, local 7-9, Las Chapas (take second exit, after Hotel Don Carlos), Marbella.

Tel: 952 830 146

under €25

€25 – €40

on Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sundays.

C/ Ortega y Gasset, Local 87, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 650

Amanhavis

::: INTERNATIONAL ::: al bacar

Open Friday for dinner and Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. El Castillo de Monda s/n, Monda. Tel: 952 457 142

Jaipur purple

AMAPOLA

Open daily for dinner except Tuesday. C.C.

Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner and

€60 plus

boulevard Open for dinner from 8pm. Avda. La Fontanilla, esquina Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 583

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

bora bora

auld dubliner

Brunings

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Diana Park, Marbella. Tel: 952 886 338

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 7 pm.

Las Palmeras 19, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 156

baboo lounge and restaurant

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Gitanilla s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 789 100

Buddha beach Open every day for lunch and dinner, closing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 8pm. Ctra.

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

Beach club don carlos Open daily for lunch. At the Hotel Don Carlos.

Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

beach club restaurante grill

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

€40 – €60

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

beach house

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 882

Café tortuga Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces, esq. C.C. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 610 261 654

Calima Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Hotel Meliá Don Pepe, C/ José Meliá, s/n, Marbella.

Tel: 952 764 252

capitán Open for lunch and dinner every day except Wednesday. C/ Avila, Blq. 5, Local 1, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 799 635

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coto de los Doles, Carril del Relojero, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 458

casa gecko

beckitts

Casa mono

Open Monday to Sunday for dinner. C/ Camilo José Cela 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 898

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Calderón Estébanez 19, Marbella.

Open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner. Plaza de los Naranjos 11, Marbella. Tel: 687 201 953

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Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Tel: 952 774 578

El Campanario

Andalucía Plaza s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 000

929 250

Casanis

Fabiola

hermosa

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

Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona.

Tel: 952 880 126

celima

El Corzo

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm.

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Hotel Hermitage, Ctra. de Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 895 639.

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

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

Finca Besaya

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

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

cerrado del águila

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 778 797

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Urb. Cerrado del Águila, Camino del Acevedo, s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 951 773 521

cortijo fain Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Ctra. de Algar, km. 3, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz.

Tel: 956 704 131

Don Leone Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella. Tel: 952 811 716

Don Quijote Open every evening for dinner (7pm-12am). Urb. El Rosario, km. 188, Marbella. Tel: 952 834 748

el bistro lounge de pan y mermelada Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Marbella Real, Local 16, Marbella. Tel: 952 829 308

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

El gran gatsby EL JINETE Open daily for dinner except for Friday. Ctra. La Cala Golf, km 45, La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 119 170

El lago Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Urb. Elviria Hills. Avda. Las Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 371

EL MIRADOR Open for breakfast every day. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Resort. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona.

Tel: 952 809 500

El oceano beach hotel restaurant & spa Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN340, km.

199, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550

EL OLIVO 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

El Restaurante del Casino Open every day for dinner from 8pm-4am. Hotel

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

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

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

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

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

girasol Open daily for dinner from 6.30p.m. Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 813 859

Golden goose Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Blvd.

Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella.

Tel: 952 764 648

Güey Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plza. de las Orquídeas 4, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952

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

karma Open every day from 10am until late. C/ Las Violetas 7, Conjunto Andalucía Garden Club, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 815 736

khala Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. 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 brisa Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm.

Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

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,

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Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

La Veranda

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Villa Padierna, Urb: Flamingos s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 150

Open for breakfast and lunch until 8pm.

Closed Sunday. Flamingo Golf Club, Cancelada, Benahavís. Tel: 951 318 815

La Esencia

La veranda lobby bar

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Hotel Incosol, Urb. Golf Rio Real, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 303

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

La Hacienda

La Verandah

Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 193, Hacienda Las Chapas, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 267 / 831 116

Open week days for dinner at 7:30pm and weekends for lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 136. Playa Guadiaro, Torreguadiaro, Cádiz. Tel: 956 615 998

La Loggia

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda.

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

mil milagros Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for lunch. CN340, km 179, Marbella.

Tel: 952 858 958

mozaic Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. Urb. Las Chapas, Marbella.

Tel: 952 839 901

Miraflores Golf Restaurant Open daily for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 199. Urb. Riviera Golf. Tel: 952 931 941

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

los arcos Open every night for dinner. Hotel Meliá La Quinta, Urb. La Quinta Golf s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000

nikki beach

La Menorah

los bandidos

ocean club

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Arena Beach, CN 340, km. 151.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 734

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Lola Flores, s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 137

magna café

OCHO

LA SALA

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C/ Calderón de la Barca, s/n. Tel: 952 929 578

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Moncayo 12, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 460 232 / 648 502 822

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C/ Belmonte, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 145

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

max beach Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 198, Mijas. Tel: 952 932 780

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

Open daily for lunch until 8pm. Playa Hotel Don Carlos, Marbella. Tel: 952 836 239

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

passion café Open for lunch and dinner every day. C.C. La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 781 583

Patio de los perfumes Open every night for dinner. C/ Aduar 1, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 687 508 242

polo house 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

polynesian’s restaurant & cocktail bar Open every night for dinner. Urb. La Alcazaba, CN340, km 175, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 100

puente romano beach club Open daily for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

puro beach Open daily for lunch and dinner. Laguna Village, Playa El Padrón. CN340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 015

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

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

shiraz

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Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Puerto Deportivo, Local 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 334

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

What’s cooking deli and takeaway

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. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050

Open daily from 10am to 6pm. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 34, Marbella. Tel: 649 829 391

The Clubhouse Bar & Brasserie

Open Monday to Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 9am-2am, Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner, 12.30pm-2am. C.C. Le Village, local 15, Ctra. Istán km. 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 046

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

Suave

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/Manzana, Locales 8-11, Pueblo Los Arcos, Elviria. Tel: 952 830 868

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

sunset Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 667

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

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

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

€25 – €40

Terra Sana

Small world café

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 93, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 866 627

under €25

the playwright

The orange tree Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella. Tel: 952 924 613.

tikitano Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmansa, CN340, km 164, Estepona. Tel: 952 798 449

zozoï Open every day for dinner from 7.30pm-12am.

Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

::: 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

Carpaccio

€40 – €60

€60 plus

on Sunday. Da Bruno Cabopino: CN-340 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

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

dalli’s pasta factory Open Monday to Friday for dinner and on Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Second Line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 871 / 952 818 623

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

gold restaurant

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Frontline Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 357

Open every day from 10am to 12 am. Complejo Benabola 13, Beach Side, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 055

Caruso

la pappardella di estepona

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Playa de la Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 610 704 144

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

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

umami

Da Bruno

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 637 558 927

Open all day. Pasta Da Bruno: Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 27, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 348 – closed

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

Trocadero arena Open every day for lunch and dinner. Torre Real Beach, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 579

trocadero beach

LA pappardella sul mare Leonardo da vinci

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

Prado, Via 1, local 2, Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 818 112

Lombardo’s

sol i luna

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

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for brunch. C/Sierra Bermeja s/n, Urb. Ancón Sierra, Las Lomas de Marbella Club, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 627

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

MADE IN SARDINIA Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda.

Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

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

Pizzeria Picasso Open daily from 12 noon. Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 813 669

portofino laguna village Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

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

Rosmarino della Piazza Open Monday to Friday for lunch and daily for dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria, s/n, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 148

saleto Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Avda. del

terraza dual Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Marbellamar s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 925 250

Villa Tiberio Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 799

zafferano

Dragón de Oro

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. P. de las Orquideas, C/ Iris, 11B, Edif. Excelsior no. 1, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 603

golden wok

Sakura

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Marbellamar, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 840

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Jardines del Puerto, L.5, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 536

Kaede Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Meliá La Quinta. Urb. La Quinta Golf, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 059

Kaiden Sushi

Sapporo Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Costa del Sol, upper level. CN-340, km. 166 (Estepona).

Tel: 952 888 710

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Com. Guadalmina Alta, Guadalmina 4, local 2, lower floor, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 896 508

Sukho Thai

Kama Kura

Sushi des artistes

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.

CN 340, km 178.5, Marbella. Easy parking.

Tel: 952 857 403

meca

Sushi Katsura

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 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

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday lunch. C/Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 691

Ombú

Tai Pan

Open every evening for dinner. At Hotel Don Carlos. Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Djawa

Osaka

Open seven days a week for dinner. H. Puente Romano, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 893

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Linda Vista Playa 8, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 783 055

Open every day 13:30-16:00 & 19:30-24:00. CN-340, km. 166 (Benavista). C.C. Costa del Sol. Tel: 952 885 751

Open every night for dinner except Sunday.

C/Gloria II, 11, Casco Antiguo, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 125

::: Oriental ::: Asia Food

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Comercial, Pinares de Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 060

Asiatico Zen

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday.

Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

Thai Gallery Open seven days a week for dinner from 8pm.

CN-340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva

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RESTAURANTS

Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine

Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 392

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Marzo, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

::: SPANISH :::

la moraga

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Playas del Duque, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 077

Open every evening for dinner. At Hotel Don Carlos. Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Wasabi

El Barlovento

Buenaventura

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C/ Ramón Areces s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 448. Also open in C.C. Parque Miramar, Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 593 405

Open daily from 1.30 pm for lunch and dinner. C.C. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 577

Open from 11am-4pm and 7.30-11pm every day except Mondays. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 790 370

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Iglesia, 5, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 069

Restaurante La Marina

Open every evening for dinner. Ctra. de Ojén, km 0.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 625

tHapa thai Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Puerto Deportivo 13, Edif. Poniente, Estepona. Tel: 951 318 445

Cipriano

Wok Away Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 907 304

Wok Buffet Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. El Pilar, 22, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 092

Wok Wang 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

Yuan Open every night for dinner. Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 441 414.

::: SCANDINAVIAN ::: Skandies

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm.

Closed Mondays. Avda. Antonio Belón, 26 (behind the lighthouse), Marbella. Tel: 952 776 323

::: SEAFOOD :::

cervecería ostrería santiago

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

La Torre Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Club de Mar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 561

Bahía

Casa de la era

La Taberna del Alabardero Open everyday for lunch and dinner except Monday. San Pedro Playa, Urb. Castiglone. Tel: 952 785 138. Also at Ctra. de Ronda, km. 167, San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 265

Casa Fernando

Mesón el adobe

Open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 344

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays.

Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella. Tel. 600 003 144

El Portalón

Tragabuches

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch 1-4pm and dinner from 8pm-midnight. Ctra de Cádiz, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880

finca tabanko

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

RestaurantE Eddy & Marisa’s

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. FuengirolaMijas, km. 4.2, mijas. Tel: 952 590 727

Hacienda

BARS

Urb. Coral Beach, The Golden Mile, Marbella.

Tel: 952 824 534

Marisquería La Pesquera Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Victoria, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 170

Restaurante El bote Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 660 084

Santiago Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

Antes Disco Bar

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

Relaxed atmosphere, free drink for the ladies every Friday and Saturday. Open 11pm ‘till dawn.

R. Soriano, 38. Tel: 952 867 868

La Meridiana del alabardero

Brilliant place for cocktails, beachfront, relaxed, live music. Playa Levante, Pto. Banús. Tel: 610 015 815

Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 190

Astral

Babylon Funky tunes, go-go dancers. Open Wednesday to

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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

Glam Open Friday to Saturday from midnight onwards. Edif. Gray d’ Albion, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 817 820

Heaven Café

Cocktails, live entertainment and food. Local 1-2, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 138

House music with resident Djs. 2nd line Pto. Banús. Open Monday to Saturday, 9pm–4am. Tel: 952 908 529

Clave Latina

La Habana de Hemingway

Disco-pub with live Latin music and shows. Edif.

La Terraza, Local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 516

Cocktails and music lounge. Muelle Levante, Local 7, Ptp. Banús. Tel: 952 811 239

Colonial Café

Linekers Sport Bar

Disco-pub with funky house music and cool atmosphere. Open from 6pm–3am. Marbella port. Tel: 649 084 172

Well-established sports bar. Open 12 ‘til late.

Second line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 464

CW by Dreamers

As the name suggests, a crazy pub! Open 11.30pm–4am with live music. Puerto Deportivo, Marbella.

Holds 1,400 clubbers. Plays a mix of house and garage, go-go girls. CN-340, Km 175, Pto. Banús.

Tel: 952 812 080

Delfi Caribbean beats and fresh seafood. Mar Playa Pinillos, CN-340, Km 158, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 960

Elliot’s Close to Sotogrande Port and Santa Maria Polo Club with fine range of champagnes and cocktails.

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

Locos

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 Dancing, live music and resident DJs. Behind Old Joy´s Pub in Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 170

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News Café Very popular bar-café. Open daily from 9am–2am. Muelle Ribera 12, Puerto.Banús. Tel: 952 812 131

HOTELS

GYMS

O’Brian´s Irish bar with live music on Tuesday and Thursday. Open everyday. Plaza de los Olivos, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 695

O’Grady’s Disco pub open from 11pm5pm. Muelle Ribera, Plaza Marina Banús. Puerto Banús.

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

On the N340 San Pedro. Tel: 952 853 414

CINEMAS & THEATRES

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas.

Tel: 952 590 380

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS Plaza de España, Recinto Ferial.

Tel: 952 379 521

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro.

Tel: 952 786 968

CINESA LA CAÑADA La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

Polo house

cines gran marbella

Relaxed, colonial atmosphere hosted by James Hewitt on Marbella’s Golden Mile. Tel: 952 900 380

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 077

Premiere Club

MULTICINES ALFIL

Great live music most nights.

Open from 9pm. Plza. de los Olivos, Marbella. Tel: 649 995 277

Avda. Camilo José Cela, s/n.

Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 800 056

Rubi Bar

cinesur C.C. Miramar, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 198 605

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

Open every day. Both Spanish and international crowd.

Puerto Deportivo, Marbella. Tel: 652 574 483

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

Seven

TEATRO ALAMEDA

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

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

Smile lounge music bar

PALACIO DE LA PAZ Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

TEATRO CERVANTES Ramos Marín, 199, Málaga. Tel: 952 224 109

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA

Funky and elegant bar bringing a touch of Marbella glamour to Fuengirola. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 3, Fuengirola. Tel: 677 086 466

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 159

Suite / suite del mar

VERACRUZ CINES

Host DJs playing funky sounds late into the night - the place to see and be seen. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

Taco Loco

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS

One of the original bars with a great party atmosphere.

Frontline, eastern side, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 811 438

Terra Blues

TEATRO SALON VARIETES Emancipación 30. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 474 542

YELMO CINEPLEX Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

ALHAMAR GYM

C.C. Alhamar, CN-340 km 197.

Tel: 952 934 684

Open 11pm–dawn. Younger, alternative following. Plaza de la Comedia, Pto. Banús.

ATENAS

the hogan stand

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

Popular Irish bar with live sports, live music and food.

Monday-Thursday from 5pm.

Friday-Sunday from 11.30am.

Urb. Riviera del Sol, MijasCosta.

Tel: 952 934 477

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

CENTRO DEPORTIVO EL

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CN340, Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Guadalmina Baja. Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

Av. El Fuerte s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

finca cortesin hotel, golf & spa

Gran Hotel Benahavis

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

Crtra. Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

Huerta de Rufino, Benahavís.

Tel: 902 504 862

Ramón y Cajal 21. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 804

CENTRO PLAZA GYM Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

Cerrado del águila Mijas Costa, Málaga. Tel: 951 773 523

CLUB DEl SOL Tennis /paddle classes. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 939 595

Gran hotel gvadalpín Marbella & SPA

H10 Andalucía Plaza

Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 400

CN340 Km 174. Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 812 000

Gran hotel gvadalpín puerto banús

h10 Estepona palace

Arroyo El Rodeo, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella.

Tel: 952 899 700

Gran Meliá Don Pepe

Avda. del Carmen 99, Playa de Guadalbón, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 040

HM gran hotel costa del sol

Dynamic training centre

José Meliá s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa.

Tel: 952 587 710

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 021

hotel los monteros

Hotel El Fuerte

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE

CN 340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 700

Amapolas, s/n Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 916

Hotel Meliá La Quinta

Avda. El Fuerte, s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 500. Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 920 000

Fuerte Gym

Urb. La Quinta Golf, Marbella.Tel: 952 762 000

Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Hotel Puente Romano

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

CN340, Km179. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Trav. Huerta de los Cristales, Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 217

Hotel Torrequebrada

Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa Pl. José Luque Manzano. Marbella.

Tel: 952 768 400. Spa & Beauty Miramar.

Tel: 952 768 410

Avda. del Sol s/n, Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 446 000

Hotel Meliá Marbella

Hotel Triton

Hotel Playa Bonita

Avda. Antonio Machado, 29. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 443 240

CN340, Km217. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 442 840

hotel suites duquesa golf & Spa

Hotel Princess Playa

Ctra. de Istán, Km2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

CN340, km 143, Manilva. Tel: 952 891 211

NH Alanda Hotel & Spa

Incosol Hotel and Spa

CN340, Km176,6. Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB

Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 500

NH Marbella

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO CN340, Km77,5. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB

Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

MARBELLA SPORT Km 171.5. San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

Kempinski Hotel bahía estepona CN340, Km159. Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

MULTI SPORT

La Cala resort

Avda. Picasso 27. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 801

La Cala de Mijas Tel: 952 669 000

New Concept Training

CN340, Km180. Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Monte Paraíso Country Club, Camino de Camoján s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 843

hotel Villa Padierna

02 CENTRO WELLNESS Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

P-E SPORTS CLUB

Marbella Club Hotel CN340, Km166, Exit Cancelada. Benahavís.

Tel: 952 889 150

vincci selección estrella del mar

CN340, Km175. Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 810 500

Paseo Marítimo. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 944

C/ Conde Rudi, s/n. CN340, Km178. Marbella.

Tel: 952 763 200

Parador de Ronda Plaza de España, s/n. Ronda. Tel: 952 877 500

pierre & vacances CALEDONIA GOLF resort CN340, km 165, Cancelada exit. Estepona.

Tel: 952 889 999

playabella spa gran hotel Urb. Costalita s/n, Estepona. Tel: 959 528 253

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Aloha Gardens, N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 357

CN340, km 190.5, Marbella. Tel: 951 053 970

Selenza estepona thalasso & spa

qi sport

Alanda Carib Playa

CN340, Km165, Estepona.

Tel: 952 899 499

Urb. La Alzambra, Marbella. Tel: 952 907 090

CN340, Km 194. Tel: 952 902 537

SENTIDOS Hotel

SATURNIA REGNA

Alanda Club Marbella

Marbella Tel: 952 761 475, Elviria. Tel: 952 834 835

CN340 Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 537

CN340, Km185, Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n.

Marbella. Tel: 952 765 732

Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa

Sunset Beach Club

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

Avda. Almenara s/n. Sotogrande.

Tel: 956 582 000

Avda. del Sol, 5. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 579 400

Tai Chi & yoga. Pasaje Estrecho, Estepona.

Tel: 952 923 055

Amanhavís Hotel & Restaurant

Tamisa Golf Hotel

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

C/ Pilar 3. Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

Ctra. Mijas, 1.5km. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 461 648

Atalaya Park Hotel

Camino Viejo de Coín. Km 3.3. Mijas Golf.

Tel: 952 585 988

CN340, Km168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 889 000

TRH el paraíso

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

barceló Marbella

CN340, km 167, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 000

CN340, Km 168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 888 212

C/ de Granadillas, s/n. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 099

Hotel diana park

TICKET-TO-RIDE

Beatriz Palace & Spa

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

CN340, Km207. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 922 000

CN 340, km 168.5, Estepona.

Tel: 952 887 659

Vitality studio

Benabola Apart Hotel

HOTEL PYR MARBELLA

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 902 362

Benabola. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 000

blue day banús hotel

Avda. Rotary International, s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 353

HOTELS

CN340, Km173. N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 517

NH SAN PEDRO

Coral Beach

C/ Jerez 1, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 853 040

CROWNe PLAZA

el oceano beach hotel

CN 340, km 168, Estepona. Tel: 902 875 730

Miraflores Playa, Torrenueva, Marbella.

Tel: 952 587 550

Don Carlos resort, leisure & spa

Golden Mile. Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500

Golf Hotel Guadalmina

sisu boutique hotel puerto banús CN 340, km 173, Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 906 105

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TOURIST

TENNIS

markets

Street Markets

Torre del Mar Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm Torremolinos El Calvario, near Town Hall,

Monday benahavís Arts & Crafts. Village Square,

9am-1pm

from 8pm

Offices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

Vélez Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil

Marbella Fairground (Avda. de Juan Alameda), 9am-2:30pm

Friday Benalmádena In the area between Tivoli

Tuesday Churriana 9am-1pm Fuengirola Recinto Ferial (close to the

World and the Plaza San Pedro, 9am-1pm Calahonda Calypso, 9am-2pm Las Chapas La Víbora, 9am-2pm Rincón de la Victoria Málaga.Plaza de la Iglesia, 9am-1pm

CN340, on the same side as the bullring), 9am2:30pm Monda C/ Los Huertos, 8am-2:30pm Nerja C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

benahavís

Saturday Coín C/ Urbano Pineda, 9am-1pm La Cala Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm Maro Close to the Nerja Caves, 9am-1pm Mijas Costa Las Lagunas, 9am-2pm Nueva Andalucía Next to the bullring. Park

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

Benalmádena Costa (Second hand items) Recinto Ferial, 10am-2pm

Sunday benahavís Arts & Crafts. La Ermita Park,

Calahonda

from 10pm

Ctra. Cádiz, km 173. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 341

Calypso, 9am-2pm Estepona Avda. Juan Carlos II, 9am-2:30 pm Istán At the entrance to the town, 9am-2pm La Cala Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Estepona Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm Fuengirola Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm Málaga Next to Rosaleda football stadium,

Club Madroñal

9am-2pm

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

Sotogrande At the Marina, 9am-1pm

Hofsaess tennis academy

Wednesday Alhaurín de la Torre Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

Thursday Alhaurín El Grande By the Guardia Civil Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre. 9am-1pm San Pedro By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm

TENNIS CLUBS

Club deL Sol Tennis/paddle classes. Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595

Urb. Miraflores, Km 199. Calahonda. Tel: 952 932 006

Puente Romano TEnnis club

Club de tenis don carlos

Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Hotel Don Carlos, Avda. Zurita, CN340, km 192.

Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

El Rosario. Marbella.Tel: 952 837 651

Club Internacional de Tennis Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

Club Nueva Alcántara Monte Elviria (next to German School).

Tel: 952 835 812

Lew Hoads Tennis Club

Aztec Country Club

Ctra. de Mijas, Km 3,5. Mijas. Tel: 952 474 858

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa. Tel: 952 934 477

Manolo Santana Racquets Club

bel air tennis and paddel club

Ctra. de Istán, Km 2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

Urb. Bel-Air, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 221

Miraflores Tennis Club

Tenis El Casco

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

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FAMILY THEGUIDE Golf LA CALA DE MIJAS

The David Leadbetter Academy is holding classes for kids of all ages and adults, from beginner level right through to pro. Facilities include a 320m2 driving range, two short game practice greens, a six hole par three course and much more. Tel: 952 669 037. www.leadbetterlacala.com

Parents look forward to summer and dread it at the same time… of course we love our children more than anything in the world, but sometimes, working out ways to keep them entertained 24/7 for the entire summer can be daunting. If you dream of having a couple of hours alone to have a coffee, do some shopping or bond with your partner, why not book your little ones into these appealing activities?

PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS – SAN PEDRO Stagecoach offers special holiday workshops centered on the performing arts for children aged four to 18. The demanding programme involves acting, singing and dancing and runs from 10am to 2pm from Monday to Friday. Tel: 952 900 453. www. stagecoachschools.com

SUMMER CAMP – MARBELLA The Galaxia Play Centre is holding a fun summer camp for kids featuring sports, dance, theatre, cooking, water days, Spanish classes and much more. For children aged four to 10. From 9am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Tel: 952 885 530. www.galaxiaplay. com

WORDS Marisa CUTILLAS

Summer Ideas for

SUMMER CAMPUS – BENALMÁDENA The impressive installations of the Holiday World Hotel in Benalmádena will set the scene for an amazing summer camp for children aged six to 13. The holiday complex boasts enviable sporting installations, including a football field, sizeable pools and volleyball, tennis, paddle tennis and handball courts. Kids will keep busy and fit thanks to this camp, which is taking place from 9:30am to 3pm daily. Tel: 952 579 797. www.holidayworld.es

SOCCER SAN PEDRO Arsenal Soccer Schools Spain has organised a fun soccer camp in San Pedro for boys and girls of all ages. The sessions will be taught by accredited coaches and will involve learning how to pass, dribble, shoot, attack and defend. Classes run from August 8 to 12 and will take place at Laude San Pedro International College.

Tel: 653 882 645.

SUMMER STAGE SCHOOL – MARBELLA

Children aged seven to 18 with a passion for performing should sign up for the five-day Marbella Summer Stage School programme, to be held at Qi Sport and in the theatre of the English International School. There are two courses: the first takes place from August 22 to 26 and the second from August 26 to September 2. Fully qualified actors, singers and dancers will be teaching their pupils everything from hiphop dance to musical theatre and singing.

Tel: 952 906 865.

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MUSIC CLASSES – SAN PEDRO The Music House offers classes in singing, music comprehension and a variety of instruments to children aged four and above. Classes take place every morning throughout the summer. Tel: 952 785 515. www.themusichouse.es

HANNA MONTANA AND JUSTIN BIEBER THEATRE SHOW – MARBELLA The Black Box Theatre Group is offering two special courses this summer for four to 14-year-olds. The first takes place from August 1 to 12 and the second from August 16 to 27. Classes will focus on rehearsing for a show featuring songs by Hannah Montana and Justin Bieber. Tel: 952 779 172. www.blackboxteatro.com

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FEATURED FAMILY FUN OF THE MONTH

SUMMER FUN at

SEA LIFE BENALMÁDENA Galaxia Versatile and fun play centre

Few things are quite as fun both for parents and for kids than a visit to Sea Life Benalmádena, the popular aquarium where kids can meet and greet sea animals like octopi, sharks, tropical fish and so much more.

In the summer, Sea Life’s hours are extended, which means you can visit anytime from 10am to 11pm! A good idea is to plan your visit first, to make sure you get exactly what you’re after. New exhibitions include Octopusmania, featuring brightly coloured octopi who could surely give El Pulpo Paul a real run for his money in the fortune-telling stakes!

Another popular area is the

Pirate Adventure Mini-Golf course, where kids are invited to enter the fascinating world of Blackbeard and his gang. If you have more than one day to fill, the Fun Tour ticket is the ideal purchase for you. For just €31 for adults and €20 for children, it offers entry to Sea Life, Bioparc Fuengirola and the chance to enjoy a dolphin tour, where you and your little ones can witness the beauty of wild dolphins up close. Another big save is the annual pass to Sea Life, which costs only €18,95 for anyone 12 or over and €15,95 for kids aged three to 11. Toddlers under three get in for free!

i Tel: 952 560 150. www.visitsealife.com

ANCRAA Giant Donkeys

Cuddle a donkey or become a volunteer to help save this humble but threatened animal.

CN 340, km 164, Finca los Pajaritos, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 511

Bioparc Fuengirola

Award winning zoo covering Madagascar, Africa and the Far East. C/ Camilo José Cela, 6. Tel: 952 666 301. www. bioparcfuengirola.es Black Box Teatro Dramatic Arts School for all ages. C/ Notario Luis Oliver 6, Marbella.

Tel: 952 779 172. www.blackboxteatro.com

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 Camelot Fun play centre in La Cañada with a wealth of games and activities and qualified child minders. Special events include baby and toddler mornings and a baby grow clinic, for mums to be and newborns. Ctra. de Ojén s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 766

for children of all ages, with separate areas indoor and outdoor. Mega slide, mini planetarium, birthday parties, summer camp. Life size characters. C.C. Guadalmina, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 885 530 Crocodile Park Educational park with more then 300 monsters. Pose with baby crocodiles. Open 10am-6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos. Tel: 952 051 782 El Refugio del Burrito Donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of Málaga. Open 11am-7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 Danzzas Ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, theatre craft and hip-hop for kids.

Classes at the Manolo Santana Racquets Club and at Plaza Gym. Contact Fiona on Tel: 663 646 040. www.danzzas.com Flamenco Classes Children aged 5 to 8 can learn to dance flamenco with Isabel Gil, a professional dancer. Classes on Monday and Wednesday at the Nueva Alcántara Tennis Club. Tel: 952 788 315 Funny Beach Kids paradise with go-karts, trampolines, mini-motorbikes, mechanical 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, indoor pool, children’s pool. Avda. García Lorca, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena.

Tel: 952 577 050

Inter Marbella Football Academy Football Academy for boys

and girls of all ages, just opposite La Cañada in Marbella. Training is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Craig on Tel: 609 310 409. www.intermarbellacf. com 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 Kids Multi-Sports Club A plethora of sports for children of all ages and abilities, from tennis through to football, cycling and skateboarding. Parties with games, activities and bouncy castles.

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 656 618 712 Kidz Kingdom Fun play centre and birthday party area for kids, with a mini disco. Urb. Bel-Air, CN 340, km 166.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 925 936

Kidz Kingdom 2 – Space City

Space theamed play centre for daily visits or parties. Life size Barney and Sponge Bob. Urb. El Rosario, CN 340, km 188.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 275 Little Fishes Swimming classes for newborns to 3-year-olds in Marbella, Estepona and Riviera. Tel: 686 498 561/ 607 875 949. www.littlefishes-spain. com Little Gem Swimmers Swimming courses for babies and toddlers in Benalmádena. Contact Emma on Tel: 628 567 129. www. littlegemswimmers.com Marbella Stage School Kids can take accredited courses in dance, drama, musical theatre and singing after school on weekdays and all day on Saturdays. Tel: 952 906 865. www. marbellastageschool.com Megabowl & Sports Bar This bowling centre boasts state-of-the-art tenpin bowling lanes as well as great food, drinks and entertainment. C.C. La Cañada, Ctra. Ojén, Marbella. Tel: 902 232 999. www.megabowlmarbella.com Musical Babes Babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years enjoy singing, playing simple instruments and playing games. Tel: 952 853 027. Los Jazmines 11, Bajo B, Nueva Alcántara, San Pedro de Alcántara. www.brainwaves-spain.com

NMA The Nelson Music Academy

Kids aged 4 to 12 are introduced to music in its funnest aspects. Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm, Saturdays from 11am to 1pm. Edif.

Jupiter 44, Local 3, C/ Jesús Cautivo, Los Boliches, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 478 416. www.nelsonmusicacademy.com Original Dolphin Safari Watch, touch and swim with dolphins. Open 10am-5pm. Marina Bay, Gibraltar.

Tel: +350 200 71914 Parque La Batería Kids will have fun in this park, built in the civil war era and featuring four replica cannons, underground bunkers and passageways.

Urb. Montemar Alto (near the train station), Torremolinos.

Plaza Mayor Family entertainment with multi-screen cinema, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and kids play area. Málaga. Tel: 952 247 580 Scouting Kids will have fun being

a boy or girl scout. The programme followed is the same as that in the UK. Tel: 680 870 270 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 Stagecoach Renowned performing arts school for singing, dancing and acting skills. The academy is open to four to 16-year-olds. Tel: 952 900 453/666 838 213. www.stagecoach.es 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 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 House Kids learn, grow and have fun making music. Open to children from 2 years on. Edif. San Pedro del Mar, Blq 7, local 12, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 515. www.themusichouse.es 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 train ride to view the main sights of Marbella. Daily 10am-1pm.

Paseo Maritimo. Tel: 639 765 981 Yaina’s Park Indoor play centre with staff speaking Scandinavian, English and Spanish. Open seven days a week from 10am to 9pm. Children’s parties, parent’s coffee shop with pool tables, television, food. Avda. Gamonal 4, Edif. Hercules, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 622 005 068

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THEGUIDE PETS WORDS Marisa cutillas

Dogs are Not Accessories!

Just the sight of stars like Paris Hilton prancing around town with her little Chihuahua in her bag can be upsetting enough but now, it seems that veterinarians are actually warning that dogs can suffer from serious conditions if carried around regularly in bags as fashion accessories. Thousands of pooches develop skin disorders like balding or become hopelessly stressed, since the normal state for dogs in the outdoors is to be walking, so they can socialise with other animals and people, and grow confident in their own independence. There are many ways that animal cruelty can be manifested and carrying them around for hours on end is one of them.

In Spain, if the Guardia Civil finds a loose dog or cat in your car, you could be in trouble; the law stipulates that pets should be contained in a separate space, where they cannot interfere with the person driving. That is all well and good for the human side of the quotient, but what about the animal? Even if we do install the typical mesh barrier between ourselves and our pets, this provides absolutely no protection for our furry friends in the event of sudden braking or an accident. Pets should be restrained in cars by either being placed in to a crate which is secured with a seatbelt, or by using a pet restraint harness (this only works with dogs and is available at most veterinary clinics)

Luxurious Chicken Hotel in Cornwall

Did you know that chickens are now the ‘in’ pet for eco friendly families wishing to farm eggs at home? In Boskenwyn, Cornwall, the little peckers are so popular a new hotel has been opened to accommodate them when their owners are on holiday. The hotel offers ‘guests’ a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner made with local produce and served in the open air, as well as specially-designed coops which give chickens lots of free space. Each coop houses eight chickens and costs only £2 per night.

Road Safety for Pets

A Binturong is Born in Bioparc Fuengirola

The arctictis binturong (also known as the Asian bearcat) is a mysterious mammal hailing from South East Asia and belonging to the viverridae family, which includes civets and genets. In Spain, the last time the species reproduced was over 20 years ago, but the good news is that Bioparc Fuengirola has carried out a successful breeding programme and a healthy, bouncy binturong was born last month. The baby’s sex is still unknown since its mother is too protective to allow the carers to get close, but it is already receiving visits from a bevy of curious animal lovers. The binturong is considered a ‘vulnerable’ species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, since its population has decreased by 30 per cent owing to excessive deforestation. It is also under threat from hunters and those trading in the illegal pet market. i Avda. Camilo José Cela 6, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 666 301. www.bioparcfuengirola.es

Dogs Needing Forever Homes

i For further information, Tel: 952 771 586. www.aaahelps.com

Triple A needs dog and cat lovers to continue to adopt pets if the shelter is to survive. This month, these two cuties are in desperate need of a forever home:

Codi: Codi was found on the streets without a microchip, so the staff at Triple A made it a point to vaccinate, chip and neuter him as soon as possible. A few days later Codi’s ‘owner’ came for him but refused to pay €50 for all the care that had been given to his dog! Codi is great with adults, children and other dogs and he does not pull on the lead when you take him for a walk.

Dartagnan: This lovely little male was born in 2005 and is only 37cm high. He is highly sociable, loves children and is housetrained. He is the ideal family dog.

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WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST

THEGUIDE WHAT’S ON Events continued from JULY Throughout the Summer Moët chandon exclusive lounge – marbella

Enjoy luxurious Balinese beds, cocktails by the pool and a Moët Lounge at the gardens of the Gran Meliá Don Pepe. It’s called the Moët Chandon Imperial Ice Exclusive Lounge and it’s set to be the ‘it’ place of the summer. Tel: 952 144 440. www.gran-melia-don-pepe.com

Until August 31 FREE DANCE, MUSIC AND ART CLASSES – ESTEPONA

The Town Hall invites you to enjoy Summer 2011 in a whole new way: completing a number of courses including modern dance, ballroom dancing, flamenco dance, Spanish guitar, painting on glass, theatre, etc. All these activities will take place at the Centro Cultural Padre Manuel in Estepona. The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm.

For information on precise classes and times, Tel: 952 808 385. www.estepona.es

Until September 2 KIDS SUMMER CAMPUS – BENALMÁDENA

The Holiday World resort in Benalmádena is holding a fantastic sports campus for kids aged six to 13, featuring a host of activities including football, basketball, water polo, volleyball, tannis, paddle tennis and handball. From 9:30am until 3pm daily.

Prior booking required. Tel: 952 579 797. www.holidayworld.es

Until September 15 ART EXHIBITION – ESTEPONA

Little Masterpieces is the title of a joint exhibition currrently on show at Stoa Gallery in Marbella. Artists incluye Mª Jesús Ramírez, Annabel Overbury and Belén R. Esturla.

Tel: 951 318 426. www.stoagallery.com

Until September 21 ART EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

Juan Enrique Mendoza, famed for his paintings focusing on the world of bullfighting, presents his latest series of paintings at the Casino Marbella. The works can be viewed very day from 9pm onwards. The presentation of your DNI/NIE/passport at the door is necessary.

Tel: 952 814 000. www.casinomarbella.com

Until September 24 LITHOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

The Museo del Grabado Contemporáneo Español presents an exhibition with works

by Francis Bacon, David Hockney, John Davies, Frank Auerbach, Lucian Freud and many more artists. Tel: 952 765 741. Open Monday and Saturday from 9am to 2pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 2pm and 3pm to 9pm. www.museodelgrabado.com

Until September 25 EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA

The Museo Picasso de Málaga presents Through The Lens of David Douglas Duncan: a series of photographs of Pablo Picasso at work.

Tel: 952 602 731. www.museopicassomalaga. org

Until October 2 EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA

The Museo Picasso de Málaga presents Cartoons on the Front Line, an exhibition highlighting Pablo Picasso’s ethical involvement, on both a personal and an artistic level, in the historic events taking place in his homeland in 1937. Further information, Tel: 952 602 731. www.museopicassomalaga.org

Until October 9 ART EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA

The CAC Málaga presents a fascinating exhibition by Guillermo Pérez Villalta entitled The Metamorphoses and Other Mythologies: a series of over 40 paintings and drawings inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphosis. The exhibition is divided into four themes: Old and New Testament stories, battles, patriarcy and the myth of the artist. Tel: 952 120 055. www.cacmalaga.org

Until December 31 CAFÉ Y LIBROS – SAN PEDRO, NUEVA ANDALUCÍA, MARBELLA

The Delegación de Cultura de Marbella has set up five libraries in local bars, to foment the love or reading and networking with fellow intellectuals. In San Pedro at Flanker Bar and Knut’s Gastrobar. In Nueva Andalucía at

Cafetería La Toscana. In Marbella at Bar El Bocata Express and Café Bar El Reloj. www. marbella.es

Nueva Andalucía. Further information, www. toastmastersmarbella.com

NEW AND REGULAR EVENTS

Every Wednesday and Thursday CINE CLUB – MARBELLA

The American Club Costa del Sol Chapter meets monthly for excursions, sports and social events. Further information, Tel: 952 772 789. www.americanclubcostadelsol.com

Every Thursday CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA

Monthly on different days AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA

AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL

Meets at different times and places for lunches, lectures, tickets to concerts, ballet, theatre, opera, etc. Further information, Tel: 669 445 809. smartkidsmarbella@gmail.com

Every Monday SALSA CLASSES – MARBELLA

Learn how to shake your hips like a true Latino at El Campanario, uder the guiding hand of professional dancer, Rafa. At 7:30pm. Prior booking is necessary. Tel: 952 904 233. www.elcampanariogolf.com

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Monday July 11 onwards KIDS CREATIVE WORKSHOP – MARBELLA Painting, arts and crafts classes for kids aged seven to 11 at the Joy Arts Studio, taught by popular artist, Joy Fahey. From 10:30am to 1:30pm. Tel: 669 050 254.

Every Monday and Wednesday LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS – MIJAS PUEBLO

Spanish/English and English/Spanish conversationw with fellow native speakers, 10-11:30am. Further information on meeting points, Tel: 952 589 010. www.mijas.es

Every Second Tuesday of the Month JAZZ – ESTEPONA

The Coast’s Jazz Appreciation Society meets at Benavista Country Club at 8pm. Classic videos followed by a live jazz performance then dinner. To book, Tel: 952 888 106. Further information from Brian Parker, Tel: 669 504 942.

Every Third Tuesday of the Month FLORAL ART CLUB – ESTEPONA

Meets 3-5pm monthly with NAFAS demonstrators at El Campanario Golf & Country Club. Further information from Marilyn Pemberton, Tel: 952 928 197.

Every first Wednesday of the month CULTURE AND COCKTAIL – MARBELLA The Association of Art and Culture holds a monthly cocktail party at Magna Café, Magna Marbella Golf. Tel: 952 929 249. www. culturamarbella.org

Every Wednesday TOASTMASTERS CLUB – MARBELLA Weekly meetings of this public speaking organisation, 7:30pm at Aloha Gardens,

Cine Club Buñuel presents films in their original language at the Marbella Instituto Río Verde at 8pm and 10:15pm. Tel: 952 774 638.

Top films shown weekly in Spanish or original soundtrack at Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, 9pm. Entry €3. Further information, Tel: 952 802 002. www.estepona.es

Every last Friday of the Month COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA

ADANA animal rescue charity coffee morning at Plaza Manilva (outside Longman’s Bookshop) 11am – 2pm. Kennels open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 2pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Further information, Tel: 952 797 405/ 606 274 206. www.adana-estepona.com

BUSINESS LUNCH – MARBELLA

Marbella Business Institute invitation-only lunch club for local and visiting business people, active and retired. To apply, see www. marbellabusinst.com

Every Saturday and Sunday KIDS’ CAMP – MARBELLA

Aloha Gardens Multi-Sports Club weekend camps for children aged 4-14, 10:30am-1pm.

Activities include tennis, football, cricket, basketball, hockey, handball, paddle tennis.

Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 086. www.themultisportsclub.com

Every First Saturday of the Month ORIGINAL ROCK & ROLL DANCE CLUB – NUEVA ANDALUCÍA

Rock & roll music from the late 1940s to the early 1960s spun by resident DJ Tall Mike, with visiting acts and stalls selling memorabilia.

10pm – 3am at La Flor de los Naranjos restaurant. Entry free. Further information, Tel: 952 913 285. www.activesoundproductions.com

Every First Sunday of the month OPEN DAY – MIJAS PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Águila, welcomes visitors from 12-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084. www.padcatsanddogs.org

Wednesday August 3 JAMIROQUAI – MÁLAGA

Pop singing and dancing sensation, Jamiroquai, will be singing at a concert lasting over two hours in the Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres. Featured hits will incluye Cosmic Girl, Space Cowboy and Virtual Insanity. At 10:30pm. Tickets can be purchased on Tel: 902 150 025. www.tictactickets.com

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Wednesday August 3 to 6 OPERA FESTIVAL – MARBELLA

The Teatro Ciudad de Marbella will provide the backdrop to the biggest opera event in Marbella: the 10th Marbella Opera Festival.

Four different shows will be performed: Verdi’s Aida on August 3, Puccini’s La Boheme on August 4, Puccini’s Turandot on August 5 and a Lyrical Music show on August 6. All shows commence at 10pm. Tickets can be purchased from El Corte Inglés or via Tel: 902 400 222. www.elcorteingles.es

Wednesday August 3 to Tuesday August 23 ART EXHIBITION – BENALMÁDENA

Renowned Ukranian artist and architect, Nadia Semerozum, presents her latest collectin of paintings at the Castillo Bil-Bil in Benalmádena. Semerozum is famed for her beautiful portraits of Arab-Andalusian monuments and in this exhibition, landmarks like the Castillo Gibralfaro in Málaga abound.

The exhibition can be viewed from 9:30am to 2pm and 4pm to 9:30pm. Tel: 670 300 279. www.benalmadena.com

Thursday August 4 JAMIE CULLUM – FUENGIROLA

British singer, pianist and multiinstrumentalist, Jamie Cullum (over 5 million CDs sold) is also known as one of the most charismatic performers in modern music. Experience his talent live at the Castillo Sohail (doors open at 8:30pm).

Tickets can be purchased at El Corte Inglés on Tel: 902 400 222/www.elcorteingles.es or through Ticketmaster: Tel: 902 150 025. www.ticketmaster.es

AFRO-PERUVIAN MUSIC – FUENGIROLA

Olumbé is a group singing a fusion of African and Peruvian sounds and will be playing for free at the Parque de España in Fuengirola at 9:30pm. Tel: 952 589 349. www.fuengirola.org

Friday August 5 QUEEN TRIBUTE CONCERT – MARBELLA

A fantastic Queen tribute concert will take place at the Playa El Pinillo open-air concert arena, featuring Gary Mullen & The Works, who will be singing hits like Bohemian Rhapsody and We are the Champions. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at El Corte Inglés, FNAC or Ticketmaster. www.ticketmaster.com

MISS AND MR. MARBELLA COMPETITION – MARBELLA

Be part of history in the making and watch an experienced line of judges decide who takes home the crown in this hotly anticipated beauty pageant. At Guey Restaurant at 9pm, followed by a gala dinner at 10pm. To book your table, Tel: 952 929 250. www.gueybanus.com

VOCAL SEXTET – FUENGIROLA

Vocal Tempo, a vocal sextet that has been together since 1988, performs a mix of reggae, jazz and pop hits at the Parque de España in Fuengirola at 9:30pm. Entrance is free. Tel: 952 589 349. www.fuengirola.org

Saturday August 6 rock concert – gibraltar

Rock the Rock in Gibraltar with Simple Minds, Alan Parsons, Taxi and Noiz from 8pm to 3am at The Bayside Sports Centre. Tickets from €49 are available from www.ticketmaster. es, Fnac, Carrefour and Halcon Viajes. Further information, Tel: 951 082 366 / www.rocktherockfestival.com

CARLOS JEAN – MARBELLA

Pop singing sensation Carlos Jean performs alongside Electric Nana and Fuel Fandango at Playa del Pinillo at 10pm. Tickets can be purchased on Tel: 902 150 025. www. ticketmaster.es

MOD/ROCK ‘N ROLL NIGHT – MARBELLA

The 1950s are back, at least for one night at Playa Banana Beach in El Cable. Two bands will be playing very distinct rounds: Briatore will perform fantastic ska, soul and garage music while Puño Americano & His Puñetes will play rock ‘n roll tunes. The concert starts at 9pm and entrance is free. Tel: 952 913 285. www.activesoundproductions.com

Sunday August 7 MOTOWN SESSION – MARBELLA

Head down to the Playa Miraflores Seaview Bar and Eaterie from 2pm to 8pm to enjoy a series of soul and Motown performers belt out your favourite tunes from decades past. Tel: 952 934 840. www.playamiraflores.com

Friday August 12 FAIR – MÁLAGA

The Feria de Málaga 2011 kicks off today with tapas, drinks and dancing in the city centre from midday onwards and rides and casetas in the fairgrounds from 9pm onwards. The fun-filled event, which will see ladies and gents don traditional Andalusian garb and ride horses through Málaga’s busiest streets, lasts until August 21. For a full programme of events, www.malaga.eu

CHARITY DINNER – MARBELLA

A gala dinner aiming to raise funds for impoverished families in Peru (Proyecto Solidario de Perú) will take place at the Hotel H10 Andalucía Plaza at 9pm. Funds will go towards improving the public health centre in El Tunal, establishing a running water system in Mayland and improving awareness in important issues like hygiene, preventative health care and the environment in Mayland.

To book tickets, Tel: 607 935 752.

RAT PACK TRIBUTE ACT – MARBELLA

Remeber the glitz and glam of old crooners Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.? Relive those glorious years with a fine tribute performance at Tikitano at 9pm. Tel: 952 798 449. www.tikitano.com

MEDIEVAL FAIR – FUENGIROLA

The Castillo Sohail provides an ideal background for the medieval fair, featuring crafts, art work, food and Entertainment. The fun starts at 7pm and ends at 2am. Entrance is free. Tel: 952 589 349. www.fuengirola.org

820 900. Tickets are available online on www. ticketmaster.es/ www.ticktackticket.es/ www. malagaentradas.com

Monday August 23 CHILDRENS THEATRE – FUENGIROLA

Children will love this fantasy-filled play about a King and his daughter who travel to Egypt, only to reincarnate a mummified Pharaoh. The show takes place at the Parque de España at 8:30pm and is free. Tel: 952 589 349. www. fuengirola.org

FLAMENCO FUSION AND INDIAN MUSIC – MARBELLA

Thursday August 25 to Saturday August 26 TENNIS – MARBELLA

Saturday August 13 GOLF TOURNAMENT – MARBELLA

Saturday August 26 ABBA TRIBUTE – MARBELLA

Rasa is a musical project incorporating influences from the worlds of jazz, Indian music, flamenco and other styles. They will be playing this month at Locos Bar in the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella at 12am. Tel: 671 466 342. www.rasamusica.com

The Santa María Golf Club in Elviria is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an individual Stableford competition. Green fees cost €45 and include the use of a buggy, a bag full of goodies, a drink and tapas. To book and for informatoin on times, Tel: 952 830 386. www.santamariagolfclub.com

The Hotel Puente Romano hosts the Marbella Masters with a grand slam line-up including Björn Borg, Pat Cash and Mansour Bahrami.

Tickets are available at El Corte Inglés and Ticket Master. Tel: 952 820 900. www. marbellamasters.es

Have you always wished you could have seen ABBA perform hits like Dancing Queen or Waterloo live? Catch the next best thing: a top-of-the-notch tribute performance at El Campanario Golf & Country House at 8pm.

Tel: 952 904 233. www.elcampanarionet.com

EARTH, WIND AND FIRE – MARBELLA

Classic disco music group Earth Wind & Fire will be playing at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club at 9pm. Tickets can be purchased on Tel: 902 150 025. www.ticketmaster.es

TINA TURNER AND CABARET – MARBELLA

The El Campanario Golf & Country House provides the setting for a fun-filled Tina Turner and Cabaret tribute performance. The show starts at 8pm. Tel: 952 904 233. www. elcampanarionet.com

Tuesday August 16 PUPPET SHOW – FUENGIROLA

A fun puppet show about a group of intrepid explorers searching for the last dinosaur egg in the world will delight kids and adults alike at the Parque de España de Fuengirola at 8:30pm.

Entrance is free. Tel: 952 589 349. www. fuengirola.org

Thursday August 18 TOM JONES – MARBELLA

Tom Jones sings his biggest hits at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club at 10pm (doors open at 8pm). Tel: 952

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THEGUIDE STARS

Annie Heese is the founder of astrology website, www.cafeastrology.com, a site featuring articles, love sign compatibility reports, predictions, the gen on famous people and their star signs, and general information for astrology buffs.

ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR]

LEO [23 JUL - 22 AUG]

SAGITTARIUS [22 NOV - 21 DEC]

August is a good month for recreation of all kinds, although you may need to double-check schedules as not everything is likely to go to plan. As well, there can be some tension rising on the home front. The urge to rebel against expectations is strong. Watch for impatience with others and a confrontational manner. Friends can demand your attention around the 13th, but they might be confusing or even misleading. Past loves and people you have previously rejected or overlooked might be seen in a new light now.

All eyes are on you this month and they like what they see! Your manner is especially gracious and charming now, although you can also be a tad aloof. Decision-making takes time for you right now. You can be on the fence about a number of matters in August. Revisiting the past in a relationship may be in order, although confusing elements are likely. Career matters continue with strength. Your personality is shining and those in authority, as well as professional associates, are taking note.

Work matters can be very strong this month, especially in the last week of August. You might receive recognition or some other fruit of your labour. Love relationships and friendships can be on the temperamental side, however. This hasn’t been the most reliable area of your life recently. Arguments about money can figure now, and there may be a misunderstanding surrounding just how serious a relationship is getting.

Be particularly careful with money and intimate matters around the 9th-12th, when impulsive moves can bring negative consequences.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 19 JAN] You might confront more opposition to your plans than usual this month. While you typically do very well in the face of adversity, this month you could be feeling quite moody.

Energy is stop and go. Impatience with a partner is possible and issues of freedom, responsibilities and attention to family are likely heated topics. Clearing the air may be necessary. A review of your budget, and especially of debt or shared resources, can be very fruitful in August. Steadier energy returns towards the month’s end.

TAURUS [21 APR - 20 MAY]

VIRGO [23 AUG - 22 SEP]

You can experience much joy spending time with family this month, although family vacations taken now may require flexibility and a back-up plan. You should also heed speed limits and exercise more patience on the road. Career matters can be confusing around the 13th.

The conflicting demands of family and work can grab your attention. Turning to the past in your love life is likely, as new relationships don’t seem to be moving forward very quickly. Reassessing past evaluations of people may figure strongly now.

August is a strong month for taking a break, although travel may not be as straightforward as you’d hope. Other forms of retreat are just as welcome. As the month draws to a close, however, activity increases and so does your taste for it. You’ll have at least two admirers. Money matters are strong, especially around the 29th-30th. Deceptions may come to light around the 13th, particularly surrounding work. Friendships can be strained at times this month, and it can be difficult to find sincere support for your plans.

GEMINI [21 MAY - 21 JUN]

LIBRA [23 SEP - 23 OCT]

You’d be wise to proactively handle matters revolving around communication and transportation this month, such as backing up and cleaning your computer, getting a car tune-up, and doublechecking schedules. It’s a good month for fixing problems and getting organised. By the last week of the month, you’ll be running like a machine! You may enjoy very lovely and possibly inspiring conversations with others in August.

Love is enhanced by stronger communication. Watch for impulsive purchases this month, as well as conflicts over money or values with friends around the 9th-12th.

The desire for more independence in your career is strong, although not everyone is likely to be supportive this month. Trying to separate fact from fiction in your love life could put you on an emotional rollercoaster, especially from the 9th-13th. You could find that important people in your life are somewhat unreliable or unpredictable during this period, but be patient, as support comes readily and from a surprising source on the 29th-30th. Watch for misrepresentation around the 2223rd. Be clear, upright, and straightforward in your dealings.

AQUARIUS [20 JAN - 19 FEB] You need to be more realistic in your expectations of others and of relationships this month. Revisiting past relationships and solving old relationship problems are on the agenda. Watch for impatience, especially on the job, while driving, and while dealing with transportation or communication mix-ups. Work matters can be hectic this month, and you may need to deal with troublesome coworkers. You can be impatient with routine now, and if you can find a way to set your own pace, everyone will benefit.

Physical exercise will be an excellent stress releaser.

CANCER [22 JUN - 22 JUL]

SCORPIO [24 OCT - 21 NOV]

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR]

There is a wilful streak in you this month! As independent as you’re feeling, you could attract resistance and face obstacles. Your best defence is to tone your manner down. Assert yourself when you’re truly certain that you deserve what you’re demanding so that you don’t seem confrontational. August is a strong month for personal finances. While it’s not a good time for making a large purchase, it’s excellent for reviewing money matters.

You might uncover a resource you never knew you had or find a lost valuable item.

With so much attention channelled into career matters, worldly affairs and the outside world this month, you’ll need to perform a balancing act with your domestic life, which demands special attention around the 13th. You have a lot on your plate this month, and could face both increased recognition and some stumbling blocks in your career. You may need to deal with temperamental co-workers or bosses. Watching what you say is important now. Pressures subside as the month progresses, even though you remain equally active.

More compromise in love is necessary this month, but the tendency now is to come on strong and to rush things, especially from the 9th-12th, which is not your typical style. Tame impatience as much as possible, as love needs time to unfold naturally. Circumstances signal the need for more rest mid-month, even though your instincts pull you in the direction of work and putting more effort into daily routines.

You might spend more money in August on ‘fun’ things and leisure activities.

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