Essential Marbella Magazine July 2012

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Over 100 titles were considered nationwide in only a handful of categories for these prestigious annual awards and was proud to accept the limited edition medal as its prize at the awards ceremony in Madrid.

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contents

The Style 66 Décor: Roche Bobois 76 Fashion Feature: Antonio Sangoo Swimwear 84 Fashion News 86 Shoes by Stravaganza 88 All About Kids

The Spa 90 Beauty: The Guinot Hydradermie Facial at Shanti-Som 92 Beauty News 96 Health: Summer Stress Busters 98 Live Your Best Life with Kezia Jacobsen 100 Health Profile: Dr. Kai Kaye of Ocean Clinic Marbella

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The Vibe 120 Who’s Who and What’s Up on the Marbella Social Scene

The People Bar Refaeli 22

The Trend Films 24 Home Viewing 26 Music 28 Books 30 Gadgets 34 Top Marques Monaco 36

The Focus The London Olympics 2012: Highlights 42 Most Inspiring Olympic Moments 52 Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge (Feat. Kathy Sledge), Bryan Ferry and Chaka Khan Play Marbella 56 Rock Lounge brings Festival of Cool to Marbella 58 Stephen Lloyd-Morgan: Welsh Tenor 60 The Truth Behind the Fairytale 62

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The Leisure 126 Rome 134 The Portuguese Riviera 142 Hotel: Hotel Polynesia in Benalmádena

The Gourmet 147 Polo House 149 Ocean Club 151 Black and White 152 Food News 154 Chef: Victor Garvey of Acacia 156 Great Rosado Wines from Navarra

The Guide 158 Listings

The Blog 166 What’s On in July 168 Your Stars for July 170 Kids Zone

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e have only just reached the exciting climax of the Euro Championship and hot on its heels we now have the Olympic Games to look forward to, live from London, 64 years after they were last held there. In this month’s sizzling summer edition, read all about it aand nd what to look out for during 17 days of intense competition, and relive some of the most potent memories from previous editions.

Closer to home, we have a wealth of musical events coming to the coast this summer with what seems like an almost endless list of concerts, including the Starlite Festival at La Cantera de Nagueles with George Benson, Roger Hodgson, Armando Manzanero, Tony Bennett, Christopher Cross, Hugh Laurie, Paul Anka, Miguel Bosé, Rosario, Lolita y Antonio Carmona, Simple Minds, Raphael, Julio Iglesias and Estopa. Puente Romano Tennis Club goes disco crazy with Gloria Gaynor & Sister Sledge, Chic with Nile Rodgers, Odyssey & Jaki Graham and Chaka Khan, and also the über-trendy Bryan Ferry. Elsewhere, we can also take in Boney M and Pastora Soler at Sohail Castle in Fuengirola and David Bisbal in Málaga. Phew, who says we are not being entertained?

For those with a bit of wanderlust, don’t miss our travel features on Rome, the eternal city, the Portuguese Riviera, and an adrenalinfuelled visit to this year’s Top Marques Monaco.

Elsewhere, we bring you sumptuous style from Roche Bobois, awesome beauty with Bar Refaeli (on this month’s cover) and Miss Málaga Lidia Santos modelling swimwear at the Nagomi Spa, an exclusive interview with Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, and seriously-in places to dine and be seen at this July.

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может похвастаться захватывающим вестибюлем с впечатляющей лестницей, большой гостиной, столовой с панорамными окнами, залом для завтраков, полностью оборудованной кухней.Оснащенная сигнализацией, кондиционерами, электрическим генератором, системой орошения и колодцем и украшенная живописным частным садом с самыми красивыми субтропическими деревьями эта вилла оборудована бассейном с подогревом, отдельно стоящим таунхаусом с ванной комнатой и частным теннисным кортом. Эта экслюзивная резиденция, окруженная защитной стеной, располагает 3 гаражами и помещением для охраны, что делает ее одной из самых привилегированных и безопасных резиденций в Марбелье.

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LuxuryVilla for Sale This completely renovated stunning villa, previously owned by the artist formerly known as Prince, constructed with the most beautiful materials located in Paraiso Alto (direction Villa Padierna), enjoys a marvelous sea view as well as views over the mountains, valleys and golf course. Just 5 minutes from the bustling town of San Pedro and only 10 minutes to Puerto Banús, close to the beach, supermarkets, restaurants and within easy reach to top golf courses. This property has direct access to the best Marbella offers and is situated in one of the safest areas.

Built over two floors this luxurious residence enjoys one master bedroom and 4 en-suite bathrooms, with a further 6 smaller bedrooms with bathroom. This beautifully designed Villa boasts a spectacular

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entrance hall with impressive double staircase, large living room, dining room, breakfast room, all with panoramic windows and has a fully equipped new kitchen with all appliances and a separate laundry.

Finished to the highest standards, this amazing property includes inside and outside security with camera system, air-conditioning throughout, electric generator, water tanks, irrigation system and a water well.

The magnificent private park-like garden is planted with the most beautiful subtropical trees and has a heated swimming pool, townhouse with bathroom and private tennis court. This very exclusive residence has 3 garages and a security room. Accessed through a large private drive, the plot is completely walled to offer one of the most privileged and safe residences in Marbella.

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BAR REFAELI THE COVER Bar Refaeli

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ar Refaeli is one of those women who seem too good to be true; beautiful, young and multi-lingual, she nearly always has a girlish smile on her face which exudes a joie de vivre which is rare in this day and age. Perhaps best known for her five-year relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio (which ended in May 2011), she is actually a hard worker who cannot recall a time when she wasn’t modelling; her rise to fashion began at only eight months, when she appeared in an ad for bibs. “They still use that ad in Israel,” she muses, “I can’t believe it; over 25 years later and they’re still using it!”

Bar was born in an idyllic rural setting in a town close to Tel Aviv. She says, “We lived in a very small house; we were four children and we used to climb trees, run along the grass and bathe in the water… I had a very nice, simple upbringing.” The latter can be credited in no small part to her positive, healthy outlook on life, if some young celebrity teens clearly struggle to cope with the challenges of fame, for Bar, it’s just a part of life, one she has been accustomed to living since as far back as she can remember. She recalls the first time she was asked to model on a catwalk: “I didn’t know how to walk or what to do… the man organising the show said, ‘Just go and be yourself’ and that was the best thing he could have said to me… I was playful, I laughed while I walked, I didn’t look forced… I just looked like me.”

Bar didn’t take too long to achieve supermodel status; in 2009, she was honoured with a highly coveted opportunity among models: the chance to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. She recalls: “Although I had done a beach shoot for them, they didn’t tell me I would be on the cover. They told me to come to their offices for an audition and when I stepped in, the first thing I saw was me on the cover… it took me several minutes to understand what was happening… when I finally regained my composure, the first thing I did was to ring my mum; she had known about it all along, but she kept it a secret for weeks!” Shortly after, she appeared on the cover of Esquire, totally naked except for a short passage from the Stephen King short story, Morality, painted over her body. Since then, she has gone on to grace countless covers and fashion features.

Additionally, she starred last year in the film Session (a thriller about a psychologist who becomes obsessed with his patient), she has started her own underwear line (www. under.me) and she continues to travel the world and grace the cover of magazines like ELLE, Maxim and GQ. As we speak, she is shooting a new movie. e

WE LEAVE YOU WITH SOME OF HER TOP TWEETS

(from @BarRefaeli): » “I’m into human basic rights and no discrimination based on sexual preference. That’s all.” » “The best accessory a girl can own is confi dence.” » “At this point I’m starting to strongly believe that Messi is related to Clark Kent.” » “OK… seriously… someone needs to check Messi’s genes.

The guy is not human.” » “RT: Have you ever looked at your ex and thought: ‘Was I drunk the entire relationship?’

LOL…” » “I love NY in the summer.

Thank God for Central Park.” » “Missing: sleep, time, freedom, independence (life).

If anyone finds it, please, I would love to have it back!” » “I always thought it would be dangerous if someone followed

“To live is the rarest thing in the world, most people exist, that is all!”

Oscar Wilde

me… and scary. Then came Twitter.”

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If you like films peopled with great acting talents bolstered by a script that is as dramatic as it is comedic, Carnage is a must-see this month. The film, based on popular play Le Dieu du Carnage, by Yasmina Reza, focuses on two couples who are brought together when their children are involved in a fight. Christoph Waltz is magnificent as a mobile-wielding, passive-aggressive entrepreneur, while Kate Winslet shines as his suffering, bi-polar wife. The childish behaviour of both couples makes their aggressive children seem almost saint-like, and it is with sheer delight that we watch them steadily lose their poise, dignity and sense of superiority.

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WORDS RIK FOXX

BLACK EYED PEAS rapper WILL.I.AM has reportedly been approached by NASA to submit a new track from his forthcoming album, #willpower, for a space mission to Mars. Baby BIEBER has always said he would love to be an astronaut – any chance of a one-way ticket on that trip?

Fans of BIEBER have a nickname for his manhood, they call it Jerry after the Christian name of a former basketball player. Insiders suggest it should be named after the DISNEY mouse cartoon character who is always at war with a cat called Tom.

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING

After the success of the TUPAC SHUKUR hologram in April, the company who made that illusion will produce a series of ELVIS PRESLEY images for a range of projects including film, TV and concert performances that could be presented all over the world in the near future.

Another artist who could return using those special mirrors is AMY WINEHOUSE. Can you believe she has been dead a year this month (27th)? On July 5 her father will be releasing the biography, Amy, My Daughter and she will be immortalised in bronze at one of her favourite venues, the Camden Roundhouse.

T GOT TALENT BRITAIN’proSvesNO – that Britain’s not got talent

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STARLITE FESTIVAL UPDATE

More big names have been added to the line-up for the four and a half week long Starlite Festival charity event taking place between July 13 and August 14 at La Cantera de Nagueles, the quarry located in the heart of Sierra Blanca. Spanish artist ARMANDO MANZANERO, the legendary TONY BENNETT, PAUL ANKA (the writer of My Way) and SIMPLE MINDS. The full line up now reads: GEORGE BENSON (July 14); SUPERTRAMP founding member ROGER HODGSON (16th); ARMANDO MANZANERO (21st); TONY BENNETT (22nd); US singer CHRISTOPHER CROSS of She’s Like The Wind fame (27th) and actor HUGH LAURIE with a blues/jazz set (29th) and PAUL ANKA (30th).

In August: MIGUEL BOSE (2nd); ROSARIO, LOLITA & ANTONIO CARMONA (3rd); SIMPLE MINDS (9th); RAPHAEL (11th); the one and only JULIO IGLESIAS (12th) and established popsters ESTOPA will close the festival on the 14th.

The Club de Tenis Puente Romano, Marbella has put together an array of names from the 70s and 80s starting with GLORIA GAYNOR and SISTER SLEDGE on July 7; BRYAN FERRY (July 20); NILE RODGERS & CHIC, ODYSSEY and JAKI GRAHAM (August 3) and CHAKA KHAN (August 14).

It’s well known that PAUL McCARTNEY will wind down the Olympic opening ceremony on July 27 but the organisers are the laughing stock of the music biz after they contacted THE WHO management wanting to know if there was any chance of KEITH MOON rejoining the band for the same concert – the madcap drummer died in 1978. The band’s manager sent an e-mail back saying, “Well actually he currently resides at Golders Green Crematorium, where he’s been for the last 34 years. But maybe if you got a round table, some candles and some glasses, you might be able to get him back through a séance.”

i Tickets for all the above are expected to

sell out fast and to find your nearest ticket outlet go to www.ticketmaster.es and punch in the artist of your desire.

Also the annual July Terral Summer Festival at Malaga’s Teatro Cervantes is not as impressive as in years gone by. Former BLUE MINK vocalist MADELINE BELL is the most recognisable name on the 18th. i For the full line up check out www.teatrocervantes.com

And while all these so called talent shows keep finding ‘talent’, there’s still room for someone who really has some. KRISTYNA MYLES releases her debut single I’m Not Going Back on July 2. She was spotted by record bosses busking on a Manchester street and was instantly signed up with a £2 million deal. It’s said she sounds a bit like KT TUNSTALL who ironically was also discovered while she was busking.

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I don’t know about you, but Summer is always the season in which I get most reading done. Lying on the soft sand, working on my tan, few things seem as appetising as a work of non-fiction; an original way of getting to know a person through their words. This month, we bring you five reads from the New York Times Best Sellers List.

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

1 LET’S PRETEND THIS NEVER HAPPENED BY JENNY LAWSON

Jenny Lawson is known for her witty, sardonic marriage and motherhood blog, The Blogess, which discusses important questions such as why Jesus wasn’t classified as a zombie, or why learning to balance a live cat on your head is a valuable life skill. In Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, she espouses the theory that the most embarrassing events in our lives, are actually those which most define us. She takes us through her awkward teenage years, where, as the daughter of a taxidermist, she was forced to suffer innumerable embarrassing situations involving everything from baby raccoons in homemade clothes to armadillo racing and alligator smuggling. It all sounds too bizarre to be true but she actually has pictures to prove almost every single allegation!

This one is definitely number one on my wish list!

5 LOTS OF CANDLES, PLENTY OF CAKE BY ANNA QUINDLEN

2 THE BIG MISS: MY YEARS COACHING TIGER WOODS BY HANK HANEY The Big Miss is Coach Hank Haney’s personal account of his six-year relationship with Tiger Woods, during which the golfer won an impressive six major championships. Hank was more than a coach; he was Tiger’s right-hand man and friend and he lived a plethora of experiences alongside the golfer, both professional and personal. Haney comes to the conclusion that not only was Woods one of the greatest athletes who ever lived, he was also incredibly complicated, haunted by his fear of ‘the big miss’: the calamitous golf shot that could ruin an otherwise perfect game. Haney says that Tiger’s character was even more challenging, since he always kept a safe distance from his friends, family and his coach.

When ‘the big scandal’ erupted in 2009, Haney was completely taken aback as he realised that as much as he had tried to help Woods, he had done little to keep ‘the big miss’ from staining one of the greatest golfing careers of all time.

3 THE POWER OF HABIT: WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO IN LIFE AND BUSINESS BY

CHARLES DUHIGG

Since successful author Charles Duhigg starting writing his book The Power of Habit, his life has improved dramatically: he has lost 15 kilograms, he now goes for a run every evening and he has kicked his cookie addiction. This book is the ideal antidote to being stuck in a rut. It explores how habits are formed, how they function and how to break them. The key is to channel the cravings that form habits, into more creative outlets.

4 IMAGINE: HOW CREATIVITY WORKS BY

JONAH LEHRER

Jonah Lehrer invites you to unleash your full creative potential with his latest book, which argues against the validity of ‘creative types’, muses and ‘higher powers’, in favour of the idea that creativity is not one single talent, but a series of distinct processes we can all learn to use on a daily basis. Lehrer encourages us to daydream productively and think like we did when we were children, enlightening us on why Elizabethan England experienced a massive creative explosion, how Pixar designs its offices to maximise creativity and the habits of great writers like Bob Dylan. In an ever more complex world, creative intelligence must be pursued if we are to take steps forward to a better, more practical and more cultivated society.

In this fun, candid memoir, Pulitzer Prizewinning author Anna Quindlen shares her original take on the things that most obsess modern women: institutions like marriage, friendship and parenthood.

On the female body she says: “I’ve finally recognised my body for what it is: a personality-delivery system, designed expressly to carry my character from place to place, now and in the years to come. It’s like a car, and while I like a red convertible as well as the next person, what I really need are four tires and an engine.”

On parenting: “Being a parent is not transactional. We do not get what we give.

It is the ultimate pay-it-forward endeavour: We are good parents not so they will be loving enough to stay with us but so they will be strong enough to leave us.” On friendship: “Ask any woman how she makes it through the day, and she may mention her calendar, her to-do lists, her babysitter.

But if you push her on how she really makes it through her day, she will mention her girlfriends. Sometimes I will see a photo of an actress in an unflattering dress or with a heavy-handed makeup job, and I mutter, ‘She must not have any girlfriends.’”

The book is a joyful celebration of maturity, the wisdom it brings and the importance of approaching the passing years with a sense of humour.

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Books4Spain 1 COCAINE NIGHTS BY J.G. BALLARD

Price: £4.99 with FREE UK shipping The remarkable bestseller from the author of Empire of the Sun and Crash is both an engrossing mystery and unnerving vision of a society coming to terms with a life of unlimited leisure. Charles Prentice arrives in Spain to investigate his brother’s involvement in the death of five people in the upmarket coastal resort of Estrella de Mar. What he soon realises is that beneath the civilised, cultured surface of this exclusive enclave for Britain’s retired rich there flourishes a secret world of crime, drugs and illicit sex. What starts as an engrossing mystery develops into a mesmerising novel of fascinating ideas and a dazzling work of imagination.

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2 A BULL ON THE BEACH: ENJOYING THE GOOD LIFE IN MALLORCA

BY ANNA NICHOLAS

Price £5.99 with FREE UK shipping Having settled in her Mallorcan idyll, Anna teams up with organic farmers and smallholders to learn how to tend sheep, make cheese and honey and grind flour while her husband the Scotsman creates havoc with his friend Pep in an attempt at winemaking, and tries to fathom what’s troubling the wriggly inhabitants of his beloved wormery.

In this latest adventure, Anna links up with a unique Angus cattle farm on the island and is persuaded by her former PR client, Greedy George, to create a media storm for his new Spanish leather store, involving an elderly bullfighter and a gigantic bull on a Barcelona beach.

5 IN HIDING: THE LIFE OF MANUEL CORTES

3 ANDALUCIA BY MICHAEL PAULS

Price £10.99 with FREE UK shipping This Cadogan Guide takes you right into the heart of southern Spain by uncovering the delights of Granada, with its extraordinary garden-hung Alhambra Palace and spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada; Seville, a city of drama and passion, home to those most Spanish creations, flamenco and tapas, and the greatest gothic cathedral in the world; Cordoba, with its Great Mosque and medieval quarters; and the sparkling coastal resorts and magnificent landscape.

It features a two-colour layout for clear navigation with stunning photography; new itineraries; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants – all personally visited and recommended for a really local flavour; top ‘Don’t Miss’ sights; clear, two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use; and full-colour touring maps of the whole region.

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It begins in Barcelona in 1957. Daniel and Bea are now married and living with Daniel’s father at the Sempere & Sons bookshop. One morning, when Daniel is alone in the shop, a mysterious figure with a pronounced limp enters and wants to buy their unique illustrated edition of The Count of Monte Cristo. The man inscribes the book with the words ‘To Fermin Romero de Torres, who came back from the dead and who holds the key to the future’. This visit leads back to a story of imprisonment, betrayal and the return of a deadly rival.

Price: £6.99 with FREE UK shipping Manuel Cortes was a Socialist Party member, an activist in the peasant reform movement and an organiser in the farm workers’ unionisation struggles.

He also became Mayor of Mijas, where he was caught up in the ferment of revolutionary Spain in the late 1930s.

A marked man, he evaded Franco’s execution squads to survive in hiding through a generation of persecution and terror until amnesty was decreed in 1969. With his wife and daughter, he made several failed attempts to escape to France or emigrate through the port of Barcelona. In this absorbing narrative, based on numerous interviews with the Mayor, Cortes’s incredible ordeal is supplemented by his family’s life histories and experiences during the Civil War.

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HP ELITEBOOK FOLIO 9470M

HP’s newest elite book is a 35.6cm laptop which isn’t as thin as the Envy Spectre XT, but manages to accommodate ports usually used in business, such as VGA, Display Port, Ethernet and three full size USB 3.0 ports. It contains third-generation Intel Core processors, up to 16GB of RAM, and a choice of hard drive or SSD. It weighs only 1.64 kilograms. i www.hp.com

BLACKBERRY CURVE 9320

The new Curve bears a modern new design, with a width of only 109 x 60 x 12.7mm and a weight of 103 grams. It boasts a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 6cm, non-touch 320 x 240 screen, FM radio, and a ‘super charged’ 1450mAh battery. i www.es.blackberry.com

GADGETS ENVY

While you’re lying on the beach or waiting for a friend to show at the beach club, why not entertain yourself with some of the coolest gadgets on the market? Marisa Cutillas brings you her list of this month’s Top 5.

LOGITECH SOLAR KB FOLIO

Logitech brings us a new solar Bluetooth keyboard designed to provide iPad and iPad 2 users with a slim yet sturdy keyboard relying only on solar cells to charge itself. i www.logitech.com

OLYMPUS TG 1 CAMERA

Touted as the camera of Summer 2012, the TG 1 belongs to Olympus’ Tough range and is a rugged yet elegant device loaded with attractive features. It boasts the first high-speed, bright f2.0 lens and is waterproof to 12m, shockproof to 2m and freeze proof to -10ºC. i www.olympus.com

SAMSUNG GALAXY S3

The long awaited S3 by Samsung weighs only 133 grams and boasts a 12.2cm, 720p display, 8-megapixel camera and quad-core processor, all contained within a super light, slim casing. i www.samsung.com

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CAR Show WORDS NICK HALL

If you think Puerto Banús is a thriving hotbed of exotic metal, well you’re right. Every weekend Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bentleys cruise the streets, but there is one place, on one weekend, that makes even our own capital of wealth look like a pauper’s playground. It’s Top Marques Monaco, the most dynamic car show on Earth.

The Top Marques Show in Monaco

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ow in its ninth year, Top Marques has evolved into a major date on the motor show calendar; a boat and watch show have joined the fray and it has spawned a second event in Macau. What marks it apart from the standard shows is the complete absence of humdrum econoboxes: everything glitters and probably is gold here. Then there is the test drive area outside.

Here potential buyers can take passenger rides in the world’s best supercars and actually try them out against likely competitors around the Monaco Grand Prix circuit. OK, so the roads aren’t closed, there’s heavy traffic and the frustrated drivers are limited to short bursts at flat chat, but those few short squirts of power have sealed million dollar deals on their own.

A lightweight Sperrer KTM X-Bow hounds the Koenigsegg CCX through the famous tunnel at a massively illegal speed and the noise alone threatens the structural integrity of the walls. The drivers are deep in to triple figures on the exit with the traffic backed up the other side. It looks a bit lairy sometimes and the police visit several exhibitors to discuss their driving and even offer to impound Hamann Motorsport’s SLS Hawk, but it’s awesome to watch.

This is not a show for the casual punter; those not invited thanks to their credit rating have to pay €50 to get through the door. Top Marques Monaco wants the buyers there, footfall is irrelevant, and it’s working as the niche and major luxury marques are all present and correct.

Inside, the Pagani Huayra vies for attention with the Koenigsegg Agera R and the Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang that now comes with a €2.5 million price tag. But these are not new cars; there were some real show stoppers on offer close by.

Rimac brought its Concept_One electric car to the show and it is perhaps the most exciting machine of the year – if it lives up to the hype.

With 1088bhp courtesy of four independent

motors, it has just as much power as a Bugatti Veyron with pure electric propulsion. It’s a €950.000 car, but then it will hit 190mph and 60mph in less than 3 seconds if the official figures are correct. There’s an element of doubt, because surely a car like this should come from Bugatti, or Porsche, rather than a start up from Croatia. But if this car does what it says on paper on tarmac, it is going to be simply epic.

Elsewhere, the Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTR

Many visitors to Top Marques simply don’t look at price tags and it’s one of those cars that could capture a rich man’s imagination long enough to get the deal signed off. caused a major stir. Ignore the licence plates, this is the track-only version of the four door supercar that is the GTS. Two doors seems to suit the shape better and the car looks immense, ignoring the 800bhp, 7-litre supercharged engine and supposed 1,030kg kerbweight. The company has promised a drive in the near future and the car at Top Marques was a full runner and, even though it isn’t strictly street legal, it was seen and most definitely heard lapping the Grand Prix track at around 10pm on Sunday night…

Costing just $200,000 plus taxes and promising 200mph speeds, the Rivale GTR might just be the pound-for-pound star of the show!

Another lightweight rocket was in attendance, too, the Roding Roadster 23. This German machine weighs just 950kg thanks to extensive use of carbon fibre and plastic body panels, so

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The Koenigsegg Agera R

The Hamann Hawk SL2

The Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang

Sperrer KTM X-Bow

The Mansory Siracusa

the 320bhp BMW twin turbo 3 litre under the skin is ample. With perfect fit and finish and a futuristic dash, as well as naked carbon-fibre on show everywhere, Roding should have no trouble shifting every one of the 23 examples it intends to build and made at least one firm sale at the show.

Tipping the scales in totally the opposite direction was the Dartz Prombron from the upcoming Sacha Baren Cohen film – The Dictator. Weighing in at a colossal 4.5 tonnes, this SUV started life as a humble Chevy Blazer before being rebodied by Dartz and covered in layers of metal and ceramic that effectively bombproofs the car. It is supposedly goldplated, too, in the Hollywood-world at least, but in fact the metallic wrap is simply composed of vinyl.

Inch thick bulletproof glass is just another security measure, but to appeal to the world’s most well heeled and paranoid, Dartz proceeds to trim the interior with the most lavish materials known to man. This car doesn’t have the full treatment, but others have had the cockpit trimmed with diamonds and whale foreskin leather. Seriously…

Ironically Dartz stopped using whale foreskin after Pamela Anderson spoke out against the practice. She must have forgotten, because she visited the show as a guest of tuning firm Gemballa and didn’t pay a visit to the Dartz stand that stood just 30 metres away.

GTA has been doing the rounds of the motor shows for years now, but brought a fully running prototype to Top Marques and

There were so many other distractions, all of them opulent, expensive and downright crazy.

Everything from a bejewelled car key to a motorised surfboard could be yours, as could a six-minute flight into space for the bargain price of $95,000

showed the car in action for the first time. This 205mph, 800bhp rocket has evolved into one of the most beautiful supercars on the market today and we’ve asked to drive it so often that it’s getting embarrassing. Hopefully that quest will soon come to fruition.

The concentrated wealth of Monaco also brings the tuners like moths to a flame.

German tuner Hamann Motorsport was well represented with its MemoR – a violent interpretation of the McLaren MP4-12C. Ron Dennis’ engineering masterpiece has been accused of lacking pizzazz, but thanks to the Germans that simply isn’t true anymore and this widebody kit and violent wings take the car dangerously close to over-the-top. Then there’s the firm’s SLS Roadster with its matte red film and naked carbon-fibre bonnet – which pretty much smashes through that fine line.

The Sperrer KTM X-Bow Gendarmerie was one of the most violent cars at the show.

With just 750kg of kerbweight hindering its 400bhp engine, the X-Bow has a Bugatti Veyron-esque power-to-weight ratio, racing car handling and, even with the multi-million euro machines at the show, this was easily the fastest car on the tight and twisting GP circuit.

The police livery is a borderline irrelevance

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and just a touch daft, but as a pure piece of engineering this carbon fibre road rocket was amongst the show’s best.

As was the Tushek T500 Renovatio, from another unlikely supercar nation – Slovenia. Loosely based on the K1 Attack Roadster kit car, it comes with a 450bhp Audi engine, breaks 200mph with ease and hits 60mph

The Koenigsegg CCX 3 The Savage Rivale GTR

The Noble M600 The Lamborghini Aventador

The concentrated wealth of Monaco also brings the tuners like moths to a flame.

German tuner Hamann Motorsport was well represented with its MemoR – a violent interpretation of the McLaren MP4-12C. in less than 3.7s. It also looks wicked, with exposed suspension turrets poking through the bodywork. It seems overpriced at $350,000, but then many visitors to Top Marques simply don’t look at price tags and it’s one of those cars that could capture a rich man’s imagination long enough to get the deal signed off.

The UK was well represented at the show, with the Noble M600 making another appearance and tuner Merdad showing his new tuning programme for the ludicrously successful Range Rover Evoque.

There were so many other distractions, all of them opulent, expensive and downright crazy. Everything from a bejewelled car key to a motorised surfboard could be yours, as could a six-minute flight into space for the bargain price of $95,000 thanks to Space Expedition Curacao.

Puerto Banús is still a great place for supercar spotters, but it has been thoroughly usurped by the most spectacular car show on Earth. e

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The London Olympics 2012: Highlights

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Most Inspiring Olympic Moments

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The Truth Behind the Fairytale

July 27. Read up on expected highlights and the most inspirational Olympic moments of all time, and discover the most exciting events taking place on the Coast this month.

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he city of London will be a central character in this exciting chapter in sporting history and it will be making the most of its magnificent landmarks and monuments. Iconic venues like Wembley Stadium, the Four-Stars Parade, Hyde Park and the All-England Club (home of Wimbledon), will provide a unique backdrop for events such as soccer, beach volleyball, triathlon and tennis, respectively. The area of East London has also been given new life with the new, 80,000-capacity Olympic Stadium, which will host track-and-field events and the exciting Opening Ceremony, directed by Academy Awards-winning Director, Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire). The brand-new Aquatic Centre is poised to impress, with its futuristic design by Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Zaha Hadid, inspiring athletes to lofty heights of excellence.

London is the only city to have hosted the Olympics three times. The first occasion was in 1908, when the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Italy led to an abrupt relocation of the games to its cobbled streets. The event did not go without its fair share of glitches, including a notorious race in which fans rushed to the track to help faltering marathon runner, Dorando Pietri of Italy, reach the finish line. London’s second chance to shine came in 1948, a particularly significant edition of the Games, since they were the first to be celebrated following a 12-year suspension occasioned by the Second World War. They will be remembered as the games of Fanny Blankers-Koen, a 30-year-old housewife and mother who is the only woman to have won four track-and-field gold medals at a single Olympics. Today, in 2012, the city of London continues to embrace Olympic ideals such as resilience, commitment and hard work and, with close to seven million foreign residents calling it home, it is also a global Olympic village in its own right.

Z THE OPENING CEREMONY

Directed by Danny Boyle and featuring the creative input of filmmaker Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot), the Opening Ceremony promises to be bigger than Beijing, with David Cameron dedicating a whopping £81 million budget to the event. The theme is Isles of Wonder, based on a line from Shakespeare’s The Tempest, and indeed, the show will be paying homage to Britain’s rich cultural heritage. Rumour has it that bands including Duran Duran (representing England), Stereophonics (Wales), Paolo Nutini (Scotland) and Snow Patrol (Northern Ireland) will be playing, and even James Bond won’t be missing the gig, with actor Daniel Craig said to have recently filmed a short film for the ceremony. Rumour has it that the plot sees Bond called to Buckingham Palace, where he is given an important mission by the Queen: to open the Olympics. The closing ceremony is promising to be equally dazzling, with everyone from Coldplay to Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney, geared to show the world how much the UK has shaped the very essence of modern music.

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Z WENLOCK AND MANDEVILLE These are the colourful mascots of the games and they

will no doubt liven up the screens of televisions all around the world. Wenlock takes his name from the 19th-century Wenlock games, which inspired the very first modern Olympic games, while Mandeville is named after the Stoke Mandeville Games, believed to be the precursor to the modern Paralympics. Both mascots have a taxi light on their heads, a homage to London’s black taxis, and an ‘eye’ which records everything it sees. Wenlock, the more laid-back of the two creatures, wears friendship bands representing the Olympic rings, while the ever-competitive Mandeville wears a timer to track his performance and an aerodynamic helmet to ensure travel at lightning speed.

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Z CYCLING Scottish cyclist Sir Chris Hoy took home three gold medals from Beijing and he will be going for another triple haul at the London Velodrome. Hoy is not the only Brit making his presence felt in cycling, since at the recent World Championships in Melbourne, Great Britain took home a total of six gold, four silver and three bronze medals. The first important event is the team sprint, and the rivals to watch out for are the French, the current world champions.

Sporting Highlights

Z ATHLETICS Labelled the most sought-after event of the 2012 Games, the men’s 100m final will see Jamaica’s Usain Bolt once again attempt to run faster than any man has before him. Bolt is the world record holder for the 100m, 200m and the 4x100m relay (the latter alongside his teammates). When Bolt shattered the 100m record in Beijing in 2008, clocking in at 9.69 seconds, he did plenty to restore pride in a sport that had been tarnished by drug scandals in past years.

Since then, he has gone on to break the 100m and 200m records once again (with times of 9.58 and 19.19 seconds, respectively), inspiring the youth in his native Jamaica and around the world, to experience the sheer elation of speed. Bolt’s strongest competition is fellow-Jamaican Yohan Blake, the reigning 100m World Champion (Bolt was disqualified from the World Championships in 2011 following a false start). “When I’m in good shape, nobody can beat me,” said Bolt at a recent press conference, though Blake’s recent times of 9.84 seconds in the 100m and 19.91 in the 200m prove he is more than capable of giving Bolt a nasty surprise.

In long distance running, the UK’s Mo Farah plans on making his nation proud by taking home the victory in the 5,000m. Farah, the reigning world champ in this distance, recently proved that concerns over fatigue were unfounded, when he won the prestigious Bupa London 10,000m road race.

The female track and field event is also causing its share of media frenzy, with sprinters Veronica Campbell-Brown from Jamaica and Allyson Felix from the USA, ready to war it out as they have been doing for many years. Felix’s specialty is the 200m, but she lost out twice to Campbell-Brown in Beijing and has yet to obtain her first Olympic gold. In an unexpected about-face, Felix defeated Campbell Brown last month in Doha, Qatar, in the 100m, an event she has never competed in at a major championship. Will each take home the medal they didn’t expect in London?

Z GYMNASTICS 17-year-old Jordyn Wieber has quite a task ahead of her in the women’s gymnastics: after taking home the World Title last year, she is hoping to be the third female from the USA to take home allround Olympic gold. Her toughest competition is said to be Aliya Mustafina from Russia, who lost out to Wieber by only 0.033 of a point at the 2011 World Championships.

In the Men’s competition, watch out for Japan’s Kohei Uchimura, the all-round runner-up in Beijing, who won the World Titles in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

He hopes to achieve all-round Olympic gold in London, but reigning US champ Danell Leyva will do everything he can to stop him.

Z SWIMMING Michael Phelps re-wrote swimming history in Beijing, winning

Michael Phelps

a Games record of eight gold medals. He currently boasts 16 Olympic medals in total and needs only three more to be considered the most awarded Olympic athlete of all time. Unfortunately for Phelps, one man is set on stopping him from reigning supreme: his teammate, Ryan Lochte, who took home two gold and two bronze medals in Beijing and who was the all-round best swimmer at the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai, with a total of five gold medals. Meanwhile, in the women’s swimming, Brits around the world will be glued to the screen to watch twotime gold medalist Rebecca Adlington (400 and 800 freestyle) attempt to surpass her amazing performances in Beijing.

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ZZ Basketball Fans will never forget the glorious victory of the Dream Team in Barcelona in 1992; the sight of Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Larry Bird, roughing it out against the mighty Croatians, was indescribable. USA coach Chuck Daly said, “You will see a team of professionals in the Olympics again, but I don’t think you’ll see another team quite like this.

This was a majestic team.” Now, on the 20th anniversary of this decisive victory, the ‘Redeem Team’ (with stars like Kobe Bryant and Dwayne Wade on the line-up) hopes to pay homage to Magic and the gang by playing the fast-paced, fancy basketball the USA is famed for.

ZZ Beach Volleyball The female beach volleyball competition is always one of the hottest events at the Summer Olympics and this year the competition will reach fever pitch, with duo Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings of the USA attempting to become the first beach volleyball team to take home three Olympic gold medals. They have big obstacles to overcome: MayTreanor has had to work hard to rehabilitate a torn Achilles tendon and Walsh Jenning has given birth twice since Beijing!

Sporting Highlights

ZZ Diving The eyes of the world are on 17-year-old diver, Tom Daley, dubbed ‘the poster boy’ for the London Olympics. Daley was only 13 years old when he finished 7th and 8th in the Beijing Olympics and currently, he is the European champ in the 10m dive. His coach recalls how, when he first met Daley (when the latter was only seven), he thought the boy would never make it as a diver, largely because of his rebellious, stubborn attitude. The coach found a way around it: teaching his protégé to have ‘Peter Pan thoughts’ so he could fly. The hopes and dreams of Britain are ready to soar with him as he shows us the indisputable wonder of youth.

ZZ Wheelchair Rugby If you thought all the action would be over after the Olympic Games, fear not: the adrenalin keeps on pumping at the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games, which will take place from August 29 to September 9. Wheelchair Rugby games always take place before a packed audience and if you ever wondered why, log onto the official Paralympics website to catch a short video of the sport. You will see that it is as rough and action packed, and indeed much speedier, than traditional rugby. The teams to watch out for include Australia and Great Britain, both of which will attempt to wrest victory from current world champions, the USA.

ZZ Athletics and more The Brits are hungry for victory in Athletics, with Phillips Idowu going for gold

after just missing out in Beijing and Jessica Ennis (the current World Champion) in fine form despite missing out on the 2008 games owing to a fractured foot. Britain is also in favoured for events such as rowing (The British fours won gold in Beijing), the triathlon (brothers Jonathan and Alistair Brownlee are said to be each other’s hottest competition) and the marathon (Paula Radcliffe hopes to claim victory as she races over the streets she calls home).

Phillips Idowu: Excelling in the 1500m run © Famous

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of the Olympic Games

For 17 days from the 27th of July, 36 sports will be played out, across 304 events, in 30 venues throughout the UK. Over 200 countries will send a combined total of some 10,000 athletes, to perform for nine million ticket holders.

The ancient Olympic Games as represented on pottery

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n stark contrast, the very first Olympics lasted just a single day. And in that day, just one race was run.

This, the first of the recorded Ancient Olympics, took place in 776BC, and was originally created as a religious festival to honour the Greek God Zeus. The sprint therefore was just a small feature of the day, alongside sacrifices to the gods, and competitions in music, painting, oratory and drama.

As the popularity of the sporting event grew over time, so did the range of sporting contests. A second race was added, covering twice the distance of the first, and when the competition-craving Spartans joined the festival at the eighteenth Olympics then it really became a contest of physical prowess. The festival itself was extended to four days, and the list of sports expanded to include

wrestling, discus and javelin-throwing, long jump, boxing and chariot racing, of which the first four, plus the sprint, were combined to create the first pentathlon.

Athletes of the Ancient Olympics competed naked, and there was a strict rule that only free-born men of Greek descent, who had committed neither murder nor heresy, were allowed to participate in the games.

Not only were women expressly forbidden from taking part, but married women were not even permitted to spectate, and any attempting to do so were punished.

The only women permitted any role in the Olympics were female horse trainers.

Other rules and codes of conduct were strictly enforced. False-starters were thrashed, and cheating, in the form of bribery or corruption, was punishable by heavy fines, the proceeds of which paid for statues of the gods, bearing inscriptions which reminded Greeks that the Olympics were to be won through virtue of fast feet and strong bodies, not with money.

The Olympics were exclusively a forum for professional athletes, obliged to undergo a compulsory minimum 10 months’ training prior to entry. Victors at these games became state heroes, and were rewarded accordingly. While the immediate prize was a crown made from an olive wreath cut from the sacred tree of Olympia, Olympic champions quite often lived the rest of their lives at the expense of the public, enjoying free meals, the best theatre tickets, party invitations, and offers of marriage from rich women.

But the Ancient Olympics came to its end in 393AD, almost 12 centuries after its creation, by order of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I. A Christian Emperor, he believed the games to be a pagan practice, encouraging greed for personal gain and glory, and abolished them.

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The Opening Ceremony of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896

Dame Kelly Holmes claiming victory in Athens

Bob Beamon: The amazing US long-jumper

And so they remained for around 1,500 years, a relic of ancient history and of a great and glorious Greece, until the end of the nineteenth century when Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin saw a very great need to bring the games back.

Not only a believer in sport and the formation of well-rounded and thriving individuals as a consequence of its practice, Coubertin also believed that the games could encourage international harmony by bringing the nations of the world together. He received a unanimous vote from the 79 invited delegates of the nine countries to whom he proposed the revival of the Olympic Games and began the creation of an international committee to oversee their reintroduction.

The committee he established became the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Athens, appropriately, was chosen as the venue for the relaunch in 1896. Thirteen countries competed in the 1896 Modern Olympics, and they have been staged every four years since, with the exception of the wartime years 1916, 1940 and 1944.

The staging of the games was not entirely seamless in the early days of the Modern Olympics however. The 1900 Paris games were significantly overshadowed by the World Exhibition hosted in the same city and consequently took over five

months to conclude; the decision by the United States on whether to host the 1904 event in Chicago or St Louis took so long to be made that most of the European athletes forewent participation; and complaints abounded at the 1908 games in London, particularly towards the British judges and referees, one protest of note being from the Americans, who abandoned the tug-of-war claiming the British teams were wearing illegal boots – so heavy, apparently, that they could barely lift their feet off the ground.

Britain took gold, silver and bronze.

Coubertin had suggested that the games be about gentlemanly amateurism, and this held for many years with professionals banned from participation. But over the years, the rules were relaxed, and the games became, once again, a highly professional arena. Sports are added and removed, largely based on the perception of global interest. Women’s softball, for example, despite being popular in 1996, will not feature in London 2012. It now sits with cricket, croquet and the controversial tug-of-war in the annals of Olympic history.

Aside from squabbles over shoes however, the Modern Olympics have played host to some of sport’s most unforgettable moments. Whether

that be astounding athletic achievements, tragic twists of fate, scandal, or show-stopping spectacles of the strength of the human spirit, there are athletes and events which will forever be remembered.

Who can forget, for example, the moment Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, broke the 100m world record in Beijing 2008, actually slowing down 10m from the finish? The world was on its feet! Or the look of wide-eyed elation on Dame Kelly Holmes’s face four years previously as she crossed the finishing line of the 1500m in Athens, to win a double gold? Likewise Sir Steve Redgrave’s exhaustion in Sydney 2000 when, in the coxless four, he rowed his way into the record books with his fifth gold medal in consecutive

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Ben Johnson: One of the fastest men alive Sebastian Coe: Racing to victory

games. In the words of Alan Green, Radio 5 commentator, “I don’t care what you’re doing, stop it. If you’re not standing up, get up on your feet. Applaud Tim Foster and James Cracknell, cheer for Matthew Pinsent, but take the roof off for the greatest British Olympian of all time, the greatest rower of all time, Steve Redgrave!” It’s powerful stuff.

Few occasions have been more politically poignant than those reported from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, when African-American Jesse Owens won gold after gold in the games hosted

by Hitler and his Nazi regime; or in Sydney 2000, when Aboriginal athlete, Cathy Freeman, ran for Australia, the first Aborigine to do so, and won gold in the 400m. On her victory lap, she carried both the Australian and the Aboriginal flag.

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1996, when America’s only chance of Olympic gold in the gymnastics rested with the injured Kerri Strug. As she limped away from the vault after landing awkwardly on her first attempt, she was quoted as asking “Do we need this?” The answer was a resolute yes; she was the last to compete for the US, with the narrowest of points differences between America and Russia. On an injured ankle, she ran and vaulted for the second time, this time nailing the move and landing briefly on both feet before lifting the injured one, acknowledging the judges and then falling to the floor. She’d done it, and America won gold.

A slightly less successful competitor, but one who captured the hearts of the crowd at the Sydney 2000 games, was the unlikely swimmer, Eric Moussambani from Equatorial Guinea. Eric, it transpired, had only been swimming for eight months, and had not even met the minimum qualification requirements for entry, but had gained his place in a wildcard draw intended to give opportunities to developing countries. His event was the 100m freestyle heat, and when the only other two competitors both false-started, it was Eric’s moment. With a laboured swimming style which prompted commentators to question whether he was actually going to sink before reaching the end of the second length, Eric finished in just over one minute and 52 seconds. It was the slowest-ever time seen at the event, slower even than the 200m world record, but it was a valiant performance which earned him the nickname ‘Eric

the Eel’. He is returning to the Olympics in London as coach for the Equatorial Guinea swimming team.

For all-time classic Olympic gold, there’s Bob Beamon, the US long-jumper, who virtually jumped clear of the pit in Mexico 1968; Cuban, Javier Sotomayor, who took gold in the high jump in Barcelona in 1992 and is the world record holder and only person ever to have cleared 8 feet (2.44m); American Mark Spitz, who won an unprecedented seven gold medals, setting world records in all of his swimming events at Munich 1972 (now surpassed only by Michael Phelps with his eight in Beijing and a determination to write his own record); Romanian Nadia Comaneci, who received not one, but a stunning seven perfect tens for gymnastics at Montreal 1976. Then there’s the Steve Ovett/Seb Coe rivalry which dominated Moscow 1980; the controversial collision between Zola Budd and Mary Decker which was the talk of Los Angeles 1984; and the showmanship of Brit Daley Thompson who dominated the decathlon that same year, whistling his way through the national anthem as he stood on the podium to receive gold.

Ben Johnson is up there for the few hours he enjoyed as the fastest 100m runner in the world in Seoul 1988, before traces of steroids were identified in his system, losing him not only his gold medal, but the respect of the world he had deceived. It was epic, for all the wrong reasons.

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Christie from bronze to silver that year, who went on to Barcelona in 1992 to claim the 100m gold himself. Britain’s greatest modern sprinter, he became a national hero and, at the age of 32, the oldest Olympic 100m champion. Some remember him as much for the press obsession with ‘Linford’s Lunchbox’, on account of the figurehugging running shorts he wore to compete, as for his sporting achievement! And hysteria once again took hold on the athletics track in Atlanta 1996 when Michael Johnson shattered his own world record in the 200m. He held the title for 12 years.

Possibly one of the most moving memories of the Modern Games however, is that of Derek Redmond’s 400m semi-final in Barcelona 1992.

Redmond was a British athlete, who had been tipped for a medal in the event, but after just 150m, his hamstring popped. Having dropped initially to the ground in pain, Redmond took a few moments before rising to resume the race. Hardly able to bear any weight on the injured leg, but determined to finish, he set off, visibly distraught, and in clear agony. The stadium was on its feet in support, but one man broke through security to reach the injured runner. It was Derek’s dad.

Initially he tried to convince his son to stop, to prevent further injury, but when Derek refused, his father understood. Offering himself instead as a crutch, he supported his son to the finishing line.

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Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge (Feat. Kathy Sledge) Bryan Ferry, and Chaka Khan Play the Hotel Puente Romano WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

One of the most highly awaited moments of the 2012 Grammy Awards is when Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive is finally inducted into the Hall of Fame. The hit tune has been a universal anthem for anyone who has suffered from a broken heart and now, on its 30th anniversary, it sounds as fresh and relevant as when it was first written. If you thought that seeing Gloria Gaynor live is the stuff dreams are made of, we have a pleasant surprise for you: this month, she will be performing at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club, supported by Sister Sledge (Feat. Kathy Sledge). But that is not all… the five-star Hotel, in conjunction with Garoa Producción and the Marbella Town Hall, has a host of smouldering hot acts scheduled for the months of July and August, including Bryan Ferry and Chaka Khan! The line-up for the most intense musical summer in the recent history of the Costa del Sol is as follows:

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supported by Sister Sledge (Feat. Kathy Sledge)

Gloria Gaynor was only 19 when she signed her first record deal with Columbia Records and in 1975, her version of Never Can Say Good-Bye became the first dance song to reach #1 status. In 1980, I Will Survive took home the Grammy for Best Disco Song and in 1984, I Am What I Am reached Top 10 on Billboard’s Dance Disco Hits.

Far from being a blast in the past, Gloria has kept in the limelight in the new millennium, topping the Billboard Dance/ Club Charts with Just Keep Thinking About You in 2001 and her European hit, Last Night. In 2001, she released her L.P. I Wish, her first in 15 years, which gave rise to four #1 hits on the Billboard Dance Charts. She was also honoured with the Legend Award at the World Music Awards, and has performed at important events such as the Tom Ford tribute. To this day, Gloria enjoys touring the world, touching audiences in more than 80 countries with her outstanding talent.

At the Hotel Puente Romano performance, Gloria’s supporting act will be no less than Sister Sledge (Feat. Kathy Sledge). The latter is famed for hit singles like Mama Never Told Me, Love, Don’t You Go Through No Changes on Me, Lost in Music and worldwide hits, He’s the Greatest Dancer and We Are Family.

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“I feel for you, I think I love you”. Who can resist singing along to this tune every time it comes on the radio, or recall the important role Chaka Khan has played in the musical line-up of our lives? The Grammy award-winning performer’s powerful voice, showstopping stage presence and unique style have made her an icon since the 1970s and some of her biggest hits over the years include I’m Every Woman, Papillon, What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me? and of course, I Feel for You. Throughout her career, she has proven that she is just as comfortable with soul music as she is with funk, R ‘n B, pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, gospel and classical music and she has collaborated with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Miles Davis, Quincy Jones and Dizzy Gillespie. Her inspiring autobiography, Through the Fire, is an honest account of her difficult road to the top, and a testimony to her indomitable spirit.

The King of Suave, Sultan of Style and Founder of Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, will be taking us on a magical voyage of sound during the Spanish leg of his worldwide tour to promote his latest album, Olympia.

Countries forming part of the tour include France, England, Germany, Israel, Russia, Denmark and Sweden.

Ferry has always been an avante-garde and trend-setting musician who is as besotted by writing and acting as he is by music and fine art. He founded Roxy music in 1970 with a group of friends, releasing the group’s first album in 1972 to critical and popular acclaim. By the time the band’s second album, For Your Pleasure was released, Roxy had become a new adjective with which to describe musical and stylistic excellence and originality. Since 1973, Ferry has released a string of solo records inspired by fine art, romantic tunes and groundbreaking artists like Bob Dylan.

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Friday 3rd August will herald a unique classic Marbella summer night in the finest Puente Romano tradition, as Rock Lounge presents a line-up featuring Nile Rodgers’ Chic, Odyssey and Jaki Graham. These artists, who were pivotal in the evolution of modern music, will be bringing the high energy sounds of Disco and early R&B to a priviledged venue and, assuredly, an appreciative audience.

bring Festival of Cool to Marbella T he suave tones of I Want Your Love, Le Freak, Could it be I’m Falling in Love, Native New Yorker and Use It Up and Wear It Out will fill the Marbella air and suit the summer mood perfectly. The recent loss of legends Donna Summer and Robin Gibb has reminded millions around the world just how wonderful Disco music is, and the stars assembled by Rock Lounge count among the most important of the era.

Nile Rodgers & Chic The co-founder of Chic is also one of the most important producers of the past 30-plus years, having not only created the unmistakable Chic sound with Bernard Edwards but also worked with Luther Vandross, Ashford & Simpson and Aretha Franklin before stepping up to become the producer of Sister Sledge. It was the first of many such collaborations for the man who had been an opening act for the Jackson Five. In the eighties, Rodgers would produce iconic albums for Diana

Ross, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, INXS, Duran Duran, Al Jarreau, Mick Jagger and Madonna – in fact, the stars are almost too many to list.

A superstar producer, he is also an accomplished guitarist and songwriter, but Nile Rodgers’ greatest credit is his ability to produce quality across such a wide range of musical tastes and genres, from Pop and Rock to Disco and R&B. He is also credited with a crucial role in the development of the latter, as elements of Chic’s hit Good Times formed the basis around which the iconic Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang was built.

Jaki Graham, the first black British female to score six consecutive Top 20 hits in the charts.

Charting throughout the eighties, she embodied the sound that evolved and matured out of Disco into the more refined suave R&B ballads that continue to resonate so strongly many years later.

Michael ‘the voice’ McDonald, who’s had the pick of female artists to duet with, chose Jaki Graham to feature with him on On My Own, but she also showed her versatile talent with the upbeat hit Ain’t Nobody, which continues to enthral today, and the success of her Gershwin & Soul concerts performed with the BBC Big Band.

Odyssey & Jaki Graham

A sweet ensemble

Lining up with the legendary Nile Rodgers and Chic will be Odyssey, a New York band based in the UK that belongs to the aristocracy of the Disco era. The sisters Peters sound as good as they did then, and their evocative lyrics continue to strike a powerful note. Odyssey shares iconic status with

The coming together of these legends is one of the absolute highlights of the musical calendar this summer, so if you love sweet, seductive party music mingling with the good-time feeling of a summer night concert at the Puente Romano, make sure you’re there! e

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ince I have been coming to Spain, it never fails to surprise me how many really talented individuals I come across on the Costa Del Sol and one of these fascinating people, is Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, a charming though at times rather shy and unassuming Welsh tenor from the Rhondda Valley, South Wales, who I first saw and heard perform at the glamorous Butterfly Ball, supporting The Rhys Daniels Trust Charity, held at the exclusive Hotel Puente Romano Marbella.

His voice and its quality, simply took my breath away.

I was raised by my father, an Italian operatic tenor, and was indoctrinated almost daily by listening to the recordings of the finest voices of the time, so along with the musical input from his friend the great cellist Maestro Gasparini, I naturally developed a critical view of voices.

Stephen Lloyd-Morgan’s voice hit me like a bolt from the sky, as having a superb richness, timbre and tonal quality that instantly attracted me to his singing.

So it is with considerable pleasure that I was invited to interview this superb vocal talent, just prior to the recording of his recently released new album, In My Father’s Footsteps.

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Popular International tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan releases albums to aid Spanish and Welsh cancer charities

for Charity Interview by Dario Poli Composer, Artist, Author and Illustrator

You come from a traditional Welsh background famous for its choirs and singers; how much has this influenced you?

Being from the Rhondda Valley music was a very important and pivotal part of my growing up.

I learned to read music (being part of the school brass band) and started singing with the school choir. Choral music is a passion for so many in the Rhondda and throughout Wales and of course the Treorchy Male Voice Choir is world-famous! A

Welsh choir seems to pull the heartstrings of so many. Just look at the success of Only Men Aloud and very recently Only Boys Aloud on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. I have also been lucky enough to be invited as a guest soloist with Welsh choirs touring Spain; so has it influenced me… incredibly and undoubtedly!

At what age did you first realise that you wanted to sing and express yourself through music?

I grew up in a working men’s club run by my

parents. From a very early age, when it was closed, I would sing to an empty room imagining a concert hall, microphone in hand; the world seemed to be my stage so to speak, with no inhibitions whatsoever! A great deal has changed since then, but I do at least get to entertain larger audiences some 35 years later!

You have performed for free for many charities including UNESCO-recognised charity The Children for Peace Onlus Rome and The Rhys

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Daniels Trust, as well as for the victims of the Haiti Earthquake tragedy. What is it that drives you to perform at these charitable events? Is this also a legacy of your Welsh upbringing?

I was raised in a very giving environment. When someone needed help, people rallied around. This still stands true for me today! As a performer, it really is nothing for me to get up and sing at an event or do anything else I can possibly do to aid a worthwhile cause.

You have recently re-released your previous album To Where You Are to raise funds for The Cudeca Cancer Hospice in Spain…

The treatment and care of those suffering from cancer is something that is very important to me. It is a cruel disease that rips the heart out of families, mine included. There is no discrimination; it can hit anyone and at any age. Anything that can be done by any of us to raise money to improve the odds, whether in terms of treatment or palliative care is similarly vitally important. Cudeca is an amazing charity with which I have had a long association in terms of fund raising. Also I have had friends who have greatly benefited from their care.

Tell me something about your new album In My Father’s Footsteps. I know that you were strongly attached to your father who recently passed away.

There are many similarities; in particular, both of us very shy, but then when I sing it’s like being a totally different person! He was also a singer and bass guitarist in his teens and was part of a 1960s band called The Zendars, who supported The Who, among others. The album is a celebration of the influence that my Dad had on me and on my sister, but in particular, some of the songs he loved and with which I grew up.

I understand you will have an eclectic mixture of songs on this new album; many are different from your usual genre of Musical Theatre and Classical; why is this?

I wanted to present a collection of cover songs by different artists, some that were playing on the record player or the eight-track in the car while I was growing up, combined with those I now have a passion for and people associate me with.

Can you name some of the songs and why have you chosen them?

My Dad had a very eclectic taste in music and I grew up listening to songs by the likes of The Everly Brothers (Let It Be Me), Elton John (Daniel), Bread (Everything I Own) and Don McLean (Vincent); some of which will feature on the album. There will be a fantastic acoustic version of the song No Day But Today from the musical Rent, a song which sums up my outlook on life. There will also be other songs I have not yet had the chance to record, including Sometimes I Dream (E Lucevan le Stelle), A Boy From Nowhere, Volare, Torna A Surriento, Canto Della Terra and of course Granada. I’d also like to include a Welsh language song again as I did on my last album, which was Dyrchefir Fi – You Raise Me Up. I am also contemplating Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars. The final cut is yet to be decided. I

would like to see it as a really eclectic mix that my Dad would appreciate, that suits my voice, and that those buying and donating to the charities will really enjoy!

Why are you recording the album in the UK? Do you have a release date in mind?

I am recording the album back in South Wales.

I was born in Porth, in the Rhondda, where The Pop Factory studios are located. The studios

Subsequent to my interview with Steve, I received the following messages of support from both the Cudeca & Tenovus charities: “I am absolutely delighted that Stephen has chosen to support Tenovus. Music has become very important to us over the last couple of years, since we funded research to look at the benefits of singing for cancer patients and their families.

The results were phenomenal and as a result, we

Stephen’s father’s band, The Zendars Stephen LloydMorgan’s new album

themselves, now mainly used for TV productions, were once the Davies’ soft drinks factory and depot, hence the name! My Dad worked there as a delivery driver, and many a happy hour as a kid I spent out with him delivering Corona pop! So I think it is a very fitting tribute to do it there; it brings it all full-circle in a way. The album will be recorded mid-May with the release on 1st July. It will be available as a download only, and absolutely 100 per cent of sales income will be split between the charities.

Why again is this solely to raise funds for The Cudeca Hospice and the Welsh cancer charity Tenovus?

I luckily have my health. Cudeca and Tenovus both provide a vital service to cancer sufferers on the Costa del Sol and in Wales. Tenovus gave my family an amazing amount of support while my Dad was in hospital; and this is my way of trying to give back what I can. Although funnily enough in a way, I am also a charity shop ‘junkie’ just like my Dad; you would often find him in the local Tenovus shop; ironically, also supporting them before he became ill himself!

Finally Steve, tell me something about any personal dreams or ambitions you would like to achieve in the next few years?

To be happy, healthy and spend more time with my family, friends and loved ones. And of course, just to be able to continue to enjoy my passion for singing.

recently launched our brand new Sing with Us programme which will see 15 choirs set up across Wales over the next three years, helping anyone who has been affected by cancer to come together in a fun, positive and energetic way. The money Stephen raises will help us to support more cancer patients and their families in Wales” – Claudia McVie, Chief Executive of Tenovus “I would personally like to thank Steve for selecting our charity to benefit from his album.

The titles of some of the songs he will include just whet my appetite as they are many of my favourites.

Thank you for such kind words about Cudeca and to Steve for also sharing his warm memories of his father and life in the Valleys. I am sure the album will have great success and will be a tremendous help to both charities and their patients suffering from cancer. Best wishes, Joan” – Joan Hunt OBE, President and Founder of Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice.

“I send my heartfelt support to dear friend, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, a fabulous tenor from the Rhondda Valley! I applaud his passionate goal to help raise much needed funds for these truly amazing Charities through the sale of his new album; dedicated to his Dad, who I know he lost to cancer just 18 months ago!” – Russell Grant, Actor g www.marbellamarbella.es / www.slmlive.com/

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The Truth Behind the WORDS AMY WILLIAMS

Essentially, these ‘bedtime stories’ were both entertaining and enlightening. As well as being a very good read, they were giving children a moral code, an understanding of society’s strengths and weaknesses, and introducing them to the inevitable injustices, sadness and losses experienced in real life. It’s fair to say that horrific things happen in fairy tales too; witches try to eat children, evil step-mothers steal away once-doting dads, curses are cast, and children are frequently left to fend for themselves in dark situations. Yet somehow the listener is still kept ‘safe’.

A poll conducted recently by TheBabyWebsite revealed that the majority of parents questioned (66 per cent) do believe that these moral messages are not so manifest in modern equivalents.

Yet the same poll showed that a quarter of these parents will now not read the original stories to their children, for fear of frightening or emotionally damaging them. The Evil Queen in Snow White is too terrifying, apparently, for today’s sensitive toddlers, and the dwarf reference too politically incorrect. Red Riding Hood has fallen from favour for the bad example she sets in straying from the instructed path and wandering into wolf-inhabited woods, and Cinderella, as a suppressed

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Just when you thought Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White were living happily ever after and you could turn out the light, back we’re thrust into the worlds of wolves and wicked queens by Hollywood remakes of the classic tales.

ast year saw Amanda Seyfried play the eponymous hoodie, while this year attention is turning towards two, very different, adaptations of Snow White.

Mirror, Mirror is a sweet and sassy story with more puns than poisoned apples, whereas Snow White and the Huntsman is a significantly darker action-adventure where Snow White turns warrior, keener on kicking ass than kissing princes.

Hollywood audiences, it seems, are hooked on the Once Upon a Time.

But have these blockbuster movies lost the plot? Do these classic stories necessarily need the darker twists and sophisticated special effects, or does manipulating them for a modern audience mean they lose the strong moral message they were originally designed to deliver?

Traditionally, fairy stories have been considered cautionary tales; a vital way of teaching children life lessons, giving them an understanding of right and wrong, and demonstrating how good triumphs over evil.

Cinderella teaches children that it’s goodness and hard work, not wickedness or vanity, which will be rewarded. Beauty and the Beast is a lesson in looking beyond physical appearance and appreciating the person beneath. The Grimm (literally) story of Hansel and Gretel delivers a very grave warning not to trust strangers; and the boastful, vain Emperor was made to look as foolish in his non-existent ‘new clothes’ as Pinnochio was, every time he told a lie.

skivvy, is no longer an appropriate heroine.

The fair-haired Rapunzel is considered far too dark, and the fact that a fox eats the Gingerbread Man puts that story in potential nightmare territory too. It could put an entire generation off gingerbread.

Or foxes.

Protective parents therefore would be horrified to know the truth. The reality is that even these versions are sanitised, sugar-coated adaptations of the very first of the fairy tales. In actual fact, Cinderella’s Ugly (or should that be aestheticallychallenged) Sisters went as far as to chop off their own toes and hack away some of their heels in order to squeeze into the petite glass slippers – a mutilation only observed when the blood started oozing from their shoes. The Evil Queen in Snow White, it seems, would not have been satisfied with receiving only the still-beating heart of her fair nemesis, as reported by the toned-down tales, but instead requested every organ in Snow White’s body be brought back (for consumption) along with a bottle of her blood – corked with the child’s big toe. As punishment for her wickedness, the Queen in the original story was forced to wear red-hot, iron shoes and dance to her death.

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Design and craftsmanship have always been the cornerstones, and strengths, of Roche Bobois, a brand built on the visual seduction of its decorative pieces, as well as on their tactile quality and longevity.

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When it comes to stylish wear for boys and girls, few fashion houses make as powerful a statement as Dior. This month, we bring you irresistible items from the Summer 2012 collection. i www.dior.com

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THE GUINOT UPDATE

Hydradermie Facial at Shanti Som Spa

Beauty and Bliss Combined

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he day I headed for luxury wellbeing retreat, hotel and spa, Shanti Som, was just another ‘day in the life’ of a working woman. I had overslept, skipped breakfast, dropped my child late at school and rushed to work for my first meeting, which I did manage to make on time. Ruffled hair, sheet-marked skin and puffy eyes? Check. By the time I was driving up the Ojén road which leads to ShantiSom, breathing in the fragrant pine trees and enjoying a lovely cool breeze, I must admit to feeling rather guilty; was it a sin to take time off for a facial on such an already disastrous day?

Would I really be unable to unwind?

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retreat that is quite unparalleled in Andalucía.

Embedded in the luxurious forest near the Parque Refugio el Juanar, it exudes a kind of peace and positive energy that is difficult to find in more urban-set spas. Greeting you at the entrance is a majestic reclining Buddha, a symbol of what you can expect within: exotic Balinese-style furniture, a warm fireplace, a cosy restaurant and views over a lofty mountain range. Shanti-Som has been open for little over a year but it is tremendously popular with clients from as far afield as Canada or the USA, who dream of a mountainside haven where they can detox, lose weight or enjoy a yoga retreat with likeminded individuals. Some guests simply visit the retreat for lunch, for a spa treatment or for a relaxing weekend, since Shanti-Som is also a hotel.

On my visit to the spa, I opted for the Guinot Hydradermie facial, very much the ‘diamond’ of all beauty facials. Lasting an hour and a half, it involves the use of the Hydradermie machine, manual massage and plant-based extracts to restore your skin’s radiance, lessen the appearance of wrinkles and give your face a natural ‘lift’.

I was lucky enough to be treated by the Spa Manager, Nikki, who honed her craft in some of the most select spas in England and Marbella. She began by covering my eyelids with a cooling gel and asking me to breathe

in the scent of lavender essential oil.

Then she gently cleansed, toned and exfoliated my skin, neck and décolleté, using Guinot products, revered by spa-goers for their high percentage of plant-based contents, their gentle fragrance and luscious texture. By the time this part of the treatment was done, I was already feeling relaxed, rather sleepy and definitely guilt-free.

The next stage of the treatment involved ‘ionisation’. Without getting too technical, ionisation involves using negative and positive microcurrents to ‘push’ hydrating products into the deeper layers of the skin, which cannot be reached using only manual massage techniques. This facial is personalised, which means that the therapist will select the type of products most indicated for your skin.

As my complexion was extremely dry, Nikki opted for a hydrating emulsion.

The micro-currents are applied with two metallic wheels and the sensation can be described as slightly tingly, though still relaxing, and the therapist spends over a quarter of an hour targeting the face, neck and décolleté.

After ‘opening’ the pores with one type of micro-current, the entire process was repeated, this time using an alternative micro-current to ‘close’ the pores.

For the following six minutes, Nikki continued with the ‘lifting’ part of the facial, which again involves the Guinot Hydradermie machine, though this time, she used two rounded metallic structures to firm and stimulate the muscles beneath the skin, ‘reeducating’ them, as it were, to their optimal ‘fitness level’.

Next up was a bit of pure, unadulterated pampering: she applied a masque to my face, neck and décolleté and lulled me into a dreamlike state with a relaxing massage. While the masque was working its magic she proceeded to massage my arms, and I knew by then I was gone: it would be difficult to make my way out of there and get back to work!

Of course all good things must come to an end but on a positive note, my face looked youthful, refreshed, as if I had just been in Bali instead of the rat-race I struggle through from day to day. Then again, at Shanti-Som, I might as well have been in Paradise.

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ORGANIC GOLDEN CAMELLIA OIL BY GENTLE BODY CARE This wonderful oil promotes the restoration of the skin’s elasticity, significant improvement in skin texture as well as elimination or remarkable reduction of fine lines and small wrinkles. For the face, hair, body and bath. i www.gentlebodycare.co.uk

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SPA FIT RANGE BY THE BODY SHOP This new line comprises a toning massage oil, toning concentrate and smoothing body scrub. All products are enriched with 100 per cent natural-origin citrus ingredients and the scrub also contains caffeine.

Ideal for firmer legs, butts and bellies. i www.thebodyshop.com

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STRAWBERRY BODY OIL BY THE BODY SHOP We love this dry oil for body, face and hair, which bears the unmistakeable aroma of strawberry. i www.thebodyshop.com

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HEALTH

Cirumed Clinic The Team

TREATMENTS

Since it’s opening in 2007, Cirumed Clinic has quickly become one of the leading private surgery clinics in the Marbella area. Today, the clinic stands for advanced, cutting edge medical technology paired with decades of surgical experience and solid academic credentials.

Stylish Offices

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ocated right in the centre of Marbella, Cirumed offers its patients the most advanced medical technology in stylish and tasteful surroundings. Patients are attended by a team of three patient care coordinators headed by practice manager Jenny de Bonis Amann.

“As our consultants represent the Plastic Surgery department of the Hospital Quiron in Málaga, Europe’s largest private healthcare provider, we have access to the best technological support that would be unavailable if it were a normal-style clinic”, says Jenny, who has been Manager for the last three years.

She is not only in charge of patients of Cirumed, but also manages the affairs of the Plastic Surgery department in the Quiron Hospital in Málaga which is headed

by Cirumed Director, Dr. Alexander Aslani.

Dr. Aslani is currently the only expatriate surgeon in Spain who has been appointed as Chairman of a formal plastic surgery department.

“We look after patients with very different problems and requirements, and our work is not restricted to cosmetic surgery. Our consultants regularly handle very complex reconstructive procedures, and our patients find this very reassuring,” says practice Manager Jenny.

“They are reassured by the fact that our consultants are extremely experienced and, for me and my team, it is great to work at the forefront of Plastic Surgery. If I worked in a clinic limited to only cosmetic surgery, my working life would be far less exciting,” Jenny adds.

State of the art facilities

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A national centre of reference for fat transfer

Leaders in modern and more natural cosmetic treatments

While Cirumed offers the entire range of contemporary Plastic Surgery, natural volume restoration is definitely a clinic speciality.

Hospital Quiron in Málaga is the first hospital department in Spain to employ waterjet-assisted fat transfer technology.

Originally the waterjet system was intended for fat transfer in reconstructive surgery, especially breast reconstruction, but the suitability for cosmetic indications has significantly influenced Cirumed’s service range.

“We see patients from all over Europe, and even the United States coming to have aesthetic natural fat augmentation with us. The most popular options are fat stem cell transfer for breast and buttock augmentation. It’s a great treatment, and I am delighted to work with an organisation leading the field in one of the most exciting new technologies in modern Plastic Surgery in Spain.”

Non-surgical treatments are also undertaken on Cirumed’s premises and, in this field, the clinic also stands out with an impressive range of modern high quality treatments.

The clinic specialises in natural wrinkle treatments using the patient’s own tissue, especially treatments with platelet rich plasma (PRP).

Cirumed is the first clinic on the coast to offer this service, despite its huge established popularity in the United States.

“Skin rejuvenation and wrinkle therapy with platelet rich plasma has largely replaced commercial products in our clinic since the technology has been available”, says Jenny. “Patients much prefer the idea of using products derived from their own tissue rather than commercial fillers. Patient satisfaction rates are significantly higher compared to ‘conventional’ commercial products. Although these treatments require the use of more advanced technology, the increased patient satisfaction certainly warrants this.”

Cirumed clinic also has a well-equipped laser center at its disposal that uses the fractional Co2 laser as well as well as the ‘Fraxel’ laser.

Both technologies are currently the most advanced available in the treatment of skin ageing and fine wrinkling.

Cirumed Clinic ensures that Marbella will continue to stay a hotspot for modern Plastic Surgery in Europe, pairing solid academic credentials and a wealth of surgical expertise with the most modern and advanced surgical technologies.

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STRESS

SUMMER

HEALTH WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

If you’ve ever felt like your stress level has risen to boiling point and it’s interfering with your efficiency, interpersonal relationships and health, it may be time to take active steps to promote a calmer state of mind.

This month, many of us are on holiday, recharging our batteries and spending time with loved ones. It is therefore an ideal time to incorporate some small but powerful changes into our lifestyles, which will make a big difference when we return to the rat race. This month we bring you a list of top natural remedies for stress.

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Busters

Z CHIVES Most of us enjoy chives in salads, but who would have known they are actually a potent stress buster? Chives, known as ‘the jewel among vegetables’ in China, were used as medicinal plants as far back as 3,000BC and they have a number of beneficial properties. They are considered a natural antibiotic and antiseptic, as well as an immunity booster and antidote for many poisons. They relieve stress owing to their anti-oxidant power, scavenging free radicals and thereby reducing wear and tear.

Z BORAGE Also known as starflower, this beautiful plant bears dark blue flowers and cucumber-flavoured leaves. It is known as ‘Nature’s best stress tonic’, since it helps the body produce adrenaline, which helps the body deal with stress and combat depression and mood swings. Borage can be found in capsule form at most health shops, though the plant can easily be cultivated at home and its leaves used as a tea. It should be avoided altogether by those who are prone to bleeding.

Z GINKGO BILOBA Also known as fossil tree and maiden hair tree, the Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest trees in history and it lives for an amazing 1,000 years!

It is an important component of Chinese natural medicine, since its leaf extract is used to ameliorate allergies and respiratory conditions. Currently, it is used for everything from tinnitus to eye problems and even mental conditions, though it is perhaps best known for alleviating stress, particularly acute (as opposed to chronic) stress. It is most often taken in capsule form and is readily available at heath shops.

It works by lowering levels of cortisol (a hormone

produced in response to stress, which can lead to problems such as increased cholesterol, high blood pressure and blood sugar and weight gain). Ginkgo Biloba also lowers blood pressure. Once again, it should be avoided if bleeding is an issue.

Z PASSIONFLOWER Normally taken in capsule form, passionflower has been proven in clinical studies to be comparable in efficiency to anti-anxiety drugs, without the usual side-effects like memory loss and impairment of concentration. Passionflower supplements should not be combined with sedatives.

Z KAVA KAVA This potent root, native to the Pacific island of Vanuatu, is also taken as a supplement.

It relieves both acute and chronic anxiety without

producing drowsiness or lack of concentration. Best of all, it isn’t the slightest bit addictive. It should not be mixed with alcohol, benzodiazepine, sleeping pills or any anti-depressant. Those with Parkinson’s disease should avoid Kava Kava, since it could worsen tremors.

Z SAINT-JOHN’S WORT This herb lowers anxiety to the same extent as Valium, without affecting the ability to concentrate. It works by decreasing the removal rate of serotonin from the brain.

Serotonin is a ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter which induces a calm state. It should not be taken with anti-depressants.

Z B VITAMINS If you’ve ever been ultra-stressed then you may have experienced the dubious joy of being given a B12 shot by your family doctor, though if you make sure to keep your intake up on a daily basis, such a drastic measure will not be unnecessary. My doctor recommends taking a Vitamin B complex twice a day, which contains at least 25mg of B6 and 1mg of B12.

(B12 in hydroxocobalamin or mehtylcobalamin form is best). Make sure to also take a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement twice a day, since B’s work best in combination with other vitamins.

Z VALERIAN This natural sedative is a popular choice for those suffering from anxiety though it may make you feel a bit sleepy, so it’s best taken at night. Like the other herbs and supplements mentioned here, it is not addictive and should not be mixed with other sedatives.

For all the supplements, herbs and vitamins mentioned here, make sure to obtain medical approval prior to consumption, to rule out possible side-effects and interaction with other medication. e

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ADVICE

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Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn!

Look to this Day! For it is Life, the very Life of Life.

In its brief course lie all the Verities and Realities of your Existence.

The Bliss of Growth, The Glory of Action, The Splendor of Beauty; For Yesterday is but a Dream, And Tomorrow is only a Vision; But Today well lived makes Every Yesterday a Dream of Happiness, And every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope.

Look well therefore to this Day! Such is the Salutation of the Dawn!

- Kalidasa

LIVE YOUR BEST LIVE

HEALTH

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Happiness and Awareness H

appiness is a state of mind. Happiness is a choice.

We always have the choice to ask the question: What can I do right now to feel better about myself, my situation, my life?

If your happiness depends on external things such as your relationship, your job, your body, your looks, your designer clothes, then you are in major trouble. All of these things are important in some way in your life, in a healthy way, as long as you do not depend on only these things to make you happy.

The secret to happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all your energy towards doing it. If you study the happiest, healthiest, most satisfied people of the world, you will see that each of them has found their passion in life and then

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spent their days pursuing it. Many times this calling, this purpose, this passion, is always one that in some ways, serves, motivates and inspires others, making a difference. Simply figure out what turns you on… and then do it!!

As one of my teachers, Gabriella Kortsch states: “You need to find an inner state of balance to find your happiness within. Your inner peace should only depend on you”. Of course, it is difficult with the challenges and obstacles that life throws at us. For example, if your child is sick or your partner or someone you know has cancer or is ill, it is certainly difficult to cope with, but how you face these obstacles is what makes a difference. Work on your attitude; don’t let a diagnosis become your misery; it is terrible but don’t give in to it!

Life Lessons shared

by Kezia Jacobsen.

Kezia Jacobsen is Director of the Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat, which combines the luxury of a boutique hotel with a relaxing spa experience and special retreats, programmes and activities (including yoga and healing therapies).

It has been shown that a positive attitude with positive thoughts will help your recovery; you have a better chance at getting well than if you don’t practice positive thinking.

Make sure that you devote one hour daily to yourself and your well-being. Do something that really fulfils you like taking a nice walk on the beach or spending some time in Nature, reading a good book, listening to music, exercising, meditating, doing yoga, etc… all of these are not only pleasurable; they are also a vital part of investing in your health and happiness.

Spend quality time with family and friends, have some good food, good conversations, laugh, play, live!

Become aware. Awareness is being ‘awake in the moment’, being focused on what is going on around you. Be present and focus your thoughts on now.

Don’t dwell on the past or worry about what may happen in the future; let life flow over you. Do your best, take positive steps and see how events unfold. Worrying does not achieve anything other than making you fearful, anxious and unhappy!

When you regularly do yoga, meditation and exercise, or spend a little time in silence, connecting with Nature, it leads to greater calmness, focus and clarity. Investing in your happiness and yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life; it will improve the lives of those around you.

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PROJECT

BIKINI AT OCEAN CLINIC Summer is here; it stumbled upon us unexpectedly, without an invitation and certainly before we were ready.

In Marbella, the weather takes us from winter boots to bikinis in two or three days and, for many of us, looking in the mirror and facing the remnants of an indulgent winter, are a tad too much to bear.

ADVICE

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ou may be considering aesthetic surgery to address problem areas which are hard to change through diet and exercise. If so, it is a oportune time to have a talk with Dr. Kai Kaye of Ocean Clinic, who will explain how liposculpture can give you the shape you always wanted, often in a short 45-minute procedure using only a local anaesthetic.

Liposculpture is a day care, ambulatory procedure, meaning there is little down time and much less pain than in more invasive procedures like a breast augmentation or a tummy tuck. So what, exactly, is liposculpture?

Dr. Kaye answers: “It is the removal of fat from one or more areas of the body to sharpen features, accentuate the muscles beneath and generally improve the appearance of the patient”. In many cases, the fat removed will be relocated elsewhere on the body, to restore harmony and beauty. Even slim patients needn’t worry, since Dr. Kaye states, “Almost everybody has some unwanted fat somewhere… in the tummy, the lower part of the bottom and hips, inner thighs or inside the knees”.

Most of us are thrilled to have fat removed, but would we really want it placed somewhere else? In many cases, the answer is definitely yes. Take a sagging bottom; it can soon look its Brazilian best by removing fat from the lower section and re-inserting it higher up in the gluteal area, giving patients that much-desired ‘apple bum’. The technology behind the procedure is impressive: while the fat is being removed, it is instantaneously put through a machine which cleanses and centrifuges it, enabling it to be transplanted elsewhere.

Liposculpture techniques can also be used on the face, to fill out the cheek area or the lines between the nose and the corners of the mouth. “As we age, we lose volume in many areas of the face,” says Dr. Kaye, adding, “This can give older people an almost ‘skeletal’

look. The problem cannot be cured just by having a facelift and pulling skin back; it is also necessary to restore volume and to move the facial volumes back to where they were before”.

The look of breasts can equally be improved: “With fat gained during a liposculpture, breasts can be enlarged between one and one and a half cup sizes, so the procedure is ideal when the patient desires only a small enhancement of her breasts or wants to correct an existing asymmetry between both sides. If greater volume is desired, implants are often a better choice.

This is also the case for patients with saggy breasts or very slim patients”.

Liposculpture in combination with autologous fat transfer is also a popular choice to ‘feminise’ the body. Many women wish they had a tinier waist and the ease with which Dr. Kaye can provide this, is patent in the number of photos he shows me of work completed.

Straight, rather masculine bodies are transformed into beautiful, feminine silhouettes in a bikini. Equally motivating are the many photos of protruding bellies which become flat enough to rival any carnival queen’s taut abs.

Liposculpture is also used for improving the aspect of unappealing ‘orange skin’, up to a certain point. Dr. Kaye explains that cellulite is actually an affliction of the skin: “In the deeper layers of the skin, there are elastic fibres which interweave to form a kind of net. When those fibres overstretch, the holes in the mesh become larger than normal, and the underlying fatty tissue squeezes out between them, producing a lumpy appearance. This occurs either due to genetic reasons or over-stretching of the skin, which weakens it.” Liposculpture cannot eliminate cellulite, but it can enhance the skin’s appearance visibly: “The postoperative inflammation process of liposculpture creates new elastic fibres resulting in a thicker skin than before surgery, thanks to the scar tissue created during the procedure.”

So what is the difference between liposculpture and liposuction? In liposuction, the emphasis is on the reduction of overall volume while lipsculpture involves sculpting the desired shape using fat and reducing mostly small, superficial deposits of fat. As liposuction normally covers larger areas and is more extensive, there is often also a difference in downtime and in post-operative pain.

If you don’t like what you see before the mirror and you’ve already made your best efforts to remedy a part of your appearance you don’t like, to no avail, let your next step be in the direction of the Ocean Clinic. A positive change is easier, quicker and far more effective, than you ever thought possible.

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Breast cancer is the most common tumour in women. Learning the details of the genetic profile of cancer patients allows doctors to adapt and personalise treatments for each specific case: ‘a la carte drugs’ that improve the prognosis and reduce side-effects.

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ntil the middle of the 20th century, breast cancer treatment consisted of very aggressive surgical techniques directed to the tumour. These localised treatments were based on Halsted School, founded by William Steward Halsted, who was the first surgeon to understand how breast cancer spread, from the gland itself to the nearby lymph nodes.

Later, radiotherapy allowed for more conservative surgery to be carried out, including the now widespread tumorectomy, consisting of the removal of the nodule, or tumour, and enough healthy tissue as a safety margin.

In addition, systemic treatments, which started after the 1950s, took into consideration the fact that the disease could spread outside the breast and lymph node area, i.e. that the disease could spread through the blood. Systemic treatments consisted of hormone treatments and the first attempts with chemotherapy.

In any case, as treatments have evolved with time, it has become clear that there is a need to find other, more selective and less toxic treatments. Thus, individualised treatments, making them more specific to the patient, reducing toxicity and increasing the benefits, are the pursued aims.

More selective and less toxic treatments In the year 2000, the first knowledge of the biology of cancer began to be used to

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produce tailor-made drugs aimed specifically at the cells of the tumour.

Directed therapies are designed to specifically block the growth routes of tumour cells. The tumour of each patient is analysed and the genes responsible for the abnormal growth are identified.

This is known as the molecular diagnosis.

Each tumour has a specific marker which identifies it and is the target of the treatment, to avoid the drug damaging healthy cells.

It means individualising the treatment and selecting the right drug depending on the result obtained from the biopsy of the patient.

Directed therapies are designed to specifically block the growth routes of tumour cells Malignant tumour cells can produce a series of substances (proteins) different to those produced by normal cells. One of these substances is the protein HER2. When it is found in very high quantities on the surface of the tumour cell, it is described as ‘overexpression’.

The first drug discovered that inhibits the action of this protein was Trastuzumab or Herceptin. It is a large molecule (a monoclonal antibody) which latches onto the outside of the HER2 protein.

Another, more recent, drug is Lapatinib – a small molecule that acts in the HER2 zone inside the tumour cell.

Many of these drugs are still in use in

combination with chemotherapy; in this respect, any side-effects are practically those caused by the chemotherapy. However, there are other patients who are given the drug alone as monotherapy.

Directed therapies or anti-target drugs can be used both in the early phases of the disease and in the more advanced phases, and combined or not with chemotherapy treatments. In the case of exclusive, or single, therapies, patients can lead a normal life as the side-effects are minimal.

Of course, each drug may have its own side-effects, but very few in comparison with chemotherapy, which is the treatment that always comes to mind – a treatment that seriously affects the patient’s everyday life, causing nausea, tiredness, diarrhea, high temperature, hair loss, and so on. The sideeffects of directed therapies are relatively immediate when they are applied as they can cause certain allergic reactions. When it is established that the patient is not allergic to the treatment, it is administered weekly or every three weeks.

The overall survival rate for breast cancer, at 10 years including all clinical studies globally – those with a positive prognosis as well as those less favorable, is 82 per cent.

Taking that into consideration, the outlook is hopeful and, with better knowledge of tumour biology, at last, more specific, very active treatments are being designed that are less toxic and more adaptable to each individual case.

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Da Bruno Wins J80 NH Resorts Sailing Competition The J80 boat sponsored

by Herbalife and Da Bruno recently won the J80 NH Resorts circuit in Sotogrande after leading the competition for various weeks. Bruno Filippone celebrated the win with the crew, saying, “The team has put a lot of hard work and dedication into this competition; they have shown they are capable of setting a difficult goal and achieving it.

Da Bruno is firmly committed to promoting both sporting and social endeavours and successes like these make us proud.” g www.dabruno.com

Bang & Olufsen presents New Line of Products Bang & Olufsen (B&O) Puerto Banús held an exciting press event during the Marbella Luxury Weekend, to present the latest advances in its B & O Play line of products. Some of the impressive systems included the BeoPlay A3 (which adds new levels of sound to your iPad and allows you to listen to music, watch online videos or hold a videoconference with clients or friends); the BeoVision 12-65 (an ultra fine plasma television boasting 3D technology) and more. g Muelle

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Mugge Fischer and Ose del Sol at the Casino Marbella From July 12 until September 15, enjoy a stunning exhibition of paintings by Mugge Fischer and Ose del Sol of Grupo Artenovum. The exhibition, entitled Donnas del Mundo, consists of 16 original portraits of beautiful women, inspired by real women the artists have known from the cosmopolitan area of Marbella and The Costa del Sol. g Hotel H10 Andalucía Plaza s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 000. www.donnasdelmundo.com

NOON Beds: Sleek, Stylish Outdoor Beds come to Marbella Those who can think of nothing sexier than a sleek sports car or luxury yacht will love Noon Beds, the stylish new outdoor sun beds designed by Manuel Leflet, an architect from Seville. Inspired by motoring and marine design, NOON Beds have two special features you are not likely to have encountered before: a patented assisted reclining backrest system (which allows you to adjust the level of inclination of the backrest) and a rear compartment which lifts up like a car boot, where you can keep important items like your wallet while you enjoy a splash in the pool. The beds can be personalised with different colours, monograms, logos and many more features, and will sit just as beautifully in an upscale beach club or hotel as in your garden. As of July 1, the beds will be available for viewing at El Corte Inglés Puerto Banús, Pedro Peña and Luxury Home Design.

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VALDEVAQUEROS DEVELOPMENT SPEARHEADS NEW TARIFA GROWTH Tarifa’s Mayor, Juan Andrés Gil, is determined to bring growth and employment back to his town, with an initiative which involves developing some 1,423 hotel places and 350 residential properties overlooking Playa de Valdevaqueros in a 700,000m2 area located along the Costa de la Luz coastline west of Tarifa. The Town Hall has approved the plans on the grounds that they involve a sustainable model of development focused on low-density, low-rise construction that will aesthetically blend in with the environment and greatly improve the quality and offer of tourist facilities and public amenities. g www.tarifadirect.com

POSITIVELY PINK BREAST SCREENING PROGRAMME 2012 This year’s Positively Pink campaign against breast cancer began on June 19, with 400 free screenings being offered at Clínica Medicare in La Cala de Mijas. Lorraine Palmer, the Founder of Positively Pink, says: “Early detection is your best protection. Last year, Positively Pink screened 513 women living on the Costa del Sol and helped to save the life of one lady who received a positive diagnosis”.

g To book an appointment, Tel: 952 835 776. www.positively-pink.com

BUSY DAYS FOR ALOHA COLLEGE Aloha College students have been busy in a wide range of areas recently, taking part in a host of fun events. Some 35 students from Year 12 enjoyed a challenging climb up the La Concha mountain, while elsewhere at the school, students from Nursery all the way up to Year six celebrated the Olympic games, with each child making the flag of their home country and wearing their country’s colours. Students from the Foundation Stage created torches for the Torch Relay, which was followed by the school choir singing a beautiful version of the song Wave Your Flag. In sport, students participated in the long-standing All-Star Marbella Football Tournament, reaching the final in two of four categories. The school also recently held a joint graduation ceremony for both primary and secondary students and celebrated Aloha’s 30th anniversary. g www.aloha-college.com

GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR LES ROCHES STUDENTS Les Roches Marbella recently celebrated its Closing Ceremony at the Salon Andalucía at the Hotel Puente Romano. Students of the Bachelor in Business Administration – Hospitality (XVI class), the Hotel Management Diploma (XXXI class), the Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (XXV class) and the Post-Graduate Diploma in Golf Management (VI class) received their awards and look forward to a bright future.

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HIGH CARE MARBELLA OPENS NEW ONCOLOGY UNIT The High Care (HC) International Hospital in Marbella recently opened a new Oncology Hospital, where patients can look forward to receiving day treatment for cancer at the hands of a highly skilled and experienced medical team, consisting of professionals like Dr. Hernán Cortés-Funes, who gave a speech at the event centred on the latest advances the Centre has available for the treatment of cancer. g www.marbellahighcare.com

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RENOVATED MESSEG DESIGN STUDIO OPENS NEW STELLA RITTWAGEN HANDBAGS AT GUNNEL’Z Fans of local accessories designer Stella Rittwagen, who is based in Málaga, will fall in love with the latest additions to her handbag collection. Evolving from the original leather satchel style, Stella has added an oversize, studded clutch and a mini satchel to her range. Retaining the brand’s signature leather material, artisan workmanship and tropical colours, the new styles are the epitome of this summer’s trend for standout fluorescent shades. Stella Rittwagen is available at Gunnel’z Fashion warehouse boutique, which stocks brands such as Charlie Joe, The Hip Tee, by Ti Mo, Melissa and Wildfox and the iconic Gunnel’s Zuecos clogs. g C/ Dublin 21, Poligono Industrial San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 602. facebook.com/GunnelzFashion.

Nimrod Messeg of Messeg Design recently held a press day to present his new design studio, where he will be creating distinctive, unique pieces of sculpture made from iron. Nimrod focuses on designing furniture and banisters, and at his new gallery his aim is to create sculptures which will sit proudly in any home or office as a subtle addition or a main feature.

g C/ Aluminio 6, Polígono Industrial, Marbella.

Tel: 952 857 439 www.messegdesign.com

www.gunnelhome.com

FUN TIMES FOR STUDENTS AT THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF MARBELLA Students from the British School of Marbella had the time of their lives during a recent visit to Málaga, where they visited the popular Dinosaur Exhibition, which featured gigantic skeletons, fossils and a small part of an asteroid, said to have wiped out the dinosaurs. Students also celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a fun-filled variety show, followed by a British ‘feast’ of cucumber sandwiches, jam tarts and cakes bearing the theme of the Union jack.

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VINCCI SELECCIÓN ALEYSA BOUTIQUE & SPA VOTED BEST BEACH HOTEL Five-star hotel Vincci Selección Aleysa Boutique & Spa, located in Benalmádena, was deemed Best Beach Hotel recently by users of popular travel website www.Trivago.es. The site has 500,000 hotels on its register (in 28 different countries) and receives over 15 million visits a month.

L.K. BENNETT LAUNCHES IN EL CORTE INGLÉS PUERTO BANÚS Trendy female urbanites in the UK are mad about L.K. Bennett fashion, shoes and bags and the good news is that now, fashion conscious femmes in Marbella won’t have anything to envy, since the luxury brand has a brand new space in El Corte Inglés Puerto Banús, where clients will find the very latest designs. g Tel: 952 909

990. www.elcorteingles.es

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Summer Sales at Nina B. Fashion Boutique The summer sales are on this month at Nina B., a boutique offering an exclusive range of trendy designer clothing and accessories from brands such as Gypsy05, Twenty8Twelve, Odd Molly, Hunkydory, Hanky Panky, Mes Demoiselles, TCN, Custommade, Campomaggi, MiH jeans, DITA and more. Their goal is to create a modern and accessible boutique for the style-conscious woman. The sale starts on July 2. You can also buy Nina B. online. g C/ Las Malvas 62, Nueva

Andalucía (in the same building as the hotel H10 Andalucia Plaza). Tel: 952 907 020. www.ninabmarbella.com

Elle Morgan Boutique opens Pop-Up Store at Plaza Beach Banús The hottest beach boutique on the Coast, Elle Morgan, is heading into Puerto Banús this Summer to open a pop-up cabana store at the chic Plaza Beach Banús, which will showcase beachwear and accessory brands from the flagship store in Laguna Village. Elle Morgan has selected her favourite international labels including Seafolly Australia, Havaiana and TomTom Ibiza and combined them with up-and-coming brands to provide the ultimate ‘one-stop shop for glam essentials from beach to bar’. Open every other Friday during the months of July and August (until September 7) from 11am to 6pm. Elle Morgan fashion shows will take place at 3pm on store opening dates, as follows: Friday July 13, Friday July 27, Friday August 10, Friday August 24 and Friday September 7. g For further information:

Tel: 647 869 831. Facebook: ellemorganboutique. www.ellemorgan.com

Exciting Times at Swans School Swans school has lots of exciting news to share with our readers. Firstly, the school was awarded SAT Centrestatus, making it the 10th SAT exam centre in Spain for young adults interested in attending University in the USA. Additionally, students had a chance to shine at events like the annual gymkana (an activity in which foreign language students were able to practice their Spanish in and around the Old town of Marbella, finding interesting information about the town). Additionally, some 200 students also showed their sporting abilities at the school biathlon event, and finally, the Sierra Blanca students from Year 13 enjoyed an emotional graduation ceremony. g www.swansschoolinternational.es

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LZ Properties in La Zagaleta Multi-lingual property expert Stefano Zuliani has founded a new company: LZ Properties, which will focus on marketing southern Spain’s finest homes, almost exclusively in La Zagaleta. The company acts as consultant to the vendor to create the best conditions for selling in the shortest timescales at the highest price. Stefano explains, “We take the pressure off the vendor and make sure that the marketing and sale of their home is handled with the utmost discretion. We only accept the best propositions into our portfolio and I personally attend all viewings armed with the specific requirements of the buyer and intimate knowledge of the house to paint it in its best light.” g For further information, Tel: 951 775 003. stefano@lzproperties.com.

Disco Under The Stars Win two VIP tickets to see Chic with Nile Rodgers in concert on August 3 at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club. With world-wide hits such as Le Freak, I Want Your Love and Lost in Music, the lucky winner will Dance, Dance, Dance the night away to disco’s favorite band plus support artists, Odyssey and Jaki Graham.

Please answer the following question and send your answer to: info@rocklounge.com before July 14th: Which album did Nile Rodgers produce for Madonna?

This fabulous prize includes a one-hour free cocktail bar and meet and greet photo with the band! g www.rocklounge.com

Pequeña Orquestra Mediterránea Shines at Concert Children from the Pequeña Orquestra Mediterránea recently played for family and friends at their annual summer concert, which took place at the San Pedro Cultural Centre. The orchestra, which was created by violinist Alison Harling in 2008, used to comprise only violin players but now, its members are playing the viola, violincello and base, showing off the results of hours of practice and their authentic passion for music. The orchestra is sponsored by the Marbella Town Hall.

g www.marbella.es.

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SeaSoul Beach Club: The Pure Essence of the Mediterranean Iberostar Hotels & Resorts invites you to bathe in the refreshing waters of the Mediterranean, whiling away your cares at the new SeaSoul Beach Club at the Iberostar Marbella Coral Beach Hotel. The oasis-like Club features comfy sun loungers, Balinese-style beds and a gorgeous pool by the sea. SeaSoul also promises to please the fussiest of diners, with Mediterranean/international dishes at midday and a plethora of irresistible cocktails by sunset. The Club opens from 10am to 1am. g CN 340 km 176, Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500. www.iberostar.com

Hard Work and Celebrations for Cudeca Cancer charity Cudeca's annual Walkathon was a resounding success, attracting the participation of over 800 people who together raised over €20.000. One of the most enthusiastic groups of volunteers comprised the staff from Specsavers Opticas in Fuengirola, who walked a 5km route. Elsewhere, Cudeca volunteers enjoyed a fun-filled gala dinner at Valparaíso restaurant in Mijas.

g www.cudeca.org

Océano Mercadillo at Trocadero Arena One of the coolest designer markets recently took place at Mediterranean dining haven, Trocadero Arena. Bargain hunters shopped ‘til they dropped, taking home everything from clothing to handbags and accessories. Océano Mercadillo brings a plethora of exciting brands to our shores, including Killah, Miss Sixty, Energie, Dwarf8, Bensimon, Sandro, Alfredo Caral, Lolita Flores and much more. g Playa Río Real, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 579.

www.trocaderoarena.com

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Vitalpet: New Veterinary Clinic and Pet Boutique

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Vitalpet is a new clinic founded by forward-looking veterinary surgeons Sandra Thomas and Patricia Ruiz Hoffmann, who offer international clients professional, friendly, personalised service. The veterinary services include general consultation and home visits, vaccinations, chipping, European passports, dentistry in small animals and equines, specialist consultations and much more. In the shop you will find a variety of high-quality food and snacks, as well as biological, chemical-free food. They also offer all your pet could need, including bedding, leashes, collars, nappies and health and grooming products. g CN 340, km 189,

Local 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 505. www.vitalpet.es

Reality Star international Talent Contest at the H10 Hotel Andalucía Plaza The semi-finals and final of the first annual edition of the international talent show, Reality Star, recently took place at the Hotel H10 Andalucía Plaza on June 15 and 16. The aim of the event was to nurture new talent, promote Marbella and attract international visitors. The competition enjoyed a superb response from talented singers aged eight to 50, with Zoe Louise Hughes taking home the winning prize. Winners and finalists from top Spanish show Operación Triunfo (Vicente Seguí, Miriam Villar Martínez and Bea), were on the judging panel, adding a welcome touch of glamour to the event. g www.realitystar.es

Marbella Welcomes the Cero Arte Gallery There is a new must-visit place on Marbella’s Golden Mile for art lovers: Cero Arte, a stylish gallery spread over two floors, featuring contemporary paintings and limited edition prints from leading Spanish and European artists.

The gallery houses art by over 40 leading artists, including Sam Toft, Nigel Cook and Iain Faulkner (from England); artist to the stars Todd White (from the USA); Angelo Bellini, Mario Malfer, Vanni Saltarelli (from Italy); and up-and-coming artist Talantbek Chekirov (from Russia). g Urbanización

Marbella Real, Local 23,Marbella.

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SAY HELLO TO SLEEK NIGHT CLUB IN PUERTO BANÚS The Sisu Boutique Group Sleek is pleased to announce that it recently acquired the locale formerly known as Dreamers Nightclub and has transformed it into a new club called Sleek. Sisu CEO Neil Acland is keen to bring the ‘Vegas’ touch to Marbella, with VIP hostesses and mixologists, top entertainment and big name DJs and performers making every night a special one at Sleek. CN 340, km 175, Puerto Banús. g www.sleeknightclub.com

AHOY THERE! LIBERTY SEGUROS COVERS YOU ON THE HIGH SEAS! Liberty Seguros is proud to announce that it now offers marine insurance, covering quintessential needs, such as Death and Bodily Injury Liability to third parties. Your policy may cover solicitor’s fees, medical bills and lost wages, as well as Property Damage Liability. You can also opt for a Boat Damages Cover, which includes the cost of the repairs to your own boat as well as other insured components should you, for example, hit another vessel. Liberty Seguros has various (optional) types of coverage available and even offers a Nautical Assistance Cover, to help resolve compromising or difficult situations such as accidents at sea or breakdowns while a boat is being navigated or in displacement, which prevents it from arriving to port. g For further information,

www.libertyseguros.es

WOMEN IN BUSINESS SPAIN CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY Women in Business Spain (WIBS), a networking group for businesswomen on the Coast, will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this month, with a dinner at TikiTano Beach Restaurant and Lounge in Estepona. The details are being finalised as we go to print, but members have already been promised a spectacular fashion show and fantastic surprises. g For further information, contact Caroline Bowley on Tel: 677 167 310. www.wibspain.com.

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SEARCH FOR A STAR TALENT CONTEST The Teatro Ciudad de Marbella was a fitting backdrop for the wonderful talent displayed at the Marbella's Hot Talent III Show, which featured the finals of the Search for a Star 2012 competition, organised by Jayne Melville of Marbella Stage School in aid of Cudeca. Young performers delighted the audience with a number of acts, including solos, duets and groups. The Marbella Stage School is a great place for children young and older to discover the joy of performing for an audience and vocational GCSE-level examinations can also be taken in both dance and drama. The School has a host of summer school activities lined up. g For further information,

Tel: 952 906 865. www.marbellastageschool.com

A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION AND FIRM BODY WITH IBRAMED Few nations prize beautiful, glowing skin and a tight, taut body quite as much as Brasil. While exercise goes a long way towards achieving a perfect look, the Brasilians also receive a helping hand from experts IBRAMED, a company founded in 1994 and dedicated to the manufacture and commercialisation of equipment used in physiotherapy and aesthetic treatments. The good news is that IBRAMED has come to Marbella and at their store in Puerto Banús, you can browse or buy a machine, as well as receive treatments that will make you look younger and more toned than ever! Choose from a plethora of treatments including dermabrasion, ozone therapy, carboxytherapy, ultrasound combined therapy, the SonoPeel and much more. The company sells wholesale and retail, to individuals, salons and companies.

g Plaza Antonio Banderas 15, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 448. www.ibramed.eu

POSADA LA BIZNAGA: A HOME FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND PARTIES If you’ve got a special event coming up and you’re not sure where to celebrate it, why not go for ultimate exclusivity at Posada La Biznaga? The latter is a luxury bed and breakfast located in the heart of Puerto Cabopino, which makes a perfect setting for parties, events and meetings with a special touch. At Posada La Biznaga, all your catering needs are covered. You can enjoy a feast of Arabian and Spanish fusion tapas, served by professional staff who will ensure your event is memorable. g For further information, Tel: 670 818 726.

www.posadalabiznaga.com

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The idyllic surroundings of Las Mimosas de Puerto Banus

Value for money in Economic theory says that there is always demand for a product under the right conditions. In the case of property these are made up of selling price, a desirable location and the availability of financing.

Altavista Property is proving the theory right in that, recession or not, it has been finding ready buyers for attractive properties at the right price and with financing.

Growth in a recession

Founded at the heart of the crisis, the company has gone on to record a year-onyear doubling of business since 2010. So what is the secret of this success? The people at Altavista insist there is no secret formula, simply a desire early on to build relationships with banks and developers that were struggling to market properties to a predominantly foreign audience.

As it happens, this is where Altavista’s expertise lies, and combined with negotiated mortgage agreements at attractive terms it has proved a winning combination that defies the doomsday preachers. The firm’s success in attracting buyers to the properties it has been marketing in the past three years has been so impressive that it is increasingly regarded as a specialist by banks and developers, many of whom now give Altavista exclusive marketing rights.

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Views over the large mediterranean and tropical garden

Value for money is at the heart of this equation, not ‘cheap’ real estate as such. The marketing mix of quality developments offered at good prices and with full financing – combined with the continued appeal of Marbella – proves demand for homes in Marbella is still inherently strong. In these uncertain times it is a conclusion that offers positive perspectives for this particular corner of Spain.

The developments represented are given full commitment in terms of marketing, presentation, information and attractive financing – all of which rounds off enticing real estate propositions in locations that cater to varying lifestyles and preferences.

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Las Mimosas

The appeal of this luxurious development right near the beach and on the doorstep of Puerto Banús is just that, and it certainly appeals to people who love the summer lifestyle of Marbella. A similar neighbouring development was sold out in a matter of months. Las Mimosas is sure to follow suit this summer, because of a similar prime location near the beach, high-spec layout and finishing, and of course a favourable price complete with 80-100% finance.

In the case of Las Mimosas, mortgages are offered through one of Spain’s strongest banks, Sabadell, while the choice of property sizes and configurations ranging from two-bedroom apartments to luxurious four-bed duplex penthouses with villa styling broadens the appeal even further. Las Mimosas is situated in a premium location just off the beach and within walking distance of Puerto Banús, yet the peaceful surroundings and expansive greenery of this urbanisation also make it private and secluded.

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Santa Clara

The luxury interior’s at Santa Clara

The stunning panoramic views from Santa Clara

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Santa Clara

Situated in the exclusive area of Los Monteros, on the east side of Marbella, Santa Clara is a modern development of apartments, penthouses and small villas that caters to a more familyoriented lifestyle. The sandy beaches and dunes of Bahía de Marbella, considered the best in the area, are about a kilometre away, while the area is also known for its golf courses, beach clubs and pleasant open-air shopping malls. Featuring financing by Deutsche Bank of up to 95%, the properties of Las Terrazas de Santa Clara are varied in layout and size. They include spacious semi-detached villas with private gardens and luxury design as well as modern penthouses with huge terraces from which to enjoy the lovely views. Offered at prices significantly reduced from their original highs, these homes also represent a very appealing investment option.

La Resina Golf in Selwo

It is very rare that one can offer full 100% mortgages to foreign buyers, so to be able to offer financing that covers the full purchase price plus the 7% buying costs and requires no down payment whatsoever is pretty unique. This is exactly what Altavista have negotiated with regard to the urbanisations of Los Lagos, Green Hills and La Resina.

Los Lagos, a frontline golf development of spacious and beautifully finished apartments near the beaches of Elviria, offers incredible value. Prices have been greatly reduced, 107% mortgages are available and with interest rates of below 2%, no down payment required and the possibility of interest-only payments for the first two years, the options are wide open. As a result, even the full monthly mortgage repayments are much, much lower than you would expect for a property like this!

As an example, based on current Euribor rates, repayments at La Resina in Selwo, on the New Golden Mile would be: Purchase price: 219,350€ (including buying costs) *** No money down *** First year interest only payments @ 314€ per month Second year interest only payments @ 360€ per month Repayments thereafter 684€ per month They say the best time to invest in property is when the market is down, but even so such high quality properties complete with reduced prices and full financing will begin disappearing from the market before long. The very best real estate bargains in the Marbella area went in 2009 and 2010, and though there are still great buys out there, they are going faster than you think. After all, the coming together of quality, location, price and financing is hard to find.

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TO DECLARE AND AN END TO TAX FRAUD IN SPAIN?

Spanish taxpayers have been given a last chance to clean up their tax affairs. New measures, just introduced by Rajoy’s Government, provide taxpayers with an amnesty for tax fraud. They can now declare previously hidden income and assets by paying a flat 10 per cent, one-off tax charge. The deadline for the amnesty is November 30, 2012. This is the carrot. The stick is a change in the tax rules that will eliminate the current four-year tax prescription rule.

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pain has one of the largest ‘grey’ economies in the EU. It has been estimated by analysts that as much as 25 per cent of the Spanish economy goes undeclared and that the amount of tax evaded is €83 billion each year. To put this into context, the reports estimate that this is 85 per cent of Spain’s healthcare budget.

Spain is not alone in having this problem and even countries with a reputation for social responsibility have high levels of tax evasion.

The same report lists Germany (15 per cent), Denmark (18 per cent) and the UK (13 per cent).

No surprise that among the bad performers are Greece (28 per cent) and Italy (27 per cent).

The new tax amnesty New tax controls designed to streamline tax fraud counter measures were announced in January

2012 by the Vice President of the Government, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría.

In 2011, tax fraud investigations raised €10.4 billion for Spain and the Government hopes to raise from the amnesty a further €2.5 billion this year from taxpayers making voluntary disclosures.

It is speculated that the €2.5 billion estimate arises from the fact that the Spanish tax office now has information that reveals Spanish residents who have squirreled away €25 billion in Liechtenstein bank accounts.

The tax office has just issued the amnesty tax forms and has responded to concerns expressed by tax professionals on how the system will work.

A simple tax filing and a 10 per cent, one-off tax payment is all that is needed to bring hidden capital into the light of day.

This is a seriously good deal when you consider that income tax is now as high as 57 per cent in Spain and that when tax fraudsters are caught they have to pay fines as high as 150 per cent of tax defrauded, plus interest.

This generous amnesty is justifiable because the Government will be able to raise €2.5 billion with almost no effort at all, which, in these times of civil servant staff cutbacks, will be a major benefit to the Spanish economy.

An end to tax prescription for tax fraud The changes to the tax laws relating the current four- or five- year prescription are profound. Tax prescription is the limit in the number of years that the tax office must act, after which no legal action is possible against a tax offender.

The text of the new rules, expected to come into force on December 1, 2012, has been released in draft. The new rules eliminate tax prescription completely for tax fraud.

Added to this, the new rules indicate that some kind of annual declaration of foreign assets will be required for all tax payers, perhaps similar to the annual wealth tax declaration. This will close the circle definitively on hidden foreign assets.

When hidden capital is discovered, the tax office will treat the total amount discovered as an unjustified capital gain and apply maximum tax rates, i.e. up to 57 per cent, plus fines and interest.

Legitimate tax planning in Spain has never been a well-developed science because it has been so easy to simply not declare, take the risk for four or five years and then crack open a bottle of Champagne when the tax prescription period ended. People will think more than twice in future, in the knowledge that the law will not let them get away with tax fraud.

Act now or look over your shoulder forever!

The tax amnesty procedure is straightforward and recent statements from the tax office have removed most of the doubts of the professional community. There are still a few details that have to be cleared up so care is still needed and a few more months delay is advisable before making the declaration.

From the perspective of the taxpayer, this is a golden opportunity to clean up the past and must not be ignored.

By the way, with respect to the age-old practice of not declaring an inheritance and then waiting for four years, forget it!

These are profound changes and are likely to produce a significant effect on the behavior of businesses and individuals in Spain.

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Marbella Luxury Weekend The Marbella Luxury Weekend attracted scores of visitors from far and wide, featuring everything from luxurious cars, vibrant fashion shows, colourful cocktails, art exhibitions, media presentations, live music and appearances from celebrities including Miss Málaga, Lidia Santos.

“It is impossible to overdo luxury” - Anonymous

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DEBRA Fundraising Gala DEBRA is one of the most active charities on the Coast, working hard throughout the year for children suffering from epidermolysis bullosa and their families. Supporters, friends and family recently gathered together for a lovely gala dinner following the annual golf tournament at Aloha Golf Club, helping to raise in excess of 33.000€ for this worthy cause.

“Children are one third of our population and all of our future” - Anonymous

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Route 66 Launch Restaurant Café Route 66 held a fun-filled event on the Plaza in Puerto Banús, paying homage to the USA’s most romantic road for travelling with a Red, White and Blue Party, which also marked their official launch. Live music, tasty treats and American beer were some of the highlights of the event, which introduced the new restaurant as a wonderful new dining haven.

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Costa Press Club 10th Anniversary Dinner The Costa Press Club celebrated a real milestone, its 10th anniversary, with a magical dinner by the Mediterranean, at the exclusive Vincci Estrella del Mar Beach Club. The event was attended by a record number of guests and featured Max Clifford, Britain’s best known PR guru and media personality, as the principal speaker.

“Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe” - Thomas Jefferson

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THE LEISURE travel

The arch of Constantine and the Colisseum © Gary Edwards

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The old adage states ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ and neither can it be seen in a day.

However with a little careful planning a whirlwind tour can be taken of the city, arguably richer in architectural masterpieces and quirky corners than any other in the World. Known as the ‘Eternal City’, with a history spanning over 2,500 years, it is also the Capital of Italy and the Catholic Church, home to three million people and the third most-visited city in Europe. What exactly is Rome?

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Iconic, totally breathtaking and luring about four million visitors a year to marvel at its columns, arches and sheer magnitude, the Colosseum is a great starting point for a tour of Rome. Early morning, the sun creeps up, bathing the Colosseum’s sandy stone walls in warm ochre light. The first to arrive at the historic site are Romans dressed in traditional soldier and gladiator battle dress, their faces an eerie reflection of their ancestors. Young couples are enticed by Caesar to have their photographs taken with him and his soldiers while wearing similar garb, eating grapes and drinking from golden chalices. The original gladiators, fighting for sport until approximately 200AD, were generally prisoners of war or slaves. The Gladiator Games as they were known, were watched by up to 55,000 spectators and combats regularly ended in death, an accepted outcome of a gruesome battle.

Looking north-east from the Colosseum towards the city centre, Emperor Hadrian’s Temple of Venus and Rome stands perched on the Velian Hill on the eastern edge of the Roman Forum. Hadrian was renown for his ambitious

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The site of many battles won and lost

Roman gladiators live on © Gary Edwards

Saint Peter at the Vatican © Gary Edwards

constructions including his famous wall, which stretches across Northern England. His Temple was built over the site of the Domus Aurea, an ostentatious palace unfavourably called Nero’s Golden House. Mother-of-pearl and gold ceilings showered guests in perfume and flowers during Emperor Nero’s debauched parties. Hadrian, keen to appease new followers and adamant not to follow in Nero’s ways, built his temple over the Golden House, dedicating it to Rome and Venus.

As souvenir sellers wheel in their vending chariots to join Caesar and his acting troops, it’s time to move on to the next spectacular Roman landmark. There are many ways to travel between the endless parks, palaces and piazzas, the most romantic being a horsedrawn open carriage or carrozzelle. Tours can be arranged for half an hour, half a day or a whole day. In no city are carriages ever cheap, be it Seville, Prague or Rome, so make sure fares are clearly agreed before setting off. Trips can start from all key locations such as the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica or the Trevi Fountain. The easiest way to get around is by taxi or simply on foot.

Moving down Via dei Fori Imperiali just 600 metres from the Colosseum, but with a jump of almost 2,000 years, sightseers find themselves in front of the Victor Emmanuel Monument or Il Vittoriano as it is known. The monument was inaugurated in 1911 in honour of King Victor

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The Vittoriano Monument

Emmanuel II of Savoy, a 12-metre statue of him stands in front of the building which is home to the Museum of Italian Unification. Unlike the Colosseum and other yellow ochre buildings in Rome, the edifice is constructed in white marble, giving it a rather cold and solemn appearance.

On the roundabout in front of the wedding cake like structure, whistles blow from the Carabinieri Italian policemen who endeavour to keep the manic Italian traffic flowing. Old Fiat 600s and Minis toot and hoot over the cobblestones adding to the melee of the morning rush hour.

Caffeine and pastries

Time for a ‘pick-me-up’. Dotted all over Rome there are mobile cafes, like psychedelic camper vans offering everything from hotdogs to Italian Gelato, handy for a bottle of water or a quick snack on the move, but not for the true taste of Italian Caffe. Only a few streets from Il Vittoriano in Piazza de Pietra is La Caffettiera, a perfect

place to people watch, sip a Cappuccino and munch on a ricetta sfogliatella. Sfogliatella, the traditional Italian layered pastry, is seashellshaped with a sweetened ricotta cream and semolina filling, finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon. La Caffettiera, a regular haunt for politicians and local businessmen, is also popular with visitors to the nearby Pantheon. Once the second pastry has been consumed, the Roman ‘Temple of all the Gods’ is the next stop. The main feature and most impressive part of the Pantheon is its incredible dome, 43 meters in height and best appreciated from inside. Rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian about 126 AD, the dome protects the tomb of artist Raphael who lays in rest below a statue of the Madonna by Lorenzetti.

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The Pope, considered by the Catholic Church to be Christ’s representative on Earth, holds his residence in the Vatican, where St. Peter was crucified and now lays in rest. Walking into the cool air of St. Peter’s, goose bumps rise on the neck; its sheer size, incredible height and magnitude is like no other place on Earth, complete with Italian marble floors, gilt walls and dozens of carved statues. From outside,

dominating the city’s skyline, the main dome designed by Michelangelo soars up 150 meters, towards Heaven.

There is much to see within the Vatican, over eight kilometres of hallways adorned with art from around the world. But arguably the most impressive and most important part is St. Peter’s Basilica itself, epicenter of the Catholic faith. 120 years in construction, St Peter’s was completed in 1626 and now millions of pilgrims from all over the world are drawn to the greatest of all churches. The nave is surrounded by smaller chapels, altars and Michelangelo’s phenomenal artwork. In every sense, the paintings are simply breathtaking. The Last Judgement above the altar of the Sistine Chapel is just one in a series of incredible works by Michelangelo in the Vatican.

Central to the ceiling are paintings depicting nine scenes from Genesis, The Creation of Adam being the most iconic, God breathing life into Adam as their fingers touch. Be prepared for a serious neck strain from staring up at some of the most important Classical and Renaissance art ever created. It is advisable to leave plenty of time not only for the unforgettable Sistine Chapel, but also the Raphael Rooms, which house a plethora of artwork and frescoes.

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Time to recharge The nucleus of ancient Rome © Gary Edwards

Having time-travelled through thousands of years of Italian history, a relaxing lunch will be on the agenda. Fully deserving of a comfortable sit down, a glass of Frascati wine and a steaming bowl of pasta, there are few places that can compete with Ristorante La Buca di Ripetta, located in the Via di Ripetta near Piazza del Popolo and not far from Piazza di Spagna. Typically Roman in every way, this restaurant really hits the mark. The dish to order is Bucatini all’Amatriciana: Bucatini pasta is served with a delicate blend of tomatoes, bacon, chili peppers and pecorino cheese, which make your taste buds tingle. Bucatini is a pasta indigenous to Rome, like a thick spaghetti with a hole running through the middle. Mario, one of the charming young waiting staff, will probably suggest following your pasta with a meat dish, such as an entrecote with delicious local porcini mushrooms. However this will leave no room for any of the famous La Buca desserts; Tortino caldo al cioccolato fondente con crema chantilly, mela essiccata e menta

fresca, Zabaglione or… a homemade Roman Tiramisu.

Stepping out to shop

No-one likes shopping on an empty stomach, so having polished off a bottle of Frascati and not gone overboard with main courses, now would be a good time to test out the limits of the AmEx card. The area around Piazza di Spagna is a designer shopper’s paradise, with every brand represented in a small area. Gucci, Fiorucci, Armani, Cavalli, Bvlgari, Benetton and Prada are just a few of the tempting boutiques.

If the cultural fire inside is still burning and the lure of Italian designers doesn’t draw the wallet out of the pocket, the Piazza di Spagna has plenty of corners of interest. The Palazzo di Spagna, which housed the 17th-century Spanish Embassy for religious reasons related to the Vatican, gave its name to the piazza, at the time deemed Spanish territory. In May, the Baroque staircase known as the Spanish Steps is covered in spectacular pink Azaleas. Some 138 steps connect the church of Trinita dei ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2012 / 131

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Evening Restaurants

Ancient Ruins

Monti at the top with Piazza di Spagna below.

At the base of the steps the Keats-Shelly Memorial house is a small museum crammed with books, letters, paintings, photographs and memorabilia. John Keats died here in 1821 and, since 1903, the house has been a shrine to the poet’s friends: Keats, Byron, Shelly and other Romantics. For another quick espresso before heading off, check out the 240-year-old Caffè Greco in nearby Via dei Condotti. Take a peak in the back room where its walls are covered in portraits of composers, poets and artists such as Liszt, Byron and even Casanova, all of whom used the café as a meeting place. If tea is preferred, the old-fashioned Babington’s Tea Room, first opened in 1893, is a classic for afternoon tea and scones.

The Famous Fountain and Favourite Flicks

Traditionally, to ensure a return visit to the fabulous city of Rome, a coin must be tossed over the shoulder into the Trevi Fountain. A fairly recent creation by Roman standards, the fountain was completed in 1762 by Nicola Salvi. Many films have been made in Rome; The classic Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, more recently Tom Hanks in Angels and Demons, but the most iconic of all must be Frederico Fellini’s 1960s classic La Dolce Vita. And the most famous scene of the film has to be Anita Ekberg and Marcello Mastroianni’s evening stroll ending with a romantic embrace in the waters of the Trevi Fountain. Move down to the edge of the water, stand in front of the fountain, look up focusing on the sculptures, blank out the noise of the tourists and listen to the water, then imagine the black and white flicker on the silver screen and romance of the La Dolce Vita… This is Rome. e

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MONTE CARUSO (VIA FARINI, 12 NEAR BASILICA SANTA MARI MAGGIORE): Intimate with three different rooms. Try the ‘Gengiscan’ steak tartare from wide choice of meat dishes, very extensive wine list.

ALFREDO ALLA SCROFA (VIA DELLA SCROFA): The birth place of Fettucine Alfredo, its walls are covered with an amazing collection of Hollywood star photographs.

Hotels HOTEL SPLENDIDE ROYAL 5 STAR DELUXE (VIA DI PORTA PINCIANA, 14. NEAR THE PIAZZA SPAGNA): One of the most stunning hotels in Rome with view of the Skyline of Rome towards the Vatican.

HOTEL PIAZZA VENEZIA 3 STAR (VIA CESARE BATTISTI, 133): Friendly, modern, fresh, clean and well- located.

Museums and Galleries VATICAN MUSEUMS: Open 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 2pm on the last Sunday of every month. Closed to the public on religious holidays. i www.vatican.va KEATS-SHELLEY MEMORIAL HOUSE (PIAZZA DI SPAGNA): Open 9am to 1pm and 2:30pm to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. i www.keats-shelley-house.org

One more place not to miss…

CAPITOLINE GROUP OF MUSEUMS (PALAZZO DEL CAMPIDOGLIO ON CAPITOLINE HILL): Features include the enormous statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, artwork of Rubens, Van Dyck, Caravaggio and the Etruscan bronze of the She-Wolf. Open 9am to 2pm Tuesday to Sunday. i www.museicapitolini.org MUSEUM AND GALLERY BORGHESE (VILLA BORGHESE, PIAZZALE SCIPIONE BORGHESE, 5): The superb villa and park just outside the city houses the private Borghese collection of art and sculptures including Carvaggio’s paintings Boy with a Basket of Fruit (c1594) and the Sick Bacchus (c1593). i www.galleriaborghese.it MUSEUM OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. (PIAZZA SANTA CROCE IN GERUSALEMME, 9): Open 8:30 am to 7:30pm Tuesday to Sunday. Quirky museum with 3,000 instruments from different countries, including one of the first pianos ever made. i www.museostrumentimusicali.it The romantic Fountain of Trevi © Gary Edwards

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The making of a Riviera

What sets a Riviera apart from a sunny coastal region popular with tourists is therefore a sense of classical elegance and pedigree. In the case of Portugal, it is the distinction between the Algarve, first ‘discovered’ by tourism in the 1960s, and the coastal resort towns of Cascais and Estoril, whose traditions stretch much further back. Situated close to Lisbon, where the Tejo River meets the Atlantic Ocean, the area began attracting sophisticates from Europe and beyond during the course of the 19th century, in much the same way as San Remo, Biarritz and Cannes were doing at the time.

By the end of the century, Estoril had become the centre point of a Riviera that brought sandy beaches, leafy promenades, luxurious grand hotels and palatial mansions together under bright blue skies refreshed by gentle sea breezes. As such, it became a gathering point for the elite of the day, who would congregate at the stylish beachside cafés of Tamariz, shop in the then fishing village of Cascais and enjoy glamorous gala dinners and balls at the famous Palácio Hotel or within the Art Nouveau villas that populate the wooded hills of Monte Estoril.

Portugal’s neutrality during the Second World War meant that Lisbon became the spy centre of Europe and Estoril was teeming with agents from both the Allied and Axis camps. One of the centres of diplomatic intrigue was the stylish Bar Estoril at the aptly named Palácio Hotel, where spies and double agents would meet and conspire. After the war, Estoril remained a preferred spot and the location chosen by the Spanish, Italian, Bulgarian and Romanian royals in exile. Spain’s King Juan Carlos spent most of his youth here before assuming his duties back home. Though the Algarve, like the Costas, has since surpassed the Portuguese Riviera as a tourist destination, Estoril and Cascais retain a sophisticated ambiance that favours quality over quantity.

Where Spain is famous for its Costas, the most privileged coastal settings of France, Italy and Portugal, among others, are called Rivieras. The very word is synonymous with a classic sense of opulence and style, and though the term originated centuries ago to describe the Ligurian coastlines of France and Spain, it is with the Belle Epoque of the late 19th century that Rivieras remain forever associated.

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A spectacular setting

Interestingly enough, the coastal area around Estoril and Cascais was officially called the Costa do Sol, though it soon became better known as the Portuguese Riviera, or even the Costa de Estoril. Today it remains a popular destination for a combination of cultural and quality tourists, creating an interesting blend of up-market visitors and young trendies who rub shoulders at quaint seaside cafes and restaurants. During the day the high-end tourists play a round of golf or relax beside the pool of a beach club or luxury hotel, while the younger set populate the beaches and stroll through the old streets of Cascais, a stylish town that has outgrown its fishing village origins to almost equal Estoril in grandeur.

Nightfall sees the former group frequent the many fine restaurants as their youthful counterparts prepare for the social scene at trendy nightclubs or the chill out venues at the Cascais marina. The fact that this is more than just a tourist destination is reflected in a highly diverse foreign community made up largely of professionals who work in Lisbon but choose to live here. Estoril-Cascais is, in fact, the preferred residence of many of Lisbon’s executive professionals, and with the Portuguese capital just a half hour removed from this beautiful enclave, it is an easy choice to make.

If the ‘Riviera’ provides a stylish and peaceful respite from the hectic bustle of a major city, then the reverse is also true, for the proximity of Lisbon and its large historic centre offers a bountiful choice of museums, sights and experiences to savour. Among them are the Baixa, a stylish business and shopping district at the geographical heart of the city, from which the densely packed traditional district of Alfama, the grand Avenida da Liberdade and the genteel charm of Chiado and Bairro Alto fan out across the hills. Ever present is the mighty Tejo River, which marks the present of this city as strongly as it has traced its past, carving a broad blue path between dominant hillsides that give Lisbon and its beautiful estuary one of the most spectacularly scenic settings of any capital in Europe.

The Golden Gate-style bridge that spans the river forms an iconic part of this panorama, along with the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Tower of Belem and the Monument to the Discoveries, all of which immediately identify this as Lisbon. When crossing the Tejo from high up, the bridge opens up unforgettable views back to the city and down the river all the way to the sea.

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Changing scenery

When you’ve enjoyed the charming cafés, quiet squares, historic buildings and antique yellow trams of Lisbon and have walked along the beautiful riverside parks and monuments of Belem, some five minutes west of Lisbon’s centre, the drive or train ride back to Cascais and Estoril takes no more than half an hour. What’s more, the route winds along the northern shore of the Tejo, following the river as it broadens en route to its meeting with the Atlantic.

Along the way, you pass a succession of pretty coastal towns – Algés, Paço de Arcos, Oeiras – that effectively connect Estoril to Lisbon. Looking across the water you will see the green cliffs that form the southern shore of the Tejo. Dotted with the occasional fishing village popular for its seafood restaurants, this shoreline suddenly recedes as the river greets the ocean. After you round the little cape at Torre, the string of beaches that line the trip from Lisbon to Estoril begin to front the Atlantic, not the Tejo.

The last stretch takes in Parede and Carcavelos before you reach the unmistakable landmarks of Estoril, or the end of the railway line at neighbouring Cascais. From here, a coastal road follows the increasingly wild shoreline westwards to Cabo da Roca – the westernmost point on the European continent – passing through the luxurious residential areas of Guia and Quinta da Marinha on the edge of Cascais before emerging into a protected landscape of coastal scrubland, pine groves and coves that suddenly opens out into an expansive beach called Guincho. Reminiscent of the Valdevaqueros Beach in Tarifa, it also resembles the trendy Andalusian destination in being one of the leading surfing and kite-surfing venues in Europe.

The road is popular with sightseers, the cycling paths with fitness fanatics, the coves with sunbathers seeking seclusion and the cliffs draw both anglers precariously balanced on the rocky

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View of Cabo de Roca, Portugal’s most westerly point

outcrops and romantic souls who peer into the wide expanse of sea and sky. The abundance of these waters has endowed Portuguese cuisine with a rich array of fish and seafood dishes that are celebrated at the renowned restaurants and beach clubs that dot this stretch of coast.

At Guincho, meanwhile, the atmosphere is altogether more hippy, as surfers emerge from VW camper vans to take on the powerful waves breaking on the fine white sand of this enormous fan-shaped beach.

The beach sprawls into dunes that eventually turn into pine forest ascending the foothills of the Serra de Sintra mountain range. Pass the pretty picnic spots and you come to the village of Malveira da Serra, where left takes you upwards and past quaint villages en route to Cabo da Roca, the impressive windswept western point of the continent. A little north of here are some fantastic expanses of beach, but if you’d turned right at Malveira da Serra you would have entered into the thick forest at the base of the Serra de Sintra mountain range. This part of the large Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais passes Penha Longa, a luxurious golf resort surrounding a monastery now converted into a five-star hotel, before emerging between the Estoril racing circuit – former home of the Portuguese Grand Prix – and the beautiful mountain town of Sintra.

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Turn south at the circuit and you will have completed a trajectory that brings you back to the leafy villa suburbs of Estoril, an indication of just how much variety is packed into this relatively small area. A Riviera of this kind is, of course, not complete without good golf facilities, and beside the renowned Penha Longa golf course, which winds its way through the scenery of a natural park, there are the courses of Quinta da Marinha, Oitavos, Quinta da Beloura and the famous Estoril Golf Club, first opened in 1929 and linked with the glamorous Palácio Hotel.

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Add to this a choice of first-class tennis clubs and riding schools, such as the Clube de Tenis Estoril and the Hipodromo da Quinta da Marinha, hiking and mountain climbing in the Serra de Sintra, the nearby aerodrome at Tires and the myriad of water sports and sailing activities at the Cascais marina, and it becomes clear that this exclusive resort area packs quite a punch in the sports department. Lovers of art and culture will similarly not be dependent on Lisbon, as the area is not only home to a surprisingly rich cache of fortresses, palaces and museums, but also features an active street art scene that extends to regular open air exhibitions along the lively seaside promenade connecting Cascais and Estoril.

Shops and boutiques are similarly encouraged to add a touch of artistic creativity to their displays and window dressing, while the area just behind the military fortress overlooking the bay is home to a wonderful complex of parks, museums and old palaces.

A star among these is the Museo Paula Rego, featuring a collection of this celebrated contemporary artist’s work housed in a building that seems inspired by the textures and forms of Babylonian architecture.

Cross the municipal park and the cultural centre that houses it and you come to one of those beautiful little coves that typify the charm of Cascais. Enjoying a drink as you look across the azure water to a classical mansion standing alongside a pretty little lighthouse is a pleasure that is particularly peculiar to this part of the world, as is the choice of beaches, saltwater pools and chic areas such as Tamariz, where sand, sea, restaurants and nightclubs come together at the heart of Estoril. Just across the boulevard is the park that leads rather spectacularly up to the largest casino in Europe, complete with bars, art galleries, live entertainment and the best Chinese restaurant in Portugal.

Here, surrounded by the architectural grace of classical villas and palatial mansions, you feel the elegance of a bygone era mingling with the present time. Nowhere is this more evident than at the magnificent Hotel Palácio Estoril, which has dominated the local skyline since the 1930s. It remains a firm reminder of the virtues that first earned this coastline the title of Riviera, and continues to welcome a discerning international clientele to its luxurious rooms, suites and many hospitality venues. Added to classics such as the ambient Estoril Bar are the famous Four Seasons Grill and the very modern Banyan Tree Spa – completing a mix of ingredients that personify the ambience of the Portuguese Riviera and give it the sophisticated yet approachable charm that makes this stretch of sunny coast a unique experience. e

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THE LEISURE hotel

This summer, some of you may be lucky enough to have the time to head for distant lands like the USA, Asia or Northern Europe… others might opt for a holiday close to Nature, renting a casa rural in the Sierra or learning a sport like kite surfing in nearby Tarifa.

But what happens while you’re waiting for the big Griswoldian vaycay of the year? You know the score; you’ve got a long weekend coming up, the kids are running amok and you’ve grown tired of trying to be an Andaluz version of Jamie Oliver. When you reach a certain level of ‘fried’, a nice, short break is called for: one where you and your spouse can chill out and relax while your children are entertained for hours on end. The Hotel Polynesia is an ideal choice for both a bit of harmless self-indulgence and for rediscovering the joys of family life.

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f you’ve driven along the Benalmádena Coast road then you’ve undoubtedly come across a rather remarkable roundabout populated by a herd of life-size elephant sculptures. To one side, you may catch glimpses of what looks to be a kind of aquatic paradise for kids (the Holiday World Beach Club) and on the other, perched on a small hill, you will find the four hotels that make up the Holiday World complex: the Hotel Polynesia, Holiday Village, Holiday Palace and Hydros Hotel Boutique Spa & Wellness. All are family-focused, except perhaps the Hydros, which is mostly marketed at couples. The latter boasts a state-of-the art spa, its glass-domed roof and glass curtains bathing it in natural light and offering a romantic view of the sea. On Full Moon Nights, guests opt for a relaxing midnight bath, punctuated by the light of the full moon and hundreds of flickering candles.

All Holiday World Hotels offer an ‘allinclusive’ plan (except Hydros Hotel), which includes unlimited food and drink at a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks; access to the Beach Club; Mini-golf; daily entertainment for children and adults; and complementary treats such as free icecream for kids at the Hotel bar or the beach club. Be forewarned – not all facilities are free; you have to pay to use the spa, gym, crèche, a-la-carte restaurants, hair salon, WiFi etc. But honestly, wouldn’t you rather be surfing the waves at the Beach Club’s highly popular wave pool than surfing the Internet?

The Hotel Polynesia’s design is exotic in flavour, with a majestic lake, exotic tropical gardens and an expansive sea view evoking a sense of escape. A wooden bridge is suspended above the three different ‘islands’: Bora Bora, Samoa and Easter Island. Bora Bora houses a beautiful marine ecosystem with turtles, plants and

gigantic trees, as well as a lake surrounded by 78 Junior Suites. Samoa contains 112 Junior Suites and 10 Suites bearing private Jacuzzis on the terrace. Easter Island, meanwhile, has 128 Junior Suites and is perhaps the most visually appealing area of the Hotel, with its gigantic Easter Island-style statues and sizeable aviary. The rooms are refreshingly modern and youthful in spirit, built in wood and marble and bearing light cream and neutral tones. If you can, book a Junior Suite and soak in the sun’s rays or take a dip in the Jacuzzi, on your own private terrace.

You will probably spend most of the day at the Beach Club, which will take your childrens’ breath away. Measuring some 30,000 square metres, it is located on the beach frontline and is divided into themed areas including Treasure Island, The Lost World, The Jungle, etc. Kids are kept busy for hours riding toboggans on the wave pool, braving pirates in the sunken pirate ship, playing in the interactive fountain or racing down the slides. Don’t worry about getting there from your Hotel; there are mini-buses that leave regularly and you can even ask to take a packed breakfast or lunch. The Club boasts no less than 10 pools, so there is always a special corner you can call your own.

The culinary offering of the Hotel Holiday Polynesia is based on Oriental tradition, in which nutrition and flavour are given equal importance. Eat all you can at the buffet restaurant (called Maeva, meaning ‘Welcome’), spice it up with a wok dish at Uru Wok, or savour the best of Polynesian cuisine at Ahima’a. And if you feel like getting away for a soothing facial or body treatment, escape to the spa and leave your little ones at the crèche; family life is worth celebrating but, just for an hour or two, why not make it all about you?

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One of the best things about summer is enjoying a lovely al fresco meal with our loved ones. Don’t miss out on our reviews of three top dining spots and enjoy our interview with talented chef, Victor Garvey.

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restaurant THE GOURMET The best way to describe the Polo House is to use James Hewitt’s own description: ‘Haute Clubby’, for it accurately portrays the look, feel and vibe of this trendy gathering point. The quintessential English gentleman was actively involved in the creation and decoration of the Polo House, and true to form it has an ambience that is a very pleasing mix of classic gentleman’s club infused with a touch of colonial elegance and, of course, polo.

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he result is a very stylish and refined environment, but one that is also welcoming and fun. “Yes, this is a sophisticated establishment,” says James Hewitt, “but we didn’t want it to be stifled or snobbish, and I think we have succeeded in combining a sense of elegance with informality.” This mix of ingredients has proved to be very successful and made the Polo House one of the reference points in Marbella, especially during the summer season.

In a place as cosmopolitan and eclectic as Marbella, the clientele therefore ranges from actors and businesspeople to sportsmen and local residents, many of whom gather here for a drink early in the evening before settling down to a meal. On the night we dined, Max Clifford was hosting a large group of friends and relatives, so the atmosphere was lively.

Posh nosh meets haute cuisine After soaking up the atmosphere with a predinner drink we began to investigate a menu that celebrates Mediterranean ingredients and builds on Italian, French and Spanish traditions infused with British touches. This blend of posh nosh meets Mediterranean haute cuisine works very well, offering not only an excellent variety of options but also solid dishes prepared to very high standards.

The starters reflect this with a selection of rustic panMediterranean choices built on classic ingredients and enriched with a modern creative touch. My own ‘Greek Salad’ Tartlet was a case in point, in the form of a soft pastry tartlet filled with rich, creamy barrelaged feta cheese and topped

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with a sample of fresh tomato, black olives, lettuce, peppers, olive oil and wine vinegar dusted with rock salt.

The delicate Tuna Tartare, meanwhile, draws its inspiration from Morocco, flavoured as it is with cumin mayonnaise, harissa and herbscented aubergine. Spain was represented by Steamed Spanish Asparagus of the fresh green variety accompanied by a poached egg and soft hollandaise sauce topped with Parmesan. Our fourth choice was a Panzanella Salad that uses this traditional Tuscan bread in a fresh salad with grilled swordfish straight from the Ligurian coast.

We enjoyed these beautifully fresh dishes accompanied by a crisp white wine, this time not of Spanish origin but instead a Sancerre Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon from the Loire Valley. Dry, though refreshing and mildly sweet, it was an ideal companion to what proved to be unfussy yet refined entrées. For our progression into the main section of the meal, the meat-eaters opted for a Toro Novellum de Rejadora Crianza, a full-bodied red wine from a region between the Portuguese border and Ribera del Duero.

The main courses follow the same philosophy of creatively conceived dishes built on classic Mediterranean ingredients. Ours included a Linguini with Fresh Crab that featured perfectly textured pasta and honest, simple but highly effective flavours that were much appreciated by our resident expert. My Grilled Lamb Cutlets with black pepper gnocchi and fresh mint was equally

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delightful in its soft texture and salty flavours, while the Galician Fillet Steak, which is served with chunky hand-cut chips, garlic butter and stuffed bone marrow, was just as highly rated for its succulent meat and skilled presentation. A particularly British touch was added by the Traditional Fish and Chips, though this beautifully prepared variation with minted pea puree and fat chips is rather more refined than the one you get at a chippy.

People who enjoy good, real food in decent proportions that is creatively and skilfully made but built on classic inspiration and quality ingredients will love the Polo House. All the more so in fact, if you enjoy refinement that comes without haughtiness and a stylish informality conducive to a very convivial atmosphere. Known for its jazz music and burlesque evenings, the live entertainment offered here adds to an already enticing ambience.

Dessert is a stage in the meal when you begin to sit back, relax and take in more of the surroundings, which we did while choosing a suitably delicious sweet to end the night on. These included a hot dark chocolate pudding with a cherry compote and vanilla ice cream, an apple lattice tart with delicate pastry and cinnamon rum and raisin ice cream, and a lime tart with chocolate truffle and organic strawberry granita – though you could also opt for a lovely artisan cheese board with chutneys and crackers, if the sweeter delicacies don’t tingle your toes.

The Polo House is the kind of place where you can feel like a gentleman or lady, but also have fun. It offers good value and a brand of stylish conviviality that has made this one of the best addresses on Marbella’s Golden Mile. e

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t’s been five marvellous years.

This is the time that has passed since Belgian maestro, Stephane Bruylant, took over as Head Chef at Ocean Club, where he was faced with the daunting task of turning a luxury beach club restaurant into the stuff a gourmand’s fantasies are made of. Stephane chose to base his menu on traditional French cuisine, jazzing it up with artistic presentation and touches of Asian magic in the form of herbs, spices and flowers like cilantro, lemongrass and jasmine. At Ocean Club, you will also find the kind of fare served in the coolest clubs in Miami, Phuket or Dubai: fresh salads, pizza, and a top notch sushi menu offering traditional favourites as well as innovative combinations. After all, Ocean Club is a party venue for the ultra-trendy but at lunch time, you will also find a lot of families enjoying a sunny day on the wooden-decked terraces.

This Summer, the menu incorporates some new surprises as well as stalwarts such as the lemongrass-flavoured Alaskan King Crab, the Blue-fin tuna tartare and the Asian chicken satay. As always, there are a host of ‘sharing plates’, ideal for groups after a snack as

they lounge on the magnificent white leather beds by the pool.

Ocean Club closes for around six months a year, and the Chef has benefitted greatly from the relaxing Winter period, experimenting with new ideas during a memorable stay in Estonia with his partner, who interestingly, is a sommelier; talk about a perfect match!

My husband and I were excited to experience Stephane’s new creations, and, being oyster fanatics, we were curious to try the seared oysters and scallops in a light cream sauce, finished with tender leeks, tomato and coriander. The super fresh seafood was lightly seared, bringing out its flavour beautifully, and the sauce was a gentle, palatable companion.

The presentation was fresh and feminine, with tiny edible flowers and a micro bouquet of jasmines sitting gracefully atop the coriander leaves.

Still on a sea vibe, we tried the monkfish fillet on a bed of cauliflower. Not being a fan of cruciferous vegetables, I was stunned to find that the crisp,

delightful cauliflower bore a delightfully nutty flavour and none of its typical pungency. The secret?

Cooking it twice, first boiling it then frying it in beautifully crisp breadcrumbs. The monkfish was also breaded, wonderfully tender and packed with flavour.

Two different coloured sauces graced each side of the fish: a red, beetroot-based sauce and a carrot-based one; utterly moreish and elegant as only the best French sauces can be. This year, the Chef has really gone all-out with artistic touches such as the interplay between tiny edible violet flowers and red, blueberry-sized tomatoes, the latter a true David amid Goliaths in the tomato world, since they explode in the mouth to reveal a flavour so intense, it is quite incomparable.

Stephane’s flair for creativity is highlighted by the Spanishdesigned crockery, new to Ocean Club this year; expect to find a number of geometrical plates, all in white, adding to the magic of the experience, with everything from simple rectangular dishes to

triangular bowls with descending corners, proving a worthy canvas for the colourful cuisine.

Another highlight was one of the specials of the day (there are five to choose from): the red snapper, bright red in appearance, served over a bed of white rice bok choi and a light sauce, and drizzled with tender sprouts and fresh leaves of various sizes. The snapper skin was crisp and paper fine, the ‘meat’ tender and the Asian flavours, delightful.

Sweet tooths will find everything from light fruit platters to a heady chocolate fondant on the dessert menu, as well as new treats such as the impressive Belgian chocolate cake; a marriage of sinfully dense and light layers made with top quality Belgian chocolate.

Ocean Club is likewise famed for its amazing wine, Champagne and spirit menu, boasting a selection of over 50 Champagnes, as well as wines from Spain, France, Italy, South Africa, Austria, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and even the USA. e

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These are a Few of My Favourite Things... prawn dishes, as well as calzones, pizzas, Asian dishes, pastas, risottos, meat, fish, and crepes. There is also a nice selection of Arabic delights and over 10 home-made desserts including a hearty banana split, gooey brownie and an irresistibly sweet baklava.

On my recent visit to Black and White for lunch with my colleagues, our orders revealed the variety to be expected. Selections ranged from light to hearty and included a grilled fillet of freshly caught sea bass, served with vegetable mousse and potatoes dauphinoise; an amazingly flavourful deepfried mozzarella-stuffed bread drizzled with tomato; succulently plump prawns pil-pil and a beautifully presented carpaccio. Everything was fresh, traditionally prepared and served with interesting sides (all meat and fish dishes come with garnishings of potato and seasonal vegetables and you can choose the sauce you wish – everything from a tart cava sauce to a rich Gorgonzola or citric lime).

We were quite a big group so we also ordered some dishes to share, such as the beef kefta, wonderfully spicy and served with the most refreshing salad I can think of: a traditional tabbouleh. Another friend was stunned by the size and tenderness of his entrecote steak, and we also tucked into a to-die-for prawn sate skewer, and a sinfully creamy macaroni, topped with ricotta, fresh spinach and earthy truffles.

Some of us were naughty, some were nice at dessert time, but few could resist the super smooth chocolate soufflé or the delightfully fresh pannacotta. After enjoying a pleasing selection of white and red wines during the meal, we decided to ‘fight for the right to party’ with some fruity cocktails, which turned ‘lunch’ into a whole-afternoon affair.

With its fantastic range of international dishes, vibrant ambience, friendly service and great value-for-money, Black and White is a much-needed addition to the Port, striking the perfect balance between yin and yang, black and white. e

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lack and White was opened a month ago by Blue Gourmet Group, the same team behind dining havens Carpaccio, Chateau Mona-Lisa and Aretusa, also on the Port. If there is one thing the Group does well, it is to create a unique ambience and serve wonderful yet affordable, cuisine for the whole family, groups of friends and even couples out for a special yet decidedly cosy evening.

Black and White will be specially loved by motoring fanatics like me, who can’t think of anything sexier than dining next to a brand new Porsche or Ferrari.

On my first visit to the restaurant, I was stunned by the sight of a racy Formula 1 car displayed in the entrance; the second time, the new Mini Roadster seduced me with its stylish yet sturdy design and the third, a shiny white McLaren dazzled with its sensual curves and promise of speed.

Racing motifs abound; there is a tempting merchandise shop, a BMW driving experience simulator and plethora of chrome columns. You never get tired of looking around, since the décor blends disparate elements such as stained glass windows, gold-leaf Baroque-style mirrors, overhead piping, a rotating wine installation, a 1970s disco ball and even ‘wall reefs’ (spherical aquariums emanating from the walls and bearing exotic fish from as far as Papua New Guinea). It all makes for a rather laid-back ambience where you can feel just as welcome wearing your favourite pair of jeans as you would in your favourite sexy cocktail dress.

The latter would be put to good use indeed, since there is an awesome cocktail menu featuring everything from passion fruit mojitos right through to bright and generously-sized daiquiris and barman Jason’s famous ‘Porn Martini’: a heady blend of passionfruit, vodka and vanilla.

Despite the haute design, you can expect to dine for as little as €25 per person for a three course meal with a glass of wine, surprising when you consider the location (at the foot of the Puerto Banús tower overlooking the luxury yachts) and the range of excellent goodies. You will find everything from soups of the day to vegetable starters, carpaccios and

The smell of new leather in a brand new sports car… a big, juicy steak… delicate prism emanating a stained glass window, exotic fish… a cocktail filled to the brim with strawberry mojito… the colour black… the colour white… who would have thought I would ever find all these revered objects of desire in Puerto Banús’ newest hot dining spot, Black and White Marbella?

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LAST DINNER OF THE TITANIC

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Elegant French restaurant Chateau Mona Lisa, on the frontline of Puerto Banús, recently offered a select group of diners a unique experience: a recreation of the last dinner served on the Titanic, which met its demise on April 14, 1912. The entire restaurant was decorated with retro paintings, the staff was dressed in period costume and a string quartet from the Málaga Philarmonic Orchestra serenaded guests over an eight-course feast whipped up by Chef Francisco Sepúlveda. Diners watched the James Cameron film Titanic while they tucked into tasty treats like poached salmon with mousseline sauce, filet mignon, foie gras and a Waldorf tart. g Muelle

Foodies along the Coast know that any restaurant run by Executive Chef, Juan Manuel Manrique, is bound to provide an excellent dining experience and this is exactly the case at his latest venture: La Fontina, part of the Levante Beach group of restaurants.

Named after a type of Italian cheese, La Fontina is located in a beautiful Renaissancestyled house with a cool al fresco terrace. Juan Manuel and the team offer dishes made with traditional flavours and served with plenty of creative flair, featuring an excellent range of ecological, artisanal cheeses from the Costa del Sol, as well as succulent meat sourced both internationally and from the north of Spain, and the famous red tuna from Almadraba. Dishes to watch out for include the tuna sashimi, the ceviche in ‘tiger milk’ and the 20-day old beef from the north of Spain. “Our cuisine is honest, reasonably priced and made with top quality produce,” says Juan Manuel. g Open nightly for dinner except Sundays. Avda. de los Girasoles 23, Nueva Andalucía (just behind the Opencor). Tel: 952 816 355.

Tapearte is a group of 22 elite Chefs from Andalucía who meet approximately every three months to create a degustation menu comprising a host of tasty tapas which marry traditional techniques to the spirit of the avant-garde. The Chefs recently gathered together to offer diners an exceptional meal at the Hotel Kempinski. Highlights included the requesón de la Hortelana cheese, with walnut soup, honey ice-cream and crunchy bread, by El Lago’s Diego del Río; the suckling Malagueño goat pastry by Messina’s Mauricio Giovanini; and the tuna and medlar tartare with stevia and baby broad bean salad, by the Kempinski’s Jordi Bataller. g www.kempinski.com

TAPEARTE

Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 808. www. chateaumonalisa.com

at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona

ns e s en ard p O G fé loha a s Cin A u Vo z e nd e R

Redez Vous Café is a brand new stop for breakfast, lunch and tea time, opened by Céline & Mikaël, who had always dreamed of running their own authentic French bistro. After many years’ experience working in Marbella, England, France and Australia, they have finally made their dream come true with Rendez Vous. Céline and Mikaël share a passion for wholesome food and good wines. Temptations include eggs Florentine, omelets, steak frites, croque monsieur, salmon Niçoise, Millefeuille of vegetables and desserts: cheesecakes, mousses, tarts and of course, Céline’s Macarons. All dishes can be taken away as well, and there is an excellent selection of French and Spanish wines, and teas from all over the world.

Open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and on Sundays until 2pm). The restaurant is also open two Saturdays a month for dinner. g Avda. del Prado, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 912. facebook.com/rendezvousmarbella

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THE GOURMET profile

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY KH PHOTOGRAPHY

VICTOR

and the Pursuit of

Excellence

VICTOR GARVEY OF ACACIA RESTAURANT IN PUERTO BANÚS

View from Acacia

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t is 11am and Executive Chef Victor Garvey is already hard at work, reducing a Fernet Branca beurre blanc to desired depth at his new restaurant, Acacia. His laid-back, casual personality belies a rich trajectory, a fervent passion for cooking and a burning desire to offer Marbella diners something they have yet to experience: cuisine d’auteur on a wooden-decked, al fresco, seaside haven where they can feel free to dress casually and savour the flavours and textures resulting from the marriage of innovation and a respect for perfect technique.

Victor is quite a curious contradiction, his American accent giving way to perfect Spanish as he speaks to the staff at Acacia. Born in New York and raised in Barcelona, his relationship with cuisine began at the tender age of 12, when he was urged by his mum to find a hobby. Washing dishes and prepping may not have been his idea of fun but they were the first steps in a career that can only be described as brilliant.

At the age of 17, Victor headed for the bright lights of Los Angeles, rising up the culinary ladder rung by rung, until he was taken under the wing of Petra Sanktjohanser, formerly sous chef of the great Eckart Witzigmann. “I owe my basic kitchen etiquette to her,” says Victor, who recalls being headhunted soon after to Picasso, a two-

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Michelin starred, Gayo Top 40-rated restaurant in the flashy Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. There he worked with culinary legend Julian Serrano, who recognised “the will to do something great” in Victor and encouraged him to broaden his horizons at groundbreaking restaurants like El Bulli in the north of Spain, or Noma in Copenhagen, the Best Restaurant in the World in Restaurant Magazine’s Top 50 List. “I learned more in six months at Noma than I did in the three previous years, though it was challenging: we worked 16-hour days, six days a week,” he tells me.

It was quite serendipitous for local gastronomes that Victor should have decided to settle in Marbella, inspired by his love for warmer climes and perhaps also by the birth of a beautiful baby daughter some six months ago. “My wife Ashley and I were vacationing here and decided to stay a little longer,” he says, “and we realised there was a real gap in terms of avante-garde cuisine on the beach.”

Indeed, the fare at Acacia is far removed from what you might find at a typical chiringuito or seaside venue. The cuisine is sophisticated and creative, embracing everything from a 65-day aged prime Galician beef entrecote with white miso, baby Tokyo turnip and smoked potato, to a traditional paella, made with an ultra-concentrated

lobster stock, home-made, organic sofrito, tender, succulent lobster and Arroz Bomba.

At Acacia, the slow-food, zero kilometer philosophy holds sway and Victor deals with local fishermen and famers on a daily basis. “We write our menu on a blackboard instead of using paper,” says the Chef, “since this enables us to change the dishes daily, depending on the produce we have sourced the same morning.” Diners can order à la carte, or opt for the three-course ‘Tour Menu’ or the eight-course degustation menu, a fine testimony to the Chef’s refined talent.

The dishes will surprise you with their depth of flavour and original texture, the product of Victor’s fearless quest for creativity. “We can spend an entire season working on a dish and often, it reaches its full potential after many months of experimentation.” Dishes to watch out for include the Gillardeau oysters in tempura with sautéed spinach, a beurre blanc made from a reduction of Fernet Branca, dry vermouth, white wine, sake and rice vinegar, spinach and toasted walnuts for textural interplay. The oysters, which are cooked in a tempura batter made with oyster juice to maximise flavour, are served over a bed of sea rocks and seaweed. Hot water is poured over the bed to obtain a distinct aroma of ‘sea mist’.

Simply mind-blowing are his gazpacho truffles, which I was fortunate enough to try. Victor brought out what seemed to be a white chocolate ball, which was actually a paper thin casing made of olive oil, housing a sinfully smooth gazpacho.

The sphere explodes in the mouth, producing an altogether surprising sensation. There is no doubt that Victor’s cuisine stirs the emotions, invoking a sense of wonder, curiosity and joy.

A meal at Acacia can cost as little as around €30 per person (the Tour Menu is approximately €35), the reasonable prices revealing Victor’s intentions to create “something truly special in Marbella”, while shunning culinary snobbery. Like the sand on which it stands, the sea air which surrounds it and the sound of the waves rushing in, Acacia is a delight to be enjoyed by everyone. g Open Monday and Tuesday from 12pm to 8pm for lunch and Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 1am for lunch and dinner.

g Dique de Levante, Playa Levante s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 693 041 125.

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THE GOURMET wine Rosé wines are different depending on the continent where they are made.

In the New World they were originally somewhat sweet, and if you remember Mateus Rosé, that ubiquitous Portuguese product that has become a case study in how to market a wine worldwide, it was anything but dry. Perhaps it is no coincidence that it became popular in the USA and northern Europe in the middle of the last century, and still survives today converted to a table lamp in many households.

WORDS AJ LINN

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Spain’s Great

Rosado

f you still don’t want to take rosé wines seriously, maybe you should have a rethink. In France, overall wine consumption is falling while rosé sales have doubled in the last decade. Imports in the USA increased 28 per cent in 2009.

Supermarket sales in the UK have doubled in five years. The hotter the weather, the more rosé gets drunk, since white wines have too much acidity for hot days to reveal much fruit, and while rosés have acidity they also have berry flavours and cassis.

It is legal to make rosé wine in the US by blending white wine with red. In Europe, a true rosé is made in the same way as a white wine, but using black grapes or a mixture of black and white grapes. The time-honoured method is saignée (bleeding) in which the grapes are not crushed but allowed to slowly release their juice by natural pressure and gravity.

However, all accepted methods of making rosé have one thing in common: once the colour of the wine is judged to be correct, the black grapes skins are removed.

Traditionally the great Spanish rosados come from Navarra, which offers the widest range and probably the best value for money overall. Cigales and Somontano are also excellent sources of rosados.

Rosados can be made from practically any grape if you follow the rules, but the eco-friendly Garnacha is king. Certainly in Navarra, a region that erred hugely by believing that if it planted the tempranillo grape variety – because that is what they were using in Rioja – all would be fine. It didn’t work, but fortunately there was still enough native Garnacha to enable them to make the excellent rosados that put

Wines

Navarra on the map, and now most of the region’s red wines are also Garnachabased.

While you will find the better-known brands like Chivite, Principe de Viana, Castillo de Monjardin, and Nekeas in many outlets, it is often worth making some effort to locate lesser-known wines from smaller bodegas. Not only will you be surprised by the quality, but also by the price.

And don’t forget rosado cavas, inexplicably less expensive than their white cousins, and if you are serving guests it is almost guaranteed they will enjoy it more because of the better balance between acidity and fruit. Good rosé Champagnes with some age can be a real delight.

Here are some wineries making good rosados you may not have come across:

Z PURA GARNACHA The wacky set-up consists of two young guys who are so far successfully making a name for themselves as Garnacha specialists. Taking a new approach to wine marketing they use off-the-wall labels, and promotion linked to musical events for young people. Their Sonrojo Rosado is €6 a bottle. http://www.puragarnacha.com/en/la-tienda Z PALACIO DE SADA One of the area’s most prestigious bodegas, founded in 1939, whose wines have won impressive awards in Germany, Japan, France, and UK (International Wine Challenge; Decanter magazine). The small selection of wines is carefully made and very good value for money. The rosado is €4. Masquevinos, (Málaga) Tel: 952 315 057.

Z PAGOS DE ARAIZ is a relatively new bodega (2005), and as part of the Masaveu Group also has wineries in Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Rías Baíxas, all using the latest techniques and with an overriding policy to respect the environment. Their Rosado (€5) was recently nominated Best Rosado of Spain in spite of being up against other wines costing six times the price. Viñasur (San Pedro) Tel: 679 940 203. http://tienda.masaveubodegas.es/ Z AROA BODEGAS Small family-run bodega using strictly organic production, making only 100,000 bottles yearly. Its Crianza was nominated one of the ten best wines from Navarra by the DO regulating body of the region at a blind tasting of 198 wines. Many prizes and high scores in other competitions. The Larrosa at €11 is not cheap but worth paying the price. No local distributor but happy to send wine direct from the bodega. www.aroawines.com Z LAS CAMPANAS is a Pamplona-based landmark bodega in many respects, not least for having been established in 1864, although now part of the Pernod Ricard Domecq drinks group. Its Rosado frequently gets high awards, costs (exbodega) €3,30 and is widely available. e

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RESTO

EL COTO

BELGIAN RESTAURANT

NEW MENU Open every day Ctra. de Ronda Opposite Madroñal, nº 3 29679 Benahavis Tel: 952 786 688 belgianresto@gmail.com

RESTO

MYTILUS BELGIAN RESTAURANT

BELGIAN SPECIALITIES Mussels and fries, steak tartare, vol au vent etc.

Open every evening.

Saturday & Sunday open all day.

Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande Tel: 956 790 212 belgianresto@gmail.com

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THE GUIDE

theguide

RESTAURANTS

RESTAURANTS / CINEMAS / GOLF / GYMS /

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

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

Jacks Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena.

Tel: 952 563 673

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

Ctra. de Cádiz, km.176, 29600, Marbella.

Tel: 952 765 533

ROUTE 66 Open 10am until midnight every day. Plaza Antonio

TENNIS / SCHOOLS

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Banderas 17/29, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 136 333

BELMAR

Yanx

Open daily from 11.30am to midnight. C/ Las Malvas 14 (next to Casino), Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 687 289 699

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

::: ARGENTINEAN ::: Buenos Aires South

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 297

Clericó Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Antonio Belón, 22, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 683.

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

::: BELGIAN :::

mytilus Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 956 790 212

::: FRENCH :::

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

LA PARISIENNE Open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. Centro Plaza, Avda. de Manolete 1, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 279 056

rendez vous Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. Closed Tuesday. Avda.

del Prado, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 912

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

::: GRILLS :::

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

Asador guadalmina

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Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina, Local 3, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 883 003

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 lunch and dinner. Ctra. Cádiz, exit Las Chapas. Tel: 952 831 922

::: INDIAN ::: Jaipur palace

Open every night except Tuesday for dinner. CN340, km 194, next to Camping Cabopino, Marbella. Tel: 951 310 004

Jaipur Purple Open daily for dinner. CN 340, km. 166, Estepona. Tel: 952 888 353

Little India

lunch and Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 1am for lunch and dinner. Dique de Levante s/n, Playa Levante, Puerto Banús. Tel: 693 041 125

alberts Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Cabopino.

Tel: 952 836 886

alumbre Amanhavis

CAlIma

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

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 8:30pm. At the Gran Meliá Don Pepe Hotel.

C/ José Meliá s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

El Gaucho

Massala

Open daily for dinner from 7.30pm. Galerías Paniagua.

Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 528

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

el rancho del puerto

Mr. india

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

Open daily from 6pm. Milla de Oro (next to Da Bruno a Casa), Marbella. Tel: 952 867 868

baboo lounge and restaurant

Grill del puerto

Mumtaz

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

Open daily for both lunch and dinner.

Casa No.7, P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 090

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

MARBELLA CLUB GRILL

safFron

beach house

Open every night for dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd.

Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coto de los Doles, Carril del Relojero, Elviria, Marbella.

Tel: 952 839 458

Taj Mahal

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

Piratas flame grill

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

CAFÉ DE RONDA Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Avda. Ramón Gómez de la Serna 23, Marbella.

Tel: 952 862 149

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

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch. C/ San Lázaro, 3, Pza. Victoria, Marbella.

Tel: 952 867 306

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Strachan 11, Málaga. Tel: 951 500 022

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

Tel: 952 786 688

Old Town Grill

esquina Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 583

Brunings

amigos Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. C/ Málaga 3, Benahavis. Tel: 952 855 175

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

beckitts Black and white Marbella

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday.

Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, Locales 37-40, Marbella.

Tel: 952 865 940

::: INTERNATIONAL :::

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle Benabola, under the Torre de Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 607

ACACIA

boulevard

Restaurante Rancho

Open Monday and Tuesday from 12pm to 8pm for

Open for dinner from 8pm. Avda. La Fontanilla,

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

Casa mono Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Calderón Estébanez 19, Marbella.

Tel: 952 774 578

Casanis Open every day from 6pm except Sundays.

C/ Ancha, 8, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 450

celima Open every day for lunch and dinner. Hotel Hermitage, Ctra. de Casares, Casares.

Tel: 952 895 639.

cerrado del águila 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

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Miraflores Playa, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 587 550

Herrero del Puerto

Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella.

Tel: 952 811 716

EL OLIVO

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Casas de Campos, 1, Málaga.

Tel: 952 122 075

la cabane

hotel marbella club buffet

Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 823 846

Open every day for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella.

Tel: 952 822 211

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

RESTAURANTS

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

Dynamic Café Open Monday to Sunday for lunch. Ctra. de Istán, km.

0.9, C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 021

El Bolero

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

Fabiola

Monday to Saturday. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona CN 340, km 159, Playa El Padrón, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

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

Tel: 951 318 815

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

ICE Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. El Rosario (mountainside by the El Rosario roundabout), Marbella. Tel: 952 835 151

La Esencia

Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 126

Finca Besaya

karma

la fontina

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

El Corzo

Finca El Forjador

Open every day from 10am until late. C/ Las Violetas 7, Conjunto Andalucía Garden Club, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 815 736

Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, and Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sundays. Tel: 952 816 355

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

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

khala

La Loggia

EL JINETE

Finca las brasas

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. NH Alanda Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Ctra. Fuengirola-Mijas, between CN 340 and highway.

Tel: 952 580 513

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

Tel: 952 889 150

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

El Campanario

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

EO CAfé Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 794

El oceano Beach hotel restaurant and spa Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km. 199,

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

hermosa Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm. Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino.

Tel: 952 837 483

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 borgoña Open Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 4pm and 7pm to 11pm. Paseo de las Palmeras 25, San Pedro. Tel: 951 087 899

la brisa

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

La Menorah Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Arena Beach, CN 340, km. 151.2, Estepona.

Tel: 952 792 734

LA SALA Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Belmonte, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 145

Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm.

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

La Terraza

La cabaña del mar

La Terraza

Open every day for lunch and for dinner from

Open daily for dinner. La Cala Resort, La Cala de Mijas,

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

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Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine Mijas. Tel: 952 669 000

La Veranda Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.

Hotel Villa Padierna, Urb: Flamingos s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 150

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

La Verandah

under €25

€25 – €40

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

€40 – €60

€60 plus

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 Open Monday to Sunday from 5pm to 2am. Urb. La Alcazaba, CN 340, km 175, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 816 100

puente romano beach club

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

NUEVA CAMPANA Open daily for lunch and dinner, except Tuesday. La Campana, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 814 041

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

los arcos

ocean club

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

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Laguna Village, Playa El Padrón, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 015

los bandidos

OCHO

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

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

max beach Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday and for lunch on Sunday. CN 340, 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 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

PURO BEACH Rojo Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday.

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

schilo

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Avda. del Limonar 24, beach front Las Chapas (El Rosario exit), Marbella. Tel: 665 660 737

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

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

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

Terra Sana

shiraz

Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino. Tel: 952 906 205. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977.

C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona.

Tel: 951 901 050

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Puerto Deportivo, Local 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 334

The Clubhouse Bar & Brasserie

Open for lunch and dinner every day.

C.C. La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 781 583

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

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

POCO loco BEACH

SMALL WORLD CAFé

The meeting room

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Playa Hermosa, CN 340, Km 189, Marbella.

Tel: 952 836 170

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. Istán, km 1, C.C: Le Village 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 046

Open 9am to 11pm every day except Sundays. Avda.

Ricardo Soriano 1, Local 1 (Edif. Portillo), Marbella.

Tel: 952 772 577

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

South beach Marbella

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RESTAURANTS

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

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

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

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

Caruso 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

Da Bruno

DON GIOVANNI At the Finca Cortesín Hotel. Open nightly for dinner.

Ctra. de Casares s/n, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

Frascati Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 952 790 392

gold restaurant Open every day from 10am to 12 am. Complejo Benabola 13, Beach Side, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 929 055

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Caleta Hotel.

Catalan Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 76501

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 Regina Open every night for dinner and Sunday for lunch.

Edif. La Ruleta, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 529

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

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

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

zozoï

Da Paolo

Luna Rossa

terraza dual

Open every day for dinner from 7.30pm-12am. Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

Open everyday for lunch and dinner.

Muelle Ribera, casa G-H, local 43, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 816 453

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

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

dalli’s pasta factory

MADE IN SARDINIA

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

Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda.

Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

Open daily for lunch and dinner except on Tuesday.

Avda. Salamanca, Edif. San Pedro del Mar, Local 14, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 943

Metro

Villa Tiberio

De Medici

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

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

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

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

What’s cooking deli and takeaway

::: 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

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

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

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

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

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

salotto Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Avda. del Prado, Via 1, local 2, Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 112

trattoria l’impronta

nunos

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under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

::: Oriental :::

Tel: 952 830 365 / 658 646 829

Tel: 952 777 893

Osaka

Thai Gallery

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

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 seven days a week for dinner from 8pm. CN-340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 392

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok

tHapa thai

Asia Food

Dragón de Oro Open every day from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 141, Urb. Hacienda Guadalupe, Manilva. Tel: 952 890 956

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

infuschia Open daily except Tuesday, from 7pm to 12 am.

Plaza Antonio Banderas, Edif. Sur. Local 37 Alto, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 325

Kaede

Sapporo Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Costa del Sol, upper level. CN-340, km. 166 (Estepona). Tel: 952 888 710

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

Sukho Thai

Kaiden Sushi

Sushi des artistes

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 178.5, Marbella. Easy parking.

Tel: 952 857 403

Kama Kura Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

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

meca

Tai Pan

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pino Golf, Don Carlos, Local 1, Elviria, Marbella.

Open seven days a week for dinner. H. Puente Romano, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 177, Marbella.

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday.

Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

Sushi Katsura

::: SEAFOOD :::

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Puerto Deportivo 13, Edif. Poniente, Estepona. Tel: 951 318 445

Cipriano

Wasabi

El Barlovento

Open daily from 1.30 pm for lunch and dinner.

C.C. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 577

Wok Away

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.

Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 907 304

Open daily from 4pm to 12 am. C/Las Violetas, Local 7, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 598

Wok Buffet

Restaurante La Marina

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. El Pilar, 22, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 092

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

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

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

La fishita

La Torre Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Club de Mar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 561

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

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RESTAURANTS

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

HOTELS

€40 – €60

€60 plus

952 776 190

ATENAS

Km 171.5. San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

la moraga

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

MULTI SPORT

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

Avda. Picasso 27. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 801

Open every evening for dinner. At Hotel Don Carlos.

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

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

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa. Tel: 952 934 477

New Concept Training

CENTRO DEPORTIVO EL FUERTE Av. El Fuerte s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Monte Paraíso Country Club, Camino de Camoján s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 843

La Taberna del Alabardero

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

02 CENTRO WELLNESS

Ramón y Cajal 21. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 804

Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

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

CENTRO PLAZA GYM

P-E SPORTS CLUB

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

Cerrado del águila

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Aloha Gardens, N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 357

Mijas Costa, Málaga. Tel: 951 773 523

qi sport

Mesón el adobe

CLUB DEl SOL

Urb. La Alzambra, Marbella. Tel: 952 907 090

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays.

Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella.

Tel. 600 003 144

Tennis /paddle classes. Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595

SATURNIA REGNA

Dynamic training centre

Marbella Tel: 952 761 475, Elviria. Tel: 952 834 835

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 021

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

mi taberna

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

CN340, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880

Amapolas, s/n Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 916

Tai Chi & yoga. Pasaje Estrecho, Estepona.

Tel: 952 923 055

Fuerte Gym

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

Tragabuches

Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Ctra. Mijas, 1.5km. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 461 648

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

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

Trav. Huerta de los Cristales, Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 217

CN340, Km 168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 888 212

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

Bahía

beach club restaurante grill 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

Casa de la era Casa Fernando Open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 344

El Portalón

MARKETS

€25 – €40

::: SPANISH :::

Open every evening for dinner. Ctra. de Ojén, km 0.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 625

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 daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. FuengirolaMijas, km. 4.2, Mijas. Tel: 952 590 727

Hacienda

TOURIST

under €25

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

La Meridiana del alabardero Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.

Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel:

::: VEGETARIAN :::

TICKET-TO-RIDE

Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

Vitality studio

loving hut

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 902 362

Open daily from 10.30am to 11.30pm. Avda. Miguel Cano 11, Marbella. Tel: 951 245 889

CN340, Km77,5. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

HOTELS

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS

Ctra. de Istán, Km2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB

CROWNe PLAZA

ALHAMAR GYM

Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

CN 340, km 168, Estepona. Tel: 902 875 730

C.C. Alhamar, CN-340 km 197. Tel: 952 934 684

MARBELLA SPORT

Don Carlos resort, leisure & spa

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB

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CN340, Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

CN340 Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 537

Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa

CN 340, km 168.5, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 659

finca cortesin hotel, golf & spa

Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa

HOTEL PYR MARBELLA

Crtra. Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

Avda. Almenara s/n. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 582 000

Pl. José Luque Manzano. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 400.

Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 768 410

Gran hotel gvadalpín puerto banús

Amanhavís Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel Meliá Marbella

Avda. Rotary International, s/n, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 817 353

Arroyo El Rodeo, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella.

Tel: 952 899 700

C/ Pilar 3. Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

CN340, Km175. Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 810 500

NH SAN PEDRO

Atalaya Park Hotel

Hotel Playa Bonita

C/ Jerez 1, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 040

Gran Meliá Don Pepe

CN340, Km168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 889 000

CN340, Km217. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 442 840

sisu boutique hotel puerto banús

José Meliá s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

barceló Marbella

Hotel Princess Playa

CN 340, km 173, Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 906 105

hotel los monteros

Paseo Marítimo. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 944

CN 340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 700

C/ de Granadillas, s/n. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, Marbella.

Tel: 952 889 099

Hotel Meliá La Quinta

Beatriz Palace & Spa

CN340, Km176,6. Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

Urb. La Quinta Golf, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000

CN340, Km207. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 922 000

NH Marbella

Hotel Puente Romano

Benabola Apart Hotel

CN340, Km179. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Benabola. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 000

C/ Conde Rudi, s/n. CN340, Km178. Marbella.

Tel: 952 763 200

Hotel Torrequebrada

blue Bay banús hotel

Parador de Ronda

Avda. del Sol s/n, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 446 000

CN340, Km173. N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 517

Plaza de España, s/n. Ronda.

Tel: 952 877 500

Hotel Triton

Golden Mile. Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500

Avda. Antonio Machado, 29. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 443 240

el oceano beach hotel

pierre & vacances CALEDONIA GOLF resort

Kempinski Hotel bahía estepona

Miraflores Playa, Torrenueva, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550

CN340, km 165, Cancelada exit. Estepona.

Tel: 952 889 999

CN340, Km159. Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Golf Hotel Guadalmina

playabella spa gran hotel

La Cala resort

Guadalmina Baja. Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

Urb. Costalita s/n, Estepona. Tel: 959 528 253

La Cala de Mijas Tel: 952 669 000

Gran Hotel Benahavis

SENTIDOS Hotel

Marbella Club Hotel

Huerta de Rufino, Benahavís. Tel: 902 504 862

CN340, Km180. Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

H10 Andalucía Plaza

CN340, Km185, Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella.

Tel: 952 765 732

hotel Villa Padierna

CN340 Km 174. Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 812 000

Sunset Beach Club

CN340, Km166, Exit Cancelada. Benahavís.

Tel: 952 889 150

h10 Estepona palace

Avda. del Sol, 5. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 579 400

Tamisa Golf Hotel

vincci selección estrella del mar

Avda. del Carmen 99, Playa de Guadalbón, Estepona.

Tel: 952 790 040

CN340, km 190.5, Marbella. Tel: 951 053 970

HM gran hotel costa del sol

Camino Viejo de Coín. Km 3.3. Mijas Golf.

Tel: 952 585 988

Coral Beach

NH Alanda Hotel & Spa

La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 587 710

TRH el paraíso

Alanda Carib Playa

Hotel El Fuerte

CN340, km 167, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 000

CN340, Km 194. Tel: 952 902 537

Avda. El Fuerte, s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 500.

Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 920 000

Hotel diana park

Alanda Club Marbella

Street Markets Monday benahavís

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Marbella Fairground (Avda. de Juan Alameda), 9am-2:30pm

Tuesday Churriana 9am-1pm

Fuengirola Recinto Ferial (close to the CN340, on the same side as the bullring), 9am-2:30pm

Monda C/ Los Huertos, 8am-2:30pm

Nerja C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

Wednesday Alhaurín de la Torre Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

benahavís Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Benalmádena Costa

Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre. 9am-1pm San Pedro By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm Torre del Mar Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm Torremolinos El Calvario, near Town Hall, 9am-1pm Vélez Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre, 9am-1pm Friday Benalmádena In the area between Tivoli 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

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

(Second hand items) Recinto Ferial, 10am-2pm

near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

Calahonda

Sunday benahavís

Calypso, 9am-2pm

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

Estepona

Arts & Crafts. La Ermita Park, from 10pm

Avda. Juan Carlos II, 9am-2:30 pm

Estepona

Istán

Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm

At the entrance to the town, 9am-2pm

Fuengirola

La Cala

Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Málaga

Thursday Alhaurín El Grande By the Guardia Civil

Next to Rosaleda football stadium, 9am-2pm

Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

At the Marina, 9am-1pm

Sotogrande

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EVENTS CONTINUED FROM June French artist Milena Burot exhibits her abstact paintings at the Kasser Rassu Gallery in Marbella. www.kasserrassu.com

Ladies can get fit and have the time of their lives at Princess Studios, with a host of classes including Pilates, Burn & Firm, Zumba, Booiaka, Pole Fitness, Abs, Legs & Bums and much more, for only €5 a class. For a full schedule of classes, www.princessstudios.com

Until Wednesay July 11 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

Until Friday September 21 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

Until Sunday July 8 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

Mugge Fischer and Ose del Sol of Grupo Artenovum present 16 different portraits from the Donnas del Mundo collection. Until July 4, Donna de Versalles will be on show and from July 5 to July 11, it will be the turn of the Donna de Xian to shine. At the Casino de Marbella. www.donnasdelmundo.com

Until Thursday July 12 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

Eric Aman, famed for his sensual paintings portraying the human form, will be exhibiting his works at the Hotel H10 Andalucía Plaza. www.eric-aman.com

Until Sunday July 15 ART – MARBELLA

Fátima Conesa presents Mapas, Rutas y Huellas: an exhibition of methacrylate works which aims at capturing the essence of the maps we follow, routes we take and prints we leave behind, in this life. At the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo.

Tel: 952 765 741. www.museodelgrabado.com

Until Monday July 30 EXHIBITION – FUENGIROLA

The AIA Art Group Exhibition prsents 15 works (photographs and paintings) by Dr. Venom and Roger Cummiskey, at Galería Lucía in Fuengirola. Tel: 679 923 955. www.aia-artgroup.com

Until Tuesday July 31 EXHIBITION – ESTEPONA

The Stoa Art Gallery in Estepona presents an exhibition of works by seven different artists.

Entitled Masculine Plural, the exhibition aims to reflect the creative vision of seven different men who live, feel and interpret art in their own way. www.stoagallery.com

Until Sunday August 12 THE HUMAN BODY EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

See the world famous Human Body Exhibition, which uses real body parts to show how the inner body works. At the Palacio de Ferias de Marbella. www.thehumanbodymarbella.es

Until Wednesday August 15 EXHIBITION – PUERTO BANÚS

Enjoy the new collection of paintings by artist Roidley Navarro, who creates highly realistic works in an attempt to achieve an almost photographic likeness of portrayed objects and models. At the Club de Mar de Puerto Banús.

Tel: 675 762 192. www.artecloud.com

Every Saturday MARKETS – PUERTO BANÚS

Until the end of August FITNESS – PUERTO BANÚS

The Polígono Gallery presents New Photography in Korea, with a host of photographs by artists including Dorothy M. Yoon, Sang Hyun Lee, Kyung Soo Kim and many more. Available for viewing by appointment only. Tel: 615 381 119. www.poligonogallery.com

NEW AND REGULAR EVENTS

Monthly on different days FILM SHOWING AND DINNER – MARBELLA

The Marbella International Film Festival hosts Oscar Nights, which include a showing of a major Oscar winning film and dinner at the H10 Andalucía Plaza Hotel. Tel: 952 812 000. www.marbellafilmfestival.com

AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA

The American Club Costa del Sol Chapter meets monthly for excursions, sports and social events. Tel: 952 772 789. www.americanclubcostadelsol.com

AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL Meets at different times and places for lunches, lectures, 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, under the guiding hand of professional dancer, Rafa. At 7:30pm. Prior booking is necessary. Tel: 952 904 233. www. elcampanariogolf.com

Every first Wednesday of the month CULTURE AND COCKTAIL – MARBELLA

The Association of Art and Culture Marbella holds a monthly cocktail at Magna Café, Magna Marbella Golf, from 8pm-10pm. Tel: 627 833 262. www.artandculturemarbella.com

Head for the Puerto Banús bullring every Saturday for a fun street market featuring everything from clothing right through to music, accessories and home ware. Starts at 9am and ends at 2pm. www.marbella.es

ECOLOGICAL MARKET – MARBELLA

If organic fruit and veg are your thing, don’t miss out on this hip ecological market. At the Paseo de la Alameda from 10am to 2pm every Saturday. www.marbella.es every Wednesday at 10:30pm. Tel: 655 480 748.

Every Wednesday and Thursday CINE CLUB – MARBELLA

Cine Club Buñuel presents films in their original language at the Marbella Instituto Río Verde at 8pm and 10:15pm. Tel: 952 774 638.

Every Thursday CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA

Top films shown weekly in Spanish or original soundtrack at Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, 9pm. Tel: 952 802 002. www.estepona.es

NETWORKING – MARBELLA

The Marbella Business Group holds networking breakfasts featuring presentations, discussions and introductions of new members. At 8am at the Hotel Senator in Marbella. To become a member, www.marbellabusinessgroup.com

Every first Friday of the Month MODS & ROCKERS – MARBELLA

Enjoy a fun evening filled with mod (garage and soul) and rockabilly (rhythm and blues) music at Katalonia Kool Bar at the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella. Entrance is free. Tel: 952 913 285. info@activesoundproductions.com

Every Friday PARTY – MARBELLA

Every Friday the Thank Funk It’s Friday Pool Party takes place at the Sisu Boutique Hotel, featuring live DJs, champagne and much more, from 1pm to 8pm. Tel: 952 906 105. www.sisuboutique.com

Every Friday except for Friday June 1, Friday June 29 COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA

Weekly meetings of this public speaking organisation, 7:30pm at Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Further information, www.toastmastersmarbella.com

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.adanaestepona.com

SALSA – MARBELLA

BUSINESS LUNCH – MARBELLA

Every Wednesday TOASTMASTERS CLUB – MARBELLA

If you’re feeling the Latino vibe, brush up on your salsa moves at Buddha Bar Marbella’s special salsa nights (featuring the Nicolás Valiente Dance Academy), which take place

Marbella Business Institute invitation-only lunch club for local and visiting business people, active and retired. To apply, see www.marbellabusinst.com

SINTILLATE – MARBELLA

Enjoy a VIP Terrace Party with Sintillate, featuring live DJ music, champagne and a chic ambience at Tibv in Puerto Banús. To book a table, www.sintillate.eventbrite.co.uk

Every First Sunday of the month OPEN DAY – MIJAS

PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Águila, welcomes visitors from 12pm-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084. www.padcatsanddogs.org

Every Last Sunday of the Month CHAMPAGNE PARTY – MARBELLA

Enjoy one of the largest champagne spray parties in the world at Ocean Club. Book a table and help them beat the record this year!

For precise times, Tel: 952 908 137. www. oceanclub.es

Every Sunday in July kids cinema – MARBELLA

FNAC La Cañada invites children to watch kids’ flicks like Marmaduke, at 7pm. www. fnac.es

Thursday July 5 MICHAEL NYMAN – MÁLAGA

Most people know Michael Nyman for the beautiful soundtracks he has written for films such as The Piano and Drowning by Numbers. This month, he performs new and old compositions at the Teatro Cervantes at 9pm.

For tickets, www.teatrocervantes.com or www. ticketbis.com

Friday July 6 LUIS FONSI – MÁLAGA

Top Latino crooner Luis Fonsi, whose single Nunca Digas Siempre is currently a hit on the Spanish charts, will be playing to a packed house at the Auditorio Municipal de Málaga at 10pm. For tickets, www.ticketmaster.es

Saturday July 7, July 14, July 21 kids – MARBELLA

FNAC Marbella is organising kids’ activities and games at 7pm. www.fnac.es

Saturday July 7 GLORIA GAYNOR – MARBELLA

Gloria Gaynor, diva of disco, famed for hits like Never Can Say Good-Bye, I Am What I Am and I Will Survive, will be performing at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club, supported by Sister Sledge (Feat. Kathy Sledge), who in turn

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will be delighting the audience with songs like We Are Family. Tickets can be purchased at the Puente Romano Tennis Club, the Ticket Hotline on Tel: 648 780 781, or on Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.com

CLASSICAL MUSIC – MARBELLA

Enjoy a live projection of the Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, at Iglesia de la Virginia at 9pm. The Wiener Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Valery Gergiev, will be playing a programme which includes works by Liszt, Paganini, Sibelius and many more. For tickets, Tel: 689 000 944.

Bryan Ferry

Thursday July 12 Conference – MARBELLA

Bryan Ferry

Tuesday July 10 until Monday July 30 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Russian artist Juri Jürna may be 70 years old but his paintings are filled with energy and colour. This month he will be exhibiting his latest works at the Kasser Rassu Gallery. www.kasserrassu.com

Dr. Eduardo González gives a speech on Nutrition and Quantum Physics at FNAC Marbella at 8pm. www.fnac.es

Friday July 13, Friday July 27 FASHION – MARBELLA

Elle Morgan presents a stunning fashion show featuring her latest summer designs. At 3pm at the Elle Morgan Pop-Up Store at Plaza Beach in Puerto Banús. Tel: 647 869 831. www.ellemorgan.com

Saturday July 14 PASTORA SOLER – FUENGIROLA

Spanish singing sensation Pastora Soler (who represented Spain at this year’s Eurovision contest) will be playing the Castillo Sohail in Fuengirola at 9:30pm. Tickets available on www.nvivo.es

STARLITE FESTIVAL Some 30 years ago, three visionaries (Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Julio Iglesias and Plácido Domingo) gathered together to bring Marbella a festival filled with music and glamour and this year, the magic of Starlite Festival is back. The 30-day affair (which will run from July to August) will feature 14 different Spanish and international artists, and will include the Starlite Gala (to be hosted by Antonio Banderas on August 4). All concerts will take place at 9:45pm at the Starlite Lounge. Tickets available from www. ticketmaster.es and Tel: 902 400 222. www.elcorteingles.es. www.starlitefestival.com

Saturday July 14 GEORGE BENSON Few crooners are quite

as cool as George Benson and this month, he will be bringing back many memories with songs like Give Me The Night.

Monday July 16 ROGER HODGSON The legendary voice of

Supertramp delights local audiences with hit tunes from the past and new inspirations.

Saturday July 21 ARMANDO MANZANERO Hailed as one

of the maximum exponents of Latin music and the modern bolero, this Mexican singer, songwriter and musician has recorded more than 30 albums and composed the soundtrack for countless films. His greatest hits include Somos Novios and Esta tarde vi llover.

Sunday July 22 TONY BENNETT North American crooner Tony Bennett (who recorded a single with Amy Winehouse a few weeks before her passing) will be singing some of the most beautiful love songs in modern musical

history, including For Once in My Life and The Shadow of Your Smile.

MANUEL CARRASCO – BENALMÁDENA

Former Operación Triunfo star and hit crooner Manuel Carrasco performs at the Explanada Parking de Poniente Puerto Marina at 11pm.

Tickets available on www.malagaentradas.com

Friday July 20 BRYAN FERRY – MARBELLA

award winning artists, famed for his biggest hit, Sailing, will be performing old tunes, as well as songs from his new album, Doctor Faith.

King of Cool and Founder of Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, will be delighting the Marbella crowd with songs from his latest album, Olympia. At 10pm at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club. Tickets can be purchased at the Puente Romano Tennis Club, the Ticket Hotline on Tel: 648 780 781, or on Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.com

Sunday July 29 HUGH LAURIE Known around the world

Saturday July 21 DAVID BISBAL – MARBELLA

Monday July 30 PAUL ANKA Canadian singer, composer

Wednesday July 25 reading – MARBELLA

Friday July 27 CHRISTOPHER CROSS This Grammy-

as the caustic Dr. House from the hit TV series, House, Hugh Laurie is also an accomplished jazz/blues musician whose new album, Let’s Talk, pays homage to New Orleans blues.

and actor, Paul Anka, disciple of Frank Sinatra and ‘member by association’ of the celebrated Rat Pack, has written a string of worldwide hits, including My Way and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. This month, he will be bringing the magic of New York in its heyday, to Marbella.

Thursday July 26 PIANO – MARBELLA

The fourth edition of the International Piano Festival takes place at the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella at 12pm and includes works by a host of composers including Beethoven and Liszt. www.marbellacongresos.com

Friday July 27 Boney M – FUENGIROLA

One of the biggest disco bands of all time, Boney M, lights up the Castillo Soheil in Fuengirola at 8pm. Tickets available on www.boneymfuengirola.com or www.elcorteingles.com

conference – MARBELLA

Centro La Trinacria gives a talk on Fortune Telling and Spiritual Energies in 2012. At 6pm at FNAC Marbella. www.fnac.es

MACACO – Málaga

Macaco is one of Spanish pop’s most loved artists, with his top selling album El Murmullo del Fuego marking him as a visionary musician.

He will be playing at the Auditorio Municipal de Málaga at 10pm. Tickets available on www.ticketbis.com

Sunday July 29 CHAMPAGNE PARTY – MARBELLA

Enjoy the most spectacular champagne spray in Marbella at Ocean Club. For precise times and reservations, Tel: 952 908 137. www.oceanclub.es

David Bisbal celebrates ten years in the world of music with an acoustic tour of the most emblematic auditoriums and theatres in Spain.

At 9pm, he will be belting out his most famous tunes at the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella.

FNAC Marbella presents a Reading Workshop centred on best-selling book Game of Thrones.

At 7pm. www.fnac.es

David Bisbal

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Monthly Horoscopes July 2012

“More money for luxuries becomes available on or around the 4th; go ahead and splurge.”

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd

The early days of July are ideal for an extensive home improvement project. More money for luxuries becomes available on or around the 4th; go ahead and splurge. Keep career plans a secret on the 5th; you’ll benefit from the element of surprise. The 14th is perfect for expressing your creative side; it’s time to paint, write, or dance. You’ll have to set some stronger boundaries with relatives in the middle of the month; don’t let relatives tell you what you can and cannot do. Work out your frustrations at the gym on the 17th.

The New Moon on the 19th forces you to choose between pleasing yourself and satisfying your family. Working for a charitable cause proves rewarding in the days surrounding the 22nd. The final days of July are perfect for asking for a rise or getting a well paid job.

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ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR]

All your hard work finally begins to pay off in early July; take some time off to celebrate. Devote time to a creative hobby around the 4th; the results will be impressive. Your dynamic personality will attract several admirers in the days surrounding the 5th. The 14th is ideal for a short trip out of town. A loving partner’s downcast demeanour could put a damper on a family gathering on or around the 15th. Let your amour talk you into taking a class around the 17th. The 19th forces you to make a choice between your family’s happiness and your own; your relatives’ concerns may be well-founded. A trip for pleasure near the 22nd provides the intellectual stimulation you need. Express your imagination on the 25th, when innovative ideas will come fast and furious.

An engagement or marriage announcement is music to your ears at the end of the month.

TAURUS [21 APR - 20 MAY] You’ll be rewarded with a certificate or contract in the early days of July. The 4th prompts you to buy some beautiful furnishings and artwork for your home. Support from an unexpected source arrives on or around the 5th, putting more money in your pocket. Throw a dinner party on the 14th, when you’ll enjoy the company of guests. Muddled communications with colleagues abound mid-month; try not to lose your temper. You’ll be awarded for your tremendous productivity on or around the 17th. The New Moon on the 19th warns against making personal attacks on a colleague; count to ten before sending that text or email. A relative will confide a secret in the days surrounding the 25th. The 28th is perfect for a family reunion or celebration. Spend the final days of July with someone who is close to your heart.

GEMINI [21 MAY - 21 JUN] A Full Moon in the early days of August grants you an inheritance, refund, or legal settlement. You’ll be rewarded for your honesty in the days surrounding the 4th. The 5th is perfect for celebrating a special occasion with friends. You can talk anyone into anything on the 14th; be sure to ask for lots of favours on this magical day. You won’t have much opportunity for artistic pursuits in the middle of July, thanks to financial constraints. The New Moon on the 19th forces you to tighten your belt; keep spending to a minimum. Word of mouth about your talent spreads in the days surrounding the 22nd. The 25th is perfect for team efforts. Good news about a child reaches your ears on the 28th. The final days of July give you a chance to rest and relax with loved ones.

LEO [23 JUL - 22 AUG] A work assignment comes to a successful conclusion in the first days of July. The 4th is perfect for organising a big, festive party. Trust a friend’s expertise in the days surrounding the 5th.

Your creative ability wins the admiration of several prominent people around the 14th. Don’t blurt out a secret during the middle of the month, no matter how much you want to impress an authority figure. The 17th prompts you to take a short trip to see friends.

The New Moon on the 19th warns against dwelling on negative thoughts, especially as far as your education is concerned. You’ll have a chance to show off your

expertise on the 22nd. The 25th is ideal for applying to schools. A public presentation goes swimmingly on the 28th; you’ll be the star attraction. A foreigner throws flirtatious glances your way as July turns into August.

VIRGO [23 AUG - 22 SEP] Happy news of engagement, marriage or pregnancy reaches your ears in early July, setting off a round of parties. Indulge in solitary pleasures around the 4th, or your nerves could be rubbed raw. A lover or admirer will surprise you with a beautiful gift near the 5th. Organising a party proves rewarding on the 14th. Don’t spend too much money on social pursuits at the middle of the month. The 17th is perfect for asking for a raise or promotion.

The New Moon on the 19th forces you to be brutally honest with a delusional friend. A loved one or best friend will share their good financial fortune with you around the 22nd. An intense love affair heats up in the days surrounding the 25th. Keep a low profile on the 28th; this is a great day to read and relax. The final days of July invite you to indulge your sensual side.

LIBRA [23 SEP - 23 OCT] July opens with an exciting family celebration; it feels great to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest. Let a friend introduce you to an unfamiliar musician, writer, or filmmaker on the 4th. The 5th is ideal for buying a new entertainment system, computer, or phone. Your boss may ask you to put in lots of overtime during the middle of the month. The 17th is an ideal time to apply to schools, cultural institutions, and social clubs. The New Moon on the 19th warns against accepting a job offer that will leave you precious little free time. An intriguing encounter on or near the 22nd gives you a sexy glow; you’ll turn heads wherever you go. Working with a team around the 25th showcases your creative talent. Catch up with your correspondence on the 28th. Friendship could turn to romance as July comes to a close.

SCORPIO [24 OCT - 21 NOV] You will be given a diploma, award or certificate in the first days of July. An intense flirtation between you and a powerful personality spices things up on the 4th. The 5th attracts an unusual work assignment, allowing you to put creative touches on a traditional medium. You’ll be the centre of attention at a glittering party near the 14th. Resist your urge to break the rules in mid-July. A romantic rendezvous gives you a sexy glow in the days surrounding the 17th. The New Moon on the 19th warns against biting off more than you can chew, especially as far as intellectual pursuits are concerned. A rigorous workout routine sharpens your appetite for love and life near the 22nd. Discuss your idea for a new product or service with your boss on the 24th; your proposal will be well received. The month closes with a fantastic job offer.

SAGITTARIUS [22 NOV - 21 DEC]

July gets off to an exciting start when you receive a hefty paycheque or big raise.

Your creative talent lands you a teaching or writing job around the 4th. Schedule a fun outing in the days

surrounding the 5th. Apply to schools or submit a story for publication near the 14th. Resist the urge to make a pass at a friend in the middle of the month.

Help your business or romantic partner realise a lifelong dream on the 17th. The New Moon on the 19th forces you to come to terms with sexual taboos. A legal decision will be rendered in your favour on the 24th. Sparks fly between you and a flirt on the 25th; be sure to wear something attractive to a party. Sign up for an advanced glass on or around the 28th. A romantic vacation is favoured as July turns to August.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 19 JAN] You receive favourable feedback from a makeover in the opening days of July. A bonus or dividend will be awarded for you around the 4th. The 5th is perfect for buying a home entertainment centre or computer. The 14th finds you exchanging flirtatious glances with a sexy newcomer to your social circle. Don’t challenge a romantic or business partner’s authority at mid-month. Get tough with someone who is slacking off on the job on the 17th. The New Moon on the 19th forces you to change the power dynamic in an abusive relationship.

Any time up to 22nd is ideal for launching a new health regimen. Negotiate to get some additional job perks on the 24th. An emotional breakthrough on the 25th is sexually liberating. The 28th brings news of an inheritance or insurance refund. You will land a plum work assignment as July turns to August.

AQUARIUS [20 JAN - 19 FEB] The first days of July allow you to spend time on private pleasures like reading, writing, and communing with nature. A lover’s confession touches your heart on the 4th. A sexy text, email, or phone message injects the 5th with a welcome dash of spice. Express your creative side in the days surrounding the 14th. Ask for help if you’re overwhelmed at work in the middle of the month.

Friendship will turn to romance near the 17th. The New Moon on the 19th warns against accepting a job offer that will leave you a minimum amount of free time. Schedule a romantic mini break for the 22nd.

The 25th is excellent for signing a contract or striking a business deal. Hire a professional around the 28th to handle a job that is beyond your realm of experience.

An executive writes you a letter of recommendation as July turns to August.

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR] The first days of July are perfect for a huge summer party; be sure to attend, as it will be the social event of the season. A creative work assignment proves very satisfying on the 4th. The 5th finds a relative giving you a cherished family heirloom.

Cooking with loved ones draws everybody closer together in the days surrounding the 14th. Be mindful of a sexual partner’s feelings during the middle of the month; one of you might take the relationship more seriously than the other. The New Moon on the 19th makes it impossible to mix business with pleasure.

Spoil a lover or youngster with an expensive gift around the 22nd. The 24th is perfect for creating a comfortable home office. If you’ve got some aches and pains see your doctor on or around the 28th. Apply for a bank loan or scholarship in the waning days of July.

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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 Galaxia Versatile and fun play centre 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 10am6pm. 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, minimotorbikes, 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

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 10ammidnight. 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-ofthe-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 The original dolphin safari, established in 1969! Daily sailings from Marina Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 71914. www. dolphinsafari.gi 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 walkthough 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 10am9pm. 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 10am1pm. 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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