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La Zagaleta: Unique opportunity! Fantastically priced majestic mansion in La Zagaleta. 6 beds, 6 baths. Built 850 m², plot 4.151 m².

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Golden Mile: Stylish apartment in a gated community close to Puente Romano. 4 beds, 4 baths. Living area 106 m², terrace 30 m².

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GOLDEN MILE Fabulous villa in one of the best areas, located only 2 minutes’ walk to Puente Romano and the beach! Ref. ES11122

Bedrooms: 6

Built: 750 m²

Plot: 1,233 m²

Price: € 4,690,000

SIERRA BLANCA Villa with sea views and 24-hr security Ref. ES10905

Bedrooms: 3

Built: 169 m²

Price: € 945,000

GOLDEN MILE Large renovated apartment in Monte Paraíso. Ref. ES11096

Bedrooms: 4

Built: 136 m²

Terrace: 30 m²

Price: € 895,000

GOLDEN MILE Renovated apartment close to Puente Romano. Ref. ES11117

Bedrooms: 5

Built: 404 m²

Plot: 1,520 m²

Price: € 1,995,000

GUADALMINA BAJA Cozy family villa close to the beach. Ref. ES10804

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Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Built: 215 m²

Terrace: 110 m²

Price: € 3,650,000

PUENTE ROMANO Second line beach, partly renovated south-facing duplex penthouse with sea views in Marina Puente Romano. Ref. ES10285

Bedrooms: 3

Built: 226 m²

Terrace: 115 m²

Price: € 3,300,000

PUERTO BANÚS Luxurious beachfront penthouse in Malibú. Ref. ES11114

Bedrooms: 3

Built: 82 m²

Terrace: 26 m²

Price: € 697,000

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Terrace: 51 m²

Price: € 1,325,000

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Built: 483 m²

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Price: € 2,450,000

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Travel like It’s 1999 42

Tech Evolution Since 1999 54

Aestheticons: Blackberry vs Apple 60

the social 150 Enjoying Laguna Village in the Spring Season 152 The Vibe

The World’s Healthiest Nations 64

162 Digital Ambassador: Caroline Wendelin

Trajectory 74

164 El Corte Inglés’ What’s Hot Loyalty Card

Going Forward 76

The Hotel Fuerte Estepona Suites and Apartments 78 The Feria del Caballo de Jerez 82

Cars: The Lamborghini Urus 84 Lily-Rose Depp 88

the trend Cinema Releases 90 New Series The King 92 Music News 94 Top Reads 96 Top New Televisions 98 What’s Cool in Spain 100

the style A Mansion in La Zagaleta 106 What Makes Architecture Modern 114 Summer Chic by El Corte Inglés 122

166 Genealogy as an Aid in Criminology 167 Animal Love

the pro 170 Engel & Völkers Expands in New Directions 172 Enterprise 180 Legal Requirements for Home Renovations

the gourmet 185 Los Bandidos: Iconic Restaurant on the Port 186 Fine Dining at Döss 188 Gourmet Bytes 190 Edmund Cicans of D-Wine 192 Biodynamic and Ecological Wines

the guide 194 Listings 200 Stars for May

Fashion by Hannibal Laguna 124 Monsoon Fashion 130

the spa Beauty Blenders 134 Beauty Buys for Oily Skin 136 Habits of Highly Sexual Couples 140 The Flexitarian Diet 142 Health Matters 144 New Health Trends 146

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elcome to our 20th Anniversary edition of the most magazine on the Costa del Sol. Over the years, we have acquired a loyal following of international readers who love our product and we often receive great feedback from them, both locally based and from all corners of the globe. On behalf of the team our thanks go out to them, and to everyone else who has had any involvement with the magazine during the last two decades.

To set the mood for this special issue, we jump into a time warp to recall what technology and travel were like back when we launched in May 1999. We also look at then and now, and how we are evolving in the digital age.

There is a wealth of content to savour this month, with features on the World’s Healthiest Countries – Spain has just leaped Japan into first place – modern architecture, haute couture and chic décor. We also review the latest top TVs, test drive the already iconic Lamborghini Urus, and profile the lovely Lily-Rose Depp.

In terms of celebration, don’t miss our reports on Biodynamic & Ecological wines and our visits to Los Bandidos in Puerto Banús and Döss in Artola Alta, without any doubt two of the finest restaurants on the Coast.

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OUT HOW PEOPLE TRAVELLED IN THIS MAGICAL YEAR, AND DISCOVERING HOW TECH HAS EVOLVED SINCE THEN. WE THEN WHIZ BACK TO THE FUTURE, TO DISCOVER WHY SPAIN IS OFFICIALLY THE WORLD’S HEALTHIEST NATION! WE ALSO OFFER FEATURES BY OUR DIRECTOR AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, WHO SPEAK ABOUT

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BOOKING THE TRIP

Remember ‘don’t just book it, Thomas Cook it’? Half the fun of planning the holiday was browsing the brochure racks in your local travel agent and lugging them all home to dream over by the fireside. You’d return for advice on the relative merits of Turkey or Thailand and sit at a desk while they rang around for the best deal. Some travel agencies were très chic, with real potted palms and gigantic posters of paradise islands. Some of them served free tea!

Today travel agents are an endangered species and holiday brochures are collectors’ items. Instead we have Trip Advisor, Expedia, Kayak, Skyscanner – a world of online choice.

MONEY

Sorting out spending money was a right rigmarole before ATMs went mainstream and in 1999 there were still a lot of places that didn’t take plastic. Travellers cheques were the popular solution, even though it cost you a fee to get them, another fee to cash them at a foreign bank (always a scary part of the holiday), and an exchange tax on top. Happy days! It was the era of pesetas, lire and francs when interrailing around Europe was a currency nightmare.

Today there are 23 Eurozone countries making life a whole lot easier.

PACKING

Thank heavens for wheelie suitcases, first commercialised in 1987. With the weight of essential 20th century holiday kit like paperback novels (Kindle what?) music CDs and your Discman player, we sure needed them. Talk about Livin’ La Vida Loca, the anthem of summer ’99. Ricky Martin was spot on! You probably also packed a travel alarm clock. They were like phones except you couldn’t use them to call, message, access the internet or take photos. But at least you didn’t have to pay for checked bags on flights.

HOLIDAY SNAPS

Digital and disposable cameras were around but for many of us, this was how it still worked: you bought rolls of film, you took pictures and you waited until you got home to have them developed, not knowing whether they were any good. Often they weren’t and you’d pay a small fortune for a set of glossy prints of your feet. But NEVER of your own face. Selfies no way – people would have thought you were nuts!

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KEEPING IN TOUCH

The Ericsson R380 was the first self-proclaimed ‘smart phone’ in 1999 but by today’s standards it wasn’t. You more likely owned a Nokia and used it mainly to play the snake game. Abroad, a phone card was the way to go though it didn’t always work as tapping in all those numbers correctly required total sobriety. Posher hotels had lobby computers but only 13% of UK households had Internet and you could waste hours of tanning time waiting for it to dial up.

Many of us still sent postcards. Sadly, only 16 per cent of Brits keep up this delightful Victorian tradition today, as 60 per cent of us use social media and text messaging to stay in touch on holiday. Simples!

FLYING

Air travel was more glam and hassle-free pre- 9/11, when you could keep your shoes on going through customs and a bottle of water didn’t set off security alarms. Your tickets came in a shiny wallet also containing luggage labels, there were in-flight meals and you dressed up a bit, never imagining a future where people would fly in Onesies. On the positive side, European deregulation in 1992 gave wings to the no-frills airlines that have made jetsetters of us all.

Today you can fly all over the continent for less than it cost two decades ago. And we do!

SMOKE SIGNALS

Smoking on flights was a no-no but on terra firma the outlook was foggy with tobacco fumes. Ireland was the first country to bring in a total ban in 2004, followed by Britian in 2007 but in Spain people smoked everywhere – hospitals and gas stations included – until 2011. Coincidentally, the first bar in Spain to be closed for repeatedly violating the smoke-free law was in Marbella.

MAP READING

An acquired art in pre-Google days, especially as some maps were so massive you became a pedestrian hazard walking along with both arms outstretched. They tore in the wind, got soggy in the rain and forget folding them back up in the right order. It was almost easier asking a human, if you had a phrase book. Now we have Siri, Alexa and Google translate but maybe we shouldn’t give up on paper maps just yet, while there are still places in the world without wifi.

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Our love affair with France – still the world’s favourite travel destination – has lasted since records began. We’ve always had Paris, the Louvre is still the most visited museum, the Loire Valley and the French Riviera aren’t too shabby – and where else can you try frogs’ legs and drink pastis at a pavement café while onion sellers in berets bicycle past? The romance cooled a tad after 1999 when duty frees were banned in the Eurozone and we could no longer stock up with cheap Beaujolais and Stella Artois across the channel, a massive blow to the booze cruise market. Meanwhile, our heads were being turned by another country just over the border...

HOLA ESPAÑA!

Spain was on course to become the flavour of the new millennium and it was no longer about sun, sea and sangria.

Bilbao was basking in the Guggenheim Effect of Frank Gehry’s tourist magnet museum and genius chef Ferran Adrià was feeding the foodie congnoscenti with three-Michelin star cuisine at El Bulli in the Costa Brava. Tapas emigrated from flyblown bar counters to be reinvented by ambitious young chefs in unheard-of white villages and the nation’s Michelin star count grew to its present 232. Now everyone’s on the Mediterranean diet except, reportedly, the Spanish.

It was also a seminal year for rural tourism, finca sales, and Driving Over Lemons, ex-Genesis drummer Chris Stewart’s bestseller about life in the wilds of Andalucía. In the 20 years since it came out, the number of Europeans holidaying in Spain has rocketed by 87 per cent.

POSTCARDS FROM 1999

The planet has never been smaller – nor tourists more ubiquitous. We're taking three times as many trips as we did in 1999: Europeans average four a year while the Finns, Danes and Scots take seven (must be their weather). And we’re travelling more independently to places few of us considered in the 20th century, like Cambodia, Chile and Iceland.

Although we worried less about international terrorism 20 years ago, we were still wary of ‘foreigners’ and ye-olde two-week all-inclusive at a ‘resort hotel’ held sway, preferably in Europe or the good old Englishspeaking US of A. Here’s where you might have mailed your Wish You Were Here postcards in the last year of the old century.

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MINI BREAKS AT HOME

HIGHS OF DUBAI

The loftiest hotel on the planet opened in Dubai in 1999 and started a tourism goldrush to a Persian Gulf city once dominated by pearl fishers. The palatial Burj al Arab, shaped like the sail on a tall ship and topped with a helipad, headed everyone’s bucket list that year. The Emirate has been piling on the wow factor every since with palm-shaped beach resorts, city-sized malls and iconic hotels. The Burj al Arab has competition these days from Dubai’s 102 other five-star establishments. And three of them are taller.

Remember Renée Zellweger setting off for a dirty weekend with Hugh Grant in Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) noting, “This can’t be just shagging, a mini break means true love’. A mini break generally meant Friday to Sunday in a romantic country hotel not too far from home, preferably with a spa. Daniel took Bridget to the swish Stoke Park Country Club in Buckinghamshire in his MercedesBenz convertible although, if you recall, it didn’t end well. Today they could fly to Bruges, Berlin or Barcelona for not much more than the price of their 1999 tank of petrol.

THE RUSH TO RUSSIA

Twenty years ago the new Russian Federation was the world’s ninth most-visited destination. After the Iron Curtain lifted in the early Nineties, tourists couldn’t resist grabbing a glimpse of glasnost and perestroika in action. The post-Soviet era had ushered in many western comforts and it was said that the longest queues in Moscow were for Lenin’s Tomb and a table at the newly-opened McDonald’s! The country has 23 Unesco sites including the world-famous Hermitage but even more than the world’s second-largest art museum, people are wowed by the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg for its colourful Christmas bauble domes and its lurid name.

THE SUNSHINE STATE

Tourists spend more money in the US than anywhere else and Disney World Florida was coining it in with the 1998 opening of its Animal Kingdom. The House of Mouse was, and is, the world’s most popular vacation resort but a day ticket in 1999 would have cost you $44 compared to $109 today. It was also the year art deco district South Beach Miami came out of the closet as a new LGBT hotspot.

Pilgrims had been pouring in to see the mansion where local celeb Gianni Versace was gunned down in 1997.

Today it’s a hotel with a Gianni’s restaurant.

Flying across The Pond was not for ninnies after 9/11 and the failed shoe bombing attempt aboard American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami but the USA remains the world’s third favourite travel destination.

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The young ones will be staring at us wide-eyed, marvelling at the possibility of a life without all this technology, but most of us still remember it well. In fact, it wasn’t all that long ago that cordless telephones, video recorders and a Walkman amazed us; and we should remind ourselves that the brave new world of the Internet, which marks an almost antediluvian watershed in time, is in reality no more than 28 years old.

The new digital era is therefore still in its infancy, so we can expect so much more technological innovation and change to come, and likely at an ever-increasing pace. Artificial Intelligence, when it really arrives at a place near you, will have the capacity to change life like nothing other than fire-making and the invention of the wheel have ever done. This makes it a good time to look back at how we did things in 1999.

TECHNOLOGY

TIME WARP

How Our Lives Have Changed Since 1999 When Magazine was launched, we stood at the threshold of a new millennium, and how things have changed since then! The ever-increasing pace of technological development is making us more and more accepting of its growing role in our lives – to the point where we seldom take stock of just how much it has changed our everyday existence. The question is, could we still do without all the gadgetry that surrounds us?

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But it’s how we used to live; waking up on a 1999 morning to the chime of an analogue alarm clock, we stumbled out of bed to switch on the light and roll up the blinds manually – no home automated, voice-controlled domotics here. The home décor and kitchen we traversed on the way out to work bore very little resemblance to those of today and cars weren’t the smooth, reliable electronic vehicles they are now. The television, meanwhile, was a bulky box, definitely not a razor-thin Smart TV, the hi-fi a series of stacked boxes flanked by oversized speakers, and mobile phones were in their infancy. Really all you could do with

them was phone and text.

After fighting your way through traffic – some things never change – your office looked a tad different to the one you work in now. The desks were large and made of dark wood, and the pretty little iMac computers with their fun blue, green, orange and pink tones were the latest thing. A jet printer was a space age convenience, but most of the time you were bound to your desk, and operating by phone and fax, as laptops, iPads and SmartPhones hadn’t really broken through into the mainstream yet. The mobility and freedom we now take for granted, to work from a coffee shop, for instance, was still very much in its infancy.

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A DIFFERENT WAY OF WORKING

BEFORE THE GREAT MACHINE AGE

The Internet, likewise, was still relatively new, and people were still getting to grips with it. Digital marketing was basic and in its infancy, a website took months to build, and yet, the greater speed facilitated by the technology that surrounds us today should have made our lives easier, and freed us up to be more creative. Instead, it puts greater demands upon us to do more and above all to do it faster, so we can also look back at 1999 with a certain amount of nostalgia, for as we move on in time there are always things that are lost and those that are gained.

Over the past 20 years, technology has progressed in leaps and bounds. Googling a company or topic, or verifying facts through online sources such as Wikipedia is now second nature. Instead of ‘magical’ hand phones, large bulky televisions and hi-fi systems we now use powerful mobile computers such as laptops, iPads and smart phones. Our televisions, cars and indeed homes are ‘smart’, and we live in a world of digital, online interaction where the prime form of networking is done through social media – something that didn’t really exist back in 1999.

Apart from the obvious comparisons between today’s gadgetry and the more basic ones of the not so distant past there is another great impact that the modern digital world has had in the way we work and live, and this is the way we communicate with each other and have access to instant information in a way that was never possible or even dreamed of 20 years ago – so as you sit on a sunny terrace working away on your latest gadget, cast your mind back to a time when we stood on the threshold of a whole new world. e

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While the favoured names for an array of turn-of-theMillennium tech companies, including Orange and Apricot, were fruit derived, the impact that the iconic brands BlackBerry and Apple have had on our daily lives is almost incalculable. WORDS MARK FR WILKINS

Apple In 1985 the maverick Steve Jobs left Apple, the exemplary business that he had co-founded in 1977, as the result of a Boardroom coup over the apparent 'failure of the Mackintosh' to dominate the PC market. He sold all but one of his 6.5 million Apple shares for $70M. He returned as CEO in 1997 and continued in that role until a couple of months prior to his death in 2011.

In 1986 Jobs acquired for $5M from Lucasfilm the seminal Pixar animation business that has produced some of the finest and most lucrative animated films. It was acquired by Disney in 2006 at a valuation of $7.4 billion and, as part of that deal, Jobs obtained 7% of Disney, becoming its largest single shareholder. During his hiatus he had also developed the NeXTSTEP operating system that would go on to become the Mac OS X operating system. Devotees of the NeXTSTEP included Tim Berners-Lee the founder of the World Wide Web. One of Jobs' decisions in his new role was to develop the iconic iMac G3. Shipped on 15th August 1998, the iMac G3 was wrapped in a streamlined, almost egg-shaped, translucent and candy coloured plastic body. At its launch, Jobs himself announced that the aim of the iMac was to harness the “Excitement of the Internet and the simplicity of Mackintosh.” It clearly demonstrated the company’s sharp focus was on the design

and aesthetics of their product range with Jobs remarking that it looked, compared to the then competitors off-white boxes, like it had come from another planet, “a good planet with better designers.”

Ken Segall, who worked for Apple’s LA-based advertising agency, persuaded Jobs to call the new device 'the iMac' – with the ‘i' standing invariably for Internet, individual, instruct, inform and inspire – a symbol that has been seen in many of Apples products since, up to and including iTunes.

The body of the iMac was jointly designed

by British born, Jony Ive, a veteran of Apple's iconic designs, who continues to be their Chief Design Officer, and Danny Coster. The iMac G3 was initially only available in Bondi Blue and at a sales price of $1,299. Later in 1998 and into 1999, further revisions and updates took place, with the price being reduced to $1,199, and Bondi Blue was replaced by five colours: Strawberry, Blueberry, Lime, Grape, and Tangerine. Later revisions broadened the colour palette even further.

It was the first computer to offer USB ports as standard enabling connection to its new and rather beautiful keyboard and circular mouse.

In addition to built-in headphone jacks and

stereo speakers there was a powerful Ethernet connection. A notable omission was the slot for 3.5 inch floppy discs. Apple argued that the future was in recordable CDs, the Internet, and office-based networks, thus rendering floppy discs redundant. As a result, under the then state-of-the-art 15” screen, the CD-ROM tray was installed, as standard.

The iMac G3 was a massive hit, achieving sales of over a million units in the first twelve months from launch. Destined to evolve through seven distinct forms, the iMac G3 was ultimately discontinued in March 2003 and succeeded by the iMac G4 that was launched in January 2002.

On 21st June 1999, Jobs unveiled the iBook, a lightweight laptop, during his keynote speech at the Macworld Conference and Expo in New York. Jobs explained that Apple had listened to their educator and consumer clients having asked them what they wanted. He reported that the overwhelming interest from these sectors, a proven fan base for the iMac, had been in a

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portable machine. “They wanted an iMac to go” he trumpeted. This became the strap line at the core of Apple’s marketing for the new iBook.

It was the first Mackintosh to support Wireless LAN to enable connectivity between computers and networks. As Jobs had said at the launch of the iMac G3, Apple had refocused on what he described as the “four box” matrix strategy, concentrating on supplying consumer and professional users with desktop and portable computers. Following the launch of the iMac, and in line with other products in the range, a gap was left for an internet-enabled portable consumer device.

The iBook G3 was the first Mac to use Apple’s new ‘Unified Logic Board’ Architecture which enabled the machine’s core features to be condensed into just two chips.

The G3 powered iBook with a full 12.1” TFT display, full-sized keyboard, six-hour battery life, Ethernet, USB, a modem and an optical drive, fitted as standard, redefined the laptop style notebook. It sold in the US for $1,599 and, in parallel with the iMac, it was presented in a transparent coloured case called ‘the Clamshell’, made of bullet proof polycarbonate, that echoed in its aesthetics a suggestion of the shellfish.

The iBook was the first consumer machine that was designed for wireless networking driven by an internal wireless antenna attached to an optical wireless card. Created by Jony Ive and his design team at Apple who were clearly influenced by their earlier iMac’s look, yet the iBook was the first of it’s kind. It had a fluidity to the design and textured rubber on its coloured surfaces encouraged users to touch it and enjoy the product. The instantly recognisable iBook was originally available in two colours, Tangerine and Blueberry, with Indigo and Key Lime (an Apple store online exclusive) following in 2000.

Reviewers were unkind and criticised its integrated handle, implying it was a little feminine with its colourful body, one likening it to ‘Barbie’s toilet seat’.

Regardless, it was a huge commercial success. It has been suggested that the decision to make a Graphite version, released as a special edition in February 2000, was intended to appeal to a more masculine market.

The design was discontinued in May 2001, in favour of the new ‘Dual USB’ iBooks G3 – nicknamed ‘Snow’ because of its white color. In 2006, the iBook was superseded by the first iteration of the now iconic MacBook which continued the iBook’s design tradition with no latch on the lid – but matched by a sturdy hinge.

Consistent with Apples philosophy of great design, the original iBook G3 is featured in the permanent exhibition at the London Design Museum.

I am an Apple devotee and am writing this on my six-year old’s Apple MacBook Pro, which I love.

BlackBerry Given how many of us now have a smart phone – as much part of the content of every trouser pocket or handbag as your car keys and wallet – it’s surprising just how recently they were introduced.

My wife was not alone in her early adoption and preference for BlackBerry phones. They were her favourite for a long time before her later conversion to iPhone. Do you remember the era when there was an Amazon vs eBay type loyalty for those who passionately preferred one brand over the other?

Until recently, for those involved in City professions, including the likes of Hedge Fund managers whose need for security and encryption were paramount, BlackBerry was an easy choice as their phones boasted a less hackable platform.

Although Mike Lazaridis, Founder of BlackBerry, had been manufacturing pagers for companies such as IBM for some time, the first device to carry the BlackBerry brand was the BlackBerry 850, launched initially in Munich on 19th

January 1999 by Mike’s company, Research in Motion (RIM). The first BlackBerry was a two-way pager which was novel at the time as similar products only allowed one-way communication.

Though the 850 was originally a pager, it was equipped with the necessary tech to connect to wireless internet. A standard feature of the 850 that has been retained in subsequent models over the years is the QWERTY keyboard.

The 850’s future as a phone was realised in 2002, with an upgraded operating system offering the user email, mobile telephony, text messaging and web browsing, effectively becoming BlackBerry’s first smart phone. The 850 quickly became a popular choice and while the BlackBerry is still available, the arrival of the iPhone in June 2007 impacted heavily on its market share.

It is said that the name BlackBerry derived from the similarity that the keys of the BlackBerry bore to the small drupelets – the seed containers – of the bulbous black fruit. My problem with the phone – and I had a couple – was that being fat of finger, the keys were just a little too small to avoid constant spelling errors.

Originally the 850’s display was monochrome, but this was replaced in later versions with a colour display. The success of their BlackBerry products inevitably impacted on RIM’s revenue which, for the second quarter of 1999 were dramatic, having risen to $27.8M, effectively dwarfing the same quarter’s results from a year earlier, which sat at a mere $ 8.4M. By Q1 2005, revenue had shot skywards rising to $ 453M. BlackBerry’s later years were dogged by patent infringement actions, but at its height in December 2012, BlackBerry recorded 80 million users.

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VIL L AS F RO M 675,000€ Phase 2 now available.

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VIL L AS F RO M 1,170, 000€ With building licence.

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VIL L AS F RO M 1,115, 000€ With building licence.

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The annual Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index list is out and the good news for boquerones and expats is that we have topped the list in 2019! In fact, if you live in Europe, you are probably better off health-wise, since six of the top 10 countries on the list are located in this continent. The list took into account 169 countries, and focused on factors such as life expectancy, obesity, penalised tobacco use, clean water, and public health care. These are the Top 10 countries and the reasons why they are the healthiest places to live. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

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IS THE HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD IN 2019 SPAIN

Spain has the highest life expectancy in the European Union (we live to the ripe old age of 86), and by the year 2040, we are expected to have the highest life expectancy in the world, followed by Japan, Singapore, and Switzerland. In a report entitled Spain Health System Review, the European Observatory noted that public health policy is excellent in our country, with important developments including new taxes on tobacco and alcohol, the introduction of colorectal cancer screening, and the quality of care. The report states: “Primary care remains a core element of the health system, with primary health care teams forming the basis of the SNS. Primary care is essentially supplied by public providers, specialised family doctors and staff nurses, who provide preventive services to children, women and elderly patients, and acute and chronic care. Primary care doctors are the first contact point for the system and they are the gatekeepers of the system.”

The quality of our diet has also been highlighted. The Mediterranean diet, with its dependence on healthy Omega-3 essential fatty acids, aids in the prevention of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. One thing the report didn’t mention is the siesta. While many Spaniards no longer have the luxury of enjoying one of these, those who do are reaping major benefits. NASA reports that a 40-minute nap enhances performance by 34 per cent and alertness by 100 per cent… sounds like a good way to stay on the ball and to reduce your likelihood of road accidents and injuries on the job!

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2 ITALY

“A baby born in Italy can expect to live to be an octogenarian.

But 2,800 miles south in Sierra Leone, the average newborn will die by 52,” notes Bloomberg. The reasons for the high life expectancy in Italy are similar to those in Spain. Italians have good access to healthcare, with a good doctor-to-patient ratio, despite the struggling economy. As noted by Dr. Tom Kenyon of global relief organisation, Project Hope, “Italy has an excess of doctors” – a problem many countries in beleaguered nations could certainly put up with.

Like Spain, the Italians enjoy a diet that is rich in quality proteins, olive oil, and fruits and vegetables. It seems like the

myth about Italians gorging themselves on pasta just doesn’t ring true. While pasta is consumed frequently, it is served in small amounts with olive oil, vegetables, and tomato sauce, rather than the creamy, cheesy sauces that are prevalent in nations struggling against obesity. Italians also tend to make their meals from scratch, with mealtimes being seen as a way for family to gather together and bond – in stark contrast to the essential loneliness of the ‘fast food culture’.

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There are three diets that doctors and nutritionists recommend the world over: the Mediterranean, Norwegian, and Japanese diets, the latter owing to its emphasis on clean dishes, many of which are made with heart-healing fatty fish. Doctors note that people who have an Omega-3 index of less than four per cent age considerably faster than those with indexes of eight and above. The Japanese tend to be within this range. They also enjoy a plethora of fermented foods, which promote optimal gut health and are rich in Vitamin K2, which boosts immunity. Healthcare is optimal, with all citizens, expats, and foreigners who stay in Japan for over a year enjoying free healthcare.

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In addition to a good public healthcare system, Iceland boasts a long life expectancy, low rates of child mortality, and low pollution leves. The country is famed for its simple, healthy diet comprising Omega-3-rich fish like haddock and herring, milk from grass-fed, free-range cows, and healthy olive oil. Icelandic peoples also like to keep active, with activities such as ice climbing, rock climbing, mountain walks, and kayaking popular among families and youngsters alike. Iceland is home to healing hot springs, including the vividly hued Blue Lagoon in Reykjanes, the tiny white sand Nauthólsvík geothermal beach, and Landmannalaugar – ensconced on the gravel plains of the bright orange rhyolite mountains, where hot and cold flows meet and make for a natural contrast bath that promotes circulation and helps boost heart health.

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5 SWITZERLAND

This tiny landlocked country is known for investing big-time in health, so much so that the World Economic Forum stated that Switzerland spends more on the health, education, and talent of its people than any other populus in the world. The Swiss spend a high percentage of their GDP on health care (around 12 per cent), but the government pays for very little of it. Costs are out-of-pocket but deductible rates are

high. Citizens cover medical expenses initially, but one benefit is that they pay the same amount regardless of how old or ill they are. In general, mandatory health insurance does not exceed 10 per cent of the average salary.

The Swiss hit the nail on the head not only when it comes to physical health. In the most recent United Nations World Happiness Report, the Swiss came in

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sixth (after Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and the Netherlands). With so many studies revealing the powerful link between physical and mental health, happiness is definitely a value to be pursued, and the Swiss enjoy this quality thanks to strong social support, freedom from corruption, and enjoying plenty of positive effects resulting from the close connections they maintain with friends and family.

SWEDEN

Sweden has a government-funded healthcare system which also amounts to over 12 per cent of the country’s GDP. Of course, access to medical care is just one piece of a complex puzzle that includes positive lifestyle behaviours. The Scandi diet, for instance, is low in starchy, refined carbs and high in locally sourced cold water fish and organic produce and preparation is simple and healthy. Like Icelanders, the Swedes make time for activities that boost wellness, including sauna visits. Studies have shown that taking saunas regularly reduces blood pressure and boosts heart health, as well as helping with detoxification and quelling debilitating stress. Finally, there is the Swedish love for nature and activities that celebrate it, including going for nature walks and cycling. Exercise is a big part of social interaction, and many companies encourage staff to exercise and take part in group activities. Businesses are supportive of parents; paid parental leave is generous, reduced hours are offered to families with young children, and out-of-hours care for kids is offered at a low price. Reducing stress and supporting families are indeed key factors in the mental wellness of a country.

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AUSTRALIA

Australia is famed for its passion for healthy foods and exercise, but lawmakers are also getting it right by exerting effective tobacco control and offering equal access to health services. Dwellers down under rely on the Medicare system, which provides both primary care and emergency services to all citizens and residents. It also scores highly on environmental considerations like sanitation, access to clean water, and air quality. The Aussie government warns the people about one big problem, though – obesity. Around 63 per cent of adults are overweight or obese, and considering that one of the leading causes of death is coronary heart disease, the stats are a wake-up call to the importance of taking a nutritional cue from countries like Spain, Italy, or Japan.

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8 SINGAPORE

Asia One predicts that healthcare in Singapore is likely to double over the next decade, which is great news for Singaporeans who are already deemed one of Asia’s healthiest populations. Smoking rates are low, diets are vegetable-rich, and health care is readily available. Singapore boasts the 10th lowest death rate due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease. Moreover, only 11 per cent are obese and over the past few years, the number of people who regularly exercise has doubled.

9 NORWAY

Restaurants like three-Michelin-starred sensation Maaemo have brought the beauty of simple organic Norwegian cuisine to the forefront, highlighting the inexorable link between whole foods and health.

The Norwegian diet is fast becoming the subject of a multitude of nutritional studies, with foods like dark rye breads, vividly hued berries, and oily fish boasting powerful antioxidants that stave off inflammation and put an end to free radicals – the highly reactive molecules that damage DNA. Norwegians are an active bunch too, often taking long walks along lush paradises like the stunning Besseggen trail or Geirangerfjord. Alcohol and tobacco use are at enviably low levels, and health care is publicly financed, with coverage being universal and automatic for all residents. Treatment isn’t free, but there is an annual limit on how much individuals have to pay for full coverage.

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ISRAEL

Israelis are big on the Mediterranean diet, relying on extra virgin olive oil and walnuts almost as much as their Spanish and Italian counterparts. This phenomenon is only logical; Israel sits in the Mediterranean crescent, where diets that are rich in fish, seasonal produce, and unsaturated fats, are the norm. A recent survey conducted by an Israeli agricultural research organisation found that some 80 per cent of people ate fruits and vegetables nearly every day while a further 11 per cent enjoyed these foods two to three times a week – pretty impressive considering that in countries like the U.S., a big majority are struggling to meet their fivea-day requirements. Health care is universal in Israel, with participation in medical insurance plans being compulsory and citizens encouraged to boost their care options by choosing comprehensive policies. e

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YEARS To mark ’s special birthday month, we ask Publisher and Director, Iain Blackwell, about the magazine’s trajectory over the last 20 years.

IAIN, CAN YOU TELL US HOW ESSENTIAL CAME TO LIFE? Yes, in early 1999 an opportunity arose to assemble the necessary components to launch a luxury lifestyle magazine in Marbella.

Certain key staff members were available, an investment was secured, and the market was on an upwardly mobile trajectory.

DID YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN THE LOCAL MAGAZINE INDUSTRY BEFOREHAND? After arriving in Marbella, my continual work experience since 1987 had been with local and international magazines, principally in a sales directorship capacity. This intervening period of 12 years endowed me with the knowledge and expertise to finally launch a title of my own.

HOW WAS ESSENTIAL RECEIVED BY THE PEOPLE OF MARBELLA? The launch party itself was a resounding success, with over 600 people coming to celebrate with us at Bora Bora in San Pedro and the momentum just continued from the outset. The product seemed to strike a cord with readers and clients alike, gaining in popularity so that, incredibly, we were already in profit by the 3rd edition.

WHAT ARE THE CORNERSTONE ATTRIBUTES OF THE MAGAZINE? The focus and foundation of Essential is its editorial content. This requires meticulous planning in advance and involves mobilising a string of great writers. Building from this, we have always presented a quality product both in terms of design and printing, just as we have consistently maintained an

extensive circulation every month, coupled with a highly controlled distribution function.

WHAT HAS MADE ESSENTIAL SURVIVE DURING ALL THESE YEARS? Maintaining the above strategy, evolving with the times, hitting the streets regularly in volume at the start of each month, not filling the pages with advertorial and, in general, providing a product that top advertisers chose to support.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR CORE TEAM, TELL US ABOUT THEM You are talking about a great bunch of people – Andi, Marisa, Sus, Inma, Momo, Kev – who have grown into their positions and whose loyalty knows no bounds, who regularly pull together to achieve great things. At times it is intense and stressful but it is a labour of love and we are like a well-oiled machine.

AND ARE THEIR OTHERS? There are lots – Belinda, Michel, Jackie, Addo and his team, Jairo, Mariano, Tony, David, Carlos, Rik, Cristina, Russell, Phil. Just like with those above, the majority of our staff have been with the business long term. It kind of makes us like a family and we sometimes have group get-togethers, which are always enjoyable occasions.

HAVE YOU HAD ANY SPECIAL ESSENTIAL EVENTS? Over the years, many! Two at Bora Bora, three at Puro Beach, two at Estepona Bull Ring, also at Tibu, D.O.MAR and several versions of the Essential Awards at the Hotel Puente Romano.

AND ARE YOU HAVING A PARTY TO CELEBRATE THIS MONTH’S ANNIVERSARY? Of course! We have a tremendous venue lined-up and will be inviting all our close associates and loyal clients over the coming days. You will be able to see shots from the event in next month’s issue.

WHAT ARE YOU PARTICULARLY PROUD OF? Having a team like the above to depend on.

Having worked with the same printer for 20 years (who are now also like family). Having printed on recyclable paper since day one (even though it had to be imported from Finland to begin with). Having maintained our editorial integrity and our popularity. Having the clients we do supporting the magazine – many of them have been advertising with us for years and some from the very start.

WHERE DO YOU SEE ESSENTIAL HAVING REACHED NOW? It’s nice to take stock after two decades.

Having become the market leader back in 2005, we have maintained that position ever since. Essential is respected and collected, and its valued reception is the driving force that inspires us to continually try to out-do ourselves.

AND, WHAT CAN WE EXPECT IN THE FUTURE? On the printed side, we intend to continue striving to produce the kind of editions that our supporters have come to know and love. Breaching the digital age, we have been making a big drive on elevating our Social Media platforms and on developing a dynamic web interface. Our resident Digital & Creative Director, Andrea, will tell you more about this on the coming page.

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INTO THE FUTURE WORDS ANDI BLACKWELL, DIGITAL & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Over the last 20 years, the brand has enjoyed unparalleled support from a large number of clients and undoubtedly this proved instrumental in its success. Conversely, the magazine as a marketing tool played an essential role in the prosperity of many of these highly regarded companies, which forged us into one big, happy Marbella family. Marbella may seem small and transitional but its affluent cosmopolitan population provides affiliation to the wider world around it. So continue to reinvent itself, month by month, how does reaching, inspiring and compelling residents and jet-setters alike, while popularising the luxurious, Marbella way of life within its boundaries and beyond?

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nce upon a time, we all sat in banks, doctors’ offices and beauty salons waiting for our turn, leafing through the magazines laying around on the coffee table. Now, being bombarded with endless information online, we fiddle with our mobile gadgets, texting friends or checking social media instead. Whether targeted by cleverly devised online marketing messages or being immersed in our friends’ networks, we are ultimately looking for that feelgood moment in finding quality content that interests us. But can we find it, or are we just wasting a lot of precious time?

No matter what your nationality is, if you are in Marbella, you are interested in Marbella. There is nothing like holding a glossy magazine in hand, checking out beautifully presented pages, indulging in arresting visual stimuli of million-euro villas or mouthwatering close-ups of our favourite food. Essential doesn’t only look good but also provides impulse for the mind. Its interesting and informative articles are not only examples of fine journalism but are also relevant, passionately written and authoritative in their field. This combination of qualities is hard to find online and it is why we believe Essential Magazine in its paper format will carry on

thriving for many years to come.

But what happens when you can no longer find a copy or you have returned home to the far East or the cold North? We have been working on that!

Last year in 2018, we embarked on a mission to expand and drive ’s online presence.

NEW WEBSITE In the year leading up to our 20th anniversary we have designed a new ‘no-distraction’ website, where we can present our quality content similarly to how it’s done in the magazine. Did you ever start reading something interesting online only to find yourself checking out the shoes you didn’t buy yesterday, or finding yourself on a different site you decided was a waste of time half an hour later? I can sympathise!

We opted for no busy sidebars, no advertising banners, flashy images and overflowing carousels which can drive the viewer crazy getting lost in all the noise. We wanted to create a clean platform that can provide the visitor with a quiet, non-intrusive reading experience, with easy navigation

and seamless mobile adaptability.

More and more, multimedia will accompany our presentation of articles, which will add a new and fresh dimension to our paper content. This will be signposted in the magazine, as we produce new videos for increasing numbers of articles. On our homepage the latest additions are clearly visible, what’s more, we started an email service twice a month containing direct links to seven new article entries, so one can truly access only the topics they may be interested in. A new addition still in beta stage is our live site-chat, which makes it quick and easy to contact us in real time with any questions or enquiries.

SOCIAL MEDIA To support our web content, last year we also created and executed a carefully designed strategy to elevate our social media profiles.

At this time, we have over 20 thousand Facebook followers, nearly 10 thousand Instagram connections and a daily post schedule on both, plus on Twitter and on our LinkedIn company profile. We take pride in showcasing everything interesting and fun that this beautiful corner of Europe has to offer, its exciting multicultural vibe, luxurious lifestyle and experiences to be discovered.

We post videos, photos and links

to the stories that we publish online, so our webpages become accessible from each of the different social platforms as well.

We aim to create conversations, interaction and, in time, become a reliable go-to source for those who want to make the best of their Marbella living.

GLOBAL REACH So, all in all, we’d like to extend the Essential family we have formed in the last 20 years with our amazing clients, to our readers too. We aim to become the hub of an exclusive ‘Marbella-but-Global’ community where we involve all citizens of this world who nurture the love and passion for everything this part of Spain has to offer: those who enjoy scrumptious dining, sumptuous interiors, mighty motoring, leisurely beach life, cutting edge technology, innovative beauty and health care, luxurious lodging, sophisticated architecture and of course the multi-faceted nature, compelling culture and the amazing weather we have here.

Through our recently evolved and ever-growing online presence, our new mission going forward is now to locate these global readers, connect them to this community, and for everyone’s benefit, to let our precious product, Essential Magazine, flourish for another 20 years to come. L

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When you are on holiday for over a week, the idea of a home-cooked meal and a large space in which to chill with the family really hits the spot. The Fuerte Estepona in Estepona, a frontline beach hotel that is just 15 minutes away from Puerto Banús and Sotogrande, has identified and fulfilled this demand, with rooms, suites, and apartments catered to different traveller types.

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he Fuerte Estepona caters for different types of tourists. On the one hand, couples, friend duos and solo travellers generally opt for a stay at one of 150 rooms, while those desiring a more homelike feel book the one- or twobedroom apartments, all of which come with their own kitchen. The rest of the hotel is common to both types of guest. One of the biggest highlights of the Fuerte is its green space, spread out over 25,000m2.

The hotel is the perfect instance of how adult and family-centred accommodation can work well together, given the right layout. Take the swimming pool zones, one of which is designated just for kids.

The garden area, meanwhile, is split into two sections – one for families and the other for grownups.

Most of the Fuerte Estepona is for everyone, including the restaurants. El Olivo, the place

where guests tuck into hearty buffet breakfasts and Mediterranean dinners, stays true to the Fuerte’s passion for healthy, seasonal cuisine. The elegant Bar Noble naturally attracts adult guests (with its sophisticated cocktail list), while families can be seen tucking into sandwiches and salads at the Pool Bar. There are also fun activities to be enjoyed by all. These include gazpacho and sangria making workshops, Spanish lessons, bicycle trail riding, and the Forti Club with many tempting activities for kids aged four to 12.

Having mentioned the major attractions at the Hotel, the question remains: what makes the Suites and Apartments so special for families? For one, there is more space. Thus, even the one-bedroom suite has its own lounge, plus capacity for two adults and two

children (the latter snooze on the sofa bed). Pets are permitted upon request, which is great news for those who consider their pooch as very much part of the family.

The apartments offer something extra special: a fully equipped kitchen and washing machine, both of which are crucial when you are staying for more than a few days.

To give you an idea of sizes, the one-bedroom suite measures 68m2, while the one-bedroom apartment with sea view boasts dimensions of between 68m2 and 150m2.

For visitors who prefer more space, try the two-bedroom suite (90m2 – 150m2) or the two-bedroom apartment, with similar measurements. The latter is arguably the best choice for those who are used to having two bathrooms at home. In this suite, one bathroom contains a bath and the other, a shower. The three-

bedroom apartment, meanwhile, measures 164m2 –180m2 and has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a spacious lounge, and a furnished terrace with heavenly sea and mountain views.

The ‘adults only’ hotel concept is doing a roaring trade across Spain, with many millennial travellers not quite as enamoured by the pitterpatter of tiny feet (and the colossal yells emitted by tiny lungs) as their parents. However, the key to creating silent or more buzzing spaces in a hotel, surely lies in the design. The Fuerte Estepona has managed to create a smooth marriage of spaces catering to different demands and budgets. Whether your aim is to bond as a family, enjoy a chic adultsonly getaway, or simply find yourself amid the serene Mediterranean and carefully manicured gardens, you will undoubtedly find your ‘secret nook’ in this relaxing resort. e

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It’s a horsepower-packed feria that lives up to all your expectations of the Merry Month of May. A chance to watch dancing Andalusian purebreed steeds, OD on rebujitos, and flaunt your Sevillanas skills in a flouncy flamenco dress alongside the sherry grandees and equestrian cognoscenti of Jerez.

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erezanos were born in the saddle and they all get on their high horse for the Feria del Caballo, an equine extravaganza that takes over the city. Every day, from high noon the jacarandafringed avenues are a stage for high-stepping stallions and antique carriages filled with sweet señoritas fluttering fans. There’s dressage in the streets, Sevillanas in the sunshine, rumbustious

rumbas and gypsy bulerías in the casitas as the night wears on with sherry drinking demanding the staying power of a Grand National winner.

You can tell it’s a thoroughbred gig by the clothes and coiffeurs: chicas in tight bodices and mermaid’s tail skirts, matrons in mantillas and laughing caballeros in wide-brimmed Cordobes hats. Manes are worn plaited – with bells for the horses, ribbons for the girls. There are ruffles and frills, florals and polka dots in every colour

of the paint palette, matched to shoes, shawls, handbags, hair combs and the bobbles on the horses’ harnesses. More so on the Wednesday, a Ladies Day all Ascot would take its hat off to.

González Hontoria Park, where they’re all headed, is a cut above your average recinto ferial – a green space the size of Windsor Castle grounds with wide sand-sprinkled avenues and casetas around its perimeter. These pop-up bar/ restaurants are run by sherry bodegas, equestrian

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organisations and neighbourhood flamenco clubs and there’s a prize for the best décor so everyone makes the effort. Unlike Sevilla’s more famous Feria de Abril where they are run as private clubs, Jerez casitas have non-member zones where visitors can eat, drink and enjoy the ambience at reasonable prices instead of having to munch a hotdog on the hoof.

Jerez and the Carthusian – the pure blood prince of Andalusian horses – have been synonymous for half a millennia and the May Horse Fair is nearly as old. Originally a medieval livestock fair like most Spanish ferias, it’s one of the few to hang on to its horse-trading tradition and among the crowds you’ll find horse ranchers, bull breeders and the families of big sherry dynasties like Domecq, Lustau and González Byass all mixing business with pleasure. It’s also a shop window for local produce and this year’s fair is dedicated to the white village of Jabugo in Huelva, whose acorn forests fatten the pigs that make the best jamón iberico in the world.

After dark the horses return to their stables, one million coloured bulbs strung over the park power up and the funfair gets going. The sherry flows more freely, guitar rhythms accelerate and the night air vibrates with the foot-stomping beat of flamenco.

Locals say the Jerez fair is what Sevilla’s used to be like before the rest of the world discovered it. But despite being a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest, 95 per cent of visitors are Spanish who come from all over, including Madrid. If you like your ferias authentic, Jerez is the real thing!

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CASITA CRAWL A complete tour will take you round 188 this year!

What to Drink: What else but a rebujito – the iconic Feria del Caballo stirrup cup. It’s one part fino to two parts Sprite, finished with ice and a sprig of mint. It’s much more refreshing than neat sherry on a hot May day and it will help you stay the distance – but be careful. Sherry is a fortified wine and we’re talking tumblers here, not your grandma’s cut-glass thimbles.

What to eat: Gypsy gastronomy like menudo, a spicy chick pea, chorizo and pepper potage; and berza gitana, a hearty stew of pork, cabbage and pulses, will help soak up the sherry; tagarninas – wild Spanish asparagus; and this year’s star product, jamón de Jabugo, will also be on the menu.

WATCH HORSES DANCE The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, rated on a par with Vienna’s, trains its horses to pirouette on a pinhead for weekly shows but the gala feria performance is a bigger deal. Held on the Friday evening (May 17) at its 1,600-seater covered arena, man and beast come gracefully together in

an immaculately-choreographed equine ballet, with Spanish classical music and vintage costumes. The setting in the grounds of the 19th century Palacio de las Cadenas is nearly as beautiful as the horses.

Why not hire one of the city’s horse-drawn chariots and arrive in style! i www.realescuela.org STUD SHOW You’ve seen them in Gladiator, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Andalusian horses have been a recognised breed since Henry VIII of England met Francis 1 of France at the Field of the Cloth of Gold on Spanish horseback. Courageous, docile and able to bear the weight of a king in a suit of armour with elegance, they were highly prized on the field of battle and by Spanish governments as tools of diplomacy.

Jerez is the cradle of the noble Carthusian horse, the purest of Andalusian bloodlines introduced 500 years ago by the monks of La Cartuja Monastery on the city outskirts.

Neighbouring Hierro del Bocado stud farm keeps up the genetic tradition today. Its Saturday morning dressage shows include a tour of the paddocks and stables. i www.yeguadacartuja.com

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g The fair runs from May 11-18 and includes sideshows of carriage racing, show jumping, polo, livestock auctions and fireworks.

Horses and carriages are in the park daily from 13:00 – 19:30.

Further info, www.jerez.es/feria One million bulbs light up the fairground © Turismo Jerez

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LAMBORGHINI URUS LUXURY SUV Lamborghini is being hailed as the first supercar manufacturer to introduce an SUV with its exciting new Urus, but many have forgotten that this is not the company’s first product in this class. WORDS TONY WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LAMBORGHINI

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ack in 1986, Lamborghini launched the LM002, a vehicle that’s now all but forgotten, other than for being one of the least attractive SUVs ever built. The huge, bulky, LM002 lingered in the company’s lineup for several years, but never sold well and was rarely seen. The new Urus is a very different take on the SUV theme, although Lamborghini has said that some design inspiration was taken from the LM002.

Many will ask how Lamborghini acquired enough SUV know-how to build a vehicle like the Urus, but it’s worth remembering that the famed Italian automaker is part of the VW/Audi group and thus has access to some of the best allwheel drive technology in the world.

Expectedly then, the Urus drew technology from a wide range of products built by the group, including the Audi A8, Bentley Bentayga and even the Porsche Cayenne.

While no SUV could look anything like the Lamborghini sports cars we’re used to, the Urus is certainly very easy on the eye combining a relatively sleek profile with a low-slung, aggressive appearance. It’s about as good as a high-performance SUV can get and promises to stand out even among increasing numbers of rivals.

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Z I LIKED: Unbelievable levels of power, handling and braking. Very attractive styling that’s managed to retain the Lamborghini DNA. Z I DIDN’T LIKE: Very costly of course, but for a thrifty buyer, Audi’s top-of-the-line SUV might well be a worthy alternative.

Z MARKET ALTERNATIVES: Bentley Bentayga, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, upcoming Ferrari Purosangue and Aston Martin DBX. Z WHO DRIVES ONE? Owners of Lamborghini sports cars like the Aventador and Huracan will flock to buy the Urus.

Buyers who just have to have the sportiest SUV on the market regardless of price.

Converts from high-end Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz rivals.

Z PRICE AND AVAILABILITY: Available now, starting at around €200.000.

The standout feature of this rig is its staggering performance and its claim to be the fastest SUV ever built. A twin-turbo V-8 endows the beast with a whopping 650-horsepower, fed to the wheels with an 8-speed automatic transmission. To keep all that power on the road, as well as fulfil its off-the-beaten-track aspirations, the Urus has full-time all-wheel drive and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tyres.

Test times at the track have confirmed that the Urus has suspension to match its remarkable power levels, so this super-SUV should be safe as well as speedy wherever you choose to drive it. Among other major safety features8 are standard carbon-ceramic brakes rather like the ones you might find on a Le Mans racer and probably just as powerful. The Urus has been extensively evaluated under the most demanding off-road conditions, though in all likelihood, few owners will expose it to much serious rough stuff.

The cabin could be described as ‘classic Lamborghini with off-road elements.’ The layout is fighter jet rather than SUV and Lamborghini fans will love it. The driver can choose from six drive modes using a small shift lever. Modes are available for various types of terrain and adhesion conditions. The interior is beautifully trimmed with lots of leather and other premium materials and there’s no question about a superior ambiance. There are variants with four or five seats, so buyers have a choice there.

There’s no doubt that this new Lamborghini will find a place in the hearts of upscale SUV fans everywhere. There is no shortage of high-end products in this market from makers like Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW but there’s nothing with quite the same performance credentials as the Urus. It’ll hold that ‘fastest SUV’ title for quite some time, but no doubt Ferrari will take a good run at it with its upcoming Purosangue. e

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If you love Johnny Depp and associate his name with the magical vulnerability of Edward Scissorhands, the jock-like appeal of Wade ‘Cry Baby’ Walker, or the undisputable charm of Captain Jack Sparrow, then you probably find it hard to gaze into the eyes of Lily-Rose Depp without feeling a bit of nostalgia. The young upcoming actor was born to two of the world’s most beautiful celebrities (her mother is Vanessa Paradis), yet her deep, warm expression is, dare we say, 100 per cent her father’s. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

FASHION IS IN THE BLOOD Lily is fashion’s hottest ticket; she’s sophisticated and suave and her demeanour and knowledge of fashion belong to someone far beyond her years. She has been photographed at many red carpet functions and is a special guest at Vogue events. She has also graced countless magazines, her attitude before the camera being almost second nature. Somehow, her European chicness can clearly be attributed to her mother’s influence and to the many years she spent in Paris.

CHANEL CALLS Lily began acting in 2014, with a tiny role in Tusk – a Kevin Smith drama that debuted at the Toronto Film Festival. She would reprise the role in the spin-off Yoga Hosers, a drama/comedy in which she starred alongside her father. In 2016, when she was just 15, she was selected as Chanel’s official brand ambassador, appearing in her first ad for a modern remake of classic fragrance, Chanel No. 5. The relationship with Chanel is long, hailing back to her first meeting with Karl Lagerfeld when she was just eight years old.

A CÉSAR NOMINATED PERFORMANCE Lily’s first big break in the acting world came in the form of The Dancer – a biographical drama about legendary dancer Loie Fuller and her rival, Isadora Duncan (Depp plays the latter and SoKo the former). For her audition, Depp was called upon to learn a choreographed dance in just one hour. She managed to ace the challenge and landed the role. The film is a passion-filled sojourn into the downfall of Loie Fuller following her romance with Isadora Duncan. Depp was attracted by the complexity of the character: “What I loved about Isadora was that she is a little manipulative.

Everyone has that side that’s more devilish,” she told W Magazine.

She captured that aspect of her character well, so much so that she was nominated in the Most Promising Actress category of the César Awards for her performance.

FILMS OF A CERTAIN REGARD Depp chose her next roles wisely. In Planetarium (which premiered at the Venice Film Festival) she played Natalie Portman’s younger sister, and in 2018 she starred in Les Fauves (Savage) – a French horror film – and in the romantic comedy, A Faithful Man. She will soon be appearing opposite Timothée Chalamet in The King – a Netflix special we have covered fully in this month’s Cinema Greats page.

WISE CHOICES Lily-Rose Depp was born to two icons (one in fashion, one in film) and thus far, she has managed to dip into both industries with aplomb. Her wise selections in terms of roles also show she is in no rush to make the A-list (she has arguably already arrived). Not one of her films thus far has been truly commercial, though The King promises to be a big hit in 2019. If you are interested in this talented performer, check out her interviews on YouTube. ‘Gentile’ is the world that springs to mind upon hearing her speak, for her sophistication is married to a youthful joyfulness that is refreshing, to say the least. Depp also recently appeared in a documentary alongside Priyanka Chopra. Entitled Period. End of Sentence, it explains how the Pad Project helped needy women in India start their own business.

Lily will soon be starring opposite Armie Hammer and Gary Oldman in Dreamland. Not much is known about the thriller, but then again, with this impressive list of thespians, we predict it will be a hit! e

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This is the story of Blaze Foley – the notorious Texas Outlaw musical legend who rose at the same time as country greats like Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The movie takes place over three different time periods, covering the highlights of Foley’s life, including his romance with Sybil Rosen, his last night on Earth, and the impact he had on those who appreciated his music.

» DIRECTOR Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers) » GENRE Fantasy » CAST David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane

Hellboy

The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (the B.P.R.D.) assigns an unusual task to Hellboy: that of defeating an ancient spirit called Nimue, known as ‘The Queen of Blood’. Nimue was the lover of famous wizard Merlín during the reign of King Arthur, and she has learned some of the most powerful tricks in the business. Hellboy will have to dream of creative ways to vanquish someone whose aim is to destroy human life through the art of black magic.

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The year is 1961 and the country is Russia.

Rudolf Nureyev, the most famous male ballet dancer of all time, travels outside the USSR for the first time with the Kirov Ballet Company. Although he is closely followed by KGB agents who suspect he may defect, the dancer makes a courageous decision in the name of freedom.

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Rebel Wilson has shown she can hold her own as a leading actress in films like Isn’t it Romantic and in Hustle, she proves her worth yet again alongside Oscar-winning actor, Anne Hathaway. The hilarious duo play two female scam artists who team up to take revenge on a group of devious men who have conned them.

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THE KING

WHAT IS IT ABOUT? The series centres on the many tribulations faced by Henry V in his unforeseen rise to power. The action takes place in 1415, when England and France were battling it out in the Hundred Years’ War. The Dauphin (Pattinson) is the rightful heir to the throne but Henry is thrust into power and manages to heighten England’s fame as a military force to be reckoned with.

WHY IS HENRY V SUCH A WORTHY SUBJECT? This king may have been young, but he is one of the most renowned rulers

in history, having masterminded two successful invasions of France and led his heavily outnumbered troops to victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. He was a hero in three of Shakespeare’s plays and is known as much for his ruthlessness as for his visionary strategies on the battlefield.

WHO WROTE IT? The script for The King was written

by David Michôd and Joel Edgerton (who recently starred in Red Sparrow).

Edgerton, who also stars as Falstaff, describes the film as “Game of Thrones meets Shakespeare,” with

As we go to print we still don’t know its release date, but one thing we do know is that The King is arguably Netflix’s most awaited film of the year. Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet (Call Me

By Your Name, Beautiful Boy) and Robert Pattinson (Yes! ‘Sparkles’ – of the Twilight saga) go head to head in this historical drama about a young Henry V, one of medieval England’s greatest warrior Kings. gave us a

heavy doses of irony and the bittersweet flavour of war. This isn’t the first time Edgerton has taken pen to paper. He also wrote and directed the psychological thriller The Gift, for which he received a nomination for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film.

Last year, he wrote, directed and starred in the drama Boy Erased, which touched on the subject of gay conversion therapy.

THE REAL DEAL Robert Pattinson recently

hint of what to expect. He told Vulture that the film was as realistic as it gets, with both Joel Edgerton and Timothée Chalamet donning heavy armour and taking part in some pretty difficult fight scenes. As for Pattinson, it sounds like he had an easier lot, since his outfit mainly consists of fashionably, frilly ensembles.

A SOLID TEAM TO COUNT ON The King is being produced by no less than Brad Pitt, through his company Plan B. He is joined by Edgerton, Michôd and others.

WHO IS IN IT?

In addition to the Timster and Sparkles, we will also be seeing an exciting newcomer to the scene – Lily Rose Depp (daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis). Aside from being one of fashion’s youngest icons, Depp (who is the face of Chanel’s new No.5 L’Eau fragrance and is frequently seen modelling for Vogue), has taken a big plunge into the acting world. At the tender age of 19, she has already been nominated for the French Oscars (the César Awards) for her role in The Dancer. The film also stars Aussie stalwart Ben Mendelsohn, Sean Harris, and Tom GlynnCarney.

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Marbella's Starlite Festival line-up continues to expand and is now over a seven week period (July 5 until August 22). For an up-todate list of artists go to starlitemarbella.com And with summer approaching there are bound to be lots of tribute acts performing so check your local weekly press for gigs. All information on this page was correct at the time of writing Fuengirola's Marenostrum Festival continues at the Sohail Castle with BOB DYLAN on May 4, and MANUEL CARRASCO (already sold out) on May 17 plus the Puerto Rican 'King of Reggaetón', DADDY YANKEE, on June 1.

Tickets from your local El Corte Inglés or ticketmaster.es Málaga's Cervantes Theatre has several Spanish artists this month covering all types of music genres. Check the line-up at teatrocervantes.com It was announced in one of the Spanish papers that there's a new venture running from June 21 to 23 at various venues along the coast with 27 free concerts. The Costa del Soul Festival is being run by the organisers of the Costa del Jazz Festival but there's nothing on-line at the moment – hopefully more next month.

Despite the traumas of late, the JACKSONS are scheduled to play at Club de Tennis Hotel Puente Romano on August 8 and ex SPANDAU BALLET singer TONY HADLEY is booked to appear two nights later. Ticket info: rocklounge.com

MILEY CYRUS has replaced CARDI B at Barcelona's Primavera Sound Festival (May 30 - June 1) as the latter has just started shooting her movie debut along with JENNIFER LOPEZ in Hustlers in which a group of strippers conned wealthy Wall Street executives out of money in 2015.

Sevilla is to host this year's MTV Music Awards on November 3, details regarding the venue and tickets will be announced shortly.

The annual MTV Gibraltar Calling weekend is going back to Saturday and Sunday after last year's Friday/Saturday experiment, taking place on September 7 & 8 at the Europa Point stadium instead of the usual Victoria Stadium as that venue hosts the Gibraltar national football team for a Euro 2020 qualifying game against Denmark on the 5th. The Gibraltar International Song Festival, set for May 18, has been put back to October 12 "owing to unforeseen circumstances".

One international song festival that many would like to see put back (on a permanent basis) is the annual eardrum agony that is Eurovision (an event which many countries still take seriously and which attracts one of the continent’s largest annual TV audiences), and despite many protests, it is scheduled to take place in Tel Aviv, Israel. Spain (La Venda

by MIKI) and the UK (All Together Now by MICHAEL RICE) have been seeded directly to the finals. Also, MADONNA will perform two songs for which she will pocket $1 million.

Spain's TVE and the BBC (UK) will show both semi-finals (May 14 & 16) plus the final (18th), all live at 9pm (CET).

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The SPICE GIRLS 13-date tour is scheduled to kick-off in Dublin on May 24 and US DJ DIPLO is looking for a summer smash hit after he was given permission to sample one of the girl's songs on a forthcoming single.

Christmas has come early for ROBBIE WILLIAMS as he is recording a collection of Yuletide classics and new festive songs for release towards the end of the year.

On May 24 the long awaited 'no holds barred' ELTON JOHN biopic Rocketman, showing the highs and lows of a very colourful career, launches and includes a new song that is expected to be a candidate at next year's Oscars. The piano man could also be nominated for new songs he's written (one with BEYONCÉ) for this summer's Lion King live-action remake. Movie insiders say that Rocketman could possibly bypass Bohemian Rhapsody as the highest-earning music biopic of all time. Meanwhile, that film's star, RAMI MALEK , is being tipped to play MICHAEL JACKSON in a biopic that has approval from his family, but since the recent discordant documentary there are no takers from the major movie studios. And the actor is expected to portray FREDDIE MERCURY again in the follow up to Bohemian Rhapsody

which will concentrate on the later years until his death in 1991. In other biopic news, the SEX PISTOLS will be the next known name to feature in a film being put together by Starlight Pictures and it will hit silver screens next year.

Another possibly controversial TV documentary is set to air with UK Channel 5's 13 Moments That Killed Amy Winehouse. A TV source said, "The show is likely to be a contentious subject for fans as it focuses on the pop icon's demise" This scribe was recently in company with a member of the ROBERT PLANT entourage and of course the subject of a LED ZEPPELIN reunion cropped up in conversation. The legendary lead singer says the main reason he will not tour with the band is out of respect for JOHN BONHAM, who died in 1980. He told the son of the late drummer, JASON, who replaced his father for the last reunion in 2007, that he didn't feel right on stage and doesn't want to gig with them again. e

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BACKLASH BY LISA JACKSON

Colton and Denver McLean associate the beautiful ranch county of Montana with the most painful memory of their lives: the death of their parents in a fire.

Now their uncle’s death has brought them back to a place where love runs deep — but so do grudges. Suspicion about who ignited the deadly fire all those years ago has caused a big family rift. Denver and Colton are tempted to sell their ranch, but when things begin to go awry, they suspect that someone is hell-bent on destroying their family legacy.

THE HUNTRESS BY KATE QUINN

Nina Markova is a brave woman who has grown up in Soviet Russia. When her homeland becomes involved in war, she joins the Night Witches: an all-female night bomber regiment battling against Hitler on the eastern front. Ian Graham is a British war correspondent who becomes a Nazi hunter. He grows intrigued by Nina, who is the only person ever to escape from the clutches of the famous Nazi assassin known only as ‘The Huntress’. Finally, 17-year-old Joran McBride grows up in post-WWII Boston. She is fascinated by her father’s new girlfriend: a soft-spoken widow who is hiding a colourful past.

THE CHEF BY JAMES PATTERSON AND MAX DILALLO

Police detective by day, celebrity food truck chef by night, Caleb Rooney is now under investigation for a murder committed while he was in the line of duty. While fighting the charges against him, Rooney discovers that his town is under threat by a group of dangerous terrorists. It is Carnival time and as crowds of revellers gather, he follows a fearsome trail of clues to avert his hometown and its people from a violent fate.

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE MURDER BY JOANNA FLUKE

Not even Lake Eden’s nosiest residents suspected Hannah Swensen would go from blissful newlywed to betrayed wife in a few weeks. When her bakery becomes the setting of a TV special, she hopes to spread word about her business, but she is soon overwhelmed by the appearance of a dead body in her bedroom.

Hannah enlists the help of an old flame to solve the mystery and find the culprit before she becomes the next victim!

THE BORDER BY DON WINSLOW

Stephen King called this book “focused, angry, suspenseful, occasionally hilarious, always hugely entertaining.” It is the highly anticipated conclusion to the Cartel trilogy by the best-selling author of The Force. It tell the tale of Art Keller, a man who has dedicated his life to winning the war on drugs. From the slums of Guatemala to the elegant buildings of Washington D.C., Keller fights against a new generation of drug traffickers, politicians, and addicts – who battle to the end to maintain the status quo.

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LG 65-INCH OLEDR9 A ROLLABLE OLED

Most of us enjoy having a TV in our living room, but not everyone wants to display it. Lovers of minimalism will go ga-ga over LG’s new OLEDR9 TV, which rolls up discreetly into its stand when you are not viewing it. The TV boasts 4K technology, so picture quality is topnotch. Use the screen as a clock and weather display, or to showcase your favourite pics from your smartphone. Superior sound comes from its Dolby Atmos soundbar, which can also be used as a wireless Blutooth speaker.

TOP TVS

TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2019 The one home gadget most of us wouldn’t dream of living without is a television.

These days, TVs offer a bigger, crisper, more dynamic experience that makes it easier to immerse yourself in the worlds you are viewing. If a new device is on your shopping list, pay attention to these choices, hailed by the world’s top TV critics. COMPILED BY MARISA CUTILLAS

SONY ZG9 88-/95-INCH TV

A LARGER-THAN-LIFE EXPERIENCE Who said imagery couldn’t get any crisper than 4K? This futuristic TV boasts an 8K option in 88- and 95-inch versions. The impressive size of these screens make them ideal for large homes, so if you are planning on designing a cinema room or entertainment lounge for the kids, this beauty will be right up your sleeve.

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SAMSUNG 75-INCH MICRO LED TV MICRO LED FINENESS

A soon-to-be-released television that boasts something most TVs don’t have: Micro LED technology, which matches OLED TV’s perfect blacks and detailed contrast, with optimal brightness and vibrancy. This TV contains panels that are even finer than those used on OLED televisions, and the TV features a bezel-less design, which adds to its chic minimalism.

SAMSUNG 65-INCH Q9FN QLED TV IN LIVING COLOUR

One of the most amazing things about this new Samsung model is Q Colour, a technology which allows you to view over a billion colours, thus adding to the richness of the imagery. Direct Full Array Elite tech divides the screen into independently adjustable zones to deliver exceptional colour and brightness with pinpoint control, and Ultra Black Elite, comprising a film that absorbs ambient light to minimise reflection. This is a great option for those wishing to experience precise colour, contrast, and details.

SONY MASTER SERIES 65-INCH A9F OLED OLED PERFECTION

This TV boasts a beautiful OLED panel featuring rich black levels and vivid colour, as well as optimal detail and brightness. Known for its top-rated HDR performance, it comes with an acoustic surface audio and sound system. It is one of the first TVs to feature Android TV 8.0 technology, which improves areas like keyboard design, home screen menus, and general performance.

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LENNY AND ZOE KRAVITZ MEET TUMI

Lenny and Zoe Kravitz have signed up with luggage company TUMI (available at El Corte Inglés) to shoot a film about travel, family, and connecting with your roots. “When you travel and live with your luggage in your hand, the latter becomes an extension of your home and of yourself. It’s the only thing that is always with you,” said Mr. Kravitz, dreamily staring into the distance. i www.tumi.com

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The BCN (Barcelona) Film Fest just ended, with a plethora of fantastic films (including Dani de la Orden’s Litus, the Coen Brothers’ The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and Ralph Fiennes’ The White Crow) receiving rave reviews. The festival took place throughout the month of April, and is one of the first top events of the spring/summer season. i bcnfilmfest.com

NEW PIZZERÍA IN MÁLAGA

Y Dice Matías is a brand new pizza place on Málaga’s iconic Alcazabilla street.

The venue pays homage to legendary Malagueño Matías Ortega Ruiz, famed for positioning himself on any street corner to talk about a host of subjects – including the beautiful women of Málaga, war, what was in season at the local market, and just about anything and everything that tickled his fancy.

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WHITE SUMMER SOTOGRANDE

White Summer Sotogrande is touted as the coolest event to watch out for in the warmest season of the year. Featuring over 65 artistic, cultural, musical, and gastronomic activities, it will be taking place in the spacious gardens of the Santa María Polo Club during the 48th International Polo Tournament (from July 25 to August 31). e

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LA ZAGALETA IS ONE OF SOUTHERN SPAIN’S MOST SOPHISTICATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND THIS MONTH, WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT ONE OF ITS SUMPTOUS VILLAS. WE ALSO FIND OUT WHAT MAKES ARCHITECTURE MODERN, DRESS UP TO THE NINES IN FASHION BY HANNIBAL LAGUNA, AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE CHICEST DÉCOR AND FASHION MUST-HAVES.

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In the hills above Marbella there is a villa with more than a touch of Hollywood glamour. Panoramically located within the exclusive La Zagaleta country club, it belongs to a range of properties of international allure.

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A LA ZAGALETA MANSION with International A llure F

ollow the winding Ronda road up past luxury developments and wooded hill country and you come to one of Europe’s most exclusive gated communities: La Zagaleta. This select country club is home to a collection of luxurious villas and mansions, but one of the most eye-catching of all is this outstanding contemporary home.

The first sign of a distinguished property is the sense of arrival it offers. Automatic gates that glide open effortlessly to reveal an imposing driveway and forecourt with deluxe undercover parking surrounded by greenery, water features and the architectural outline of the villa set the tone for this outstanding home.

The volume and quality of the property are immediately evident, dressed with understated refinement and imbued with the signature architecture of Marcos Sáinz. This impression is confirmed when you step through the imposing solid front door with its beautiful detail and enter a hallway flanked by a beautifully styled circular staircase. A study in elegant forms, it is one of the many eyecatching design elements of the home.

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TOP-END LIFESTYLES Step into the villa and you get a sense of how stylish lifestyles are lived. The space, amenities, style and distribution of this luxurious villa make it a superlative residence that is perfect for entertaining lucky guests and visitors in the very finest of contemporary Mediterranean settings.

Follow the focal point of the vistas that come into view the minute you open the front door and you see the sea shimmering beyond the sleek swimming pool, which appears to float in mid-air.

An elegantly concealed lift is situated on the left-hand side of the entrance hall, which flows on to a large central hallway resplendent in natural light. To the right is a cloakroom and a beautifully appointed guest WC typical of the very high standard of creativity and finish in the gorgeous tropical marble and stone that is found throughout the property’s en-suite bathrooms.

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A large, comfortable reception room flanked by a family TV room and a dining room leading on to a state-of-the-art kitchen with restaurantstandard catering capacity connects along the full length of the house with a terrace. The latter provides outdoor lounging and dining areas that are an extension of the indoor space, while overlooking manicured Bermuda grass lawns and a panoramic swimming pool and deck that maximises the infinity edge impact amid breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, valleys and the Mediterranean Sea. This awe-inspiring view is symmetrically flanked by two impressive fire bowls, which

create a stunning visual impact when lit in the evenings. The adjacent covered chill-out area is an ideal spot from which to relax and enjoy the sunset and views, being connected also to a dining area, kitchen with bar and BBQ one level below. Stairs lead from the modern laundry and pantry down to the staff quarters, the immaculate technical and machine rooms, a professional home cinema and wine cellar, and a spa area with gym, changing rooms/bathrooms, sauna, steam bath, showers, treatment rooms and heated indoor swimming pool whose design, ambience and amenities leave many luxurious five-star deluxe resorts behind.

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The views from here over the surrounding greenery are nothing less than inspiring, and are shared by a fully independent apartment, positioned below the guest wing on the ground floor. Naturally, in a property of this standing, there is also a multi-vehicle garage in which to keep your car collection in style.

The top floor is given over to a series of luxuriant bedroom suites, each with its own signature bathroom in combinations of black, richly veined brown and also lighter-toned marble sourced from around the world, while the his and her dressing rooms offer the convenience of a boutique within what is quite simply an outstanding contemporary mansion in La Zagaleta.

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The owner, who has several residences in different parts of the world, is experienced in commissioning luxurious homes and working with architects, interior designers and landscapers to create properties that are beautiful and impressive yet also functional and homely. He and his wife enjoy the climate, facilities and cosmopolitan social scene of Marbella, and they chose La Zagaleta for its exclusive living environment, peace, silence and natural beauty. “We fell in love with the plot because of its gorgeous setting and incomparable views.”

Their favourite part of the house is the owner’s apartment, which offers complete independence in a luxurious setting, and also the cosiness of the TV room, with its lovely views out over the garden. “It’s a very homely part of the villa for relaxing, reading a book or spending time with the family,” says the owner, for whom the larger indoor and outdoor spaces are ideal for entertaining and welcoming friends and family. “This is a home that is suited for entertaining either small intimate groups or large parties, thanks to both the layout and the facilities.

My wife played a major role in the interior design and she worked with an architect from Milan. Her aim was to transform the extraordinary areas into a serene, intimate space where you feel cosy and comfortable, surrounded by the grandiosity of the perspective.”

And indeed, he describes the views as “just unbelievable, day and night.” g DIANA MORALES PROPERTIES|KNIGHT FRANK Tel: (+34) 952 765 138. www.dmproperties.com

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Our projects range from interior design and furnishings, to full refurbishment and total construction projects. Our focus at Ambience is to create your vision, manage the experience and deliver a space that is not only functionable and livable but uniquely and breathtakingly exquisite.

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Some terms are used so frequently – and diversely – that their very meanings can become confusing and clouded. The ‘modern’ in Modern Architecture is a case in point.

A great many forms of design are grouped together as ‘modern architecture’, particularly these days, with the vanguardist movement in full swing once more, yet as we will all be referring to it for some time to come, we thought we should attempt to clarify this word ‘modern’. For instance, what exactly can be considered to be a modern style, and how is it related to such schools of architecture as Modernism or Futurism? WORDS MICHEL CRUZ

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MODERN HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE The problem with anything ‘modern’ or even avant-garde is that it is by definition of a fleeting nature. What is modern today becomes contemporary and ultimately even ‘old’, or worse still, ‘old fashioned’. A truly outstanding example of any style can be considered to stand the test of time and become a classic, but what do you call something new once it has ceased to be new? It may still be magnificent and inspiring, but it is no longer new. You see the problem…

The fact is that though we tend to think of anything modern as the latest thing, or ideally forward-looking and futuristic, the whole concept of modern design has a rich history

to look back upon. It’s hard to say exactly when people began to describe their latest styles in this way, but architectural theory traces the movement to its early origins at the beginning of the 20th century and the inspiration behind it to the enlightened worldview of the late 18th century. The latter’s quest for rationality and knowledge certainly spurred great advances in science, social thought and, ultimately, in design too, producing observations of the world around us out of which new movements – political as well as stylistic – were born.

In fact, the two are seldom divisible, even when you consider schools as far removed

as Neo Romanticism or the Arts and Crafts Movement on the one hand and Machinism or Brutalism on the other. Diametrically opposed in their world vision, they alternately attempted to give shape to their utopian visions or harsh realism through the structures they designed and the societies they would have created through the planning of towns and cities. Where proto-modern movements such as Art Nouveau and Neo Romanticism rejected modernity and desired to return to an idealised vision of a gentler world, others embraced the advance of modern technology as both inevitable and desirable.

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THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE FUTURE

Déjà vu? Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s 1929 Barcelona Pavilion forms the inspiration for much of today’s architecture

Architecture ‘melts’ before new structural realities

Adherents included the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright, who made use of modern materials and building techniques to produce villas that were radically different from anything seen before. As an unapologetic advocate of modern industrial landscapes, Le Corbusier produced both enduring classics and the town planning concepts upon which our estates, projects and city suburbs are based.

Ironically, they have become ghettos – exactly what they were meant to replace.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe built upon these concepts and the Bauhaus tradition of his native Germany to advance the clean, right-angled modernity of what had already become known as the International Style. The fact that the wave of designs created between the 1920s and the 1970s also featured varying interpretations of rounded styles is a recurring theme within modern architecture, for it could not have survived and developed for so long if it relied on rulers alone.

Though at first glance they don’t look so ‘modern’, Frank Lloyd Wright’s early 20th century Prairie Houses are among the building blocks of modern architecture

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All good things must come to an end, and by the late seventies it seemed the world was ready to take a break from sleek, (often) whitewashed styles for a decade or two. Postmodernism was never a favourite of the critics, but it did allow vanguardism to enjoy a hiatus that marked its return all the more powerfully. We can safely say that modern architecture – as we tend to define the sleek, linear structures of our era – is very much back in vogue, though today more than ever featuring an interplay of glass, steel, whitewashed tones and all the new materials and construction techniques that modern technology makes possible.

The result has been a revolution in design complexity brought about by 3D computerised design tools. Even the greatest lover of simplicity uses such means to add drama through detail, and people like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid positively allowed buildings to ‘melt’ into the street amid a profusion of irregular patterns and architectural detail that eschews symmetry in favour of artistic expression and the making of a statement. This is where today’s modern architecture differs from that which shook the world almost a century ago.

Technology is the distinguishing factor for new structures that were called modern then and are described so again today.

Much of modern architecture is driven by the new possibilities engendered by engineering and technology innovations

Frank Gehry’s deconstructive forms constitute part of a more recent style revolution

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The latest wave of technology and architectural styling has also taken Marbella by storm, following upon the construction hiatus of the post-financial crisis era with a fresh new look and renewed sense of purpose. Sleek white designs symbolise the return of modern, and since ‘modern’ is a relative concept, the style continues to be in full evolution, adopting new material, tones and textures as well as evolving technologies and their accompanying luxuries and features. These are the impulses that feed creativity and innovation, spurring on new, ‘modern’ architectural design trends much like a train speeding forward on the tracks.

Modern architecture is therefore a temporal description, and might better be called contemporary – as in, of the moment – but while today’s novelty is soon replaced by tomorrow’s, we can all agree that the current style belongs to the overall genre characterised by avantgarde experimentation, clean, often linear lines, minimalist open-plan interiors and a lack of ‘unnecessary’ ornamentation.

The solution in the seeming confusion of a modern building from 1930 and one from 2019, therefore clearly lies in the design philosophy and pioneering quest that shaped them both. This, and not any particular visual style, is ultimately what modern architecture is all about – so make sure yours is an enduring classic and not a future pastiche. e

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Hannibal Laguna SPRING/SUMMER 2019 COLLECTION

Hannibal Laguna’s fashion show is one of the most popular at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

With elegant, flowing gowns that help create a stunning silhouette, he always manages to capture the beauty of the female form. Check out his latest collection, which features everything from bright blue to red ensembles, as well as colourful floral- and wildlife-inspired prints that celebrate the glory of spring. COMPILED BY MARISA CUTILLAS

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We love Monsoon’s summer collection, inspired on the colour and vibrancy of India.

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THIS MONTH, WE DELVE INTO THE WONDERS OF THE BEAUTY BLENDER, DISCOVER TOP BUYS FOR OILY SKIN, AND FIND OUT WHAT MAKES SEXUAL COUPLES SO PASSIONATE. WE ALSO REVIEW THE FLEXITARIAN DIET AND OTHER HOT HEALTH CRAZES TAKING OVER THE GLOBE.

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THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY TOOL? If you’re still applying foundation with your fingers, it might be time to upgrade to a beauty blender! This handy tool literally ‘bounces off’ skin, spreading your foundation quickly and thoroughly, and helping your product stay on all day! WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

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efore beauty blenders arrived on the makeup scene and knocked our world upside down, beauty buffs wanting to keep their hands clean often resorted to using a brush. However, if you’ve ever painted a wall then you know that brushes have bristles, and that means that unless you have a Scott Barnes level brush on hand, your makeup could end up looking slightly streaky and you could have to stroke the brush several times over the same area to get the desired effect. Many beauty gurus still swear by brushes (it all depends on the texture of the foundation) but for standard fluid foundations, beauty blenders are usually the first choice.

BEAUTYBLENDER: THE BRAND

There are many blenders on the market, both affordable and high-end.

They are easily identifiable by their cute egg shape, though for optimal effect, definitely go for the one and only BeautyBlender. This sponge is surprisingly small, but don’t let that fool you. Beauty blenders are meant to be used wet, and these babies grow (almost) bigger than a Gremlin once placed under the tap. Once the blender is wet, just squeeze it to remove excess water. You can apply your foundation directly to the tip of the blender, or use your fingers to apply dollops of

foundation over the main areas of the face (forehead, cheeks, nose, chin), then ‘bounce’ the BeautyBlender over the entire face. The whole process is very quick and the result is a baby smooth finish with not an area uncovered.

BEAUTYBLENDER: THE COLOURS

One thing you may have noticed in your favourite beauty shop, is that BeautyBlenders come in a wide variety of colours. If you thought this was simply a gimmick aimed at catching your eye, think again! Each differently hued sponge has a slightly different texture and is aimed for different uses.

The company’s colour guide indicates the following uses: Z HOT PINK: This is the original beauty blender. It is ideal for liquid foundations, primers, powder, blushes and any cream products. The red blender is practically the same in terms of texture and firmness.

Z WHITE: This sponge was designed for use with skincare products.

Z BLACK: This blender, called the ‘Pro’, was designed for makeup artists.

It bounces a bit less than its more colourful counterparts and it is ideal when it comes to displaying pigments in their most vivid form.

Z NUDE: This is an extra soft

blender for those who are after big-time bounce. BOING! Z YELLOW AND PURPLE: These were limited edition sponges. BeautyBlender is constantly adding new limited edition collections to the shelves. Currently, there is a cute pink and white marbled blender at Sephora. Pretty tempting, but at around €15 a pop I think I’ll wait until my blender has lived its full life!

HOW LONG DO BEAUTYBLENDERS LAST?

The company recommends replacing your sponge every three months.

However, many beauty fans manage to extend the lives of theirs through frequent washing and care. Wash your blender frequently, using a dedicated cleanser (BeautyBlender sells these in liquid and solid forms). After you have cleaned all products off your blender and the water comes out clear when you squeeze it, take a dollop of moisturiser and press it into the blender. This last tip comes from Nikkia Joy (an Australian beauty influencer who provides marvellous tips on product care as well as beauty reviews on her YouTube channel).

ARE BEAUTYBLENDERS WORTH THE PRICE?

All make up freaks love finding dupes of their favourite beauty products, but in this case, we cannot think of a single copy that is as good as the real thing. Some of the most decent alternatives include Jeffree Star’s Morphe blenders, and the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. e

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Why everyone’s talking about the Arques ‘Aesthetic Medicine’ Clinic Arques seems to be the name on nearly everyone’s eye-catching lips in Marbella and surrounding areas when it comes to recommending a leading-edge beauty and anti-ageing clinic. And its reputation resonates way beyond The Golden Triangle. Arques’ advanced treatments for such conditions as obesity, skin ageing, wrinkles, cellulite, varicose veins and other age-related and lifestyle conditions is now attracting patients from over 30 countries.

So the clinic’s ‘Responsible Aesthetic Medicines’ are based on new techniques that fight these influences and wherever possible prevent them from happening. In many cases, the clinic asserts that it can not only prevent the signs of ageing but can even reverse them. The techniques to do so are surprising.

“We offer the world’s most innovative cosmetic techniques plus exquisite modern facilities”

“I feel really proud of our commitment to social responsibility, an approach shared by every member of our team,” he said “We are very gratified to be able to earmark a percentage of our profits to various foundations to help the needy.

So what’s the secret? “We believe that the real revolution is quite simple,” explained the clinic’s principle, Dr Arques “We offer the world’s most innovative cosmetic techniques plus exquisite modern facilities, including a spa environment, a relaxed and harmonious setting and a very professional service. Added to that we source with great care the world’s number one laboratory products and we obtain the most competitive prices to pass on to our patients. We constantly seek the latest tried and tested scientific advances to ensure the quality we offer is always the best you can obtain anywhere in the world.”

"Our joint objective then, as it continues to be is to use the latest and most effective aesthetic medicine in a responsible way so that results are totally natural.”

“Unfortunately the signs of aging are increasing all around us,” said Dr Arques. “They reflect our current lifestyle: our inadequate diet, lack of exercise and sports practice, lack of oxygen, work and home pressures, pollution, and not least, the sun’s damaging ultra-violet rays.”

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“Among our other awards, the two most desirable were when we were in competition with an international field and came out top for aesthetic medicine and for responsible innovation in our sector.”

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Full details of those treatment are on the clinic’s website www.arquesclinic.com/en Doctor is qualified as aesthetic doctor in the U.K., is registered with the GMC and is also an associate member of the Royal College of General Practitioners

n THE SPAbeauty Spring and summer may bring great weather to the Coast, but one thing beauty chasers do not appreciate about these seasons is the reappearance of oily skin. Top beauty firms have really stepped up their game when it comes to quelling oiliness, though. Check out these best-selling items and remember that investing in good skincare will save you from having to treat breakouts and will help your makeup stay on all day.

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SISLEY INTENSIVE SERUM WITH TROPICAL RESINS This highly concentrated purifying serum contains powerful natural ingredients like Java tea, burdock and meadowsweet, which help unclog pores, as well as salicylic acid, which refines skin texture and visibly diminishes imperfections. Use it after cleansing and beneath a mattifying moisturiser.

DIOR CAPTURE YOUTH MATTE MAXIMISER This wonderful serum is meant for use after cleansing and before Dior’s star moisturiser: Dior Capture Totale. It contains gentle yet effective ingredients like iris extract, lactic acid from sugar cane, and zinc gluconate.

GERARD COSMETICS SLAY ALL DAY SETTING SPRAY The ultimate setting spray to keep makeup in place and skin perfectly matte. i This item can be purchased online on www.beautybay.com L’OREAL INFALLIBLE PRO MATTE FOUNDATION A great reasonably priced foundation for every day!

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URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER SETTING SPRAY Urban Decay De-Slick Setting Spray is all the rage among oily skinned dolls and guys, but nearly all beauty experts recommend All Nighter for make-up that will not budge during an entire night out on the town!

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LATEYSHA GRACE’S d e m u r i C t BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT a Lateysha Grace, the Welsh TV celebrity whose personality and charm have reigned supreme on shows like MTV’s The Valleys and reality hit Big Brother, knows the importance of looking as good on the outside as you feel on the inside. As an influencer, mom, and model, she is expected to be bikini and red carpet ready at all times and that means being in top form. Lateysha recently turned to Cirumed for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) after being unhappy with the results of a previous operation. “I just felt like my shape was very boxy and I was getting told that a lot online. I came across Dr. Aslani’s page and I just loved his work,” she says. Indeed, she couldn’t have chosen a more specialised clinic.

A WORK IN PROGRESS Lateysha contacted Cirumed through Serene – a concierge agency for Cirumed in the UK. Serene, which deals with celebrities wishing to spruce up their look through a nip and tuck, knew that Dr. Aslani would be perfect for the job.

He has been specialising in the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure for over a decade, and is known in the industry as ‘the Butt King’.

His repute is such for two main reasons – first, his experience

at performing ‘bikini package’ type surgeries in which clients can opt for a breast augmentation, liposculpture, and BBL in one go. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, is Cirumed’s reputation for safety.

SAFETY COMES FIRST Botched BBLs have appeared in the media lately, with some having been carried out in unsanitary conditions in other parts of the world. There is no

need to worry, notes Dr. Aslani, who says that surgeons simply need to do three vital things: “Refrain from injecting fat into muscle; use a blunt tip canula – ideally the ‘basket type’ – and combine this with a technique known as ‘expansion vibration lipofillling’ (EVL). The surgeon should also stay STRICTLY within subcutaneous tissue, avoiding the infiltration of any fat whatsoever into muscle.”

Lateysha admits, “I did have safety concerns. I’d had a few

procedures so I knew what to expect but there’s been a lot of bad press on BBLs lately, so I was very scared this time around. When I got there, I felt very at ease and the results were excellent. I felt relaxed as soon as I arrived at Cirumed. The clinic was really nice and lovely and everyone spoke English. Dr. Aslani is so passionate about what he does and you could clearly see that. I just felt like I was in safe hands.”

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Dr. Aslani has an artist’s eye for proportion and is specialised in creating the kind of beautiful curves that nature seems to bestow on only a few. By removing fat from unwanted areas and infiltrating it into the hips and other parts that lend the body greater proportion, the result is a feminine grace that is pleasing to the eye. Lateysha is over the moon about her new proportions. “Three weeks post op and I’m so happy with the results. It’s everything I’ve always wanted. I can’t believe how small my waist is and how much better my shape looks.

I can’t thank Serene and Dr. Aslani enough.”

In this day and age of Instagram, YouTube and live streaming, influencers like nothing more than for their image to conform to their personal standards. Lateysha notes that in the past, “I would never record videos of my body. They would always just be photos and I would edit them, so it’s good now to be able to just upload a photo without editing and to do a video without being on edge about people commenting on how you look.” How things have changed! Just click on Lateysha’s Instagram page and you will find her showing off the gorgeous results of her BBL in a bikini, slim fit jeans, and

body hugging dresses. She is brimming over with confidence and it shows.

WHY CHOOSE CIRUMED? Cirumed boasts its own 1,300m2 surgery unit, featuring two operating rooms, five suites, and cutting-edge equipment, including two Laminar Flow Systems – a vital concept in contamination control which ensures air moves in one direction and at the same speed, to avoid the crossover of airstreams and keep the environment germfree. The new unit also boasts two special tables which permit Dr. Aslani to rotate the patient into several precise positions during surgery –

something which is key during body reshaping.

When it comes to surgery and undergoing a major operation such as a Brazilian Butt Lift, safety, specialisation, and experience are key. These three qualities are present in abundance at Cirumed, where Dr. Aslani and his team perform several BBLs every day. The reward for all this hard work is patient satisfaction, which has made the clinic a top choice for celebrities who are surgerysavvy, and who know exactly what they want. e Cirumed Clinic. Edif. Panorama, Planta Baja, Local 2. CN340, km 184, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 346. www.cirumed.es

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HABITS OF HIGHLY

SEXUAL COUPLES A

round 43% of women and 31% of men report some degree of sexual difficulty, yet this is a subject many are hesitant to talk about or get help for. Sometimes, these issues stem from physiological reasons (including erectile dysfunction in men or pain with intercourse for women); at other times they are psychological (work-related stress, depression, and marital problems, etc.). All these reasons should be taken seriously and help should be sought if needed. However, recurrently, despite partners having a pretty good sex life, they could do with either more exciting (or more frequent) lovemaking. If this is your case, you may be interested in what makes highly sexual couples so ‘into it’.

DATE TIME MATTERS If you have kids (especially little ones that require so much time), it is important to find some one-onone time; to show that you value your partner and are interested in knowing their thoughts and feelings on important things going on in their lives. Kids can quickly become the main glue that keeps

partners together, but it isn’t enough. Couples should also make time to cherish something they have created between themselves.

BEING OPEN TO FANTASY A study by scientists at the University of Granada found that sexual fantasies help keep our attitudes to sex positive. Fantasies also boost the sex drive in both men and women. They heighten different stages of intercourse, including excitation and orgasm.

Such is the power of the imagination that sexual fantasies are often prescribed during sex therapy, to lower anxiety and fear of ‘poor performance’.

BEING AFFECTIONATE Staying affectionate throughout the day can build the warm, loving environment that couples need to feel sexual. A study published in the journal PLOS ONE found that behaviours that really turned men and women on were simple. These included kissing, cuddling, saying sweet things during lovemaking, making the ambience more romantic, etc.

DIVIDING CHORES This one stumped me, I’ll admit it – but it’s fantastic! Researchers at the University of Alberta found that couples enjoyed more frequent and satisfying sex when there was an equitable division of chores.

The researchers noted: “Rather than avoiding chores in the hope of having more sex, as prior research would imply, men are likely to experience more frequent and satisfying passion between the sheets when they simply do their fair share.”

TALKING ABOUT SEX If you haven’t been happy in the bedroom lately or there are things you would like to add or change and you don’t tell your partner about it, the issue could end up becoming a big stumbling block in terms of sexual satisfaction. Sex should ideally be a frequent topic among couples, so that nothing is kept ‘under wraps’ – particularly any desires or fantasies that partners may have.

GOING TO SLEEP AT THE SAME TIME If one of you stays up late working while the other has long gone to

sleep, what are the chances that things might get frisky between the sheets? None. Except, perhaps, if time permits in the morning! Try to establish similar bedtime routines, and to keep the bedroom for two things and two things alone – sleep and sex. Keep the TV away to foster better communication when it’s just the two of you and the lights are out.

INITIATING SEX Both partners should initiate sex, to make their partner feel desired.

When it is always the same partner asking for sex, they can feel rejected and frustrated, and can soon give up. You don’t always have to be in the mood, but if you initiate sex as often as your partner does, the rejection won’t hurt quite as much.

There are many more habits that highly sexual couples have, one of the most important of which is probably making a point of ‘being in the mood’ often. With life being so stressful and time so scarce, if you wait until your genitals are about to explode with desire, then you may not get any action at all. A touch of foreplay can make you feel like a little ‘sexual healing’. As they say, great sex is all in the doing. e

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‘Flexitarian’ – a mix between the words ‘flexible’ and ‘vegetarian’. More of a lifestyle choice, and less of a diet, this popular new eating plan does exactly what it says on the tin, by encouraging a healthier way of eating, but by still giving you flexibility. For those who don’t like the idea of restricting themselves, this could be ideal. The newest diet to bring to the table (literally), surrounds itself with the idea that you should add more foods to your diet, not take any away.

With a rise in popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets, the Flexitarian way is one for those who can’t tear themselves away from meat completely, but who can still enjoy veggies, thereby reducing carbon footprints and improving health as well. WORDS ALEXANDRA CARUANA WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

This health regime was created by American dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner, who has over 15 years experience working with clients to achieve a healthier way of life, which has been recognised by Lifetime television, who awarded her the Remarkable Woman Award for her work in the nutrition field. Her focus is on “eating real food, having more fun for people who want to eat right and feel awesome.” Although this lifestyle choice became known in 2010 from her book The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease and Add Years to Your Life, it is fast becoming popular now as an aid to help counter climate change, a hot topic in today’s society. In her book, she claims the biggest benefits of the Flexitarian diet are a decreased risk of diabetes and cancer, an increased life expectancy with studies showing flexitarians on average live up to 3.6

years longer than carnivores, improved taste and fewer cravings, and of course, a reduction in our carbon footprint.

WHAT FOOD SHOULD YOU BE EATING?

Flexitarians add more beneficial ingredients to their diet by eating things such as pulses, nuts and seeds. These foods are a great source of protein, which are important for our body to build and repair tissue, especially if you are working out at the gym. Protein is also necessary for strengthening hair and nails, as that is what they are mostly made of, so not only will you feel better, but you will be able to see visible results. Nuts and seeds are high in polyunsaturated fats, which provide essential fatty acids for a healthy heart.

Pulses and

vegetables are also fantastic sources of fibre, which help reduce cholesterol levels. They also assist in fighting off the dreaded anemia which is largely associated with vegetarian diets, and can leave you feeling a little worse for wear with limited energy. When you cut meat from your diet completely, it is likely you will lose a great deal of iron.

Consuming a small amount of meat will cut the risk of anemia significantly, as well as by ensuring you are eating more pulses, dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli, and tofu, which are encouraged with this diet.

WHAT IMPACT WILL THE FLEXITARIAN DIET HAVE?

Those who are concerned about our overwhelming meat consumption and the effects it is having on our planet are turning to the Flexitarian diet as a way of reducing their carbon footprint. Experts have estimated that we will need to reduce our beef consumption by 90 per cent within western countries with an increase of five times more pulses.

HOW IS THIS DIET DIFFERENT TO OTHERS?

While other diets may focus on cutting out foods and restricting intake, the Flexitarian’s main principle is to make it a way of life as opposed to a diet, giving it a more sustainable approach.

Depriving ourselves of treats never lasts in the long run, so this is a great way of eating healthier and enjoying our favourite foods in moderation. This diet can also be enjoyed by Pescatarians, wishing to reduce their fish intake. e

TIPS TO HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY

Z Meat substitutions are a great way of easing yourself into the Flexitarian way. Quorn have a large range of products that vary in texture and taste so that you can enjoy your favourite meat dishes in a healthier way.

You can create the perfect Spaghetti Bolognese with Quorn mince, or your favourite fry-up with Quorn sausages instead of the usual pork version.

Z Incorporate more fruit and vegetables into your diet, and vary how you make them to avoid getting bored. These can be enjoyed as a salad, grilled vegetables, courgetti, which is courgette which has been spirulised into a spaghetti form and can be sautéed in a little olive oil and garlic.

Z Stock up on spices to add great flavour to your dishes.

Z Enjoy the odd meal of steak or secreto iberico so as not to deprive yourself of the things you love. This will ensure you are able to make this way of life sustainable in the long run.

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GOOD SLEEP IS KEY TO HEALTHY DNA A March 2019 study by scientists at Bar-Ilan University has found that the reason we sleep is to preserve our DNA in good condition. The study, carried out on live zebrafish, used 3D time lapse imaging techniques to find that when we are awake, DNA damage (caused by radiation, oxidative stress, and neuronal activity) accumulates to dangerous levels.

Only by sleeping can individual neurons perform nuclear maintenance. For this reason, when we are sleep deprived, we age faster, up the risk of brain disorders, and have impaired performance at work and school.

QRVIDA: IT

COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!

QRVIDA is a new identification system via QR code that provides all the medical information that medical emergency services may need about the patient. Essentially, all you need to do is ‘wear’ this ultra light code around your neck, and doctors will have access to information such as your blood type, any relevant allergies, treatments, vaccines, organ donation, etc.

Your code can be worn on your wrist as well in bracelet form. There are also products for pets. i Further information, www.qrvida.com

INFLAMMATION THE CULPRIT FOR

HEART DISEASE AND DEPRESSION

There is a powerful link between heart disease and depression, with many patients with the former also feeling depressed. A 2019 University of Cambridge study has shown that the link between these two conditions is inflammation – the body’s response to stress and other negative environmental factors. “It is possible that heart disease and depression share common underlying biological mechanisms, which manifest as two different conditions in two different organs – the cardiovascular system and the brain,” said one researcher. To keep inflammation at bay, consume a healthy Mediterranean diet, exercise daily, and of course, keep stress down through holistic methods such as nature walks, yoga, and meditation.

The Health Ministry has warned that pollen levels will be particularly high this season, owing to the scarcity of rain. If you or someone else in your home is allergic to pollen, take steps to combat it. Don’t ventilate your home until seven pm, since pollen tends to ‘rest’ later in the day.

Consider using HEPA filters at home to extract tiny particles that can exacerbate symptoms, start your allergy medications now, use approved nasal washes (if you have allergic rhinitis) and monitor pollen counts, keeping windows closed when they are high.

BEWARE OF

POLLEN ALLERGIES

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If you’ve ever feared having a blood test because your veins aren’t easy to find, Augmented Reality is here to make it all better. AccuVein is a company that has developed a device that scans patients’ skin and locates veins, making it simpler for nurses/doctors to ‘get it right’ from the first try. Augmedics is another visionary company. It has created a technology that allows surgeons to ‘see’ a person’s spine under their skin. It’s all made possible thanks to an overlayed image that enables doctors to work with greater precision.

TOP HEALTH TRENDS t o G et Excited A bout The top five causes of death on a global scale – heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, and unintentional injuries – account for over 60 per cent of all annual deaths. Before you start getting depressed about it, however, take note. Lifestyle changes can significantly lower your risk of developing these conditions. In addition to staying active and feeding your body a healthy Mediterranean, Japanese or Norwegian-style diet, you should also make it a point to be ‘on the ball’ when it comes to new health trends that can help you attain your health goals at a faster or more efficient rate than in the past. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS HERE COMES THE MESONUTRIENT

You may have heard of macro nutrients (such as proteins and carbohydrates) and micro nutrients (vitamins and minerals), but mesonutrients are a whole different ball game. ‘Meso’ literally means ‘inside’ and this nutritional movement focuses on active ingredients in food that can make a big difference to issues like inflammation, ageing, and insulin resistance. Some of the most powerful mesonutrients include curcumin (which battles inflammatory disease and metabolic syndrome), saffron (to combat macular degeneration and improve heart and digestive health), and matcha (rich in antioxidants that boost brain function and promote fat loss).

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO THE RESCUE

Artificial intelligence is making a big difference in health care, in ways that many of us are not even aware of. For instance, the technology can be used to identify people at a high risk of specific diseases based on family history, body mass index, etc. AI can also be used to give automated reminders for medication and to create personalised dosage recommendations. It can even help with diagnosis. For instance, one company has developed a smartphone diagnosis system that

can test for symptoms by analysing photographs of a user’s eye. AI is also influencing robotics, with one robot called STAR already able to stitch skin in a cleaner, more precise fashion than human doctors are capable of.

IV DRIPS FOR BETTER HEALTH

neuropathic pain, some childhood epilepsy syndromes, and more. It is also used in therapeutic settings to reduce stress and anxiety. This year, cannabidiol will also be a popular ingredient in anti-ageing skincare products owing to its propensity to battle inflammation – one of the main causes of ageing! e

Intravenous drips will be all the rage among health buffs wishing to enjoy the potency and immediacy they can afford. Different ‘cocktails’ are created for each patient, containing powerful concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. These are ideal for those who are hungover, as well as for frequent flyers who wish to counter the effects of jetlag.

Drips can also be designed for specific health issues, including devastating migraines.

V CANNABIDIOL SKINCARE

CBD (cannabidiol) has many scientifically proven benefits, with one study published in the European Journal of Pain showing that it can lower pain and inflammation due to arthritis.

Further research has shown it can help with anxiety, insomnia, diabetes,

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WHAT’S HOT IN THE SPRING/SUMMER SEASON at Laguna V illage?

The Laguna Village shopping centre, with its exotic thatched roof construction and seafront location, is often associated with the excitement of summer, but the centre is actually open all year round. Its multitude of dining and shopping establishments entice you to spend all day catching a few rays and bonding with family in a safe, beautiful setting by the beach. The spring season is arguably one its best, with the sun shining benevolently and the peak business of summer yet to come. Marisa Cutillas suggests these top activities for those wishing to make the most of this serene yet lively location. PHOTOGRAPHY WAYNE CHASAN AND KEVIN HORN 1 HAVE LUNCH… OR DINNER!

Laguna Village entices food lovers of all ages and tastes to dine in the sun and shade, with so many different types of cuisine to enjoy. The centre is home to three beach clubs (Purobeach, Claro! Beach Club, and Camurí), all of which provide diners with excellent cuisine, cocktails, beach loungers and Balinese beds. Purobeach serves a host of international dishes (including sushi), Claro! Beach Club delights diners with Mediterranean and international food, while Camurí has an eclectic menu that includes

everything from paella to meat and fish dishes, sushi, and wok temptations.

2 GO RESTAURANT HOPPING

Whether a business, family, or friendly meal is lined up, you can choose from the beach clubs themselves (all of which have shaded dining options) and a bevy of international restaurants – including Terra Sana (for healthy and international choices alike), Carmen (famed for its market fresh dishes, both traditional Spanish and international), Palapa (an elegant, top level dining establishment

above Carmen), Top-Thai (how does a soul soothing curry sound for lunch today?), and La Pappardela Sul Mare (featuring authentic Italian cuisine).

3 BAKE THE STRESS AWAY BY THE POOL

The sparkling waters and chic design of the pool at Purobeach beckon you to spend hours lounging on a pristine white sunbed, taking turns between the beach and poolside. Purobeach is as much a gastronomic haven as it is a lively club that holds various themed functions, musical concerts, DJspun events, and more.

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4 SHOP TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET

Laguna Village is ultra luxurious in design, yet the shopping is catered to all budgets. Featuring renowned designers such as Elle Morgan, as well as shops like La Boutique, with clothes, shoes and accessories at a wonderfully affordable price. The shops are nearly all colourful and somehow very suitable for the beachy vibe of Marbella. Some of the many well loved stores include Viva La Moda (for clothing and accessories), Sonia Troyano (also featuring national and international fashion), SaintTropez (specialising in stylish swim and casual wear), Chilly (selling romantic, feminine items and gift pieces), Dreamsgirl (with gorgeous trendy designs), Deha (selling luxury sports wear for men and women), and Raquel Troyano (featuring exquisite jewellery that make the perfect gift for a loved one). Finally, Justy hits the spot for fashion lovers looking for something to wear or give away, and Enrico (featuring casual clothing for men and women).

5 DO SOME BUSINESS

Among the shops and restaurants, businesses call Laguna Village home. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, why not pay a visit to Property Pioneers or Stursa Vatt-Land? If sailing is on your mind then the Boat Business should be your ďŹ rst stop. There is also a Dental Care clinic, a VIP car washing service, and a handy press shop where you can pick up your favourite magazine while enjoying your day out. If you are after the perfect bottle of wine, meanwhile, head straight to Vinoteca Laguna.

Laguna Village offers more than a day out in great weather. It is also the perfect stop for those who love nothing more than a seaside walk. The centre is connected to the boardwalk and the Kempinski Hotel in Estepona, so if you are staying at this hotel, the walk is short and pleasurable.

The centre is easy to access regardless if you are visiting from Sotogrande or Marbella, and has plenty of parking, which is always good news in the busy summer season. g Playa del PadrĂłn, CN340, km 159, Estepona. www.laguna-village.com

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OXYGENIUS LAUNCH Oxygenius, a firm specialising in hyperbaric therapy, recently launched in Puerto Banús.

Visitors enjoyed a relaxing experience within the interiors of the beautifully designed capsules, which bestow high pressure oxygen for greater health and wellbeing. Oxygenius is located within the Marina Banús shopping centre. i www.vitalityretreat.eu

“Singing is like the celebration of oxygen” – Bjork

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VILLA SYMPHONY RE-LAUNCH PARTY Drumelia Real Estate recently invited estate agents and members of the press to the relaunch of Villa Symphony – a stylish mansion in luxurious Marbella Sierra Blanca. Guests enjoyed a garden party and catering by Besaya Beach, as well as chilled music spun by DJ Timo Aleksi from THE ONE radio.

“The home should be the treasure chest of living” – Le Corbusier

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WILMA SIERRA BLANCA Wilma Europe Holding, one of the major real estate developers in Central Europe, recently presented its first project – The View Marbella, which now has full licensing. The View will be constructed during the next couple of years and represents an investment of over €100 million euros. i www.theviewmarbella.com

“Changes call for innovation, and innovation leads to progress” – Li Keqiang

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SOLVILLA OPEN HOUSE Solvilla held a well attended Open House Day for the stunning Villa Brisas 48, ensconced on the frontline of Las Brisas.

The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home boasts everything a family needs to enjoy the ultimate luxury lifestyle – including space, light, and tranquil views. i www.brisas48.es

“Quality of life begins at home – it’s in your street, around your community” – Charles Kennedy

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TAKARA PRESENTATION FM Consulting recently held an Open House to present its new promotion – Takara Villas – which are the epitome of contemporary style and comfort. These villas feature clean, white lines softened by gentle curvatures and the use of noble materials. Form and function combine to perfection in these homes, which capture the sea breeze and boast a spacious terrace on which to enjoy countless sunlit days every year. i www.takarabyfm.com

“Going home and spending time with your family and your real friends keeps you grounded” – Jennifer Ellison

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HIGUERÓN CELEBRATION EVENT Higuerón West held a unique celebration in front of its show home – the premiere of their brand new video. Staff shared the #23ReasonsWhy homeowners choose Higuerón West, which include quality, location, and of course, impressive views. i www.higueronwest.com

“I only relax fully on my own. Give me a sun lounger, a pool, and a sea view, and I’m happy” – Miranda Hart

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PRESENTATION OF VILLA ADAGIO Grupo Polo & Partners – Hugo Hoofdman, Alejandro Rodríguez Lima, and Sofía Polo – recently presented their latest project, Villa Adagio, to clients, friends and collaborators.

With a parcel measuring 3,460m2 and 1,200m2 already built, the home resembles the grand villas of Marbella’s Golden Age. It also boasts the latest advancements in domotics, a stunning single-floor design, and an exotic garden with unique species. i www.grupopolo.es / www.villaadagio.com

“Luxury is in every detail” – Hubert de Givenchy

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OPENING OF LA PLAGE CASANIS La Plage Casanis – the beautiful beach venue of the famed Casanis Group – recently opened for the season. Boasting stylish interiors, wonderful food, and a plethora of excellent wines and cocktails, it is the ultimate place to spend the whole day and summer nights with friends and family. i www.laplagecasanis.com

“Eating good food is my favourite thing in the whole world. Nothing is more blissful” – Justine Larbalestier

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HOW ART THERAPY

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More than just a hobby, Art can become a war cry or an escape for those who need it. Through Art, we can overcome stress, increase our selfesteem and become more self-aware.

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he creative workshops I do are mainly focused on young people with learning disabilities or who suffer from behavioral or social problems, however, anyone can benefit from the process.

During these workshops or sessions, the process does not rely on artistic skills or techniques; the emphasis is on the inner experience and the expression of feelings through different mediums. You don’t need artistic talent to benefit from art therapy, and the person who guides does not evaluate the final product; it is up to each participant to share and talk about their work. In fact, art therapy is more often a process of making ‘messy’ images that represent your feelings.

Some examples of activities are painting a portrait of how you think others see you, painting what sadness feels like, creating a photo collage about your feelings using magazine clippings. All materials are provided

at the workshop and the participants just need to relax and let their feelings roam freely.

Through brain imagery, we know that the executive function of the brain is often ‘sleeping’ when a person is recalling a trauma or difficult situation, making this individual essentially ‘speechless’. Therefore, verbal therapies are sometimes not enough. Art therapy can help many people overcome their problems, boost their self-esteem and, in the case of the creative workshops I’ve done, it can even become an opportunity for young people to make friends.

I started including Art therapy in my work with children last year, during an internship in a school in Marbella, and slowly it is becoming a project I want to dedicate more time to.

While most schools today consider that art is just an ‘extra’ in their curriculum, the truth is that creative expression is extremely important in our lives. e

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PUTTING AN END TO UNSOLVABLE CRIMES

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GENEALOGY In March 2019, the murder of young San Diego mum Barbara Becker was solved after four decades of mystery, thanks to an innovative technique known as genetic genealogy. The only downside to the find is that the murderer has actually been dead for 20 years. Still, this is only one of many cases over the past few months that have enabled police to identify criminals that seemed to have made it through the net of the justice system. WORDS JOFFREY KING

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n late 2018, another killer (this time a serial killer facing 13 counts of murder) was arrested thanks to the groundbreaking technology. Known as the ‘Golden State Killer’, he had enacted his deadly crimes in the 1970s and 1980s. The culprit turned out to be a former police officer who may have escaped detection in the heyday of his crimes, but who was finally called to justice last year.

Another crime solved 27 years after it happened was that of the murder of a young school teacher, beloved by her community and students. Thanks to genetic genealogy, the culprit was found to be a millionaire DJ called Charles Rowe, better known to his fans as ‘DJ Freez’. The latter admitted his guilt, in order to avoid the death penalty. Today, he is in

jail, where he will remain for life (without parole).

WHAT IS GENETIC GENEALOGY? Genetic genealogy involves uploading DNA from a crime scene to a public geneaological database to identify family trees of criminals.

The usefulness of this technique has been boosted by so many people taking at-home ancestry tests. In this test, people take a swab of their saliva and send it to one of four leading commercial ancestry databases. It is estimated that if these rates of purchase continue, these databases will hold information on up to 100 million people in just two years.

Most people take these tests to trace their ancestry, but one of the most important applications of the kits are their capacity to identify

people who have never been in police databases (because they had perhaps never been arrested for a crime). The interesting thing is that the criminal himself/herself doesn’t actually have to take an ancestral test. So long as one or more of their relatives do, bang!

Police can create ‘family trees’ and narrow down suspects. Many times, police will request samples from someone they believe to be a close relative of the suspect, to make their arrest. In the case of the DJ, above, once police suspected him, they collected a used water bottle and chewing gum from a school where he was DJ’ing and voila! It perfectly matched the DNA they had obtained from the crime scene almost 30 years ago.

Questions about ethics will undoubtedly arise. The main

companies that offer ancestral testing, for instance, originally promised they would not allow free access to their data without a warrant. Technology Review notes that people purchasing these tests for simple curiosity should be aware that “once you hand data over, you lose it.” However, the importance of these tests leads us to beg the question: should this type of information actually be uploaded by everyone, to help police find culprits and even, in some cases, save lives? It is a fascinating question; one that pits freedom of information vs societal protection. At any rate, with ancestral tests only growing in popularity, we know that many more criminals will no longer be able to literally ‘get away with murder’. e

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CHUBBY PUPS

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KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED TO REDUCE CAT INJURIES

Open windows and balconies can be very dangerous for cats, who can fall out and experience bone fractures and internal injuries. Veterinarians therefore recommend that windows be kept shut if possible, to reduce injury rates. They note that cats have a very strong hunting instinct, and small ‘prey’ outside the glass can provoke them to leap out of the window. Sudden loud noises can also cause them to slip or lose balance, and contrary to myths about cats being able to survive high falls, the latter causes fractures or even death more often than we may realise.

Overweight dogs are more likely to live less, according to new research by scientists at the University of Liverpool. The researchers examined over 50,000 dogs belonging to 12 common breeds.

The magnitude of the effect of obesity differed, from two years in male German Shepherds to two years and six months in male Yorkshire Terriers. The main culprit when it comes to pet obesity seems to be poor feeding habits, including feeding pets food whenever they beg for it. To prevent weight gain, feed your pet at designated mealtimes, following the calorie recommendations on the back of the packet or as prescribed by your vet. Finally, remember to take your pet out for at least two energetic walks a day.

CAN YOU LIVE WITH A CAT

IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO IT? If you love your moggy and couldn’t live without it, but you find out you have an allergy to cats, do you have to live without your furry friend? Absolutely not, in most cases.

By taking a few measures you can co-exist peacefully and continue to be each other’s best friend. Prevention is the key to success.

Practices to adopt include keeping cats out of bedrooms (to reduce dander in this room), investing in a top quality HEPA filter (this

removes particles as small as 0.3 microns from the environment), and bathing your cat at least once a week, so as to reduce dander load in your home. If symptoms such as sneezing and a sore throat persist, ask your doctor about taking an antihistamine or nasal spray. These are safe and generally have no side effects worth worrying about, and they will probably enable you to enjoy much closer contact with your cute kitty.

DO DOGS HAVE THE SAME PERSONALITY AS THEIR OWNERS? Who would have thought that human personality could affect their dog’s excitability, calm, or energy? Research published recently by Michigan State University academics found that human actions (such as giving pets lots of love, taking them out for an active game of fetch, or snapping at their pooch’s irritating behaviors) can change a dog’s natural personality. The researchers also noted that dogs resemble their owners. For instance, extroverted owners tended to have more excitable pooches, while those who were negative tended to have more fearful pets.

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This palatial property consists of one large villa and plot with a living area of 950m2 as well as terraces covering a further 250m2, and is situated close to Marbella in an elevated plot in Los Monteros. The main edifice of three floors is accessible from the ground floor through a spectacular entrance with a 10m high ceiling, leading to a salon, dining room and fully-equipped kitchen. On the left side there is an in-house guest apartment with a private salon and independent kitchen, and a library/ office with large terraces, all with spectacular sea views.

The first floor, accessible by stairs or elevator, offers 5 en suite bedrooms and bathrooms, with dressing rooms, featuring large terraces and exceptional views across the Mediterranean to Africa and Gibraltar. The underground floor comprises a large games room with billiards and bar, a home cinema for up to 20 people, an indoor pool with sauna and Hammam, and a gym. The property has state-of-the-art security and home automation systems, underfloor heating throughout, solar panels, plus parking places for 12 cars (8 indoor, 4 exterior).

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Smadar Kahana and the team at Engel & Völkers

Since it first started operating in Marbella 15 years ago, Engel & Völkers has become a force to reckon with.

The brand’s presence in the market reflects this, and it is achieved through E&V’s four iconic shops, its 50 agents, as well as marketing, events, its service reputation, access to unique market tools, the strength of its listings and an international database of 20,000 people searching for properties to buy in Marbella. We look at some of the other reasons behind the firm’s success. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN

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There are people who say that there are too many new developments being built right now, but this applies to less established areas than Marbella, where the opposite is true.” Smadar Kahana, owner/director of the four Engel & Völkers shops that cover the Marbella area from Elviria in the east to Guadalmina in the west, suffers from a shortage of suitable stock rather than any shortfall in buyers. “There is very strong demand for the right kind of property in Marbella, but due to a combination of shortage of land and the building licence problems

of recent years there is limited supply.”

ENGEL & VÖLKERS EXPANDS FURTHER INTO NEW DEVELOPMENTS. By ‘right kind of property’ Smadar means villas and apartments that offer modern architectural styling accompanied by open-plan layouts and state-of-the-art 21st century amenities, as well as quality resale properties in good locations. “With our 50 dedicated agents covering all the main zones of the Marbella area, we have become a leader in resale properties, totalling sales

of over €100 million a year,” says Smadar. However, this success also extends to new developments.

Proof of this is the fact that Engel & Völkers has sold out most of The Collection – a Golden Mile development of 26 luxury semidetached villas – in the first six months.

“We have an international database of potential buyers looking for properties of this kind, and they are willing to pay a premium if it meets their requirements and is located in a prime position such as the Golden Mile or frontline beach or golf

positions from the east to the west of Marbella. Though we continue to specialise in luxury resale homes in the best parts of Marbella, we are now also expanding our operations in quality new-build and off-plan projects within our areas,” reports Smadar.

The same successful marketing strategies that ensure resale properties of all price ranges – which were once notoriously difficult to sell – find buyers, is also proving to be highly effective in the marketing of new projects, and this is attracting developers as well as investors and end-buyers.

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NEW ENGEL & VÖLKERS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT “We have a great track record at marketing such properties and, due to our expertise in the mid to higher segments in Marbella and the finest areas of Benahavís, we are now receiving a lot of requests to be the commercialising partner for new projects in these areas.

They are attracted not only by our sales and marketing track record, but also by the analytical tools we can offer, such as market research reports, pricing and valuation analyses, detailed sales and marketing strategies, a large international network and client database, and also the market feedback we can provide them with when it comes to product development issues such as the styles, design features, amenities,

extras, luxuries and locational factors people are looking for within different price ranges. As a result, Engel & Völkers is now exclusively promoting many of the top new developments from the east to the west of Marbella, as well as expanding into other areas.”

REAL ESTATE INNOVATIONS FOR A NEW AGE An example of the other marketleading innovations created by this large global property firm that have a pioneering impact upon the Marbella market is the new App launched by Engel & Völkers this April. Where many a service and results-orientated business in fields such as real estate is already using internal CRM (Customer Relations Management) systems, the new Engel & Völkers App takes

the process a step further by being an Owner’s App. Previously, homeowners instructing real estate agencies to market and sell their property were dependent upon receiving feedback from the brokers in question, but the new downloadable and personal account overview takes away the passive element and gives vendors a chance to follow the process live – from marketing initiatives for their property to the booking of home viewings, subsequent viewing reports, offers, landing page statistics and all other related information in an easy, transparent way.

“The vendor receives all the information in real time, so he or she is fully up-to-date with the latest developments and the progress of the selling process,

and is in constant contact with the responsible agent,” says Smadar.

What’s more, it’s stored in an easy to access chronology of actions that keeps the communication between the owner and their agent flowing so much more easily than before. Any company that uses it has to be confident they will fulfil the requirements of their clients, for it makes the whole process more readily accountable than ever before.”

She says it with the confidence of an agent that has taken a leading role in the market place, and is transporting Marbella property brokerage “into the 21st century.” g ENGEL & VÖLKERS MARBELLA Blvd. Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, La Poveda, Local 5 (CN340, km178.2), Marbella. Tel: (+34) 952 868 406. www.marbella-ev.com

IT’S HARD TO ARGUE WITH SUCCESS Engel & Völkers in Marbella comprises four offices and 50 agents

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GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR BEETLE DRIVE IN MARBELLA Rotary Club Marbella Guadalmina is pleased to announce that its Guinness World Record Attempt for the largest Beetle Drive gathering has been confirmed. The event raised funds for charity, with hundreds of players taking part in a massive game of Beetle. Food stands and entertainment were also enjoyed by the friends and families who took part in this unique event. i www.rotaryclub-marbella-g.org

BEACH PASS AT LA RESERVA CLUB In order to help guests to really make the most of all the activities and services of The Beach, La Reserva Club has launched a Beach Pass. It offers a large number of benefits and access to exclusive events between the April 12 and June 30, and from September 1 to October 30. Choose between a Bronze, Silver or Platinum Pass, which provides use of sunbeds, green fees, tennis, water sports, massages, activities for children and more. La Reserva Club and the Beach are also delighted to welcome their new star chef, Javier Rebollo. He brings his passion for preparing healthy dishes – inspired by and created with the best seasonal produce – to La Reserva Club. The new menu offers traditional Spanish dishes, classic international dishes, as temptations, and an extensive selection of delicious salads, fish and fresh seafood. g For further information, Tel: 956 791 006 / lareserva.thebeach@sotogrande.com 172 / MAY 2019 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

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ESTEPONA SPENDS €100 MILLION ON PUBLIC WORKS Over the past eight years, Estepona has shown why it is one of the Coast’s most beloved municipalities, spending over €100 on public works. These include the creation of over 700,000m2 of green spaces, the erection of the new €6 million athletics stadium, the Felipe VI Auditorium, and the new High Resolution Hospital. Also benefiting was the Orchidarium, which houses an impressive selection of exotic orchids from across the globe. i www.estepona.es

MINOR HOTELS AND NH HOTEL GROUP TO MANAGE THE VILLA PADIERNA PALACE Minor Hotels and NH Hotel Group are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to operate the Villa Padierna Palace. The property is owned by the Villa Padierna group and will be managed with immediate effect under a variable lease agreement. Following Minor Hotels’ acquisition of NH Hotel Group in October 2018, this accord will see the first integration of the two companies’ portfolio of brands, with Villa Padierna to be rebranded to Minor Hotels’ core luxury brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas in the coming months. The property will be relaunched as Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort, and will become the first Anantara in NH Hotel Group’s home market of Spain and the second Anantara in Europe. i www.minorhotels.com

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UNITED NATIONALITIES MARBELLA SUMMIT AT FINCA AMALUR ALABARDERO This year’s United Nationalities Marbella Summit will be held at Finca Amalur Alabardero on May 14, from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Attendees will share ideas and find support in those with common interests, updating and tracking previous initiatives. The summit aims to support isolated community members, promote interaction between businesses and charities, and foster teen-focused activities and cultural events. The forum is organised by Marbella TV Now’s Nicole King. i Register now at www.rtvmarbellanow.com/unms2019/

PUROBEACH OASIS DEL MAR OPENS IN MARBELLA Purobeach Oasis del Mar Marbella recently celebrated its opening party, delighting guests with live music, its yummy M3 cuisine, divine drinks, and a fabulous atmosphere by the pool. Purobeach is one of the Coast’s most stunning beach clubs but it also offers much more, not the least of which is its magnificent location in the dazzling Laguna Village. The club will entice visitors with a host of events and excellent food throughout the season so stay tuned! i www.purobeach.com

NEW DIRECTOR FOR QUIRÓNSALUD MARBELLA Antonio Feria is the new director of the renowned Quirónsalud Hospital in Marbella. Feria was previously Director of the Quirónsalud in Gibraltar.

He will be taking over from Tomás Urda, who will now focus entirely on the Quirónsalud in Málaga. Feria boasts vast experienced in the private health sector and is looking forward to this new post and the start of a new era. i www.quironsalud.es

NEW 3D LAPAROSCOPIC TOWER AT THE VITHAS XANIT HOSPITAL IN BENALMÁDENA The Vithas Xanit Hospital in Benalmádena is home to a brand new 3D laparoscopic tower, which will be available at the Urology unit.

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that allows minimum invasion, reducing pain and possible post-op complications. The new tower will enable doctors to view specific organs in three dimensions, thus providing greater precision during surgery. i www.vithas.es

LES ROCHES MARBELLA RECEIVES EUROPEAN PRIZE FOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Les Roches Marbella recently took home the European Prize for Business Excellence (Premio Europeo de Calidad Empresarial), awarded by the European Association of Economics and Competitiveness. The prize was given for Les Roches’ commitment to client satisfaction, the accomplishment of objectives, and its sustainability efforts.

Les Roches achieves great results indeed, with each student receiving an average of five job offers at the world’s top hotels and businesses. i www.lesroches.es 174 / MAY 2019 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

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BISILA BOKOKO AT THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF REM VINCCI SELECCIÓN ALEYSA BOUTIQUE & SPA DEEMED BEST IN ANDALUCÍA AT TRIVAGO LOCAL AWARDS The Vincci Selección Aleysa Boutique & Spa in Benalmádena has once again been deemed the Best Five-Star Hotel by voters of the Trivago Local Awards. “Simply perfect” and “Spectacular” are a couple of adjectives chosen by satisfied customers to describe it. Cutting edge service, excellent food, and magnificent views are just a few reasons why the Hotel has a 50 per cent return rate by visitors. Its reputation for personalised service and its frontline beach location are two additional temptations that cannot be resisted. i www.vinccialeysa.com

The 10th anniversary of the Red Emprendedoras Marbella (REM) was the perfect occasion for a talk by Bisila Bokoko, Founder and CEO of BBES. At the breakfast and networking event, she spoke about her beginnings and the successful business and personal trajectory that she has achieved after overcoming the obstacles of being a woman, as well as the social barriers that she encountered along the way.

Isabel Cintado, the Marbella Councillor for Equality and Diversity, emphasised the big effort that REM makes in Marbella for female entrepreneurs and business women: “Leadership also has the face of a woman.” Meanwhile, the representative for Employment and Economic Development, Cristóbal Garré, noted that his business, which only has female employees, is functioning at a much better level than in the past. i www.redemprendedorasmarbella.com

NATIONAL SUMMUM MITSUBISHI TOURNAMENT AT LA CALA GOLF HOTEL SPA La Cala Golf Hotel Spa was the fitting setting for the National Summum Mitsubishi Tournament – an 18-hole, individual Stableford championship which took place on the Campo America golf course. The players enjoyed a welcome pack, food, a shared buggy, and open gin tonic bar. The event combined golf with a three-day stay at the hotel. i www.lacala.com

MARBELLA AND INNOVATION IN ENGLISH LEARNING Over 200 master franchisees from 34 countries recently came to Marbella to attend the Annual Helen Doron Franchise Conference. The Helen Doron Educational Group was recently awarded with Best Children's & Education category in the Global Franchise Awards 2019, and its large team from corporate headquarters, together with the franchisees, joined in the celebration.

The company’s annual conference includes a full programme of business presentations and workshops, break-out sessions and fun activities, as well as sharing ideas and successes to further empower the international network.

Helen Doron employs 130 staff in Andalucía and currently teaches over 5,300 students from preschool to high school. i www.helendorongroup.com

DIANA MORALES (DM) PROPERTIES PRESENTS 2019 MARKET REPORT Diana Morales Properties | Knight Frank recently published its 2019 Market Report, which encourages all players in the sector to readjust to the market. Even though there has been an enormous increase in the number of sales in Estepona and Benahavís in recent years, Marbella still tops the charts in the famed ‘Golden Triangle’. The Report notes that real estate transactions have stabilised in this area after eight years of sustained growth. Factors such as Brexit, the global economic slowdown, and an oversupply of properties aimed at the same client profile have led to a moderation in sales and prices. The Report calls on all participants involved in local property sales to “work at being creative, offering quality and value, and hope that price levels even out in the near future.” g To read the report in full, visit www.dmproperties.

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STEPHAN KALUZA AT REINERS CONTEMPORARY ART FROM APRIL 15 TO MAY 5

DEBRA will soon be celebrating the 17th edition of its annual charity golf tournament and gala dinner, to raise funds for children with the ‘butterfly skin’ disease, epidermolysis bullosa.

The event will feature an exciting Stableford Individual competition at Aloha Golf on Saturday June 8 and a swish charity gala dinner at the Aloha Golf Club Restaurant on Sunday June 9. i Further

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Reiners Contemporary Art, located at the Camoján Commercial Centre, recently launched an exhibition by well-known German artist Stephan Kaluza. The latter, one of the most influential concept artists in Germany, focuses on changes in perception, using a range of mediums – from photography, to painting and literature. Reiners Contemporary Art is a new space for contemporary art in all its variations. Located in the heart of Marbella and with strong links to the German and Brazilian art market, it houses a variety of works by established and emerging artists, who are making their presence felt in museums and at international art fairs. i www.reinerscontemporary.com

PASIÓN POR ESTEPONA GUIDE NOW OUT The 12th edition of the Pasión por Estepona Guide is officially out. The presentation event, attended by business owners, friends, and members of the media, also welcomed the Mayor of Estepona and was livened up with appetisers by 11&11 Restobar. The new guide now has its own App, where you can discover all the most exciting things to do in this dynamic municipality. i www.pasionporestepona.es

CUDECA PRESENTS 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Cudeca recently presented its annual report for 2018 at its hospice in Benalmádena. Vice President Susan Hannam opened the presentation with a huge thank you to all those who have made it possible for the hospice to care for over 15,000 patients, completely free of charge. Dr. María Luisa Martín, Chief Executive and Medical Director, noted: "Cudeca has grown to give an answer, not only to meet the demand for care, but also to improve and advance our work through training and research.” She added that Cudeca, together with the University of Málaga, inaugurated the third edition of its Master's Degree in Palliative Care. The hospice was additionally selected by the Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga, IBIMA, to be its first external associated group. Rafael Olalla, Deputy Chief Executive & Financial Director, stated, "2018 has been a positive year in economic terms.

Despite the increase in healthcare costs due to the unstoppable rise in the number of patients treated, we have achieved sufficient income to almost cover costs.” Cudeca also recently celebrated Grand National Day with the Cudeca Goldies at the Tamisa Golf Hotel to raise funds for the hospice. i www.cudeca.org

CHEF & KIDS EVENT TO AID THE FUNDACIÓN ALADINA Chef & Kids is an exciting event that will bring together 27 of Spain’s best chefs, including Dani García, Juan José Carmona, Diego del Río, Elena Arzak, Mauricio Giovanni, and Ramón Freixa. During the press conference, the chefs invited children from various educational centres and from the Fundación Andrés Olivares de Málaga, to join them in fun practical workships. On May 20, the Chefs will be cooking a magnificent tasting menu at a fundraising gala which will take place at the Hotel Los Monteros. Monies raised will go to the Fundación Aladina, which helps children with cancer. i For further information, www.chefandkids.com 178 / MAY 2019 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

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OPIUM BEACH CLUB OPENS IN MARBELLA Mark May 4 in your calendar if you wouldn’t miss out on a great party that will last all night.

Opium Beach Club (by the Opium Group, present in Barcelona, Madrid, London) will be launching in Marbella, featuring Claptone, the renowned German DJ whose performances feature dazzling light and visual shows. Claptone has played to packed audiences across the globe at his residencies in Las Vegas, Paris and Ibiza, as well as at shows like Tomorrowland. The dress code is pure black so keep it dark and mysterious! i www.opiumbeachmarbella.com

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FIRST NVOGA FUNDRAISING PADEL TOURNAMENT AT THE LOS MONTEROS RACQUET CLUB The Los Moteros Racquet Club was a fitting backdrop to the First NVOGA Fundraising Padel Tournament, which attracted the participation of around 200 people from the real estate sector The group included real estate agents, architects, constructors, interior designers, and lawyers. The winners took home a bevy of fantastic prizes, including dinner vouchers and products from collaborating firms. A total of €24.500 was raised to aid the children of Kasese, Uganda, through the Building the Future Association and the Children’s Diversity Group of Marbella (the Centro de Atención a la Diversidad Infantil de Marbella).

NVOGA would like to invite all real estate professionals to continue taking part in this fun event that is making such a big difference to those who need it! i www.nvoga.com

If intricate ethnic jewellery tickles your passion, then you should pay a visit to eThnoPur in Marbella, featuring beautiful designs from ethnic artisans in Austronesia, Azawagh, and Hindustan, to name just a few places. Items include beautiful rings, bracelets, and necklaces, in a wide array of designs and styles. The founders note: “We believe in the attention paid to quality as long as it is at the same level as the attention paid to the life quality of all players involved. We believe in ancient production techniques as much as we do in the new ones. We believe in fusion, in preserving, in recycling, in respecting.

We are our brothers from the Indian subcontinent, we are our sisters from the Nusantara, our parents from the Sahel, our cousins from the Sahara.” ethnoPur’s philosophy is as appealing as its jewellery. g C/ Peral s/n, Marbella.

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MINOR WORKS Many feel inspired to carry out small improvements and renovations in the spring. Knowing when a project could require a license will allow you to plan well ahead. The question is not always clear as some municipalities follow the general law, while others have issued their own ordinances. WORDS CRISTINA FALKENBERG

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nder Spanish law, any construction, installation or use of your land requires a licence, whether it’s a new construction (followed by a licence of first occupancy) or an alteration to an existing one. Alterations can be of three kinds: demolition, enlargement or renovation, whether this affects the roof or the façade, or is on the inside.

You will also require a licence for any installations as well as for arranging your land for the purpose of clearing, enclosing, cutting down or heavily pruning trees.

The difference between major and minor works is to be found in the national law on construction, known as Ley de Ordenación de la Edificación (LOE). The latter sets out the minimum guarantees any contractor must offer: 10 years for structural defects, three years for those affecting habitability and one year for appearance and finish.

Anything that implies erecting a structure is regarded as major work and requires a Licencia de Obra Mayor and a complete project, drawn up by a qualified technician. In the case of minor works, it depends,

but you won’t need a project for very simple constructions and installations, or those carried out on one level.

Minor works can require one of two licences: a Licencia de Obra Menor (LOME) or a simple Actuación Comunicada (AC). ACs are basically declarations of responsibility, introduced by European Directive 2006/123 on Services in the Internal Market (Bolkestein Directive).

A declaration of responsibility rests on the premise that citizens will make sure their works are compliant and will be giving the authorities the correct information.

Therefore, if you have not heard from your Town Hall within the stated time, you can go ahead with your construction works. The waiting period varies from one municipality to another. In San Roque it is 10 days, and in Marbella it is 15, always by administrative day-count which is Monday to Friday, excluding any local public holidays.

Municipalities without ordinances of their own follow Andalusian law, and all minor works are subject to a LOME. This is the case in Manilva,

Casares, Benahavís, and Estepona, where despite having its own Ordinance, ACs aren’t regarded. The waiting time for carrying out minor works is three months. If you have not heard from the Town Hall by then, you may go ahead. As is the case with ACs, silence is tantamount to approval of your project, and you will have a presumed licence (as opposed to one in writing).

Your licence will only be valid if the works you intend to do comply with the law and you actually stick to your project. If you build or install something different, or the project is not legally possible, you will contravene the licence and may be asked to remove what you built or installed. Licences given in these circumstances are null and void, whether presumed or in writing.

Some ordinances like the Marbella one exclude certain works from requiring a licence. This is the case with retiling and resurfacing floors and walls up to 150m2, repairing leaks on terraces and flat roofs up to 100m2, changing the inside distribution, changing doors and windows or changing their

position, etc.

You’ll need to present an official form requesting your licence, indicating your contact details and location of the works. This must be accompanied by the materials and labour cost estimate from your contractor (VAT excluded) and a simple description of what you intend to do, if possible, with drawings and pictures and proof of payment of a small fee and tax.

The fee is for considering your licence. It is non-refundable and is calculated as a percentage of your builder’s estimate. It varies between 0.3% in Casares and 0.719% in Marbella. You’ll also have to pay a tax, of up to 4%, but it’s refundable if your works don’t pull through.

Should minor works require tasks being carried out at more than two metres height, you will always need a health and safety plan prepared by a technician. Also, if you are going to need scaffolding, it will have to be of the European type.

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WE FEATURE TWO TOP RESTAURANTS THIS MONTH: LEGENDARY PORTSIDE HAVEN, LOS BANDIDOS (WHICH HAS ENJOYED ENVIABLE SUCCESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS), AND DÖSS (THE LATEST VENTURE BY BRUNO AND GIUSEPPINA OF DA BRUNO FAME). FIND OUT WHAT’S HOT ON THE FOOD SCENE, GET TO KNOW EDMUND CICANS, CHEF OF D-WINE, AND DISCOVER THE SECRETS BEHIND BIODYNAMIC AND ECOLOGICAL WINES!

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or the 20th anniversary edition of magazine, it is only fitting to highlight a restaurant that has an even longer trajectory: Los Bandidos, founded 33 years ago by Jill Lindberg. Marbella as a whole has been through many ups and down, but this portside dining haven has hardly noticed the change of the tides. “Our cuisine has remained essentially the same throughout the years and our interiors are traditional,” says Jill. As I gaze at the overhead garden of flowers which hangs down from the ceiling and the dozens of photos of celebrities who have dined at the restaurant I sense its welcoming warmth, Entering Los Bandidos feels like coming home. Perhaps this is one of the key ingredients of its success.

JILL LINDBERG HONOURED The importance of Los Bandidos to the culinary industry was palpable at the Universal Icon Prize – Gender Power Awards. At this illustrious event, Jill Lindberg was awarded one of only 12 prizes given to innovative, upstanding woman who have made a difference to science, technology, and industry.

Jill’s co-awardees were aeronautical engineers, brand innovators, and social startup founders. She was the only foreigner to receive an award and true to her spirit, in her speech (“I didn’t prepare one because I didn’t think I would win”) she made them laugh. “I cannot believe I am being given this award in the company of so many intellectual women. You work hard all day and when you finish, that is when

my day starts. All I do is make you food!” she said, receving energetic applause and cheering from the crowd.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Anyone who appreciates great cuisine knows how comforting and soulsoothing it can be. Jill’s achievements range beyond this, to her innovative and enterprising spirit. She is also a risk taker – a quality that has sparked many success stories. When she opened her first restaurant (La Fondue) on the opposite end of the Port in 1976, the area was deserted and unlit. People walking along the Port would turn around at a certain point because the area was so dark. However, word got around and La Fondue was soon fully booked. Two years later, Jill (whose degree is actually in political sciences) founded Los Bandidos – a frequent jaunt for celebrities like Sean Connery and Frank Sinatra (who were golf buddies of Jill’s then-husband, Kurt).

CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP Jill adores travel and spends a few months each year cruising the world.

However, she is never away too long, as she works every night, ensuring that everything is exactly right. “We make all our sauces in-house so I have to ensure that they are always perfect, made with the precise ingredients, the right brand of mustard or butter, etc.

These details count and if you have a good palate you can tell the fine differences between dishes made one way or another.”

NEW DISHES The Los Bandidos menu has almost 90 dishes. That is a big number considering the fact that everything is made from scratch. Excellent meat, fish, and seafood choices vie for your attention and the sauces (the restaurant is lauded on TripAdvisor for its top-rated Bearnaise sauce) are a beautiful complement to the sheer quality of the produce. In addition to revered options such as Kurt’s Favourite (fillet steak with pepper sauce and tagliatelli au gratin) and the Los Bandidos Sole, the restaurant often offers diners seasonal specials and entices regulars with new dishes. “Some of our most regular customers are now parents who started visiting us when they were little children,” notes Jill. Thus, providing these clients with their favourites as well as new delights is key.

A few recent additions to the menu include the Almadraba tuna tartare (made with the exquisite central cut of tuna), the lobster served with a beurre blanc sauce, and a pasta made from seasonal vegetables, and magnificent desserts, such as the deconstructed banoffee pie (served in a tall glass or a vintage milk jar) and the homemade Belgian chocolate truffles. Jill enticed me with the latter on my last visit.

Creamy is an understatement; this truffle just melts in the mouth and bears a beautiful fresh flavour thanks to a touch of mint liqueur.

SOURCING PRODUCE Chef and Manager, Juan Sepúlveda, has been at Los Bandidos for two decades and delights in telling me about the produce he and Jill select for the restaurant – everything from Joselito and 5 Jotas ham, to magnificent wines like Teso la Monja – a renowned Toro that is part of a limited collection.

Jill Lindberg has managed to create what is undoubtedly a standard bearer for international cuisine in Spain. With a restaurant that often serves three or even four sittings in one evening; one that has never wavered in line with economic ups and downs, it is testimony to the importance of a fine meal, presented in an inimitably beautiful corner of the Port; one that exudes a sense of family, despite the evident luxury of its surroundings.

See our video on www.essentialmagazine.com g Open nightly for dinner. Muelle Ribera, Casa M, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 915. www.losbandidos.es

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DÖSS MARBELLA

With its indoor-outdoor dining, sushi bar, melange of influences and fantastic amenities, Döss Marbella adds a whole new experience to dining on the Costa del Sol. The excellent Sunday Brunch is one of a list of highlights. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN

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here are many restaurants that aim to offer something new and exciting, but this is a tall order that only a few manage. Döss Marbella has an advantage though, for its amenities stand out – offering everything from covered parking and an elegant patio terrace with Champagne bar, to an ambient dining room with sushi bar and unequalled hospitality and events facilities.

This highly versatile venue near Cabopino therefore can cater to a whole range of possibilities, from weddings and corporate events to family and romantic dinners. There’s a full programme of live entertainment to add to the atmosphere, and as Döss is a spacious but intimate restaurant, it sounds just right.

Sol was basking in glorious sunshine, there was a bubbly atmosphere in the air and we looked forward to spending an afternoon in this very attractive restaurant.

After ordering a bottle of refreshing Pazo Casanova Treixadura from the region of Galicia, we started to work out our action plan; you see, there are so many tempting treats on offer that it does take some forward thought.

Most of us decided to start with a light selection of beautifully prepared sushi and sashimi delicacies – one of the things that Döss Marbella is well known for – but you can also begin with a light salad or a combination of Mediterranean cold meats and cheeses.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

DELICACIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

One of the weekly highlights is the Sunday Brunch, which starts at noon and runs until five o’clock. It’s truly something to look forward to, for the spread is not only mouth-watering but it will have you sorely tempted to keep going back to the buffet bar.

We joined a lively, joyful restaurant on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, to try this feast for ourselves. The Costa del

Having started in Japan, I moved on to Italy with a selection of Mediterranean vegetables drizzled in olive oil, Mozzarella di Buffala with fresh tomato, fried aubergines and one of my favourites: Vitello Tonnato. Others opted for fresh oysters, salmon cuts, sea bass cerviche, different types of vegetables and salads, and two of the brunch’s most popular dishes:

succulent scallops au gratin with fresh prawns served in a beautiful shell, and freshly grilled lobster.

By now the restaurant was in full flow, awash with happy faces on a bright and sunny day. The ambience was delightful and in the background wafted the tones of a live pianist. It was mentioned more than once that this is living; an ideal way to enjoy the Marbella way of life and spend a Sunday afternoon. Now you might think we’d already had two courses, but this being a leisurely weekend day and also a first-class brunch buffet, we were almost honour-bound to go back and savour some more of the wonderful dishes still beckoning us to try them.

So next we moved to the warm dishes, selecting fresh vegetables and breaded aubergine strips covered in a honey drizzle. At the carvery we choose our preferred cut of meat with or without sauce – picking from belly pork, beef, lamb or chicken – and making a wonderfully relaxed day of it. In fact, eating out like this is even more informal and enjoyable than a conventional three-course meal, as you can eat as much or as little as you feel like, and are free to create your

own combinations to suit your taste preferences on the day.

Remarkably, we still had space for some pudding, encouraged also by the enticing look of the beautifully presented desserts. We duly sampled a great selection of chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, fresh fruit compotes with naturally flavoured yoghurts and delicious mango and coconut creations. Together, with the visual and no doubt sensory delight produced by the homemade Easter eggs on display, the desserts at Döss Marbella are the work of Leo Dolcí, the restaurant’s talented Chef Patissier, who learned his trade from the traditional French pastry school. You can tell that he worked for three-Michelin star restaurants, and he certainly adds to the credentials of Döss Marbella, whose excellent Sunday Brunch is merely one of many reasons to explore what is one of the most exciting dining venues in Marbella.

See our video on www.essentialmagazine.com g RESTAURANTE DÖSS MARBELLA Artola Alta, Marbella.

Tel: 952 000 772. www.dossmarbella.com

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MAISON LÚ LAUNCHES IN MARBELLA

JuanLu Fernández, founder of Cocina y Alma – the Michelin-starred restaurant from Jerez which also boasts a Repsol sun – will be opening a brand new restaurant called Maison Lú. Located smack bang on the Golden Mile, it will be a more casual version of his renowned establishment and will feature fusion cuisine with French touches, served in a relaxed yet romantic setting that will fast become a favourite for couples and groups of friends. Stay in tune for further details on this new culinary haven. g Avda. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 269, Marbella. Tel: 951 210 000. www.universolu.com

PIZZA ROMANO AT THE PUENTE ROMANO RANCHO GRILLE LAUNCHES NEW ‘TINY TASTINGS’ CONCEPT

Belgian cuisine and Grill restaurant, Rancho Grille in Las Chapas, is famed for its excellent meat dishes and extensive wine list, and it is now offering diners the chance to try out several à la carte dishes in small portions.

‘Tiny Tastings’ are an ideal way to start the weekend with your colleagues and friends. If you fancy a bite after work, you don’t feel like cooking, or you are in the mood for a late afternoon or evening with family or friends, Rancho Grille’s Tiny Tastings are the perfect solution. Meat dishes, salads, pasta… everything you like to eat, but in small portions. Rancho Grille caters for all tastes, big or tiny. Pair these bites of goodness with a glass of excellent wine or a great gin from the gin bar for a grand experience at a resonable price. g Open daily from 5pm ‘til late.

Tel: 664 048 895.

To make a reservation, nanci@banusgrill.com

The Puente Romano is continually updating its gastronomic offer and this year it has opened the lovely Pizza Romano by the Hotel pool. Great food, a cosy vibe, and freshly made pizza and pasta are just a few things you can look forward to at this chic family establishment. If a piping hot pizza or a refreshing salad is what you’re craving for, don’t think twice about paying a visit! i www.puenteromano.com

TERRAS GAUDA ON MOTHER’S DAY

If your mum means the world to you, there could be no better way to say ‘I love you’ than with this special boxed bottle of La Mar 2016, a delicate wine made by the renowned Terras Gauda winery, from caiño blanco grapes. Potent aromas rest upon tenuous memories of aromatic herbs and florals, producing a wine that is full bodied, silky, profound, and with a marked structure. Its wonderful acidity lends it a freshness that cannot be resisted in the spring/ summer season. i www.terrasgauda.com

CAFÉ GODIVA OPENS AT LA

CAÑADA COMMERCIAL CENTRE

La Cañada is now home to the new Café Godiva, opened by the renowned Belgian brand.

Situated next to the FNAC store, it has a beautiful central island and terrace on which to enjoy everything from Godiva’s famous waffles, to giant strawberries dipped into different types of chocolate, the famous Chocolate Sphere, and other desserts created on the spot by chocolatier chefs. You can also enjoy a fantastic cup of coffee, cold or hot chocolate, hearty breakfasts and lunches, smoothies, gourmet salads, toast, quiche, and more sweet and savoury delights that hit the spot. Godiva was born over 90 years ago in the heart of Brussels, and to this day, it is one of the world’s best loved chocolate brands. The company also offers the Dipping Godiva Experience at events, so if you are celebrating something special, why not ask them to provide a luscious strawberry dipping trolley for your clients and friends? i www.godiva.com

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OF D-WINE WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN

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dmund Cicans, a Chef we have hotly pursued since he landed his first job in Marbella around 15 years ago, is excited about the upcoming season at the restaurant he has been part of for over five years now: D-Wine. Located between Puerto Banús and San Pedro, it is considered a national treasure when it comes to wine, with honours received from The World of Fine Wine for having a three-star wine list, and Wine Spectator according the restaurant esteem every year since 2015, “for having an exceptional wine list and displaying a deep commitment to wine.” Edmund, who whips up the cuisine that pairs so well with excellent bottles from Spain and beyond, notes, “We have the largest collection of Spanish wines in the world and the most comprehensive regional wine list.”

If you haven’t been to D-Wine before, then its size and layout will surely leave you gobsmacked. The first thing you see when you enter is the curved designer wine storage space, whose glass structure enables you to view some of the most impressive and pricey wines in the world. Of course, the whole point of D-Wine is that there is something for everyone. Indeed, it is easy to sample wines that would be otherwise very difficult to access thanks to a special wine dispensing machine that keeps the world’s top bottles in optimal condition.

“We have many plans for the

spring and summer months,” notes Edmund, adding, “In addition to traditional meat and fish, we will also offer an array of lighter dishes made with seasonal produce. Everything we prepare is sourced fresh from the market. Throughout the year, we offer dishes made with everything from white asparagus to artichokes.

In the summer, we will have a selection of salads for those after more refreshing fare.”

D-Wine has an extensive menu with an impressive number of dishes to choose from. Its ample interiors are divided into several different areas. To the right is a lounge-style space with comfy sofas and tables, where diners can experience a firstclass wine tasting (or blind wine tasting) session with the sommelier, Julio César García Valdés, while downing an exquisite plate of ham or other tapas. To the left, next to the wine cellar, there are also a few tables for those in the mood for privacy.

The main dining area, ensconced beneath a pergola that opens up on sunny days and closes on cold or rainy days, boasts a cosy yet lively ambience that gathers friends, families, and business people.

For Edmund, the seasons may come and go, but one thing that always stands out at D-Wine is the meat. “We have around 10 different cuts, including oxtail, picaña, chateaubriand, fillet steak, Angus ribeye, chuletón, and more.” Served with sauces like Bearnaise, black

truffle, or Port sauce, these dishes are ideal with a full-bodied red. “We additionally give importance to fish and seafood and we always have freshly caught produce, including sea bass, turbot, King crab, etc. We also offer Gillardeau oysters (famed for their meatiness) from France, and Almadraba tuna, black cod, and other delicacies.”

Even chicken has found its way onto the menu. If, you are fan of super tender bites, then the coquelet is a must. “We oven-cook this dish, so that the top is super crisp and the interior, juicy and tender.”

Edmund is a chef who likes to concoct beautifully presented dishes, while keeping the ingredient list simple. “The main star of the dish has to be the produce,” he says, “and the important thing is to retain its flavour and texture.”

At D-Wine, dishes are easy to share – a factor which makes it popular indeed among sophisticated diners who enjoy ‘trying a bit of everything’. “The way we present our dishes makes them easy to enjoy together at a table, which is a

good way for clients to savour many servings in one sitting.”

Desserts are another big pulling factor. If you love chocolate, you must try the World of Chocolate dessert, featuring a host of different textures. “We serve it as a sphere of chocolate with an interior of white chocolate ice-cream, milk chocolate mousse, and black fondant, and top it with a Bailey’s sauce.” In the summer, a host of sweet delights made with fruits and sorbets begin to surface.

Edmund frequently travels the world to source new flavour combinations and ways of presenting food, so as to keep D-Wine at the very top of the gastronomic game. “There are many places to dine and people are going out more, becoming more discerning. We therefore have to offer them something they cannot resist – great food at a reasonable price, within a setting they always feel excited about returning to.”

g C.C. Azalea, C/ Ana de Austria 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 446. www.d-winecollection.com

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In recent years, we have witnessed a genuine boom in biodynamic and ecological wines. The driving force behind the growth in this style of wines in Spain has been international demand. Wine lovers want to know exactly what they are consuming and where it comes from. Thanks to its climate and production systems, the Iberian peninsula meets the necessary conditions for the development of this type of agriculture.

WORDS JULIO CÉSAR GARCÍA VALDÉS, HEAD SOMMELIER OF D-WINE

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n fact, Spain is the top organic or ecological wine producer in the world. Organic wines are wines made from grapes where synthetic fertilisers, pesticides or weed killers have not been used. When it comes to biodynamic wine production, start off by thinking of an organic wine, but take it a step further. Central to the issue is the calendar which divides days into Flower, Fruit, Leaf and Root categories according to the influence of the moon and stars on the Earth’s natural rhythms.

Biodynamic wines have grapes which are farmed biodynamically and free of common manipulations such as yeast additions or acidity adjustments. Wine ‘made from biodynamic grapes’ means that a vintner used biodynamically grown grapes. Biodynamic winemaking includes processes and timelines for enriching the soil, planting, pruning, and harvesting fruit, based on the phases of the moon as well as astrological signs. Wines made biodynamically display the truest expression of terroir, as they are made in harmony with the earth’s cycles.

Ecological wines are those made with minimum intervention, no chemicals and pesticides in the vineyards, and minimal use of additives like sulphur. These kinds of wines are often treated with

biodynamic preparations. They are also often unfiltered or go through minimum filtrations. However, small amounts of sulphur need to be added during production to stabilise them, especially if they are exported abroad.

Conventional wine may contain residual pesticides from grapes sprayed with various types of chemicals. Organic farms that produce grapes for wine on the other hand must meet organic farming standards, meaning the grapes cannot be sprayed with chemical pesticides, insecticides or herbicides, that can wind up in the wine.

The main difference between organic and traditional methods consists of the limits placed on the addition of sulphur which, in the case of organic wines, is lower. As far as possible, in organic farming, the use of synthetic chemical products such as fertilisers, pesticides, antibiotics, etc., is avoided in order to preserve the environment, maintain or increase the soil’s fertility, and supply foodstuffs with all their natural properties.

RIBERA DEL DUERO BEST ECOLOGICAL RED VALUES Emilio Moro Hacienda Monasterio Dominio de Atauta Finca Torremilanos El Pícaro del Aguila La Felisa

Sulphites found in wine are used as stabilisers to preserve wine and prevent spoiling. The term sulphites describes a number of sulphur compounds, especially sulphur dioxide (SO2), that are produced during fermentation and help to reduce bacteria and other microbes.

Because they prolong the shelf-life of foods and drinks, sulphites are found in many processed foods.

Contrary to what some people think, sulphites are not responsible for hangover symptoms, such as headaches or nausea. Some studies have found that people experience the same types of headaches after drinking sulphite-free wines. What actually may be contributing most to hangovers is both alcohol and histamine responses. A natural chemical found in wine called tyramine has been linked to changes in blood pressure that may also contribute to headaches. This doesn’t mean that sulphites are not problematic in any way, just that they are poorly understood.

Biodynamic and ecological wines have better purity and expression of flavours, but they are also better for your health and the environment since conventional wine may contain dozens of chemical additives and preservatives and a higher content of sulphites. i www.d-winecollection.com

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*restaurants american JACKS

Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena.

Tel: 952 563 673

JACKS SMOKEHOUSE Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625

MR. GOURMET BURGER Open from 6pm ‘til late every evening.

Avda. Luis Braile 20, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 785 257

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

under €25

€25 – €40

argentinean BUENOS AIRES SOUTH

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

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

EL BANCO Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to midnight.

Urb. Aloha Pueblo, Local 35, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 907 570

HACIENDA PATAGONICA Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ de la Acera de la Marina 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 968

ORIGEN

€40 – €60

LISTINGS STARS

€60 plus

Naranjos, Puerto Sotogrande. Tel: 956 790 212

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C’EST SI BON

Open daily from 12pm to midnight. Ctra. De Ronda, km 45, C.C. Monte Halcones, Local 9-10, Benahavís.

Tel: 951 275 109

Open daily 1pm to 11pm except Mondays. C/ Iris 12T, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 635 771 122

GIOIA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Open daily from 1pm to 8pm except Mondays.

C/ Velázquez 1, Marbella. Tel: 630 441 834

THE ORGANIC CAFÉ

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Gregorio Marañón s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 968

Open daily from 9am to 10pm. Esquina C/ Martínez Catena and Paseo Marítimo Fuengirola. Tel: 951 255 563

belgian

french

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los

Open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday

MYTILUS

and for dinner only on Saturday. Closed Sundays.

Urb. Nueva Alcántara, Edif. Mirador, Bloque 4-B, Marbella. Tel: 952 783 714

ALBERT & SIMON

LE BISTROMAN MONSIEUR BISTRO Open daily for lunch and dinner. Open for lunch only on Mondays. C/ Antonio Herrera 6, Local 8, Marbella.

Tel: 744 612 790

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

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Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 528

JAIPUR PALACE

AMANHAVIS

NORMAN

EL GAUCHO DE BANÚS

Open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 2am. C/ Ramiro Campos Turno 4, Marbella. Tel: 600 919 541

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle Benabola 9-11, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 167

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

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

EL RANCHO DEL PUERTO

JAIPUR PURPLE

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

Open daily for dinner. CN 340, km. 166, Estepona.

Tel: 952 888 353

GRILL DEL PUERTO

MASSALA

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

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

MARBELLA CLUB GRILL

MUMTAZ

Open every night for dinner. Marbella Club Hotel.

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

Tel: 952 822 211

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

gluten-free CELICIOSO

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

At the Puente Romano Hotel on the Golden Mile.

Tel: 952 820 900

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

CABAÑA NAGÜELES Open Monday to Saturday from 1pm to midnight. Urb. La Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 951 134 083

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 GAUCHO Open daily for dinner from 7.30pm. Galerías Paniagua.

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

Tel: 952 867 306

RESTAURANTE RANCHO Open every day from 5pm till late. Ctra. Cádiz, exit Las Chapas. Tel: 952 831 922

T-BONE GRILL

international

BABOO LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT 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

BAHIA BEACH Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 146.5, Casares. Tel: 951 704 884

BALTAZAR BAR & GRILL Open daily for lunch and dinner. El Paseo del Mar, Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona, CN340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

11&11 RESTOBAR

BARBQ ARTESANAL BURGERS

Open Monday to Thursday from 7pm ‘til late, on Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 4pm and from 7pm ‘til late and on Sunday from 10am ‘til late. Dársena de Levante, Local 39, Estepona Port. Tel: 951 703 060

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C/ Jacinto Benavente 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 656

ACINIPO

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesday.

C.C. El Zoco, Sitio de Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 607 680 999

BREATHE

AL ROLO

CAFÉ DE RONDA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Odeon, Locales 9-10, C/ Las Yedras, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 003 434

Open from 1pm to 4pm and 7pm to 11pm daily.

At Reserva del Higuerón. Avda. del Higuerón 48, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 661 174

Open daily for breakfast and lunch until 7pm.

Avda. Ramón Gómez de la Serna 23, Marbella.

Tel: 952 862 149

VOVEM

ALBERTS

CAFETERÍA KE

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Duque de Ahumada, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 008 822

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Cabopino.

Tel: 952 836 886

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, s/n. Tel: 956 790 333

AROMA

CAMURÍ

Open daily except Tuesday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and 6:30pm to 11pm. C/ Moncayo 23, Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 665 502

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, local 24-25, Estepona. Tel: 951 217 871

Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Gran Meliá Don Pepe, Avda. José Meliá s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

VOVEM

indian CORIANDER

Open daily from 1pm to 11pm. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 4, Local 2-4, Fuengirola. Tel: 951 903 807

Open from 12.30pm ‘til late, seven days a week. C/ Los Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 036 494.

CASANIS Open every day from 6pm except Sundays.

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CELIMA

and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona.

Tel: 952 880 126

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

EL CASTILLO

CERRADO DEL ÁGUILA

EL CORZO

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Cerrado del Águila, Camino del Acevedo, s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 951 773 521

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. C/ El Pilar s/n, Benahavís. Tel: 681 294 442

Tel: 952 937 800

JOFFREY’S

FINCA EL FORJADOR

Open everyday evening for dinner from 5.30 pm.

CN340 km 200, La Cala de Mijas Costa. Tel: 674 636 321

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

GALERIA SAN PEDRO

KAVA

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

Open from 11am until midnight. Closed Sundays.

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

Open nightly for dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 824 108

EL JARDÍN DE LUTZ

GD GOURMET DELI MARBELLA

CLARO! RESTAURANT & BEACH CLUB

Open every night for dinner from 7:30pm. At Hotel Finca Cortesin, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

Open every day from 10am to 11pm. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 873

EL JINETE

Open 9:30am to 9pm from Monday to Friday and Saturday from 12am to 6pm. Closed Sundays. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 7, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 049

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

D.O.M

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

Open nightly for dinner. At the Hotel Meliá Marbella Banús. C/ Mario Vargas Llosa s/n, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 912 764 747

EL LAGO

D.O.MAR

EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT

Open daily from 1pm to 2am. Urb. Oasis Club, CN340 km 183, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 396

DON LEONE Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella.

Tel: 952 811 716

DÖS S Open 11am to 2am. Artola Alta, Marbella.

Tel: 952 000 772.

D-WINE Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. C.C. Azalea, Edif. A, CN340, km 173, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 951 339 309

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

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Urb. Elviria Hills.

Avda. Las Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 371

HAYACA Open Monday to Sunday from 7.30pm to 11pm. At the Amàre Hotel Marbella. Avda. Severo Ochoa 8, Marbella. Tel: 951 562 083

HERMOSA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 199, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm.

Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino.

Tel: 952 837 483

EL OLIVO

HILLS CAFE

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

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

Open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Closed on Monday. Tel: 952 856 171

EL RESTAURANTE DEL CASINO

HORIZON STEAKHOUSE

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Antonio Machado s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 560 094

FABIOLA

HOTEL MARBELLA CLUB BUFFET

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

EL CAMPANARIO

FINCA CORTESIN BEACH CLUB

Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday

Open 11am to 7pm. Bahía de Casares, Casares.

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

IL MARE Open every evening for dinner. Playa del Rodeo, Marbella. Tel: 951 319 372

LA BIZNAGA

LA BRISA Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm.

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

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

Tel: 951 318 815

LA CASA DEL HUMMUS Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 11pm and Sunday 11am to 8pm. Plaza Puente de Málaga, C/ Mendoza 16, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 104

LA FAMIEKE Open nightly for dinner except Sunday. C/ Cruz 5, Plaza Puente de Ronda. Old Town Marbella.

Tel: 952 775 412

LA GRANADA DIVINO Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesday.

C/ de las Piedras, Gaucín. Tel: 951 709 075

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

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L’OLIVE

LA TERRAZA

Open daily from 8am-6pm. At La Reserva Club. Avda. de la Reserva s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 956 785 252

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

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

LA TIENDA Open nightly for dinner except Mondays. C/ La Tienda 1, Urb. La Virginia, Marbella. Tel: 626 273 882

LA PLAGE DE CASANIS Open Monday to Wednesday 10am – 7.30pm and Thursday to Sunday 10am –10pm. Urb. Coto Chico 4D, Marbella. Tel: 952 837 862

LA TAPA Open nightly for dinner. Plaza Santo Cristo 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 901 040

LA VERANDA Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.

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

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

LOS BANDIDOS

from 8pm ‘til late. Monte Paraíso Golf, Marbella.

Tel: 951 217 272

MOMO MARBELLA Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm to midnight. C/ Tetuán 7, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 560

MOMO MARBELLA GOLDEN MILE

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

Open nightly for dinner, except Sunday. Avda. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 30, Marbella.

Tel: 952 770 760

September and 11am to 10pm in July and August.

C.C. Laguna Village, Playa El Padrón, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 015

RESTAURANTE FELIX Open nightly from 7pm to 11pm. Urb. Boladilla Baja, CN340, km 163.5, Estepona. Tel: 951 082 090.

RESTAURANTE ROYAL Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 441 414

LOS NARANJOS RESTAURANT

MONKEY CLUB

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella. Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 816 105

Open nightly for dinner. At the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 951 607 018

ROSAS CAFÉ

MACAAO BEACH

NELI Gs

ROJO

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Jose Echegaray, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 113 618

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Benavista, Estepona. Tel: 952 928 576

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday.

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

MAGNA CAFÉ

NŌMŌ BRASSERIE

SAVOR

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

Open for lunch and dinner every day except for Sunday. Bulevar de San Pedro, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 702 168

Open 1pm to 3:30pm and 7:30pm to 11:30pm daily except Sunday evenings and Monday. Avda.

Andalucía 6, Local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 951 531 777

MARE NOSTRUM

Open from 9am to 10pm daily. Avda. Playas del Duque 3, Marbella. Tel: 951 569 392

Open daily for breakfast and dinner. At the Hotel Amàre Marbella. Avda. Severo Ochoa 8, Marbella.

Tel: 800 843 493

OCEAN CLUB

MC CAFÉ

OCHO

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

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

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

MESSINA

PASSION CAFÉ

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda. Severo Ochoa, 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 895

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

Open Monday to Thursday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Friday and Saturday from 1.30pm to 4.30 pm and 8pm to 10.30pm. Ctra. de Ojén, km 22, A355, Marbella-Monda. Tel: 952 864 455

LIMA BY MOMO

MIRAFLORES GOLF RESTAURANT

POSIDONIA BANÚS

SKINA

Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm to 12am.

Closed Sundays. Plaza Practicante, Manuel Cantos 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 036 115.

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

Open for lunch and dinner daily. CN340, km 175, Rimesa, Local 2, Marbella. Tel: 722 322 669

MOJO

PUROBEACH

Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday and Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sunday and Monday.

C/ Aduar 12, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 277

Open from Monday to Saturday for dinner

Open 11am to 8pm in May, 11am to 9pm in June and

LA VERANDAH 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

LA VERANDA LOBBY BAR

Open from 11am to 9pm. Avda. de Lola Flores, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 908 137

SEA GRILL At the Puente Romano Marbella. Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 187, Marbella.

Tel: 952 820 900

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SOLLO

Tel: 952 858 868

italian AL DENTE

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

NUNOS

disco Seven), Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 592

MECA

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

Catalan Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 76501

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pino Golf, Don Carlos, Local 1, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 365 / 658 646 829

O MAMMA MIA

NOBU

Open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner.

At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Open nightly for dinner. At the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 686

RISTORANTE SAN MARTINO

OMBÚ

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria s/n, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 702

Open from 7pm to 11pm, Wednesday to Sunday. At the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa. Avenida Zurita, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Open nightly for dinner except Sundays. Urb. Reserva del Higuerón, Málaga. Tel: 951 385 622

Open every day for dinner. Closed on Mondays. Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 181

SUITE

AMORE E FANTASÍA

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

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

Tel: 952 813 464

TACOS & TIKKA

ARETUSA

Open 1pm to 12am Monday to Sunday.

CN340, km 192, Las Chapas. Tel: 952 355 561

Open daily for dinner. Front line P. Banús.

Tel: 952 812 898

TANINO

CARPACCIO

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

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

TANINO SAN PEDRO

CASA TUA Open every evening for dinner. C/ Ortiz de Molinillo 14, Marbella. Tel: 951 712 227

Open from Monday to Saturday for dinner at the Puente Romano Hotel on the Golden Mile.

Tel: 952 771 798

SAKURA

Open daily from 12pm onwards for lunch and dinner.

Avda. del Mediterráneo, Blq. 3, Local 6, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 604 848

CIBO

TARTUFO

SANTOKU

TERRA SANA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 11, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380

Open every day for lunch from 1pm to 3:30pm and for dinner from 6:30pm ‘til late. C/ Tetuán 9, Marbella.

Tel: 951 087 323

Open daily for dinner. At the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. CN 340, km 166, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 180

VALPARAÍSO Open nightly for dinner. Ctra. Mijas – Fuengirola, km.

14, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 485 996

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

Tel: 952 888 710

VILLA TIBERIO

SUKHO THAI

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 11pm and Sunday from 1.30 to 9.30pm. Closed Mondays. Avda.

España 16, Urb. Buenavista, Sitio de Calahonda. Tel: 952 930 252

Open all day. Da Bruno Cabopino: CN-340 Km. 194,7.

Tel: 952 831 918. Da Bruno a Casa: Marbella Mar, Local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 857 521 – closed on Sunday. Da Bruno A San Pedro: Avda. del Mar, local 1E, San Pedro.

Tel: 952 786 860 – closed on Monday. Da Bruno Sul Mare: Edif. Skol, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318/19. Da Bruno Mijas Costa: Ctra. de Mijas, km.

3.6, Mijas. Tel: 952 460 724

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

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

THE MEETING ROOM

DA PAOLO

RESTAURANTE BAR CARMEN

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

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

Tel: 952 772 577

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

Open Monday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977.

C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050. C.C. Parque Miramar, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 663 937. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 951 915 069

THE ENGLISH GARDEN

THE ORANGE TREE

DA BRUNO

DAYTONA RESTAURANT – MOTOR PASSION

Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella.

Tel: 952 924 613.

Open daily from 12pm to 12am. Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 569 194

THE PLAYWRIGHT

Open every night for dinner from 7:30pm. At Hotel Finca Cortesin, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

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

TIKITANO Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmansa, CN340, km 164, Estepona.

Tel: 952 798 449

TROCADERO ARENA

DON GIOVANI 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

ROSMARINO DELLA PIAZZA Open every day from 12pm ‘til midnight for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pinogolf de Don Carlos 34, Elviria.

Tel: 952 850 148

SERAFINA

mediterranean

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 806 739

OSAKA Open every day 13:30-16:00 & 19:30-24:00.

CN 340, km. 166 (Benavista). C.C. Costa del Sol. Tel: 952 885 751 Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. José Banús, 5, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 536

SAPPORO

SUSHI KATSURA Open for lunch from Monday to Friday and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. C/ Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 193

TAI PAN

oriental

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

ASIAN FUSION BING

TA-KUMI

Open 12.30pm-4.30pm and 6.30pm to 12am daily.

Fuengirola, Paseo Marítimo, L-42C. Tel: 952 470 218

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Gregorio Marañón 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 839

ASIATICO ZEN

TEPPANYAKI SAMURAI

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Manolete 20, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 549

BAMBOO

THAI GALLERY

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Ctra.

Istan km 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 906 674

At Plaza Village at the Hotel Puente Romano. Blvd.

Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella.

Tel: 952 818 392

DRAGÓN DE ORO

THAI STYLE

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Paraíso Barronal, km. 167, Estepona. Tel: 951 272 371

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

LA PAPPARDELLA DI ESTEPONA

GENJI SUSHI BAR

TOP THAI

Open every day for lunch and dinner from 1pm to midnight. Puerto Deportivo de Estepona.

Tel: 952 802 144

Open from 1:30pm-4pm and 8pm to 11pm. C/ Ramón Gomez de la Serna, 4, Edificio Balmoral. Marbella.

Tel: 951 530 955

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Plaza, 64, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 319 778. Also at C.C. Laguna Village, Local 11-13, Estepona. Tel: 952 806 661

LA PAPPARDELLA SUL MARE

GOLDEN WOK

TSE YANG DIMSUM CLUB

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

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

VENTA GARCÍA

LA TRATTORIA

KABUKI RAW

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sundays. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 909 990

Open daily for lunch and dinner every day except Monday. Ctra. de Casares km 7, Casares.

Tel: 952 894 191

Open daily from 7pm to 11pm.

At the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa. Avenida Zurita, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. At Finca Cortesín Hotel. Ctra. Casares s/n, Casares.

Tel: 952 937 800

WAGAMAMA

VILLA PADIERNA CLUB DE MAR

LEONARDO DA VINCI

KAIDEN SUSHI

WASABI

Open daily for lunch from 1pm to 6pm.

CN 340, km 166, Marbella. Tel: 647 791 515

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

Open daily from 1.30 pm for lunch and dinner. C.C. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 577

ZEST

LOMBARDO’S

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 Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and for cocktail hour from 4:30pm to 8pm. Centro Plaza, Marbella. Tel: 951 319 151

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

ZOZOI

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

Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

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

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

TRUFFLES KITCHEN

AND THE

Truffles is open daily from 6:30pm to 10:30pm nightly. The kitchen is open daily from 12pm ‘til late.

C.C. Pinares de Elviria, Local 18, Marbella. Tel: 951 569 173

Open Wednesday to Monday for dinner.

Closed Tuesday. Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella.

LA LOCANDA DEL PARADISO

MADE IN SARDINIA METRO

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 daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Playas del Duque s/n. Edif. Gaviotas IV, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 813 675s

Open daily for lunch and dinner. 19 Ocean Village promenade, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 44182

scandinavian ALOHA RESTAURANT

Open every evening for dinner from 6pm to 11.30pm.

Avda. del Prado s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 285

MAKITAKE

SKANDIES

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ribera s/n (above

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm. Closed

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listings THE GUIDE .

Mondays. Avda. Antonio Belón, 26 (behind the lighthouse), Marbella. Tel: 952 776 323

seafood

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

EL BARLOVENTO

Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 968

Open from 11am-4pm and 7.30-11pm every day except Mondays. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 790 370

CINESA LA CAÑADA

RESTAURANTE LA MARINA

Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 196 665

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

CINESUR

LA TORRE

La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

CINES TEATRO GOYA C.C. Miramar, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 198 605

MULTICINES ALFIL Avda. Camilo José Cela, s/n. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 800 056

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

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

MARISQUERÍA LA PESQUERA

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Victoria, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 170

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

RESTAURANTE EL BOTE

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 660 084

TEATRO CERVANTES

PALAPA

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella.

Tel: 952 903 159

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 808 165

SANTIAGO Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

spanish BAHÍA

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

TEATRO ALAMEDA Ramos Marín, 199, Málaga. Tel: 952 224 109

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA TEATRO SALON VARIETES Emancipación 30. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 474 542

VERACRUZ CINES Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

YELMO CINEPLEX Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

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

HACIENDA 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 MÁQUINA Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sunday. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 909 990

LA MORAGA BISTRÓ Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces s/n, in front of El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 817 448

LA RED Open daily from 9.30am to 6pm. Playa La Fontanilla, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 450

LA TABERNA DEL ALABARDERO Open everyday for lunch and dinner except Monday. San Pedro Playa, Urb. Castiglone. Tel: 952 785 138. Also at Ctra. de Ronda, km. 167, San Pedro.

Tel: 952 786 265

MESÓN EL ADOBE Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays.

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

Tel. 600 003 144

MI TABERNA Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

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

PAELLAS Y MÁS Open daily from 10:30am to 11pm. C/ Jacinto Benavente 33, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 511

*cinemas & theatres AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas.

Tel: 952 590 380

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS Plaza de España, Recinto Ferial. Tel: 952 379 521

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RUSSELL GRANT’S Monthly Horoscopes May 2019 TAURUS (20th April – 20th May) The New Moon on the 4th invites you to make a radical transformation. This would be a wonderful time to go for a complete image update and take on a whole new style. If someone offers to give you a makeover at the beginning of the month, accept. You will be thrilled with the results. Doors will open after you change your appearance. It will be easier to attract love, glamorous work assignments and exciting creative opportunities.

An agreement will come to an end when neither party can find common ground on the 18th. That’s when the Full Moon will shed light on deep rifts between you and your best friend, romantic partner or work associate. You’ve had unreasonable expectations from this relationship. You want stability from someone who enjoys chaos. A separation, even a temporary one, will give you both a chance to think about what you really want.

The New Moon on the 4th invites you to make a radical transformation.

This would be a wonderful time to go for a complete image update and take on a whole new style

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ARIES [21 MAR – 19 APR]

An unusual moneymaking opportunity will become available on the 4th, courtesy of the New Moon.

Opportunities will arise out of the blue. You might have a chance to move into a cuttingedge field. You won’t have much previous experience, so you’ll have to learn as you go. This will be a highly stimulating job that fuels your creativity and enriches your bank account. On the 18th, the Full Moon will bring an intimate relationship to a head. A difference of opinion will spark a loud argument. Although you’ll enjoy venting your frustrations, you should beware of making hurtful remarks. Words can maim as much as weapons.

If you want to keep this union alive, you must treat your partner with respect. Be direct but polite throughout the second half of May. It will be possible to resolve your differences as long as you are guided by logic instead of emotion.

GEMINI [21 MAY – 20 JUN]

On the 4th, the New Moon will prompt you to take a break from your daily routine. It’s possible you will have to take a prolonged absence from work to recuperate from an illness or emotional shock.

Standing still is never easy for you. You feel much more comfortable keeping busy. Instead of attending to odd jobs and talking with friends, sit in silence for a while.

It will take practice, so be patient. Remaining still will cause a breakthrough that makes you feel much better, both physically and emotionally. An unpleasant routine will come to an end on or around the 18th. That’s when a tense Full Moon will make you choose between duty and happiness. Delegating a job to a relative or colleague will be difficult. You feel in control when you’re in charge of this responsibility. Relinquishing this chore will give you more time for the people and activities you love.

CANCER [21 JUN – 22 JUL]

You’ll be asked to join an exciting club, thanks to the friendly New Moon on the 4th. You’ll have lots of fun with this organisation. Travelling to local places of interest, studying different artists or learning how to cook will help you discover aspects of yourself you didn’t know existed. Prepare for some empowering revelations at the beginning of the month. The Full Moon on the 18th will mark an unfortunate loss. A prospect that seemed like a sure thing will fall through, causing disappointment. Resist the temptation to lash out at the person who asked you to take this risk. They will be just as upset as you are. Although it may be impossible to stay friends, you shouldn’t blame all your troubles on them. Both of you are the victim of circumstance. Treat this setback as a teaching moment. It’s better to try and fail than cling stubbornly to the status quo.

LEO [23 JUL – 22 AUG]

The New Moon on the 4th marks an unusual career opportunity. You’ll be asked to take the helm of a glamorous, high-profile company. This position will suit you perfectly. Don’t worry if the duties are unlike any you’ve performed in the past. You’ll quickly get the hang of things. The important thing is you will have a job that feels more like play than work. Family life will become tense on the 18th, due to a contentious Full Moon. Your relatives will resent all the energy you’ve been pouring into work. If you’re going to be successful, you must strike a healthy balance between your personal and

professional lives. When you promise to attend family gatherings, recitals and games, keep your word. Your family needs to know they can rely on you. Overlooking their needs will cause anger and resentment leaving permanent scars. Think carefully about your priorities.

Stand by the people who unconditionally love you.

VIRGO [23 AUG – 22 SEP]

On the 4th, the New Moon will allow you to broaden your outlook. Going on an overseas trip, getting an advanced degree or starting a whole new project will bring great happiness. You’ve been blessed with powerful intellectual curiosity. The first half of the month is ideal for acquiring and sharing expert knowledge. If you’re offered a teaching job, take it.

Working with students will deepen your pleasure of a favourite subject. The Full Moon on the 18th will make you feel pressed for time. It may be impossible to finish your list of chores. If this is the case, it’s time to delegate jobs to others. Don’t hesitate to ask relatives, neighbours and colleagues for help. Although you’re highly capable and organised, it isn’t realistic to do all the work yourself. With the approach of June, you’ll be challenged to relinquish control. Throw caution to the wind and see what happens.

LIBRA [23 SEP – 22 OCT]

The New Moon on the 4th brings a windfall that turns your financial situation around. Take this opportunity to pay off debts and put money into savings. Creating a retirement fund will make you feel optimistic about the future. You’ll enjoy using your money to build a life of comfort for you and your family. If you’re in love, your relationship will become much closer in the early days of May. Let down your defences with someone you know you can trust. On the 18th, the Full Moon will present an ethical dilemma. It’s important to obey your conscience, even if it gets other people in trouble. Turning a blind eye to bad behaviour will just compound a serious problem.

It’s time to come clean. Some people will be angered by your decision, but it can’t be helped. Stop covering for someone who is doing harm to others.

SCORPIO [23 OCT – 21 NOV]

On the 4th, the New Moon will mark the beginning of an important relationship.

Falling in love, forming a business alliance or signing a contract will be liberating. Two heads are definitely better than one at the beginning of May. While you forge a new path, your partner will create a stable environment that makes it easier to take risks. The Full Moon on the 18th will prompt you to leave a role that no longer serves you. Your departure will make people upset.

They’ve been depending on you for guidance. Don’t let anyone lay a guilt trip on you towards the end of the month. You’ve tried your best to serve the group but the arrangement is no longer working. Stop attempting to satisfy others at the end of the month. Your first loyalty is to yourself. If this means turning your back on a toxic situation, so be it.

SAGITTARIUS [22 NOV – 21 DEC]

A wonderful job offer will arrive on or around the 4th, thanks to an enriching New Moon. This will be a great opportunity to build a nest egg. Although you’re not

especially materialistic, you will benefit from having a financial cushion. Being able to travel, write and study without having to worry about money will be liberating.

The beginning of May is also a good time to take up an unusual sport. Being active will make you happy, healthy and wise. On the 18th, the Full Moon brings an embarrassing secret to light. Instead of being defensive, admit where you went wrong. Offering a sincere apology is only the first step to regaining someone’s trust. You’ll have to back up your words with actions. Although you kept this information hidden to protect a person you love, this secret did more harm than good. Stop trying to shield a relative from some painful truths.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC – 19 JAN]

The New Moon on the 4th marks the beginning of an unorthodox relationship or creative project. This experience will cultivate powerful feelings that knock you for a loop. Falling head over heels in love will make your eyes sparkle. Building furniture, making jewellery or inventing recipes will put a spring in your step. Find a channel for all the love you have in your heart. The first half of May will make you feel like you’ve been reborn.

On the 18th, the Full Moon will prompt you to break off a troubled alliance. A group you once loved has changed its tune. You no longer want to be part of its extremism.

Walking away will be difficult. You’ll miss certain members who will be upset by your defection. Your first loyalty should be to yourself. There’s no point belonging to an organisation that doesn’t represent you in any way.

AQUARIUS [20 JAN – 18 FEB]

Exciting changes will happen in the domestic front on the 4th, thanks to a refreshing New Moon. Relocating to a beautiful part of the world is a distinct possibility. Your lifestyle will be dramatically improved by this shift. Not only will you be doing work you enjoy, but you’ll also have more time for your favourite hobbies.

If you don’t move, you will welcome a new member to your household. A child, elderly relative or roommate will cultivate a comfortable, cosy environment that turns your home into a haven from public life. Your career will reach a turning point on the 18th, due to a tense Full Moon. You might decide you can no longer meet the demands of an oppressive employer. Leaving your job is a distinct possibility. Your family may not support this decision. Turn a deaf ear to their complaints. Starting a business from your home will make you much happier.

PISCES [19 FEB – 20 MAR]

Someone will contact you out of the blue. They’ll have an exciting offer you can’t refuse. The New Moon on the 4th gives you a chance to share your creative abilities with the world. Publishing a book, becoming a featured contributor or recording some songs will make your spirits soar. Don’t let doubt and fear keep you from accepting this wonderful offer.

On the 18th, the Full Moon will bring an end to a legal matter, business trip or a period of study and learning.

You’ll be less than satisfied with the results. A difference of opinion will stop you from reaching a lofty goal. Good things will come out of this situation, but it will take some time before you can see these benefits. Don’t cry over spilled milk at the end of May. Instead of trying to control your situation, lean into it. Going with the flow is a lot less stressful than swimming against the tide.

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