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Welcome to the summer issue of Key to Mijas Costa. I believe we are in for a beautiful season without the several bouts of “scorchio” we endured last summer!

There is so much to offer on Mijas Costa and in this issue in particular, so here is snapshot of what you will find in this issue.

On pages 2 & 3 we welcome Max Beach Restaurant & Sun Club to the magazine. Max Beach is Riviera’s premier seafront venue nestled right on the beach where you can enjoy international cuisine, cocktails, etc on their extensive pool terrace or just come and chill out.

For those suffering with joint pain, Sports Massage Marbella now stocks GLC 2000, best quality Chondroitin Sulfate/Glu-

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the advertisements and features contained within this magazine are accurate, Your Key to Mijas Costa can take no responsibility for any possible misrepresentation. No part of this publication, including text, illustrations or photographs may be reproduced without prior written permission from your Key to Mijas Costa.

All artwork is the subject of copyright and is the property of your Key to Mijas Costa.

Editorial is placed at Key to Mijas Costa’s discretion due to space restrictions.

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Bought a new property to let on a short-term basis or do you have problems with the new legislation? You can get expert advice from LCP Spain whose article and contact details are on pages 32-33.

Not yet found your ideal property? On pages 34-35 you will find details of the newly-refurbished “Residencial Piramides de Riviera” available from Inmobilaria Atlantis PMR in CC Los Olivos, Calahonda.

Last but not least, there is an even bigger selection of bars and restaurants in this issue for you to enjoy.

Have a good summer and see you again in August.

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KEY BEAUTY Celebrating 17 Years Forum Hair & Beauty Spa is one the Coast’s Longest Established Hair and Beauty Salons. Now into our 17th year in La Cala, our professional team of hair stylists offer the latest in cutting and colour and specialist techniques using the product range and colours from L’Oreal in our comfortable and elegant salon.

We offer a full choice of stunning hair-up styles for that special occasion and a comprehensive wedding package including makeup and nails and even pre-wedding relaxing spa treatments!

Ever wanted longer, thicker hair? Well now you can at Forum specialising in the latest trends in hair extensions from Fantasia Extensions using the most advanced technology on the market today. We offer a 1-month guarantee with a full after care service.

For the ultimate in relaxation, our Beauty Department offers a full range of facial and body treatments carried out by our experienced therapists using products from Guinot Institut of Paris and Mary Cohr and nail treatments including acrylic and gel extensions using Creative Nail Design and Halo products. We also offer a range of specialised treatments including a full range of facials including Genie Complete Non Surgical Face and Body Lifting and Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion plus Nouveau Lash Extensions, LVL Lash Treatment, Semi Permanent Make Up, Botox and Dermal Fillers, Chemical Peeling, Dermaroller, Mesotherapy and lots more.

At Forum we also have a high power upright solarium for quick, safe tanning available per session or as a package of 10 sessions.

You can also find Déjà Vu Tatoos upstairs offering all types of fabulous body art and piercing.

Microblading specialist, Pamela Lazarte, is also here for the ultimate in eyebrow transformation.

By Forum Hair & Beauty Spa We now stock Lola K Jewellery and their new espadrille collection at Forum Hair & Beauty Spa. For more information on special offers and appointments call: 952 59 90 98.

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KEY FEATURE Costa Women Celebrating the Summer Get out your glad rags! Costa Women are holding their 5th annual Charity Summer Gala and Fashion Show – the biggest summer party on the Costa del Sol. It’s happening on Friday 29th June at Avanto Restaurant and YOU are invited.

This women-only event is to help raise money for two local charities. Asociación Knitted Knockers Costa del Sol which makes and distributes hand knitted breast prostheses, free of charge, to ladies who have had a mastectomy. And Acompalia, who are raising funds to achieve their mission to build a hospice for the terminally ill in the Granada Province, while delivering services now to patients and their carers and a helpline.

The evening will start with a fashion show around the swimming pool from Mapuchi Moda whilst sipping a Summer Cocktail and

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By Ali Meehan, Costa Women

munching canapés. Dinner will then be served on the terrace with ½ bottle of wine person or soft drinks followed by coffee.

Entertainment is being provided by Laurie Scott Professional Wedding & Party DJ followed by music and dancing from Mr Maph and Simone.

Creative Costa Women artists will be displaying their art in the gallery that will be available to purchase on the night. And the fashion show clothes will be available to try and buy!

Price 37 Euros - to book tickets email ali@costawomen.com.

Costa Women is a free community for Women living in Spain, or Women who regularly visit, or plan on moving to Spain. Register for free at costawomen.com.

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KEY HEALTH A Safe and Effective Way to Whiten your Smile in 1 hour!!!

By Dr Belinda Pamos

Philips Zoom! is a professional teeth whitening and is a safe and effective way to whiten your smile in 1 hour!!!

Clinically proven to whiten teeth up to six shades.

Philips Zoom! teeth whitening can make your teeth up to 6 shades whiter in just 45 minutes1. Thanks to our lightactivated technology, you can see dramatic results in less time than your lunch break.

Most Frequently Asked Question: How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

Teeth whitening is a simple process. Whitening products contain one of two tooth bleaches (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide). These bleaches break stains into smaller pieces, which makes the colour less concen-

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trated and your teeth brighter.

Is teeth whitening safe?

Yes, teeth whitening is safe if you follow each product’s guidelines carefully. Some whitening products can irritate gums, or leave you with sensitive teeth, so it’s recommended that you speak with your trusted dentst if you want to brighten your smile.

How to choose the best teeth whitening treatment for you?

Professional teeth whitening can happen at the dentist or at home. We take you through the benefits of each and who it’s best suited to.

Give us a call to make an appointment to whiten your smile for the summer!!!

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KEY HEALTH How can the ‘Relaxing Mineral’ help you?

How magnesium supplements can support stressful lives Life is full of ups and downs, although sometimes the ‘downs’ can be harder to bounce back from than we’d like them to be.

Daily stress and anxiety rise as our lives get more hectic and demanding and, for many, a stressful life is the norm. Luckily, there’s a way to tackle the physical effects of stress and anxiety. According to a growing body of research, tackling many of the stresses of modern life could be as simple as supplementing with magnesium, the ‘relaxing mineral’.

Body and Mind Needed in over 600 enzymes within the body, magnesium is truly the body’s workhorse. A body that lacks magnesium may struggle to work, as muscle function, bones, teeth and energy production all depend on the mineral. Not only this, magnesium contributes to a healthy nervous system and psychological functions as well, hence its reputation as the relaxing mineral.

Anxiety and Mental Health Low magnesium levels alter the body’s ability to cope with the physical effects of stress and anxiety. In fact, magnesium deficiency has been associated with depression, irritability and even confusion.

Magnesium is thought to support healthy brain functions thanks to its ability to both bind to and stimulate receptors of the ‘antianxiety’ neurotransmitter, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

GABA is able to reduce excessive neuronal activity in the brain without it, we would never be able to relax. By stimulating GABA, magnesium can effectively ‘put the brakes’ on excessive activity in the brain linked to anxiety, insomnia and even migraines.

Chronic Stress Magnesium may be beneficial for those who experience chronic stress in various ways. Firstly, magnesium has been shown to reduce over-activity of the series of glands (known collectively as the HPA axis) which would contribute to high levels of the main stress hormone, cortisol. Furthermore, magnesium has been shown in various trials to reduce the overall levels of cortisol, thus helping to protect the body from the negative effects of stress.

Improved sleep Trials have shown that magnesium supplements may help achieve a good night’s sleep. In one trial, those who took magnesium supplements over a period of 8 weeks had improved sleep quality versus those who took a placebo. Furthermore, those taking magnesium experienced better control of their cortisol levels.

Previous research has also linked low magnesium to so-called ‘restless legs syndrome’, with a 2004 study showing magnesium supplements help prevent insomnia caused by the condition.

Migraines Low magnesium levels have been associated with migraines,

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with supplementation shown to help alleviate symptoms. In various trials, magnesium is able to reduce migraine severity when compared to a placebo.

Magnesium is necessary for vitamin D function If you’re like many who take vitamin D supplements to support immunity, bones, mental health and general well-being, magnesium is an important addition. Adequate magnesium is essential for the proper working of vitamin D3 in the body, including its conversion from calcidiol (the stored form) to calcitriol (the active form).

What should you look for in a supplement?

There are multiple forms of magnesium available, with various levels of effectiveness and quality. Magnesium supplements with multiple sources for instance, can offer a balance of absorbable magnesium that is also gentle on the stomach. Quality assurance is also an important factor in supplement choice, with those produced under pharmaceutical control offering the best peace of mind in terms being true to the label claim and free of contaminants. Pharma Nord’s Bio-Magnesium is made under pharmaceutical control from three different sources of magnesium and is so gentle it dissolves in a glass of water.

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KEY HEALTH Skin Care Rules

By Anne Stark

We have all heard about double cleansing and that it is important that wellcleansed skin does not have any residue in it. The best way to do this is to buy a good quality cleanser which is water soluble and then rinse with water. If you like to use toner, then use it with a cotton pad.

Exfoliation depends on your skin type, lifestyle and make up habits, but is a must.

Depending on the quality of product you use, only you can make the decision how often to exfoliate.

My clients often tell me that they buy all these expensive creams and they do nothing for their skin. The reason is that small molecules cannot penetrate through to the lower levels of the skin because old cells create a barrier preventing the small molecules from passing through to this level.

For glowing skin you will need adequate home care and also treatments by a professional. Microdermabrasion is one of the best treatments for glowing skin and the right products are essential.

Utsukusy Japanese Formulation is made in Spain and these are my new products for you to try. The age-killing, botox-like effect helps to repair the visible damage to the skin, fills the wrinkles with the botox effect and extends the skin’s youthful appearance.

Dragon Blood regenerating and healing action is perfect for home care use after an aggressive treatment such as micro-dermbrasion or micro-needling.

Resilience reduces and removes wrinkles with a lifting effect. It’s a must for those of us over 40. Cu palmitoyl heptatide 14 and 15 cream and serum reduce and remove wrinkles with a lifting effect. Serums and creams also come in a handy 15ml size either for you to try, or they are ideal for travelling.

Summer will soon be here. Everybody needs a foot treatment. My Yumi Feet Medi-Pedi is my new creation. To my delight it has been well received. This pedicure gets rid of all the hard skin and for those who like painted nails, I have a selection of colours to suit all tastes.

As you know I am a big fan of massage. My massage is a Deep Tissue Therapeutic, Finnish Massage for sports injuries, tension and general well-being.

I invite you to try all of my treatments. I will make sure you are not disappointed.

Have a great summer!

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KEY HEALTH Why GLC2000?

By Mike Izon, Sports Massage Marbella

Used by athletes and those with joint issues, GLC2000 takes the science of joint supplementation to the next level. Our results-driven formula provides the highest quality pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, all four readily absorbable forms of glucosamine that your body can use, alongside the purest chondroitin sulfate. The result is a product that has made a difference to tens of thousands of people over the course of a decade and a half.

Our joint and connective tissue work as hard as muscles. Yet it’s much harder to get key nutrients of chondroitin and glucosamine, used by the body for cartilage, tendon and ligament recovery, through diet. Supplementation has been proven to reach joint tissues in anabolic quantities. So your body has the building blocks it needs to recover naturally.

GLC2000 provides the highest dosage of pharmaceutical grade glucosamine available on the market.

The Missing Pieces GLC2000 combines all four useable forms of glucosamine and the most absorbable chondroitin sulfate; providing the strongest patented joint formula on the market, proven to increase absorption for unrivaled results.

GLC2000’s main ingredients, Glucosamine and Chondroitin, are both naturally produced by the human body.

Repair

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Glucosamine and Chondroitin are important structural components of cartilage and connective tissues. Glucosamine plays a regulatory role in the creation of healthy new joint tissue.

Degeneration Higher levels of Glucosamine and Chondroitin in cartilage, connective tissues and the joint capsule are associated with fewer destructive enzymes.

Strength Glucosamine and chondroitin provide structural support to cartilage and connective tissues; this helps resist external stress, allowing joints to absorb shock, helping you move safely and effectively.

Sliding Surfaces Glucosamine and chondroitin are vital to healthy synovial fluid, which allows bones to move smoothly in the joint capsule, and ligaments and tendons to move freely.

Hydration Chondroitin is a vital structural element that draws up to 100 x its weight in water into joint tissues, ensuring tissues are firm and strong.

Reduce Inflammation Glucosamine and chondroitin are powerful, anti-inflammatory agents on a cellular level. GLC2000 has been shown to aid in reducing the degeneration of joints in arthritis and rheumatism.

To order, phone Mike at Sport Massage Marbella +34 606 867 821.

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KEY HOLISTIC The Burden of Back Pain –

and how Sound Massage can help you We can all relate to the burden of back pain and the many challenges of our day-to-day life proverbially rest on our shoulders, combine those with repetitive tasks and poor posture, the result is an aching back. Probably every other person complains of occasional or even chronic back pain.

Sound Massage Therapy for Back Pain There are many potential causes of back pain and, in any event, these should be medically evaluated prior to any therapy. Stress is a primary cause of back pain. As a study conducted by the European Professional Association for Sound Massage Therapy with more than 200 participants could show, regular sound massages promote positive ways to manage stress and increase the feeling of Wellbeing in and with your own body.

When dealing with stress-related symptoms, Sound Massage, as a holistic means of relaxation, is ideal for supporting traditional treatment methods and has an especially important role in health support. When applied by a trained professional, sound healing methods may also be used as targeted, independent interventions. Whether caused by stress or other factors, sound healing methods provide numerous approaches to therapy and are an ideal complement to

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holistic, integrated back treatment.

Sound massage may enable a sense of Wellbeing, induce relaxation, result in a parasympathetic response of the autonomous nervous system, regulate muscle tension, stimulate perfusion and lymph flow and therefore also metabolism, relax fascia, reduce pain, promote the body image…. And much more…

The harmonic sound vibrations of our Therapy singing bowls generally promote a state of soothing relaxation in a short period of time.

The vibrations of the singing bowls spread out over bodily fluids, tissues, organs, and muscles, as well as cavities throughout the body.

In comparison to a traditional massage, here we are not working with “outside energy”, but with very fine impulses that trigger resonances within the body - so that it begins to vibrate from the inside out.

The gentle oscillations function as soft, continuous vibrations in the area being treated. Muscle tension can be reduced, perfusion and lymph flow are stimulated, and fascia throughout the body are relaxed.

You might be surprised how quickly this works!

Source: European Professional Association for Sound Massage Therapy.

Please contact Christine for more information by calling +34 667 43 88 29 or send a message to ch@christine-heckel.com.

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KEY ASTROLOGY Chiron In this article I’m concentrating on the minor planet Chiron which was ‘discovered’ in 1977. Cosmically, it sits between the slow moving planets of Saturn and Uranus, acting as a kind of buffer against these two heavyweight planets with opposing influences! Most of you will recognise the 10 major planets used in astrology charts i.e.

Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto (all of which I’ve written about in previous articles), however, although Chiron is classed as a ‘minor’ planet and is relatively new to us, its importance in astrology can never be overlooked because wherever it is positioned in our natal chart is where we feel wounded… albeit the wounds are mostly unconscious until something or someone comes along to trigger them!

In April 2018 Chiron ingressed (entered) into the ‘fire’ sign of Aries after spending the last 8/9 years in ‘watery’ Pisces, and it will remain in Aries until April 2027. Now when a slow moving Planet moves into a new sign after many years in the one previous, and of course into a different element (in this instance from water to fire) it will bring about changes which we’ll see/feel/experience, both in our personal lives and globally… remember we are all connected!

It takes approximately 48-50 years for Chiron to move through each of the 12 signs of the zodiac and it was last in Aries from 3 April 1968 to 30th March 1977… almost every baby born during this period will have Chiron in Aries in their natal chart (except those born 20th October 1968 to 31st January 1969 when Chiron travelled back into Pisces for a few months) …but that’s still a lot of people!

At some point over the next 9 years, those individuals will experience what is called the ‘Chiron Return’ which I’ve written about below. At the time of writing (May 2018) Chiron is in the very early degrees of Aries and this year it will only affect birthdays between 1968 and 1971.

During a Chiron Return you could feel rather isolated and alone, but this is part of the Chiron influence to awaken you to your inner unconscious wounds that need to be cleansed and healed. It could almost feel like your world

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has ended and you have failed by the age of 50! BUT… The Chiron return period offers an opportunity to revisit your wounds, also to understand that some things will never heal perfectly and the ones that will not, you CAN accept. Not only that, you can have a fulfilling and joyful life without being perfectly healed in that area of life. There is always SOME healing that will bring wisdom and if you have done all that you can that is enough, let it be and move forward.

In a practical sense, your experience of this transit could be used to show or teach others how to use that healing. In a spiritual sense, draw on your resources to accept yourself as you are. Don’t see yourself as a wounded person; see yourself as whole and stop projecting your wounds onto others… it is only you wounding yourself. Whatever it was that wounded you in the first place (and this could go back to early childhood) is not the determinant of your life. You are the determinant of your life so be at peace with that fact because in that peace, you will find the healing.

When we experience a crisis it is often followed by some kind of transformation. Our inner wounds can be difficult and heavy to carry around and there comes a point when we have no option but to let go of them, a symbolic death of sorts which allows for a re-birth to take place.

Chiron travelling through Aries over the next 9 years will also open up a new healing energy on our Planet… it follows close on the heels of Uranus which moved into Taurus in May after a 7 year sojourn in Aries. Uranus is the rebel, it shouts freedom and wants change and while it was in Aries we certainly saw a lot of that world-wide.

Chiron’s move into this sign could be the peace that follows the storm but it will require a lot of patience and soul searching.

In Greek mythology Chiron is known as the wounded healer. The story goes that as a young man he suffered a wound that would not heal and being immortal the wound would be with him forever. However he swaps his immortality with Prometheus and becomes a mortal who upon

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death is released from his wounds.

Chiron represents wisdom and patience as well as mastery over the shadow-self and often our wounds can be seen as gifts when looked at from a different angle. They give us character, lessons in life and perseverance. Chiron can teach us these things but as always it’s up to us whether we choose to learn them!

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If you are going through a challenging or difficult phase, unsure of your direction or need guidance then the birth chart can reveal a lot about what is happening in your life and how best to deal with a situation. I do private one to one counselling sessions using the astrology birth chart‌ for more details write to me at astrology4everyone@yahoo.co.uk.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer!

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KEY SPORTS World Cup Preview

By Steve Billingham

There are two main contenders for the golden boot: Griezmann or Werner then maybe Neymar and Kane said Physical Education student George Barrows. He went on, ‘Germany and Brazil for me have to be favourites to lift the World Cup. Spain have got good players (Morata) but they have not looked outstanding like those 2 countries have.’ France are attacking and skilful and must also be a threat.

So what of England’s chances then?

England have a chance if they perform well, Manager Gareth Southgate has to get the tactics right. The bookmakers make England the 7th favourites. The forward line looks strong and has goals in it.

There is only really Kane, Vardy and Welbeck who have been scoring regularly for England so they also need someone who can come off the bench and get them a goal, win them a match or get them out of trouble (like when they were 1-2 down with Iceland in the 2016 Euros.)

England’s defenders will have to mark a lot tighter than they did last time and not leave big gaps at the back like they did against Uruguay when Suarez exposed them. In the group match against Belgium which will be the toughest, the England defenders will have to have their wits about them.

However they have defenders who are physical and could do man-marking jobs against Belgium and other teams later in the tournament.

One For The Future Ryan Sessignon is one for the future, opines George Barrows. He scored 15 goals from left-back for Fulham this season.

TOP 15 WORLD CUP FREE-KICKS David Luiz - Brazil v Columbia 2014 Quarter final match, Luiz curls into top right hand corner, keeper David Ospina gets his fingertips to it but doesn’t keep it out.

Rivelino - Brazil v Czechoslovakia 1970 Drilled low and hard through the Czech wall after Jairzinho acts as a decoy, keeper Ivo Viktor very vocal and demonstrative.

Garrincha - Brazil v Bulgaria 1966 Outside of the right peg, chipped over the wall into the corner. Cracker by the ‘Little Bird’ with one leg longer than the other in an otherwise disappointing Brazil tournament.

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Bernard Genghini - France v Kuwait 1982 Left footed curler over the wall and into the corner past Al Tarabulsi’s despairing dive. ‘A stiff lesson in finishing’ as put

by Sean Connery on the 1982 Official World Cup film.

Zico - Brazil v Scotland 1982 Still magic to watch, Zico’s banana kick which bamboozled Alan Rough.

Bernard Genghini - France v Austria 1982 Old Genghini again, they were flying in in ’82 weren’t they?

Even further out than against Kuwait with the left peg, keeper Koncilia crashed into the post. A very sweetly executed free-kick and not the Fifa Fever Best of The Fifa World Cup number 1 for nothing.

Pele - Brazil v Bulgaria 1966 Hit hard and low through the wall, Pele and Garrincha freekicks won the match 2-0 and Brazil never lost when they were both on the park.

David Beckham - England v Columbia 1998 Curled over the wall and into the left hand corner past Mondragon who played a World Cup match for Columbia in 2014 aged 43.

Teofillo Cubillas - Peru v Scotland Hit with the outside of the right boot from the left hand side from 20 yards past Alan Rough’s despairing dive - a glorious free-kick although it seemed to pass very close to Macari’s shoulder.

Jose Luis Chierra - Chile v Cameroon 1998 Fine curling left peg free-kick into top right hand corner.

Pele - Brazil v Rumania 1966 Hit low and hard with swerve straight through the wall into the net.

Keisuke Honda - Japan v Denmark 2010 Drilled home left footed from 35 yards.

Lionel Messi - Argentina v Nigeria 2014 A sublime free-kick which deceived keeper Enyeama who was too far to one side.

Diego Forlan - Uruguay v Ghana 2010 Forlan in from 25 yards in his hurrah World Cup for Uruguay.

John Robertson - Scotland v New Zealand 1982 There is a delay and a stutter, Frank Gray appears to take the kick then he is shoved back by Souness leaving John Robertson to curl over the wall into the top corner. Had to include this with it being in the Estadio La Rosaleda.

Chart compiled by Steve Billingham and George Barrows

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KEY FEATURE Techno Top 5

By Steve Billingham

Chip E & Carl Cox - Time to Jack Funky, jacking, minimal techno on the Intec Digital imprint

Soul Volume 1 ep

Slam – Pantera A harder edged track off the Construction ep on Soma

Esoteric Orchestra – Liquid Saffire Summery track released in a run of 300 on Dublin’s Lime Street Music. Title track and best

Eddie ‘Flashin’ Fowlkes Funky techno, with nice soothing keys, off the Techno

Dark Chambers – 313131 Bleepy techno from Birmingham

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KEY PETS Keeping your Dog Healthy in Summer With summer here already in this issue I will give you my top tips on keeping your dog healthy in the heat. With over 27 years of working with dogs as a professional groomer and dietician, these tips are based on my experience of having worked with dogs as my life’s passion. I’m one of the lucky few who can say I love my job!

Prevention is key so here are my tips on things you can do to help keep your dogs in great condition, helping to prevent common problems: Ears - Simply clean ears weekly (do not use cotton ear buds) using my best selling product Colloidal Liquid Silver (check out my Facebook page called Natures Secrets RUS pets). Spray inside of ears to help keep fungus, bacteria and mite infections at bay.

Pads and Paws - Avoid walking your dogs between 12pm and 4pm due to the hot floors that could burn your dog’s delicate pads within seconds. Oil pads with any natural oil once a week (my 3in1 miracle oil is 100% natural and organic). Spray inside of pads daily with colloidal liquid silver to help keep pads healthy and help reduce itching and inflammation. Remember good pad care is one of the most important parts of a dog’s health. Sore pads can not only cause pain and distress and constant licking and chewing but long term could cause damage to pads resulting in pain in other joints. Add Colloidal liquid silver (just a few mls) to your dog’s water bowl. Liquid silver not only sterilises the water (NASA use it) but kills parasites like Guardia - a huge problem here in Spain that causes upset tummy which can

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By Joanna Fluer Oxley

be on and off and cause long term damage to the colon Mouth, Gums and Teeth - Spray corners of mouth and teeth and gums twice weekly with liquid silver and use organic coconut oil to brush teeth weekly to help keep clean and free from bacteria.

Skin and Coat - spray every few days with liquid silver to keep fungus, bacteria, fleas, ticks and mozzies at bay. Use after swimming. Keep coat free from undercoat and use coconut oil on areas with little fur to hydrate.

If your dog starts limping or holding paws up, check inside the paws as bee stings are a common problem at this time of year. Unlike wasp stings, bees leave the stinger in, so it’s important this is removed to prevent more venom going into the body. Spray area with liquid silver and watch your dog for signs of inflammation or breathing problems.

Seek veterinarian help if worried. Lastly and it seems silly to even write this, BUT I still read daily sad stories of dogs dying in cars - never leave your dog in your car, even with windows open. Temperatures can reach dangerous levels in minutes and remember walking your dog around an open market in the heat of June, July and August is not recommended. Enjoy your summer and if you would like my advice concerning dog health care, please go to my Facebook page - Compassionate Grooming by Joanna Fleur Oxley- and message me directly.

For grooming appointments please be aware I am fully booked up to 10 days in advance during the summer.

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KEY MOTOR F1 & Moto GP Race Calendar for the start of the 2018 Season F1 June 10: CANADA, Montreal June 24: FRANCE, Le Castellet July 1: AUSTRIA, Spielberg July 8: GREAT BRITAIN, Silverstone July 22: GERMANY, Hockenheim July 29: HUNGARY, Budapest

Moto GP June 17: SPAIN, Catalunya July 1: NETHERLANDS, Assen July 15: GERMANY, Sachsenring August 5: CZECH REPLUBLIC, Brno August 12: AUSTRIA, Speilberg

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KEY COMPUTERS Windows Applications you should install first on your new PC

By Computer City

Software is the backbone of any computer installation.

Whether you’ve just purchased a new PC or reinstalled Windows, the first thing you would do is to install all sorts of useful programmes. While there are dozens of amazing windows programmes, knowing which tools are essential, makes setting up a new installation easy.

1. Security - Avast Free Antivirus - While you can take steps to protect your PC without an antivirus programme, it’s smart to keep one installed. There’s plenty of debate about which antivirus is the best? And no tool is perfect. However, some rise above the rest. For a free antivirus we recommend Avast Free Antivirus, it provides the two things you really want in a free AV programme: a good level of security and a light system impact.

ing beats VLC Media Player. It’s capable of playing nearly every format imaginable. It’s also capable of playing audio.

6. Backup - The default Windows backup solutions are not great. You don’t want to lose your precious data so it’s essential that you use a backup service. It is worth paying for a backup app, but if you want a free one, CrashPlan is great! It lets you back up your computer to an external drive, another computer on your network, or a friend’s computer over the internet for free.

Setting up your new computer is easy and there are many great applications you can download online. If you find that you need help setting up your new PC, emails or a data transfer, Computer City can help!

2. Internet browser - Google Chrome - It’s still superspeedy, it includes little conveniences like searching Google for an image, and hosts a great library of extensions. Crossplatform syncing that lets you open your desktop tabs on your phone and vice-versa, a fantastic browser for all purposes. If you dislike Chrome there are plenty of other fantastic browsers to choose from like Firefox or Opera.

3. Cloud Storage – Dropbox - Storing information in “the cloud” has become an everyday occurrence. Dropbox is the cloud app you should install. The 2 GB of free storage isn’t much, though you can increase that by referring friends and other small tasks. Dropbox offers an app for every major device so you can take your files anywhere.

4. Music Streaming – Spotify - Years ago, if you wanted to listen to music on your desktop you had to painstakingly import and organize a collection of MP3s. Music streaming services eliminate the need for buying individual albums physically or digitally. There are several music streaming services in the market, but we recommend Spotify. Its adsupported free plan lets you listen to as much music as you like, and it also has a dedicated Windows app.

5. Media Player - You probably do most of your video viewing in a web browser, watching YouTube etc. However, you should still keep a solid player around on your desktop for when you need to play media files locally. For this task, noth-

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KEY FINANCE Funeral Insurance Take away the worry, the stress and the financial burden from your loved ones at the most difficult of times. The most beneficial aspect of Funeral Insurance is the ease at which the Services can be activated. You can protect your family from the difficulty of making Funeral arrangements in a foreign country and in a foreign language.

Here in Spain almost half of the 47 million population has a Funeral Insurance policy in place for peace of mind, security and assistance when it is needed most. These are not pre-paid plans but an insurance policy that can be paid on a monthly basis, quarterly or half-yearly basis.

Funeral Insurance provides the following services: Provision of the Funeral Service: - Administration and provision of contracted funeral service. Normally include: Coffin, Funeral Car, Vigil, Preparation, Shroud, Two natural floral crowns with bow and inscription, Center piece of Natural Flowers, Two Taxis for family, Civil or Religious Ceremony, Civil and Parish Registration, Processing and Organisation, Medical Certification, Taxes and Fees, Burial or Cremation Costs including Urn, Morgue, Marble or Granite Tombstone, Inscription and Installation.

Transfer-Free Choice of Cemetery - Cost of preparation, burial and transfer of deceased from place of death to cemetery designated by his family, freely selected in Spain.

Repatriation - At request of relatives, the Insurer will take care of administration and costs of repatriation from the place of death in Spain to nearest international airport to the place of burial in the insured person’s country of origin. In the event of repatriation, a return ticket from the country of origin to Spain, or vice versa, for a companion is included.

By Right Way Insurance & Finance Family Care - Includes post-mortem service to the family, with the purpose of facilitating necessary steps for the correct provision of the service contracted. Coverage includes all necessary administration for obtaining and processing of official documents required after insured person’s death.

Legal Assistance - Helpline staffed by a lawyer, for prevention of any litigation, regarding rights of insured person in his private life. Also includes any telephone consultation for legal matters related to the death of the insured person.

Psychological Care - This coverage aims to prevent the complications derived from the death of an insured relative in the policy, to control the risk factors, to foresee the phases of bereavement, to offer practical help adapted to the deceased’s relatives.

Worldwide Care - This insurance policy has worldwide coverage. The coverage of Basic World Wide Care includes the following: Transfer or repatriation for health reasons, Emergency medical expenses while abroad, Travel for a relative of the hospitalised policy holder, Accompanying relative in case of death, Extended stay in a hotel, Children’s travel, Premature return of the insured person to Spain in the event of the death of a relative, Delivery of medications, Long distance medical consultation, Information Service, Loan and/or advance of legal costs/bail and Sending of urgent messages.

This is never an easy subject to talk about, however, having a Funeral Insurance means that your loved ones have one less thing to worry about.

So contact Right Way Insurance today for more information on 952 934 963, e-mail: info@rightwayinsure.com or www.rightwayinsure.com.

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KEY LAW Registering Holiday Rental Properties Registering Holiday Rental Properties is a hot topic these days. All kinds of rumours abound and a lot of ‘Fake news’ is attached to the subject.

Here is some information to help clear up some confusion: The Law states that all advertisements for Holiday Rental Properties (properties where paying visitors stay for less than 2 months at a time) must carry the Junta De Andalucía licence number.

It does not matter whether you rent seasonally or all year.

If you are advertising, or renting, you must be registered.

A rental licence number looks like this: VFT/MA/12345/ Please note a CTC number is NOT a licence, it is only the application for a licence which has not yet been granted or completed. If you have a CTC and it has not yet converted to a VFT, please follow up as you are not fully licensed. In Rural areas however, a CTC is sufficient.

Here at LCPSpain we have already dealt with 19 clients this year who have received either fines or an instruction to cancel the advertisement until they have the correct licence.

Once you have your VFT licence you can then apply for your property to be registered on the Police ‘HOSPIDERIAS’ website. This involves a visit to your local police station with copies of your Escritura, Nie, Passport and details of who checks your guests’ passports on their arrival, just like any hotel. All paying guests over the age of 16 and not related to the owner of the property must be registered with the Police within 24 hours of arrival. This is part of the Anti Terrorism law in Spain. Failure to do this can result in a fine AND any insurance being null and void on the property.

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By Brian McDonnell, LCPSpain

Many unregistered properties are being discovered by holidaymakers having an issue, a traffic fine or a stolen or lost phone for example....they go to the police and report the address of where they are staying as part of their statement. When this address does not coincide with a licence, the owner of that property is in trouble. Many other unregistered owners are found when a disgruntled neighbour reports them to the police!

The tax office (Hacienda) will also be informed that you have registered your property. They will be checking out to make sure you are doing your quarterly tax returns as is the law.

The logic is, if you are renting, you are charging and should be declaring. If you are paying your taxes in another country, you can simply apply to your tax office for a declaration to prove that and you will not be subject to double taxation. You can, of course, claim expenses such as community charges, running costs and management fees on a pro rata basis.

We have heard every excuse in the book for people not registering their property, but, there is a bottom line on this. If you rent your property and charge money to people, it must have a licence. It must also be registered with the police.

Failure to do so will result in a fine and the lowest fine we have dealt with to date is 2500 Euros. So, far cheaper the costs involved in getting the licence than the cost of a fine.

If you drive a car you need a driving licence. If you rent your apartment you need a holiday rental licence.

Registering is quite a simple process and does not require anything you would not expect if you were staying in a rental property. Check out our NEWS page on LCPSpain.com or if you want more information on this subject email office@ LCPSpain.com or call +34 648 988 100 and we will do our best to answer your questions.

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KEY LAW Are WhatsApp and GDPR on a Collision Course?

By Victoria Anzola, www.seqqe.com

When Facebook acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014, the companies said they wouldn’t put ads in WhatsApp because it would degrade the experience. But it also ditched its 1 dollar annual subscription fee, leaving few monetisation options beyond charging businesses for tools. The introduction of display ads and sponsored messages to Facebook Messenger may indicate a relaxation of WhatsApp’s stance against ads.

With over 1.3 billion monthly users and 1 billion daily users, WhatsApp has reached the massive scale necessary for it to earn significant revenue even from light advertising. Its Snapchat Stories clone WhatsApp Status now has 250 million daily users, and could host vertical video ads between friends’ content the way Instagram does. It could also insert display ads into the inbox like Facebook Messenger.

WhatsApp is a much-loved messaging app, with a billion users worldwide. While it’s great for group chats, free texts and voice calls and sharing photos and videos, WhatsApp is not suitable for a professional setting and could land you with a nasty fine from the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Although WhatsApp may seem like a cheap and cheerful option when it comes to workplace instant messaging, there are a number of reasons why it is not acceptable for professional use. With GDPR which came into effect in May, WhatsApp’s storage of user data is in violation of EU data protection law, regardless of Brexit.

Despite plans to launch new apps for businesses, WhatsApp simply isn’t fit for purpose and could mean that your organisation fails to comply with GDPR, leaving you liable for charges of up to 4% of your global turnover.

GDPR & Data Protection The biggest concern is how WhatsApp uses our contact lists. When you install the app, you give it permission to access all of the contacts on your device. This could be on a company supplied mobile or the user’s own device. Either way, you are exposing the data of all of your personal and professional contacts without their permission.

Security expert Matt Zweerink managed to exploit this to make a bot (with relative ease) that could access any WhatsApp user’s online/ offline status, and more.

According to the new GDPR rules, companies are liable for the protection of clients’ and staff data, ruling out WhatsApp for use as a business communication platform for a number of reasons, including: 1. Under GDPR, businesses are required to be able to audit who has access to what data. On WhatsApp, data, files and messages can be shared limitlessly without leaving a paper trail detailing who can see your files. On top of this, WhatsApp records data and archives it on its own servers – making it impossible to be GDPR compliant if your company uses it.

2. Organisations must now keep a record of permissions from people whose data you store (which is violated by WhatsApp’s automatic use of your contact list).

3. Data needs to be disposed of securely if a client wants to exercise their “right to be forgotten,” but WhatsApp archives everything on their servers, taking it out of your control. Anyone could also export all of the contacts they have access to onto their desktop, easily lifting personal data of employees out of your protection.

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4. You need to be able to ensure the protection of client data, even outside of the EU. WhatsApp are refusing to comply with France and Germany’s request for data samples as they feel that they are only beholden unto US laws on data protection, so they appear to have no qualms about not complying with GDPR. US privacy laws are weaker than the ones set out by the EU, which leaves your EU/UK based organisation non-GDPR compliant if you use WhatsApp. For doctors and healthcare professionals this is extremely problematic. A British Medical Journal study found that over a third of doctors send sensitive patient data via web-messaging apps like WhatsApp, despite warnings from the NHS that this is not a secure enough way to handle clinical information. This leaves data highly vulnerable to human error or deliberate malpractice. Although WhatsApp does boast end-to-end encryption, its security is far from watertight. Not only has it become a target of the seemingly inevitable cyber attacks, it is also owned by Facebook – a company that is notorious for its opaque use of user data. In fact, WhatsApp may be fined by French data protection authority CNIL for sharing data with Facebook.

Data protection is obviously a serious issue, and WhatsApp should be unequivocally ruled out for business use if you want to avoid GDPR fines. But that is not the only issue that makes WhatsApp unfit for professional use.

The Flood of Messages Important information can get lost in the stream of messages in a large group chat. Anyone who has tried to scroll back and find the time and location of a planned evening activity in a group chat after a mere half hour discussion about what everyone plans to wear will know how quickly important information can get buried.

Mixing Business and Leisure WhatsApp is primarily a private messaging app for keeping in touch with friends and family. Having your friends’ chat right next to your boss’s/employees’ could be… risky. Even on a work phone with no personal contacts, using a platform that is also used to send GIFs from Spongebob Squarepants is a jarring conflict of tone.

Using a private platform also blends work communication and home communication, something that many employees would rather avoid in the name of work/home separation. Keeping work data – especially sensitive data – on work servers where a Data Protection Officer can access it is a far more prudent approach.

WhatsApp in a Crisis WhatsApp provides a communication channel outside of company supervision which, although great for planning to go to the pub after work, can prevent managers from being able to control the message during a crisis. Having a consistent social media message is vital for PR, but if one member of staff has already forwarded your message to their friend who happens to be a journalist, then it’s out of your hands.

We love WhatsApp. I personally use it every day. But it simply isn’t designed for business, and organisations must have a purpose-build system in place to keep their data safe if they don’t want to fall foul of GDPR. Source: https://www.thebci.org/news/are-whatsapp-and-gdpr-on-acollision-course.html#

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KEY RESTAURANT GUIDE Issue118 17th Jun - 16th Aug 2018 The Key to Mijas Costa magazine’s website, www.keytomijascosta.com, is Mobile Friendly. For simplicity, we have also individually included a QR code in the legends of the individual restaurants in the Restaurant Guide so that you can click through directly from your mobile, enabling you to store the details of your favourites for future use.

Just a reminder that we have highlighted the USP of each venue in the Restaurant Guide and given a brief “taster”, but you will still be able to read the whole, updated review either online at www.keytomijascosta.com, or through the individual QR codes.

We are delighted to report that, at the time of going to print, the majority of the restaurants in our restaurant section could be found on the first page of Google through our restaurant guide! The reviews of new restaurants will continue to be shown in full text in the magazine.

Almond Tree El Zoco’s favourite café in the square now under new ownership and management. Open Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm for Breakfast, Sandwiches, Meals, Snacks and home-made cakes all freshly made to order. The Almond Tree is located on the middle floor of El Zoco right in the square overlooking the fountain. The Almond Tree has been established in El Zoco for many years but is now under new ownership and management. I am sure many of you will recognise Mandy and she is looking forward to welcoming you to her own venue. The Almond Tree is open during the day (except Sunday) and all food is made fresh to order. Lovely place to stop for breakfast, a sandwich or lunchtime bite. Their freshly squeezed orange juice is highly recommended. Key Media Group have moved their advertising screens to this venue so please ask a member of staff if your business would like to advertise on the screens.

Now serving Indian Tapas Take away, canned drinks and water from 10pm.

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Bar Tuta Lounge Bar La Cala’s Ultimate Chill Out Bar in Jardin Botanico - open every day from 2.00 p.m. Available for private parties and Funtions or Meetings. Bar Tuta is a popular choice with the locals for either a drink after work or a place to chill at weekends or even a birthday party etc.

Bar Tuta boasts a large, airy terrace, fully air-conditioned, comfortable seating, choice of cocktails and an impressive selection of alcoholic drinks and of course friendly staff.

Easy parking right outside. Live entertainment every month – please check with venue.

Bar Tuta has recently been refurbished and is now available for private parties, meetings etc. Please contact Robert or Mark for availability. For upcoming events, visit Bar Tuta’s Facebook page.

East & West Kitchen Formerly Thaigon in Calypso, now relocated to El Zoco next to the Ferreteria. Thai cuisine and English/ European Food. Breakfast, Lunch and Thai Tapas. Delivery service available. Everything freshly cooked to order. Hazel and John have now relocated next to the Ferreteria in El Zoco as East & West Kitchen serving freshly prepared English Breakfasts, Baguettes, sandwiches and coffees, teas and other drinks and of course their tasy Thai food. This includes the usual favourites all made with fresh ingredients. Highly recommended are their Duck Spring Rolls, Salads, their Noodle Soups (either Vegetable, Chicken, Beef or Prawn) as well as the Chicken Satay and Phad Thai and any of their Thai curries and South-east Asian dishes which you can order in Tapas portions - this really helps if you do not know what to choose from the delicious selection! Delivery service is available. Key Recommended.

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El Zoco Café The classy café at the Supersol, El Zoco, Calahonda, right by the supermarket. Sister café to Cafeteria Los Olivos. Keen prices, top quality food and service, daily specials, a range of tapas, selection of breakfasts or simply a cup of coffee or refreshing drink. Established since 1975, prides itself on attention to detail and is renowned for being spotlessly clean. Ideal venue. Open Mon – Sat from 9am until 9.30pm. Key Recommended.

Japanese Restaurant Ginza Wide range of authentic Japanese food including Sushi and Sashimi and Teppanyaki Show plus much more in its sophisticated surrounds. Ginza is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Decorated to a high standard.

Highlight is the Teppanyaki show where exotic food using the best quality ingredients is masterfully prepared on a hot steel plate right in the middle of the table. The chef will show you the unforgettable cooking display called “Teppanyaki”.

Pepper pots etc are expertly thrown in the air and you must watch the trick with the eggs. Try to catch a bit of the omelette in your mouth when cooked! This is great fun to experience something a bit different or particularly if there are a few of you. Try one of the specially selected Teppanyaki menus which are great value for money. Ginza is open from 12.00 to 24.00. Places around the Teppanyaki spectacle are limited, so it is advisable to book. Food here is consistently of the highest standard, excellent service, Teppanyaki show makes for a very entertaining night out. We visited Ginza recently and the standard of food and service is as good as always. Japanese Restaurant Ginza was voted restaurant of issue 115.

Puerto Puerto Cabopino Cabopino

La Plaza Bar Lovely, relaxed venue at the entrance to the picturesque port of Cabopino. Full menu of exotic cocktails.

Happy Hour Cocktails at only 4 Euros, served from 17.00 – 21.00. Mixed Cheese and Cold Cuts Platter for 2 persons now available. Brian is a familiar face in Cabopino as Brian’s La Plaza Bar is well established. It is in the Plaza just before you enter the port of Cabopino. This is a lovely, relaxed venue where there is a full menu of exotic cocktails to include

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Pimms, Sangria, Mojito, Daiquiri, Sex on the Beach etc.

Beers, wine, exotic coffees, soft drinks and milk shakes are also served. Popular place for a pre-dinner drink or to spend time chilling after you have eaten. Relax with a cocktail or a special coffee. A great place especially if you have some friends over from back home as you will be able to have a good chat and not be drowned out by loud music! Have a nice stroll viewing the boats in the port and then enjoy a great night out! Key recommended.

Le Papillon Restaurant and Beach Club If you enjoy stunning sunsets and a chilled vibe we recommend heading to Le Papillon!! Freshly made Cocktails or indulge with a special G&T from the ample gin menu before heading onto the spectacular beach-front terrace. Adorned with comfortable, chic furniture, they provide the perfect setting for light lunches, lunch meetings and of course, dinner. At lunch time choose from a light bites menu or the main menu selection of dishes such as Baked Sea Bass, Rack of Lamb, Paella and the delicious Le Papillon Chicken Curry. Other favourites include Tempura Prawns and Chicken Caesar Salad for starters and Grilled Salmon or Jack Daniels Pork Fillets for main course.

Children are always welcome at Le Papillon Restaurante & Beach Club. There is a small play area and of course the beach front is fantastic for kids. The Children’s Menu offers healthy starters and traditional favourites such as Spaghetti Bolognaise and Chicken Nuggets and Chips at very affordable prices. Le Papillon really is a place for all seasons and an experience not to be missed! For further information please contact the restaurant directly on 952 834 113 or follow them on Facebook.

New Snack Menu, new Cocktail Lounge, Live Music Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Los Olivos Café Now proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary year. Top-notch Spanish Café & Restaurant in the Los Olivos Shopping Centre, Calahonda – Large, all-weather terrace with electronic roofing, glazing and blinds, spacious, air conditioned interior, large car park. Ideal for an informal business meeting. Open 8.30am until late Monday to Saturday (kitchen closes 11.00pm) and every Sunday from 9am – 6pm. Everything well presented with large visual display fridge and extremely fresh food, competitively priced. English and continental breakfast, plus good selection of bread and rolls with choice of fillings. Extensive menu of hot and

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cold fresh Tapas which not only include many of the wellknown favourites, but many new additions. Also available is a selection of Fresh Salads, Omelette or Spanish Tortilla, Chicken Pinchitos and Rice, or our personal favourite, the Fish Skewer, plus new additions to the main menu. Please ask about the dish of the day. New to Los Olivos Café is an Evening 3-course menu with various options which is very reasonably priced. A la carte menu is also available in the evening. Attentive service and the staff speak a good level of English. Coffee is freshly ground for each individual order and the milk is added at the table to ensure the best possible taste. Baby changing facilities available in disabled toilet. Los Olivos Cafe is a favourite haunt of Key to Mijas Costa – the venue is absolutely spotless, service always attentive, food fresh and parking right outside the door. Los Olivos Cafe was voted Restaurant of Issue 109. Key Recommended.

Pal’s Bar On the 1st floor of the El Zoco Commercial Centre, Calahonda. Under new ownership and fully refurbished but same friendly, lively atmosphere and continues to be a favourite with the locals. Cosy indoor pub area or enjoy the warmer nights on the extensive terrace. Live Music, Lively Atmosphere! Many of you will recognise new owner, Kerry, from Kerry’s Sports Bar in Cabopino. Kerry is looking forward to welcoming friends both old and new to Pal’s Bar in Calahonda, which has been a favourite amongst the locals and tourists alike for many years now. Pal’s Bar has recently undergone a complete refurbishment with comfy seating in the fresh, new interior or relax on the extensive terrace. Pal’s Bar is the ideal place for a pre or post dinner drink with family and friends. Pal’s Bar has large TV screens showing all sports and a good selection of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails and of course a friendly welcome. See you there!

For opening hours and entertainment, please see Facebook page.

Ristorante Zia Lola Located in Mijas Golf opposite the Eurostars Hotel. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine.

Please call for details of entertainment. Now in its 5th year.

Extensive, all-weather terrace and cosy, indoor restaurant with bar area and plenty of room for the kids to play. Open all day from Tuesday to Sunday. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high

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standard of cuisine, and extensive kids’ menu. Great Italian menu of family favourites – large selection of pastas, thin and crispy pizzas, wide selection of salads, as well of meat and seafood dishes cooked to perfection and also available as take away. Zia Lola can also cater for events. Our particular favourites for starters are the homemade Minestrone Soup, Beef Carpaccio with Rocket & Parmesan and Strattecci. Recommendation for main course are the Risotto and for meats, Scalopine Alla Milanese or Fillet Steak with Pepper Sauce. Rosada Filet with King Prawns in a white wine sauce is highly recommended as a fish dish.

- Good selection of home-made desserts, especially the Tiramisu. Fine wine list including Italian favourites. A very popular venue all year round with the locals for a glass of wine, a snack, great meal, celebration etc. Live music on Friday nights. We suggest you book as this popular restaurant gets really busy. Key Recommended. We have eaten at Zia Lola regularly for many years. Always great service and good food. Ristorante Zia Lola was voted Restaurant of issue 111.

Snack Attack Mijas Costa’s Favourite Café - Now in its 15th Year! In Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Large selection of daily specials and sandwich fillings. Open weekdays 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday’s 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and Sundays 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Kitchen closes Mon-Fri 5pm and 4pm at the weekend. Breakfast from only 3.95 Euros and of course their wonderful Sunday Roast, two courses only 10 Euros! Super Saver Meals including drink, only 5 Euros, changes daily. Healthy eating options. Everything available as take away for days out or take a baguette of your choice to the airport? Extensive menu, something for everyone. Large selection of soups and mid-week roast during the winter months, plenty of choice of fresh salads during the warmer weather. Full cyber-café facilities including 4 stations of high-speed internet, faxes, photocopying and all phone top-ups. If you would like to advertise on the four screens at Snack Attack, please ask a member of staff.

For more information see http://www.keytomijascosta.com/ restaurantguide/snackattack/index.php.

Hotel Tamisa Golf Camino Viejo de Coin overlooking Mijas Los Lagos golf course. Fine food, fine wine, attentive service and lively entertainment make for a perfect evening. Numerous and varied events throughout the year including fund

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raisers, contact the hotel for more information.

Tamisa Golf is celebrating American Independence Day on 4th July with the Jersey Boys from 7pm. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

recommended. Alison has chosen the wine list very carefully and there is something for everyone’s taste including some organic choices and “blue” wine. Key Recommended.

Voted Restaurant of Issue 110.

Tapavino A blend of unique Spanish & International wines to enhance fresh and creative gastro tapas with a twist. Reservations recommended as this venue is very popular. Located

The Family Restaurant & Bar Recently established in Calahonda. A family-run international restaurant for all the family. Freshly cooked food with a twist using finest produce.

Received the BonaSOL Award for Excellence 2017. The Family is situated in Calle Jose de Orbaneja in Calahonda (near the Dog Park). It is a cosy but welcoming family-run restaurant with an upstairs function room as well. Recently opened but already a popular venue for the locals due to the fresh food served, friendly atmosphere and service and very good portion sizes. We at Key have personally tried this restaurant and there is something for everyone on the menu.

From traditional Spanish starters such as Anchovies Cured in Wine Vinegar to Octopus Galician Style or Piquillo Stuffed Peppers for starters to Salmon Gravdlax or Chicken Caesar Salad. There is a variety of rice dishes (minimum 2 persons) including Rice with Rock Lobster. Seafood and Fish dishes are plentiful including Grilled or Boiled Rock Lobster, Mixed Fried Fish “Malaga” style, Tuna or Seabass. You will also find a selection of good quality meat dishes including Green Pepper or Roquefort Entrecote or Sirloin Steak, Iberian Secret Pork, Baked Leg of Suckling Lamb or Chateubriand. House Specialties include Tuna Tartare, King Prawns in Pernod, Fish & Seafood Operetta (the latter two are tried and tested and highly recommended), Chicken Cordon Bleu with Pepper Sauce and Strogonoff. Vegetarian options are also available. There is also a good, home-made dessert selection and of course good wine to complement your meal.

The standard here is excellent and in our opinion The Family Restaurant & Bar is well worth a visit. The Family Bar & Restaurant was voted restaurant of issue 117.

on the Avda de España next to Slow Boat in Calahonda.

Lovely venue to enjoy quirky tapas and over 18 different selections of local wine by the glass or 60 different bottle to choose from. Each wine has been chosen to enhance the fresh and vibrant flavours of the creative tapas-style menu.

If you have enjoyed the wine, buy a bottle (or 2 or 3!) to take home with you. Enjoy the experience on the large, shaded terrace, or indoor area during the cooler months. Fantastic concept. As we know there are so many wine lovers in Mijas Costa, we are sure that you are going to spend many a day tasting all the different varieties of wine that are served at Tapavino. Tapavino can cater for private functions. For more details, visit their website – www.tapavino.eu and also see seasonal menu changes. Great service, friendly atmosphere and of course great food and wine. Voted Restaurant of issue 112.

For seasonal offers and opening hours, please see their Facebook page or contact Tapavino direct.

The Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant Unique Seafood Restaurant in Torrenueva run by 3 AA Rosette award-winning chef, Steve Hyatt, and his wife Alison who is front of house.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6.00pm. Special Earlybird 2-course menu is only 20 Euros per head available from 6-8pm which includes a glass of very good quality house wine. Great new a la carte menu includes Fresh Rock Oysters, the ever-popular Bang Bang Shrimp and for those who prefer a non-fish option, Olive & Duck Liver Paté with Walnut & Orange, Citrus Dressing and Garlic Toast. For main course we would highly recommend the Mixed Fish Grill served with delicious sweet potato chips and also the Cape Malay Dhal Monkfish and Tiger Prawn Curry or then again, Blue Marlin Seafood Stew or perhaps Lobster Thermidor. If you should have any room left for dessert, then the Boozy Bread, Butter and Date Pudding or Crèpes Suzette are highly

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Venta El Jinete Nestling in beautiful scenic countryside, the large imposing terrace has views across to the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean. 4.5 kms from La Cala on golf road, just before Golf entrance. Open every day except Fridays for Lunch through to Dinner. Enjoy a long, lazy lunch on warm days, sundowners and supper or a romantic dinner in the evening. Warm and cosy interior restaurant has seat-

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ing for small groups and additional areas for large parties, golfers and family gatherings etc., making it the ideal venue for events. Excellent set menu lunchtimes and Tuesday night only 20 Euros with a choice of starters, main course and desserts are wonderful value. A la carte reasonably priced includes various Mediterranean dishes, succulent steaks and meat from the charcoal grill. Everything beautifully presented by attentive and charming staff. Excellent wine list.

Live music on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (please enquire) when menu is priced at 25 Euros. Great service, food and entertainment. Stunning views and art exhibitions held here regularly. Lovely venue to get away from the coastal area for a change. Venta El Jinete is very popular so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Great views, good portions and keenly priced as well as good service. We have therefore voted Venta El Jinete Restaurant of Issue 116.

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

THE BOATHOUSE CALAHONDA - More than just a Chippy!

Overlooking the fountain on the middle floor of the El Zoco Centre in Calahonda. All your Chip Chop favourites plus Sunday Lunch and so much more. Very reasonably priced. Eat in or Takeaway. Fish choices include Cod standard or large, Haddock, Scampi etc. Also available are Chicken, Chicken Goujons, Battered Sausage, Battered Steakburger, Pukka Pies, Spam Fritter, Saveloy and on the side - Onion Rings, Bread & Butter, Gravy, Curry Sauce, Mushy Peas, Beans or Parsley Sauce etc. Delicious desserts include Chocolate Fudge Cake, Apple Pie, Homemade Sponge, Lemon Meringue, Banoffee Pie, Carrot Cake and Homemade Rhubarb Crumble & Custard. For Sunday Lunch you can choose great value 1, 2 or 3 courses from Beef, Lamb, Chicken or Pork, all served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Seasonal Veg., Stuffing & Gravy. You can also enjoy anything from the Chip Shop menu on Sundays too. Please note that as food is cooked to order, you may have a short wait for your fresh food, especially during busy periods. The Boathouse also has a Specials board which includes favourites such as Liver & Onions, Chilli con Carne & Rice, Braised Steak & Onion and Steamed Cod in Parsley Sauce. Kids menu available. Open Tues – Sat 6-10pm and Sunday 1-8pm. Winner of the Tripadvisor certificate of Excellence in 2017 & 2018.

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EL CHANCHO BBQ & GRILL RESTAURANT Established over 24 years. Possibly the best grill & BBQ restaurant on the Costa del Sol. Fresh meat and fish sourced nationally.

Open Monday to Saturday from 18.00-23.30. El Chancho is situated on the middle floor of El Zoco, Calahonda and has been established for over 24 years. A firm favourite with the locals and tourists alike. Specialising in nationally-sourced fresh meats and fish purchased daily. All food freshly prepared to order. There are four different set menus to choose from. Alternatively there is an extensive selection from the á la carte menu. Starters include Crepes Gratinée with Spinach & Prawns plus plenty of choice for vegetarians too. There is also a good selection of soups and salads.

For main course the fresh meat is of course the specialty with Fillet Steak in Pepper or Roquefort Sauce, Steak Diane, Stroganoff, Pork Fillet in Port or Sherry Sauce, Curry Chicken Breast or Lemon Chicken Breast plus Roast Fillet or Baby Leg of Lamb. We asked Fransisco, the owner, what the best selling dish was and he told us the delicious Tournedos Rossini with port gravy, cream, paté and wild mushrooms, of course. There is also an extensive menu from the Charcoal Grill including Mixed Grill for one or two people, plus a good selection of Fish dishes, Pasta and Pizzas as well as a children’s menu plus a well-priced wine menu. Favourites for dessert include Pears in Red Wine and either Bananas or Pineapple flambéed in Gran Marnier – simply delicious. We are sure that you will enjoy El Chancho BBQ & Grill Restaurant in El Zoco, Calahonda for the ambience, the service and cuisine and will join the many regulars who have enjoyed this restaurant over the years.

Interior dining room air conditioned.

THE ENGLISH GARDEN RESTAURANT Now under new ownership.On the Avda de España, Calahonda. Open for dinner from 6pm.Friendly, shabby-chic sytle restaurant with varied menu plus vegetarian options, Sunday Roast, Early Bird and Children’s Menus as well as Live Music. The English Garden is now under new ownership. Tina & Steve offer you a warm welcome to their new restaurant on “The Strip” in Calahonda.

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The varied rmenu includes something for everyone. Starters include the ever-popular Avocado and King Prawn Cocktail or perhaps Baby Cumberland Sausages in a Sticky Honey & Mustard Sauce or a Marinated Skewer of either Sirloin Steak, Organic Chicken Breast or Vegetables, accompanied by a dressed salad which is available either as a starter, or alternatively as a main course served with Hand Cut Chips or Jacket Potato. Other Main course choices include homemade burgers, a selection of fish plus Fish on Fridays. There is also a choice of Pasta and Salad dishes. Sunday Roast is served from 6pm and includes finest quality Irish Beef, locally-sourced Roast Pork or Irish Lamb which is accompanied

by Live Music. Choose from mouth-watering desserts such as Strawberry Eton Mess, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Seasonal Crumble. Good selection for kids and good choice of wines including a selection of dessert wines. The English Garden Restaurant has received a 5 stars award by Trip Advisor. The new owners really go out of their way to welcome you, the menu has been carefully selected from good quality produce and the chef works his magic. We know you will enjoy The English Garden Restaurant.

HONG KONG SOFIA’S Located in Jardin Botanico, La Cala.

Fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order. Extensive menu with something for everyone - you will be spoilt for choice.

Fronted by Sofia, affectionately known as “Mrs Wu” among the locals and husband, Gi, is the chef. Hong Kong is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala, next door to Henry’s. Spacious indoor restaurant with modern décor with large, covered and outdoor terraces. Hong Kong serves fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order with many meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes to eat in or take away. Open from 12.00 to 16.00 and 18.00 – Midnight every day. Selection of keenly priced menus for two or four people. Special lunchtime menu only 8.70 Euros per person and includes TWO starters, main course, rice or noodles, and dessert or tea/coffee, with plenty of choices. Good quality food, great choice, keenly priced. Key recommended. Crispy Duck with Pancakes is one of the favourites at Hong Kong Sofia’s.

OASIS On the “La Cala Hills Strip”opposite St Anthony’s College. Specialties - Full English Breakfast, Fish & Chips, Succulent Steaks, Fresh Doner Kebabs, Uzbekistan Food and Home-made Pizza and of course the best of British - Sunday Roast! Soli and Laura look forward to welcoming you to their

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café on the La Cala Hills Strip. A great café in the area but with a twist as it also serves a selection of delicious, traditional food from Uzbekistan such as chicken Tabaca, Plov and Lagman Noodles, Shish Kebab etc. We always like to try something different and have really enjoyed all the traditional dishes that we have eaten at Oasis. Oasis is open from Sunday to Saturday from 8am until late for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Great choice on the menu including Full English Breakfast, snacks etc. On Friday you can enjoy Traditional Fish & Chips all day but it is advisable to book if you want to eat between 6 -9 pm. “Sizzling Steaks” have become so popular that they are now available every day - succulent fillet or giant, juicy T-bone, all cooked to your liking and served with a choice of sauces and accompaniments to suit your taste. Sundays of course the traditional British Sunday Roast is served from 1 – 7pm and again, booking is advised.

Snacks, Sandwiches and Tapas are also available.

NOVO RESTAURANT Recently opened. Good quality, reasonably-priced restaurant located in Jardín Botánico, La Cala serving international cuisine and the best Argentinean Steak in the area. Sunday Roast also highly recommended.

Jardín Botánico is now blessed with a high-quality restaurant with the best Argentinean Steak in the area, so if you enjoy a good steak, you know where to come. Novo is very comfortably furnished and has a large outdoor terrace as well as indoor dining area and parking right outside. Opening hours are from 6 – 11pm and on Sunday from 1pm to close. As well as steak, you will find other popular, international dishes on the menu. Starters include Chef´s Crepes with Mushrooms, Spinach, Butter, Cream and Mozzarella, Novo Prawns Pil-Pil and Tartar Avocado to name but a few.

There is also a good selection of Salads, including Crispy Duck. Main courses include Beef Stroganoff, King Prawn Pappardelle Alfredo and Calves Liver and Onions. There is also a great variety from the grill menu. Fish dishes are also available as well as a selection for vegetarians and children.

Desserts are also on offer. Sunday Roast is very popular at Novo Restaurant. Food is delicious and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Key recommended.

PAELLAS GOURMET BY ENRIQUE Recently opened at the far end of the Lidl car park in Calahonda. Over 10 varietes of Paella. Friendly, family-run take away and catering business.

Excellent quality and service. If you fancy something tradi-

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tionally Spanish to eat at home or on the beach, pop down to Paellas Gourmet. With over 10 varieties of delicious paella available, plus fideuá, fresh home-made salads, tapas, fish, meat and a variety of other popular Spanish dishes to take away, there is something for everyone. Paellas Gourmet can tailor make dishes to cater for any allergies or personal taste. The staff at Paellas Gourmet are really friendly and helpful, will take the time to explain all the dishes to you and even give you a taster! All dishes are freshly home-made to traditional family recipes. Paellas Gourmet also have a good selection of home-made desserts. During July and August, Paellas Gourmet will be open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm. If you would like an order outside of these hours, please call Paellas Gourmet during opening hours to enquire. We have sampled the food at Paellas Gourmet and would recommend the Paella Valenciana and the Aubergine au Gratin. We have also sampled a few other dishes which are equally as tasty and highly recommended. It is also well worth trying the desserts as these were also impressive.

We look forward to sampling some more dishes at Paellas Gourmet and sharing them with you in the next issue.

THE LOFT Located next to The English Garden Restaurant in the Avd de España, Calahonda and now under the same new ownership. The Loft is a Sports & Cocktail Lounge open til late. The Loft boasts a 200” projector screen so you can enjoy all sporting events etc in its comfortable surrounds.

There are also 4 big-screen TV’s plus a pool table and dart board. You can also relax with a cocktail in their elegant lounge area. Karaoke and music is sometimes available.

Pizzas and burgers are served if you fancy a snack. The Loft is open until late.

WRIGHT PLAICE Genuine English Fish & Chip Restaruant serving the biggest choice of fish on the Costa del Sol. Located in the centre of La Cala behind the Supersol. Eat in or Takeaway. Best quality Cod, Haddock, Place, Rock and Skate Wing as well as Scampi, Fish Cakes and Cod Goujons either to eat solo or with delicious fresh potato chips, mushy peas etc. You can have skinless fish on request. Also available is a selection of Burgers, Spit Roast Chicken, tasty Saveloys, Jumbo Sausage either plain or battered, Veggie Sausages and Home-made Pies. Kids’ portions available.

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There is a varied menu - plenty for those who don’t like fish as well! Sides include tasty, home-made Onion Rings, Mushy Peas, Beans, Gravy or Curry Sauce, Wally, Pickled Onion and Side Salad. The Wright Place also has a fully stocked bar. Eat inside the restaurant or on the large terrace or order for Takeaway. We have thoroughly enjoyed the Cod & Chips as well as the Onion Rings more than once. Fish & Chips at its best and very attentive and friendly service as well. See Facebook for opening hours and special meal deals. We hope to see you there! The Wright Plaice was voted restaurant of issue 114.

RESTAURANT OF THE ISSUE

LA TABLA BELGA Popular Belgian restaurant recently relocated from Cabopino to Calypso, Calahonda. International and Belgian cuisine at reasonable prices. 3-course menu of the day from 12-6pm only 14.95 Euros inc. ½ bottle of wine. Evening menu only 25 Euros (changes nightly) plus a la carte. Friday is Mussels – only 20 Euros as much as you like (inc. ½ bottle wine). You will find this newly

opened, popular Belgian restaurant at the front of Calypso, Calahonda with ample parking right outside. Sylvie and Saskia look forward to welcoming you to their charming restaurant where you can enjoy fine, reasonably-priced international and Belgian cuisine either on the extensive terrace or the newly refurbished inside dining area. Starters include from Soup of the Day and Prawns Pil Pil to Foie Gras and King Prawns with Ricard, Garlic & Cream or for the more adventurous, 6 Burgundy Snails. There is also a choice of Salads which includes a Nicoise. Main courses range from Spaghetti Bolognese to Salmon Fillet with Bearnaise sauce and Chicken Skewer to Argentinean Steak and Boeuf Bourginon. Belgian specialties on offer are Mussels, either steamed, with white wine, Provenzal or with Garlic, Ricard & Cream. Don’t forget that Friday is Mussels day at La Tabla Belga (see above for offer). Other Belgian specialties include Vol au vent, Meat Balls, Beef Stew with Belgian Beer and Belgian Beef Tartar. If you have any room left, there are some delightful crepes on offer as well as many other classic desserts to choose from. La Tabla Belga has a lunchtime 3-course special with 5 choices each of starters, mains and dessert plus a half bottle of wine for only 14.95 Euros per person which is served from midday to 6pm. As well as the a la carte menu, there is also a special evening menu for only 25 Euros which changes daily. This is a family run restaurant which is reflected in the attention to detail and the service. Enjoy! La Tabla Belga has been voted restaurant of issue 118.

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KEY NEWS AUTO VALETING SERVICES

offer a full, professional, Auto Detailing service for quality cars, making them “Stand out from the Rest”. Based in Marbella, we come to you. Covering coastal and select inland areas, working 70% with the motor trade for many years, private hire, collectors and private clients, we are highly skilled with the latest machines and the best products. We offer machineglaze polishing for paintwork; this brings back a shine to faded, scratched paint, along with various options of protection from carnauba waxes, glazes, to NANO TECH PAINT SEALANT. This gives a very high level of shine, excellent water repellency and protection from harmful UV sun rays, making washing much easier. Ceramic coating is optional but is a little bit more expensive. Interior cleaning of both fabric and leather is available and also stain removal from seats, carpets etc, with options for protection. Whether you have a good family run around, prestige saloon, 4x4, or a high class sports car, we can transform your vehicle’s appearance! Regular maintenance is key.

Please have a look at the website for more information - www. autovaleting.eu, or Tel/WhatsApp 666 926 718. Please see advertisement on page 29 for more information.

proper ties. Brian McDonnell, who is well known in Mijas Costa, has a wealth of knowledge on this thorny subject and is well versed with all the new legislation and any pitfalls that may arise. If you have recently bought a proper ty with the intention of letting it out for shor t-term rentals, are having difficulty registering or have a query regarding the new legislation or perhaps you are facing a fine for non-compliance, LCP Spain can help you with all these mattes and more.

Please see pages 32 and 33 for more information and contact details.

MAX BEACH RESTAURANT & SUN CLUB

is a stunning location situated on the main junction as you come off the A7 at Riviera del Sol from the direction of Marbella. Max Beach is a magical place where you can enjoy the best of International cuisine, have a cocktail, relax under the sun at their exclusive Sun Club’s swimming pool or keep in shape in an unbeatable setting; a beautiful, rocky little beach nestled in front of the Mediterranean Sea. You can savour the food from their delectable menus made with top-quality market ingredients or sip the numerous luxury drinks and cocktails on offer and soak up the sophisticated environment created just for you in the most spectacular seafront terrace in the Riviera/Calahonda area. For more information see pages 2-3.

BLESS U

Mandy offers bespoke services for functions such as weddings, family and funeral celebrant services etc. Mandy is especially trained for civil marriages, same sex weddings, renewal of vows, funerals and is not affiliated to any church or faith. Mandy provides unlimited time with her clients, be it by phone, email, Skype or face to face. You can have your dream ceremony wherever you want it to be - on the beach, in the mountains, forest or your very own garden. For more information see Page 21 and contact Mandy direct.

LCP SPAIN

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MOBILE MICK

Car Mechanic has been on the coast since 1998 servicing the area from Benalmadena to Estepona.

He has vast experience with all vehicles. We have recommended him to a number of friends and clients who have all repor ted back to say how satisified they were with the work he had done on their vehicles.

Mobile Mick offers car diagnostics, service, repairs and ITV plus a free vehicle collection and delivery service. We welcome Mobile Mick to Key to Mijas Costa. You can find Mobile Mick’s contact details on page 28. Please tell Mick that you heard about him in the Key to Mijas Costa.

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RIVIERA FLOWERS CALYPSO

has recently opened and is the end shop on the slip road to the petrol station in Calypso. Opening hours are from 10am to 8pm every day. Maria has a wealth of knowledge and will welcome you to Riviera Flowers. As well as being an event planner, she caters for all types of events and celebrations however big or small including floral arrangements for hotel decorations and ceremonies. Riviera Flowers Calypso also offers a home delivery service 7 days a week. At the shop you will find all sorts of floral arrangements, bouquets etc as well as a good selection of cacti, succulents and other plants. Riviera Flowers also has a selection of small gifts as well as garden tools and accessories. More information and contact details can be found on page 21.

perience. He specialises in relief from neck, shoulder and lower back pain for all ages plus spor t and remedial massage. You can either visit him at his clinic in Fuengirola or he will come to you. Mike firmly believes in the power of Chondroitin Sulfate/Gluocosamine to promote healthy joints and after spending a great deal of time researching, he has now found the appropriate product which is GLC 2000. You can find more information on the product on page14. You can order this product direct from Mike. We at the Key will be test running this product and will give you our repor t in the next issue.

SENIOR WORLD

is located in Los Boliches on the corner of C/Gibraltar and stocks a wide range of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, nursing beds, daily living aids, riser recliner chairs etc for sale or rent. Why not visit their large showroom or contact them for more information. You will find the main adver t on page 13.

ROY TREVOR

is a worldwide, professional removal company which includes local, European and international removals and storage including Data Space Storage Facility. We have recommended Roy Trevor to a number of friends and clients, all of whom have been very happy with the service. If you are on the move or need to store items, please call Roy Trevor for a quote. Contact information is on page 41.

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SPLASH WATERSPORTS

is a licensed RYA Training Centre and can be found in the lovely, picturesque por t of Cabopino and in Fuengirola Por t. Splash Waterspor ts has been operating since 1989 and offers Dolphin Trips where you also might be lucky enough to see Whales, Sunfish, Flying Fish and Tur tles. You can get a full HD video of your trip to remember the fantastic day you had. At Splash Waterspor ts you can also enjoy all sor ts of aquatic fun such as Rapid Rib Rides, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Airstream, Fishing Trips, Private Functions and NEW to Splash is Luxury Boat Char ter. Splash Nautical at the same location can help you with Boats and Moorings, Chandlery Items and Licenses for Boats and Jet Skis.

Please see main ad on page 19.

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KEY FEATURE How can I vote in Mijas?

By Mijas Matters

All European citizens have the right to vote in Local Authority Elections What do you need to do?

First of all you need to be on the municipal register (Padrón) What documents do you need in order to register on the Padrón?

You need to go to one of the Council Offices: in Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas, or La Cala de Mijas with the following documents: · Photocopy and original of your Passport · If you are a tenant: Photocopy and original of your rental contract, or a signed authorization by the owner of the home you are living in. · If you are an owner: A copy of your Title deeds, or a receipt of payment of Council Tax, or Rubbish collection, with your name on it, and the address where you wish to be registered.

What next?

If you are already on the Padrón, but not on the Voter’s role · You need a copy of the form: Censo Electoral de la Unión Europea · Complete the form; one for each person who is registering · Present the form, with a copy of your passport, at the Town Hall in Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas, or La Cala de Mijas.

Both of these procedures can be done at the same time and with the same identity documents. The town hall should offer you the Census document when you register on the Padrón, but if you want to be sure, take it with you completed.

Mijas Matters can provide you with a copy of the Electoral registration form. Send an email to mijasmatters@gmail. com or message us from Facebook: Mijas Matters If you need help at the town hall for either of these procedures, let us know and we may be able to provide someone to accompany you.

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