Mojacar Magazine Edition 12 August to September 2009 by Ian Steel

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Your views about us and other stuff! Dear Editor I return to Mojácar as often as I can each It’s all about YOU... So year and without fail each year brings more get in touch with your views, and more half finished,,,, everything. suggestions, pictures and Apartments, Roads, pathways you name it but they will be there. I am afraid Mojácar is videos. starting to be a little tired and dare I say To share your views by desperate. EMAIL and LETTER: email A few years ago there was talk about a editor@mojacarmagazine.com rejuvenation project for the front that started Or write to the Editor at 18 with the re building of the promenade, this Kingfisher Drive, Hemel then ended and changed the look of the Hempstead, Hertfordshire, front. Now with vandalism no repairs and England graffiti it now needs some tender care. For the first time in a number of years I have considered going somewhere else. Mojácar Council put some effort back into Mojácar. Because in these financial climates you really do need to keep the holiday makers happy. J. Smiley, Hereford Dear Editor I would like to congratulate you once again on yet another excellent edition of Mojácar Magazine. The production of the magazine must be a real labour of love for you but I find it well presented with some great articles and all in all a perfect read. I love the short story that is supplied, I find it very funny.

I look forward to the next edition and leave you with one further thought; why not at some point have a ‘Simply Best of Mojácar Magazine edition. I have not seen them all but it would be good to see some of the past articles. P Sampson, Mojácar Dear Editor What’s with the abundance of tiny Dogs in Mojácar? Personally I find it offensive to the Canine breed when I see these Rat like creatures being paraded along the promenade by their typical ex pat owners dressed in gold. Give me a real dog anytime M. Jorganson, Mojácar Dear Ed Whilst holidaying in Mojácar recently I used to watch the pool cleaners from a certain Sundance Spa clean some of the local pools. He seemed to start at 9.00 each morning with such a laid back attitude in made me smile.

What a life these guys must have being paid to be laid back, if you read this Sundance people let me know if you have any job vacancies, I wish to apply!!!!!! I am sure that if it were in print people would M Kennel worth, Worcester be scrabbling for a copy. Dear Sir I have two very small criticisms though and It’s about time the front promenade was don’t be offended Sir, some of the pages cleaned up. We seem once again to have take a while to load, and it is a pain some yobs who find it amusing to scrawl navigating using the menu bar along the graffiti all over the place. Someone sort em, bottom. It would be a lot easier if you just had they are spoiling Mojácar's charm! a forward and back arrow along with the C Defoe, Mojácar menu bar.

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Well having just returned from 2 weeks in a very warm Mojácar it is clear that the holiday season is now in swing, however there is a distinct lack of people in the bars and restaurants compared to recent years. One restaurant owner told us that trade is down 20% against the same period last year. The Euro against the pound has made a considerable difference which is quite noticeable when you spend out for a meal for two.

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unyielding charm with great beaches a lack of loutish lifestyle and its welcoming We have given them extensive coverage and you will find stories on and relaxed atmosphere. pages 24, 25, 76, 77, 78, 79 & 80 Oh yes the Magazine? Once again it is packed as usual with interesting articles

Contents Page 2 Your Views Page 4 Too many magazines & papers? Page 6 Finance News Page 10 Sipping with the Pope Page 11A summer week in Almerimar Page 12 Insurance News Page14 Sausages! Page 16 The History of Cava

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Too Many Magazines and Papers? It’s odd when you think about it the amount of newspapers and magazines that are available along the seafront. We always get ours from Thomas’s Supermarket. There seems to be endless supplies supplies, of the Post, The new Reader, The Advertiser, The Messenger and a whole host of rising start. Mojácar Magazine started over 2 years ago and began as a bit of a hobby really. I have been coming to Mojácar for 27 years now and during that time I have always been involved in the regional press. I used to and still do chuckle to myself when I look through some of the titles, as they have terrible layouts and the design is somewhat lacking. Fonts are too large where they have to fill space and captions are often over laid by photos. It seems that this will never end and I resign myself to look at ‘shoddy’ workmanship that can only give regional newspapers a bad name. I also see ideas that Mojácar Magazine came up with being taken and copied, not word for word but things like ‘Cooking with Sharon’ translates in one of the items to ‘Cooking with Shirley’. Business Profiles seem to be cropping up a bit as well and some general articles are being copied. Regional newspapers and pick ups I believe have a longer prospect than in the UK, a large proportion are holidaymaker's and don’t have their computer to hand, so a pickup is a good option, however saying that the industry is in turmoil as the Internet takes over. Mojácar Magazine now being in it’s 12th edition has led the way becoming digital and not destroying our rainforests. Other papers like the Almeria Messenger have now caught on a realize this is the way to go. If you have not got a digital edition now it could already be too late for you.

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Getting Old in Mojácar or anywhere else come to think of it! By Ian Steel OK lets face it the more macho of us Guys, including myself, Thinking about my diet, perhaps want to defy the fact that we are getting old. It can’t happen to I should more as I may then be us cos we still feel like we did when we were 18, or so we try able to see my feet! to kid ourselves. Starting to think Victor Meldew Sitting here on my balcony at the apartments Alabazar in a actually had some valid points steamy 90 degree heat I pondered this and it started to dawn on me perhaps I am not the 18 year old I feel. How did I If this sounds familiar face the fact you are getting older but deduce this well: don’t ever accept it in front of family and friends................ I use the steps when entering the pool clinging tightly to the now where did I leave my spectacles? rail - I used to dive in every time! Having a shower in the bath now fazes me just in case I fall over - do Spanish apartments ever have shower mats? I can tell Sharon what every bird is we see and some even by their song.

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Spanish property prices set to fall another 20pc says leading bank Spanish property crash is far from over, argues BBVA, Spain's second biggest bank. According to BBVA's latest report on the Spanish property sector, house prices will fall 10% this year, and 12% next year, leading to overall price falls from peak to trough of 30% by 2012, the year in which the bank expects the market to start its recovery. According to the eggheads at BBVA who wrote the report, "the adjustment in prices has taken place quicker than expected." The same cannot be said for the country's glut of new homes, which the bank estimates at 1.2 million properties, and expects to reach 1.5 million by the start of next year. BBVA's estimates are significantly higher than the governments; a new report from the Ministry of Housing estimates there are just 1 million new homes in Spain in search of a buyer.

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ITV’S ‘SPAIN – PARADISE LOST?’ by Mark Mountney The same old stories really; folks buying either properties or even businesses without the necessary research and property in Spain, and irrespective of the fact that the client can buy for cash (as is so with certainly without the right advisors to hold their hands! all the examples in last night’s screening) I The sad thing unfortunately is that many of the negative would ALWAYS, and without exception, issues arising, and certainly for residential property recommend taking a mortgage of some degree. Always! purchases, the ‘holes’ into which people fall can and should have been avoided. The trick, of course, is for someone on Why? Numerous reasons but the primary one for these the buyer’s side to know that the holes exist in the first place! particular clients would have been ‘Title Protection’. To take That should be the solicitor under normal circumstances, but a mortgage means that the bank is validating the legal how many buyers consider consulting a Financial Advisor paperwork. If the bank will not lend then why? That’s warning before they commit? enough! But secondly, even if they do agree to a mortgage, to take a loan then reduces your own investment, and that Take the cases used in last night’s show as examples, those capital can be retained by you in your name, safely, and in Cantoria and Vera in Costa Almeria. invested to generate a return just enough to ‘wash the face’ of the mortgage interest cost monthly. So, having done just Both sets of properties are deemed ‘illegal’ as they have that, do you really have a mortgage? Not really, as at any been constructed on ‘Rustica’ land for which the time it can be paid off from the capital that you hold in development of urban homes is strictly limited without the reserve! correct consents. The clients all seemingly have the correct legal paperwork and some have had such for a number of And, when issues arise (such as cited in the show last night) years. Some bureaucrat has now decided that the builds are, who is holding the risk of loss of money? Not you alone now in fact, illegal and are under threat of demolition. One cited as the lender will want to protect their own investment via the case (that of the Prior’s in Vera) was demolished several mortgage they have advanced on the property. And they years ago. €500k of spend up the Swanny! have deeper pockets than you when it comes to fighting a legal battle! Would the Priors have lost their Vera home if a As a matter of course when discussing purchases of lender was involved? I doubt it very much. And, even if the bank could not stop the demolition, some of the Priors’ capital would have been retained in their name, safely tucked away for them to fall back on! It’s common sense to take a mortgage – every time – whether you ‘need’ it or not! On another note, there is now an insurance that can add an extra layer of protection. Referred to as ‘Title Protection Insurance’ it covers you for exactly the sort of developments that are the most often to occur around illegal builds. And for an average one-off premium of circa €400 a very, very small price to pay in the greater scheme of things. You see the protection that people need is available; it’s simply a question of dealing with the right advisors in advance to ensure the ‘holes’ that you can fall into are removed from your path! No property should be purchased without prior consultation with a Financial Advisor. Now you see why! Mark Mountney, the proprietor of Rose Financial Planning, is a specialist mortgage brokerage and Independent Financial Advisor. He is a fully qualified mortgage and financial adviser in the UK with some 10 years experience in managing his own firm. Mark was also a founder of The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, the trade association for mortgage advisors in the UK with 28,000 members. See www.rosefp.com or call 0034 677 874 948. BACK

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Spectrum Radio brings out The Sun... Spectrum Radio the region’s leading radio station has our listeners, advertisers and everybody connected to the pulled off a deal which has left the industry blinking in station”. disbelief. SunTalk kicked off in the UK on 20 April this year and Rupert Murdoch’s News International has teamed up with includes all the elements that make The Sun Britain’s No 1 Spectrum Radio to bring their popular radio program to daily paper – the reporters who break the big news stories Spain . SunTalk is rolling out on the station from the 13th July, of the day, top opinion-formers and commentators, Dear just two months after it launched in the UK , reflecting the Deidre, Bizarre, Sun Sport, TV Biz, Motoring, Travel and success of The Sun’s online talk show. The show is to Columnists. broadcast in Spain to appeal to the UK expats and The show has already attracted a raft of high-profile speakers including David Cameron, Jack Straw, Boris holidaymaker's on the Costa del Sol and Costa Almeria. Johnson, Des O’Connor and Terry Venables. Sony Award winning Presenter, Jon Gaunt said: “The show has had such a great response since its launch and I can’t wait to take it to Spain . Hopefully it will prove just as popular as in the UK !” The live daily show will air on Spectrum Radio from 11am to 2pm.

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Sipping with the Pope By Lenox Napier One of my favourite drinks in Spain is an iced milky drink called horchata. It tastes sweetly of nut. The drink is originally from Valencia and it is made from sugar, water, cinnamon and tiger nuts. Since no one knows what a tiger nut is, we might as well stick with the Spanish name, chufa. The plant (I discover) is a kind of tuber, very good for you and all that, and almost impossible to get rid of if it is growing in your garden. On the bright side, you can always make more horchata since the drink only lasts a few days before spoiling.

small ‘c’ conservatives. It has always been told that horchata was invented by the Valencians during the time of the Moorish occupation of Spain – which lasted for a pretty healthy seven hundred years or more and helps explain all those Moors and Christian festivals and why they keep putting up statues of hard-working mojaqueras with their faces covered all over Mojácar. At any rate, such a Moorish girl had once lifted her veil just enough to take a healthy chug of some milky looking drink when a Christian king, Jaime 1 de Aragon, happened along on his horse and asked if he could have a go. ‘Cor’, he said, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, ‘this is gold, girlie’, or, in valenciano, ‘Això és or, xata!’. Horchata.

Not many people like it, which seems a shame, and the drink is low on the list of an Almerían bar’s priorities, however, after twelve hundred years or so in relative obscurity, its time has finally come. As so many things in Spain, horchata has become During the Pope’s visit to Valencia, now one of the hold-outs of political. conservatism, Catholicism, anti-Zapatero-ism and so on, the horchata-makers filled the city with wheeled carts and sold the drink to the pilgrims. The Pope, following in Jaime’s royal footsteps, was graciously inclined to take an iced glass of the beverage, pronounced it delicious, and thus nailed its fate as a truly catholic… well, you get the picture.

Let me help. The drink is made by small manufacturers (not evil multinationals) and is the only thing that’s wet that cannot be mixed with any form of alcohol. It separates instantly when a shot of grog hits it. That, and it’s white. It started with Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Valencia in 2006. Now, as the Partido Popular has rather lost its teeth in the last few years with charges against it of corruption and general uselessness while the government espouses its new ideas, which could be summed up as ‘all change’ and ‘help!, we’re all going broke’, the champion of good old family values has been firmly passed to The Church, and its leader, the German Shepherd.

Please contrast this refreshment with the socialist’s preferred beverage – sparkling wine from Barcelona. The ubiquitous cava! In fact, the wealthier socialists (who used to be known in Spain as ‘los beautiful’, traditionally enjoy anything ‘pink’ as long as its expensive: smoked salmon, pink champers and anything Russian…

And horchata is good, too. Perhaps an acquired taste, but I often Dressed in white for purity, and quietly ‘not connecting’ with the enjoy one during the summer months. Unfortunately, come president during his visit, the Pope’s two days in the Levante city October 1st, like homemade ice cream, the tourists and were a success for the faithful – those who yearn for the good (hopefully) our voracious mosquito population, horchata and simple times of the past, a more innocent age, in short, the disappears for another season.

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A summer week in Almerimar By: John Woodhead, www.almerimartoday.com This article covers things that have happened in Almerimar Wednesday 15July in a busy week in July. See the Almerimar Today site Lawrence and Chris organised a barbecue on the beach. It (main, gallery and video pages) for more details. was a really great afternoon and evening. A travelling theatre group gave a free performance in Almerimar in the evening Every day there has been a free outdoor aerobics class at as well. 8pm. Also, a kids night with a bouncy castle most nights in July. Thursday 16 July This was the main day of the fiesta of Virgen Del Carmen. Friday 10 July First an outdoor mass then the statue of the virgin was First the regular Almerimar Today Friday golf competition. paraded around the marina and taken out to sea. Around 20 people took part. Part of the fun was watching the guy light rockets from his The evening was spent at the castle in Guardias Viejas (10 cigarette lighter while walking around the marina with the minutes away) for a free concert by Mingo Balaguer & The statue. Blues Intruders. The parade was followed by a fireworks display in the There was also a motor show with stunt drivers in trucks and marina area at midnight. The lucky 3 winning teams from the golf attended the celebration dinner along with lots of local cars. dignitaries. Saturday 11 July Today there was an event called Day of the Bicycle where Conclusion people paraded around Almerimar on their bikes. It was also That was a summary of a week in Almerimar in the summer. The hectic pace continues with a 2 day AndalucĂa pitch and the first day of the two day regatta for Virgen Del Carmen. putt championship on Friday and Saturday. Some free The motor show took place again today. theatre at the castle on Friday plus basketball and seaswimming competitions at the weekend. All this is good for businesses but I will be glad when summer is over and things get quieter again.

Sunday 12 July There was a golf competition today. 28 pairs took part with the top three teams getting an invite to the Virgen Del Carmen celebration dinner. The second round of the regatta took place today plus a sea-swimming race and the final day of the motor show. Monday 13 July & Tuesday 14 July Quiet days with only the aerobics, bouncy castle plus a football match held between the Almerimar Port Authority and the Golf Course.

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It is common in Spain for UK vehicles to be tested at an ITV Insuring UK registered vehicles owned by expatriates in (MOT Spain, is possible as long as the insurer has permission to provide a cross border service. Equally, these insurers may equivalent) centre, but remember the ITV certificate will only be "established" in Spain through the Spanish Regulatory be valid in Spain. Authority â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the DGS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and therefore can also insure Is it true that I must carry all my vehicle documentation Spanish registered vehicles. in the vehicle at all times? And what happens if the If I live in Spain can I drive a UK registered vehicle legally? vehicle is stolen? Yes, but you can only use the vehicle for six months in any Whilst driving your car on the road in Spain you MUST have calendar year in Spain. However you can continue to insure the following documents with you: your vehicle for as long as you keep it in Spain Driving licence After six months you must import the car into Spain, and reregister onto Spanish plates. The car's Ficha Tecnica (showing the technical details of the car) or Log Book if UK registered Do I need to produce an MOT Certificate before I can All your insurance documents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; receipt, certificate of obtain insurance for my UK registered vehicle? insurance (for UK vehicles) and Green Card Most insurers do not request sight of an MOT (or its Spanish equivalent ITV), but there is a policy requirement that your If your vehicle is stolen along with the documents the situation can become problematical, so it is recommended that you carry the documents on your person. If you don't, you will have to arrange to replace them before any claim can be settled. Can I recover my uninsured losses? Costs such as the payment of your policy excess, hire car charges, additional travelling expenses, and the inability to work and claim earnings are all known as Uninsured Losses and can be recovered on most occasions in the UK if you add legal assistance cover to your policy. However, in Spain you are only likely to receive reimbursement of your policy excess. Am I able to transfer my No Claim Discount from my previous Insurer? If you have a no claims bonus from your own country, most insurers will accept this, but will ask for written proof from your previous insurer.

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Sausages to you as well! As a nation the British love to holiday abroad, most of which are happy to survive for a week or two on the local food. But, ask yourself the question how often do you fancy a traditional British fry up? Eggs Bacon, Sausage, Tomato or beans, perhaps even some mushrooms, the thought is enough to make your mouth water isn’t it? If you are doing it yourself however in your kitchen you will often find one problem.... No sausages that resemble British ones! Yes isn’t it a fact, you trawl the local supermarkets, there is just about every other sausage from every other nation but no typical British Banger! All is not lost however, on a recent trip to Mojácar I found the answer. Where I hear you ask? Thomas’s supermarket no less. Look for the label of Tindale & Stanton and you can be sure of a first class sausage that tastes just like the ones you get back in Blighty, take my word for it there GREAT! We caught up with the makers and they shared there success We operate with a fleet of 8 modern, temperature controlled story with us. delivery vehicles to serve the Costa Blanca. Other areas are covered by using either the customers own transport or by National Delivery Services. Sales staff use handheld computers and the commercials use the latest PDA computers. HT ML Code Fragment

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Tindale and Stanton Spain are members of A ECOC the international trading standards body. We are able to supply products palletised with Bar Code EAN 128. We can produce products using our own Bar Code (EAN 13) and we also operate the system EDI which allows the secure and confidential distribution of customer information (Pedidos, From humble beginnings in 1995 serving bars and Albarans and Facturas). restaurants in and around Benidorm the company has grown into a major supplier of imported British foods for the whole of Spain, serving most of the major national and local supermarket groups, and many more smaller independents, all of whom are important to us. HT ML Code Fragment

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Many of the hotels on the Costa Blanca serve our Bacon, Sausages, Pies, Sauces and Sauce Mixes, Oats, Black Puddings and Kippers (yes really). The list of Bars and Restaurants we supply is a tribute to our products. We appreciate that quality and value is important for them to develop and maintain their customer satisfaction, so it is important to us too. In the early years we were sponsored and supported by Tindale and Stanton Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, which is how we got our name. Together with exclusive distribution rights for products such as Hovis and Mothers Pride bread products we have built a company renowned for its quality, value, and dependability. In 2000 we became an independent company in our own right. BACK

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The History of Cava, Spanish Sparkling Wine Champagne was the first sparkling wine and it is the most famous. Only wines made in the Champagne region of France may be called Champagne. Spain produces many fine sparkling wines, called cava after the cellars in which the wine is produced. These wines are made in the “méthode champenoise” or “Champagne method,” which is the same method that is used to make Champagne.

High quality sparkling wines, including cava and French champagne contain bubbles of carbon dioxide. How do the bubbles get there? First, the grapes are harvested and a white wine is produced. Several types of wine may be blended. Three grape varieties native to Spain are Xarello, Macabeo and Parellada.

Josep Raventós Fatjó of the Codorníu estate is said to have been the first to produce wine made in this method in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, (Cataluña,) Spain in 1872. He was so happy with the wine he made, that he ordered a cool cellar or cava dug in order to produce more sparkling wine. In a few short years , the family introduced their first bottles of cava to the public. It was an instant success, particularly with high society. Soon, sparkling wine from the Codorníu estate was being sent to the Spanish royal family. Today, thousands of visitors tour the Codorníu winery and cellars in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia in Cataluña.

Tirajo is the second step - The bottle is filled with the blended wine, then a syrupy mixture of yeast and sugars is added, called licor de tirajo. The yeast will cause the secondary fermentation to occur in the bottle. At this stage, the bottled wine is then transferred to the cellar with a temporary stopper.

Besides Codorníu, there are hundreds of sparkling wine producers in the area south of Barcelona called Penedés. The other sparkling wine producer which comes to mind immediately is Freixenet, pronounced “fresh-eh-net.” Its’ “cordon negro” product, a cava in a matte black bottle with gold writing.

During the second fermentation/aging, the bottles are turned occasionally. This process is called remuage and in some wineries, this is still done by hand. This turning of the bottles causes the residue from the yeast to collect in the neck of the wine bottle. The neck of the bottle is then frozen, which forces the sediment out and the bottle is re-corked immediately.

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The Second Fermentation is next – The yeasts convert the sugar to carbon dioxide. This second fermentation and bottle aging occurs in the bottle and lasts for nine months at a temperature between 55 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

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We recommend that you put the bottle of cava in the freezer or an ice chest filled with ice and bring out each bottle only when you are ready to drink it. (If you put bottles in the freezer, make sure not to forget about them or they will explode and you will have a sticky mess to clean up!) Cava should be served very cold to really enjoy it – about 46 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. ! Serve in chilled flute champagne glasses so that the bubbles last longer, since they must travel Extra Brut – 0-6 grams of sugar per litre, the driest of the farther before they break the surface. Place the glasses in cava Brut – 0-15 grams of sugar per litre Extra Seco – the freezer for at least a half-hour before you will use them. 12-20 grams of sugar per litre Seco – 17-35 grams of Chilled glasses help to keep the cava cold. sugar per litre Semi-Seco – 33-50 grams of sugar per litre Dulce – More than 50 grams of sugar per litre, the sweetest As you are sipping your Spanish Cava this Holiday season, make a toast as the Spanish do with a resounding… of the cava ¡Próspero Año Nuevo!, to a Prosperous New Year! In 1991 EU (European Union) legal specifications were implemented to make sure that there was a consistent quality standard for Cava and at the same time, the EU recognized the origin of cava. However, there are very few producers of cava outside Cataluña. A star with four-points is printed on the base of the cork of any true cava. The six official types are as follows, depending on the sugar content:

Buying Cava Fortunately for those of us living in the USA, it is easy to find in almost any large grocery store. Prices of high quality Spanish cava are very favourable, in comparison to French Champagne or California sparkling wine! In general, the more expensive, the drier the cava. The less expensive cava is much sweeter. If you read the label on the less expensive bottles, you'll see that it is probably SemiSeco. Three brands of Spanish cava that you are likely to see in the store are: Codorníu – As we mentioned, the oldest and largest cava producer, with a variety of products available. If you are looking for something special, the company recently released a new product Gran Reserva Gran Codorníu, which according to the legal definition of a Gran Reserva has spent 30 months in the bottle. Freixenet – Again, a large cava producer, with a variety of products available. Although you may see their Carta Nevada Semi-Seco product in stores, in a clear glass bottle, the most popular (and higher quality) is the dramatic-looking Cordon Negro, which is a Brut cava and comes in a black bottle, with gold lettering on a black label. Also sold in a black bottle, but with silver accents is the Gran Cordon Negro, a Brut cava and a bit better quality. Segura Viudas – is a relative new-comer. The winery was established in 1950 and sold their first wines publicly in 1959. They produce a variety of sparkling wines, their premier product being Reserva Heredad, which is sold in a bottle with a highly decorative metal ring around the bottom of the bottle and a metal crest on the side. This is a good quality cava and a nice holiday gift, as well.

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Studies suggest that some natural anti-inflammatory remedies, when used are a very effective mosquito bite remedy for certain individuals: papaverine (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology) and oral evening primrose oil (Lancet). You might find both of these products in a health food store. More natural preventions and remedies against mosquito bites are ice cubes, water, or cold drink cans. Avoid concentrated perfumes and strong hair sprays in the summer as Insects and Mosquitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are attracted to smells. To prevent getting bitten, use organic repellents as these seem to work much better than pharmaceutical products. Mosquito Senses Mosquitoes have extremely poor eyesight, their compound eyes are in a spherical arrangement and the eyes are separated by blind spots, at 30 feet they mosquitos have difficulty distinguishing people from other objects of similar size and shape (tree stumps, large containers, etc.). However, when a mosquito gets within 10 feet, they can sense body heat, at which point they are able to locate their victim.

person becomes sensitised with subsequent mosquito bites, to the foreign proteins, and small, itchy, red bumps are likely to appear around 24 hours later. Relieving Mosquito Bite Itch You can make very effective remedies yourself, if your child is suffering from an annoying insect bite. The simplest anti-itching compound for relieving mosquito bite itch is a paste that is easily made from ingredients commonly found in most homes. The paste can be made by using only baking soda and water. Pour some baking soda into a small bowl and mix it with enough water to make a sticky paste. Spread the mixture on the irritated bite(s) for instant relief. Calamine lotion works in a similar way (though the effect of Calamine usually lasts longer). Mosquitoes and Humidity Mosquito bites are more common in humid climates because mosquito Thermal sensing is more acute when there is high humidity. It can increase by up to three times. To avoid mosquitoes you should try and avoid exposing yourself to highly humid areas. Why Mosquitoes Bite It is only the females that bite and they do so out of necessity rather than pleasure. Female Mosquitoes seek blood when they are preparing to lay eggs to produce healthy offspring. The normal diet of the mosquito consists of plant juices which contain none of the proteins a female needs in order to produce her eggs. She needs a concentrated source of protein, such as that of human blood. How Mosquito Bites Affect People The Mosquitoes when they bite are injecting saliva containing anti-coagulants (which prevent blood from clotting) into their victims.

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A body's immune system as a result of this, will respond, causing itching, burning, and swelling. The mosquito bite effects on a person will depend on their sensitivity. In most cases, swelling and itching subsides within several hours. Some discomfort may persist for several days in highly sensitive people. Infection can result from

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scratching mosquito bites if the bacteria under fingernails are transferred to the wounds. Inflamed Mosquito Bites What can you do about those pesky, itchy bites?! There are many remedies to help alleviate irritating mosquito bites. Anti inflammatory drugs are good, mosquito bite remedies. Naproxen (Alieve) or Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) can reduce redness, itching, pain, swelling and fever as well. Topical steroid creams of various strengths are also useful. Reactions to mosquito bites, occasionally, can be severe enough to warrant systemic steroids. Some people are more prone to reactions from mosquito bites than others. Calamine Lotion is the most common treatment for mosquito bites. The soothing lotion can provide relief from itching or burning during the time it will take for a bite to heal. Treating Mosquito Bites Mosquito bites treatments include: Apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel, for a cool compress, or soak a flannel in cold water and press it on the bite (packaged frozen foods also work well). The treatments listed above are available in most convenience, and Chemists. Some individuals, however, are more prone to more severe reactions to mosquito bites than others. Don’t underestimate the severity of the situation, if none of the treatments above alleviate the discomfort caused by a bite. Seek medical attention to assess the problem. Mosquitoes Prefer Birds Humans are not the first choice for most mosquitoes, Mosquitoes seem to prefer bird hosts over any other host, as Mosquitoes are better able to track the scent of animals that are the most abundant in their habitat. So, if you are in an area with lots of animals you’re probably less likely to be singled out as a meal.

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NEW TRAFFIC LAWS ARE OUT - GET READY TO START WALKING! By Ric Polansky The sun has cooled ever so slightly. The workday is done. Time to slip off into the confines of tribal friends and converse. It’s “tapa time”....that select moment of the working day shared with understanding compatriots at a favourite watering hole, exchange commiserations, short insights, tall tales, and outright lies. Somehow you’ve miraculously survived another day.

Then Pedro pops in. “My wife got done last week for not having a stamped insurance paper from the bank”. “Well joder”, announces Paco, “I got done for doing the speed limit just last week. Clocked me at 123 and the limit was 120…got fined 100 Euros and lost 3 points”. We all laughed. The tales had gone full table and everyone castigated. By total and absolute “coincidence”, everyone present had committed a finable offence all within the last two weeks. Decorum demanded my input. They turned to me. “Nothing happened to me.” I ejaculated. “But, four weeks ago my driver’s license was revoked for having lost 12 points”. The laughter was uproarious. It was my round. Not only was I the goat of the Guardia Civil, I had to pay for other’s to drink at my expense. “Go ahead and laugh—but you’ll be walking soon too”. Now, that’s where my conversation ended. Because one thing I’ve learned, no matter how bad it gets—Spaniards never, ever get pissed off. They are so used to being abused and not being able to do anything about it….It Becomes Water Off A Duck´s Back. Now, this is where the world is different. Other nationalities react (if they can). In other European countries you have a chance to litigate if you believe you have been wronged. Not here!

My group is totally Spanish. They presume I am too but chat with a noticeable speech impediment. The talk is sincere but always irreverent. No women are ever discussed unless they sachet into view. Mention of wives is taboo. Politics are a total waste of convivial conversation. Wines are novel to argue even though most drink beer. If you make the group laugh in unison, you buy the round. Hum or is highly valued. So I got mad. I took my perchance to a lawyer, and we appealed. “Look, I have had a Spanish driver’s license since Here, on Mojácar beach, you don’t have to sit too long 1970...one of the oldest in the region number 00217 for the before a Guardia Civil van trundles past. A few minutes later, entire province of Murica. How can this be? How can THEY another. It is a constant parade late into the evening. They (Trafico) just keep accumulating points until you finally lose are sharks on the prowl. If the recession isn’t bad enough for your right to drive?” I pleaded. “Forget it, Ric, there is nothing the destitute restaurants and bars, their customers have you can do. It’s the law”. Yes, it’s the law for you, not in “Trafico” lurking, waiting to pounce. power. And those in power never get fined. Have you ever heard of a member of parliament here in Spain lose his license for any driving offence? Even motoring while under the influence? No. You won’t either. EVER! Nudge nudge, wink wink.

“I hate those guys.” pronounces Manolo. “Just got fined for doing 130 on the motorway. It was a camera. 100 Euros and 3 points lost”. "Hey, me too!” blurts another. “They say I didn’t hesitate long enough at a yield sign. Pulled me over and fined me”. Not a nano second passes before Jose interrupts. “I got fined last week too for not having my chaleco (colourful waist coat) within view and reachable!” BACK

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Have you been reading the Spanish papers lately? OK. How about watching Spanish TV? Well, if you have you’d know that the media has been completely bombarded with full page advertisements by the DGT (Direccion General de Trafico, those pontiffs that run that section of the Guardia Civil) describing the lighter of the new laws. So much has been published lately that traffic fines and the new points system have vied for coverage along with the typical political corruption scandals. Tabloid national paper, El Pais, has announced that extra points were given to those that didn’t have any contrary points. And a “no tolerance” observance was also put into practice with all the fines and points soon to be doubling! Full page adverts were taken out each day in the press to tell you how “important it is to stop the mass carnage occurring on the motorways”. Mierda! That’s

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“SPIN”! That’s what they want you to believe so that fines can be masqueraded, issued, dealt out like a frenzied dealer at a black jack table. The fact is that in 2008 the least amount of traffic deaths had occurred since 44 years ago. Let’s say it for what it is: political “spin” so that you can be bled by a new tax called highway fines. A blatant sham in these shameless times perpetrated by those in power to keep the cash flowing into their coffers. Get ready to pay huge fines shortly. Ask about them in the streets. Almost one in five has been hit already and plenty more are to come.

honest driving regulations. The 82,000 Euro bill for the full page adverts run by the DGT in El Pais were paid for within twelve minutes of fines slapped on the unsuspecting motorists of Madrid. A few years back the tidy sum of 200 Million Euros was collected. This year the DGT expects more than 416 Million (their estimate). My figures are far closer to five hundred million Euros—THIS YEAR! How can that be? Well, a few year’s back, radar cameras numbered in the couple of hundred. Within 15 months, they will amount to close to two thousand. And those new cameras are all over. Many are in unusual and unsuspected places so as to aid the ease of fining you but no particular regard for safety. Meanwhile, it just isn’t the cash accumulating...the points add up too. Soon, you too could become a member of the largest and fastest growing club in the nation: the SSLE (Spanish Shoe Leather Express). And, to get the money in quicker, the DGT have come up with a novel scheme to allow you to pay by Visa Card, on the spot. Or, you can obtain a 30% discount if you pay within 15 days. If not, the money will be taken from your bank account at a 20% surcharge! I want to be as fair as possible. I personally don’t believe that our mayoress would allow the overwhelming presence of the GC on the beach in the evenings knowing that all are suffering under the current depression. I also do not believe the town hall gets a kick back. But I have heard rumours of nasty interpretations of the new driving codes in that if you are wearing flip flops or shoes without a heel on them that too is a nasty driving offence.

Why is it “spin” if the murderous road kill rate has been reduced? Because the laws already in position were adequate. These frequently occurring “dangerous accidents” had already been depleted drastically by the simple reduction of so many fewer cars (drivers). Read the statistical facts. Petrol and diesel consumption is down a full 6% from 2007. Fewer cars have been sold (down 40%), and foreign tourist trade is also down 12% and it is almost the same for nationals. Do the numbers. If you have 20% fewer cars on the road, you’re bound to get a massive reduction in accidents. What is happening is you are being sold a spin so that you can be prepared for the upcoming KA-BOSH. These newspaper announcements are actually warning you that someone is going to reach into your pocket. Let me ask you, do you know of anyone to date that has been stopped that wasn’t fined? Here we are in the most unfortunate economical era in the last 80 years, and those remaining here are being awarded with a clandestine tax under the feigned auspices of fair and BACK

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What I DO KNOW is that the money flows directly into government coffers and is not regulated nor audited by anyone, other than those politicians CURRENTLY in control. For me it’s a disgusting and brazen affront to the citizens and residents living here; a covert and stealthy planned new TAX that these particular times don’t warrant. All done without shame, but oh so cleverly set up. A “multa” for all of us that are struggling already, gifted by those same politicians that clothe themselves during election time in Levi's and long sleeve white shirts rolled up to their elbows purporting to be of and with their common man.

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PURPOSEFUL PATIO GARDENS BY CLODAGH AND DICK HANDSCOMBE packed patios where the patio is the only open space the dwelling has. This year we visited the Patio Festival in Cordoba for the second time and suggest that readers do likewise next spring. For two weeks in May more than sixty patios of all types are open to the public. In general patios maintained all year round by the inhabitants and some specially adorned for the festival and to compete in the annual competition run by the Department of Tourism. Between them they highlighted the following benefits and Clodagh and Dick Handscombe are practical gardeners who problems. have gardened in Spain for twenty five years. They have written a number of books to share their ideas and TYPE OF PATIO. experiences with you. The titles of their latest trilogy are titled ‘Your Garden in Spain- From planning to planting and 1.PATIOS ADORNED WITH GERANIUMS FROM maintenance’, ‘Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain’ and ‘Growing FLOOR TO SKY. Healthy Vegetables in Spain’. Try and imagine the impact of a thousand geraniums planted in wall pots on all four walls of a high walled patio, Patio gardens have been popular in Spain for over a with others perched on the top of the wall. Plants up to thousand years. And continue to be so to this day. Many eight metres above the ground. Each needing watering expatriates incorporating the best of their features into every two days to keep them at their best in the spring. The the inner courtyards of town houses, the back yard of only way of watering to ensure a consistent watering, not village houses, and the back terraces of terraced houses to wash out any of the limited soil in the flower pots and not or as one of the mini gardens within their overall garden to foul the pristine white walls was a tipping half litre can on design. the end of a long extendable pole! A good daily exercise The step by step evolution of patios can be summarised for five hours a day in the most densely planted patio. Plus as follows . of course climbing up a ladder to constantly deadhead and remove dead leaves. We asked several of the generally 1. The patio gardens developed by the Arabs within the walled elderly owners how they coped, as this type of patio was defensive houses they built. The remains of some can still be not for us however much we like geraniums. We were not seen especially in Cordoba , Seville, Granada and Ubeda. All totally ready for the answer. ‘ We don’t. We planted up the within Andalusia. pots with new plants at the end of March, bring them to 2 .The cloister gardens designed for serenity , meditation and perfection for the Festival, and then let them go. By August exercise within monasteries and convents. they are decimated by the oven like heat of the patio and 3. The inner courtyard gardens of the palaces of the royalty the geranium moths that love the Cordoban climate.’ and aristocrats both in the cities and in the country. The best Naturally the sun reached into parts of these patios during example perhaps being the Alcazar in Seville. the day. 4. The walled kitchen gardens designed to produce the fruit and vegetables for the adjacent castle, palace or estate house 2. MORE GENUINE MIXED PATIOS. . Not far away were patios with a mix of coloured plants. Still 5. The inner courtyard gardens developed behind village many geraniums, but also petunias, fuchsias, carnations, terraced houses , in what was originally the corral for the vincas and nasturtiums in wall pots or window boxes and animals and poultry. Wonderful plants growing in the well hanging baskets. Also in floor pots margaritas and other fertilized soil or in pots on newly tiled floors. daisy flowered plants, succulents and a whole range of 6. The small walled gardens built behind or in front of modern evergreen plants that most of us would have used as house terraced town houses and maisonettes. plants in the UK. Wonderful displays but the geraniums 7. The small courtyard mini-garden incorporated as a special were not as full of flowers or as compact as in the previous features within an overall garden design for a larger open patios. We discovered that the owners kept the geraniums garden or a garden created as one of a series of from year to year, propagated new ones from cuttings each interconnecting mini gardens for seasonal interest and year and were constantly spraying to fend of the geranium separation of activities. moth. Some using geranium oil as we do. Most importantly Patios can be of the open courtyard type often kept generally they were not planting the upright zonal geraniums but ivy bare except for a few potted plants and a central palm as the Continued colourful garden is beyond the house, or the plant and artefact BACK

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leafed trailing geraniums. In fact botanically all are pelargoniums. 3. GENUINE ALL YEAR ROUND PATIOS. The patios designed not for tourists but to be used all year round by the inhabitants. The essential ingredients being: a. SHADE. Provided by trees in the centre or one or more corners. Popular trees being palms, ficus, fig, olives, jacaranda, judas tree, galan de noche, and cordylines Some also had an architectural citrus tree. b. THE SOUND OF WATER. From fountains in the middle of ponds, fountains against the wall and in some cases cascades between both. c. COLOURFUL AND PERFUMED WALLS. Firstly from window boxes and climbers such as bougainvillea, bignonias, jasmine, roses, honey suckles, passion flower, clematis and plumbago but with none or very few wall pots of geraniums. Secondly from tasteful displays of decorated plates, plaques , murals and memorabilia. d. COOL EVERGREEN PLANTS. Ferns, aspidistras, spider plants, spathiphyllum, pothos, bread plants, mother-in-laws tongue, were all popular and from their size survived well in the semi shade and at times deep shade of the patios. There were also succulents, cacti, bamboos and bonsais of various types. e. COLLECTIONS OF FLOWERING PLANTS IN POTS. Bulbs such as clivias, cyclamen, freesias, irises, lilies and agapanthus. Plants such as kalanchoa, begonias, fuchsias, pansies, busy lizzies, azaleas , some spectacular hydrangeas and a water lily in the pond.. f. INTERESTING AND AESTHETIC ARTEFACTS. Collections of interesting old or new pots, agricultural and city artefacts. g. COMFORTABLE AND AESTHETIC FURNITURE. For relaxing or dining alone or with company. Only once did we see a canopied swing chair. A few had trellis screens to crate private corners and covered pergolas for shade when the sun reached down into the well of the patio. h. SOFT MUSIC. Light music of your choice for relaxing. In Cordoba guitar and flamenco music was generally played quietly for effect. i. SUBTLE LIGHTING. A mix of spot lights, wall lights and standard lamps suitable for outside use when it rains down into the patio. j. A SUN BLIND. Most were open to the elements others had a convenient motorized cover that could be used for shelter from the mid day sun or storms. k. SOMETIMES THE FAMILY PET. A cat, budgerigar, fish in the pond or an ancient turtle. So if you decide to purchase a house with a patio style terrace there are many possibilities. But before you go into action consider: BACK

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a. To what extent will the patio be important to your daily life style? b. What will be the maximum and minimum annual temperatures? The walls of the patio may raise the temperature just those few degrees required to prevent winter frost damage but in the summer the south facing wall can become scorching rather than warm and turn the courtyard into a furnace . c. Where is the natural shade ? Recognize that the larger the courtyard the lower the percentage of shade and the greater exposure to the sun in the summer and swirling cold winds in the winter. d. The levels of natural humidity and where the water from the roof and floor can run to. Decide whether it can be usefully harnessed or whether you have a serious drainage problem to deal with before you tackle the patio layout. When you get round to thinking about plants there are plenty to chose from in our book ‘Your Garden in Spain – From planning to planting and maintenance’. You will find it in local book shops and it is also available direct from the publisher on www.santanabooks.com and 952-485838. *Clodagh and Dick Handscombe’s books are available in the Mojacar area from Total Entertainment in Albox and Choice Entertainments in Herculavira and also by mail order by telephoning the publishers on 952.48-58-38 or clicking ‘Our Books’ on www.gardeninginspain.com’. If you are absentee gardeners living in the UK for most of the year the books are available from The Royal Horticultural Society Bookshop at Wisley on 0845-260-4505 and Orca Books on 01202-665-432 as well as high street bookshops and Amazon etc..

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Fire Ravages Indalo Mountain and Surrounding Area Tuesday 14th July - A massive fire took hold of Indalo Mountain possibly the result of a lightning strike. Although old news now there were some incredible photos taken by a number of photographers, here are just some of the pictruse along with an introduction from long term resident Ric Polansky

“If the planes, helicopters and lots and lots of Park people and the army hadn’t shown up, I am sure more than 500 homes would have been lost ! OURS INCLUDED !” Tragically the fire took hold again the following week, see pages 76-80 for dramatic pictures

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Personal Profile.... Julie Bruce

The pupils have taken part in various fiestas, charity events and cultural days in Mojacar, Garrucha and surrounding areas.

The great thing about running Mojรกcar Magazine is the people you come into contact with, I have had the pleasure of writing about many famous locals and here is another opportunity for me to write about one of the many interesting locals. Julie Bruce...... From the Dance Academy tell me about yourself!

In 2008, we started Rhythmic gymnastics, as we were joined by ex Scottish International gymnast and coach Fiona Fenwick. Together we have entered the girls in competitions throughout Almeria and they have achieved a cast amount of medals and trophies, after only training for one year. At the end of each year our Musical Theatre pupils perform in a musical production and these have proved to be very popular with all nationalities. This year's production is Mary Poppins and the pupils are working hard in their rehearsals. For more information on classes and forthcoming events contact Julie on 697861071 or 950 462 215

In 1986 I was a Miss Dance of Great Britain finalist and also took part in theatre productions in London. A highlight of my career was taking part in Noel Edmonds 'Christmas Presents' after being nominated by my pupils. I sang and danced in 'Scrooge' on the West End. I passed my dance teachers qualifications at the age of 18 (23 years ago). In 1989 I opened my own Academy in Banbury, UK and pride myself on a 100% pass rate from my pupils. Some pupils were trained to a professional level and went on to University to study dance degrees. Others took to the stage or pursued the same path as myself and became dance teachers. Some of my old pupils now have their own academies. In 1997 my daughter Tamara was born and started her dancing at the tender age of 18 months. She is herself now helping me with the younger pupils in my academy. We moved to Spain in January 2006 for a better lifestyle and for me to bring my experience to a new area. My academy was started a month later and has gone from strength to strength, with over 500 exams being taken to date. BACK

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Spanish bars and restaurants see revenues drop 9%

Spain car sales drop 38.7 per cent in May

During the month of June a total of 71,161 cars were registered, or 38.7 per cent less than the same month in The bar and restaurant industry in Spain has seen 2008. During the first five months of the year, a total of their revenues increase 6.6 per cent in July, over the 336,366 cars were sold, which results in a 42 per cent previous month of June, according to the latest decline, compared to the same period the previous year. figures released by the National Institute of Statistics. Car sales to private individuals appears to have only registered a 23 per cent decline, which suggest that the Nevertheless, in comparison to the previous year, the 2000€ plan is taking affect, which provides 2000€ to those volume of sales has dropped 9 per cent. The previous that purchase a new car that is less contaminating, when month saw a similar drop over year earlier figures, of 8.8 per turning in their old one. cent. ANFAC, Spain association of car producers, hope that the Similar figures can be seen in the hotel industry where the 2000€ plan would help reduce the serious crisis in the sector number of sales increased 10.4 per cent over April’s sales, with around 100,000 additional vehicle sales that thanks to but in yearly terms the drop was 14.2 per cent. the government’s stimulus plan. Different areas of Spain have also been affected to different degrees. Greg Schellhammer, founder and managing director of the business brokerage, Crystal Consulting which specializes in bars, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels, points out that “while areas such as the Costa Blanca, which are heavily dependant on tourism have seen big drops of up to 40-60%, other areas such as Barcelona which are less dependant on tourism have seen revenues fall between 3050%”, The drop in revenues is also very dependant on the management behind a business. As Greg Schellhammer unveils “not every bar and restaurant is being affected by the recession to the same degree. While we have some clients complaining of revenues collapsing to 30-40% over last year, others are happily declaring a 30 per cent increase in revenues”, and the secret behind it is clear: “quality in a bar’s service and quality in a restaurants food clearly aids in beating the recession”. The elements determining the success of such businesses are manifold explains Greg, who has written the e-book Survive the Crisis in Spain, which details to great extent hundreds of tips that business owners can follow to survive. As the summer approaches, many bar and restaurant owners are betting on August’s high season tourism influx. Time will tell what comes of it. The Tapas Lunch Company Ltd. info@thetapaslunchcompany.co.uk www.thetapaslunchcompany.co.uk c/o Eagle Express, Unit 5d Manor Way, Old Woking, Surrey, GU22 9JX T: +44 (0) 1483 90 20 98

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Worst drop in Spanish consumer prices in 57 years The Spanish consumer price index fell by a steep 0.9 per cent during the month of June, after an already declining three-month spiral, and a 0.2 percent decline in May, according to the Institute of National Statistics. The year-on-year drop was the steepest in 57 years. Inflation in Spain was negative in March for the first time since 1961, when the National Statistics Institute began tracking data. Spain is currently living the worst recession in over 50 years as it battles not only the financial crisis but also a collapsed property market.

Housing sales down by 28.6 per cent in 2008 Housing sales in 2008 reached 558,429 transactions in 2008, which gives a 28.6 per cent drop compared to figures from the previous year, according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE). The drop in housing sales experienced in Spain during 2008, was even worse when looking at second hand homes which experienced a 39.3 per cent drop to 273,936 transactions. New build sales dropped 14.1 per cent to 284,493 transactions. The average number of sales in 2008 was 1,531 per 100,000 inhabitants. Murcia was the province which registered the most sales per 100,000 inhabitants with a total of 2,347 transactions followed by Castilla-La Mancha (2,183), La Rioja (2,145), Cantabria (2,003), Andalucía (1,900), the Comunidad Valenciana (1,892), Extremadura (1,717) and the Canary Islands (1,533). Other regions to see above average sales were Castilla-La Mancha, La Rioja, Cantabria, Andalucía, Valencia, Extremadura and the Canaries. NEXT

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Coronation Street Star Flees Fires Coronation street star, Anne Kirkbride, is reported to have been among more than 1,500 people who were forced to evacuate their homes in Mojacar last week as one of eight wildfires swept to within just 150 yards of her front door. It was the second time in a week that Anne, 55, who plays the Street's much loved Dierdre Barlow, was forced to leave her holiday villa as hundreds of homes were under threat of being engulfed by fires which swept across the region. Other celebrities who have holiday homes in the area include singer, David Grey, ex-England cricketer, Ian Botham, and soccer stars Ashley Cole and David Bentley. Spain is the worst affected of the Mediterranean countries which have been hit by wildfires following intense heatwaves which began almost two weeks ago. Temperatures last week reached 48ยบC (118ยบF). France, Italy, and Greece have also been hit by fires which have taken the lives of at least eight people.

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Great Steak... No Mistake! Ok, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no denying it, Mojacar has some great restaurants and pretty much whatever you fancy is available somewhere in the Village or on the Playa. Sharon and I tend to split our time, cooking at home and going out. On our last night we decided to try a meal at La Hacienda, a restaurant specializing in Argentinean Steak.

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My wife had the Sirloin and I opted for the rump, and we can genuinely say that it was the best steak we have ever tasted. Cooked perfectly it just melted in the mouth. Served with MUST COOK either baked potatoes or chips and a small salad it really hit the spot. What rounded it off was the live entertainment, in our opinion this one really is the bees knees!

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COOKING WITH SHARON

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I was born in Watford, Hertfordshire. I attended Westfield School for Girls where I took a keen interest in Domestic Science. My interest in food has expanded and I like to cook different and interesting foods. I enjoy hosting dinner parties where my culinary skills are put to the test.

Roasted Garlic Chicken - Pollo al Horno con Ajo

White Garlic Soup Recipe - Sopa de Ajo Blanco

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Roasted Garlic Chicken - Pollo White Garlic Soup Recipe Sopa de Ajo Blanco al Horno con Ajo Roasted Chicken is a popular main dish in Spain and it’s simple enough for the novice cook to make successfully every time. This Spanish version of roasted chicken has more flavor by adding garlic and white wine. It is a good family dinner dish, particularly in the cold weather. Serve with fried potatoes and a simple green salad. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 00 minutes

Ingredients: 1 whole roaster chicken (approx 3 lbs) 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt 3-4 cloves garlic 8 oz white wine 8 oz chicken broth 1/2 tsp salt 1 sprig fresh parsley

Preparation: This roast chicken recipe makes 4 servings. Heat the oven to 180C or 350F. Cut the chicken into 4 pieces. Rub the chicken pieces with extra virgin olive oil. Place chicken into a large ovenproof casserole dish. Place garlic cloves and 4 oz of white wine into a food processor and whirl until garlic is blended into the white wine. Add 4 oz of the broth and whirl until thoroughly mixed. Pour over chicken. Cover chicken with aluminum foil. Place casserole with chicken into hot oven on center rack. After 15 minutes in the oven, remove the aluminum foil from the casserole dish and baste the chicken with the juices. Continue to oven roast uncovered for 45 minutes. Periodically check to make sure that the liquid has not evaporated and add wine and broth as needed. The chicken should be tender when done. Remove from oven and serve with wine sauce. Home-fried potatoes and/or rustic bread goes well with the chicken. Variation: For more intense garlic and wine flavor, whirl wine, broth, salt and garlic cloves in food processor. Place chicken pieces in a glass dish and marinate the chicken overnight in this mixture (in the refrigerator).

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Everyone has heard about the traditional red gazpacho soup, and many have tasted it. However, this recipe for cold white garlic soup or sopa de ajo blanco is just as tasty and refreshing. In fact, garlic lovers would probably vote for this soup hands down. It is easy, quick and healthy. We’ve never met a dinner guest who didn’t ask for seconds, so be sure to make a large batch. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 00 minutes

Ingredients: 4 oz (1/2 cup) blanched, peeled almonds* 3-4 slices stale baguette or white bread 3 cloves garlic 4 cups (32 oz) water 5 Tbsp extra virgin Spanish olive oil 3-4 Tbsp Spanish sherry vinegar 16-20 seedless green grapes (optional) salt to taste

Preparation: This white garlic soup recipe makes 4 servings. * If you do not have time to blanch and peel the almonds, use a package of slivered almonds. Blanch and peel almonds. Dry thoroughly with paper towel and set aside. For simple instructions on blanching and peeling almonds, read About.com Greek Food Guide’s instructions Peel garlic. Trim crust from bread slices if using Frenchstyle or rustic bread. Place bread in 1-2 cups cold water to soak. While bread is soaking, place garlic and almonds into a food processor or blender. Blend on pulse until smooth. Remove bread from water with slotted spatula and squeeze out excess water. Tear bread into quarters and add bread and 1 tsp salt to processor or blender. Blend on pulse. While blending, slowly drizzle olive oil, then vinegar, and finally the water into blender or processor. Taste. Adjust salt, vinegar and oil to taste. Strain through a sieve into a container or bowl. Press as much as possible through the sieve. Seal and chill at least 2-3 hours or overnight. Serve in chilled bowls or glass mugs, with grapes on side.

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INGRE DIENT S 125 m l/4 fl O Z olive 600 gm oil /1 Ib 5 oz pot sliced atoes, 1 large onion, sliced 1 large garlic c love, c 6 large rushed eggs salt an d pepp er Serves 6-8 Serve with s e ason vegeta al bles. Not su itable for fre ezing.

1 Heat a 25 cm/10 inch frying

2 Beat the eggs together in a

3 Reheat the pan. Add about 2

pan, preferably non-stick, over a high heat. Pour in the oil and heat. Lower the heat, add the potatoes, onion and garlic and cook for 1520 minutes, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are tender.

large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes and onion to the bowl of eggs. Pour the excess oil left in the frying pan into a heatproof jug, then scrape off the crusty bits from the base of the pan.

tablespoons of the oil reserved in the jug. Pour in the potato mixture, smoothing the vegetables into an even layer. Cook for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, or until the base is set.

4 Shake the pan and use a

5 If you’re not using a nonstick

6 Remove the pan from the heat

spatula to loosen the edges of the tortilla. Place a large plate over the pan. Carefully invert the tortilla on to the plate.

pan, add 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil to the pan and swirl around. Gently slide the tortilla back into the pan, cooked-side up. Use the spatula to ‘tuck down’ the edges. Continue cooking over medium

and slide the tortilla on to a serving plate. Leave to stand for at least 5 minutes before cutting. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with salad.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

local fresh produce. We decided to go for the set meal which offers various starters and we chose the chicken, By Paul Matthews, mushroom and bacon served with crusty bread and covered with a sauce made with blue cheese and honey, Can be found in parque this was absolutely delicious. Other starters on offer were commercial on the second deep fried camembert and garnish and also salad. floor is an absolute delight in every respect. The views The main courses were chicken served on a bed of pasta are to die for from the smothered in a mushroom sauce, pork medallions served patio, whether looking out on to the med or across with roasted potatoes and vegetables from the med, freshly prepared homemade fish cakes served with salad towards La Parata. and potatoes plus various other choices. The pork medallions were beautiful, tasty and succulent. Other dishes of the day were on the board and also looked very attractive, the black pudding nearly got the better of me but I opted for the set meal

Mojo’s Restaurant

We missed the fires that Mojacar has suffered over the summer, both Cabrera and Mojacar have had their share of fires after a very wet winter and a parched summer but if we had eaten on the nights of either of those

The sweets were ice cream, cheesecake, apple crumble served with fresh cream or sorbet. My only criticism of Mojo’s was that they didn’t serve Irish coffee which is a must for me after any good meal; I had to make do with a large brandy! The set meal comes at a price of 15.95 They also do breakfasts, lunches and snacks. I have no hesitation in recommending Mojo’s, I will be returning soon for another one of their evening meals. It wasn’t too busy, there were around 4 or 5 other tables being served. The service was good and the place is very clean. Parque commercial comes alive in the evening and evenings we would have seen the inferno because the boasts several restaurant’s, it has a good feel to it, relaxed and rather suave. views from Mojo’s patio look in any direction. Until next time Mojo’s doesn’t have an extensive menu but what they adios offer is superb and served hot, freshly prepared with

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PHOTO GALLERY

The Mojรกcar Photo Gallery is all about you, it gives you the chance to add your favourite photograph on the pages of Mojรกcar Magazine To have yours included email us at info@simplymojacar.com This months photographs were kindly supplied by our readers.

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Freetime What’s it about? Two years have passed since Megan Fox leant over Bumblebee’s bonnet in ripped denim shorts. The Autobots are still on earth, working alongside the US military to protect the world from further Decepticon attacks. One particularly evil Transformer – The Fallen – is masterminding a plan to destroy all the Autobots and, while he's at it, Earth. Meanwhile, Sam Witwicky (LaBeouf) is starting college and Megan Fox is still wearing ripped denim shorts, except this time she’s bent over a motorbike and has had something injected into her lips. It’s weird. But hot. What’s good about it? Revenge of the Fallen is bigger and louder than its predecessor. There's a healthy dose of new characters. Visually, it rocks. The fight sequences are better choreographed and there’s more ‘expression’ in the up-close shots of the Transformers’ faces. Large parts of New York, Paris, Shanghai and the Egyptian desert all get blown to bits. In particular, a forest scene in which Optimus Prime slugs it out with three Decepticons (and unsheaths his magic swords), is awesome. As is the end sequence: the plot (and therefore the fate of the world) pivots on ‘magic dust’, the US army are shouting “Bring the rain!” and Megan Fox is scrambling around in white trousers while the sun sets on the pyramids, which are topped, tinsel-like, with giant shiny robots. It’s just so poetically retarded. What’s bad about it? Apart from Megan Fox, the best characters in Bay’s first film were Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. But here their screen time takes backstage to a pair of tedious Smart car-style Autobots called Mudflap and Skids. They’re the robotic equivalent of Jar Jar Binks, but exactly twice as annoying. And then there’s a Decepticon that’s basically a 200ft vacuum cleaner with a massive pair of wrecking balls. Which, obviously, is stupid. But the main problem is that it’s WAY too long. They could easily have lopped 45 minutes off and ended up with a better film.

Films & Books Clare Clark’s London of 1719 is a putrid place which roars like the ocean, where the ash-heaps crawl with beggars and people rush about on business so urgent that the loss of even a minute would have dire consequences. Into this chaos is cast our conarrator, headstrong 15year-old Eliza Tally, after she falls pregnant by the local landowner’s cad of a son. The capital is a world away from the small parish outside Newcastle where Eliza grew up with her mother, and the house to which she is sent to work as a servant (in return for the abortion of the loathed maggot inside her, or so Eliza believes) is a dark prison. The dual narrative also lets us into the mind of her master. While others see Grayson Black as a mere tradesman, really he is intent on proving himself a scientist, thanks to his theory that whatever a woman feels or sees during her pregnancy will be written all over the unborn child. He sets about attempting to prove this through experiments he conducts within his home on his two pregnant servant girls – one of them, of course, being Eliza. Eliza he wishes to terrify; to the hare-lipped, childlike Mary he gives a monkey, so that a monkey might be born. As Grayson slips ever further into opium addiction and madness, the rest of the household desperately try to save themselves. Clark’s impressively atmospheric historical novels (this is the follow-up to ‘The Great Stink’) are steeped in London as it really was. Both page- and stomach-turning, ‘The Nature of Monsters’ pulls no punches and gilds no edges for the modern reader.

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If you have a club or society that you wish to advertise in Mojacar Magazine please email us details and we will add it Free of Charge Email details to: freetime@mojacarmagazine.com Oasis Christian fellowship Non-denominational services, 11.30am, Sundays. Victorias studios, Multicentro, Mojacar Playa. Contact 950 615 033 or 950 477 063 The Evangelical Church, Turre (www.turrechurch.com) Calle Ramon y Cajal (Opp.Superturre). English speaking, Sunday 11.00am for praise and worship with Sunday School. Parents and toddlers, Fridays 10.00am during school terms. Tel 950 092091 Roman Catholic Mojacar Village. Mass - Sundays and fiestas 12.30. Tues/Thurs/Sat 7pm. Priest 950 475 017

Religious Groups Anglican Chaplaincy C of E morning servic 11am, Sunday, San Pascal Church, Agua de Enmedio, Mojacar (4km after Hotel Indalo). Icar: Canon Hugh Broad. Contact: 950 478 432 or visit www.mojacarchurch.org Aquaviva, Albox English speaking fellowship, Residencia next to Urgencias, off Road. Sundays 11am. 950 122 934

Christian Escolar, Taberno Contact:

Church Services Opposite garden Garrucha/ra roundabout. services Sundays 11am.

centre, English

Health/Sports & Activities Mojacar Indalo Hash House Harriers - a family running group. HHH is a worldwide X country running club with over 2000 groups around the world. Meeting every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, For more information contact Steve 950 466 239 / 666 027 742 / skad7@hotmail.com ALBOX SCUBA DIVING CLUB -Meet every Wednesday at 8pm at the Travellers Inn in the conference room. INDALO Lawn Bowling CLUB Los Gallardos. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Dorene 950 472 227 WALK & WEIGH , Puerto Lumbreras . Interested in losing a few pounds? Join us on Tuesdays at 10.30. For Further information call 968 436 458 or 619 453 283 New fitness class - The Sunburn Arms - Piedra Ararilla Nr Partaloa. Thursdays at 3.00pm. Fully qualified Instructor. Beginners upwards. Bring own mat or towel. From Albox, 1km past ITV station, turn right then 1km on left Call 950 064 084 Mojacar Angling Club (MAC) Meet every wed for coarse fishing, sea fishing by boat by arrangement and organised beach fishing meetings are to be arranged in front of the Beachcomber Bar. Further information call John at the Beachcomber Beach Bar 950 473 099 Amigos de los coches clasicos del levante, classic car club. The club meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. in our club house in Aguilas. More information www.a-c-c.es, tel 629 529 656, 968 419 256 email: acclevante@hotmail.com FORUM GOLF SOCIETY plays organised friendly events every 2 weeks at local courses. Contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 / philjelam@yahoo.co.uk, or see www.arboleas.co.uk/forum ALBOX COMPUTER CLUB will still be holding their weekly meetings each Friday 4pm - 6.30pm at Kats Kitchen, Albox. Everyone welcome to come along see our web site www.alboxcc.com BACK

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Iglesia Evangelica C/Hermanos Machado, 9 Ceuvas. Spanish, translated into English. Sundays 6.30pm. Contact Carmela 950 132 792 Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses Wed/Fri 7.30pm and Sun 11.00am. C/Olivia, 15 Vera (Opposite Lidl). Contact 677 857 920

Upcoming Events FORUM GOLF SOCIETY

August 14th Double Par Medal at Marina BOXERS GOLF CLUB

11th Aug to Valle Del Este

Help Groups A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Mojacar area. Meetings Tues & Fri 6.00pm. Contact 617 878 207

Animal Rescue PAWS-Patas Animal welfare. Shop in arcade by Santander bank, Mojacar Playa. Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat, 10.30-1.30pm. For info or help contact 678 490 216 or 678 490 235

Classes, Talks & Workshops Paint Your Own Pottery Every Mon, Sat Classes for children and adults alike at The Old Tavern, Mojácar playa from 11:00. Contact Debbie. Tel: 662 443 095. Ceroc, Jive and Latin Every Tue Dance workshops at Kimricks bar and restaurant, 21:15 every Tuesday. Contact Tracey. Tel: 687 251 799. Shokotan Karate Every Wed Classes for all levels at the Kimrick Bar, Mojácar Playa, every Wednesday at 20:30 and Saturdays at 11:00. Contact Roger. Tel: 617 987 254. Taekwon-do Club Every Mon, Wed, Sat Classes for all abilities, from age 4 upwards. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Harmony Gym, Mojácar Playa. Tel: 670 381 839 / 950 475 403. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Every Tue, Thu Former professional competitor/teacher Steve Ashley will be giving beginners lessons commencing 19:30-22:00 at the Kimrick Bar in Mojacar Playa. Session €5. Tel: 637 546 559. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Every Mon Former professional competitor and teacher Steve Ashley leads this dance workshop for beginners every Monday at Bar Rosaleda, 19:30-22:00. €5 per session. Tel: 637 546 559.

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Paint Your Own Pottery Every Mon, Sat Classes for children and adults alike at The Old Tavern, Mojácar playa from 11:00. Contact Debbie. Tel: 662 443 095. Ceroc, Jive and Latin Every Tue Dance workshops at Kimricks bar and restaurant, 21:15 every Tuesday. Contact Tracey. Tel: 687 251 799. Shokotan Karate Every Wed Classes for all levels at the Kimrick Bar, Mojácar Playa, every Wednesday at 20:30 and Saturdays at 11:00. Contact Roger. Tel: 617 987 254. Taekwon-do Club Every Mon, Wed, Sat Classes for all abilities, from age 4 upwards. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Harmony Gym, Mojácar Playa. Tel: 670 381 839 / 950 475 403. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Every Tue, Thu Former professional competitor/teacher Steve Ashley will be giving beginners lessons commencing 19:30-22:00 at the Kimrick Bar in Mojacar Playa. Session €5. Tel: 637 546 559. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Every Mon Former professional competitor and teacher Steve Ashley leads this dance workshop for beginners every Monday at Bar Rosaleda, 19:30-22:00. €5 per session. Tel: 637 546 559.

Community & Social Events Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tue, Fri The Alcoholics Anonymous group of Mojacar meets every Tuesday and Friday in the Artesan Centre Fuente at 18:00. Tel: 950 828 523. British Legion Mojacar Every Thu The British Legion's members meet on Thursdays from 11:00 onwards in Kimrick Restaurant. Tel: 950 472 594. Dames in Spain Every Mon The Mojacar branch of Dames in Spain meets at Kimricks on the third Monday of the month. Meetings begin at 11:00. Guests are welcome. Contact Joyce. Tel: 950 472 862. Pensioners' Day Every Wed Day for pensioners with homemade specials served at Arriba Café Bar. Tel: 950 615 591. Line Dancing Every Mon Beginners and intermediate dancing at the Kimrick (on road opposite Red Cross Building) Mojacar beach, 20:00-22:30. Tickets €3. Contact Pamela Tel: 950 398 076. Sewing Circle Every Wed

The club for sewing enthusiasts meets at Bella Vista from 10:30 every Wednesday. Contact Brenda or Sylvia. Tel: 950 390 426 / 950 472 967. Weightwatchers Every Thu Weekly Thursday meetings commencing 10:30 at the Truffi Bar, Mojacar Playa. Contact Kate. Tel: 666 224 501. Royal British Legion Every day New members always welcome. It is not necessary to have served in the armed forces to join. Regular social meetings with refreshments first Thursday of every month excluding July and August. Bella Vista restaurant, Mojacar Playa. Secretary Tel: 950 473 174. Dames in Spain Every Mon Meetings the third Monday of every month. Guest speakers, trips and days out as well as fund raising occasions. Membership for 2008-2009 of €12 now due. Join in the informal meeting at at Kimricks Bar Mojacar Playa at 11:00. Contact: Joyce Coleman Tel: 950 472 862. Singles Night Every Thu Over 21`s at Kimricks Bar, 20:00. Tel: 950 475 198. Mojacar Community Library Every Mon, Wed, Fri Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00 to 13:00. Located in the Artisan multi-purpose centre, lower level next to Tercero Edad Bar/Cafe(senior citizen centre). Annual household contribution €12 and €10 for Seniors

Dance Performances Flamenco Every Sun, Sat Traditional flamenco shows at Bar Restaurante Salomente, next to the Paws shop, every weekend. Annual Rare Soul Weekender From: Friday, September 18, 2009 To: Sunday, September 20, 2009 Enjoy three nights of rare soul music and dancing. Tickets €35. Friday night 21:00 meet and greet at the Continental Hotel. See website for full itinerary and booking information. Contact Dave. Tel: 950 591 874.

Events & Festivals Funky Monkey's Kids' Cinema Every Fri Kids' films are shown every Friday night on the 6x8 ft screen at Paseo del Mediterraneo 8 from 21:00. There are also board games, Play Station and Monkey Buzz 20:00-00:00. Bookings essential. Tel: 697 264 179. Karaoke Karaoke Every Sat Sean and karaoke at Shenanigans Irish Bar and Cocina, 21:00. Tel: 667 236 881. Kids' Events Boogie Beebies Every Fri NEXT

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Blevins Franks ...........965 705 502 Danniells Fox ............950 478 617 Mortgage Solutions ....950 472 032

CIMM .......................950 398 078 Offshore Investment....950 064 695 VFS Europe.............. 950 478 617

Professionally Qualified Estate Agents Over 20 years of service, Integrity & Sound Advice Excellent Range of New & Resale Apartments, Townhouses, Villas & Exclusive Developments. Holiday Rentals & Property Management Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 1.30 &4.30 - 7pm, Sat, 10am - 1pm

Mortgages Financial Services Tax and Accountancy Tel: 950 478 617 Fax: 950 475 029 Local 89, Parque Comercial, 04638 Mojacar, Almeria

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Fitness

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MOJACAR PLAYA Next to Viva & Harrys Bar Tel: 950 475 403 Mob: 687 245 485

Office Tel/Fax: 0034 950460873 Mobile: 0034

Coastal Properties Mojacar 38 Multi Central Playa 04638 Mojacar Spain Tel: 0034 950 475 235 email:

Holiday Rental Management Property Management Property Maintenance Management of Long Term Rentals Property Management Refurbishment & Construction http://www.coastpropmojacar.com/

Financial Srv

Mojacar Quad Treks...678 006 460 Anglo Spanish Finance 4 X 4 Tours ...............950 292 092 ................................686 257 481 Avalon Europe ....... ..966 799 070 BACK

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Excursions

- TONE Open Mon - Fri, 8am to 5pm Saturday, 9am - 1pm Level 2, Parque Comercial, Mojacar Tel: 664 550 661 (Wheelchair & lift access available)

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CAN YOU SPARE HALF AN HOUR EACH DAY? Join Sophia Wellness Centre where you are GUARANTEED to loose inches! Use our gym for the next two weeks FREE OF CHARGE and see what a difference

Sol Passion Tanning studio Eyelash perming and tint SPECIAL OFFER now Half price... Eyelash extension in 30 minutes only 15€ Work full time or just board of sunbathing? We have Vertical and Horizontal tanning beds plus Sun Junkie Spray Tanning No streaks, No Orange effect just natural long lasting tan all over. Phone for the date of the next Botox clinic with Linda Gibson the original Botox practitioner for the area. Linda is exclusive to Sol Passion and has over 10 years experience. Free consultations available

It makes to your Summer! Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - ANYTIME! Call for an appointment

Hair & Beauty Therapy Available

TEL: 950449 451 Edif. Atalaya, Arboleas Village. Follow signs from Charter Supermarket just off the main N334 Arboleas

Florists & Gdn Ctrs Floresteri ..................950 344 169

Veveros Hortiflor ......950 478 985 Floresteria Lucia......950 479 496 La Glorieta ..............950 391 927

For more information call: 950 473 244 or 672 379 927 www.solpassion.com Gift Vouchers available JOIN ONE OF OUR FITNESS CLASSES WITH MANUELLA Fee per class is €5

California Fitness Centre EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY MORNINGS Circuit Training classes between 8am - 10.30am

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS

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Spinning, Pilate's and stretch tone classes Between 9.30am - 12.30 noon

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Garden/patio furniture at wholesale prices. Gates, rejas, railings, gazebos, all your ironwork made to any size, design, colour etc and all powdercoated. El Real Industrial Estate, Antas Mon-Fr 10am-5pm Sat 10am-1pm

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Mister Screen............637 159 249 We Fit.......................950 475 419

Fly Screens

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L.

ENGLISH BEDS & MATTRESSES BEST SELECTION IN AREA - VALUE FOR MONEY

Don't be beaten by the bugs!

English Luxury Pillows Bedding - Mirrors Soft Furnishings Comfortable Quality Furniture Furniture Packages Linen Packages Garden Furniture

Roller Fly Screens and Plisse door screens available, call for a no obligation quotation Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. C/El Garcel 11, Pol. Ind. El Real, Antas 04628 Tel: 950 459 060 Mobile: 649 482 677 www.lifestyle-enclosures.com

Purias (between Aguilas & Lorca) Tel: 678 083 491

Mosquito Blinds & insect screens. Pull Down, sliding & Plisse Blinds

Garden Services POTTY FINCA SERVICES

ALL AREAS COVERED: 637 159 249 OR 627 780 394

Tony Justice Insect screens, Superior quality at affordable prices Pull down - Sliding - Plisse Full after sales service - net replacement and repair service Concertina security grills (ask about fire safe) Contact Tony: 637 159 249 email:tonyjustice@live.com

Professional Tree Felling, Pruning, Strimming & Hedge Cutting Ring John on 950 163 930 or 616 855 294

FLY SCREENS INTERIOR BLINDS DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T DELAY, CALL TODAY ALL AREAS COVERED

Tel: 660 052 051 www.wefit-spain.com

Funeral Funeraria Perez.........950 478 102 Funeraria Soriano.......950 410 413

Furniture Shop English Pine .............950 475 419 Furniture Mart ...........950 393 244 Homes and Beyond....950 132 458 Linen Store................950 475 419 Mac Night .................950 468 263 Stock X Change.........950 475 937 BACK

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Jardin Natural ............685 478 187 Jardin Rural ..............607 472 802 L & M Landscapes ....671 608 503 Lady Gardner ............950 619 227 Lasting Impressions ..661 985 319 Lucainena Living ........648 143 851 Madera Mania ...........667 562 872 Magic Garden ...........680 496 899 Mediterranean Gdns . 661 577 019 Potty Fincas .............950 163 930

Glass and Windows Cristaliria.. ................950 475 376

Golf Courses Desert Springs ..........950 467 411 Marina Golf ...............950 133 235 Cortijo Grande ...........950 479 176 Valle De Est Golf.......676 256 923

24hr Casa serve .........950 466 438 Andalucian Con Co ....628 408 197 Cedar Landscapes .....620 112 193 Eco Gardens .............950 523 215 The Full Swing ..........950 459 009 Gardens 4 U............. 627 968 434 The Complete Golfer....950 472 376 Garden Centre Turre.. 950 468 157 Marcus Tuition ...........610 526 671 Garden Works ...........950 132 550 Gareth Edwards .........950 479 176 Greenfingers .............651 704 916 Tuition Valle De Est ....676 256 923 Ground Cover ............627 308 451 Iron Art .....................637 259 033

Golf

Hardware

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El Pinar SOLID OAK FURNITURE A Very Large Selection At Reasonable Prices Los Carasoles, Zurgena (on the main road to Albox) Tel: 950 104 272 Also at Viator

Ferreteria Gonzalez......950 390 855 Ferreteria Longo ..........950 430 064 Ferreteria Lopez...........950 615 026 Ferreteria Mojacar........950 473 111

Health and Beauty Creative Nail Bar........950 475 403 The Emporium............950 472 790 International Hair.........950 475 452 Penthouse Studio.......950 475 915 Wacky Barber ...........667 961 645 Weight Watchers........666 224 501 NEXT

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Insurance Agents

Mojacar Hire ..............950 475 003 Abbeygate Insurance..965 745 097 Arroyo Investments.....950 449 158 Hire Shop ..................687 845 993 Asssa Insurance ........968 153 396 Axa ..........................950 478 763 Garcia & Trinidad .......950 120 340 Knight Insurance.........950 121 943 Desert Riders.............950 066 084 Lloyd & White.............950 478 598 Didi Arias ..................950 468 911 Mapfre ......................950 478 151 Sanctuary Limaria.......628 239 696 Mojacar Insurance.......950 615 037 Cortijo Grande ...........950 479 176 NRG Insurance ..........607 478 408 Valle De Est Golf........676 256 923 SOL Y Mar.................950 120 210

Horse Riding

Lessons & Trekking Livery & Loan All Ages & Abilities Welcome Excellent Rates BHS Qualified Partaloa Near Albox

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Contact Erica 678 838 547

Insurance for Motor, Home, Medical/Healthcare, Travel, Pet, Marine etc.

Pre-paid funeral plans - pay today’s prices, lump sum or instalments.

All policies and scedules with 24 hour Telephone Assistance. We arrange Residencias/NIE Numbers, Translation & Passport Renewals. Please give Richard or Nigel a call or pop in for more information. Phone: 950 120 210 Fax: 950 121 018 Mobile: 654 590 258 Web: www.solymarspain.com Email: info@solymarspain.com Avenida 28 de febrero, 16 Bajo, Albox-Baza Road, nr BP Garage

We’re with you for ... Motor, Home, Business, Marine, Funeral Plans, Pets, Travel, Health, Community, Claims Assessing, Pensions, Savings & Investments, Inheritance Tax, Retirement Advice, and Life www.lifestyleinsurance-inspain.com

WE’RE WITH YOU FOR LIFE Services: Riding Lessons Summer Pony Camp Livery Pony Club Dressage Overnight Stays Trekking Stud Services Tack & Riding Accessories Shop

El Saloon

Tel: 950 069 312 M: 687 792 655

Kennels & Catteries Country Kennel ...........950 473 011 Five Bone Hotel ..........930 234 556 K9 .............................950 168 015

Bar & Restaurant Special Offers each and every weekend

Follow A1201 Guazamara - Pulpi or A350 Huercal Overa - Pulpi, then follow the signs to the Centro Hipico, alternatively please visit our website for location maps

To make reservations call Irene (Hipica) Tel: 691 241 878 Wendy (Restaurant) Tel: 665 731 798 Email: info@centrohipico-alamanzora.com www.centrohipico-almanzora.com BACK

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Lingerie

Parque Commercial Mojacar Legs and Co based in Mojacar Playa, in the Costa Almeria, Spain are now able to provide all your UK High St Branded Lingerie, Swim wear and clothing here in Spain www.legsandcospain.com

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Peter Dowling

24 Hour .....................666 949 213 Larry .........................667 244 022

I am an independent, local handyman who can do a variety of jobs, in all of which I take great pride. I am a professional painter and decorator. I am reliable and carry out a professional job to the highest of standards. I have 18 years’ experience. I have a “residencia” and I am legally registered to work here in Spain

Mobility Services Mobility Matters.........950 615 432

Mortgage Services

Wall Tiling and Carpentry

Danniells Foc S.L. .....950 478 617 IMS ..........................968 419 650 Mark Poole ...............659 033 903 Mortgage Solutions ...950 472 032 Positiva Property .......950 617 611 Spanish Home Direct .607 554 984

Spanish & UK Mortgages Re-mortgages Equity release Life Time Loans Pension Mortgages NIE numbers & Bank accounts arranged

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Painting And Decorating

Please call for a friendly service and a FREE no Mobile: 6475 878 46 Verahandyman@hotmail.com

Apdo de corres 323 04620 Vera, Almeria

Mortgage Solutions Spain Paseo del Mediterraneo, 4 Mojacar Playa Specialising in Interior & Exterior Decorating Textured Spray Finish (Gotele) For a free quote call Chris on

Tel/Fax: 950 472 032 Mobile: 607 702 694 UK: (0044) 1305 776311 Email:ch@msol.co.uk www.msol.co.uk

950 9 119 or 677 535 944 Or email inandoutdecorators@hotmail.com

Motor Mechanic

Pets and Vets

Albox Service Ctre......950 431 600 Berbel Oller ..............950 121 123 Taller Daydo .............950 459 116 Central Motors...........950 959 489

Derek Smith................950 468 041 Clinica Veterinaria......950 472 252 Knowles and Abbot......950 137 197 Centro Veterinaria.......950 475 213 Mojacar Plumbing........607 356 520 EUROPA CLINICA VETERINARIA

Pool/Spa

Opticians

Sol Y Agua ................638 574 145 Pedro Suarez .............950 478 786 Real Covers ...............950 478 763

Multi Opticas ............950 472 285 Optica Villazer...........950 472 783 Optica Mahis ............950 390 777 MULTICENTRO PLAYA 43 (Mojacar)

Osteopath

TEL 950 472 262 URGENCIAS 629 099 921

John Morgan...............666 157 942 Enreque Arias ...........950 472 974

PAINTER

Painter/Decorator Associated Painters....677 046 624 AJ Painting ................687 024 884 Borders Painting .........687 661 807 Eurodec .....................667 238 273 Futura Espana ............950 615 338 In and Out ..................950 619 119 JPM ..........................627 090 422 No Need to Paint ........658 087 966 Peter Dowling.............647 587 846 Phil the Painter ..........671 227 259 SOS Painting .............651 500 670 BACK

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Plumbers

Interior & Exterior Painting to the highest standard Specialist finishes: Stipple, Rag-Rolling etc. Calle Irlanda Mojacar

Tel:

678 997 361

ENGLISH, SPANISH, GERMAN SPOKEN

Piscinas Octopus We are the true Professionals for all your Swimming Pool & Spa products. Maintenance & Servicing Specialist Avenida Lepanto 25, Albox Tel: 950 121 927 Emergency: 666 223 295 www.piscinasoctopus.com NEXT

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Mojacar Holiday Srv....950 478 832 Rent Mojacar.............950 615 042 The Property Shop ....950 475 241 RLT Properties ..........950 615 042 Real Services ...........950 475 779 Susanas Properties....649 759 053

For Over 7 years supplying Highest Quality Construction, re-tiling & Maintenance, Jucuzzis, Patios & Multi Jet Plunge Pools tropicanapoolsantas@hotmail.com For a free consultation and quotation Call 950 069 288 / 610 346 725 or 661 508 776

Property

Apartment and beautiful sea view, Swimming pool and garden 300m to blue flag beach

Coastal Properties.......950 475 235 Complete Holiday Care .................................950 478 612

should need, Air-con/Heating, Sky TV (BBC1, 2 and 3 plus ITV 1,2,3 plus Channel 4), stereo, DVD, microwave, washing machine, fridge, iron, etc. Two Bedrooms, 1 dbl, 1 Twin, nicely furnished lounge/dining area. Mountain views from balcony on Lounge and double bedroom. Sprb restaurants and bars within walking distance.No children

This is a lovely apartment Situated in Turre. A Typical Spanish village, only 5 min by car to the Resort and Beaches of Mojacar and the under 10 or pets. fishing port of Garrucha. Our Email: apartment is newly built and provides everything you

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Two adjacent 2 bedroom apartments in MOJACAR PLAYA. Available to rent separately or together We present two modern adjacent ‘two bed’ apartments, located in a tranquil position, situated less than a 5 minute walk from the beach, restaurants and bars. The apartments boast spectacular sea views, and are set around a private pool, shared by a small number of residents.

Mojacar Long Term Rentals We have properties that you can rent in and around Mojacar for Winter, Summer and all year round! mojacarlongtermrentals.com Coastal Properties.......950 475 235 Complete Holiday Care ..................................950 478 612 Elite Property Srv .........697 532323 Espagna Homes .........950 466 044 Holiday Homes ...........950 120 210 Mojacar Estates .........950 478 935

A well appointed, privately owned, modern 2 bedroom apartment within walking distance of unspoilt sandy beaches with superb swimming pool. With 2 bedrooms, a double with queen size bed, and a triple with single and double beds, newly furnished and air conditioned it accommodates 5 in comfort. Full bathroom, kitchen and living room with satellite TV and UK channels, the garage parking is on the same level as the apartment, and there are lifts to all floors. Contact Lynn on +44(0)1609 748468 or

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‘Alcazaba apartments’ offer a unique combination of peaceful seclusion and outstanding sea-views. Its desirable location means that the apartments enjoy full sun on their terraces morning till night. A factor that, together with Mojacar’s unique all-year round sunny climate, makes it extremely attractive to those wishing to benefit from the winter sun. The complex is small in size and commands an elevated position, with only 31 apartments sharing its private pool, which makes for a more private environment within which to holiday, as opposed to a large complex with a number of apartments sharing one pool facility.

For more details or to check availability call Adrian/Karen on 020 8715 0399 or Kevin/Karen on 020 8407 1058, or visit;

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These newly built and furnished apartments which are just a 5 minute walk from the beach, bars and restaurants. Our apartments all have 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4/5, bathroom, kitchen and lounge diner with large balconies overlooking the 3 swimming pools 3 toddler pools landscaped gardens, tennis court, fantastic sea views. The kitchen is fully equipped. All apartments have a TV, dvd player, radio/cd player ,SKY tv and safes. Email:

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The Palacio................950 472 208

38 Multi Central Playa 04638 Mojacar Spain Tel: 0034 950 475 235

Res Algeria................950 615 064

email: coastalproperties@telefonica.net

Ramo Del Limon.........950 472 659

Restaurants 22 Restaurant ............950 473 058 Asador Ayerbe............950 472 951

Holiday Rental Management Property Management Property Maintenance Management of Long Term Rentals Property Management Refurbishment & Construction http://www.coastpropmojacar.com/

Bistro Breton.............950 478 008 Bar Esencia.............. 666 710 124 Beachcomber.............950 473 099 Bengal Palace ...........950 615 181 Casa Egea ................950 472 190 Café Sol.....................662 258 822 Cowboy Cocina9.......9500 472 924 Gala’s ...................... 669 813 418 Harrys Café Bar..........950 478 439

Restaurant Sur...........950 615 437 Rusty Nail Bar............950 472 786 Pizuela.....................950 615 524 Sitio Bar....................687 265 518 Smugglers.................687 489 145 Solo .........................950 475 389 Sotovoce ...................950 475 739 Tabern Pacifica...........950 634 533 Tlk of The Town..........678 661 850 The Irish Rover...........950 472 664 Café Lala .................950 473 128 El Palacio..................950 472 846

Kimrick .....................950 475 198 La Cabana..................950 615 179

Taking a different view in rentals Telephone +34 950 473 183 Avenida del Mediterráneo, 363 - 04638 Mojacar - Almeria - Spain www.vidadesierto.com

“Rent with Confidence”

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Holiday Rentals Short and Long Term Lets Property Management We specialise in the beautiful area of Mojacar in the province of Almeria, with Europe’s sunniest climate. T: (0034) 950 615 042

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Fast Foods, Cooked by ba Qualified Chef at affordable prices Open 7 days from 12pm to very late eat in or takeaway Find us next to Price Brown on the beach Choose from our delicious varied menu, check for daily specials!

BURGERS

KEBABS

Choose from our tasty range of burgers served with chips and a choice of side order. Mojacar Southern Fried Pizza Burger Greek Burger Cowboy Burger Minty Lamb Burger

Succulent Kebabs Chicken Tandoori Vegi kebab Falafel & Salad

INDIAN & THAI CURRY All served with basmati rice or chips

THE CHIPPY KIDS MENU Cod Gougons Roe & Chips Pukka Pies & Chips

PIZZAS Try our Kebab Pizza

All served with a drink & ice cream, just 5 euros!

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Downstairs on the seafront below Crown Rent a Car

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Vegetable stir fry with Pineapple & Sweet Chilli Sauce with Rice or Chips Southern Fried Chicken Breast & Coleslaw with Chips or Salad Pork Steak with Peas & Chips or Mash or New Potatoes & Gravy (Yorkshire Pudding - extra 1€) Liver & Bacon, Mash or Chips, Fried Onions & Gravy (Mushy Peas, Peas or Baked Beans - extra 1€) 3 x Sausages (or battered) Chips or Mash, Baked Beans or Peas & Gravy Freshly Battered Fish & Chips (Mushy Peas or Baked Beans - extra 1€) Chef’s Salad of the Day (Vegetarian or not so) In addition to this w e also have a full m enu including

Choice Of 6 Desserts

Chicken Curry, Mixed Grill, Steaks, Wraps, Sandw iches, Burgers, Breakfasts, Salads, Jacket Potatoes & so m uch m ore!

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SUNDAY’s Roast Served All Day 2 Course: €11 3 Course €13.50 Vegetarian Menu

618 539 500 / 950 472

Open 7 until late Closed on Tuesdays

Mojacar Playa, Next to Mojacar Homes Tel:950 472 944 There are some great bars and restaurants in Mojacar all which offer great value for money and a wide variety of food. There are times though when you want to ‘Grab and Go’. Here at Super Polo we offer a fantastic alternative. We have a wide range of pre prepared meals that offer great value for money and tongue tingling tastes. On offer we have for example: Spaghetti, Lasagna, Fish Salad, Tuna Salad, Roast Lamb, Roast Chicken, a wide variety of Fish, Roasted Vegetables, Paella, Curry’s,and a delectable choice of puddings. We also offer a variety of tasty set meals.

BAR ISABEL Typical Spanish Mediterranean Menu Menu del Dia

Sea Views

All you need in most cases is to microwave or oven cook. In addition to this we offer vouchers that enable you to earn great gifts.

Super Pollo

Mojacar Playa Tel: 950 475 941

Excellent Choice, Excellent Value & Excellent Taste

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syedpur

Indian Cuisine

Now Open Sundays

Multi-choice Menu of the Day Inc. Glass of wine or beer: Lunchtime €10 Evening, €12

6pm -12, 7 days a week Booking Recommended Call: 950 120 606 Take Away Available

Friday & Saturday evenings: Steak Dinner Special, €25 per couple 2 sirloin steaks with vegetables & potatoes Including a bottle of house wine Traditional Sunday Lunch with choice of roasts: 1-3pm, 3 courses €13.50, 2 courses €10.95 A la Carte & Lunchtime Snack Menus always available Open Tues-Sat: 12-3pm, 7pm-late & Sun:1-3pm Closed Sunday evening & all day Monday Tel: 950 478 186 or 667 701 424 Under the New management Of Sharon & Nick

Tel: 950 475 457 New Delightful Spanish & English Menu

Menu del Dia - €8.50 Drinks & Snacks Breakfasts A La Carte

Roofing

ARC Roofing .............950 618 767 AA Cargo ...................950 064 778 Jim ...........................950 069 041 Bell Removals ............687 231 423 Osprey Removals .......627 221 256 Howard ......................968 110 031 ODP Services ............608 238 775 Cuevase.....................950 523 740 Indalo Van Man ..........678 490 294

Satellite TV

Dmatch .....................950 472 947 Enti Sat ....................950 064 609 Europa Sat ................950 133 233 J & A Multi Serv .........667 292 227 JW Air Sat ................950 475 845 Skystars ...................687 042 335 Solo Sat ....................699 909 737 Tel Air .......................950 393 116

Softubs SolyAgua ..................950 139 573

Solar Energy Alternia .....................950 475 876 D Match ...................950 472 947 Teletek .....................950 459 007

Solicitors Open lunchtimes from 11am Sundays 12.30 - 3.30 Evenings, Thurs - Sat, 7.30 - 10.30 Closed Wednesdays

Mojacar Playa, In Harmony Gym Square

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Alonso & Haro ...........950 392 208 Angelas Morale...........950 478 984 Casas Almeria ...........950 134 434 Davies Solicitor...........950 472 775 Ruiz Orozco ..............950 390 282 Saugar Aboga........... 950 615 038

Vehicle Repairs Albox Service .............950 431 600 Central Motors ...........950 393 776 Crash Repairs ............950 478 934 Mojacar Motors ..........950 478 335 Talleres Azor .............950 478 519

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Auto Refinishing

Crash Repairs

Over 20 years' experience

Panel Beating Spraying Welding Re-Sprays

Albox Service Centre Brakes Tyres

Albox Centre ............950 431 600 Almeria Engines........950 069 213 Autocorner ...............950 069 198 Coastal Cars ............950 459 136

Vets

Mojacar Motors......... 950 472 056 Nissan .....................950 430 856 Premier Autos ...........666 160 692 Taller Daydo .............950 459 116 Talleres A..................950 478 519

Astrid .......................950 472 252 Costa Indalo .............950 475 213 Egestra Centro .........950 411 208 Europa .....................950 132 200 Veravet ....................667 304 876

CLINICA VETERINARIA MOJACAR

For a FREE quotation call Jim on 650 617 595 or 950 478 934

Diagnostics

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Astrid Schroder, Veterinary Surgeon Paseo Del Mediterraneo, 313 Tel: 950 472 252 / 629 099 920 Emergencies: 629 099 920

Clutches Repairs Servicing

Please make an appointment

Workshop Tel: 950 431 600 Mob: 662 093 051 Matriculations/Transfers: 620 474 919

Vehicle Sales

Water 06 Renault Megan Scenic 1.9 Dci, a/c, cd, low km’s........................18,999€ 05 Ford Galaxy Tdi, 130bhp, metallic blue, cd, a/c............................16,999€ 04 Hyudai Santa Fe in blue, a/c, 4 x 4................................................14’999€ 06 Peugeot 307 sw 1.6Hdi Est, black, a/c, cd...................................13,999€ 07 Peugeot 207, in silver, a/c, cd, low km’s.......................................12’999€ 05 Citroen C4 1.6 Vtr automatic, Cd, a/c, metallic blue...................12’999€ 04 Saab 9-5, 2.0 Turbo, a/c, cd, leather, met. merlot..........................9,999€ 03 Nissan Primera 2.2Di Visia, hatchback, cd, silver........................9,999€ 04 Renault Laguna 1.9 Dci Express, a/c, cd,......................................9,999€ 03 Ford Focus Estate Tddi 1.8, a/c, Metallic Silver...........................8,999€ 03 Citroen C3 1.4 Hdi, a/c, cd, white...................................................8,999€ 03 Citroen C5 2.0sx Hdi Est, cd, a/c, metallic silver..........................8,999€ 04 Seat Ibiza1.9 Sdi Stella, a/c, metallic silver...................................8,999€ 07 Ford Ka 1.4, a/c, cd, low km’s, metallic grey..................................8,999€ 03 Ford Focus 1.8 Tdci Estate, a/c, red..............................................8,999€ 98 Chrysler Voyager 2.4 LX, automatic, metallic grey.......................7,999€ 03 Ford Focus Est 1.8 Tddi, air con in blue........................................7,999€ 05 Fiat Punto Activa, a/c, cd, metallic silver, low km’s........................7,999€ 03 Opel Astra 1.7Dti Est. a/c, cd, white...............................................7,999€ 01 Opel Vectra 2.0 Tdi Elegance Est, a/c, cd.....................................6,999€ 95 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Diesel, a/c, alloys............................................5,999€

Our stock list is constantly changing.

Casa Rusticas ...........950 469 620 Piscinas Octopu ........950 121 927 SolyaAgua ................950 139 573 Pele Tek ...................950 459 007 Water Solutions .........950 615 200

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HOUSE TRAINED MALE in his 50's needs work of some description just to get me out of the house!! Please I will consider anything. Even cleaning! As I do most of this at home anyway as my wife is out to work. Mojacar /Turre areas. I have refs. Please call 625 245 771.

MALE LOOKING FOR GARDENING and maintenance work Antas and Albox area. Tel 663375342 MALE 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS CHEF, looking for work, would do bar work, willing to try anything else. Please call Mike on 677830074

Finding work in Spain OK so finding work in Spain is not the easiest thing to do but there are plenty of success stories of people who have relocated and are happily living and working in Spain. Most of these people would advise that you do the following Research, research, research and a bit more research on finding work in Spain! Come to the area and make sure it is definitely a place you want to live and work in Make an effort to start learning the language Ensure that your CV is up to date, well written and well presented Save as much money as you can for when you get to Spain

vision will be to promote and market our portfolio of ground breaking products to people in Mojacar. If you are interested and have the time on your hands why not drop us a line and tell us a bit more about yourself. The pay? We offer a great commission structure and an opportunity to work with some very dedicated people.

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David G and family - Manchester Why did you move? My family and I had been spending holidays in the area for years and really grew to like the lifestyle for the kids and ourselves. We had had enough of the weather in the UK and decided enough was enough!

How did you make the dream a reality? I had found it hard to get people to take us seriously when we were living in the UK as I guess there are plenty of people who say they are going to move out to Spain and never do! We managed to save some money for a few months of living on a shoestring and then just went for it by moving out! I devoted all my attention to trying to get a job and registered with an agency who subsequent invited me to a meeting and then got me some interviews. I was lucky enough to be offered a job in Gibraltar after 4 weeks of trying and have not looked back. Advice? If it is truly something you are committed to then you will need to make sacrifices to make it happen but it worth it in the end. NEXT

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MOJACAR ESTATES REAL ESTATE AGENT EXPERT PROPERTY SERVICES

Home buyers and sellers in the Levante today have no shortage of estate agents to choose from; in fact the choice has become so extensive, just deciding which one to opt for can be quite a headache. But the decision is very straightforward when you know there is an estate agent which provides a complete property service, and crucially, which is professional and reliable. It’s a business which has been established in the area for more than 22 years, and a name many readers will already be familiar with: Mojacar Estates.

part on a commitment to following a code of conduct, and which is endorsed by the lawyers and banks which recommend this estate agent to their own clients, and to the amount of business which stems from recommendations from satisfied clients.

As part of this, Mojacar Estates does everything it can to The Mojacar Estates team are experts in property sale and make sure each and every property it takes on is completely purchase procedures in this country, all have a thorough legal. The company insists on the presentation of licences knowledge of the Levante area, and between them they from promoters of new builds and meticulously checks all the paperwork on every property up front, asking a lawyer to speak English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch. carry out a search or take a look should any doubts arise, Professionalism and experience is important, but so is and in this way giving the vendor plenty of time to rectify any personal service, and at Mojacar Estates everyone is problems before the actual sale and making everything as treated as a valued client from the word go, whether buying secure as possible for the purchaser. or selling a property, or taking advantage of the short-term Looking for helpful, efficient, reputable and individual rental side of the business. property services? Mojacar Estates are the experts. Clients are kept fully informed every step of the way of the buying and selling process. For vendors, this process begins with a free, no obligation evaluation; Mojacar Estates then deals with all the bureaucratic necessities on clients’ behalf, referring them to architects or lawyers should they be required. The properties on Mojacar Estates’ books are promoted to the widest possible market through the company’s extensive on-line and printed publication advertising and marketing, its presence at national and international property fairs, as well as directly from its centrally located and extremely attractive offices in Mojácar Playa, and since August 2005, in Turre also. The fact that Mojacar Estates is one of the four, long established and locally based estate agents which form the Consortium brings even greater advantages for clients in terms of the maximum promotion of their property. For clients looking to buy, Mojacar Estates begins by offering an in-depth consultation to fully assess their requirements. The Mojacar Estates’ books feature a full range of new build and re-sale properties, from beachside apartments and duplexes to villas and farmhouses. The company also sells commercial premises and plots of land. Mojacar Estates has a well deserved reputation as an estate agent clients can trust, a reputation based in great BACK

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Arboleas Ref: AH2569 Price dropped by 50.000 Euros! New Build: Beautifully finished two storey 3 bedroom villa set in a walled & gated plot of approx. 600m2. Materials of the highest quality have been used throughout and the ground floor comprises entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops & adjoining pantry/laundry room, spacious lounge with feature fireplace, dining room, one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, one single bedroom, and a separate bathroom. The master bedroom with en-suite bathroom NEXT

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ESTATE AGENTS

PROPERTY RENTALS & MANAGEMENT

INSURANCE AGENTS

DOCUMENTATION & TRANSLATION SERVICES

RESIDENCIA CERTIFICATES/FROZEN BANK ACCOUNTS IF YOU PLAN TO RESIDE IN SPAIN FOR MORE THAN 3 MONTHS YOU NEED A RESIDENCIA CERTIFICATE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GIVE US A CALL ON 950 120 210 IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION RESIDENCIA CERTIFICATES OR NIE NUMBER APPLICATIONS ONLY 69 EUROS BELOW IS A SMALL SELECTION OF OUR CURRENTLY AVAILABLE RENTAL PROPERTIES CERRO GORDO 3 BED 2 BATH FURNISHED VILLA WITH POOL, 550 EUROS PCM

PIEDRA AMARILLA 3 BED 2 BATH FURNISHED VILLA ON A 2,000M PLOT 400 EUROS PCM

LA ALJAMBRA, LUXURY HOME OF DISTINCTION SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS 770

ALBOX 3 BED 2 BATH FURNISHED VILLA ON A 4,000 M PLOT, 450 EUROS PCM

ALBOX 3 BED 2 BATH VILLA WITH HEATED POOL AND GARAGE 550 EUROS PCM

ALBOX SECLUDED FURNISHED VILLA, 3 BED 2 BATH WITH POOL & ORCHARD, 550 EUROS

ARBOLERAS 3 BED 2 BATH FURNISHED VILLA WITH POOL, 500 EUROS PCM

PARTALOA 3 BED 2 BATH FURNISHED VILLA, ONLY 400 EUROS PCM

LA ALFOQUIA 4 BED 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE WITH ROOF TERRACE, 400 EUROS PCM

ALBOX - 4 BED 2 BATH VILLA WITH POOL AND JACUZZI ON 2850 M PLOT, 550 PCM

ALBOX 3 BED 2 BATH UNFURNISHED VILLA, 5,200M PLOT 400 EUROS PCM

CANTORIA 2 BED 2 BATH UNFURNISHED VILLA WITH POOL 450 EUROS PCM

PIEDRA AMARILLA 3 BED 2 BATH FURNISHED VILLA 350 EUROS PCM

ZURGENA 3 BED 2 BATH FURNISHED VILLA WITH POOL, 500 EUROS PCM

ALBOX 5 BED 3 BATH FURNISHED CORTIJO WITH ANNEXE 600 EUROS PCM

WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:-

INSURANCE POLICIES for house, motor, pet, travel, marine, healthcare etc. DOCUMENTATION SERVICES i.e. Passport renewals, Residencia Certificates / NIE Numbers, Nota Simple’s etc. TRANSLATIONS – verbal, written or telephone plus hospital visits and emergencies. PERSONAL OFFICE SERVICES including photocopying, faxing and mailbox services. FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE, with Global Currency Exchange Network, making your currency work harder for you PRE PAID FUNERAL PLANS PROPERTY RENTAL + Management and Maintenance Services including painting, decorating and general maintenance PLEASE NOTE WE OFFER CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS FOR ALL OUR SERVICES WITH NO SURCHARGES

WANT TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY? PLEASE CALL US NOW, WE HAVE CLIENTS WAITING Phone: 950 120 210 Fax: 950 121 018 Mobile: 654 590 258 Website: www.solymarspain.com

Email: info@solymarspain.com

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New One Stop

Tel: 950 473 040 Fax: 950 472 412

www.newonestop.com Paseo del Mediterraneo 1 33, Mojacar Playa, 01 638, Almeria

Pretty cottage in private situation & fantastic views Sets on 10,000 sq metre plot Lounge with wood burner kitchen/diner with newly fitted units and granite work top Bedroom with en-suite. Mains water, solar power, phone and SKY TV Utility room with 2nd toilet and basin Large wooden chalet next to property REDUCED: .......................... 89,000 € REF. 179– LA MELA - SORBAS

Light and airy ground floor Apartment close to beach 2 double bedrooms, 1 complete bathroom Good size Terrace, fully fitted kitchen + white goods with a communal large pool and garden Easy parking next to the property, comes furnished minute walk to all amenities Bars & restaurants Price before reduction was 150.000€ PRICE…106.000€

Large Country house 170M built On flat plot of 3.700M with nice views 4 double beds & 1 complete bath possible to put 2nd bathroom fitted kitchen with white goods space for a large pool if needed Large size garage of 70M attached to property Full deeds for house & land Mains water/electric & Telephone BARGAIN.…135.000€

REF. 101 – MOJACAR BEACH

REF. 014PUERTO LUMBRERAS

Luxury Penthouse 66M on Victoria building 1 double bedroom & 1 full bathroom Plus large Terrace of 66m with open sea views fully-fitted kitchen with all white goods Comes unfurnished & A/C (hot &cold) south east facing and sunny all day Luxury communal swimming pool PRICE :…………....…149.000€ ·

2 double bedrooms, 2 baths luxury apartment 79m² south east facing & very sunny all day spacious living/dining room 24m fully fitted Large 39m² sun terrace with open sea views 18M Private secure locked Garage Large communal swimming pool & garden Sold fully furnished & A/C REDUCED :…….… 139.000 €

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment 5th floor with lift & superb sea view Outdoor swimming pool & garden large sun terraces east facing 24m2 secure parking space and storeroom fully fitted equipped kitchens + white goods Air-con installed central whole apartment. · PRICE: …………… 110,000 €

. REF.171–MOJACAR PUEBLO

REF. 144 MOJACAR BEACH

REF. 180-MOJACAR

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Polansky & Assoc. Est. 1969 The very first, and most recognized real estate developer, property consulting agency, and land developer; in Mojacar.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over 35 years of excellence in Mojacar.â&#x20AC;? www.mojacar-sales.com Sale enquiry call: 950-478-086 or call our mobile at: 600 97 80 24

PRICES LIKE 5 YEARS AGO! Yes it's true, Just look at these incredible buys Garrucha Apartment

Mojacar-Bella No:1

Price 135.000 Euros O.N.O. This apartment has three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, large salon, kitchen installation includes both gas and electric appliances with a nice brand new granite worktop. Located close to both public schools, shops, church, and everything you need. Its location is VERY secure and safe as the Guardia Civil police station is at the base of the hill. Outside parking also available. Central heating and AC just recently installed. Only 4 blocks away from the playa - walking distance to the beach.

Price - 105.000 Euros - including IVA, Notario and Registration 2 gigantic Bedrooms and large Salon 2 Bathrooms Fully Furnished

CHIQUI APARTMENT 343 meters from the Sea Spacious rooms-completely furnished - fully fitted Kitchen Price-115.000 Euros - 75% Mortgages Including-IVA, Registration and Notario BACK

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4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Air-Conditioned, BBQ, Dishw asher, Garden, HiFi / Radio Near Beach Near Golf Private Pool Sea View s Solarium Terrace/Balcony TV Washing Machine Very Spacious Traditional Detached Villa situated close to all amenities accommodating 8 people, the property has 3 double bedrooms w ith air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, 1 full bathroom, circular lounge w ith direct access to private terraces of large pool and garden area, access to large roof terrace, also there is a self contained 1 bedroom apartment w ith full bathroom and air conditioning

Accommodation for 8

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Accommodation for 4

2 Beds 1 Bathroom

2 Beds 2 Bathrooms

Air-Conditioned Communal Pool HiFi / Radio Near Beach Near Golf Satellite Smokers Terrace/Balcony TV Washing Machine

Communal Pool Dishwasher HiFi / Radio Near Beach Near Golf Satellite Sea View Smokers Terrace/Balcony TV Washing Machine

APR09 – Detached Villa – 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Swimming Pool, Covered Terrace, Satellite TV, Air Conditioning, Long Term Rental €650 per month plus bills, No Pets, No Smoking

APR22 – Apartment – 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Communal Swimming Pool, Secure Underground Parking, Close to Beach, €350 per month plus bills, No Pets, No Smoking, No Children

APR12 – Detached Villa – 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Swimming Pool, Satellite TV, Air Conditioning, Long Term Rental €800 plus bills, Holiday Rental €450 per week, No Pets, No Smoking

APR14 – Detached Villa – 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Cloakroom, Swimming Pool, Satellite TV, Long Term Rental €750 plus bills, No Smoking, No Pets

APR27 – Villa – 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Communal Swimming Pool, Roof Terrace, Close to Beach and Amenities, €350 per week, No Pets, No Smoking.

La Cum bre

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Air-Conditioned Communal Pool Garage Garden HiFi / Radio Near Beach Near Golf Sea View s Terrace/Balcony TV Underground Parking Washing Machine Beautiful first floor apartment offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms,fully fitted kitchen, large lounge/ diner leading directly to the very large terrace w ith superb sea view s. Communal pool w ith lush gardens. only 50 m to the beach and close to all amenities, the property boasts air conditioning and private underground parking

APR01 – Apartment – 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Roof Terrace, Communal Swimming Pool, Desert Springs, €400 per week, No Smoking, No Pets, No Children Under 12

2 Beds 1 Bathroom

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CARIATZ RURAL

CORTIJOGRANDE GOLF

MOJACAR PLAYA

Ref: FOC-0419-VI. Price: 200000 Eur. 150 m2 Build Size 35000 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 3 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms. THIS BEAUTIFUL VILLA HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED TO 200,000 FOR A QUICK SALE. QUALITY FURNITURE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BEING LEFT WITH THIS VILLA. MATURE GARDEN, POOL. WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOP/BAR ETC.

Ref: FOC-0959-DU. Price: 159000 Eur. 81 m2 Build Size 0 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 2 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms. THIS DUPLEX HAS LOVELY VIEWS OVER THE CORTIJO GRANSE GOLF COURSE. A SOUTH FACING TERRACE/GARDEN AREA. SEA AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS, DIRECTLY OVERLOOKING THE GOLF COURSE. SUN ALL DAY.

Ref: FOC-0981-VI. Price: 240000 Eur. 100 m2 Build Size 0 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 4 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms. BARGAIN VILLA WITH SEA VIEWS, NEEDS SOME COSMETIC WORK. 2 TERRACES. 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND 1 SINGLE BEDROOM OR STUDY. VERY LARGE KITCHEN. 2 BATHROOMS.

BEDAR CAMPO

ALFAIX CAMPO

GARRUCHA PLAYA

Ref: FOC-0993-HO. Price: 99,950 Eur.

Ref: FOC-0996-HO. Price: 149950 Eur. 92 m2 Build Size 30000 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bath/1 toilet. VERY SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN HOUSE WITH LARGE FRONT AREA AND SMALL PRIVATE GARDEN TO THE REAR. SPACIOUS LOUNGE WITH LOG BURNER. ONLY 8 IN THE COMPLEX WITH WONDERFUL COMMUNAL POOL AREA.

Ref: FOC-1000-AP. Price: 120000 Eur. 90 m2 Build Size 700 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 2 Bedrooms. 1 + 0 Bathrooms. VERY NICE SPACIOUS APARTMENT JUST 5 MINUTES WALK FROM ALL AMENITIES IN GARRUCHA. LARGE UNDERGROUND PARKING SPACE, LARGE COMMUNAL ROOF TERRACE WITH VIEWS TO THE SEA. SOLD FULLY FURNISHED, VERY GOOD INVESTMENT.

98 m2 Build Size 0 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 3 Bedrooms. 1 + 0 Bathrooms. CHARMING REFORMED VILLAGE HOUSE IN COTTAGE STYLE CHARACTER. SMALL SPANISH HAMLET. LARGE STORAGE ROOM, GOOD SIZE COURTYARD/BBQ AREA. 8 MINUTES DRIVE FROM BEDAR AND 10 MINUTES LUBRIN

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Veritas: f rom the Latin 'v erus' - true principle of belief . Truthf ulness. The reality

Ref. 1348 Price €85,000

Ref. 1350 Price: €115,000

Ref: 1209 Price €139,950

· Frontline Development, Mojácar Playa

· Heart of Turre Village

· 1 bed / 1 bath Penthouse Apartment · South facing · Fully furnished · Completely refurbished · Air conditioned · Sea views · Terrace · Unbeatable asking price

· 3 bed / 2 bath 1st floor apartment · 101 Mts 2 built area · Fully furnished · Ideal for full time living · Walking distance to all amenities Mountain views from communal roof terrace

· Marina de la Torre, Mojácar Playa · 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment · Stunning seaviews · Underground parking · Fully furnished · Communal swimming pool · An absolute bargain

Ref. 1119 Price: €135,000

Ref. 1365 Price: €220,000

Ref. 1332 Price: €160,000

· Altos del Cantal - Mojácar Playa

Mojacar Playa

· Frontline - Mojácar Playa

· 2 bed / 2 east facing Townhouse · Private underground Lockup garage · Great Sea views from solarium · Private Garden · Air Conditioned · Communal Swimming Pool and Gardens · Walking distance to sea and amenities

3 bed / 3 bath spacious Apartment Total built area of 204.90Mts² Private underground lock up garage 100 meters to beach Mains gas c/h Ducted air conditioning Immaculate condition Fully furnished Nice community with communal pool High Quality, Great Location

· 3 bed / 2 bath top floor apartment · 132 Mts² built area · Walking distance to all amenities, beach bars etc. · Off street parking · A few steps to the beach · Spacious accommodation

CONTACT DETAILS By Phone (Spain) 0034 950 47 24 30 / 0034 950 47 51 93 or By Phone (In The UK) 0044 (0) 151 544 0268 / 0044 (0) 208 180 3240 By Email info@veritashomes.co.uk By Fax 0034 950 47 25 12 Paseo del Mediterraneo, 261 - Estrella del Cantal 5-A-1 04638 - Mojacar - Almeria - Spain

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Email: info@sunflowerhomesalmeria.com Website: www.sunflowerhomesalmeria.com Office Tel/Fax: 0034 950460873 Mobile: 0034 600227460 Office hours: Mon to Fri 10 to 2

Two Bedroom Apartment San Juan de Los Terreros Furnished • Sat TV •Garage Parking 2 Bedrooms & 1 Bathroom 400 euros pcm + bills

Valle del Este - Vera Furnished Apartment or Duplex •2 & 3 Beds • Air-con/ Heating • Pool• Sat TV• Garden •Communal Pool • Secure Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Vera Town Furnished •Sat TV • Air-con/Heating •Garage Parking • Pool 2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms 420 euros pcm + bills

Two Bedroom Apartment Turre Furnished •Ground Floor • Sat TV • 2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom

Detached Park Home Oria Furnished •Air-con/ Heating • Sat TV • Large Enclosed Plot • 2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom 285 euros pcm + bills

Garrucha Penthouse Apartment Furnished •2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • Garage Parking • Lift 400 euros pcm + bills

From 350 euros pcm + bills

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Apartment in Alfoquia 375 € PCM 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with a communal pool, in Alfoquia. A lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in Alfoquia. Will make a beautiful, comfortable home. Fully furnished.

Apartment in Mojacar 350600 € A fantastic holiday home, in a prime location on Mojacar beach. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Everything you need for a holiday in the sun. Less than a minutes walk from the golden sandy Apartment in Mojacar 350600 € This is a brand new apartment in what is considered to be one of the most exclusive resorts on the Med, set among lush palm trees, while so close to Duplex in Valle De Este 475 € PCM A superb duplex for long term rent on the elite Valle De Este Golf and Leisure Complex! 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom. A superb duplex for long term rent on the elite Valle De Este Golf

Villa in Mojacar 1600 € PCM A truly special villa, oozing with luxury, in one of Mojacars most sought after areas. Relax in the soft tub/jacuzzi with a glass of sangria while soaking in the panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. Private pool. A fantastic villa in the perfect location.

Apartment in Vera Playa 575 € PCM A real piece of quality living in Vera Playa on the Al Andaluz Hill complex. 2 Bed 2 Bath A real piece of quality in Vera Playa! 2 Bed 2 Bath apartment in the exclusive urbanisation of Al Andaluz

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Apartment For Sale in Mojacar Ref no: MEAP26807

Apartment For Sale in Turre - Ref no: MEAP20507

3rd floor apartment of 101mÂ˛ well situated in a front line urbanization in Mojacar Beach, close to local amenities. The property is comprised of 3 bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom, a spacious lounge-diner, modern fitted kitchen, utility room and a wide covered terrace. Furnished. Communal Pool.

Large top floor apartment situated on the main street in Turre. Comprising: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, loungediner, newly fitted kitchen with all the white goods and terrace. Communal roof terrace. Sold furnished. Small community of only 4 apartments. Views towards the mountains.

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Ref: mh08 Mojacar Playa - Marina Golf II 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 4 Communal Pool, Disabled Access , Entry Phone Long Let Considered, Near Beach On Golf Course, Satellite, Terrace/Balcony, TV, Underground Parking Washing Machine round floor apartment overlooking the golf course of Marina de la Torre. The property comprises: 2 bedrooms, 1 complete bathroom, 1 shower room, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and two terraces. Underground parking space. Communal swimming pool and BACK

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Ref: mh05 Mojacar Playa, Miramar de Marina Golf 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 4 Air-Conditioned Communal Pool , Dishwasher, Near Beach, Near Golf, Satellite Sea Views Solarium, Terrace/Balcony TV, Underground Parking Washing Machine A brand new top floor apartment, with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms (one en-suite), fully fitted kitchen, inc washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer & microwave. Lounge, terrace overlooking swimming pool, spiral staircase to roof top solar

mh18 Mojacar Playa 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms Sleeps 4

mh23 Mojacar playa 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms Sleeps 4

Communal Pool, Entry Phone, Long Let Considered, Near Beach Near Golf, Satellite, Sea Views Terrace/Balcony, TV Washing Machine A 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in a new complex with UK satellite TV with lovely views from the terrace. Community pool and parking. only 10 minutes drive to Marina de la Torre golf course, another 3 courses within approx 20 minutes drive. Short walk to beach, supermarket, bars and restaurants

Air-Conditioned, Communal Pool, Dishwasher , ong Let Considered, Near Beach, Near Golf Satellite Sea Views, Solarium Terrace/Balcony , TV Underground Parking, Washing Mcne Top floor apartment overlooking golf course and with panoramic sea views.The property comprises: 2bedrooms, a complete bathroom, utility room, lounge with TV & video, fully fitted kitchen, terrace and sun terrace on the top. Air con and central heating.

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LOS LOBOS Ref: Carascos 3 Re-sale detached villa in Arboleas 2 bed 2 bath on a 600m2 plot with plunge pool and lovely mature gardens. reduced to 144,995€

ARBOLEAS

Ref: HN 104 Re-sale duplex in Los Gallardos 2 bed 1 bath & 1 w/c, fully furnished with a/c, communal pool, garden & roof solarium. Reduced to 139,950€

ORIA

Ref: PB apt Key ready 2 bed 2 bath top floor apartment on Vera Playa with roof solarium, pool, sea views and feature beam ceiling stunning! Price 115,000€

ARBOLEAS

PALOMARES

Ref: Jaro 2 Amazing value 3 bed 2 bath top floor apartment in Los Lobos 5 minutes from San Juan beach. Fully furnished with private roof solarium. Price 105,000€

LOS GALLARDOS

LOS LOBOS

Ref: LC pal 1 builder special offer 2 bed 2 bath apartments in Palomares with garage, terraces, fully furnished, pool and lock up storeroom now Just 112,900€

VERA PLAYA

Ref: CD 101 2 bed 1 bath top floor apartment with communal pool in Los Lobos just 5 minutes from San Juan beach. Price 84,950€

Ref: EL R7 Detached villa in Arboleas 3 bed 3 bath with a separate 1 bed 1 bath self contained annexe. Includes pool & Jacuzzi Price 189,995€

Ref: STO 55 Detached villa in Oria 3 bed 2 bath with heated private pool, air-con, enclosed terrace, central heating, garage etc. Fantastic price 144,950€

Ref: Villa T5 Re-sale detached villa in Arboleas 3 bed 2 bath, 746m2 plot, roof solarium, a short walk to bars & restaurants now reduced to just Price 134,995€

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A little bit of England Bed and Breakfast Pje. El Púlpito Almanzora 04850 Cantoria www.alittlebitofengland.es

A little bit of England (named after the owner, Brenda England) is a reformed Cortijo located in a tiny hamlet just outside of the traditional Spanish village of Almanzora and within easy walking distance of the village amenities. The village itself has 5 bars, a swimming pool, a supermarket/ tobacconists, 2 banks, one with a cashpoint, a garden shop and an Estate Agent. The thriving market towns of Albox, Cantoria, Fines, Albanchez, Arboleas and Olula del Rio are within a short driving distance and the coast can easily be reached in under 40 minutes. A hire car is essential as the public transport links are rather sparse and geared to the working day. The B&B facility occupies the upper floor of the house and consists of a double and a twin bedroom both with large ensuite bathrooms, a guest lounge/breakfast room with Sky television, a large landing area with a dedicated guest computer with broadband Internet access, also an additional network (ethernet) socket for guest use with their own equipment. No smoking is permitted anywhere inside the building.

The entire emphasis of the business is family-friendly and the tariff reflects this, with an imaginative pricing structure for single people, couples and especially families, whereby the lounge/breakfast room converts to a 3rd bedroom to allow for the accommodation of a larger family with up to 4 children aged under 11 years, although there is allowance for negotiation on children’s ages. Bookings are made by request through a form on the web site, although there is no real-time on-line booking facility There is also the facility to make an enquiry using only your name and email address. A deposit is not required for stays of less than 1 week.

The availability of broadband Internet access means that guests can keep up to date with emails and also contact relatives and friends using the skype VOIP system and Microsoft Instant Messenger. There is also a telephone available for guests to make short (under 1 minute) calls free of charge.

Prices start from just €12.50 per person or €37.50 per family of 4 or €47.50 per family of 6 per night . Check out the web site for full pricing details.

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All the latest news and views from the world of Satellite Television By Richard Shanley of Europa Digital Don’t Forget, Europa Digital have now moved to their the slots as it winds down the UK operation of Setanta presigious new offices on the 2nd floor of the Parque Sports Holdings. Sky currently operates an EPG slot trading Comercial in Mojacar, sharing offices with Spectrum model in which interested parties can barter for different positions on the EPG or sell their own slots as tradeable FM. Your No.1 satellite TV company and your No. 1 assets. It has now been confirmed that Canis Media will local Radio station together under one roof. Our phone oversee the sale of Setanta's nine EPG slots, which could number remains the same 950 133 233. Call in and see fetch up to £1 million. Alongside Setanta Sports 1 and 2, the the latest HD systems being demonstrated. slots previously carried Setanta News, Setanta Golf, Racing World and Racing UK, as well as Rangers, Arsenal and The BBC's Top Gear has been accused of glorifying Celtic TV. Canis Media has said that there were also "a speeding in a recent episode of the programme. Grampian number of unallocated" digital EPG slots available, although Fire and Rescue Joint Board convener Mike Raeburn has it must act quickly with any sales as a channel can only be off expressed concern in an open letter to Scottish Transport air for a period of 30 days before it is deleted from Sky's Minister Stewart Stevenson, encouraging him to challenge EPG. Alongside the sales, the company will also handle the the corporation over the matter. His move follows a number process of launching new broadcasters on the slots, of recent road deaths in the north-east of Scotland. In the including all regulatory work. The firm's chief executive Ed letter, Raeburn commented: "It is with complete incredulity Hall said: "There are numerous positions available but the that I watched the most recent edition of the BBC's Top Gear clock is ticking. Sports broadcasters should obviously be programme when a speeding ticket from America was looking very closely at the EPG to see how a channel move produced showing a vehicle travelling at 210mph in a 60mph could help them. "Other broadcasters should look carefully zone. "The presenters, led by [Jeremy] Clarkson, seemed to too, as these positions can potentially be moved to other find this hugely amusing, further reinforcing the programme's genres, subject to agreement with BSkyB." Meanwhile, theme that inappropriate speed is okay. "There is apparently Canis Media recently announced the launch of LA Muscle TV a culture within the production team that refuses to see the on Sky's EPG, which will commence broadcasting on July effect that this continual reinforcement of the 'speed is good' 27. message has on the viewers, particularly the younger ones." Responding to the criticism, a BBC spokesperson said: "If Fern Britton has revealed that she felt "exhausted" and Mike Raeburn or Stewart Stevenson would like to contact "insane" when she tried to juggle motherhood and her the BBC about these concerns, they will be responded to in commitment to This Morning. The presenter felt unable to due course." continue with the programme following the birth of her fourth Michael Parkinson has claimed that he was rejected by BBC One's Who Do You Think You Are? after his family history was deemed "too boring". The veteran chatshow host admitted that producers of the hit genealogy show did a Uturn after originally approaching him for the new series. Speaking to the Radio Times, he explained: "I'm addicted to Who Do You Think You Are?. It's the fascination we all have for our roots - the intriguing story of our lives." Commenting on his own ancestors, he added: "On my father's side miners and farm labourers. On my mother's - railwaymen and domestics. My story was so boring they had to cancel the entire project. I was gutted." Parkinson revealed that the snub came after he turned down approaches from ITV1's All Star Mr and Mrs and I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. He said: "Of all the celebrity-based telly programmes, this was the only one I wanted to be on." Who Do You Think You Are? airs on Wednesday nights on BBC One. Deloitte has hired Canis Media to sell off the vacant slots on Sky's EPG which were formally owned by collapsed broadcaster Setanta. Europa Digital reported earlier in the month that the administrator was considering whether to sell BACK

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child Winnie in 2001. She had returned to work when her new arrival was 10 weeks old after allegedly receiving "desperate" phone calls from ITV bosses. Speaking of the struggle in an interview with The Mirror, Britton explained: "I was permanently exhausted. So tired I didn't know where to put myself and it nearly drove me insane. I was barely keeping my head above water. "I felt utterly drained. There was only one way out - I would have to give up the show. It was just one thought going round and round in my head: 'I can't do it on so little sleep'." Britton added that she was ready to quit the show after her contract expired in 2004, but changed her mind following a confrontation with her colleague Phillip Schofield. She admitted: "One day Phillip came into my dressing room, shut the door and just stood there, arms folded. 'You're stupid,' he said. 'You've got to do it. Apart from anything else I can't do it without you. It would be like Morecambe without Wise'." The host eventually negotiated a new arrangement with ITV which saw her fronting the show for three days a week. This increased to four once Winnie started school. Britton finally decided to

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quit This Morning to spend more time with her family earlier this year. She fronted her final episode last week. If you would like me to answer any questions you may have on satellite TV or to expand on anything I have written about please call me on 678 332 815 or email on richard@europa-digital.com I look forward to your comments and questions. Don´t forget to listen to my radio show every week, on Tuesday at 2.00pm on Spectrum Radio (92.6fm), where you can hear the latest news and views from the world of satellite television.

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Altogether Now! SING A SONG OF PARLIAMENT, POCKETS FULL OF CASH, FRAUDULENTLY CLAIMING AND ADDING TO THEIR STASH; WITH THEIR PLOY DISCOVERED THEY SAID THEY'LL GIVE IT BACK. IF YOU OR I HAD DONE THE SAME WE'D PROMPTLY GET THE SACK.

SING A SONG OF FREEBIES, SNOUTS ALL IN THE TROUGH. GIVING BACK THEIR ILL- GOT GAINS IS JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH. SPONGING OFF OUR EARNINGS WITH A LIKELY TALE, IF WORKING FOLK HAD DONE THE SAME THEY'D SOON END UP IN JAIL.

SING A SONG OF FRAUDSTERS COUNTING OUT THEIR MONEY. THEY SMILE AND LOOK QUITE UNASHAMED, AS THOUGH THEY THINK ITS FUNNY; SITTING IN A SECRET PLACE, COUNTING OUT THEIR DOSH, ON PLUGS FOR BATHS AND CLEANING MOATS, FOR CRISPS AND ORANGE SQUASH.

SING A SONG OF MP's WHO TOOK US FOR A RIDE. IT'S UP TO US ELECTION TIME THEIR FUTURE TO DECIDE. IT'S GONE TOO FAR TO BRING BACK TRUST OF ANYONE IN POWER. TO MOST OF US THEY'LL ALWAYS BE A SHIFTY, CROOKED SHOWER. BACK

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“A terribly sad time for Mojacar and the surrounding area” “Words just simply cannot describe the sadness felt”

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By Ric Polansky Karen and I are now sipping "bolas" (white wine ice cold, with more ice and lemonade + fruit) Yesterday started normal, a run into Vera to sign some "fin de accounting ano for all my companies", a stop off at an unfashionable but inexpensive bar/restaurant for Tapas and beer and then home. On the way home the wind was so hot I HAD TO ROLL UP THE WINDOWS. THE SIGN at the pharmacy read 48-c....when we got to Mojacar it had cooled down to 44-c but word was out "the fires had started again"

one call that begged her to drive down to the beach and save the horses at Didi's which she left to do, but the Guardia had sealed off the entire town.. evacuated all the hotels and urbanization's (La Parata, Lomos, el cantal, and all the surrounding apartments... cars were leaving in the droves... but when Karen tried to drive to help Didi the GC stopped her and mae her walk the entire way on foot some 1.5 miles in heavy wellingtons (rubber boots for field work). But they got the horses rounded up and headed them toward the beach. She arrived back at midnight. At that time there was a complete fire line across all the mountains going north as far as we could see. The Parata was aglow. Every so often when we heard explosions. Houses? camping sheds? we just didn't know what to think... but the air was getting hotter and hotter and the winds chocking.

. (I had written an article about what a MIRACLE it was that it was put out, but since then huge fires in four opposite corners of Spain were raging out of control-- so panic came immediately into my thoughts.) Joby and Jo came up for drinks and to watch the undertakings... billowing dark clouds were forming high above the mountains that separate us from Cortijo Grande. Then they turned to fire with flames 30-40 ft high, crested and started their relentless march toward our house.

I decided to try to get some rest at 2:45 and Joby stayed up 2 hours more. We both felt that the fire seemed to be slowing. The winds weren't gusting but the glow allowed one to read outside if you could do so with all the heavy carbonised fumes. When I awoke the next day devastation greeted me. The mountains and hills coming toward us were entirely blackened. Fires had kept their line and were about 400 meters from the houses but certainly didn't have the rage as the night before.

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When I went to work I was greeted with shouts "the Parata has gone completely, every house!" Jenn's house is there and I was dejected. I knocked off some e mails and answered some more... THEN decided I had to face charcoal facts and go see for myself. From well down below I could see all the houses there but black between them

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were all the scrub land was. the closer I got the better I felt, could it be?-- it was !

All around the houses the land was scorched, burnt badly, right up to the garden and boundary walls BUT no house damage! I have more to say, but am too tired. Tried to have a siesta, (kip) but too many aircraft flying around still putting out the fires. No I don't have fire insurance... for what? .. all that can burn is the doors.

Karen decided to treat us to one of her famed spaghetti diners and rest, but calls came in from a friend to do in interview in English...for a local station. I was happy to mumble in English as I was so tired I could barely speak Spanish... a friend has just written me this note: If all else fails we could always sell your autograph. You made national news over here ITV news at six well done. Steve Whoops, time for another drink. Good night and God bless the beer God, tennis God, any god, all Gods! BACK

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Sport in Focus Boxers Golf Society Alboran Match Report

Graham Minnette continued his recent run of good scores with 38 points, and this was just good enough for his maiden individual society victory, one point ahead of Derek Manning (second) & Steve Willingham (third) who both scored 37 On 30th June to Alboran the Boxers golf society played it’s points and were seperated by countback. Countback was stapleford competition at Alboran also needed to decide the next three places, with Richard Swaine (fourth) edging out Malcolm Sibbons (fifth) & Roy With the gales that usually great us on this course taking a Barker (sixth) after all three returned scores of 36 points. day off, and only a slight breeze affecting the back nine most of our players found the course easier than usual, with some Three nearest the pin prizes were on offer, and these went tremendous scores being returned, with 50% of the players to Adrian Lawrence, Graham Spalding & Richard Swaine, scoring 30pts or more. The handicap secretary has with the latter rounding off a very profitable day by also sharpened his pencil and broadened his smile claiming a nearest the pin in two prize. The second nearest the pin in 2 prize went to Fran Elam, whilst John Pickbourn Div 1, winner J.J.(guest) 38pts achieved the longest drive on the eleventh hole. second Les Ashton 37pts (o.c.b.) Most of the day's competitors are already booking their third Neil Bunting 37pts (o.c.b.) places for our return to Hacienda at the end of September, but in the meantime we have the following events to look Div 2, winner Pete Stookes 34pts (o.c.b.) forward to second Roy Lewis 34pts (o.c.b.) third Tony Harwin 34pts (o.c.b.) August 7th Pairs Betterball Strokeplay at Alboran August 14th Double Par Medal at Marina Div 3 winner Kevin Bircher 46pts August 28th Team Texas Scramble at Valle del Este second John Tinkham 36pts For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 or Pam Partridge 32pts philjelam@yahoo.co.uk, alternatively visit our website at www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com Nearest pins 2nd Tony Harwin 12th George Gibson 15th in 2 no winner. 2's Les Ashton (17th) Ray Dixon (12th) Malcolm Nicholls (17th)

Overall winner with a superb score of 46pts and a revised handicap on it’s way, Kevin Bircher. Our next dates for your dairy's are the 29th July at Altorrel and a Coach will be available, this will be followed by a trip on the 11th Aug to Valle Del Este To book these and any other trips, please visit the “Why Not” bar in Albox between 10:00 and 11:00 on any Saturday. Or contact Malcolm Nicholls V/Cap. on 6000680860 or email at malcolmpatra@yahoo.co.uk

Forum Golf Society On July 19th 41 Forum Golf Society members journeyed north to Murcia to play an individual Stableford at the superb Hacienda del Alamo course, and this first visit by many of the society's members did not prevent some very strong performances, with half the field returning scores of 30 points or better.

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