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ALifeinSpain.com #Edition 33 • June 2019 Contents...

Food & Drink Section

Pamploma Bull Run

10 Restaurants you must visit in the Murcia Region

30 Wine Article:

Let´s Talk Wine

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Lets talk History

19 - 22 n i a p S f o 34-35

Let´s Learn Spanish

12 EXERCISING WELLBEING

Welcome to the June edition of ALIS. So June, half way throught the year already.

Where does the time go? It will be Christmas before we know it.

So whats in this edition....

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Our top 10 restaurants in the region of Murcia 2019 can be found on the centre pages.

July sees the controversial Pamploma Bull Run. Love it or hate it, its part of Spain´s diverse culture. You can read about this on page 30.

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The feature, top 10 Spanish Beaches as voted for in a holiday survey last year continues.

How many have you visited?

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s e h c a e B h is n a p S Top 10

Spain has over 5,000 miles of coastline, much of which is graced with beautiful beaches. Though the tourists flock to the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol, there are gorgeous beaches all over Spain (well, where there’s coastline, anyway!). over the next few months we will discover the top 10 voted beaches.

3. Ses Illetes, Formentera, Balaeric Islands According to viajar.com, Formentera is the best Balearic Island for beaches (beating Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca) and Ses Illetes is the best beach in Formentera. They also rate nearby Cala Conta highly too.

This beach is located within Ses Salines de Eivissa and Formentera Natural Park, occupying a large area of the Es Trucadors peninsula, the extreme north of the island of Formentera, and facing west. There are more than 450 metres of beach divided into two parts by a small rocky area in the middle. Its name refers to several islets that lie off this stretch of coast and which are known by the names of: Illa de Tramuntana, Illa des Forn, Escull des Pou, Illa Redona and Escull d’en Palla.

Their presence makes the landscape of this beach even more unique.

The most outstanding feature of this beach is its calm, shallow, turquoise waters, which, together with the fine white sand, create a paradisiacal landscape. Moreover, being a natural park, the surroundings are well cared for, with dune protection areas, access walkways and specific areas where you can park without causing an impact on the terrain. There are also various restaurants of different kinds to be found along these coasts. It is also an ideal beach for children, due to its safety and the different services available to visitors.

The great extension of this beach allows visitors to find a space on the sand without overcrowding, especially in the northern area with the Trucadors peninsula, an arm of sand that connects with the neighbouring Llevant beach. If you continue northwards you come to the end of the island, from which point you can see the island of Espalmador. To the south, the next beach is the Cavall d’en Borràs beach, separated by a rocky area known as Es Pujol d’en Palo and the small Des Carregador beach.

3. Playa del Silencio, Asturias Voted the best beach in Asturias by 20minutos.es. Their readers also voted Asturian beaches in general to be the best beaches in northern Spain, narrowly beating those of Galicia.

As with Galicia, sunshine is not as certain here as in other parts of Spain This is absolutely my favorite beach in Asturias. Every beach in Asturias is different, but this is entirely unique and stunning. Happily, it’s something of a secret amongst locals. It’s also kind of remote and requires a bit of a hike to get to. So generally you don’t have to share the beach with very many people... you may even have the beach to yourself. Even if you aren’t a beach goer, it’s worth it to make the trek to the Beach of Silence just for the view from above. The Playa del Silencio is a slender crescent of sand at the foot of high, high cliffs. Hence, it does require a trek to get down to. If you do plan to sun bathe in tranquility, just take a snack and a towel. Don’t bother carrying a chair or a bunch of stuff, you’ll end up regretting it on the walk down. Also, leave the kids behind. This is a beach people visit with solitude in mind.

The trek from the car park is long. However what’s really good is the walk takes you through a eucalyptus forest which smells amazing.

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Wine Article

A wine coin

Let’s talk WINE

With this article we will talk about the only Spanish currency dedicated to the world of wine: the Republican “peseta” of 1937. These metal pieces, which were short lived but widely popular, played an important role within the republican side: to serve as a transaction value during the Civil War, difficult times with monetary shortages.

The National currency factory (FNMT) had worked normally since the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic (April 14th, 1931) until the outbreak of the spanish Civil war (July 17th, 1936). 4 months after starting the contention, due to the fear of losing Madrid by the nationals, republicans moved the factory to the Levante area in Valencia, where new factories were built to produce coins and bills. The quick evacuation of the FNMT to the new improvised Levantine facilities, with deficient means of production, was also reflected in the coinage. They had to use simpler and cheaper metals, like brass or iron, and somewhat defective dyes that didn´t produce good quality coins.

The precarious socio-economic situation also reduced the size and weight of some pieces compared to the previous monetary system. Specifically for the “peseta” that concerns us in this article, and apart from the devaluation which meant the metal change, the design was the same: 23 millimeters diameter and 5 grams in weight, keeping certain continuity with the close past. Firstly, the war caused citizens to monopolize Silver coins, they kept these coins for emergencies, because of the intrinsic value. Following this, nickel and copper coins were employed as raw material in munitions factories. Due to “the hidden silver” and without small change coins, small supply stores struggled to stay open. The price of the kilogram or litre of most products was less than one “peseta”. This meant that the Republican State had to supply new coins with lower denomination. On March 19, 1937, The 1 Peseta coin was introduced, although its distribution by the Republican territory was very slow. The new republican pieces were a novelty, for the first time since the implementation of the peseta in 1868, the coins were not made of silver, but a metal with lower intrinsic value: Brass. The design of the republican peseta issued in 1937 was clearly affected by political ideology at that time and by the artistic movement against the spanish crisis, this explained the dissappearance of the national coat of arms.

On the reverse of the coin we have the Roman personification of “Hispania”, It didn’t have the traditional Republican attribute: the Phrygian cap. It was represented by the naked effigy of a female figure with long hair; next to her the inscription “REPVBLICA ESPAÑOLA”, written with the typical capital “V”. On the reverse there was an representation of a vine stem with a bunch of arranged grapes next to the value of the coin: “1 Peseta”. Below this, was the date: 1937. This wine motif possibly showed the republican want for victory and prosperity. Vine was considered, by classical civilisations, as a plant from which they extracted the drink of the gods: wine.

Popularly, the currency described was known as the “grape peseta” or “rubia” (blonde); this last name was due to the female portrait with a golden mane thanks to the metal used. On the other hand, the Republicans ironically argued that the new brass pesetas had the three necessary factors for men: money (the coin itself), the woman on the front and wine represented by the vine on the back.

During the war, wine was considered a staple food by the soldiers and the civilian population because of wine having a high quantity of calories and also helping to increase positivity. Also, the euphoria and analgesic purposes, which are myths still valid in today’s society, which momentarily allowed to escape the cold and, above all, from a raw and ruthless reality of the civil war.

The high consumption of wine, forced the republicans to take dissuasive measures by distributing posters around cities. Lastly, the Spanish civil war, initially provoked an increase in wine consumption, but eventually condemned most vineyards to abandonment and the destruction of numerous wineries throughout the country.

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Pinar de Campoverde

Pinar de Campoverde Pinar de Campoverde (Pine Forest in/of the Green Field literally) is a small village located at the foot of the Sierra de Escalona mountain range, nine kilometres from Pilar de la Horadada borough council, in the province of Alicante, Spain. The town has around 3000 inhabitants and is ten kilometres from the Mediterranean coastline.

The town has only developed since the mid-1980s when many British, German, French and Scandinavian expatriates settled in villas. Originally, the area had been a large pine forest, next to the Río Seco river and had little agricultural importance until much of the wooded area was cleared for orange and lemon groves. The name Pinar de Campoverde or Pinar de Campo Verde derives from the fact that the area was once pine woodland (Pinar) and its impression on its first residents was a ‘green field’ (Campo Verde) Since the recent advent of tourism, the majority of the population are expatriates, mainly from the United Kingdom and Germany. The traditional centre of the village is based on the two kilometre long Avenida del Pino which runs from the main Pilar de la Horadada-Orihuela road to the municipal sports fields (Polideportivo) at the Río Seco. This strip has numerous bars and restaurants, estate agents and shops. There is also a medical centre and vets. On Sunday there is a small street market held in the centre of the village, close to the free car park.

The ‘New’ area, located to the west of the village has been in construction since the late 1990s and is almost exclusively inhabited by foreigners (although a few Spanish families do live amongst them). There is a second commercial area at the top of the village with a pharmacy and a few bars and shops, which have stunning views across the countryside. Having been built on the side of the Rio Seco (dry river), the residential areas tend to be rather hilly and the ‘old’ area has very narrow footpaths in places. It is here you will find the Parque Central (Central Park).

The village boasts two supermarkets, the latest being at the newly built Plaza at the entrance to the village; the other at the far end, in the ‘Old’ area where you will also find the Sabadell bank. There is also a new garden centre on the main road into the village.

Every street and avenue in the village takes its name from a plant, herb or horticultural zone. Examples include Calle Bosque (Forest Street), Calle Lavanda (Lavander Street), Calle Meloncotonero (Peach Tree Street) and Calle Abedul (Birch Street).

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EXERCISING WELLBEING You may or may not be aware that April was Stress Awareness month. How much do you know about what’s affecting your wellbeing? How are you coping with everyday life?

Stress is an adverse reaction we get from excessive pressures and demand that is placed upon us. These pressures can come from situations in our personal lives or from the workplace and it’s imperative we find mechanisms to cope with them so as to lead a happy life.

The primary purpose of stress is to prepare the body for action so it’s something we need to embrace and deal with, not avoid.

In today’s world we’re rapidly reducing the stigma that’s related to stress, as our understanding and the effects it has on us grows. Stress is clearly an issue we all need to address and tackle, which can be outlined from some estimates taken from the Labour Force Survey: The total number of cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2015/16 was 488,000 cases.

The total number of working days lost due to this condition in 2015/16 was 11.7 million days.

2015/16, stress accounted for 37% of all work-related ill health cases and 45% of all working days lost due to ill health.

The first of 10 key steps to stress free living outlined by the International Stress Management Association is ‘start to put yourself first’. Taking a step back and identifying any indicators of pressures building on you through work or at home is a healthy habit to adopt to improve general wellbeing.

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Making some small changes can really help manage your daily pressures. Here are some tips to get you started: 1, Digital Detox – we’re all guilty of being glued to a smart phone or working endless hours in front of a laptop or computer monitor. This constant feed of information coming through to us, on top of our workload, can be overwhelming and really affect our wellbeing through heightened stress levels. So why not try some new initiatives to help? Have a screenfree lunch, get away from the desk and go for a walk.

Have a smartphone-free commute to work and take a book with you instead. Switch the phone off for a couple of hours before bedtime and reap the rewards with a better night’s sleep.

2, Daily exercise – This is great method in fighting stress levels. Exercise releases endorphins in the body, known as the feel-good chemical. After a good exercise session, whether it be a good walk or a gym session, you’ll feel invigorated and mentally recharged.

3, Yoga, meditation or breathing techniques – These methods will focus your mind and is a great way to re-tune yourself, cleaning the clutter in your head to give you the chance to clearly think and prioritise.

4, Take a hot bath – Replace the quick shower in the evening with a nice relaxing hot bath before bed. Heat relaxes the muscles and if you add some candles and bath salts you’ll soon forget about the problems that have been weighing you down all day.

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Spain has a rich and diverse array of restaurants and cuisine to tantalise your taste buds.

Built up over years of settlement and invasion, even the humble Paella has changed and been localised. Although, of course Valencia is still argueably the original and most authentic.

In order to help our readers to enjoy the local restaurants, we have compiled a list, together with Murcia Services, of some of our favourites.

Why not tick off the ones you´ve been to, and visit the ones you haven´t.

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10 Restaurants you must visit in the Murcia Region

Don Lorenzo - Estrella De Mar, Los Urutias

Del Gallo Blues – Murcia City

Don Lorenzo is owned and run by husband and wife team Simon and Jo. Jo is the better looking one and so she works front of house making sure you are looked after, whilst Simon is head chef, cooking melt in mouth steaks and slow cooked ribs.

Located just outside the city centre of Murcia, Del Gallo Blues has been voted as one of the best restaurants in the area. With live music year-round and a varied modern menu, you´ll be sure to have a memorable experience.

At Don Lorenzos they have a full menu including fabulous steaks, succulent ribs and much more. They serve vibrant seasonal dishes, Sunday carvery, homemade desserts. All rounded off by refreshing house cocktails. Large beer gardens as well as ample of indoor space make this a great restaurant all year round.

The overall design of the place has been thoughtfully laid out and offers you a wide choice of eating situations, from the outdoor chillout area to the impressive dining hall. Using locally sourced produce, the menu includes a great range of dishes such as Sushi, Steak Tartar and Jamon Iberico. Set menus with an open bar starting from 32€ per person.

Recommendations – Steak and Ribs Address: Estrlla De Mar, Los Urutias Phone: 694 49 28 83 / 968 54 30 04

Recommendations – Funghi Rissoto Address: Camino del Palmeral, 12 El Puntal Telefone: 968 830 161 / 968 858 118 Email: info@grupodrinkandeat.com

El Pasaje de Zabalburu – Murcia City

El Sibarita Restaurant – Torreagüera El Sibarita is a hidden gem in the village of Torreagüera.

With ample indoor seating, El Sibarita is more than big enough for large groups (we´ve had more than a handful of events there ourselves). Their menu is extremely creative and is updated regularly with some interesting additions. Over the years we´ve been astounded by the versatility of their chef, serving up some incredibly intricate dishes.

Considering the sheer complexity of some of their dishes, the final bill will definitely surprise you! A meal for 2 including 4 starters, a bottle of wine, a couple cocktails, main course and dessert, will give you change from 70€.

Recommendations – Magret de Pato Address: Torreaguera, Murcia Phone: 968 87 40 84

Hidden towards the back of Plaza de Las Flores in Murcia city centre, El Pasaje de Zabalburu is one of the best restaurants in the entire region of Murcia, with its squid ink croquette being voted the best tapa in the region. Apart from the croquettes, El Pasaje is full of incredible dishes that will definitely have you coming back for more. Our personal favourite is the “Queso Explosivo”, melted cheese fried in breadcrumbs, seasoned with popping candy! A strange combination I know, but the two ingredients compliment each other fantastically. They also make for a great conversation piece for anyone who doesn´t know what to expect.

You can choose from either the seated dining area at the rear of the restaurant if you prefer more of a formal dining experience, or you can sit at the bar area and enjoy the delicious tapas they have to offer. It’s not all tapas though, there are also some beautiful fish and meat dishes,as well as their enormous house salad.

Recommendations – “Queso Explosivo” Address: Plaza San Pedro, Murcia Telefone: 622 62 21 67

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Let´s Explore Coast 2 Coast! - San Pedro del Pinatar San Pedro del Pinatar is at the touristic heart of the Costa Cálida. Situated between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean Sea, this small seaside town is famous for its fishing background, therapeutic mud baths, salt flats and vast stretches of sand. Located at the northern end of the Mar Menor, its name comes from a small church the fishermen dedicated to San Pedro in an area of pine trees.

It is a bustling urban resort with pretty plazas and charming walkways and has many British bars and restaurants which subtly blend together to give the ambience of a very typical Spanish town. San Pedro is very popular with tourists and welcomes thousands of visitors throughout the year. Its coastal location in between Pilar de la Horadada and Los Alcazares makes it an ideal base for touring the Costa Calida and Costa Blanca as well as the ancient cities of Murcia and Cartagena. Although busiest during the summer months of July and August, San Pedro’s all year round mild weather; its three beautiful sandy beaches and numerous golf courses just a short drive away, this thriving town is always lively.

The huge weekly typically Spanish street market takes place on Mondays and you will find everything from fruit and vegetables to household products and souvenirs.

Lo Pagan is a coastal pedania (hamlet) of San Pedro and where you will find the popular fish market and the beach of Playa de Villananitos. This fine sandy beach is ideal for families as it has easy access and a children’s play area. . There are also several beachfront bars restaurants and small shops so you hardly need to move from your sun lounger to enjoy a cool drink or a bite to eat. The beach is 840 metres long and meets the Playa de la Mota at the famous Quinton Windmill.

Stretching almost 3km along the Mar Menor coastline, Playa de La Mota is the longest beach in San Pedro de Pinatar and borders the Regional Park “Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro” where you can see Pink Flamingoes, Royal Heron and other exotic wildlife that live there throughout the year. It is a great day out with a visitor centre and pathways which allow you to gently walk or cycle to explore the surroundings.

Within the park you will find the most famous of the Mar Menor Mud Baths (banos de lodo). The fine sand mixes with natural minerals and elements such as magnesium and calcium to produce a mud which has amazing healing properties. Not only is it used as a beauty treatment but is known to be very effective in the treatment of skin conditions and rheumatic and arthritic disorders.

The smallest of the three beaches is Playa de La Puntica which has all the usual amenities including toilets and adapted changing facilities as well as pedaloes, sea canoes, sun loungers and parasols all available to hire.

There is so much more that I could say about the beautiful San Pedro del Pinatar but you really do need to experience it for yourself.

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While attending the “Institute of Art” in Isernia Italy, laciofano’s love for fashion fully emerged while he studied the artist Jackson Pollock who’s dripping paint technique fascinated him.

Iaciofano passionately poured his artistic creativity into his fashion designs which resulted in an internship with fashion houses ”Ratti” and “Pinko” where Iaciofano designed fabrics and patterns for Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo. In 2010 Iaciofano completed a diploma in fashion. After this he began a 3 year fashion degree at “Accedemis di Belle Arti Frosinone.”

He independently created a fashion blog called ‘contamination by’ accumulating over 800,000 viewers in just one year which resulted in a collaboration with Muta design and Wella.

Following on, Iaciofano created his water and air collection inspired by Pollock. Through the collection he related to many forms in which the way water and air show themselves and intertwine. The collection showcased how the gentle ripples of both elements can suddenly become forceful and sharp.

These paper fashion sculptures were published in Vogue Italia, elegantly modelled by the beautiful Luisa Petraroia. During this time his designs have shown at various fashion shows including Altaroma, Miss Precious, Among Roses, Victim of Beauty, Fashion Unite, and Milan Mad Gallery.

Working in New York he discovered a diversity in fashion as he attended numerous shows during fashion week. Iaciofano then returned to Italy where he debuted his “The Diversity of the Rebel” fashion show in Rome where it made the pages of “Erika Gottardi”, ”Fashion In Town” and “YouReporter” publications. In 2016 Iaciofano continued his travels to London to study the retail market which resulted in the birth of his brand “GIANCO HANDMADE, made in Italy.”

Iaciofano continues to grow his brand “GIANCO HANDMADE” and with iconic celebrity collaborations in 2018 under his belt with the likes of Pegasus Street Artist (aka The American Banksy) and with the wonderful Vladimir Luxuria who graced the screen in a “GIANCO HANDMADE” custom dress for a charity event that raised over 36 million euros, making Iaciofano a rebel with a cause. Going from strength to strength in the fashion industry and producing a modern and profoundly feminine wardrobe with features and details that draw from the male wardrobe. The mix of feminine and masculine elements in the fabric and shapes quickly becomes one of the brands stylistic codes. “GIANCO HANDMADE” fashion has been repeatedly framed as a cultured reworking of the aesthetic disorder of our era.

In February 2019 Iaciofano’s Autumn/winter collection was showcased at London Fashion Week. The press release regarding his new collection shows what an amazing designer he has become.

London fashion week press release- Saturday 16th February 2019. Giuseppe Iaciofano “GIANCO HANDMADE” Autumn/Winter 19/20 “NUDA” collection showcasing in London Fashion Week. The iconic English singer, songwriter and film producer, Mick Jagger has been described as one of the most popular and influential frontmen in history from the time that the Rolling Stones developed their anti-establishment

image Mick Jagger had often been portrayed as an enduring counterculture figure with an instantly recognisable style. His experimental looks and flamboyance on stage helped to truly reshape what is meant by masculinity in fashion ‘explains’ GIANCO HANDMADE designer Giuseppe Iaciofano who draw inspiration from this ‘BREAKING BOUNDARIES OF GENDER’ for his Autumn/Winter 19/20 collection “NUDA”. Jagger’s legendary boldness and aesthetic of both masculine and feminine styles form the main reference points for “NUDA”.

The spirit of rebellion which embodies an androgynous silhouette favours soft flowing velvet which appear in the collection and are used in opposition to thick fabrics and strong geometric lines thus lending to the counterculture diversity of a rebel.

Coast2Coast would like to thank Giuseppe Iaciofano for this interesting interview and we look forward to following his ongoing career.

Find out more about Giuseppe Iaciofano at www.Giancohandmade.co.uk

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Is It Safe To Drink The Tap Water In Spain?

Regularly on Social Media sites you will see the question “Is it safe to drink the water in Spain?� The short answer is generally “Yes�, though in reality you would probably prefer not to.

In general terms in most urban areas of Spain it is perfectly acceptable to drink the water from the tap; however the quality can vary from good to very poor and this inconsistency means that most people in Spain prefer to drink bottled water.

When comparing the tap water in Spain to that in the UK, the main difference that people notice is the discolouration and the unpleasant taste and odour. This is mainly due to the different, often higher levels of chemicals introduced into the Spanish water supply particularly chlorine. Whilst boiling water will kill bacteria, it will not remove the chemical impurities.

Chlorine is important as it kills harmful bacteria associated with serious disease but research has shown that as well as the unpleasant taste, there are considerable health risks associated with consumption of excessive chlorine. In Spain, chlorine can only be removed from the water at the point of use ie immediately before it comes out of the tap!

One of the other main problems with the water in Spain is that it is very hard, with high concentrations of calcium and magnesium. Consequently you will find that limescale builds up quickly and it can have a severely damaging effect on pipes, water boilers and domestic appliances such as kettles, irons, washing machine and dishwashers.

Heating costs are increased and the lifespan of appliances is significantly reduced.

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Let´s Explore Coast 2 Coast –“Playa de Bahia” Bahia Beach or “Playa de Bahia” is considered to be one of the best beaches in Puerto de Mazarrón and voted in the Top Ten Beaches in Spain by readers of “A Life In Spain”With crystal clear calm waters and 190 meters of spotlessly clean, fine golden sand, it is a firm favourite for ramblers, snorkelers and sun worshippers alike. It is particularly popular with families with young children as the waters are very shallow for several meters and the sea is gently shelving for easy access.

Playa de Bahia is an “Urban Beach” connected by a road with a regular bus service within the local area but with a wooden path to a “look out” from the highest rock it feels like a rugged and natural coastline.

Throughout the summer there are “pop up” bars known as Chiringuitos and a few sun loungers and parasols for rental. Within walking distance there are lots of bars and restaurants serving traditional tapas as well fast food outlets, Chinese and Fish restaurants to name but a few. The Hotel Bahia is a lovely hotel which sits almost on the beach itself with its own chiringuito where you can indulge in a cool drink or snack or you can take in the stunning views across the bay to the distant mountains from the large outside terrace.

Playa de Bahia is located on the road between Puerto de Mazarrón and Bolnuevo Coordinates: 37°33’30.649”N, 1°16’29.799”O There are lifeguards during the peak summer season which is typically from the end of June to the middle of September

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Camposol Triangle 2019 Commercial Centre, Sector B, Mazarron, Murcia Every Friday Night In June Every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday in July & August Every Friday in September Coming Up In June & July Friday 21st June Martin Kay - Ska/ Reggae Friday 28th June Funky Fusion Girl Duo Tuesday 2nd July DejaNeilsen - Queen of Soul Friday 5th July The Starbeats - Beatles Tribute Sunday 7th July Martin Ross Great Singer Vocalist Tuesday 9th July Chloe Leigh - Fabulous Girl Singer Friday 12th July Jacuzzi - Soft Rock Duo Sunday 14th July All Skas - Fantastic 5 Piece Band Tuesday 16th July Debbie Davis Trio Friday 19th July Road Runner - Rock n Roll Duo With Dancers Sunday 21st July Harmony - Female Vocal Harmony Duo Tuesday 23rd July The Streeters - Austin Slack Band Friday 26th July Randy Corwood King of Soul Show Sunday 28th July Carolynn May Superb Female Vocalist Tuesday 30th July Paul Christie - Gene Pitney / Roy Orbison Tribute & Party Time The Camposol Triangle is the Outdoor Summer Entertainment Programme which takes place in the Commercial Centre of Urbanización Camposol, in Mazarron, Murcia. 2019 sees “The Triangle” enter its sixth year with literally thousands of visitors who flock to enjoy the best live acts on the Costas and soak up the great holiday atmosphere.

And it´s all FREE! Each year the event has been organised by Miles Better Promotions and funded by some of the local bars & restaurants.

So why is it called the “Triangle”? It isn´t in a triangle and there are more than 3 businesses who contribute….Well the fact is that originally there were only 3 Bars involved; Alley Palais, Trevi Bar & Restaurant and Bar Salud and they kind of formed a triangle in the way that they were located. But year on year as the Triangle has became more and more successful and more businesses have joined the group.

Over the last couple of years the Commercial Centre has expanded; New Image Hair Salon became Rudy´s Wine Bar & 2 Buy 2 Let Properties moved to bigger premises just around the corner to make room for Para´s Healthy Eating Restaurant. All brought with them pergolas and extra seating to meet the demands of the ever increasing audiences which meant that some changes were necessary. The “Triangle Group” invested in a large purpose built stage which was relocated within the commercial centre with a view to improving the audience experience. But it was the performers who were most impressed who for several years had sung and danced on boards fixed to beer crates!

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Menu Del Noche Wednesday Night

12.50€ Per Person 3 Courses Menu will be changed weekly Disco/ Karaoke with DJ Wozzer First Wednesday of The Month

New Lunchtime Menu Served from 12pm – 3pm Salads

2 Courses: Starter & Main OR Main & Dessert 10€ pp 3 Courses 13€ pp

Welcome To The New Clubhouse Bistro Sunday Carvery

We aim to make you dining experience as enjoyable as possible.

Step One: The Beginning A member of our waiting staff will be along shortly to take your drinks order and for you to select your choice of three starters which will be served at your table.

Step Two: The Middle When everyone on your table has finished their starters, you will be invited to the carvery to choose from our selection of roast meats, seasonal vegetables & all the trimmings.

Step Three: The End You server will offer you a choice from a selection of our delicious house desserts which will be served at your table.

If you prefer you may select our cheese board for a supplement of 3€ extra.

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Tropical Salad – 7.00€ Chicken Caesar – Lettuce, Chicken Strips, Parmesan Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Croutons and Caesar Sauce – 7.00€ Club House Tuna Salad - 7.00€

Pizzas Marg arita – Cheese, Tomato Sauce and Basil - 7.00€ Pepperoni – Cheese, Tomato Sauce and slices of Pepperoni – 7.50€ Hawaiian - Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Pineapple and Ham – 7.50€

Burgers – Served with Chips & Salad Club House Burger – 100% Beef Burger, with Bacon and Cheese – 7.50€ Chicken Burger – Served with Lettuce and Mayonnaise – 7.00€

Fish Beer Battered Cod and Chips served with Mushy or Garden Peas - 8.00€ Wholetail Scampi and Chips served with Mushy or Garden Peas – 8.00€

Platters Club House Combo – Chicken Goujons, Onion Rings, Breaded Mushrooms, Duck Spring Rolls and Spicy Potato Wedges with Coleslaw and Barbeque Sauce. 7.50€ Veggie Combo – Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Breaded Mushrooms, Vegetable Samosas, Cheesy Jalapeno Peppers with Coleslaw and Alioli. 7.50€

Lite Bite Menu Paninis - All served with a side of Mixed Salad Chicken, Bacon and Cheese – 4.95€ Ham and Cheese – 4.50€ Mexicano – 4.50€ Mozzarella and Pesto – 4.50€

Baguettes – All served with a side of Mixed Salad Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with Mayonnaise - 4.95€ Cheese and Onion - 4.50€ Tuna and Sweetcorn – 4.50€

Tuesday Night Steak Night.

17.95€ Per Person 3 Courses Delicious Selection of Starters Choose from Rump, Sirloin or Fillet(8€ suppliment) All served with Potato Wedges, Grilled Tomato, Mushrooms, Onion Rings and a choice of Pepper or Red Wine Sauce.

Selection of House Desserts or Coffee.

Saturday Night Dine & Dance Show and a 3 course meal only 15€ pp

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Thursdayt Nigh m a J Snack Menu Available all Served with Chips Cajun Cod Bites – 7.50€ Chicken Goujons – 6.00€ Club House Burger – 7.50€ Peperoni Pizza – 5.00€ Hawaiian Pizza – 5.00€ Margarita Pizza – 5.00€ Club House Combo – 7.50€ Veggie Combo – 7.50€

Friday Fish & Chip Day (Lunchtime & Dinner) Beer Battered Cod and Chips with Mushy or Garden Peas – 8.00€ Wholetail Scampi and Chips with Mushy or Garden Peas – 8.00€ Cajun Cod Bites and Chips with Mushy or Garden Peas – 7.50€ Steak and Kidney Pie and Chips – 7.50€ Chicken and Mushroom Pie and Chips – 7.50€ Battered Sausage (x2) and Chips – 6.50€

Extras Mushy or Garden Peas – 1.50€ Curry Sauce – 1.50€ Pickled Onions (x2) – 1.50€ Pickled Gherkins (x2) – 1.50€ Bread and Butter (x2) 1.00€ Choice of House Desserts – 4.00€

Thai Style Mussels Goats Cheese Salad with Apple and Caramelised Onion and Honey Dressing Garlic Mushrooms with Crusty Bread

Main Course Fish Pie Chicken Fillet with Charred Pineapple and Spicy Sauce Salmon Fillet with Cherry Tomatoes and White Wine Sauce

Choice of House Desserts or Coffee

22nd June Woody Starters Meat and Cheese Platter Chicken Livers with Onions and Brandy Sauce Cod and Prawn Fritters with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Main Course Steak Pie with Onion Gravy Chicken Jalfrezi with Basmati Rice Pork Tenderloin with a Red Wine Jus

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29th June Wozzer Disco & Karaoke Armed Forces Day Fundraiser

FROM 1st July SUMMER BBQ Show & a BBQ Thursday & Saturday.

Snack menu available.

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Bruschetta, Mozzarella and Serrano Ham with Garlic, Tomato and Basil Chicken Tandoori Salad Crab and Apple Salad

Main Course Salmon and Cod Spring Roll with Teriyaki Sauce Grilled Chicken with Wild Mushroom Sauce Mixed Grill (Rump Steak, Chicken, Pork and Bacon)

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Spotlight On The Spice Sisters.

If these two look familiar it is because last year they featured on Channel 5´s Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun and we followed them on their mission to “Keep Korma and Curry On” Nilam and Veena otherwise known as the Spice Sisters bring together their Indian parentage, Britishness and culinary skills to create lip-smacking “currylicious” spice kits! This is their story...

dairy, additives and preservatives. But “Curry On Cooking” is so much more than a food product. It is a way of life and the TV show showed another side to Nilam as a natural entertainer.

They already host supper clubs, cookery courses, retreats and one to one lessons, and work in association with many charities in the UK and here in Spain.

Nilam left her home town of Derby in search of fame and fortune on the Costa Blanca and being a bit of a “Bhaji Girl” she missed the spices to make an authentic Indian curry. She met many British ex-pats with the same frustrations, That’s when she had a light bulb moment and “Curry On Cooking” was born!

Veena is one of those media lovey types and packed in her BBC job as a journalist to spend her waking hours devoted to spreading the word to “Curryholics” around the world.

Nilam will be going ‘On Tour’ to a place near you very soon with “What a Curry On!” Bringing fun games quizzes and even a little stand-up comedy! Oh and not forgetting the curry of course!

Veena told us “The great thing about these kits is that there is nothing that you wouldn’t find in our Mum’s Masala Dabba (Indian spice box). The recipes whilst using the spices and methods learnt from Mum have been adapted to work in any kitchen, anywhere in the world”.

The sisters are both passionate about great tasting, easy to prepare meals with honest no nonsense ingredients and the kits are low in fat, free from sugar, gluten,

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diabetes, because glucose can’t get into your cells, it begins to build up in your blood. And too much glucose in your blood causes a lot of different problems.

Diabetes – The Basics

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. There are two main types, Type 1and Type 2. They’re different conditions, but they’re both serious and with an estimated 4 million people in the UK and at least 10% of the population in Spain living with diabetes it is not surprising that medical professionals are keen to raise awareness of this potentially life threatening condition.

To begin with it leads to diabetes symptoms like having to wee a lot, being incredibly thirsty, and feeling very tired. You may also lose weight, get infections like thrush or suffer from slow healing wounds.

Diabetes is easily diagnosed by a simple blood test so if you feel that you may be affected just visit your doctor. The sooner that diabetes is diagnosed & treatment started the better to prevent more serious problems down the line. And don´t forget you can leave a perfectly normal life with controlled diabetes. As well as medication it has been proven that a healthy lifestyle can put Type 2 Diabetes into remission!

What causes diabetes?

What all types of diabetes have in common is that they cause people to have too much glucose (sugar) in their blood. But we all need some glucose. It’s what gives us our energy. We get glucose when our bodies break down the carbohydrates that we eat or drink. And that glucose is released into our blood. We also need a hormone called insulin. It’s made by our pancreas, and it’s insulin that allows the glucose in our blood to enter our cells and fuel our bodies.

More information can be found on the International Diabetes Federation website www.idf.org or Diabetes UK www.diabetes.org.uk

If you don’t have diabetes, your pancreas senses when glucose has entered your bloodstream and releases the right amount of insulin, so the glucose can get into your cells. But if you have diabetes, this system doesn’t work.

Type 1 and Type 2 When you’ve got Type 1 diabetes, you can’t make any insulin at all. If you’ve got Type 2 diabetes, it’s a bit different. The insulin you make either can’t work effectively, or you can’t produce enough of it. In both types of

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U.K. Registered Cars

Under the current EU directive you are considered to be a resident in Spain if you spend more than 183 days of the year here. This is the reason why you are only permitted to drive a UK requested vehicle in Spain for up to 6 months of the year.

The registration of the vehicle is basically broken down into three stages below we outline either you need to complete the process.

1. Documentation.

Original registration documents of the vehicle from the country of origin.

Photocopy of your NIE certificate or certificate of residency.

Photocopy of your passport.

Your Padron or one of the following proof of address, photocopy of the escritura (deeds) to your property, Rental agreement, IBI (council tax) Please note that all documents must be in the name of the person named as the vehicle owner.

2. Inspection ITV (MOT) This is what will be checked on your vehicle the day of the ITV. Exterior - vehicle condition, mirror, wiper blades, mudguards.

Bodywork- condition ofbthe bodywork, doors, windows, windshields, wheel arches, floor and base, stirrups, and handles, Bumper.

Signalling- Turn signed, stoplights, fault signalling, reversing lights, reflectors and horn.

Check if the beams of light reach the necessary distance without dazzling.

Brakes- braking effectiveness. They must brake equally for the two wheels or each axis.

Direction- control of the steering detection of ball bearing, clear alignment of wheels, steering column and ball joints and power steering joints, and steering damper.

Axles and suspension- control of front and rear axles, bearing wheels, tires, spare wheel, and suspension check.

Frame, engine, and transmission- chassis, gearbox, fuel tank, exhaust pipe, emission of polluting gases, noise level electrical installation and battery.

Tyres- To pass the ITV test the tyres on each axles must be identical although all 4 need not to be the same. They must be the correct speed rating.

Tinted windows are allowed as long as the tint is manufactured standard glass that came with the car. If you have tinted laminates on your vehicle they will need to be certificated.

Tow bars and the vehicle alterations must be homologated.

Stage 3 Once your vehicle has passed at the test centre the paperwork needs to be passed to a specialist legal person who will pay all the taxes due for the vehicle. The paperwork usually takes 7-10 days to arrange.

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Unmissable Sporting Events

With the curtain coming down on another fantastic football season many of us will be wondering what will keep us occupied until it all starts again on the 10th August, but fear not. There is a whole plethora of different sporting events to feast your eyes on until the end of July and beyond. Here is a list of just some of the unmissable events which will be shown live in many of your local bars.

May-15 July: Cricket - World Cup, England 18 -22nd June – Horse Racing – Royal Ascot 6-7 July Motorcycling – World Superbikes Donington 7 June-7 July: Football - Women’s World Cup, France 7th July - England v Australia, third women’s one-day international, Canterbury 1-14 July: Tennis - Wimbledon 6-28 July: Cycling - Tour de France 12: Athletics - Diamond League, Monaco 12-14 July: Formula 1 - British Grand Prix, Silverstone 12-28: Aquatics - World Championships, South Korea 12-21 July: Netball - World Cup, Liverpool 18-21 July: Golf - The Open, Royal Portrush 1 Aug-16 Sept: Cricket - Ashes Test series: England v Australia

The Most Famous Cycle Race In The World The Tour de France is arguably the most famous road cycle race in the world and 2019 marks theThe 106th edition of the race. It starts in Brussels, Belgium, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first of Eddy Merckx’s five victories, and then heads south into France via the Vosges and the Massif Central to first tackle the Pyrenees, with a finish at the top of the Tourmalet, an individual time trial around Pau, and then a final mountain stage over the steep Mur de Péguère before the finish above Foix at Prat d’Albis.

The route then transfers across the south of France via a second rest day in Nîmes for a triple whammy of Alpine stages that include the Col d’Izoard, the Col du Galibier, and the 2770m-high Col d’Iseran – the highest paved mountain pass in Europe. The final winner of the 2019 Tour de France will be decided on the final 33.4km climb up to the 2365m-high finish at Val Thorens on stage 20, with the winner of the 2019 yellow jersey, as per tradition, crowned in Paris the day after.

The total race distance is 3460km, with the three weeks of racing held between Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 28. There was no news of a women’s Tour de France, with ASO only giving scant regard to the women’s La Course race. In 2019 La Course will be a one-day 120km road race on the men’s Pau time trial course. The L’Etape du Tour sportive event will be held on Sunday July 21, covering the 135km stage from Albertville to Val Thorens.

Five-time Tour de France winners Eddy Merckx, Bernhard Hinault and Miguel Indurain were all present in Paris for the route presentation, as was French hero Raymond Poulidor, who finished on the podium eight times but never managed to win the yellow jersey. Also at the presentation were 2018 winner Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome, who is hoping to win a fifth Tour de France in 2019.

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Focus On Astrological Star Signs What Does Your Star Sign Say About You? Can your star sign really influence your personality? Logic would probably say not but many would agree that their personality traits are almost exactly as their star sign profile would suggest. Whilst a sceptic myself, I have to admit, good and bad, mine are spookily accurate! Each month we will focus on the Star Sign of The Month. See if you recognise yourself or friends and family!

This Month We Focus on Cancerians. Born between June 21sst to July 22nd.

Does This Sound Like You? Strengths: Tenacious, imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive Weaknesses: Moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative, insecure Likes: Art, home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, a good meal with friends Dislikes: Strangers, any criticism of family, revealing of personal life Most Compatible With – Scorpio, Virgo Capricorn Pisces or Taurus Least Compatible With – Aries & Libra Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancerarians can be one of the most challenging zodiac signs to get to know. They are very emotional and sensitive, and care deeply about matters of the family and their home. Cancer is sympathetic and attached to people they keep close. Those born with their Sun in Cancer are very loyal and able to empathize with other people’s pain and suffering.

Horoscope For Your Birthday Month The middle of June shows the continued need for some extra downtime, dear Cancer, as June usually does for you, and then progresses to a period of personal influence and power. With Mars in your sign all month, by the time July approaches you will be on your toes and ready for action. July will be the best month of the year for you. You find your voice after the 4th when you’re more willing to talk about yourself and you plans and all your hard work will be rewarded.

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Continued from page 20 Oso Blanco - Fuente Alamo Oso Blanco Restaurant, Fuente Alamo, offers you flavoursome dishes with fresh ingredients and imaginative combinations in a contemporary setting and friendly, informal atmosphere. “We carefully source only the freshest, highest quality produce to make our food a delight for your palate.”

The wine list is extensive and offers excellent choice and value.

Whilst reservations are not always necessary, it is strongly advised as this is a very popular restaurant.

Recommendations – Scallop and King Prawn Address: Gran Via 68, 30320 Fuente Alamo Phone: 642 93 64 14 Email:info@oso-blanco.es

La Cabaña Buenavista – El Palmar, Murcia La Cabaña Buenavista. A Michelin Star wonder in El Palmar, Murcia, hallway down the main motorway into the city centre. Unlike some of the other restaurants, you will undoubtedly have heard of this restaurant already. Whilst not the cheapest of restaurants, you will leave having just had a world class experience.

Their tasting menu leads you round the ground of the Finca, where you will try at least 14 different foods that can only be described as individual works of art. The isn´t much to say about La Cabaña Buenavista that will truly serve the restaurant and staff justice. You must see to believe.

Recommendations – Tasting menu Address: Buenavista, Finca Buenavista El Palmar, Telephone: 968 88 90 06

Los Cazadores – Corvera On the main road into Corvera, Los Cazadores is a beautifully designed restaurant with beautiful food at extremely competitive prices.

Los Cazadores specialise in grilled meats but they also do offer plenty of different dishes such as marinated venison and their enormous César Salad. There are a couple of different seating areas in the restaurant. You can choose from either the bar area or the seated dining area. The bar area has tall tables and bench seating next to an incredibly well-stocked bodega.

Recommendations – Gamón Masala Menu: Click here Address: Carretera Fuente Alamo, 3, Corvera Telephone: 968 38 02 25 Email: hola@loscazadoresdecorvera.es

La Mary – Murcia City La Mary is a beautiful restaurant on a tiny little back street between Santo Domingo and Plaza Romea in Murcia City centre.

Although the restaurant doesn´t have any outdoor dining space, being in the city centre you are spoilt for choice with the wide number of cocktails and wine bars all within a 5-minute walking distance to the restaurant.

Sitting in the restaurant, you could be fooled into thinking that you´re in a luxury back street restaurant in the south of France.

Recommendations – “Costillar” Off the bone beef rib with a hoisin sauce and beetroot puree.

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Escuela de Pieter – La Manga Escuela de Pieter is an absolutely stunning restaurant situated towards the top of La Manga strip. The restaurant spoils its guests with arguably one of the most spectacular sunsets in the region and its own private beach.

The outdoor dining area features a wide variety of seating arrangements, from circular booths to beachside tables and tall bar stool tables, all without feeling crowded or over-looked by other guests.

The service and knowledge of the staff are impressive and the variety of food is wide enough to please most,from vegetarians to meat-eaters. Our recommendation is the Paella. Fresh and authentically made, the paella at Escuela de Pieter is a definite crowd-pleaser.

Telephone: 968 437 059 / 617 329 326 Address: La Manga del Mar Menor, San Javier Email: reservas@escueladepieter.com

Cafe Cielo Bar – Marina de Las Salinas Cafe Cielo Bar is a family run business who have worked tirelessly over the past 9 years to establish themselves as one of the best restaurants in the San Pedro del Pinatar port. Over the years they have modified their menu to keep up with the times. Now catering for the vegan and celiac market, there is definitely something for everyone on the menu.

We recently visited Ceilos and were blown away by the food and especially impressed by the attention to detail and knowledge of their products. We tried the Lamb Leg “Burger”, a blend of minced lamb meat and 15 herbs and spices on a potato rosti with a side salad and for the vegan eater at our visit, sauteed mushrooms marinated in red wine with roasted almonds complemented with a cannellini bean and garlic puree, enough to get even the most full-blooded meat-eaters watering at the mouth.

Cafe Cielo Bar also boasts an extensive wine list, including some rare vintages with 98 points on the Peñins Guide. A must visit for an avid wine connoisseur.

Recommendations – Ask the staff about their selection of rare wines Address:Marina de Las Salinas, San Pedro del Pinatar Telephone: 686 12 08 54

Learn to climb like a Pro. To move a kg of wheel takes more effort than anything else on your bike including you. The perfect way of using weight to your advantage is to do all your hill climbing training on a heavy steel or aluminium bike ie: mountain bike, thus making your training harder so when you do go onto your carbon bike it becomes easy.

Climbing boils down to a simple ratio of power to weight, producing as much power as possible with the lowest body weight. The higher your watts, the faster you’ll rise up a mountain, clearly, the best thing you can do to achieve this is to train hard and specifically keep your body fat percentage as low as possible. We all talk about climbing like a pro but in reality few of us are ready to escew the finer things in life or are capable of absorbing the volume of training like the Chris Froome’s of this world.

In professional cycling the grupetto always has a group of sheltered riders riding at the back getting pulled along by the bunch more commonly called drafting, we all know the benefits of drafting on the flat well it also works on hills of up to 6% as well albeit to a lesser degree. Proper pacing is the most important aspect to climbing a hill, I have seen it many times, people setting off too fast.

Their perceived exertion to start with is low but the effort catches up with them, the power graph needs to rise gradually, starting 20-30 watts below threshold and finishing just above. Planning your perfect hill climb is as much about shrewd planning as about heavy training.

I have seen many riders crack because they didn’t know or they were fed duff information as to the length and gradient of a climb and are unable to pace themselves or measure their effort correctly. Knowing your route before you set off should help you decide what to carry eg: if you are riding a steep climb and there is food and water at the summit, you would be mad to carry two full bottles of water, as a well hydrated person should get by on half a bottle.

A full 750ml water bottle and cage weighs more than the whole frameset of a Pinarello F10, the same applies if a long climb finishes a ride, do you really need to lug 2 full bottles up it? If not then what you don’t need pour out onto the road or better still on a hot day pour it over your head.

Food is another area that you can focus on when climbing, many people fill their pockets with gels, bars etc and are like glorified shopping trollies and much of the uneaten food it taken home. Reducing bike weight is an easy win, apart from bottles and food it is achieved through lighter wheelsets, lighter frames and lighter components.

So whilst ceramic bearings are nifty they pale into insignificance compared to cutting out cheeseburgers and chips etc, which means that its better for both your pocket and your long term health to lose weight from your body rather than your bike. On a big climb like Alpe D Huez every kg of weight costs you 45 seconds.

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Calpe Calpe, Alicante - In the shadow of the imposing Rock of Ifach Calpe is located a 20 minute drive North of Benidorm, just over 1 hour from Alicante, along the N-332 (ca.

15 km).

From whichever direction you approach Calpe, the dominating view seawards is of the PeĂąon de Ifach, a 332 metre rock that is now a nature reserve but has been used since Phoenician times as a defensive standpoint against pirates and Barbary raiders.

The town itself has many contrasts, where the traditional fishing village and bustling port combine well with modern roads and architecture; it boasts a long Paseo Maritimo (seaside promenade) lined with bars and restaurants, and several kilometres of fine sandy beaches. The two main safe and sheltered beaches have excellent leisure facilities, including sailing, windsurfing and diving centres.

There’s always enough to provide an interesting day out in and around the town. The old town is brightly decorated in lots of streets with huge murals and there are plenty of little shops to separate you from your holiday euros.

One benefit of the internationalism here is that there are some excellent restaurants you can dine in. If you want to try local food you’ll find plenty of good rice dishes which you could sample, as a traditional paella, al horno (oven-baked), or amb fessols i naps (with beans and turnips) or if you’re in a fish frame of mind try putxero de polp or borreta de melva (octopus or fish stew respectively).

Latter-day colonisers are firmly ensconced here, creating a spot by the sea where German bakeries rub shoulders with Scandinavian design stores and British bars where you can have a full fry-up breakfast (until late) or a pint of bitter.

One of the town’s main industries is the fishing fleet and each morning at five the boats leave the harbour at the foot of the Peñon de Ifach. Twelve hours later they return, to a welcoming chorus of screeching seagulls, ducking and diving for scraps. As late as 1978 the catch was auctioned on the beach but now it goes under the hammer in the quayside auction house, where a public gallery allows visitors to try and make sense of the rapidfire buying process. Having failed to do so, you can see the result of a hard days work laid out on display at the restaurants a few metres walk away.

Where lesser dineries try and tempt you with photos of the delights of their kitchens, here the real McCoy lies awaiting your selection. On display in cool cabinets you will see great slices of merluza, daintily dappled salmonete, long, succulent lubina, thick steaks of atun and fat silvery dorada. If you are on a budget a plate of deep-fried boquerones will only set you back seven euros, but if you feel like splashing out the super mariscada is a great floral crustacea display of brown lobster, pink gambas, rose cigalas and deep red carabinero.

The Peñon de Ifach (Rock of Ifach) is the largest single rock in the Mediterranean called the Northern Rock by the Phoenicians to distinguish it from the Southern Rock at Gibraltar. It has been a Nature reserve since 1987

and provides a shelter for a number of rare plants and home to over 300 species of animals including colonies of sea birds that use it as a nesting ground.

The more lively visitor might choose to shin up the path to the peak, which is some 330 metres high, however you can also walk through the tunnel which leads to the top, from where you have breathtaking views of the surrounding villages and countryside - you can even see across to Ibiza on a clear day!

The round walking trip takes about two hours and there is a nature school that provides information on the flora and fauna to be found. Expert climbers, who want the most direct route, can climb the southern face of the rock that drops sheer from summit to sea.

Fiestas in Calpe Fallas de San José - Feast of St. Joseph - 19th March Big statues of wood and cardboard are burnt at Midnight on the 19th March on the feast of St. Joseph to celebrate the beginning of Spring. There is a procession through the streets of the old town, a giant paella in Constitution square, sardines and sangria for all present and a firework display at Midnight.

Moros y Cristianos - the Moors and Christians Festival - 21st to 24th October.

Calpe celebrates its own Patron Saint ‘Santisimo Cristo del Sudor’ and the Moors and Christians festival at the same time.

Legend has it that Santisimo Cristo del Sudor helped protect the village as the Moors tried to enter. Two battles are re-enacted along the beaches and in a mock castle, specially constructed for the occasion. There are musical acts, fireworks and plenty of food and drink for all.

Visit www.alifeinspain.com and watch a video of this and other towns to get a real feel of the life here.

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The festival of San Fermín, or the Running of the Bulls as it’s more commonly known outside Spain, officially begins at midday on 6th July every year with the ‘Chupinazo’ which takes place on the balcony of the Casa Consistorial in Pamplona. Thousands of people congregate in the square awaiting the mayor’s official announcement that the fiestas have begun, a rocket is launched and the partying begins.

History of the Running of the Bulls The history of the bull-running in Pamplona is not clear. There is evidence of the festival from as far back as the 13th century when it seems the events took place in October as this coincided with the festival of San Fermín on October 10th. It seems that the modern day celebration has evolved from this as well as individual commercial and bullfighting fiestas which can be traced back to the 14th century.

Over many years the mainly religious festival of San Fermín was diluted by music, dancing, bullfights and markets such that the Pamplona Council proposed that the whole event be moved to July 7th when the weather is far more conducive to such a celebration. To this day San Fermin remains a fixed date every year with the first bullrun at 8am on July 7th.

The Bull Run – El Encierro The Pamplona bull run takes place at 8am every morning from 7th to 14th July (eight runs in total). Runners must be in the running area by 7.30am. The actual run stretches from the corral at Santo Domingo where the bulls are kept to the bullring where they will fight that same afternoon. The length of the run is 825 metres and the average time of the run from start to finish is about three minutes. The streets through the old town which make up the bull run are walled off so the bulls can’t escape. Each day six fighting bulls run the route as well as six steers (castrated bulls).

The tension builds as the release of the bulls approaches and at 8am on the dot a rocket is fired to confirm that the gate has been opened at the Santo Domingo corral.

Runners dressed in white with a red handkerchief around their necks pray to San Fermín then a second rocket announces that the bulls have left. The bulls and the runners then proceed along the route.

First of all they climb Santo Domingo and go across the Ayuntamiento Square continuing down c/ Mercaderes.

The most dangerous part of the bullrun approaches as there’s a closed curve leading into c/ Estafeta which is the longest stretch of the run. Next comes a small section of c/ Duque de Ahumada which is known as the Telefónica stretch. The last stretch is also very risky as the route leads into a dead end street providing access to the Bull Ring.

A third rocket is set off once all the bulls have entered the bullring and the fourth, and final, rocket means that the bulls are now in the bullpen and the bullrun has finished.

The vast number of people taking part in the bullrun nowadays adds to the already considerable danger of running alongside wild bulls weighing in the region of 700kg each.

A word of warning … With the drinks flowing and the party in full swing you could be forgiven for forgetting that running the bulls is an extremely dangerous activity. Under no circumstances should you even consider running if you’re intoxicated. Not only are drunken people a risk to themselves they are also a risk to everyone else. There are plenty security guards and first aid personnel but there is little they can do during the running of the bulls such that 15 people have died and over 200 been seriously injured since 1924.

Watching the Bullrunning Street: You can stand behind the fences that mark the route of the bullrun but you need to arrive by around 6.30am to get the best spots on the top of the fence directly overlooking the run. Another good spot is in front of the museum on c/ Santo Domingo where there isn’t a fence but the best spots here are usually taken before 6am leaving you with a cold two hour wait before the run starts.

Private Balconies: A great alternative is to get yourself onto a balcony overlooking the bullrun. You might be lucky enough to meet someone who invites you onto their terrace, alternatively, ask in the tourist information office (c/ Esclava, 1).

Plaza de Toros: Your only other options are to go to the bullring and watch the end as the bulls (and some terrified runners) arrive in the arena. Alternatively, you could head for a bar and watch the bull run which is shown live every morning on national TV.

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Aragon The crown of Aragon was formed by the marriage of Ramon Borrell IV, count of Barcelona, and Petronilla, Queen of Aragon. In the 15th Century, the king of Aragon died without descendents, Ferdinand I of Antequera was named king.

Ferdinand was from the Trastamara family, this family already reigned in Castile, which made the Trastamaras rulers of the two main kingdoms in Spain.

The Catholic monarchs In 1469, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile married, they were given the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Catholic Monarchsâ&#x20AC;? by Pope Alexander VI thanks to the religious unification that occured in their territory. The marriage only joined the two dynasties, each kingdom kept its language, currency, government, etc.

One of the objectives of the monarchs was the formation of a single Christian kingdom in the peninsula, to do this they needed to conquer Granada, Navarra and Portugal.

Granada After the fall of the Almohad empire, Granada was the only Muslim territory left in Spain. The conquest started by taking some important cities until Boabdil agreed to surrender the city to the Catholic Monarchs in 1492.

Navarra The next step in forming one kingdom was conquering Navarra. France and Spain were fighting for this territory until Ferdinand won in 1512. However, Navarra kept a high level of autonomy.

Portugal The catholic Monarchs tried to add Portugal to Spain through marriage alliances. To do this, the marriage of the oldest daughter of the Monarchs and the heir of Portugal was arranged. But, her death, and later on the death of her son made the project fail.

The next objective for the monarchs was to conquer other territories outside of Spain. Aragon expanded through the Mediterranean and Castile through the Atlantic

Mediterranean Aragon fought with France for various territories thus making alliances with England, the pope and the Holy Roman Empire, for example, the marriage of Philip, son of the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, with Joanna, daughter of the Catholic Monarchs. Aragon also tried to stop the Turkish expansion by conquering coastal African cities: Melilla, Oran, Algiers and Tripoli.

Atlantic The highlight of the Atlantic expansion was the discovery of America in 1492 by Christopher Columbus thanks to the funding by the Catholic Monarchs. Also, the conquer of the Canary islands, a strategic point for commercial routes.

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Agent´s Diary with Rebecca Serwotka

Online HouseHunting? 3 Things You Should Ignore When searching online for your home, you rely greatly on listing photos and virtual tours to narrow down your favourites. So if they’re not clear and clutter free images, you may just pass by on what could be your hidden gem!

Here are 3 instances, that could be off putting when you’re searching online for your home, but shouldn’t stop you from viewing it, and consider making an offer, particularly if you love the style, layout or location: 1. Rooms Not Being Used In The Way For Which They Were Intended – A bedroom could be being used as a dining room, or a dining room could be being used as an office. Just because the current homeowners are using their space for what best suits their lifestyle, doesn’t mean to say that you have to keep it that way.

3. Lots Of Personal Items On Display – Some buyers do have a hard time trying to imagine themselves in their future home, so leaving personal photos and souvenirs on show can be a little off putting. Homes that sell quickly have one thing in common.

They offer a neutral ambience. From the colour scheme to the lack of personal items on display that relate to the owner. If you’re looking at a home that’s full of clutter, this is a sure fire way to grab yourself a deal, so don’t swipe past it – it could be a keeper!

Most buyers today find it hard to see through a homeowners mess or unique style, so as a seller, make the effort to present your property at it’s best!

And to you the buyer, if you see a home online that’s in a great location, go see it! Ignore the things you can change, and consider whether you can make the home your own!

Try to imagine your own furnishings in the room.

If you’re one of the many people that find it difficult to imagine what the room could look like, I do know Ikea has an App that can help you design your own room with furniture.

2. Wall Colours – Today’s buyers are always pushed for time. So they are looking for something that’s ready to move into, or at least would see them through the first year without having to do many improvements to the home.

If you, as a buyer, are seeing listing photos displaying walls that are an array of unwelcoming colours, then try to imagine what a fresh coat of white paint will do! It’s a win, win situation. Not only will your home seller need to adjust their asking price, but once you’ve repainted, you’ll have the exact colour you like, and you’ll have a fresh smelling room, ready for you to move into!

Find us 400M off the A30 junction Valladolises

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WHY BUY & SELL WITH MURCIA SERVICES? The region´s most proactive estate agent

LARG SELEC EST TION GOLF OF PROP ERTIES

HUNDREDS OF PROPERTIES TO CHOOSE FROM

Not only do we have the largest selection of Golf Resort Properties in the region, we also have a variety of rural fincas, beach front apartments & luxury new developments.

A ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS We´re not just an estate agent - We also offer all of the following services; Long Term Rentals,

Short Term Rentals, Keyholding, Property Maintenance, Property Improvements and much more!

THE MOST PROACTIVE AGENT IN THE REGION

Why do we sell more properties than most? Because we go out and get the clients! We invest more into our marketing methods both locally and overseas to make sure your property gets sold

HOTTEST PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET RIGHT NOW!

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