The Grapevine Magazine January 2020

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January 2020 Issue 177

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Editors Note...

Happy New Year to you all.

It’s about that time again: A new year is upon us, which means new beginnings and the utmost attempts for selfbetterment—only with all efforts likely to be abandoned by February!

It’s the same story every year, so why should this year be any different? Some of us will vow to lose weight while others promise to save money. A number of us might even resolve to grow professionally.

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Personally, I don't make New Year resolutions I would rather reflect on the year that has passed, not dwell on the negative but instead take lessons from the past year mull them over in my mind and then file them away, taking those lessons or fresh inspiration to create some new ideas for the year ahead. Whatever your plans or resolutions I wish you all the best for 2020.

Our first magazine for 2020 includes our quarterly Property Feature so if one of your resolutions is to find a way to move to Spain or save for that dream holiday home pages 54 to 61 you will give you a starting point.

Enjoy and Keep Reading The Editor

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Inside This Month

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10 The Hotel Balcon, Competa A lovely place with fantastic staff 46 Goodbye and thank-you Competa will not host an Artwalk organised

by Lieuwke Loth Next Year

55 The Property Feature A selection of properties from the leading estate agents in the Axarquia region.

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84 Camping Cuttings

by Lorraine Cavanagh The intimate life of the fig

José Luis

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PERSIANAS

SUPPLY & FITTING Ÿ Venetian blinds, shutters, canopies, Ÿ fly-screens, beaded curtains. Ÿ Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors, Ÿ Sun lounges, extensions, glass curtains & shower screens Ÿ Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Ÿ Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Ÿ Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size

Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 Mobile: 658 847 421 persianas9@yahoo.es

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Come and find us in our new offices Avenida Andalucia 65c, Torre del Mar

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Tel mobile: +34 618 295 063 New this month!

Price:175,000 Euros

Archez Wonderfully restored 4 bed 2 bath village house (119m²) including separate 1/2 bed 1 bath guest house (68m²) with separate entrance. Lots of original features, plenty of outside space and great rental potential.

EPC - F

ref: t1366 Stunning property!Price:399,950 Euros

info@sunsetproperties-spain.com New this month!

Price:150,000 Euros

Canillas de Albaida

EPC - In process

Large property!

Stunning house!

Price:349,000 Euros

Price:132,000 Euros Euros Price:260,000

To be built 2020!

Traditional townhouse (156m²) with 2 beds, 1 bath. Spacious property with a large front terrace and sea views. Just a 10 min drive to the beach.

Ideal as a full time or holiday home or a rental investment.

ref: t1364 Price:349,950 Euros

Canillas de Albaida

Caleta de Velez Lovely 6 bed 2 bathroom end terrace house (199m²), open plan living/dining/kitchen, independent 2 bed garden apartment, private garden area, use of communal pool, within walking distance of the beach.

EPC - D ref: t1336

Pricereduced! reduced!

Price

Price:59,950 Euros

Cajiz

Completely renovated 3 bed, 1 bath townhouse (134m²).

Modern bright living space with open plan feel, pre-fitted for kitchen (fitted by seller), refurbished to a high standard with unique finishes, terrace and roof terrace with stunning views, large bodega. ref: t1361 EPC - In process

Beautiful 5 bed, 2 bath villa (282m²), including separate ground floor guest apartment, mature easily accessible level gardens, fabulous terraces, breath-taking views, secluded pool area, a must to see!

ref: v1322

New this month!

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EPC - E

Denise Hill

Tel office +34 601 626 525

Price:279,000 Euros

Stunning 3 bed, 3 bath + wc village house (195m²), sympathetically renovated & retaining original features, independent studio apartment, swimming pool, roof terrace, sold fully furnished including many pieces of antique furniture, a unique property that must be seen!

EPC - E

ref: t1338

Beautiful property! Price:279,000 Euros

Competa

Competa Beautifully presented 3 bed, 2 bath (188m²) villa with a spacious feel that is enhance by a sunroom with bi-fold doors. There is a private pool from which there are mountain and countryside views.

A must to view!

EPC - F

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ref: v1278

Newly built townhouse (150m²), with 2/3 beds, 2 baths plus wc. Built with high quality fixtures and fittings, fitted kitchen & bathrooms included. Solar hot water, AC throughout, roof top pool with sea and village views.

EPC - N/A

Sayalonga Beautiful rustic 3 bed, 1 bath villa (95m²), living/dining and open plan kitchen, covered dining terrace with outside kitchen and barbeque, swimming pool with space for sun loungers, ample parking space.

ref: t1295 EPC - E

ref: v1301

“ The advertised prices include all of the sellers costs including any commissions. They do not include the buyers costs which can be between 10% and 13% of the advertised price, this includes notary and Grapevine To advertise call 637 registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”

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Arenas Charming 2 bed, 2 bath country villa (110m²), with an open plan living/dining/kitchen, covered terrace, private swimming pool with mountain, countryside and village views, within walking distance of village.

EPC - E ref: v1249

Great value!

Price:99,000 Euros

Competa Stylish fully modernised 2 bed 1 bath village house (84 m²) with superb living accommodation and roof terrace with spectacular countryside and mountain views.

Price:115,000 Euros

Price:224,000 Euros

Stunning views!

Price:179,000 Euros

Sedella

Velez Malaga

Spacious, rustic 2 bed, 1 bath + wc renovated village house (169m²), good sized rooms, separate kitchen and south facing roof terrace. Large bodega for storage. A lovely well maintained house set on the corner of a street. ref: t1260 EPC - E

Lovely historic character property with 2 en-suite beds (121m²), living/dining with separate kitchen and utility room, large driveway with double garage, lovely outside terraces and gardens with stunning views.

EPC - D ref: v1298

Drop into my new office to list your property or for an informal chat.

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Canillas de Albaida Modern ground floor 2 bed 1 bath apartment (65m²) with easy access, on-street parking, 2 double beds, spacious living/dining room/open plan kitchen and balcony terrace.

ref: t1148

EPC - G

Renovated finca!

Great value!

ref: t1076

EPC - In process

Price reduced!

Price:250,000 Euros

Great value!

Price:99,000 Euros

Canillas de Albaida

Sedella

Canillas de Aceituno

Beautifully renovated rustic style 2 bed 2 bath country house (104m²), kitchen/dining and separate lounge, covered terrace, gardens and pool, stunning mountain, country & village views, close to 2 villages & sold fully furnished. ref: v1331 EPC - E

Beautiful spacious rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (200m²) with ample living accommodation, great layout, good access, pool, stunning master bedroom with roof terrace and glorious views.

Traditional 3 bed, 1 bath village house (100m²), with 2 lounges and kitchen/dinning, study/office, breakfast terrace and roof terrace, central village location with parking nearby, in need of some updating, an opportunity to create a unique home. ref: t1245 EPC - E

Super value!

Competa

Price:259,000 Euros

Rustic style 3 beds, 2 baths villa (130m²), living/dining/kitchen, lots of rustic charm, pool area with space for sun loungers, outside shower room with wc, integral garage, lovely countryside views, easy road access, short drive to local amenities. ref: v1341 EPC - E

ref: v717

EPC - In process

Super house!

Price: 159,950 Euros

Spacious villa!

Price:299,000 Euros

Canillas de Albaida

Salares

Fantastic 3 bed, 1 bath, + wc townhouse (133m²), open plan feel, fantastic terraces, outside kitchen and BBQ, large garage, great location, easy access to all the local amenities, fully furnished.

Lovely spacious 4 bed, 2 bath country villa (134m²) with living/dining & open kitchen.

Stunning views of the mountains, set in a quiet location, great outside spaces and a covered pool (retractable). A must to view! ref: v1328 EPC - E

EPC - E

ref: t1339

Breakfasts, tapas dishes, Lunch, A La Carte menu Come for coffee and cake! Variety of Ice creams Tel: 951 832 810 - 690 221 100

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A great venue for a special event and fantastic views of the hanging houses of Competa!

Marco Polo

Calle Jose Antonio 3 Cómpeta

Set in a traditional Townhouse just off the Plaza Almijara, Competa.

We have a huge selection of greetings cards that will never change souvenirs, gifts, helium balloons etc.

A huge selection of British goods for 2€ Don’t forget we take Passport photos We have Second hand books, New Books and a Book Exchange is Available.We are the place to buy your maps and walking routes of the area.

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order. Personally I particularly loved the fresh orange.

After a stay with family in the area, we returned about 9 days later in order to stay for another 7 nights.

On arrival we were offered a free upgrade to a superior double bedroom with balcony on the first floor with the same fantastic views. ln my opinion it is worth the few extra euros. The rooms and en suite have been refurbished.

Chairs both on the balcony and inside are padded. Electric kettle, tea and coffee are supplied. The few extra euros are worth spending.

HOTEL BALCON, COMPETA

Howver, I have saved the best to last, the staff, each and everyone, were just great. Whilst I do know many names it would be unfair to the others if I named them.

Everyone was so nice and tried their very best.

Lovely Place and Fantastic Staff Some examples:

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ecently a couple stayed at the Hotel Balcon in Competa. They were so delighted with the facilities and service they felt compelled to write to The Grapevine Magazine with a review of their visit.

We arrived at the Balcon about 3.00pm on a Tuesday in late November to stay for three nights (this was to be followed with a later longer visit). When I arrived we realised we had not booked a superior room which we normally do and this was my mistake. So we stayed for the first time in a standard double room with a balcony overlooking the valley and Mediterranean. This was absolutely adequate if not good especially considering the more than reasonable price.

The hotel itself is a 3 star hotel but to me I reckon its worth at least another half star. It has a tennis court, swimming and paddling pools, an outside bar in the summer, a reception, great terrace, restaurant, cafe bar, lounge, two lifts and of course the important free wi fi.

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It is worth mentioning the hotel bar and restaurant is closed on a Wednesday, after breakfast, in order that the staff have a well earned rest. However, there are several restaurants in close proximity even one directly next door where we had some lovely meals. Additionally there is a very well equipped small convenience store opposite and a take- away fish and chip shop about two minutes walk away.

As we are frequent visitors to the area we have seen the hotel improve their facilities every year.

This year, for example, an easy entry chair into the swimming pool for people who have difficulties has been installed. Also, the electric gate can now be operated from your phone which gains clients access to the hotel, chalets and a very good car park.

Breakfast was included in the price of our stay, it is both continental and English, served from about 8.00am to 10.30am but they are not pedantic. Hot food is replenished, they also cook to

Luggage taken to our car.

Free tapas on several occasions.

A menu brought from the restaurant next door which we ordered from and it was brought to us in the bar of the hotel.

When the bar was closed on a Wednesday, we purchased a couple of cans from the convenience store and consumed them in the lounge.

We were given glasses from the bar in the hotel and they opened the bar for us to have another couple of drinks before going out for dinner Always happy and attentive.

In conclusion, in my opinion, this is an extremely good 3 star hotel with 5 star people. I hope they all have a fantastic Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Des Wyke

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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: (+34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax (+34) 952 51 6780 Email: info@hotel-competa.com WHATSAPP: (+ 34) 671132563 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com

RESTAURANTE MARIA Hotel closed for Holidays from 3rd January until 3rd February 2020 (both inclusive) We want to thank our customers for this year 2019, without you it would not have been the same

RENT A NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN: from 50 euros per day

SUNDAY 16th FEBRUARY: "MATCHING MENU“ 4 Plates & 4 Glasses of Wine for 22€ pp Dinner commented by a Sommelier , From 7.30 p.m Please book your table in advance FRIDAY 7TH & 21st FEBRUARY 2020: .

FLAMENCO DANCER SHOW, Traditional flamenco dances: “SARA SERRANO” Have dinner with us and enjoy a beautiful Flamenco From 20.00 - 22.00 p.m Book in advance to avoid disappointment .

FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2020 VALENTINES DAY Have a Romantic dinner with us & enjoy from 19.00 - 22.30 p.m Book in advance to avoid disappointment

DON´T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR TABLE Info & Reservations: +34 952553535 info@hotel-competa.com Taxi TaxiTo Service Service available available 24h873 advertise call 63724h 028

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Tel: 640 25 42 07 Made to measure seating for benches and pool side areas.

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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS

Be Careful When Moving Large Amounts Of Cash Money In Spain

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f for whatever reason you have the need to move a large amount of money in cash, please note that you must submit with the Tax Office the Form S-1 “Declaracion de movimientos de medios de pago�.

Spanish Inland Revenue. You can do it electronically at the website of the Spanish tax office www.aeat.es.

This tax obligation, that many people ignore, is applicable when you are moving an amount in cash over EURO 10,000 when you go in or out of Spain. Also, when you move inside Spain an amount of money in cash over EURO 100,000.

Not filling the form S-1 can involve tax fines from EURO 600 up to 50 % of the amount of money you are moving. It is possible that the authorities also frozen these funds until the fine be paid.

Consequently, prior the movement of these large amounts of money in cash you must file the Form S-1 with the

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Keep in mind that you must also print the S-1 and take it with you when moving the funds.

amount of cash money please be sure that you file the Form S-1.

For further information on any tax duties in Spain and arrange a free appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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panish police have arrested a man alleged to be the pilot of the “narco-submarine” that was intercepted off the coast of Galicia last weekend carrying three tonnes of cocaine. Two other men were arrested at the scene after allegedly trying to scuttle the semisubmersible vessel and swim to shore. The Spanish news agency Efe reported that the suspected pilot had been arrested in the Galician seaside town of Cangas, still wearing a wetsuit. Two other men have been arrested in the city of Vigo, bringing the total number of arrests to five. The craft was towed into port at Aldán , where it was found to contain 3,000kg of cocaine, divided into 152 bales.

NEWS IN SPAIN This Months Update

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pain's defence ministry is opening more special forces roles to women as part of international efforts to tackle terrorism and unconventional warfare. Defence Minister Margarita Robles says the UN has called for more women to help resolve conflicts worldwide. Arabicspeaking women are among those sought for UN- or Nato-led missions in conflict areas, such as Iraq or Libya. Ms Robles was visiting the army's command for special operations, where some women have joined elite units.

At the command centre (MOE) in Rabasa, near Alicante, the minister watched a mock assault on a terrorist compound with the aim of seizing intelligence - the kind of raid conducted often against insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Ms Robles said the MOE had to be combat-ready not only in terms of military robotics and other advanced technology, but also "by understanding the terrorists' social and cultural domain". Some jobs are reserved for women, such as searching women at checkpoints.

In conservative, patriarchal societies it can be easier for women to glean intelligence from

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pain’s state-owned rail company Renfe will launch a new low-cost high-speed service called AVLO on April 6, 2020. That’s according to the local women, who may be kept away from foreign men. Visiting the proposal that the head of Renfe, Isaías Táboas, will bring to the MOE in April, Ms Robles said "we company’s next management want to make a significant bid to board meeting. The service will involve more women in these operate between Madrid and missions - this is a priority".

Barcelona, and tickets will cost between €10 and €60 per trip. The hree Spanish footballers current price of the high-speed AVE have been sentenced to 38 train between Madrid and years in prison each after sexually assaulting a teenage girl. Barcelona in economy class, without promotions, is between Carlos Cuadrado, 24, Victor Rodriguez, 22, and Raul Calvo, 19, €40.95 and €152 Initially, the train were found guilty gang raping a 15- will run twice a day in both year-old at a flat they shared in the directions, but this is set to increase to five services by the end town of Aranda de Duero, in of 2020. AVLO will run between northern Spain. The men were Sants station in Barcelona and accused of inviting the girl to their Atocha station in Madrid. apartment, where they turned the lights off and took her “by surprise” woman tried to walk out of a as they forced her to perform sex shop in Spain with a acts before she had a chance to mother's toddler while her react, according to Spanish daily back was turned before she was newspaper El Pais. The trio, who stopped by a store worker.The 20played for third-division team year-old suspect, originally from the Arandina FC before they were dropped by the club following their Ivory Coast, approached the little boy's pram in Roquetas de Mar, arrest in December 2017, denied the allegations. They said they did Almeria, and briefly talked to the child. She started to push the not have sexual relations with the girl and that they did not know she stroller out the store but an alert worker stopped her from leaving. was 15 at the time.

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We are now open for Sunday Lunch

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Unique to our restaurant in Competa Meat cooked on the stone to your liking alongside a full a la cart menu

Stunning views to the coast

Abierto 6 noches cada semana de 19.00 - 23.00 Open 6 nights a week from 19.00 - 23.00 Jedeu / Abend / Geoffuet 19.00 - 23.00 Cerrado el lunes Closed Mondays

A great venue for a special event and fantastic views of the hanging houses of Competa!

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chicken & mushroom pie and another sausage in batter and I wanted the scampi. I ordered for 7pm and went to Competa to collect it. It was ready waiting for me, on time and again it was still piping hot when I got home.

Delicious was the family verdict, portions were generous certainly no one was left hungry!

GRANDAD´S CHIPPY A Review Of The Food At Competa´s Chippy ot, cold, sunny or rainy, we all love a portion of fish and chips, don't we? So, I couldn't resist the opportunity to pay a visit to the new chippy in Competa

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was wrapped in the traditional paper and I was asked if I wanted salt & vinegar adding. I only live 10 minutes from town and by the time I got home the food was still hot.

Grandads Chippy which offers traditional Fish and Chips and other homemade and traditional British take way options opened just over 3 months and promises delicious, freshly prepared fish and chips, pies, sausages and more recently roast chickens

Taste-wise? It was impressive.

But how good is it? I went to find out (a few times!).

On the first occasion we just dropped by for a couple of portions of fish and chips with mushy peas as I couldn't be bothered to cook. I didn’t have to wait long while it was prepared for us. The owners Laura and Colin are extremely friendly and will happily chat to you whilst preparing the food. Each portion

The chips were very crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. I was informed it had taken 7 different varieties of potatoes to get the chips just right. The fish itself was bright white, moist and flaky and was covered in a deliciously crispy batter. The mushy peas were perfect too, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

A few weeks later we had family visit so we decided to have fish and chips for dinner one evening.

Instead of dropping in, I chose to send them a what's app as everybody wanted something different. Some wanted fish, others steak & kidney pie and

As a family we have now been back to Grandads Chippy several times. My family, when staying at the Balcon Hotel, decided one night to pop down the road and take fish and chips back to their room as they fancied a night in.

Not everybody wants to eat out every night of their holiday and Grandads chippy provides a quick and delicious food option to take away. The only item they ask you to order in advance are the roast chickens and they make this easy via what's app or a phone call.

All the food is cooked in 100% organic Oil, the chickens are free range and the food is served on recyclable cardboard trays.

The only complaint they have had is people would like to sit in and eat their fish and chips. So, in order to react to their customers, they have taken on the unit next door and sometime early next year they will extend Grandads Chippy to have an eat in area whilst also extending the menu to create a full dinning experience such as providing traditional British dessert. They also intend to offer alcohol along with the standard soft drinks they currently provide.

I can thoroughly recommend the food at Grandad Chippy's and look forward to seeing what they have in store for us next year.

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Avda Constitucion 59, Competa Tel 643303098

Grandads chippy

BRITISH FISH & CHIPS

Cod Scampi Cod Fish Cake Sausage in Batter Burgers Chicken Nuggets Onion Rings Soft Drinks

Roast Chicken Steak & Kidney Pie Steak & Onion Pie Chicken & Mushroom Pie Cornish Pasties Curry Sauce Mushy Peas Gravy

Winter Opening Hours Tue to Thur -13.00 to 14.30 & 18.00 to 21.00 .

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Fri & Sat - 13.00 to 14.30 & 18.00 - 22.00 Closed Sundays & Mondays

Restaurante Taberna

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Teteria Hierbabuena

We are closed for holiday from 7th January and we open with business as normal on 28th January.

Morrocan Shop inside the restaurant!

Teteria Hierbabuena Taberna Reservations call 951 70 76 38 / 630 91 65 53 Avenida de la Constitucion 35, Cómpeta We can be found next to the Car Park Reservations Recommended To advertise call 637 028 873

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CYCLING IN THE AXARQUIA A Cyclists Paradise by www.cyclemalaga.com

he Axarquia is a region of Andalusia that falls within the Malaga province. Its name is thought to derive from the Arabic word for “the East”.

In this case it refers to East of Malaga. The area stretches from the East of Malaga to the East of Nerja and inland to the Sierras Tejeda and Almijara.

The climate is subtropical with approximately 300 days of sunshine per year and little rainfall.

churches. The countryside is planted with almond, olive, avocado and citrus trees. Nearer the sea tropical fruit plantations are common. On the coast there are some larger seaside resorts.

These include Nerja and Torre del Mar. Additionally, the coast has some spectacular unspoilt open stretches and smaller fishing villages that retain their Spanish character. This area of the Costa del Sol is much less developed than the stretches to the west of Malaga.

towns. However, once you steer your bike inland you will soon be climbing for some kilometres.

Thankfully the gradients are not steep, usually between 5-8 percent. Any ascents are rewarded with fabulous views of the Mediterranean Sea, coastal sierras, and the pretty countryside. Most towns and villages have pleasant bars where you can rest, take a drink, eat some tapas and observe the local laidback life of the Axarquian’s.

This is a rugged region of deep ravines, hills, mountains, sandy beaches and hidden coves.

Inland there are numerous beautiful white villages built on the side of hills. These are mostly all of Moorish origin. They have narrow winding streets, small houses, bars and pretty

This region is ideal training ground for cyclists. The roads are quiet and the climate suitable for most months of the year. It is worth noting that the coast road from the outskirts of Malaga to Nerja is relatively flat and not too busy particularly outside of the

Traffic is often light on the higher roads and the drivers usually respectful of cyclists in comparison to busier parts of Northern Europe. On the coast you can also find some beautiful places with a sea view to stop and recover before pushing on.

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Another advantage is the very reasonable cost of basic food and drink especially in the less touristy villages where a typical breakfast of coffee and pan con tomate or churros can cost about 2-3 Euros.

to explore the wonderful countryside and villages at a leisurely pace.

There are numerous popular routes in the area starting on the coast and venturing inland. A popular classic ride is to take one The region has a flourishing of the roads up to the mountain cycling scene of both hometown of Competa. Here you can grown and non-Spaniards stop in the main square at one of enjoying the friendship and the cafes before heading back competition. Club runs are often down to the coast. Another visible at the weekends especially favourite climb is tackling the on the coast. The Vuelta de Puerto del Sol above Periana Espana is also a regular visitor to before heading to Alfarnate in the the region in September. The Province of Granada. For a big Axarquia usually provides a day out, you could complete the connecting stage between Ruta del Cabra. This involves a Malaga and Granada. For these long climb from Almunecar, reasons the Axarquia is becoming venturing deep into the unspoilt more popular with cyclists of all Andalucian countryside behind abilities from professionals on the coastal Sierras. The return training camps to those wishing descent through the Boquette de

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Zaffaraya is spectacular and a real blast. Aside from these routes there are many other roads and villages to explore in our beloved region.

If you want to improve your fitness, strength or climbing you can rely on the mountain roads of the Axarquia to provide the stimulus you need. If you just want toexplore the unspoilt villages and sample lovely fresh food and drink and spectacular views, you will not be disappointed.

A perfect destination for riding a bike if you are up for the challenge!

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EXERCISES IN WRITING Josephine Drew Reports!

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ts January and the days are short, so I decided to share with you a little something that I have been doing lately to pass the time away. (Steady!)

This maybe of some interest to those who like words, and wordplay, crosswords, scrabble etc.

I belong to the U3A Memoir Group and we do different exercises in writing to get our brains going. Once it was to compose a Diamond poem, and another a Haiku Poem. Before your eyeballs glaze over, please bear with me.

Poetry and Syllables had me totally uninterested). To precis this into Western form, it is five syllables, seven syllables and five syllables, on three lines, that do not rhyme! Google go on and on!

After being confined to barracks with a bad cold for two weeks, and totally fed up with daytime brain-dead television, (but I do admit that it's fascinating watching HD, seeing the huge amounts of make up the presenters wear) that I decided to have a go. Japanese make it all about nature etc. but the Western examples I found didn’t!

(by the way I am not a poetry fan, but I like Pam Ayers, nor a Shakespeare fan, but do like Ben Elton's 'Upstart Fool' which uses real Shakespearean quotes out of text).

Here are a couple of amusing ones:

I resisted doing the Haiku Poetry, which was described as Japanese Poetry in seventeen syllables. (The words Japanese,

One shark said to the other when eating a clown fish this tastes funny

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Boom boom boom bam bam My head is a battleground With countless outbursts

I didn’t make these up, they were on Google. Purists say it's a lot more complicated than this but I cant see why you cant have fun doing something without going into great intellectual depths!

One Google nature one: Love is like Winter Warm breaths thaw cold hearts until One day the Spring comes And my first attempt: Palm outside my door Swaying in the sun and wind Calms my restless heart I find myself sitting on a bus mumbling to myself seventeen syllables whilst counting on my fingers! Then get indoors to write it down, and have totally forgotten it! An age thing.

Are you still with me?

Now onto the Diamond Poem,

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(not rhyming). It took me a few days to get my head round this concept. Written in the shape of a diamond, with one word, two words, three and four, then three, two and one. That’s my simple explanation, Google again is so academic. The first and last word can be opposites or related. Also the forth line should have two nouns associated with the top word and two for bottom word, but I found some which don’t adhere to this formula!

Here are two opposites, and two related subjects.

Questions/Answers Mountain/Valley and Heat/Warmth Snake/Serpent Example of Diamond from Google: Smile happy, warm welcoming, inspiring, soothing curve, lips, expression, emotion disturbing, deterring, depressing

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sad, unwelcome frown Here is my first attempt: dawn pink mauve dazzling awakening greeting birds, hope, cool, fade sinking, disappearing, gloaming purple orange dusk Have a go if you are so inclined, it beats picking fluff out of your navel!

Axarquia U3A is where I go to the Memoir Workshop, and if you wish to join in the many activities there is a good website. Most things are centered around Torrox, Torre del Mar, and Velez Malaga.

The Organization is very big in the UK, and we have a good membership here, with the fee currently 6e a year. I attend the Book Group, in Torrox, the Memoir writing and Craft by Aldi

in Caleta and the Munch Bunch in various locations, munching and chatting! Its a good way to meet people.

A new group is starting up in the La Vinuela area in the New Year.

I attend the meetings by bus, going on the 9.45 bus to Algarrobo Costa and then catching another bus to either Torrox or walk to Aldi.

I know that some people are put off going by public transport, but very often when you attend, there is someone from your area who could give you a lift either to the bus stop or nearer home.

I hope this is food for thought and I wish you a healthy January and February.

Josephine Drew

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BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, SAYALONGA Home to Málaga's Best Wines?

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here's a winery above Sayalonga – it is just off the road between the town and the Archez junction.

It's called Bodegas Bentomiz and the wine they make is first class.

Set up by a Dutch couple who moved to the area almost 25 years ago, they produce wines that are distinctively fresh and subtle. The range is called “Ariyanas” and includes sweet and dry, white, red and rosé. The Ariyanas wines have caught the attention of the wine world at large. Over the 15 years they've been operating commercially they have found distribution in a dozen countries and placed the wines in some 20 or so Michelin-starred restaurants. Their dry muscat (Ariyanas Seco Sobre Lías Finas) and one of their sweet muscats (Ariyanas Terruño Pizarroso) won in the Sabor a Málaga competition to be named the best of their respective categories.

The story of how their business

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has developed is astonishing: André and Clara started in other fields; both are self-taught and yet have achieved a professional level of expertise and excellence.

Their history – along with just what wine-making in Málaga's Axarquía region involves – can be discovered at the winery. They run a daily tour and tasting from Wednesday to Sunday, all year round.

Not only that, but to provide a fuller experience of the wine with food, as well as developing their love of gastronomy and André's love of cooking, their wine-salon doubles as a lunch-time restaurant, with the gourmet meals served just after the tasting at 14:00 – so you can combine tour, tasting and lunch, if you wish. Accolades have rolled in from all sides: the food is just wonderful. Indeed, the reviews of Bodegas Bentomiz on TripAdvisor and Facebook, their client photos on Instagram (#bodegasbentomiz), and press articles, all express visitors'

delight in the passion that André, Clara and their small, dedicated team, display in creating a “complete wine experience”.

For special occasions they go a little further. Their “Mountain Wine & Music” summer concerts are thrilling events with live music, gourmet food and wine all enjoyed beside the winery in one of the most beautiful places in the province. Their occasional “dinner and music” evenings allow André to develop exciting new menus.

And this Christmas they're offering a splendid 7-course banquet with wine – the best gastronomic celebration!

After Christmas, when we're all in the doldrums they have a special JANUARY OFFER – book lunch for 4 and one wine-pairing menu (a glass with each course) is free.

That's a taste of the best of Málaga, free of charge – a mustdo experience www.bodegasbentomiz.com

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A lot of these resolutions fail because they’re not the right resolutions. And a resolution may be wrong for one of three main reasons: It’s a resolution created based on what someone else (or society) is telling you to change.

It’s too vague. You don’t have a realistic plan for achieving your resolution. Your goals should be smart — and SMART. That’s an acronym coined in the journal Management Review in 1981 for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. It may work for management, but it can also work in setting your resolutions, too.

Specific. Your resolution should be absolutely clear. Making a concrete goal is really important rather than just vaguely saying ‘I want to lose weight.’You want to have a goal: How much weight do you want to lose and at what time

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interval?”. Five pounds in the next two months — that’s going to be more effective.

Measurable. This may seem obvious if your goal is a fitness or weight loss related one, but it’s also important if you’re trying to cut back on something, too. If, for example, you want to stop biting your nails, take pictures of your nails over time so you can track your progress in how those nails grow back out. Logging progress into a journal or making notes on your phone or in an app designed to help you track behaviours can reinforce the progress, no matter what your resolution may be.

Achievable. This doesn’t mean that you can’t have big stretch goals. But trying to take too big a step too fast can leave you frustrated, or affect other areas of your life to the point that your resolution takes over your life — and both you and your friends and family flail. So, for example, resolving to save enough money to retire in five years when you’re 30 years old is probably not realistic, but saving an extra 100 euro a month may be. (And if that’s easy, you can slide that number up to an

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Relevant. Is this a goal that really matters to you, and are you making it for the right reasons? If you do it out of the sense of selfhate or remorse or a strong passion in that moment, it doesn’t usually last long,. But if you build up a process where you’re thinking harder about what’s good for you, you’re changing the structure of your life, you’re bringing people into your life who will reinforce that resolution, then I think you have a fighting chance.” ç Time-bound. Like “achievable,” the timeline toward reaching your goal should be realistic, too. That means giving yourself enough time to do it with lots of smaller intermediate goals set up along the way. Focus on these small wins so you can make gradual progress,.

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GOODBYE AND THANK YOU! Competa Will Not Host An Artwalk Organised By Lieuwke Loth Next Year

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here will not be another Art Walk in 2020. For the past few years, the Competa Art Walk has been one of the most interesting and inspiring cultural events in springtime on the Costa del Sol. Many visitors have enjoyed great art from a wide spectrum of artists, as well as enjoying interesting interaction with the artists themselves.

Every year hotels were fully booked and restaurants packed.

The village is already known as ‘a place to be’ for artists and musicians and it seems every year more and more people found their way to this inspiring area with its tempting art vibes to be found all over the place! Real estate agencies have seen an increase in house-sales over the last few years! For sure it has had something to do with all these vibrant events.

The Art Walk organisation would like to give thanks to the municipality for providing their spaces for the Artwlk. We are also very pleased with the number of local businesses who have chosen to support this event. A huge ‘thank

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you’ must also go out to the volunteers who gave so much of their time, skills and efforts. We’d like to mention a few of our hard working volunteers: English artist, Mitch France who took care of the graphic design for the posters/ leaflets/ bio’s and built and maintained the website.

German artist, Gerrit Oppelland Hampel who took care of Facebook promotion and Anne Konig, who was the contact person for the council and also for some of the sponsors.

Also thanks to the hosts who offered their houses or gardens for the art shows. Of course the Art Walk organisation is happy with so many enthusiastic artists, musicians and theatre makers who made this 11th edition an unforgettable experience for many!

Muchas gracias.

Last but not least we’d like to thank Lieuwke Loth for her endless efforts to make it happen. She has dedicated much of her time, skills and energy to make it an event that’s added great value to the town and its people, the artists involved and all the art lovers..

From a small Walkabout she has created a big cultural event of which we all can be proud of! It has now inspired others to take the concept to their own villages, for example in Frigiliana and Torrox.

Lieuwke has done the job now for 6 years. She has personally got a lot from the event and has loved the experience. It was Lieuwke’s pleasure to create something that has served the village. For now she has decided to give her time to other priorities. She has missed the right support, help and acknowledgement from certain parties and feels it is time to end her (free) efforts for this enormous project every year. The Art Walk which we have become accustomed to over the last 6 years will not take place in 2020.

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Bargain Price: 199,500€ Ref: C3667 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 120m² Pool: No Taurus Real Estate

Price: 110,000€ Ref: 19HC043 Location: Canillas de Aceituno Beds: 1 Baths:1 Size: 75m² Pool: No Andalucia Real Estate

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Price: 175,000€ Ref: 19HC048 Location: Torre del Mar Beds: 2 Baths:2 Size: 83m² Pool: Yes TheAndalucia GrapevineReal Estate

Price: 365,000€ Ref: IRE1979 Location: Alcaucin Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 250m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 75,000€ Ref: CHV460 Location: Sayalonga Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 145m² Pool: No Competa Homes

Price: 249,000€ Ref: IRE1982 Location: Alcaucin Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 141m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 235,000€ Ref: IRE1924 Location: Vinuela Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Size: 104m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 295,000€ Ref: v1154 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Size: 152m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 260,000€ Ref: C3619 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 140m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real To advertise call Estate 637 028 873

Prestige Propert y Price: 460,000€ Ref: 19HC039 Location: La Herradura Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 248m² Pool: Yes Andalucia Real Estate

Price: 520,000€ Ref: C019 Location: Competa Beds: 9 Baths: 3 Size: 355m² Pool: No Brogan Properties

Price: 450,000€ Ref: IRE1971 Location: Riogordo Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 120m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 399,000€ Ref: v1325 Location: Benajarafe Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 222m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 1,500,000€ Ref: 19HC028 Location: La Herradura Beds: 4 Baths: 4 Size: 270m² Pool: Yes Andalucia Real Estate

Price: 289,000€ Ref: IRE1954 Location: Arenas Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 150m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 459,000€ Ref: CHV145 Location: Canillas de Albaida Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 360m² Pool: Yes Competa Homes

Price: 575,000€ Ref: MS130 Location: Caleta de Velez Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Size: 220m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate

Price: 425,000€ Ref: v1212 Location: Competa Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 195m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Rustic Price: 139,000€ Ref: C1385 Location: Canillas de Aceituno Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 95m² Pool: No Taurus Properties

Price: 285,000€ Ref: IRE1986 Location: Torrox Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Size: 216m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 229,000€ Ref: v1234 Location: Archez Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 117m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 195,000€ Ref: C3637 Location: Corumbela Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Size: 95m² Pool: No Taurus Properties

Price: 259,000€ Ref: IRE1978 Location: Sedella Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 142m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 375,000€ Ref: 19HC050 Location: Iznate Beds: 4 Baths: 4 Size: 187m² Pool: Yes Andalucia Real Estate

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Price: 185,000€ Ref: v1326 Location: Corumbela Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Size: 79m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 158,000€ Ref: RC601 Location: Archez Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 90m² Pool: No Brogan Properties

Price: 180,000€ Ref: 19HC046 Location: Cutar Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 151m² Pool: Yes Andalucia Real To advertise callEstate 637 028 873

Torrox An attractive spacious south/west facing villa with 3 beds and 2 baths located in the countryside between the villages of Torrox and Cómpeta. This well established property has good access, large living/dining room, superb kitchen, nicely fitted bathrooms, covered terrace, terrace with brick built barbecue, secluded pool area and spectacular mountain and countryside views.

Ref: v1360

Sunset Properties Spain

Price 320,000€

Avenida Andalucia 65C - 29740 - Torre del Mar - Málaga Tel Mob:(+34) 618 295 063 Office:(+34) 601 626 525 info@sunsetproperties-spain.com Exclusively listed for sale with Sunset Properties Spain

www.sunsetproperties-spain.com

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THINKING OF MOVING TO SPAIN Some Pro´s And Con´s To Help With Your Decision f you are thinking about moving to Spain, we've compiled a list of pros and cons of living in Spain to help with your decision.

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in Madrid or Barcelona but lower in southern parts..

Moving to a new country may be a huge undertaking, but there are a lot of great reasons to do it.

Whether you’re starting a new job, studying abroad, retiring, following family or a loved one or just looking for a new adventure, a new country might be where you find the home you’ve been looking for.

Pro: Spaniards Are Among the Nicest People in the World Con: If You're a Quiet Person, the Culture May Be a Bit of a Shock Spaniards, like most people from Southern Europe, love loud music, even late at night.

Lower Cost of Living Pro: Lower Cost of Living in Spain (it's relative) Be careful what you read. Most retirement resources can be overly positive and some ranking lists are misleading. For example Barcelona is 'expensive.' It is compared to more southern parts of Spain.

Con: Rents & Real Estate Prices Can be High in Some Areas Rents and real estate are high but

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Spaniards

Slower Pace of Life Con: Long Lines & Slow Service are a Part of Life in Spain Compared to the UK things seem to take forever, especially when it comes to business matters. There are queues everywhere and the Spanish seem to take it in their stride to stand around for hours just waiting - this can be very stressful if you are not accustomed to it.

Pro: Once You Adjust to a Slower Pace of Living, It's a Blessing Many people who decide to move abroad are looking to slow down

and enjoy life. It takes time to adjust to the slower pace, but most expats say that once they do the rewards outweigh the negatives. For example one expat said “Some of the things that frustrated me are now what I appreciate. I enjoy the conversation I have with the people at the fruit store or the post office while I am waiting in line. I like the reliance on our own two feet and not using the car. I appreciate that the family is VERY important and everyone takes off Sunday to spend time with them," Spain's Beautiful Beaches & Weather Pro: Spain Has Amazing Weather, Beautiful Beaches and Coastal Cities Regardless of whether you end up in a coastal town or inland city, the weather in Spain will not disappoint. If you're looking for a coastal city, the options are endless.

Con: Coastal Cities Can be Very

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Crowded in Summer Like anywhere in the world, coastal cities and towns get crowded in summer. For any beach lover, that shouldn't be a surprise. Think of the summer season as a time to meet more Spaniards, travel inland for a break from the beach Family is a Priority in Spain Pro: Expat Families Will Appreciate Spain's FamilyFriendly Culture Typically the Spaniards priority is family. They have extended family nearby and visit quite often Con: If You're an Entrepreneur, The Family-Friendly Culture May be a Challenge Many Spaniards take most of their obligatory vacation days in August and some businesses even shut down for the month. Working in Spain or running a small business there, it may be a difficult thing to adjust to.

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Property In Spain Pro: Properties in Spain are Less Expensive Than Many Other Cities in Europe.

Con: Costs Involved in Buying Property in Spain. The costs involved is very expensive compared to UK, for example, an estate agent here takes 10% commission compared to 1.5% in UK. The Large Expat Population in Spain Pro: Expat Friends Can Be Incredibly Supportive Con: It Can be Hard to Immerse Yourself in the Spanish Culture When There are So Many Expats If you're looking for an authentic, local experience, you may find it more difficult to immerse yourself with so many expats around. In that case, rent a home or flat in an area that is not popular among expats, talk Spanish as often as possible and join local volunteer organizations to meet locals.

These strategies can help.

However, don't be too quick to isolate yourself from expats.

When times get tough and you're feeling homesick, facing a health problem or enduring some other challenge, expats can be your best source of help and support.

Animals Pro Spain is super animalfriendly. If you have a dog and are thinking about living in Spain, go for it. There are lots of bars, restaurants and places which encourage you to bring your pet.

Con People don't seem to be as obsessed with training their pets as the UK folk. This means that dogs will freely bark at any time of the day, evening or night.

When deciding where to move, though, there are tons of factors to take into considerations. Every place is going to have pros and cons, and you need to be aware of both in order to make an informed choice about where you’re going to be happy living.

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Gymnasium (per month) 1 Month Pass / Gym & Classes – 40 euro 3 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 35 euro 2 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 30 euro 1 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 20 euro New Deal! - 2 Days a week for only 30 euro a month One off session – 5 euro

Monday-Friday Gym Discount 9:00-14:00 & 16:00-22:00 3 months paid in advance - 15 euro Saturday 6 months paid in advance - 20 euro 10:00 - 14:00 Annual Payment - 40 euro Family Discount – Gym and class for 2 people, 3rd person free

Spinning Mon & Wed 20.30 - 21.30 .

Metafit Tue 20.00 - 21.00 .

Tonificacion Thurs 20.00 to 21.00

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We do not accept credit cards Cash payment only

Adult Classes (per month) Twice a week 25 euro Three times a week 35 euro Children’s Classes (per month) Classes Discount 2 days per week 3 months paid in advance discount - 5% Taekwondo 25 euro 6 months paid in advance discount - 10% See Map Annual payment -15% Spot 5 Family Discount - Gym plus Classes for 2 people , 3rd person is free .

One off Class - 5 euro

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More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga Province have left in our hands the responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses.

ASESORÍA ALJARIFE Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc.

General Administration

We are a group of highly qualified professionals that work for you. Economists and administrators with a wealth of experience that are at your disposal any time in order to make your life easier.

Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.)

Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances See Map (house, car, health, etc) Spot 22

We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian

www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29

GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47

Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on: Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges

Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills

Taxes: • Non resident tax (for foreigners with properties in Spain) • Resident taxes (for foreigners with residency in Spain)

Property Management: • Advice in Community issues • Administration of incomes and expenses • AGMS

We speak Spanish, English, German, Italian & French

Avd. Andalucía 65-A 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Tel. 952 54 51 05 info@asesoriaaxarquia.es 66 The Grapevine

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Wishing Everyone a Happy & Prosperous New Year HAIRDRESSING

Opening times Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 till 18.00 .

Beauty and HolisticTherapies: Including Specialist Facial Treatments, waxing, manicures & pedicures, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Bowen technique, Reiki, Thai massage, Acupuncture, Tuina massage and more.

Gel Nails, Acrylics and Nail Art .

Check out our Facebook page for information and offers Rebeccah Curtis Beauty and Wellness Centre

New Private Beauty Room!

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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant Torrox Costa ONLY

SPECIAL OFFER EAT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE Dinning Room

Booked Recommended

SPECIAL LUNCH MENU

10.95€ Children under 10 - 6.50€ King Prawns not included

12PM - 4PM

ANY CHICKEN, LAMB OR VEGETABLE CURRY WITH RICE OR NAAN

ONLY

7.00€ Post Office

TAJ MAHAL

Supersol

Nacional 340

Nerja

El Morche

Hotel Iberostar

Notario

Pavo Real

Bar and Restaurant Open 6 days aDAY week12.00-16.00 (incl. Kitchen)/ 18.00-24.00 OPEN EVERY Spit Roast Chickens 7.50 euro Closed Wednesdays TEL: 952 534 972 / 612 482 062 (Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun) 12.00pm until late TEL: 654 869 083 CTRA NACIONAL -340 (NEXT TO POST OFFICE) call to order TORROXTraditional COSTA Sunday Lunch 2x 50"TV's so we

Roast Chicken & Beef & with all the trimmings Lamb available if pre-ordered by Thursday afternoon

can show different matches atthe same time

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taxiSILVIA déjate llevar

SILVIA CRISTINA RODRIGUEZ TORRES CALLE ESTACIÓN 3 CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

T: +34 652 635 500 silviarotorres@hotmail.com

Your preferences From the village to the country side, a day trip to Granada, to the hospital, the airport or shopping in Málaga, traveling with Taxi Silvia is a pleasure.

Prices With Taxi Silvia there are no unpleasant surprises about the price, we work with fixed rates for several journeys like to the airport or between the village and the country side. Before we drive off the price has been agreed upon.

Tel: 952 51 61 18 664 84 50 51 Mobile: 654 466 768

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Avda. Canillas 7, COMPETA (MALAGA)

VICTOR ROMAN MULTISERVICIOS General Reforms Plumbing & Electrics Airconditioning Installation

Spanish & English Spoken

Free, no obligation quote

608 452 053

Competa and surrounding area.

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THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across

Down

6 Ice containing milk (7) 7 Relating to the lower body (5) 9 Achy (4) 10 From time to time (10) 11 Powerfully (8) 13 Recorded (6) 15 Anglo-Saxon slave (4) 17 Laughs (5) 18 Person, place or thing (4) 19 Restricted caloric intake (6) 20 Saw (8) 23 Minor in significance (10) 26 Travel through water (4) 27 Relative magnitudes (5) 28 Arouses (7)

1 Showing kindness (10) 2 Rectangular (6) 3 Relating to the ear (4) 4 Rockets (8) 5 Grain storage building (4) 6 Fire a weapon (5) 8 French country house (7) 12 An online directory (5) 14 Being willing to give your time or money (10) 16 One who twists fibers into threads (7) 17 Porcupine (8) 21 Comfort (6) 22 Leaves (5) 24 A very small amount (4) 25 T T T T (4) Solution on page 82

1. The Fiery Angel is a 1954 opera from which Russian composer?

2. 'How Deep is Your Love' was a UK number one single for which group in March 1996?

3.In Greek history, who was the last king of Lydia, famed for his vast wealth?

4. Which flower is sometimes known as 'Traveller's Joy'?

5. Which bird, a member of the crow family, is known for its jet black plumage?

8. In Physics, matter has three fundamental states; gas, solid and ...?

6. Which famous leader said 'England is a nation of shopkeepers'?

9. Which British monarch was known as 'Bloody Mary'?

7. John Sentamu took on which religious title in 2005?

10. In 2012, Chelsea beat which German team on penalties to win the Champions League final?

See page 82 for answers

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HAPPY FEET

An Interview with Ruth Lanslay, Foot Health Practitioner in Competa

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ix months ago, I interviewed Ruth Lanslay of Happy Feet in Competa.

She had only just moved to the area, both her home & clinic were yet to be fully renovated and she was both apprehensive and excited about what lay ahead.

Today we are chatting in her lovely clinic. I’m sitting on the wonderfully comfortable patient chair which I can only guess wasn’t one of her cheapest purchases! The clinic is finished with a small waiting area and toilet facilities along with a room for herself and her patients.

Here Ruth can privately take care, diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Ruth can also treat and alleviate day-to-day foot problems, including: toenail problems, such as thickened toenails, fungal nail infections or ingrown toenails. corns and calluses.

So, the main question is how has the business progressed since we last spoke and has Ruth settled in?

I knew when I asked her this question, I would get an honest answer. This was what I liked about her when we first met. She never exaggerated, she admitted

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when things were hard work but also showed true delight when her treatments made a difference to someone’s life. Her answer was again delivered with honesty, she never expected to make her fortune in Competa. The last 6 months have just about been slightly been better than she originally foresaw which is great news. Clients are now booking treatments on a regular basis and she is continually picking up new clients due to her advertising and reference through word of mouth.

She expects the next 6 months to be once again on track or even better than what she had hoped for. Ruth didn’t have to get used to how she works as she is doing exactly what she did in the UK. The difference is the scheduling of her work, this has taken some getting used to. Clients book last minute appointments and her diary is rarely full at the beginning of the week but often is by the end of the week!

Some of the changes Ruth has made over the last 6 months are she no longer has specific working hours; her appointment times are now more flexible to suit her client’s needs. Also, many of her clients are elderly and not agile

enough to reach her clinic so she will now agree to home visits. All appointments are scheduled by email, phone or Facebook of which all details are on the advert opposite I ask what a standard appointment is, for 25 euro Ruth cuts nails and removes the hard skin, often removing corns and calluses and discusses any problems and if time allows treats the problem then and there. What seemed really important was the advice she could give to look after your feet along with providing the necessary tools to help solve or alleviate issues such as inner soles, blocks or mouldings for support.

Lastly how have Ruth and Dave settled in? They admitted the hardest thing was leaving family back in the UK , however a little UK family “fix” in January is planned which will help. They are settling in & have integrated into the Competa community, have joined walking groups and choirs and are happy here in the village and are really pleased that “Happy Feet” is working as planned and they are looking forward to the future ahead.

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Nail Cutting & Filing Corns & Callus/Hard Skin Ingrown Toe Nails Fungal/Thickened Toe Nails Verrucae Clinic now open in Cรณmpeta

Medi-pedi Incl. Gel Nail Varnish

Calle Paco Hernandez 4, Cรณmpeta

Ruth Lansley DipFHP,MCFHP, MAFHP

Foot Health Practitioner Tel: + 34 643303157 Tel: + 44 7734098041 Happy Feet Competa

Ruth.Lansley@gmail.com Opening hours by appointment

Toe Nail Reconstruction Service General Foot & Nail Care Care of Diabetic Feet See Map Spot 78

Therapuetic lower leg & foot massage

A PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY SERVICE

20 year renovating in the Axarquia and the UK

Specialist in structural installations Decorative brick work & block work Plastering & Tiling Call Simon to discuss your requirements + 34 711 00 49 46 Email: smhbuiild@aol.com Find us on Facebook: SMH Plastering and brickwork services To advertise call 637 028 873

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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!

Level: Easy

Level: Intermediate

See page 82 for Sudoko Answers

Large selection of Tapas dishes

CafĂŠ

Restaurante

See Map Spot 15

Bar

PERICO Plaza Almijara no4, CĂłmpeta, Malaga Tel 952 553 739

Potage De Hinojo Pollo al Vino de Competa Pierna al Horno de Cordero Comidas Caseras .

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Enjoy, coffee, drinks and snacks and fabulous home cooked cuisine on the large terrace, in the bar or in our delightful restaurant.

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TOTAL SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS WANT SATELLITE T.V CHANNELS? Have you lost BBC1,2,3,4 ITV, CH4, BBC New & BBC Radio?

THEN HAVE IT BACK THROUGH SATELLITE To move your own dish and supply a new digibox - ONE OFF PRICE €280

UK IPTV is the answer!

No dish required All UK channels including Sport & Films Catch Up TV On Demand Movies

Call Phil or Nigel on: 629 556 266 or email: totalsat@gmx.com

Bistro 6

Gilly and Gary welcome you to Bistro 6 just down from Plaza Vendimia, Competa. see map spot 59

Starters,Tapas & Specials Boards Corkage Available

For reservations callBar 951Open: 832 817 Kitchen Open: 13.30 to 3.30pm 13.30 to 3.30pm & 7.00 to 10.00pm & 6.30pm until late Open 6 Evenings a week from 6.30pm Open Thur,Fri & Sat lunch times 13.30 - 15.30 Closed all day Sunday Tel: 951 832 817

Mob: 635 302 806

Booking Highly Recommended

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BEFORE

AFTER

NEED A NEW KITCHEN? IDECOCINA, Torre Del Mar

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ince 1980 IDECOCINA has been engaged in designing and fitting all types of kitchens in all range of styles, including accessories and electrical appliances. They offer comprehensive service performed by their own company staff.

They provide solutions for any space issues, storage and layout and provide the most convenient and economical option for you.

They offer you solutions for your requirements and professionally advise you about any question regarding your kitchen.

From refurbishment works to installation of kitchens, they perform everything so that your kitchen is ready from the start in perfect conditions. Your only concern is to choose what you like the most and they will do the rest (See advert opposite for contact details).

Naturvets Competa

Avda de la. Constituciรณn 15, 29754 Cรณmpeta Please call for an appointment Tel: 952 55 38 50

Mon & Thur: 9:30 - 14:00 & 16:00- 18:00 Tue, Wed & Fri: 9:30 - 14:00 Sat: 10:00 - 13:00

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• January 2019 Horoscopes • ARIES

20th March - 19th April

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GEMINI

CANCER

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ou might find a marked seriousness to your emotions that helps you stay on track with everything you need to do.

Integrate your plans with others and see what kinds of incredible breakthroughs you can have.

LEO

on't be surprised if you run into some serious opposition.

Disperse your energy freely, but don't be surprised if other people try to pull you in the opposite direction. Flexibility is a key aspect for you.

LIBRA

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here's a somber mood hindering your emotions but things favour you generally. The contacts you make now can be extremely valuable. You could gain a great deal of information from social interactions.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

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eople are on your wavelength more than usual. You can get quite a bit accomplished. You might want to take a disciplined approach. Consider being a bit more realistic with your actions.

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23rd August - 22th September

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ou may want to go in many directions yet something seems to keep you from going anywhere. This annoying conflict of energies may make it difficult to make the most of your day, but you can handle it

SCORPIO

23rd October - 21st November

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t may seem like people have lost their sensitivity. Meanwhile, you're left feeling indecisive and unsure about which way to turn.

People want to hear from you.

They want to know what you're thinking. Don't be afraid to say your peace

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

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here's a fast-paced frenzy to the month that might leave you feeling a bit left out. You may want to take things more slowly, yet the day's energy doesn't allow for hesitation or delay. This is a good time to get out and be social.

our emotions may be dampened but don't let it get you down. Engage in tasks that require more discipline and willpower. Tackle practical tasks that require a steady hand and focused thought. You can get quite a bit accomplished.

AQUARIUS

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he energy is light and airy, while you feel the need to get more deep and penetrating. Take a break from your usual intensity and try to keep things light. Stay on the surface and be social.

VIRGO

D

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ou're so bombarded by facts and information that you're unsure how to proceed. Don't get overwhelmed. You're the master of analysis and organization. If anyone can sort things out, it's you. Trust your ability and make it happen.

here's a great deal of fuel for your fire, so go for it. Spend time with children and be creative.

Put your fun-loving personality to good use by encouraging others to play along. You'll be a welcome addition to every social situation.

PISCES

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et out and be with people Communicate with others on a personal level At the same time, open yourself up to receiving important knowledge from others.

Don't take things too seriously.

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Tin Tin

Salon de Belleza

Hair and Beauty Salon

We Specialise in Everything Hair & Beauty

Hair by Trina Perm, Colouring, Hi/Low light, Balayage, Men and Childrens cuts, Wash and Set, Styling for weddings, communions, parties & other special occasions

Beauty by Ellie

See Map Spot 26

Standard Manicures, Pedicures also Gel Polish & Acrylic Nails.

All types of Waxing (Facial & Body), Eyebrow/Eyelash Tinting, Eyelash Perm and Tinting, Eyelash Extensions Variety of facial Treatments including Relaxing facial with massage Extraction facials, Glycolic Acid Peeling Colagen treatments and much more!

New by Zena Holistic Massage Therapist Relives Stress & Anxiety, Reduces Tension & Pain & Much More Tel: +44 7772679917 Mon & Tue 9.30-13.30 & 16.00-19.00 Nueva villa de Competa Wed, Thu & Fri (Just behind Cafe Competa) 9.30-13.30 & 16.30-19.30 Tel: 952 516 416 Sat English, Danish & Spanish 10.00 - 14.00

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Wegodoit com For more information and to join us today visit www.wegodoit.com email info@wegodoit.com or call us on +34 655 908 122 Also sales agents wanted, send your details to agents@wegodoit.com

We also offer website design SEO & digital marketing services.

As a massive thank-you to all of our clients, we are offering a whopping 50% discount on all hair and beauty services throughout the whole of January! Celebrating 14 years in Competa

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Dead Sea Mud Body Masque, HD Brows, LVL Lashes, Russian & Flat Individual Lashes, Russian Mani & Pedi, Shellac, Polygel Extensions plus much more

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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas

Superb Renovated 3 Bed Villa Between Competa & Torrox - Competa - €229,000 - V598 Recently renovated villa in a contemporary style with easy access. Elevated position giving views to the countryside and mountains. Kitchen and bathroom fitted ready to move in.

EXCLUSIVE! Great Value 3 Bed Villa With Pool Competa - €225,000 - V596 This 3 bedroom villa is located close to Competa with easy access. It has stunning views to the coast and Malaga in the distance. Outside terrace and a large garage for storage or conversion to extra accommodation

We have clients looking for villas €220,000 - €290,000 and townhouses €80,000 - €140,000 Please contact us if you are selling such a property.

Rustic Townhouse With Large Terrace & Separate Annexe - Archez - €175,000 - T738 This large townhouse, once an olive mill, has 3 beds in the main house and a further bedroom and living area in a separate annexe. The main house has a large roof terrace and the annexe also has its own terrace. Great property with many living/rental options.

Stunning Rustic Property With Landscaped Garden - Canillas de Albaida - €240,000 - RC602 This superb rustic property is located close to Canillas de Albaida.

Built over 2 floors it has 3 beds and outside terrace as well as landscaped gardens. Stunning views to the countryside and down to Archez.

info@broganproperties.net (+34) 952 553 860 (+34) 620 914 104 or (+34) 628 776 226

www.broganproperties.net

“My grandad has a chair in his shower which makes him feel old, so in order to feel young he sits on it backwards like a cool teacher giving an assembly about drugs.

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"My girlfriend is absolutely beautiful. Body like a Greek statue - completely pale, no arms.

“I used to be addicted to swimming but I’m very proud to say I’ve been dry for six years.

I went to my local book store and asked if they had any books on turtles.

“Hard back?” The worker asked “Yes!” I replied “with little heads” I really wanted to shout at the man who stole my gate but my wife stopped me...

She said he might take a fence!

My workmate has invited me to a nudist party next week.

Its seems strange but to be honest... I might go if I have nothing on!

“Crime in multi-storey car parks. That is wrong on so many different levels."

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“I have downloaded this new app. Its great, it tells you what to wear, what to eat and if you’ve put on weight. Its called the Daily Mail.

"When I was younger I felt like a man trapped inside a woman’s body. Then I was born."

"I was playing chess with my friend and he said, 'Let's make this interesting'. So we stopped playing chess."

“I used to be addicted to swimming but I’m very proud to say I’ve been dry for six years.

"My grandad has a chair in his shower which makes him feel old, so in order to feel young he sits on it backwards like a cool teacher giving an assembly about drugs.

"My girlfriend is absolutely beautiful. Body like a Greek statue - completely pale, no arms.

"My Dad told me to invest my money in bonds. So I bought 100 copies of Goldfinger."

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Pub Quiz (Pg 70)

1. Sergei Prokofiev 2. Take That 3. Croesus 4. Clematis 5. Rook 6. Napoleon Bonaparte 7. Archbishop of York 8. Liquid 9. Mary I 10.Bayern Munich

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THE INTIMATE LIFE OF THE FIG Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta

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et's start the new year with a detailed look at a tree we all know well, but how intimately do you know it?

The fig tree, ficus carica, is famed from the time of Adam and Eve but it really deserves a better image than 'useful to cover up private bits'. The wonderful Alan Bates' scene from Women in Love is nearer to the luscious voluptuousness of this magnificent fruit.

At this time of the year the trees silvered-grey bark glows in the moonlight. On misty, dripping days, its sheer bulk and girth is a powerful image, like something out of Grimm's Tales. I almost like the tree more in winter than in summer but its big-lobed leaves are quite lovely and great for providing shade; its fruit – well

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people have swooned for them.

Native to the Middle East and north-western Asia, it is one of the members of the moraceae family which includes, of course, the mulberry. Figs were one of the first fruit trees cultivated by man. Relatively fast growing, they will reach 10m tall and almost as wide, are good on poor soil and can form a lovely shady arbour.

They like to stretch and spread, so give them room to develop beautifully rather than try and pinch them into too small a space where they cannot flaunt their magnificence. Sunshine lovers, give them at least eight hours a day; they will become very drought resistant with age. It is commonly said that watering a fig tree ruins the flavour of the fruits.

Don´t plant them over a tiled area

as falling fruits will be very messy! Bearing all that in mind, plant now and through the winter so that they are well established before the heat of next summer.

The only other thing you need to decide is if it's to be green or black – a personal choice, though I always feel the black have a slightly stronger flavour.

Fig trees are easy-care. No water, once established; no fertiliser and little or no pruning.

Remove deadwood or a badlypositioned branch, but this is minor. Generally trouble free, they can get rust – a fungal infection that shows as reddishbrown spots on leaves. If it's really troublesome, apply a fungicide like neem oil or copper fungicide.

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There are several magical things about the fig that you may not know. Firstly, it can bear two crops a year; the spring crop is known as brevas/brebas, thus named from the Latin 'bifera' meaning twice-producing. The first crop develops on the previous year's growth and fruiting is usually late May/early June. The autumn crop, ready from late September through to early November, forms on the current year's growth and the fruits are generally smaller. Whilst there are named varieties, they are difficult to find; simply look for brevales for two crops a year and higueras for single croppers, which will produce very large fruits.

are some 1000 of them – has evolved its very own species of pollinating fig wasp. How incredible is that? These wasps are tiny, less than 2mm long in most cases and these poor little creatures lead a short and rather unpleasant life! The female wasp crawls through a tiny natural hole in the bottom of the fig called an ostiole (from the Latin ostium, meaning opening). It's such a tight squeeze that she gets pretty beaten up, losing her wings, her antennae, and any other projecting bits! Her legs are pollen-coated and her abdomen is full of eggs. Once inside, she spreads both around liberally, simultaneously laying eggs in and fertilising the flowers. Then she dies and is absorbed into the fig Not many fruit trees will give you by a chemical known as ficin – it all adds to the flavour! The male two harvests a year, so that wasp is born wingless for he has makes a fig pretty special. But only two functions in life – to there is an even more amazing side to a fig. Read on if you're not impregnate a female and bite squeamish. Firstly, the fig we eat holes through the skin of the fig to create a tunnel for the baby is not strictly a fruit – it is the female wasps, now pregnant and flower (much like we eat pollen-dusted, to escape and look artichoke flowers and caper for a tree of the same species. In buds). Each of these internal a display of co-operation common flowers produces a single oneenough in the animal world, all seeded, hard shelled fruit called the male wasps tunnel to ensure achene and it is this that gives the fig its typical crunch when we that every female escapes; once outside the fig, the males die. eat it. So when we eat a fig, we are actually eating multiple fruits!

If you're beginning to go off figs, The green or black orb we eat is don't! You haven´t inadvertently called a syconium, from the swallowed thousands of fig Greek sykon meaning fig. wasps, I promise. Read on.

Botanists call this an enclosed inflorescence because hundreds There are four main fig types.

Three of these, Caprifigs, Smyrna of tiny thread-like male and and San Pedro, are not available female flowers grow within the to home gardeners because of orb. Logically, because the their complex pollination flowers bloom internally, they cannot rely on bees or the wind to requirements. The fourth type is spread their pollen. So they have one of the few non-tropical deciduous varieties and it is developed a very special parthenocarpic, meaning that the symbiotic relationship with a fruits form without fertilisation. wasp, a relationship called Home gardeners and commercial mutualism – the fig needs the growers, within Europe and the wasp to spread its genetic material and the wasp needs the U.S., grow this type. fig to live and lay its eggs.

Of the 1000 species, the great majority are tropical varieties and Each species of fig – and there

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70% of the wildlife within the rainforests depend upon their crop. They are a keystone species, without them there would be no birds, bats, monkeys, insects and many others. The fruits are sweet, high in energy and much sought after.

To meet this demand, these trees can fruit several times a year.

Over 80 million years the fig trees have evolved a system where each species fruits at a slightly different time – it prevents accidental cross-breeding and ensures that the seeds are eaten and dispersed instead of, perhaps, rotting on the trees when there is a glut. At any time of the year there will be figs, different types at different times.

What a complex, intricate and magical life a fig tree has!

May 2020, the start of a new decade, be magical for you too!

Viveros Florena will re-open on 7th January and we will have a new-look weekly Food and Health Market for you.

From January 8, we will be selling a huge range of organically certified fruit and veg.

Every Friday we will email/WhatsApp the availability list for the following week with prices; send us your order by Monday morning and we will have it at the market for you on Wednesday for collection (or the day after if you can´t manage Wednesday).

If you want to subscribe to this scheme, just send us your name with email address or WhatsApp number.

Remember, it's certified organic, it's fresh and it's on your doorstep.

Always something new at Viveros Florena!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2020, imagine that. Another decade begins and the Costa Animal Society (CAS) will soldier on doing the best we can to help the homeless, abandoned and/or abused animals in Nerja and its near environs. Despite a sense of always feeling overwhelmed, progress on the issue of animal rights and welfare has been made in recent years in Spain. Not from the politicians of course (aside from an exemplary few) but primarily from the under-40 Spaniards who appear to have a sense of justice, onscientiousness and compassion, certainly surpassing that of previous generations.The Costa Animal Society would encourage you to visit the website of the Partido Animalista PACMA the Spanish political party that “works for animal rights, environmental protection and social justice”.

Unfortunately, the website is only in Spanish but you can always Google translate. They are at the forefront of the issue of animal rights in Spain and are growing quickly. The only way the issue of animal abuse is going to be solved is if the laws on the books are enforced and new laws enacted and that is what PACMA is all about Colin and Marjorie

The Costa Animal Society (CAS) would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Marjorie and Colin for all of their years of service as both volunteers and committee members. The couple began helping CAS in 2002 and for more than 17 years they have raised funds at the Almuñecar Car Boot Sale, the Trapiche Market and have lent a helping set of hands at numerous Scruffs Dog Shows, Balls and various other events.

Not to mention the numerous dogs and cats they have fostered and taken in over the years. We will miss your input and commitment in helping the animals and we hope you enjoy your well deserved retirement.

PUNTA LARA CAS QUIZ The Costa Animal Society (CAS) would like to give a big thanks to Mark and the staff at the Punta Lara Bar, as well as to all the participants in CAS quiz held there each month, for providing a fun atmosphere for the event. Most of the €230 (on average) raised each month goes towards feeding the street cats in our area. The next quiz will be held on 18 January at 7.30pm. Come on up to the Punta Lara Bar for a good evening of trivia. Food and drinks are available at the bar and advanced booking is recommended by calling Mark at 635 369 673.

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Excursions with Lux Mundi Tuesday January 28th – Coach Excursion to Montilla. Please come and join friends and have an interesting day out. On the way to Montilla there will be a stop so that you can purchase refreshments.

On arriving in Montilla at approximately 10.30 there will be a guided tour in English. After the tour you will visit the Alvear winery, There will be a guided tour and you will be able to taste 3 different wines. Finally you will have a 3 course menu with 1 drink included, there will be a choice of 2 menus which you can make when booking the trip. Ticket price 36 Euros or 35 Euros with Friends of Lux Mundi card available at the Centre.

The price includes 2 guided visits, menu, coach and travel insurance.

Proceeds for fundraising.

Departure times: Algarrobo (Lidl) 07.30, Caleta (Vets) 07.40, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 07.45, Viñuela (Football Pitch) 08.15.

. A Joint Coach excursion with both Centres, Lux Mundi Torre del Mar & Fuengirola to Cáseres, Trujillo, Guadalupe and Mérida, Ticket price 319 Euros or 299 Euros with a Friends of Lux Mundi card (Single supplement 50 Euros. When booking at either Fuengirola or Torre del Mar Centres there is a 120 Euros or 100 Euros with LM card non refundable deposit. The balance is due 17th January 2020.

The price includes transport, 3 nights Half Board accommodation, travel insurance, tickets to Cáceres Cathedral, Guadalupe Monastery, Fuente de Ara Hermitage and tourist train in Merida. Proceeds for fundraising. Departure times: Algarrobo (Lidl) 06.30, Caleta (Vets) 06.40, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 06.45, Viñuela (Football Pitch) 07.15.

solemn besapié to San Anton in his hermitage. Saturday afternoon the bells ring from the Hermitage of San Anton. Then the procession starts from the chapel through the streets of the village to the church.

When the procession arrives at the Llano de La Fuente there are normally with fireworks. Sunday morning begins with Mass in honor of San Anton. After Mass, the pilgrimage begins with numerous neighbors with their horses, mules pets. On arrival at Llano de La Fuente, the traditional blessing of animals starts.Later there is tasting of fried meat, sausages, black pudding, and beverages. All this along with music and dancing until the evening, ending with a fireworks finale.

SIERRA NEVADA SKI RESORT Sierra Nevada is the third highest mountain range in Europe. In fact, its peaks are the highest of Spain, with more than 20 mountain peaks above 3.000 meters altitude. part from skiing, there are many winter sports and fun activities you can enjoy in Sierra Nevada. Discover the fun area called Mirlo Blanco, where you can practice ice skating or get a ride in the Russian sled, among other things..Some of the most popular activities include

THE FESTIVAL OF SAN ANTON CANILLAS ALBAIDA The weekend closest to the 17th of January, the feast of St. Anthony is celebrated in Canillas Alñbiada.

This festival is significant for all the people who own pets. According to legend, the festival commemorates a victory against the Moors, although other hypotheses speak of the "Christianization of a pagan festival that had been held previously”. The feast of San Anton is organized with the cooperation of snowboarding, snowshoeing, all residents and businesses as well sunset excursions and stargazing. .There are two places in Sierra as The City of Canillas de Albaida.

Nevada where you can purchase It starts on Friday afternoon with a

chair lift passes: the main ticket office in located in Pradollano and another one in Parking Peñones.

Ticket Office in Pradollano Sierra Nevada ski cabin in pradollanoThe ticket office in Pradollano in located in Plaza de Andalucía and is open from 8:00 to 16:30 every day of the week.

Advance sale: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 17:00 to 22:00.

Ticket Office in Virgen de las Nieves The Virgen de las Nieves ticket Office is located next to the Parking Los Peñones and only opens on weekends from 8:30 to 15:00 and only when the chair lift Virgen de las Nieves is also open.

Prices and Calender can be found here in English. https://www.lovegranada.com/sierr a-nevada/ski-passes/ There are various types of ski passes in Sierra Nevada: long term, consecutive and nonconsecutive days. There are also ski passes for families.

Consecutive days ski pass in Sierra Nevada is free for children under 6, children that are 6-12 years old, disabled and people over 70 years. They only have to pay 5 euro for insurance. People with 33% disability or more have a reduced price. The ski pass prices depend on the age of the skiier: children (6-15 years), junior adults (16-59 years) and senior (60-69 years).

C NTACTS DIRECT RY Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024

Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791 Salares Tel: 952 508 906 Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404 Sedella Tel: 952 508 858 Nerja Tel: 952 523 131 Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396

Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112

Tourist Information Cómpeta Nerja Sayalonga Torre del Mar

Tel: 952 553 685 Tel: 952 521 531 Tel: 952 535 206 Tel: 952 541 104

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Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 002 Archez Tel: 952 553 159 Canillas de Albaida.

Tel: 952 553 006 Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta, Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025 Periana Tel: 952 536 016 Rio Gordo Tel: 952 732 154 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 021 Salares Tel: 952 508 903 Sedella Tel: 952 508 839 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela Tel: 952 519 002 Frigiliana Tel: 952 533 122 La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja Tel: 952 548 430 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

Taxi’s de Albaida Canillas Silvia: 952 553 180 Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta Franquelo: 952 553 662 El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: Speaking Clock Tel : Line Faults Tel: Directory Enquires Tel:

1004 093 1002 025

Airports Doctors Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804

Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 17.30 Sat, Sun & Festivals 9.00 Sat & Festivals 15.30 Sun 18.00 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes Malaga - Torre del Mar Algarrobo Costa - Sayalonga Competa - Canillas de Albaida Mon-Fri Departs 11.30 - 13.15 - 18.30 Sat & Festivals 13.15 - 18.30 Sun 10.30 - 20.15

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Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday Cรณmpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm

Church Services Cรณmpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

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Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 211 797

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway

Tel: 952 667 955

Sweden

Tel: 952 604 383

UK

Tel: 952 352 300

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Airlines

Tel: 958 603 506

Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa

608 45 42 70

La Herradura

625 233 778

Cรณmpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

National Holidays

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January 1st

New Years Day

www.ryanair.com

January 6th

Three Kings Day

www.thompsonfly.com

February 28th

www.flymonarch.com

May 1st

www.flybe.com

August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion

www.xl.com

English Radio Stations Global Radio

96.5 FM

Andalucia Day May Day

October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st

All Saints day

December 6th Dia de la Constitucion

Wave

96.0 FM

Coastline Radio

97.6 FM

Radio Sol Almijara

99.1 FM

December 8th Immaculate Conception

Spectrum

105.5 FM

December 25th Christmas Day

REM FM

104.8 FM

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BUSIN

Accommodation

Finca el Cerrillo

Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com

Finca Los Pinos Tel: 619 175 649 The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662

Airconditioning / Heating

Computers

Furniture Stores

David Fenton Computer Help Specialist

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer House calls, remote assistance or bring it to me.

Help and impartial advice

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Construction

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Mobile: 606.423.869

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Cooling and Heating Solutions Sales, Service & Installation Air Con, Solar Systems & Pool Heat Pumps

Joe Jones 655 791167

Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323 Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786 Connect Airconditioning Tel: 951 282 196 / 639 738 624

Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33

Car Hire Estrella Car Rentals Tel: 952 511 209 Competa Car Hire Tel: 643 053 068

Construcciones Schmid S.L Tel: 652 656 066

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Glass, lighting & blinds Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734

Health & Beauty Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908 Rebeccah Curtis Tel: 952 530 122 Happy Feet Foot Health Tel: 643 303 157

Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

Electrician

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Bike Rental

www.english-electrician-nerja.com

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

Electricians

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

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NESS Insurance

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Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Restaurante Cerezo

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Kennels & Pets

Competa Motors

Raza Hotel for dogs Tel: 952 535 417

Costa del Sol & Axarquia Tel:+34 628 44 15 32 +34 628 71 94 63

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BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869

Property Legal Advice Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 CS Lawyers Tel: 952 96 70 04 Axarquia Solictors Tel: 952 901 225

Real Estate

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Brogan Properties Tel: 952 55 38 60 Axarquia Properties Tel: 609 436 537 Immotions Real Estate Tel: 654 899 531 Andalucia Real Estate Tel: 952 534481 .

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www.ventaelcurro.com Restaurante El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 - Cómpeta Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Tel: 654 86 90 83 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 60 43 Casa Paco - Competa Tel: 952 516 077 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 El Cortijo - Competa Tel:952 553 647 Restaurante El Pámpano Tel: 951 832 810 Bar Miguel - Competa Tel: 952 516 754 .

Restaurante Bistro 6 Tel: 951 832 817 .

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Satellite Services

Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 Sky Digital Tel: 952 464 378

Solicitors

Swimming Pool Heating

Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Spa’s & Saunas

Vets

Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

Windows & Doors

UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com

Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74 Axarquia Solicitors Tel: 951 901 225

Official Manufacturer

Window Tinting

Solar Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Upholstery

Wine / Bodega

Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64

Mobility Mobility Products For Sale or Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

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STAIR-LIFTS

Villa Care PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643

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November CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921.

Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion.

Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056.

St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org.

All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396.

LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. For further information and bookings please Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@luxmundi.org.

Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 11.00 to 13.00 at the Centre.

Every Tuesday 11.30 to 13.00 & Thursday 16:30 to 18:00. - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre.2 Euros for room fee or Friends of Lux Mundi card 1 Euro.

Every Wednesday – Tech. Workshop, c. Please come along to the Centre with your laptop, phone or tablet. Time 10.00 to 11.30. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros.

Proceeds for fundraising.

Every Wednesday – Art & Craft Group. Time 14.00 – 17.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€.

Every Friday – Coffee Morning, Boutique & Books.

Time 11.00 to 13.00.

Friday November 1st – Closed for All Saints Day. Monday November 4th - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. Time 13.00.

Tuesday November 5th – U3A Photography Group.Time 16.00 to 18.00. 5 Euros for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 4 Euros.

Monday November 11th – Spanish History Group.

Time 11.00 to 13.00. 2 Euros for room fee.

Wednesday November 13th – Fashion Show. – Wide range of quality new, second hand, clothes, shoes and accessories, modelled by friends of

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Monday November 18th – U3A Art Appreciation Group. Time 11.00.

Tuesday November 19th – Concert “All Aboard” by a Touch of Class. Songs include Ballads and songs from the 60s and 70s to be held in the House of Culture in Fuengirola. Tickets available at the Centre price 21 Euros or with Friends of Lux Mundi card 20.

Thursday November 21st - Excursion to Gibraltar.

Tuesday November 26th – Talk about “Living Will”.

Hear about how to make a “Living Will”, the talk will be held at Hospital Comarcal, Torre del Mar, in the Salon de Actos. Time 11.00.Entrance is Free Thursday November 28th – Excursion to Mijas Pueblo and Viveros Guzman. Ticket price available at the Centre 16 Friday November 29th – Christmas Artisan Market.

Please come and join friends and have a fun morning. Time 11.00 to 1.00.

EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL CHURCH We meet at El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manual, Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185 El Puente Christian Fellowship Worship - 11am.

Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm.

Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 2.00pm TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB Meets every Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 VelezMalaga to La Vinuela. The first Wednesday in the month is our regular lunch meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, casera and water for just €8.50.

LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBLLosromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONThe Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Also at the Restaurant Nueva Arenas, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information about the branch or to book for lunch , Please contact Vera, Tel 952967200 or Email: ozzybaldwin@yahoo.co.uk

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CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO

COMPETA

Stunning 146m2 country villa, all on one level. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa with large living room, fully fitted kitchen and office, on a 4,100m2 plot with 8mt x 4mt pool. Breathtaking views of the countryside and a glimpse of the sea. Immaculate condition.

Charming Andalucian country house in a tranquil location with easy access and sea views. Approx. 78m2 comprising a f/f kitchen, lounge, dining area, 3 bedrooms and bathroom.

Approx 2,500m2 terraced plot with a variety of fruit trees, swimming pool and terrace.

REF: C3653

REF: C3662

Awaiting EPC

299,000€

Awaiting EPC

210,000€

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COMPETA

ALGARROBO COSTA

Exceptional town house in the upper part of the village with one of the best roof terraces in the area. Ample parking right outside. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, garage, bodega and wonderful sea views. Huge potential as business premises or 2 separate flats.

Immaculate recently refurbished seaside studio apartment with sea views. Approx. 45m2 with large open plan layout comprising separate kitchen, good size bathroom & fitted wardrobes. Communal pool, children's pool, tennis courts, storage for bicycles and beach loungers.

REF: C1420

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EPC Rating D

129,000€

REF: MS190

Awaiting EPC

96,000€

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