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No. 27 July - Aug 2014

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WELCOME Welcome to the hot summer edition of Ultimate Almeria Magazine.

The world cup has kept us all interested over the last few weeks but with England and Spain going out early the interest has somewhat waned. But for all you ardent footy fans there are plenty of bars in the area that will be showing the closing stages and the final on July 12th.

For everyone else now is the time for barbecues, beaches, swimming and sunbathing so get yourself along to your latest beach and beach bar and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the wonderful weather.

With the visitors arriving in their droves all the bars and restaurants should be busy so if you are going out to eat then look up the number in the gourmet guide and if you are a restaurant not in it please email me below to be included in the next edition.

It is now 100 years ago since World War 1 started so we have an article in this edition to remember the many sacrifices that were made in the “war to end all wars� unfortunately this never happened.

We have some reviews on some books to help with the outdoor cooking this summer and an article on the upcoming Commonwealth games.

I hope you enjoy this edition and for all you businesses who wish to profile your company the next edition is due out in September.

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Ultimate Almeria, Paseo de Meditteraneo, Mojacar. 04638 Tel: 950 473 102 and remember to check out our new website. www.ultimatemagazine.es If you are a writer or wish to advertise your business in the next edition please do not hesitate to contact our office in Mojacar on 950 473 102 or e-mail info@ultimatealmeria.com Ultimate Almeria has taken due care and diligence in compiling this guide and cannot accept responsibilty for advertisers work, services or goods. Please use standard practise and take up further references. We endeavour to ensure that all contents are correct at the time of going to press but cannot be held responsible for the effects of errors or omissions.

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Bob Hoskins: In memory of...

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The Book Shelf: BBQ cooking

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Howzat! - Cricket Tests

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Things to do: The Running of Bulls in Pamplona

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WW1: 100 years of remembrance

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Lifestyle: Foods that Heal

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QI: Mosquito Facts

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Commonwealth Games 2014

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Come Wine With Me: Give it a Shot!

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Food Glorious Food: Honey Glazed BBQ Tuna

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Gourmet Guide

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On yer Bike!: Tour de France 2014

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Comedians

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A destination report: Spa Breaks

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The Golf Page: Villamartin

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Sun Tan or Sun Burn

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Worlds Most: Populated Cities

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BOB HOSKINS me, ‘If somebody doesn’t like you, f.. ‘em, they’ve got bad taste.’” When asked which living person he most despised, Tony Blair was his choice and claimed that “he’s done even more damage than Thatcher”. He made light He was born in Bury St Edmunds, West of his similarities with film actor Danny Suffolk on 26 October 1942 and his DeVito, whom he joked would play him parents Robert and Elsie were a lorry in a film about his life. driver and nursery school teacher. His grandmother was a Romani gypsy and On 8 August 2012, Hoskins announced from the age of 2 weeks old, he was his retirement from acting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in brought up in Finsbury Park, London.

2011.

Bob left school at the age of 15 with a single O-Level and worked as a porter, With his first wife Jane Livesey, Bob lorry driver, and window cleaner. But had two children, Alex (born 1969) and trying to better himself started on a Sarah (born 1972). With his second three-year accountancy course but wife Linda Banwell, he had two more dropped out deciding it was not for children, Rosa (born c. 1984) and Jack (born c. 1986). On 29 April 2014, him.

Hoskins died from pneumonia. He is Robert Hoskins’ senior was a survived by his wife Linda and his four communist and brought up young children.

Bob to be an atheist. In 1967, aged 25, he spent a short period of time Robert “Bob” Hoskins will be surely volunteering in kibbutz Zikim in Israel, missed from the British TV and Film and also herded camels in Syria. industry and the millions of fans he gave immense pleasure to in his roles In an interview, when asked what as a immensely talented actor. he owed his parents, he said, “Confidence. My mum used to say to With the death in April this year of one of Britians Best loved actors, Bob Hoskins at the age of 72 we thought we would give you an insight to his early life and some of his best loved films.

Harold Shand - The Long Good Friday - 1980

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Eddie Valiant - Who Framed Roger Rabbit - 1988

26 October 1942 29 April 2014

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His acting career began in 1968 at the Victoria Theatre, Stoke-onTrent. He played a servant named Peter in a production of Romeo and Juliet, then his first major TV role in 1975 was in “On The Move” an educational series.

But most famously he will always be remembered for his role in “Pennies from Heaven” where he a played a salesman named Arthur Parker.

He has a played a variety of diverse roles in such films as Mona Lisa, The Long Good Friday, then Mario in Super Mario Bros. with Cher in mermaids and one of his best loved roles as Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit where he received his second Golden Globe nomination.

Also alongside Robin Williams he was in Hook as boatswain Smee and the same character he played in Neverland in 2011.

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We all love to get the barbecue out on a hot summer’s day and enjoy some downto-earth al fresco dining, but why restrict ourselves to only one season in the year?

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From early May to September a dazzling progression of summer produce brings with it a freshness, a sense of excitement and anticipation of what is new. Delia’s Summer Collection takes that as its inspiration, introducing us to the more unusual ingredients that are growing in popularity.

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HOWZAT! TESTS We thought in this edition to bring some sporting events that we have not covered before and this Summer in the UK, England will be playing India in a Five Test Series. Then 5 One day Internationals running from 25th August until 5th September.

England are trying to re build their team after the humiliating defeat in the last Ashes series and have got Peter Moores in charge.

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Now, following an Ashes whitewash and a failed World Twenty20 campaign that concluded with an embarrassing defeat by the Netherlands, Moores is back, this time without Pietersen to manage.

With an assistant, Paul Farbrace, in tow, 51-year-old Moores begins his second period in charge, almost five-and-a-half years after he left in such acrimony.

So why, when England are once more looking to rebuild after humiliation in Australia, have they again turned to a man who, at best, had mixed results in his first spell as coach?

What has the former Sussex wicket-keeper done in his time away to deserve being reappointed? And what, if anything, will be different about the new Moores regime?

So let´s see what happens this Summer, what new players will come in, how will the batsmen and bowlers perform and will the fielding get back to the “held catches” of last Summer.

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Things to do...Places to see...

it’s time to start The Pamplona Running of the Bulls is one of the most

As the original somber religious lives, the Spanish went and made it an festivals took on more frivolous integral part of their festival overtones, the celebrations were moved to July when the weather was more reliable (yes, despite what many believe, the weather in Spain is not always sunny and hot).

chaotic, insane experiences anyone could possibly have. There is more to the San Fermin festival in Pamplona than just the bull run - the festivities start the night before at 11pm and continue until the run at 8am the next These many elements of San Fermin morning. have continued from those days up to the present, but the actual running of The San Fermin Running of the Bulls the bulls came later. is a very old festival, dating back to at least the 15th century. The San Fermin It is said that the ritual was born from festival, originally held in October, is a mixture of logistical necessity and actually a number of festivals which a typical Spanish reckless desire to gradually merged to become one: have fun: as the bulls were being led • The religious celebrations of San Fermin, the patron saint of Pamplona & Navarra.

• A bullfighting festival.

• A number of commercial festivals.

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from their pen to the bullring for the evening’s fights, some wise guy or (guys) decided it would be fun to run in front of the bulls - you know, for kicks.

Whereas in most countries such people would be arrested for endangering

Things to do...Places to see...

RUNNING!..

Here are the events from 6th to 14th July: July 6: The opening day is different from the other days of the festival.

• 12noon - the opening ceremony, known as the chupinazo.

• 11pm - fireworks and general partying. This continues throughout the festival!

July 7-14 Each day of the festival is the same.

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The upper level is designed for guests and has a separate entrance, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge area, closed terrace with glass curtains to have the full use during the the colder period of the year with the most stunning sea views. The house has central gas-oil heating, solar warm water heating, electric gates and garage door.

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WWI The 4th of August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the day Britain entered one of the costliest conflicts in history – the First World War.

agriculture as the men went off to fight.

By 1918, they too could join the army and serve their country.

Men enlisted, or were called up, in their millions, being sent to fight in places that many had never heard of before.

It was a global struggle. Life changed One hundred years on, we are all forever. Nothing was ever the same connected to the First World War, again. either through our own family history, the heritage of our local communities In the opening moves of the war, both or because of its long-term impact on in the West and the East, the nature of society and the world we live in today. modern warfare soon became clear.

Armies were numbered in the hundreds From 2014 to 2018, across the world, of thousands. Modern weapons rapidly nations, communities and individuals caused heavy casualties and laid of all ages will come together to mark, waste to whole communities. Soldiers commemorate and remember the lives went to ground, digging trenches and of those who lived, fought and died in dugouts that soon began to feel almost permanent. the First World War.

Why should we remember?

Why should we stop and think about those events that happened so long ago?

The crucible of war also proved very creative. Aircraft developed quickly, taking death and destruction into the sky. New ways of fighting made better and more effective use of huge quantities of shells and bullets manufactured on a scale never seen before.

By the end of the First World War there were very few people in the countries that took part who remained unaffected. The war reached out and The power unleashed by modern war touched almost everyone’s life in some resulted in previously unimagined losses. Over 9 million soldiers died as way or other. a result of the fighting. Food shortages, Children grew up in the shadow of sometimes deliberately inflicted by battle, their fathers absent or lost. blockade and sometimes resulting Women became directly involved, from failed harvests, weakened the picking up the pieces of industry and people who remained on the home 22

fronts. Nearly 6 million civilians died from disease or starvation. Almost 1 million more were killed as a direct result of military operations. In all, the estimate of dead resulting from the war stands at over 16 million.

And then there were the wounded.

More than 21 million. Some recovered.

Others were never the same again, either in body or in mind.

It was not just people who died. The old world order was also irreparably damaged. Both the Austro-Hungarian and Turkish empires were destroyed.

From their ashes a host of new countries emerged, in Europe and the Middle East. Russia was wracked by revolution and became the world’s first Communist state. Monarchies fell.

A new world order emerged, with the United States developing a League of Nations that they then opted not to join.

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The consequences of many of these political changes can be heard today reverberating around the world, nearly a century later.

Millions of people across the world still feel a connection with the Great War for Civilisation. They knew the people whose lives were changed by it. They remain moved by the enduring works of art that were created as a response to it. They live with its unresolved political legacies. The First World War created a common sense of history that, decades later, still links people from many disparate nations.

Sometimes the First World War feels like distant history. The jumpy black and white films, the unfamiliar clothes and the horses pulling wagons, all look like something from a world long forgotten.

Yet the last soldiers who fought in the war have only recently died. Only a few of the 1914–18 generation, who witnessed the war but were too young to take part, are still alive.

The war is slipping inexorably beyond the fringes of living memory and, as the Centenary of 1914–18 approaches, we have to work harder to make sure we do not forget.

If we want to understand today, we need to know and remember what happened yesterday.

Heroes of WW1 Amidst the slaughter of the First World War, countless people displayed acts of great courage and bravery. Many of these actions were lost in the turmoil of the trenches. These people stand as a representation of the human spirit in the most testing of circumstances.

Nurse Edith Cavell.

Edith Cavell was working as a nurse in Brussels, Belgium, when the Germans invaded and occupied in 1914. With the help of others, she aided many British servicemen to safety. For helping British servicemen to escape she was executed by the German occupying army. Before her execution, amongst her last recorded words were. ‘Patriotism is not enough, I must have no hatred or bitterness to anyone.” - Nurse Edith Cavell.

Baron Manfred Von Richtofen.

Widely known as the ‘Red Baron’ he was the top flying ace of the war, with over 80 credited kills. He became a great hero in his native Germany & was well known on the Allied side.

Amongst airmen, there was a mutual respect & a certain code of honour was kept to. He died in April 1918, towards the end of the war.

T.E. Lawrence.

‘Lawrence of Arabia’ T.E.Lawrence was a British officer posted to the Middle East. Against great odds, he raised an Arab revolt against the Turkish army. With a small cache of arms, they harried the Turks; and in one of the most daring attacks of the war, took a small Arab army through the desert to surprise the Turks at Aqaba. Lawrence displayed great love for both Britain and his Arab allies who looked to him as a natural leader.

Wilfred Owen.

Wilfred Owen was decorated with the military cross for bravery in action.

However, he is best remembered as one of the greatest war poets.

His poems poignantly reflected the paradox between hope and reality of the war.

Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots, Of tired, outstripped FiveNines that dropped behind.

Gas! Gas! Quick, boys! – An ecstasy of fumbling.

- From Dulce et Decorum Est. Wilfred Owen was killed by a bullet to the head, shortly before the armistice in November 1918.

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LIFESTYLE Cherries

boast a laundry list of healing powers. For starters, they pack a powerful nutritional punch for a relatively low calorie count. They’re also packed with substances that help fight inflammation and cancer. As if that weren’t enough, in lab studies, quercetin and ellagic acid, two compounds contained in cherries, have been shown to inhibit the growth of tumors and even cause cancer cells to commit suicide -- without damaging healthy cells. Cherries also have antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Anthocyanin, another compound in cherries, is credited with lowering the uric acid levels in the blood, thereby reducing a common cause of gout. Researchers believe anthocyanins may also reduce your risk of colon cancer. Further, these compounds work like a natural form of ibuprofen, reducing inflammation and curbing pain. Regular consumption may help lower risk of heart attack and stroke.

In Chinese medicine, cherries are routinely used as a remedy for gout, arthritis, and rheumatism (as well as anemia, due to their high iron content). Plus they’re delicious.

How much: Aim for a daily serving while they’re in season locally. And keep a bag of frozen cherries in your freezer the rest of the year; frozen cherries retain 100 percent of their nutritional value and make a great addition to smoothies, yogurt, and oatmeal.

Tip: • Buy organic or wash thoroughly, since conventionally grown cherries can be high in pesticides.

Onions

get a bad rap for their effect on breath, but that’s not the only part of the body where they pack a wallop. Onions contain potent cancer-fighting enzymes; onion consumption has been shown to help lower the risk of prostate and esophageal cancers and has also been linked to reduced mortality from coronary heart disease. Research suggests that they may help protect against stomach cancer. Onions contain sulfides that help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as a peptide that may help prevent bone loss by inhibiting the loss of calcium and other bone minerals.

Onions have super antioxidant power. They contain quercetin, a natural antihistamine that reduces airway inflammation and helps relieve symptoms of allergies and hay fever. Onions also boast high levels of vitamin C, which, along with the quercetin, battles cold and flu symptoms. Onions’ anti-inflammatory properties help fight the pain and swelling associated with osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis. Onions are also extremely rich in sulfur and they have antibiotic and antiviral properties, making them excellent for people who consume a diet high in protein, fat, or sugar, as they help cleanse the arteries and impede the growth of viruses, yeasts, and other diseasecausing agents, which can build up in an imbalanced diet.

How much: For all the health benefits onions provide, it would be ideal to eat one a day. However, if that’s not doable for you, add a few onions to your weekly grocery list and try to eat a little bit every day. All varieties are extremely good for you, but shallots and yellow onions lead the pack in antioxidant activity.

Raw onions provide the best nutrition, but they’re still great for you when they’re lightly cooked. And cooking meat at high temperatures (such as on a grill) with onions can help reduce or counteract carcinogens produced by the meat.

Tip: • Onions should be stored at room temperature, but if they bother your eyes when you cut them, try refrigerating them for an hour beforehand.

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This tiny, nutrient-dense fruit packs an amazing amount of vitamin C (double the amount found in oranges), has more fiber than apples, and beats bananas as a high-potassium food. The unique blend of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals found in kiwifruit helps protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and respiratory disease. Kiwifruit’s natural blood-thinning properties work without the side effects of aspirin and support vascular health by reducing the formation of spontaneous blood clots, lowering LDL cholesterol, and reducing blood pressure. Multiple studies have shown that kiwifruit not only reduces oxidative stress and damage to DNA but also prompts damaged cells to repair themselves.

Kiwifruit is often prescribed as part of a dietary regime to battle cancer and heart disease, and in Chinese medicine it’s used to accelerate the healing of wounds and sores.

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Tips: • Kiwifruit contains enzymes that activate once you cut the fruit, causing the flesh to tenderize. So if you’re making a fruit salad, cut the kiwifruit last.

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1. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth. That’s right, more deaths are associated with mosquitoes than any other animal on the planet. Mosquitoes may carry any number of deadly diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and encephalitis. Mosquitoes also carry heartworm, which can be lethal to your dog.

6. Mosquito mates synchronize their wing beats to perform a lover’s duet.

Scientists once thought that only male mosquitoes could hear the wing beats of their potential mates, but recent research on Aedes aegypti mosquitoes proved females listen for lovers, too. When the male and female meet, their buzzing synchronizes to the same speed.

2. Only female mosquitoes bite humans and animals; males feed on flower nectar.

Mosquitoes mean nothing personal when they take your blood. Female mosquitoes need protein for their eggs, and must take a blood meal in order to reproduce. Since males don’t bear the burden of producing young, they’ll avoid you completely and head for the flowers instead. And when not trying to produce eggs, females are happy to stick to nectar, too.

7. Salt marsh mosquitoes may travel up to 100 miles from their larval breeding habitat. Most mosquitoes emerge from their watery breeding ground and stay pretty close to home. But some, like the salt marsh mosquitoes, will fly lengthy distances to find a suitable place to live, with all the nectar and blood they could want to drink.

3. Some mosquitoes don’t bite humans, preferring other hosts like amphibians or birds. Not all mosquito species feed on people. Some mosquitoes specialize on other animals, and are no bother to us at all. Culiseta melanura, for example, bites birds almost exclusively, and rarely bites humans.

4. Mosquitoes fly at speeds between 1 and 1.5 miles per hour. That might sound fast, but in the insect world, mosquitoes are actually rather slow. If a race were held between all the flying insects, nearly every other contestant would beat the pokey mosquito. Butterflies, locusts, and honey bees would all finish well ahead of the skeeter.

8. All mosquitoes require water to breed. Some species can breed in puddles left after a rainstorm. Just a few inches of water is all it takes for a female to deposit her eggs. Tiny mosquito larva develop quickly in bird baths, roof gutters, and old tires dumped in vacant lots. If you want to keep mosquitoes under control around your home, you need to be vigilant about dumping any standing water every few days.

9. An adult mosquito may live 5-6 months. Few probably make it that long, given our tendency to slap them silly when they land on us. But in the right circumstances, an adult mosquito has quite a long life expectancy, as bugs go.

10. Mosquitoes can detect carbon dioxide from 75 feet away. Carbon dioxide, which humans and other animals 5. A mosquito’s wings beat 300-600 produce, is the key signal to mosquitoes times per second. This would explain that a potential blood meal is near. They’ve that irritating buzzing sound you hear just developed a keen sensitivity to CO2 in before a mosquito lands on you and bites. the air. Once a female senses CO2 in the vicinity, she flies back and forth through the CO2 plume until she locates her victim.

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When summer arrives so do those annoying mosquitoes. Instead of going the chemical route, here is a collection of mosquito repelling plants to make mosquito control more natural.

Basil – Ocimum americanum – has essential oils that can be extracted and used as a spray to repel mosquitoes. It has also been an effective repellent when grown nearby.

Bee Balm – Monarda – is a beautiful flowering plant that attracts hummingbirds and, of course, bees. It is also very effective used as a mosquito repellent, when allowing the fragrant oils to be released when the leaves are crushed.

Cadaga Tree – Eucalyptus torelliana – can repel mosquitoes simply by being planted in an area where mosquitoes are not wanted. The scent from the tree acts as a barrier to repel mosquitoes.

Catmint – Nepeta faassenii – is very effective at keeping mosquitoes away. It is even better than commercial bug sprays at keeping the pests away. Simply, cut off the flowers and boil them to make a spray.

Catnip – Nepeta cataria – is an effective mosquito repellent. One of its main active ingredients, nepetalactone, was found to be 10X stronger than even DEET in a recent study. It is a good non-toxic alternative to traditional chemical sprays.

Cedars – Thuja species – Many repellent products contain cedar oil as one of its active ingredients to repel mosquitoes as well as other insect pests.

Citronella Grass – Cymbopogon nardus is a plant which, when crushed, releases an oil. This oil can be placed directly on the skin to act as a mosquito repellent, or mixed with other oils and liquids to make repellants.

Clove – Syzygium aromaticum – a natural mosquito repellent plant you can use as a planting

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programme again and at the 2006 Games in Melbourne basketball accompanied The first Commonwealth Games were held hockey, netball and rugby 7’s on the in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada where 11 programme. In Delhi in 2010 hockey, netball countries sent 400 athletes to take part in and rugby 7’s again featured.

6 sports and 59 events. Bobby Robinson, a major influence within athletics in Canada The 2002 Games in Manchester also saw at the time, finally implemented the event for the first time, indeed at any multi-sport that had been talked about amongst event in the world, a limited number of Commonwealth nations for over thirty full medal events for elite athletes with a years with the City of Hamilton providing disability (EAD) in a fully inclusive sports $30,000 to help cover travelling costs of the programme. This continued in Melbourne where EAD athletes took part in athletics, participating nations. swimming, table tennis and powerlifting.

Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for The story of the Games evolved yet again 1942 and 1946 due to World War II) and the on the 9th November 2007 when Glasgow event has seen many changes, not least in (Scotland) was awarded the right to host its name. From 1930 to 1950 the Games the 2014 Commonwealth Games. were known as the British Empire Games, from 1954 until 1966 the British Empire COUNTRIES South Africa and Commonwealth Games and from 1970 INVOLVED Swaziland to 1974 they took on the title of British Tanzania Commonwealth Games. It was the 1978 Africa The Gambia *** Games in Edmonton that saw this unique, Botswana Uganda world class, multi-sports event change its Cameroon Zambia name to the Commonwealth Games.

Ghana Zimbabwe * Kenya Often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’ Lesotho Americas only single competition sports had been Malawi Belize on the programme from 1930 up to and Mauritius Bermuda including the 1994 Games in Victoria. The Mozambique Canada 1998 Games in Kuala Lumpur saw the Namibia Falkland Islands introduction of team sports with nations Nigeria Guyana taking part in cricket (50 over game), Rwanda Newfoundland * hockey (men and women), netball (women) Seychelles St. Helena and rugby 7’s (men). In Manchester in 2002 Sierra Leone hockey, netball and rugby 7’s graced the 36

Asia Aden * Bangladesh Brunei Darussalam Hong Kong * India Malaya * Malaysia Maldives Pakistan Sabah * Sarawak * Singapore South Arabia * Sri Lanka Caribbean Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Bahamas Barbados British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Dominica Grenada Jamaica Montserrat St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent & The Grenadines Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caicos Islands Europe Cyprus

England Gibraltar Guernsey Isle of Man Jersey Malta Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Oceania Australia Cook Islands Fiji Kiribati Nauru New Zealand Niue Norfolk Island Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu * Former Commonwealth nations or territories that have sent teams to past Commonwealth Games. *** Withdrew from the Commonwealth 3rd October 2013.

20th COMMONWEALTH GAMES Glasgow, Scotland 23rd July - 3rd August 2014

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is an association of independent sovereign states spread over every continent and ocean. From Africa to Asia, the Pacific shores to the Caribbean, the Commonwealth’s 2 billion people make up 30% of the world’s population and are of many faiths, races, languages, cultures and traditions.

6 sports made up the Programme of the first Commonwealth Games in Hamilton 1930; Athletics, Aquatics (Swimming & Diving), Boxing, Lawn Bowls, Rowing, and Wrestling.

The Commonwealth Games is a unique, world class, multi-sports event which is held once every four years. It is often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’.

Now each candidate city looking to host a Commonwealth Games must include a minimum of 10 core sports on their Programme: Aquatics (Swimming), Athletics, Badminton, Boxing (Men) with an option to add Women’s events, Hockey (Men & Women), Lawn Bowls, Netball (Women), Rugby Sevens (Men) with an option to add Women’s Sevens, Squash and Weightlifting.

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is the organisation that is responsible for the direction and They can then include up to an control of the Commonwealth Games. additional 7 from a list of optional sports/disciplines: As a means of improving society and the general well being of the people OPTIONAL SPORTS/ Fencing of the Commonwealth, the CGF also DISCIPLINES Gymnastics: Artistic & encourages and assists education Rhythmic via sport development and physical Archery Athletics Hockey recreation.

Underlying every decision made by the CGF are three core values: HUMANITY - EQUALITY - DESTINY. These values help to inspire and unite millions of people and symbolise the broad mandate of the CGF within the Commonwealth.

Badminton Basketball Boxing Canoe Cricket Cycling: Mountain Bike Road & Track Diving

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Swimming Synchronised Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Tenpin Bowling Triathlon Water Polo Weightlifting Wrestling: Freestyle & Greco-Roman visit: www.thecgf.com 37

Peugeot Specialists

Sale of new and used vehicles

Car wash & valeting area

Specialised in 4x4’s

Quick body works

Original spare parts

Home vehicle collection & delivery

ITV Preparation

Service & Repair

Air conditioning charging

Waiting room and cafeteria

Replacement vehicle

All vehicle brands accepted

Paseo del Mediterráneo Nº 477. 04638. Mojácar Playa (Almería) Just off the roundabout at Rio Abajo

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come

Wine

with me

Give it a shot!

by Adele Land

‘Shots’ or ‘shooters’ are probably best known for their part in drinking games, student rituals or groups of teenagers in holiday resorts competing on who can drink the most without falling over. In fact shots have a greater place in history.

During prohibition in the US, patrons in illegal drinking establishments needed an alcoholic beverage they could down quickly for fear of being caught and so the shot glass was invented.

History also depicts cowboys in western saloons slamming their money on the bar, in return a small glass or hard liquor would be slid along the counter and supped in one go usually followed by a shoot-out.

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In Mexico, tequila shots were being downed almost a century ago, years before we changed to the name to ‘tequila slammers’ and spent the rest of the night with our heads down the toilet.

and orange liqueur to make the perfect Irish flag.

In recent years shots have seen some kind of renaissance in trendy bars in cities across the globe. Some bartenders have made shot mixing an art form and the list of flavours and concoctions is endless. Gone are the days of a boring yet potent glass of straight liquor, welcome to the world of the ‘kamikaze’ the ‘slippery nipple’ and the ‘orgasm’.

A party wouldn’t be the same without a ‘blow-job’ and by that I refer to a glass of Irish cream and kahlua topped with whipped cream, the idea is to drink it without using your hands and get someone to lick the remains off your face! (Sounds like my kind of party.)

Other popular shots include the Jäeger bomb, a mix of Jäegermeister and Red Bull. The brightly coloured Woo-woo, a delicious mix of vodka, cranberry and peach schnapps.

For St Patrick’s day celebrations get the party started with the carefully layered crème de menthe, Irish cream

A favourite with the ladies is the subtle cranberry cookie half cranberry juice and half Disaronno.

Create your own shooters at home with hundreds of recipes available online, try www.drinksmixer.com for some original ideas.

The more colourful and unusual the better, just remember to have a taxi number on hand for your guests or get the spare room ready!

TAPAS BAR - CERVECERIA - FREIDURIA - CHIRINGUITO

C/Francisco Pizarro, No 13, 04630, GARRUCHA Tel: 950 460 882

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Our restaurant “Playa Blanca� offers a high standard of cuisine.

We pride ourselves on the service and quality of our menu.

FREE bottle of wine - for every table of 4 (having 2 courses from the A la carte menu)

Menu del Dia - 3 courses ONLY 15 Wednesday Ribs - All you can eat! inc. Starter and Dessert ONLY 15 Avda Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa - Tel: 950 473 001 - www.playa-blanca.cc

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RISTORANTE PIZZERIA

Bodega • Taperia T. 661 985 270

TAPAS • WINES

MENU OF THE DAY A FANTASTIC SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM

TYPICAL NEAPOLITAN CUISINE

fresh pasta, meat, fish, pizza Neapolitan style home made desserts midday special (Tues - Fri) 6 different types of pasta & pizzas only 5€ closed Mondays

ENJOY IT ALL ON OU OUR UR SEAFRONT STUNNING SEAFRON NT TERRACE OR OUR COURTYARD SHADED COURTYAR RD

Paseo del Mediterraneo, 269 (next to Caja Granada) Mojacar Playa Tel: 950 615 067

DANGER

OMEGA Traditional Trad Tr aditional ditio iona n l Sp Spanish pan

Bar & Restaurant Paella & Meat Specialists!!

We have 7 Different Varieties of Paella. Slow cooked leg of lamb on advance order.

1/4 Chicken, Potatoes & Salad..........6€ Boquerones, Potatoes & Salad..........7€ Garlic Chicken, Potatoes & Salad....7€ MENU DEL DIA Starter - Stew, Lentils or Salad Main - Fish, Chicken or Pork Chops Dessert or 1 drink or 1 coffee...... ....10€ All homemade food. Best prices on Mojacar Playa

Freshly cooked tapas every day Bottle & Tapa €1,80 Pint & Tapa €2,40 +50c each extra tapa

Lunch & Evening Set Menus Choose from 4 Starters Starters, 4 Main Courses (Beef, Chicken. Pork or Fish) 4 Desserts,, Coffee and 1 Drink

NOW ONLY 10€

Opposite Playa Blanca & Titos Beach Bar Playa Las Ventanicas, Mojacar. Reservations tlf: 950 475 317 43

PLAYA

NOW OPEN - ON THE MAIN ROUNDABOUT AT THE PARQUE COMERCIAL

Tel: 950 109 652

Authentic Artisan Pizza & Pasta

www.pulcinellamojacar.com

950 478 401

PUEBLO

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open 12-4 & 7-11:30

PLAZA NUEVA S\N, MOJﾃ，AR PUEBLO

Glorious food food

Honey Glazed BBQ Marinated Tuna Hurrah, it is that time of year again for BBQ’s. No-one wants to spend hours slaving in a hot kitchen. It is time for the men to do what they do best BBQing!!!!. Although this recipe suggests tuna, you can choose any other fish, meat or even use the marinade & glaze over a mixed pepper and onion skewer.

Ingredients: For the Marinade you will need: • 4 tablespoons of olive oil.

• 4 tablespoons of lime juice.

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

• 2 cloves of minced/finely chopped garlic.

• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander (optional) • 500g tuna fillets.

For the honey glaze: mix 4 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Handy tip: • If your BBQ grates need cleaning, try scrunching up some tin foil and use to scrape off debris, ensure that your BBQ is cool and not hot!!.

Method: 1. Mix all of the above (except honey glaze mix) ingredients in large bowl, apart from the tuna.

2. Place the tuna on a large plate or container and cover the tuna in marinade. Leave to marinate for a couple of hours or ideally overnight.

3. To cook ensure that the coals are at a lower heat, place tuna on lightly oiled grate and cook until barely done, basting with the marinade, when the tuna is almost cooked brush the honey glaze over both sides and remove from heat and serve.

Enjoy!

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With this food and gourmet section we hope to bring you all the best of the local restaurants, bars, hotels and cafes to make the decision of where to eat and drink a much easier task.

Presented by location in alphabetical order it should be a breeze to find the establishment you are looking for .

If your establishment is not listed please e-mail: info@ultimatemagazine.es to be included in the next edition.

Aguilas:

Agua Amarga

Café Bar Aranda 630535836 Comic Café-Pub 968448199 Hotel Cala Real 968414562 Hotel Carlos lll 968411650 Hotel & Spa Don Juan 968493493 Hotel El Paso 968447125 La Vía 646430496

Hotel & Restaurant Family 950138014 Albox Jacks 950120718 La Cena 950430930 Mesón de Irene 647730130 / 950430145 The New Dehli 950431705 / 639231507

Tel: 666 406 203 634 357 654 Avd. Mediterraneo 425, Mojacar Playa

Resto Bar

bowenrestobar@gamail.com bowenrestobar

Live Sports Shown Pool Table Large Bar and Outside Terrace Easy Parking

A la Carte Menu Ribs Fish of The Day all Summer The Best Argentinian Steak Summer BBQ Special 10€ per person

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Antas

Bedar

Garrucha

El Milindurrio 950453345 Asador Gloria 950453150 / 625668613 Cortijo Carlotta 950619226 / 638549646 El Fogon, Asador Argentino 950459081 Mi Casa 950453007 / 950453048

El Cortijo 950398108 La Fuente 950469185 Miramar 950469308 La Montaña 950398856 Bar El Pinar (El Pinar) 634363834

Arboleas

Cabrera

El Mirador 687160806 Hotel Rural Azabache 615654093 Humbugs 676604008 Hostal Meson 950430137 / 635612738

Los Pastores 950468002

Angus & Hereford 950460588 El Almejero 950460405 Meson Del Mar 950460675 Hotel Tikar 950617131 Casa Adriana 950133154 Escanez 950460278 Gondola 950133928 La Parada 950133569 Little Italy 950133802 Restaurante Andalucia 950460604 Rincón del Puerto 950133042 / 950133043 Tela Marinera 950460882

spaghetteria • pizzeria

Desert Springs Resort El Chiringuito Pool Bar 678746706 El Torrente Restaurant 637861590 The Crocodile Club 678746706

spaghetteria • pizzeria

spaghetteria • pizzeria

spaghetteria • pizzeria

Opening Hours 6 Days a week (Closed Wednesdays) Afternoons 13:30 - 16:00 Evenings 19:30 - 23:30

950 478 098

Avda Mediterráneo 449, Mojacar Playa

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Zaks Plaice Fish & Chips 950133193 Los Castaños Cortijo Las Piezas 950951498 / 634780943 Los Gallardos Apolo 600495182 El Naranjo 950398799 La Cumbre 950888126 / 629030438 Miraflores 679970933 / 609506869 Mojácar: Cafes, Bars,Restaurants & Beach Bars.

Aku Aku 950478981 Al Punto 950475899 Ankara 950473042 Antonella 950450215 Arriba 950615591 Asiatico 950472570

Azeefa 950475899 Badgers 950478525 Bar Esencial 618826092 Bar Med 666140901 Bodega Mi Cortijo 950889023 Beachcomber 950473099 Bellagio 950472323 Bonta 950472939 Burladero 950615041 Cafeteria Dolce 950475178 Casablanca 950472474 Casa Egea 950472190 Captains Bar 617477797 Cortijo Media Luna 950478813 Cowboy Cocina 950472924 Cave Bar 950478799 Capri 950615067 D’Angelo 950478517

See your Bar, Restaurant or Hotel in this Gourmet Guide section of ultimatealmeria

Delfin Dorado 950475212 Dolcevita 950472001 Don Pancho 950472543 El Cid 950472063 El Corralejo 950615537 El Deseo 670018035 El Flamenco 664051713 El Gaucho 950478846 El Lance 950478812 El Patio 670018035 El Sitio 950615411 El Vasco 950472649 Enrico 950472995 Eudoxia 663314445 Fanys 634312820 Fusion Beach Cocktail Bar 950615224 Hola Ola 664097279 Imperial 950478098

for only 125€ for a professional advert of this size.

Adverts in other sections of the magazine start from as little as 50€ This magazine is distributed over a two month period to give maximum exposure to your business Call our office on 950 473 102 for a media pack or look on www.ultimatealmeria.com

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Natural Ice Cream Parlour & Café 950 472 939 Open All Day 8:00 am – 1:00 am

Karma 950615231 Koi 950615452 La Bola 950478408 La Cometa 950615209 La Catina 950478841 La Cabana 950615179 La Cava 661985270 La Lupe 950475980 La Parata 950478186 La Posada 950472670 La Peseta 9504722 Levante 950615224 Los Amigos 950478489

Paseo Mediterráneo, 333, Mojácar Playa

Lolas 950478451 Lua Chillout Lounge 950472643 Maui 950478722 Mandala Beach Club 950437131 Mana del Cielo 950472154 / 697225625 Mediterraneo 950472268 Meme 674141159 Meson El que Faltaba 950478846 Meson San Bernabe 950475966 Mimis 664103611 Mojos 950615230 Moma Beach Cocktail Bar 950473020 Mountains of the Moon 950472002

Neo Beach Club 950473006 Neptuno beach Club 616005387 Omega 950475317 Osteria 950615151 Ottocento 950615100 Pastis 950091827 Playa Blanca 950473001 Portofino 950472809 Pura Vida 950472164 Pulcinella (Beach) 950109652 Rusty Nail 950472786 Torre Bahia 950478651 Trufi Bar 664103611 49

The Emerald Isle 673104250 The Irish Rover 950473135 The Lemon Lounge 950472659 The New Kimrick 950475198 Titos 950615030 Trufibar 646515708 Valerys Cocktail Bar & Music 950615537 Viva 637270594 San Pedro 722485340 Mojacar Hotels Bed & Breakfast Casa Los Arcos 950473165 Hotel Puntazo 950478265 / 950478229

Café Bar

Hotel Virgen del Mar 902472222 Parador 950478250 Sal Marina 950472405 Mojácar Pueblo Arlequino 950478037 / 649337781 Casa Minguito 950478614 El Bocata 626165107 Jazz Life Café 647724367 La Muralla 950472928 Napoli 950472976 Pulcinella 950478401 Restaurante Aires del Sur 606061811 / 950478014

Bar restaurant Monikas 950467474 Bar Oasis 950888476 Centro Plaza 950618614 La Dulce Casa 950467768 Turre Café Royal, English Tavern 950468481 Gillie’s Bar 634309540 Gregs 950617698 Stoneys Sports Bar 671896391 Chili 950468425 Hostal Rural Tio Tomas 950478806 La Estancia 654562449 / 695167831

Ali & Mick welcome you to...

elNARANJO

Tel: 950 398 799

Palomares

Los Gallardos

BREAKFASTS, TAPAS, SNACKS & EVENING MENU HOME MADE PIES • FRESH HOME COOKED MEALS SKY SPORTS SHOWN ON LARGE SCREEN TV PRIVATE FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR

NATURAL FROZEN YOGHURT THE BEST FROZEN YOGHURT, CREPES AND HOME MADE BROWNIES IN MOJACAR...AND WITH THE BEST PRICES!

MONDAYS 11AM • SPANISH LESSONS THURSDAY 8.30PM • QUIZ NIGHT FRIDAYS 8.30PM • KARAOKE SUNDAY EVE • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT JULY & AUGUST ENJOY OUR SPACIOUS GARDEN TERRACE AREAS THIS SUMMER

PIZZAS • EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY

Open 11am till late - Closed Tuesdays • FREE WI-FI 50

SIT ON OUR TERRACE AND ENJOY THE SEA VIEWS • EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY Paseo del Mediterraneo 275, Mojacar Playa

Meson del Pobre 950468321 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz 950479646 Taj 950479607

Jets Bar La Plaza 950467590 Los Conteros 950618629

Valle de Este

Carmona 950390760 Casa de La Vega 950391208 Cortijo Albari 950391706 Dragon Chinese 950133226 Gran Muralla Wok Buffet 950391691 La Peperina 678642856

Hole In One Venues Bar 950461068 / 647424279 Hotel Valle del Este 950398743 Casa de La Vega 950391208 Villaricos Goah (Groupo Lua) 950467030 La Esperanza 625737025 Los Angeles 699010705 Bar Genesis 647073598

Vera

Vera Playa Angus & Hereford 950460588 B2 Mohana 678642856

Bar Restaurant Laguna 950132566 El Balconito 635589909 En Fu 950467839 La Buena Mesa 950467222 / 610356387 La Pampa 950397702 / 671653116 Lua 950478202 Wok Buffet Asiático de Fa 677778587 Corner Bar 950618209 Frankies Bar 662474861 If your establishment is not listed please e-mail: info@ultimatemagazine.es to be included in the next edition.

Avda Mediterranéo, 237, Mojácar

Tel: 950 472 342

Fully air conditioned internet cafeteria with a large terrace facing the sea. Cafeteria Bellagio is on Mojacar Playa near Hotel Pueblo Indalo.

You can start the day with our breakfast from only 2€ or ask for your favourite hot or cold sandwich all made with quality ingredients.

“THE BEST ALL DAY ENGLISH BREAKFAST ON THE PLAYA”

E Enjoy live World Cup 2014 in a lively atmosphere!

Big Screens on the terrace & themed evenings.

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FEATURED PROPERTIES

Apartment in Mojacar.

2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 60.56m² Build Size 60.56m² Plot Size Communal Pool Furniture Negotiable Mains Water Mains Electric Telephone Possible Internet Possible

Ref: B669 129,950€ Air Conditioning Disabled Friendly Private Terrace Close to a Golf Course 2 mins to the beach 2 mins to the shops Energy Proficiency: G Communal Fees: 35.00€ per month Parking

Apartment in Mojacar.

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 65m² Build Size 121m² Plot Size Communal Pool Furniture Negotiable Mains Water Mains Electric

Traditional Spanish Food in a warm friendly atmosphere

open 7 days a week from 8.30am m call to reserve a table 950 478 8 846

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Telephone Possible Internet Possible Air Conditioning Sun Terrace Close to a Golf Course 5 mins to the beach 5 mins to the shops Energy Proficiency: G

see our ad on the back cover for contact details

Mesón EL QUE FALTABA There are many restaurants in Mojácar with menu del dias at 9€ or 10€ NOT including a drink. Here at Mesón El Que Faltaba (Thomas’s) we have our Menu Del Dia at 9.95€ that has all Fresh and Natural ingredients including half a bottle of house wine

Ref: B471 99,500€

950 472 643 One of o the most beautiful bars in Almeria is LLua Mojacar. The terrace facing the promenade boasts one of the most exquisite prome positions, a quiet spot to enjoy good po company, have a coffee and chat with friends or enjoy one of our house cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.

Also visit our Chiringuito directly on the beach in front of the main bar. Enjoy the sun loungers and relax with a drink from our bespoke bar on the sand.

www.grupolua.com

RECENTLY REFURBISHED - BRAND NEW INTERIOR DECOR, DANCE FLOOR, BAR, DJ PODIUM & LIGHTING

MOMA Beach has everything you need to party on through your night. From the sumptuos outside bar and terrace with private seating areas , central bar surrounded by lush plants and palms to its new interior dance floor and bar. With music by resident DJs and scheduled events with big name DJs, there’s no better place ideally situated on the Playa to drink your copas or cocktails with top quality house, dance and techno music.

Moma Beach, Paseo Mediterráneo 54, Mojácar playa. 950 473 020

www.grupolua.com

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SPICE up your life...

FFood d to t TTake k A Away • Full F ll variety i t off tequilas t il and d imported i t db beers.

Your friendly, family run restaurant serving you in Mojacar for over 10 years!

paseo del mediterraneo 267, playa del cantal, mojacar

T. 950 472 543

CantinaDonPancho

GRUPO LUA

RE RE FU CE RB NT IS LY H ED

RESTAURANT • PIZZERÍA • APERITIVOS • COCKTAILS • GINTONERÍA

For Reservations Call: 950 467 030 • Urbanizacíon Los Conteros, Ctr. Villaricos Nº49

Every Wednesday Flamenco Show from 20:00

www.grupolua.com

Every Friday Piano Dinner enliven your dinner with music

by Antonio Gallardo from 20:00

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Fresh, authentic ingredients - Taste the Difference!

THE NEW ASIAN FUSION RESTAURANT ON MOJACAR PLAYA (in between Moma Beach Club and the Ferreteria)

Daily Chinese Menu only 7.95€ • Evening Chinese Menu only 9.95€ Daily Thai Menu only 10.00€ • Evening Thai Menu only 12.00€

Take-away • Chinese and Thai food • Chefs Specials Large terrace overlooking the sea

Reservations on: 950 472 570

Opening hours 12:00 - 16:00 and 18:00 - 24:00

“The original, authentic chiringuito since 1968” 8””

El Patio Mojacar ar

open everyday from 10.00am

LIVE Music every Sunday from 6pm Fantastic Daily Menu Monday to Friday Chef Specials at Weekends For Reservations and Music info call 670 018 035 Paseo del Mediterráneo. MoJAcar Playa

BAR RESTAURANT With an international kitchen, our chef produces a different special dish each day and a new menu each week using only fresh, natural and seasonal ingredients.

Special Tostadas • Baguettes Kebab Skewers German Sausages Salads • Various Meats Pork or Chicken Schnitzels Various Fish Dishes Roast Lamb Home Made Desserts Kitchen open daily from 1pm

Daily Menu

9.50€

P Paseo del Mediterraneo 265, in between Cajamar and Caja Granada be betw

670 018 035

The Irish Rover Your No.1 entertainment venue in Mojácar for all the family Paseo de Mediterraneo, Mojácar Playa,

T: 950 473 135

The famous Irish Rover Sunday Carvery is still ONLY 8.50€ Main Course consisting of 3 meats, 7 fresh veg - served 1pm until 5pm NEW Lunch time menu available (except Sundays) - served 12pm until 6pm - ONLY 5€ CURRY CORNER - A full, authentic menu is available to eat and take away free delivery with orders over 20€ within the Mojacar post code only

LIVE sports shown on big screens LIVE music and tribute acts all year NEW Childrens Games room

WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON OUR LARGE SCREENS! www.theirishrovermojacar.com

“on yer bike!”

Running from Saturday July 5th to Sunday July 27th 2014, the 101th Tour de France...

France, anyone envisaging a near-2,500-km-long cycle race across the country would have been widely viewed as unhinged. But will be made up of 21 stages and will cover that didn’t stop Géo Lefèvre, a journalist a total distance of 3,656 kilometres (before with L’Auto magazine at the time, from ratification). proceeding with his inspired plan. His editor, Henri Desgrange, was bold enough These stages have the following profiles: to believe in the idea and to throw his • 9 flat stages backing behind the Tour de France. And so • 5 hill stages it was that, on 1st July 1903, sixty pioneers • 6 mountain stages with 5 altitude set out on their bicycles from Montgeron. finishes After six mammoth stages (Nantes - Paris, • 1 individual time-trial stage 471 km!), only 21 “routiers”, led by Maurice • 2 rest days Garin, arrived at the end of this first epic.

9 new stage cities: Having provoked a mixture of astonishment Leeds, Harrogate, York, Sheffield, and admiration, le Tour soon won over the Cambridge, Ypres, Oyonnax, Risoul, sporting public and the roadside crowds Maubourguet Pays du Val d’Adour. swelled. The French people took to their hearts this unusual event which placed The line between insanity and genius is said their towns, their countryside and, since to be a fine one, and in early 20th century 1910, even their mountains, in the spotlight.

Last Two Winners were British...

Look out, cycling world and connoisseurs of finely sculpted facial hair: Sir Bradley Wiggins is back. After becoming the first Briton to win the Tour of California, the 2012 Tour de France winner all but confirmed his participation in the 2014 race.

Wiggins – having controversially dispensed with his trademark mutton sideburns in favour of a rock star stubbled beard – now seems resigned to playing tactical second fiddle to his Sky team-mate and 2013 winner Chris Froome. “Chris wants to win his second Tour and, as the defending champion, everyone understands that, including myself,” he said.

Watch all the stages, LIVE! at: Mojácar Pueblo

San Pedro

bar

Carboneras

Garrucha

HOTELS

Open from 12h - 24h beer, snacks and sandwiches cervezas, tapas y bocadillos

Paseo del Mediterráneo 443, local 8, 04638 Mojácar

bar

San Pedro

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Bar - Restaurant

this Summer...

...enjoy the cool and friendly atmosphere of Hola-Ola. What better way to enjoy a lazy afternoon or evening either sitting at our beachside bar or sitting on the terrace with fabulous sea views, drinking a bottle of our house wine and a great selection of freshly prepared tapas for only â‚Ź10.

We also have a full and varied menu which includes: Pig Cheeks, Oxtail Stew, Mussels, Seabass & Seabream, not forgetting our comprehensive House Specials available everyday.

Hola-Ola is situated right on the beach, just after the tourist office and has a fully stocked bar with a great selection of beers, wines & spirits.

TAPAS, PASTA, RICE, MEAT & FISH DISHES

664 097 279

MojĂĄcar Playa, 200 metres from the Parque Comercial

New One Stop Tel: 950 473 040 Fax: 950 472 412 www.newonestop.com / info@newonestop.com Paseo del Mediterraneo 275, Mojácar Playa 04638, Almería BRAND NEW APARTMENT

Mojacar

REF: 679

124,950€

2 bed, fitted wardrobes, 2 bath, large 63m terrace with sea & mountain views, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, large store room, A/C hot and cold, lift, underground parking, paddle court, communal pool, marble floor, fully furnished.

REF: 742

Lucainena

84,500€

Traditional semi-detached cortijo in very good condition, full of rustic character and charm, set on a lovely plot with swimming pool and beautiful mountain views. 4 beds, 183m2 build.

Air-con, water and electric connected.

LARGE TOWNHOUSE

Mojacar

Mojacar

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY

Bedar

124,950€

REF: 590

299,000€

A superb detached cortijo in very good condition set on a wonderful private plot with beautiful views and a fantastic swimming pool. Very peaceful, edge of village location. 3 bed/3 baths, huge garage. 310m2 - built, plot - 3250m2.

REF: 622

REF: 722

64,950€

Luxury Penthouse, 1 bed, 1 bath, large terrace 39m, sea & mountain views, fully fited kitchen, sold fully furnished, A/C (hot & cold), private locked garage, 2 communal pools, excellent value for money.

Tabernas

An excellent detached cortijo in very good condition, set on a large plot with swimming pool, very tranquil location with magnificent mountain views. 110m2 built, 1800m2 fenced & gated plot.

Air-con (hot & cold) sat TV, sold furnished.

REF: 718

REF: 684

115,000€

129,000€

Uleila

349,950€

A beautiful 1 bed cortijo full of rustic character and charm, in very good condition, set on a lovely elevated plot with swimming pool and magnificent mountain and sea views.

Build - 78m2, plot - 2200m2.

A superb rustic-style cortijo in excellent condition, set on an idyllic private plot in a stunning location with magnificent countryside and mountain views, yet only a few minutes’ drive to the village.

130m2 built, 25,000m2 plot.

REF: 716

REF: 727

REF: 726

Centrally located, 3 double beds, 2 bath, generous lounge & laundry room, terraces & roof solarium with mountain & sea views, fully fitted kitchen, private locked garage of 24m, short walk to bars & Restaurants and the sea.

Bedar

REDUCED!

Villaricos

299,000€

A superb, totally unique property offering fantastic accommodation in a magnificent private setting, set on a 60,000m2 elevated plot with stunning sea and mountain views. 4 beds, 4 baths, 190m2 built.

2km to the beach.

BARGAIN

Mojacar

Mojacar

Large 70m 5th floor Apt, with 1 double bed, 1 bath, south facing with nice terrace, spacious living & dining room, Private secure underground parking and store room, A/C hot & cold, beautiful communal pool & garden, sold fully furnished.

REF: 723

REF: 560

94,950€

Well represented golf apartment with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), with very nice sea views, large equipped kitchen & laundry room, living/dining room, 2 beautiful pools, fully furnished, very easy access.

76,000€

Mojacar

349,950€

Superb villa in excellent location, only stroll away from the beach and all amenities, private pool, 3 beds, 2 Bath plus 100m terrace with sea & mountain views, lounge/dining room, Roof solarium, plus separate 2 bed apartment.

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OMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COME

Bill Hicks William Melvin “Bill” Hicks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist and musician. His material, encompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophy, was controversial, and often steeped in dark comedy. He criticized consumerism, superficiality, mediocrity, and banality within the media and popular culture, which he characterized as oppressive tools of the ruling class that “keep people stupid and apathetic”.

At the age of 16, while still in high school, he began performing at the Comedy Workshop in Houston, Texas.

During the 1980s, he toured the United States extensively and made a number of high-profile television appearances; but it was in the UK that he amassed a significant fan base, filling large venues during his 1991 tour.

Hicks died of pancreatic cancer on February 26, 1994 in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 32. His body of work gained a significant measure of acclaim in creative circles, and he developed a substantial “cult” following.

Children are smarter than any of us. Know how I know that? I don’t know one child with a full time job and children.

“I don’t do drugs anymore... than say, the average touring funk band.”

God help me. I’m so tired. I need my sleep. I make no bones about it. I need eight hours a day, and at least ten at night...

We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.

It seems to me that there will be a point in out development or our evolution where you put your guns aside.

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EDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY

George Carlin George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American comedian, writer, social critic, and actor who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.

Carlin was noted for his black comedy as well as his thoughts on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Carlin and his “Seven dirty words” comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5–4 decision by the justices affirmed the government’s power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. One newspaper called Carlin “the dean of counterculture comedians.”

Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.

People who say they don’t care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don’t care what people think.

The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.

From the late 1980s, Carlin’s routines focused on sociocultural criticism of modern American society. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live. His final HBO special, It’s Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death.

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Chilling out by a pool followed by beauty treatments and a massage, ending the day with a freshly prepared meal and a deep sleep between crisp cotton sheets.

Spas became notorious for sources of gossip and a place where illicit affairs would take place especially among the aristocracy.

In the early 19th century a cholera epidemic in major UK cities resulted in the ‘sanitation act’ being implemented, public wash houses were built and their The origins of spa treatments go back use was made compulsory. Lower as far as roman times and gets its classes were often seen washing their name from the town of Spa in Belgium. clothes in the bath houses.

Literally meaning ‘water therapy’ spa treatments were reserved for the In modern times, spas are all about wealthy with water being renowned for relaxation, therapies and indulging in its healing powers. a touch of luxury, fluffy bathrobes the only items of clothing to be seen.

During the 16th century in the UK, towns such as Bath and Harrogate Southern Spain has a range of spa became popular for people looking to centres, whether you want to just treat their ailments with the healthy spend the day relaxing with your natural spring waters. partner or friends or a longer break to really indulge yourself in the lap of In the 18th century common practise luxury. even among the wealthy was to wash your face with a cloth and ignore the Close to home is the newly refurbished rest of the body. Apart from special Valle del Este spa at the hotel on the occasions when rich folk would visit golf resort near Vera. Months have a nearby spa town, enjoy a communal been spent upgrading the facility morning bath and spend the rest of the which offer hydrotherapy rooms, day relaxing and playing music and sauna and steam room, beauty card games. salon and a small gymnasium.

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Spa clients can also spend time at the beautiful outdoor pool and enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Guests who book a hotel package are entitled to discounted golf too.

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Perched on the hill overlooking the Mediterranean, no expense has been spared in the creation of this oasis of tranquillity. Philip Stark furnishings and exquisite minimalistic style can be found from the lobby through to the luxurious suites each with a private jacuzzi on the terrace.

Special events take place throughout the year with guest ‘spiritual masters’ offering their teachings on relaxation and lifeenhancement. The restaurant, with stunning sea views has a tantalising menu of delicious healthy food and has won a number of gastronomy awards.

Prices for suites start at 240 euros a night but for the ultimate in decadence the royal suite with wraparound windows, 360m2 of living space, private pool, helicopter transfers and VIP concierge service will set you back a cool 6,000 euros a night! Explore what’s on offer by visiting the website www.shawellnessclinic.com

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All rooms have a kitchenette and food is available at the renowned hotel restaurant.

Prices start at 130 euros a night and include some treatments visit www.granhotelguadalpin.com Spas are not just for women. Gents can enjoy tailor-made treatments from massages to a good old fashioned straight razor shave complete with shaving brush and hot towels.

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You don’t need to travel too far or lay out loads of money to enjoy spa treatments. Many smaller beauty salons in towns throughout the province offer top-to-toe beauty packages at a fraction of the cost.

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Built some 20 years ago using solid mellow local stone, hand made brick and roofing tiles the main house, pool house and. buildings form a horseshoe courtyard surrounding a beautiful irregular shaped heated swimming pool waterfall and fountain. Mature gardens with various shrubs walkways patios and lawns complete this idyllic setting. The main entrance door leads you into a spectacular hallway with designer built in 8 seated 'jaccuzzi' with log burning stove,a barrel ceiling antique doors and quality tiled floor which runs throughout the property completes the scene.

The first, large double bedroom with views at one side over the almond garden the other overlooks the pool and lawns. Full bathroom including bath with shower over, shower, toilet ,bidet and twin hand bains. A second double bedroom incorporating feature wall, walk in wardrobe, antique doors to the hallway. A stairway from the hall takes you to a further double bedroom with a large sun terrace off overlooking the Sierra Cabrera,and access to the roof

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Adjourning the main house is a fully self contained annex to include 2 double bedrooms full bathroom ( as main house ) kitchen diner .

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Vilamartin Costa Blanca

Situated on The Costa Blanca near to La Zenia, Orihuela and Torrevieja, Villamartin golf course was constructed and build by Mr. Putmann and opened in June 1972.

Villamartin hosted the 1994 Mediterranean Open which was won by Jose Maria Olazabal after an exciting play-off with Paul McGinley.

The Golf Club has an exciting design and many challenges.

The course is par 72 and the length is 6132 meters from the white tees, 6037 from yellow, and 5259 from red.

A deep ravine is collecting many balls, and an extremely undulated green will be a challenge to most players).

the back tee onto an extremely undulating green.

The shot from the tee crosses a tree lined deep ravine that protects the hole and presents a challenge to most players.

The course is very diverse and unlike many other courses in this part of Spain, none of the holes are equal. One of the challenges is the many old pine and olive trees.

Regardless of the challenges one can from several of the holes, enjoy the beautiful view over the Mediterranean Sea. Villamartin golf course has a character that creates a desire to play it again and again.

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The sun can do much more damage than simply give you painful sunburn.

Dermatologists (skin doctors) say that prolonged exposure to sunlight causes brown spots; red, scaly spots; drying and wrinkling; and, worst of all, skin cancer. But how do you avoid the sun? That’s tricky.

Sometimes your day at the beach may turn out to be much more sunburned than sandfilled.

If your skin doesn’t produce the protective melanin pigment well or if you’re exposed to the sun before enough pigment can be manufactured and dispersed, the ultraviolet rays kill skin cells. Even a mild sunburn that produces only a little redness destroys the top layer of your skin, just as if you had seared it with a hot iron.

Despite these increasingly well-known dangers of sun exposure, many of us, on occasion, get lazy when it comes to protecting our skin or just can’t resist the myth that getting some colour from the sun makes us look healthier.

Apply Early and Often

Apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before exposure to allow the skin to absorb it. And reapply it every two hours, more often if you’re sweating or getting wet. If you have fair skin, you might even want to begin preparing for sun exposure the night before by putting on a layer of sunscreen before bed; this will allow it to be thoroughly absorbed into the skin’s outer layer. You can then apply the usual coat of sunscreen the next day, about a half hour before you go outside.

The sun can also burn the sensitive skin on the lips just as easily as it fires the rest of your body. At worst, the damage can lead to skin cancer. Use a lip balm with an SPF of at least 15 and reapply often.

Mind the Nose and Feet

Protruding horizontal surfaces like the nose Here are some ways to easily minimize sun present special sun protection problems. exposure so you can spend time outdoors Lifeguards often wear zinc oxide paste on safely. their nose, but it only provides an SPF of about seven. Instead, apply a sunscreen Cover Up with an SPF of at least 15, let it soak in One of the best things you can do is cover a few minutes, and then, for maximum up. The suns rays are most intense between protection, apply the zinc oxide paste. And 11 a.m. and 3p.m. Stay indoors during this if you’ll be going shoeless, you’d be wise time, or if you must be outdoors, cover up to use the same level of protection on the and wear sunscreen. tops of your feet.

The Skin Cancer Foundation says that hats and clothing made of dark, tightly woven materials absorb ultraviolet light better than cotton fabrics in lighter shades. Dry fabrics offer more protection than wet ones. Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.

Spread on Sunscreen

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15. Be sure to spread it on thick enough: Applying only a thin coating of a sunscreen can reduce the effectiveness of the product by as much as 50 percent.

Waterproof sunscreen is best if you’ll be swimming.

Avoid Sunbathing

Doctors can’t say it enough: There is no such thing as a “healthy tan.” But while sunbathing is a no-no for everyone, it’s an especially bad idea for fair-skinned people.

Many of them can’t tan anyway and only risk getting a serious burn.

If you refuse to give up sunbathing, take it slowly and let your skin gradually build up melanin to provide some protection.

And don’t use tanning oils, which enhance the effects of ultraviolet rays and worsen a burn. You may as well be covering yourself with cooking oil.

Don’t Let the Weather Fool You

Take care on cool, cloudy days. Damaging rays aren’t inhibited by clouds, and you can still get burned because ultraviolet light can penetrate cloud cover. Take precautions even when the sun isn’t shining brightly.

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the world’s

our new feature bringing you a host of astonishing facts and figures from around the globe.

MOST... populated cities TOKYO Pop. 34,000,000

Tokyo, Japan.

The capital of Japan is by far the most crowded city in the World. Tokyo consists of 23 special wards, 26 cities, 5 towns, and 8 villages each having a local government.

It includes outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean as far as over 1,000 km south in the subtropics. With it’s 34.000.000 inhabitants, including the population from Yokohama, Kawasaki and Saitana, Tokyo is the most populated city in the world. And the numbers do not stop here.

SEOUL Pop. 24,400,000

Seoul, South Korea.

The city with an incredible population density: 17.288 people / square km!.

Seoul is the biggest city in South Korea and unquestionably the economic, political and cultural hub of the country.

With beautiful palaces, great food and a shopping nightlife, Seoul is a frenetic way to experience the Asia of old and new.

GUANGZHOU Pop. 24,200,000

(Canton), China.

Formerly known as Canton in the West, the city of Guangzhou has a history dating back roughly 2,200 years. the best time to visit Guangzhou is between October and November. Alternatively, April and May are also good months. Guangzhou has a subtropical climate with humidity levels at their highest in the summer. Temperature can reach almost 40 degrees Celsius.

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MEXICO CITY Pop. 23,400,000

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Mexico City, Mexico.

In 1950, Mexico City only had around 3 million people. Nobody thought that in only 60 years the Capital of Mexico would become of the biggest cities in the world.

Mexico City is the Mexico’s largest city as well as its most important political, cultural, educational and financial center.

DELHI Pop. 23,200,000

Delhi, India.

Approximately 23.2 million people live in Delhi, one of the most important cultural and political centers in India. The city of Delhi throughout India’s history has been the epicenter of power struggle, with kingdoms and empires created and ravaged by successive waves of indigenous and foreign rulers in India.

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