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elcome readers to October in the Sun and our third issue of the Weekly Buzz. Who would have thought it was autumn right now when we have had temperatures in the last week reaching up to 36 degrees! There are only 83 days left until Christmas amazing when we are only just out of the summer, it comes around so fast and will be here before we know it. Now there is even more reason to start using VISTA CARD and get as many money saving offers as you possibly can. If you haven’t got yours then stop by any Tourist information office or at Round Town Travel shops in Calle Gerona opposite the Western Saloon or Aveda Dr Severo Ochoa opposite the Melia Hotel. Turn to page 18 & 19 for the participating businesses. Tune in to VISTA Radio 96.2 FM and find out what are our special weekly VISTA Card offers and listen to the very best sounds of the 60’s 70’s and 80’s.Tune in today or visit the web site and listen online at www.vistaradio.fm Come along to celebrate with us this weekend Saturday 5th October for the 1st Anniversary party of the Flash Hotel, the birthday celebrations are being held in the New Flash Tavern from 22.30 join in the party come and meet the team from the Weekly Buzz, VISTA Radio and also a chance to meet the stars from the hit TV series Benidorm.
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CONTENTS
10 Entertainment 13 Travel Around 14 Food & Drink 17 Benidorm Map 21 Shopping & Style 26 Horoscopes & Puzzles 30 Sporting Life
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end of summer street party
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By Irena Bodnarec he sun was shining, the stage was set and the party began! The End of Summer street party which took place last Friday on a section of Calle Gerona was a great success. Crowds had already gathered well before 2 o´clock eagerly awaiting the giant paella. An orderly queue had formed to buy beer outside Lucky´s and collect the voucher to exchange for a plateful – there were even some locals who bought their own tupperwear boxes for a take away! The entertainment started earlier than planned and RockerBilly got the party started at 2pm – which the crowds loved. Many started dancing in the street and there was a carnival like atmosphere throughout the entire afternoon. The road had been closed off to traffic whilst table and chairs had been placed on the street to allow people to sit, relax and enjoy the entertainment. The top half of Calle Gerona is already closed off to cars enabling the local restaurants to serve outside – it certainly went down very well and maybe something that the council may consider for next years busy Summer season.
It was well past 2pm before the last act finished and even later before everyone dispersed yet by the start of business on Saturday morning the street was open and ready for business again. The next big event to take place in the area is the annual British Fancy Dress Day – which will be on Thursday 14th November.
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Costa Blanca MARKETS Monday/Lunes Agres, Callosa d’En Sarria, Cox, Denia, Elche, Formentera, Granja de Rocamora, Ibi, La Nucia, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Parcent, Petrer, Penaguila, Playa de Miramar (summer evenings), Monover, Real de Gandia, Santa Pola, Sax, Xeraco
de Bellreguard (summer evenings), Rafelcofer, Rojales, Tavernes de Valldigna, Villajoyosa, Xabia (Javia), Xixona (Jijona)
Tuesday/Martes Alicante, (Rastro), Aspe, Altea, Barx, Bellreguard, Benijofar, Campo de Mirra, Castalla, Elda, Orihuela, Palma de Gandia, Piles, Playa de Piles (summer evenings), Rafelcofer, Relleu, San Fulgencio, Sella, Tibi, Villalonga, Xalo(Jalon), Xeresa
Friday/Viernes Albatera, Almoines, Banyeres, Benejuzar, Beniarres, Benidoleig, Crevillente, Daimus, Denia (Rastro), El Verger, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Granja de Rocamora, L’ Alfas del Pi, Monforte del Cid, Monstesinos, Moraira, Muro de Alcoi, Oliva, Onil, Petrer, Pilar de la Horadada, Playa de Daimus (summer evenings), Rafol d’ Almunia, Sella, Tibi, Torrevieja, Villalonga.
Wednesday/Miercoles Ador, Albatera, Alcoi, Alqueries, Almoines, Banyeres, Barx, Benjema, Beniaries, Benidorm, Benilloba, Benitatxell, Biar, Callosa de Segura, Calpe (Rastro), El Cammpello, Elda, Guardamar del Segura, La Font d’en Carros, Muchamiel, Monforte del Cid, Novelda, Orba, Ondara, Petrer, Polop, Potries, Rotova, San Miguel de Salinas, Sella, Teulada
Saturday/Sabado Alcoi, Alicante, Almoradi, Alqueria, Banyeres, Bellreguard, Benifairo, Benissa, Callosa d’En Sarria, Calpe, Castalla, Castell de Castells, Catral, Elche, Elda , La Font d’En Carros, La Romana, Gaianes, Hondon de las Nieves, Novelda, Ondara, Pedreguer, Tavernes de la Valdigna (summer evenings), San Vicente del Raspeig, Salinas, Relleu, Santa Pola, Xalo (Jalon) Rastro
Thursday/Jueves Agost, Agres, Albatera, Alguena, Alicante, Aspe, Benidoleig, Cocentaina, Hondon de los Frailes, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Pego, Playe
Sunday/Domingo Sunday Market in Albir Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, Camp de Guardamar, Algorfa, La Marina, Zoco.
CENTRO Plaza Canalejas El Torrejó. Benidorm Tel: 96 585 1311 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidorm@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 09:00 to 21:00 h. Saturday 10:00 to 13:30 h. EUROPA Avenida Europa s/n ( C/ Ibiza) Benidorm Tel: 96 586 0095 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidormeuropa@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 10:00 to 13:00h & 17:00 to 20:00 h. BUS STATION 96 683 1648 RINCON LOIX Avenida Derramador, s/n Benidorm Tel: 96 680 5914 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidormrincon@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 09:00 to 21:00 h Albir Playa. Paseo de las Estrellas. Platja de l’Albir 2. C.P: 03581. L’Alfàs del Pi. Tel: 96 686 7022. www.lalfas.com alfasplaya@touristinfo.net Summer opening 09:00 to 14:00 & 17:00 to 20:00h Rest of the year Mon-Fri 09:00 to 14:00 h. L’ALFAS DEL PI Calle Federico García Lorca, 11 (Bajos Ayto.) C.P: 03580. L’Alfàs del Pi Tel: 96 588 8905 or 96 588 8265 www.lalfas.com alfasdelpi@touristinfo.net Winter Mon-Sat 09:00 to 14:00 h. Summer Mon-Thu 09:00 to 20:00 Sat-Sun 10:00 to 18:00 h.
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enidorm is known as the town where a Fiesta of some sort is always taking place! The fiestas have always acquired a special significance and because of so many celebrations taking place throughout the year, it makes it such an attractive place to visit. The Moors and Christians have become one of the most widespread celebrated fiestas in the provinces of Alicante and Valencia, however the ones in Alcoy and Villajoiosa stand out for their spectacular nature and are recognised as being of National Touristic interest. Moors and Christians is probably one of the brighter festivals celebrated in Spain, as the costumes, music and fireworks are amongst some of the most spectacular. St. George is really to whom the parade is dedicated, but the Festival is a very old tradition that dates back to the 16th century and commemorates the confrontation that took place in the 13th Century over the rule of Spain. The events are held in honour of the city´s patron saint who played a decisive role in the battle. Saturday 5th October. Parade Program. 10.00 Diana, early morning parade with the following music bands: Asociación Nazaries, Tuareg
y Musulmanes Tagarinos, Astures, Cavallers de la Baronia y Cruzados, along Calle Paseo Colon, Paseo de la Carretera, Martínez Alejos, Gambo, Plaza de la Hispanidad opposite the Castle. 20:00 Spectacular Moors and Christians Parade through the streets of the town along Plaza Neptuno, Venus, Ruzafa, Martínez Alejos, Gambo, Plaza Hispanidad ending on Avenida Bilbao.
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U3A Marina Baixa University of the third age
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Our association has a General Meeting on the 4th Monday of every month. You can find a copy of the monthly newsletter on our website www. u3amarinabaixa.com together with all contact details of all the available groups and activities. You will see we have monthly social meals out, monthly trips and events. There are also a number of "groups" led by members sharing their expertise. The groups range from Spanish lessons, Spanish Culture and History, Classical Music, Watercolour Painting, Petanca, Ten Pin Bowling, Rummikub and Sunday Strolls. Some of these are weekly and some monthly. All details are on the website. If you do not have internet access then please contact our secretary Joan Flint on 96 586 1226 or 677 721 902.
We inform you that Aqualandia water park par excellence and the largest in Europe, has extended its opening calendar until October 6, 2013. With the hope that visitors continue to enjoy the largest complex of water that exists as well as over 20 leading attractions, we implement this initiative that we send with the desire that echoes the same. Furthermore, Aqualandia has opted once again for the premier attractions and distinctive character as VERTI-GO, slide world's tallest capsule. A set of two slides 28 and 33 meters high and more than 66% of verticality. The VERTI-GO user experience on this ride feel of a real free fall. Likewise, we inform you that from 1st October, you can sell the product Mundomar with 2x1 at the entrance of one days (adult price € 29.50 - € 24.00 child)
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Help For Heroes Variety Night at Benidorm Palace
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By Irena Bodnarec ast Sunday night Benidorm Palace opened its doors for a very special event – a variety show to fundraise for that amazing charity, Help for Heroes. It was a total sell out which was unsurprising as the line up was tremendous with the evening being compered by the outrageous Stevie Spit. As well as some home grown local talent such as Sister Act the giant stage was host to Benidorm´s favourite funny woman Crissy Rock – and she didn´t fail amuse with her outrageous gags and stories. Also fresh off the plane was Chico – yes you all remember “Chico Time” from X-Factor, who got all the ladies in the audience hot under collar when he jumped onto the tables and started dancing to their screams and applause! Stand up British comic Mick Miller, with his trade mark bald head and long haired sides got everyone laughing again – even the young who had probably never heard of him before. Ray Quinn, another X-Factor contestant and winner of Dancing on Ice was an utter delight to listen to, with his classic Rat Pack numbers – a true professional despite his relative youth.
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Singer songwriter Angie Brown closed the show with her powerful voice belting out some classics – she has performed backing vocals to music greats such as The Rolling Stones, Beverley Knight and Grace Jones and she was here on the stage in Benidorm Palace! Everyone in the audience had an absolutely terrific if rather late night, not leaving until around 1.30am but all agreeing what a marvellous night it was and an added bonus that it was for such a worthy cause.
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“Deb n her” get married By Irena Bodnarec enidorm´s top female singing duo, DebnHer tied the knot last Saturday in front of over 200 friends, family and fans. The pair have a very large and loyal fan base here in Benidorm and issued an open invitation to them all via their Facebook page – a very generous gesture and sign of their continued appreciation. The 4pm ceremony took place at a private villa, officiated by a local minister under a beautifully decorated pergoda situated in the middle of the garden – a truly romantic setting. Guests started arriving 2 hours beforehand in order to get seated – it was a mammoth job. The happy couple, Debbie and Emma wrote their own vows to each other and it hardly left a dry
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eye as they read them out to one another. Many fellow Benidorm entertainers were present to witness this special occasion and everyone had gone to great lengths to get dressed up - with pink featuring strongly in many of the outfits. The bridal party all featured cerise in their outfits – the couples favourite colour. After the short ceremony the couple circulated with their guests, who all wanted to offer their congratulations. The wedding party later departed to the Tropical bar in Benidorm for a wedding reception where many more guests arrived to join in the partying and celebrating. The pair hope to take a honeymoon some time next year as they are too busy workwise at the moment.
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gents of the National Police force and the Guardia civil have dismantled an organized group that specialised in the robbery of chalets and cottages in the province of Alicante. So far seven men and five women, all of Romanian nationality have been arrested. They have been involved in over 110 robberies so far. During the month of June, the agents began to detect an increase in the number of robberies in rural houses and abodes.
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Their MO has always been similar whereby they will break a fence or gate, windows or force the locks using tools of the houses or estates in question. They mainly took agricultural machinery, electrical appliances and jewelry. During the investigation when enough information on those involved was brought to light, the agents moved in and proceeded to arrest the individuals. They are to appear before the courts, whereby their sentence will be decided.
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entertainment The man behind Albi Senior. Issue 03 / 03 - 09 October
By Irena Bodnarec Albi Senior is one of the most talked about comedians on the Benidorm circuit - you certainly can´t miss him in his distinctive Union Jack attire. I met up with the man himself for a coffee and my first question was "is there an Albi Junior then"? He laughed as he explained how his name came about - as he finished his show his parting catchphrase was "I´ll be seeing ya" ... it took me some time for the penny to drop and Albi had to say it a few times in his broad accent ! His real name is Gary although hardly anyone calls him that and even if they did I´m not sure whether he would realise as he is so use to Albi. Albi arrived in Benidorm in 2002 moving from the UK entertainment capital Blackpool, although as you can tell from the accent he is originally from Darlington, County Durham in the North East. He has toured the UK circuit and was voted comedian of the year in 1994 - every few minutes he
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would come out with a joke such as "I walked into a Chinese restaurant and saw a cockroach sucking on a rennie" and have me creasing up... hardly surprising than that we sat there for over 2 hours! As well as in the UK he has entertained the forces in Germany and been to Dubai twice - but surprisingly, comedy came fairly late in life to Albi as he never started until 1990. However, he has always had jobs which involved direct interaction with people and included being a taxi driver and running a bar - you can just picture that can´t you. One of his heros is Roy Chubby Brown who is also a good friend and likewise hailing from the North East - must be something in the water. I asked where he gets all his gags and jokes from and he told me that he just listens out but his son also helps him out and emails anything apt which he hears. During his shows he always interacts with the audience so if you are a little shy do not sit near the front! When I went to watch him at the Zodiac he certainly packed the place out and had the audience gasping for air from prolonged laughter at some of the non PC gags he came out with - as he himself said, you couldn´t get away with that back home could you... but it´s all very lighthearted. His characteristic outfit is specially made for
him by a company in the UK called "Stagewear Unlimited" - a specialist company which tailor makes costumes for TV, films and the stage. He has a number of identical outfits and he keeps one at each venue to compliment his title "British bulldog of Comedy" - I wondered whether he actually had a real one. He does have a beautiful dog called Duke, but it is not a bulldog, which he loves taking out on long walks during the day. Albi works 7 nights a week, performing two 1 hour shows per night - his first at 10pm in the Zodiac then at 11.30pm in Rockerfellas. However, he is off to the UK for a month on 22nd November doing a tour of some UK clubs before coming back on 23rd December to do the busy Xmas and New Year period. His UK gigs will be posted up on his facebook page if you fancy treating yourself to some laughter. He was so unlike what I expected - I know it´s a character but he is such a courteous gentleman in real life and certainly who I would want to be stuck in a lift with to pass the time.
Albi can see at: ZODIAC > 10pm Every Night ROCKERFELLAS > 11.30pm Every Night
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Alicante Guided Tour
We will begin our Alicante tours by discovering its old town – its main monuments like St Nicholas Cathedral, Santa Maria´s Church, beautiful buildings from the beginning of the last century, some of the most emblematic squares in the old quarter of the city and many other interesting places. Alicante hides a charming place in its heart – the neighborhood called el Barrio de Santa Cruz. On Alicante tours we will visit the neighborhood on our way up (on foot) the Mount Benacantil to the Santa Barbara´s Castle from where you will enjoy splendid views of the city and the Mediterranean coast. At the end of Alicante tours we will have a small picnic in one of the picturesque picnic areas of the mountain. Be aware that you have to bring your own food with you. There is a small cafe offering you refreshments in the picnic area.
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Note: there is an elevator that may take you down from the castle down to Postiguet beach. Tour starts at: 09:00 | Tour ends at: 13:00 Minimum group: 2 people | Maximum group: no limit Price: 19€ per person What is included: Tour leader, leading in English and Russian. Available Dates: The tours are held every day. Please call or email us to find out the closest available tour. Physical grade: Suitable for all public. You need to be able to walk up the Mount Benacantil, which is 166m high. Total walking time 3 hours. What to bring & wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommendable to bring water and sun-cream, sun-hat. Reservations by e-mail: Tours@iCasa.pro Reservations by phone: +34 674 631 748
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Mountain Villages and Waterfalls Day Trip
Great beaches of Costa Blanca are not the only reason to visit Spain. We offer our travelers to take a mountain villages and waterfalls day trips from Benidorm, Alicante or Torrevieja with us to the Marina Alta region where you will be surrounded by stunning rock peaks, green valleys and lovely rural villages that will surprise you. Starting from different points along the coast, we will begin our trip by heading to
Guadalest Valley to enjoy small Spanish villages there and especially Guadalest (a village precariously perched on top of a mountain) and the remains of Arabic castle, with spectacular views of the valley and the blue waters of Guadalest reservoir. There are numerous interesting museums* to visit, that is why we will spend 2 hours in Guadalest to let you visit them, as well as the castle ruins, all of which have entrance charges. There are lots of souvenir shops and various restaurants to choose from. Our guide will suggest you one of the restaurants as we are going to have our lunch in the picturesque Guadalest (Note that lunch is not included in price of this tour). There is also an opportunity for a solar powered boat ride on the reservoir below Guadalest and the possibility to visit the Historic Vehicles Museum (the museum has over 100 motorcycles and small cars from the 1920´s to the 1970′s.). Both are optional. It is going to be a perfect day out, combining history and culture at Guadalest with a natural beauty at our second stop in Callosa d’en Sarrià the Algar waterfalls – a series of naturally occurring waterfalls. Walk along beside the river, swim (at your own risk) in the rock pools, dangle your feet in the flowing water, enjoy your picnic or find a quiet spot to sit under the pine trees. You can also visit a museum of the environment next to the waterfalls. The museum houses various exhibits about the local flora and fauna as well as a gift shop! Trip starts at: 09:00 | Trip ends at: 17:00 or at 18:00 (if visiting Historic Vehicles Museum or riding the solar powered boat) Minimum group: 2 people | Maximum group: 8 people Price: 49€ per person What is included: - Tour leader, leading in English and Russian. - Transport (a car). Available Dates: The trips are held 3 times every week. Please call or email us to find out the closest available trip. Pickup Points: Alicante, Benidorm, Torrevieja, 30km around Alicante. Physical grade: Suitable for all public. You need to be able to walk around Guadalest with some steep hills. Total walking time 3-4 hours. What to bring & wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommendable to bring water and sun-cream, sun-hat, swimwear and flip flops.
Street Market 9th - 10th October
The Benidorm Fiesta Commision are holding a street market on the 9th and 10th October in Alameda Street Old Town Benidorm. The street leads up to the famous old church situated up on the famous look out point. The market will display a range of typical valencian products including food and hand crafts.
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food & drink Issue 03 / 03 - 09 October
Pizzeria toscana Calle Gerona, 3 Benidorm. Reservations: 966 80 87 07
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ne of Benidorm's oldest and most popular Italian restaurants. I have been eating here for many years now and remember going with my cousins as a special treat after work. Their pasta is delicious and one of my favourite dishes is the meat Tortellini with ham and mushrooms, covered in a creamy sauce and sprinkled with fresh grated parmesan. The salads are also an excellent choice, but you will probably be best sharing as they are huge!, only the best, and freshest ingredients are used to add to these beautifully presented platters. A fine selection of meat and fish is also available, freshly cut and cooked on the coals ("brasa" in Spanish) for those who love that charcoal grilled taste. The peppercorn sauce
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that I order with my fillet is positively scrumptious. However what does set this restaurant aside from most, is their authentic "wood burning" pizza oven, which turns even the simplest of Margaritas, into one of the tastiest pizzas I've had to date! Toscana is a bright and comfortable restaurant boasting a wide selection of the finest beers and wines. Big groups are always welcome, just call ahead if you want to reserve for any special occasion, they will even be happy to make a cake for you!. With the same owners for over 18 years and having some of the best reviews around town, Toscana should be next on your list when deciding where to go for your next meal out. Visit: www.grupotoscana.com
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Preheat the oven to 190ยบC/375ยบF/ gas 5. Season the chicken pieces and dust with flour. Heat a little olive oil in a large deep pan and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Place the pieces on a baking tray and into the oven for 30 minutes. Put the pan back on the heat. Add the sliced chorizo and pancetta or bacon and fry until browned and crispy. Then add the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Meanwhile infuse half the hot chicken stock with the saffron. Add the smoked paprika, rice and infused stock and leave to cook on a me-
dium heat, stirring from time to time. After 20 minutes the rice should be nearly cooked. At this point, pour in the rest of the stock along with the peas, prawns, and the mussels and squid if you are using them. Place a lid on the pan and cook for 10 minutes more. Finally, add the cooked chicken and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon. www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/seafood-recipes/paella
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Flash Tavern now open!
The flash tavern opened its doors on the 5th of September. A new concept in English Taverns. Host to live artists and great tributes, flash tavern has a wide selection of great beers and spirits, comfortable seating in the cool spacious tavern will make your evening a very enjoyable one. Don't forget with the cut out coupon in the Buzz Weekly you can get 2 for 1 on all drinks.
LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY from 11pm. Only the best acts in town. Open from: 10.30pm-3am Win a FREE stay at the Flash Hotel! Every Sunday at 5pm we have a raffle using your till receipts.
Happy Hour in the FLASH BAR on Mixed Drinks. 8-9pm
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The party will take place in the New Flash Tavern and there will be live music performed by the fantastic band “The Spectrums!” and guest appearances by Jake Canuso and another cast member. Special drinks offers! Best prices! There will be raffles and prizes which will include “free holidays”, calendars and much more!
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01 Beach Terrace Bar Edf. Torre Principado, Av de Madrid, Local 26. 672 856 131. 10% Discount. Descuento de 10%. 02 Mailbox Benidorm Calle Ibiza num 16, bajo 3, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm, 03503. 965853586. Vista Offer, Visit us and get FREE Internet Access 15 mins 03 Daytona Rock Bar Playa de Levante. 667 463 382. 20% Discount off drinks. Descuento de 20% en bebidas. 04 Lazy Cow Avenida de Madrid. 965 040 624. Free bottle of wine with 2 main meals on Tuesday & Wednesday. Free shot with first drink. Los Martes y Miercoles una botella de vino gratis con dos comidas. Chupito gratis con su primer bebida. 05 Guinness Bar Playa de Levante. 965 853 062 /659 411 879. 20% off. Descuento de 20%. 06 Pick a Card (Indoor market) Number 69/70 www.bbballoons.net 669997272 vista offer 5% discount 07 KU Lounge Avenida de Alcoy 6, Playa de Levante. 607 744 802. 20% Discount off all drinks. Descuento de 20% en bebidas. 08 Yorkshire Pride 3 Calle Dr Severo Ochoa, Rincon de Loix. 649788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chuptito gratis. 09 Wooky Hollow 1 Calle Gerona 7, Benidorm – Free Shot (opposite Yorkshire Pride 1) 10 Moon Beach Lounge Bar Avenida de Alcoy 6, Playa de Levante. 965 850 919/607 744 802. 20% Discount off all drinks. Desuento de 20% en bebidas. 11 Payro Avenida Mediterráneo, 42 Spend 100 euros In Shop And Receive A 10€ Discount. 12 Rachels Bar Avd Doctor Severo Ochoa 6. 635 688 885. - Free Shot & VISTA offers of the day 13 Red Dog Western Bar Calle Lepanto. 679 179 424. Free Shot. Chupito gratis 14 Newlife Alteanos 5, Calle Jaen 8, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm, 03503 15 Sinatras Entertainment Calle Ibiza 12. 679 179 424. Venue 10% Discount. Descuento de 10%. 16 Yorkshire Pride 2 Calle Londres. 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis. 17 Yorkshire Pride 1 Calle Gerona 5. 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis.
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18 Sharkys Avd doctor Severo Ochoa 36 Opposite the car park at Camping el Raco. Vista offer Free ice cream with your menu 19 The Last Stop Karaoke Sports Bar. Calle Gerona. 10% discount off drinks. Descuento de 10% en bebidas. 20 The Plaza Avenida de Estocolmo. 696 493 685. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis. 21 Golden Doner Kebap Calle Emilio Ortuño 6, Local 2 Benidorm, Old Town Benidorm. 607 329 141 Free Shot 22 Tikki Beach Playa de Levante. 660 26 1052. 10% off all food. Descuento de 10% en comidas. 23 Why Not Bar Avenida del Mediterraneo 41, 649 788 887. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis. 24 Triangle Karaoke Bar Avenida de Estocolmo 3. 696 493 685. Free Shot on Arrival. Chupito gratis. 25 Tropical Entertainment Bar Avd Doctor Severo Ochoa. 10% off with Vista 26 Tiki City Calle Gerona. Free shot. Chupito gratis 27 Bodhran Irish bar Calle Doctor Orts Llorca. 965 860 093. Free baby Guinness. Guiness pequeño gratis 28 The Spring Chicken Calle Londres 5&6. Vista offer 3 for the price of 2 on Bottled Amstel 29 Segway Tours Benidorm , Phone : 607333300 Vista offer: 5€ discount when you book your segway tour 30 Grill House Avenida del Mediterráneo 33. 639115299. 10% Discount on all food and drinks. Descuento de 10% en bebidas y comidas 31 El Italiano Plaza Triangular 965859533. 20% off bill with Vista Card between 12-7pm. Free glass of cava after 7pm. All offers exclude Menu del Dia 32 Royal Queens Hotel Plaza constitucion 5, Old Town Benidorm. 10% off Restaurant Dining 33 The Magic Roundabout Calle Ibiza. 696 493 685. Free glass of wine with meal. Una copa de vino gratis con la comida. 34 Rays II Chippy Av. Mediterraneo 58. 10% off plus free dessert. (Excludes specials, minimum spend 7€) Descuento de 10% y un postre gratis. 35 Flash Hotel Avd Derramador num 2, Benidorm New Town, Alicante, 03503 Flash hotel in Benidorm offers a 10% discount off your final bill in the Flash bar with your Vista Card.
36 Stretford End. Calle Londres 966 807 424 /626 270 860. Free bottle of bubbly for groups. Una botella de champan gratis para los grupos 37 Spice of Life Indian Restaurant Calle Doctor Orts Llorca 11. 965 866 881/660 148 620 Buy one dish get one free or 10% off the A la Carte menu. Compra una comida y le damos una comida gratis o descuento de 10% del menú a la carte. 38 India Gate C/ Gerona nº 2. 636 059 785. 10% off the a la carte menu. Descuento de 10% del menu a la carte. 39 Margys Bar Calle Mirador Benidorm - 672 563 329 Save 15% from your total bill 40 Aqualandia NOW OPEN 41 Benidorm Palace Avenida Severo Ochoa 13. 673 652 340. 3€ discount when you book with Vista www.vistacostablanca.com. Descuento de 3€ cuando hace su reserve con Vista Costa Blanca. www.vistacostablanca.com 42 ADA Scooter Rental Calle Castellon Benidorm 966 877 844 Save 20% off YoYo hire 43 Come y Calla Avenida de Madrid Playa Levante. Benidorm 676 091378 Bottle of CAVA Free with 2 meals 44 Amigo 24 Opposite Benidorm Market. 966 831 690. 10% off mini Scooter Hire. Descuento de 10% de mini scooter. 45 Rock and Roll House Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa 6, 965 856 020. 2-4-1 on bottles of Cruzcampo. Dos botellas de cruzcampo de precio de una. 46 Topo Gigio: Avenida Mediterraneo 9. 10% off with Vista Card. 47 Klee Kafee Calle Pal 9. 688 654 349. FREE Shot and a night of great entertainment at our SHOW BAR, with some of the best drag acts in Spain and from all over the world. Special Vista Card deals available when you book your party here with us. 48 Jumping Jacks – Calle Gerona 17, Benidorm – Free Shot 49 Euroclinica Rincón - Diagnostic Clinic and Dentist. Avenida dr. Severo Ochoa 6. 96 6830849 / 96 586 7801. (24hrs) Free Dental Check up. Revision dental gratis 50 Europound Indoor Market. 664 43 514 Get an extra rate on English Pounds exchange 51 Brujula Bike and Scooter Rental – Av Europa No 20, Benidorm 965856327 – 5% Discount 52 The Tartan Bar – Av Meditteraneo 43,
Next to the Black Chicken – Free Shot 54 Bar Silhouette Calle Amsterdam 4, Benidorm 602 544 747 FREE Shot and 10% off the bar bill 55 White Horse Avenida de Estocolmo 7. Free shot. Chupito gratis 56 Subway Buy one get one free. Beach Front, Av Alcoy, Benidorm.966 806400 57 Subway Buy one get one free Next to Burger King, Rincon, Av Estocolmo2 – 966 830546 59 Peggy Sue Avda de Ruzafa 11, Old Town Benidorm 966 812327 – Free Pink Lemonade 61 Jokers Calle Filipinas / Calle Lepanto. 965 862 849. Save 10% on your drinks 62 Chaplins Calle Mallorca 7. 965869430. Stag or Hen get a free drink of their choice and a free shot for the group. 63 Sinatras Sports Calle Mallorca 12. 966807380. 10% discount. Descuento de 10%. 65 The Big Willy Joke Shop Calle Gerona 23, Next to Tiki City opposite Hotel Marina. 66 Terra Natura 5€ Discount / Descuento 67 KM Playa Beach Front, Av Alcoy Benidorm. Free Shot 68 Casbah Lounge Av Madrid 32, Beach front Rincon de Loix – Buy 2 meals and get a FREE bottle of wine 69 The Sun Calle Lepanto opposite the taxi rank, near Jokers Disco. Vista offer: Free Sun newspaper with 2 meals or breakfasts 70 Benidorm Crazy Golf Avenida Mediterraneo 54, Save 5€ with a Group of 6+ 71 Curry Mile Av Severa Ochoa 38 - 15% off 40€ a la carte menu 73 Juke Box Avenida De Roma 9 - 634 041 767. 10% off food any time. Descuento de 10% de comida. 74 Tattoo Land Avd Mediteraneo 66. Bajo 58. Special offers for group bookings. 10% Discount off tattoos above 100 euros. Ofertas especiales para grupos. Descuento de 10% en tatuajes de 100 euros o mas. 75 Laser medical Avenida Europa 8 1,c. Benidorm Amazing discounts with VISTA Call (0034) 638674524 drgustavofernando@hotmail.com 76 Irish Connection Celtic football club bar...free themed CD with first round of drinks CALLE IBIZA 9. LOCAL 13/14 NEXT TO THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT
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buzz@vistacostablanca.com RESTAURANT,BENIDORM 03503 77 Zenet Handy Man Home improvements Finestrat/ Benidorm, Villajoyosa, Altea, Finestrat, Alfaz Del Pi, Tel. Number: 616 694 776 / 649 873 780. 10% Discount off your bill with your Vista Card. Descuento de 10%. 78 Hotels TV Calle Lepanto 28, Benidorm - Free Airport Transfer with each Hotel Booking. www.hotels.tv costablanca@hotels.tv – 965854673 79 Caraby Dog Hotel/Boarding Kennels. C.N.332 Km 148, Variante Benidorm, 660 103 003. 50 euros off dog obedience training. 20% discount off doggrooming. Descuento de 50 euros en entrenamiento de perros y 20% de descuento en peluqueria canina. 80 Benibike - Avda Ametlla del mar,4, In front of Burger King rincon de Loix . 672 222 250 Save 1€ per person on the BeniBike Beer Tour. Descuento de 1 euro per personna. 82 El Teatro Entertainment venue, parties, karaoke and flamenco, group bookings welcome. Calle Gerona Benidorm 10% discount with Vista Card 83 The Black Chicken - Local 43 Av Mediterraneo 12 Benidorm also from Calle Gerona - Free Shot with VISTA CARD 84 Movilquick Avenida Almendros 18 Old Town Benidorm- 965046000 www.movilquick.net Free case for you mobile when you have it unlocked or 5% discount on all repairs. Opposite vodaphone shop near Feu Vert. NEW Shop INSIDE Carrefour HIPERMARKET Ctra Nueva de Finestrat. Km 5 Finestrat 85 John & Josephs Calle Gerona – Free Glass of Wine or beer with main meal 86 Marco Polo Expediciones Outdoor Activity and Rental Centre. Avenida Europa, num 5 Levante Area. Next to Cafe de Paris. 0034 965 863 399 www.marcopoloexpediciones.es 87 Class Kids Avenida Mediterraneo, 44, Benidorm New Town, 03501 965857515 15% Discount 87 UK TV Spain El Tossalet, Alicante, 03580. Discounts available on quotation 88 Monroes Carvery Avenida de Europa 11, Playa de Levante, Benidorm, 03503 - Free Cake and CAVA for parties of 10+ 89 Papagayo Beach Bar & Restaurant - Av Armada Espanola 25, Benidorm. Pizza margarita and caña only 6.50€ 91 Pauls Diner Coblanca 6, Avenida Mediterraneo num 58, Rincon De Loix, Benidorm, 03503. Ask staff for your vista card offer 92 Leonor Beauty Avenida Mediterráneo 66, Coblanca 8, Local 4. OFFER : With your oxygen and vitamin C facial cleanse, receive a free “tired legs” treatment all for only 35€! 93 Talk of the Coast - Walk way between Calle Gerona and Avd Mediterraneo. 2 x1 on bottles of Amstel
with Vista Card 94 Edificio Carabelas Torreyago Holiday Rentals. Calle manila, número 2, Benidorm New Town, Benidorm, 03503 965859414 info@lascarabelas.com 95 Simply Delicious Avenida Ametlla Del Mar 26, Rincon De Loix,Benidorm, 03503 Free Sausage Roll with a tea or coffee 96 El Barril Avenida Mediterráneo 37 Edificio Las Flores 03503 Benidorm 965859018 www.bodegaelbarril.com 1/2 point on exchange with Vista Card. Other Shop Locations: Calle Gerona Edificio Waldorf Avenida Mediterraneo 49, Edificio Fontana 97 4 Kings 10% Discount on Food! Avenida del Mediterráneo 43, Benidorm New Town. 98 E GO BICI Avda Armada, Poniente 966 809 151 Weekend Hire Foldable bike only 30€ 100 L’Originale Avda Doctor Orts Llorca. Benidorm 965 858 752 Buy One Get Second Half Price 101 Cayman Levante Beach Limo and Dinner only 39€pp 10% off the snack menu 12-7pm 102 The Castle Inn 4 Calle Finestrat. Benidorm 10% off food bill 103/104 Round Town Travel offices in Benidorm, on-line at www.roundtowntravel.com or call (0034) 966 867 294 (English Speaking). Collect your Free VISTA CARD and buy your discounted tickets to the parks 105 The Pitt Calle Gerona (opposite Jumpin Jacks) 3 for the price of 2 Jaeger Bombs 965851613 106 Dr White Teeth Whitening Indoor Market Mercaloix Benidorm. The Original Dr White(Indoor Market) Teeth Whitening 8 To 12 Shades Whiter No Laser No Pain Normally 89euro Now 65euro +Aftercarekit 107 24 Hour Chemist Avda del Mediterraneo 29. Benidorm 03503 Open every day 96 681 2608 108 7 Palms Avd De La Armada Española, Poniente 634181441 110 Picadilly Corner Avda Cuenca/ Calle Gerona. Vista offer: free glass of sangria 111 The New Beatles Calle Murcia 1, 698 391036 - 2 Bottle Amstel 1.50€ 112 Sawasdeeka Thai Massage Av Castellon - Save 10% off Massage 113 Barnies Bar C/ Almeria 23 -10% off main meals 965 852 296 114 The New Ibrox Calle Lepanto 9 (was TheVillage Pub) vista offer: buy two get one free on Jaeger bombs 115 Isla Cristina Calle Gerona (opposite India Gate) 965069430
Bottle of wine with a meal for 2 (excluding menu del dia) 116 Lal Qila Avda Doctor Severo Ochoa 2, 632 805346 - 15% off a la carte menu (min 40€ spend) 117 Kebabish Avda Doctor Severo Ochoa ask staff for your vista offer
FINESTRAT
El Paraiso Bar Restaurant Calle Puig Campana 3. 965 878 474. Spend 25 € or more for a free bottle of wine. Gasta 25€ o mas para una botella de vino gratis. Clinica Veterinaria Finestrat Calle Figueretes 31ª . 965878163 Fitness Corpore Poligono Industrial Finestrat. 965 86 05 86. Save 20% on VIP membership also 20% off personal training programme and supplements. Come and try us for 1 free visit with Vista Card. Primer visita gratis con su vista card. Mountain retreat Casa Cristina no 10. Tappiada marraix, Finestrat, Benidorm, 03509. Vista offergroups of 6 or more get one FREE Route 66 Avd Rosa dels Vents 17. La Cala de Finestrat. Vista offer: free side dish with any menu.
Villajoyosa
AJL Mechanics Poligono Industrial 96 685 0672 50% off pre ITV check Karting La Vila N-332 / km 143, Vilajoyosa, Alicante, 03570. 965894676 Save 3.50€ per person with Vista Card Maharaja Indian Restaurant Avenida del Puerto 7, Vilajoyosa, Alicante, 03570. Free bottle of wine with any two main meals.
Old Town Benidorm
02 Bodegon Aurrera 2 Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off 618131873 03 La Taperia 10% off. 10 Santo Doming Street, Alicante, Benidorm 618131873 04 El Italiano Buy one meal get 2nd half price all day until 8pm (excluding other meal offers) Plaza Triangular, Plaza Hispanidad 3 Benidorm Tel: 965 859 533 05 La Cava Aragonesa Free bottle of CAVA with a Combo 4 Tapas / La Tabla. Plaza de la Constitucion 2, Calle Martínez Oriola, Old Town . Benidorm, 966801206 06 Klee Kaffe Show Bar Free Shot on Arrival. Calle Pal 9, Old Town Benidorm 688654349 07 Pizzeria Avanti 3 Travasia San Miguel, Coles Street Corner, Old Town Benidorm, 15% off the bill between 13.00 13.30 / 19.30-20.30. 618131873 08 La Braseria 10 Santo Domingo St, Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm, 10% off. 618131873 09 Sidreria Aurrera Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off. 618131873
10 Pintoxs Aurrera Santo Dominigo St, Old Town Benidorm, 10% off 618131873 11 Golden Doner Kebap C/ Emilio Ortuno 6. Benidorm 607 32 91 41 10% Vista Discount . 10% Descuento 12 Toy Planet Benidorm 10% discount off fancy dress costumes. 10% de descuento en disfraces. 13 La Ropita del Covi Calle Antonio Ramos Carratala, nº 20. 966 809 227. Different offers on each day. Diferentes ofertas cada dia. 14 Riccio & Cappricio Calle Ruzafa num 51-55, 96 586 35 41. A free Keratin treatment when you have colours or streaks. Regalan con color o mechas un tratamiento de Keratina. 15 Estetica MJ fuster Natural health center. Calle Gerona,Centro comercial,La Noria ,planta 2,local 14. 965 868 128. 10% Discount on DRELIMPUR. 10% de desuento en el tratamiento DRELIMPUR. 16 Peggy Sue Avda de Ruzafa 11, Old Town Benidorm 966 812327 – Free Pink Lemonade 17 Reparaciones de Relojes Watch Repairs Calle Dr Perez Llorea, Edif .Enbenada Local 14. 965855924 18 Pancho El Hungaro San Pedro 1 over looking Dove Park (next to Refuel Bar) Vista card holders get 10% discount on the bill. 19 MovilQuick Avenida Almendros, Local 18, Old Town Benidorm, Benidorm, 03501 Unlock your mobile phone and receive a free case! Or get 5% discount on all reparations NOW OPEN IN CARREFOUR 20 Pig n Whistle Calle Pal 5 Old Town (opposite the Rich Bitch Show Bar) 21 Isla Cristina Edificio Cire, Local 8, Calle Girona, 3 22 Spec Savers - C/ Gambo 2, Old Town Benidorm 965 859 577 specsavers.es 30% discount 23 Keyhole Bar La gavina 20 , Benidorm 03501 Friendly atmosphere,home cooked food,free bottle of wine with two steak meals 24 Tabernita del Sur Calle Santo Domingo 6. Esq Plaza Constitucion. www.grupoaurerra.com vista offer: with any food order get 1 litre Rebujito 1/2 price!
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What’s Hot and What’s Not tells us. were friendly the atmosphere was cosy it was a little warm but still nice we would eat there again always best to book as they get busy.
“Fantastic food great value”
Two Palms Restaurant Calle La Palma 30, 03503 Benidorm, Spain
“Dissappointed”
Reviewed September 28, 2013 We read reviews so we decided to book this restaurant as we go to benidorm every year in group of friends. The staff were very friendly & helpful especially as i have ceoliacs so on a gluten free diet. When we arrived they were very welcoming, we put our orders in for food & drink., I had a separate menu for gluten free. My friend order a tia maria & coke well the was something in her drink she didnt realise till she drank a bit (we still dont know what it was) she felt sick we told the waiter who asked if she wanted another she was put off and declined, they then came back and said that they would not be serving that tia maria again ???? no explanation. The food was tasteless very dissappointed have to say some of the group enjoyed their meals, a few of us left full plates not once where we asked what was wrong with food. Couple of items i ordered they didnt have so again dissappointed. When the bill came wasnt itemised so we didnt know what was charged for etc i.e. drinks. as food was a set price for 3 course. Some folk may think this is good value can totally understand this but for 1 euro more you will get excellant food & service in the vagabond resturant, amigos & paniells, also presentation wasnt good whole massive carrots in dish with lumpy mash potatos & mushy cauliflour, greasy plate with gammon steak which full of fat. Also chicken rubbery & no taste. Sorry for a negative review but hope this will be a one of but dont think we will be back.
“Good food”
Reviewed September 24, 2013 Had a meal at two palms on monday 24th sept . The food was lovely and hot and well presented compliments to the chef the staff
Reviewed September 23, 2013 NEW via mobile We have been going to Two Palms for the past two years every time visit Benidorm. The food is delicious and great value for money. The staff are friendly and deliver excellent service. The restaurant is small but this adds to the experience afterall you are in the old town. Well done john and staff.
“Great food venue dated”
Reviewed September 16, 2013 via mobile Visited the 2 Palms twice to experience there early bird set menu and Sunday set menu, wow! The price is excellent for what you get a 3 or 4 course selection. Service is a little slow, but still very good. Food is homemade and excellent. I just wish they would update the old interior the dark green walls make you feel like your in a cave! White walls would open the space up and make it more inviting. This place is a hidden gem, just remember to book in advance. Well done guys great arrive and food. We will be back! St James Tavern C/De Finestrat | Find us between Hotel Victoria and Madeira Centro if you are coming by Taxi ask for dona dos, Benidorm, Spain
“Good food and drink, great entertainment!”
Reviewed September 28, 2013 NEW Went back to Benidorm for 5 night stay 5th year on the run with group of 8 friends who wouldn’t eat anywhere else. Colin, Mark & Glynis are lovely friendly people working very hard with great results, lovely tasty food any time of the day and night, great entertainment, good laugh. Would recommend everyone to try just once.
“Great value for money”
Reviewed September 13, 2013 Lovely food and very friendly. Good value and plenty of choice on the menu. It was handy when you walk up from the beach.
“Excellent food and warm welcome”
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Reviewed August 18, 2013 Went to Benidorm July 2012 and wanted to add our recommendations to visit this small, cosy restaurant/ bar. The food has a real home baked British taste and there is a good varied menu with all the traditional British favourites. The owners made us very welcome, and we returned many times during the holiday. Well done boys and we’ll be... More Dea Restaurante Calle Joaquin Rodrigo 3, El Albir.
“Great food”
Reviewed July 21, 2013 overall a very enjoyable evening with great food and drinks, service was slow but worth the wait and the wine choice was very good. The menu will suit all of the family and starters are really great. We did not have a desert as the starters and mains where so good.
“Great Menu Del Dia”
Reviewed July 19, 2013 I agree with the last reviewer and would add that this is a friendly Spanish-run restaurant, which appears to be something of a rarity in Albir, that has a great ‘Menu del Dia’. You can have this in the evening unlike some other places. The food is great for what you pay and if you want to spend more, the . ‘A la Carte’ looks interesting too.
“Better than most in Albir”
Reviewed July 14, 2013 If you are looking for chips with everything, then this place is not for you. However, if you want good food, friendly service, and value for money, then Dea is hard to beat. We were only in Albir for six days, and we ate here on three of them. We trailed around Albir, looking for something vaguely authentic, and were delighted to find this place. The menu del dia, starting at 12.90, was excellent value, and included a very acceptable bottle of house wine between the two of us. Lovely ambience, delightful proprietors and excellent food. We will head here first next time in Albir.
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Availability International Launch Date – late September/ early October 2013 at Bobbi Brown counters, try El Corte Ingles in Alicante and online www.bobbibrown.com
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01 dLux Restaurant & Bar Paseo de las Estrellas 3. 673 086 266. Free glass of cava when dining. 02 Claires Hair Nails & Beauty Edf. Alpisol no3, Avenida del Albir 66-68. 965 053 144/603 306 803. Free HNZ Bee Venom Cream worth 50€ with every anti ageing Bee Venom facial or 10% discount on Saturdays. 04 Soler & Soler Solicitors Calle Pau Casals no. 10. 966 868 570. 10% discount off all legal and financial services. Descuento de 10% en servicios legales y financieras. 05 Sarita Indian Restaurant Avenida del Albir 11,966 864 394. Free popadoms and chutney - take away 30€ order get a Free Bottle of wine. Popadoms y chutney gratis. 08 Carpe Diem. Avd Oscar Espla, 4. 966 864 946. 10% off menu. 09 Transilvania Restaurant Albir Camino Viejo de Altea 36. 966 864 199. 10% off a la carte menu. 10 Country Ribs Paseo de las Estrellas. 966 865 507. 10% discount.
11 Brisa del Mar Calle Ruperto Chapi,Local 9. 634369353 12 Family Medical Centre Avenida de L’Albir 66. 966 865 072. Save 5€ off ECG test - normal price 45€. Descuento de 5€ en la Ecocardiografia. 13 MA Motos Avda Europa, 69. 966 866 216. 10% off helmets all makes and sizes. Descuento de 10% de Cascos. 14 Link Point Services Bulevard de los musicos,18, Edificio Viminal local 3. 966 260 500. 20% discount off wills. 20% descuento de testamentos. 16 Caspers Bar Calle Joaquin Rodrigo 3. 600 836 360. 10% discount off the main meal. 10% de descuento en el plato principal. 20 Something Else Edificio Playa Mar II, Free Glass of wine or beer with any Main meal 21 La Roca Camino Vell del Far 2, Free Glass of wine or beer with any Main meal
22 Albir Beauty Centre Avda del Albir 34 , 1 Drcha. El albir 03581. 966 866 239, info@albirbeauty.com 23 Olas café-bar Paseo de las Estrellas 1 966866290 Free Shot and 10% off main meals 25 Wyndham’s Bar/Aussies Bar Avenida Oscar Espla 16, 10% discount with main meals 28 Bar Sunshine Avenida del Albir 3, Albir main road 10% off with Vista Card 29 La Riviera Camino del Faro.1 On the way to the lighthouse. 10% discount.
33 La Cocina de Albir: Avenida de Albir 10% off steaks and lamb shoulder 34 Cantik Beauty Treatments Cami de la Cantera 2, Local 4, Albir, Alicante, 03581- 966868008 10% discount off all Cosmetic treatment’s in Cantik´s heath and beauty salon in Albir with your Vista Card.
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international Day in Alfaz Sunday 6 October By Irena Bodnarec his Sunday, 6th October Alfaz del Pi will be hosting its annual International Day at the Polydeportivo sports centre. The number 10 bus stops right outside the Casa de Cultura (large pink building) and the Poly is located to the rear. There will be 40 stalls of all nationalities and different associations/clubs based in the vicinity which include AECC; Companians in Albir; U3A; Norway; Columbia; Peru; Cuba; Romania; Dominican Republic ... the list is endless. It´s a great opportunity to find out what´s going on in the local community and maybe even tempt you to join one of the many clubs. All the different countries will be exhibiting
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things from their homeland including the opportunity to sample some traditional food and drink - and from what I remember of the previous years, the Mojito's went down very well!. The day kicks off from 11am and there will be a special opening ceremony by the Mayor, Vicente Arques at 12 Noon. Throughout the day there will be performances of music and dance from the participating countries and associations and all money raised from the day will be donated to the Volunteer Centre of Alfaz del Pi. It is a totally free event so come down to Alfaz this Sunday and join in the fun – there are events planned until around 5pm.
Raising Money For MacMillan
October 5TH, 2013.
Instagram users will take a tourist tour around the representative elements of Albir : Frax Foundation, Beach, Open Air Museum Villa Romana de l'Albir, Serra Gelada . Location: Frax Foundation Hours: 10.00 - 10.30: Welcome, collecting badges and coffee breaks. 10.30 - 11.30: Tour of the Museum visit Albir and VRA. 11.30 - 11.45: Rise of the participants Lighthouse Bus parking. 11.45 - 13.00: Tour the Natural Park of Serra Gelada arriving to the lighthouse where we will refresh and deliver contest prizes and gifts to participants, courtesy of the Department of Tourism of L'Alfas del Pi. 13.00 - 14.00: Lowering the lighthouse parking. 14 30 Farewell. I went along to see Rachel owner at the Bar El Niu -Alfaz del Pi- for the Largest Coffee Morning in the World Event to raise money for MacMillan charity last Friday 27th September, as you can see from the photo a fantastic display of homemade cakes were donated and available to eat, welcoming people to donate and enjoy some of the best cakes I have seen for a long time. The great idea of this event spread all over the Costa Blanca with thousands of people participating to raise money simply by offering cakes and coffee, MacMillans had hoped to reach a target of raising 15 million pounds the total reached last year! So a big thank you to Rachel and team who done a fantastic job and also thanks to all of the people who came along and made donations. Whilst I was there I could not help noticing a group tucking into some fantastic looking Fish n Chips so I couldn’t help but to take a photo and show it off to you. Fresh fish every Friday from 12 noon battered and fried by Rachel its on my list for a visit real soon.
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The commitment of L’Alfas for language tourism can open new markets > A municipality in which the 55% of registered voters are foreigners, with the most important Norwegian colony of Spain "would do well to seek further synergies with other countries, to cover needs that we have identified but are there." It is the opinion of the expert, María Jesús Such, dean of the University of Alcala de Henares, who participated this weekend at a conference organized by the Municipality of L'Alfas del Pi, in frax Foundation, coinciding with the celebration World Tourism Day. For water, this year's theme, Such has wanted to make a wink, since it is not their specialty, but fair to recognize good management so far and across the Marina Baixa is made of water, among other reasons for the critical role played by farmers. At a general level and roughly tourism remains an essential activity, economic engine. Spain, world tourism power, gains in competitiveness but also the employees working in worse conditions. With these raw the challenge for everyone is the same "work with limited resources, we are given by the economic situation, and think long term." María Jesús Such tourism professor at the University of Alcala de Henares, specializing in economics, talks about the need to invest in the future through training, innovation, research ... "attracting talent" for the renewal of the destinations requires advance in quality. And something that is doing well Alfaz "seasonal adjustment" with sound complementary proposals as "Winter Sun", winters in the sun, led to a very specific population profile, seeking warmer destinations during the winter months especially in cold Eastern countries between May and October, but besides the climate benefits requires a whole range of cultural, sporting, leisure ... a tourist product healthy, large and entrenched in L'Alfas del Pi which has a network of accommodations and specialized hostelry. At the same time it is important to maintain and restore urban models more environmentally friendly, which also advocated by the current local government interested in restoring green spaces inside and outside the urban core, something increasingly demanded by tourists. This first lecture was very interesting, so praised the mayor of L'Alfas del Pi, Vicente Arques, who thanked Jesus Mary availability and reflections aloud especially when their experience is extensive. There will be more conferences and symposium lectures because you need to talk, listen, engage all sectors and together find these synergies to the speaker alluded "to help us stimulate new tourist trade relations."
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Issue 03 / 03 - 09 October
Your weekly
Horoscope ARIES
You should be able to explore your creative side early this week without raising any nearby eyebrows - even if you’re on the clock, you can at least bust out with a few solid ideas in between the bouts of paper-pushing. Art and music should be especially appealing. Soon, though, the details of life start to mount and you need to focus on them to the exclusion of all else. It may be that by the end of the day on Thursday, you’re seeing numbers or names scroll by when your eyes are closed! The weekend is great for dating or just quietly hanging out with family.
TAURUS
Your knowledge and talents are much needed as the week begins, but others may get in the way. It’s hard to jump in without appearing arrogant, so you may just have to take a hit for the team and let others think what they may. Once the mini-crisis is past, your good energy really starts to flow, and you should find that Wednesday and Thursday are fun - no matter what you’ve got on your schedule. Wrap up any important work or family business quickly, as you have personal projects that demand all your attention over the weekend.
GEMINI
Everyone’s got an opinion on Monday and Tuesday, and even the shiest among your friends and coworkers is in the mood to share. That could mean that arguments flare up, but you should be able to help people synthesize their ideas pretty quickly. Listen to the advice of your elders midweek, even if it seems out of touch or not in line with your understanding of the situation. You need a new point of view anyway! Your brainy energy keeps you alert and engaged through the weekend, and you ought to write down any ideas that pop up then.
CANCER
You’ve got a lot to look forward to this week, though much of it is packed into the first few days. Early on, you see massive improvement in something measurable - maybe a health indicator, maybe a work project - and things might start to look really rosy for the future. Details matter midweek, and if you’re not completely buried under paperwork or lost in spreadsheet-land, you should actually have a pretty good time playing with them. Things do start to get difficult on Friday, and a delicate situation may get more so over the weekend.
LEO
You’ve got exactly the right kind of energy to take care of business on Monday and Tuesday — you’re ready for anything! Whether you’re dealing with a problem client or trying to get a child to behave at the dentist, your attitude makes it happen. You may need to pull back a bit midweek, as exerting that much energy can wear you out. It’s a good time to just stick to your schedule and avoid any impulses that may lead you astray. Your social energy starts to peak early Friday, and this is a great weekend for holiday parties or just small get-togethers with friends.
VIRGO
You may need to crawl into your shell on Monday or Tuesday, as too many people are making too many demands on your time and energy. It’s a good time for you to turn off the phone, but you may still have too much to do! Fortunately, your great energy midweek should help you make up for lost time, and you may end up even more organized than before (if that’s possible)! A casual conversation this weekend turns into something much deeper and more meaningful than you would have expected, so draw it out and see where it goes.
LIBRA
You need to spend plenty of time socializing this week, and for the most part it should feel just right. Monday and Tuesday are great for group projects at work or outings with the family - anything in which you can mix it up with people. You may be rather tired midweek, and might even feel overwhelmed if one person too many comes by. Try to balance socializing with alone time and things should work out well. Your energy comes back to you in a big way on Friday, and you ought to be able to get that big home project done, especially if you need to make decisions first.
SCORPIO
Your ego may get up to its old tricks on Monday or Tuesday, but it should mostly be harmless and even fun. If you can make fun of yourself while you’re at it, then things should be just about right. Your friends may need you midweek, but there shouldn’t be any major crises. It’s just time to reconnect, or maybe to intervene in someone’s weird decisions. Your mate or someone else close to you is trying their best to communicate with you this weekend, but their subtlety is getting the better of them.
SAGITTARIUS
Good fortune is smiling on you this week, especially Monday and Tuesday. That doesn’t mean it’s time to cash out your IRA and buy lottery tickets, but you may find that it’s a good time to take little risks emotionally or on the job. You can’t ride the wave forever, though, and should find that the middle of the week offers you plenty of busywork to pass the time while waiting for your mojo to come back. As long as you’re surrounded by friends and acquaintances, this weekend should be just about perfect.
CAPRICORN
People are rather strange early in the week, and you may need to be on your guard to avoid any unnecessary confusion. It’s one of those times when people are trying too hard to impress, as if they’re all on big dates or job interviews. You need to get more information on Wednesday and Thursday, and your ability to pull it out of people or the ‘net is striking. It shouldn’t take long for you to figure out exactly what’s going on. Friday is a bit counterintuitive for starting big projects, but it’s still just right for you.
AQUARIOUS
Monday and Tuesday see you at your most rigid and unyielding, but that may be for the best. Others are trying to exert their influence over issues they know nothing about, and you should step in to show them how wrong they are. It’s not fun, but someone has to do it! Some resentment might build up through the middle of the week, but as long as you’re careful not to gloat or say ‘I told you so,’ you should be able to weather it with ease. The weekend brings a gust of great energy that inspires you to head out and meet new people, especially those you would never meet under normal circumstances.
PISCIS
Your interactions with family and coworkers may be mildly strained this week, but with a little attention paid to the right folks, it should all be fine. Monday and Tuesday see you inspired about something new and wonderful, but others don’t want to hear about it — yet. Try to keep it to yourself until they open up. Midweek brings an opportunity to guide a child or coworker, but you need to make sure that you couch it in positive language, or they are sure to ignore it. Things start to get a lot better over the weekend.
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THURSDAY 3rd OCTOBER 22.00 hours MOOR INVASION OF THE VILLA: In Playa de Levante, opposite Valencia street the Christian side concentration in their camp Torrechó Square, next to Town Hall the Moors concentration, when they then advance towards the beach to the Christian camp, and subsequent confrontation between the two sides. FRIDAY 4th OCTOBER Awakening: 10 am Formation: • Standard bearers , Astures , Cavallers of the Barony and Crusaders ; Nazari , Tuareg and Muslims Tagarins ( Moor King) • Itinerary: streets - Paseo Colón, Paseo carretera , Martínez Alejos, Gambo , Hispanidad Square . 18.00 hours: ESTAFETA AND MOOR EMBASSY, Moorish Ambassador armies accompanied by Mahometan intimidate the Christian troops to leave the castle. The refusal of the Christian Ambassador, will result in the declaration of war, beginning the ALARDO, with the usual route and ending with the taking of the Castle of the Moors. 19.00 hours: ESTAFETA AND CHRISTIAN EMBASSY, repeat the same situation as Moorst but with opposite texts and symbols. The route will be as nomral to the end until the reconquest by the Christians of the Benidorm fort. SATURDAY 5th OCTOBER Awakening: 10 am. Formation: • Standard Bearers, Nazari, Tuareg and Muslims Tagarins ( Moor King); Astures, Cavallers of the Barony and Crusaders • Concentration at the Plaza Neptuno, carrying out the same route the day before. At 20.00 hours: ENTRANCE / PARADE: Spectacular parade of the Moors and Christian troops through the main streets of our town. Itinerary: Concentration in Plaza Neptune, and streets Venus , Ruzafa , Martínez Alejos, Gambo , Hispanic Square, ending at Avenida Bilbao. Formation: • Standard Bearer of the Association. • Moors tropps: Nazari, Tuareg and Muslims Tagarins MOOR KING 2013. • Christian troops Astures, Cavaliers of the Barony and Crusaders. SUNDAY 6th OCTOBER 12.00 hours: PARLIAMENT Entry of the governot of the Castle and the Prince of Kairouan after which the Tunisian prince and Hosts recede. Finish aprox 12.30 hours: FLOWER OFFERING TO THE GREAT ST JAMES APOSTLE After the mass at 13.00 hours there will be a solemn High Mass sung by the ACR The La BArqueta Benidorm. Route Itinerary: Hispanidad Square,streets Gambo, Martínez Alejos, Alameda, and Mayor street.Formation Identical to the start with parade closing with Civil and Military Authorities. At 19.30 hours: Festive PARADE WITH FLOATS , in which different Filaes throw the traditional sweets, streamers and gifts. Formation: Inititated by the Queens of local fiestas adult and child, ladies of honour, then the Moors and Christian tropps, ending the parade Tagarins filà Rey Moro Muslims. Formation: Streets Tomás Ortuño, Venus, Ruzafa, Martínez Alejos, Gambo, Hispanidad Square, in front of the Castle, ending at Puente Street .
NOTE : All times listed are set as start time and places of concentration. Association reserves the right to alter events and schedules.
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1/3 of men are clinically obese. 7/8 of men have at least one risk factor for heart disease or strokes. Twice as many men than women drink more than the recommended safe limits for alcohol. 25% of men have high blood pressure. If a man has a problem of a personal nature they are even more reluctant to discuss it with a Doctor. One study revealed that in such cases: 42 % have delayed seeing their Doctor. 47% are excruciatingly embarrassed when they do attend. 12% never seek medical attention for the problem. So ladies, if you have ever been accused of nagging your other half to seek medical attention, take no heed and keep nagging, you may well be saving his life. It may also be a good idea to leave this article on your coffee table!
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It is a fact. Men avoid Doctors. Many will admit that they will only visit a Doctor if pressurized by the other half, in fact in one American study, 80% of men agreed that without a little push from their partner they would not see a Doctor. It is this reluctance that means that men are much more likely to end up in hospital with problems such as pneumonia, heart failure and complications from diabetes. Cancers in men are often diagnosed at a point where treatment is less effective or the disease is terminal. Suicide is also more common in men as they are much less likely to consult a Doctor when they are feeling depressed. Avoiding the Doctor may well be a learned behaviour that men inherit from their own Fathers as well as the male notion that complaining about pain or illness is somehow a sign of weakness. Women on average live 5.1 years longer than men. The following statistics go someway to explaining this 45% of men are overweight.
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Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez can cause 'havoc' this season
Brendan Rodgers says Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez are possibly the best strike partnership in the Premier League and, although he's biased, he's not far wrong! Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie were excellent last season for Manchester United, too. We should put it to a poll! Rodgers inherited Suarez when he moved to Liverpool and if you inherit one of the best players in the world you're blessed. Rodgers targeted Sturridge for a while to add to Suarez and he's had an instant impact since he joined from Chelsea. Chelsea saw his potential but he couldn't get in ahead of Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba at Stamford Bridge. People keep talking about young British players being stopped in their tracks but the cream always comes to the top and Sturridge is a very, very good player. And those two together will cause havoc this season.
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Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey is the Player of the Season so far
Aaron Ramsey has been fantastic this season. He’s another talented young British player playing out of his skin at the moment - and he’s playing because he’s good enough. Arsene Wenger knew before his injury he was a wonderful talent, so did Gary Speed, who made him captain of Wales. Now he’s fit he’s been the Player of the Season so far. There’s nobody better than him at the moment. Arsenal’s midfield now, with Mesut Ozil, Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey, with Mathieu Flamini holding, their cleverness and movement is going to worry teams throughout Europe and the Premier League this season.
David Moyes is under scrutiny
but let’s not forget West Brom’s brilliance at Old Trafford
Fernando Torres and Jan Vertonghen had an old-fashioned battle on Saturday
Fernando Torres has made lots of headlines for his controversial sending off and clash with Jan Vertonghen. We had Spurs keeper Brad Friedel on Goals on Sunday this week and he called it a good old fashioned battle, they shook hands afterwards and hopefully it’s finished with - although it could be costly for Chelsea and Torres if the FA take retrospective action. On a more positive note, though, Juan Mata was impressive when he came on - as he was all last season. His performances are under scrutiny but when you perform how he did last season, why has he got to prove himself? Jose Mourinho sets up from the back and in the first half - like against Man United - it was safety first then attack. Mata’s performance wasn’t a surprise but was highlighted because Mourinho says he doesn’t fit into his team when they are playing defensively. When he’s making it offensive, though, there’s nobody better.
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David Moyes is going to come under scrutiny because he’s taken over from a legend in Sir Alex Ferguson and they’ve made their worst start to a season in 24 years. But we mustn’t take away credit from what West Brom did. Few teams go to Old Trafford and dominate the ball and carve out chances the way they did. I saw Steve Clarke at Fulham a few weeks ago, before Morgan Amalfitano had kicked a ball, and he said ‘watch out for this player’. He didn’t play that well in his first game and I wasn’t sure but against United he was the best player on pitch; his touch and finish for his goal was top, top drawer. It was a great performance from West Brom but everyone seems to be looking at the negative from Manchester United’s point of view.
The 2013 Korean GP preview: Everything you need to know about this weekend’s race! Find out everything you could ever want to know about the Korean GP as F1 makes its annual trip to Yeongam. The circuit is unusual as it boasts three very different sectors with long straights making up the first sector, high-speed corners the second, before the walls close-in in the final sector, creating a tight section more akin to a street circuit. So read on below, and watch Anthony Davidson’s expert track guide above, as Sky Sports Online gives you the lowdown on this weekend’s event. The 2013 Korean GP in a nutshell. Track: Korea International Circuit. Permanent circuit. Race start time: 7am UK time Sunday (3pm local). Laps: 55. Track length: 5.615 km. Tyre allocation: Supersoft (red) and medium (white). DRS Zones: Two - between turns two and three and on the pit straight, with separate detection points. Driver steward: TBA. Lap record: Sebastian Vettel - 1:39.605 - (Red Bull; 2011). 2012 pole: Mark Webber - 1:37.242 (Red Bull).
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where to watch kikc off @ 12:45pm saturday Saturday 5 October 2013 12:45 Man City v Everton 15:00 Cardiff v Newcastle 15:00 Fulham v Stoke 15:00 Hull v Aston Villa 15:00 Liverpool v Crystal Palace 17:30 Sunderland v Man Utd
Sunday 6 October 2013 13:30 Norwich v Chelsea 13:30 Southampton v Swansea 16:00 Tottenham v West Ham 16:00 West Brom v Arsenal
SATURDAY 5TH OCT 18:00 ROUND: FINAL
Warrington Wolves VS Wigan Warriors
Date Local Home Away TV/Att 11 Oct 20:00 Connacht Rugby v Saracens Sky Sports 11 Oct 20:00 Ulster Rugby v Leicester Tigers Sky Sports 11 Oct 21:00 Toulouse v Zebre Canal+ 12 Oct 13:35 Edinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby Sky Sports 12 Oct 14:35 Benetton Treviso v Montpellier Sky Italia 12 Oct 15:40 Harlequins v Scarlets Sky Sports 12 Oct 16:40 Castres Olympique v Northampton Saints France 2 12 Oct 18:00 Ospreys v Leinster Rugby Sky Sports 12 Oct 18:00 Gloucester Rugby v Perpignan Sky Sports 13 Oct 12:45 Exeter Chiefs v Cardiff Blues Sky Sports 13 Oct 16:00 Toulon v Glasgow Warriors France 2 13 Oct 21:00 Racing Métro 92 v ASM Clermont Auvergne Canal +
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Peter Broadbent has died at the age of 80.
The former England international and FA Cup winner died peacefully at 2am Tuesday 1st October 2013 at a nursing home in Himley after suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease for several years. He was part of England’s 1958 World Cup squad and in total scored two goals in seven appearances for the Three Lions. Broadbent was part of the Wolverhampton Wanderers side that won the Football League title three times, in 1954, 1958 and 1959 and also the FA Cup in 1960. Leaving Wolves in 1965, he joined Shrewsbury Town and also played for Aston Villa, Stockport County and Bromsgrove Rovers before hanging up his boots. Our thoughts are with his family at friends at this sad time.
England have named three Burgess brothers in their 24-man World Cup squad.
Three of the four Burgess brothers make the cut twins George and Tom, the only uncapped players in the squad, plus older brother Sam - but former Leeds prop Luke misses out. It is the first time that three brothers have been included in an England squad and it is the selection of Tom, who is in his first season with South Sydney Rabbitohs that will raise eyebrows as he gets the nod over Crabtree. Injuries ruled out Leeds’ Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Jack Reed of the Brisbane Broncos while there were no places for the likes of St Helens’ Jon Wilkin, Warrington veteran Adrian Morley and Wakefield Wildcats’ Danny Kirmond. Head coach Steve McNamara said: “After three years of excellent preparation and the success of the England elite training programme during that period, we are ready for the Rugby League World Cup 2013. “We are fully aware that the Rugby League World Cup 2013 will be fiercely contested and that this squad will need to work extremely hard and play to a very high level to win the tournament and we believe we have selected a squad capable of doing just that.
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Old Town Benidorm Pig n Whistle - Sky Sports - Aljazera Sports Benidorm New Town The Sun Pub - Calle Lepanto opposite taxi rank Celtic Tavern. - C/ Ibiza Magic Restaurant - C/ Ibiza Bobbys Bar - C/Ibiza The Last Stop - C/Gerona Yorkshire Pride 1 - C/Gerona Ruta 54 - Calle Gerona Wooky Hollow 1 - C/ Gerona Levante Beach Guinness Bar Lazy Cow Beach Terrace Rincon de Loix Vincent's Corner Pubs (The Plaza, The White Horse, Triangle Avd de Estocolmo Rachel's Bar - Av de Severo Ochoa Yorkshire Pride II - C/ Londres Yorkshire Pride III - Av de Severo Ochoa Stretford End - C/ Londres
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Club Pld Pts Arsenal 6 15 Liverpool 6 13 Tottenham 6 13 Chelsea 6 11 Southampton 6 11 Man City 6 10 Hull 6 10 Everton 5 9 Aston Villa 6 9 West Brom 6 8 Cardiff 6 8 Man Utd 6 7 Swansea 6 7 Norwich 6 7 Stoke 6 7 Newcastle 5 7 West Ham 6 5 Fulham 6 4 Crystal Palace 6 3 Sunderland 6 1