june-2014

This Month Is The Beginning Of Summer!Dragontours has a lot of suggestions foryour holiday time - possibly a day trip to Benidorm- our trips to their famous market willbegin on June 18 th - a full day to enjoy thehuge street market, a late English breakfastin one of the numerous bars offering all-dayfood, or a stroll along the beach. When grandkidscome to visit, this is a perfect place togo, as the older ones can enjoy the amazingtheme park, Terra Mitica or the whole familycan spend the day at one of the largestwater parks in Spain, Aqualandia. Why notspend some time first playing with meer-cats,laughing at the antics of the porpoises andsea-lions, or even taking a swim with the dolphinsat the wonderful Mundomar. Dragontourscan provide the transportation to Benidormand entrance tickets to all or any of theparks, so you can spend a care-free day witheverything planned ahead.One of the best ways to celebrate the imminentonset of summer is to take a trip toTabarca Island. Dragontours has organiseda trip there on June 11 th . The island is a verysmall rocky dot about 8kms from the city ofSanta Pola, where we will board the Tabarcanferry. It can only be reached by sea, soferry or water-taxi, or private motor boats oryachts are the only possible transport to thisisland which time has forgotten. After a verypleasant 30 minute boat journey, there aremany options. Half of the island reflects itshistory, dating from mid-18th century whenthe Spanish King Charles III, brought inhabitantsfrom another island – Tabarka – near theTunisian coast. This was originally to discourageBeriber pirates from using the island as aretreat after raiding the mainland. Now thereare few permanent inhabitants and ratherthan military and fishing, tourism is the majorsource of income. There are numerous barsand restaurants offering local cuisine (try theCaldero, a wonderful mixture of rice and fish).There is a beach with loungers and umbrellasfor rent and of course souvenir shops, butmost specially, there is clear sparkling waterin which to snorkle and observe fish and underwaterplants. Tabarca Island was declareda protected marine reserve in 1983, so commercialfishing was prohibited. It is less than2kms long and at the centre, where the portand beach lie opposite one another it is barely½km wide.Dragontours makes it easy, so sign up anddon’t miss a place on this great excursion.Just 32€ per person, includes coach trip andreturn boat journey, our special insuranceand knowledgeable guide.Tel 968 199 021Email info@dragontours.netWe look forward to meeting you.In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.comWe had another good night on 2 nd May, withthe live act, Paul Allen, who had never done acountry gig before. He obviously went downwell. As far as we are aware, he received 2bookings and a couple of enquiries from peoplein the audience. We will certainly havehim back again. His Ryanair song caughteveryone’s attention.Prior to Paul entertaining us, Ann taught aline dance, Jazzy Joes and she had everyoneup on the floor. Tom/Helen revised a partnerdance shown a couple of months ago.We meet on the first Friday of each month inMariano’s, Camposol A, starting at 7.45pm.Between playing requests, A line-dance andthen a partner dance is taught. At 9pm thelive music begins-On our next night, Friday 6 th June when RedStrokes will provide the live music. Althoughhe is well known, this will be his first timewith us. Entry is €4.Please note that there will be no “club” nightsthe first Fridays in July or August.If you have any enquiries etc please emailthw35@yahoo.co.ukTel/text 610 632 152Page 94Costa Cálida Chronicle: Please tell our customers where you saw their advertisement tSales Contact Teresa 619 199 407 or for the Editor Contact Patti 646 005 017www.costacalidachronicle.com email: costacalidachronicle@gmail.com