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What´S NEW this spring
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Tiger´s Nightmare
Will he find his way?

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DALY
Colour
FROM THE FASHION POINT OF VIEW, it is instructive to know what is actually selling—what consumers
are buying—as opposed to what styles are being pushed. At the peak of this spring golf season,
here is a snapshot of what is happening on John Daly´s colourful world.
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YOU, TOO, CAN LOOK LIKE JOHN DALY
John Daly made his own special kind of style
statement at the Open de Espana in Girona,
Spain, this week, appearing in the pro-am segment
wearing lurid, superloud raspberry-andyellow
checked trousers. Daly, who tends to stand
out in any circumstances, could be seen a mile
away.
His electric argyle pants came from the aptly
named LoudMouth Golf company, which specializes
in old-fashioned, in-your-face golfing pants
of merrily questionable taste: Hawaiian prints;
“shagadelic” patterns; disco-ball designs; pink
and green awning stripes; and Daly’s raspberry
argyles, which go for $89.95. The company’s chief
executive, Larry Jackson, said in a statement yesterday,
“We’re not your ordinary golf pants,” said
Jackson. “But then, who wants to be ordinary?”
The company’s philosophy is “pants that go
from fairway to party.” Its founder, Scott “Woody”
Woodworth, is a graduate of Brown University and
the Rhode Island School of Design who got fed up
with the sedate state of contemporary golf style.
With a name like that, he can’t be all bad.

LCG News
WHY A GOLFING
HOLIDAY IN THE
COSTA BLANCA?
THE AVERAGE winter rainfall
in the Costa Blanca is less
than in the other regions of
Spain that is why many golfers
are making it their winter
golf holiday destination.
The landscape offers a spectacular
panorama with craggy
mountains in the background,
gleaming blue sea and the
luminous sand of some of the
most beautiful beaches in the
mediterranean.
Costa Blanca
Golfing & Le
THE COSTA BLANCA is ideal
for golfers and their families
looking to explore mountains,
historic cities, nature reserves
and wonderful beaches
as well as play a round of
two. Whether you are looking
for competitions and tournaments
or a relaxed golfing
holiday with friends, the
Costa Blanca has so much to
offer. This is a perfect place
for long golf holidays and also
for short golfing breaks. More
and more holidaying golfers
are discovering the pleasure
of a golfing holiday in the
Costa Blanca.
Increasing numbers of British
golfers are discovering the
delights of a golfing holiday
in the Costa Blanca region of
Spain
The Costa Blanca runs from Valencia
in the north to Torrevieja in the
south and is a region renowned for
its wonderful mild winter climate
- one of the healthiest on earth,
according to the ‘World Health Organisation’.
The scenery is quite spectacular,
with rugged mountain backdrops,
sparkling blue sea and the golden
sand of some of the most beautiful
beaches in Europe. When it
comes to nightlife and dining out
there is something for everyone
in this region. Whether staying in
the cosmopolitan cities of Valencia
and Alicante, or the vibrant
tourist resorts of Denia, Torrevieja
and Benidorm, you will find
an abundant choice of excellent
restaurants and atmospheric bars.
The average winter rainfall in the
Costa Blanca is actually less than
any other area of Spain, including
the Costa del Sol, which is
why more and more golfers are
making this their winter golfing
destination. There are many first
class courses to choose from, all
less crowded than their counterparts
in the Costa del Sol or the

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a
eisure
Fancy a round of winter golf in the sun
but can’t afford the time?
Algarve and also less expensive.
In the north near Valencia, El Saler
was host to the 2001 Spanish
Open and is rated one of the top
five courses in Europe. Also in this
area, El Bosque is rated number 5
in Spain.
Near Denia, we have Oliva Nova,
considered by many to be Seve’s
best design, and La Sella, another
fine course. The Alicante area
has 4 excellent courses in Bonalba,
Alenda, Alicante North and
El Plantio. Further south, the resort
of Torrevieja is within easy
reach of the courses of Villamartin,
Campoamor, Las Ramblas and
the splendid La Finca.
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PGA TOUR TRYING TO
PROTECT ITS TIGER
BUBBLE.
Tiger Woods is the most important
player to the game of golf
in terms of the bottom line. As
far as professional golf is concerned,
Woods cannot come
back fast enough. The PGA
Tour is at a critical juncture.
Next year it will begin negotiating
new TV contracts with CBS
and NBC. In the meantime, the
tour is trying to secure sponsors
for 10 events in 2011 while
economic conditions are not
exactly favorable. Two of the
hardest-hit industries, financial
services and car manufacturing,
are responsible for underwriting
a third of the PGA Tour’s
sponsored events.
Tiger - and
his troubled
times!
THERE ARE STILL a few people and companies standing in support
of Tiger Woods. The sponsors of his foundation haven’t
jumped ship, even as some such as AT&T and Accenture have
severed ties with Woods himself. And if the foundation folks
hired by Tiger thought his transgressions embarrassing, they’re
not letting on. As if reading from the same talking points, they
profess to be so consumed by their work -- most specifically
the daily operation of the Tiger Woods Learning Center here in
Southern California -- that they pay no mind to the salacious
accounts of his female conquests, or even the question of when
he’ll resurface on the PGA Tour. They say the busloads of students
still show up daily, and the lone concern voiced by parents
is whether the educational programs and scholarships might go
away.
Tiger Woods shot a sloppy
first-round 74 at Quail Hollow,
but a far more damming
number surfaced
recently: 121. That’s how many
women Woods allegedly confessed
to bedding while married
to Elin Nordegren, a source told
the National Enquirer. (Move
over, Ladies of Tiger Woods Wall
Calendar -- here come the Ladies
of Tiger Woods Playing Cards!)
The complete story is in the print
edition only, but the NY Daily
News has the dish:
Woods handed a four-page list of
conquests to his wife while undergoing
sex-addiction therapy at a
Mississippi clinic.
At the time, Woods was trying to
prevent Nordegren from walking
out on him—and taking their two
kids and a big chunk of his fortune
with her. Divorce, according to the
story (and many others), is imminent,
which would be just about the
only predictable turn in this sad and
sordid saga.
To add to Wood´s problems, a
15-foot birdie putt Phil Mickel-

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Is Woods’s return bad for the
PGA Tour?
son made on the final hole at
Quail Hollow meant more than
just a second-place finish. It
put him in position to become
No. 1 in the world.
Mickelson could reach the top for
the first time in his career by winning
The Players Championship, provided
Tiger Woods finishes out of
the top five. The Masters champion
has never been No. 1 in the
world ranking.
Woods has been No. 1 in the
world for the last five years. He
missed the cut last week for only
the sixth time in his career, and
Mickelson earned enough points
for being second place alone allowed
him to close the gap.
Tiger Woods is golf’s moneymaker.
The PGA Tour, CBS, Augusta National,
everyone associated with the Masters
is breathing a huge sigh of relief that
Woods is returning for the year’s first
major. But Woods’s return may be the
worst possible thing for the PGA Tour
in the long run. Certainly, hundreds of
golfers can thank Tiger for driving up
purses and making sure that even the
relatively mediocre are living quite
comfortably. But Woods’s dominance
is a clear sign of the superstar effect
which causes opponents to concede,
rather than rise to the occasion when
competing against him. Golf’s finest
era had Jack Nicklaus and Arnold
Palmer duking it out on the course
(not literally, of course). Tiger is so
dominant that he has eliminated the
critical aspect of sports: competition.
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Magazine´s Features
38 Martin kaymer
How much more can the
young German achieve?
46 Preview: Players
championship
A look into the lottery that is
golf’s ‘fifth Major’
50 Billy casper
We interview one of golf’s
unsung heroes
60 Pay and Play
Should we have more
municipal golf courses?
Index
5 O pening Shot
9 global Golf
News and views from
around the world
26 P itch In
Letters to Compleat Golfer
31 botha’s bunker
By John Botha
33 A Bird’s Eye View
By Joanne Lefson
35 G olf Talk
By Dale Hayes
36 legends of golf
Harry Vardon, John Henry
Taylor and James Braid
44 B y the numbers
100
56

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THE WRIST MOVEMENT WITHIN THE SWING...
TOM
McCowan
Alicante Golf Professional
The following exercise; Practising the body turn
from your golf posture and set-up, also demonstrates
the position of the wrists during the
swing. At the same time this helps you to appreciate
the swing-plane angle on both sides of the
swing.
When the maximum backward turn has been made,
remove your upper hand, turn the wrist round
through 180º, bend your elbow and place your hand
on the shaft just above the lower hand, if the grip
was correctly formed this would be the position of
the wrists.
The forward turn and the position of the wrists.
When your wrists are lifted in the backswing and
then brought back into their original position at the
moment of impact, the body continues turning round
forwards on the same angles and your wrists are
lifted up on the same angle as they were lifted on the
backward swing. This movement of the wrists creates
a whiplash effect which produces the clubhead speed.
The wrists are lifted on the same angle and plane,
backwards and forwards.
The backward turn and the position of the wrists.
This exercise is repeated with the forward turn.
The only difference is that the upper hand is placed
below the lower hand. The wrists control the angle of
the club on the swing plane backwards and forwards.
The wrists lifted on the same angle and radius
backwards and forwards.
When the wrists are lifted on the same angle backwards
and forwards, this is known as the swing plane
angle.

aying lessons, call Tom on 670304253.
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The function of the wrists...
As we know from putting and chipping, the clubhead is
controlled in a short swing by moving only your shoulders to
move the club backwards to forwards.
To make a longer swing, it is necessary to combine the
lifting movement of the wrists with the turning of the body.
This is often referred to as, ‘breaking your wrists’ and should
be applied on both the backswing and the forward swing
(sounds very painful), I prefer to describe it as the ‘lifting of
the wrists’.
The wrists lift the club keeping the clubhead on the correct
swing plane angle, without the clubface deviating from its
position, when the grip is neutral.
The distance moved by the clubhead in the swing is increased
by lifting the wrists during the swing, at the same
time produces the acceleration and impulse to the clubhead.
This increased speed in the clubhead produces more spin
effect in the ball.
Lifting the clubhead up and down using the
wrists.
When practising this exercise you should be able to feel the
wrists moving easily as you lift the clubhead up and down.
The movement of the clubhead can be made more positively
downwards to strike the ground, thus showing the impulse
that can be transmitted into the ball in the forward swing.
Lifting (breaking) the wrists up.
The correct grip pressure can be felt in your hands and
fingers when you lift your wrists up. If you are squeezing too
tightly on the handle you will be unable to lift the clubhead
easily. The handle should be held firmly in the fingers but at
the same time lightly in the hands.Set up correctly to the ball
with the clubface square to the target line and your hands
formed in a neutral grip, then lift the clubhead using only
your wrists.
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The clubface stays square when the wrists are
lifted
You will see and feel there is no change in the position
of the grooves from the square to the target position.

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Fashion on the golf course...
FUNKY AND TRENDY...
TAKE A LOOK AT
SOME OF THE
LATEST DESIGNS
AVAILABLE!
Heritage Cap Blue
SS10 £29.00
Hugo Boss Green SS10 collection.
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Course Saddle White/
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Latest Puma Golf Shoes SS10 Collection.
Puma Course Saddle golf shoes
have been updated and have a new
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golf shoe features a 2 year waterproof
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Striped Polo Blue
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Puma Golf Performance Shirt from SS10 collection.
This vibrant golf shirt features USP
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Argyle Slipover
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Latest Lyle and Scott SS10 Collection.
Fashionable argyle sleeveless
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company, Lyle&Scott. Looks great
with a selection of our green eagle
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it’s not so warm!
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Trophy Belt Black SS10
£24.99
Adidas Tour 2010 golf collection. Adidas Trophy
golf belt finished in white leather with a sleek
3 stripe metal logo buckle. Lovely quality and
style from the famous Adidas brand. As worn
by Sergio Garcia.
Functional Tip Polo Blue SS10
£49.00
Lyle and Scott 2010 collection. Latest fashionable golf polo shirt
from lyle & scott. Look just as good off the course as it does on.
Stripe detail on collar and placket.
Despatch Bag
SS10 Black
£35.00
Original Penguin SS10 Collection.
Retro holdall Penguin bag for men. Fashionable styling. Great for
carrying your items in style! Finished in black and gold.
“They say golf is like life, but dont you believe it.
Golf is much more complicated”. Gardner Dickinson

LCG Health Tips
Dr Colin Evans MB.CHB., F.R.C.S, BDS., FDSRCS.
THE SUN AND
YOUR SKIN
Torrential downpours and lingering black clouds
have left many of us wondering when summer will
finally arrive. We all love sunshine, indeed most of
us will cite the weather as one of the main reasons
for packing up our homes and moving to Spain.
In contrast with many of life’s other pleasures, the good
news is that sunshine can be good for you. It plays a role in
the production of vitamin D, it is good for our psychological
well being and scientists have now discovered that it can
actually prevent certain forms of cancer. …….Yes, there
is a ‘but’ coming!
Apart from causing wrinkles, allergic rashes, unsightly
areas of pigmentation, damage to the immune system
and cataracts, the sun can kill you.
Rates of skin cancer are increasing all the time. In the
UK alone, where, as we are all know , there is not a lot of
sunshine, there are some 50,000 new cases each year.
Living in Spain, we have to be extra careful when it comes
to sun safety. Anybody can develop skin cancer, however
you are more at risk if you have:
Pale skin | Blonde, red or light brown hair | Been treated
for skin cancer | A family member who’s had skin cancer.
There are several different types of skin cancers, the
most dangerous being malignant melanoma. It is very
important to be aware of changes to moles that could
indicate a possible malignancy. Look out for:-
ASYMMETRY: one half of the abnormal skin area is
different than the other half.
BORDERS: irregular borders.
COLOUR: varies from one area to another with shades of
tan, brown, or black (sometimes white, red, blue).
DIAMETER: usually (but not always) larger than 6 mm in
size (diameter of a pencil eraser).
Any skin growth that bleeds or will not heal
There are steps that we can take to prevent skin cancer
which include staying out of the sun when it is most
intense, between 10am and 4pm. If you are unable to stay
out of the sun during these times make sure that you are
covered up. Men are more at risk of developing skin cancers
on the scalp and ears due to lack of hair so, ladies, try to
inspect your men regularly! Also, some medications can
make your skin more sensitive to the sun so check with
your Farmacia. Apart from avoiding sun exposure, our best
weapon against this disease is sunscreen but it has to be
used properly. Also remember that sunburn in children can
lead to skin cancer in later life.
TIPS FOR APPLYING SUNSCREEN
.Always use SPF 15 or higher with UVA and UVB
protection.
.Do not use after expiry date.
.Apply the recommended amount evenly to all uncovered
skin, especially your lips, nose, ears, neck, hands, and feet.
.Check the label for the correct amount of time to apply it
before you go out.
.If the label doesn’t give a time, allow about 15 to 30
minutes.
.If you don’t have much hair, apply sunscreen to the top of
your head, or wear a hat. Reapply often, read the label to
see how often.
.Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a doctor
before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months old.
.Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every
time they go out.
.Always re-apply after swimming.
.Even during winter months, and cloudy days the sun can
still cause damage, so be aware. Sunscreen is not just for
the summer. Everybody likes to get out and enjoy the sun
and we all feel better when we have a bit of a golden glow,
so, if summer ever arrives have fun in the sun but do so
responsibly.

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SOCORRO
HEALTH
INSURANCE
Due to new laws concerning the health
cover of British expats here on the Costa
Blanca, thousands of people could find
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is why more people are turning to El
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insurance.
Establish since 1951, the company offers
comprehensive plans for people of all ages
with premiums starting at just 56 euros a
month for a complete medical insurance
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For this cost, you will have access to
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Physiotherapy
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GOOD HEALTH
Try the exciting Restylane® at Karina´s Therapy and
Beauty Centre, Torrevieja, a leading brand within its
category in the global beauty market. The product is
based on Q-Med’s patented NASHA technology and
improves people’s natural looks by adding and restoring
volume to the skin. Restylane is used amongst other
things to smooth out lines and wrinkles, to create
fuller lips and clearer facial contours, and for rejuvenation
of the skin.
Restylane - for revitalized looks
Restylane is a leading brand in its category in the global
beauty market. Restylane smooths out lines, fills out
wrinkles and creates volume in the face, for example
fuller lips or clearer facial contours. More than ten million
treatments have been successfully carried out in
more than 70 countries since its introduction in 1996.
The brand comprises six products, which in different
ways improve and enhance people’s natural looks by
adding and restoring volume to the skin.
The products are based on Q-Med’s patented technology
NASHA and give a natural, visible and lasting
result. The treatment, which is carried out by certified
practitioners such as dermatologists, is simple
and takes about 30 minutes. The product is injected in
small quantities into the skin using a very fine needle.
The effect lasts for up to one year, depending on the individual
skin structure and what area has been treated.
Restylane consists of hyaluronic acid, a substance that
occurs naturally in the body and this therefore means
that side-effects are rare. The degradation process in
the body is natural and the risk of reactions is small.
Comprehensive clinical studies confirm the product’s
properties and show that is proven to be safe.
What is Restylane
Restylane® is an injectable gel which should always
administered by a trained, medically qualified practitioner.
Restylane enhances your natural looks by restoring
your skin’s volume, creating softness and revitalizing
your appearance.
How it works
Youthful skin is rich in hyaluronic acid. As we age, the
distribution and function of hyaluronic acid in our skin
gradually change, leading to the characteristic signs of
aging.
Restylane® gels work by enhancing your skin’s own
stocks of hyaluronic acid, directly adding volume to
either soften the signs of aging or enhance your features.
The procedure is quick. It usually takes less than
30 minutes. The benefits can be seen immediately.
Why Restylane?
Millions of people have used Restylane with confidence.
It is the world’s most widely used product based on
hyaluronic acid for esthetic enhancement.
BEFORE
Restylane is safe
Restylane® safety and efficacy is proven beyond a doubt,
with robust clinical data spanning a decade. Adverse reactions
to Restylane are rare.
Restylane is natural
The uniquely produced hyaluronic acid gel of Restylane
closely resembles natural hyaluronic acid. This reduces the
risk of an inflammatory reaction or other side effects.
Restylane is long lasting but not permanent
Restylane® gives you flexibility and control over your
looks. Because your face changes shape as you age, you
want to avoid a permanent look you might regret in years
to come.
Restylane is nonanimal
In contrast to some other hyaluronic acid-based products,
the hyaluronic acid in Restylane is not extracted from animals.
This means there is no risk of transmitting disease or
eliciting allergic reactions if you are sensitive to common
foods, such as chicken and eggs.
Restylane is quick and easy
Restylane® treatment usually fits in well with busy lifestyles,
with minimal downtime, and gives results that can
be seen instantly.
Patented technology
If you injected hyaluronic acid in its natural form into the
body, it would break down in just a few days, and any
treatment benefit would be very short-lived. The unique
stabilization process patented by Q-Med and used in the
manufacture of Restylane results in a hyaluronic acid gel
that closely resembles the body’s own hyaluronic acid.
This provides long-lasting treatment benefits and minimizes
the risk of a skin reaction.
BEFORE
AFTER
AFTER

Alan holds his Fast Track Hypnosis / Fast Track Stop Smoking or Weight Control
sessions in Cabo Roig, Guardarmar and Benidorm. For an appointment, Brochure,
or free of charge initial consultation, contact Alan Gilchrist on 659229408.
Or visit his extensive web site www.alangilchrist.com.
GOOD HEALTH
Overcome
Insomnia
Insomnia affects over 40 percent of adults world wide on a
frequent basis. However some experts estimate that almost
all of the adult population have suffered from it some time
in their life.
People who suffer from insomnia often find it difficult to lead
a normal life, and may have some of the following symptoms;
.FEELING DEPRESSED, IRRITABLE OR ANGRY.
.WAKING FAR TOO EARLY AND THEN BEING UNABLE TO GET
BACK TO SLEEP.
.FEELING TIRED AND NOT REFRESHED ON WAKING.
.TROUBLE THINKING CLEARLY OR STAYING FOCUSED,
MAKING IT HARD TO CONCENTRATE DURING THE DAY.
.HEADACHES.
Some of the common causes of insomnia include a change
in lifestyle such as separation or divorce, a hormonal change
of the body, mental conditions such as depression or anxiety
disorders, and increased external stress, eg, work related or
the credit crunch causing financial difficulties.Some medications
have been linked to the development of insomnia, but usually
the condition may disappear once the person has stopped taking
the medications. Insomnia can also occur as a result of frequent
night time disruptions, such as the crying of a baby, dogs
barking, nightmares that wake the person, or even the need to
go to the loo in the middle of the night. One of the most common
reasons that I experienced over the 24 years that I have been
in practice in my Northern Ireland clinics was (and still is) the
husbands or wives of members of the security forces, worried
about them being on duty at night. Or the women who came to
me for insomnia, who woke up one night with 4 gunmen standing
around her bed!
INSOMNIA CAUSED BY EARLY PROGRAMMING
BY PARENTS
Many people have been taught a little bedtime prayer
that goes like this;
“As I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
And If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.”
What the parents (unknowingly) are telling the child
is that if they go to sleep they might die, and this
By Alan Gilchrist
Costa Blanca’s Top Hypnotherapist
is being repeated to them every night for years!.
This can give rise to the DON’T SLEEP- WON’T DIE syndrome.
The child is waking up every night to check if they are still alive!
In actual fact at the time of writing this article I have a young
boy of only 10 years of age coming to me with this very same
problem.
INSOMNIA IS ONE OF THE EASIEST CONDITIONS
TO TREAT WITH FAST TRACK HYPNOSIS.
With the use of Fast Track Hypnosis it can help to reeducate
the mind when it comes to sleep disorders.
Usually whenever a client plays my CD after their session they
will normally fall asleep while listening to it. So much so that I
have to inform them that it is perfectly OK and normal to do so!
It is always advisable that a person with chronic insomnia
that does not respond to standard treatment consult a doctor
before using Hypnosis, as there might be a more serious
cause behind their problem.
Over the years my waiting room walls have gathered
quite a lot of letters from past clients telling of
how my Fast Track Hypnosis has helped them.
Many people coming through my door for the first time will say
to me “ I bet you haven’t heard of my problem before”. Then I
would point them to a letter of someone with a similar problem.
HERE IS ONE ABOUT INSOMNIA
Dear Alan,
I have waited until now to write to you because I wanted to give
myself time to get properly into a sleep pattern again- after 6
years of not sleeping it took a bit of time! First of all thank you,
I have received the best Christmas present ever, a regular sleep
pattern! . Since I last saw you it has been brilliant, leaving me
much more sociable, confident, relaxed, but more importantly -
HAPPY. I only have the odd bad night but that’s nothing because
I know the next night I’ll sleep! . I hope everything is well with
you. What you do is very important and to know someone is
there who can help and understand means an awful lot. Regards
Anita……..

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FINANCE with Gary Timmins
Financial Advice
A smart alternative
to Bank deposits
This month we look at a smart alternative to
Bank Deposit accounts.
One of the challenges facing UK expatriates is
the need for an investment solution, compliant in
their country of residence, and remaining compliant
should their country of residence change. In addition
many UK expatriates require the option to invest
in a fund guaranteeing a secure and consistent
return, whilst still allowing access to funds. To meet
these needs we have a plan to recommend that has
been developed specifically for UK expatriates.
Why are the Guaranteed Funds a suitable
alternative to a Bank Deposit account?
• Option to hold multi currencies in one product and
switch between these currencies.
• You may withdraw money at any time.
• A minimum guaranteed annual return is agreed
with the Luxembourg regulator (Commissariat aux
Assurances) and applies for each of the first eight
years of the investment.
• Around half of policyholders invested are pensioners
reliant on these returns for income.
• Luxembourg investor protection. Luxembourg, offers
unsurpassed and unlimited investor protection.
The investor protection regime in Luxembourg is
referred to as the “tripartite agreement”. Under the
“tripartite agreement” assets representing the lifeinsurance
contracts are deposited with approved
custodian banks. These assets are isolated from
the insurance company & custodian banks own assets.
The activities of the insurance company and
the custodian banks are closely monitored by the
Commissariat aux Assurances (the authority regulating
insurance companies governed by Luxembourg
law). This “ring-fencing” of client assets from
the insurance company provides clients with maximum
security. The Commissariat aux Assurances is
also empowered to protect assets on behalf of the
client. For example they have the authority to freeze
assets should they observe unauthorised activity.
Should you wish to invest in Sterling, a Sterling
Guaranteed Fund is also available; the historical
fund returns have been:
Not available 1995 +7.64% 1996 +7.50% 1997 +6.75%
1998 +6.75% 1999 +6.75% 2000 +6.00% 2001 +6.00%
2002 +5.75% 2003 +5.50% 2004 +5.24% 2005 +5.00%
2006 +5.50% 2007 +5.50% 2008 +4.75% 2009 +3.50%
Assuming then that investment returns can be improved
upon as detailed above; and tax deductions reduced by
using a Spanish or UK investment bond then the following
case studies demonstrate the tax efficiency of
taking an income in both Spain and the UK.
Case study 1 Spain
Mr. and Mrs. Jones invest €100,000 which grows by 7%
to €107,000. They decide to supplement their income
and take out €5,000 of their ‘profit’.
As only the capital gain is taxed in Spain, Mr. and Mrs.
Jones will pay only €62.15 in tax, a tax rate of just
1.24%!
This tax is deducted at source with nothing else to
pay.
Case study 2 UK
Mr. and Mrs. Smith invest £100,000 which grows by 7%
to £107,000. They decide to supplement their income
and take out £5,000 of their ‘profit’.
Via a UK bond it is possible to take 5% of the initial investment
as a ‘tax free income’ for 20 years.
No tax is deducted and the full 5% income is paid to
them.
The above Guaranteed Return funds are available in
conjunction with numerous other funds and asset classes;
some of which have been covered over the last few
months via this article.
For further information contact: Gary Timmins | The Spectrum IFA Group ® | Los Dolses (Villamartin)
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Tel: (0034) 966 766 689
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Tel: (0034) 966 766 689
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MABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MAY EVENTS
MURCIA/MAR MENOR
Sunday 16 May – 4 pm - Rick and the Ramblers – American
Folk and Country Band
Café Golf, San Javier. Lunch available from 1pm – 4pm
Ring 969566448 to book a table or just turn up at 4pm
Friday 21 May - 11:00 - Share & Care Group
Centro Civico, Roda Village
If you’re affected by cancer and want to talk to someone, we
meet every third Friday of the month.
An informal Group for those affected by cancer. Relaxed and
friendly atmosphere. One-to-one counselling available.
Call 693 795 247 for further details
Monday 31 May – Ladies’ Day
Paddywacks, KM2 La Manga del Mar Menor
1 pm - 5pm Free Entry
For further details and appointments with the medium
contact Tracey on 671 138 963
MAKE TIME TO HELP OTHERS
Do you want to make a difference?
Got some time to spare?
Become a MABS volunteer
Call 693 275 779 now
For further details, please
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Email: info@mabsmurcia.com
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A DREAM OF A SHOW FOR SPANGLES
Spangles and The Everlys played to a capacity crowd on
Friday, 9 April, when they presented their ‘Dream Show’ at
CISSMU in Los Narejos, Los Alcázares. This well-known Los
Alcázares ladies’ harmony chorus opened the show with their
usual energy, pizzazz and professionalism, completing their set
with an encore of a big audience favourite: ‘And All That Jazz’
from the hit musical ‘Chicago’.
Rick and Dan followed with their Everlys tribute, reminding the
audience of Everlys classics, such as ‘Wake Up Little Susie’,
‘Bye Bye Love’ and ‘Cathy’s Clown’, which were received with
rapturous applause. The show was one of many fundraising
events organised by Spangles to raise money to buy their new
Wenger risers from the UK, because the chorus has outgrown
the ones they currently use for performances. “We’re delighted
with the response from our fans and the general public and
we’d like to thank them for helping us to raise 1456 € tonight,
which has really boosted our riser fund.” said Musical Director,
Gail Grainger “I’d also like to thank Councillor Mari Carmen
Imbernón Saura and the CISSMU staff for providing the venue
and, of course, our front of house team for making sure that
everything ran so smoothly.”
Places
to Visit
THE MUSEUM
MARQ is an archaeology museum which is dedicated to displaying
its collection in a traditional way; as a collection of classified
and catalogued finds. MARQ is a project faced with the
challenge of being the first archaeological museum of the 21st
century.
A Journey through History
The development and formation of a people is influenced greatly
by its past, especially one that is shaped by the presence of
various ancient civilizations. It is therefore essential that this
past is made known and passed on to all those people who visit
MARQ.
As well as being a professional institution and an important educational
space, the new Provincial Archaeology Museum of Alicante
also provides a spectacular and entertaining experience.
The museum offers visitors the opportunity to find out about the
various methods and techniques that are associated with archaeology.
These are explained in three galleries dedicated to: Field
Archaeology, Urban Archaeology and Underwater Archaeology.
Various dioramas, audio-visual presentations and interactives
provide visitors with a detailed insight into the techniques that
archaeologists use to discover the past. These provide valuable
information which is displayed in an attractive and didactic way.
ADDRESS
Plza. Dr. Gómez Ulla, s/n
03013 Alicante
GENERAL INFORMATION
TEL: 965 149 000
RESERVATION VISITS
TEL: 965 149 006
www.marqalicante.com
HOW TO ARRIVE AT MARQ
Bus: Routes 2,6,9,20 and 23
Coaches visiting the museum
have parking spaces reserved
in the museum grounds.
(López de Osaba St.)
Taxi: Taxi rank at Dr. Gómez
Ulla Square.
Parking is available with
spaces reserved for disabled
persons.
ARCHAEOLOGIC SITE
TOSSAL DE MANISES
LUCENTUM:
Bus: Routes 9,21 and 22.
Train: Alicante-Denia line.
Stop: LUCENTUM
Taxi: Taxi rank of “La Illeta”
Parking is available for
disabled persons.

OUT & ABOUT
www.comunitatvalenciana.com
Alacant Spring Festival
WINTER IS FAR
BEHIND US, and it’s time
to get out and about and
make the most of every
ray of sunshine, enjoy the
company of your friends,
and discover the history
of the Costa Blanca
coastline and everything
on offer in its capital city,
Alicante, this week.
In fact, on 8th May, starting
at 12 o’clock midday,
the city’s Port will
be home to the Alicante
Spring Festival, an event
especially designed for
lovers of house and
techno music who are
also looking to have a
good time with the entertainment
and performances taking place in the Volvo Ocean Race
enclosure.
The Moors and Christians
Festival in Muro de Alcoy
THERE ARE MANY festivals celebrated in the town of Muro de
Alcoy, but one of them
stands out for its historical
significance: the
Moors and Christians
festival celebrated in
honour of Our Lady Virgen
de los Desamparados,
which can trace its
origins back to the year
1857.
Of these celebrations
in honour of the patron
saint, which kick off on
the 7th May and finish
up on the 10th of the
same month, take note
of the magnificent and
joyful processions that
parade to the rhythm of
paso doble and Moorish
marches.
Ciudad de la Luz
Since it opened its doors in August 2005, the Ciudad
de la Luz studios have been occupied and in continuous
use right up to the present day. As a result, the
audiovisual industrial complex promoted by the Generalitat
in Alicante has hosted the filming of a total of
twenty-six productions over this three-year period.
To date, the modern facilities at Ciudad de la Luz have
hosted all types of filming, from small format productions
to the largest budgets in European cinema, films
released both nationally and internationally and even
animation films, such as ‘Linko’, the first production
made in Spain using advanced, three-dimensional
technology.
The total cost of the twenty-six productions filmed at
Ciudad de la Luz to date amounts to 249 million euro,
which brings with it a direct investment of around 85
million euro into the region. These productions have
led to some 114,130 overnight stays in hotels across
the region over the last three years.
Other significant figures relate to the number of extras
sessions contracted - 39,203 in total, as well as the
1,543 people contracted by the production companies
in Alicante.
www.ciudaddelaluz.com

FOOD & DRINK | Selected Restaurants
Ritz
Pseo. de las estrellas
03581 Alfaz del Pi - Playa
del Albir, Alicante.
Tel: 966 867 448
Brasserie Grand Café &
Cocktail Bar.
www.ritzalbir.com
Dársena
Marina Deportiva Muelle de
Levante, 6 03001 Alicante.
Tel: 965 207 589 - 965 207 399
Levante Mediterranean Food.
Speciality Rice Dishes.
www.darsena.com
Lo de die
Avda de Denia 153
Alicante.
699458945
Tel: 965650283-Fax 965940894
Ideal for Weddings.
www.lodedie.com
nevada@cateringnevada.com
Nou Manolín
Villegas, 3
03001 Alicante.
Tel: 965 200 368
Traditional cooking using
natural products.
www.noumanolin.com
administracion@noumanolin.com
Lo de die
Avda de Denia 153
Alicante.
699458945
Tel: 965650283-Fax 965940894
Ideal for Weddings.
www.lodedie.com
nevada@cateringnevada.com
Nou Manolín
Villegas, 3
03001 Alicante.
Tel: 965 200 368
Traditional cooking using
natural products.
www.noumanolin.com
administracion@noumanolin.com
Casa Enrique
Avda. Oscar Espla,
15, 03580 Albir.
Tel: 966 868 098
Speciality of the house rices
and seafood.
www.estaurantcostablanca.
wordpress.com
La Ereta
Parque de la Ereta S/N
Alicante.
Tel: 965 143 250
Traditional food using fresh
products.
www.laereta.es
El Racó de
Mama Lola
C/ Antonio Mira Gran, 1, Elche
Tel: 965 429 736
Barbecued meats, fish,
tapas and rice dishes.
Samurai
C/ Sant Pere 37
03590 Altea,
Alicante.
Tel: 965 841 557
Japanese Restaurant.
www.restaurantcostablanca.com
The Plantation
Partida Arenetes, 12 CV-758 Km, 7
03509 Finestrat - Alicante.
Tel: 96 587 87 15
Meats on the barbecue,
Ranger Ribs, T-bone Steaks
and much more.
www.laplantacion.com
La casa del reloj
Crta. Cartagena-Alicante km 33
San Pedro del Pinatar
Tel: 968 182 406
19th century building
Traditional cooking.
www.restaurantelacasadel
reloj.com
R

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A taste of...
FOOD & DRINK
riksson
Robert Eriksson has the reputaion
for being one of the top
chefs in the Costa Blanca and
his restaurant
Eriksson is known for providing
quality food and service.
Read Robert Eriksson monthly food and drink
articles with exciting recipes and wine reviews,
exclusive to Costa Vibes Magazine.
Restaurante Eriksson Urb.Horizonte | Centro Comercial | Local 8 | Tel: +34 965 32 66 12 | info@restaurante-eriksson.com
Tournedos Rossini
One of Italys
most famous
composers Giacchino
Rossini
born in 1792, not
only left behind
his tremendus
musical creations,
like The
Barber from Seville
or Willhelm
Tell, but also a
range of now classical
dishes.
Rossinis life was filled with music and food. He loved
good wine and eating at his favourite restaurants.
Where some of the chefs also became his best friends,
sharing their passions for music and food. One out of
these encounters a dishe was named after him, the
Tournedos Rossini. The dish consists of meat taken from
the tender loin, other ingredients are: foi gras, truffels,
demi glace, portwine and a slice of white bread.
How to cook it.
Seal the 200g tournedos in butter and oil, seasoning it. Let
it sit in the oven on 200c for about 4 minutes.
Cut ome charlotte onions and saute them with a little
truffel , add one tablespoon of portwine, and two tablespoons
of demi glace (reduced beef stock). Let it reduce
to thicken.
In a saucepan fry about 80g of fresh good or duck liver. Let
it rest on paper to absorb excessive fat.
A round shaped piece of white bread is placed in the centre
of the plate, followed by the medium rare tournedos on
top, placing the liver on top of the tournedos.
With a spoon pour the reduced beef stock around and over
the liver.
Roast potatoes go well with this dish, and so
does a fresh salad or vegetables.
The wine I recommend to drink this famous dish is
Rincon del Moro from Alicante. The Merlot grape goes well
with the flavour of port in the sauce and is fabulous with
the meat and the liver.
And do not forget to play some nice Rossini music during
the meal.
Buen provecho, Robert...

Places
to
Visit
www.vicentegandia.es
Vicente Gandía Winery was founded in 1885 by Vicente
Gandía Plà. Since then, the property has kept the same
name. It has also kept the essence of our passion for
wine, handed down over the generations with a sole objective:
to improve, year on year, the winery’s commitment to the world
of wine. This was the vision of Vicente Gandía, first generation
and founder of the company.
•1885 - Vicente Gandía founds the winery in El Grao, Valencia.
•1930 - The winery in Liria is opened.
•1971 - ‘Castillo de Liria’, the first bottled wine of the
Community of Valencia, is born.
•1984 - Gandía becomes leading exporter of Spanish
wine to the United Kingdom.
•1985 - Construction of the winery in Chiva.
•1992 - Hoya de Cadenas Estate is purchased.
•1995 - ‘Hoya de Cadenas Reserve’ is born.
•1996 - Jose Mª Gandía is named member of the
Noble Order of Wine Knights in the United Kingdom.
•1999 - First vintage of ‘Ceremonia’.
•2000 - ‘Fusta nova’ is born.
•2001 - Construction of the winery in the vineyards on the
Hoya de Cadenas Estate. 15,000 American and French oak
casks.
•2002 - First vintage of ‘Hoya de Cadenas Private Reserve’.
•2003 - First vintage of ‘Generación 1’.
•2004 - Gandía ranked among top 15 Spanish wineries.
•2005 - 120th Anniversary. Launch of ‘El Miracle’.
•2006 – First vintage of ‘Hoya de Cadenas Bobal Viñas Viejas’.
•2007 – Chamber of Commerce Award for Business
Globalisation and Award for Best Winery in the Community of
Valencia from Valencia Polytechnic University.
•2008 – First production of Cava.
The care and attention, passion and effort that we put into
producing premium wines is the result of knowledge and skills
handed down from fathers to sons over four generations.
As a result of this spirit of ongoing growth and renewal,
Vicente Gandía Winery is one of Spain’s leading bottled wine
companies and does business in over 85 countries across all
five continents.
VISIT THE WINERY
www.hoyadecadenas.es

COLIN HARKNESS´ WINE WORLD
CAVA,
SPAIN’S
SPARKLING
ANSWER TO
CHAMPAGNE
AND PROUD
OF IT!
Colin Harkness with Oz Clarke
Colin Harkness, International Wine
Critic, Writer, Broadcaster and Television
presenter. Colin will be keeping
us up to date with what’s happening
in the Spanish wine world
and no doubt recommending some
wines for readers (and us!) to enjoy
here in Spain.’
AURELIO
SANTOS
Buy online
AURELIO D.
SANTOS, art
is an expression
of love and
emotion, of the
deepest feelings
that dwell within
the human
heart. Born in
Leon, Spain, Aurelio
has studied
art since he first
discovered the
joy of colour
as a child. He
went on to
study fine arts
at the Massana
School, and
today his works
are strongly
influenced by
Impressionism.
Each piece is
imparted with a
charming classical
feel, evoking
that subtle
magic that past
masters are so
well known for.
www.aureliodsantos.net

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INFORMATION ON THE COSTA BLANCA
Timetable Airport | Direct Bus
Alicante | Benidorm | Alicante
ENTERTAINMENT
The bus runs 13 times per day in each direction during the
summer months (June, July and August). During off season
it is operated 4 times per day from and to Benidorm.
ALSA (spanish bus company) offers a direct bus line from
Alicante Airport to Benidorm. The bus goes to Benidorm
Bus station at Avenida Europa 8.
in
Timetable Airport
Alicante - Benidorm
08:00 08:45
09:00 09:50
10:00 10:50
11:00 12:50
12:00 12:50
13:00 13:50
14:00 14:45
15:00 15:50
16:00 16:50
17:00 17:45
19:00 19:50
21:00 21:50
23:00 23:50
Timetable Benidorm -
Airport Alicante
06:10 07:00
08:10 09:00
09:10 09:55
10:10 11:00
11:10 12:00
12:10 12:55
13:10 14:00
14:10 15:00
15:10 16:00
16:10 16:55
18:10 19:00
20:10 20:55
22:10 23:00
The Alicante Airport to Benidorm Bus departs at Alicante
Airport from Busstop 29 to 30. Details on where the bus stop is
located, here in our Alicante Airport Bus section. The Benidorm
Bus is currently priced around 7 Euro for a oneway ticket and
14 Euro for a roundtrip.
EMERGENCY SERVICE NUMBERS | C.B
PAN-EUROPEAN EMERGENCY NUMBER 112
AMBULANCE SERVICE (AMBULANCIA) 061
NATIONAL POLICE (POLICÍA NACIONAL) 091
LOCAL POLICE (POLICÍA MUNICIPAL) 092
CIVIL GUARD (GUARDIA CIVIL) 062
FIRE SERVICE (BOMBEROS) 080
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 085
HEALTH & PHARMACY INFO Tel: 900 161 161
ANTI-POISON Tel: 915 620 420
RED CROSS (Cruz Roja) Tel: 902 222 292
CRISIS LINE Tel: 965 131 122
DRUGS HELP LINE Tel: 900 161 515
SPANISH HIV|AIDS FOUNDATION Tel: 900 111 000
MARITIME SEA RESCUE Tel: 900 202 202
COSTA BLANCA SAMARITANS Tel: 902 88 35 35
English-language Costa Blanca-based helpline
Open: Monday to Friday, 20:00-24:00
TRAFFIC INFORMATION (DGT) Tel: 900 123 505
EMERGENCY DOCTOR Tel: 1003
EMERGENCY DENTIST Tel: 965 242 945
If you´ve exhausted the pleasures of the beach and want to
go elsewhere for entertainment, Costa Blanca has a whole
range of leisure activities lined up. Surely, you will never
run out of things to do here.
It is a great place to take advantage of the fact you are on
holiday and away from all that restricts you in your daily life –
anything from a work commitment to a club membership can
limit you opportunities with all things new and exciting. However,
you’ll probably only be away from this routine for a maximum
of two weeks and so it is important to do your research
beforehand; you don’t want to be stuck in your hotel room for
the first couple of hours of each morning working out what to
do and where to do it – things which are especially difficult to
plan if you are travelling en masse.
Great suggestions are water sports, cycling, a cookery course
which incorporates local cuisine (you would certainly not regret
learning how to make the Costa Blanca stewy vegetable
rice dish, “La Olleta”!), learning Spanish or visiting some of
the local hotspots for night time activity. You’ll see all these
activities will give you a glimpse of local life, something unique
for your Costa Blancan holiday. Avoid the night spots famous
for the tourists – you may as well stay at home.
Ask in bars where the staff go, ask your water sports or cookery
tutors for some tips…you’ll see a whole new side to the
resort and open your eyes to what real Spanish life is (a hint –
it’s not about drinking litres of sangria!). A fun and novel idea
would be to try your luck in a casino. You certainly don’t have
to be a professional to be thoroughly exhilarated by Spain’s
juegos de casino but we do recommend you invest a little time
with practice beforehand – learning the rules and a couple
of easily employed tricks to impress your audience. By doing
the preparation, you’ll be able to take best advantage of your
night at the tables and maybe even win enough to fund a second
holiday!
However you decide to spend your time, try your best to incorporate
the whole travel group into your plans. It isn’t as hard
as it may seem to please everyone, especially with the long
days of Spanish sun and the variety of leisure activities the
Costa Blanca has to. All it takes is a little background work!
At CostaBlancaSpain.biz, you’ve found an ideal place to start!
EMERGENCY VETS
Veterinario Marina Alta (Denia) Tel: 965 784 038
Clínica San Esteban (Torrevieja) Tel: 966 700 274
Clínica El Cabo (Alicante) Tel: 965 150 606
Amigos (Alcoy) Tel: 965 335 042
Clínica Felycan (Alicante) Tel: 965 258 449

Info
of
interest
COSTA BLANCA
It´s got to be arguably the most famous coast in Spain, Costa
Blanca draws millions of tourists each year. Lying on the
eastern coast, the White Coast is one of those resorts where
everyone can find their place under the sun, from sophisticated
towns where life goes on 25 hours a day to quaint little
villages where the peace and tranquility is feature.
Its clear blue waters and miles of white sandy beaches are certainly
a major attraction. Beautiful mountains parallel to the sea
are on the north coast. Here you can marvel at the Moorish villages
where olive trees and hidden coves abound. To the south
is where you will find the beaches mushrooming with palm trees,
the sparkling, turquoise sea and rows of cafes and restaurants.
Within the mountainous interior are a series of fascinating medieval
towns and fortified villages which have been largely unaffected
by modernism and tourism. Inland from the beaches,
Costa Blanca has one of Spain’s most fertile areas. The region is
renowned for its citrus trees supplied all over the world. Almond
trees and date palms abounding with blossoms also blanket the
earth.
Every part of Costa Blanca is indeed a treasure to discover, a
place to relax and enjoy. You can bask in the sun, hide away at
some secret cove, or meet new friends and party like there s no
tomorrow. Whatever you fancy, Costa Blanca is sure to please.
Alicante is the capital and major city of Costa Blanca , but it is
Benidorm that attracts the most visitors. Benidorm is an expansive
holiday playground and tourist spot in every sense of the
word. The place offers every amenity a tourist could want. With
a safe, kindred atmosphere, safe waters and a host of activities
to do, Benidorm is ideal for family vacations. It also has a lively
nightlife, with hundreds of bars and clubs catering mainly for
British tourists.
There are good quality, cheap bus services within the main resorts
and to towns in close proximity. Taxi cabs are also good value,
especially for those traveling as a group. There are also some
affordable, local car rental companies, best with those wishing to
explore off the beaten paths.
BEACHES
INFORMATION
The Costa Blanca , with its striking mix of sandy beaches and
top-of-the-line resorts, has somehow managed to fuse the
sophistication of city life and the simplicity of nature into one
of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe. The water knows
no age, nationality, or religion; people from all walks of life
flock to Costa Blanca to bronze their bodies and bask in the
sun. When evening strikes and the moon is hung beautifully
against the dark sky, many like to lie back on the sand and
look at the twinkling stars. If you decide to come to some of
these beaches, the best option is to rest in a serviced apartments,
like that you will enjoy much better your holidays.
There is over 100 kilometers of sandy beach from Valencia
in the north to Murcia in the south, best known for the Blue
Flags they have been given. The Blue Flag Awards are presented
by the European Federation of Environmental Education
(EFEE) every year, in recognition of the excellent quality
of water and amenities.
COSTA BLANCA MARKETS
Monday: 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
Tuesday: 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
Wednesday: 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
Thursday: Agost, Agres, Albatera, Alguena, Alicante, Aspe,
Benidoleig, Cocentaina, Hondon de los Frailes, Llocnou de
Sant Jeroni, Pego, Playe de Bellreguard (summer evenings),
Rafelcofer, Rojales, Tavernes de Valldigna, Villajoyosa, Xabia
(Javia), Xixona (Jijona)
Friday: 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.
Saturday: 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
Sunday: Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, Camp de
Guardamar, Algorfa, La Marina, Zoco.

INFORMATION & EVENTS
RURAL HOLIDAYS
USEFUL GOLF INFO
TOURIST INFO ALICANTE
Av. Rambla de Méndez
Núñez, 23
03002 Alicante
Tel. 965 200 000
alicante@touristinfo.net
TOURIST INFO VALENCIA
C/ Paz, 48
46003 Valencia
Tel. 963 986 422
valencia@touristinfo.net
FEDERACIÓN DE GOLF DE LA
COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA
C/ El Bachiller, 15 - 27ª
46010 Valencia
Tel. 963 935 403
federacion@golfcv.com
www.golfcv.com
REAL FEDERACIÓN
ESPAÑOLA DE GOLF
C/ Provisional Arroyo del
Fresno Dos, 5
28035 Madrid
Tel. 915 552 682
rfeg@golfspain.com
www.golfspainfederacion.com
ASOCIACIÓN DE CAMPOS DE
GOLF DE LA COSTA BLANCA
Pl. Constitución, 7,
entresuelo izq.
03550 San Juan de Alicante
Tel. 637 889 102
Info@golfcostablanca.org
www.golfcostablanca.org
ASOCIACIÓN DE CAMPOS DE
GOLF DE LA PROVINCIA DE
VALENCIA
C/ San Vicente Mártir, 16,
principal puerta 2
46003 Valencia
Tel. 963 910 799
info@uhpv.com
www.uhpv.com
ASOCIACIÓN DE
CAMPOS DE
GOLF DE CASTELLÓN
Urb. La Coma, s/n
12190 Borriol (Castellón)
Tel. 964 321 227
asociacion@golfcastellon.
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INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF
GOLF TOUR OPERATORS
1 Trafalgar House Grenville
Place London NW7 3SA -
United Kingdom
Tel. +44 (0) 2089 063 377
info@iagto.com
www.iagto.com
TOURIST INFO BENIDORM
Av. Martínez Alejos, 16
03501 Benidorm
Tel. 965 851 311
benidorm@touristinfo.net
Rural tourism is an ideal way to spend a few days getting closer
to nature, in the mountains, the countryside or by the sea. The
Region of Valencia has a wide range of rural tourism options,
something to suit everyone, along with comfortable accommodation
offering top-of-the-range services. Get ready for adventure
and take part in a number of active tourism activities,
and be captivated by the traditions of the villages scattered
throughout the Costa Blanca, Valencia Terra i Mar and Castellón
Costa Azahar. By opting for rural tourism, you can explore
the Region of Valencia further inland by following its official
signposted routes and paths, which will take you into protected
areas with a beautiful natural kaleidoscope of landscapes. For
more info check www.rural-tour.com
Discover Monforte del Cid in May
Orito, the district encompassing Monforte del Cid, is preparing
once again this year for its Pilgrimage and Fair in honour of
San Pascual Baylón. Over several weeks, pilgrims will be arriving
from all around the Region of Valencia to take part in the
processions and liturgical acts being held in honour of the saint,
until 23rd May.
If you fancy discovering this municipality and its surrounding
district in Alicante province, May is the best time of year to
do just that. Visit the historic quarter of Monforte del Cid and
discover its well-preserved Medieval layout, the former Muslim
quarter, the Moorish quarter, and the Christian area which
is mainly spread around the Town Hall and the main street or
Calle Mayor.

INFORMATION
PLACES OF INTEREST
Palau de les Arts, a tidal
wave of art
Its nautical silhouette and location remind us just how
close the Palau de les Arts is to the sea. Part of the City
of Arts and Sciences, this building was designed to house
the most beautiful manifestations of culture, including
Puccini’s famous opera, Madame Butterfly, currently being
performed there. www.lesarts.com
Burjassot invites you to its
10dB Festival
Burjassot, one of the most important towns in Valencia’s
metropolitan perimeter, organises the 10dB Festival
every year, a well-established event on the cultural scene
which is celebrating its sixth
edition this year, serving up the
chance to discover this town
from 7th to 16th May.
The distinctive traits of Burjassot
include the great care that has
been taken of its historic quarter,
the typically Mediterranean
flora of its parks and gardens,
and the characteristic features of
buildings such as Los Silos, the
different villas or houses used
by the aristocracy in the 19th
Century for entertaining.
Fiestas de Mig Any
EL CAMPELLO | 07-05-2010 TO
09-05-2010 | www.elcampello.es
FIESTAS DEL MIG ANY, with “entraetas”
(moors and christians parades),
music, dances, offering to the virgin,
activities... that remember us that
there is only 6 months for the arrival
of the Moors and Christians Fiestas.

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BENIDORM TOWN
Benidorm is Spain’s most popular resort, it was first settled by
the Moors and was a fishing village until the 1960’s. It is now the
largest Mediterranean tourist and holiday resort that has been
carefully planned for this purpose. The old town is more peaceful,
and has a charm that must be seen.
The variety of entertainment, warmth and hospitality, fantastic
nightlife and efficiency of the tourist industry Benidorm extremely
popular. A more traditional Spain surrounds the town if you care
to venture a few kilometres.
Train
There are two lines covering the Benidorm area:
El F.G.V. (Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat Valenciana), which covers
the Alicante - Dénia route:
C/ Estació Tel. 965 85 18 95 o al 900 72 04 72
Regional trains (RENFE):
Avda. Salamanca s/n. Tel. 902 240 202
Car
Benidorm is 40 km north-east of Alicante. Take the AP-7
motorway coming off at Exit 65 or the N-342.
Bus
City buses: Llorente Bus. c/ Castellón, 4 Pol. Ind. Finestrat.
Tel. 965 85 43 22
Longer routes: Grupo ALSA. Av. Jaime I Apto. Valencia II
Tel. 902 42 22 42
Bilman bus: C/ Lepanto, 10 Tel. 965 86 15 58
Jiménez: C/Lepanto 10, Tel 965 86 27 70
International Routes:
EuroLines; Av. Europa 8, Tel. 902 42 22 42
LineBus: C/ Portugal s/n Tel. 965 22 93 36 / 965 55 95 04
Air
Altet Airport (Alicante) is 33 minutes from Benidorm and connects
with the main Spanish and European cities.
Information on 902 240 202
Postal service
The web page of the Spanish postal services is www.correos.es.
Health
CENTRO MÉDICO BERECO. Pj. San Ignacio de Loyola, 3 Ed. Etxezuri
III Esc. Tel 965 85 97 89
CLÍNICA PODONTOLÓGICA SAN ROMAN Av. Aigüera 965 85 31 80
CENTRO MÉDICO MEDICALIA. Ps. De la Carretera – Martínez
Oriola, 2 Tel. 966 80 67 67
POLICLÍNICA AMIC. Pz. Sus Majestades los Reyes, 5 ed. Aigüera
Park Tel. 966 80 90 90
INFORMATION
ASEPEYO, CENTRO MÉDICO. C/ la Nucia, 4 ed. Marina Tolls II
Tel. 965 86 69 11
CENTRO MÉDICO CEMERECO. C/ Tomas Ortuño, 92 Ed. Don Jaime
Tel. 965 85 43 61
CLÍNICA BENIDORM. Av. Alfonso Puchades, 8 Ed. Clínica
Benidorm Tel. 965 86 12 05
Emergency numbers
Emergencies - 112 or 085
Red Cross - 966 80 89 34
Local Police - 966 80 77 66 or 092
Policía Nacional - 966 83 19 30 or 091
Guardia Civil - 965 85 40 30 or 965 85 03 30
Ambulances - 092
Electricity
220V AC. Plugs are two-pin.
Businesses and shops opening hours
Normal opening hours are from 08.00 to 13.00, and from 17.00
to 20.00. Large stores frequently have hours from 10.00 to 22.00.
Bar opening hours tend to be from 08.00 to 22.00 or 23.00, pubs
from 17.00 to 03.00, discotheques from 00.00 to 06.00, and
museums from 10.00 to 20.00.
Terra Natura (Theme Park)
Information: Discover the history and traditions of three
continents: Asia, America y Europe.
(More information at www.terranatura.com)
Terra Mítica
Thousands of years of history converted into moments of fun,
emotion and adrenaline. From 16 July to the 4 September open
from 10.00 to 24.00. Rest of the year from 10.00 to 20.00.
(More information at www.terramiticapark.com)
Transport
Taxis
Radio Taxi Tel. 965 86 18 18 | 965 86 26 26
Bus
Town bus Tel. 965 85 43 22
Car Rental
Autos Alex. C/ Lepanto, 21 ed. Vilanova, Comercial.
Tel. 96 586 31 11
Avis av. Ametlla de Mar. Edif. Coblanca, Rincón de Loix.
Tel. 96 586 66 42
Bensol Cars. Av. Doctor Severo Ochoa, 38, local 23.
Tel. 965856168
Centauro. C/ Estocolmo, 3 Ed. Coblanca 5 Tel. 966 83 07 07
Direct. C/ Gerona, 32, Ed. Carlos V Lc.1
Europa Rent a car. Av. Comunidad Valenciana, 12 Ed. Coblanca 15
Tel. 966 80 29 02
Europcar. Av. Mediterráneo, 39; Hotel DON PANCHO 966 80 91 40
Chemists
ANA M.CORDERO SERNA Avenida de Almeria 4 - Tel. 965 853 197
ANA M.ROSELLO BONO Montera 4. Velázquez 9, Colonia Madr. -
Tel. 965 857 239
ANTONIA MIRALLES LLOPIS Av Estocolmo 2 Esq Manila, Rincon
Loix - Tel. 965 868 640
CARMEN Y ALFONSO LÓPEZ C-Ibiza 1 Esquina Mirador -
Tel. 965 852 154
CECILIA GONZÁLEZ ZORRILLA Av Villajoyosa 4, Edificio Altamira -
Tel. 965 851 976
CONCHA DE LÓZAR ORT. Av Europa 27, Edificio Coblanca XV -
Tel. 966 811 449
FARMACIA GALIANA C-Dinamarca 11 Esq Av Andalucia -
Tel. 966 809 065

SELECTED HOTELS ON THE COSTA BLANCA
Holiday Inn Valencia
The Holiday Inn Valencia is ideally situated next to the new
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and Valencia’s historical
city centre. Valencia is an open, cosmopolitan and dynamic
city with a strong architectural, commercial and cultural heritage.
For leisure or business, the newly built Holiday Inn is
the perfect place to stay in Valencia with bilingual English and
Spanish speaking staff.
Parador de Javea Hotel
The Parador of Javea is housed in a modern building from the
sixties situated in a privileged spot of the La Granadella beach
in Javea. The setting of this place is unique. All of the natural
beauty of the Mediterranean surrounding the hotel competes
at the same time with the landscaping of the property that is
probably the highlight of the place with so many palm trees
and beautiful flowerbeds.
Hotel AC Valencia
The hotel AC Valencia is only 5 minutes from the port of Valencia.
Next to the hotel located is the Science and Arts Centre
and the Oceanigrathic Park.The Malvarossa beach is 10
minutes away and the Natural Park of Albufera 15. The Hotel
AC Valencia offers 182 rooms with internet connection, business
facilities, Air Condition, The hotel also offers a fitness
centre and various activities.
Hotel AC Castellon
The hotel offers 81 rooms. It is located in the centre of the
city, next to the Fadrell Square. With the excellent location of
the hotel you have immediate access to shopping and business
districts. This hotels has also a fitness centre. The A-7
highway provides access to Castellon where you can relax on
the nearby beaches, like El Grao Marina and others. The airport
in Valencia is only 35 minutes away.
Denia Marriott Hotel
Denia Marriot Hotel is a jewel on the Costa Blanca, the Resort
is located 10 minutes from the center of Denia, the harbor
with its Club Nautico de Denia (restaurants & retail outlets),
miles of sandy beaches, and adjacent to the La Sella Golf
Club. All rooms overlook either the golf course, the majestic
mountain of Montgo, or the many orange groves. Denia offers
a variety of attractions and activities.
Hotel Costa Blanca
Hotel with 53 rooms completely renovated in the heart of the
city of Denia, just 50 meters from the sea port station of
Balearia, opposite the train station and 400 meters from the
beach. In our hotel you will find every kind of comfort with
a few meters from the entertainment and business center of
our city. A customer with a Balearia ticket, shipping company
which travels to Balearic Isles.
Hotel Agir Benidorm
The hotel Agir Benidorm is only 10 minutes of the beach remote.
All 84 rooms are equipped with telephone, Minibar, television
and air-conditioning. In addition the hotel controls a
Pool, a game room, a Solarium, a Fernseh-and video room
and a restaurant with traditional and international kitchen,
just as as over a conference room. The Hotel Agir offers also
all the necessary infrastructure for business.
Hotel El Montiboli
El Montiboli Hotel in Villajoyosa. Located on a cliff, on the outskirts
of Villajoyosa fishing village in Alicante, the hotel dominates
the panorama of the Mediterranean. The resort itself is
a privileged place situated among the sea, beaches and hills.
The hotel also has suites and bungalows with a private salon.
With regard to sport and relaxation, the hotel has two swimming
pools located on the cliff top.
Hotel El Laurel
The Hotel El Laurel Ibi is ideally situated in the center of Ibi,
besideds the town hall. It was refurbished completly in the
year 2002. El Laurel offers the possibility of visiting the toy
museum, the celebration (Moors and Christians) museum, as
well as making tourist routes and hiking besideds other activities.
Ibi is located in the alicantina mountain and communicates
excellent with Alicante, Benidorm and Alcoy.
Tryp Gran Sol Hotel Alicante
Is kind of landmark of the city. For whatever reasons it is one
of the tallest buidings in downtown Alicante, with no other
high skyscrapers surrounding it.
This makes it a really perfect location to enjoy a wonderful
view at the harbor area or over to Santa Barbara Castle.
The Tryp Gran Sol Hotel offers over 120 rooms and all the
comfort of a 4 star hotel.

GOLF DIRECTORY
COURSES
ALENDA GOLF CLUB
Location: The road
Alicante-Madrid, 15 km
Tel : 965620521
Fax: 965621796
Number of holes: 18
www.alendagolf.com
ALICANTE GOLF
Location: In Playa de San
Juan, a 10 minute drive
from Alicante
Tel: 965235004
Number of holes: 18
www.alicantegolf.com
CLUB DE GOLF
DON CAYO
Location: Urbanización
Sierra de Altea Golf,
close to Altea
Tel: 965848046
Number of holes: 9
www.golfdoncayo.es
CLUB DE GOLF IFACH
Location: Urbanización
San Jaime, the road
Moraira-Calpe,
Tel : 966497114
Number of holes: 9
www.clubgolfifach.com
CLUB DE GOLF
EL BOSQUE
Location: The road
towards Godelleta
Tel: 961804142
Number of holes: 18
www.elbosquegolf.com
CLUB DE GOLF
BONALBA
Location: he road
Muchamiel-Busot, close
to Muchamiel
Tel : 965955955
Number of holes: 18
www.golfbonalba.com
CLUB DE GOLF
EL PLANTÍO
Location: The road Vieja
Alicante-Elche, 3 km
from Elche
Tel: 965189115
Number of holes: 18
www.elplantiogolf.eu
REAL CLUB DE GOLF
CAMPOAMOR
Location: The road
Torrevieja-Cartagena.
Tel : 965321366
Number of holes: 18
www.lomasdecampoamor.com
CAMPO DE GOLF
EL SALER
Location: South of
El Saler
Tel : 961611186
Number of holes: 18
www.parador.es
CLUB DE GOLF
ALTORREAL
Location: The road
Murcia-Madrid, 10 km
from Murcia
Tel : 968648144
Number of holes: 18
www.golfaltorreal.es
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