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V1998 – Nerja – 445.000E

In a quiet cul-de-sac above Burriana Beach is this

attractive 3 bedroom detached villa offering ample

living accommodation both inside and out.

TH1995- Nerja - 210.000E

2 storey townhouse located in a quiet residential area

overlooking Nerja town. 2 lovely south facing terraces with

sea views and the urbanisation has a communal pool.

V2004 – Nerja 475.000E

Fabulous opportunity to buy a 3 bedroom villa, in a superb location, close to Burriana beach. Private pool and

various terraces including a split level roof terrace from where you can enjoy great sea views.

If you have questions

about buying in Nerja,

Look no further!

Contact us today!

A2007 – Nerja

255.000E

Fabulous

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buy a 2 bedroom,

2 bathroom

apartment with

lovely outside

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Dear readers, advertisers, contributors and friends,

Due to the events of recent weeks we regret to inform you that this will be the

last issue of Market Place magazine.

The magazine survived at least two recessions over the past 31 years but the

impact of COVID-19 has proved to be one hurdle too many.

As a company we would like to remind our customers that our printing services

will continue unchanged.

On a personal level we would like to thank the thousands of people over

the years who have advertised in, contributed to, supported and read our

magazines.

Keep safe, we hope to see you all soon x

Gida & Mike

8 How to avoid excessive fees

with Spanish banks

by MoneySaverSpain.com

10 Exchanging your driving

license

by Liberty Seguros

12 Semana Santa Museum,

Velez Málaga

14 Car News

Audi Q3 Sportback by

Martin Ward

16 Planting a difference

by Mario Cecilia

18 The London Transport

Museum

by Jessica Infantino Trumble

22 The Great Escape

Part 2 of a story by

Janet Patterson

26 Chia

by Mario Cecilia

28 TAIL Torrox

36 Zodiac Predictions

by Manish Kumar Arora,

K.P. Astrologer,Numerologist,

Tarot Card Reader & Vastu

Consultant

38 The Arts Society

Nerja Players

Lux Mundi

40 Club Nerja Rugby

Trumps Bridge Club

42 Local animal charities

News from CAS

44-53 Tourist maps & info

54 Classifieds & Small Ads

We would like to wish all our clients and friends

the very best in these hard times.

Take good care of yourselves and your loved ones.

See you soon!

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• Burriana Beach

• Capistrano Village

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• Fuente del Badén

• Parador

Also any apartment with

large south-facing terrace

with sea views

Call us now on

(0034) 952 52 7256

for a free,

no obligation consultation.

PRESTIGE

PROPERTY

PERIANA

(REF: DG1777)

Impressive residence in a rural

setting but with normal road access.

Built to the highest standards with

a quality finish, the villa has four

bedrooms, all en-suite with a further

one bedroom guest apartment.

Many features including marble

floors, ambient music system, solar

heated water, electric blinds and

large heated pool with motorised

cover. Breathtaking views of the

mountains, countryside, lake and

the sea in the distance. Viewers will

not be disappointed!

Price: 725.000 euros

NEW/

EXCLUSIVE!

SAN JUAN DE CAPISTRANO (REF: DG1776)

Beautiful sea views! Roof terrace with a

barbecue, large terrace from the living area

and a sunny garden. Good access and close

to the communal pools, restaurants and public

transport. A very pretty property, has good

rental potential and a super holiday home.

Price: 215.000 euros EPC pending

PRESTIGE

PROPERTY

BURRIANA

(REF: DG1775)

Fantastic frontline

apartment with a large

south-facing terrace on

Playa Burriana, Nerja's

premier beach. Panoramic

sea & beach views and

within easy walking

distance of all amenities.

Two bedrooms, two

bathrooms, light and bright

and with private parking

& storage. Good rental

potential.


PRESTIGE

PROPERTY

FRIGILIANA

(REF: DG1768)

Breath-taking mountain,

countryside & sea views from this

spacious, well presented villa. Rural

location but with easy access,

there are two bedrooms in the main

house with a further bedroom and

bathroom located in the feature

towers off the spacious roof terrace

complete with jacuzzi. Generous

two bedroom guest apartment

which can have separate access.

Delightful pool area all set in

gardens and fruit trees with

panoramic views throughout.


NEW!

NEW!

EXCLUSIVE!

NEW/

EXCLUSIVE!


EPC pending

NERJA (REF: DG1774)

Super two bedroom apartment in the heart of

Nerja. Only a minute walk to Torrecilla beach

and restaurants. Southwest facing with a lift.

Good rental opportunity as well as a well

located holiday home.

EPC pending

EPC rating E

EPC pending

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Serious About Selling...?

...We Are Too!

EXCLUSIVE!

OASIS DE CAPISTRANO (REF: DG1772)

Two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the beautiful Oasis

de Capistrano, Nerja. Large sunny terrace, air-conditioned with

good rental potential. Sold furnished and ready to go!


EPC rating G

EXCLUSIVE!

SAN JUAN DE CAPISTRANO (REF: DG1770)

2 bedroom penthouse with exceptional views of the sea

and mountains in the popular urbanisation San Juan de

Capistrano. 2 terraces to enjoy from sunrise to sunset, a truly

wonderful apartment, well positioned in the urbanisation and

very good condition. Spacious and bright throughout.

Price: 275.000 euros EPC rating G

PRESTIGE

PROPERTY

PUENTE DON MANUEL

(REF: DG1585)

Large detached villa on a small

development just outside the

picturesque village of Puente

Don Manuel. 3 ample sized

bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms,

open-plan kitchen and huge

bright living room with high

ceiling. Access from living

room to large partly covered

terrace with panoramic views

over the countryside. All set on

mature gardens with delightful

private pool. Must be viewed to

appreciate its unique character.


EPC rating F

PRESTIGE

PROPERTY

FRIGILIANA ROAD

(REF: DG1512)

Detached villa with breathtaking

mountain views and

partial sea, close to Nerja. This

lovely home has 5 bedrooms

and bathrooms, a separate

apartment included with 2

bedrooms, living area and

a kitchen and direct access

to the pool. Large garage,

beautiful garden with pond,

good access to property and

a good rental history. Viewing

essential, recently reduced!

PRESTIGE

PROPERTY

FUENTE DEL BADÉN

(REF: DG1627)

This lovely villa with beautiful

views in the sought-after

location of Fuente del Badén

has 3 bedrooms, utility room

and a private pool to enjoy.

All on one level with privacy,

established gardens, garage

and a carport.

Large enough for extended

stays or as a permanent

residence.

EXCLUSIVE!

SOLD

Price: 730.000 euros EPC rating F Price: 495.000 euros EPC rating E

SOLD

FRIGILIANA (REF: DG957)

Garden apartment on a quiet development just outside

the white pueblo town of Frigiliana, in La Fuente. 2

bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, delightful private garden and

terrace, communal pool. Alternatively ideal for holiday

lets or family use. Private parking included.

Price: 199.000 euros EPC rating G

EXCLUSIVE!

BURRIANA (REF: DG1762)

Burriana, wonderful apartment with 3 bedrooms,

one en-suite with a private large garage. Very

good condition, own entrance, bright, cheerful

and a spacious terrace to enjoy. Ready to go!


EPC rating G

PRESTIGE

PROPERTY

VIÑUELA

(REF: DG1724)

Exceptional villa with

breathtaking views over

lake Viñuela. A beautiful and

tranquil setting, a perfect retreat

for rest and relaxation.

4 bedrooms including a

separate guest bedroom with

bathroom, garage, large open

terraces, including a covered

terrace area, jacuzzi spa

and pool. Both natural and

manicured spacious gardens.

A wonderful opportunity.


EXCLUSIVE!

EPC rating F

PRESTIGE

PROPERTY

CÓMPETA

(REF: DG1576)

A wonderful business

opportunity, this unique

complex is ideal for use as a

restaurant, wedding venue,

B&B business, boutique hotel,

to name but a few. Includes a

substantial property, separate

guest cottage, secluded pool

area, impressive driveway with

car park and superb views

down the valley to the sea.

SOLD

EL PEÑONCILLO (REF: DG1606)

Modern four bedroom townhouse with

stunning panoramic sea views. Car port,

utility area, two bathroom & W.C., various

terraces and communal pool.

EXCLUSIVE!

OASIS DE CAPISTRANO (REF: DG1735)

Light & bright two bedroom apartment

on the beautiful Oasis de Capistrano.

Renovated with a small private garden.

Lush, sub-tropical, communal gardens and

three delightful communal pools.


EPC rating E


EPC rating G


EPC pending

CALL US AND WE'LL PICK YOU UP!

WE DON'T DO SIESTA!

Frontline, Burriana Beach Tel: (0034) 95 252 7256 www.nerjamar.com E.mail: info@nerjamar.com

THE MARKET PLACE 7

How to avoid excessive fees with Spanish banks

Spanish banks are increasing the fees

that clients have to pay, in some cases

charges are in excess of 240 euros per

year. Find out what to do in order to

avoid the charges.

by MoneySaverSpain.com

Know what the charges are for your account

You may have a bank account that already comes with

a quarterly or yearly charge. Or your commission-free

account is no longer free. In either case you need to

know exactly what the applicable fees are now. Once you

have the figures, you can consider whether the service

warrants the cost.

There are several types of charges:

A flat rate charged regularly (eg every quarter),

regardless of how often you use your account. This is the

comisión de mantenimiento.

A rate per bank movement, payment or withdrawal,

normally in cents per movement (eg 0.50Q each). These

will be calculated and charged every month or quarter.

This is the comisión de administración.

A charge for individual services. These include debit and

credit card fees, bank transfers, cheque depositing, cash

withdrawals and more.

If you’re not sure what fees are applied on your account

check online, phone or visit your local branch.

Charges can soon add up. If you have to pay:

• A 10 euro monthly flat fee

• 8 movements per month at 0.50 cents each (4 cash

withdrawals and 4 direct debits)

• A 30 euro annual debit card and credit card fee for

each card

You’re looking at a total cost of 228 euros per year!

Not all clients have to pay bank fees

Banks want clients who are profitable, and their best

clients won’t pay any charges. In order to avoid fees a

number of thresholds are established that can include:

• Depositing a monthly wage or pension, subject to a

minimum

• Maintaining a minimum balance (this is normally a

daily minimum, not the average during the month)

• Using the credit card issued by the bank a minimum of

2 or more times a month or quarter

• Having several direct debits (your usual household

bills)

• Investing with the bank in products such as an

investment fund or a pension plan, subject to a

minimum amount

Some banks will require you to meet more criteria than

others, so once again you’ll need to check. If you think

you meet the criteria but are still being charged, get in

touch with your branch to query it.

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Negotiate

Although bank charges are fixed by each bank, there may be

some flexibility if you’ve been a good client for years. In order

to negotiate, and possibly ‘threaten’ with moving your account

elsewhere, it’s better to visit your branch rather than try over the

phone.

Most banks have special conditions for certain groups, such as

Spanish civil servants. Even though this won’t be your case it does

mean that exceptions exist.

If your account is flagged to not have any fees, it’s usual for the fee

to be taken from your account and then the operation reversed the

same day or up to 3 days later.

Avoid fees by planning ahead

When you know exactly what fees are levied and when, you can

take the necessary action to avoid paying some of them:

Plan your cash withdrawals to avoid ATM fees. Often if you

withdraw an amount over a set threshold the transaction is free.

Know which ATMs to avoid: if you use an ATM that doesn’t belong

to the same network that your bank belongs to, you’ll normally be

charged regardless of the amount you withdraw.

If you need to deposit a cheque, talk to the bank first. If you’re

thinking of investing with them, or overpaying on your mortgage,

they may waive the fees.

Avoid planned or unplanned overdrafts and always have enough

money in your account to meet your direct debits.

Opt for online correspondence rather than letters by post or SMS

messages (the latter options are normally charged).

Cancel your credit card and get a free one.

When you can’t resolve the issue

If your bank is adamant that you have to pay the fees, and you

don’t meet the criteria to avoid them, it might be time to find a new

account or even a new bank.

Ask your current bank if they have any other type of account that

comes with lower fees, or none at all. If they have nothing that

interests you, it’s time to take a look at the competition.

Many online-only banks offer a commission-free account. Some

require a regular deposit (wage or pension) and others don’t (often

called ‘cuenta no nómina’). If your Spanish is ok, you won’t have

any problem setting up an account online. However if this is an

issue your options will be limited to those banks that offer their

portal in English too.

Your new bank will be responsible for swapping over all your

direct debits. On each bank website or app they have a specific

section for changing your direct debits, although the name of the

service varies by bank. Avoid closing your old account until you’re

sure all your direct debits have gone through to the new bank to

avoid leaving any bills unpaid.

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THE MARKET PLACE 9

Do you know if you need or how to

exchange your driving licence? Liberty

Seguros answers your questions.

There are many questions

being bounced around

about the consequences

of Brexit and what effect it

will have for those in Spain

and other parts of Europe.

And, of course, nothing

is certain yet. One of the

most recurring doubts is

about the validity of driving

licences. In this regard,

you must know that all

driving licences issued

in any member state of

the European Union and

the European Economic

Area are valid for driving

in Spain while they are in

force and have not been

removed for any reason.

While you have your permit in force,

the exchange for an equivalent

Spanish driver's licence is completely

voluntary. However, don’t forget that

once you obtain your legal residence

in Spain your licence will be subject

to the Spanish regulations regarding

its period of validity, control of

your psychophysical aptitudes and

assignment of a points credit. In those

cases, where the driving licence is not

subject to a specific period of validity,

this will have to be renewed after two

years since establishing your legal

residence in Spain.

However, from January 1st 2021, the

general regulations on non-EU countries

will apply to the permits issued by

the British authorities and you will be

allowed to drive in Spain for only six

months from your entry in Spain or

from the date of obtaining your legal

residence.

Therefore, if your driving licence was

issued in the United Kingdom and you

have been residing in Spain for a longer

period than 6 months this will no longer

be valid for driving in Spain from that

date.

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To continue driving on Spanish roads

without problems, you must exchange

your permit to a Spanish licence before

the said date.

To do so, you must arrange an

appointment with your nearest office

through https://sedeapl.dgt.gob.es

You still might use your Spanish licence

in the UK for short visits or exchange it

for a UK licence without taking a test if

you return to live in the UK.

What do you need to exchange

your licence?

• Official application form available

at the Jefaturas de Tráfico (Provincial

Traffic Departments) and on the DGT’s

website (www.dgt.es)

• Proof of identity and residence:

National identity card or passport;

your residence card, national identity

card or passport and your certificate

of registration in the Central Register

for Foreign Nationals if you are an EU

national; residence card for non-EU

nationals.

• Foreign driving licence to be

exchanged in force.

• Up-to-date 32 mm x 26 mm colour

photo

• Number or proof of payment of

having paid the fee II.3: 28,30e

There are three methods of payment:

online www.dgt.es, by bank card at

Traffic Departments and by direct

debit from a bank account or in cash at

financial institutions (model form 791

available at Traffic Departments and on

www.dgt.es)

All our over 300 agents and brokers

are highly qualified with extensive

experience and will be available to assist

you with any questions you may have.

And very importantly, this is done in a

personal and friendly way, face to face,

in an office environment and not by

telephone, unless you so wish.

Liberty Seguros excels for the quality

of its services, something very well

valued by drivers, since they know that

they can turn to their insurer at any

time to discuss any queries they may

have. Liberty Seguros is a very reliable

and professional company that has the

backing of one of the most important

insurance groups in the world: Liberty

Mutual.

Don’t forget Liberty Seguros not only

offers car insurance but also home, life

and funeral, amongst others, so you can

place all your insurance needs under

one expert roof!

To find the location of your

nearest broker/agent, please visit

www.libertyexpatriates.es. or

simply call 91 342 25 49

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Semana Santa Museum in Velez - a place

to experience Holy Week all year round

We are officially

living in extraordinary

unheard of times. At

the moment I write

this we have just been

advised to self isolate

for a period of at least

two weeks due to the

Coronavirus outbreak,

here in our beloved

Spain. So apart from

essential services

such as supermarkets,

pharmacies, banks all

other businesses are

closed to the public.

At this time of year we

are normally thinking

of heading out onto the

streets with crowds of

people to appreciate and

observe the "Semana

Santa" processions that

begin on Palm Sunday,

the 5th April. Sadly this

year the parades in

Velez Malaga will not go

ahead due to the rapid

progression of the virus

and it is with regret

that the Association of

Easter Brotherhoods

had to cancel this much

cherished event in the

calendar which attracts

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considerable crowds and has 10,500 participants during holy week.

A few weeks prior to the onset of the outbreak of the pandemic

virus, I had the pleasure of walking the quaint, historic streets of

old Velez Malaga to visit the Holy Week Museum (Museo de la

Semana Santa de Velez Malaga). This museum can be visited at

any time throughout the year (under normal circumstances!)from

Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm or 5pm to 8pm or Sundays

and Festivos 10am to 2pm but closed Mondays.

I parked near the Mercado de San Francisco on the Plaza de San

Francisco in the historic centre and ventured past the fountain of

San Francisco and up the narrow street of Calle Cilla on a beautiful

bright sunny day. If you have not explored the streets of old Velez

yet, when the country gets back to normal make sure to do so.

The tiny cobbled streets ooze character and charm and there are

pockets of hidden surprises around every corner.

I turned a sharp left and then immediate right and passed by the

cute looking "Cruz del Arrabal de San Sebastian", which

is essentially a tiny chapel with a cross inside that

commemorates the entry of Ferdinand into Velez in

1487.

I followed the streets around until I hit the Plaza de

la Constitucion where the fortress walls tower above

you on one side and opposite stands an old granary

building called El Posito which now holds small

exhibitions. The church of San Juan de Bautista sits on

the corner and if you head down the opposite way to

Calle de las Tiendas you can find the beautiful marble

fountain "Fuente de Felipe II which was the original

fountain built in the 16th century.

The holy week museum is situated in the Iglesia Santa

Maria which can be found by walking up an inclining

street to the left of the fortress walls. You pass through

the old city gate, this is the area of Velez that is called

"La Villa" and is one of the oldest neighbourhoods

in Velez with many buildings dating back to Moorish

times. The modest houses tend to be on one level

only but there were examples of care and attention

to detail with flowering creepers and hanging baskets

complimenting the traditional tiles and stark white

of the walls. Half way up the climb to the church was

the house of a local painter which was in striking

contrast to the rest of the establishments. A bright

vibrant blue painted door and mozaic tiling to look

like the landscape and area of Velez Malaga. I stood in

admiration of the time and effort required to complete

such work.

I entered the church to view the Semana Santa

Museum and was greeted by a very welcoming

chap who explained that there was an audiovisual

production that would explain all about the processions

in Velez Malaga, how they started and about all the

different brotherhoods and why it is so important for

the culture and heritage in the town. It really helped give the

sensation of being in the midst of the religious spectacle that

the holy week has to offer in Velez.

The lovely part after watching the audiovisual production

was admiring the terrace and garden areas of the church

and museum and the view from that terrace was simply

breathtaking. A quirky addition were the boards with the

popular gastronomic recipes that are traditional in Velez and

the surrounding area at this special time of year. Receipes such

as: torrijas, ajobacalao, potaje de garbanzos and tortillitas de

bacalao con miel de cana.

Inside the museum, you can admire the altar which was

designed and completed between 1565 and 1580 by the

architect Diego de Vergura and the sculptor Pedro de Moros.

The guilding and ornamental elements were finished in the

17th century. The 3 floors are supported and each have relief

work from the life scenes of the Virgin Mary.

You can wander around the rest of the museum finding out

about the church and looking at all the antiquities behind

the glass cabinets. Similar items that you would see at the

processions including those with great depth and value:

sculptures, items of religious significance, clothing worn and

art. There is even an example of a golden throne that would be

carried by many people around the many streets of Velez.

The helpful attendant was full of thanks on leaving and

insisted we take literature to read more about the musuem and

church. The walk back down the hill was very pleasant and I

stopped to take a great shot of the view of Velez Malaga from

the top of the steps, although it appears a little sprawling at

times, the town has an abundance of character when you know

where to look!

So when we can finally be released from the confines of social

isolation, take a trip to the museum and discover why holy

week is so special and significant for many locals.

THE MARKET PLACE 13

Car News by

Martin Ward

First Driving Impressions –

Audi Q3 Sportback

From the front there is hardly any difference to the well-loved and very popular

standard Q3 - if, in fact, you can call a Q3 standard. But move to the side of the

car and a whole new world opens up. There are sharper creases on the doors and

the engineering to produce such perfectly shaped metal. Go around the back and

it has a sloping roof, and looks like a very sexy Coupe. The front wings and rear

wings with their contoured haunches over the rear wheels look quite dramatic, a

very handsome looking SUV.

Audi have produced this car to offer

customers something a bit different.

Those loyal to the brand, and there

are plenty of them, could have gone

elsewhere to buy a good-looking

SUV, but to combat any deserters

Audi have come up with the perfect

solution.

The car we had on test was the Q3

Sportback 35 TDI S Line with the S

Tronic automatic gearbox that has

a basic price of around £37,000 in

the UK. Our test car had a few nice

options that bumped the price up to

nearly £43,000.

Like all new Audis, it has the new

badging system that is a bit difficult

to explain, especially to friends and

neighbours when you are in a rush.

This Audi had '35' on the rear door,

and people always say "I bet that

goes, having a 3.5-litre engine".

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In reality, the 35 is a power range

that is applicable to both petrol

and diesel engines, a good idea in

principal, but not sure it works in

reality.

This 35 TDI has something that we

do understand, and that is a 2.0-litre

diesel that produces 150ps, goes

from 0-62 mph in 9.3 seconds, and

has a top speed of 127 mph, where

permitted.

The interior space for passengers

appeared to be about the same

as the Q3 Hatch. Luggage space

with the rear seats folded down is

1,400-litres, and with the rear seats

up it is a very handy 530-litres.

You would think with it having that

sloping Coupe-like roof it would

lose some space, but not at all. It

probably has more room than many

of its competitors.

Driving the car around Yorkshire

for a few days proved it can ride

the potholes and lumpy roads very

well, and felt solid and safe. It has

loads of standard safety equipment

- typical Audi really.

The interior is very similar to the

Q3 Hatch, with very few changes,

but there really don’t need to be

any changes as the Q3 has plenty of

modern design features. Although

the plastic and trim at eye level

are up to the usual Audi very high

standard, look a bit lower down and

they can feel a bit hard and scratchy.

The infotainment system on the

Sportback is the same as the Hatch.

You get a 10-inch touchscreen as

standard and a 10-inch digital Virtual

Cockpit display that replaces the

conventional analogue dials. These

screens are so easy to use and so

intuitive and all the systems, including the

standard satellite navigation system and

telephone system, are very easy to use.

The Q3 Sportback is a lovely car to

drive. It has a raised seating position so

makes vision so much better. It is quiet,

with hardly any road, wind or engine

noise, thanks to its advanced sound

insulation system, including the insulated

windscreen.

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Planting a difference by Mario Cecilia

In a world that is under the ever-growing threat of global warming, our best

strategy is to continue planting trees. Reforestation is still one of our best shots

at reversing the climate change crisis that we are already experiencing in the

Costa del Sol. With winters becoming so short and dry, living in Spain might

seem like a paradise for some tourists. However, it is crucial that we consider

its consequences in the short and long run. Wild fires have become a recurrent

headline in our summers, while the frequent floods and droughts constitute a

real struggle for our agriculture.

Projects like Málaga Viva try to tackle

the effects of global warming by

promoting reforestation events in

different rural areas of small

villages. These “arboladas”

or tree-planting events are

intended for the whole family

and they run from early

Autumn to late Spring.

If you would like to

participate in these events,

you can fill in the form for

any towns in which you

would like to participate. It’s

pretty straightforward; there

is a bus that will pick you up

from Malaga and take you to

the designated village.

Once the whole team has

gotten to the village,

the agenda includes

a brief introduction

to the importance of

reforestation and a

training on how to dig

and plant the trees. You will be given tools, gloves

and access to as many saplings as you wish to plant

according to your skills, strength and age.

Most of the species that you will be planting are

autochthonous trees and it is interesting to know the

importance of these regional plants for our ecosystem.

In the last few decades, there has been a gradual shift

towards tropical species like avocado, mangoes and

papayas. While these trees have adapted quite well

to the Mediterranean weather, they require larger

amounts of irrigated water than the local and forgotten

rainfed trees.

Once the saplings have been planted, you will be

offered some snacks and freebies and a tour of the

village alongside the Mayor. It’s a great opportunity

to get to know some of the lesser known villages of

Málaga and to make some friends while you are at it.

It is important to bear in mind that these events are

conducted in Spanish and while it is not a requisite,

a general understanding of the Spanish language is

advised. Wearing comfortable clothing and bringing

your own lunch is also recommended.

And if you have a little finca of your own and would

like to take up this noble challenge, consider investing

in some indigenous plants to our region like almond,

fig and olive trees. Some of them, like carob trees,

are endangered, so consider getting some of them

to further promote the preservation of our rural

ecosystem.

Planting a tree is one of the most rewarding

experiences that we can aspire in life, and we would

very much like to encourage our readers to give it a

chance. Like the author Munia Khan once said:

“Trees exhale for us so that we can inhale them to stay

alive. Can we ever forget that?

Let us love trees with every breath we take until we

perish”

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Sometimes the best things are those that are unplanned. That can be said about a lot of

things, especially travel. Last time I was in London I pretty much tossed my thoughtfully

crafted itinerary out the window and it all seemed to work out for the best. For example, one

afternoon we found ourselves sitting in Covent Garden, debating how to spend the rest of the

day. Low and behold, we looked up and spotted the London Transport Museum. Could be

interesting.

By Jessica Infantino Trumble

The museum is divided between three

levels that trace the history of urban

transportation in London, featuring a

ton of interactive exhibits and more than

320,000 objects including actual vehicles

that you can climb inside.

Your journey starts on the top floor in the

1800s when the horse-drawn Omnibus

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sedan chairs and introduced the city to the concept

of a public mode of transportation that traveled a set

route and did not require a reservation. Other vehicles

like trollies and trams soon followed.

As we moved down to the next level we learned

that the growth of London both influenced and was

in response to new modes of transportation, and

the introduction of the rail road created a need to

connect various train stations around the city. Enter

the world’s first underground Metro system in 1863.

Its carriages were hauled by steam locomotives and

became part of what we know as the Circle Line today.

Although, the London Underground wasn’t necessarily

met with the warmest of welcomes and a huge

marketing campaign was implemented to convince

people to ride (shopping in the city or the weekend in

the country anyone?).

On the ground floor we walked among various

motorized vehicles including London’s iconic

red double decker buses along with a handful of

fascinating exhibits spanning the invention of the

escalator system to the power of branding, from

typography and signage right down to the pattern

of the fabrics used on the seats. Other exhibits look

at the role of the system during wartime and a fun

interactive activity to explore the future of public

transportation and city planning.

To say the museum is interesting would be an

understatement. It was beyond fascinating and

almost too much to take in during a single visit. The

good news is that despite the slightly steep admission

price, your ticket is valid for one year so you have

the opportunity to return for multiple visits if your

travel plans allow. The London Transport Museum is

an adventure for all ages and a great compliment to

some of the other more popular sights in London. It

definitely gives you something to think about next

time you hop on a bus or venture underground to ride

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The Great Escape - Part II

By Janet Patterson, author of ‘Al Gore goes to Heaven’

The 3rd Essex Battalion, code name ‘Feisty Felines,’

were parachuted into German-occupied France during

World War II to infiltrate enemy lines and relay valuable

information to the French Resistance.

They took shelter in a row of deserted farm labourers’

cottages. The next morning, they woke up to find

themselves surrounded by the Enemy. Read on …

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A cockerel crowed from a neighbouring

farm, announcing the dawn of a new day.

Patch woke up with a start. The rain had

stopped and the sun rose over the window

sill against a pale blue sky.

‘Oh no!’ he thought. ‘I’ve slept all night!

I’ll be court-martialled if anyone finds out!

I’d better check to see that everything is all

right.’

He could hear strange voices speaking

gruffly close by. Running to a front window

and reaching up, he peeked out. To his

horror the house was surrounded by dogs!

He ran upstairs two at a time. The rest of

the cats were fast asleep sprawled over the

beds, unaware of the danger they were in.

He approached Monty, tapping him gently

with his paw.

‘Sir! Wake up! We’re surrounded! We’ve

been betrayed!’

Monty jumped off the bed and ran towards

the bedroom window. The garden was

choc-a-bloc with dogs: a Bloodhound with

a monocle in his eye wearing a peeked cap,

a Bulldog, a German Shepherd, a Poodle,

a Rottweiler, a Jack Russell, a Dachshund,

a Boxer, and a Chihuahua. He didn’t

recognize the other breeds. All of them

wore well-cut green belted jackets. From

their belts hung holsters and in each holster

was a gun.

When the dogs saw Monty’s face at the

window, they all started barking and howling.

The cats ran across the landing to a window

that overlooked the back garden. To their

horror the yard was also filled with dogs

yelping and generally kicking up a racket.

‘We’re trapped!’ exclaimed Mimi. ‘What are

we going to do?’

‘We’re outnumbered and the dogs are all

armed,’ remarked Monty. ‘There’s only one

thing we can do.’

‘What’s that?’ asked Cheeky.

‘Make friends with them!’ came the reply.

‘Make friends with the Germans?’

exclaimed Tommy. ‘That’s treason!’

Monty turned to Charley.

‘Fetch me a white handkerchief or towel

from the chest!’

He came back with a long white baby’s

gown.

‘This is all I could find,’ explained Charley

apologetically.

‘That will do fine,’ replied Monty, taking a

stick from the pile of logs and slipping it

through the sleeves.

‘Open the window!’

With a heave from the twins, the window

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creaked opened and Monty leaned out,

brandishing the make-shift flag.

The Bloodhound chortled.

‘So you surrender!’ he declared. ‘Very

wise.’

‘Yes,’ replied Monty, ‘we surrender under

the rules of the Geneva Convention!’

‘Of course under the Geneva Convention.

What do you think we are? Animals?’

The Bloodhound started guffawing at his

own joke. He laughed so hard he started to

cough and splutter.

‘Come downstairs and through the front

door one at a time with your paws in the

air!’ he commanded once he had recovered

his composure.

Monty dropped back into the bedroom and

the twins shut the window.

‘Charley, Tommy, put the shawls and

blankets back in the chest! The rest follow

me!’

Monty walked downstairs carrying the

banner and opened the front door. He

stepped out into the garden into a semicircle

of yapping dogs.

‘Silence!’ barked the Bloodhound. Turning

towards Monty, he asked, ‘Are you the

officer in charge?’

‘I am Lieutenant Commander Monty of

the Third Essex Battalion!’ he announced

proudly, saluting.

‘I am Herr Komandant Bosch. You may

address me as ‘Herr Komandant’ or ‘Sir.’

How many are in your unit?’

‘Twelve altogether, including myself.’

‘Sir!’ the Herr Komandant reminded him

sharply.

‘Sir!’ replied Monty, saluting again for good

measure.

By this time all the cats had followed him

out into the garden and were standing with

their paws in the air.

Bosch gave the order for the cats to be

searched by three of the dogs, while

another six went inside the house to look

around the premises.

When the dogs had finished searching

the cats, the Bloodhound told them to

stand at ease. He walked around the rows,

asking each cat for his name, which the

Poodle wrote down on a notepad. The dogs

exploring the house came out and reported

on what they had found – nothing much

except a few pieces of furniture.

‘Any food?’ asked the Bloodhound.

‘Only some stale crumbs of bread, sour

milk and mouldy cheese – oh and some

empty sardine cans,’ replied the German

Shepherd.

The Komandant ordered the cats back

inside, where they were told to stay.

‘There will be dogs on guard in the garden

at all times, so don’t try to escape!’

They filed back into the house and closed

the door. Outside the German Shepherd

and a Yorkshire Terrier were left to guard

them. The Alsatian paced back and forth

outside the window, every now and then

looking inside to see what the cats were

doing.

Monty ran upstairs and motioned for the

other cats to follow him. As they passed the

windows in the rear overlooking the back

garden, they could see another two dogs

on sentry duty. In the adjacent cottage they

could hear the other dogs moving about in

the next room.

Mickey pressed his ear against the wall.

‘What are they saying?’ whispered Monty.

‘He says that he has contacted

Headquarters and is waiting for instructions

… someone is saying we shall probably try

to escape … by digging a tunnel into the

garden! The other dogs are laughing.’

Monty sat down and took out his pipe,

which he kept hidden in his cap, and sucked

upon it. There was no tobacco in it and in

reality, he didn’t smoke. He had tried it once

and nearly choked. But it helped him think

and gave him an air of authority.

‘Well, lads,’ he said in a soft voice so that

their neighbours could not hear them, ‘any

suggestions for an escape plan?’

‘Perhaps we could climb up the chimney?’

suggested Tommy.

They crowded round the bedroom fireplace

and looked up the chimney. Tommy tried to

climb up the side a couple of times, but he

fell back, covered in soot.

‘The sides are too smooth. It’s difficult to

get a pawhold!’

‘Perhaps you could loosen some of the

bricks and swivel them round, so that they

can be used as footholds.’

‘I’m not climbing up a chimney,’ objected

Mimi. ‘I’ll get my fur dirty!’

‘That’s all right,’ replied Mickey. ‘You can

stay behind and explain to the Germans

what happened!’

Monty peered up at the square of sky at the

top.

‘The passage is narrow. Some of us

might find it hard to squeeze through,’ he

remarked.

Patch turned to Charley: ‘You’d have to

lose weight!’

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‘What about the noise,’ asked Tiger.

‘What we need is a Distraction,’ announced

Monty.

‘What’s a Distraction?’ enquired Squeaky.

‘We’ll put on a concert for our German

hosts. While we are rehearsing someone

can tap away at the bricks!’

They all went down to the kitchen.

Tommy and Charley were assigned to

brick duty. They found knives in the cutlery

drawer

‘Remember,’ Monty warned them, ‘wait

until rehearsals begin and keep time to the

music.’

‘How about a hornpipe?’ suggested Mickey,

pulling out a tin whistle from his breast

pocket. He climbed up on the table where

Cheeky and Patch joined him, stamping

and making as much noise as they could.

The other cats clapped as they took their

bow and jumped down.

‘How about a choral work? I think our

friends would enjoy some Beethoven!’

Tommy and Tiger took down some pots

and pans which they banged upon with

metal spoons as the rest started meowing

the melody of ‘Ode to Joy.’

A few minutes later the front door banged

open and the Bloodhound walked in,

carrying a cane under his arm. Everybody

froze.

‘What is the meaning of all this

caterwauling? What a horrible din! It is

giving me a headache!’

Monty stepped forward and saluted.

‘We are sorry, Herr Komandant! We were

rehearsing for a concert. We were going

to invite you but we wanted it to be a

surprise!’

‘A concert you say? Well, you’ll need a lot

of rehearsing!’

‘I do apologize. We’re out of practice.

We were going to offer you some light

refreshment!’

‘Light refreshment you say? What do you

mean?’

‘Well, we found some wine that we wanted

to share with you. It’s a very good year!’

Monty picked up a bottle and offered it to

the Komandant.

‘Here, perhaps you’d like to sample some

to see if it is to your liking?’

The Bloodhound took the bottle and

examined the label, but he couldn’t read it

because it was covered in dust and mildew.

‘Well, I don’t mind if I do!’

As he turned to go, he hesitated. ‘And

what time will this err .. entertainment to

take place?’

‘Tomorrow evening around 6 o’clock. Sir!’

after which Monty saluted again.

The Komandant left, chuckling to himself.

* * *

The following afternoon the cats made

their preparations for the concert. The

kitchen table was covered with a lacy

tablecloth that they had found in the chest

and the polished glasses were lined up

next to several bottles of red wine. Two

bottles had been emptied except for a

small amount of red liquid at the bottom.

To this had been added water, which gave

the bottle the appearance of containing

rosé wine. Peter, who was to serve as wine

waiter, had been instructed to give red

wine to the dogs and rosé to the cats.

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Promptly at six o’clock there was a knock

at the front door. Monty opened it to reveal

Herr Bosch.

‘Come in, Sir, welcome to our little

entertainment! Help yourself to a glass of

wine!’ Monty indicated the rows of filled

glasses.

‘Well, Danke schön!’ he remarked, looking

around the room. A fire crackled in the

hearth and lit candles had been placed

along the window sills.

‘You’ve made it very cosy!’ he remarked.

Monty indicated a chair to him.

‘Please, make yourself comfortable!’

As the Komandant settled down, the rest

of the dogs filed in and received their glass

of red wine. Some sat on the few vacant

chairs while others settled down on the

floor in a semi-circle.

Mickey stepped centre-stage and pulled

out a tin whistle from under his cap and

placed it to his mouth. A hush fell over the

expectant assembly.

Tapping his foot in time to the music

he played the first few bars of a sailors’

hornpipe. Three cats appeared from the

open door leading into the hallway dancing

in time to the music, alternating their front

paws in front and then behind them.

The dogs laughed and cheered, clapping

their paws.

When the dancers reached the centre they

placed their paws one above the other as

if climbing an imaginary rope and danced

around in a circle. Then they turned around

on the spot, spinning their front paws

around each other.

By now all the dogs were tapping their paws

or slapping their thighs in time to the music.

The three cats then placed their paws on

their hips and did a jig, facing the audience.

They ended with a bow, while the dogs

clapped and barked enthusiastically.

During the short interval that followed,

Peter circulated with bottles of wine,

topping up the dogs’ empty glasses. They

even passed glasses through the window to

the Dalmatian and the other dogs who were

on guard duty in the garden.

Next entered three cats dressed in long lace

gowns and bonnets that they had found

in the chest. They started singing ‘Three

little Maids from School,’ and when one of

the ‘maids’ winked at the Komandant, he

laughed so much his monocle fell out and

he nearly toppled off his chair.

In between each act, the wine waiter did his

job, making sure that every dog had a full

glass. A few tried to protest, but Peter could

be very charming and persuasive.

‘Why are you drinking rosé wine, while you

serve us red?’ the Komandant asked Monty.

‘The rosé is of an inferior quality,’ replied

Monty. ‘We couldn’t possibly offer it to our

guests.’

‘How do I know this isn’t spiked?’ asked

Herr Bosch, his monocle glinting.

‘May I?’ responded Monty, taking the halfempty

glass from the Komandant’s. After

draining it in one gulp he called out to

Peter, ‘Another glass for the Komandant!’

The third performance was a solo given

by Blue, who sang ‘Danny Boy.’ All the

dogs wept at the plaintive melody and the

touching lyrics. The Herr Komandant was

positively blubbering, so much so that the

Bulldog, who was his Second-in-Command,

had to lend him a handkerchief.

‘It is not fitting for a German officer to cry,’

he muttered through his clenched teeth.

For the finale, the cats grouped together

on the stage for a choral version of ‘Ode to

Joy.’ The dogs pricked up their ears eagerly

as they heard the introductory notes,

but when the cats started singing it was

obvious that some of them were flat, and

that the harmonies weren’t quite in key.

After about a minute of suffering, Herr

Bosch stood up and announced in the

middle of their rendition, ‘Well, thank you

very much. It has been a wonderful evening

but we really have to be getting back!’

The other dogs stood up and followed him

out the door. Some of them attempted a

jig as they walked along the garden path.

Through the paneless windows, the cats

could hear strains of ‘Three Little Maids

from School.’

‘That song about Danny - the words are

so sad! First he is hearing the pipes and

he is going off to war, then he is coming

back when the summer is on the meadow!’

sobbed the Komandant. ‘It reminds me

of my poor little Mitzi waiting for me in

Schlezwig-Holstein!’

The sounds of his weeping reached them

as he walked along the garden path to his

front door. Another dog hiccupped.

The cats waited. After about 5 minutes a

hush descended, followed by loud snoring.

‘Blow out the candles and douse the fire!’

whispered Monty.

Mimi checked the windows. ‘The guards

are all asleep, front and back!’

‘Good! Let’s go!’

They ran silently up the stone steps to the

bedroom.

‘Mission completed, Sir!’ Tommy reported,

raising his paw in a salute.

‘Good lads!’ he replied, leading the way

to the fireplace. He poked his head up the

chimney.

‘Well done!’ he commented as he saw the

footholds that they had created.

‘Tommy! Lead the way!’

He disappeared up the chimney breast.

Out on the roof a full moon shone on an

overgrown garden. Nothing stirred.

‘The coast is clear!’ he called back in a

hoarse whisper.

One by one the others followed him.

Anyone who happened to be walking

through the village after curfew that night

would have witnessed an assortment of

cats balancing along the apex of the roof

in single file, silhouetted by the full moon,

as they made their way to the far end. They

slid down the roof to the gutter, where

they climbed onto the outspread branches

of a chestnut tree. When they reached

the ground, they crossed the garden and

climbed over the stone wall to freedom.

Thus the Feisty Felines escaped from their

canine captors and went on to complete

their mission.

Because their actions came under the

Official Secrets Act, no one could report

their bravery or the contribution they made

to the war effort by passing on information

to the French Resistance. But many years

have passed and their files have become

declassified, so now their story may be

told.

Nerja Map Spot 36

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Chia by

Mario Cecilia

Around 3500 BC, the early civilizations

of Central America were cultivating

a tiny little seed that would play a

very important role in their societies.

The Aztecs considered the chia seed sacred and

it was used as an offering to the Gods in certain

religious ceremonies. As a matter of fact, what today is

considered a superfood, was then believed to provide

super-natural powers. The etymology of the word

“Chia” comes from the Mayan language and it means

“strength”. It constituted a main pillar in their diet and the

ancient warriors attributed their endurance to this little seed.

Given that it could be stored for several years and it was an

excellent source of energy, the chia seed soon became the perfect

travel snack for long and tiresome trips.

With the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadores in the 16th century,

the use of the chia was considered pagan and consequently banned.

Despite being almost wiped out of the continent for 500 years, we are

still very fortunate to be able to enjoy its many benefits. Science has

proven that despite their size, chia seeds are indeed one of the most

nutritious foods on the planet

• They are loaded with fibre able to hold a considerate amount

of water, which helps with and could aid in losing weight.

Soaking them in water can make their satisfying and filling

effect last longer, while keeping our body hydrated.

• They are an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids

and are also relatively high in protein containing all nine

essential amino acids that the body cannot produce.

• They are also rich in antioxidants, calcium (one ounce of chia

contains five times more calcium than an ounce of milk!), and trace minerals

including zinc and copper.

Why not give Chia seeds a try? Since they do not have a strong flavour they can be included in a wide variety of

foods. We recommend adding a spoonful to your breakfast porridges, sprinkled in salad or blended in healthy

smoothies.

Bar

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We hope to re-open as soon as possible...

take care, and see you all soon!

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Antonio, Debora and the Team x

BAR EL BOSQUE

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Nerja Map Spot 51

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Hours: 1pm to midnight (Wednesdays 6pm to midnight)

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50 metres from Post Office. Nerja Map spot 29.

Avda. Castilla Pérez, Edf. Sirena Bajo 17, Nerja

Nerja Map Spot 42

Smugglers Inn

Bar · Restaurant

Saturday Steak Night

ALL THE FOOTBALL

Incorporating two live 4 pm

games on Saturdays

SUNDAY ROASTS

FISH N CHIP DAY

every Friday

HOMEMADE PIE DAY

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TAPAS MON TO SAT

Opening times:

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Fri: 10am - 11.30pm / Sat & Sun: 11am - 11pm

0034 665313668 · smugglersnerja@gmail.com

R35

for 2 people

250g Sirloin served with chips,

mushrooms and grilled tomato.

Choice of sauces, 2 euros:

Pepper, Mushroom, Roquefort or BBQ

Includes bottle of house wine

Open from 10am till late (closed Wednesdays)

Avenida Mediterraneo, Nerja

(Right opposite the Hotel Riu Monica)

Tel: 95 252 0172 Ruskins

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TAIL Torrox

In this month’s article, we would like to share with you the

story of a very special boy named Sammy. Sammy was a

happy and energetic puppy living in an apartment with his

lovely human dad.

One very sad day, Sammy’s dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. In the

last months of his life, Sammy’s dad spent long periods of time away in the

hospital and Sammy was taken care by his elderly grandparents. This was a

real struggle for them since they were in their 80’s and Sammy was a lively

and active young dog.

Tragically, Sammy’s dad passed away and his parents could not keep on

taking care of him. Then, they decided to give him another chance with the

folks at TAIL TORROX.

Having lived most of his life in an apartment, the first few weeks in the

kennels were a struggle for Sammy, but he is adapting now. When he goes

out, he is not afraid of traffic and he is a bit keen to pull. But he is a quick

learner and would definitely benefit from basic training and more exercise.

Sammy is one year and a half old German shepherd cross. He is very

friendly with people and appears to be good with other dogs, although he is

not that keen on cats! He would be best suited

to a home with no small children as he is a bit

excitable and jumps up.

If you would like to know more about

Sammy and our other wonderful dogs

for adoption, please get in touch or visit

our website www.tailtorrox.es

We are Torrox Animal Internation League (TAIL), a local charity/ refuge set in Torrox. Our goals are to rescue and rehome

abandoned and maltreated dogs and work to educate local community about dog care and neutering. With new cases of animal

abandonment every week, we need your help to keep on pursuing these goals. Please subscribe to our one euro campaign!

The shops are open Mon-Sat 10am-2pm. The shelter is open Tues-Sun 11am-2pm and closed all day Monday. Both accept

donations of bric-a-brac, clothing etc and the Costa del Oro shop has furniture too. Tel: (0034) 629 501 173

Please call us for

details of April

opening times

and offers.

For further info & bookings:

Tel: 952 405 000

info@anoretagolf.es

www.anoretagolf.es

Anoreta Golf

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How to get to Añoreta Golf

From Málaga: Motorway A7

to Motril/Almería, exit 258

From Nerja: Motorway A7

@anoretagolf to Málaga, exit 258

Bakers

Restaurant & Bar

Open daily from 9.15am til late.

Beach front location. Easy Parking.

To all our customers

and friends:

Keep yourselves safe

during these difficult

times, we will see you

all soon x

From all the

team at Bakers

Restaurant & Bar

email: bakersbar@hotmail.com

Burriana Beach, Nerja.

Tel: 95 252 6880

facebook.com/bakersbarnerja

Nerja Property Shop.com

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price. Viewing highly recommended.

REF: 2601


DENTAL CLINIC

Dra. Nieves Carmona Sierra

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• Surgical Implants • Aesthetic Odontology

• Prosthesis • Orthodontics • Endodontics

• Orthopantomogram equipment and

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Finance available: Up to 12 months Interest Free.

English, German, French and Spanish spoken.

For appointments please call: 95 252 04 13

www.dentalcarmona.com

C/. Los Huertos 78, Nerja - Map Spot 28

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Dra. Mª Teresa

Palomas Cortes

Tel: 95 252 49 92

Opening Hours:

Diabetes, Ecg

Mon. - Fri. 10:00am - 13:00pm Children's Diseases

& evenings by appointment Blood Pressure Control

Perfect English and German spoken

Calle Granada, 18, NERJA 29780 Map Spot 1

Sparkles

Unisex Hairdressing Salon

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We use & stock

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Hours:

Mon: Closed

Tue: 10am-4pm

Wed: 10am-6pm

Thu: 10am-1pm

Fri: 10am-6pm

Sat: 9am-5pm

Tel: 622 725 529

Calle Pintada No.76, Nerja.

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Osteopath

Monday, Tuesday and Friday

Mark Shurey D.O.

The Physiotherapy Clinic "Fisioterapia Holandesa"

C/Antonio Ferrándiz 'Chanquete' N˚16,

Edf. Vegamar, Local Bajo Izq., Nerja.

Tel. 952 526 881 & 618 994 590

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HUMMEL

Bistra Hummel

General Medicine

951 579 100 690 631 660

Mon. to Fri. 9.30am-1.30pm.

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 4.30pm-7.30pm

Please call for an appointment

Avda. Andalucia 33, Algarrobo Costa

(Opposite Cajamar Bank)

Hair by Shirley

Nerja

map spot 52

New Beginnings

Hi to all our clients!

Due to the current situation regarding the

Covid-19 outbreak, please call the salon to check

our opening times.

Many thanks, stay safe... Shirley xx

Tel: 674 482 913 shirleyaparton@hotmail.co.uk

Mon- 10-2 pm, Tue- 10-7 pm, Wed-10-2 pm,

Thurs-10-7 pm, Fri-10-2 pm.

,

Monroe

Donna

s II

Professional Hairdressing · Peluquería Profesional

Calle Jaén 7, Nerja. Tel: 952 52 2518

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Yank in the Ranks!

The Royal British Legion, Nerja Branch (Southern Spain) has a new

Vice Chairman. Neil Midkiff, born in Washington DC is a graduate

of the United States Naval Academy. He served on two nuclear

submarines during the Cold War.

Neil and his wife Katherine retired to Nerja in 2018.

Asked why he chose to join the RBL Nerja Neil says “ Because of my past military service

and my support of the Wounded Warriors Project in the USA which has similar objectives

to the RBL. Supporting the RBL and thus the UK military and veterans was a natural

choice and also gave me the opportunity to enjoy the comradeship of my fellow UK

veterans.”

We are delighted to have him onboard! The RBL welcomes members of all nationalities.

Please contact our Chairman Eddie Bowe on 658793641 for more information.

Neil Midkiff Vice Chairman on left

with Eddie Bowe Chairman

Animal Rescue

Unit, Moclinejo

Malaga Provincial Council has proudly

recognized the work carried out by the Animal

Rescue Unit in the Moclinejo.

The Delegation of Security, Emergencies

and Civil Protection of the Diputación de

Málaga has awarded the VII Edition of

the "Recognitions to Institutions and People" to the Civil

Protection Association of Moclinejo for its fifteen years of

permanent service and collaboration (2004- 2019) in the

municipality and in the province.

Likewise, this recognition is extended to municipal officials

and volunteers for the invaluable creation of the Animal

Rescue Unit in the Moclinejo Civil Protection Group.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Our meetings along the Costa del Sol

are currently suspended because of the

government lockdown.

Whether you are new to us or have been to a meeting

before, if you are struggling there is advice and

support at the end of the phone.

For details regarding online meetings or to hear a

friendly voice visit www.aacostadelsol.com

Or call our helpline 600 379 110

Step into the sunshine

Alcoholics Anonymous

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Beauty by Katie

Beauty, Nails, Make Up and Tanning Salon

To all our lovely

clients:

Please call the salon

to check April

opening times.

Stay safe xx.

From all of us at

Beauty by Katie

Contact us by;

Phone/Whatsapp - 618412066

Email - info@beautybykatienerja.com

Instagram - @beautybykatienerja

Opening hours;

Monday - Friday - 10.00 - 18.00

Saturdays - 10.00 - 14.00

Calle Granada 42, Nerja.

Manish's Zodiac predictions - April

Manish Kumar Arora,

K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant

Facebook: manishastroconsultant email: manish@manishastrologer.com

Aries ( 21 March – 19 April )

You will explore new avenues, place yourself in

newer surroundings and accept any invitations

you’re sent; because that ‘next career shift’ you’ve

been waiting to enter your life will be right around

the corner. This month promises opportunities to

expand your career goals. You will approach your

romantic relationships a little more differently,

trying to understand how you can help contribute

to your partners’ life.

Taurus ( 20 April – 20 May )

New investment opportunities might expand your

bank balance as well as a certain pay-raise or a

new job with great perks might land in your lap.

You are in a place of celebration to have finally

found that perfect balance in romance and are

focusing your energies on keeping your happy

place more accessible and allowing yourself to

visualize the life you wish to live.

Gemini ( 21 May – 20 June)

You are looking for a new source of inspiration, or

a message that reinvigorates you. However, you

need to be careful of not allowing the workplace

to be your lone source of satisfaction.. Treat

your relationships with honesty and patience

this month. Use the power of love as an active,

restorative force for good. Take pro-active steps

to activate your dreams and meet your goals.

Cancer ( 21 June – 22 July )

This could be a time when you decide to change

careers, to start taking the necessary steps to

move in that direction. Letting go of the past and

not falling prey to idealism may be conditions

you need to deal with first. Taking a practical

approach is favoured which should include a

careful assessment of past experience and what

life has taught you so far.

Leo ( 23 July – 22 August )

There may be a sudden change, a disturbance or

unexpected event which introduces something new

into your life which is likely to be of a challenging

nature. A passionate approach to situations that

deserve compassion is favoured as well as careful

consideration of ethical matters.This period is

indicating a time to rethink and resolve old issues,

but breaking away from previous situations or

decisions will be difficult.

Virgo ( 23 August – 22 September )

It’s time to get on with the next chapter of your

life, and if you consciously and deliberately put

your focus on getting started you’ll begin to see

results. There’s a lot of recalibration and upgrade

still taking place, to give your heart a chance to

catch up. Pay attention to those places where

you’re not feeling all in, especially where new

chapters are beginning.

Libra ( 23 September – 22 October )

Your money flow remains strong but do staunch the

"outward flow" - spending, debts, etc. Investments

previously made were a good idea, so continue to

value them, but don't make new ones. Your career

scene is tricky - higher-ups are both impatient and

cautious, and you, too, might blow hot and cold

about your ambitions. Romance is highlighted, but

love's road has a few potholes.

Scorpio ( 23 October – 21 November )

Now is the perfect time to pursue creative interests

and do something that is self- fulfilling and satisfying.

Keep your head down at work and get on with your

day to day business in as quiet a way as you can.

Your home life won’t be any great shakes either this

month and there’s no life changing event likely in the

coming four weeks.

Sagittarius ( 22 November – 21 December )

Money flows swiftly to you (and, if you're not

conservative, flows from you) now to mid-April. Save

it! Your plans for the future will change daily - be

patient. Social, organizational and entertainment

plans might go awry. Avoid new ventures, whether

they're your own idea or someone else's suggestion.

Only research, investigative, and "from the past"

projects will be free of glitches.

Capricorn ( 22 December – 19 January )

The first two weeks of this month find you

radiating irresistible charm, so use it wisely and

reap rewards. Money matters become more

important later on. You'll want to improve your

finances - perhaps by finding a different job, or

ways to earn cash from your hobbies, home, or

passions. Possibilities and ideas spring up in your

neighbourhood, through friends.

Aquarius ( 20 January – 18 February )

This will be a month of opportunity, negotiation or

wrestling with a challenge – you’ll want to be free of

the chains of chores. Your sexual, financial and “deep

health” zones grow more and more important – and

generally lucky. This can lead to a lustful affair, an

investment or settlement – all of which open lifestyle

doorways. Love would be a “source of health.”

Pisces ( 19 February – 20 March )

This is not the time to be storing up any little niggles

that could come back on you like a hurricane later.Pay

attention to your partner and don’t do anything that

you know full well will upset her/him, even if it seems

like an insignificant trifle to you. You’ll make solid

advances socially, could make new friends, might be

attracted to a potential mate.

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Taste of India

Tandoori Restaurante

DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH THE COVID-19

VIRUS, PLEASE CALL US TO CHECK OPENING TIMES

We specialize in traditional dishes and take

great pride in serving authentic Indian food

of the finest quality in a relaxed, friendly

atmosphere. All dishes are cooked with fresh

and natural ingredients.

Reserve your table

10% discount

on take-away

Open every evening for Dinner

EXCEPT TUESDAY: 19 00 till 23 00

C/. Carabeo 51 Nerja

Tel: 95 252 0043

High-Care Physiotherapy

Online body

equity classes

I will be posting a series of free online videos to keep everyone

fit and healthy during the current crisis.

You can see a sample video on youtube by following this link:

https://youtu.be/Wzl8AIok9a0

To access all my videos please whatsapp your number to:

679 15 94 16

Hope to see you soon! Rutger Diergaarde

The Arts Society Nerja

Note: The Centro Cultural is presently closed due to

restrictions imposed by the Spanish Government. With

restrictions still in place as we go to print, lectures will be cancelled for

the foreseeable future.

See updates on our web, www.theartssocietynerja.com

The Nerja Players Lux Mundi

DEAR MEMBERS & FRIENDS,

DUE TO THE MANDATED SOCIAL

DISTANCING POLICY AS WELL

AS IN THE INTEREST OF OUR

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, ALL

EVENTS FOR THE REST OF THIS

SEASON HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

As events surrounding the Covid

19 unfold and how these may effect

our schedules for the next season,

we will keep you informed.

All best wishes,

Alasdair Fox, President.

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Ecumenical

Centre, Torre del

Mar

Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/

Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740.

For further information please contact the Centre,

Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@

lux-mundi.org Web site: www.lux-mundi.org

COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS

DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19

SITUATION, PLEASE CHECK WITH

THE CENTRE FOR INFORMATION

REGARDING OPENING HOURS, ETC.

PRINTING & SIGNAGE · IMPRESIÓN Y RÓTULOS

TO ALL OUR

CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS:

OUR PRINTING

SERVICES WILL

CONTINUE AS SOON

AS RESTRICTIONS

ARE LIFTED.

THANKS FOR YOUR

CONTINUED SUPPORT.


Calle Colmenar 68, Poligono Castillo Alto, Nerja

Hours: 10.30-13.30 Mon-Fri and by appointment

+34 608 765 751 · info@digiprintnerja.com

Club Nerja Rugby

Following a run of three defeats away from home

Club Nerja Rugby were glad to get back home and

to their winning ways on 23rd February. They

were able to score 11 tries in a comfortable 61-

12 defeat of near neighbours CR Victoriano from

Rincon de la Victoria.

This was a great team effort in which Rogelio Lopez Armijo,

Ricardo Carratu Romero and Eugenio Diaz each scored a hat-trick

of tries. This win put CNR back into third place in the league table

and back on track for a place in the end of season playoffs.

Two weeks later they entertained current league leaders CR

Estrecho from Sotogrande. Having suffered a 0-61 defeat earlier in

the season Nerja were keen to get their revenge over the visitors.

In a more confident display Nerja led by 20-12 at half time. It

was, however, a less confident display in the second half. They

surrendered some of the lead but managed to hold on to a threepoint

margin until midway through the half. Then Nerja picked up

two yellow cards in quick succession and the visitors made use

of their two-man advantage to run in 3 tries to open up a 14-point

lead. Following a try apiece the final score was 41-27 to Estrecho.

This defeat dropped Nerja back to fourth position and needing a

win in their final game against Malaga. This game has fallen foul

of the national emergency and awaits resolution of the current

situation before it is rescheduled.

Alex is a well known figure in Nerja, having been in the

town for 10 years and having previously worked at Bar

El Bosque and the CNR Sports Bar. An ex Rugby player

and coach, and proud Munster Man, Alex looks forward

to welcoming customers old and new to the bar at Calle

Huertos 53. Céad Míle Fáilte!

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Trumps Bridge Club

On Saturday 22 February, Trumps Bridge Club, Nerja,

held its annual Pairs competition. Over 60 people

competed for the prestige of being Club champions

and this year the winning pair were Mark Overton

and Cris Layton – a well deserved achievement.

In second place were Mike McMorran and Eryl Hardwick. Our thanks

go to Michael O'Brian for carefully preparing the boards. Following

the competition a fantastic hot Indonesian buffet was supplied by La

Tahona, enjoyed by everyone, with many compliments being received

on the quality and flavour of the food. Thanks also go to member

Margie Meijboom who made a complementary dessert, I-Shanghai,

to round off a beautiful meal. This annual competition has gone from strength to strength and members are already looking

forward to next year's event. (Photo: Club President Liz Cogley presenting the winners with their prize)

All Change at

Murphy’s Clubhouse

Bar in Nerja

The popular Murphy’s Clubhouse Bar in

Nerja now has a new face at the helm.

Following Gareth and Lyn’s retirement,

Alex Casey has taken over.

10% Discount

on takeaway orders

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C.A.S. (Costa Animal Society)

CORONAVIRUS

WITH THE TRAGEDY OF THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK IN SPAIN, THE COSTA ANIMAL

SOCIETY (CAS) IS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, IN LOCK DOWN. THE CAS SHOP WILL REMAIN

CLOSED UNTIL RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AND THERE WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BE NO

QUIZ IN APRIL.

AS CAS RELIES HEAVILY ON THESE TWO SOURCES OF INCOME, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO

TAKE ON ANY CASES UNTIL THE STORM HAS PASSED. BEST WISHES TO ALL.

FEATURED DOGS OF THE MONTH

CURRO

Curro was found by a Costa Animal

Society (CAS) volunteer in the campo

after he had been attacked by another

dog and he had several bite marks on

his back as well as a long term abscess

in a tooth that created an opening in

his cheek. His owner told the rescuer

that he was not going to pay for any vet

treatment because Curro was an old dog

and he was going to let nature take its

course.

The volunteer convinced the owner to

relinquish Curro to CAS and he has been

in our care for the past five weeks. His

bites have healed and he has undergone

several courses of antibiotics but the

cheek abscess is a chronic problem that

still requires special treatment.

Curro has an independent character

as he has probably spent much of

his life on his own in the campo, but

he does like people and is okay with

female dogs and has not bothered our

cats. We think with males it would

need to be evaluated on a case by

case basis. Curro is about 12 years old

and is otherwise in good health but

still needs vaccinations and we will

discuss castration with the vet once his

treatment is finished.

DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Foxy is one of four pups currently being

rescued by the Costa Animal Society

(CAS) from the campo above Frigiliana

and he is the only male. He is about

four-six months old and is a small, Jack

Russell, type dog who only weighs

about five kilos and will remain small.

42 THE MARKET PLACE

Foxy has a playful personality and gets

along with other dogs, not sure about

cats, but is a bit shy due to his limited

experience with being handled by

humans. tene is young and is learning to

trust people. Foxy has been vaccinated

but not yet castratred and is in good

health.

Cara is the older sister of Foxy and she

is about one year old and was rescued

from the same field. She is a little

bigger and weighs about ten kilos and

is a full grown Jack Russell size. Since

she has lived longer as a wild dog it will

take longer for her to get used to being

handled by people and she will probably

never be a lap dog but can learn to trust

people and live a happy life in a fenced

garden.

Cara has a sweet but timid nature and

gets along well with other dogs but we

are not sure about cats. She has now

been vaccinated and will be spayed later

this month.

CARA

FOXY

If you would like to meet one of the

animals under CAS’s care and are

looking to adopt or are willing to foster

a pet please contact Kurt and Laura at

95 252 1426 or Fiona through the CAS

website www.casnerja.webs.com, or

Facebook page \casnerja.

CAN YOU HELP CAS?

The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is

always in need of more volunteer

helpers in a number of areas so if you

have spare time to fill, please make

contact! In particular, we are currently

seeking someone or ones who can

help with fundraising and social media

promotion.

In addition, fosterers are always

required to take short-term care of

animals until a permanent home can be

found. CAS will provide fosterers with

all they need: food, medicine, bedding,

leads, etc., as well as advice at any time.

Even if you are only here for few months

a year, CAS would appreciate your help.

For general enquires and a no-obligation

chat, feel free to contact Kurt or Laura at

95 252 1426.

Despite the uncertainties of Brexit

among other things, money is always

needed to cope with the continuous flow

of abandoned dogs and cats requiring

help from the Costa Animal Society. If

you could donate a little to help the

animals, CAS would be most grateful.

Bank : Cajamar

Account Name : Costa Animal Society

Account Number : 3058 0728 03

2720100283

BIC-Swift Code : CCRIES2A

*PayPal donations are also accepted

through our website www.casnerja.

webs.com, under the “Donate” tab.

MAKE PLANS FOR YOUR PET FOR

WHEN YOU CANNOT CARE FOR

THEM

This is a subject most people do not

like to think about but it is extremely

important to make plans for the care

of your pet if you should become

seriously ill, or worse, pass away. In

the past, the Costa Animal Society

(CAS) has had to take in pets when

their owners were suddenly admitted

into a nursing home and there were no

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advance arrangements made for the

animals.

In these instances CAS usually receives

an urgent phone call from someone

looking for a place to house the animals

but when asked, there is no clear

answer as to who would be responsible

for the boarding and food costs,

which can run into the hundreds if not

thousands of euros. Fortunately, in

past instances CAS has been in contact

with someone managing the financial

affairs of the owner and at least part of

the financial burden for the care of their

pets were met.

PORTIA

On an even more serious note, in the

past year CAS has had a couple of

cases where people have died suddenly

and left animals to fend for themselves

because no plan was in place to

assume responsibility for the surviving

pet. It cannot be assumed that the next

of kin will automatically look after a

beloved pet even if an owner leaves all

of their worldly goods to their family

unless provisions are expressly written

into the will.

If this were to happen to you and there

is no relative or friend willing to step

forward, imagine what might happen to

your beloved furry friend? The worstcase

scenario is that your pet would be

taken to the pound and if not rehomed

in two weeks, would be put down.

Luckily for Portia a foster place was

found and later the fosterers adopted

her permanently. Poor Patty the cat is

still waiting in kennels for her forever

home after her owner died and CAS

is working diligently to find a family

for her. Sando was orphaned last

month and CAS and a couple of other

local organisations advertised him

extensively, which paid off because,

PATTY Pippa’s Pawprint in

Nerja found him a

home.

This is why it is so

important to sit down

with your designated

caregiver and have a

serious conversation

about where your pet

is going to live after

you are gone. Even

better put your wishes

in writing or make it part of your will,

i.e. you can have my house and money

as long as you take good care of Fluffy.

Another way to provide for your pet

after you depart, as well as many other

animals, is to donate a portion of your

estate to a local animal charity such as

CAS.

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Useful Numbers

CHEMIST 24 hours 958 272 125

HOSPITAL 958 023 000

TOWN HALL

La Herradura/Almuñecar 958 838 600

TOURIST OFFICE 958 631 125

TAXI 607 087 559/958 630 017

VETERINARY CLINIC 958 640 847

LOCAL POLICE 958 639 430

GUARDIA CIVIL 958 639 420

La Herraduranestles between

to the east and the

Market

Friday - Plaza Nueva (see map spot 5)

Clubs & Organizations

41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month

at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former

Round tablers are welcome. Please look at

www.41clubnerja.org

AECC A local branch of the Spanish Cancer

Association It organises fund raising, volunteer

work, palliative care, phychological support,

diagnostics and physiotherapy among other

the

Punta de la Mona

Supplement

rock of Cerro Gordo to the west. The bay enjoys shelter from west winds creating mostly

crystal-clear waters, and is a popular location for water sports & paragliding. There are

numerous beach bars and restaurants serving specialities of the region, including tropical

salads, fresh fish or paella. The Marina del Este near La Herradura is tucked betwen Punta

de la Mona to the west and Cotobro to the east. It boasts a beautiful port, elegantly designed

to incorporate select shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants. This small strip of coast also claims to be the best place to dive between Almeria

and Gibraltar, and is home to one of the areas leading diving schools.

Almuñecar


41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al

Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at

www.41clubnerja.org

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Club’s observatory on the Loma del Gato,

Taramay. Members activities including meetings and beginner’s astronomy

classes and regular use of the observatory’s 30cm telescope. Luis 958 63 03

57. secretaria@astroperseo.com.

COTOBRO BRIDGE CLUB meets on Fridays at 3pm at the Cotobro Tennis Club.

Details on www.bridgewebs.com/cotobro.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB Meetings every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in

Bar Pinball, Paseo del Altillo, Almuñecar. All nationalities.

JUVENTUDES MUSICALES DE ALMUÑECAR Classical concerts (normally

services. Contact Jeanette Ashby 958 63 03 30

GEACONA (ECOLOGISTAS EN ACCION) Juan Ramon Cerezo (Spanish)

958 63 17 41 (Evenings)

LA HERRADURA BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge on Tuesdays at 3pm in

the winter months. Details on www.bridgewebs.com/laherradura.

SOS ANIMALES DE ANDALUCÍA Animal protection group. Always an

urgent need for volunteers and donations:

Julie Lochbrunner 958 88 1833 670 733 476

twice a month) and members meetings. Marion Möller 958

630736. Choir that performs locally and abroad. Marnie

Hagger 958 63 0905. New singers welcome!

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL Meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays in

the month Almunecar: 610 72 86 68 Nerja: 656 82 91 57

SOS ANIMALES DE ANDALUCÍA Animal protection group.

Always an urgent need for volunteers and donations: Julie

Lochbrunner 958 88 1833.

PARENT & TODDLERS GROUP Now in Almuñecar, for more

information call Carolina Martin 627 736 759.

TROPICAL TONES HARMONY CHORUS Gentlemen, do you

enjoy singing? Can you hold a tune? Come along and join

in. Don’t read music? MP3 tracks provided. Mondays 11am

Hotel Arrayanes 5 Paseo Cotobro Almuñecar (near Chinos).

Membership - Brenda 958784801

Bookings - Wolf 952525573

Markets

THE MUNICIPAL MARKET - 6 days a

week: 9.00-14.00 hrs in the Avenida de

la Cala.

MERCADILLO - Fridays in the fairground

(beside the arch at the entrance to

town).

SECOND HAND MARKET - Sundays 10-

14.00hrs, same place as Friday market.

HANDICRAFT MARKET - Daily in the

Plaza de Abderramán.

Fiestas

January 20 Fiestas de San Sebastián.

February/March Carnival

1st-3rd May Cruces de Mayo.

15th May San Isidro.

16 July Day of the Virgen Carmen.

15 Aug Fiesta de la Virgen de la Antigua.

29 September Fiesta de San Miguel.

October Fiesta de la Chirimoya.

The Market Place © 2002 - No part of this map may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher.

Tunnel

Cerro

Gordo

Nerja

Urb.

Carmenes

del Mar

N-340

Urb.

Las Palomas

Urb.

castillo del Mar

Urb.

San Antonio

CASTILLO

La Mezquita

Campo

de Fútbol

Los Verdiales

La Herradura

Barriada

S. Nicolás

La Cañada

Bda.

El Espinar

N-340

Almuñécar

N-340

5

Paseo Andrés Segovia

I.E.S

Gonzalo Barbero

Oficina

TENENCIA Municipal

DE ALCALDIA

MERCADO

MUNICIPAL

1

Avda.

Prieto Moreno

2

Principe

Centro Civico

Plaza

Nueva

Camino Real

4

IGLESIA

San José

Bda.

Maravillas Sur

Urb.

el Cerrillo

MONUMENTO

A LOS HOMBRES

DEL MAR

Cementerio

Alhambra

1. MUNICIPAL MARKET

2. TOURIST OFFICE

4. FRIDAY MARKET

5. PETROL STATION

To Marina

del Este

Consultorio

Médico

Paseo Andrés Segovia

44 THE MARKET PLACE

Torrox

is said to have the ‘best

climate in Europe’, with

sea views and protection

from the cold North winds

by the Tejeda and Almijara

mountains. Torrox Costa

boasts 9 km of wide sandy

beaches, with many

chiringuito’s and restaurants

to choose from. Torrox Pueblo

is a typical whitewashed

Andalucian village, steeped

in history with remains

dating back to the Romans.

Fiestas

5 August Fiesta Virgen de las

Nieves, Torrox Costa

1st weekend October

Feria - Torrox Pueblo

Sunday before Christmas

Fiesta de las Migas, Torrox

Pueblo. Free migas and wine

given to visitors to the town.

Markets

Torrox Costa - Monday

Torrox Pueblo - Monday


ALOHOLICS ANONYMOUS English Meetings - Nerja and El Morche. Contact AA Hotline 600 379 110

for all times and locations.

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CLUB (AIC) Facebook: AIC Nerja email: hq@aicnerja.org. The

American International Club (AIC) is an international social and charitable association. The

AIC welcomes international residents and visitors. We have numerous social gatherings every

month! Everyone is welcome!

CRAFT CLUB Meetings every two weeks in Torrox Pueblo. Tel: Ann 95 253 9530.

EXCHANGE INTERCULTURAL IDEAS Meetings Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Ring

Monika on 679564 685 for exact times.

NEW FRIENDS GROUP Talks, outings, dinners, games, dancing, adventures & much more... All

independent minded people welcome. For more details call Suzy 952 96 77 76 or 620 742 393.

U3A AXARQUIA The U3A aims to provide an opportunity for people to enjoy stimulating activities

and enhance their knowledge and skills for pleasure. It’s run voluntarily, by members for members,

open to all English speaking adults of any nationality. Like minded members meet together to pursue

recreational activities that are thought provoking and fun. We currently have 14 different activities to

choose from. Visit our website for more information and to contact us – www.u3aaxarquia.com

TAI CHI CLASSES Torrox Pueblo, in the “centro de dia para mayores de Torrox Pueblo”, every

Monday and Wednesday from 10am to 11am. For details call Christina Gerardes 952 53 49 88

GOLF TOGS (Torrox Golf Society) if you would like a friendly but competitive game of golf each

Sunday morning at Baviera, then why not join TOGS, possibly the friendliest Society on the

Costa. E mail: torroxgolfsociety@gmail.com or call Captain: George Clay on 625 936 814

41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro.

All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at www.41clubnerja.org

LODGE OF EUROPEAN FRATERNITY NO. 52. Any brethren visiting the area and wishing to attend

one of our meetings, or interested in joining our lodge, should contact either, David on 658 655 511

or Sandy on 646 436 967 for further details. Visitors and joining members are always welcome.

AQUA AEROBICS Every Saturday 10.30- 11.30 AM, Torrox Public Pool. All levels of fitness

welcome. Please ring Jennifer for more information and to book your place. 95 252 3599

Text- 605624551 Email: jenniferjoule7@hotmail.com

Useful Numbers - Torrox Pueblo

GUARDIA CIVIL Tablazo s/n, 95 253 8008

MUNICIPAL POLICE 95 253 9828

TOWN HALL 95 253 8200 or 8115/9199


SERVICIO ANDALUZ DE SALUD 95 253 8601

HEALTH CENTRE INTERPRETER (11am-1pm)

689 774 824

VETERINARY CLINIC

Torrox Clinic 95 253 9807

LIBRARY 95 253 8226

WATER 95 253 9195

TAXI 95 253 0352

Useful Numbers - Torrox Costa

CHEMISTS F.J.Lopez Navas 95 253 0279

M. Gómez Calatrava 95 253 8031

S. Fernández Ramos 95 253 8161

DOCTORS CLINICS 95 253 1823

95 253 0908

CLINICAL ANALYSIS 95 253 2393

VETERINARY CLINIC 95 253 4818

GUARDIA CIVIL 95 253 8008

TOWN HALL 95 253 8010


LOCAL POLICE 95 253 9828

POST OFFICE 95 253 8117

FIRE BRIGADE 95 253 0991


2. DOLITTLE, Vet

3. GERMAN DENTIST

5. TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE

Petrol

Torrox Costa

6. EL FARO, Home Decoration

7. SATIVA, Grow Shop

MERCADONA

SUPERSOL

DIA

ALDI

Motorway

7

Petrol

5

6

El Peñoncillo

2

3

Veterinary Clinic 2

Dolittle

Dr. Peter Russev

952 53 48 18 · 661 369 543

Healing with Feeling

Avda. America, blq 89 bajo, Torrox Costa

Mon. to Fri. 9:30-14:00 & 16:00-20:00. Sat. 10:00-14:00.

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Nerja

was once a sleepy fishing village but now the town

has a population of over 21,000. The Balcón de Europa

is a magnificent promenade that was made famous

by King Alfonso XII , who’s statue now takes pride

of place at the far end. Close by is the 17th century Church of El Salvador, and the

beautiful gardens of Capistrano Playa. There are many beaches to be found either side

and in front of the town, including Burriana with its numerous cafés and restaurants.

Here too, you can take advantage of the water sports on offer, including water skiing,

scuba diving and sailing. Just outside Nerja on the coast road towards Maro is a very

impressive aquaduct which used to supply the local sugar factory.

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41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are

welcome. Please call Alfie 626 998 626 or look at www.41clubnerja.org

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS English Meetings, Nerja, Centro Giner de los Rio, C/ Diputación 2. Fri: 7pm big book

study, Fri: 8:30pm, Sat: noon, Tue: 3pm, Thurs: 3pm. Local contact number: 657 180 373. AA Hotline 600 379 110

ALSO NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Monday: 3pm, Wednesday: 7.30pm

ALMIJARA BOWLS CLUB Open for play on 6 outdoor rinks 7 days a week at La Raqueta Tennis and Bowls Club,

located opposite the Nerja Club Hotel (N340) and between Supersol and the entrance to Capistrano Village. Club

days Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11amstart. Prospective members welcome. Tel: 95 252 2225 Website: http://

almijarabowlsnerja.wordpress.com

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CLUB (AIC) Facebook: AIC Nerja email: hq@aicnerja.org.

The American International Club (AIC) is an international social and charitable association. The AIC welcomes

international residents and visitors. We have numerous social gatherings every month! Everyone is welcome!

BOWLS AT THE HOTEL JIMESOL The Nerja Short Mat Bowls Club offers friendly short mat bowls at the centrally

located Hotel Jimesol. Bowling every Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1.45pm to 4.15 pm with members of the

original short mat bowls club in Nerja. Visitors and new members most welcome. Equipment and tuition available.

Contact ; Marian Collins 952 523 754 or Malcolm Saunders 952 520 579.

BUENA VISTA PETANCA CLUB Plays on Monday and Thursday mornings (10.30am) at Torrox Park.

For further information: Nigel Wallace on 951 321 215.

CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE NERJA Calle San Juan 42. Nerja. Social and Cultural Association No 1612. Telephone

during opening hours 00 34 952 521 858. Opening hours: Mon from 19.30 hrs/Tues, Thurs and Sat 11.00 to 14.00 hrs.

Open Some Thursday Evenings check for details. Facebook: cidnerja. New membership year started on the 1st

November 2016 and is E15 per person.

COSTA ANIMAL SOCIETY A registered charity which raises money to help abandoned animals looking after them

and finding them new homes. For information on fund raising, volunteering or if you can offer an animal a home

please contact Vera on 95 252 9670. For events please telephone Diana on 679 714 612. For more details look at www.

casnerja.org. The new shop is now in Calle Castilla Perez 2, Nerja and the telephone number is 689 31 43 50. New

members are always welcome.

COSTA CAMERA CLUB NERJA We are a group sharing an interest in photography and are of mixed ability and

experience. We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5.30pm in the Salon Social, Capistrano

Village. Anyone interested in joining us will be most welcome so come along and see what we do but please either

contact us first or check our website as we sometimes travel elsewhere on club days to take pictures. Telephone

645 053 258, email coscamclub@gmail.com or look at our web site www.costacameraclub.com.

CUDECA CANCER CHARITY, is always in need of quality furniture in good saleable condition, (sofas, beds, bookshelves

etc), so if anyone has anything they are able to donate, they should ring Sue Maull on 638 108 564, who will collect from

all over the Axarquía region (ie from Nerja to approx Rincón de la Victoria and upwards from all the villages etc).

CUDECA NERJA SUPPORT GROUP to help people who are living with the difficult situation of cancer or other life

limiting illnesses or the people who care for them. Meet 2nd Thursday each month at 11.30 a.m. in Cafeteria Cavana

which is across the road from the rear of El Salvador Church in Nerja. We meet in the rear Patio area. We also help

by telephone 952 564 910 or e-mail: cudeca@cudeca.org

FERNANDO'S FRIENDS A support group for people experiencing loss (through death / ill health / loss of self-esteem).

Including Volunteers, Nurse, Psychologist and Social Worker. Contact Liz englishnurse@rocketmail.com 951 242 449

or mobile / WhatsApp 692 419 548 or Sarah: 600 715 301

FOTOCLUB NERJA C/ Diputación nº2 (Centro Giner de los Rios) Nerja. Enjoy photography with us! 600 204 021

GINS GOLF INTERNATIONAL NERJA SOCIETY. Founded over 30 years ago GINS has around 300 Members from

many countries around the world. They play competitions at Anoreta, Baviera and Los Moriscos every week with

monthly away games at interesting courses around the Costa del Sol and guests are welcome to join them at any of

these. They also have a social calendar for members and their partners to enjoy away from the course.

Please visit www.ginsgolf.com for full details or email membership@ginsgolf.com.

GRUPO DE CAMERA CANTILENA Small, early music group. Performing primarily vocal music from medieval to late

renaissance Spain and France. Instrumentalists welcome. Wednesday evening rehearsals. Tel 952 520 003.

KING OF HEARTS BRIDGE CLUB Monday, Thursday and Friday at 3pm. Rest Haveli, C/ Cristo 42, Nerja. Tel. 952 52 42 97

LIONS CLUB - NERJA visit us at the NERJA LIONS SUNDAY MARKET, held every Sunday of the year on the market

place at Almijara 11, open to the public from 8-00 hrs until 14 -00 hrs. Tel: Elke Lange 693706900 or Tristan Mosedale

958 639 896.

LODGE OF EUROPEAN FRATERNITY NO 52, Any brethren visiting the area and wishing to attend one of our meetings,

or interested in joining our lodge, should contact either, David on 658 655 511 or Sandy on 646 436 967 for further

details. Visitors and joining members are always welcome.

MOVE IT TO MUSIC! dance fitness classes take place Saturdays at 11am annually from mid October to Easter, at

Nerja’s Millenium Wellness Center in Pasaje Milenio 3 (just off the far entrance to Carabeo car park). Gentle exercise

and simple dance moves set to catchy pop tunes. Ideal for beginners and very popular with the 50-plus age group.

Enquiries: WhatsApp/tel 675 846 217 / moveittomusic@yahoo.co.uk

NERJA BRIDGE CLUB holds Duplicate Bridge sessions for members and visitors on Wednesdays and Fridays at

2.30pm. Partners can be arranged by calling Joan on 95 252 0579 or David on 669 620 717. The ‘No-Fear’ sessions

for less experienced players, no partner required, take place on Mondays at 2.30pm, please call 95 252 4743 for

information. The Club meets in its own premises at Avda Castilla Perez, 1 (blue double doors at the side of Cafeteria

Royal). Further information and results of all sessions can be seen on the Club’s website bridgewebs.com/nerja.

NERJA HISTORY GROUP (NHG) is for anyone interested in Spanish History. Season runs from October to April. We

have Lectures and trips each month. We are of mixed Nationalities and lectures are conducted in English. Meetings

are held at the Nerja Museum, above the underground car park, starting at 11.00 a.m. finish approx. 12.30 p.m. Please

see www.nerjahistorygroup.com and or email nerjahistorygroup@yahoo.com

NERJA LADIES BOOK CLUB Do you like to read books and discuss them while making new friends? Then drop in

and meet us. We usually meet every 6 weeks on a Wednesday Evening from 8-10pm. For further information email

nerjaladiesbookclub@yahoo.com or you can find us on FaceBook.

NERJA PHILOSOPHICAL GROUP Contact Marilyn Barry: innerway@cali.co.uk

NERJA WHIST CLUB Restaurant Avenida, Nerja. Mondays 8.00pm. New members welcome. Call Gwyneth or Gwynfa

95 252 3194.

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POCAPECUNIA the Charity Shop in Aid of the Love A Child Foundation,

Calle Bella Vista 6 in Nerja, is in urgent need of all kinds of jewelry,

including watches and DVD’s. Opening hours Monday to Saturday

from 10am to 1.30pm.

ROTARY CLUB OF NERJA (IN FORMATION) Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays

of each month. Time 1400 hrs for 1430 hrs. At The Curry House, Av. del

Mediterráneo, 2, Local 9, Nerja. Queries to nerjarotary@gmail.com or

tel +44 7881 740144.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, NERJA BRANCH meets twice a month for

lunch - on the 3rd Thursday at the Al Andalus Hotel, Maro and on the

1st Friday at the Nuevo Arenas Restaurant, La Herradura. Everyone

is welcome to join us. Booking is essential. Please contact Kim or

Eddie on tel: +34 658 793 641 or email: kim_bowe1@hotmail.com /

eddiebowe1@hotmail.com.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING. Tel: 95 252 4477

TALLER DE LA AMISTAD Help for adults with learning disabilities.

Open Monday to Friday from 9-5. Urbanizacion Condal s/n. Nerja. Tel.

952 52 88 97. Fax. 952 52 88 72. Mobile. 665 523 146. tallerdelamistad@

hotmail.com.

THE ARTS SOCIETY NERJA We meet each 2nd Tuesday of the month

between October & May at the Cultural Centre (Casa Cultura), Calle

Granada, Nerja at 6pm. We have 8 illustrated lectures per season

presented in English by experts from the UK.

Visit our very active website: www.theartssocietynerja.com

THE LITTLE WEED ALLOTMENT GROUP near La Noria in Nerja, for

growing your own vegetables. For more info, call Ted on 693 051 515 or

e-mail littleweedallotments@gmail.com

THE NERJA CULTURAL CENTRE 95 252 3863

THE NERJA DANCE CLUB At the Cafeteria Avenida (near the

cemetery, petrol station and Police Station) in Nerja. Beginners Class

at 8.30pm - learn The Cha Cha Cha and The Waltz. As you get better

you can come along at 7pm and learn other dances and/or practise

until 10.30 - with help. Private lessons are also available before 9pm.

Eric and Jennifer have been teaching for many years and understand

your worries and needs. Dancing is fun and everyone at the club will

encourage and help you. Couples and single people all welcome. If

you would like more information please ring Eric and Jennifer on 95

252 35 99.

THE NERJA PLAYERS If you have an interest in theatre and the

performing arts join this group who regularly perform rehearsed

readings of plays and other material. The Nerja Players meet on the

1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from October to April at 18.45 hours in

the Bridge Club premises at the top of Calle Castilla Perez 1, Nerja (the

large blue double doors). For further information please visit https://

www.thenerjaplayers.com or follow us on Facebook @ The Nerja

Players. For all enquiries please email admin@nerjaplayers.com or visit

www.nerjaplayers.com or follow us on Facebook @ The Nerja Players

THE OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE ALUMNI CLUB Ian Mortimer

email: iandcla@gmail.com.

TRUMPS BRIDGE We are a very friendly international Bridge Club

playing Duplicate twice weekly on Monday and Thursday afternoons

at 3.00pm We now play in our new premises at El Zoco, Calle Neptuno,

Nerja. We will be starting a beginners' course in the near future and

run a Mentor scheme for those wishing to improve their game. Should

you require a partner, or wish further information on our Club, please

visit the website www.bridgewebs.com/trumpsnerja.

Markets

Tuesdays: Urb. Almijara II

Sundays: Lions Club Flea Market. Urb. Almijara II

Fiestas

February Carnival

14-15 May Fiesta of San Isidro. Parade from the

Balcón de Europa to the Nerja Caves. Traditional

costume, floats and oxen.

23 June San Juan

16 July Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen.

9- 12 October Nerja Feria. Week long fiesta.

Useful Numbers

AMBULATORIO 95 252 3131

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 902 505 061

CASE OF LIFE OR DEATH 061

DOCTORS Dr. Teresa Palomas 95 252 4992.

CHEMISTS Acosta Arce, C/. Carlos Millon Molina

Padilla, Avda. Castilla Pérez 24

VETERINARY CLINIC

Clínica San Fernando, C/. Chaparil, 95 252 1838

GUARDIA CIVIL C/. San Miguel, 95 252 0091


TOWN HALL General enquiries, 95 254 8400

TOURIST OFFICE 95 252 15 31

TAXI RANK 95 252 4519

ELECTRICITY 95 252 0442

WATER 95 252 0400

Playa

Carretera

Nerja Church Services

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NERJA & ALMUÑECAR Services at Iglesia de San Miguel

(St. Michael's Church) every Sunday as 12 noon and at Capilla de Nuestra Señora

del Carmen (Fisherman's Chapel) Almuñecar every Sunday at 09.30am (except

during August in Almuñecar). There is also a short service of Holy Communion on

Wednesdays at 0930am in the Church Shop, Calle Malaga, Nerja. Details of how to

find the churches are also available in the Church Shop. Priest in Charge: Father Nigel

Thomas. Tel: Church House 952 521 339 Church Shop 952 522 460.

ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS TIMES, EL SALVADOR, NERJA

Sunday: 10.30 am. English & Spanish. 12.00 & 8.00 pm

Weekdays: (Except Wed ) 8.00pm. (Summer Time)

SAN MIGUEL CHURCH Priest: Father Antonio

Sunday: 10.30am

Thurs, Fri & Sat: 8.00pm (Summer Time)

Confessions before mass or by appointment. See notice for other services.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS C/.Granada 81, Nerja

10 am -1:30 pm . Tel. 95 252 6206

COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP C/.Pintada 35, 2nd floor, Nerja. Worship

Sunday mornings (English/Spanish) at 10 am . Tel: 95 252 1776

FELLOWSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST THE KING Whether you live in, or are visiting the

Nerja area, we would be delighted to welcome you to the Fellowship of Jesus

Christ The King. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs and relevant

sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea or coffee &

biscuits. Why not come along to praise God and meet and make new friends, every

Sunday at 10.30am. Prayer Meetings are on Wednesdays at 11.00am. Pasaje San

Miguel, Nerja, 29780. Email: fojctk@gmail.com www.facebook.com/FOJCTK

Maro

is a small village only 4 km

from Nerja with only 2000 inhabitants.

There are many fine

restaurants and cafés, and views of the sea from the

Balcón de Maro. Maro is the closest village to the Nerja

Caves, which are some of the most famous in Spain.

Fiestas

20 January Feria del Barrio

Last weekend of July

Festival of the caves

1st weekend Sept Maro Feria

Market Saturday


Maro

1. TALISMAN,

Silversmith & Jewellery

2. PLAYAMARO

Restaurant & Hotel

Urb. Ladera

del Águila

Mistral

Simoom

Siroco

Siroco

Poniente

Levante

Lindaraja

Zoraida

Merian

Camino Fuente del Esparto

Useful Numbers


NERJA CAVES 95 252 9520

DENTIST 95 252 9666

Dentadanes, C/. San

Miguel s/n, Maro Club 12


AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CLUB (AIC)

Facebook: AIC Nerja email: hq@aicnerja.org. The American International

Club (AIC) is an international social and charitable association. The AIC

welcomes international residents and visitors. We have numerous social

gatherings every month! Everyone is welcome!

LODGE OF EUROPEAN FRATERNITY NO. 52. Any brethren visiting the area

and wishing to attend one of our meetings, or interested in joining our

lodge, should contact either, David on 658 655 511 or Sandy on 646 436

967 for further details. Visitors and joining members are always welcome.


Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please call Alfie

626 998 626 or look at www.41clubnerja.org

Laila

Puente

Águila

Cueva de Nerja

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Beautiful Andalucian patio

Coffee & Snack Bar

Exquisite Menu del Dia

Calle San Miguel 28, Maro

Telephone: 952 529 582

www.hotelplayamaro.com

Calera

Azahara

Arrayanes

Urb. Club Maro

1

Talisman Jewellery Workshop

Member

of

Spanish

Jewellery

Guild

Hand crafted

silver belt buckles

N-340 A

Calle Real 35, MARO. Tel: 95 252 9724

Autovía

V. Maravillas

San Miguel

Cantarero

Pinos

S. Jose

San Antón

S.Joaquín

Virgen del Carmen

1

Cristo Real

Plaza

Iglesia

2

Nueva

P

Azucarera

de la

Carretera

de la Playa de Maro

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CUDECA

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1. DR. PALOMAS

2. MASALA HOUSE, Indian Restaurant

3. MESON LA TABERNA DEL PASEO,

Traditional Spanish

Tapas Bar / Restaurant

4. LEX IURIS, Legal Services

5. COCINAS NERJA, Kitchens

8. BUREAU DE CHANGE

9. TEAM ESPAÑA, Real Estate

10. CUDECA, Charity Shop

11. COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

(2nd floor)

12. POCAPECUNIA, Charity Shop

14. CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

15. RUSKINS, Restaurant

17. BEAUTY BY KATIE, Beauty Salon

19. THE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC

20. KEY HOMES SPAIN, Real Estate

22. LESSAGGRO, Car Hire & Airport Transfer

23. SPARKLES, Hairdressing Salon

24. TELEVIDEO, Satellite TV

25. LA GALERIA, Restaurant

26. DIGIPRINT NERJA, Printing Services

26. MARKET PLACE MAGAZINE

27. INK & CHIPS, Computer Sales & Repairs

28. DENTAL CLINIC, Dra. Nieves Carmona Sierra

29. NAMASTE, Nepalese & Indian Restaurant

30. LA LLAVE DE ORO, Locksmith

31. SKANDIA MAKLARNA, Real Estate

32. NERJA PROPERTY SHOP, Real Estate

33. TALLERES COSTA DEL SOL, Car Body Shop

34. DREAM PROPERTIES, Real Estate

35. AYO'S, Beach Restaurant

36. SECURE SOLUTIONS

37. TASTE OF INDIA, Restaurant

38. THE ENGLISH LAUNDRY

39. CLINICA SAN FERNANDO, Vet

40. AUTOS FIESTA - GARAGE NUEVA NERJA

41. TALLERES AUTOMAR - Car Mechanics

42. SMUGGLERS INN, Bar

43. BAKERS BAR, Restaurant

44. STARRS, Tapas & Vino

45. EL FUEGO, Bar

46. KK'S, Bar & Restaurant

47. MÄKLARRINGEN, Real Estate

49. THE STEAKHOUSE AT BURRIANA, Restaurant

50. NERJAMAR, Real Estate

51. BAR EL BOSQUE

52. DONNA MONROE'S II, Hairdressing Salon

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C/. Almirante Carranza 15.

Open 10-13.30 & 16.30-19.00

Tel. 663 083 503

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‘Castillo Alto’ (200 metres)

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Beauty

by Katie

Beauty, Nails, Make Up

and Tanning Salon

Calle Granada 42, Nerja

Tel. 618 412 066

www.beautybykatienerja.com

The biggest and most attractive

kitchen showroom in Nerja!

Hours: Mon to Fri 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm. Sat 10am-2pm.

Tel: 95 252 3072

email: info@cocinasnerja.com · www.cocinasnerja.com

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C/ Almirante Ferrandiz (opposite Post Office)

Bakers

Restaurant

& Bar

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Open daily from 10am til late.

Beach front location • Easy Parking

email: bakersbar@hotmail.com

Burriana Beach • Nerja

Tel.: 95 252 6880

facebook.com/bakersbarnerja

Cosmetic Medicine

Beauty

Hairdressing

Avda. Constitución 1, Nerja.

95 252 3813

www.solecentrodeimagen.com

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Lidl Roundabout, we are 200 metres on the left)


+34 699 791 885 / 608 765 751 · info@digiprintnerja.com

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LA LLAVE DE ORO

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WE COPY

CODED KEYS

24 HOURS

Tel: 606 939 929

LOCKSMITH - SCHLOSSER

Calle Granada 88 - Nerja

Tel: 952 52 4651

Also in Rincon de la Victoria & Torre del Mar

Map Spot

Property Conveyance

Wills & Inheritances

Business &

Legal Support

Tel.: (+34) 952 52 81 13

info@lexiurissolicitors.com

C/ Jaén, s/n, Pz. La Marina, Ed. Tomé II, local 4, 29780 Nerja

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AIRPORT TAXI E65

C / El Barrio 7, NERJA

952 52 70 58

687 795 595

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Torre del Mar

is just 30 minutes from Malaga, and is the beach resort of Velez

Málaga. Its population of 21,000 grows between June and

September to 150,000. The towns attractions have expanded

over the last few years to cope with the demand, and now the four kilometres of beach have been enhanced by an impressive

promenade, which stretches all the way to Caleta de Vélez, a port providing over 200 berths and offering sailing and water sports.

Throughout the summer, there are many Chiringuitos on the beach, serving fresh barbequed fish and ice cold beers. In 2002, Paseo

de Larios was pedestrianized, and is now a tranquil promenade, with plenty of pavement cafés and restaurants. At the seafront end

of Larios is a line of bars and discos which continue throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays. The history of Torre is uncertain,

but it is thought that it might have been part of an ancient Greek settlement, known as Mainake, which was destroyed by the

Carthaginians. Tombs of the Carthaginians were found at the mouth of the river Velez. More recently, it was a small fishing village

until major development began in the 1970’s.


41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at

19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round

tablers are welcome. Please call Alfie 626 998 626 or

look at www.41clubnerja.org

ALOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

English Meetings - Nerja and El Morche. Contact AA

Hotline 600 379 110 for all times and locations.

CLUB INTERNATIONAL - TORRE DEL MAR

All welcome! Meets every Tuesday at La Vega

Restaurante near petrol station at 7:30 pm .

Tel 95 254 18 58

DSS ASOCIACION HISPANO DANESA,

TORRE DEL MAR

For Info: Tel/Fax: 95 211 5923

LUX MUNDI

Ecumenical Centre. Avda. Moscatel 1 “I”, (Gardens

of Viña Malaga/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del

Mar. Not a club! No membership! Informal friendly

meeting place for all nationalities. Opening hours

Monday through Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm and

3.00pm to 6.00pm. Please ring for details 95 254 3334.

lux-mundi@lux-mundi.org

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, TORRE DEL MAR BRANCH

Meets every Wednesday from 12 noon until 2pm,

in La Vega Restaurant (near Mercadona). There is

a warm welcome awaiting all, so please come and

have some fun. For information on membership or

Welfare please telephone 628 343 198.

LADIES WOT LUNCH

2nd Monday of each month except July & August.

Restaurante el Trapiche, Velez Malaga on the road to

Benamargosa. 1pm for 1:30 start, finishing 4 to 4:30.

Enjoy a 4 course meal with wine for just 11E with a

raffle included and an interesting 20 minute talk on a

variety of subjects. Everyone welcome and no need

to book, just come along and make new friends. If

you would like to give us a talk and have a free lunch,

please contact patriciagabbitas@gmail.com.

THE AMERICAN CLUB

Málaga East. Informal drop in for a chat 12-2 pm every

Saturday at Hotel Rincón Sol, Rincón de la Victoria.

CUDECA CANCER CHARITY is always in need of

quality furniture in good saleable condition, (sofas,

beds, bookshelves etc), so if anyone has anything

they are able to donate, they should ring Tony on 661

826 654, or Melanie on 638 108 564, who will collect

from all over the Axarquía region (ie from Nerja to

approx Rincón de la Victoria and upwards from all

the villages etc).

PHOENIX SOCIAL CLUB is open to all nationalities

but the lingua franca is English. It is a non political

and secular organisation & during these very difficult

financial times, we try to keep costs down to a

minimum. We offer an opportunity to make lasting

friendships, to help each other & share information

but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive

association. You do not have to be a member to join us

on our trips. We meet every Tuesday between 12.00

and 2.00 in La Vega restaurant, Torre del Mar.

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Our subs are very reasonable, E7.50 for couples, E5

for singles and a E5pp one off joining fee.

We raise funds annually for the members’ choice of

Charity, which currently are AVISA, The Volunteer

Interpreters Association at the Comarcal Hospital, La

Cruz Roja, Los Angeles de Axarquia and Help4Heroes

- Come along and meet us! Call Gail on 951067723,

mobile 626370695 or phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk

Catch us on the web – www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk

PROBUS is a World Wide Organisation that invites

you to come along and see what we are all about. We

meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at

2.00pm at Trapiche Restaurant, Velez Malaga. We have

a meal and discuss whatever are points of interest to

all. The first Meeting of the month we attempt to have

a interesting Speaker, covering peoples experiences

through life, or legal requirements. Probus is basically

a male Organisation but partners/wives are invited to

those meetings when a Speaker is attending. A couple

of times a year we organise a meal at a different

Restaurant recommended by a member. We also

arrange trips to places of interest, such as Cudeca

Hospice, Lanjaron water, we have also been to the

Algarve, and this November we have arranged a 5 day

cruise from Malaga as something a little different from

the norm. We are always looking for new members

with new ideas, so come along and give us a try.

Contact Alan Briggs, on alanbriggs176@outlook.com to

arrange a day.

Church Services

TORRE DEL MAR ST. BARNABAS CHURCH Spanish

episcopal service in English. Holy Communion

11.00am 2nd and 4th Sundays. Tel: 952 030

461(Priest). Lux Mundi Ecumednical Centre, Avda.

Moscatel 1 “I”, (Gardens of Viña Malaga/ Antigua

Casa de la Viña).

TORRE DEL MAR EVANGELICAL CHURCH (Part of

the Spanish Evangelical Church in partnership with

the Presbyterian Church in Ireland) meets every

Sunday at 11.00 a.m. in Legends Bar, Calle Don

Cipriano Maldonado Jimenez 9 (just past the bus

station, heading to Velez Malaga). Everyone will be

very welcome. Call Steve Anderson 671 410 137.

ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Chaplain:

Revd. Canon Paul Wignall - Tel: 630 909 131, email:

chaplain@stgeorgemalaga.org Assistant Curate:

Revd Doreen Cage – Tel: 618 430 763, email:

jmnct123@gmail.com

Vélez Málaga: Holy Communion/Morning Prayer

Service held Sunday mornings at 10.30am

in the Antigua Capilla de San José, Calle

Linares 7. Chaplaincy Wardens: velez-malaga@

stgeorgemalaga.org

For further information on Chaplaincy activities

please see our web page: www.stgeorgemalaga.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS IN ENGLISH. Every

Saturday night 5pm winter, 6pm summer excluding

August, at Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda

Moscatel 1 “I”.

CORNERSTONE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH is a

multi-denominational multi-cultural church family.

Our services are in English. All are welcome to

attend. Our teaching and preaching ministry is

relevant to today’s Christian living in a secular

world. Our desire is to challenge the believer to be

more passionate in his/her pursuit of knowing God

and to help the non-believer come to saving faith

in Christ and to live a life of discipleship.

Located at Calle Solera 2, Local 2 (The Violin Shop)

29740 Torre del Mar, Malaga. Accross the street

from Torre del Mar Bus Station.

Phone Number: +34.634.540.519

Market

Thursday - carpark opposite Calle Infante

Fiestas

TORRE DEL MAR

16 July Procession of Sea Virgen del Carmen

23 May Fiesta, 22-26 July Feria

9-11 July Feria de Caleta de Velez

ALMAYATE

2 May Fiesta, 2-4 July Feria

ALGARROBO

20 January Dia de San Sebastian

1st weekend August Feria

2nd Saturday of September Flamenco night

BENAJARAFE

16-18 July Feria

16 July Procession of Sea Virgen del Carmen

Useful Numbers

HOSPITAL COMARCAL 951 067 000

RED CROSS 95 254 0785

AMBULATORIO 95 254 2396

DOCTORS

Dr. Blanco Barcenilla & Dr. Blanco de Grado,

Surgery Myriam, 95 254 57 70.

Emergencies: 608 755 462

Dr. Eskeif, Clinica san Baker, Tel:95 254 15 58.

Mobile: 608 45 43 54

TOWN HALL Paseo Larios 952 54 06 65

DENTISTS

Clinica Dental Axarquia 95 254 6246

Clinica Algarrobo 95 255 0521

CHEMISTS

Bermejo Valenzuela, Urb. Plaza Mar Centro Lara

Alba, Avda. de Andalucía 119 ∙ Marco Martínez,

C/. Santa Margarita 9.

GUARDIA CIVIL 95 254 01 46

TOWN HALL 95 254 04 71

NATIONAL POLICE 95 254 2000



1. TOURIST OFFICE - D3

2. TAXI - C2

3. BUS STATION - C1

4. CASA & TERRENO - E2

5. CHURCH OF SAN ANDRES - E2

6. POST OFFICE - E3

9. LIGHT HOUSE - B5

10. AUTOS DELI - Car Hire - B4

11. CUDECA - Charity Shop - C3

Avda. Toré Toré

Edif. California, 13 Bajo E

29740 TORRE DEL MAR

Tlf./fax: 0034 / 952 54 07 41

Mob.: 687 334 978

Email: autosdeli@yahoo.es

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Furniture, Clothes,

Bricabrac etc all in one shop.

Mon. to Fri. 10.00 - 13.30 & 17.30 -

19.30. Saturday 10.00 - 13.30 only.

C/. Infantes, 21 Tel. 952 54 35 16

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Lake Viñuela

is a 15 minute drive from the N340 Autovia, leaving at the

junction for Velez Malaga. Head inland along the A356; this

direction also leads to numerous inland white villages. The

first turning on our map is to Benamocarra, which is sign posted to the right after the last roundabout into Velez Malaga.

This road will take you back over the main road and then also on to Iznate, and divides to take you to Almachar, El Borge

and Cutar. The second turning off the A356 is on the right (after the Repsol garage) to Trapiche. Continue on the A356, and

immediately you will see another junction on the left, sign posted to Benamargosa, Triana, Comares and Cutar. This road

will also take you as far as Rio Gordo (for a scenic drive). There is a popular Spanish bar on the corner of this junction

called El Cruz. Back on the A356, continue on and you will pass another junction on the right, to Canillas de Aceituno,

and finally you will see Lake Vinuela in front of you. Turn right before the lake for Puente de Don Manuel, Alcaucin,

Viñuela and Periana; carry straight on for Los Romanes, Rio Gordo and Colmenar.

Fiestas

ALCAUCIN:

20 Jan Fiesta of San Sebastian.

25-27 June Feria of Puente Don Manuel.

5-9 August August Feria.

6 August Festival of Flamenco.

30 October Chestnut Fair with tasting.

ALMACHAR:

1st weekend in May Fiesta of San cristo.

19 May Romeria.

Last weekend of July Feria of señora del Aparo.

1st Saturday Sept Fiesta of Ajo Blanco (local

speciality soup) with free degustation.

BENAMARGOSA:

20 Jan Fiesta of San Sebastian.

1st weekend August Summer Feria.

BENAMOCARRA:

21 February Carnival.

Easter Sunday Romeria.

15-16 May Fiesta of San Isidro.

11 Sept Fiesta of music and Folklore with

degustacion.

21-24 October Fiesta in honor of Santo Cristo de

la salud.

CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO:

Last Sunday of April Fiesta of the Virgen de

la Cabeza and day of the Black pudding with

degustacion and wine.

Second weekend of August Feria of the Virgen

de la Cabeza.

COMARES:

18 Jan Street feria with music and dancing.

19-22 August Fiesta of San Hilario.

7-11 Sept Night of the candles.

PERIANA:

27 March Fiesta of green olives with degustacion

of typical mill breakfast.

13-16 May Fiesta of San Isidro and flamenco

festival.

End of July Fiesta of the Peach with degustacion

and flamenco.

3rd weekend of August August fair.

TRIANA:

21-24 June Triana fair.

VIÑUELA:

29 July-1 August Fiesta of the Virgen de las

Angustias.

13-15 August Gypsy fair.

17-18 Sept Fiesta of the raisin with degustacion.

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Useful Numbers

CHEMISTS:

Almachar: 95 251 2031

Benamargosa: 95 251 7032

Benamocarra: 95 250 9510

Canillas de Aceituno: 95 251 8070

Comares: 95 250 9231

Iznate: 95 250 9766

Rio Gordo: 952 732 118

POLICE:

Comares: 95 250 9201

Rio Gordo: 95 273 0408

TOWN HALLS:

Alcaucin: 95 251 0002

Almachar: 95 251 2002

Benamargosa: 95 251 7002

Benamocarra: 95 250 9534

Canillas de Aceituno:

95 251 8002

Comares: 95 250 9233

Cutar: 95 255 4247

Iznate: 95 250 9776

Macharaviaya: 95 240 0042

Periana: 95 253 6016

RioGordo: 95 273 2154

Viñuela: 95 251 9002

Markets

ALCAUCIN: Saturday

ALMACHAR: Friday

BENAMARGOSA: Wednesday

BENAMOCARRA: Tuesday

COMARES: Saturday

CUTAR: Thursday

PERIANA: Wednesday

PUENTE DE DON MANUEL: Friday

- Farmers Market at Chiringuito

Antonio

INTERNATIONAL RASTRO &

COUNTRY MARKET AT CAMPING

LA VINUELA Starts Weds 25th Sept

and thereafter every Weds (10 am

to 3 pm), selection of market stalls

offering local produce, artisan,

books, clothing, household goods,

jewellery, art, gifts & much more.



Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please call

Alfie 626 998 626 or look at www.41clubnerja.org

EXPATRIATE OSTOMATES OF SPAIN: Self-help group for people with

stomas. Product info, newsletter, magazines. Confidential Help line. Do

you have a stoma? Remember, you are not alone.

For local contact, tel. Jenny: 952 115 130 or Jackie: 952 430 634

ALEGRIA: Friendship and adventure for people aged 35+. Make new

friends whilst enjoying a range of organised activities. For details call

664 523 626 or email alegriacostadelsol@yahoo.com.

EL VALLE ASOCIACION: A group of members from around Lake Viñuela

and surrounding areas. Meets on the first Monday of the month (apart

from August when we take a break!) at 7.00pm at Punto de Encuentro

Asador, next to the Indian Palace in Puente Don Manuel. You can also

meet us on Friday mornings at 12 noon to 13:00 at Meson Sara at the

Puente don Manuel crossroads (except August). The club organises

events, trips and social functions etc. For further details and timings

check the web site www.el-valle-asociacion.com or visit us at one of

our club meetings.

CORAL CORAXALIA: Do you like singing? We are inviting new male and

female singers to become members of the local choir, Coral CoraXalia.

Good atmosphere, all nationalities, good repertoire, performances,

social events, possible touring, etc. Rehearsals on Thursdays 17.30-

20.00 in room under Inmobilaria Maroma on left at crossroads, Puente

don Manuel. Come and join us! For more information, call 669 682 139

English / 689 111 352 Spanish, or email: eucorax@hotmail.es

LA VAQUERIA ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB: Meet every Thursday 11.00-13.00

for an informal fun approach to arts & crafts. Come and meet new

friends and discover your creativity. 952 51 72 73

www.la-vaqueria.com

LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: Meet in Bar Atila, Puente don

Manuel, every Tuesday. "We are a small branch with a big heart". For 2015

we are looking to increase our membership, So if you are interested you

will be made very welcome. You don't have to have been an ex member

of the armed forces to join. Our aim is to have some fun, quizzes, bingo,

beetle?, whilst making money for the RBL Poppy Appeal. Interested? then

please contact the Branch Secretary Joyce on 692 551 385.

EVANGELICAL CHURCH - EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Sunday Worship 11am - Bible Study Wednesday 2-4pm. AA - Wed 7pm.

Charity shop/books open Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10-1.30pm. We meet at

El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma

Inmobilaria, Cruce de Periana puente don manuel, 29713 . Phone: 952

117 145 or 952 518 185.

SEQUENCE DANCING AT RESTAURANT EL TRAPICHE

Held on the first Friday and third Tuesday of the month. We look

forward to welcoming old friends and new with a programme suitable

for beginners and intermediate levels.

For more information email kitchensheila@gmail.com, telephone

Mike 952 510 189 or Joyce 699 156 471.

Competahas grown considerably

over the past few years,

having over 35 different

nationalities all living in harmony together. Its charming whitewashed

streets come together in a central plaza where you will find the Church

of La Asunción with its unique golden dome that stands out above the

village. There are many fine restaurants, cafés, and tapas bars; and

gift shops that sell the local ceramics. Competa is famous for its sweet

muscatel wine, which is available in most bars, but highly potent, so

drink with care!


41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel

Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please

call Alfie 626 998 626 or look at www.41clubnerja.org

ALOHOLICS ANONYMOUS English Meetings - Nerja and El

Morche. Contact AA Hotline 600 379 110 for all times and locations.

ASOCIACIÓN DE CÓMPETA CULTURA Y ARTE

Tel: Angelina 639 263310

TROPICAL TONES BARBERSHOP CHORUS Tropical Tones

Barbershop Chorus, four part unaccompanied harmony singing for

ladies and gentleman. If you like singing and think you can hold a

tune, why not come and have a go. Don’t read music? Teach cd’s

provided. Rehearsal Monday mornings.

Call Brenda 958784801.

ACTION FOR ANIMALS, THE CHARITY SHOP.

Avda de la Constitución, 59, Cómpeta, 29754.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10-2, Saturday 10-1:30.

Tel. 660586040. Email: nina@actionforanimals.org.

COMPETA CAS BRANCH Terry Weston 951254134. terrygweston@

yahoo.com or visit our website www.casnerja.org to see the

animals we have available for adoption.

Market Saturday Car park

Fiestas

25 January Feria del Barrio.

23-25 July Feria San Sebastian. Live music & dancing.

15 August Noche del Vino. Famous wine festival, attracting

people from far and wide.

Useful Numbers

GUARDIA CIVIL Avenida de

Torrox 21. Tel: 95 251 6097


TOWN HALL Calle Rampa 1.

Tel: 95 251 6006


SERVICIO ANDALUZ DE SALUD

Calle San Antonio Consultario de

Competa, 95 251 6089

Health Emergencies 902 505 061

TAXIS 95 251 6199 - 95 251 6205 -

95 251 60 56 - 95 255 35 35

Frigiliana

encompass 39.74 sq km within which live just over 3,000 people

year round. Frigiliana is a popular tourist destination, and

because there are many holiday homes here, the population

triples during the summer months. The history of Frigiliana

dates from prehistoric times. The village has been inhabited

by numerous civilisations from the Phoenicians and Romans

to the Arabs, who had the greatest impact on the town’s

development. During the Christian reconquest, Frigiliana was

the site of numerous battles culminating in the famous battle

of the Rock of Frigiliana in 1569 which ended in the complete

expulsion of the Moorish people. One can learn the history

of this struggle by walking through the streets of the historic

section where there are a series of twelve ceramic plaques

posted about which explain the entire story.

Useful Numbers

TOWN HALL C/ Real 80, tel: 951 70 76 59

CENTRO DE SALUD C/ Principe de Asturias, 13


FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT

extranjeros@frigiliana.es tel: 951 70 76 59 ext 5

TAXIS 95 253 3048

Markets Thursdays - on Plaza de las Tres Culturas


CENTRO DE CULTURA C/. Apero, Frigiliana

41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00

in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers

are welcome. Please call Alfie 626 998 626 or look at

www.41clubnerja.org

Fiestas

20 January: Fiesta San Sebastian - The Patron Saint of Frigiliana. Villagers walk bare

foot through the streets, carrying the statue of San Sebastian and candles.

3 May: Dia de la Cruz - Celebrated with flowers adorning every street corner and

balcony.

13 June: San Antonio de Padua

Last weekend in August (22-25.08.2019): 3 Cultures Festival. An event over four days,

with tapas routes, medieval market, concerts, street performers, etc.

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Classifieds & Services

Home & Property Services

ANDY MANN

Domestic Water & Gas

Services.

UK IOP & CORGI registered.

Service & installation

engineer.

andymann_genesis@yahoo.co.uk

Tel. 633 875 588

PW

ELECTRICAL

SERVICES

Phil Watts

(British Time Served,

JIB Approved Electrician).

All aspects of Electrical

work undertaken.

Mobile: 647 006 140

philwatts952@hotmail.com

AWNINGS - BLINDS

MOSQUITO SCREENS

M.WATTS

PLUMBING &

MAINTENANCE

SERVICES

All plumbing work

undertaken.

Bathrooms, Kitchens & Tiling.

For a reliable and

professional service call

Martin on

951 467 837 or 695 015 798

Free Quote · UK Qualified

Over 25 years experience

Fast, reliable service

Polígono Industrial

Castillo Alto, Nave 3-9, Nerja.

CALL US 952 52 44 78

info@itesa-sl.com

www.itesa-sl.com

LEWIS

INSURANCE SERVICES

Cars, vans, 4x4's, motorbikes

Uk & Spanish Plates

Restricted Driver Discounts

Protected No Claims Discounts

Variable Excess

Household

Holiday Apartments

Buildings & Contents

Local 5F, Bloque 76, Avenida Garcia

Peñalver, Torrox Costa

(opposite lottery shop, behind Maximo's the

spanish electrical shop)

Tel: 95 252 6937 / 653 322 392

email: lewissc@hotmail.co.uk

Security Systems & Fire Protection

REVISION AND RECHARGING OF

ALL TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS

(POWDER, CO2, FOAM, ETC)

Polig. Castillo Alto, Nerja.

Tel: 952 030 846

info@extintoresaxarquia.com

www.extintoresaxarquia.com

GLASS CURTAINS

Maintenance, repairs

& replacement of

discoloured plastic

jointing strips

54 THE MARKET PLACE

ROLLER SHUTTERS

Roller shutters repairs

New installations

Conversion from

manual to motorised

Call Julian 655 825 931

Printing Services

since 1989

digiprintnerja

FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING REQUIREMENTS

VEHICLE GRAPHICS · GENERAL SIGNAGE

FOR SALE BOARDS · A-BOARDS

POSTERS · BUSINESS CARDS

STICKERS · BANNERS

MENUS · ROLL-UP DISPLAYS

Polig. Castillo Alto 68, Nerja

(exit the Frigiliana Road at Lidl Roundabout,

we are 200 metres on the left)


+34 699 791 885 / 608 765 751

info@digiprintnerja.com

Transport Services

‘We move for you’

DOCUMENTS

PETS

PACKAGES

INTERNATIONAL

DELIVERIES

Tel: 95 252 5990

www.mrw.es

C/Antonio Ferrandis, 9, Nerja.

YOUR SERVICE BOX

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Domestic

LAVANDERIA JIMENA

The 'English' Laundry

Professionally trained

dry cleaner.

40 years experience.

Why would you entrust

your cleaning to

anyone else?

Tel: 95 252 4499

Nerja Map spot 38

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Construction & Reforms Division

THE MARKET PLACE 17

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• 1 bedroom

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• 2 bedrooms

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• Sea views

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Nerja- Capistrano Pueblo Apartment €199.000

• 1 bedroom

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Nerja – Centre Apartment €203.000

Frigiliana Townhouse €220.000

• 2 bedrooms

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• 2 Courtyards

• Great location

• 4 bedrooms

• 1 bathroom

R3600959

• Panoramic sea views

• Renovation project

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(+34) 952 527 300

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