The Almeria Focus - February 2026

The Almería Focus

Welcome to the Almería Focus Magazine and useful A-Z Directory for the Levante area, with more than 2000 entries and contact numbers! View it online at issuu.com/almeriafocus. The Focus is free every month and distributed from Mojácar to San Juan de los Terreros on the coast and inland as far as Albox and Huércal-Overa.

The copy deadline for the March issue is February 18th.

Some Changes in 2026

Atthe start of a New Year there are always new regulations or the introduction of new schemes. The one that affects an estimated 30 million people is the regulation that the new V-16 DGT 3.0 SIM emergency lights have to be carried on a wide range of vehicles and used in the event of an accident or breakdown. The DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority) have announced that there will be a “grace period” before people who don’t have one will be fined.

The DGT had ruled that from January 2nd, owners of electric scooters had to have third party insurance, after they had been registered nationally. Because the registration is not yet in force, the time when insurance is obligatory has been postponed. Also, a new scheme for subsidies for the purchase of electric or hybrid cars will be backdated to January 1st but the details have not been published so far. Spanish state pensions went up by 2.7% from January 1st and the 2026 minimum wage, not yet agreed or published, will be back dated.

Healthwise, women who have mammograms and need follow-up checks will have any that are needed carried out during just one visit. To cut down on people going to their doctor for regular renewed prescriptions for medication, by the end of March they won’t have to do this. Farmacias will contact doctors who will authorise the renewal. This will mean that there are more appointments available for people who do need to see a doctor. From January there are subsidies for children up to the age of 16 to obtain glasses or contact lenses. We have more details of all the above regulations and schemes in our “In the News” section.

Town halls, concert and theatre venues are now in the swing of announcing forthcoming events and in February, the Águilas carnival takes place. February 17th is “Mardi Gras”, carnival day, and also Shrove Tuesday, which is “Pancake Day” in the UK. Carnivals are supposed to be finished before February 18th which is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, but the Águilas carnival always runs over

and the last major procession is not until Saturday, February 21st. In our “What’s On” section we have more details.

Saturday, February 28th (Dia de Andalucía) is a fiesta day throughout Andalucía because in 1980, over 90% of inhabitants voted for Andalucía to become an Autonomous Community which came into force the following year. An autonomous community is responsible for running their own parliament, courts, health service, education and regional transport. They can set their own thresholds for inheritance or gift tax that became very generous in Andalucía a few years ago, and determine the taxes paid when a second hand property changes hands. They can introduce their own travel subsidies that usually mirror national ones that were announced in January. They can apply for EU grants but they cannot change the IVA (VAT) percentages which is a central government tax, nor the national subsidies for electric or hybrid car purchases. Taxes at airports are also fixed nationally by the air travel entity ‘Aena’. 50% of the income tax paid every year in an autonomous community is for them to spend, along with other grants.

There are no national fiesta dates in February or March but February 14th is St. Valentine’s Day. Easter dates this year are Easter Thursday, April 2nd, Good Friday, April 3rd and Easter Sunday, April 5th. In Andalucía, Easter Thursday is a fiesta day as it was swapped with ‘Dia de San José’ (Father’s Day, March 19th.) which is a holiday in other areas.

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A Catastrophic Train Crash

At 7.45pm on Sunday, January 18th, a horrendous train crash involving two trains occurred in Córdoba province. The death toll went up to 44 people, 170 were injured with 48 in hospital, some of them in intensive care. The last three carriages of a train from Málaga to Madrid, for reasons that were described as “inexplicable”, became derailed and invaded the other line. A train from Madrid to Huelva ploughed into these carriages 20 seconds later and two carriages of this train fell 4 metres down an embankment. Both trains were the ‘Avia’ class, not the ‘AVE’ (high speed trains), and the one that derailed belonged to the ‘Iryo’ company with trains manufactured by ‘Hitachi Rail’, that operate alongside the ‘RENFE’ company. The accident was on a straight part of the track that had been totally rebuilt last May. The ‘Iryo’ train carrying 299 passengers was only four-years old, of the latest type, with a major safety inspection on January 15th. The second train operated by RENFE had 184 passengers with 53 in the first two carriages. The speed limit was 250km/h and the trains were travelling at 205km/h and 210km/h. Both trains had substantial safety features that controlled the trains in the event of “human error” by the drivers, one of whom was killed, but this was quickly discounted. Over 300 emergency personnel went to the scene including 41 soldiers with 15 vehicles from the emergency ‘UME’ Army Battalion in Seville, along with fleets of ambulances and police and health service helicopters.

V-16 Myths

From January 1st, the V-16 DGT 3.0 SIM emergency lights to indicate a breakdown or accident are compulsory. According to data from the Spanish Traffic Department (DGT), in Almería province there are 497,418 vehicles required to have one. These include 396,485 passenger cars, 57,001 trucks, 43,072 vans, and 860 buses. It is recommended that the 53,168 motorbikes display the beacon, and the 2,325 “historic” vintage vehicles are also required to have one. In all of Spain the total is put at 30 million. The DGT have stated that there will be a “grace period” before fines of 80 euros apply for drivers who do not carry one. However, not using

the emergency lights when necessary, or using older models that are not the new e-SIM version will incur a fine of 200 euros. There are many myths and false claims on the internet and one of the more common ones is that the device “spies” on the user and where they are, even when it’s turned off! This is completely false because they do not have any type of sensor, camera or microphone and they only operate when switched on. After 100 seconds the location is sent to the DGT 3.0 platform website every 100 seconds for up to 30mins. After this time, the standard batteries should be changed and also after 18 months if they have not been used. They are not permanently connected to the internet and the devices do not transmit a person’s name, identity number, the vehicle make or model, and they are not paired with any other device such as a mobile phone. They only provide the exact location where they have been activated, and connectivity from the SIM card is enabled until 2038. If a person wishes to test their V-16 light they can switch it on and establish that it works for a few seconds, but read the instructions first. The DGT have confirmed that if a driver wants to put out warning triangles as well, they can do, but they stress that the whole point of the V-16 lights is that they can be put on the roof of a vehicle without getting out because they are magnetic. Drivers of large trucks and buses can put the lights on the side of the vehicle. For some time, the triangles have not been compulsory on motorways or fast roads because of many fatalities when a person is out of the vehicle. They state that 10% of serious accidents occur when a driver is out of their vehicle on the same side as the traffic flow. If the DGT see that several V-16 lights have been activated at the same place, they can warn other road users that there is a problem if there are overhead signal gantries where they can indicate that there are accidents and that a lane is now closed, if necessary. The DGT also make all the information available on navigation apps such as Google Maps, Waze or Apple Maps that enable drivers to alter their route if they want to do this. Vehicle users have created mapabalizasv16.es that shows where the V-16 lights are operational in real time, in every part of Spain, and the map can be enlarged for each area.

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They show the same information sent to the DGT but whether this infringes a person’s privacy is not yet clear. Finally, the DGT have pointed out that the V-16 lights do not send a signal to the emergency services. If they are needed, a call to 112 (general emergencies) or 061 (the emergency health number) is still necessary as normal. Similarly, a driver still has to ring the number provided by their insurance company to ask for a breakdown vehicle to be sent to them.

The ‘Plan Veo’

Until the end of this year, with a budget of 48 million euros, ‘Plan Veo’ is a scheme throughout Spain to give a 100 euro grant towards the purchase of glasses and contact lenses for persons aged 16 or under and calculations are that it will benefit 500,000 children. Glasses and contact lenses are the most expensive products not available from the National Health Service. The scheme is in two parts, for children age 5 or under, and from age 6 to 16. The reasons for the grants is that 10% of children have sight problems that are not resolved because of the cost, and 20% have the same glasses or contact lenses for several years without further eye tests. This can lead to problems in the most formative years that affect learning, self-esteem and daily life. For children 5 and under, there has to be a test at no cost, from a registered ophthalmologist employed by the health service (doctor’s surgeries can supply the names of these people) or a private ophthalmologist who is participating. The prescription (if needed) is then taken to opticians in the scheme who supply the glasses. They complete the necessary form and send it to the health authority after they have given the discount. If the cost is less than 100 euros parents or guardians do not have to pay anything, or the difference if over 100 euros. Children age 6 to 16 can obtain a prescription from a qualified optician and they will provide the glasses / contact lenses with the same costs. For contact lenses the cleaning liquid is free for one year. Children and young people eligible have to be official residents of Spain with the relevant document and provide their National Health number. There are questions and answers at planveo@sanidad.gob.es

Fuel For ‘Narco-launches’

The National and Guardia Civil Police conduct continuous operations to dismantle the activities and logistics of the owners of the high speed ‘Narco-launches’ that bring drugs and people to our province. Up to the end of November, they seized 86,348 litres of petrol in storage or being transported to the launches. The offence had been having a quantity of petrol that was over the amount allowed to be stored, with a fine, but now it is an offence that is part of criminal activities with a prison term. A big problem is that the criminals use low-cost petrol stations that are not manned at night to fill up multiple containers. The Royal Decree 706 in 2017 laid down technical instructions for “Installations for supplying vehicles and the regulation of petroleum installations”, and stipulates that “In self-service petrol stations where there is no personnel present on the premises of the installation, the mechanism that fixes the nozzle to give a continuous flow must be disengaged and the time of each supply will be limited to three minutes and a total volume of 75 litres.” This makes filling a large number of containers and using credit cards multiple times a much longer procedure. Consequently, police on patrol have a greater chance of catching these people in the act. The police intend to enforce these regulations by visiting petrol station that are unmanned at night. If they lack the required restrictions they will be fined, with a theoretic fine of up to 6 million euros. Apart from the fuel they seized 65 boats, and the number of people arrested and under investigation rose to 261, following 50 police operations. They seized 1,420kgs of cannabis, 1,500kgs of cocaine, 414,307 marijuana plants and 132 firearms.

Second Hand Car Sales

The ‘DGT’ (The Spanish Traffic Department) continually express their concern that the average age of cars in Spain is about 15. They consider that they may not be regularly serviced with only one before the ITV (MOT) tests and they lack modern safety standards. Last year the most second-hand sales were of 69,000 Volkswagen Golf cars with an average age of 16.5. The second most popular one was the Renault Megan with 62,000 purchases,

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average age 16.3. The Seat Ibiza had a very similar number of sales, average age 15.4, followed by the Ford Focus with 52,000 sales and an average age of 15.5 years.

Domestic Violence Deaths

Any deaths from domestic violence are, of course, very tragic. Throughout Spain in 2025 a total of 49 women were killed by their partner or ex-partner, but this is less than in recent years. Very sadly, three children were murdered and 35 children lost their mother. There were 14 deaths in Andalucía but this is put down to the large population. The 016 helpline assists all victims of gender-based violence and their families 24/7 in 53 different languages, along with the email address 016-online@igualdad.gob.es. Support is also available via WhatsApp at 600 000 016, and minors can contact the ANAR Foundation at 900 202 010. In an emergency situation, a person can call the 112 emergency number, or the National Police (091) or the Guardia Civil Police (062). A call to the 061 helpline does not show up in the list of calls made from a mobile phone.

“I Love Mojácar” and the Supreme Court

The High Court in Madrid are ruling on an appeal by Mojácar town hall, that could affect every beach bar in Spain. It relates to the “I Love Mojácar” beach bar on El Lance Nuevo beach. Mojácar town hall refused to grant a building licence to construct a permanent beach bar with a kitchen area, bar and terrace in 2023 and it contravened the Maritime Boundary (the distance from the sea where buildings are prohibited). The owner replied that he had permission from the Junta de Andalucía Ministry of the Environment and Planning for a 300m2 building to be used for 15 years. The mayor of Mojácar, Francisco García, states that with the approval of the 2023 Mojácar Municipal Urban Planning Document, ratified by the Junta, the project presented by the owner became viable from urban planning perspective. The owner applied for and was granted a permit by the Junta the same year. Francisco García states that going to the High Court “is not a crusade against this particular business, and all beach bars, but rather a search for the legal standing of the municipal

technicians.” The case has already been heard by a court in Almería and the High Court in Andalucía that ruled against the town hall that has generated the appeal. The High Court ruling will “determine the true powers that municipalities have over public land and whether it retains the power to veto a licence when a regional concession has already been granted.” This is a question that affects hundreds of local councils along the entire Spanish coast with “I Love Mojácar” becoming a test case.

A Final Outcome?

On January 13th, 2003, Carboneras town hall approved a building licence for the property company ‘Azata del Sol’ to build a 21 storey, 411 room hotel that became known as the ‘Algarrobico Hotel’. When Greenpeace discovered the hotel in 2006, when it was 95% complete and interviews were being held for staff, they lodged a formal complaint that it had been built too close to the maritime boundary which is the legal distance for buildings from the sea. There were conflicting opinions as to whether the building line was 50m or 100m from the boundary and in 2006, a judge in Almería paralysed the construction. Since then there have been a multitude of court cases with the plan that the hotel is demolished. In February 2025 central government ruled that they were able to demolish the part of the hotel that infringes the maritime boundary (about 40%) but the developer went to court, so this is not yet completely resolved. The rest of the hotel needs the Junta de Andalucía to appropriate the land after Carboneras town hall nullified the building licence. About three years ago a judge ruled that the hotel was “plainly legal” until this was done and the Junta agreed with this. Carboneras town hall has been very reluctant to do this as the developer is asking for compensation of 70 million euros which is the value of the hotel following a third party valuation and they are extremely concerned that they may have to pay compensation. On July 11th last year, Carboneras town hall were told that they had until January 11th to declare the building licence invalid and have it ratified by the Advisory Council of Andalucía that normally takes about one month. At the end of November, the town hall were

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told by the Andalucía High Court that if they did not comply within 10 days there would be financial sanctions against the mayor and council members and their continual excuses for not doing this were not acceptable. On December 5th at 8am the town hall issued their cancellation of the licence but on December 12th, the Andalucía High Court ruled that what they had done was not sufficient to comply with the instructions and they must send an amended document by January 19th. If not, they could face a fine of 1,000 euros every 20 days. At the end of December, Carboneras town hall announced that the amended document had been submitted. The demolition is not going to happen anytime soon, as the Junta de Andalucía have to appropriate the land and any compensation for the developer has to be resolved. Azata de Sol immediately announced further court proceedings claiming that the way the annulling of the licence had been done by imposing a period of six months was not legal and it would be contested. Many years ago, central government agreed that they would carry out the demolition and the Junta de Andalucía have to restore the land to its original state. At the time, the cost for each of these was given as being about 7 million euros that will have to be re-calculated, eventually.

Personal Mobility Devices in Almería City

Almería city is to bring in regulations that particularly apply to electric scooters. In December, the Councillor for Citizen Security, María del Mar García Lorca, presented the draft of new regulations including online courses for persons who already have an electric scooter or are thinking of buying one. The Policía Local already tour schools to explain the regulations and the highway code. The city council would like there to be driving tests, but this would have to introduced by the ‘DGT’, the Spanish Traffic Authority. Other proposals are to establish a minimum age of 16, underlining their use to one person only, mandating the use of helmets, specifying permitted routes and maximum speeds, creating a municipal registry and defining a clear and proportionate penalty system. A national regulation supposed to start from January 2nd was that third party insurance had to

be obtained which is very sensible. However, this is dependent on a national register put in place by the DGT and this is not yet in force. They state that the technical development of the registry is already complete, but the royal decree that will give it legal cover is still being processed. Once the royal decree is approved and enters into force, all personal mobility vehicles must be registered in the Vehicle Registry. The procedure, according to the DGT, will be simple and entirely online. The DGT has specified that personal mobility vehicles weighing more than 25kg and with a maximum speed exceeding 14 km/h must be insured, whether they are registered or not. The Guardia Civil Police sate that there were 37 deaths in traffic accidents in our province last year and 21 were people not in vehicles. Of these, for the first time ever, there were four deaths from users of electric scooters. Two were in interurban roads where riding scooters is banned and two were in Almeria city. The majority of the 21 deaths occurred between midnight and 8am and the police stress that all people not in vehicles must wear a reflective jacket during these hours.

Mojácar and AI

Mojácar Town Council has implemented two projects that represent the municipality’s biggest technological leap forward in mobility, tourism, and urban management. These are the ‘Sustainable Tourism Destinations Project (PSTD 2025)’ and the ‘Cicerone 2025’ program, which combine analytical sensors, smart cameras, digital displays, and an AI-powered tourist assistant. The new digital ecosystem allows monitoring of visitor flows, improving security and offering personalised tourist information both on public roads and in municipal offices and spaces. The PSTD 2025 has enabled the introduction of a ‘Tourism Intelligence Platform’ that centralises data on tourism activity, mobility, hotel occupancy, digital performance, and visitor behaviour. This system is complemented by 20 WiFi sensors capable of analysing visitor flow in real time and 28 traffic cameras located at entrances, roundabouts and busy areas throughout the municipality. The equipment is completed by eight parking control cameras and information panels displaying the occupancy of municipal parking lots.

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In parallel, the Cicerone 2025 project incorporates interactive tourist information signs on 55 inch screens at three inside and four outside locations including an LED video wall, touchscreen monitors, information tablets, and a digital charging station. All of this is integrated with Cicerone AI, a tourist assistant based on artificial intelligence that gives personalised recommendations, routes, and immediate answers in several languages. All screens are connected to the cloud and operate 24 hours a day. Meanwhile, Cicerone AI acts as a digital guide, capable of providing information tailored to each visitor’s profile, recording statistical data, and conducting satisfaction surveys. The mayor of Mojácar, Francisco García Cerdá, has emphasised that digitalisation “represents a profound change in the way the municipality is managed. The new systems allow us to understand how people move around, what visitors demand, and in which areas we need to take action. This provides us with objective criteria for better planning.” (In an article we explain how Almería city has introduced a similar system for tourism).

A Lot of Money

Income tax in Spain is split two ways in a 50 / 50 divide between the state and the autonomous communities, in our case Andalucía. Figures from June 30th last year, from the income tax calendar year 2024 showed that the Junta received 8.7 billion euros. This amount of money has increased by 71% in the last seven years since 2018 when the total was 3.6 billion euros. In 2024, a total of 4.4 billion income tax returns were filed in Andalucía that is 904,700 more than in 2018. In other words, since 2019, the number of personal income tax returns has increased by 25.7%. Some 18.7% of tax returns from people with a taxable income exceeding 33,000 euros accounted for 68.8% of the income tax paid. The remaining 4.5% with a taxable income exceeding 53,000 euros contributed 34.8% of the regional tax revenue. In reality, there are many tax breaks in Andalucía and without these the income would have been higher. These include tax breaks for primary residences, for subsidised primary residences, and for young people; for the birth, adoption, or fostering of minors; for large

families; for educational expenses; for people with disabilities as well as for the care of parents over 75 years of age in single-parent families. The latest tax reductions, which are not included in these figures, will appear in the 2026 tax return with deductions for gym memberships, pet veterinary care, and food for people with celeriac disease. Other deductions are also included for those who rent a home and are under 35 or over 65 with a 1,200 euros deduction for young people and pensioners with an income of less than 25,000 euros. This is a substantial change compared to the existing tax breaks of 500 euros for salaries up to 19,000 euros.

Enhanced Mammogram Follow-up Tests

About two months ago it emerged that follow-up appointments after a mammogram, in many parts of Andalucía, were not being sent out which caused an immense fuss, as can be expected. Errors were detected in the breast cancer screening program communication feature, a problem that has required the review of more than 2,300 tests. From mid-January and fully integrated by the end of February, a woman who needs a follow up test, whether it is a further mammogram, a breast ultrasound, or core needle biopsy, they will be performed in a single visit. This eliminates travel and delays in a process that, until now, could require up to three separate hospital visits. The Junta de Andalucía Minister of Health, Presidency, and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, states, “With the implementation of the single-visit procedure, the Regional Government aims to ensure that any woman with a suspicious finding receives a faster, more consistent, and more reliable diagnostic response throughout Andalucía. The objective is two-fold. On the one hand, to prevent an incident like the one that occurred from ever happening again, and on the other, to strengthen the quality of the breast cancer screening program.”

The Minimum Wage in 2026

Since 2018, when Pedro Sanchéz became Prime Minister, the minimum wage in Spain for a 40hr week has gone up by 61% from 736 euros gross per month to 1,184 euros last year, paid in 14

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instalments. An employer usually divides the total annual amount by 12 to calculate normal monthly payments. The aim has been that the national minimum wage increase represents 60% of the average net Spanish salary which is 32,600 euros. The 2025 increase to 16,576 euros was an extra 50 euros per month and 700 euros annually. Until last year, the ‘Hacienda’ (Tax office) put up the threshold for paying income tax to the same amount, so no tax was due. Last year, there were heated arguments between the Finance Minister and the Minister for Labour, because the Hacienda stated that as the rise was more than a living wage it was taxable and the amount of tax payable was about 340 euros for a single person with only an age allowance. Eventually it was agreed that the tax paid would be refunded in the following tax year, so this year for last year. The Ministry of Labour consulted a team of experts last October and they have concluded that there should be two increases. 3.1% to 1,221 euros gross per month if the salary is still tax-exempt (that is 17,094 euros annually) and 4.7% to 1,240 per month (17,360 euros annually) if it becomes subject to income tax. In the first scenario (without taxation), the minimum wage would increase by 37 euros per month, and in the second (with income tax), by 56 euros. The tax payable on this amount would then go up to about 600 euros. Both percentages exceed the rate of inflation, which averaged 2.7% over the last 12 months. The Hacienda point out that the only people liable for any tax are going to be single people with no allowances apart from their personal allowance, and a person with children and other family commitments that reduce their tax will not pay any. The Minister of Labour states that, in her opinion, the minimum wage should not be taxed and that tax reform should begin with “those at the top” but she conceded that this is not within her control. The unions consider that the increases are justified but employer associations think that it is too much and suggest a percentage that is less than the 2.7% inflation. Meanwhile, the Hacienda have suggested that they will refund the 600 euros tax where it is applicable, but keep the tax threshold at the same amount. Otherwise, people paying in higher tax brackets would also

pay less tax and the Hacienda would have a much reduced income. When all this has been hammered out, the increase will be backdated to January 1st.

A Steep ‘Airbnb’ Fine

In December, the Consumer Affairs Department announced a fine of 64 million euros for Airbnb for allowing properties to be advertised on its platform without the required license reference number. The fine is equivalent to six times the illicit profit the San Francisco-based company allegedly obtained from these listings between the time it was notified they had to remove them and the time before they did this. In October 2024 Airbnb were notified that they had to remove 65,122 properties but with no action by December 2024 it was announced that sanctions would follow. Airbnb mounted an appeal to the Spanish Supreme Tribunal but this failed and in June last year they were told the properties must be removed and sanctions would be levied. Part of the fine is because Airbnb were also accused of not removing properties where there was “clearly” a false or incorrect licence number. Pablo Bustinduy, the Consumer Minister, stated that very large companies such as Airbnb had to comply with the law, the same as any other companies.

Mayor’s Salaries

The salaries that mayors received in Almería province in 2024, in the 103 municipalities, have been published and the average was 47,473 euros. María del Mar Vázquez, mayoress of Almería city was paid 91,101 euros, the 4th highest in Andalucía after the highest salaries in Seville, Málaga and Marbella. Gabriel Amat, the mayor of Roquetas de Mar, was paid 88,534 euros and Francisco Góngora, mayor of El Ejido, received 70,680 euros. 8 mayors were paid more than 50,000 euros with Pulpí at 55,700 euros, and in Garrucha, HuércalOvera and Mojácar the salary was exactly 50,000 euros. Mayors paid between 45,000 to 50,000 euros were those in Vera, Cantoria, Pechina and Zurgena. All these salaries are full time but some councillors are part time, so they have another job. Some mayors did not declare their salaries, or they were not in the right format and these included

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Albox, Lucainena de las Torres and Taberna. Mayors and councillors can give themselves a pay rise that has to be within certain limits, so the 2024 salaries may have been increased in 2025.

La Inmaculada Hospital, Huércal-Overa

The Territorial Delegate for Health and Consumer Affairs, Juan de la Cruz Belmonte, visited the Cardiology Service of the Huércal-Overa hospital at the end of November and he highlighted the latest generation ultrasound machine for outpatient consultations installed in 2024. He stated that “it represented a substantial improvement due to the features it includes, which have allowed for better workflows and greater efficiency, by having advanced diagnostic tools that provide clear and quick information on the patient’s condition.” He explained that “Echocardiography is currently the most widely used diagnostic tool in cardiology due to its non-invasive nature, high diagnostic accuracy, and continuous technological advancements. This procedure uses ultrasound to obtain highresolution, two-dimensional or three-dimensional images of the heart in real time, allowing for the evaluation of valve and heart muscle function and the detection of abnormalities resulting from various pathologies, including cardiac diseases.”

There has been a 26% increase in echocardiography activity, going from 3,623 studies carried out between January and October 2024 to 4,582 in the same period of 2025. He also announced that the hospital is on track to break its annual record for MRI scans. Since 2022, the service has gone from carrying out 1,844 studies to 2,639 in 2024, representing a 43% increase in just three years, and by last November, a total of 2,131 scans had been performed with an average of 10 per day. The management of La Inmaculada Hospital emphasises that “This increase in activity has been made possible by the incorporation of new advanced imaging techniques, the extension of operating hours, and co-ordination with specialised care teams, which has improved accessibility and care for patients throughout the region.”

Doctors and Farmacias

An important change in Andalucía in the system of

how doctors and farmacias (chemists) interact was pioneered last month and will be fully operational by March. At present, people with chronic illnesses or other medical conditions who need repeat prescriptions for long periods of time have to go to their doctor to get a new one. This will be scrapped and farmacias will be able to request them directly from doctors. According to estimates from the Andalucía Health Service, approximately 30% of primary care appointments at a doctor’s surgery are related to administrative procedures such as prescription renewals, and the new scheme will have a significant impact in reducing the waiting lists for people needing normal appointments. The Health Department states, “For patients, especially the elderly, or those with mobility issues, this initiative will significantly improve their quality of life by eliminating unnecessary travel and simplifying access to their regular medications”. At present, farmacias know when a prescription needs to be renewed and they put stickers on the medication to remind people that this is the last one and they need a new prescription. Also, another phase in the second quarter of this year is that prescriptions from doctors in Andalucía will be valid throughout Spain, from any farmacia, which will help people needing medication that are temporarily out of Andalucía.

Electric Car Batteries

With major investment by central government and the EU, Volkswagen intend to begin to produce batteries for electric cars in September at Sagunto (Valencia) in a new ‘PowerCo’ factory that will have cost 10 billion euros. The first phase will produce 55,000 battery cells each day, sufficient for 450550 electric cars built at their factories in Martorell (Barcelona) and Landaben (Navarra). In 2027 the second phase will be started to produce the same number of cells by 2028. Phase one will create 1,600 jobs and when phase two is completed and reaches full capacity they will employ more than 3,000 people. Machinery from China is on order as they are the world leader in manufacturing batteries for electric cars. The South Korean company K-Ensol will construct the special “dry rooms” with very closely controlled temperature,

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humidity and dust levels. Eventually, the dry rooms will cover an area equivalent to 8 football pitches. Volkswagen intend that the battery cells will enable them to produce several electric car models with a selling price of 25,000 euros or less. Meanwhile, in partnership with the Chinese company CATL, the Stellantis group are building a battery plant at Zaragoza. The type of batteries will be LFP (lithium iron phosphate) at both factories.

Instant Transfers for Purchases

The EU want to make Bizum, or very similar ones such as Wero, available to make purchases, anywhere in member states, instantly. Bizum started out in 2017 as a rapid transfer system between bank accounts in less than 10 seconds. It is available 24/7 every day of the year and has gone from 31.8 million immediate transfers made in 2018 in Spain, to 1.87 billion last year. Fernando Rodríguez Ferrer, Deputy General Manager of International Expansion at Bizum states that “We are working on a payment solution, based on immediate transfers, through the mobile phone, where it is enough to bring the phone close to the payment terminal. At the moment this is one of our priorities and we hope to be able to extend it, hand in hand with our banks, throughout 2026. The idea is that paying with Bizum is as simple as it is with Apple Pay or Samsung Pay. The difference is that behind that digital wallet there will not be a card, but an instant transfer that travels from account to account in seconds.” In Spain, Iberpay connects banks to process transfers and handles 63% of instant transactions and expects to reach 90% or even 100% soon. “We are prepared for all transfers in the system to be instantaneous when this transition occurs,” says José Luis Encinas, CEO of Iberpay. The Spanish network is fully integrated into Europe, not just Spain. Iberpay connects more than 4,500 banks in 41 countries and processes more than 300,000 instant cross-border transfers every day. It is estimated that with ordinary bank transfers in Europe there is 2,000 billion euros in the system every day waiting to be transferred. The EU want their own payment system as an alternative to Visa or Mastercard that are not under their control, but they fully accept that conventional

credit cards are here to stay. They have decades of use, very mature security systems and universal acceptance. The ECB (Central European Bank) state that “The proposed EU Euro-system recognises the risks of over-reliance on a small number of large non-European payment providers, whose interests may not be aligned with those of large European players. This concentration can reduce competition and facilitate the abuse of market power, to the detriment of consumers and businesses.” Currently, there are two large blocks led by Bizum in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Andorra who intend to link up with Norway and Sweden. In the centre of the EU the leading platform is Wero, which integrates the facility in France, Germany and Belgium. Both parties are negotiating an agreement so that any European citizen can pay with one app in any EU country, which will allow more than 300 million people to make instant payments safely, quickly and efficiently.

Bullfighting

Particularly during the last few years, there has been two distinct views regarding bullfights. Is it a barbaric and cruel sport causing prolonged injury and suffering to the bull, or it is a cultural heritage of Spain that should still be recognised as such? In Spain, if there are over 500,000 signatures on a petition sent to the Spanish Parliament it has to be debated. Last October, a petition against bullfighting with 665,000 signatures was presented, but no political party including the present centreleft PSOE party who have a majority in parliament, with a coalition of other parties, would debate it. The petition was to withdraw national cultural protection from bullfighting because in 2003 a conservative government led by the centre-right PP political party ruled that “Bullfighting forms part of the cultural heritage worthy of protection throughout the national territory.” It also decreed that “the public authorities shall guarantee its conservation and promote its enrichment.” The recently rejected petition sought to repeal this legislation as being totally out of date on two fronts. The first one was to end animal abuse, and the second one was to return power to the regional governments (in our case Andalucía) rather

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than central government. The debate continues in newspapers and on radio and television stations, despite the political setback. Gutiérrez Bañares, former president of the Cocherito bullfighting club in Bilbao, the largest in Spain, has stated, “Who are they to decide what is culture and what isn’t?” The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, was forced to make a statement after the petition was thrown out and acknowledged in an interview that bullfighting “is not a resolved issue within the PSOE.” He explained it this way: “There are activists who are in favour, and others who are against, just like Spanish society.” The animal rights movement is gaining strength however, and 77% of the Spanish population rejects bullfighting, according to a report published last year. Bullfighting is the cultural activity that generates the most opposition, and 68% of Spaniards state that their interest in it lies between 0 and 2 (on a scale of 10), a percentage that exceeds 80% in Catalonia, Galicia and the Canary Islands. At the other end

of the spectrum, 6.4% of the population is “really interested” in bullfighting, with the highest interest found in the regions of Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla León, and Extremadura. The Ministry of Culture provides figures and say that throughout Spain, people going to a bullfight at least once a year remains at a mere 5.9%. The age groups with the highest attendance figures are in the 45 to 64 bracket, and after this, the highest attendance is the 15 to 24 age group. Despite the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child recommending that Spain prohibit attendance by young people under the age of 18, admission is still permitted for anyone aged 14 or over, but critics say that this is not enforced at all. People behind the failed petition point out that in France and Portugal, the only other countries in Europe where there are still bullfights, the bull is not killed. They consider that this could easily be extended to Spain and more people would go to see them, as this is far from being a barbaric and cruel event.

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The ‘AVE’ Operational in 2027, 2028 or 2029? Óscar Puente, the Spanish Minister of Transport, was interviewed in December by a journalist from the radio station ‘Cadena Sur’. He stated that the 200kms ‘Mediterranean Corridor’ that is the AVE (High Speed Train) from Murcia to Almería will be finished in 2027 and certification of the line would follow, with the intention that the line will be operational the same year. The problem for this to happen is the underground station at Lorca that has a completion date at present of “late 2027”. At the beginning of January, Óscar Puente stated in another interview that the AVE would be operational at the end of 2027 or in early 2028 “at the latest”. ‘La Mesa del Tren’ is a pressure group in Almería made up of a group of experts who have regularly reviewed the progress of the AVE and other rail links for the last 10 years. They accuse Óscar Puente of being totally misleading and say that even if all the work in our province is complete, the station at Lorca will in all probability not be completed until 2028. Certification testing with special trains needed afterwards will mean that the AVE will not arrive in Almería until 2029. On January 21st at 4pm, the pressure group had a meeting in Madrid with the Transport Ministry and pointed out that they would have to go there by road. Their President, Antonio Fernández complained that “If we want to go by train to a meeting in Madrid that lasts an hour in the afternoon, we would have to leave the day before, sleep in Madrid, attend the meeting, sleep in Madrid for a second night and return the next day which is totally unacceptable.”

The Population of Vera

In December, Vera town hall celebrated the arrival of the López-Peréz family from Antas who had moved there and applied to be put on the ‘padrón’ (the official list or residents) as this took the population to just over 20,000. They were awarded the use of the nearby Aquavera water park during the summer free of charge, free tickets for events at the municipal auditorium and unlimited access to the municipal swimming pool and gymnasium during 2026. The population has been going up by about 1,000 people for the last three years and the

mayor of Vera, Alfonso García, emphasised that “This increase is the result of a local development strategy focused on offering services and activities year-round, even outside of peak season, as well as promoting teleworking, boosting the business sector, and fostering innovation. One of the key examples of this commitment is the Vera business centre, considered among the most modern in the province of Almería. All of this has made the municipality a preferred destination for both new families and companies seeking to establish themselves in a dynamic and prosperous environment.” The promised arrival during 2028 of the AVE (High Speed Train) is also given as a reason for the increase. However, the National Institute of Statistics state that there are already 20,282 inhabitants!

‘Las Terrazas’, Macenas

The property developer Insur and the Cosentino “family office” have obtained the building licence for the ‘Las Terrazas’ project which is 125 apartments integrated into the Macenas Mediterranean Resort in Mojácar, with an investment of 50.4 million euros. Insur state that “its contemporary design, combined with a selection of top-quality materials will be some of the distinguishing features of this development, with one, two, and three-bedroom homes”. There will be terraces with sea views, penthouses and ground-floor apartments with private gardens, “designed with a Mediterranean architectural style.” Communal areas will feature an outdoor infinity pool, a heated indoor pool, a social club with a chill-out terrace, and a solarium facing the sea. Juan Conejo, Director of Promotion for Eastern Andalucía at Grupo Insur, states that “this ambitious project, which will generate more than 300 direct and indirect jobs, is the result of our partnership with the Cosentino family, which has allowed us to establish ourselves in a prime location in Almería.” The renovated golf course designed by the Stirling and Martin company will have 18 holes and a range of new amenities including a golf academy, a restaurant and a pro shop. It is expected to be operational by the end of this year. Meanwhile, construction is underway on the 5* hotel.

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The Human Brain

The total length of the human brain’s neural wiring (axons and dendrites) is vast, potentially reaching around 100,000 miles (160,000 km) per person, enough wiring to wrap around the Earth about four times. If the human cortex (the outer layer of the cerebrum) were unfolded, it would cover an area roughly the size of a pillowcase. Despite making up only about 2% of body weight, approximately 20% of the total oxygen in the human body is used by the brain, and the brain also uses 20% of the body’s total blood. Intelligence depends on how brain regions connect and communicate, not size or weight.

The Guinness Book of Records

In 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver, the Guinness Brewery managing director, got into an argument with someone about the world’s fastest game bird. When they couldn’t find the answer in any book, Beaver had the idea of writing a book to solve pub arguments. The first edition of The Guinness Book of Records was published in 1955 and was meant to be a promotional giveaway for the pub, but it immediately became a bestseller. The tallest man ever recorded is Robert Wadlow. Due to an enlarged pituitary gland, he grew to 8 feet and 11 inches before he died at age 22. Owls hold the record for the greatest animal head rotation.

Space

The first person to look into space with a telescope was Galileo, nearly 400 years ago. In 1895, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, an early Russian rocket scientist, was the first to propose the concept of space elevators, a type of space transportation system. While Han Solo narrowly navigated a packed asteroid belt in the Star Wars film The Empire Strikes Back, in reality, asteroids have about 400,000 cubic miles all to themselves. Therefore, the chances of colliding with an asteroid are about one in a billion. The first “Earthling” in space was Laika, a dog that was launched into space on the Soviet ship Sputnik 2 in 1957.

Books

Enheduanna, an Akkadian princess and High Priestess, composed temple hymns around 2300 BC, making her the first known named author. The earliest written texts were meant to be read out loud. Words were written in a continuous stream that had to be deciphered by the reader. The first European book published on a printing press using moveable metal type was the Gutenberg Bible on February 23rd, 1455, creating the “Gutenberg Revolution.” Before this, manuscripts were handcopied, which could take years. The Bible is the best selling book ever, followed by Mao TseTung Quotations and the Harry Potter series.

Elections

Many countries, such as Greece, Australia, and Brazil, hold their elections at the weekend to encourage higher voter turnout. Traditionally, elections in the United States have been held on Tuesdays because, in the past, it allowed farmers to travel to polling stations. Tuesdays did not interfere with the Biblical Sabbath or with market day, which, in many towns was on a Wednesday. In the United States, individual states decide how and when to register voters, which has often led to controversy. Some 13 states allow voter registration on Election Day. The United States trails most developed nations with very low voter participation.

Chernobyl Nuclear Plant

In April of 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant near Pripyat, Ukraine, suffered a catastrophic meltdown. The United Nations called the disaster the “greatest environmental catastrophe in the history of humanity.” The amount of radiation released in the Chernobyl explosion was 400 times higher than that created by the bomb dropped on Hiroshima during WWII, and radioactive rain reached as far away as Ireland. The area around the site is home to some five million Ukrainians, even though it is still contaminated. Ukraine was the world’s first state to give up its Soviet-era nuclear arsenal, dismantled in 1966.

AI and Almería Province

Putsimply, Artificial Intelligences, “AI”, is the ability of massive super computers to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as problem-solving and decision-making. Huge amounts of data have to be put in initially which is known as the “training phase” and machine learning is the result. The super computers need enormous amounts of electrical energy, partly to drive very sophisticated chips and processors and to super cool the equipment as there are very high temperatures generated. Liquids are used that need high levels of power to pump the coolants through the servers. All the data needs vast storage capacity that also requires high levels of electricity.

AI has been described as the modern day equivalent of the printing press and how it will evolve is the subject of many predictions and speculation. One use is the interpretation of data and the provision of consequent super fast conclusions. In Almería province there are various uses already.

In agriculture, ‘Ikos Advanced’, a company from Adra has developed hardware with robots using AI that takes 144 measurements in greenhouses every day, such as salinity, ambient temperature and soil composition, with recommendations as to exactly when irrigations is necessary. It also provides monitoring of any pests present and the exact ecological treatment needed from the introduction of the right insects. The Ikos CEO, Joaquín Soriano, states that 2,000 growers are already using it across fifteen different crops, generating 200 million data points. The power comes from solar panels to reduce reliance on normal electricity.

In education, AI can be a very useful tool in classrooms and training centres. It’s no surprise that more and more young people are turning to the popular Chat GPT for schoolwork. This practice has spread across all educational levels in secondary schools, colleges and universities. Teachers point out that it is a tool that can be very beneficial, but it is important that pupils don’t rely on it, and information in some cases is incorrect until it has been modified. Chat GPT can be told that it has come to a conclusion that is not

valid, or even that it has made something up! Pupils are told that if they have made extensive use of Chat GPT in homework or an essay, they have to specify that this has been done. Almería University now has new degree courses that deal with AI and Cybersecurity, and the demand from potential students is very high.

In health and medicine, experts state that AI will never replace doctors or consultants but both of them can work together. Dr. Bartolomé García Pérez is a renowned physician from Almería and he states, “AI is very useful in medicine, but its reliability depends on its application and the specific clinical context. We can say that diagnostic imaging (radiology, dermatology and ophthalmology) can detect patterns with similar or even greater accuracy than experienced physicians. Without a doubt, it is a transformative change, a before and after with no turning back. It’s a clinical copilot that helps to analyse medical histories and suggest diagnoses. It is freeing up time for complex decisionmaking and patient care.”

The ‘Costa de Almería’ tourist body uses AI to give information to tourists to meet their individual requirements and is available in 50 languages. An AI chatbot responds to questions from people who are coming, or thinking of coming to our province. It deals with activities such as walking, hiking or horse riding, land and sea sports options, and cultural activities. Mojácar now has a similar one.

New Alcohol Limit Law

Stop Accidents is a pressure group that was founded in 2000. The political situation in Spain at present is that the ‘PSOE’ government are having problems with their coalition partners and the ‘PP’ party are calling for premature General Elections, not waiting until 2027 when there has to be one. ‘Stop Accidents’ are calling on both main parties to settle their differences and pass the new alcohol laws approved in draft form.

Alcohol is cited as a primary factor in fatal traffic accidents in Spain, and data from the National Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Sciences shows that 48% of all deceased drivers in traffic accidents had consumed alcohol. The proposed legislation would lower the limit in the blood from 0.5 g/l to 0.2 g/l, and the breath alcohol limit from 0.25 mg/l to 0.1 mg/l. There is a proposal calling for a near-zero or zero-tolerance policy for professional and novice drivers. The organisation argues that the only safe approach is not to drink at all when driving, as even small amounts of alcohol can impair driving ability and this is the basis of the new law.

According to the DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority), the number of beers needed to exceed the new legal limit varies depending on factors such as weight, age, sex, and metabolism. However, as a general guideline, for men with an average weight between 70 and 90 kilograms, a ‘tercio’ (a third of a litre of beer) could bring them close to the new limit, and two could put them over it. In the case of women between 50 and 70 kilograms, a single tercio could be enough to produce a positive result, due to differences in alcohol absorption. This change aims to establish a “cultural norm” of not mixing alcohol and driving by the whole population as the new limits are very strict. If passed into law by Parliament it would come into force sometime during this year.

On November 16th, “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims”, it was revealed that there had been 32 fatalities in our province during 2025 up to this date, with 25 deaths on

major roads and seven on urban roads. Fourteen people that died on major roads included seven pedestrians, five motorcyclists, and two electric scooter riders. Meanwhile, in urban areas, the total number of fatalities were seven with two vehicle drivers, three pedestrians and two electric scooter riders. In total, four electric scooter riders and ten pedestrians had died. Additionally, 917 people had sustained minor injuries and 56 had serious injuries that required then being admitted to hospital.

Throughout Spain in the same period there were 1,024 deaths from traffic accidents. During July and August as might be expected, with the greatest number of journeys throughout Spain put at 100 million, there were 208 deaths nationwide in 207 accidents with 947 people admitted to hospital. In Andalucía there was the highest number of 47 deaths in all of the autonomous communities.

Countries that already have a 0.2 g/l limit include Sweden, Norway, Poland and Estonia. In the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia, it is forbidden to drive after consuming any amount of alcohol. For other nations, the EU has a general alignment with a limit of 0.5 g/l, although the tolerance for young drivers tends to remain lower with a threshold of 0.2 g/l, but with a proposal of zero tolerance for two years for novice drivers. It is worth noting that only Malta and the UK (excluding Scotland with 0.5 g/l) have higher limits of 0.8 g/l.

2026: A Booming Economy

In our December magazine we detailed the special offers that Spanish banks are giving to new clients. Most of them expired in January, but after they have gauged the response there will certainly be new ones. We also commented on the three financial agencies, ‘Moody’s, Fitch’ and ‘S&P’, upgrading their benchmarks of the Spanish economy to “A3”, “A”and “A+” respectively.

On January 7th, the IBEX Spanish Stock Exchange rocketed to 17,677 points, the highest for 30 years (that was the year after the IBEX was formed). The annual increase was a whopping 49.7% despite the shocks due to Donald Trump’s erratic economic and trade policy. In 2007 just before the financial crash, the IBEX hit 15,900 points but in 2020, after Covid, it fell to just under 8,000. At the end of 2024 it was 11,600 points but when the Trump tariffs were announced on April 2nd last year it stood at 13,800. With only a slight blip it kept on going up to the key “Over 16,000 points” in late October.

Unlike some other EU countries, Spain has not been penalised by the US tariffs to the same extent. We have commented before that Spain exports no cars to the US as the shipping cost is too high to make them competitive. Spain is now attractive to foreign investors and ‘Blackrock’, the extremely important financial entity, is recommending that investors choose Spain. The US is seeing prices go up after the tariffs, and there is considerable disquiet over the way Trump is waging war with the Federal Reserve Bank to try and force down interest rates. Confidence in the dollar has gone down, falling 14% against the Euro, and the price of gold, as a safe haven, has risen to levels not seen before with a rise of over 60% last year. Investment in US companies is down because of the potential risk and there are fears that the boom in AI companies may level off because they are over valued. In general, investors in the US are very jittery and are adopting a “wait and see” policy.

Several banks in Spain have doubled their profits during 2025 which is a major reason for the rise in the stock exchange put at about 40% compared to 30% three years ago. Their special offers to new customers reflect their liquidity. Profits over 100% have been recorded which applies to Banco Santander up by 127%, Unicaja up by 120%, and BBVA up by 112%. Closely following are CaixaBank up 99%, Bankinter up 83%, and Sabadell up 80%. The five major banks increased their profits to over 33 billion euros last year, and dividends to shareholders are high.

Apart from the banks, the Indra Group company saw profits go up by 185% and they are major players in the Defence, Aerospace, and Advanced Technologies sectors with 60,000 employees. Because Spain has to increase their defence spending they have a 350 million euros contract to supply advanced surveillance drones. In midJanuary they were awarded a 1 billion euros contract until 2034 with London Transport, to run their entire ticket system, with an option to renew it until 2039.

There are still some problems in Spain in 2026 and one of them is the rising cost of purchasing and renting properties, a major barrier for young people. Also, electricity prices will not come down soon because ‘Red España’ (The Spanish National Grid entity) are buying more electricity from the most expensive co-generation power stations, who can control fluctuations better, as a means of preventing another blackout.

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Sunshine Charters (Garrucha) ....................................634 398074

BOOKS

Librería Nobel (Vera) ..................................................950 392642

The Book Box (Albox) ……...............................…….662 585098

The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170

Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

BUILDING MATERIALS

(& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257

Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652

Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740

Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453

Comercial Vera (Vera) ..........................664 648652 / 950 393329

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

BUILDING SERVICES

Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552

Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456

Partylevante (Puerto Deportivo Garrucha) .................680 942141

MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862

Mario the Handyman ................................................642 245017

Mat Murray ................................................................647 841750

MiPassiveHome ...........................................................634 007659

Michel Cools (Taberno) ...............................................641 814611

MSB Building Services ..............................................627 417071

Nail It .........................................................................621 252997

PR Building Services ..................................................662 422170

Palmer Project Managemant ..................................744 609364

Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779

Plasterboard Solutions ...............................................624 961299

Sierra Construcción ...................................................611 028716

The Andalucian Building Company ............................671 971686

TRP Construction .......................................................641 309708

Valoser Obras ............................................................642 016954

BUTCHERS

Barnet’s Butcher & Delicatessen (Mojácar) (See p.3).950 473174

Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) .............................950 478409

CAKES TO ORDER

Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517

Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403

The Cake Boutique (Arboleas) ............................+44 7800 892244

CAMPSITES

Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399

Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553

CAR HIRE

See also Motorbike Hire

Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440

Auto Corner (Limousines) ...................950 069198 / 667 439671

Car Rental ...................................................................642 731543

Caracola (Mojácar) ...................................................652 105827

Costa Coches (Mojácar) .......................950 459208 / 950 069272

Costa Rentals Antas ......................... 950 085362 / 662 336439

Europcar .............................,......................................950 615101

Mo-Car (Mojácar) ...............................950 478307 / 626 976973

Solvi Car (Mojácar) ………….......................................950 478151

SRS Vehicle Services .................................................950 449095

CAR WASH & VALETING

Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939

CARD SHOPS

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía)

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 118043

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) ..................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

CARERS See Home Carers

CARPENTRY

Bédar Madera (Bédar) ...............................................687 503181

Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400

Go2 Joinery & Services ............................................674 963957

Juegare S.L. (Vera) ....................................................672 264807

Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 688622

Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270

Total Carpentry ............................................................624 961299

Unicraft …...............................................................…692 176069

Wildwood Bespoke Joinery ......................................634 328574

CARPET CLEANING

Jones’s Mobile Valeting .............................................661 571939

CATERING / EVENTS

Hog Roasts ...............................................................671 851135 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 920126

Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines .......600 006032 CATTERY see Kennels

Shops

HiiCBD

CHILDREN & BABY

CHIMNEYS

CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS

See also Foot Health

Clinica Montero (Albox) ..............................................647 827793

Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ...................................950 132768

In-Step (Arboleas) .......................................................634 330067

iPIE (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 500336 / 623 380187

Kim White (Turre) ………...........................................637 149659

CIVIL ENGINEERS

Isabel Morales .............................................................617 749105

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

Anna (Tarot) ………...........................................………670 897832

Beverley Kearns ...........................................................600 796684

Chrissie Cremore ........................................................634 349638

Psychic Karen (Turre) ….............................................663 477658

Tarot readings by Susan .........................................643 960118

CLEANING SERVICES

ATC Power & Jet Washing Services ....................672 873618

Amba Cleaners .........................................................697 516955

Charmaine ...................................................................671 198188

Chris ............................................................................627 565049

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389

Crystal Clear .............................................................637 229464

Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596

Idea (Mojácar) ...........................................................605 162709

Jan’s Domestic & Builders Cleaning .........................660 868467

Jones Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939

Limpiezas Cristina ......................................................…660 306695.

Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) …....678 567783 / 629 680161

Oven cleaning (Sue Parmenter) ..............................711 080697

SDF Cleaning Services .............................................711 005562

Shine Bright (Mojácar area) ...................................711 068645

Ultrasonic Cleaning Services (Mike) ..............................632 267997

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRS

Keith Simpson (Turre) .............................................711 064079

CLOTHING (Personalised)

Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ...................................607 424452

COMPUTERS

Androidez (Vera Playa) ....................950 042338 / 661 375489

Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569

Beck Tech Solutions (Huércal-Overa) ......................618 779162

Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059

Connexions (Turre) ....................................................950 479502

C.Y.G. Vera ...............................................................950 393350

Don Robinson ............................................................646 587746

Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………..................……..950 430806

IKamale-on ……………..............................................950 616521

Infordatox (Albox) .....................................................950 633223

Mark Adamou (Mojácar) .....................634 324918 / 634 306799

Mr. Micro (Turre) ......................................................950 479502

PC Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................634 356498

PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511

Reperamos (Albox) ....................................................644 346111

Paul Wieder (Mojácar) ..............................................617 830696

SH Informatica (Albox) ..............................................615 647058

CONSERVATORIES

AA Window Doctor ......................…........................630 231644

Screenmasters (See p.35) ......….…..........................677 152911

SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

COUNSELLING / HEALING

Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429

Anushree (Healing, Spiritual Coach, Sound) .............672 721096

Barbara Clarke ..............................................................637 469937

Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638

Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022

Emotional Freedom Technique ......................................711 066 822

Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652

Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351

Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...........................663 336655

Hari (Energy Work, Spiritual Coach) .........................608 176578

Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733

Hypnotherapy (Karen) ................................................663 477658

Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...........................618 920126

Karen Green (Holistic Therapist) .....615 163416 / 850 993150

Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725

Natural Health (Mojácar) .........UK 0783 4872273 / 658 638142

Psychotherapy Coaching ..................................+49 160 909 52007

Reshmi Purmar (Psychic, healer, spiritual coach) ..634 370903

Shiatsu (Wendy) .......................................................671 851135

Sound Therapy/Reiki/Readings (Bedar) ......................711 096381

Sue Osman (Therapist) ……...............950 473021 / 600 847964

Susan Hales (Tarot) ................................................ 643 960118

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Dr. Wanda Broeshart .................................................610 243327

COURIERS See Postal Services

CRAFTS

Elaine’s Wools (Arboleas) ...........................................667 273889

R.F. (Marquetry) ...........................................................711 003476

Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................643 563803

CURRENCY

Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 661 373404

Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

Cortinas Gredécor (Vera / Huércal-Overa) ..................950 391361

Curtains with Style (See p.21) ........950 069032 / 678 811125

Curtainsandthings .................................................……678 684564

Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907

CYBERCAFES

Can Connect (Albox) …........................................….....950 121149

Total Entertainment (Albox) ........................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) ...................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ...........................................950 468295

DAMP PROOFING

Pukka Plastering & Damp Proofing (Almanzora area) .692 596681

Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT

Alias Quadros Dental Studio (Mojácar) ....................677 005005

Centro Dental Dr. Cremades (Vera) .........................950 390655

Clinica Dental (Albox) ...............................................950 120732

Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989

Clinica Dental Palomares .....................950 109710 / 670 878427

Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534

Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672

Dentalbox (Albox) .....................................................950 121284

Nadal Pérez, M A (Turre) ...........................................950 479444

Odonto Stetic (Los Gallardos) ...........722 706732 / 950 398993

Puerta de Vera (Vera) ...................................................950 395319

Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

1:1 Diet ............................................... 711 019507 / 660 373103

Image (Helen) ....................................950 930192 / 665 178326

Issysweigh (Albox) ........................................................600 334318

Slim Well Spain ..............................................0044 7794118214

DIGGER HIRE See Excavation DIVING See Scuba Diving

DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private)

Analysis Clinic (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 475282

Centro Médico Mojácar ..............................................950 475105

Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500

Euroclinicas (Vera) ...................................................950 391300

Centro Medico Slavica (Mojácar) .............................950 001789

DOG GROOMING

Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734

Berta Ayora (Turre) ....................................................637 395775

Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123

Carla García (Mojácar Playa) .................................662 257084

Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ............950 616820 / 617 456548

ChuchosChic (Mojácar) ........................950 168778 / 621 231369

Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…...........................617 313587

Happy Pets Garrucha, (Vera Playa) ...........................671 526839

Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616

Lulu’s (Albox) ...................................950 952940 / 600 046557

Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734

Pelitos (Los Gallardos) ..............................................637 286176

Precious Perros Mobile Grooming (Aoife) ..............634 342470

Shampooch professional pet grooming .......................642 276442

SoloPerros (Turre) ......................................................674 509382

Ulti-Mutt (Turre) .........................+44 7894747657 / 634 332578

Vivancos Dog Grooming (Vera Playa) ......................608 178361

DOG TRAINING

Didi Arias ..................……............................................639 724521

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Servimugar (Vera) (Spanish speaking) ......................637 810190

DOORS See Windows & Doors DRY

CLEANERS

City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255 DVD & VIDEO

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 615596

VHS to DVD conversion ..............................................647 202599

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

Eco1 (Garrucha) .........................................................627 690056

ELECTRICAL GOODS

Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) ............950 442012

Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar .............................950 473111

De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129

Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069

Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 460832

Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832

Revolution Technology (La Alfoquía & Turre) ................694 440104

ELECTRICIANS

A1 Services ……….....................................................679 631458

Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208

Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450

Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ..........................…..677 741366

Baltasar ..........................................................................655 691107

Bédar Directo .................................................................689 702916

Byouniquehomes ........................................................603 867249

DJT Electrical Services (Vera) ...........686 817945 / 626 578164

Damaso .....................................................................647 292966

Electro Talavera ..........................................................632 820625

ElectroTorres .....................................677 530410 / 610 750771

EMI Electrical Installations ...........................................673 502867

Fernando (Huércal Overa) ..........................................677 549247

Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352

N.E.Electrics(Arboleas) ..............................................634 358777

Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 974662

Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

CDB Natural ...............................................................950 882237

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ......634 322475 / 633 629883

Voluta’s Place (Mojácar Playa) …...............................699 975552

ENTERTAINERS

Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) ......................................687 340544

All Skas .....................................................................635 333387

Andy Owen ................................................................634 370388

Ashley Cathcart .........................................................693 486788

Bob Rock ..................................................................666 310251

Brendan O’Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964

Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533

Carl Lewis ..................................................................634 364041

Carol George (Female Vocalist) .................................634 285009

D n A Accoustic Duo .................................................634 366372

Debbie Davis .............................................................694 438917

Dominic Doolittle .........................................................634 353525

Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028

Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251

Emma Wild ................................................................642 276385

Female Sax ................................................................619 826238

Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ........................687 480694

Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966

Free Ride ...................................................................606 127424

Funky Nomad .............................................................643 256459

Geoff Murrell ..............................................................699 462859

GuitarMac (Guitar/Vocals) ............................................634 340476

Harmony Duo .............................................................687 340544

Jack Law ....................................................................689 750176

JJ.Jones (Neil Diamond Tribute and Country to Rock) 684 416833

JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746

John Vincent - Sinatra tribute ..................................642 097532

Jools Hirst ..........................................................0044 7754 035724

Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244

Kayleigh Easton (vocals) ...................................... 642 581198

Kev Moore ................................................................600 762856

Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525

Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268

Last Man Standing (Simon) (Guitar, vocals, karaoke) ...643 195322

Loose Change ...........................................................671 754851

Marilyn Shipley ..........................................................722 300797

Maurice Casanove ......................................................671 386947

Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco .............................697 317557

Melanie Howard-Coles ...............................................607 324624

Mel J (Female Vocalist) .............................................664 111990

Melodeemusic (Backing Tracks & Recording Studio).....610 855 964

Obsession Duo ...........................................................619 826238

Pedro Clemente .........................................................678 752178

Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120

Rebs on the Rocks .....................................................604 944749

Richard Hill ...................................................................670 243461

Roadrunner (duo) ............................628 122363 / 684 330431

Robin Lamble ..............................................................602 469425

Seldom Sober ............................................................689 750176

Sharna Knight (Vocalist & Entertainer) ...........0044 7340 638513

Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 / 666 673055

Shirin (bellydancer) .......................................................607 805367

Solo Simon ..................................................................667 989270

Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, disco etc.) .........634 311652

Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919

Stiff Upper Lip ...........................................................699 462859

Sue Moretta ............................................................672 543027

Sultans ......................................................................667 787124

Sunset Beach Rock Band ......................................711 004575

The Boyz (acoustic pop & emotional songs) .................611 318709

The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728

The Buddhas ………………...................................….687 033106

The Geckos ..............................................................651 659109

The Sonny Boy Blues Bans ................................634 311165

The Trippers .............................................................671 163857

Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851

Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 391414

Triple Trouble Blues Band .......................................671 754851

Wine Not? Accoustic Duo ........................................678 752178

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este) ..............................672 421884

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) .............950 475199 / 629 673450

AlmeríaCasas (Albox) .......................950 169680 / 658 845741

Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259

Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624

Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792

Amay (Vera Playa) .....................................................673 352852

Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054

Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094

BMS Huerta Nueva .........................950 615035 / 669 355914

BeniHomes (Albox) ................................,...................950 500410

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar)(See front cover) ...........950 478643

Calida Homes (Arboleas) ......................950 430763 / 634 302801

Casa y Campo (Lubrin) (See front cover) ..............678 587007

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .......950 134434 / 649 777218

Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254

Cole’s of Andalucia .............................950 469592 / 659 265907

Complete Holiday Care .....................950 478612 / 610 808631

Cortijos Almería …………........……...........................655 312156

D & D Property Care, Sales & Rentals .....643 335386 / 643 337063

Domo (Turre) ...............................................................722 448252

Dream Homes Almería (Arboleas) ............................697 875717

Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607

European Property Company (Mojácar) ...................950 285704

Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767

First Choice Almería (Mojácar) ..........711 015383 / 950 615561

FW Properties ..................................634 325152 / 634 352285

Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan) (See p.4) 950 466112 / 666 687251

Home Mar y Sol (Vera) ...........................................646 640663

Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526

Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................................................950 472200

Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 251238

InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 255765

K7 Mojácar ................................................................950 478555

Linnitt Properties (Turre) ..............................................950 479054

Loaisa (Garrucha) .............................622 484580 / 670 662302

Mojácar Estates .........................................................950 478935

Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652

Mojacarmar ...........................................950 475891 / 636 903184

Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009

Neinor Homes ............................................................900 110022

New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) .................................950 438221

New One Stop (Mojácar) .............................................950 473040

New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover)950 475800 / 607 146352

Next House Almería (Albox) .................950 500060 / 645 066139

Next Stop Almería .............................950 617518 / 678 034651

Okisur (Mojácar) (See p.27) ........................................950 472010 Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466

Paco Parra (Garrucha) ..................................................678 903998

Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ...............................950 478915

Floor Plans ...................................................619 672431 Real Almería Property (Mojácar) .......950 336 769 / 620 368194

Realtors MB Spain .......................................................678 347125

Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................…950 472200

SYM Spain (Albox) .................................................951 250574

Selling España (Mojácar Playa) .................................623 603772

Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640

Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ……950 431855 / 661 143871

Spain Assured ....................................950 469622 / 634 300020

Spain Property Finder …..............…….......................686 878789

Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)(See p.7) ...950 615388

Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) .......................…..950 618209

Vaitier SL (Cabrera) ................................................609 626140

Veritas Homes (Mojácar) ...........................950 472430 / 610 053563

VIP Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See back)..950 472524 / 617 587903

Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

WPMS Inmobiliario (Villaricos) ..........678 321111 / 950 618697

EVENT MANAGEMENT

JuJu Entertainment .............................950 950797 / 697 462746

EXCAVATION

Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257

Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 392922

Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 052944

Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750

El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 479185

Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632

MD Digger Hire & Construction.................................634 375428

Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

EXCURSIONS

Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389

Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155

Mojácar Jeep Tours .................................................611 028716

Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) …..........…...……………..642 1185467

FABRICS

Curtains with Style ...........................950 069032 / 678 811125

Hemp Fabric ...............................................................602 004096

Material Girl Fabric Warehouse (Albox) ................633 683872

FASHION

Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 617013

Etcetera (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 532810

Garabatis (Children’s) (Mojácar Playa) …...………670 035630

Glad Rags (Albox) ………........................................634 313071

H & R Men’s Fashion (Albox) …............................692 682164

Hemp Horizon ............................................................602 004096

Ikikiz (Mojácar Playa) .................................................623 443125

Koko’s Menswear (Mojácar Playa) ............................613 026780

Koko’s Women’s Shop (Mojácar Playa) ....................623 582939

Liz Fashion Accessories (Garrucha) .627 970819 / 607 511179

Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) ................................950 473222

Palme (Mojácar Playa) ............................................950 472813

Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690

Saga Boutique (Mojácar) ......................................950 475258

Taylor’s Hats, Caps & Accessories (Valle del Este) ..711 097014

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AMASS …….....................................................……..678 035992

Blacktower ................................................................657 684094

Blevin Franks ...........................................................965 705502

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Money Management ..........952 830916 / 950 398078

Taplin Financial Services .......................................950 472242

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …........………………..950 263565

Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ........................................950 475067

FIREPLACES

Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Turre) ...............................950 472135

Chimeneas Ramos (Vera) ................950 390107 / 616 953114

FISH & CHIPS

Mojácar Cod ..............................................................950 968745

The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 324484

FISHING

Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 379173

Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid & Graham). 647 020929 / 647 803030

FITNESS & DANCE

See also Activities-Clubs-Associations

Alison ..........................................................................666 273168

Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545

Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239

Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838

Evolution Fitness Club (Arboleas) ............................667 306764

Fitness For All (Bédar) ………........…………………..647 593323

Geoff Oram (Personal Training) ...............................634 362436

Gimnasio Formas (Turre) ...........................................950 468065

Gympower (Personal trainer) (Albox) ......................609 591606

Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) ...........................671 247035

Léonard’s Coaching (Los Gallardos) ..........................611 318709

Platino Gym (Mojácar Playa)......................................950 284845

Sano Centre (Albox) ...................................................610 544306

Sano Centre (Huércal-Overa) ...................................666 021259

Sierra Club Desert Springs ......................................687 599115

Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .......................................686 400331

Unalome Rooms - Yoga (Albox) .................................722 469570

Valle del Este Spa & Health Centre ........................950 548600

VaVa Yoga / VaVa Danza (Vera) ................................642 314316

Yoga in the Casa Kali ...............................................672 721096

Young at Heart Fitness .............................................711 032244

FLORISTS

Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985

Isamy Florist (Los Gallardos) ...................................670 215902

LIS Florist (Garrucha) ................................................950 460901

Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211

FLY SCREENS

Coastal Mosquitoes ..................................................606 040462

Curtains with Style .........................950 069032 /

..............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Vera) ................................................667 567564

FOOD SHOPS

All Asia (Arboleas) .......................................................641 461304

Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 304288

Coviran (La Alfoquía) ..................................................652 827481

De Autor (Mojácar Pueblo) .........................................605 049431

Eurowise (Albox) ………………...............................…..950 439801

Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048

Harrison’s (Albox) .........................................................643 518352

Ideal British Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) .........…..950 135222

La Venta de Alfaix Minimarket (Alfaix) .....................950 469660

Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408

Mandy’s Mini Mart (Huércal-Overa) .............................669 594322

Manoli (Arboleas) …....................................................627 941654

Musseum (Mojácar Pueblo) .........................................605 049431

Price Busters (Albox) .................................................950 951494

Sol Supermercado (Albox) …..................................….711 012006

Spices n’ Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694

The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) ........................................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ..............................637 393873

FOOT HEALTH

See also Chiropodists & Podiatrists

Linda Nann ................................................................604 467337

FUNERAL COMPANIES

CollyFer (Huércal Overa) …….............617 456259 / 617 456335

Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383

Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672

Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) (See p.64) .....................950 478102

FUNERAL PLANS

Avalon Funeral Plans .................................................865 616550

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082

FURNITURE PACKAGES

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE

La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508

Prosecco Tables ..................................................0044 7709 244366

The Furniture Doctor ................................................667 989270

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

Abodes (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5) .............................697 778355

Ahorro Mueble (Albox) .........................950 120992 / 661 975417

Casa Bohemia (Mojácar Playa) ...................................629 174070

Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ....950 633288

El Rincón de Mueble ....(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071

Elegant Exteriors Marble Furniture (Albox) ...............642 495439

Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)...........868 931872 / 671 715294 Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

& Beyond (Garrucha) .................................950 132458 Ideas del Mueble (Antas) .........................................950 452816

Indalo Muebles (El Real, Antas) ...............................662 299573

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs (See p.16)..........850 993090

Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) ............)950 147763

Koala Furniture (Antas)....................................….........950 392307

La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.49) ......................................968 443322

Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25) .......................634 364795

Mueble-Hogar Milenium (Los Carasoles) 950 449013 / 645 947328

Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778

Muebles La Simona (Garrucha) ...............................950 132443

Oak Furniture Spain .............................622 288750 / 681 095096

Something Special (Turre) .........................................637 159249

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .........................692 176069

GARDENS

Antas Garden Centre (El Real) ...............................610 243838

Cedar Landscapes …….............……......................…620 112193

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

Darryl Primo Gardens .................................................643 371630

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs .(See p.16)........850 993090

Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas)...........950 147763

Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187

L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538

La French Touch ........................................................607 226269

Lady Muck Gardening ...............................................697 317557

Luke’s Landscapes and Reforms ................................711 085 654

Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) …...........................667 562872

Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884

Nash Groundworks ....................................................722 546192

Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 855294

Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 459146

Sinsemilla Growshop (Garrucha) .........950 133061 / 629 114237

Suministros Ridao (Los Gallardos) ......637 078019 / 667 562872

The Tidy Gardener .................... 0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

Smith Plumbing (Spanish Authorised).........................950 468041

Fontanería GarciMar (Garrucha) ...................................635 581070

GAS TANK SUPPLIERS

Gas Alboran ..........................................656 662000 / 950 259382

GIFT SHOPS

Cahoots (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................611 006027

Sassy Casa (Arboleas) .................................................627 249462

GLASS CURTAINS

Cerrajería Jara (Garrucha) ..................627 398553 / 950 109986

Multiservicios Ciudad del Sol (Mojácar Playa) .............667 567563

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

Screenmasters (See p.35)........….…...........................677 152911

SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

GLAZING (Supply & Repair)

AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644

Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376

Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711

Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546

Multiservicios Ciudad del Sol (Mojácar Playa) .............667 567564

SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING

Cash4Gold ...........................................692 596681 / 653 098329 Gold & Jewellery Buying ...........................................616 453813

GOLF COURSES

GOLF TUITION

(Vera)

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

GUTTERING

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722 Angela Ellis - Holistic Therapist ...............................642 577637

Avon Co-ordinator (Mojácar) …...................................670 722705

Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454

Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208

Avon Cosmetics (Turre & Vera) .................................643 102335

Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318

Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................634 348902

Ayora Barber’s (Turre) .................................................661 523734

Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..........................950 473110 Beauty by Betsy ...........................................................664 821554

by Marilyn

398852

Beauty Center (Mojácar) ...........................................687 480694

Blossom (Nails & Beauty) (Mojácar Playa) .................641 640578

Carlos’s Barber Shop (Mojácar Playa)......................610 575911

Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680

Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 147630

Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086

Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106

Deb’s Mobile Hairdressing .....................................+44 7538809005

Donna’s (Albox).....................................950 930167 / 628 669456

El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) .............644 505210 / 656 646257

Elaine Mobile Hairdresser (Coast & Inland).................634 379424

Etticut (Turre) ..............................................................667 971960

Farrow’s Hair Design (Arboleas) ....................................643 641 782

Forever Chic (Palomares) ..........................................601 634193

Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……......................…..663 923733

Holistic Treatments (Ali) ..............................................634 308906

Isabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462

Jackie Miles Kirby …..................................………….642 829269

Jean & Co. (Mojácar Playa) ……............................…950 615094

Jenny’s Hair Design (Albox) .....................................620 447858

Kyra Beauty Salon (Arboleas) ...........950 106294 / 643 357906

Jing Nails ....................................................................622 251432

Julian Hair Design .....................................................634 354507

Julie Rodriguez ..........................................................634 338017

Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) …….......…...….637 149659

La Pelu (Mojácar Playa) Hair....634 308877 Beauty...664 821554

LU & NA (Valle del Este) ……...........................…950 461113

Luxe House (Vera) ...............................644 877208 / 636 240502

Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) ....................697 421672

Miki Designe (Villaricos) ..........................................635 867757

Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) 655 299494

Nicole Andreano (Las Buganvillas) ...........................675 622216

Opulence (La Alfoquía) …..................................…...711 061763

Osteopathy & Acupuncture Clinincs (Arboleas & Galera) 621 209380

Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) .650 092766 / 950 618129

Pedicura Gabriela (Garrucha) ......................................692 840315

Pure Natural Deodorant ...........................................950 066163

R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 144680

Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 479261

Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...........950 133162

Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 195500

Stella’s Hair & Beauty (Las Buganvillas) ..................950 699973

Sunlight Spain (Herbal Products) ...............................684 212474

The Salon (Albox) ..............................950 717938 / 685 652222

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667 961645

HARDWARE OUTLETS

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384

Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026

Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064

Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073

HEALTH FOODS

Girasol (Albox) …..........................................................639 089170

HEARING AIDS

Centro Auditvo Isabel Egea (Vera) (See next page) ...722 258992

Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665

Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285

Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ..........950 385082

Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865

Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707

Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200

Salas García (Huércal Overa) ..............950 135081 / 638 010656

HEATING

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

Graham (oil heating) ……….......................................620 112193

Neater Heater ………....................................………….634 312171

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HIRE

Baby Basics (Mojácar) .............................................641 679728

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .................................634 322475

Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688

Sound Systems ..........................…............................630 231644

Vera Hire (Las Buganvillas) .....................................629 483776

Vera Maquinaria (Vera) .............................................950 391182

HOME CARERS see also Nursing

Angels Nursing Care ..........................850 993849 / 711 080462

Committed2ucare ................................645 513477 / 711 017074

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442

Consultus Care & Nursing ............................0034 711 060615

Helping Hands Mojacar ...............................................678 590988

Home Care Services by Andreea ..............................645 253397

Indalo Care Group .....................................................634 332824

Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765

HORSE RIDING

Centro Hipico Valle del Almanzora .........................691 241878

Didi Arias (Mojácar) ...............................................639 724521

Media Legua Equestrian Centre (Vera) ..............……667 243561

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) .................................642 118546

Sanctuary Limaria ......................................................628 239696

HOTELS & HOSTALS

Casona Granado (Nr Lubrin) .....................................950 069077

Hostal Don Tadeo (Villaricos) ..................................950 467105

Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767

Hostal Muria (Villaricos) ..............................................642 050290

Hostal Playa Azul (Villaricos) .............950 467075 / 609 386282

Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) ...........................................968 419466

Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ...........................................968 411650

Hotel Carmona (Vera) ...................................................950 390760

Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813

Hotel Continental) ..........................................................950 478225

Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) …............................................968 447125

Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014

Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109

Hotel Mamabel’s (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542

Hotel Overa ................................................................950 470879

Hotel Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................600 350382

Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ...........................950 478265 / 950 478 229

Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)..................................690 258813

Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ...........................................950 132061

Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103

Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) .................................................950 617131

Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ........................................950 130444

Hotel Valle del Este .....................................................950 398743

Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) .................................902 472222

Jardines de la Mata (Mojácar Playa) ...................602 491119

La Esperanza (Mojácar Playa) ..........686 906624 / 606 916055

Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) ......950 466353

Parador de Mojácar ......................................................950 478250

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716

Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

HOUSE & PET SITTING

Chris Leek .................................................................642 608805

Linda Pettit .................................................................642 016954

Louise B. (LouB’s) ....................................................664 038031

Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING

Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 393048

Adeslas ............................................950

/ 629 673450

Andrea Venettoni (Allianz & DKV) (Vera) ....................605 218895

Angela Morales & RG (Mojácar Playa) .....................950 478984

ASSSA Seguros (Vera) ...............................……………950 392487

Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950

Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333

BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054

Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307

Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090

García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563

Generali Seguros .........................................................913 422549

Generali Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206

Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192

Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806908

Helvetia .......................................................................673 063798

Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070

Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376

Maxine Morgan (Las Buganvillas) (See p.31) .............669 074996

Mojácar Insurance ......................................................634 323399

San Juan Insurance .....................................................664 643000

Sol Insure ……….............................................………..950 472098

INTERIOR DESIGN

Evie Fox-Rayner ..........................................................603 624659

Curtains with Style (See p.21) .........950 069032 / 678 811125

Deco-house (Ann) ......................................................666 260792

Essential Solutions ……..............................................627 245658

Instant Walls ................................................................624 961299

Lola Barranco ……...…..........................950 086116 / 691 261818

Lolica Ineriorismo .......................................................637 810068

MHK Studio .................................................................608 187921

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes

INTERNET PROVIDERS

Acaciophone (Mojácar) ......................950 968216 / 900 827209

Albox Online ...........................................................950 091111 Connexions (Turre) …….............................…………..950 479502

479369

610389 / 850 992555

..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335

INTERNET TV

Acaciophone Mojácar .........................950 968216 / 621 250108

Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

133233 / 678 332815

091112

888058

473102

613918

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

Elizabeth ....................................................................662 504734

Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876

Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) ...............616 605341

Houri Talliss ..................................................................671 067468.

Interpreter/Translator ...................................................633 240315

Jenni (Almanzora valley area) ..............................653 098329

Jill Willems (Turre) ......................................................627 855930

Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150

Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125

Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) ...........609 781438

Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) ......................... 676 951352

Marguerite …….....................................................…..687 814157

Marisa .........................................................................636 179128

Mauro Medina ............................................................639 742127

Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765

Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366

Mojácar Interpreting ...................................................617 830513

Nieves Gómez (Mojácar) ........................................... 622 306389

Paula Similie (Mojácar) ................................................627 423675

Pedro .........................................................................655 510420

Robert Boucher ..........................................................693 618705

Sean Interpreter/Translator (Garrucha) ........................642 572412

Simply Solved ………..................................................663 327091

Susi ..............................................................................617 920 190

Wendy Interpreter/Translator ...................................... 661 194278

Yamile (Written Translations) ........................................626 207575

IRONING

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389

Pressed for Time ......................................................711 065805

JEWELLERY

Castellón (Bédar) .........................................................642 435909

Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 430871

Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950 460636

La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950 132543

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197

Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073

Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640

Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592

Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673

Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556

Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165

Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662

Purrfect Paws Cat & Dog Sitting (Nr Albox) .........711 099296

Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482

Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587

Stonehouse boarding kennels (Almendricos)................638 753479

The Hilton Cattery ..............................950 163489 / 664 565479

Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas) ….950 930585

KITCHENS & WARDROBES

Artizan (Vera) (See p.2) ....................…950 390635 / 661 985310

Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444

Cocinas El Real (Los Gallardos) .........639 036051 / 622 232186

Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ....950 921975 / 722 136950

Cocinas Ridao (Garrucha) .....................950 460288 / 637 400178

Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400

Ergo Küchen (Vera) ...........................950 043740 / 636 447730

Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

Indalo Kitchens & Bathrooms .................661 267060 / 623 324047

J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884

KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613

La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.49) ........................................968 443322

Lee’s Fix ......................................................................667 734234

Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

S.Willems kitchen fitting service ....................................641 192429

Simetrica Kitchen Studio

LANDSCAPING

577328

462119

/ 636 447730

& C Landscaping ..................................................634 359082

LAUNDERETTES

Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................711 051400

The Laundry Room (Vera Playa) ..............................666 007824

LAUNDERIES

City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 332502

Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 414327

Ivi’s Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 132657

LEGAL SERVICES

See also Solicitors

ALO Services (Zurgena) ....................950 449179 / 667 994682

All in One Multiservices (Valle del Este) ................627 423675

Almería Documents Direct (Arboleas) ..50 991411 / 616 293334

Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ..........................670 099726

Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427

CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926

Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …....…………. 950 471357

Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787

Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621

Gestoría Salvador (Albox) ........................................950 500401

Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192

Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568

Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185

Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........………...……………950 472710

Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863

MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ............................................950 619039

Spain Service Solutions ...............................................637 248739

Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621

Villalba Asesores (Albox) ............................................950 431720

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170

Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840

Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

Karting (Garrucha) …..........................................……950 460207

Lunar Cable Park (Cuevas del Almanzora) .................665 512873

Nautarium Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554

LOCKSMITHS

Anteva (Mojácar Playa) .......................850 984888 / 605 179179

Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ..................950 431497 / 617 272885

Cerrajeria Jara (Garrucha) ...............950 109986 / 627 398553

Locksmith (Dean) .....................................................666 949213

LOGS FOR SALE

Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328

Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 932078

Leña Ramos (Arboleas) ….........................................616 044719

Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 092632

Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 827783

Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724

Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 070839

Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 966008

Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 328779

Potty Finca Services ............................950 163930 / 616 855294

MARKETING

Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 146352

Mojácar Business (Social Media) ............................950 680110

MASSAGE

Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 120429

Aeraki ....................................................615 781474 / 605 435869

Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 284170

Andreea (Therapeutic Massage) ................................645 253397

Anushree (Cranio - Sacral -Therapy) ......................672 721096

Hari (Intuitive Healing Massage, Bodywork) ............608 176578

Holistic Massage (Ali) ...............................................634 308906

Holistic Massage (Lorraine) ................950 064484 / 687 569113

Jason (relaxing massage) ........................................711 026456

Lymphatic Drainage & Cranio Sacral-Therapy (Gabi) 633 011442

Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) ...................657 050394

Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239

Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564

Sri Sawang (Thai) .......................................................614 232644

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Zen Massage (Mojácar & Bédar) .............................643 766935

MATTRESSES

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 364795

Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .............................692 176 069

MEALS DELIVERED

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442

Hannah’s Kitchen .........................................................642 142745

METAL WORK

AA Window Doctor ....................…............................630 231644

Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738

Cerrajería Jara (Garrucha) ..........................………….950 109986

Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700

Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064

Jon (Zurgena) ............................................................626 972545

Metalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 633090

P & D Metals ..............................................................638 707406

Speedy Fit Security Grilles ........................................600 006032

The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638 900949

MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS

Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399

Caravan Storage (Antas) ……..............................….661 508776

Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 161348

Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 688153

Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 329907

Hispavan (Antas) (See p.37).........................................687 845730

Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552

MOBILE

PHONES See Telecomunications

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022

Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550

Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033

Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 /

NEWSAGENTS

NUTRITION

OPTICIANS

(Aguilas)

414468

Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122

Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665

Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285

Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082 Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921

Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865

Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707

Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200

Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991

Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777

Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596

Optica Orbera (Albox) .................................................950 430101

Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …...........................….950 472783

Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084

Opticalia Aisa (Garrucha) .........................................695 473333

Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482

Salas García (Huércal Overa) .................950 135081 / 638 010656

OSTEOPATHS

Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas)

352259

PAINTING & DECORATING

Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709

Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166

C.I.S Services (Arboleas) .........................................634 621747

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810

Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726

Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483

Eddy Venner ............................................................711 035030

Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881

JPM .............................................................................627 090422

Moran’s Decorating Services .....................................711 072629

PB Painting ...............................................................661 184848

Paul ...........................................................................649 186107

Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259

Pintores Valau (Huércal-Overa) ..................................679 341287

Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 580295

Premier Painters ..........................................................711 055648

SJ Decor .....................................................................711 084585

Sol Spray Painters .......................................................613 421932

The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668

True Colours .............................................................636 638670

Vera Painting Services ............................................711 004024

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures

PERFUMES & COSMETICS

Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ...................................666 348253

PEST CONTROL

Famim (Albox) .............................................................950 430783

Jason ……..........................................950 064015 / 680 903609

Sedesa (Vera) ………….............................................950 393048

PET CREMATORIUM

Crematorio Everest (Ind. Est. El Real Antas) ...............607 339464

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

Bonmascota (Albox) ....................................................678 799445

Happy Pets Garrucha, (Vera Playa) ...........................671 526839

La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................651 131412

Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203

Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027

Pet’s Paradise (Los Gallardos) .....................................626 209393

Que Guau! (Mojácar) ...............................................633 558540

Tucano (Vera) .............................................................722 552576

Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560

VetCare (Vera Playa) .................................................950 775102

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

20seven photography ...............................................634 301635

Almería-Fotografía ....................................................663 627942

Bluwater Photography ….........…………………...……616 189002

Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182

El Studio Primo ..................................643 371630 / 643 517001

Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) ............................................620 786914

Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........…………………950 430223

Frank Millar Photography & Videographer ….............642 107953

Indigo Photography & Video ....................................637 974793

Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852

Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599

Real estate photography .............................................722 452265 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 The Image Suite …….............................…...................647

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ...........950 634388 / 627 635514

neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ...............................650 134805

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ....................................695 355381

Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) .........................................629 402852

Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) ................644 394335

Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197

Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765

Gabi Triebel (Mojácar Playa) ..............633 011442 / 950 472263

Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247

Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564

Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

PICTURE FRAMING

Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

PIZZERIAS

Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ..............................……..950 450215

Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506

Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) ....................................950 615224

Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614

Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425

D’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478517

D´Luigi (Arboleas) .......................................................602 815929

El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) .....................................663 304531

Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738

Góndola (Garrucha) ..................................................950 133928

Gondola (La Alfoquía) ….....................……………..643 136117

Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966

Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098

In Viaggio (Mojácar Playa) .................950 090824 / 605 074879

Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023

La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928

Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................642 767122

Memoli (Vera Playa) ..........…………..950 093017 / 603 804676

Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) .............................................950 102472

Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308

Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401

Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220

Quick (Garrucha) .........................................................950 132305

Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075

Vesuvio (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................604 914137

PLASTERERS

Pritchard Construcciones .........................................662 046497

Pukka plastering (Almanzora area) ...........................692 596681

PLUMBERS

Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Byouniquehomes .........................................................603 867249

Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating .....................620 742954

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Drain Dctor ...............................................................620 425948

Drainage Solutions .............................616 531283 / 670 088966

Fontanería GarciMar (Garrucha) ...............................635 581070

Graham ....................................................................620 112193

Knowles …..................................................................684 143560

Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041

Suministros Ridao (Los Gallardos) .......637 078019 / 667 562872

PODIATRISTS

Chiropodists & Podiatrists

POOL COVERS

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696

Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097

Real Covers (Mojácar) ...............................................609 667333

WS Cover ...................................................................667 480363

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696

Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064

Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018

Almeria Pools .............................0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Astral Pool (Vera) .........................................................669 680982

Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389

Pritchard Construcciones ............................................662 046497

Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350

IndalPool (Albox) …………................................……..950 431859

Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178 Olive

915898

Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681

Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299

(Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523

Suministros Ridao (Los Gallardos) .......637

POSTAL SERVICES

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover)............….950 478643

Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514

(Turre) ..................................................950 479502

Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ...............………..950 118043

Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) ......................................662 474861

GLS (Pol.Ind. El Real) ............................................950 786182

Pam’s Post (Albox) ............................................... 664 565479

Postbox Terreros ......................................................621 285212

The Post Shop (Albox) ………..................................951 250574

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ......................................950 468295

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

AdverTees (Albox) ...................................................641 407147

JBB Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Graphic design ...........................................................722 452265

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475

Mojácar Business .......................................................950 680110

neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................…..950 390424 / 622 262100

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover) ..........950 133492

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452

Ves Publicidad (Garrucha) (See front cover)............950 463248

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

ABS Advanced Building Services .............................687 846016

Arboleas Builders ………...............…950 930536 / 634 306690

Can I Help You (Vera) ……….................................691 662267

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................634 348703

Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022

J & B Maintenance Services ..........617 477797 / 711 082491

IDP Services …………................................................608 238775

Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526

J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414

Lee’s Fix ......................................................................667 734234

La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106

Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935

Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652

Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681

Property maintenance and repairs (Keith) ............. 711 004024

Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

Almería Self Catering .......................................+44 7860523075

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar) ................950 475199 / 629 673450

Almeria Accommodation (Turre)..+44 (0) 7956 544591 / 711 020708

Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670

Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865

Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073

Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580

APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164

Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643

Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002

Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514

Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254

Coastal Properties (Mojácar) .......................................950 475235

Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

E-Property Almería .......................................................677 146592

Exclusive Holiday Villas ..............................................634 348703

Gabriel Gaggero ............................................................667 288427 Holiday Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258

Holiday Letting Service ........................950 472903 / 627 565049

Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

Icon Tourist Homes (Mojácar) ....................................636 570313

Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526

Indasol Mojácar S.L. ...................……....................….950 472200 Inmoterreros ...............................................................950 096180 KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320

Casa es Tuya

931471

Mojácar Holiday Services .......................950 699947 / 634 972377

Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652

Mojácar Long Term Rentals …...............................…636 903184

Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651

Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

Primos Property Services .......................643 517001 / 643 371 630

Real Almería Property (Mojácar) ............................634 316068

Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042

Sandy Goldfinch ........................+44 7767 301159 / 670 575897

Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184

Swallows Nest Holiday Apartment (Fines) .................711 032950

The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710

Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322

Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

Almanzora S.L. (Desert Springs) ...............................950 467104

BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914

Elegant Homes S.L. ............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076

El Pinar de Bédar ......................................................950 469496

GM Associates (Mojácar)

475225

Miramar (Marina Golf) ................................................950 397060

New Villas (Albox) ………………........………............…950 121036 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L.

PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Jane Thompson ............................968 485729 / 618 920126 RADIO STATIONS

Onda Aguilas (100.1) …............................................968 447864

FM online (89.8) ......................................634 332666 Spectrum FM (96.1) ...........................950 615142 / 678 332815

REFRIGERATION

MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL ...607

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REMOVALS & STORAGE

See also Van & Man Hire

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 280268

Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524

English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 819213

Indalo Storage .........................................................950 821002

Indalo Transport ......................................................950 821002

Items For Sale Mojácar ..................694 439275 / 950 478753

Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412

Los Gallardos Store ...................................................607 687760

Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 586701

Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121

St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984

Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105

Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234

U-Store (Antas) .........................................................654 482746

UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879 / Spain 642 099479

Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560

Wanderers Transport and Storage ..UK 0044 7906852325 / 623 300425

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES

See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias

Agua Amarga

La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298

Los Tarahis (Beachbar) .............................................950 138235

Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014

Albox

Bar Lepanto .......................................642 859040 / 950 120261

Charlotte’s Bar & Restaurant ...................................850 991233

Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933

Elephant Cafe ...........................................................699 090183

Gran Muralla (Chinese) ...........................................950 120166

Happy Garden (Chinese/Asian). ................................950 120851

La Cena ……........................................……………..950 430930

La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993

La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024

Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 430145

Restaurante Virgen del Saliente ................................669 300291

Scrumptious ...............................................................608 543866

Taberna Topares ........................................................647 443248

TCs .............................................................................642 347943

Terraza Lamarlo ........................................................670 306290

The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639 231507

The Taj (Indian) ........................................................950 633278

Alfaix

La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464

Antas

El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081

Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048

Arboleas

Bar Limaria ..............................................................950 930047

D´Luigi ........................................................................602 815929

Harley’s .....................................................................642 637371

Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 612738

Hotel Rural Azabache ..............................................690 258813

Maloan Nadia .............................................................642 522101

New Bar International ..................................................693 709931

Nueva Trinidad ..................................850

Bédar

Cabrera

Huércal-Overa

La Alfoquía

Las

Leonard’s Bistro ..........................................................634 393235

Los Gallardos

Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182

El Palacio ..................................................................641 650907

Miraflores ..................................................................950 528324

Oasis Pool Bar ...........................................................693 734991

Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo

Aku Aku (Beachbar) .......................950 478981 / 634 979360

Alma Beach Club ......................................................674 665806

Al Garito (See p.4) .........................635 135695 / 670 710595

Al Punto (Brazilian) ....................................................950 475899

Ankara Beach Terrace ..............................................950 473042

Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215

Aurora (Beachbar) ....................................................950 472163

BaoBab .....................................................................689 642923

Badgers .....................................................................678 141556

Balti Tower ll ..........................................................632 246365

Bar Luz ....................................................................950 027844

Belgian Dutch Gastro Bar ..........................................623 422639

Bellagio Sports Bar ...................................................950 472342

Bellavista ..................................................................950 478800

Bocaina Beach Club .................................................950 527597

Botaniq ......................................................................681 127504

Bowen Resto Bar .......................................................666 406203

Brisa del Mar .............................................................643 197724

Cabo Norte ..............................................................665 891772

Cala Marina (Beachbar) ...........................................689 572249

Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 477797

Casa Egea .................................................................950 472190

Casa Flor ..................................................................626 353147

Casa Juan …………................................................….950 450305

Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799

Cheers………….....................................................…….643 664077

Chiringuito Manacá (Beachbar) ...................................693 618671

Cortijo de la Media Luna .....................950 478813 / 676 547555

D’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517

De Tap Room ..............................................................686 104770

Delfín Dorado ....................................950 475212 / 645 220095

Dolce Vita ................................................................950 478476

Don Pancho (Mexican) ............................................950 472543

El Anzuelo ..................................................................614 403179

El Barrio ...................................................................641 964797

El Cid (Beachbar) ..............................950 472063 / 696 056128

El Deseo .................................................................629 287265

El Flamenco ..............................................................950 478851

El Gaucho ................................................................663 304531

El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411

Fusion Beach ...............................................................950 615224

Ganesha (Indian) ......................................................602 006977

Gastro Malabar ...........................................................950 472970

Hola Ola (Beachbar) .................................................664 097279

Hotel Continental) .......................................................950 478225

Ilario Imperial (Italian) ..............................................950 478098

Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360

In Viaggio ...........................................950 090824 / 605 074879

Isla Blanca ................................................................603 032677

Jimmis ........................................................................711 018128

Kalamata (Greek) ........................................................950 968771

Kontiki (Beachbar) ....................................................950 968676

Kukis ...........................................................................950 377076

La Bohemia ...............................................................632 169552

La Cabaña ..................................................................950 615179

La Cantina (Mexican) ..............................................950 615030

La Cava ...................................................................950 472181

La Estancia …….............................................………654 562449

La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177

La Paratá ...................................................................950 375590

La Toscana del Mar .....................................................722 246135

Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489

Levante .....................................................................950 615224

Lua Beach Club ...........................................…………950 472643

Lucero ………....................................................…….673 544617

Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131

Mesón El Que Faltaba ............................................950 478806

Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405

Marcelo Entre Tapas ........................673 744249 / 950 027218

Martín Morales ...........................................................950 478812

Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966

Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405

Mandala Beach Club ..............................................950 473131

Mohana .......................................................................677 420108

Neptuno Beach Club .............................................…616 005387

Omega ................................................950 475317 / 647 675919

PJ’s Cafe .................................................................634 368446

Pachamama .................................................................666 140051

Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) .950 472208

Parador de Mojácar .................................................950 478250

Parwaz (Indian) .........................................................631 995178

Pecado ......................................................................950 356256

Piamonte ....................................................................950 473204

Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992

Puerto Madero Tapas Bar ........................................950 884617

Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412

Rusty Nail .................................................................662 153813

Sal Marina ................................................................950 472405

Samsara ......................................................................642 092629

Scotty’s El Tropico ...................................................687 382540

Sensations (See p.15)..................................................950 472057

San Pedro Belgian Bar ...........................................722 485340

Shea’s Kitchen ..........................................................950 478186

Sol y Arena (Beachbar) .............................................950 478308

Solana Beach ..............................................................632 727851

Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075

Terraza de la Luz .......................................................722 194767

The Emerald Isle ......................................................850 994616

The Irish Rover ..........................................................950 473135

The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659

The Snug ....................................................................633 583164

Tito’s (Beachbar) .......................................................950 615030

Torre Bahía Lounge ..................................................634 897350

Trufibar .......................................................................664 103611

Twister .....................................................………………600 006032

Valery (See p.13) .......................................................662 968460

Zeppelin ......................................................................652 198285

Vesuvio (Italian) .........................................................604 914137

Vista del Mar ..............................................................711 054966

Mojácar Pueblo

Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781

Calima (Moroccan) ...................................................608 807331

Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614

El Antler ……....................................622 722879 / 600 540661

El Pimiento ..................................................................647 163681

La Candela …...........................................................647 724367

La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................................950 615106

Musseum .....................................................................605 049431

Napoli Pizzeria .........................................................950 102472

Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401

Restaurante Aires del Sur ..........................................637 938996

Restaurante Mamabel’s ...............................................950 472448

Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270

Rincon del Zahorí .............................630 314400 / 661 604220

Palomares

102 Tapas Bar …………......................950 467745 / 615 157905. Akua ..........................................................................621 210854

Asagía Asador ...........................................................662 305051 Monika’s Bar .......................................950 467720 / 659 672615 La

Partaloa

Piedra

San Juan de Los Terreros Costa

Sopalmo

Turre

Valle del Este Golf

Vera

Chiringuito Cositas ..................................................610 959770

El Gnomo Feliz ................................950 524369 / 616 110560

Frankie’s Bar ............................................................950 467541

KOA/Blue Parrot ......................................................611 482966

La Peperina .........................................678 643013 / 678 642856

Lua Puerto Rey ........................................................950 478202

Maraú Beach Club ……................................…………671 580340

Paradise Bar/Chiringuito ...........................................667 554957

Pizzeria Jardin ..........................................................950 467023

Yaho (Thai / Asian) .................................................645 018403

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

Anto’s Irish Bar ............................................................950 309730

Dragon Chino ...............................................................950 133226

La Colonial ..............................................................….950 133918

Las Marinas .................................................................950 378122

Memoli Pizzeria .................................…......................603 804676

Nhao Rest Bar .............................................................662 283524

Pub Millionaire ........................................950 378692 / 603 770551

Vera Playa (Naturista)

Bar Oh La La! ............................................................616 338355

Chiringuito Naturista ...................................................950 397726

La Golondrina ............................................................683 342376

Puntonat ......................................................................636 401424

Villaricos

Bar La Plaza Villaricos .........................................…950 467590

Don Tadeo ..................................................................950 467105

El Faro ..................................................649 766252 / 687 351764

El Galeon …….....................................................……671 588790

El Gato ..............................................619 884792 / 628 169659

Gastrobar D’Alvaro ....................................................648 220383

Los Conteros .............................................................642 105702

Lucky Bar Pizzeria ...........................................…….642 767122

Playa Azul ........................................950 467075 / 609 386282

Tipico Italiano ..............................................................641 757160

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

ROOFING

Ark Roofing ...............................................................634 379173

RUGS & CARPETS

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)..........868 931872 / 671 715294

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25)........................634 364795

P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Arboleas) .......................665 258680

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

RURAL TOURISM

Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752

Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656

Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SATELLITE TV

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815

GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Solo Satellite & Air-Con. .............................................699 909737

Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097

Inside Out In Europe S.L. ....................................677 114576

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9).. 950 459060 / 638 063196

Screenmasters (See p.35)............................................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. ........................................................627 907207

SCUBA DIVING

Buceo Mojácar .....................................950 472760 / 654 575790

SECOND HAND

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

Items for Sale Mojácar .....................694 439275 / 950 478753

John’s (Albox) .............................................................634 325639

Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006

Pink House (La Concepción) ...........622 288750 / 681 095096

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 673 608854

SECURITY & SAFES

See Alarms

SEWING

Alice ..........................................................................620 876485

J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502

Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835 Solo Style ....................................................................626 319907

Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930...643 / 633 683872 The Sewing Room

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

DrainsRUs ............................950

/ 648 768587

Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355

Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 390732

Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 838808

SHOE REPAIRS

José M. Ortega López (Garrucha) .......693 788311 / 642 024256

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

SKIP HIRE

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 914257

Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425

El Cano SL (Mojácar) ................................................950 479185 Servacon .....................................................................950 475853

SNOOKER HALLS

CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526

Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) ..............................661 973205

SOLAR ENERGY

Ainsol Energy .....................................950 114831 / 695 927098

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947

Ecocorp .......................................................................671 716597

Go Solar (Mojácar) ......................................................654 596247

Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230

Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730

Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240

SOLICITORS

Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040

Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208

Angela Morales & RG (Mojácar) …….....................950 478984

Cervantes (Turre)

/

464545 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434

Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775

(Vera) .................................................950 617017 José Francisco López Molina

/ 635 189986

Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182

Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917

Loustau Abogados (Mojácar) .....................................950 475012 LRJ Abogados (Vera) .................................................623 453797

Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911

Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322

Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404

Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680

Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ..........................950 460999

Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 391171

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039

Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321

Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282

Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

Villalba (Albox) ...........................................................605 090238

SPAS

IndalOcio (Arboleas) .................................................850 993090

Sundance Spas (El Real, Antas) ..............................635 758773

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

True Blue Pools & Spas ..........................................661 148998

STORAGE

SURVEYORS

Survey Andalucía (Architect Daniel González) ............686 846624

SWEET SHOPS

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................950 118 043

TATTOO ARTISTS

Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782

Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810

Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

TAXIS (Legal)

Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111

Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602

Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Acaciophone Mojácar .........................950 968216 / 621 250108

Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111

Androidez (Vera Playa) ..................950 042338 / 661 375489

Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502

Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470

JBB Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102

Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538

Revolution Technology (La Alfoquía & Turre) (See p.6)..694 440104

The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

TILING & PATIO WORK

1 Stop Paving (Albox)

Paving

Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

...................................950 525790 / 687 033106

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Almería Alcazaba (castle) .......................................…950 271617

Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122

Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036

Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405

Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554

Nijar Butterfly Farm .................................................617 692778

Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236

Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405

TRANSLATING - see Interpreters

TRANSPORT - see Removals TRAVEL

Adelpha Travel ............................................................672 736240

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061

Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472

Exclusive Airport Shuttles ........................................950 092602

Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752

Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) ............................…..950 475757

Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................868 782663

Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021

Zafiro Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 615343

TUITION

Chris Walker (Spanish Accent Coaching) .................622 591096

Darío (English tuition for adults) ...............................642 314316

Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106

ELC Education & Language Centre ........................669 294342

English tuition & conversation (TEFL) (Vera) ............642 314316

Espanglish ...............................................................950 390037

Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270

Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ............................616 605341

Jennifer Lacey (Mathematics) ..................................711 067162

Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909

Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472

La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904

Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352

Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110

Piano Lessons …………............+44 7930 373786 / 634 374931

Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435

Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097

Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284

Tiffany‘s English Academy (Garrucha) ........................685 710078

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

Seth Pittham (Arboleas) ......................950 634477 / 666 826886

UNIFORMS

Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218

UPHOLSTERY

Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125

Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 571939

Unicraft ........................................................................692 176069

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256

Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 456 364 / 651 998738

VAN & MAN HIRE

See also Removals & Storage

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Indalo Transport ......................................................634 336468

K.Morris (Vera) ...........................0034 711004024 / 0044 7759692010

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ...................................950 930316

Man and Van ...............................................................642 731543

Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE IMPORTATION

Easy Import .................................................................644 711332

Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730

Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298

VEHICLE REPAIRS

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671

Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624

Costa Coches Antas .........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Delgado & Gómez (Ind. El Real) ....663 871773 / 687 538416

Glass Drive (Vera, Antas, Mojácar, Huércal-Overa) 900 501501

Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250

Euro Repar Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ….......950 478335

NV Transmatix (Antas El Real) ..................850 989958 / 631 556955

Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744

SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095

Stop Car (Mojácar) ......................................................950 500734

Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298

Taller Fran (Turre) ..............................664 571060 / 950 164912

Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400

Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104

Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

Cool Air (Air Conditioning) .......................................711 052843

G’s mobile mechanics .................................................642 731543

Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600 827517

VEHICLE SALES

AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …......................667 439671

AutoFex (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663

Costa Coches Antas ...........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Euro Repar Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ..(Workshop) 950 478335

Navarro Segura - Seat (Vera) ............670 038580 / 950 393170

Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828

SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095

Skoda - Cadena Automocion SL (Vera) .....950 393190 / 637 029737

Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VETS

Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064

Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920

Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ........950 616820 / 617 456548

Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Nexo (Olula del Rio) ..950 441819 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327

CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999

Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ........................950 475213 / 605 495017

Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683

Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921

Javier (Garrucha) ............950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059

Movet (Mobile) .........................................................644 672782

WATER (Tanker Delivery)

Sierra Cabrera Water ........................651 994419 / 608 057941

WATER PARK

Aquavera (Vera Playa) ............................................950 467337

WATER TREATMENTS

Healthy H2O ..............................................968 437270 / 666 302 987

WEB SERVICES

MODS .........................................................................600 284975

Mojácar Web Services ..............................................633 202248

Vision Web Design Studio ........................................634 318014

Web Design .................................................................722 452265

WINDOW CLEANING

Carl the Squeegee (Turre) .........................................634 364041

Idea (Mojácar) ..................................................……..605 162709

James ..........................................................................678 988812

Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 322526

Mick .............................................................................634 327075

Time 2 Shine (Mojácar & surrounding area) 634 615753 / 639 465450

Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231

Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS

AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644

Pritchard Construcciones .............................................662 046497

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................950 460028

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 393305

Screenmasters (See p.35).............…............................677 152911

Speedyfit .............................................950 439228 / 600 006032

WINES & Spirits

Bebidas Garrido (Vera) ....................610 756929 / 950 392102

Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655

De Autor (Mojácar Pueblo) .........................................605 049431

Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131

Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092

Musseum (Mojácar Pueblo) .........................................605 049431

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) ..........................................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ...........................637 393873

WOOD & PELLET STOVES

Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077

Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Turre) ..................................950 472135

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

ZOO & PARK

Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

Useful Numbers

Emergencies (Multi-lingual) ......................112

Emergencies:

Life Threatening Emergencies ....................061

Other Health Emergencies .......902 505 061

Guardia Civil ............................................................062

Local Police ...............................................................092

Coast Guard .................................................900 202 202

AIRPORTS

Almeria airport .....…...............…902 404 704 / 950 213 700

Alicante airport …...............……913 211 000 / 966 919 000

Corvera airport …….............................................….913 211 000

BRITISH EMBASSY

Madrid ...........................................................................917 146300

BRITISH CONSULATE

Málaga (for this area) ........................................952 352300

UK PASSPORT INFORMATION

www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS

www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document

CREDIT CARDS 24hr EMERGENCIES

4B(Visa/Mastercard) ….........902 114400 / 913 626200

American Express …................................................900 814500

Diners Club ….............................................................902 401112

Mastercard ….............................................................900 971231

Servired (Visa/Mastercard) …...........................902 192100

Visa ….............................................................................900 991124

ELECTRICITY

Endesa Enquiries: .....................................(free).800 760333

Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840 WATER

Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200

Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575

Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649

GAS

Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224

Cepsa, information ….......................................902 416416

Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212

Repsol, information ...........................................901 100100

ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres)

Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio

Central number …………….......................................959 999999

TRAINS

Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE)

Huércal Overa .....................950 470209 / 950 471013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Albox (Funerarias Teruel) ................................950 430122

Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...........................950 616161

Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) .....................950 460295

Mojácar (Funeraria Pérez) .............................950 478102

Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) 950390884

HOSPITALS

Huércal-Overa, La Inmaculada .........................950 029000

Almería Torrecárdenas ......................................950 016000

Almería, Vithas, (Virgen del Mar) (Private) 950 217100

LOCAL POLICE

Albox ...........................................................................950 121080

Carboneras .............................................................950 136136

465049

.............................................................................950 390010

TOWN HALLS Albox .............................................................................950 120908

460058 Huércal-Overa ..........................................................950 134900

.......................................................................950 615009

393016

TELEPHONE (Movistar)

TAXIS See Directory pages

MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN

(From any ‘phone) Orange

702611 Vodafone

123000

622622

Community News

PAWS-PATAS Update

by Martine Schindler

Time for our first monthly “pup-date” of 2026. Firstly, what a great way to start the year, especially for the dogs & cats that were adopted during December. It’s why we do what we do. Thank you to all the families that have given these previous members of PAWS-PATAS family their new beginnings

What a fun month December was for those who attended our events, all helping raise much needed funds for our furries. Thank you for your generosity & we hope you enjoyed them as much as we did

Our quiz raised 550 euros, Christmas Bingo Lunch Club 634.50 euros, monthly book sale 204 euros and 60 euros from our PAWS-PATAS information stand at the Christmas market at Delfoz del Faz

We finished 2025 with Mrs Santa and helpers arriving with turkey, potatoes, vegetables and home made gravy for the doggies on Christmas Even and Christmas Day when Santa himself arrived with turkey for the cats. How else could we end the year, making the season special for our furries?

Then we started 2026 with our annual New Year’s Day swim. What an immense success, thanks to the incredible hard work, time & effort by Brad and Ann Swift of Mojácar Forum FB group. 217 in the sea – an all time record, the oldest being Jim Gray at the grand age of 90 and Anais Van De Bleeken the youngest, at just 4 years old. Thank you to all those that went for a dip for a great cause, dressed up & supported the swimmers, the Town Hall for their help & to the lifeguard and paramedic who were in attendance, all organised and co-ordinated by Brad and Ann. The current total raised is 4632€ with some sponsorship money still to come. Now, Brad and Ann – breathe & take a well deserved rest. A massive thank you from all at PAWS-PATAS including our furries

More “thank you’s” to.... Donations totalling 1727.17 euros 16 kindhearted supporters who sent something via

Santa from our furries “wish list”. This is available all year round, so please visit the link if you’d like to help - https://www.amazon.es/-/en/hz/wishlist/ ls/ZE4MIQ7Z2GKO

132.50 euros from Jan’s Jewels, who continues to make beautiful jewellery/arts to sell with all donations going to PAWS-PATAS. Jewellery is on display @ our outlets, The Emerald Isle & The Snug in Mojácar

The businesses who allow us to have donation tins in their premises & to the general public who donated. A total of 400.37 euros was recently collected.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Every Sunday is “Funday” @ Zeppelin, Mojácar Playa from 9pm. Jukebox DJ-1 euro a song & all proceeds to PAWS-PATAS

5th February – Fun, Laughter & Romance at our Valentines Bingo Lunch Club @ The Snug, Mojácar Playa, 1.30pm with lunch, prize for best dressed Valentine, a short Valentine quiz and raffle

10th February - Book Sale @ Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, between 10.30am-1pm.

And finally – thank you to every single one of you who supports us in some way, volunteering, donating goods to our shops or by attending an event.

Community News

Mojácar Responde, an new App for Residents

Press release by Mojácar Townhall Mojácar Council has launched “Mojácar Responde,” (Mojácar Responds) a new mobile application designed to improve communication between residents and municipal services. This tool allows residents to easily report issues related to beaches, cleaning, street furniture, and other public services. Available free of charge on Google Play and App Store, the app also offers access to useful information about municipal services, as well as data on weather and bathing conditions at the municipality’s beaches. All of this is presented through an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.

In addition to facilitating communication with residents, “Mojácar Responde” includes an internal platform for the technical management of incidents. This tool enables municipal workers to receive notifications, record completed tasks, attach graphic documentation, and leave a record of the final status of each intervention. The system incorporates statistics modules, a viewer for geolocated incidents, filtered queries, a clock-in control for cleaning staff and a professional web platform (PGSU) with restricted access based on user profiles.

The Mayor of Mojácar, Francisco García Cerdá, highlighted that “this advancement represents a firm step towards a more accessible, modern, and efficient Local Council. We want citizens to feel heard and to have a useful, simple, and

direct tool at their fingertips to improve their surroundings.”

“Mojácar Responde not only improves the internal management of services but also reinforces the image of a municipality committed to quality, sustainability, and the experience of our visitors. It is something new, easy, and convenient, both for residents and for those who enjoy Mojácar.”

With this initiative, Mojácar Council reinforces its commitment to the continuous improvement of public services, backing modernisation, efficiency, and greater accessibility for its residents.

To start using it, citizens only need to download the “Mojácar Responde” app, register as a user and select the option corresponding to the service they wish to communicate or consult.

Los Bandidos deliver Christmas Magic to the Red Cross

For the fourth consecutive year, Los Bandidos proudly supported the Mojácar Red Cross Xmas Toy Appeal, helping to ensure 40 local children received a visit from Santa Claus or the Three Kings. Throughout October, November and December, the group worked to spread festive cheer. The rest of the year donations of money, non-perishable food, toiletries and household cleaning products were made to the Red Cross food bank.

On a cold and windy 16th December, Santa and Mrs Claus, accompanied by a group of Los Bandidos, met at the Mojácar Red Cross to hand over an impressive selection of gifts. Red Cross volunteers, who provided festive carols along with wine, soft drinks, biscuits and chocolates, were overwhelmed by the generosity.

As well as keeping fit and active, Los Bandidos are passionate about supporting and integrating into the local community. The group will continue its support of the Red Cross food bank through 2026.

Coffee Break

What’s On

Almería

The musical La Cenicienta (Cinderella), performed by La Lomasa Theatre Company comes to the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city, on Sunday, February 8th at 12 noon. Tickets are 13 euros.

The female singer Luz Casal is performing compositions from her latest album at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Saturday, March 7th at 9pm. Tickets are 55 and 60 euros.

500 Noches is a lavish tribute concert to Joaquín Sabina at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city on Friday, March 20th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 20 & 25 euros in advance or 30 euros at the door.

The Morriconi Rock Experience is a tribute concert with Ennio Morriconi’s film music that is performed at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Friday, March 27th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 28 euros.

VAINA is a musical intended for children that comes to the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city, on Sunday, March 8th at 5pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

Legends Forever, an Elvis, Queen and Abba performance, comes to the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city, on Friday, March 20th at 10.30pm. Tickets are 25 euros in advance or 30 euros at the door.

What’s On

Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from www.todaslasentradas.com

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm .

Roquetas de Mar

María Terremoto, a flamenco performer from Jeréz, comes to the Auditorio on Friday, February 27th at 9pm. Tickets are 35 euros.

Michael’s Legacy is a homage concert to Michael Jackson that comes to the Auditorio on Saturday, March 21st at 9pm. Tickets are 32 euros.

The Best of Soul is a tribute concert to Percy Sledge, Otis Redding, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin & The Temptations, featuring singers from New York. It comes to the Auditorio on Saturday, March 14th at 9pm. Tickets are 30 euros.

The Film Symphony Orchestra present a concert entitled Toon, featuring music from animation films at the Auditorio on Saturday, April 18th at 7pm. Tickets are 46 euros.

Roquetas de Mar Auditorio tickets are on sale at www. teatroauditorioroquetas.org or their ticket office, open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am-1pm & 6pm-8pm.

Águilas

The 2026 Águilas Carnival runs from January 31st to March 6th. The large parades are on Sunday, February 15th, Tuesday, February 17th and Saturday, February 21st followed by the main closing ceremony and fireworks. All the parades start at 6pm.

What’s On

The 22nd National Drag Queen Competition, part of the Águilas Carnival, takes place at the Auditorio, on Friday, February 6th at 9.30pm. Ticket prices were not shown at time of going to press.

Aguilas tickets from Victoria Travel 968 414 752 and www.bacantix.com, Museo Arqueológico, www.auditorio-aguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Vera Noche Flamenco is a performence with various artistes and comes to the Municipal Auditorio on Saturday, February 7th at 8pm. Tickets are 15 euros.

Rock Sinfónico is a concert by the Vera Municipal Orchestra at the Municipal Auditorio on Saturday, Feb. 21st & Sunday, Feb. 22nd. 8pm, admission free.

The Ulysses String Quartet perform a classical concert at the Municipal Auditorio on Sunday, March 1st at 7pm.Ticket prices not shown at time of going to press.

The Italian company DGB Productions have a concert entitled the Ennio Morricone Experience at the Municipal Auditorio on Saturday, March 28th at 8.30pm. Ticket prices not shown at time of going to press.

Mojácar

Moors & Christians

The 2026 dates are from Thursday, June 11th until Sunday, June 14th.

What’s On

Miscellaneous

Yoga. On Sundays, at the parking area opposite the Descargador beach there is yoga on the beach from 10am-11.30am of low-medium difficulty level. Participants must bring their own mats.

PAWS-PATAS second hand book sale at Scotty’s El Tropico restaurant is on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am-1pm. All proceeds to stray cat neutering.

Open Mic Night alternate Thursdays at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, kick off at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

What’s On

Market Days

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja

Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora

Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco, Palomares, Tabernas Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena

Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio

Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros, Fines

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Saturday:

Sunday:

Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox

Plaza del Rey, Velez Rubio Mojácar Rastro, Multiple Use Centre

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities

Free Spanish and English Lessons Available in some municipalities. Enquire at your local town hall.

Almanzora Group of Friends, Albox Library and Social Centre, Tues - Fri, 10am1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly magazine, monthly quiz, trips. www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 495 306

WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people.

Loose Women on Tuesdays 1.30 - 4pm. Marsalada restaurant, Mojácar Dames in Huércal Overa 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Las Vegas Restaurant, Los Pinos 1, Huercal-Overa.. All welcome. Chairperson, Gloria Hammett, dameshuercalovera@gmail.com

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch

Rosaleda Hotel, Arboleas, Branch Meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month, Coffee Morning on the 3rd Thursday of the month, Quiz, last Tuesday of the month, 10.30 a.m. for 11.00 a.m. start. It is not restricted to just members. If you would like to join please email Zurgena,Secretary@rbl.community

Flamenco Forum for English

Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694

The Poppy Appeal - Mojacar & District

The Mojacar Branch of the Royal British Legion has folded and the members have transferred to the Zurgena Branch. However the supporters of the Poppy Appeal in Mojacar continue to meet for coffee mornings at Cokkia Restaurant on the Playa opposite Neptuno, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11am. Anyone can attend, it is not restricted to RBL members. Anyone interested in joining the RBL should contact zurgenarblchairman@gmail.com

Mojácar Bridge Club

Contact Les Brice 697 297 991 or Ron Hounsell 711 064 726. www.bridgewebs. com/mojacar/

Vera & District Lions Club

The Lions meet regularly, including social events. New members and volunteers warmly welcomed. The Lions Charity Shop in Turre is open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-2pm. Mobility equipment available for those in need. There are plenty of roles for volunteers from occasionally moving furniture to scrapbooking, from event organisation to helping clean the shop. For more information, including forthcoming fundraising events see https://veralions. com, email veralionssecretary@gmail. com or call President Andy Pearson on 711 005 682.

Vera Photo Club

Local photography enthusiasts with a wide range of experience and photography styles. Critiqued monthly challenges, exhibitions, presentations and field trips. Join us on the first Sunday of the month in El Puntazo Hotel, Mojacar 10am - 12:30pm. All levels welcome. See www.veraphotoclub.org or email info@ veraphotoclub.org for more information.

Albox Computer Club

Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed.

Indalo Hash House Harriers

Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. indaloh3@gmail.com

Mojácar Community Library

Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm .

Freemasons in the Province of Almeria

Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37

Freemasons – The Side Degrees

Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 678 574 579

Arboleas Indalo Gardening Club

Arboleas Theatre. Last Friday of the month, 10:30am - 1pm.

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities continued

Amigos de los Coches Clasicos

Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Ballabona restaurant, A15 motorway junction 686. Tel. Steve 711 062 303. Email: info@a-c-c.es. www.a-c-c.es

Antas 1/10 Scale RC Club

Thursdays 10.00am at RC Circuito, Antas. Ring Chris on 634328059 for more details.

Model-Racers Scalextric y Carrera Arboleas.Please call 0049 15150739568, Jürgen

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande

Sunday & Wednesday, 9/9.30 - 12 noon. Contact Mick on 711 015 032

Timbe Crafts-Agave Artisan Centre

A unique and pioneering venue renowned for its hands-on experiences for all ages, musical instruments museum and local handicrafts made from Agave, the wood of the desert: C/San Francisco 19, Sorbas. 630 66 18 65 www.timbe.es info@timbernhardt.com

Sunseed

A hands-on practical centre for low-impact living and environmental education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Religious Groups & Churches

Church of England (Anglican Services)

Mojácar, Sundays, 11am; Llanos Del Peral, Sundays,11am; Aljambra Chapel Albox, 2nd Thursday monthly at 11am. For directions, details and all church activities please see https://www. achurchnearyou.com/church/8501/. Also available Funerals, Wedding Blessings, Wedding Vow renewals and Baptisms.

Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses

Friday 18:00 & Sunday 10:00. Poligono Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: 652 293 269

Turre Evangelical Church

Sundays at 10.30 – worship, a not too long talk from the Bible, coffee and cake. Welcoming and relaxed – all welcome. Find us on Turre’s main street, Avenida de Almeria, corner of C/Alberquillca. Email: contact@turrechurch.es Tel: (0034) 711 086 162 Web: turrechurch.es

New Life Church, Huercal-Overa

We are a Jesus centred church family learning to love one another. Sunday service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu tel. 685 628 184

Living Water Church Mojácar Playa

The Kimrick, Calle Zurbarán 7. Sunday Service 11am. Bible study, Tuesday 10am. Prayer, Tuesday, 12:30pm. Café Church, every 2nd & 4th Thursday in the month 3pm. See FaceBook or visit www. livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

Roman Catholic Masses These can be found on www.misas.org for most places.

Support Groups & Charities

Associacion Mojacar Area Cancer Support (MACS)

Shops in Mojacar, Turre, Las Buganvillas, Albox and Huercal-Overa. Fully registered Spanish charity – CIF: G04691572. For general enquiries call 634 328 334, 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Email: macsshannon@gmail.com. Follow us on FaceBook.

Stepping Stones Carers Support Group

Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www. steppingstones.group

Age Support Almanzora

Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox, open Mon-Sat, 10:0013:45. Lunch club, bereavement group, equipment loan, befrienders. Office: 634 316573 Helpline 642 045 210.

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous

Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday Wednesday & Friday, 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@ gmail.com

Harmony Community Support

Providing assistance to those in need. Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 help@harmonycharity.com

Walk for Life Arboleas

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer and need help or support contact our welfare team. Email irenewalk4life@icloud.com Tel. 643 63 81 77. To volunteer to help at any of our events and become a Friend of Walk for Life email claire.walk4life@gmail.com Tel 644602249.

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Music & Drama Groups

Open Mic Night

Alternate Thursdays, 8pm, at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Indalo Players

Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage. Email indaloplayers@gmail.com / phone 722 236237

Jacqueline Welby Productions

New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 634 313 531

Orquesta Ciudad de Vera

A friendly group of musicians of various ages and levels. Only requirement is to play an orchestral instrument and read music. Rehearsals Vera Auditorio on Saturday mornings. See www.ocv.org.es for details.

Vera Voces

A friendly choir singing classical music, directed by pianist, singer and director, Barry Jobling. All welcome, no auditions. Rehearsals Mondays, 5-7pm, at Vera Auditorio. Facebook: Vera Voces. Contact veravoces1@gmail.com

All Aloud Community Choir

Meet every Wednesday at Bar Kubatin (at Hostal Meson) Arboleas from 3pm to 5pm. All welcome, no auditions.

Dance

Strictly Line Dancing

Salon de Actos, Centro de Usos Multiples, Mojacar. Fridays, 4–7pm. Beginners welcome. Contact: Glynis 648217503 or Mary Beth 661671526 or strictlylinedancingmojacar@gmail.com

Eleanor’s Line Dance Class

Charlotte’s Bar, Albox, Mondays, 2pm3.45pm. All levels welcome. 647932 078.

Step2It - Line Dancing

Kubatin Function Room, Arboleas. Weds: 6.45 p.m-7.30 p.m, First Steps/Intro. 7.30 p.m-10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. Carrie Ann 627279584 www.carrieanngreen.com

Almeria Line Dancers

Julie - 634304625 / 950110433

Ceroc Dancing

Regular social dance nights and dance workshops. Please call or WhatsApp Trace on 687251799 for more information.

Belly Dancing

Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. Contact Fatima: 610 472 596

Bellydance Classes

Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

Complete Beginners Flamenco Mojácar. No specialist shoes or equipment required, friendly hour long class. Email info@lagitanainglesa.com

VaVa Yoga Danza (Spanish) With Barbarito. Cuban & Latin Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Tel: 642 314 316

Arts & Crafts

Cahoots Mojácar Playa Various classes.Tel: 611 006027

Sewing Group, Mojacar

We meet at Scotty’s el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat.

Ladies Sewing Circle

Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774

Bedar Arts Centre

Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:30-1330. For info, call 664 896 555

Levante Sewing and Quilting Group

Do you love to sew? We are an enthusiastic group, embracing all aspects of sewing from needlework, doll making, dressmaking and quilting. Come and join our friendly group on the second Thursday of the month at Scotty’s El Tropico, Mojácar from 11 am. For more information telephone Ruth Brown on 711 011 629 or email her at ruth-brown@ hotmail.co uk

Cahoots, Mojácar Playa

Various arts & crafts classes. Call for details: 611 006 027

Fitness & Martial Arts

Girasol, Albox Yoga, Sit & Get Fit, Slim Well Spain, Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170

Mojácar Taekwondo

5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain

Fitness with Alison, Mojácar

Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168.

Fitness with Hollie Newell, Turre Keepfit, Zumba, Hips Bums Tums, HiiT. Contact 634 317 391.

Jova Gym, Mojácar

Various activities. 671 247 035. See facebook.

Qigong

Group courses and personal training. Partaloa and Albox area. Contact Ilse +32 497451953 or +34 643489975

Qigong Classes

Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

Taijiquan Mojácar

Qigong and Chen style Tai Chi training on the beach. Details of venues and timings FB Taijiquan Mojácar or text +34 634 324 994

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Sports

Almería Lawn Bowling Club

Contact Shirley: 679 970 399

Bowling Club de Zurgena

Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabowlsclub.com

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com

Indalo Lawn Bowling Club

First class facilities with all levels of bowling catered for. Visit our website http://www. indalobowlingclub.org

Mojacar Bowls Club

Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Paul Didcote 711 021 428

Aguilón Amigos Golf Club

Aguilon Golf Course on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays teeing off just before 9am. If you would like to play email aguilonamigos2021@gmail.com

Badgers Golf Society Mojácar

We play every Wednesday and alternate Saturdays. All are welcome. Contact Paul Cunningham on 622 643 968 WhatsApp or badgersmojacar@mail.com

Boxers Golf Society Albox

All welcome to join us as members or guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email peterstooks@avired.com

Mojácar Playa Golf

Play every Tuesday around 11.30. Mostly at Marina Golf Club. Everybody welcome. Membership available. Call James 681 355 796.

Forum Golf Society Albox

Play friendly competitions every Friday and fun events on Tuesdays at Aguilon and local courses. Call Richard Price 634 305 353, rfp53@yahoo.co.uk, and www. Arboleasforum/forumgolf for details

Golfing Guapas Society

We are a group of ladies of all nationalities meeting one Friday in the month...golf followed by lunch and prizes. All welcome. Call Vivienne 683 558 696.

Marina Phoenix Golf Society

Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com

Huzzah Golf Society

Friendly group of all abilities, playing Aguilon golf course each Monday and local courses. All welcome. Call or WhatsApp Gary 619 248 702. Fb: Huzzah Golf Society. Email: huzzahgs@gmail.com

Albox Club de Tenis

Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de Tenis

Cabrera Tennis Club

Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com

Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo

Vera. Tel: 950 59 28 77 - 608 250 607

Tennis Coach

Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226

Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica

Huercal-Overa.Classes for fun gymnastics, competitive levels, pre school and adults. Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca. es www.adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Walking Football Club

Turre football ground, 9.00am, Monday, for training, exercise & playing.

Albanchez Walking football Club

Campo de Futbol astro pitch, Albanchez. Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am. All over 50 welcome regardless of ability or fitness level. Enjoy getting fitter, improve co ordination, mobility & balance in a friendly fun club. Contact Tony, Whatsapp 0044 7413231696

Los Bandidos

Run, jog, walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Weds/Sat, 9am, Red Cross end (from 4th Oct). See Facebook. Contact Kevin on ironmankev08@gmail.com

Club Montañero Carbonero Hiking Club based in Carboneras associated with the Federación Andaluza de Deportes de Montaña, Escalada y Senderismo (FADMES) that organises routes every week. See www.clubcarbonero.com or contact 616104404 (WhatsApp), email clubmontanerocarbonero@hotmail.com

Arboleas Table Tennis Club

Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30 - 10.30 am, building with blue door next to swimming pool bar, Arboleas. Beginners welcome. Contact Chairperson - Keith tel 634 326 350.

PartyLevante Sailing Club

Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small groups. Email info@partylevante.com or call 680942141 www.partylevante.com

Santa Irene Sailing Club

Come and join us out on the watersailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the north end of Garrucha harbour. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com www. santaireneclubdevela.com

Yoga

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331 solyogacentre@gmail. com

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera. Tel: 642 314 316

Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474

Unalome Rooms

Yoga, chair yoga & more. Albox. See facebook. Tel. 722 469 570

Your Stars

Mar. 21 - April 20

Apr. 21 - May 21

May 22 - June 21

June 22 - July 22

July 23 - Aug 22

Aug. 23 - Sept. 23

Think twice before you say something you might regret later. Try not to argue about trivial matters. There will be hidden matters that you may find disturbing. You will have difficulties spreading yourself between your work and your home. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

You may be confused emotionally. You can’t do everything on your own. Those who have been too demanding should be put in their place or out to pasture. You can make money if you pursue your own business. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

You may want to tell someone how you really feel. You probably aren’t getting straight answers to your questions. Try not to discuss important matters with colleagues. You could be emotional if you didn’t take care of problems with loved ones. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

This will not be the day to have minor surgery. Home improvement projects will go well if you delegate work to all your family members. Face any emotional problems head-on to avoid situations getting out of hand. You will meet some interesting people if you at tend promotional functions. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

You can expect changes in your living arrangements. Your magnetic, outgoing personality will capture hearts. Try not to be so demonstrative. Your ability to help others will win you points. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Reevaluate your motives. Don’t rely on others to handle the workload. This will not be the best day to try to push your ideas or concerns. New hair, new outfit, new you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

Trips will be favourable for business as well as pleasure. Deception will play an important factor in relationships. Make sure that all your legal papers are in proper order. Pursue outdoor activities or any physical exertion. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Don’t let others make you feel guilty or insecure. You will get upset over trivial matters. Your ability to put things together will be appreciated by your comrades. Direct your energy wisely. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

You won’t be admired at home if you haven’t been taking care of your share of the work. You may find yourself in a romantic situation. Your tendency to take on too much will end in fatigue. Don’t let your partner goad you into wearing your heart on your sleeve. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Don’t use the interstate as a racetrack. Be prepared to make compensations and adjustments. Opportunities for romance will flourish through travel. Don’t let your friends talk you into taking time off. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Don’t press your luck with your loved ones. Misunderstandings at work could easily lead to your demise. You will be popular and will easily attract members of the opposite sex. Time to deal with institutional environments, government agencies, and matters of a private nature this month. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Pushy people must be kept at arm’s length. Your ideas are right on the mark and your work commendable. Avoid any intimate involvements with coworkers or employers. You may blow situations out of proportion when dealing with the one you love. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Jokes of the Month

Fly Gender

A woman came home from the beach to find her husband wandering around their lounge with a flip-flop in his hand. “What are you doing?” she asked. The husband replied, “Hunting flies”. “Have you killed any?” she asked. The husband replied, “Eleven – five males and six females.” The wife was intrigued. “How can you tell?” she asked. “Easy,” replied her husband. “Five were on the beer can, and the other six were on the phone!”

Chop, Chop!

A man sticks his head into the hairdresser’s door and asks, “How long is the wait?” The barber replies, “Two hours”. A week later he does the same thing, and the barber replies, “An hour and a half.” The next week he asks again but still doesn’t come back for a trim. The barber tells his friend about the strange customer and describes him. His friend said, “I saw him go away last week, and walked up the road behind him!” The barber asks, “Did he go to another hairdresser?” His friend replied, “No! He walked up the street to your house, and your wife let him in!”

For God & Country

A famous Welsh rugby player died of old age and was met at the pearly gates. The elderly angel asked him, “Can you think of any reason why you should not enter the kingdom of Heaven?” The rugby player replied, “Well, I was playing for Wales against England one day, and I was definitely offside when I was passed the ball. The ref didn’t see – I scored a try, Gareth converted and we won the international and the trophy.”

The angel said, “That’s ok, we can let you in for a little thing like that!” The rugby player replied, “Great! I’ve always had a bit of a conscience about it, thanks St Peter!” The Angel replied, “You’re welcome boyo, St Peter is off today, I’m St David!”

A Lesson in Burglary

A man went into his local police station and asked if he could speak to the burglar, who was in the cells, after breaking into his house the night before. The desk sergeant told it was against regulations, but he would see him in court. The man said, “It was 2 am, he found the key under the mat for the squeaky front door, made himself cheese on toast in the kitchen, then went upstairs and tripped on the top step, I need to talk to him!” The policeman again refused. The man replied, “I just want to know how he did it without waking my wife, I’ve done the same thing for years and she always wakes up!”

A Good Question

A mechanic was working on the cylinder head from a Jaguar car. He noticed a customer, whom he knew was a heart surgeon, waiting for the service manager. He called him over and asked, “See this engine? I’ve taken the heart out, fixed all the valves, and when I put it back together it will be good as new.” The mechanic wiped his hands on a rag and continued, “So why do I get just a small salary, and you earn a fortune, when we are both doing the same work?” The surgeon smiled at the mechanic and said, “Next time, try changing the valves with the engine running!”

The Blonde Joke

Two bored casino men are working at the craps table. A very attractive blonde comes over and bets 20,000 euros on a single roll of the dice. She says to the men, “I hope you don’t mind but I feel really lucky if I have no clothes on.” She strips off completely, jumps up & down and shouts, “Come on baby, mama needs new clothes!” As the dice comes to a stop she screams, “Yes! Yes! I won! I won!” She takes her winnings and her clothes and quickly leaves. The dealers stare at each other, dumfounded. Finally one asks the other one, “What did she roll?” The second dealer replied, “I don’t know, I thought you were watching!”

The Fun Run

An overweight man was told by his doctor that he had to lose at least 15 kilos. He saw an advert for guaranteed weight loss and signed up. Next day a young girl turned up at his door, quite attractive, with a pink tracksuit and running shoes. She had a sign on her back that said, “If you can catch me you can kiss me!” He didn’t catch her the first day, but he did everyday for the rest of the week and lost 3 kilos. She told him he could go onto the next stage of the weight loss course if he wanted to. He agreed, and on the Monday a really attractive mature blonde, with a pink bikini and running shoes turned up. She had a sign that read, “Catch me, and I’m all yours”. He caught her the second day, and the rest of the week as well, and lost another 5 kilos. She mentioned there was a further level, but he should think carefully before he asked to go on it. He rang the fitness centre and asked to go onto the level 3. The receptionist asked him if he was sure. “Absolutely”, he replied. The following Monday his doorbell rang, and there was a really muscular man, with pink shorts and running shoes. The sign round his neck read, “If I catch you, you’re mine!”

The Wrong Move

A junior PC stops a speeding driver on his first day, just as he is coming out of the police station. He arrests the driver and takes him into the station. “But, officer” the man began, “I can explain, you can’t keep me here!” The new PC tells him to shut up and puts him in a cell. After a few hours he goes to ask the driver if he would like a cup of tea. The man starts again, “Officer, you can’t keep me in here, I can explain everything, just let me go!” The PC replies, “I can’t let you go, it’s my first day, and everyone else is with the inspector at his daughter’s wedding, but at least they will be in a good mood when they come back!” The driver replied, “I know that, I kept trying to tell you, I’m the groom!”

The Problem

A mafia boss finds out that his deaf bookkeeper has been swindling him over the years and has taken 10 million dollars. He sends for the bookkeeper and also a friend who understands sign language. The mafia boss asks the bookkeeper where the 10 million is and the friend asks the question in sign language. The bookkeeper denies he took the money, several times. Finally, losing his patience the mafia boss pulls out his pistol, puts it to the bookkeeper’s head and says, “Ask him one last time!” The friend, in sign language tells him, “He’ll kill you if you don’t tell us!” The bookkeeper signs back, “Ok, it is in a steel box in my cousin Enzo’s garage”. The mafia boss was getting beside himself, and screamed, “What did he say?” His friend replied, “He says you don’t have the balls……”

Spending a Penny

Brussels has advised all member states that from Jan 1st next year, phrases used to signify what goes on in a toilet must be harmonised between all countries. “Going for a wee, taking a leak” or “Spending a penny” are to be replaced with “Euronating”.