The Almeria Focus - March 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 April issue is March 17th.

Better Weather Ahead

Inour “In the News” section we explain how atrocious weather has affected all parts of Andalucía, but less so in our province. The level and capacity of reservoirs have gone up substantially which is good news for agriculturalists in the Cuevas del Almanzora region, who will now receive water from a large reservoir in Granada.

Doctors have been on strike in February asking for various improvements and if these are not forthcoming, they plan to strike for a week every month including June. We comment on this in our “In the News” section with the relevant dates. Organ transplants in Spain lead the world for the 34th consecutive year and we explain how it works. In an article, we detail how the new scheme of subsidies for all-electric and hybrid cars is being put in place. In others we explain how Spain intends to legalise immigrant workers, and we report on the Córdoba train disaster. The new requirement that e-scooters have to be registered with the ‘DGT’ (Spain’s Traffic Department), together with compulsory thirdparty insurance is now in force and we comment on this as well.

Town halls and concert venues are now getting back into full swing, and we list ones that may be of interest to our readers in our “What’s On” section. Easter dates change every year and Semana Santa (Holy Week) starts on March 29th. This year, the UK’s Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, is on April 2nd. This is a fiesta day in Andalucía, so town halls, banks and many offices will be shut. This is not a fiesta date in the rest of Spain because Andalucía swapped this day for “Dia de San José” (Spanish Father’s Day) on March 19th. Easter Sunday is April 5th. The UK “Mothering Sunday”, the 4th Sunday in Lent is on March 15th but Spanish Mother’s Day is always the first Sunday in May. St. Patrick’s Day this year is Tuesday, March 17th.

On the Thursday that is three Thursdays before Maundy Thursday, so March 12th this year, a

very strange event takes place around Mojácar and in Cuevas de Almanzora, that may have started in the 17th century. It also takes place in some parts of Málaga, Catalonia and France. This is “Dia de la Vieja” (Old Lady Day) and effigies of an old lady made of brightly covered tissue paper wrapped round a cross are taken into the countryside, or in some places near a beach. The head is filled with sweets and with the cross planted in the ground, children throw stones at the head to get at the sweets, although in Cuevas del Almanzora the children use sticks. The origins of this are not entirely clear, but one explanation is that grannies took their grandchildren into the countryside for a picnic, as a moment of light relief during the solemn period of Lent with no festivities. Local businesses will be shut in the afternoon and evening and the time in the countryside is often marked by barbecues, drinks and a family get together.

The clocks “Spring forward” on the last Sunday in March which is March 29th. There are no national fiestas during April but Friday, May 1st is a fiesta to celebrate the “Day of the Worker”.

Editor’s Note. We are delighted to announce that this March issue of the ‘Focus’ magazine is number 202 and completes 20 years since the first one in April 2006. We owe a huge “thank you” to all our advertisers, along with all our readers who pick up the 5,000 copies every month.

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Atrocious Weather

There were some storms in Spain that were given names during November and December, but so far this year there have been as many as 10. Some of them followed on, but others overlapped. There have been areas where there were high winds and rain day after day with major damage and flooding. Between January 1st and February 10th average rainfall in Spain was 208 litres per m2, so 20.8cms (8 inches) when the normal rainfall is 81 litres per m2. Between December 29th and February 16th the water in reservoirs went up 46.5%, from 31,546hm3 to 46,229hm3 that in some cases was 82% capacity, but last year on February 16th the total capacity was only 58%. (1hm3 is 1 million cubic metres and 1 cubic metre is 1,000 litres). This total capacity is the highest since records were kept from 1988. Andalucía has been one of the worst hit but fortunately, Almería province has not experienced the most severe problems. Of the 12,400 people evacuated in Spain, 11,000 were in Andalucía and the entire 1,600 residents of one town spent 11 days in a sports centre. Central government and the Junta de Andalucía have both announced major grants and Junma Moreno, the President of the Junta, is earmarking 988 million euros for agricultural damage and 535 million for roads, which are direct grants, not loans. Surplus money from 2024 and 2025 will be used and the 2026 budget will be increased. Out of the 988 million euros, 33,000 agriculturalists will receive 700 million euros. Other money is for livestock and the fishing industry which were confined to ports because of high seas. There are 594 roads affected that total 1,000km with the most damage in Cádiz and Málaga. 50 million euros will go to municipalities to be spent on the repair of public services, water supplies and restore electrical infrastructure. Selfemployed people and small companies with major damage to buildings and equipment can claim 200 euros a month for 10 months for individuals, and small companies can claim 350 euros per employee over the same time period. Juanma Moreno asked for “patience and trust” guaranteeing that the Junta will act as fast as possible. Central government is giving grants of up to 60,500 euros for homes that have been destroyed, up to 20,600

euros when the structure is not affected, and up to 10,300 euros for damage to household goods.

Wearing Masks Until May 18th

On Friday, February 2nd, the Andalucía Health Authority ruled that masks had to be used from midnight at hospitals and residential homes until May 18th. This date is “the end date of the twentieth epidemiological week of 2026, without prejudice to the fact that a new order may be issued within this period, leaving this one without effect, in accordance with the evolution of the situation”. The rate of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) has seen a steep rise in the region, and in Almería province at the end of January it went to 335.2 cases per 100,000 head of population. Also “the mask becomes recommended for professionals, patients and users of health and social health centres when the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Regulation declares that the normal baseline level has gone up to a low epidemic level. This will also apply to medical centres when the centre is located in an area with twice the baseline incidence rate of acute respiratory infections. As regards vaccinations up to the end of January, Andalucía had 1,925,236 people immunised against the flu, (above the historical record) with 155,283 vaccinated in our province. In addition, 775,558 were immunised against covid, 54,861 people in our province, and 45,639 babies were immunised against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the main cause of bronchiolitis.

Doctors’ Strikes

On Monday, February 16th , some doctors in Spain started a strike until the 20th. They plan other strikes on March 16th-20th, April 27th-30th, May 18th-22nd and June 15th-19th. There was accident and emergency department cover, and 100% cover in dialysis and predetermined cancer treatments. A strike on January 14th was extremely patchy and in some areas there was no noticeable difference, as strikes are voluntary. In some health centres, appointments were not possible, with cancellations in hospitals. The Department of Health in Andalucía claims that less than 20% of doctors went on strike on January 14th. Monica García, the National

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Minister for Health, signed an agreement with the largest four unions on January 28th, but a fifth union called for the strike, as they do not have enough members to be included in collective bargaining. The ones on strike want better conditions, and the 24hr on-call shifts reduced to 17hrs and become voluntary. At present, up to the age of 55 they are compulsory. Extra shifts do not count towards the amount of a pension as the pension contributions are based on days worked, not hours, and the doctors complain that this is unfair. The Minister for Health has stated that part of the negotiations should be the responsibility of the autonomous communities, in our case the Health Service in Andalucía, who fix salaries and some conditions that are not done nationally.

Torrecárdenas Hospital Parking

On Monday, February 16th, Juanma Moreno, the President of the Junta de Andalucía, visited the Torrecárdenas Hospital in Almería city. His good news was that work on the multi-storey car park will start this month and will cost about 25 million euros. The bad news is that it will not be completed until the second half of 2027. At present, parking near to the hospital is almost impossible. The car park will have 6 floors for more than 2,000 vehicles, between 340 and 329 per floor for visitors and staff, with 54 spaces for people with reduced mobility. There will be a café / restaurant of 1,000m2 and on the same floor a children’s playroom, terrace and toilets. The construction company New Capital 2000 SL will run the car park and collect parking fees for 40 years.

The Minimum Wage

At the end of January, it was agreed between the Ministry of Labour and the ‘Hacienda’ (Tax Office) that the minimum wage for 2026 would go up by 3.1% to 17,094 euros gross per annum, paid in 14 instalments. (Most employers divide the total by 12 to give a monthly wage). There has been heated discussions in 2025 and this year because the Hacienda wanted the rise to be taxed as they considered it was more than a living wage. Up to 2024 the Hacienda increased the tax threshold to be the same as the minimum wage so no tax was due. In 2025, for a single person with only

their age allowance, the tax due could be up to 340 euros, but the Hacienda agreed that if any tax was due, they would refund it when ‘La Renta’ tax return for 2025 has to be completed this June. The tax this year could amount to just under 600 euros and they have agreed to refund this as well. They don’t want to put the tax threshold up as this would mean that the other tax bands would have to go up as well and the total taxes they received would be much less. They point out that it is only a single person who will be taxed and anyone with other allowances, apart from the age allowance, will usually not have to pay anything. If a person on the minimum wage is taxed this year, it will be refunded in the 2027 tax return and the minimum wage will be backdated from January 1st.

“De Minimus” Goods

The Latin words “de minimus” best translates as being “minimal things”. This applies to small items imported into a country free of any import tax. In the US this applies to goods up to a value of 800 dollars (728 euros). Donald Trump levied a 30% import tax on these on May 2nd and an estimate was that goods from China into the US amounted to 4 million dollars every day, sent there by international postal services or couriers, free of tax. In the UK, the limit before import duties is 135 pounds sterling that is currently under review. On Thursday, February 12th, the EU Commission approved an import tax of a flat rate of 3 euros per item coming into the EU from outside. This applies to items with a maximum value of 150 euros, which is tax free at present, and it will come into force from July 1st. Figures from 2025 have not been published but in 2024 it is stated that items worth 4.6 billion euros came into the EU, 91% from Chinese e-commerce companies including Temu, Shein and Aliexpress. The flat rate will put up the cost of low value items considerably, but not expensive ones. It appears that if a package has more than one item, each of them will be subject to the surcharge, but a pack of identical items will be counted as a single one. This will apply to goods from the UK, but buying goods from the UK at present means that they are subject to an import tax following Brexit. The EU propose to totally reform import taxes

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according to the existing tariffs from 2028, so the 3 euros tax would seem to be in force until then.

Almería Province Tourist 2025

As opposed to any other province in Andalucía, Almería saw a slight drop in tourists last year with 28,000 (about 1%) less than in 2024. A total of 2,697,421 people visited our province during 2025, compared to 2024 which was 2,725,309. However, during January, passengers arriving at the airport totalled 35,378, an increase of 11.7% compared to January 2025. Some 29,264 arrived from within Spain, up 5.2%, and 6,002 from outside Spain, up 69.2%. Brits accounted for 5,670 passengers thanks to the two winter season routes from Bristol and Liverpool. In 2025 the average daily ,expenditure went up significantly from 68,60 euros in 2024 to 74,30 an increase of 8.3% that was only slightly less than Málaga. In 2024 tourists stayed an average of 5.7 days (with a drop of 4.3% compared to 2023) but in 2025 the trend was reversed with an increase of 4.1%, reaching an average of 6.0 days. Where Almeria fares worst is the rating of the stay made by tourists, which stands at 8.8 out of 10, a high score, but in last place together with Huelva. This is put down to very poor rail access that will hopefully be solved when the ‘AVE’ (High speed train) arrives in Almería, probably in 2028, and many major projects involving work on roads. As regards cruise ships docking in Almería port, there were very positive results. In total, 32 dockings were made during 2025, exceeding the previous year’s figure by 12 with 22,000 cruise passengers compared to the 13,600 in 2024. A large number opt for exploring Almería city or taking guided tours including those that come to Mojácar. This year, Pérez de la Blanca, in charge of the port, has announced that so far, 29 dockings are confirmed with several others expected to choose Almería in their planned stopovers, which is currently being discussed with the cruise ship companies. In 2007, the “Cruise Excellence Awards” ceremony will be held in Almería which attracts 200 professionals from various sectors. In Andalucía as a whole there were a total of 37.9 million tourists in 2025, 5.2% more than the previous year, but the most significant growth was in the sector’s ability to

generate wealth and job opportunities. Tourism revenues in Andalucía slightly exceeded 30 billion euros of total economic impact for the first time. In terms of employment, 2025 set a new all-time high with an average of 482,000 people employed in the tourism sector, and a peak of 531,000 jobs in the third quarter of July to September, which exceeded half a million workers for the first time. Year-on-year growth was 10.1%, one of the highest percentages in Spain, and tourism generated 43% of all employment in Andalucía during the year, so a very substantial part of the economy.

The Price of Electricity

The so-called “reinforced operation” that ‘Red Eléctrica de España’ (REE), The Spanish National Grid operator has been applying after the blackout suffered by Spain and Portugal on April 28th, has cost an extra 1.1 billion euros up to January 31st. Consumers have paid this on their electricity bills, up by 19%. The reinforced operation is “a more intensive use of programming due to technical restrictions”, using co-generation gas-fired power stations, that are much more expensive than electricity from renewable energy sources of solar and wind farms. In 2025, gas-fired electricity production reached 38.800 GWh compared to 29,100 GWh in 2024. REE justifies its action on the basis of European Regulations taking into account “the circumstances detected in the April 28th incident with forced oscillations, breaches of the voltage control service and undue disconnections in the distribution network”. However, REE has been strongly criticised for taking panic measures that made the problem far worse and caused the blackout. When electricity is produced it has to be “exactly” 50 cycles per second or 50Hz. Oscillations have to be corrected immediately and electricity from solar farms is the most difficult to control. On April 28th at midday, REE was obtaining 59% of electricity from solar, 11% from wind, 10% from dams, 11% from nuclear power stations but only 3.8% from gas-fired power stations. At 12.19pm the substation in Málaga with a lot of solar power blipped at 50.1Hz and this caused the Granada substation to go off line. A cascade event followed immediately in Badajoz on the Portuguese border

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and Seville until the whole supply system crashed. The solution for solar power and to a lesser extent wind farms, is that the power is stored in batteries. This allows for a much greater control and also helps the companies who run them. With stored electricity they can supply it at night, when there is no sunlight or when there is no wind. The cost of batteries (mostly from China manufacturers) has come down significantly. New projects for solar farms in Spain have batteries as a standard item.

The Córdoba Train Crash

In an article we explain how a major investigation is carried out when there is a disaster, such as the train crash near Córdoba on Sunday, January 18th, with 47 deaths. Marks and abrasions were found on the bogies of carriages 1-5 of the ‘Iryo’ train that went over the lefthand side of the rails, and carriages 6, 7 and 8 derailed at 7.43pm. The second train coming in the opposite direction hit it nine seconds later and then it derailed. Trains that had gone over this section of the track at 5.40pm, 6.01pm and 7.09pm had similar lesser marks on the same side of the bogies, but trains before 5.40pm didn’t. The initial conclusion was that a welded joint between two sections of the track had fractured just before the 5.40pm train but when the sixth carriage of the ‘Iryo’ train went over it, a 36cm section of the track broke off. Major work on the track had been completed in May last year and special “test” trains are continually in use mostly during the night, as hardly any trains, including the ‘AVE’ (high speed trains) operate at night. All highspeed rail tracks in Spain come from the ‘ArcelorMittal’ company in Barcelona that supplies rail tracks to many countries with rigorous quality checks. Comprehensive records show the people who make the welds on each section, and the rails have the manufacture date and batch number. Where the fracture occurred was at the joint between a rail fabricated in 2023 that was one of new ones, but the adjoining existing rail was “probably” manufactured in 1989 for the opening of the ‘AVE’ line from Madrid to Seville in 1992. Laboratory testing in Madrid on a one metre section of both rails started on January 27th and the piece that broke off was at the end of a 2023 rail. Rail joints are made using

the thermite welding technique where a graphite mould is put alongside the two rails either side of the joint with a small gap and the rails are heated to between 800o and 1000o C. Molten metal at 2,500o from a chemical reaction between iron oxide and aluminium powder is poured into the joint that melts both of the ends of the rails and should form a perfect joint. This method is highly portable and quick, without the need for any electricity.

E-Scooter Insurance

Following the publishing of a Royal Decree on January 28th , third party insurance for “personal mobility devices”, 99% of them being e-scooters with about 4 million users, became obligatory from Friday, January 30th. Owners, or the parents/ guardians of minors, have to register them with the DGT (Spain’s Traffic Authority) on their website with a digital certificate, or using the Cl@ve system or at a ‘Trafico’ office with one in Almería city, and a person can phone 060 to resolve any queries. A ‘gestor’ that deals with administrative legal proceedings will carry out the registration for a fee. There are two categories and the vast majority of them are ones with a speed of between 6km/h and 25km/h that weigh less than 25kgs. If the weight is more than 25kgs the maximum speed is 14km/h. From January 22nd , 2024, all new ones had to be to a certain technical standard with a certificate and identification number from the manufacturer that are needed for the registration. The fee is 8 euros 67 céntimos and the DGT will issue their own digital certificate. With this, centres that supply normal number plates will provide a small one that has to be put in a prominent position. If an e-scooter does not have the 2024 certificate because it is older, the owner has to

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supply the details that they have, ideally an invoice for the purchase showing the model and type or a photograph. In this case, there will be a temporary certificate issued but they must still be insured. After January 22nd next year they will no longer be legal and cannot be used. The third-party insurance has to have a minimum of 6.45 million euros cover in the case of personal injury or death to a person or persons following an accident and 1.3 million for damage to vehicles or physical objects, and a typical cost is stated to be about 50 to 60 euros. There will be fine of 200 euros to 602 euros for not having insurance and from 250 to 800 euros for using one without insurance. At present there is no national obligation that users wear a helmet, as it depends on the municipality where they live. Last year, a plastic surgeon at the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería city made a plea for all users to wear a helmet to avoid very serious injuries in an accident that in over 35% of cases needed plastic surgery for face injuries. A new byelaw in Almería city will make the wearing of a helmet compulsory and only children over 16 can use e-scooters. In our province last year, there were four fatalities of e-scooter users involved in accidents.

A Social Media Ban

At the World Government Summit in Dubai at the beginning of February, Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced that Spain will ban social media platforms for children under the age of 16 and the platforms will be required to implement rigorous age verification systems. He stated that “Social media has become a failed entity where laws are ignored, and crimes are tolerated, and we will protect children from the digital Wild West.” The Prime Minister said that his government would also introduce a new bill to hold social media executives accountable. “This means that the CEOs of these technology platforms will face criminal liability if they do not remove hateful or illegal content.” All the proposals will have to be negotiated in Parliament to enable it to become law, but the PP political party in opposition are behind the proposal so it should be passed. The leader of the PP party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, stated that he presented the same proposal a few months ago in Madrid,

and Pedro Sánchez has merely copied it! The age limit is the most innovative of five actions listed, which range from the modification of algorithms to be a crime as well, and the traceability of the hatred that circulates on the network. He reminded the delegates that the Paris Prosecutor’s Office has searched the ‘X’ offices in France and will summon Elon Musk to testify in court, accused of the manipulation of algorithms. The small print of the proposals will be known in due course. The ban on networks for children under 16 years of age is in line with the guidelines set by the European Commission last summer which are already beginning to be applied by other EU countries. Portugal’s proposal, being debated in Parliament, contemplates two different scenarios. For children under 13 years of age, a total ban on access is proposed. For those between 13 and 16 years of age, the responsibility for access will be delegated to the parents. Austria, Denmark and France are also proposing a total ban based on age and Pedro Sánchez wants to work with these and other EU countries, to enact a similar unified ban.

Saint Valera

An extremely unusual event world-wide, took place in Huéral-Overa recently. On Saturday, February 7th, Pope Leo XIV sent an Italian Cardinal to announce the beatification of the Roman Catholic priest, Salvador Valera Parra, so he will be declared to be a saint and will be known as “Santa Valera”. Born in 1861 he was the parish priest in dioceses in Murcia and Cartagena until 1868 when he became the parish priest in Huércal-Overa until he died in 1889. The Cardinal Marcello Semeraro is the head of the body at the Vatican that decides if a person is qualified to become a saint, which usually takes several years. He was accompanied by the Bishop of Almeria, the Bishop of Cartagena, the Archbishop of Granada and 120 priests from various dioceses. The Cardinal told the 5,000 people in the event centre that Father Parra had led a life “dedicated to so many people, especially visiting the sick, helping the weakest and assisting the elderly. This is, above all, the care of souls!” During his time as parish priest there were cholera epidemics, earthquakes and environmental disasters that are highlighted in

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documents from this time period. To be considered to be a saint, the person has to be credited with performing at least one miracle that cannot be explained by normal means. Juan Sánchez-Esteban, a Roman Catholic doctor from Huércal-Overa who practices medicine at Rhode Island in the United States, had recorded that “In 2007, I had a very sick child who at birth barely had a pulse in his heart, without oxygen in his brain for a several minutes”. The doctor remembered the devotion that his parents transmitted to him for Father Valera and he prayed to him because he could not do any more as a doctor and “the miracle took place.” The baby recovered almost immediately and the young man recently turned 19, with no health problems at all. This miracle, along with the life of Valera Parra was submitted to the Vatican who carried out the lengthy investigation. He is also associated with extraordinary events, such as a large fire in the church, that was suddenly extinguished after his prayers to the Virgin Mary. The next stage will take place at St. Peter’s in Rome when the Pope will preside over a “canonisation” service declaring him to be a saint. The doctor, the parents and the young man were present at the ceremony in Huércal-Overa.

Mortgages in 2025

According to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics relating to our province, between January and November last year, 8,750 mortgages were signed for the purchase of houses. This compared to the 6,357 in the same period of 2024, an increase of almost 38%. Banks lent purchasers 962.97 million euros, 298.5 million euros more than in 2024, a growth of 45%. The real estate boom peaked in 2007, with 33,436 mortgages from January to November, before plummeting to 3,268 in 2014. Since then, the recovery has been gradual with 4,566 in 2018, 6,655 in 2021, 8,078 in 2022, but only 1,719 in 2023 (put down to high interest rates), 6,357 in 2024 and 8,750 last year. As regards Spain being a country for international real-estate investment, it did not appear in the top 10 until 2022 when it climbed to the 7th position. In 2024 it rose to 4th place and last year it was in 2nd place after the UK (traditionally a large European real estate market). This year Spain has overtaken

the UK and 50% of 698 large international investors such as insurance companies, venture capital ones, general funds and pension funds, choose Spain as their main investment destination.

More Rain, More Water

Following the unrelenting severe rain in Cádiz, Málaga, Seville and Granada at the end of January and the start of February, the level of water in almost all the reservoirs in Andalucía went up substantially. In several cases, there was a controlled release of water as the capacity was at the “safe maximum level”. Agriculturalists in our Almanzora region have lacked water for irrigation for a number of years. The desalination plant at Palomares opened in 2011 and provided water, but it was wrecked in the 2012 floods and it is not intended to be in operation again until early 2027. The Negratín reservoir in Granada province is the fourth largest in Andalucía covering 2,170 hectares (8 square miles) and has an enormous pipeline that can bring water to the Cuevas reservoir for agriculture in the area, but it has not been possible since 2018. If it has 210 cubic hectometres (hm3) followed by normal rainfall, a maximum of 50hm3 can be sent here every year. On February 18th with a rise of 67hm3 in 14 days, it filled up to 304hm3 which is 53% of the total capacity of 571hm3, compared to 186hm3 on February 18th last year. Water will be made available almost immediately that will greatly help and has been greeted with delight. The Cuevas reservoir holds up to 161hm3

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but it has been almost empty for years. Currently, with recent rainfall it holds 8hm3, only 5%. 1hm3 is 1 million m3 and 1 cubic metre is 1,000 litres.

Organ Transplants In Spain

Spain has been the country with the most organ donors of around 52 per million inhabitants for 34 consecutive years, but in the EU it is only 24 per million. Spain contributes 24% of the total number of donors in the EU and 5% globally, even though the country only represents 11% of the European population and 0.6% globally. In 2025 there were 6,335 transplants, very close to the 6,464 in 2024 that was the highest number ever. In the last decade, the figure has risen by more than 50%, according to data presented on February 13th by the Minister of Health, Mónica García, as February 14th is Organ Donor Day. She explained, “The figure reflects the system’s capacity to coordinate. Behind it there are professionals working with all the talent and knowledge available, working with families who at the worst moment of their lives say ‘yes’ and allow other people to continue living”. Strictly speaking, according to the letter of the law, transplants are obligatory but in practice it is completely voluntary. In 2025, kidney transplants were the most frequent ones with 3,999 followed by 1,276 liver transplants, 556 lung transplants and 390 heart transplants which was 12% more than in 2024. The fifth and sixth most common ones were pancreatic and intestinal transplants. In addition, much needed tissues such as bones, corneas and heart valves can also be obtained from a donation. In Spain, only people who die in hospital are eligible to be donors, and specialists in organ donation will talk to the relatives. In 2025, a total of 78% of family members agreed to organs being donated. On February 13th, the ‘Doce de Octubre’ hospital in Madrid announced that medical teams had carried out 4 heart transplants at short notice during 63 hours spread over 3 days. A spokesperson from the Cardiovascular Unit stated that “Two patients had been receiving treatment for some time but had deteriorated, two of them were dependent on heart machines in the coronary unit to keep them alive until they received a donor heart, and one of them received a heart for the second time,

following a transplant in 2017”. María Orejana, a nurse in the transplant coordination unit at the hospital explained, “They were days of great tension and stress, because heart transplantation is even more time-dependent than others.” Two of the donated hearts arrived by helicopter from other hospitals, one of which was 200km away. At airports like the one in Almería volunteers will organise an urgent flight overnight, if necessary, when the airport is shut. The National Transplant Organisation in Madrid is manned 24/7 and they have a list of all persons who need a transplant and what organs become available. People who are imminently liable to die are top of the list. Anyone can obtain the equivalent of a donor card in Spain from the website of the National Transplant Organisation, but it is not legally valid unless relatives agree. It is highly recommended that people who wish to be donors should talk with their families beforehand. In England a new “opt out” system came into effect on May 20th, 2020, after the “Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill” received Royal Assent. This was because organ donors were far less than the demand, resulting in a large number of deaths. All adults in England are now considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die, unless they have made a decision not to donate that is put on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

More Flights

‘Ryanair’ is continually sniping at ‘Aena’, the Spanish Air Authority, claiming that airport taxes are too high, but ‘Aena’ dispute this. As regards Almería airport, Ryanair are starting flights from March 29th to London-Stansted until October 22nd on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, and Manchester flights are on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There are flights to Brussels-Charleroi on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Jet2 have more than 42,000 seats (Up 11%) from April to November with flights to London-Stansted, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham. The TUI company have flights to Poland, Hungary and Luxemburg, and Binter will resume flights to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands twice a week from March 31st. They have free connecting flights to other airports in the islands.

So Now You Know...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The foundations of the leaning tower of Pisa were laid on August 9th, 1173, but it started to tilt almost immediately because of uneven foundations in the soft ground. In order to compensate for this, new floors were built with one side taller than the other. Designed to be a bell tower, seven giant bells were eventually installed but were stopped being rung in case they affected the tilt. By 1990, it was 5.5 degrees and various methods were used to try to stabilise it including the installation of counterweights. Finally, in 2008, after major structural modifications it was announced that the tilt had been stopped and the tower was stable.

Coca-Cola Fraud

In 2006, Joya Williams a woman who worked for Cola-Cola tried to sell the secret ingredients, composition and manufacturing process of CocaCola to Pepsi for 1.5 million dollars. Instead of accepting the offer, Pepsi notified Coca-Cola that this had taken place. Coca-Cola informed the FBI and an investigation led to Joya Williams, who was considered to be a model employee, being identified as being behind the offer, along with an accomplice, and they were both arrested. They charged them with stealing trade secrets and wire fraud. Joya was sentenced to 8 years in prison and her accomplice was sentenced to 5 years.

Nostrils

You might think that your nostrils share the workload when it comes to taking in oxygen. And while they do, it’s not quite in the way that you might expect. Instead of both taking in the same amount of air when you breathe, you actually inhale most of your oxygen through just one nostril at a time. Every few hours, the active nostril will take a break and the other one will take over until they ultimately switch back again. Each external nostril contains approximately 1,000 strands of nasal hair that function to filter foreign particles such as pollen and dust. The nostrils warm air on inhalation and remove moisture on exhalation.

Buddha

As Buddhism spread across Asia, artists began creating human representations of the Buddha, with the most common being the seated Buddha. This seated form typically portrays the Buddha in a meditative posture, often in the lotus position, signifying spiritual discipline, inner peace, and the path to enlightenment. It reflects the idea of achieving spiritual purity despite the distractions and challenges of worldly life. The lotus flower beneath the Buddha in this posture symbolises purity. However, the real Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, was actually incredibly skinny because of self-deprivation and consistent fasting.

False Teeth

False teeth or dentures are first recorded around 700 BC. Etruscan artisans crafted replacement teeth from carved animal teeth or human teeth, commonly made from the teeth of dead soldiers, securing them into the mouth using thin bands of pure gold. By 1500 false teeth were carved out of bone, and wooden dentures were used in Japan from 1583. French pharmacist Alexis Duchâteau first proposed using porcelain for dentures in 1744, recognizing its durability. Implants offer a fixed, permanent solution by surgically fusing a titanium post to the jawbone, representing the modern standard for replacing individual teeth.

The Wright Brothers

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are American aviation pioneers credited with inventing, building, and flying the world’s first successful airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained flight of an engine-powered, heavier-than-air aircraft called the ‘Wright Flyer’ on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina. It lasted for 12 seconds and covered 120ft (36m). The brothers gained their mechanical skills by working for years in their Dayton, Ohio workshop with printing presses, bicycles and motors. Their shop mechanic, Charles Taylor, became an important part of the team, building their first airplane engine.

Spain Needs Migrants

For some time now, as opposed to many other countries who consider that migrants are a big problem, Spain has recognised that migrant workers are necessary in various employment sectors and should be encouraged to become fully legal.

The present PSOE party (roughly a labour party) in government in Spain, is led by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, but they do not have a majority in Parliament and have to rely on obtaining the support of other parties to pass legislation. Many organisations in Spain have been campaigning for legislation to address the illegal migrant problem and at the end of January the Podemos party (a middle of the road party) joined the PSOE party to pass major changes.

The aim is to legalise the vast majority of migrant workers that could be as many as 500,000. It will apply to the illegal ones who were here on December 31st last year and the new legislation will be introduced from June 1st, so these people will have been here for a minimum of five months, although many migrants have been here far longer, in some cases years. By making these people legal they have many benefits personally, but calculations are that the public coffers would see an income of between 3,300 and 4,000 euros per person as by becoming legal, they would pay into the Social Security System and be liable for income tax.

Migrants, whether or not they are claiming asylum, can start their applications from April with the aim that approval, or non-approval will only take three months. To prove residency in Spain a person needs documentation such as being on the ‘padrón’ (the official list of inhabitants in every municipality), having made applications for aid from social services, a rental contract, proof (if this applies) of money transfers or regular use of public transport. This implies that the person has probably been working in the black economy.

People with a criminal record will be excluded straight away, but for other applicants any deportation orders for administrative reasons or

for working without a permit will be suspended. Once the application is accepted, a provisional residence permit for 12 months will be granted allowing the individual to work legally and access other fundamental rights such as healthcare. After this period the person can apply for a normal residence permit.

In 2025 non-Spanish workers in Spain totalled 3.58 million, some 16% and if people with dual nationality (mostly from Latin America) are included it comes to 21%. The Social Security Department state that of the foreign workers paying in as being legal, 373,400 were from Morocco, 336,500 from Romania, 250,200 from Columbia, 215,700 from Venezuela, 987,000 from the EU, 257,000 from the rest of Europe and 851,000 from the rest of the world. However, if a person has two jobs they are included in the total twice. 42% of those registered are in the special domestic employment scheme and 37% in the special agricultural scheme. 20% of people from Columbia work in the hospitality sector that often has low wages and long hours, and 24% of people from Venezuela are waiters or cooks along with 23% from Argentina.

The processing of the applications will be done at the “Foreigners Offices” and in Almería city it is working at full capacity. The estimated numbers of migrants who will apply is put at 20,000 to 30,000. A spokesperson for the National Police who run the foreigner’s office stated that they were not opposed to the new law but its implementation will be a major problem.

The Anatomy of a Catastrophe

On January 18th at 7.43pm, two trains collided near Adamuz in Córdoba province and the final death toll was 47. Two carriages at the rear of the first train derailed, jack-knifed across the other line, and the second train collided with it nine seconds later.

In the event of a disaster of this magnitude there is a very clear protocol that is immediately activated. The Guardia Civil Police take control and they have to notify a judge, in this case at the nearby town of Montoro. Unusually, the judge on duty was a temporary substitute until the new judge, Cristina Pastor, took over on February 8th, and she had only recently graduated from the Judicial School. Because of this, the President of the Provincial Court of Córdoba co-ordinated the response. He is also the delegate judge of the Judicial Network of Experts in Emergency and Disaster Management, a network of 39 judges throughout Spain created in 2023. The appointed judge is in charge of the whole inquiry and dictates and approves what happens, such as the removal of bodies, autopsies and the removal of physical components from the accident site.

Forensic pathologists and technicians from Jaén, Granada, Seville, and Málaga were mobilised to start work in Córdoba, and a Data Integration Centre became operative. Guardia Civil police set up areas in Madrid, Córdoba, Huelva, Seville and Málaga where relatives of missing family members provided DNA samples, photographs and any distinguishing features. All these were flown to Madrid, along with DNA from all the fatalities and 50% were identified from fingerprints. When identification was confirmed, the judge authorised relatives to contact funeral homes.

At the site, Guardia Civil Police inspected the whole crash area and their forensic teams took 2,500 photos, along with videos and samples which were sent to the main criminology and forensic centre in Madrid. Other officers took witness statements from train crew and passengers and altogether 950 police from various departments were involved.

All the information was shared with the Railway Accident Investigation Commission (CIAF), an independent body within the Ministry of Transport. Three of its members are engineers specialising in railway infrastructure, rolling stock, signalling, safety systems and communications. The fourth member must have proven experience in railway safety and operations, and each member serves on the committee for six years. They take charge of physical items such as the two black boxes, the train carriages and sections of the track. They worked at the crash site alongside the Guardia Civil Police and decided what they wanted sent to Madrid. These were authorised by the judge to go to the main ‘Renfe’ (rail company) workshops where laboratory testing can analyse them in detail.

At a press conference, their President Ignacio Barrón explained, “What causes a derailment is the interaction between the track and the train that rules out human error, operational issues, signalling or electrification problems”. He stated that they would focus on three scenarios. “A track failure, a train malfunction, or a case of interaction.” The latter refers to “the rolling stock being affected by a minor infrastructure defect that triggers an overreaction.” Part of the track and infrastructure was replaced in May 2025 and detailed inspections using special trains were made during October, November and December.

Initial conclusions pointed to a fracture of a welded joint between a new and existing section of the track where a 36cm part of the new track broke off when the sixth carriage went over it. Passengers in the middle of the train reported experiencing severe vibrations.

New Electric Car Subsidies

Anew car subsidy scheme will be back dated to January 1st when it becomes law. This new ‘Auto+Program’, with a budget of 400 million euros, has important changes to previous schemes and it only applies to electric and hybrid cars made or assembled in Spain or Europe.

The previous maximum of 7,000 euros for purely electric cars applied when a car over 7 years old was scrapped, but this no longer applies. The new subsidy is only 4,500 euros and to get 100% of the 4,500 euros grant a car must be purely electric for the first 50% (but only 25% for hybrid ones). For another 25% the total purchase price has to be a maximum of 35,000 euros plus IVA. For cars costing more than 35,000 euros up to 45,000 euros plus IVA the discount is only 15%. The remaining 25% is 15% for a car assembled by a Spanish or European manufacturer and the other 10% if the battery pack comes from Europe. For vans or light trucks with a weight not greater than 3.5 tonnes, the subsidy is up to 5,000 euros with no upper limit on the price. Electric motorbikes, subject to some conditions, can have a subsidy of up to 1,000 euros if the price is no more than 10,000 euros.

A few days later another scheme was announced for self-employed people and companies with less than 10 employees. These are up to 7,500 euros, whether or not vehicles are purchases, long-term rentals or leased. It is accepted that many individuals and companies don’t want to allocate money for an outright purchase. There was no small print, but conditions are assumed to be similar.

A major change is that dealers apply for the grants which will be paid withing two months from a central body, but there is no national subsidy any more for installing a charging point. Autonomous communities (in our case Andalucía) will have to introduce their own subsidies. The existing 15% relief on personal income tax for electric vehicles within the price bands will still apply.

The aim is to raise the economy of the motor sector from the current 85 billion to 120 billion euros, maintain the 1.9 million jobs linked to the automotive industry in Spain and increase national production to 2.7 million vehicles, which have to be fully electric by 2035. According to figures released by ‘Anfac’ (the Spanish Association of Vehicle Manufacturers), 6,472 electric vehicles were registered this January, 29.1% more than January 2025. In the case of plug-in hybrids, sales reached 8,740 units, an increase of 66.7% and the total market share of both vehicle types was 20.8%.

The ‘OCU’ Association of Consumers and Users has criticised the removal of the requirement that a car aged over seven years has to be scrapped because the average age of cars in Spain is about 15 and it took older vehicles out of circulation. They also criticise the amount of 400 million euros that they say will only last for a few months. There have been many calls for the 21% IVA (VAT) to be reduced or scrapped, as in Portugal, but this has not been done.

Various Chinese car manufacturers selling cars in Spain have pointed out that the 25% discount for a car and battery from Europe is 1,125 euros. MG, Omoda / Jaecoo, BYD, Leapmotor and Dacia (Spring) have announced that the 1,250 euros will be taken off their selling price, so purchasers can receive the whole 4,500 euros grant. This entirely defeats one of the purposes of the new ‘Auto+Program’ schemes!

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ACCOUNTING

AFIRA (Mojácar) ...........................................................622 549019

Asesoría Forte (Vera) ........................950 395778 / 682 372196

Asesoría López (Vera) …….....................................….950 393071

Asesoría Torres (Mojácar) ...........................................950 472748

Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ...........................670 099726

Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) ….............................950 390427

CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) .950 472504 / 670 215926

Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

Cazorla Martinez (Turre) ..........................................950 479137

Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) .950 106490 / 647 863787

Concepción Rivas Gil (Arboleas) …..........950 438092 / 647 577716

Flores Montoya Asesoria S.L. (Garrucha) ....................950 132577

Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) ...950 475949 / 638 264621

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

Mojácar Playa Asesores …….......................…………950 472710

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) .............................................950 619039

Sintra Consultores (Vera) ….......................................950 393815

Vera Advisors (Vera) ………………..................………950 390621

Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..........................................950 431720

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture Antonio Herrero ......................................670 099725

AIRPORT PARKING

AA Parking (Almería, Murcia, Alicante) ......................639 081067

Coastline Alicante Airport Parking .............................661 517890

Plane Parking S.L. …………..........................................966 840 289 ...............(24hrs Alicante) 656 532725, (24hrs Murcia) 656 532724

Seguro Parking (San Jávier – Murcia) ……............622 062115

Victoria Parking (Alicante) ............................................965 830 254

AIR CONDITIONING

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

Aire Agusto .................................................................693 486788

Andy Lake .............................................................…..677 741366

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

Cool Solutions ...........................................................600 621436

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

Electrotorres ........................................677 530410 / 610 750771

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

MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L. 607 364917 / 950 432110

Richard Hayes ...........................................................603 567676

SolAir (See p.27) ................................950 472081 / 645 294064

Solo Air-Conditioning ...................................................699 909737

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Exclusive Airport Shuttles ..........................................950 092602

ALARMS & SECURITY

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Prosegur Alarms ...........................................................900 822097

Safes & Security (Dean)...............................................666 949213

SE Telecoms ..............................................................697 780499

ANTIQUES

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

ARCHITECTS

Angel Pardo (Técnico) .......................950 121960 / 687 939315

Antonio Martinez de la Casa .....................................950 092094

Architecture & Engineering Mojácar ...........................950 655468

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

Blas Haro Morales (Mojácar).......................................639 317429

Daniel González Aranda (Vera) ...................................686 846 624

Elena Acebo Architects (Huércal-Overa) .669 680098 / 950 134976

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

Néstor Fábrega (Mojácar) ......................................670 363125

Paula Puente (Mojácar) .............................................610 433001

ART & ARTISTS

Adolfo Prado .................................................................950 472668

Alison ..............................................................................630 833873

Anushree Krementz ...................................................672 721096

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

Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034

Dee Butler (Albox) .................................................….663 341904

Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) ….........................................647 163681

Evie Fox ....................................................................603 624659

Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 034957

Jeremy Fox-Rayner ...............................................0044 7549667172

Jill Bennett (Mojácar) ........................950 478383 / 600 070188

Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073

Melanie ......................................................................638 495784

Michele Winfield (Purchena) ..................................711 063271

Miki ............................................................................628 458491

My name is Fran (murals) .............................................634 499500

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

Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 800317

AUCTIONS

Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 528565

AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES

The Metal Works (Albox).......................950 930520 / 638 900949

AWNINGS & BLINDS

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

Curtains with Style (Interior blinds) ...950 069032 / 678 811125

Costasol S.L. (Anika Poort) (See cover) .......................666 442262

Coverbox (Albox) …................................................…615 992007

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

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

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

PersiVera 2005 S.L. ......................................................627 978635

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

Sol Shaders S.L. ..........................................................627 907207

Speedyfit ......................................................................600 006032

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

BAKERIES

Cornish Pride (Albox) …...................................………666 618933

BARS & CAFES

See Restaurants & Bars

BATHROOMS & SHOWERS

ABS Steve Ennis ..........................................................687 846016

Ana Rodríguez (Huércal-Overa) ..........950 939154 / 606 784598

Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 109986

Dorothy Baños (Albox)..................................................661 463842 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

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

Indalo Kitchens & Bathrooms ...........661 267060 / 623 324047

S.Willems Bathroom renovation ...................................641 192429

SpeedyFit (Screens) ..................................................600 006032

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

Vera Kuchen (See p.23) .................950 043740 / 636 447730 BEAUTY See Hair, Health & Beauty

Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294

Sleep Tight (Albox) ................................................711 066171

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .............................692 176 069

BED & BREAKFAST

Casa Blanca B&B (Oria) ..........................................711 053679

Casa Caballito De Mar Boutique B&B (Bédar) ........950 095956

Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) .......................686 400331

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

La Casa Gallardos ....................................................611 318709

BEREAVEMENT/WILL SERVICES

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

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE

Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) .....................................950 133063

All Bike All Run Sport (Albox) ...............................647 836426

Bikespin (Huércal-Overa) ................. 95027678 / 662 543056

Costabike (Las Buganvillas) ..........950 460738 / 649 367395

Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646

Easy ebike Hire ....................+44 7554 013955 / 634 341196

Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753

Rock & Road (Garrucha) ..................850 992805 / 628 263338

Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525

Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ..........................950 460738

Zen Cycle Mojácar ..................................................643 722762

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds

BOATS & NAUTICAL

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

BOAT TRIPS

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

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

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

Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................…950 339800

VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

BUILDING SERVICES

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016

Adam’s Building Services .............................………..600 041820

Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 /

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

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

CES Builders (Paul) .................................................685 017178

Christopher Knell Building Contractors .....................634 344450

Complete Renovations ........................644

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

Country New Houses ................................................674 165671

Dan (Almanzora area) .................................................692 596681

Dave Handy Man Services (Vera playa, Palomares) 711 039591

David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067

Pritchard Construcciones (See front cover)................662 046497

Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Elite Constructions .....................................................636 092632

Have Tools - Will Travel ...........................................641 438931

Idomia Project Management ....................................643 582920

J B General Builder ................................................ 687 024884

Lee’s Fix ......................................................................667 734234 M13 ...........................................................................657 105084

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) ...............950 634388 / 627 635514

Colin the Card (Albox) ..........................................…..650 600032

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 (Mojácar Playa) ..............................................692 170582

CHILDREN & BABY

Basics

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

Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244

Smartie Pants the Clown ..........................................617 815221

The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126 CHIMNEYS

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

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

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

/ 658 638142

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

Wools (Arboleas) ...........................................667 273889

(Marquetry) ...........................................................711 003476

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

CURRENCY

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

Lumon (Mojácar Playa) ........................623 604271 / 965 641186

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

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

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

Curtainsandthings

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

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

DOORS See Windows & Doors

CLEANERS

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

ELECTRICAL GOODS

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

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

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

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

Euronics (Albox) ...........................................................950 430702

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

Sharna Knight (Vocalist & Entertainer) ...........0044 7340 638513 Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 /

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este) (See p28).............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

Mojacarmar ...........................................950

/ 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

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

6 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

035992

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

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

CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar) .........950 472504 / 670 215926

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

Kennedy Financial Services .....................................678 035992

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

Tim 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 / 678 811125

Dave ..........................................................................634 351275

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

SpeedyFit ..............................................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

FROZEN FOOD SUPPLIER

Valero Alonso (Antas) ................................................950 453316

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) ...........................................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

Homes & 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

The Attic (El Cucador) ..…….…....................................663 255433

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 /

GOLD & JEWELLERY

Cash4Gold

Aguilon

GOLF COURSES

(Pulpi)

006032

098329

GOLF TUITION

Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande)

(Mojácar)

(Desert Springs Golf Resort)

(Vera)

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145

Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......…………629 947633 Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

Smart Grss Spain (La Hortichela) .............................643 011764

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

Beauty by Marilyn ......................................................950 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)(Turre & Mobile) …….......…...….637 149659

La Pelu (Mojácar Playa) ............................................634 308877

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

Sandie Gilham ............................................................634 030297

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

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

The Attic Tool Hire ...............................673 608854 / 672 184354

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

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

Hostal Rural Turre .......................................................622 336873

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 / 673

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING

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

(Mojácar)

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 Next ...........................................................................950 479369 Plusnet ...............................................744 610389 / 850 992555

INTERNET TV

Acaciophone Mojácar .........................950 968216 / 621 250108 Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Europa Digital ......................................950 133233 / 678 332815

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INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

Donna (Vera-Playa) .....................................................672 668803

Donna González-Linnitt .............................................699 067922

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

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

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

577328

Cocinas ..............................................................629 462119 Vera Kuchen (See p.23)

043740 / 636 447730

LANDSCAPING

D & C Landscaping ..................................................634 359082

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

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

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

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

LEISURE ACTIVITIES and TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

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

Home (Vera) .......................................................665 554019

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)

329907

Hispavan (Antas) (See p.37).........................................687 845730

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

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

069022

685550

133033

Nafta Custom (Antas)

619293 / 615 938352

NEWSAGENTS

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

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

Total Entertainment (Turre) .....................................950 468295 NURSING see also Home Carers

Nursing Care

993849 / 711 080462

OPTICIANS

Centro Optico Otra Mirada (Vera) ...............................640 836696

Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468

Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122

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

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

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

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

Óptica Albox

OSTEOPATHS

Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381

Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385

Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765

Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451

Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453

PAINTING & DECORATING

2 Strokes .....................................................................649 186107

A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884

Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176

Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807

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

Pintores Valau (Huércal-Overa) ..................................679 341287

Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 580295

Premier Painters ..........................................................711 055648 SJ Decor .....................................................................711 084585

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

PERFUMES

COSMETICS

PEST CONTROL

……..........................................950 064015 / 680 903609

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

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

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

Fotos Fabrega (Albox)

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

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

Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041 Suministros Ridao (Los Gallardos) .......637 078019 / 667 562872

PODIATRISTS

Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bédar) .........................637 915898

Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681

Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299

Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523

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

Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ..................950 472845

Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549

Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322

True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998

POSTAL SERVICES

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

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

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

Connexions (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

Design & 3D Printing ..................................................641 651902

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

La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471

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

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

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

Huerta Nueva

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355914 Elegant Homes S.L. ............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076

(Mojácar)

(Marina Golf)

Villas (Albox)

PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Jane Thompson ............................968 485729 / 618 920126

RADIO STATIONS

Onda Aguilas (100.1) …............................................968 447864

/ 678 332815

REFRIGERATION

MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL ...607 364917 / 607 366040

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

The Attic Secure Storage & Removals...673 608854 / 672 184354

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

Antas

Arboleas

Bédar

Cucador

Desert Springs Resort

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin)

La Montaña ...............................................................950 398856

El Pilar de Lubrin

Restaurante Albar ....................................................647 877091

El Pinar

Bar El Pinar ...........................................................634 302673

Garrucha

Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588

Aurinko ....................................................................950 533350

Casa Adriana ......................................637 099475 / 950 133154

Chino Peking (Chinese) .............................................950 132948

GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993

Góndola ....................................................................950 133928

La Cantina de Floor ...................................................950 132757

Las Marias Cheesecake ..............................................623 288413

Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882

Nautico …..................................................................687 918669

Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604

Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131

Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043

Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940

Huércal-Overa

Chiringuito Kiosko Bar El Parque ...........................677 403224

Enoteca Crisbe ...................................950 134100 / 607 338460

El Capricho …...........................................................637 595326

El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 494536

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

New Why Not? ............................................................950 135614

La Alfoquía

Gondola .................................................………..……..643 136117

Indian Tandoori ........................................................632 110888

The Heathers ............................................................642 835993

Las Herrerias

Eugenia ......................................................................950 069021

Los Carasoles

Bar Los Camioneros ...................................................634 352548

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) (See p.27) .............................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

El Deseo .................................................................629 287265

El Flamenco ..............................................................950 478851

El Gaucho ................................................................663 304531

El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411

El Toro .....................................................................691 628061

Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642 514738

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

.....................................................………………600 006032 Valery (See p.13) .......................................................662 968460

......................................................................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 Dulce Casa …......................................................602 451772

The Oasis ............................................950 467381 / 676 365010

Partaloa

Mis Amigos ..............................................…………….612 508447

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa

Lorena’s ...................................................................634 345353

San Juan de Los Terreros

Costa Tranquila (Beachbar) ......................................620 236798

La Geoda ..................................................................673 020159

Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809

Sopalmo

Meson El Algarrobo ...................................................950 968784

Restaurante Sopalmo Maremonti (Italian)...................655 797530

Turre

Casa Adelina ............................................................950 479153

Chili ...........................................................................950 468425

Chiringuito Extreme ...................................................673 617732

Diffi (Takeaway) (See p.30) ......................................633 578829

Hostal Rural ...............................................................622 336873

La Pará ……………………..................................…….637 545590

La Sorpresa ...............................................................950 099901

Solare ........................................................................608 802227

Valle del Este Golf

Hole in One Karen’s Bar ..........................................950 461068

Vera

Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ......................................950 391691

La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817

Made in Italy .............................................................950 118461

Terraza Carmona .....................................................950 390760

Thai Fusion Phuket ...................................................658 381786

Vera Playa

Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021

b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856

Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 530453

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 (El Cucador) ..…….…....................................663 255433

SECURITY & SAFES

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 ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 442695

Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 088966

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355

Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 390732

Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 838808

SHARED OFFICE SPACE

DeskSpace (Mojácar Playa) ......................................676 579154

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

AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576

Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114

C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160

Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434

Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775

EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017

José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 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

SHOPS

(Legal)

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

See also Building Services

1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016

A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884

Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632

Borders .....................................................................647 803030

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106

Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708

United Tile ................................................................667 702817

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

Wood2Go (Velez Rubio)..............................................950 614050

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

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

AM Lingual (online language classes) ......................614 386365

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

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

(Vera

Healthy H2O

TREATMENTS

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

Baraza Alusystem (Garrucha) .............950 155788 / 690 039564

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 a monthly “pup-date” and what a great way to start the year, having found loving homes for 14 dogs during January. Thank you to all the families that have given these previous members of PAWS-PATAS family their new beginnings

Wednesday 28th January marked an important milestone for us when we officially signed the Escritura for the land adjacent to the PAWS-PATAS Shelter. This is the first rung on the ladder towards realising our long-held dream of creating a modern, purpose built facility, allowing us to care for animals to the very highest possible standards

The good news keeps coming. Our event on Friday 30th January raised 310.41 euros. Thank you to the stallholders, everyone who came along to enjoy the music and to Delfos del Faz for such a great venue for this type of event. Our monthly Book Sale raised 291.40 euros during January and 615 euros was received from our PAWS-SOME members.

More thank you’s to:

Frankie´s Bar Christmas Jumper Competition for donations totalling 264.63 euros.

Trufi Girls for 80 euros from raffles @ their regular meetings

135 euros sent to us from a quiz held in Cariatiz. 250 euros from 2 generous individuals towards the continuing care and treatment for Suus, a beautiful

little dog who was dumped as trash and hit by a car. 2 anonymous donations totalling 76 euros. To businesses who have donation tins in their premises and to the general public who donate. A total of 246.19 euros recently collected from Badgers, Qua Guau, Vet Care & Wacky Barbers

MARCH EVENTS

Every Sunday at Zeppelin from 9pm. Jukebox DJ-1 euro a song & all proceeds to PAWS-PATAS

5th – Bingo Lunch Club @ The Snug, 1.30pm with lunch and a raffle to win 200 euros worth of vouchers.

20th – Be in with a chance of winning a weekend for 2 in Almeria at our special Mr & Mrs Competition hosted by the fabulous Kay Frances, celebrating International Day of Happiness. Come and find out how much you truly know about your loved one.

Looking further ahead, 4th April is the multicharity Alternative Miss Mojácar competition, a time for men to dig out heels and lippie to be in with a chance of winning 100 euros.

6th April - PAWS ON THE PASEO charity walk, featuring an egg hunt, photo with the Easter bunny & prize for best Easter bonnet

All the above events are taking place along Mojácar Playa.

Finally – thank you to every single one of you who supports us in some way. All donations are truly appreciated. www.paws-patas.org

Community News

A Busy Weekend for Los Bandidos

At the end of January Los Bandidos enjoyed a packed weekend of competition, with members racing on the road, in the mountains and at one of Spain’s biggest half marathons.

Espartanos de El Alquián

Nine Bandidos took part in the XV Carrera Popular “Espartanos de El Alquián”, with three runners contesting the 5k and six tackling the 10k. Despite bright sunshine, strong winds made conditions challenging and many runners commented on how tough the course felt in the blustery weather.

The team celebrated two age-group podium finishes, with Nigel Smith and Jackie Darcy both claiming welldeserved places on the podium. All runners were rewarded at the finish with a generous goody bag including drinks, snacks and a box of fresh tomatoes, peppers and courgettes.

10k (344 finishers)

Winner: 35:04 | First female: 39:44

56 Nigel Smith – 45:32 (2nd MVE)

68 Steve Murton – 46:03

172 Paul Darcy – 52:36

236 Andrew Hyde – 56:09

313 Jackie Darcy – 1:02:59 (3rd FVF)

315 John Davidge – 1:03:00

5k (219 finishers)

Winner: 16:48 | First female: 21:48

196 Kerry Davis – 38:35

197 Catherine Hyde – 38:35

198 Amanda Hyde – 38:39

Full results:

https://atletismofaa.com/live/evento/?id=147

Mountain challenge in Cantoria

Two Bandidos headed to the Filabres mountains for the VII Carrera por Montaña “La Pólvora” in Cantoria.

With a choice of a short 13.57k route (661m climbing) or a demanding long 24.4k course (1660m climbing), both races offered tough ascents, rocky descents, ramblas and exposed, windy ridges — a true test of mountain running.

Short course

Winner: 1:06:21 | First female: 1:19:18

49 Sharon Howlett – 2:09:17

Long course

Winner: 2:11:47 | First female: 3:13:37

73 Rudi Rassaerts – 4:05:52

Full results: https://www.dorsalchip.es/carrera/2026/1/25/VII_ CxM_La_Polvora.aspx#PanelResultados

Personal best in Seville

Meanwhile, Corinne Cherél took on the Seville Half Marathon, completing her seventh half marathon in her fastest ever time. Despite intermittent rain and cool conditions, she finished strongly among a field of 16,691 runners.

Winner: 1:00:24 | First female: 1:06:33

9993 Corinne Cherél – 1:58:32

Full results: https://sportmaniacs.com/es/races/medio-maratnde-sevilla-2026#results

About Los Bandidos

Founded in June 2018 by a handful of runners on the Mojácar Paseo, Los Bandidos has grown into a thriving multisport community. The club now embraces road running, cycling, sea swimming and triathlon, welcoming all ages, abilities and nationalities - residents and visitors alike.

More than just a sports club, Los Bandidos are active members of the local community. They are currently collecting donations for the Red Cross food bank and have also supported the Christmas toy appeal. Los Bandidos are proudly supported by Caracola Car Hire, Five Bones Pet Hotel, Heladería Blu, Oasis Fashions and Restaurante Piamonte.

And, true to form, the club remains famously sociable - most sessions end with coffee, cake or breakfast, depending on the time of day. Follow Los Bandidos on Facebook to stay up to date and get involved: facebook.com/groups/490933409244200

Coffee Break

What’s On

Almería

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.

Dreaming Bubbles, Whitedream Magic, is a family show that comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city on Sunday, March 15th at 6pm. 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

IM-PULSE is a Pink Floyd tribute concert at the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city on Friday, April 17th at 8pm. Tickets are 32 euros.

The Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra come to the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Saturday, March 14th at 8.30pm. They perform 8 compositions designed to introduce the audience to popular classical and film music. Tickets are 12 & 15 euros.

The singer Laura Gallego performs “La Última Folclórica” at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Saturday, April 18th at 8.30pm. She highlights compositions including ones from Rocío Jurado, Marifé de Triana & Concha Piquer. Tickets are 42 & 45 euros.

Imagilusión is a music and dance event that comes to the Teatro Cervantes, Almería city on Sunday, March 29th at 6pm featuring items from Aladdin, Frozen, Toy Story, The Lion King, Mary Poppins & Beauty and the Beast. Tickets are 12 euros.

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

The Orquesta Sinfónica OSCEL, come to the Roquetas auditorium on Friday, March 27th at 9pm. The concert with music and dance features compositions relating to Andalucía. Tickets are 12 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.

What’s On

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 , 7pm. Tickets 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 cycle of young person’s orchestras performing at the auditorium continues on Sunday, April 26th at 8pm with the Young Person’s Symphonic Orchestra

from Torrevieja. The conductor is Adolfo Arronis but no details of the program are shown. Tickets are 6 euros.

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

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 price of 24 euros.

Cristina Aguilera and the flamenco trio perform a flamenco event entitled ‘TARAB’ at the municipal auditorium on Sunday, March 22nd at 7pm. Tickets are 17 euros.

Tickets are available from La Convento de la Victoria, at the door, or from www.giglon.com

What’s On

Mojácar

Moors & Christians

Thursday, June 11th until Sunday, June 14th, 2026

Miscellaneous

Skating and Yoga. On Sundays, at the parking area opposite the Descargador beach there is roller skating that starts at 11am. Children must have normal safety protection and helmets. Also, there is yoga on the beach from 10am-11.30am of low-medium difficulty level. Participants must bring their own mats.

Open Mic Night alternate Thursdays at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, kick off at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Send details of your events to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp 667 80 11 40

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

Psychic Development Circle

Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

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

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.

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

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.

Arts & Crafts

Levante Sewing & 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

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

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.

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

Resist the temptation to gamble. Risks will not be profitable. Consider starting a small business on the side. Look for a marketable gimmick. Beware of colleagues who don’t have your best interests in mind. Look to a close friend for advice. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

You will have opportunities to advance, but you may have to be willing to make some changes and possibly a residential move. You can enjoy social events and meet new potential mates; however, avoid being lavish. You will accomplish the most in the work environment this month. Avoid any hassles. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Arguments could prevail. Do your job and then spend some time with family; you’ll be glad you did. Romantic encounters will develop through colleagues. Insincere gestures of friendliness are likely to occur. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Don’t count on others to cover up for your shortcomings. Don’t let relatives get the better of you. Pleasure trips will ease the tension between you and your mate. You may have difficulties with in-laws or family members. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

You can learn a great deal more if you listen rather than rant and rave. Your hypnotic eyes will capture the hearts of those who interest you. You are best to put in some overtime rather than get involved in family gatherings. Travel may be confusing. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Travel for business or pleasure will be enlightening. Changes in your home may be disruptive and upsetting. Don’t overdo it. You need to enjoy yourself. Don’t let your family put demands on you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

Be very careful while in transit or while traveling in foreign countries. You may get some opposition. Personal changes will be to your benefit. You can learn a great deal more if you listen rather than rant and rave. Opportunities to make advancements through good business sense are evident. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

A romantic infatuation from your past may surface if you frequent places that you both used to go. You will be extremely sentimental, and if pushed by others you may hold a lasting grudge. Opportunities for partnerships are present; but get every detail in writing. Be prepared to meet new lovers through colleagues. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Recognition will be yours if you meet your deadline. Y Financial gains can be made. Your partner may blame you for everything. Problems with skin, bones, or teeth may mess up your schedule. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

You may need to make a choice. You will be able to catch up on overdue paperwork. You will have a greater involvement in groups; however, they may not be to your advantage. Uncertainty about your relationship is prevalent. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

You could make extra cash through creative hobbies. Express your interest if you want the relationship to progress. You can make a serious attempt at quitting those bad habits that you’ve picked up over the years. Question your mate if you must. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Ask others to help, or you may feel that a burden is weighing you down. Get out and enjoy some entertainment. Your mate may want to pick a fight but if you’re persistent with your affections their anger should dissipate. Children may be difficult to handle. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Jokes of the Month

Partner Problems

My wife asked me one day why I didn’t play golf with Billy anymore. I asked her, “Would you keep on playing with a guy who always gets drunk, loses so many balls that other golfers are always playing through, tells lousy jokes while you putt, and gets on everyone’s nerves on the course?” “Certainly not, dear,” she replied. “Well, neither will he……”

Porridge

It’s a sunny morning in the Big Forest and the Bear family is just waking up. Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table. He looks into his small bowl. It is empty! “Who’s been eating my porridge?” he squeaks. Father Bear arrives at the table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl. It is also empty! “Who’s been eating my porridge?” he roars. Mother Bear sticks her head out the kitchen door and yells, “For Pete’s sake, how many times do we have to go through this? It was Mother Bear who got up first. It was Mother Bear who woke everybody else in the house up. It was Mother Bear who unloaded the dishwasher from last night and put everything away. It was Mother Bear who went out into the cold early morning air to fetch the newspaper. It was Mother Bear who set the table. It was Mother Bear who put the cat out, cleaned the litter box and filled the cat’s water and food dish. And now that you’ve decided to come down stairs and grace me with your presence, listen good because I’m only going to say this one more time: I haven’t made the f***ing porridge yet!”

B&Q Warning

I’m not usually one for rushing around posting warnings, but I had a close call yesterday. I walked into B & Q at lunchtime and an old guy dressed in a black shirt with an orange apron asked me if I wanted decking. Fortunately, I got in the first punch and sorted the bastard out. Those less wary might not be so lucky, so pass this warning on!

Air Force One and the Farmer

Air Force One went off the radar and crashed in the middle of rural America. Panic stricken, the Secret Service mobilised, got some search and rescue helicopters and set off. After four hours they located the plane near a farm. When they landed they saw the aircraft was totally destroyed, with only a burned hulk left smouldering in a tree line that bordered the farm.

The Secret Service and paramedics raced up to the smoking hulk but could find no remains of the crew or the President or staff. To their amazement, a lone farmer was ploughing a field not too far away as if nothing at all had happened. They hurried over to surround the man’s tractor. “Sir?” the senior Secret Service agent asked, panting and out of breath, “Did you see this terrible accident happen?” “Yep. Sure did,” the man muttered unconcernedly. “Do you realise that it is the President of the United States’ airplane?” “Yep.” “Were there any survivors?” the agent gasped. “Nope, they’s all kilt straight out.” The farmer sighed, cutting off his tractor motor. “I done buried them all myself. Took most of the morning.”

“The President of the United States is DEAD?” the senior agent gulped in disbelief. “Yep,….. he kept a-saying he wasn’t ... but everybody knows what a liar he is!”

Wrong Move

Two hunters are out in the woods in New Jersey when one of them collapses. He doesn’t seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed.

The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps, ‘My friend is dead! What can I do?’ The operator says: ‘Calm down, I can help. First, let’s make sure he’s dead.’ There is a silence, then a shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says ‘OK, now what?’

The Cure

A woman went to her health centre and was seen by a new young doctor. After she had been in his room for about 4 minutes, she rushed out, screaming and set off running down the corridor. An older doctor stopped her, asked her what ever was the matter, and she told him. He managed to sit her down and told her to wait and not worry. He marched into the young doctor’s room and demanded, “What on earth is the matter with you? I’ve known Mrs Terry for years. She is 64 with four children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant!” The young doctor finished typing something onto his computer, looked up and said, “Cured her hiccups though, didn’t it?”

The Newlyweds

A farmer and his brand new bride are riding home in a wagon pulled by a team of horses, when the older horse stumbles. The farmer says, “That’s once.” A little further along, the horse stumbles again. The farmer says, “That’s twice.” When the old horse stumbles again, the farmer quietly reaches under his seat, pulls out a shotgun, and shoots the horse. His brand new bride yells, “That was an awful thing to do!” The farmer says, “That’s once.”

Leaving the Pub

On a routine police patrol parked outside a local pub, the police noticed a man leaving the bar so intoxicated he could barely walk. He stumbled around the carpark for a few minutes, with the officer quietly observing. After what seemed an eternity and trying his keys on five different vehicles he finally managed to find his own car, which he fell into. He sat there for a few minutes as several other patrons left the bar and drove off. Finally, he started the car, switched the wipers on and off (it was a dry night), flicked the hazard flasher on and off, tooted the horn, and then switched on the lights. He moved the vehicle forward a few inches, reversed a little, and then remained stationary for a few more minutes as more patrons left in their vehicles. At last, when almost everyone had left, he pulled out of the parking lot and started to drive slowly down the street. The officer, having patiently waited all this time, started up his patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over and carried out a breathalyzer test.

To his amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence of the man having consumed alcohol at all. Dumbfounded, the officer said, “I’ll have to ask you to accompany me to the station. This breathalyzer equipment must be broken.”

“I doubt it,” answered the man. Tonight I’m the designated decoy. The others all drove away.

Can’t Reach

A priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, the priest moves closer to the boy’s position. He steps smartly across the street, walks up behind the little fellow and, placing his hand kindly on the child’s shoulder leans over and gives the doorbell a sold ring. Crouching down to the child’s level, the priest smiles benevolently and asks, “And now what, my little man?”

To which the boy replies, “Now we run!”