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Bedrooms: 11

Bathrooms: 11

Built: 1,718 m²

Terrace: 304 m²

Plot: 5,375 m²

Price: € 6,500,000

BENAHAVÍS Frontline golf mansion with guest house in a gated community with 24-hour security in La Quinta. Superb sea and golf views. Ref.ES7173

Bedrooms: 3

Built: 174 m²

Terrace: 52 m²

Price: € 699,000

GOLDEN MILE Ground floor apartment in Mansion Club. Ref. ES5624

Bedrooms: 2

Built: 130 m²

Terrace: 47 m²

Price: € 995,000

GOLDEN MILE Beachside elevated garden apartment. Ref. ES10464

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Bedrooms: 3

Built: 188 m²

Terrace: 33 m²

Price: € 1,345,000

GOLDEN MILE Apartment with beautiful views in La Trinidad. Ref. ES8122

Bedrooms: 5

Built: 302 m²

Plot: 796 m²

Price: € 1,150,000

LA QUINTA Villa next to The Westin La Quinta Golf Hotel. Ref. ES9720

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Built: 789 m²

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BAHÍA DE MARBELLA Modern villa with fabulous sea views, only 150 metres to Marbella’s best beaches! Community with 24-hour security. Ref. ES9325

Bedrooms: 4

Built: 328 m²

Plot: 1,000 m²

Price: € 1,695,000

NUEVA ANDALUCÍA Frontline golf villa in Los Naranjos. Ref. ES9866

Bedrooms: 5

Built: 1,050 m²

Plot: 1,550 m²

Price: € 3,350,000

CASASOLA New villa 200 m to the beach. Next to Guadalmina. Ref. ES9209

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Bedrooms: 5

Built: 577 m²

Plot: 4,397 m²

Price: € 2,250,000

BENAHAVÍS Charming villa in El Madroñal. Panoramic views. Ref. ES10127

Bedrooms: 3

Built: 215 m²

Terrace: 110 m²

Price: € 3,650,000

PUENTE ROMANO Beachside duplex penthouse. Sea views. Ref. ES10285

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contents the trend Cinema 40

Avicii 42

Music News 44 Top Reads 46

Social Media Privacy 48

The New Bentley Continental GT 50

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Gender Equality for Women 56 If Women Ruled the World 64 The World Cup 70 Victoria Morgan of Bentley Marbella 82 La Finca de La Cala 84

the style Architecture: Reaching for the Sky 88 A Villa by Engel & Völkers on the Golden Mile 98 A Home in Nueva Andalucía by Blackshaw Interior Design 106 Décor News 108 Summer Fashion by Matalan 110 Fashion News 116

the spa Ampoules 120

the pro 132 Enterprise 142 Swans School 144 Brexit – Taxing Issues 146 Associations Law II 148 The Vibe 166

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the leisure 168 Scary Skywalks 176 Travel News 178 Hotel: Nobu Marbella

the gourmet 187 Petit Sea Grill 189 Amàre Beach 190 Food News 192 The Food Oscars: The World’s 50 Best 194 Wine: Prosecco and Pinot Grigio

the guide 196 Listings 205 Pet News 206 What’s On 208 Stars for June 208 210 Essential Kids

Beauty News 122 Depression 126 Health News 128 Jeannine Aslani of Cirumed 130

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ollowing more rain than we are used to in these parts, it has finally returned to form and it looks like we are in for a blazing summer. Hot off the press too, you will find a great mix of content in this June issue. We lead with Gender Inequality, also profiling top decision makers who are all women, and we ask the question: What if Women Ruled The World? Locally, we interview two prominent women in business: Victoria Morgan, Sales Manager of Bentley Marbella, and Jeannine Aslani, Director of Cirumed’s Cosmetic Department. Our screens will be full of football this month with the World Cup kicking off in Russia on 14th June – don’t miss our comprehensive preview on who to look out for, what to expect, and when to watch. Gibraltar recently inaugurated its Skywalk, appropriately enough with a visit from Luke Skywalker. Taking this as a cue, we present some of the World’s Scariest Skywalks which are only for those with a stalwart head for heights. In a similar vein, look up our architectural feature on a few of the planet’s tallest buildings. Elsewhere, we enjoy a cosseting ride aboard the new Bentley Continental GT, before visiting an impressive property on the Golden Mile. We also recommend some fine dining options here in Marbella and report on the meteoric rise in popularity of Prosecco and Pinot Grigio.

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»» DIRECTOR Dominic Cooke (The Hollow Crown) »» GENRE Drama »» ACTORS Saoirse Ronan, Emily Watson, Anne-Marie Duff, Billie Howie

On Chesil Beach

This film is based on the 2007 Booker Prize shortlisted best-seller by Ian McEwan. It is set in 1962 and focuses on a young couple: Edward Mayhew (a History graduate) and Florence Ponting (a violinist of a string quartet) who are on their honeymoon in Dorset. Tensions arise when Edward wishes to become intimate and Florence holds back. The film delves into the clash between sexual freedom and societal pressure, manifesting the effects of the divide on a couple who are very much in love despite their differences.

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Ocean’s 8

In this clever comedy, Danny Ocean’s estranged sister, Debbie (Sandra Bullock) attempts to pull off a clever heist at New York’s most glamorous annual event: the Met Gala. Her first step is to assemble a talented team of women, played by a bevy of exciting actors, including Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, and Cate Blanchett.

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Mom and Dad

A strange virus takes over the U.S., prompting parents to violently attack their kids. Carly and Joshua are two kids who try to survive this devastating onslaught, fighting off their once loving parents, played by Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair.

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I Feel Pretty

Screenwriter Abby Kohn has both written and directed this film about a woman who, after suffering a serious head injury, becomes extremely confident and finds herself more attractive than ever. She assumes men are hitting on her, applies for a new job, and starts dating a handsome man who is won over by her strength and charm.

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As this is a cinema page, you may wonder why we are dedicating it to Avicii, aka Tim Bergling, who recently passed away in Oman, composer of hits such as Wake Me Up. We are doing so because Swedish DJ/composer Avicii, hailed by some as EDM’s answer to Mozart, was as active in film as he was on the dance scene. He has penned songs that have graced our television sets as well as the big screen, with a grand total of 53 soundtrack credits at the tender age of 28. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

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rammy award-winning composer and performer Nile Rodgers (whom some of you may have seen performing on the Coast) hit the nail on the head when he said that Avicii was “the best natural melody writer I have ever met in my life.” Quite a compliment coming from the musical legend, who himself penned songs such as He’s the Greatest Dancer, Le Freak, or Upside Down. Avicii was only 16 when he composed the song that catapulted him to fame: Levels (nominated for a Grammy), up there in sheer genius with Robert Mills’ Children. It is the kind of song that fits in perfectly with sports that require athletes to get into ‘the Zone’ to succeed… including cycling, running, or swimming. When you need a little motivation, you might play Kanye West’s Stronger, David Guetta’s Titanium, or Avicii’s Levels. Few tracks can compete in terms of versatility or popularity. Avicii signed his first record deal at the age of 16, his debut album True (2013) revealing glimmers of what would become a penchant for fusing various musical genres. True made it to the Top 10 in over 15 countries due to songs such as Wake Me Up, a tune that was no less than revolutionary owing to its strong country music influences and the use of traditional southern instruments like the banjo. Other hits include the singles You Make Me, Addicted to You, Waiting for Love, and Lonely Together. In 2012, Avicii and David Guetta were nominated for a Granny for their track, Sunshine. Because Avicii was so prolific, everyone has their own favourite song from his repertoire, probably associated with special moments in their lives. The one that will always resonate the

most with me is I Could Be the One. Like Hey Brother, it reveals a sad longing for acceptance, friendship, and unconditional love. The video, though, is a classic. Let me copy Kanye’s line: “I’mma gonna’ interrupt you here but I Could Be the One is one of the best videos of all time… of ALL time.” I Could Be the One’s video is centred on a middle-aged office worker who is bored with her life and frustrated with the endless work her boss piles on her desk. Up to her ears, she goes berserk at work, having a total meltdown and destroying equipment and furniture, before booking her one-way ticket to Barbados (the music is interspersed with a short script). There, the woman goes wild… throwing her diet out the window, riding with a handsome man on a horse (on the beach of course), and generally epitomising the very best of the ‘thug life’. Just as you are celebrating her rebelliousness and freedom, something happens… of course, I won’t tell you what it is… you will have to watch it. The video may be hilarious but the lyrics are a homage to what love can achieve. “I could be the only one to make you feel that way. I could be the one to set you free,” they say. Those who were fans of Avicii knew how much he struggled with success and the pressures of his life during tours. A few years ago he announced his retirement from touring after alcohol-related health scares. Although the exact cause of death has not been announced, his family published a beautiful letter. They wrote: “Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul

searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress. When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most — music. Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive.” Indeed, his music will keep him alive… but how we yearn for the music he had yet to make. “The rest is silence.” e

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Elsewhere Málaga has a few Spanish artists this month (see below) plus there's bound to be some tribute acts playing so check your local weekly publications to see what’s going on. All information on this page was correct at the time of writing. The Festival Ciudad de Fuengirola has a couple of shows this month with the South Moon DJ night (6th) and British concert pianist JAMES RHODES (29th). Ticket info: marenostrumcastlepark.com June 8: Spanish singer-songwriter ANDRÉS SUÁREZ plays Málaga's Sala La Trinchera and a day later DANI MARTÍN is at the city's Auditorio Munici´pal Cortijo de Torres. Also on June 13 Swedish heavy rockers AVATAR are at the Sala París 15. Ticket info for all three: ticketmaster.es Málaga's Teatro de Cervantes starts its annual Terral Festival on June 22, for full details: teatrocervantes.com June 28: UK 80/90s indie legends SIMPLE MINDS will perform at Granada's Plaza de Toros. You can buy tickets from your local FNAC, Carrefour, Halcón Viajes or on line at ticketmaster.es or culturaenlarena.com

June 28 to 30: The Download heavy rock festival in Madrid has MARILYN MANSON, GUNS 'N' ROSES and OZZY OSBOURNE as its headliners. Full line-up and ticket info: livenation.es There are still a few tickets left for the fifth Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar (July 4 to 7) with US punk icons THE OFFSPRING, former FUGEES singer WYCLEF JEAN, reggae legends JIMMY CLIFF and INNER CIRCLE (known for the song Bad Boys – the theme tune to the 1980s US TV show Cops) and DAVID GUETTA headline. For full line-up and ticket info: weekendbeach.es After their recent performance at the US Coachella Festival, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, KELLY ROWLAND and BEYONCÉ will reform DESTINY'S CHILD for several dates on the latter's On The Run II world tour which she coheadlines with husband JAY-Z. They will only sing on certain dates due to their own work commitments and family life, the tour starts in the UK on June 6. LIAM GALLAGHER was honoured when asked to support the ROLLING STONES in Manchester on their current UK tour. He was looking forward to it until he found out the gig was at United's Old Trafford and didn't want to play there; instead the City fan was due to do Wembley Stadium on the opening night of the tour on May 22.

Sticking with holograms, after the success of the recent ROY ORBISON In Dreams shows, the next artists to rise from the ashes for world tours are opera legend MARIA CALLAS, who died in 1977, and as mentioned here last year, FRANK ZAPPA. Others in the pipeline include WHITNEY HOUSTON and the rapper NOTORIOUS BIG. The SPICE GIRLS were due to meet up again at the end of last month to chat about everything. MEL B won't give up on trying to persuade Spoil Sport Spice (you know who) to tour, but the latter still insists there will be no gigs and no new music even though all five have allegedly signed up again with SIMON FULLER. With all these holograms tours now the rage, it's a wonder the Posh one hasn't suggested that. ED SHEERAN is in talks with film producer DANNY BOYLE to appear in his upcoming music-themed, RICHARD CURTIS written comedy which is said to revolve around the

music of the BEATLES. The movie, All You Need Is Love (working title), is reportedly about a man who wakes up one day to find he is only person who can remember the songs of the Fab Four and may feature new music penned by the ginger one. Pre sales for the new KANYE WEST album have flopped due to his support of D TRUMP and his recent comments on slavery. The album (working title of Turbo Grafx 16) is due on June 1 but may be put on ice until everything blows over. He also has a collaboration with KID CUDI, Kids See Ghost, landing on June 8. In the meantime, the self-proclaimed "greatest living rock star on the planet" is writing a philosophy book called Break The Simulation about society's obsession with photographs, and compares himself to STEPHEN HAWKING, saying, "I feel like Stephen Hawking. He changed his ideas and his theories all the time. After proving something right, he proved something wrong, right?" – is he right in the head?

James Rhodes: © Christian Bertrand/Shutterstock.com Kanye West: © Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock.com

Marbella’s Starlite festival (during July & August) has announced its complete line-up, full details at starlitefestival.com

One of the biggest stories over the past few weeks is ABBA recording two new songs, their first in 35 years, and one of them, I Still Have Faith In You, will be performed by their ‘digital selves’ on a NBC/BBC produced TV special which will air in December. Rumours that the band will play Glastonbury next year have been squashed and a spokesperson said the new songs are part of the planned 2019 virtual hologram world tour showing the band in their heyday.

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Kids Books THAT ADULTS CANNOT MISS Literature lovers will agree that one of the best things about having children is discovering books that go beyond the classics we read as children (though Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, or the Brothers Grimm definitely merit a place on our bookshelves). These days, the World at large is facing challenges of a very different nature, a fact that is reflected in many best-selling books. Marisa Cutillas brings you five great kids’ reads that will fulfil you as much as adult fiction… perhaps even more. The book Wonder has been omitted simply because it was recently covered on this page. THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS BY JOHN BOYNE

Set in World War II, this holocaust novel focuses on Bruno, the eight-year-old son of a Commandant who is forced to move to ‘Out-With’ (Auschwitz) much to his dismay, as he has to leave his friends back home. At the camp, he meets a Jewish boy called Shmuel who shares his birthday. The boys become good friends and Bruno sneaks food in to Shmuel, without ever realising that Shmuel is actually being imprisoned in a death camp. As the subject matter is so tragic, this book is arguably not suitable for those under 12.

THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN BY KATHERINE APPLEGATE

If you liked Wonder (the book about a boy facing school for the first time after undergoing a series of facial surgeries) then this book will definitely be up your street. Like Wonder, it begs contemplation about important philosophical issues such as the nature of identity, the human condition, and the extent to which we are able to exercise free will. The One and Only Ivan is based on the true story of a gorilla who was trapped behind a tiny glass cage in an American mall for 27 years. Told from his perspective, it is a heartbreaking tale of unconditional friendship and the power within all human beings to make a difference.

EL DEAFO BY CECE BELL

A great book for reluctant readers and parents who grew up reading comics. This book is super; your child will probably read it more than once over, as many parents have reported. The story is based on the author’s own life. The protagonist is a little girl who becomes deaf after a bout of meningitis. She discovers that she has special powers she tries to channel to find the one thing she most wants in this world: a friend.

THE MIDNIGHT GANG BY DAVID WALLIAMS

As a person who has grown up reading mainly American fiction, David Walliams was one of my best discoveries as an adult (in addition to the great Roald Dahl and the surreal Andy Stanton). Walliams really brings the wonder of British humour to life, often in irreverent books inhabited by characters who watch reality TV, rob banks, and/or lack manners in the most hilarious way. The Midnight Gang is arguably his most sentimental work. Set in a children’s hospital, it stresses the importance of having dreams, no matter how bleak the future looks, and reminds readers that the only way to fulfil them, is through friendship.

BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE BY KATE DICAMILLO

It is summertime and a little girl called Opal and her father, a preacher, move to Florida. Opal visits the Winn-Dixie supermarket and comes out the owner of a “big, ugly” stray dog who “smiles like a human.” Through the dog, Opal meets a string of fascinating characters, including Franny, the local librarian, and Otis, an ex-con who loves animals more than anything else. Little by little, Opal finds that friendship can sneak up on you when you least expect it.

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w THE TREND technology The question in our title should probably be prefaced with ‘To what extent’. Everyone from The Guardian to Al Jazeera News has published information about the extent to which our personal lives are intruded upon by two of the Internet’s most powerful companies, and the sad truth is that there is little we can do to fight it. 1984 has arrived, folks, except it did so a few decades later than Orwell predicted. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

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ecently, Dylan Curran published a viral article in which he aimed to show readers “just how much of your information the likes of Facebook and Google store about you without you even realising it.” Some of the most important points he noted are: Z Google stores your location every time you turn on your phone. You can actually use Google Maps to see the timeline of every single place you’ve been to since you started using Google. Z Google stores your search history. That is, even if you delete your search history on one device, it is stored on other devices from which you have not deleted it. Z Ever wondered why you seem to be receiving targeted advertising? This is because Google has created a profile based on your product searches, interests, age, sex, etc. Of course, the information can be immensely private. For instance, if you have been watching videos on depression or you want to have a child, any material you have viewed

YOUR PRIVACY? or searched is stored. Z Facebook also creates a profile based on the things you have liked and the comments you make. It stores information from every app you have connected to Facebook, so it knows your interests, whether or not you are single (based on your activity on a linked dating app) and the like. Z Both Google and Facebook offer the option to download all the data that is stored about you. If you do so, you will be surprised by how many documents they have. In Curran’s case, his Facebook download contained 600mb worth of files. Z Google stores every article you’ve read, every YouTube video you’ve watched, every image you’ve saved and the like. Z Users should consider switching to an anonymous web browser. Z They can also select apps that block scripts (which alert advertisers to the user). It isn’t necessary to list everything noted by Curran in his article, which is definitely worth a

read if you require more detail. It is very clear by now that Big Brother is everywhere and that makes a good argument for editing your behaviour (i.e. thinking of the impact your searches could have in the future). For those working in research or journalism, this is close to impossible. As part of our jobs, we are forced to search for everything from Mel Gibson’s age to the cost of Brazilian butt lifts… evidently not necessarily because these are pertinent to our own lives, but rather, because they are necessary for the articles we write. There is good news for those who wish to surf the Internet with greater privacy; the only problem is, you have to fight a myriad of fires and be consistent with all your devices. Strategies to regain a little bit of privacy include: Z To stop Google tracking your searches: Head to the activity controls page and turn the tracking off. Z To stop Google tracking your location: Open your settings, open

the app called Google Settings, tap location, then Google location history, and turn the location history off. You can stop Facebook from tracking your location in much the same way: look for settings on your phone or tablet, tap on privacy, then location services, then Facebook, then ‘never’ when asked if you authorise location tracking. Z To stop targeted ads: Visit Google’s ad settings page and turn personalisation off. Z To eliminate your history: Erase your history after searching and check all devices to ensure they are all clear. It can seem like you have to second-guess powerful companies like Facebook and Google continually to maintain a semblance of privacy. If you are very concerned about this, see a specialist in the computer field to ensure you get every step right. In the end, Facebook is far less important than Google, which most of us rely on various times a day simply to get from A to B. e

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BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT

When Bentley launched its first generation Continental GT in 2003, it was an immediate success and quickly became a particular favourite not only of enthusiasts for the marque, but also of entertainment and sports celebrities worldwide. It was a clever re-creation of the original R-type Continental built from 1952 to 1955 and now highly collectible, partly because production barely exceeded 200. It featured a fastback design with a look dramatically different to that of luxury cars of that time. WORDS TONY WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BENTLEY

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or 2018, Bentley has brought us a thirdgeneration Continental GT and expectedly, there are no radical styling changes, simply because none were needed. If ever a car was ‘right first time’ it was the 2003 Continental GT. Thus the new model has the same sweeping lines combining superlative elegance with unwavering good taste. Nonetheless, this is an all-new car with numerous engineering and cosmetic upgrades that add up to something very special indeed. At the core of this car’s capability is an enhanced version of Bentley’s 6.0-litre twinturbo W-12 engine. The powerplant is based on a fascinating technological concept developed

some years ago by the Volkswagen Group, of which Bentley is a part. The highly innovative W layout creates engines that are surprisingly compact, even with twelve cylinders. It’s also possible to achieve a lower centre of gravity, which adds up to better handling and all-around stability. The Continental GT’s W-12 produces a solid 626-horsepower and a whopping 664 lbft. of torque. This is far from being a compact car but it’s seriously quick, boasting a zero to 100 km/h time of 3.7-seconds, nudging it into the sports supercar class. This new Bentley offers some innovative technology in the handling department too. A new chassis uses Bentley’s 48-volt ‘dynamic

ride system’ to provide a responsive ride and superlative steering in just about every road condition. Pirelli P Zero tyres also add to handling prowess. The system controls ride comfort and lateral roll and the overall effect is to make the Continental GT behave like a much smaller car but with a superior level of comfort for occupants. It holds the road with precision and poise and will please an experienced enthusiast driver while not challenging the less savvy owner with unpredictable handling characteristics. As Bentley points out, the car is tailored specifically to the modern luxury customer to create an effortless ownership experience.

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As might be expected, the interior of this car is a delight, with superb materials and a seriously luxurious ambiance. Bentley certainly has a historic past, but when it comes to the latest electronic technology, the company is well up with the leaders of the pack. The cabin is designed to carry four people in considerable opulence and safety and rear seat passengers get more room than might be imagined in what is basically a two-door GT car. Old traditions die hard though and the car uses no less than 10 square metres of exotic, though sustainable, wood. Every buyer will expect this kind of attention to detail, but there are touches that will surprise. Some of the trim can be specified in aluminum with côtes

de Genève (Geneva waves) machined into it. Lovers of fine Swiss watches will know this finish as a feature of the movements and faces of high-end timepieces. It’s another way in which Bentley cements the car’s luxury status. Not so traditional, but nonetheless vital these days, is a big 31cm retina-quality digital touch screen that’s customer configurable. The list of standard equipment that comes with this new Continental GT is long indeed, as is the roster of options available. There’s no question that this magnificent new version of Bentley’s most successful model will be as popular as its predecessors, impressing owners of earlier models and attracting many new buyers to the legendary British nameplate. e

Z ENGINE: 6.0-litre W-12, 626-horsepower. Z TRANSMISSION: Dual-clutch 8-speed automatic. All-wheel drive featured. Z ACCELERATION: Zero to 100 km/h in 3.7-seconds. Z TOP SPEED: 333 km/h. Z I LIKED: Outstanding styling and superlative performance. Surprisingly fast and agile for a large car. Flawlessly finished with some fascinating new features not seen before on any luxury car. World’s fastest four-seat car. Z I DIDN’T LIKE: High cost compared to MercedesBenz S-Class Coupé. Z MARKET ALTERNATIVES: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé, Aston Martin DB11, BMW M6 Gran Coupé, Porsche Panamera. Z WHO DRIVES ONE? Bentley enthusiasts who’ve owned earlier versions. Luxury car buyers who’ve never tried a Bentley before. Buyers who want an elegant coupé that carries considerable prestige with it. Z PRICE: Approximately €300.000. i Available from: www.cdesalamancamarbella.com

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WE FOCUS ON THE TOPIC OF WOMEN THIS MONTH, WITH FEATURES ON THE NEED FOR GREATER EQUALITY IN BOARDROOMS FOR FEMALES, AND WE ASK: WHAT WOULD THE WORLD BE LIKE IF WOMEN WERE IN CHARGE? WE ALSO INTERVIEW VICTORIA MORGAN, SALES DIRECTOR OF BENTLEY MARBELLA, AND PREVIEW THE UPCOMING WORLD CUP.

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It can be shocking in this day and age to read statements by women distancing themselves from the feminist movement or denying the existence of gender inequality, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Despite the fact that the participation of women in the workforce has increased significantly over the past few decades and the percentage of women in executive roles has grown steadily, women hold only a quarter of senior roles and analysts predict that parity will not be achieved for decades. To this day, notes women’s organisation, Catalyst, “Senior managers often apply gender stereotypes to leadership: women ‘take care’, men ‘take charge’.” WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

SHOOTING ONESELF IN THE FOOT Research carried out on over 22,000 publicly traded companies in 91 countries has shown that companies that have more women in leadership positions are more profitable. The study, carried out between the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, and EY (formerly Ernst & Young) made other interesting findings: Z Over 50 per cent of companies do not have females in executive positions. Z Over 60 per cent do not have female members of the board. Z Less than five per cent have a female CEO. The study showed that companies need to step up their game if they are to succeed; upping the number of women in leadership positions from zero to 30 per cent results in a 15 per cent increase in profits. Researchers also noted that increasing mandated paternity leave (rather than mandated maternity leave) could help women achieve and sustain high level positions. Adam S. Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, noted that “the emphasis should be on increasing diversity in corporate management broadly… the research demonstrates that while increasing the number of women directors and CEOs is important, growing the percentage of female leaders in the C-suite would likely benefit the bottom line even more."

HOW CAN GREATER EQUALITY BE ACHIEVED? Researchers at Stanford University note that “Stereotypes about what men and women are capable of and how they should behave cause people to evaluate the genders differently, especially when the criteria for evaluation are ambiguous. This bias puts women at a disadvantage in workplaces, where they get hired and promoted at lower rates than men.” Women usually have to ‘prove themselves’ more, and highly competent women tend to be seen as less likeable, ‘too strong’, or ‘pushy’ – words which are often used to identify men.

A NEW WAY TO DEAL WITH GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE WORKFORCE In a frequently cited paper called Gender & Society, Shelley Correll, director of the Clayman Institute for Gender Research and Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Stanford Graduate School of Business, notes that there is no easy solution to the problem. While staff at all companies can benefit from ‘unconscious bias training’, the latter can also backfire and lead to more bias in the long run. Another approach is to have experts help companies identify where bias might be ‘creeping in’. Correll suggests that a combination of both methods can work, whenever managers are willing to work alongside external experts to come up with a solution that promotes greater diversity in the workplace. She cites the example of one mid-sized business advised to use a scorecard to evaluate staff. Before the use of this scorecard, 14 per cent of women were deemed 'too aggressive' and eight per cent of men 'too soft.' After the adoption of the new procedure, these figures dropped to one per cent and zero, respectively.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) This French lawyer and politician has been heading the IMF since 2011, after holding various important posts, including Minister of Economic Affairs, Finance and Employment; Minister of Agriculture and Fishing; and Minister of Trade. She frequently speaks on gender inequality, recently noting that “Globally, only 55 percent of women have the opportunity to participate in the labour force, compared with 80 per cent for men. Women still earn about 50 per cent less than men for the same type of work, and they represent only 20 per cent of parliamentarians across the world.” In a fascinating speech given at the APEC CEO Summit in Peru, she noted that women’s empowerment is a game changer for three important reasons: first, women’s empowerment can boost growth and reduce inequality – “If we want everyone to have a bigger piece of the pie, that pie has to grow.” Secondly, more women in power can mitigate the impact of demographics: i.e. the ageing of world populations and the shrinkage of the workforce. Finally, more female participation means greater diversification. This is good news for struggling industries, since “expanding the pool of human capital is essential for technology adoption and innovation.” Narrowing the gender gap, she notes, is not easy. It will involve tax reforms (e.g. which reduce taxes for secondary earners in families), private initiatives (businesses should place more women in senior positions and provide zones of ‘psychological safety’, in which all team members are allowed to speak their voice), and greater efforts made by international financial institutions to bolster women’s participation in projects, and to conduct more research into how to boost women’s empowerment and monitor any progress made.

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Susan Wojcicki CEO OF YOUTUBE In an excellent essay published in Fortune, YouTube’s CEO, Susan Wojcicki, aimed to answer a very difficult question posed by her daughter: “Is it true that there are biological reasons why there are fewer women in tech and leadership?” Wojcicki noted that during her career, she has been left out of parties, bypassed by leaders from other companies who preferred to address her male juniors, and been frequently interrupted and ignored. Her daughter’s question, she said, hurt even more, since it indicated the extent to which younger generations are still exposed to the kind of bias that can have far-reaching effects. Her essay was also a response to a Google memo by a member of staff who had said that “differences in distributions of traits between men and women may in part explain why we don’t have 50 per cent representation of women in tech and leadership.” The author stated that generally, women’s extroversion is “expressed as gregariousness rather than assertiveness.” He added that women have “higher agreeableness,” which “leads to women generally having a harder time negotiating salary, asking for raises, speaking up and leading.” Google CEO Sundar Pichai followed up this sexist memo with one referring to it as having violated Google’s Code of Conduct and “advanced harmful gender stereotypes in our workplace.”

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She has been Chief of Staff of US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, held the post of Vice-President of Google for six years, and is now Chief Operating Officer of Facebook. While working for the Treasury, she was famed for asking junior staff members (many of whom were female) to sit at board meetings. In 2013, she started the Lean In movement, which encourages women to be more assertive in their careers and to open their eyes to the ways in which they may be halting their progress. In a fascinating interview with Quartz at Work, she told journalist, Leah Fessler that if she could help women in one way, it would be to “change our culture, which teaches all of us – women and men – that men should achieve and women should support others. The truth is that everyone should achieve and everyone should support others.” She sees fear as one of the biggest stumbling blocks for women, and thanks her mother for teaching her to “make decisions from strength.” In another definitive interview with CNBC, she advised companies to empower women in three vital ways: Z Vocally giving credit to women for their ideas. Z Including pregnant women in conversations about new opportunities (i.e. don’t assume to know the pace or direction a new mother or pregnant woman wishes to take). Z Including women in social events and meetings.

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Adena Friedman PRESIDENT-CEO OF NASDAQ

She is the first woman ever to lead a major U.S. stock exchange and she hasn’t stopped making changes – notably, by buying eVestment Inc. and launching the Nasdaq Analytics Hub (a new platform that provides buyers with investment signals derived from structured and unstructured data). Friedman notes that attending an all-girl highschool helped prepare her for her vertiginous career. She was at Nasdaq for just seven years when she became Executive Vice-President. After leaving to serve as CFO of an investment firm she returned to Nasdaq, and three years later, she was appointed CEO. She told CNBC, “I could feel that it was OK to be smart, and that I really loved math and science, and so I was able to really propel myself into those fields and not really have any of those sort of social pressures that sometimes co-ed environments can create.” Although she says she never felt the scourge of discrimination at Nasdaq (thanks to a wonderful boss who gave her first promotion when she was three months pregnant), she advises women to make sure they have an equal voice. This means being assertive at meetings, speaking in the same tone as everyone else, and working for organisations that offer equal opportunity. Friedman seems to have lucked out allround; her entire upbringing was focussed on equality, with her father often taking her to his office at the prestigious investment firm, T. Rowe Price, when she was a child. Days off from school meant hanging around the trading room, interacting with international visitors and helping office workers… which clearly boosted her comfort and confidence within the finance industry.

Ginni Rometty CEO OF IBM

Ginni Rometty, who started at IBM as a systems engineer in 1981 and became CEO in 2012, has a very clear message for women working in the tech industry: take risks, be ambitious, and never let someone define who you are. She has a formidable example to look up to: her mother who, upon being abandoned by Ginni’s father, immediately went to school and worked nights because she refused “to let someone define her as a victim or failure.” Once again, it comes down to the fear that so many women have to take a stance, risk loss, and aim high. As Rometty told Forbes, one of the most important lessons she has learned over the years is that “Growth and comfort never coexist. It’s the same for people, countries and companies. Ask yourself when you learn the most? I guarantee it’s when you felt at risk."

Mary Barra CEO OF GENERAL MOTORS

A recent report published co-authored by General Motors Co.’s Chief Executive Officer, Mary Barra noted that there are few chances for women to head Fortune 500 companies unless they are encouraged and inspired to pursue careers in science, maths, tech, or engineering. Mentorship, fostering equality in the workplace, and encouraging greater flexibilities for families are important, but so, too, is addressing inequality in these crucial industries. As noted by Barra and colleagues. “To leverage the widest possible range of ideas and creativity, we must tap into the entire population in all its diversity. If half the population is not playing its full role in ground-breaking fields such as artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles, advanced materials and 3D printing, we face a grave risk of debilitating labour shortages and, as a result, slower growth for the entire economy.” As a girl, woman, sister, friend, or parent, how do you think you can encourage present and future generations to embrace their diverse abilities or see their own leadership potential? e

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f we look back across history it tells us a tale of war and destruction, empires built on blood, neighbouring tribes and states at war over land and spoils, religious and racial intolerance leading to conflict and decimation – all vestiges of a never-ending spiral of aggression, violence and abuse. Though ours is a beautiful blue-green haven in the universe, it offers enough challenges in the form of famine, epidemics and natural disasters, as well as the everyday trials and tribulations of human life, but the maniacal greed and ambition of states, zealots and ultimately men in power has more than overshadowed natural issues to often turn a would-be paradise into hell. In ancient societies men were tasked with hunting and protecting

the tribe, developing the adrenalin and testosterone rush that serves one well in violent situations but doesn’t bode well for a continued peaceful existence, whether on a large or domestic scale. Women nurtured the family but also protected it, and as in nature balanced gentle care with the ability to be aggressive when defending their own. It is therefore not that women don’t possess aggression or ambition, or can’t be mad or bad, but that typically their main focus is on their own environment, and lies not in dreams of conquering the world. To be fair, the latter applies only to a small number of men – usually statesmen, ideologues and also often ruthless commercial empire builders – but throughout history there have been more than enough of them, and they have been able to muster

sufficient following to more or less permanently disrupt life on the planet. It is this never-ending hunger for power, be it political or commercial, that has shaped human society, wounds and all, and so as feminism dawned and women began to assert themselves in the spheres of politics, academia and the business worlds, the question first arose: what if women ruled the world? Would it be a better place? Look around you at a world where sexual violence, exploitation, domestic abuse and the cultural/religious subjugation of women are still rife and in many cases institutionally engrained in numerous regions, and you are tempted to say they couldn’t do any worse. Add the disparity of wealth and the aggressive exploitation of the environment, and the conviction becomes stronger.

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GROUP A

Well here we are again for the quadrennial global get together that is the football World Cup. The planet gets drawn into the hype, footie themed adverts have already started flooding TV screens, newsagents shelves are full of publications and even those who are not lovers of the beautiful game show a little bit of interest – even if it is only for the first couple of weeks. But these finals have been riddled with controversy since 2010 after Russia was awarded the tournament, which started the ball rolling towards the demise of the governing body's president (mentioning no names), who lost the job in 2015. Also Russia's political standing and actions have been questioned by many nations. A cluster of big names will perform on this global stage and it may be the last chance saloon for both Messi and Ronaldo, but there are plenty of names ready to step on to the top player plate. We take a look at each team and their probable stars. WORDS RIK FOXX PHOTOGRAPHY © SHUTTERSTOCK

URUGUAY (4-4-2)

Z FOR: With a twin spearhead up front and a fairly steady defence they are expected to cruise in this weak group. Z AGAINST: This attacking side sometimes go forward in numbers leaving the defence vulnerable. Z STAR: Edinson Cavani, top scorer in the South American qualifying rounds.

EGYPT (4-2-3-1) Z FOR: A solid defence orchestrate slow buildups for the fairly decent offence. Z AGAINST: Limited experience and a lack of midfield gusto. Z STAR: Current African Player of the Year, Mo Salah wants to see out the season notching more goals.

RUSSIA (5-4-1)

NB: The Finals squads are officially confirmed on June 4 (after this was compiled) so some players mentioned may be injured or not included in the squads. The figure in brackets shows the tactical formation used in recent friendly matches.

Z FOR: An attacking midfield holds the tools that may work. Z AGAINST: An inexperienced defence and very little in attack. Z STAR: Box to box midfielder Alan Dzagoev will hope to run the show.

SAUDI ARABIA (4-3-3) Z FOR: No pressure so they will enjoy being on the global stage for the first time since 2006. Z AGAINST: Lowest ranked nation in the Finals says it all. Z STAR: Attacking midfield schemer Nawaf Al Abed.

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN FRANCE

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN DENMARK

STAR WARS

MO SALAH EGYPT

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GROUP B

GROUP C

GROUP D

Z FOR: Against all odds they won Euro 2016 and are experiencing a new golden age which could reach the heights here. Z AGAINST: Back-up for an ageing defence that has a combined age of over 125. Z STAR: Who else but CR7?

Z FOR: Stacked with quality plus the new Golden Generation who are primed and ready. Could they emulate the French revolution of 1998? Z AGAINST: Talk of dressing room disagreements with the egos of the big earners could unbalance the squad. Z STARS: As many stars as Orion's Belt with Kylian Mbappé, N’Golo Kanté and Euro 2016 Golden Boot winner Antoine Griezmann, who will want this competition's one to make a pair.

Z FOR: Messi and his offensive cavalry may scare the living daylights out of everybody. Z AGAINST: Midfield is fond of following their leader up-field putting pressure on the defence that collapsed recently against Nigeria (2-4) and Spain (1-6). Z STAR: The one and only plus goal grabber Sergio Agüero.

PORTUGAL (4-4-2)

FRANCE (4-4-2 OR 4-3-3)

SPAIN (4-5-1) Z FOR: One Finals coach said, “They move the ball with one touch and at devilish speed.” Messi fears them after they thrashed Argentina 6-1 in March. Z AGAINST: The Catalan independence issue is said to have created unbalance and some stars are reaching the twilight of their career. Z STAR: Benalmádena-born Isco has become a revelation in the midfield.

MOROCCO (4-5-1) Z FOR: Strong team spirit complements the midfield and a tight defence that could irritate their betters. Z AGAINST: Forward line could be their downfall as they lack pace. Z STAR: Captain Mehdi Benatia holds the defence together.

IRAN (4-2-3-1) Z FOR: Alex Ferguson's former right hander, Carlos Queiroz is in charge and they hope his knowledge will help them achieve the impossible. Z AGAINST: With two favoured nations in this group, they can only pray. Z STAR: Top scorer Sardar Azmoun is one of Asia's leading strikers.

ISCO SPAIN

ALAN DZAGOEV RUSSIA

DENMARK (4-3-3) Z FOR: A strong and well organised outfit of dark horses that is controlled via the midfield. Z AGAINST: Over confidence and relying too much on Christian Eriksen . Z STAR: Eriksen is the lynchpin of this team.

PERU (4-2-3-1) Z FOR: No high hopes expected so this fairly young team will go out to enjoy themselves and with no pressure on them, who knows? Z AGAINST: The defence is known to panic against high balls plus limited experience against top teams. Z STAR: Veteran forward Jefferson Farfán will lead the charge unless captain Paolo Guerrero is fit and beats his drug ban charge.

AUSTRALIA (4-3-3 OR 3-4-2-1 OR 3-2-4-1) Z FOR: The new manager has played several different formations recently, confusing teams by changing mid match as they did in a recent 0-0 draw with Colombia. Z AGAINST: A dodgy defence and lack of attacking options could send them back Down Under rather rapidly. Z STAR: Captain Mile Jedinak holds the team together and is known to score a goal or two.

ARGENTINA (3-4-3)

CROATIA (4-2-3-1) Z FOR: A well gelled outfit that has played together for years. Z AGAINST: Political problems within their F.A. may affect the squad – it showed during qualifying and could do so here too. Z STAR: Luka Modric may hold the key to their success.

ICELAND (4-4-2 OR 4-5-1) Z FOR: Will just enjoy the occasion as they did at Euro 2016 and see what happens. Could have a psychological advantage over Croatia after finishing above them in qualifying. Z AGAINST: Strength in depth – if key players are injured or off form, replacements are few and far between. Z STAR: Gylfi Sigurdsson is the heart and soul of the team.

NIGERIA (4-3-3 OR 5-3-2) Z FOR: A young and improved squad seems to have more confidence after a 4-2 win over Argentina. Z AGAINST: Despite the above victory, they are untested against top class opponents. Z STAR: Victor Moses' transformation to wing back has enhanced his game.

MEHDI BENATIA MOROCCOS GYLFI SIGURDSSON ICELAND

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GROUP E

GROUP F

Z FOR: More confident after March's 1-0 win over Germany and this squad is ready to entertain. Z AGAINST: Their flamboyant style can fail against tactical and physical sides. Z STAR: The firebrand that is Neymar.

Z FOR: They say this is the best Nationalmannschaft squad in years, so the usual well-oiled, technical outfit we have grown accustomed to. Z AGAINST: Over confidence could catch them out against determined opposition. Z STAR: Latest off the goal grabbing conveyor belt, Timo Werner.

BRAZIL (4-1-4-1 OR 4-3-3)

GERMANY (4-2-3-1)

SWITZERLAND (4-2-3-1) Z FOR: A strong qualifying campaign has boosted confidence within the ranks and, given a chance, they will control the game. Z AGAINST: Known to crack when playing top teams and a weak artillery. Z STAR: The skilful left foot of Xherdan Shaqiri may make a difference.

MEXICO (4-3-3)

COSTA RICA (5-4-1)

Z FOR: Experienced and mature side that can baffle opponents. Z AGAINST: A pressurised defence can spoil all of the work done elsewhere on the field. Z STAR: Javier Hernández needs just two goals to become their top scorer ever at the Finals.

Z FOR: Many don't fancy this talented hard working team but remember what happened four years ago. Z AGAINST: The heroes of 2014 are not performing as well these days and no fresh talent is emerging. Z STAR: Keylor Navas, one of the best goalies on the globe.

Z FOR: Like their Nordic counterparts Denmark, they are a strong and well organised outfit. Z AGAINST: Lack of individual quality to lead the way and no Zlatan Ibrahimovic on board to boost the squad. Z STAR: Attacking midfielder Emil Forsberg is their most gifted player.

SWEDEN (4-4-2)

SERBIA (3-4-3 OR 4-2-3-1)

SOUTH KOREA (4-4-2)

Z FOR: Skillful squad with a strong midfield. Z AGAINST: Known to freeze on the big occasion and a defence that on off days ships in goals aplenty. Z STAR: The up-and-coming midfield hothead Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

Z FOR: Lack of expectation could work in their favour along with their counter attack. Z AGAINST: Lacklustre and slow off the mark, this puts pressure on the defence. Z STAR: A lot will depend on which Son HeungMin turns up.

Two group games stand out and it's a shame that the countries in question could not square-up in the knock-out stages. Pride is at stake when next door neighbours Portugal and Spain clash in Group B (June 15 at 8pm CET) in what is probably the game of games. The former became this continent's top nation beating hosts France in Euro 2016 to take the title the latter had held since 2008. This is the opening match of the group and both will want to taste victory to hopefully set themselves on the road to the knockout stages and a game against the runner-up of a very weak Group A – while it could put pressure on the losers for their remaining two group games. The Group G game between Belgium and England (June 28 at 8pm CET) will have plenty of players who earn their weekly wage in England and it could resemble a Premier League match. On paper, both should start this closing group game on maximum points and will want to win to land the group's pole position and a possible easier opponent in the first round of the knock-out stages against the runner-up of Group H – while the aforementioned group winner will await the loser of this match-up. But the bad news for both is, if they progress past their first knock-out game, they then head for a quarter-final collision course with Brazil for the group winner and Germany for the runner-up.

SERGEJ

KEYLOR NAVAS COSTA RICA

SON HEUNG-MIN SOUTH KOREA

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SERBIA

XHERDAN SHAQIRI SWITZERLAND

NEYMAR BRAZIL

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IT’S A KNOCK–OUT

GROUP G

GROUP H

Z FOR: They registered an incredible 43 goals, the joint highest ever in European qualifying, thanks to a creative midfield. Z AGAINST: An injury-prone defence has very little quality back-up. Z STAR: Creative spark Eden Hazard.

Z FOR: A speedy counter-attacking style could catch opponents out. Z AGAINST: Key players have not had a very good club season. Z STAR: Robert Lewandowski bagged 16 goals in qualifying, a record for a European player.

BELGIUM (3-4-2-1)

POLAND (4-2-3-1)

ENGLAND (3-4-3)

COLOMBIA (4-2-3-1 OR 4-3-2-1)

Z FOR: Media expectations are not as high as in past Finals and this could be a relief to the team. Z AGAINST: A known Jekyll and Hyde side with question marks over the defence and midfield. Z STAR: Prolific goal scorer Harry Kane has to be man marked.

Z FOR: A solid young defence and a handy front two. Z AGAINST: That defence is inexperienced and poachers could catch them out. Z STAR: Radamel Falcao has been scoring for fun this season.

TUNISIA (4-2-3-1 OR 5-3-2 OR 4-3-3)

Z FOR: A speedy and physical approach has won them many games. Z AGAINST: Inconsistency, especially in the midfield. Z STAR: Sadio Mané will have his shooting boots on.

Z FOR: Their said attacking flair could surprise opponents if they are not on their game. Z AGAINST: A porous defence leaks a lot of goals, and the missing injured talisman Youssef Msakni. Z STAR: The rising midfield star Naïm Sliti

PANAMA (4-4-2) Z FOR: A hard working defence gets midfield protection. Z AGAINST: Struggled for goals in qualifying and will probably do the same here. Z STAR: Skipper Román Torres, an attacking pillar in the defence.

SENEGAL (4-3-3)

JAPAN (4-3-3) Z FOR: A well drilled settled outfit that are quite quick on the counter attack. Z AGAINST: Despite the above they are predictable and lack a target man. Z STAR: The energetic Shinji Okazaki leads their charge.

So that’s separated the wheat from the chaff and now it’s knock-out time. All the first round group runners-up should face uphill struggles to progress any further although many a dark horse has been known to prove the pundits wrong in the past, but there’s a good chance that the likes of Croatia, Egypt, Denmark, Mexico and Switzerland will be heading back west once the final whistle’s been blown. Possible upsets: Spain v Uruguay, Belgium v Columbia and Poland v England. QUARTER-FINALS: France ought to get the better of the Spain/Uruguay encounter; Brazil should have no problem with Belgium or Columbia; will Argentina prove too strong for Portugal? And Germany will probably get the better of Poland or England. SEMI-FINALS: Will we get two South America v Europe match-ups featuring the usual suspects with Brazil v France and Argentina v Germany? Will Germany be the first nation to retain top world status since Brazil did it in 1962? If these two are still in the mix come July 15, it would be the thinking man's final. So who will the winner be? You tell me!

SADIO MANÉ SENEGAL

RADAMEL FALCAO COLOMBIA EDEN HAZARD BELGIUM

SHINJI OKAZAKI JAPAN

HARRY KANE ENGLAND

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MESSI AND RONALDO THE END OF AN ERA?

Could we be about to witness the World Cup swansong of two of the greatest players to ever kick a ball? In four years time age may get the better of these two legends as Messi will be 34 and Ronaldo 37. Fate has never seen their paths cross on the World Cup stage and maybe the game's Gods will allow them to square up for the first, and possibly the last time in a quarter final clash in Sochi on July 7. If results go as expected, it will pair up the winners of Groups B (probably Portugal) and D (likely Argentina) as long as they both deal with the runners up of Groups A (possibly Egypt) and C (either Denmark or Peru) respectively in the Round of 16. If they come through with flying colours, we would witness (apart from injury or suspension) a showdown between the two best players to grace the field in modern times. Despite not meeting at the World's top table they have gone head-to-head twice in frendlies with both scoring in the first encounter (Geneva, Switzerland during February 2011), when Argentina won 2-1 thanks to a Messi penalty in added time after Ronaldo had equalised on 21 minutes (but he only played for an hour). The second took place in November 2014 where both only put in a first half shift as Argentina won 1-0 at Old Trafford in Manchester. We don't have the space to mention how many awards they have won between them and when their time comes they will be sorely missed – but would you bet against them donning their national shirts in Qatar 2022? I wouldn't!

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VAR EXPLAINED VAR (video assistant referee or very annoying replays) could play an important role in the Finals and has been criticised heavily since it was first used in 2016. What's it all about? Here's what the official FIFA site says. A video assistant referee team will support the match officials during all 64 games. The team consists of the video assistant referee (VAR) and his three video assistant referees (AVAR1, AVAR2 and AVAR3). All video assistant referees are top FIFA match officials and will be based at the International Broadcast Centre in Moscow.

WHO DOES WHAT?

WHEN WILL IT BE USED?

OFFICIAL REVIEW SIGN

The VAR watches the main camera on the upper monitor and checks or reviews incidents on the quad-split monitor. He is responsible for leading the VAR team and communicating with the referee on the field of play. AVAR1 concentrates on the main camera and keeps the VAR informed about live play if an incident is being checked or reviewed. AVAR2 is an assistant referee located at the offside station. He anticipates and checks any potential offside situations to speed up the VAR check and review process. AVAR3 focuses on the TV feed, assists the VAR in evaluating incidents and ensures good communication between the VAR and AVAR2 located at the offside station.

Goals and offences leading up to a goal. Penalty decisions and offences leading up to a penalty. Direct red card incidents only. Mistaken identity.

The referee will make the official VAR review signal (makes a square with his two hands) to indicate that play has been stopped to review a decision with the on-field review monitor or to change a decision based on information received from the VAR. An official VAR review only takes place if the referee makes the signal. The referee can delay a restart at any time to communicate with the VAR. He will signal this by holding a hand to his ear.

ON-FIELD REVIEW (FOR INTERPRETATION) Z Goals – fouls committed by an attacking player and offside interference. Z Penalty Decisions – Fouls leading up to penalty and fouls by an attacking player. Z All direct red card incidents.

VAR ADVICE ONLY (FOR FACTUAL INCIDENTS) Z Goals – offside position leading up to a goal and ball out of play leading up to the goal. Z Penalty Decisions – foul committed inside or outside the penalty area, ball out of play leading up to the penalty and offside position leading up to the penalty. Z All cases of mistaken identity.

THE CAMERAS The video assistant referee team has access to 33 broadcast cameras, eight of which are super slow-motion and four of which are ultra slow-motion cameras. In addition, they have access to two offside cameras. These two cameras are only available to the video assistant referee team. For the knockout phase two, additional ultra slow-motion cameras will

be installed – one behind each goal – that will also be available to the VAR team.

VAR INFORMATION SYSTEM AT MATCHES To ensure that all fans in the stadium and watching on TV are well informed during a review process. For each match, a FIFA staff member informs broadcasters, commentators and infotainment about the different steps of the review process, including information about the reason for the review and the outcome via a networked touch tablet. The person operating the tablet is located in the video operation room and has access to the audio from the referee communication system as well as the camera angles the VAR is looking at. The VAR information system will also be used to automatically create VAR-specific graphic templates for TV and the giant screens in stadiums.

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This amazing property is composed of one large Villa and a separate guest apartment. The main edifice of three floors is accessible from the ground floor through a spectacular entrance with a 10 m high ceiling leading to a salon, dining room and fully equipped kitchen, on the left side there is an in house guest apartment with a private salon and independent kitchen and library/office with large terraces, all with spectacular sea views. The first floor accessible by stairs or elevator offers 5 en suite bedrooms and bathrooms and dressing rooms with large terraces and 180° views across the Mediterranean to Africa and Gibraltar. The underground floor features a large game room, a home cinema, an indoor pool with sauna and Hammam, a gym room all linked to the home automation system. The property has three parking areas for a total of 8 exterior and 8 covered parking places.

www.villamelana.com Direct from owner (+34) 607 501 897

70% SOLD!

CONSTRUCTION WORKS STARTED

DELIVERY: SPRING 2019

SYZYGY Homes brings together a series of factors that produce a unique living environment on the Costa del Sol. An enviable location, exclusive modern Mediterranean design and the finest materials coincide to make SYZYGY Homes the ideal lifestyle choice, in the New Golden Mile.

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SALES MANAGER OF BENTLEY MARBELLA If you ever thought that the luxury car market was a man’s world, the times are definitely changing. According to recent research published in CarBuzz, around 41 per cent of luxury vehicles sold in the US, at least, are purchased by women. Forbes, meanwhile, notes that in general, women are more into affordable, practical, safe vehicles “with a dash of design flair,” while men are more likely to fall for luxurious, high-end performance cars. If wealth is anything to go by, men are definitely still taking the lead. However, ultimately, the appreciation of excellent design and performance is genderless; speed, power, grace, are qualities that appeal to anyone with an eye for moving art, something that is meticulously fine-tuned in this month’s personality: Victoria Morgan. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN

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s Sales Manager of Bentley for over two years now, Victoria sees her role as that of matching a discerning client’s needs with the right vehicle. When asked what her strong point is, she doesn’t hesitate to answer: “Empathy. I love helping clients, staying ahead of their needs and ensuring they find exactly what they are looking for. I make it a point to be honest, trustworthy, and truthful. I treat clients the way I would like to be treated.” Next to her desk is her “favourite corner of the office”: the design area, where Victoria provides her useful advice to clients in order to configure their own Bentley. The selection of woods, leathers, stitching and other materials is impressive, a small slice of haute couture ensconced next to three stunning Bentley models: the Bentayga, the Mulsanne, and the Flying Spur. In the high-end car industry, only around seven per cent of women are in charge of sales, yet qualities such as communication, empathy, and knowing how to listen are the cornerstone of success for a marque such as Bentley. While every client has his or her own strengths and interests, she does note that when couples visit her to configure a car, men often go for bolder configurations, while women opt for more understated combinations. Usually, she says, women do add an elegant touch to the final choice.

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Victoria has an ability to put one at ease, her friendly nature and rapport striking me as quite rare in the sales industry. “Closing or negotiating a deal isn’t my favourite part of my job… the most enjoyable thing is helping clients configure a car.” She notes that working at Bentley differs from her previous position as Location Manager of Sixt Rent-a-Car, which offered a wide variety of luxury cars – including off-road 4x4 SUVs, convertibles, luxury convertible sports cars, and executive class limousines – for rent. “It was actually through my job at Sixt that I was approached by C. de Salamanca. Some of the cars we rented out were from luxury marques, so I had already been dealing with them for many years.” Previously, Victoria was employed in hotels, in an array of roles which always involved working with the public. The sale of a Bentley is very different to

that of other brands. “It can take up to two years between the time a client walks in and they take their car home. We can actually provide a car in as little as two days in some cases. Often, however, clients need to liquidate assets before committing. Bentleys are manufactured to specification, so from configuration to delivery, it takes an average of five months.” When asked about the quintessential Bentley buyer, Victoria notes that they vary considerably in age. One of her most recent customers, for instance, was a young couple in their early 30s. Without a doubt, Bentley has taken a big step towards appealing to younger markets with models such as the New Continental, with its sleek, sporty design, or the upcoming hybrid Bentayga, very much in tune with the era of greater sustainability. The New GT has already been launched; read all about it in this month’s car

article. Meanwhile, the new Bentayga plugin hybrid was presented recently in Geneva and will be on the market from the end of this year. One factor that makes Victoria’s job easy, is her love of cars. She speaks openly about her dream car and says, “I love driving and the sound of the motors.” Still, one very much gets the impression that what fuels her energy, is her love of people. “I can’t just do numbers. People are my forte,” and indeed, spending time with her is a pleasure for she is as affable as she is informative, an ideal person to reinforce a team that values service above all things. g AT C. DE SALAMANCA. Avda. Norberto Goizueta s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 258. www.cdesalamanca.com www.marbellabentleymotors.com

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MARBELLA STYLE COMES TO MIJAS WITH

Blending the space, views and country setting of La Cala Resort with the exclusive luxury of the original La Finca project in Marbella, the 34 new villas of La Finca de La Cala offer the best of both worlds.

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ltavista Property has made a name for itself as one of the leading commercialising specialists of contemporary newbuild and existing developments on the Costa del Sol. The success story continues with Altavista Project Development, creating residential projects from Estepona through Marbella to Cabopino and La Cala de Mijas, including apartments, luxury townhouses and villas designed with the best of the Marbella lifestyle in mind. One of the classic projects that Altavista Group's reputation was built upon is La Finca de Marbella, a luxurious community of modern villas and beautifully styled townhouses in Río Real. It was quick to receive critical acclaim and also struck a note with the buying public,

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who have loved the styling, the flexibility of options, the special highspec details, and the community services offered.

LA FINCA REFINEMENT IN LA CALA Altavista Project Development has a policy of designing each new project around the specifics of its setting, location and views. It is from this very often unique combination of factors that the design, property mix and specifications take shape, but the demand for La Finca was such that the company decided to adapt its original blueprint to the specifics of a new location – La Cala Golf. “We didn’t only want to bring the quality and style of La Finca to this area,” says Michael Liggan and

development partner Stuart Clark, “but also apply everything we learned from that project.” As a result, the team incorporated feedback from clients, giving them the degree of personalisation they want by adapting the property development process and veering away from the more fixed way of working that was typical in the past. “The concept of La Finca is intact, in the sense that we’re creating a quality community within La Cala Resort, but we now offer buyers a much higher degree of flexibility, particularly when it comes to the style and configuration of the kitchen, which is such a personal element in the home, and nowadays one that through open-plan living forms part of the main living areas.”

“We will therefore work with the kitchen supplier of your choice to create a home that reflects your style and is adapted to your personal requirements and to supply the preinstallation of the services. This means you as the buyer will decide how many sinks you have, if there is a bar, a central island, a double fridge or a built-in wine cooler. It’s a new trend that gives today’s buyer more control to make sure the property is exactly right for them, and at La Finca de La Cala this also extends to the choice of optional extras such as under floor heating and top-spec oversized windows. In reality, La Finca de La Cala offers much of the freedom of building your own villa, but without all the hassle and also at a price that you wouldn’t be able to replicate yourself.”

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Ample dressing facilities and quality finishing in the bedroom suites

A gorgeous setting in nature yet close to beaches, golf and all amenities

THE PROPERTIES Set within the La Cala Golf Resort, the complex enjoys its security, five-star spa hotel, the amenities of the nearby clubhouse and three championship courses, as well as imposing country, golf and mountain views, while offering the distinct La Finca style and sophistication. The 34 villas, however, stand on larger, mostly level plots that at 1,200-1,900m2 are two to three times the size of those in Río Real, albeit at a significantly lower starting price. The villas themselves are also larger, ranging from three to six bedrooms with a choice of three design and layout styles, and the option of a basement level. “Panoramic views encompassing a beautiful valley and the surrounding mountains, give La Finca de La Cala a more rural, country club feel close to nature,” says Michael, “yet it’s only a few minutes from the beaches and village atmosphere of La Cala de Mijas, and has golf all around.” The coastal road brings Marbella, Elviria, Fuengirola and Málaga within close range, while a new road also gives easy access to the rustic charms of La Mairena. “This is a beautiful, peaceful area with fairways, orchards, horse riding centres and protected nature, but it’s at the heart of the Costa del Sol, with all amenities between five and thirty minutes away, so ideally suited to both family life and a second home that offers it all.” With great flexibility in the choice of plots, sizes, property styles and interior detailing, La Finca de La Cala offers a tested product with the freedom to mould it to your own taste and needs, supported by the company’s own after-sales service team.

A choice of kitchen configurations in open-plan lifestyle living areas

Spacious, breezy bedrooms with private terrace

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BURJ KHALIFA, THE WORLD’S TALLEST TOWER AT 828 METRES, DUBAI

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ONE WORLD TRADE CENTRE IN LOWER MANHATTAN, AT 541 METRES, IS THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE AND THE SIXTH-TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD

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THE SHARD, LONDON, CURRENTLY THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AT 306 METRES

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THE SHANGHAI TOWER, AT 632 METRES, IS THE PLANET’S SECONDTALLEST BUILDING AND HAS THE WORLD’S HIGHEST OBSERVATION DECK

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PETRONAS TWIN TOWER, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, WITH HIGHEST POINT AT 451 METRES, IS THE WORLD'S TALLEST TWIN BUILDING

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THE SPIRIT OF PROJECT VELARIA SLIDING PANELS, SELF BOLD SIDEBOARDS, EOS SHELVES DESIGN G.BAVUSO

RIMADESIO SHOWROOM MARBELLA AVDA CANÒVAS DEL CASTILLO, 10 29601 MARBELLA – TEL +34 952857066 – MARBELLA@RIMADESIO.COM FIND OUT MORE AT RIMADESIO.COM

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ICONIC BUILDINGS AT BAHRAIN FINANCIAL HARBOUR WITH THE WORLD TRADE CENTRE, MANAMA BAHRAIN

NEW YORK'S MAJESTIC EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, COMPLETED IN 1931 AND AT 381 METRES, WAS THE WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS

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If you thought a private domain in one of the best parts of the Golden Mile, three minutes’ walk from the beach and endowed with peace, privacy, space and wonderful sea and mountain views, was a fantasy – think again.

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arbella’s Golden Mile is a rare example of demand consistently outstripping supply. Why? Because not only is this the prime luxury location in Marbella, but properties in its best areas exchange hands so rarely that they are hard to come by and snapped up as soon as they are released for sale. This is because the kind of person who owns a home in the choice parts of the Golden Mile does not have the need to sell or speculate with a Marbella property, and therefore keeps it in the family for decades at a time. “For this reason, homes in the top sectors of the Golden Mile are very hard to come by,” says Smadar Kahana of Engel & Völkers Marbella, who has to disappoint regular requests from international clients for real estate of this nature. “It is human nature to choose the best locations first, so the top spots are usually occupied by older properties. This makes a contemporary luxury villa of this kind in a prime position on the Golden Mile not just rare, but in real estate terms something quite unique and special.”

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A modern home just made for enjoying

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The villa offers privacy and space in a central setting

SPACE, PRIVACY AND PEACE Surrounded by mansions and nature, yet only a few minutes walk from the beach, the villa stands on one of the first plots snapped up in the early days of Marbella’s evolution as a jet-set destination. The original home that stood here has since been completely rebuilt into a modern domicile of our times – a luxurious villa distributed on one level that is surrounded by 1.4 acres of private, manicured land in a truly privileged setting. Though a contemporary home, it continues to embody the

very spirit of the Marbella of the von Hohenlohe’s, the Marbella Club and the Puente Romano. The recent renovation has seen the villa being thoroughly modernised and brought up to contemporary comfort levels, while retaining its innate charm and longstanding pedigree. This is no ‘white cube’, but rather an exclusive home set within a private Golden Mile domain that harmonises the best of today’s styling with the aesthetic beauty of Hispano-Mediterranean design

elements. In so doing, the owners – who renovated the property for their own use and enjoyment – have created the perfect palette for a home with timeless appeal. Sleek and modern with a refined Mediterranean feel, the villa is adapted to our times, with an appealing open-plan flow that is modern yet allows the home to be perfectly suited to a range of decorative styles, from modern and avant-garde to classical, rustic and above all tasteful eclecticism.

The villa is ideal for family life and entertaining

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A living area connected to indoor and outdoor parts of the home

TIMELESS REFINEMENT Though equipped with the latest comforts and luxuries, from a full home automation system and perimeter sensors to climate control, a private spa area and the ultimate in kitchen and bathroom amenities, this is a property that doesn’t just occupy a classic location but also carries with it the proud bearing of a truly important home. The fact that the seven-bedroom villa of almost 1,000m2 is set upon spacious private grounds surrounded by gardens and natural greenery – and does so at a few hundred metres from one of the most prestigious beaches in Marbella – adds greatly to its credentials. This sense of pedigree is invoked as you are let in through the guardhouse or as the gates open to reveal a driveway leading to two separate garages. It is further enhanced when you enter the grounds, where a sense of peace, tranquillity and beauty envelops you – such is the impact of this private oasis that you have to remind yourself that this is the Golden Mile, not a hill property within a country club further inland. The main garden has a magnetic effect, drawing you in to enjoy the verdant beauty of the lawns that surround a magnificent swimming pool whose sea-green Italian mosaic tiles dazzle the eye as they sparkle bewitchingly in the sunlight. The effect is mesmerising, transcending even the freshness of a more conventional aquamarine pool to produce a lush, sea-green objet d’art shimmering before you. The pool water maintains a constantly pleasant temperature and contains bar and lounge elements complemented by a private beach area with facilities that include an outdoor dining space with barbecue. Close by is a fully equipped guesthouse that can also be transformed into a poolside cabana bar or leisure space, which alleviates the need for pool guests to go into the main house.

A contemporary Mediterranean villa in a prime Golden Mile location

A modern fireplace adds warmth and comfort

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The former patio is now a refined space that enjoys natural light and air

The private spa links indoor and outdoor spaces for optimal convenience

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A private domain in the heart of the Golden Mile

WHERE MODERN STYLE AND CLASSIC PEDIGREE MEET Steps lead up from the pool deck area to a broad covered terrace that forms the outdoor extension of the elegant living room, reception and dining space. Intimate and individual, these three areas also interact in an open-plan format with the living and dining area awash in natural light and the reception area created out of the former Andalusian patio. Where the latter was open-air, the new space still forms the main distribution point of the villa, yet is altogether more contemporary – with a large skylight covering that can be shaded or opened for fresh air circulation at the touch of a button. Natural light and views also flow

into the dining room from the indoor swimming pool and private spa area, and as this is a villa on one level, the spa is not found underground but enjoys its own natural light and communicates directly with the garden and terrace area. Besides a sleek lap pool and Jacuzzi that also uses an ionic cleaning system and is fitted with the same gorgeous mosaic tiles as the main swimming pool, the spa further contains a gym space, bathrooms, changing rooms and a beautifully styled Turkish steam bath. What is not included in the openplan layout is the kitchen, for though it is contemporary and equipped

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with the latest high-end appliances, it is designed as a working family kitchen that can cater for large parties – ideal, as this is a villa just made for entertaining in the very best Golden Mile tradition. A professional laundry area, ample storage space and also independently accessible rooms currently used as staff accommodation naturally form part of the household capabilities of the home, where a further four bedroom suites offer style, space, comfort, natural light and views, and also direct access to the garden. They also include luxurious contemporary bathrooms and dressing areas, and as the villa was

renovated and decorated by the owners for their own use, it features the finest workmanship and quality materials. What has been created in the process is a timeless villa on the Golden Mile that combines today’s comforts and luxuries with the ability to suit each owner’s preferred decorative style. In short, a unique private domain in a setting that simply shouts location, location, location.

g The villa is currently for sale at €6.300.000. www.marbella-ev.com Tel: (+34) 952 868 406.

A haven of tranquility

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SALLY BLACKSHAW ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM

It’s difficult to find the fine line between design, functionality and comfort, factors which the inviting interiors of Sally Blackshaw have always managed to achieve. Today, however, I am visiting a villa which the construction and design team have built ground-up, taking care of everything from licensing permits to the architecture, construction, and interiors. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN AND COURTESY OF BLACKSHAW INTERIOR DESIGN

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lackshaw Interior Design has come to be known as an integrated service for high-end buyers who may be purchasing or renovating a main or second home on the Coast. The company, which will soon be celebrating its 10th anniversary comprises talented designers, constructors, architects, plumbers, kitchen specialists, heating and domotics experts – all the specialists it takes to create a beautiful luxury home. Founder, Sally Blackshaw has actually been working for 18 years on building projects in Marbella. “Our company offers a complete service from start to finish. I pride myself on the service we offer clients, to really get to know their wants and needs. Many clients don’t live here, so we manage every aspect for them, and do everything remotely over email and video calls on site, which is so easy these days,” she says. The modernistic villa I am viewing was once a bungalow, one which, notes Sally, “had to be completely torn down because its foundations were irreparable.” The project would

take more work, yet be a wonderful way to design something completely from scratch. “This way we obtain the orientation we need and can make the most of the height,” she says. The outdoor heated pool is surrounded by a lush garden that complements the modernistic shapes with a gentle curvature. Inside, a bevy of touches exude Sally Blackshaw’s flair for design in their colour and texture. Thus, the porcelain floor in the reception area picks up colours from the wallpaper. Warm yet modern hues such as grey, metallics, and creams make for inviting spaces in which natural sunlight also plays a starring role. Hanging lights by Bover (from Barcelona) in various lengths reveal the company’s penchant for designer lighting features, which abound in all their projects. The open kitchen boasts features such as an ivory lacquer island, a hidden extractor, and cabinets in metallic painted lacquer – a new material that lends the furniture a brilliant, polished look. The ground

floor is fitted with cutting edge technology, including electric blinds and heated flooring. “The first thing you notice when you enter this home is light,” notes Sally, a fact made possible by the floor-to-ceiling windows. As we walk through the home, aspects such as full height doors take my breath away, highlighting the spaciousness and height of the ceilings. Meanwhile, touches such as lacquered gold silver leaf basins in the bathrooms and mirrors beneath the bespoke furniture add elegance and luxury that is welcome in a contemporary home. The two ground-floor guest rooms are symmetrical, also boasting beautiful curtains, wallpaper and finishings. The winding staircase is lit with small square wall lights recessed into the lower part of the wall. The main bedroom, located upstairs, is spacious and cosy, the padded herringbone headboard a symbol of the symbiosis of style and comfort. Glass sliding doors lead out to a spacious terrace, which overlooks the designer ‘dry’ garden.

Another guest bedroom on this floor is ideal for families with small children wishing to keep a close eye on wandering feet. Down the steps from the ground floor, meanwhile, is a cinema room to die for. Discreetly tucked away is the heating room, complete with cutting edge boilers and other intelligent, programmable machines. The entire design and construction process was completed 11 months ahead of schedule, testimony to the value of relying on the same team for over a decade. “We receive many offers from architects, builders, plumbers, etc., but our team is so well-oiled that even if a single member was replaced, it wouldn’t be the same.” It’s not just loyalty Sally is referring to, but also the efficiency, speed, and reliability that results when a team has been tightly knit since the company’s foundation in 2008.

g Avda. Cánovas del Castillo 25, Marbella. Tel: 951 403 787. www.blackshawinteriordesign.com

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MULTICOLOUR MINI HOME LIGHTS DECORATIVE PIECES IN CORAL BY MENDOZA

OUTDOOR CHAIRS IN A MINIMALIST STYLE

METAL CANDLE HOLDER

CELEBRATING THE MEDITERRANEAN

s é l g n I e LIFESTYLE t r o C l E wit h June is undoubtedly one of the best months in the year to enjoy an outdoor barbecue or simply lounge poolside. Marisa Cutillas brings you a selection of items to decorate your terrace, outdoor dining area, or garden while you celebrate the magic of living by the sea.

OCEAN STONEGLOW VASE COLOURFUL CUSHION SAMARINDA RATTAN BASKET

ECLECTIC TABLEWARE WITH A TROPICAL VIBE

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Finca El Olivar

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39.000 m2 fruit groves and formal garden stables for 3 horses well built house on two levels 4 bedrooms en-suite guest WC big living room with modern fireplace open plan kitchen office 4 terraces larder and laundry rooms underfloor heating saltwater pool surfaced road access

Lovely views to Gibraltar, the Mediterranean and North Africa! Gaucin 2 km, Coast 15 km, Sotogrande 25 km!

REDUCED TO €1.125.000

Contact Margit: 658 213 959 email: urmagro@yahoo.de, Josè: 666 389 909 or Margarita + 1 404-302-7247 email margaritaftaylor@hotmail.com

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Summer 2018 Beachwear by

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AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18)

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20)

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19)

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20)

#ARISTOCRAZYFUN AND MAGICAL ASTROLOGY Since time immemorial, human beings have looked to the stars for answers. Sometimes, as is the case with astrology, we do so in order to ямБnd out more about ourselves as well as to glean the future. The new #AristocrazyFun collection comprises gorgeous necklaces that celebrated the 12 different star signs. All are plated in 18K gold. PHOTOGRAPHY GONZALO MACHADO

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22)

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22)

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22)

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21)

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22)

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19)

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AMPOULES? One of the toughest impediments to obtaining the most from beauty products is oxidation. Once you open a cream or serum, exposure to the external environment and (in the case of products you have to touch with your fingers) bacteria can add a risk of infection as well as reduce efficiency. Ampoules are the perfect antidote to oxidation. Made for a single use, they won’t spill into your luggage, spoil, or lose efficiency. The downside of ampoules is product wastage, because a little more product has to be packed into each ampoule to account for the small amount that cannot be squeezed out. Moreover, for manufacturers, packaging costs can increase, resulting in higher retail prices. All in all, the popularity of this packaging type for serums in particular continues to increase, with nearly all major beauty brands marketing products in this form. In case you are wondering what’s in those wonderful little glass ampoules, read on below. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS Z GOOD THINGS, SMALL PACKAGES Ampoules take serums to the next level, because they contain high concentrations of ingredients in a tightly sealed environment, thus ensuring purity and high activity. They are around four times more concentrated than serums and eight times more than creams. They are also absorbed by skin more quickly than other products. The difference between ampoules and serums is size; the molecules in ampoules are tiny, allowing for a more condensed active product. Moreover, because ampoules don’t contain preservatives, their lifespan is much shorter than that of bottled serums.

Z A DIFFERENT AMPOULE FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS Your choice of ampoules will vary significantly depending on your needs. If you notice that your skin is still dry even after moisturising, a deeply hydrating ampoule at night time will do the trick. If sensitivity is your problem, try a gentle, calming ampoule. There are a plethora of products for wrinkles, lines, loss of firmness, acne, and even pigmentation.

Z HOW TO USE AMPOULES Just carry out your usual daily skin routine, making sure to cleanse and tone skin. Pop open your ampoule with your hands or cover the top with a tissue before

breaking it open. If you can, exfoliate skin after cleansing to increase the products absorbability. Pat (don’t massage) the contents onto your skin, topping it up with your serum, then your moisturiser or anti-ageing night cream. When you wake up in the morning, you will notice your skin is particularly soft and silky. Because ampoules are so concentrated, test them out before using them first by applying on top of (instead of under) your moisturiser. For a dewy look during the day, add a few drops to your favourite matte foundation. Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules is a classic. This product is best for battling ageing, since it is rich in linoleic acid, which counters inflammation. For the eyes, it’s got to be Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum – great for targetting dark circles under eyes, eyebags and lines around the eyes. One excellent product for all skin types is Babor Hydra Plus Active Fluid, which treats dullness and dryness with a rich boost of hyaluronic acid to skin. The result is plump, smooth skin that looks refreshed and rejuvenated. If the magnificent world of active ampoules appeals, take note: there are hair ampoules too, catered to everything from hair loss to dandruff, dryness, and oiliness. Stay tuned to this section for our upcoming article on hair products to watch out for. e

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FREEZE YOUR FAT AWAY Many share the following experience: no matter how intense your workout or strict your diet, you can't seem to ditch that stubborn fat. We all have certain trouble areas where fat builds up and doesn't shed, despite our hardest efforts. Coolsculpting is the “hottest” solution in fat freezing technology, since it is the only brand approved by the FDA, the food and drug administration in the United States. Cirumed Clinic in Marbella is the national leader in Coolsculpting technology in Spain, being the only clinic with multiple Coolsculpting machines and a track record of hundreds of successful treatments. WHAT IS COOLSCULPTING®? Coolsculpting is the only FDA approved technology for removing fat without surgery by cryolypolysis, which means the freezing of fat cells. Developed by renowned scientists of Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, the FDA-cleared procedure known as CoolSculpting® uses patented cooling technology to eliminate fat cells, without surgery, and little to no downtime. The reduction in fat cells in the treated area provides noticeable, and lasting results to help you look and feel your very best. WHAT DOES FDA APPROVAL MEAN EXACTLY? FDA stands for Food and Drug Administration and is the regulator for medical devices in the US. To achieve an FDA approval, a medical technology needs to demonstrate, within a radically strict review process, that it is both safe and effective. The FDA approval is what sets Coolsculpting apart from the variety of copycat technologies that have no or very little scientifically proven effect. “The FDA approval has made original Zeltiq Coolsculpting the undisputed market leader in the United States with over 1 million successful treatments already successfully completed by 2012,” says Jeannine Aslani, who is a graduate of the Zeltiq academy in London, where practitioners are trained in the optimal handling of Coolsculpting technology. HOW DOES COOLSCULPTING® WORK? Fat cells freeze at higher temperatures than the cells of surrounding tissues. CoolSculpting® technology enables us to precisely target fat cells beneath the skin, and cool them to temperatures that trigger their natural death. Due to the fat cells crystallizing faster than normal cells, there is no damage to skin, nerves or any other surrounding tissue. Jeannine Aslani from Cirumed Clinic sees patients from all over Spain travelling to Marbella to get Coolsculpting treatment, she answers the most common questions around Coolsculpting for Essential readers: WHAT DOES COOLSCULPTING® FEEL LIKE? As the cooling begins during the first few minutes, you will feel pressure and intense cold. This soon dissipates. Many people read, watch videos, work on their laptop, or even take a nap during their treatment.

WHEN WILL I SEE COOLSCULPTING® RESULTS? You may start to see changes as quickly as four weeks after your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after two months, and your body will continue to flush out fat cells for up to four to six months after the treatment. WHAT HAPPENS IF I GAIN WEIGHT DOWN THE ROAD? Many people, after seeing the results from their CoolSculpting procedure,are motivated to take even better care of themselves. However, if you do gain weight, you will most likely gain it evenly all over your body, not just in the treated areas. You will however have fewer fat cells in your treated areas, so most patients see increased tone in the treated areas, even after gaining weight. HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NECESSARY? Many see results after just one treatment, but others may need a few to reach their specific goals. A trained member of our staff will work with you to customize an appropriate plan during your initial consultation, in which treatment areas and the number of sessions will be determined. WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF THE PROCEDURE? Side effects are minor and rare, and can include temporary discomfort or numbness in the treated areas following the session. A complete list is covered during the consultation with a member of our staff. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE FROZEN FAT CELLS? After the fat cells are targeted and frozen, your body naturally and gradually expels them. They get processed and eliminated on their own over the course of six months. Unlike with diet and exercise, fat cells actually die and are permanently gone from your body with the CoolSculpting procedure. You'll literally freeze them away and be left with a toned, firm body!

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id you know that globally, over 300 million people have depression, or that it is the leading cause of disability? As noted by the World Health Organisation, depression “results from a complex interaction of social, psychological and biological factors. People who have gone through adverse life events (unemployment, bereavement, psychological trauma) are more likely to develop it.” One of the biggest challenges in putting a stop to depression, of course, is that it is a Catch-22 situation. Trauma can cause depression, but being depressed can lead us to worsen our own situation in many direct and indirect ways. For instance, depression is closely linked to obesity and substance abuse; when under its grasp, people struggle to find the motivation they need to make important life changes.

Z MODERN TREATMENTS FOR DEPRESSION There are various treatments for moderate and severe depression, including cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and antidepressants. Although medication has its sideeffects, antidepressants don’t always need to be taken for longer than a set period. Sometimes, a few months or years on medication such as SSRIs (selected serotonin reuptake inhibitors) can do wonders in terms of kickstarting the road towards progress.

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Because depression is so prevalent, numerous studies have been carried out on the subject with a view to lowering rates in specific groups. In one study published in March, 2018, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that when transgender youths were allowed to use their chosen (rather than their birth) name at work, their risk of depression and suicide plummeted. Head researcher, Stephen Russell, noted: ““I’ve been doing research on LGBT youth for almost 20 years now, and even I was surprised by how clear that link was,” a clear testimony on the vital link between words and identity.

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element is work-life balance. Those moving in ambitious circles tend to conform to strict work standards, completing long hours during the day. As such, natural antidotes to mental illness, such as exercise, time spent in the Great Outdoors, or holistic activities such as yoga, are always activities one “would carry out if there were more hours in the day.”

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Another study published in March, 2018, this time by the American Geriatrics Society, was one of the first to look into the effect that knee pain has on depression. Scientists found that conditions such as osteoarthritis (which affects over 10 per cent of elder individuals) can render it harder to make sound lifestyle decisions (such as taking part in regular exercise), which in turn can cause depression.

A fascinating study carried by researchers at the Scripps Research Institute found that those having high levels of a specific protein (called GPR158) are more likely to have depression. The researchers developed an interest in this protein (which is a ‘receptor’, meaning that it binds to other molecules) after finding that those who are majorly depressed tend to have it in abundance. The researchers carried out tests on mice, finding that after stressing out the mice, those with the receptor showed signs of depression. However, when this receptor was suppressed, the mice became more resilient. The experiments go a long way towards explaining why some people are more resilient to life’s vicissitudes.

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supplementing medical care with personal care from a team centred on the patients psychosocial needs, was highly beneficial to patients. As noted by the researchers, it is vital to include mental care for those who are ill, since many struggle with their conditions for years.

Z LET’S GET PHYSICAL AND MENTAL A new study published in Translational Psychiatry found that combining exercise and meditation can work wonders for depression. It has long been known that exercise boosts ‘happy hormone’ levels and curbs stress, while holistic activities such as yoga and meditation are also well known for their stressbusting effects. For the first time, however, it was established that when these activities are undertaken together, the impact can be striking. In the study, participants who took part in vigorous activity and yoga reported lesser depression, anxiety, and worrying. It also increased motivation, allowing people to feel more positive about their lives. Depression is common but it can definitely be prevented and overcome with a combination of therapy, exercise and (where pertinent) medication. If you are depressed, take heart; nothing is forever, especially the bad times! Start off with baby steps, taking part in pranayamic breathing exercises or yoga, slowly increasing your level of activity and backing your workouts with healthy, organic food and a good night’s sleep. e

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Those of us who love essential oils know how valuable lavender and tea tree oil can be, for everything from cuts and scrapes to psoriasis, yet a new study indicates that regular use of these oils is linked to abnormal breast growth in young boys. The study found that key chemicals in these oils had varying effects on hormones, with the authors concluding that “lavender oil and tea tree oil pose potential environmental health concerns and should be investigated further.”

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Studies have long demonstrated that restricting calories can fight ageing, with research showing that permanently reducing one’s caloric intake by around a third can wield a plethora of benefits. A new nutraceutical called nicotinamide riboside has been found to benefit the heart in the same way, additionally boosting arterial health in those with mild hypertension. The lead author of the research, Doug Seals, noted: ““This was the first ever study to give this novel compound to humans over a period of time. We found that it is well tolerated and appears to activate some of the same key biological pathways that calorie restriction does.” Nicotinamide activates enzymes called sirtuins, which wield a host of benefits, the most important of which is arguably the promotion of greater longevity. Although further studies are required to determine if the compound is safe or effective for specific segments of the population, the findings have been described as “a really good stepping stone for future work.”

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MENTAL HEALTH? Researchers at Lehigh University have found that simply rating one’s own current mental health as ‘positive’, despite being clinically depressed, can predict good mental health in the future, even without treatment. This is good news for those struggling against mental disease, since the study authors found that over 60 per cent of people diagnosed with depression or serious psychological distress rated their health as ‘good’. The findings also showed that those who rated themselves positively were less likely to be depressed or distressed just one year after they were asked this question. This was the case even among those who weren’t receiving any treatment for their condition, suggesting the importance of coping, adapting, and hanging on to a sense of purpose.

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BE CATERED TO BIOLOGICAL CLOCKS? A fascinating new study carried out by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley has found that students whose circadian rhythms are out of sync with their class times receive lower grades than their counterparts because of a phenomenon known as ‘social jetlag’. Researchers investigated around 15,000 university students, dividing them into ‘night owls’, ‘daytime finches’ and ‘morning larks’ based on activities on days they did not have to go to class. The findings indicated that forcing night owls to take early morning classes results in poorer grades, because their peak alertness times are out of odds with school demands. The researchers suggested that learning should ideally be adapted to the time of day at which students are most capable of learning.

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and the Inexorable Link between Health and Beauty Success in any field necessitates an uncanny ability to identify demand even before it has fully expressed itself, something that power couple, Dr. Alexander Aslani and his wife, surgical nurse Jeannine Aslani, have honed to perfection. Dr. Aslani is the founder of Cirumed Clinic in Marbella. He has forged a worldwide reputation for body reshaping procedures such as the ‘bikini package’ (involving breast surgery, fat transfer, and a Brazilian butt lift all-in-one) and runs his clinic as well as an operation unit with state-of-the-art equipment and technology. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CIRUMED

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f Dr. Aslani is focussed on surgery, Jeannine (who sharpened her skill on surgical tables in Austria, Germany and Spain alike) has come to specialise in non-surgical cosmetic procedures: everything from Botox to fillers and of course, one of Cirumed’s most successful procedures, CoolSculpting, the nonsurgical fat freezing method that allows patients to target almost any area in which stubborn fat is a problem. Aside from being a medical professional, Jeannine is a people’s person from head to toe. She has never stopped learning, growing, finding new ways to meet patients’ needs. She is a Certified Wound Care Specialist and studied Ayurvedic Medicine, opening her own Ayurvedic practice in Austria before heading to Spain with her husband. She also trained as a beautician; as you can imagine, her knowledge base is wide, ranging from the most technical subjects in Medicine, injectables and laser treatments, right through to nail grooming. In fact, she tells me, “We recently launched a new

service at Cirumed: manicures and pedicures for men. They have their own dedicated area where their nails can be groomed to perfection. They love having their own quiet place away from it all.” She is an ideal person to turn to when you’d like help with anti-ageing, or with a specific problem (everything from wrinkles to hyperpigmentation, acne scarring and the like). You would trust her enough to ask, “Jeannine, what do you think I need?” Having known her for over a decade, I am familiar with her passion for natural looks, the kind of beauty that glows from within, that simply makes patients look younger, glowing, without the procedure they have had being obvious. She marvels about the changes that fillers can make. “We use hyaluronic acid to fill depressed areas in the face, to make lips fuller, or even to fill the eyebrow region, and Botox for areas like the forehead or to target frown lines between the eyes.” Laser is also big among patients. “Fractora is great for getting rid of expression lines and for scarring and acne

scarring. It depends on the type of scar you are targetting.” Jeannine carries out a wealth of facial treatments, including Endolift (multi-injections of high concentrated Vitamins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid for skin rejuvenation and to make your skin shine again), peelings, and anti-ageing facials. “After having tried various brands I decided that the results I was after could be achieved with Medex; it is a prestigious Dutch company that offers medical facials that target a variety of problems, including loss of firmness and lines.” Then there is Dermapen: “a Japanese brand involving microneedling to deal with issues such as tired, aged skin as well as pigmentation marks.” Interestingly, Jeannine is just as busy when it comes to treating acne and related scarring, as she is with anti-ageing treatments. She notes: “There is no determined age to treat acne. We treat adolescents, or anyone with this problem. We offer a host of packages to ensure patients can and will have regular treatment. With acne, it is key to have regular treatments rather than

use aggressive products or rely on antibiotics. Laser and regular facials are more efficient and do not impose a toxic burden on the body.” The team at Cirumed never sleeps; they are even selling their own fashion. The collection comprises leggings and jeans, providing extra support and adding a bit of magic to the booty area with specially shaped styles. If you have any issue (it doesn’t matter how big) that is worrying you, Jeannine is an excellent professional to visit for honest advice that arises from a caring personality. Aside from having an active, approachable personality, she authentically delights in meeting and helping her patients. Somehow, relaying your woes to her is like talking to a friend or family member… except she has all the expertise and tools she needs to make a plethora of problems disappear. g CIRUMED CLINIC Edif. Panorama, Planta Baja, Local 2. CN340, km 184, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 346. www.cirumed.es

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GRAN HOTEL MIRAMAR 5* A FINALIST IN SPAIN LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS 2018 Less than a year after its launch, the Gran Hotel Miramar in Málaga has already been selected as a finalist for the Spain Luxury Awards (in the Best Luxury Hotel category). Client service, design, and surroundings are some of the values lauded by these Awards, which are highly coveted by establishments throughout the country. The Hotel also recently hosted Michelin-starred Chefs, culinary authorities, and critics, who visited the Coast to take part in the Málaga Gastronomy Festival, that brought together 35 Michelin stars. i www.h-santos.es

GALA FOR ALDEAS INFANTILES AND ANIMALS AT THE MARBELLA CORAL BEACH IBEROSTAR HOTEL The recently reformed Marbella Coral Beach Iberostar Hotel will be hosting a fundraising gala organised by Moonlight Spain to aid important causes such as Aldeas Infantiles (which helps children in need) and CYD Santa María (which treats and shelters abused horses among other animals). The event will feature a welcome cocktail, art exhibition, raffle, dinner, kids’ fashion show, with performances by Cuatro Babys, Alex y Josema, and Carlos Mez. The event will be presented by Jorge Lucas and Lara Dibildos. i www.iberostar.com

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​MARINA SOTOGRANDE CLASSIC WEEK From July 2 to 8, the Sotogrande Marina will host the Marina Sotogrande Classic Week 2018, featuring exciting regattas and the participation of over 20 boats for a four-day competition (from July 4 to 7). The big attraction will be the four 15M sailboats, the only ones of their kind to compete. They are the Hispania (Spain), the Tuiga (Monaco), the Mariska (Switzerland) and the Lady Anne (UK). There will also be 15 classic boats, measuring between 12 and 15 meters, which will compete in specific coastal races, and the event will feature a prize-giving ceremony and dedicated VIP area. i www.puertosotogrande.es

AEDAS HOMES PRESENTS VANIAN GREEN VILLAGE AEDAS Homes and the Mayor of Estepona recently presented Vanian Green Village, the product of a €19 million investment. The first phase of the residential complex is already in construction; once complete, the urbanisation will comprise 285 apartments. Vanian Green Village is located in the Selwo area, close to La Resina golf course – an area known as ‘the New Golden Mile’ of the Coast. i Further information,

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FOURTH ANNIVERSARY FOR HEALTHOUSE LAS DUNAS Healthouse Las Dunas*****GL Health & Beach Spa recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. Vanessa Revuelta, Vice-President of Naturhouse and proprietor of Healthouse Las Dunas was joined by Director General Constantin N. Lagemann, who proudly showed guests areas such as the newly renovated exterior (with new yoga rooms, as well as a fitness area and pool), right in front of the new section of the ‘senda litoral’ (seafront walkway). Guests also enjoyed a haute cuisine lunch in line with the resort’s passion for nutrition and healthy diets.i www.healthouse-naturhouse.com

STARZ MARBELLA PRESENTS ART BY C. WENDELIN Starz Marbella recently launched an exhibition of works by Caroline Wendelin. The artist was born in Finland but grew up in Marbella. After five years as a fashion model and working for high-end brands in New York, Sydney, Milan, Madrid, Paris, Munich and Barcelona, she started experimenting with graphic art and fine art and now focuses her work on symbolism, nostalgia and censorship. Her artworks are a combination of personal drawings and photographs, historical art materials and mass media sources. i www.starzmarbella.com / www.triconica.com

ALBERTO CHICOTE AND BWT PRESENT HIGH-TECH WATER Alberto Chicote, celebrity chef and ‘face’ of high tech water treatment and filtration company, BWT (Best Water Technology), recently held a press event highlighting the company’s latest products lines and announcing Chicote’s tour throughout Spain in search of the best flavours our country has to offer. His tour will soon be available as an online series. The Chef will share a plethora of local recipes, bringing the magic of tradition to his audience. i www.bwt.es

GUIDE TO TAXES FOR NON-RESIDENTS IN SPAIN If you are non-resident in Spain, or not sure what your tax status here is, check out the free 27-page guide written by the Pérez Legal Group. Inside the guide you will find information on criteria, tax rates, property taxes, rental income, wealth taxes, local taxes, plus a bonus chapter on tax residents in Spain earning a UK income. i www.perezlegalgroup.com

RIVIERA SPORT CLUB REOPENS The Riviera Sport Club recently celebrated its reopening with an open day attended by over 200 persons. Club Director, Mario Sánchez, joined everyone in a cocktail and invited guests to view the installations. The Club measures an impressive 8,500m2 and includes a fully reformed gym with a 271-person capacity. It also boasts six tennis courts with night time illumination, five padel courts, and two mini tennis courts. i www.rivierasportclub.com

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BRIGHTMED AND GIBRALTAR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL (GWMF) Following the outstanding success of the 2017 edition, Gibraltar is proud to be hosting the 2018 BrightMed and Gibraltar World Music Festival (GWMF) from June 19 to 21. This three-day festival will welcome a diverse international group of musicians, artists and thinkers to the Rock, brought together by a theme as exciting as it is controversial: Borders. On the musical side, GWMF will launch BrightMed Jazz, featuring the presence of major artists from the UK. Musical workshops and concerts by local and international artists will take place throughout the week at Castle Street and St. Michael’s Cave. Festival attendees will be able to discover bands such as Quarter to Africa and Orphy Robinson and the Voicestra Polyphonic Collective, comprising over 25 musicians .i www.gibraltarworldmusicfestival.gibraltarproductions.com

DM PROPERTIES SPONSORS CONCORDIA CHARITY EVENT DM Properties recently sponsored Concordia’s annual charity golf tournament at Aloha Golf Club. Players enjoyed a lively day of golf followed by a dinner with dancing and live music in the company of friends and family. The event was also sponsored by Da Bruno, Nobu Hotel Marbella, Puente Romano Marbella, and more. i www.dmproperties.com

TOUR DE MÁLAGA: AUTHENTIC MÁLAGA TOURS Tour de Málaga launched recently to allow people to discover the beauty and history of the Málaga countryside. The company recently took clients on two full-day, guided tours to explore this stunning area. The first headed to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the nature reserve at El Torcal and the Dolmens site in Antequera. The Dolmens dates back over 5,000 years and is considered the greatest megalithic site in Europe. The second tour involved a visit to the Málaga mountains, with clients visiting a traditional family run olive oil producer for a tour of their estate and enjoying olive oil tasting afterwards. After lunch, the tour headed to the pretty town of Antequera and visited the Alcazaba, an imposing 14th century fortress. i Tours can be purchased online at www.tourdemalaga.com

JD SPORTS OPENS IN FUENGIROLA British brand, JD Sports, recently opened its second shop in Málaga and its 43rd in Spain. The new shop is located at the Parque Miramar Shopping Centre and features items by top brands including Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, and more. The launch event featured live DJ-spun music, plus break dancers, poppers, and more. i www.jdsports.es

NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT THE HOSPITAL QUIRÓNSALUD MARBELLA Staff at the Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella have been keeping busy with a number of events and launches. Recently, the hospital opened a new Children’s Asthma Unit, with doctors noting that “Around 50 per cent of kids diagnosed with severe asthma can be attributed to poor control of the disease.” The new Unit will facilitate the early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. The Quirónsalud Marbella also recently held a meeting centred on triple negative metastatic breast cancer, which included discussions and debates about the disease. Finally, the Hospital announced that it now boasts a cutting edge technique to treat gastroesophageal reflux, which is ideal for those with hard-to-treat acid reflux. i www.quironsalud.es 136 / JUNE 2018 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

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Why everyone’s talking about the Arques ‘Aesthetic Medicine’ Clinic Arques seems to be the name on nearly everyone’s eye-catching lips in Marbella and surrounding areas when it comes to recommending a leading-edge beauty and anti-ageing clinic. And its reputation resonates way beyond The Golden Triangle. Arques’ advanced treatments for such conditions as obesity, skin ageing, wrinkles, cellulite, varicose veins and other age-related and lifestyle conditions is now attracting patients from over 30 countries.

So the clinic’s ‘Responsible Aesthetic Medicines’ are based on new techniques that fight these influences and wherever possible prevent them from happening. In many cases, the clinic asserts that it can not only prevent the signs of ageing but can even reverse them. The techniques to do so are surprising.

“We offer the world’s most innovative cosmetic techniques plus exquisite modern facilities”

“I feel really proud of our commitment to social responsibility, an approach shared by every member of our team,” he said “We are very gratified to be able to earmark a percentage of our profits to various foundations to help the needy.

So what’s the secret? “We believe that the real revolution is quite simple,” explained the clinic’s principle, Dr Arques “We offer the world’s most innovative cosmetic techniques plus exquisite modern facilities, including a spa environment, a relaxed and harmonious setting and a very professional service. Added to that we source with great care the world’s number one laboratory products and we obtain the most competitive prices to pass on to our patients. We constantly seek the latest tried and tested scientific advances to ensure the quality we offer is always the best you can obtain anywhere in the world.” "Our joint objective then, as it continues to be is to use the latest and most effective aesthetic medicine in a responsible way so that results are totally natural.” “Unfortunately the signs of aging are increasing all around us,” said Dr Arques. “They reflect our current lifestyle: our inadequate diet, lack of exercise and sports practice, lack of oxygen, work and home pressures, pollution, and not least, the sun’s damaging ultra-violet rays.”

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“Among our other awards, the two most desirable were when we were in competition with an international field and came out top for aesthetic medicine and for responsible innovation in our sector.” For further information about the Arques Medical Clinic or to make an appointment, email: info@arquesclinic.com

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FUNDRAISING FASHION SHOW LUNCH A fashion show lunch was recently celebrated at the newly opened View Bar in Centro Plaza, to raise funds for Maiti Nepal against human trafficking and sexual exploitation of young women and children. Over 100 women enjoyed a threecourse lunch while watching a fantastic spring/summer wear fashion show by Gunnel Fashion and Nina B (both located at Centro Plaza) and jewellery by Julie Miles. During the event, just over €5.500 was raised for the charity and many tears were shed during the speech about the horrors these women and children have experienced. Local DJ Russell Soden played music and several local businesses donated gifts that were raffled during the day. i www.maitinepal.org

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BARCELÓ MÁLAGA LAUNCHES B-HEAVEN B-Heaven is the brand new relaxation zone at the elegant Barceló Hotel in Málaga. The area features a new terrace and pool on the Hotel’s rooftop. At the launch event, guests enjoyed excellent food and refreshing cocktails. i www.barcelo.com

Manifesto Design in collaboration with Paul López, recently launched an English-language website that provides all the information you want about San Pedro and is already proving popular across social media – the San Pedro de Alcántara Guide. San Pedro Alcántara has seen a great transformation in recent years, becoming a social and gastronomic hub, with new bars and restaurants opening frequently. The team at Manifesto Design, an established full-service marketing company, realised there was a lack of English-language information about this vibrant Costa del Sol town, so they created the San Pedro Guide in response. With information from San Pedro town hall, the latest restaurant reviews, upcoming events and things to do, the San Pedro de Alcántara Guide is a trove of practical information. i www.sanpedromarbella.eu

A FUN AFTERNOON WITH THE JERSEY BOYS AT TAMISA GOLF IN AID OF CUDECA The talented Jersey Boys gave an amazing performance at a Cudeca charity lunch at Tamisa Golf. The band sang their hearts out and danced their way to our hearts performing hits from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Guests were also treated to a performance by the Mini Jersey Boys, comprising four children from the Banana Studios in Benalmádena. Afterwards, Mapuchi Moda presented a fashion show featuring the latest looks for the season. The afternoon came to a close with the Cudeca charity raffle. More than €1.000 was raised for the Cudeca Hospice. i www.cudeca.org

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z THE PRO law Little has been said so far about the effects of Brexit on the Spanish taxation of UK residents and businesses. People living in Spain are also concerned that they might pay more tax on their UK income.

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ess than nine months remain before the fateful date and it is time to get into the open what will happen to the taxation of 100,000s of UK citizens who either live in Spain, have holiday homes in Spain or have invested in Spain. The fact is that on March 29, 2019 the Spanish tax system will change in a fundamental manner for UK residents and businesses. Of course, we still don’t know how Brexit will work out. Negotiations remain excruciatingly slow, and it is not hard to imagine that something as esoteric as Spanish tax rules must be near the bottom of the pile of matters for discussion, if it is on any list at all. From a tax perspective, Brexit will not be a good thing for many UK citizens, assuming that Brexit will not be fudged with the UK finishing up as an EEA member, like Norway. If this were to happen then there would be no real change as most Spanish tax rules treat EEA member countries the same as the EU.

BREXIT Good news for people living in Spain as residents. The tax treaty between Spain and the UK will in no way be affected by Brexit. This tax treaty provides Spanish residents with exemption from UK taxation on most income that they receive from UK sources, examples: Z UK company and private pensions and employment income. However, the UK applies income tax to civil service pensions. Z Capital gains from the sale of UK investments. However, UK real estate capital gains are taxable in the UK on the profit that arises after 5 April 2016. Z Business income received from UK sources, as long as there is no permanent establishment in the UK. Z Dividends, loan interest and royalties. However, the UK could tax non-residents receiving dividends but does not do so at present.

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In effect, because the UK tax system does not distinguish between EU and non-EU residents, Brexit will have no effect on the UK taxation of Spanish residents.

WHERE BREXIT WILL HARM UK RESIDENTS Like most countries, Spain taxes income and capital gains received by non-residents. EU citizens are treated differently to citizens of other countries because the EU has successfully prosecuted Spain for taxing EU citizens in a discriminatory manner, compared to its own residents. After Brexit, UK resident individuals and companies will lose EU protection and become subject to the same discriminatory tax system that applies to all nonEU residents. The UK/Spanish double tax treaty provides some protection, but the problems will apply to UK residents in these circumstances:

POST BREXIT

DEEMED RENTAL INCOME ON HOLIDAY HOME OWNERSHIP IN SPAIN. RENT IS ASSESSED AT 1.1% OR 2% OF THE CADASTRAL VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AND TAX IS PAID ON THAT AMOUNT.

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INHERITANCES OR GIFTS OF SPANISH REAL ESTATE OR OTHER SPANISH ASSETS

In summary, after Brexit the big losers will be Z The hundreds of thousands of UK residents who own Spanish holiday homes. They will pay 5% more tax on deemed rental income. Z Rental income will not only suffer an extra 5% tax but no property expenses will be allowed as a deduction. Z Depending on where property is located, UK residents may suffer a very significant tax disadvantage on inheritances and gifts of Spanish assets. These problems are not difficult to fix and a simple agreement between Spain and the UK is all that is required to ensure that UK residents are not treated unfairly, in comparison with Spanish and EU residents.

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uring the life of your association the Register should at all times be up-to-date, showing the members of the board, your registered address and other premises, any change in statutes or in your situation such as temporarily discontinuing activities or having entered liquidation. Your association will require to have a VAT number. It may be obtained from the Tax Office (AEAT), by completing a Model 036 form. This form is used too when declaring commencement of any economic activities. The fact that associations are always not-for-profit organisations doesn’t mean they cannot conduct business. The income obtained should then be reinvested in funding the association’s mission. Should you decide to engage in some form of economic activity, you’ll need to declare VAT and corporate tax on profits. Your association’s income is otherwise exempt from corporate tax: this is the case with income from member’s fees, gifts — received or handed out — and even the sale of assets if the proceeds are applied to pursuing your organisation’s objectives. Member’s fees and services delivered as part of the association’s ordinary activities do not carry VAT.

Your accounting hence must distinguish clearly between taxexempt operations from any business that could be subject to tax. Costs relating to tax-exempt operations are not tax-deductible from your other income. You might want to record your association with your Town Hall too, should such a Register exist (often not in very small municipalities). This is required if you’re applying for subsidies or other benefits such as borrowing premises or acting as contractor for an outsourced public service (such as certain social services, or others relating to culture and education, conservation, animal welfare...) They will ask for your statutes, member’s list, accounts and budget, and a record of your past activities and your plan for the year.

PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY The board of any association must have at least two members: a President, who calls and conducts meetings and represents the association, and a Secretary, who draws up minutes and any required certificates and keeps the member’s list. Other functions may be freely distributed. As there must be three founding members to any association, the third one is often

appointed treasurer, in charge of accounting. The Secretary’s minutes and certificates require the President’s signature. One might want to use the double signature system in other instances too, such as approving purchases, signing contracts or making payments from the association’s bank account. The board may have as many members as permitted in the statutes. Their work is in principle not remunerated, but they do not qualify as volunteers. Volunteer workers sign a contract and must be insured for civil liability and for health and safety risks. Like in any job, they must receive any required training and will follow the instructions from the organisation. Associations may have paid employees, their position being compatible with volunteering, but always outside working hours. Both volunteers and paid workers can be members of the association or not, but only those who are members of the association can become members of its board. Any remuneration for being on the board must be recorded and paid separately.

ORDINARY MEMBERS No-one can be forced, directly or indirectly, to become a member of any

association, political parties, tradeunions and other particular forms of associations included. Equally, no-one can be forced to remain a member and in this sense, those that would have contributed economically to setting up the organisation, might want the statutes to show that should they leave voluntarily, their contribution will be reimbursed to them. All members have the same right to take part in an association’s activities as well as the annual meeting of the general assembly, where they are eligible for the board. Any member may challenge the decisions of the assembly or the board, though you might want your statutes to include a procedure for peacefully settling such disputes before engaging in court action. Disciplinary action may be taken against misbehaving members. The procedure should be conducted in writing. Members have the right to present allegations and proofs in their defense. Finally should the association not be viable, the assembly may decide to temporarily discontinue activities or dissolve, recording the agreement at the Registry. Dissolving implies appointing liquidators — normally the board members — until any ordinary business is concluded. e

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Marbella’s hottest beach club recently welcomed Summer 2018 with its annual White & Silver Party featuring sparkling cocktails, with live music and performances from Cookies and Cream, Tom Novy, Kiko Navarro and the Gabrielle Poso Trio, and closing with a spectacular fireworks display. Ocean Club has an exciting line-up of events this summer, as well as an international menu featuring delights from all over the world and a spa in which to while your cares away. i www.oceanclub.es

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UK & European Investments – part of the Lewis Trust Group, best known for owning international fashion brand River Island – have now added 9 Lions Residences in Marbella to its portfolio of Spanish property developments which includes projects in Barcelona and Madrid. The development recently held an open day for real estate professionals, who were particularly impressed by the refinement of the penthouse, fully furnished by Blackshaw Interior Design. i www.9lionsresidences.com

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A selection of Marbella’s top luxury brands (Magna Supercars, along with the Ferrari Club, De la Fuente Jewellery, La Perla, Black River Caviar, Bang & Olufsen and Bocanegra Gestoría) united to celebrate the very first Excellence Experience Event. VIP clients enjoyed an authentically luxurious experience. Over 200 people attended the event, which symbolised Marbella’s glamour to perfection. i www.drumelia.com

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Solvilla recently presented its latest project, The Hills, to friends, clients, and members of the media. The Hills comprises a selection of exclusive villas featuring cutting-edge architecture and panoramic sea views within a 24-hour gated community. i www.solvilla.no

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Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa welcomed a packed house of guests and members of the media to the press conference and sake ceremony to officially inaugurate the brand new Nobu Hotel. Luxury, design, and location are the starring features of a hotel that is centred around top quality service and exclusivity. i www.nobuhotels.com/marbella

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t’s the latest fix satisfying the cravings of the most hardened adrenalin junkies. You climb to the highest point at the edge of the deepest crevasse you can find and keep walking into the sky until the ground disappears beneath your feet. As you step into the void, you look down. Fortunately, you are standing on several layers of reinforced glass so you don’t fall into the abyss although you can see it clearly, between your knocking knees. You are over the edge, ‘walking on air’ and on a high as every muscle in your body slams on the brakes while your brain struggles to figure it all out. That is, if you haven’t fainted. Just thinking about it sends shivers up the spine and there’s a scientific word for the sensation – kinaesthesia – the

famous sixth sense discovered by 19th century psychologists who realised muscles are capable of receiving sensations from the spinal cord and should therefore be considered sentient. And while some of us are squeamish about heights, others get a massive kick from the risk associated with dizzying altitudes, and the perception of ‘walking in the sky’ only increases the buzz. Hence, the trend for glass-bottomed highaltitude platforms is sweeping the world, tapping into our thirst for new sensations through the ‘thrill of transparency’. Today no city or resort calling itself a tourist destination is without its see-through aerial attraction. Toronto’s CN Tower was the forerunner with its 342-metre high transparent-floored observation

deck. Now they are everywhere from Asia to the Alps, built into suspension bridges and rickety mountain paths, jutting from rooftops and hovering over gorges in some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. China is the world leader in extreme glass walkways. They grace many of its 225 national parks and wherever there are mountains high enough, the Middle Kingdom is building them. Even historic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris and London’s Tower Bridge have had glass viewing platforms retrofitted to cash in on the lucrative trend for frightening the pants off tourists. Belinda Beckett set off on a vicarious search of the world’s scariest skywalks. Two of them are in our very own backyard.

LOOK DOWN IF YOU DARE! LOCATION JASPER NATIONAL PARK, CANADA VERTICAL DROP 280 METRES OPENED 2014

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You might want to do a U-turn before you get near this giant crystal horseshoe hovering over the Columbia Icefields, one of the planet’s most inhospitable ecosystems. It’s accessed via a 400-metre cliff-edge walkway winding above a glacial valley of waterfalls and fossil landscapes older than homo sapiens. The lofty attraction introduces up to 5,000 visitors a day to a part of the Canadian Rockies only a few privileged scientists have seen at closer quarters. Run like a small town with its own roads, power and water supply, it closes to the public before the unforgiving Canadian winter sets in. Prior to its spring rebirth, hundreds of cubic tons of snow have to be cleared away during a month-long dig-out. With glaciers above you and the mighty Sunwapta River torrenting 280 metres below your feet, you’ll feel as insignificant as the indigenous Canadian carpenter ant (fortunately these voracious local wood eaters can’t chomp through glass). And don’t let the platform’s rusty appearance put you off. The non-toxic steel weathers to blend in with the environment as part of the ecological design. i www.banffjaspercollection.com

The newest kid on the Skywalk block, Gibraltar’s classy glass viewing platform is perched like a gull at the Rock’s pinnacle, providing jaw-dropping views of two continents from a vertiginous 340 metres above sea level. At this dizzying height – taller than the London Shard – it puts visitors on eye level with migrating birds and the Rock’s famous Barbary macaques whose territory extends to the summit. The 6.7 metre glass overhang appears to float in the sky, permitting spectators to gaze down Gibraltar’s sheer east face over a miniaturised landscape where monster container ships in the bay are reduced to dinky toy proportions. Built on the foundations of a WWII gun base,

the attraction was opened this spring by none other than Mr Luke Skywalker himself. Mark Hamill, unrecognisable as the Jedi knight in a smooth cashmere coat, cut the red ribbon with his lightsaber. “You see Africa, you see Spain, it is breath-taking really,” said the 66-year-old Star Wars hero. Accessed by lift or on foot from the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, the Skywalk’s quadruple layers of laminated glass can support the weight of 5 Asian elephants or 340 humans, although visitor numbers will be limited to 50 at any one time. The high level project was created by Gibraltar construction company Bovis-Koala JV which also designed Gibraltar’s other new aerial attraction, the Windsor Suspension Bridge. i www.skywalk.gi

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LOCATION TOP OF THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR VERTICAL DROP 340 METRES OPENED 2018

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COILING DRAGON CLIFF SKYWALK At nearly twice the height of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, this white knuckle cliff hanger is the biggest, baddest glass-bottomed walkway in China. Clinging to the side of mighty Tianmen mountain, the 100-metre glass balcony overlooks the snaking road up from the valley floor which has 99 hairpin bends and gave the attraction its name. At just 1.6 metres wide, even the most seasoned thrill-seekers find their knees turning to jelly. Others have only been able to attempt it by crawling along on their hands and knees or hugging the mountain face-forward to avoid looking down at the petrifying drop. The third and latest glass walkway to open on the mountain, the scary circuit is completed by the original 1.6km-long hanging cliff path which takes 90 minutes to traverse. The giddy view takes in the treetops and surreal jungle-covered rock formations of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. If the landscape looks familiar, it provided the wow factor backdrop for the CGI movie Avatar. In the same park, you can ride the world’s tallest scenic elevator to 326 metres in two minutes; or walk the world’s highest and longest glass suspension bridge and bungee jump or zipline from the middle of it into Zhangjiajie’s 300 metre-deep Grand Canyon. The Chinese must have a death wish. i www.cn-zhangjiajie.com

LOCATION ZHANGJIAJIE NATIONAL FOREST PARK, CHINA VERTICAL DROP 1,432 METRES OPENED 2016

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LOCATION ARDALES MÁLAGA VERTICAL DROP 100 METRES OPENED 2015

CAMINITO DEL REY From a distance, it looks like a rickety boardwalk clinging to the cliffs by sheer strength of will above the gargantuan Gaitanes Gorge. At a nerve-wracking onemetre wide, walking the plank over crocodile-infested waters might seem preferable. But appearances can be deceiving. The Caminito has won three top European awards for design, heritage and sustainable tourism. And since its opening, over one million intrepid walkers have safely completed the 2.9-kilometre linear trail winding through the Málaga sierras between the Gaitanejo reservoir and the village of El Chorro. In fact, due to

the unexpected avalanche of visitors the walkway has just received another €1million upgrade, two years earlier than planned. The original path was built a century ago to connect two hydroelectric power plants through the mountain passes. It was christened the King’s Little Pathway after Alfonso XIII of Spain who was the first to officially walk it in 1921. It played a cameo role alongside Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard in Von Ryan’s Express (1965) but the crashing of planes into the cliffs during filming hastened its end, and ‘the world’s most dangerous walkway’ shut down after

several dare devils fell to their deaths. The new Caminito, built above it, is a much sturdier structure, with several spectacular glass floor sections, a hanging bridge suspended 100 metres above the Guadalhorce River, and a new 300-metre long tunnel, dimly lit so as not to disturb the resident bats! Whichever end you tackle it from, the four-hour experience includes a two-kilometre hike to the starting point where numbers entering this noovertaking footpath are strictly controlled. i www.caminitodelrey.info

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DACHSTEIN STAIRWAY TO NOTHINGNES Step into the void on a glass stairway hovering over a UNESCO World Heritage glacier without any obvious means of support. It looks like an unfinished project but it’s quite intentional. The seethrough staircase lures you down 14 glass steps cantilevered off the mountainside into a glass box dangling over a 400 metre drop. If you can’t face it alone, bring a friend – there’s room in the box for two and it’s worth it for the between-your-toes views of an Alpine abyss. If you’re feeling particularly brave, you can try Austria’s highest suspension bridge next door, a 100-metre glass tightrope strung between the glacial peaks. The vertigo-inducing views stretch to the borders of the Czech Republic and Slovenia. The full-on experience is prefaced by a panoramic gondola flight to the top and trail through an illuminated palace of ice sculptures. It has become Schladming’s ‘top’ attraction, helping to boost year-round tourism in the popular winter ski resort. i www.derdachstein.at

LOCATION SALZBURG, AUSTRIA VERTICAL DROP 400 METRES OPENED 2013

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LOCATION GRAND CANYON WEST, ARIZONA VERTICAL DROP 280 METRES OPENED 2007

GRAND CANYON SKYWALK An engineering marvel of its time, this mother of all skywalks has been offering unparalleled views of one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders for over a decade. Built to withstand the weight of 71 fully-loaded 747 passenger jets, the horseshoe-shaped glass overhang has become an iconic feature of the landscape at Eagle Point, still standing proud on the canyon’s western rim despite the annual onslaught of five million pairs of feet. The indigenous Hualapai Native Americans, who own the land, are not only making a mint from Grand Canyon West’s top attraction but milking it with a panoramic restaurant, an artisan sky shop and the whole tribal thing. An old hand at scaring people with no head for heights, it allows visitors to walk 20 metres beyond the edge of the canyon’s sheer limestone walls and peer down through the glass to the Colorado River, 280 metres below. Hope you can swim as you can’t jump – the other side is three miles away. In fact, dying from heat or dehydration is more common than accidently or deliberately taking a dive off the edge; indeed your odds of demise here under any circumstances are a reassuring one in 400,000 visitors. i www.grandcanyonwest.com

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ong-haul flyers are now enjoying two brilliant new planes, the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350, the former now flying non-stop from London to Perth in 17 hours. This might seem like a long stretch to some, but in the days of sail the fastest ships took 99 days from Wapping to Sydney. Latterly many have been going Down Under with Mideast airlines such as Emirates, Qatar and Etihad. Personally, I prefer a stopover of a few days at the Oriental in Bangkok. This winter, after getting off a ship at the Maldives, my best option was to fly to Europe via Abu Dhabi. Never again. Business class in Etihad’s A330 was sardine style, and the noisy Abu Dhabi airport lounges almost made me miss Heathrow. The new Qantas service will be a boost to Perth tourism, often overlooked by the undeniable charms of Sydney. Perth has wonderful beaches, the buzzing waterfront of Freemantle, and the delightful Margaret River wine area. And after all that you can take the Indian Pacific train all the way across to Sydney. Airbus has received a proposal that would see passenger modules in the cargo hold, making the A380 a three-decker. One is for cabin-style bunks, and another a creche for children. Now there’s an idea.

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Z Summer’s almost here and in London the Royal Academy is wrapping up its hugely popular Charles 1 exhibition. Meanwhile, the National Gallery has a new exhibition Monet & Architecture, which focuses on buildings that inspired Monet – in Paris, London and the Grand Canal, the focus as always being on his use of light. Until July 29. Z Light is what I like most about Marbella, waking up almost every day to a clear sky, then tasting the air until the sun paints everything over. Z Of course the first travellers to Marbella came for the sun, and to be with the right people, who arrived quietly by yachts and Bentleys, and for many years it was a hideaway for European aristocracy who wanted to avoid the Italian Riviera and the South of France. Then a British journalist, Brian Moynahan, later to

be a star reporter with The Sunday Times, decided to make his name by exposing “the last ditch of the rich” as he called Marbella. His article, in Town magazine, was syndicated to 75 countries and published 800 times, putting Marbella on the map and earning the undying loathing of Marbella residents, according to his just published obituary. Z Used to be the Ivy restaurant in London was a one-off, or so it seemed, when you had to be a celebrity or a Fleet Street hack to get in. Now there are more than 20 all over England and in Dublin, with a new one in Edinburgh. Every one serves shepherd’s pie, which is formidably good, but the menu appears to make no concessions to Scotland, with no sign of mince and tatties or sticky toffee pudding. Down the road, the Balmoral Hotel has a

new restaurant in the capable hands of father and son team, Michel and Alain Roux, of the Waterside Inn at Bray, which has three Michelin stars. There’ll be no mince and tatties there either. Z Further to our April article on Cape Town as a base for adventures in southern Africa, I must add that there is a wide selection of guest houses and Airbnb places. I tried one of each, both first rate, before a blowout at a Waterfront hotel. For the price of one night at the Waterfront hotel, I could have stayed for 10 nights at the guest house or Airbnb. Z Will Norwegian Air be bought by British Airways? Probably the only person who knows is Norwegian Air owner Bjorn Kjos, who lives in Marbella. As you can see from our photo, the former fighter pilot knows a thing or two about flying. e

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Launches in Marbella Following the successful launch of Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SHL), Nobu Hotel Marbella recently had a pre-opening with a vibrant event attended by influencers from around the world. The Hotel is the newest member of SHL and has transformed the Golden Mile, bringing the style and design of a highly regarded hotel and restaurant group to the Coast. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF NOBU

ZZ A HOTEL FOR GROWN-UPS Savvy holidaymakers can rest and enjoy the very best the Nobu lifestyle has to offer, at one of 81 guest suites. The Hotel offers the same dynamic mix of contemporary design, gastronomy and good times that has established the reputation of the avant-garde Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay. The look of the suites is modern yet cosy, with appealing contemporary hues such as cream, white, and grey holding sway.

ZZ CUSTOMER-CENTRED SERVICE Holidays are as much about celebration as they are about rest. At Nobu, guests can enjoy a roving mixology cart, refreshing in-room cocktails, an exclusive Nobu beach, a secluded swimming pool with bar, Nobu signature dishes served in the comfort of their suite and in-room signature Nobu wellness treatments. Pre-arrival check-in and priority access to Nobu restaurant comes as standard. Guests can also enjoy private access to ‘La Suite’, Marbella’s hottest nightclub, located on-site.

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Guests can turn back the hands of time or enjoy everything from a soothing to invigorating massage at the Six Senses Spa: a luxury brand present in only a handful of the world’s leading hotels. Here, it is easy to feel like you are walking on water, as you make your way to the treatment rooms by treading on cool white pebbles that are seemingly ‘suspended’ in a pool of water. Gently flowing waterfalls and floor-toceiling windows offer a vista of the Mediterranean, a view that instantly inspires calm and relaxation. The Six Senses Spa boasts a plethora of treatment rooms (including a couples room), a wet area with a sizeable hydrotherapy pool as well as a cold plunge pool, herbal steam room, Finnish sauna and more. The treatment list features luxurious treatments, many of which take their inspiration from Asia.

If tennis is your thing, you will definitely enjoy a great time at the world-class tennis club. The resort also boasts a Dave Thomas designed golf course and an equestrian centre. Meanwhile, those doing business can take their pick from a host of conference and event venues.

Nobu restaurant is ensconced by a bevy of some of Marbella’s most iconic restaurants. These include Dani García’s two-Michelin star eponymous restaurant, contemporary tapas, an authentic Italian trattoria, and more. There is also easy access to beachside restaurants with their stunning views across the Mediterranean towards Morocco include a chic rustic outpost of Ibiza’s famous El Chiringuito. Trevor Horwell, Chief Executive Officer of Nobu Hotels comments, “Continuing our global expansion, we are delighted that Nobu Hotel Marbella will be our fourth hotel in Europe. A game changer for Marbella, the Nobu adults-only experience has been crafted with the highest standard of luxury, service and fun and positioned to be the ultimate adult playground for grown-ups”.

ZZ WORLD FAMOUS NOBU CUISINE Nobu Hotel Marbella guests can also enjoy priority access to the Nobu restaurant – the first to open in Spain – offering familiar favourites including Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño and Tiradito, alongside unique dishes inspired by Marbella itself. Nobu’s signature cocktails are crafted by master mixologists and served in the Nobu Bar and terrace where guests can experience the excitement of Marbella’s gastronomic hub, La Plaza, with a dozen restaurants that embrace the culinary cultures of the world.

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DISCOVER TWO EXCELLENT NEW RESTAURANTS THAT WILL TANTALISE YOUR TASTE BUDS: PETIT SEA GRILL AT THE PUENTE ROMANO AND AMÀRE IN THE CENTRE OF MARBELLA. GET READY TO FIND OUT WHICH ARE THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS AT THE EVENT KNOWN COLLOQUIALLY AS ‘THE FOOD OSCARS’.

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AT THE PLAZA VILLAGE IN THE HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO

Puente Romano Hotel, Blv. Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, Marbella. www.thaigallerymarbella.com

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TAI PAN chinese cuisine polynesian bar

Serving Marbella in a Select Atmosphere for Decades. Tel: 952 777 893 / 952 775 500 Puente Romano, Fase 2, Marbella. Open Daily for Dinner from 8:00 www.taipanmarbella.com

SUKHOTHAI Exquisite Royal Thai Cuisine

Tel: 952 770 550 Open Mon-Sat. C.C. Marbellamar, L-3A. Marbella. www.sukhothaimarbella.com

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he Sea Grill has been Marbella’s hottest destination for seaside dining since its launch, but, not one to lest on its laurels, it is now home to Petit Sea Grill: a haven for tapas and shared platters that is set to be the ‘it’ dining place this summer. Ensconced upon a raised wooden deck overlooking Sea Grill on the beach, it is the perfect spot for those who wish to dine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. It is also ideal for people who prefer to lunch a little lighter. Sea Grill, after all, is famed for its hearty buffet by day and gourmet cuisine by night. Petit Sea Grill will be open for both lunch and dinner, which is great news for anyone after an excellent business lunch, family meal, or friendly get-together. Thomas Stork (Executive Chef of the Puente Romano) and his team are constantly seeking new ways to innovate and this year is no exception. Sea Grill is already famed for its varied culinary styles, which include cooking in a tandoor oven, but now, Petit Sea Grill has brought the space a sushi/ sashimi zone (check out the amazing display of freshly caught fish and seafood, with everything from abalone to snow crab or white prawns from

Huelva), as well as a rodizio Brazilian grill. On the day of my visit, it was a pleasure to see the Chefs carefully brushing pineapples which hung above the grill with sweet paprika, honey vanilla, and maple; “the pineapples are then cut length-wise, like a kebab,” explains Thomas, and I resolve to try out this famed dessert during my visit. Petit Sea Grill serves international cuisine with Spanish/Mediterranean flair, but Asian and world influences abound and there is a wide array of sushi and sashimi dishes to choose from. My dining companions and I started off by dipping pita bread into creamy hummus (with whole chickpeas as garnishing), and baba ghanoush (topped with scarlet-hued pomegranate kernels) – both of which will undoubtedly pass the test of even the most discerning lovers of these exotic delights. We then tried the seabass ceviche, delicate and light and made even more mouthwatering by a touch of cilantro. If you like salmorejo (the traditional cold soup from Córdoba made from tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil and ham), you cannot let the summer season go by without trying Petit Sea Grill’s take on the classic dish. Here, it

is beautifully served in a wooden bowl, and is topped with crumbed manchego cheese balls and ‘ham chips’. Definitely one of the star dishes of this menu. Another beautifully cool dish was the mixed sashimi, featuring deliciously tender totoro tuna, prawns from Garrucha, sea bass, salmon, crab, and abalone – presented with edible flowers, and leaves to add colour and artistry to the dish. Carlos García Ceballos, the friendly sommelier, suggested the perfect white: the Botani Moscatel from the Sierras de Málaga – a dry, highly fragrant wine that adapts well to most dishes. He showed me the impressive wine list, containing a host of Champagnes, sparkling wines, rosés, whites, reds… Moreover, fine wines can be ordered by the glass thanks to a special wine dispenser that is a new addition to the restaurant. We tried typically Spanish dishes like the crisp fried prawns (reminiscent of ‘chanquetes’), topped with a fried egg and sweet roast pepper – highly recommended for those into contrasts between sweet and savoury – and a sizzling hot pot of pisto, also with a golden fried egg sitting atop the sweet roast pepper.

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Logically, we also had to try the picaña de res, cooked over the Brazilian grill. This cut of beef is tender and surrounded by a nice fatty layer that lends it a tempting juiciness. Served with chimichurri and mojo picón sauces, it was everything a meat lover could hope for. Despite comprising tapas sized portions, the meal was hearty indeed; still, we couldn’t get away without tucking into homemade desserts. The tarte tatin (with plump, slightly stewed apples); chocolate pudding served with whole blueberries and a lucious blueberry coulant; and sliced pineapple from the Brazilian grill, all served with homemade ice-cream, were a fantastic end to a knockout meal. Petit Sea Grill brings the comfort and joy back to dining with friends or family. With a plethora of dishes meant to be shared and so many cooking styles and specialities to choose from, it is set to be ‘the’ place to be seen this summer for those after a casual, affordable dining experience overlooking one of Marbella’s most iconic beaches. Petit Sea Grill opens all day from noon till midnight, and features live DJ music on weekends.

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AMÀRE BEACH MARBELLA Sensory beachside pleasures in the heart of Marbella

Beachside dining experiences are not restricted to outlying beach areas. Amàre Beach restaurant offers a refined option near the Paseo Marítimo in downtown Marbella. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN

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ost people turn right when they reach the beach promenade at the bottom of the marble-tiled Avenida del Mar – the one of the Dalí statues – but next time do yourself a favour and head in an easterly direction, towards the charming La Bajadilla fishing harbour. On the way you will encounter a lively yet more authentic, less ‘touristy’ section of Marbella’s popular Paseo Marítimo. The views along the sandy beach out to sea are splendid, and on a clear, sunny day you really do feel like you’ve landed in the tropics. Just past the iconic Hotel Fuerte Marbella is the Playa San Ramón, which besides being a rather secluded stretch of beach is also home to the Amàre Beach. It is the seaside extension of the Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella, an adults-only resort venue where stylish design and the opportunity to relax in an environment free of rowdy kids add to one of Marbella’s finest rooftop chill-out and cocktail bars. On terra firma, though really no less panoramic is the beach

club itself – from the sunbeds and open air restaurant the views along the Med take in the classic array of Gibraltar and the undulations of Morocco’s rocky coastline. The Amàre Beach restaurant is a grown-up venue where understated refinement goes hand in hand with a chilled atmosphere and an enticing menu that is perfectly balanced to satisfy a lunchtime craving for summer’s sensory delights. The white camouflage-style netting does a perfect job of keeping off the sun’s glare while maintaining a pleasant outdoor feel, and in so doing sets the tone for a very pleasant beachside dining experience complete with relaxing chilled background music that later (Tuesday to Sunday) in the day revs up with live DJs.

THE PERFECT SUMMER MIX The menu is certainly well-conceived for the venue, offering a very tempting array of especially fish, seafood and also vegetarian options that are delicious but light. The dips of ravioli

filled with provolone are a case in point, but on a gorgeous early summer’s day we were seduced by the vegetable and prawn tempura with a gorgeous Ras el Hanout mayonnaise – which is a less creamy version with more ‘character’ and flavour. The deliciously crispy and flavoursome starter was washed down with a glass of Pablo Claro Sauvignon Blanc, the biodynamic fresh white house wine. The Amàre Beach is the kind of place just made for relaxing in the sun in style, enjoying a midday snack between beachside sessions, or simply dropping by for a meal or cocktail. As a result, the dishes are light and focus on taste and quality rather than quantity. That said, the flame-grilled Cebon beef sirloin certainly doesn’t leave you hungry. The same is true of the equally wellprepared grilled Barbate tuna served wok-style with vegetables. This choice red tuna cut the Japanese way melts on the tongue, though the grilled cod was another of an array of tempting options.

g Open 11:00 to 19:00hrs. Av. Severo Ochoa 8, Marbella. Tel: 951 560 714. www.amarehotels.com

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I loved the chilled-out summer soundtrack playing in the background, but later in the day the beach club also livens up to the tunes of live DJs, adding brio to an already enchanting Marbella setting by the sea. The streets, avenues and squares of the town are nearby, but here on the beach the feeling is secluded and rather privileged. In keeping with its fusion offering, the Amàre Beach restaurant’s dessert menu will raise many an eyebrow with creations such as a sweet sushi variety with rice pudding, chocolate and fruit. In the summer sun we opted for an exotic fruit brochette, while I was also highly intrigued by a traditional Torrija – a Spanish version of French Toast – served with a soup of white coffee from Ethiopia. Such unexpected pleasures sum up this delightful beachside restaurant in the heart of Marbella, which masters the summer classics well while adding innovative surprises to friendly, attentive service and a setting that is hard to beat.

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b THE GOURMET news COMPILED BY MARISA CUTILLAS

AUTHENTIC MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE AT LA CASA DEL HUMMUS

TANINO AND VICTORIA ORDOÑEZ Wine Tasting

Showroom Event

FIFTH GASTROMÍA VICTORIA PRIZE Presented at the Puente Romano

This year’s edition of the Gastromía Victoria prize, now celebrating its fifth year, was presented to the press recently at the Puente Romano. The event, born from the initiative of the Daily Tourist Marbella, is a competition taken part in by young chefs hailing from Málaga. The initiative hopes to extend to other provinces in Andalucía, including Granada, Córdoba, Jaén, Almería and Cadiz. In attendance were Jorge Manzur (Director of the Puente Romano), Sergio Ragel (Director of Institutional Relations of Cervezas Victoria) and more. Guests enjoyed an exquisite cocktail prepared by Chef Thomas Stork and his team. i www.puenteromano.com

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La Casa Del Hummus is a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant and bar offering some of the best handmade traditional Mediterranean food in the area. Working together in harmony are a team comprising Syrians, Israelis, Spanish and Moroccans, who whip up vegetarian cuisine that is simple, full of exotic flavours, and super healthy. Hummus is their speciality; freshly made from cooked garbanzo beans blended to perfection with tahini, garlic, lemon and a lot of flavours, it is rich in vitamins, fibre and antioxidants. Every meal is handmade from scratch to the highest of standards – from falafel to shakshuka, to fresh salads and even Malabi dessert. Many herbs used in the food are grown in the team’s very own organic garden. g Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 11pm and on Sunday from 11am to 8pm. Plaza Puente de Málaga, C/ Mendoza 16, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 104.

Tanino restaurant in Benamara and Victoria Ordoñez Wines recently presented the very latest wines for the season to friends and restaurateurs. Victoria has been in the wine trade since her youth; her father, José María Ordóñez, was an important wine distributor in the Málaga of the 1950s. Her vineyards can be found in the Montes de Málaga. Tanino, meanwhile, has always been a trendy meeting point for lovers of fine international cuisine and wine. With a capacity for 120 persons, it is the ideal spot for a relaxing meal as well as an important event. i www.victoriaordonez.com / www.tanino.es

RESTAURANTE MATIZ OPENS IN MÁLAGA

Matiz is a brand new restaurant in the centre of Málaga, offering fine international dishes as well as a range of cocktails. Matiz will be hosting a variety of events, including the Matiz Golden Session and Matices en Blanco, which celebrate the excellence that ‘small details’ can make to classic favourites. A wide range of dishes are on offer, including camperitos, montaditos, and raw Barbate tuna. g Open daily from 1pm to 11pm. C/ Bolsa 14, Málaga. Tel: 952 579 673. www.restaurantematiz.es

Stephane Bruylant Launches MAUMM

Stephane Bruylant, the talented Belgian Chef who has headed one of the Coast’s top beach clubs, is proud to announce that he has opened the new MAUMM bistro in Nueva Andalucía. Stephane is known for his international dishes with a Belgian touch. Creativity is married to top quality produce and the result is a dining experience that always impresses. MAUMM boasts a beautiful patio and bar, as well as an interior dining area. It opens daily for lunch and dinner except Sundays. g Avda. de los Girasoles 341, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 951 569 310. www.maumm.es

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THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS AWARDS

THE ONLY LIST THAT MATTERS

If you ever doubted that Spain is still at the top of the game when it comes to gastronomy, check out The World’s 50 Best, known as ‘the Food Oscars’ because, apart from a Michelin star, it is possibly the most coveted award for any Chef who aspires to great things. Last year’s list featured three restaurants from Spain in the Top 10 spots, an impressive showing indeed. This year, for the first time, the event will be taking place on June 19 in Bilbao, the administrative capital of the Basque Country, which is the veritable nucleus of Michelin-starred cuisine. Marisa Cutillas reports. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE WORLD’S 50 BEST Z A NEW VENUE FOR THE FOOD OSCARS The World’s 50 Best Restaurant event, now celebrating its 17th year of success, is landing in Spain for the first time, after being held for over a decade in London before moving to New York in 2016, then Melbourne in 2017. Chosen owing to its famed reputation as the pintxo capital, the Basque Country is also home to two of the Top 10 restaurants in the world. Z WHO DECIDES THE WINNERS? While the Oscars themselves are often accused of being a highly politicised, censored event, The World’s 50 Best is just about as objective as can be. The list is compiled by a group of over 1,000 leaders in the restaurant industry from all corners of the globe. Neither the organisers of the event, nor sponsors linked to the awards, are part of the voting process. Z A FAIR DIVISION The Academy is divided into 26 separate regions, each of which has its own voting panel comprising 40 members (34 per cent are chefs and restaurateurs, 33 per cent are food writers, and 33 per cent are welltravelled gourmets). Each Academy member votes for 10 restaurants, at least four of which must be restaurants outside their home region. Voters

must have dined at the restaurants they nominate in the past 18 months, and must confirm this fact as required. Z INCLUSION IN THE CULINARY SECTOR In addition to announcing the Top 50 list, the awards, which gather the very top names in cuisine – everyone from Ferran Adrià to Grant Achatz, the Roca brothers, and Heston Blumenthal – grants a number of additional awards in the months leading up to the event, including The World’s Best Female Chef Award, won last year by Slovenian whiz, Ana Roš, a former diplomat who took the reins of Hiša Franko with no training to speak of, no experience in restaurateurship, and no desire to quit her ‘real job’. Today she has placed Slovenia on the world gastronomic map for reimagining local cuisine rather than relying on world influences. She is a curious chef who decided to start cooking sunchokes after watching a farmer feed them to his pigs and wild boar. Her innovation sparked the interest of locals but also of food critics who almost unanimously back the ‘zero kilometre’ approach. Equally interesting is the Chef’s Choice Award (won last year by Virgilio Martínez of Central in Lima, three-time winner of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards); the Highest

New Entry Award (won by Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris, France); or the Sustainable Restaurant Award (Septime in Paris, France). In addition to receiving the awards, chefs and restaurateurs are pampered at an impressive gala; throughout the year they also have the opportunity to attend a series of #50BestTalks, comprising stimulating conferences on specific types of cuisine. Z WINNERS OF NOTE Last year, the three Spanish winners who nabbed the top spots included El Celler de Can Roca – run by three brothers who are icons in their respective fields: Joan (Chef), Josep (sommelier) and Jordi (pâtissier). A meal at this haven of flavour includes stunning artistic creations which are akin in visuals to something you might find at MOMA in New York or the Pompidou in France. Dishes bear influences from all over the world, including Japan, Peru, and Korea. Celler de Can Roca was deemed Number Three on the list. At Number Six is Asador Etxebarri, a paradise from lovers of grilled meat. Here, Chef and owner, Víctor Arguinzoniz relies on a plethora of different wood types to lend a unique smokiness to each dish. As noted by Restaurant Magazine, at this restaurant,

“The simplest plates – home-made chorizo, salted anchovy on toast, giant Palamos prawns, the legendary beef chop – are also the most outstanding.” At Number Nine we have Mugaritz, in San Sebastian, run by Andoni Aduriz, a chef who is known for combining produce from the mountains and sea, as well as for surprising diners with dishes such as his crunchy cheese sandwich, presented in, of all things, a book. Z WHO WILL TAKE THE NUMBER ONE SPOT? If one thing has emerged from the history of these dynamic awards, it is that maintaining the number one spot for various years is impossible – logically, only elBulli managed to obtain the Number One prize for an amazing five times (2002, then from 2006 to 2009). El Celler de Can Roca, meanwhile, has headed the list twice (in 2013 and 2015). What is clear is that this is one event we celebrate regardless of the winner, since it does what few other publications have managed to do: raise an authentic and powerful awareness about the hard work, technical knowledge, and artistry that powers the very best chefs of the world. i www.theworlds50best.com

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b THE GOURMET wine

The Irresistible Rise of

PROSECCO AND

PINOT GRIGIO T

he saying: “If you can’t beat them, join them” has always puzzled me. Does it sum up a practical or realistic approach in not wasting time or effort combatting a greater force? Or is it the utterance of someone who merely shrugs their shoulders, happy to succumb to a fatalistic stance? It came to mind when reading that Freixenet, one of the powerhouses of Cava production, had decided to make Prosecco. Not a Prosecco-style wine from Spain, but one made from Glera grapes and grown in the Veneto region of Italy, home to the vast expanse of vineyards that fuel the constant demand. Wanting a share of the UK’s anual consumption of 112 million bottles may have played a part in this decision, as might the simpler and cheaper production method. Unlike Cava, Prosecco does not have to spend nine months in the bottle prior to release, and the Charmat method of fermentation in tanks is less labour-intensive than the rules demanded by the método tradicional. However seeing the house, whose iconic black bottle had fuelled much of the Cava consumption in the 80s and 90s, do this made me wince. One advantage Prosecco has over Cava is that it doesn’t need to be seen as anything other than what it sets out to be: namely a

light, fun, easy, session fizz with fairly low alcohol. Not only is Cava made the same way as Champagne, but the lawmakers have embarked on establishing yet another layer of quality, designed no doubt to boost the image status that Cava craves. However, having sold both Cava and Prosecco in my career, it’s been sad to see that the closer top quality Cava comes to Champagne in price, the more it loses out. The last major law change that Prosecco underwent was in 2009 and doesn’t appear to have changed much other than enabling the region to produce more. With its gentle fizz and character, Prosecco is seen as friendly, albeit inoffensive. It’s that last word that also sums up Italy’s other vinous behemoth, Pinot Grigio. It emerged in the 1990s, following on from previous Italian juggernauts such as Soave in the 70s and Lambrusco in the 1980s. How they became global trend leaders is unknown, as it’s certainly not a continuity in style, but no list was complete without them. How PG emerged rather than Rioja Blanco in becoming the leader of the neutral, steely, low-taste quaffing white wine sector is also a mystery. Of course Rioja can only come from that region whereas PG is grown all over Italy and if the larger producers had put their power and resources behind Viura/Maccabeo rather than

(paraphrasing Bertolt Brecht)

Rioja or Penedes, who knows? Airen might even have been a contender. Its unstoppable success has not been lost on other countries either, with the likes of Hungary and Romania fuelling the PG lake. Pinot Grigio is Pinot Gris, a grape grown in Alsace, Germany, the Collio-Friuli-Venezia and Alto Adige regions of Italy. It actually produces wines that are very different to the ubiquitous version that has swamped worldwide markets, and ones that are capable of complexity, flavour, nuance and development. They are also far less boring and much more expensive which is off-putting to many drinkers whose consumption outstrips the size of their wallet. Once a benchmark is established for price and character (PG and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc are good examples), it’s very difficult to move onwards and upwards.

WORDS PHILIP BOMBER HARRIS

Similarly, there are of course numerous quality Proseccos from smaller producers who suffer the same fate and lack of recognition. It’s all too easy to sneer at these crowd pleasers. I’m guilty myself, although much of this is born out of frustration at the laziness they create. There are so many great wines from Italy and Spain which all deserve the limelight and never get it. One Italian restaurant I work with has removed Pinot Grigio from the list in order to get both the staff and the customers to look at and enjoy other options. The result? No loss of sales and a much better spread of products. Spain’s allegiance to its own wine production and the parochial attitude of many of its drinkers (don’t look for sherry in Barcelona) may prevent the tsunamilike impetus of both Prosecco and Pinot Grigio within its borders. However, no country appears immune to the delights of Pizza and these wines will certainly appear on the menus of those restaurants. As I’ve never wanted to eat Pizza in a country with so many other gastronomic delights, I’ve yet to find out. e

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. . THE GUIDE listings

the guide

PRICE GUIDE per head for a three-course meal with wine

*restaurants

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

LISTINGS PET NEWS WHAT’S ON STARS FAMILY FUN €60 plus

YANX

la Marina 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 968

THE ORGANIC CAFÉ

american

Open from 9am Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 11am for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 861

ORIGEN Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Gregorio Marañón s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 968

Open daily from 9am to 10pm. Esquina C/ Martínez Catena and Paseo Marítimo Fuengirola. Tel: 951 255 563

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 024

argentinean

belgian

french

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 297

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos, Puerto Sotogrande. Tel: 956 790 212

Open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday and for dinner only on Saturday. Closed Sundays. Urb. Nueva Alcántara, Edif. Mirador, Bloque 4-B, Marbella. Tel: 952 783 714

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

JACKS Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673

JACKS SMOKEHOUSE Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625

MR. GOURMET BURGER Open from 6pm ‘til late every evening. Avda. Luis Braile 20, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 257

BUENOS AIRES SOUTH EL BANCO

Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to midnight. Urb. Aloha Pueblo, Local 35, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 907 570

GAUCHOS Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 897 744

HACIENDA PATAGONICA Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ de la Acera de

MYTILUS

eco

ALBERT & SIMON

ALMAZEN

CASA MONO

Open daily from 12pm to midnight. Ctra. De Ronda, km 45, C.C. Monte Halcones, Local 9-10, Benahavís. Tel: 951 275 109

Open Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 11pm. C/ Calderón Estébanez 19, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 578

GIOIA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Open daily from 1pm to 8pm except Mondays. C/ Velázquez 1, Marbella. Tel: 630 441 834

LE BISTROMAN

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VALDERRAMA RESTAURANT

EL CARNICERO

T-BONE GRILL

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only and on Sunday for Buffet Lunch. Apartado 1, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 132.2 Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 791 200

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pueblo Viejo Cancelada. Between San Pedro & Estepona. Tel: 952 886 307

Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Gran Meliá Don Pepe, Avda. José Meliá s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

EL CARNICERO 2

VOVEM

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 176, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 599

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Odeon, Locales 9-10, C/ Las Yedras, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 003 434

gluten-free CELICIOSO

EL GAUCHO

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the Puente Romano Hotel on the Golden Mile. Tel: 952 820 900

Open daily for dinner from 7.30pm. Galerías Paniagua. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 528

VOVEM

EL GAUCHO DE BANÚS

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Duque de Ahumada, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 008 822

greek

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle Benabola 9-11, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 167

RED PEPPER

EL RANCHO DEL PUERTO

indian

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 148

Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Benabola 4, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 252

Open daily from 1pm to 11pm. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 4, Local 2-4, Fuengirola. Tel: 951 903 807

GRILL DEL PUERTO

JAIPUR PALACE

Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Ribera 47H, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 686

Open every night except Tuesday for dinner. CN340, km 194, next to Camping Cabopino, Marbella. Tel: 951 310 004

grills

ASADOR CRIOLLO GRILL Open nightly for dinner. CN340-A7, km. 166, Cancelada, El Saladillo. Tel: 952 784 463

ASADOR GUADALMINA Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina, Local 3, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 883 003

CABAÑA NAGÜELES Open Monday to Thursday from 11am to 2am and on Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 3am. Urb. La Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 951 134 083

MARBELLA CLUB GRILL

CORIANDER

Open every night for dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

JAIPUR PURPLE

OLD TOWN GRILL

MASSALA

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch. C/ San Lázaro, 3, Pza. Victoria, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 306

Open daily for dinner. 57, Duquesa de Arcos (Sabinillas seafront). Tel: 952 897 358

RESTAURANTE RANCHO

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Casa No.7, P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 090

Open every day from 5pm till late. Ctra. Cádiz, exit Las Chapas. Tel: 952 831 922

Open daily for dinner. CN 340, km. 166, Estepona. Tel: 952 888 353

MUMTAZ

international 11&11 RESTOBAR

Open Monday to Thursday from 7pm ‘til late, on Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 4pm and from 7pm ‘til late and on Sunday from 10am ‘til late. Dársena de Levante, Local 39, Estepona Port. Tel: 951 703 060

ACINIPO Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesday. C.C. El Zoco, Sitio de Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 607 680 999

AL ROLO Open from 1pm to 4pm and 7pm to 11pm daily. At Reserva del Higuerón. Avda. del Higuerón 48, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 661 174

ALBERTS Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Cabopino. Tel: 952 836 886

AROMA Open daily except Tuesday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and 6:30pm to 11pm. C/ Moncayo 23, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 665 502

AMANHAVIS Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday from 8.00pm. Calle del Pilar 3, Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

AVANTO Open for events only. C/ Rota 9, Mijas Costa, La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 587 539

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BABOO LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT Open every day for lunch and dinner, closing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 8pm. Ctra. Arroyo de la Miel, s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 102 675

BAHIA BEACH Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 146.5, Casares. Tel: 951 704 884

BARBQ ARTESANAL BURGERS Open every day for lunch and dinner. C/ Jacinto Benavente 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 656

BECKITTS Open Monday to Sunday for dinner. C/ Camilo José Cela 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 898

BIBO Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday afternoon and all of Monday. At the Hotel Puente Romano. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 951 607 011

CAFÉ DE RONDA

CELIMA Open every day for lunch and dinner. Hotel Hermitage, Ctra. de Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 895 639.

CERRADO DEL ÁGUILA Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Cerrado del Águila, Camino del Acevedo, s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 951 773 521

CLARO! RESTAURANT & BEACH CLUB

At the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

EL CORZO EL GRAN GASTBY

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Algar, km. 3, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz. Tel: 956 704 131

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 778 797

D.O.M

Open every night for dinner from 7:30pm. At Hotel Finca Cortesin, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

Open nightly for dinner. At the Hotel Meliá Marbella Banús. C/ Mario Vargas Llosa s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 912 764 747

D-WINE

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, s/n. Tel: 956 790 333

Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. C.C. Azalea, Edif. A, CN340, km 173, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 339 309

Open every day from 6pm except Sundays. C/ Ancha, 8, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 450

EL CHIRINGUITO

CORTIJO FAIN

CAFETERÍA KE

CASANIS

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. C/ El Pilar s/n, Benahavís. Tel: 681 294 442

Open daily for dinner. Hotel Los Monteros, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 187. Tel: 952 771 700

DON LEONE

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, local 24-25, Estepona. Tel: 951 217 871

EL CASTILLO

Open every day from 10am to 11pm. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 873

Open daily for breakfast and lunch until 7pm. Avda. Ramón Gómez de la Serna 23, Marbella. Tel: 952 862 149

CAMURÍ

Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 126

Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella. Tel: 952 811 716

EL BOLERO Open every night for dinner from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, CN 340, km. 127, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

EL CAMPANARIO Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on

EL JARDÍN DE LUTZ EL JINETE Open daily for dinner except for Friday. Ctra. La Cala Golf, km 45, La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 119 170

EL LAGO Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Urb. Elviria Hills. Avda. Las Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 371

EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 199, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550

EL RESTAURANTE DEL CASINO Open every day for dinner from 8pm-4am. Hotel Andalucía Plaza s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 000

FABIOLA Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for lunch. Cortijo Los Canos, Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro, CN-340, km. 132, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 695 114 / 619 694 484

FINCA BESAYA Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Rio Verde Alto, s/n. Tel: 952 861 382

FINCA EL FORJADOR Open daily for lunch from 1-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Ctra. de Casares, km. 10. Tel: 952 895 120

FONDA RESTAURANTE EL POSTILLÓN Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7:30pm to 11pm. Ctra. de Mijas, km. 1, A-387, Alhaurín El Grande. Tel: 951 254 520

GALERIA SAN PEDRO Open from 11am until midnight. Closed Sundays. Avda Las Palmeras 15, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 780 927

GD GOURMET DELI MARBELLA Open 9:30am to 9pm from Monday to Friday and Saturday from 12am to 6pm. Closed Sundays. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 7, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 049

EL OLIVO

HERMOSA

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for lunch. At Marbella Golf & Country Club. CN 340, km. 188, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 500

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm. Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino. Tel: 952 837 483

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HILLS CAFE Open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Closed on Monday. Tel: 952 856 171

Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

Open Monday to Wednesday 10am – 7.30pm and Thursday to Sunday 10am –10pm. Urb. Coto Chico 4D, Marbella. Tel: 952 837 862

Open for breakfast and lunch until 8pm. Closed Sunday. Flamingo Golf Club, Cancelada, Benahavís. Tel: 951 318 815

LA TAPA

LA CASA DEL HUMMUS

LA VERANDA

Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 11pm and Sunday 11am to 8pm. Plaza Puente de Málaga, C/ Mendoza 16, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 104

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Villa Padierna, Urb: Flamingos s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 150

LA FAMIEKE

LA VERANDAH

Open every evening for dinner. Playa del Rodeo, Marbella. Tel: 951 319 372

Open nightly for dinner except Sunday. C/ Cruz 5, Plaza Puente de Ronda. Old Town Marbella. Tel: 952 775 412

JOFFREY’S

LA GRANADA DIVINO

Open week days for dinner at 7:30pm and weekends for lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 136. Playa Guadiaro, Torre-guadiaro, Cádiz. Tel: 956 615 998

Open everyday evening for dinner from 5.30 pm. CN340 km 200, La Cala de Mijas Costa. Tel: 674 636 321

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesday. C/ de las Piedras, Gaucín. Tel: 951 709 075

KARMA

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Hotel Villa Padierna & Flamingos Golf Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 166 (Cancelada exit), Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 150

HORIZON STEAKHOUSE Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Antonio Machado s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 560 094

HOTEL MARBELLA CLUB BUFFET Open every day for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

IL MARE

Open every day from 10am until late. C/ Las Violetas 7, Conjunto Andalucía Garden Club, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 815 736

LA LOGGIA

KAVA

LA TERRAZA

Open nightly for dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 824 108

Open everyday lunch and dinner. Golf Hotel Guadalmina, Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

LA BIZNAGA

LA TERRAZA

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch only. Ctra. Ronda, km. 46, Urb. Las Medranas, local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 275 750

Open daily for dinner. La Cala Resort, La Cala de Mijas, Mijas. Tel: 952 669 000

LA TIENDA

LA BRISA

Open nightly for dinner except Mondays. C/ La Tienda 1, Urb. La Virginia, Marbella. Tel: 626 273 882

Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm.

LA PLAGE DE CASANIS

Open nightly for dinner. Plaza Santo Cristo 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 901 040

La Quinta, Urb. La Quinta Golf s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000

LOS BANDIDOS Open every night for dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 915

LOS NARANJOS RESTAURANT Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella. Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 816 105

MACAAO BEACH Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Jose Echegaray, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 113 618

MAGNA CAFÉ Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Calderón de la Barca, s/n. Tel: 952 929 578

LA VERANDA LOBBY BAR

MARE NOSTRUM

Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Open daily for breakfast and dinner. At the Hotel Amàre Marbella. Avda. Severo Ochoa 8, Marbella. Tel: 800 843 493

LIMA

MAUMM BISTRO

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm to 12am and for lunch on Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. Plaza Practicante Manuel Cantos 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 630

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Avda. de los Girasoles 341, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 569 310

LES CUBES Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Oasis Club, CN340, km. 183, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 396

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n. Tel: 952 822 211

L’OLIVE

MESSINA

Open daily from 8am-6pm. At La Reserva Club. Avda. de la Reserva s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 956 785 252

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda. Severo Ochoa, 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 895

LOS ARCOS

MIRAFLORES GOLF RESTAURANT

Open every night for dinner. Hotel Meliá

Open daily for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. de

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Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

MOJO

PUROBEACH

SOLEO MARBELLA BEACH CLUB RESTAURANT

Open from Monday to Saturday for dinner from 8pm ‘til late. Monte Paraíso Golf, Marbella. Tel: 951 217 272

Open daily from 11am to 7pm. C.C. Laguna Village, Local R3, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 015

Open daily from 11am to 8pm. Avda. Duque de Ahumada s/n, Marbella. Tel: 951 562 887

RESTAURANTE ROYAL

SOLLO

MOMO MARBELLA Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm to midnight. C/ Tetuán 7, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 560

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 441 414

Open nightly for dinner except Sundays. Urb. Reserva del Higuerón, Málaga. Tel: 951 385 622

MOMO MARBELLA GOLDEN MILE

ROSAS CAFÉ

Open nightly for dinner, except Sunday. Avda. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 30, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 760

Open from 9am to 10pm daily. Avda. Playas del Duque 3, Marbella. Tel: 951 569 392

Dinner and afterwards dance to music by resident DJ. Thursday to Saturday. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

ROJO

TANINO

MONKEY CLUB

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. C/ Granada, 44, Málaga. Tel: 952 227 486

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 168, Benamara, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 259

SAVOR

TANINO SAN PEDRO Open daily from 12pm onwards for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo, Blq. 3, Local 6, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 604 848

TROCADERO BEACH

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Benavista, Estepona. Tel: 952 928 576

Open 1pm to 3:30pm and 7:30pm to 11:30pm daily except Sunday evenings and Monday. Avda. Andalucía 6, Local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 531 777

TERRA SANA

NŌMŌ BRASSERIE

SEA GRILL

TRUFFLES KITCHEN

Open for lunch and dinner every day except for Sunday. Bulevar de San Pedro, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 702 168

At the Puente Romano Beach Club. Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

OCHO

SHANTI-SOM – AMRITA

Open Monday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050. C.C. Parque Miramar, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 663 937. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 951 915 069

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. C/ Moncayo 12, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 460 232 / 648 502 822

Open Monday to Thursday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Friday and Saturday from 1.30pm to 4.30 pm and 8pm to 10.30pm. Ctra. de Ojén, km 22, A355, Marbella-Monda. Tel: 952 864 455

Open nightly for dinner. At the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 951 607 018

NELI Gs

PASSION CAFÉ Open for lunch and dinner every day. C.C. La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 781 583

PUENTE ROMANO BEACH CLUB Open daily for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von

SKINA Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday and Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sunday and Monday. C/ Aduar 12, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 277

SUITE

Tel: 952 772 577

THE ORANGE TREE Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella. Tel: 952 924 613.

THE PLAYWRIGHT Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Manzana, Locales 8-11, Pueblo Los Arcos, Elviria. Tel: 952 830 868

TIKITANO Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmansa, CN340, km 164, Estepona. Tel: 952 798 449

TROCADERO ARENA Open every day for lunch and dinner. Torre Real Beach, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 579 Open daily for lunch and dinner. Playa de la Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 610 704 144

AND THE

Truffles is open daily from 6:30pm to 10:30pm nightly. The kitchen is open daily from 12pm ‘til late. C.C. Pinares de Elviria, Local 18, Marbella. Tel: 951 569 173

THE ENGLISH GARDEN

VENTA GARCÍA

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 11pm and Sunday from 1.30 to 9.30pm. Closed Mondays. Avda. España 16, Urb. Buenavista, Sitio de Calahonda. Tel: 952 930 252

Open daily for lunch and dinner every day except Monday. Ctra. de Casares km 7, Casares. Tel: 952 894 191

THE MEETING ROOM

Open daily for lunch from 1pm to 6pm. CN 340, km 166, Marbella. Tel: 647 791 515

Open 9am to 11pm every day except Sundays. Avda. Ricardo Soriano 1, Local 1 (Edif. Portillo), Marbella.

VILLA PADIERNA CLUB DE MAR ZEST Open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and for cocktail hour from 4:30pm to 8pm. Centro Plaza, Marbella. Tel: 951 319 151

ZOZOI Open Wednesday to Monday for dinner. Closed Tuesday. Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

italian AL DENTE

Open every day for dinner. Closed on Mondays. Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 181

AMORE E FANTASÍA Open every day for lunch and dinner from 7pm onwards. Muelle Benabola, Casa 5A, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 464

ARETUSA Open daily for dinner. Front line P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 898

CARPACCIO Open every day for lunch and dinner. Frontline Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 357

CASA TUA Open every evening for dinner. C/ Ortiz de Molinillo 14, Marbella. Tel: 951 712 227

CIBO Open daily for lunch and dinner. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 11, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380

DA BRUNO Open all day. Da Bruno Cabopino: CN-340 Km. 194,7. Tel: 952 831 918. Da Bruno a Casa: Marbella Mar, Local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 857 521 – closed on Sunday. Da Bruno A San Pedro: Avda. del Mar, local 1E, San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 860 – closed on Monday. Da Bruno Sul Mare: Edif. Skol, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318/19. Da Bruno Mijas Costa: Ctra. de Mijas, km. 3.6, Mijas. Tel: 952 460 724

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DA PAOLO

VALPARAÍSO

Banús, 5, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 536

Open everyday for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, casa G-H, local 43, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 453

Open nightly for dinner. Ctra. Mijas – Fuengirola, km. 14, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 485 996

SANTOKU

DAYTONA RESTAURANT – MOTOR PASSION

VILLA TIBERIO

Open daily from 12pm to 12am. Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 569 194

DON GIOVANI Open every night for dinner from 7:30pm. At Hotel Finca Cortesin, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

FRASCATI Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los Naranjos s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 952 790 392

GOLD RESTAURANT Open every day from 10am to 12 am. Complejo Benabola 13, Beach Side, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 055

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 799

RESTAURANTE EL BOTE

mediterranean

RESTAURANTE BAR CARMEN

SUKHO THAI

PALAPA

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 806 739

Closed until March 15. Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 808 165

SUSHI KATSURA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

oriental

ASIAN FUSION BING

Open 12.30pm-4.30pm and 6.30pm to 12am daily. Fuengirola, Paseo Marítimo, L-42C. Tel: 952 470 218

ASIATICO ZEN

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. El Pilar, Local 11 (opposite the Crown Plaza Hotel), Estepona. Tel: 952 885 765

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday lunch. C/ Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 691

LA PAPPARDELLA DI ESTEPONA

BAMBOO

Open every day for lunch and dinner from 1pm to midnight. Puerto Deportivo de Estepona. Tel: 952 802 144

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Ctra. Istan km 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 906 674

LA PAPPARDELLA SUL MARE

Open every day from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 141, Urb. Hacienda Guadalupe, Manilva. Tel: 952 890 956

LA TRATTORIA Open daily from 7pm to 11pm. At the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa. Avenida Zurita, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

DRAGÓN DE ORO

GENJI SUSHI BAR

LEONARDO DA VINCI

Open from 1:30pm-4pm and 8pm to 11pm. C/ Ramón Gomez de la Serna, 4, Edificio Balmoral. Marbella. Tel: 951 530 955

Open every night for dinner. Urb. Doña Lola, Local 21-22, Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 934 667

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Marbellamar, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 840

LOMBARDO’S

KABUKI RAW

Open daily from 7pm. Galerías Paniagua, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 795 924

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. At Finca Cortesín Hotel. Ctra. Casares s/n, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

MADE IN SARDINIA Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

METRO Open every day for lunch and dinner. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 446 460

NUNOS

GOLDEN WOK

KAIDEN SUSHI Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Com. Guadalmina Alta, Guadalmina 4, local 2, lower floor, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 896 508

KAMA KURA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Caleta Hotel. Catalan Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 76501

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

O MAMMA MIA

MAKITAKE

Open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ribera s/n (above disco Seven), Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 592

PIZZERIA PICASSO

MECA

Open daily from 12 noon. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 669

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pino Golf, Don Carlos, Local 1, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 365 / 658 646 829

RISTORANTE SAN MARTINO Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria s/n, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 702

ROSMARINO DELLA PIAZZA Open every day from 12pm ‘til midnight for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pinogolf de Don Carlos 34, Elviria. Tel: 952 850 148

SERAFINA Open from Monday to Saturday for dinner at the Puente Romano Hotel on the Golden Mile. Tel: 952 771 798

TARTUFO Open every day for lunch from 1pm to 3:30pm and for dinner from 6:30pm ‘til late. C/ Tetuán 9, Marbella. Tel: 951 087 323

SAPPORO

MARISQUERÍA LA PESQUERA Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Victoria, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 170

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Costa del Sol, upper level. CN 340, km. 166 (Estepona). Tel: 952 888 710

LA FIORENTINA

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 807 354

Open daily for dinner. At the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. CN 340, km 166, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 180

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Club de Mar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 561

NOBU Open nightly for dinner. At the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 686

OMBÚ

Open for lunch from Monday to Friday and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. C/ Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 193

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 660 084

SANTIAGO

spanish

TAI PAN

BAHÍA

Open seven days a week for dinner. H. Puente Romano, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 893

Open every evening for dinner. At Hotel Don Carlos. Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

TA-KUMI

Open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 344

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Gregorio Marañón 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 839

CASA FERNANDO

TEPPANYAKI SAMURAI

HACIENDA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Manolete 20, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 549

Open from 1-4.30pm and 7.30 -11pm. Closed on Sunday afternoons and Mondays. Urb. La Alcaidesa, La Linea de la Concepción. Tel: 956 582 700

THAI GALLERY At Plaza Village at the Hotel Puente Romano. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 818 392

LA COCINA

THAI STYLE

LA MÁQUINA

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Playas del Duque s/n. Edif. Gaviotas IV, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 675s

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sunday. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

TOP THAI

LA MORAGA BISTRÓ

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Plaza, 64, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 319 778. Also at C.C. Laguna Village, Local 11-13, Estepona. Tel: 952 806 661

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces s/n, in front of El Corte Inglés, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 448

TSE YANG DIMSUM CLUB

LA RED

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Sundays. At El Corte Inglés Food Hall, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Open daily from 9.30am to 6pm. Playa La Fontanilla, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 450

WAGAMAMA

Open everyday for lunch and dinner except Monday. San Pedro Playa, Urb. Castiglone. Tel: 952 785 138. Also at Ctra. de Ronda, km. 167, San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 265

Open daily for lunch and dinner. 19 Ocean Village promenade, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 44182

WASABI Open daily from 1.30 pm for lunch and dinner. C.C. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 577

scandinavian

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Wednesday. CN 340, km. 151, Arena Beach. Tel: 952 796 320

LA TABERNA DEL ALABARDERO

MESÓN EL ADOBE Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays. Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella. Tel. 600 003 144

ALOHA RESTAURANT

MI TABERNA

Open every evening for dinner from 6pm to 11.30pm. Avda. del Prado s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 285

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880

SKANDIES

Open daily from 10:30am to 11pm. C/ Jacinto Benavente 33, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 511

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm. Closed Mondays. Avda. Antonio Belón, 26 (behind the lighthouse), Marbella. Tel: 952 776 323

seafood

EL BARLOVENTO

PAELLAS Y MÁS VILA DO GROVE Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Las Malvas, Edif. On Line, Local 2, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 415

*cinemas & theatres

Open from 7pm to 11pm, Wednesday to Sunday. At the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa. Avenida Zurita, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Open from 11am-4pm and 7.30-11pm every day except Mondays. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 790 370

OSAKA

RESTAURANTE LA MARINA

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS

Open every day 13:30-16:00 & 19:30-24:00. CN 340, km. 166 (Benavista). C.C. Costa del Sol. Tel: 952 885 751

Plaza de España, Recinto Ferial. Tel: 952 379 521

SAKURA

Open every day from 1-4.30pm and 8pm until midnight. Paseo Marítimo s/n, La Atunara, La Linea de la Concepción, Campo de Gibraltar. Tel: 956 171 531

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. José

LA TORRE

Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 968

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS

Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

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CINESA LA CAÑADA

C.C. El Zoco. Tel: 952 932 175

CLUB MADROÑAL

La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

EL CORTE INGLÉS

Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

CINES TEATRO GOYA

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

CLUB NUEVA ALCÁNTARA

Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 196 665

FUENGIROLA

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

CINESUR

Tel: 952 467 843

HOFSAESS TENNIS ACADEMY

C.C. Miramar, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 198 605

ESTEPONA

MULTICINES ALFIL

C/ Málaga 82–84. Tel: 952 800 537

Monte Elviria (next to German School). Tel: 952 835 812

Avda. Camilo José Cela, s/n. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 800 056

FUENGIROLA

LEW HOADS TENNIS CLUB

Pza. los Chinorros. Tel: 952 474 384

Ctra. de Mijas, Km 3,5. Mijas. Tel: 952 474 858

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

MARBELLA

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

Jac. Benavente, 14. Tel: 952 772 898

Ctra. de Istán, Km 2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

NUEVA ANDALUCÍA

MARBELLA HILL TENNIS CLUB

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

C/ Jazmines. Tel: 952 810 887

Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella. Tel: 659 677 539

TEATRO ALAMEDA

SAN PEDRO

MARBELLA PLAYA TENIS

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

Pizarro, 41. Tel: 952 780 39

TEATRO CERVANTES

*tennis clubs

CN340, km 189, Marbella. Tel: 657 619 630

Ramos Marín, 199, Málaga. Tel: 952 224 109

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA

MIRAFLORES TENNIS CLUB

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

Urb. Miraflores, Km 199. Calahonda. Tel: 952 932 006

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 159

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa. Tel: 952 934 477

PUENTE ROMANO TENNIS CLUB

TEATRO SALON VARIETES

BEL AIR TENNIS AND PADDEL CLUB

ROYAL TENNIS CLUB MARBELLA

Emancipación 30. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 474 542

Urb. Bel-Air, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 221

El Rosario, Marbella. Tel: 952 837 651

CLUB DEL SOL

SPORT CLUB RESERVA DEL HIGUERÓN

VERACRUZ CINES

Avda. del Higueron, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 565 761

Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

Tennis/paddle classes. Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595

YELMO CINEPLEX

CLUB DE TENIS DON CARLOS

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

Hotel Don Carlos, Avda. Zurita, CN340, km 192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

*post offices CALAHONDA

CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE TENNIS Ctra. Cádiz, km 173. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 341

Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

*tourist offices Benahavís Tel: 952 855 500 Benalmádena Tel: 952 442 494

Estepona Tel: 952 802 002 Fuengirola Tel: 952 467 625 Gibraltar Tourist Board Tel: 956 774 950 Marbella Tel: 952 822 818 Málaga Tel: 952 213 445 / 952 216 061 Mijas Tel: 952 485 900 Ronda Tel: 952 871 272 San Pedro Tel: 952 785 252 Tarifa Tel: 956 680 993 Torremolinos Tel: 952 381 578

*train

Customer assistance T: 952 128 267 General Info T: 902 240 202 Reservations T: 902 240 202 Ave T: 952 128 079

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WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

Many studies have shown the effects that passive smoking can have on human and pet health, but did you know that third-hand smoke (the kind that settles on furniture and on the floor) can harm your pet? Compounds released by smoke which have no odour and are not visible settle on these surfaces and can be very tough to clean. Our dogs, who frequently sniff the floor and furniture, are subject to cancer and other diseases caused by smoke so if you want to stop harming them, the only way is to quit.

SECOND- AND THIRD-HAND SMOKE ARE A THREAT TO PETS

SPEAK TO YOUR PET WITH LOVE

Scientists at the University of York have found that the way you speak to your dog is important when it comes to building a strong bond with them. The researchers noted that, “A special speech register, known as infantdirected speech, is thought to aid language acquisition and improve the way a human baby bonds with an adult. This form of speech is known to share some similarities with the way in which humans talk to their pet dogs, known as dog-directed speech.” To please your dog, high-pitched, rhythmic speech is key, as is using dog-related phrases such as “Who’s a good boy? Do you want to go for a walk?”

INVINCIBLES ROADKILLZ TOYS FOR

HYPOALLERGENIC DOGS

DON’T HAVE LOWER HOUSEHOLD ALLERGEN LEVELS Contrary to word on the street, so-called hypoallergenic dogs do not actually produce less allergens in a home than hairier varieties. The subject was put to the test recently by researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital, who found that these dogs do not produce less dander and saliva than other breeds. This means that if you have a dog and someone in the home is allergic, you need to take the standard measures for damage control, including regular vacuuming and dusting, and keeping dogs away from the bedrooms of those affected.

GNAWING PETS

If you have a dog who likes nothing more than to chew on your favourite pair of sandals or, worse yet, the woodwork, then it is vital to cater for their chewing instincts with toys. The problem with many stuffed toys for pets is that a gnawer will go through them in minutes, leaving nothing but shredded material in a day or less. Invincibles Roadkillz is a collection of fabulous toys that feature a molded rubber tire track that withstands tough tugging and playing. i Available from www.outwardhound.com ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 2018 / 205

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS Until June 6 ART – SAN PEDRO

Johan Wahlstrom presents Hidden Figures: a series of paintings in which the artist seeks to “fold the passage of time into his visual space”. At Es.Arte Gallery. www.esartegallery.com

Until June 7 ART – BENALMÁDENA

Local artist Nimrod Messeg is exhibiting his metallic scupltures at the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higuerón. www.reservadelhigueronresort.com

Until June 12 ART – SAN PEDRO

Swish hair salon Roger & Brothers will be hosting an exhibition of works by painter, Luis Bujalance. A graduate in Fine Arts at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (1993), Bujalance transmits an expressionism filled with intellectual touches, based on the impulses of his own personality and according to his states of mind. At Urb La Cancelada de la Quinta, C/ Aguamarina Local 3-2, San Pedro.

Until June 16 ART – MARBELLA

The Amàre Hotel in Marbella presents an exhibit by local photographer, Jesús Chacón, knwon for his arty projects, use of light, and staging. Further information, www.amarehotels.com

Until November 2018 ART – MÁLAGA

The Centre Pompidou Málaga presents special screenings of films, videos and documentaries every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm in the centre’s auditorium. The works delve into the influence of the philosophical concept of utopia on the lives of creators, artists and different personalities during the last century. www.centrepompidou-malaga.eu

NEW AND REGULAR EVENTS

Weekly on different days WALKING FOOTBALL – MARBELLA

Weekly sessions of Walking Football (non-contact walking football) for men and women of all ages to keep fit and meet new friends. Further information, www.walkingfootballspain.com

Monthly on different days AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA

The American Club Costa del Sol Chapter meets monthly for excursions, sports and social events. Tel: 952 772 789. www.americanclubcostadelsol.com

AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL

The members of this cultural group meet at different times and places for lunches, lectures, concerts, ballet, theatre, opera, etc. Further information, Tel: 669 445 809.

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE – MARBELLA Integral Psychotherapist Gabriella Kortsch holds a series of interesting group sessions on dream analysis, astrological life cycles and more. For information on precise times and locations, Tel: 626 189 765. info@advancedpersonaltherapy.com

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday JIVE – MIRAFLORES, ESTEPONA AND LA DUQUESA

Learn to dance with Colin and the team from Jive Spain at Miraflores Restaurant on Tuesday, El Campanario on Wednesday and El Goleto at Duquesa on Friday. For precise times, colin@jivespain.com

PILATES AND YOGA – BENAHAVÍS

The Benahavís Country Club is ready to help you achieve a state of greater health, fitness and wellness, with yoga classes every Tuesday at 10am and Pilates on Fridays at 10am. Nonmembers are welcome and the classes cost just €10. Bookings are advised to guarantee your place. Tel: 952 856 171. wellness@benahavishills.com

FLAMENCO – MIJAS

Every Wednesday at 12pm, a dazzling flamenco show takes place at the Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo. www.mijas.es

Every first Wednesday of the month CULTURE AND COCKTAIL – MARBELLA The Association of Art and Culture Marbella holds a monthly cocktail at Magna Café at Magna Marbella Golf, from 8pm-10pm. Tel: 627 833 262. www.artandculturemarbella.com

Every Thursday NETWORKING – MARBELLA

The Marbella Business Group holds its weekly breakfast meeting, which features presentations, discussions and introductions of new members. At 8am at the Hotel Senator in Marbella. To become a member, www.marbellabusinessgroup.com

Every last Friday of the Month COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA

ADANA animal rescue charity coffee morning at Plaza Manilva (outside Longman’s Bookshop) 11am - 2pm. Kennels open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 2pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Further information, Tel: 952 800 975. www.adana.es

Every Saturday MARKET – PUERTO BANÚS

Head for the Puerto Banús bullring every Saturday for a fun street market featuring everything from clothing to music, accessories and home ware. Starts at 9am and ends at 2pm. www.marbella.es

Saturday June 2

Saturday June 9

Electronic music fans never miss out on the South Moon Festival, held at the Sohail Castle and featuring a line-up of some of the best DJs in the world. Featuring Tale of Us, Recondite and Vaal as headliners. For tickets, www.entradas.janto.es

Spend a fun day with your family at this tour by El Burrito Refuge, which offers guided tours of the refuge featuring anecdotes about its fourpawed residents. www.elrefugiodelburrito.com

SOUTH MOON FESTIVAL – FUENGIROLA

GUIDED DONKEY TOUR – FUENTE DE PIEDRA

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Every First Sunday of the month OPEN DAY – MIJAS

PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Águila, welcomes visitors from 12pm-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084.

Friday June 1 to Saturday June 30 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – MÁLAGA

The Cirque du Soleil brings you TOTEM, a show focusing on the development of the human species from an amphibian beginning to its final wish: that of flight. At the Recinto Ferial Cortijo Torres, Málaga. www.cirquedusoleil.com

Saturday June 2 MUAY THAI COMPETITION – MARBELLA The Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella will be hosting the Muay Thai European Championships. Marbellaborn fighter, Rubén García will be competing in the event. For times and ticket information, www.marbellacongresos.com

DOCUMENTARY ON AMY WINEHOUSE – MARBELLA

Musica con Encanto presents Amy, a film by Asif Kapadia, which highlights the dramatic life of one of the World’s most unique artists, the late, great Amy Winehouse. The film starts at 8pm at Iglesia de la Virginia in Marbella. www.musicaconencanto.org

SUNNY SIDE OF SWING – ESTEPONA

The Estepona Town Hall presents Sunny Side of Swing at the Felipe VI Auditorium from 11am to 1:30am. Featuring dance, film, paella, concerts and more. www.estepona.com

Saturday June 2 to Sunday June 3 INTENSIVE YOGA WORKSHOP – MARBELLA

Radiant Yoga Marbella presents an intensive yoga workshop with Ambra Vallo from 10am to 6pm. Featuring Gokul yoga, Dharma Yoga, Hollow Back, and more. Tel: 635 057 835. www.yoga-inmarbella.net

Wednesday June 6 to Monday June 11 FERIA – MARBELLA Marbella will be celebrating its annual fair. Featuring music and Rebujitos by day and fairground rides at night.

Thursday June 7, 14, 21 and 28 LIVE MUSIC – LA CALA

Big M Productions and the Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall present ¡La Cala Live!: a series of concerts and performances by artists from different countries. On June 7, enjoy a pop music concert by The Rolling Steves Duo. On June 14 listen to Ska Reggae by Skafeinados. On June 21 view a stunning flamenco show by Arte Azabache and on June 28 bop away at an ABBA tribute concert by Voulez Vous. All shows start at 9pm in the square in front of the La Cala Town Hall. www.mijas.es

Friday June 8 THEATRE – ESTEPONA

Comedian Moncho Borrajo presents his original new work, El Silencio de la Boba, at the Felipe VI Auditorium. The show is directed by Cristina Navarro, current Director of Comediantes Malagueños Teatro. www.auditorioestepona.com

Saturday June 9

DANI MARTIN – MÁLAGA Dani Martín is one of Spain’s top selling pop/rock artists. This month, he will be giving it his all at the Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres at 10pm. For tickets, www.viagogo.com

Saturday June 9 JOSÉ MERCÉ – FUENGIROLA

Saturday June 23 SAN JUAN – ALONG THE COAST

ZARZUELA – ESTEPONA

Sunday June 24 CHAMPAGNE PARTY – MARBELLA

Renowned flamenco artist José Mercé will be giving a special concert called Mercé Sinfónico, accompanied by a symphonic orchestra. At Marenostrum Castle Park in the hillside of the Sohail Castle. www.marenostrumcastlepark.es

Lírico Andaluz Theatre presents La Boda de Luis Alonso: a traditional zarzuela musical in one act, with music by Gerónimo Giménez and a script by Javier de Burgos. At the Felipe VI Auditorium in Estepona at 8:30pm. www.auditorioestepona.com

Sunday June 17 BALLET – ESTEPONA

The beach is the place to be for the San Juan festival, featuring bonfires along the Coast, many of which are organised by chiringuitos, top seafront restaurants and beach clubs.

Ocean Club will be hosting one of its famous Champagne parties. Featuring great music, a lively vibe, and of course, the very best Champagne. Further information, www.oceanclub.es

Wednesday June 27 SALVADOR SOBRAL – MÁLAGA

Students from the Russian Ballet School present El Ballet at the Felipe VI Auditorium. They will be sharing the stage with renowned professional stars. www.auditorioestepona.com

Talented Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral (winner of Eurovision 2017), who has fully recovered from heart surgery, will be taking his audiences to emotional heights at this special concert at the Teatro Cervantes de Málaga, at 8:30pm. www.teatrocervantes.com

Friday June 22 WIM MERTENS – MÁLAGA

Friday June 29 FLAMENCOHEN – MÁLAGA

Wim Mertens, famed for his minimalist music, is a composer, counter-tenor, guitarist, pianist and musicologist who is on tour to present a ‘musi-fiction’ trilogy that questions the connection between music, poetry, and truth. The concert starts at 2:15pm. www.teatrocervantes.com

This unique concert by Paula Domínguez & La Banda del Corazón pays homage to the music of the brilliant Leonard Cohen. The concert starts at 8:30pm. www.teatrocervantes.com

JAMES RHODES – FUENGIROLA

Talented pianist and writer, James Rhodes will be playing live at the Marenostrum Castle Park next to the Sohail Castle in Fuengirola. www.marenostrumcastlepark.es

Saturday June 9

SPRING COLOUR FEST – TORREMOLINOS The colour fest in Torremolinos recreates Holi: a popular Hindi festival which consists of throwing coloured powder to symbolise unity. Copious amounts of powder are thrown making for a very colourful scene. Also featuring live musical performances. www.enterticket.es ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 2018 / 207

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RUSSELL GRANT’S Monthly Horoscope June 2018 GEMINI (May 21st – June 20th) You’re ready to make a fresh start, but don’t make any changes that will compromise your professional prospects. Getting a radical hairstyle or adopting a fashionable and stylish look could put you out of the running for an impressive job. It may be better to adopt a temporary change that can be easily abandoned when it’s time for work. Although you hate being held hostage by conservative attitudes, it’s better than being out of a job. On the 28th, your deepest feelings will come out in the open. It will no longer be possible to hide your passion, anger or resentment. If you’ve developed a crush on someone special, confess. Are you upset at someone who has dumped their responsibilities on your shoulders? Put your foot down. Coming clean will relieve a great deal of stress that has been building. It’s also possible that a car or appliance will break down. Choose a replacement that has a reputation for being well-built.

Getting a radical hairstyle or adopting a fashionable and stylish look could put you out of the running for an impressive job. It may be better to adopt a temporary change that can be easily abandoned when it’s time for work

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ARIES [21 MAR - 19 APR]

The New Moon on the 13th invites you to make a sales pitch, begin a social media campaign or start a writing project. At times, you’ll become muddled. When this happens, step away from your work and keep busy with routine chores. After an hour or two, a breakthrough will occur. Before going public, make sure you show your work to a person whose opinion you trust. They’ll alert you to potential problems. Instead of clinging stubbornly to your original version, be willing to tweak it. The more user-friendly your work is, the more successful it will be. It’s possible you’ll leave one job for another on the 28th, when the Full Moon marks a turning point in your career. Accepting a position with heavy responsibilities will work well for you. These considerable duties would make many people crumble, but not you. Your peers and superiors alike will admire your hard work, tenacity and strong leadership ability.

TAURUS [20 APR - 20 MAY]

A fresh moneymaking opportunity will arrive on the 13th, courtesy of the New Moon. You will enjoy the work involved, but your colleagues will be less than impressive. Your hard work and diligence will be seen as a threat. Instead of trying to win the approval of the group, remain true to your style. Your employer will reward your diligence with plum assignments. Soon, you’ll be able to leave a lacklustre department for a more successful one. The Full Moon on the 28th will find you collecting a degree or certificate. Alternatively, you could have a piece of written work published. You’ve been working hard to acquire expert knowledge. Reaching your goal is cause for celebration. Once the party is over, you’ll have to go straight back to work. Although you will long for more down time, it will be gratifying to secure a job so soon after you’ve established your mastery.

CANCER [21 JUN - 22 JUL]

On the 13th, you’ll feel the urge to rest, relax and recuperate from a busy social season. Before you get too comfortable, you will have to attend to a legal or business matter. Giving a court deposition or going on an overseas trip for work will keep you busy towards the middle of June. Once you’ve crossed this big responsibility off your list, you’ll be able to take a break from the action. The Full Moon on the 28th brings a partnership or contract to completion. After fulfilling your responsibilities, you might be pressured to keep this arrangement going. Be ready to break away, even at the risk of looking callous. Bigger and better opportunities await you. You’re tired of waiting on a hypercritical person who is never satisfied with your efforts. Working for appreciative people who value your input will give your confidence a big boost. Say your goodbyes and take the first step to a more rewarding future.

LEO [23 JUL - 22 AUG]

A cutting-edge collaboration will be more challenging than expected on the 13th, due to a tense New Moon. There won’t be enough money in the budget to do this project justice. As a result, the team will start squabbling. If someone tries pinning the blame on you for this failure, fight back. You can’t afford to have this shoddy work palmed off on you. If you meet a charming person at a party in mid-June, think twice about giving your personal information to them. You don’t want to become a victim to somebody who preys on strangers for money, influence and status. The Full Moon on the 28th

prompts you to reconsider how you are using your time, money and energy. Being more resourceful will help you meet increased personal and professional responsibilities at the end of June. If you feel tired and anxious, scale back your schedule and get some rest. Don’t push your body past the breaking point.

VIRGO [23 AUG - 22 SEPT]

A career opportunity on the 13th isn’t all that it is cracked up to be. The New Moon is urging you to make a job change, but there will be hidden elements to this job that are very unpleasant. Working for someone who isn’t sure what they want will be maddening. It’s better to hold out for a boss who has an impressive track record. If you’re put in charge of a division that lacks adequate funding, you should avoid making grandiose promises. Be truthful about what you can accomplish with such a limited budget. On the 28th, the Full Moon will mark a turning point in a romance or creative project. You might decide this relationship or venture is just too much trouble. The last thing you want is to be stuck in a situation where you’re doing all the giving without receiving anything in return. Raise your standards at the end of the month.

LIBRA [23 SEPT - 22 OCT]

An opportunity to travel, publish or teach will arrive on or around the 13th, thanks to an adventurous New Moon. There will be strings attached to this opportunity, so beware. Hidden expenses, additional responsibilities or inflated promises will make you regret your decision. Instead of dwelling on your disappointment, try making the best of a bad situation. This experience will enrich your horizons, but only after it has tested your patience multiple times. The Full Moon on the 28th creates drama on the family front. A stern relative may discourage your plans to become more independent. Instead of letting this family member break your spirit, renew your resolve. Moving into your own place or becoming romantically involved with someone they dislike will be empowering. You’re tired of winning other people’s approval at the expense of your own happiness. Stand up for what you want, even at the risk of having a quarrel.

SCORPIO [23 OCT - 21 NOV]

An investment opportunity arriving in mid-June is too good to be true. The New Moon will tempt you to back this exciting venture on the 13th, but all is not what it seems. You’re dealing with someone who talks a good game but has nothing to show for their claims. After doing some research into their background, you’ll decide it’s better to keep your hard-earned cash in the bank. Advise friends and family to stay away from this manipulator, too. On the 28th, the Full Moon will prompt you to say what you see. Confront someone who is taking advantage of their position. You’re the only one brave enough to challenge their abusive behaviour. If you remain silent, lots of vulnerable people will be hurt by their actions. Notifying the media can lend extra weight to your warnings. The last thing people like this want is negative publicity. Call their bluff.

SAGITTARIUS (22 NOV - 21 DEC)

On the 13th, the New Moon will tempt you to enter into a business or romantic relationship. Don’t jump into anything too quickly. Your feelings are muddled and with good reason. You’re dealing with someone who

blows hot and cold. Trying to anticipate their reactions will be a waste of valuable energy. Hold out for a person who says what they mean and means what they say. The Full Moon on the 28th brings a nice little boost to your bank balance, but you’ll have to spend it on some expensive necessities. Take this opportunity to replace kitchen appliances or computer equipment. Alternatively, you might have to buy a car. Such a purchase may be boring, but it’s essential to your day-to-day operations. If you don’t have reliable equipment, you’ll lose the lucrative work assignments you desire. Postpone luxury purchases for another time and meet practical needs instead. Even a dreamer like you needs a secure base from which to launch bold ideas.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 19 JAN]

Starting work on a project will be cause for alarm in mid-June. Someone who isn’t clear how this work will be performed will give conflicting instructions on the 13th, due to a deceptive New Moon. It will take a great deal of time and energy to sort out your priorities and form a plan of action. With a fair amount of patience and persistence, you’ll figure everything out. Don’t let the head of this operation take credit for your hard work. Your colleagues will rally around you, insisting you are put in charge of future operations. The Full Moon on the 28th will invite you to do something special for yourself. Instead of putting other people’s needs first, you should enjoy a spa treatment, holiday or afternoon nap. If anyone dares accuse you of being lazy, be prepared to set the record straight. You’re tired of working around the clock while everyone else has fun.

AQUARIUS [20 JAN - 18 FEB]

The New Moon on the 13th opens the door to a passionate relationship. Beware of trying to buy someone’s affection. If this relationship is meant to be, your amour will be satisfied with you on any terms. You deserve to be loved for who you are, not for your purchasing power. If you’re already in a relationship, an argument over an ethical matter will break out. It’s time to decide whether you can stay with someone whose values are radically opposed to yours. On the 28th, you will be challenged to let go of an old grudge. This doesn’t mean you have to forgive someone who performed a terrible injustice. It does mean you must train yourself to release your anger and resentment over this issue. Stop dwelling on this betrayal and set your sights on the future. The sooner you make a fresh start, the happier you will be.

PISCES [19 FEB - 20 MAR]

Finding a place to live will be more challenging than expected. The New Moon on the 13th invites you to lower your expectations about living spaces. You can have two of three options: cheap, well-located and luxurious. Getting all three is impossible. The sooner you accept this inconvenient truth, the easier it will be to find a spot to rest your head. The Full Moon on the 28th could cause you to break away from a group that no longer meets your needs. An influential member will be personally insulted by this defection, but it can’t be helped. Remaining part of this organisation will compromise your reputation. Take a stand and assert what you truly believe. You’ll be lonely at first, but this will be better than feeling like a hypocrite. Soon, many other members of the group will follow your lead. ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 2018 / 209

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IN THE SUMMER: CAMPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Marbella and the rest of the Coast are pretty cool places to hang around at throughout the year but summer is undoubtedly a peak time for partying and learning a new skill. These are just a few camps for kids of all ages:

Z FILM SCHOOL FOR KIDS AGED EIGHT TO 18 The Mad Hatters Film Club is offering a fun summer film camp, featuring a blend of hands-on filmmaking and outdoor adventures. The school’s goal is to nurture the talent within every student and boost their confidence. Join in on the action from July 2 to August 3. Tel: 673 505 838. i www.madhattersfilmcamp.com Z DANCE ‘TIL YOU DROP FOR VARIOUS AGES Dance Marbella is a cool dance school for kids and adults where you can learn popular dance styles such as ballroom dancing, Latin dance, Zumba, salsa, bachata, and more. The best thing about dance is that it is such an effortless and natural way to get your heart racing and have a great time. i www.dancemarbella.com Z HONE YOUR SPANISH AT A LANGUAGE CAMP FOR KIDS AGED FOUR TO 16 (DIFFERENT GROUPS) III Language Schools in Marbella will be

holding a fun Language Summer Camp, with a view to honing kids’ Spanish and/ or English skills while they practice sport and take part in a host of cultural activities. Kids can enjoy a day camp or opt for full accommodation. i www.iiischools.com Z RESERVA DEL HIGUERON RESORT CAMP FOR KIDS AGED FOUR AND UPWARDS (KIDS ONLY) Reserva del Higueron’s swish Sports Club is also a popular spot for kids wishing to enjoy a plethora of activities (including tennis and padel), swimming, and a hearty lunch afterwards. Every summer they have a camp involving all these and more activities. i www.reservadelhigueronsport.com Z ROBOTICS FOR KIDS AGED FOUR TO 14+ Edukatïve Málaga will be holding a fun robotics camp for kids aged four to 10 (group one) and 11 to 14+ (group two). Subjects covered will include LEGO, Wedo 2.0, Robotics Pets, Mindstorms EV3, and more. i www.edukative.es

Z JUNIOR SOCCER CAMPS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES The Marbella Football Centre offers different soccer courses and camps for kids of all ages. The camps are led by licensed coaches and are as educational as they are fun and inspiring. i www.marbellafootballcenter.com Z HIGH ABILITY SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGED SIX TO 15 Altas Capacidades Marbella is offering an interesting summer camp aimed at enriching the cognitive, creative, and emotional life of children of various ages. From July 2 to 27. Featuring technology, robotics, games, etc. The camp will be held in Spanish. i www.altascapacidadesmarbella.org Z PADDLE SURF AND SURF SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS OF VARIOUS AGES NaluSur will be holding a fun summer camp focused on paddle surfing and surfing at the Real Club Marítimo de Marbella at the Puerto Deportivo.

Featuring beach games, a gymkhana, snorkelling, and more. i www.nalusur.com Z LEARNING TO SAIL FOR CHILDREN OF VARIOUS AGES What better time to discover the beauty of sailing than in the summer? Sail Group Escuela de Vela teaches sailing to kids, as well as paddle surfing, kayaking, and much more. Lessons take place at the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella. Further information, Tel: 600 585 870. i www.pvfsailgroup.com. If you live in Estepona, try the Escuela de Vela Estepona, which offers similar activities. i www.escueladevelaestepona.com Z LEARN FRENCH AT ALIANZA FRANCESA MÁLAGA FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES This intensive course for kids of varying ages offers two hours of French a day, as well as cultural activities, museum visits, and more. i www.alianzafrancesamalaga.es

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