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Enclosed: 306 m² Plot: 556 m² Price on Application

MARBELLA CLUB HOTEL Exclusive 4-bedroom villa in the grounds of this famous 5-star hotel, with all its facilities at

hand. Recently refurbished to very high standards. Within walking distance of the MC Café and Hotel, shops, boutiques and the beach. An exceptional home in a top location! Ref. 7349

Enclosed: 287 m² Plot: 1,246 m² Price: € 850,000

RONDA ROAD – BENAHAVIS Attractive 5 en-suite bedroom family home. Established residential area, 10-minutes from Puerto Banús. Ref. 6931

Enclosed: 536 m² Plot: 1,697 m² Price: € 1,950,000

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Enclosed: 219 m² Plot: 254 m² Price: € 1,900,000

GOLDEN MILE Ideally situated 2nd line beach 4 bedroom villa with private pool and garden. Direct access to beach from communal gardens. Ref 7237

Enclosed: 206 m2 Terrace: 96 m2 Price: € 2,200,000

MARBELLA EAST 3 bedroom front line beach duplex penthouse. Amazing views of the Mediterranean sea in sought-after complex. Ref. 7718

DE CAMOJAN Spacious 5-bedroom villa with panoramic views. Established complex with 24h security. Lots of potential. Ref. 8025

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Enclosed: 984 m² Plot: 2,112 m² Price: € 3,690,000

SIERRA BLANCA Stunning Balinese style villa in one of the best residential areas of the Golden Mile, offering tranquility and 24h security. Well distributed and spacious accommodation of 7 en-suite bedrooms. Impressive water features with wood decking. Immaculate condition. Beautiful tropical garden with gazebo. An ideal family home and for entertaining. Ref. 8428

LA ALQUERIA- BENEHAVIS Recently built 7 en-suite bedroom hilltop mansion. Panoramic views over the golf course, Gibraltar and Africa. Ref. 6674

Enclosed: 591 m² Plot: 2,392 m² Price: € 4,950,000

GOLDEN MILE Contemporary style mansion with incredible sea views. 7 en-suite bedrooms. Walking distance to beach and amenities. Ref. 7813

Enclosed: 804 m² MARBELLA EAST Asian style 5 bedroom Plot: 1,711 m² frontline golf mansion in gated complex of Río Real Price: On application Golf. Impressive views to golf course. Ref. 5788

Enclosed: 569 m² Plot: 1,524 m² Price: € 1,850,000

GOLDEN MILE Superb 4 en-suite villa below Sierra Blanca. Amazing sea and mountain views. Heated salt water pool. Priced to sell. Ref. 7982

Enclosed: 854 m² Plot: 1,843m² Price: € 1,950,000

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Elviria: Contemporary villa with spectacular, panoramic sea and mountain views situated in a quiet area in the heart of Elviria, close to all amenities. Separate guest apartment. 5 Beds, 4 baths. Built 495 m2, plot 1.880 m2. E&V ID: W-01ZBD8 Price: 1.800.000 €.

Los Monteros: Contemporary villa set on a large plot with a separate guest house and a pool house. Outdoor and indoor pools, massage room, Turkish bath. 7 Beds, 8 baths. Built 979 m2, plot 3.266 m2. E&V ID: W-01ZLAM. Price: 5.900.000 €.

Los Monteros: Best priced, spacious apartment in the prestigious gated community Los Monteros Park, near the beach. Highest standards and luxury materials. 3 Beds, 3 baths. Living area 211 m2, terrace 72 m2. E&V ID: W-0206I6. Price: 728.000 €.

Beachfront Río Real: Spectacular, luxury penthouse in Río Real Playa. Large terraces with breathtaking views. Direct beach access and several pools. 4 Beds, 4 baths. Living area 227 m2, terrace 134 m2. E&V ID: W-020FYE. Price: 2.250.000 €.

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Golden Mile: Impressive, contemporary villa, recently built, offering spectacular sea and mountain views. Built to the highest standards with the latest technology. Gym, sauna, lift, separate staff quarter. 6 Beds, 6 baths. Built 1.011 m2, plot 2.500 m2. E&V ID: W-0201UE. Price: 5.400.000 €.

Sierra Blanca: Stunning modern villa with fantastic sea views, built with the highest qualities. Beautiful gardens, outdoor kitchen, sauna, gym and guest apartment. 7 Beds, 6 baths. Built 800 m2, plot 1.700 m2. E&V ID: W-01FN0A. Price: 3.499.500 €.

Frontline Beach Guadalmina: The most exquisite property on the Mediterranean front. Under construction. Indoor pool, gym, sauna, wine cellar, lift, staff house. 8 Beds, 9 baths. Built 2.015 m2, plot 5.175 m2. E&V ID: W-020KOK. Price: P.O.A.

Golden Mile: Stylish, newly built villa with spectacular sea views. Built on one level with unique design and highest quality. Sauna, gym, staff quarter. 4 Beds, 4 baths, Built 586 m2, plot 3.000 m2. E&V ID: W-0205GY. Price: 5.150.000 €.

Golden Mile: Contemporary villa with breathtaking sea views and beautiful gardens close to Marbella Club Hotel and the beach. Pool house, bodega, staff quarter. 6 Beds, 6 baths. Built 730 m2, plot 2.329 m2. E&V ID: W-00UM0R. Price: 4.950.000 €.

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contents The Trend Cinema 22 Home Viewing 24 Music 26 Books 28 Gadgets 30 Cars: Maserati Ghibli 32

The Focus A History of Marbella 38 Marbella Personalities 46 Art and Culture in Marbella 52 Nature in Marbella 58 New Directions for DOM3 62 Marbella is Back by Brett James 64

The Style A Home of Classical Beauty by Engel & Völkers 68 Fashion: Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 by Lady Cacahuete 76 Fashion News 82

The Spa The Niance Anti-Ageing Facial at the Kempinski Spa 86 Beauty News 88 Dr Organic Skincare 90 Health News 92 Dr. Kai Kaye of Ocean Clinic 94

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The Pro Enterprise 96 The Vibe 106

The Leisure The Marbella Club Hotel 112 Las Brisas Golf 114

The Gourmet 119 Tahini 121 Alexandre 122 Food News 124 Kevin Woodford’s Marbella 126 Chef’s Profile: Jaume Puigdengolas of Skina 128 Wine: Toro

The Guide 130 Listings

The Blog 141 Pet News 142 What’s On in October 144 Stars 146 Family Fun

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www.bromleyestatesmarbella.com +34 952 939 460 (Spain) - info@bromleyestatesmarbella.com - Urbanización El Rosario, CN340, Km 188, Marbella, Málaga 29603

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publisher’s letter

Marbella is Back

WORDS BY IAIN BLACKWELL

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arbella is back on track for being recognised as one of Europe’s top resort destinations. Having fallen out of favour for a while, improvements to its infrastructure, better service and much more reasonable prices have seen the Costa del Sol benefit this summer with almost unprecedented levels of visitors. Holiday makers have become more wary of travelling to places that often now include an element of danger and are opting for the guarantee of sun, safety and glamour that Marbella offers. Property is also once again on the move as the substantial reduction in prices coastal wide is tempting many to purchase a home in the sun that is, at the same time, an attractive investment likely to increase in value. In this October edition, we pay homage to Marbella, a municipality that many of us call home, focusing on its history, personalities, art and

culture, and surrounding nature. In 1954, 60 years ago, the Marbella Club Hotel opened its doors bringing Hollywood celebrities, royalty and heads of state to our shores. Decades later, Marbella is epitomised as a haven for luxury living, complete with sumptuous properties, iconic hotels, popular ports, stylish restaurants, lush golf courses and a glamorous night life. Step inside the new Maserati Ghibli and come with us on a visit to a visually stunning palatial mansion. We also talk with renowned aesthetic surgeon, Kai Kaye of Ocean Clinic, Roque Justicia, new President of DOM3 and Jaume Puigdengolas, Head Chef of Michelin-starred Skina in Marbella’s Old Town. Finally, don’t miss Kevin Woodford’s Marbella and what blast-from-the-past, Brett James, has to say on the subject. All in all, pretty apt, considering Marbella! the magazine is

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If you’re into Spanish cinema and you haven’t caught this gem, make sure to make up for lost time by viewing it at home. The film takes typical jabs at Basque and Andalusian stereotypes, through the love/ hate relationship of its protagonists, Amaia (a Basque taxi driver) and Rafa (a boy from Sevilla who works in a tablao de flamenco). The highlight of the film is undoubtedly the performance of the older set of actors: Karra Elejalde (who plays Amaia’s father and who insists any son-in-law has to have “at least eight Basque surnames”) and Carmen Machi, an older friend who pretends to be Rafa’s mother.

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As this page is penned there is no action concert wise on the coast this coming month except for the third Gibraltar International Jazz Festival (October 23 – 25). Among those performing are FILLET O SOUL (on the 25th), a jazz/soul fusion collective featuring members of BBC TV’s JOOLS HOLLAND ORCHESTRA and the channel’s Strictly Come Dancing band, with guest vocal spots by 80s/90s soul girl MICA PARIS and the 60s/70s legend MADELINE BELL (also of BLUE MINK fame). Ticket and line-up info: www.songkick. com/festivals

Chart wise, this summer belonged to ED SHEERAN as his second album, X, topped the UK listings for over two months. Good news for his fans, who had to wait three years between the debut and the current offering, is that the 23-year-old has already started working on new material which he said will be released sometime next year.

If you fancy a trip to Madrid this month PHARRELL WILLIAMS presents his Dear Girl Tour at the Palacio de los Deportes on the 4th and the KYLE MINOGUE Kiss Me Once Tour is at the same venue on the 13th. Ticket info: www.ticketmaster.es Talking about KYLIE, the fit-for-her age pocket rocket may be going back to her original roots next year as Neighbours celebrates 30 years on Aussie TV – and former music mogul PETE WATERMAN looks set to cash in by re-mastering her first four albums, which were originally released (by him) between 1988 and 1991 with a variety of bonus tracks, B-sides and remixes on October 27. He reckons there is a new market out there – he should be so lucky! The American football NFL season got underway last month and the sport’s powers that be have already drawn up a wish list of artists for next February’s prestigious Superbowl half-time show. They want either COLDPLAY, KATY PERRY or RIHANNA (or preferably all of them) – apparently ONE DIRECTION have also been suggested but the big bosses think they would not appeal to the majority. At this year’s Superbowl show, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and BRUNO MARS attracted 115.3 million TV viewers worldwide. On September 28, UK rock legends DEF LEPPARD were programmed to Pour Some Sugar at the pre-game show at Wembley Stadium before the first of three NFL matches scheduled at the world famous English venue this year.

Staying with Wembley, an iconic 1979 concert at the next door indoor Arena is available from September 29 – the Abba Live At Wembley Arena gig has been released in full on two CD and three LP editions – it was said to be one of their best performances ever. And what about the DVD? Apparently, that is being held back for a later date (Me thinks that will land when the bank balances need topping up).

The only good thing about the S CLUB 7 reunion is that RACHEL STEVENS has said yes – earlier this summer the now 36-year-old was voted the world’s sexiest woman over the last 20 years by readers of the lad mag FHM (she’s still looking good!). The septet originally split in 2003 and this reformation is being tipped to be as big as the TAKE THAT return to the charts in 2005. By the time you read this they might have already signed for ITV’s forthcoming Big Reunion series. The aftermath of the successful KATE BUSH comeback tour saw her become the first female in UK chart history to have eight albums in the LP charts at the same time when her back catalogue was re-released (with an 8,000 per cent sales increase) but it was still four short of the all time record held by ELVIS PRESLEY after his death in 1977. The new U2 album, Songs of Innocence, which was pencilled in for next month, has been rush released as a free download via iTunes until October 13. Bumped into an old friend recently who had just returned from working in the south of France and she told me a tale about BONO. Apparently, he was annoying the neighbours playing tracks from the album at full blast and someone recorded it and put it on the internet – hence – the possible reason for the free release. Personally – not bothered checking it out as the last two albums have been, as they say in the Emerald Isles – s*i*e! e

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Five Self-Help Books that may Turn Your Life Around We flicked through the pages of some of the best selling self-help books on the market and pared the list down to five. We hope these reads help you lead a happier, healthier and more focused life. WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

THE DANCE OF ANGER: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO CHANGING THE PATTERNS OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS BY HARRIET LERNER Relationships expert, Dr. Harriet Lerner, has penned many best-selling books, though the most iconic of all her works is probably Dance of Anger. The premise of the book is simple: many of our relationships are unhealthy because we engage in destructive ‘dances’ with others, repeating the same mistakes, trying to change them, getting angry when they do not react as we wish, and following the same cycles all over again. Harriet Lerner has a refreshing clarity when she speaks; her voice is that of an old soul who uses language that the average reader can understand. Lerner teaches us how to avoid destructive practices such as creating triangles. She argues that the most we can do is change ourselves; if the significant people in our lives react in a way that is positive, all the better, but it isn’t strictly necessary.

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Marketing Researcher, Sally Hogshead, compiled information on 250,000 people for this book, which is aimed at helping readers identify the unique way in which they add value to the world. All of us have one special ability – be it to lead, to listen, to nurture, trust, inspire, explain a topic with passion, spot tiny details, communicate, or listen. The idea isn’t to aspire to obtain all these qualities; it is to hone in on the our greatest strengths. The book provides a handy multi-part test that teaches us how to identify our gifts and make the most of them so we can begin to stand out and shine as brightly as we were meant to.

SPEED: FACING OUR ADDICTION TO FAST AND FASTER – AND OVERCOMING OUR FEAR OF SLOWING DOWN BY STEPHANIE BROWN

Addiction Specialist, Dr. Stephanie Brown, argues that the breakneck pace of modern society has become as much of an addiction as drugs or alcohol. The high-stress lifestyle is somehow irresistible, yet living with chronic stress can lead to everything from heart disease to Type II diabetes and even anxiety, depression and drug/alcohol abuse. Dr. Brown argues that we must create peaceful spaces in our homes, where the entire family deposits their mobile phones, tablets, etc. We should then schedule techpermissible times (for instance, after dinner but for just half and hour), to ensure we are not taken over by work and technology.

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This practical book is a must for those who have problems managing their time. Its authors argue that the key to the effective use of time is to identify exactly what we are getting paid for at work. By focusing on the four or five things we have actually been hired to do, we can pay less importance to ‘inherited problems, tasks nobody else wants to do and putting out fireballs’. What overwhelms us is often not what we are actually paid to do, but all the smaller tasks we have taken on that consume time and distract us.

BY RYAN BABINEAUX AND JOHN KRUMBOLTZ

“If you’re not occasionally failing, you’re not trying hard enough. Fail Fast, Fail Often offers helpful tactics for conquering fear and taking the strategic risks necessary for success.” The blurb on this book says it all – the problem with most people is that when we try something new, we nearly always hope for success. A far healthier strategy is to try something we have never done before while focusing on the fact that we are beginners. When we aim to learn something new rather than produce something amazing from the word go, we view our mistakes far more positively and success is much more likely to ensue.

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MASERATI GHIBLI WORDS TONY WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MASERATI

Though Ghibli may be an unfamiliar name to the latest generation of premium car buyers, Maserati has actually had two cars using that nameplate over the years – the ﬁrst one a pretty stunning GT car and the second, a somewhat forgettable two-door coupé. More than likely, the new Ghibli will erase any memories of the past because Maserati’s recent products have been widelypraised and are selling strongly in many parts of the world.

he new Ghibli, named after the Mediterranean wind, is a four-door coupé-style saloon that’s aimed at the upper echelons of the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF and Mercedes-Benz E-Class segment. It’s a class Maserati has never tackled before with any real intent and it will provide people who buy this type of car with something a little more exotic to tempt them away from the fine products of Germany and the UK. The newly-designed platform architecture the Ghibli uses will eventually show up on all kinds of cars from makers like Alfa Romeo, Lancia and even Chrysler and Dodge. It’s all part of the big merger between Fiat and Chrysler Corporation which is already seeing Alfa Romeo models sold in North America under a Dodge nameplate and Chryslers appearing in Europe with Lancia badges. Count on more of this mixing and matching in the years ahead. Maserati says that the Ghibli is a turning point in its history and this is a history that goes back 100 years to 1914 when the Maserati brothers got started. Maserati has been owned by Fiat since 1993. The company has an enviable racing record and it’s worth noting that Maserati was deeply involved in motor sport long before Enzo Ferrari took

his first tentative competition steps. What Maserati planned with the Ghibli was to offer buyers a fine car with a storied nameplate that cost no more than a well-optioned BMW or Mercedes-Benz. The Ghibli has arrived at a time when Maserati is enjoying considerable success with its product range. In May of this year, the company sold a record 3,000 cars, which are big numbers in Maserati’s market segment. The bodywork is a little like that of its big brother Quattroporte, but even so, it’s curvaceous and elegant. The sleek nose includes a large chromed Maserati trident, one of the best-known identification features in the performance car world. The trident logo has been around for decades and is based, according to legend, on the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore. The Ghibli is a practical 5-place design with ‘proper’ rear seats and a four-door layout that makes for easy access. There’s a decent sized boot, though I haven’t checked how many bags of golf clubs it will take yet. Let’s just say that it’s ‘spacious.’ The car looks a little longer than it is, probably because of the fact that it has close to the longest wheelbase in its class.

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Z ENGINE: V-6 turbo developing 330-horsepower. Z TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic. Z ACCELERATION: Zero to 100 km/h in 5.6-seconds. Z TOP SPEED: 263 km/h. Z I LIKED: Nice trim styling job with some elegant touches like the traditional Maserati ‘trident’ nose job. Just the right engine for a car like this in the turbo V-6. Great to see an entry-level car from a historic manufacturer like Maserati. The touch screen control system is one of the best in the industry. Z I DIDN’T LIKE: Looks a little too much like a downsized Quattroporte, but that may well enhance sales rather than affect them negatively. A little more bodywork design originality would have been nice though. Z MARKET ALTERNATIVES: Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Jaguar XF. Z WHO DRIVES ONE? Maserati fans to whom a new model was always a little beyond financial reach. First-time supercar/exotic buyers who will be part of a major new market for Maserati, given the Ghibli’s price. Drivers who would like something a little more characterful than the legions of Mercedes, Audis and BMWs on the road. Z PRICE AND AVAILABILITY: Available now, priced around €50.000/€60.000.

Maserati’s engine choice for the Ghibli is a 3.0-litre twin turbo V-6 that’s sourced from Ferrari. It’s the perfect complement to this car (a V-8 would have been overkill) and develops 330-horsepower with similarly worthwhile levels of torque. The noise from the two big tailpipes is a constant reminder that you are driving a Maserati and more than likely, the pipework was tuned with exactly that in mind. The engine produces some impressive performance figures, as well it might, remembering where it came from. I’ve seen Maserati engines rolling down the same production line as Ferrari units at the latter’s Maranello factory. The transmission is a next-generation 8-speed automatic from respected German gearbox maker ZF and like many of its type, nullifies any yearnings the driver may have for a manual. You just won’t shift a manual box as rapidly as modern automatics will. There’s also an ‘S’ model available with more

horsepower and available all-wheel drive. So far, you can’t get a Ghibli with the V-8 from the Quattroporte, but there is talk that this may yet happen. Handling is excellent for a fairly large car like this and the suspension system uses double-wishbones up front and a five-arm multi-link at the rear. It adds up to a safe and predictable car that’s as happy around town as it is on the open road. Expectedly, for this should be considered a performance car, the brakes are well up to snuff and are capable of hauling the car down from very high speeds with remarkable ease. Naturally, the Ghibli is equipped with all the electronic stability and safety systems that are part and parcel of just about all vehicles nowadays.

This may be Maserati’s least expensive model, but a look inside the cabin will confirm that if there’s been any skimping, it’s certainly not obvious. It’s a fine-looking exercise in tasteful design and that famed Italian craftsmanship is everywhere. The dash incorporates elegant curves and premium materials and everything is very easy to reach. The big central touch screen that incorporates SatNav and many other features is inherited from Chrysler and in my opinion, is the best in the industry. It’s very easy and intuitive to use, even without reference to the owner’s manual. The new Ghibli is an excellent piece of work from Maserati at a very fair price and it brings thoroughbred car ownership within the reach of large numbers of buyers who have never considered the marque before. Mergers between giant car manufacturers are sometimes disturbing, but if the Fiat/Chrysler deal brings us products like the Ghibli, more power to them! e

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I You don’t have to travel to Provence, Tuscany or Cornwall to experience country refinement in idyllic surroundings. Indeed, just a short distance from Marbella, you can find yourself immersed in rustic charm and sophistication.

t is here, among the mountains and valleys near Gaucín, that Margarita Taylor has built, renovated and decorated homes varying in size, setting and even style, yet with a visible touch that has become known as a ‘Margarita house’. From fincas and cottages to country villas and boutique hotels, her creations dot the Serranía de Ronda from Jimena de la Frontera in the west to beyond Ronda in the east. The concept of country style is flexible enough to range from authentically rustic to modern. Creating a successfully stylish country home is therefore not so much a factor of a rigid architectural or decorative style as of an ability to get the tone, proportions and ambience of the property just right. Having devised so many perfect examples of this for other people over the years, we were very curious to see the home she has made for herself on the slopes just below Gaucín.

Situated a little inland from Casares, Gaucín is a very pretty white mountain village that has long been the darling of foreign residents. Among those who reside and visit here are some very famous names, including the Sainsbury’s, aristocrats and people you might have thought more inclined towards the bright lights of Marbella. But no, for many Gaucín is their preferred ‘Marbella in the mountains’. And why not? You simply follow the coastal highway past Estepona, turn-off at Casares and drive through the countryside towards Gaucín, where you turn into Margarita’s 2.5-hectare property. Getting here in under an hour means you needn’t forsake the amenities and diversions of Marbella, Sotogrande and Gibraltar to enjoy a stylish life on the edge of a picturesque village surrounded by spectacular scenery.

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As the gate opens and you wind through olive groves to a gravel forecourt you cannot help but draw parallels with those grand Marbella villas with enough space to also feature a driveway of this kind. The house, likewise, exudes an elegance and presence that you would expect from the finer properties on the coast, and while the overall style and ambience is in keeping with the rustic setting, the sense of luxury and comfort is undiminished. This impression continues as you enter the villa, where Margarita has chosen to match elements of her typical rustic style properties with those of an opulent Marbella home. The result is a villa that suits its beautiful setting well but offers the kind of living environment that requires no adaptation or compromises to comfort. The rooms are spacious and open-flowing, the floors not covered in rustic tiles but in a soft-toned brown marble that adds a touch of Marbella-style luxury in a country setting. The tasteful living room balances contemporary comfort and rustic style with similar aplomb, flowing into a dining room that is equally marked with eclectic pieces blended together with great skill. It connects with the kind of charming country kitchen that Margarita has become famous for, all the while enjoying spectacular views beyond the covered terrace to the mountains and valleys, with the Mediterranean and Gibraltar beyond. In a home such as this, interior and exterior living merge imperceptibly, offering the choice of dinner with the sliding doors open or enjoying a meal al fresco as you take in the country garden and the views that stretch out beyond it. Lavender waves in the wind, fruit trees and rosebushes line a marble pathway that concentrates the eye on the vistas and leads one to a very private and panoramic swimming pool and deck. It is the kind of home where refined luxuries can be enjoyed amid the sounds and sights of nature, with the trickling of fountains in the background. With this villa Margarita proves that creating ‘Marbella in the mountains’ is all about blending comfort and style with a country setting and sensibility that – when in the right hands – can produce homes of great charm, elegance and sophistication. e

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Marbella is experiencing a true renaissance so, this month, we celebrate life on the Coast with articles on the History of Marbella, Top Marbella Personalities, Art and Culture in Marbella and Local Nature Spots. We also talk to the new President of the DOM3 Association for High-End Housing and welcome home our ex-contributor and well known bon viveur, Brett James.

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f history had worked out differently, Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe might have gone straight to the nearest garage when his Rolls Royce broke down in Marbella, and the jet set holiday playground might never have been built. Incredible though it may seem, one century before the ‘chance arrival’ of its ‘founding father’, Marbella was in the vanguard of Spain’s Industrial Revolution, producing 75 per cent of its iron ore. Had that enterprise prospered, the Prince would surely have taken one look at the landscape of slag heaps and blast furnaces and moved on. Providentially, fate took a different turn and, like all good fairytales, The Prince fell in love and stayed on to open the Marbella Club, which marks its 60th birthday this year. With its landmark La Concha mountain backed by a blue screen of cloudless skies, Marbella had a similarly bewitching effect on others, through the ages. ‘Location – location – location’, to quote the well-worn realtor’s mantra, dictated its history then, as now. Sheltered by mountains and watered by rivers, with a microclimate perfect for cultivation and an

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ocean teeming with fish, almost every civilisation in history was eager to capitalise on nature’s cornucopia. Conquered by all the usual suspects, Marbella also benefitted from these ‘benevolent invaders’ who left their mark in positive as well as negative ways. Inhabited since the Stone Age, vestiges of a Phoenician fish factory near Los Monteros, and a Carthaginian version near Puerto Banús, suggest that Marbella earned a good living from garum, a fish sauce that was the caviar of its day. The fossilised shells of murex sea snails, which produced a purple die that was all the rage in Rome, are also liberally scattered through the municipality’s subsoil.

A Roman ‘Des Res’ Evidence that people were building fine summer homes here long before Taylor Woodrow was unearthed as recently as 1960, with the excavation of the Roman villa at Rio Verde near the Coral Beach Hotel, now restored and open to the public: an almost perfectly-preserved black and white mosaic patio floor whose depictions of amphorae, kitchen utensils and tables heaped

with meats and fruits provide a fascinating insight into Roman life. A mosaic of Medusa the Gorgon was a Roman form of guard dog, warding off evil; at the entrance to the dining room, a fashionable pair of flip flops that wouldn’t look out of place between the toes of a TOWIE star was a reminder to guests to remove their shoes, according to Roman custom. A bathroom complete with plunge pool suggest that this was a high-end holiday home. Although historians are uncertain whether Salduba or Cilniara was the true Roman nucleus of Marbella, it’s clear that the answer to the famous Monty Python question, ‘what did the Romans do for us?’ is ‘quite a lot’. The main streets of Ricardo Soriano and Ramón y Cajal follow the original route of the Via Augusta which once connected Spain with Rome. A 1st-century Roman bridge which was part of this ancient highway surreally graces the gardens of the Hotel Puente Romano. Ruins of a Roman necropolis and thermal baths at Guadalmina and artefacts still surfacing in and beyond the Old Town are further proof.

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Old Town, Marbella

Town Hall, Orange Square

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The Marbellous Middle Ages Marbella has the Moors to thank for its premier tourist attraction – the maze-like streets and patios sheltering behind castle walls in the Casco Antiguo, whose swanky boutiques are stocked with designer must-haves today. Under Islamic rule, this was the walled citadel of Marbi-la whose three gates opened towards Ronda, Málaga and the sea. It boasted a mosque, 90,000 square metres of dwellings and 3,000 inhabitants. Where the high street is today was agricultural land cultivated with orchards and mulberry trees for silk production. The town also owes a debt of gratitude to the Catholic Monarchs for another of its modern-day attractions: Orange Square, whose citrus trees shade visitors wining and dining in the plaza today. King Fernando and Queen Isabel gave Marbella its official coat of arms and embarked on a beautification programme continued by later monarchs. Many of the buildings we admire

today – the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving, the Santísima Trinidad Convent, the Town Hall and fountain and stunning Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación church, completed in the 18th century, were funded from the fruits of New World exploration. Over time, the wealth from the Americas was frittered away on wars and Marbella fell back on its time-honoured fishing and farming traditions. The 18th century British travel writer Francis Carter wrote: ‘The Marbella wine is very good… if it were well prepared it would be very well-appreciated in England, bringing the price up and stimulating the inhabitants to take more care of their vineyards’. The 19th century began badly with a series of hail storms and earthquakes, the French invasion and the War of Independence. It was against this backdrop that Manuel de Heredia, an entrepreneur from Logroño, bécame the richest man in Málaga province.

Moorish Watchtower near Marbella

Baroque doorway, Iglesia Santa Maria, Marbella

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Into everything from textiles and soap`to sugar (in partnership with the powerful Larios gin family) as well as smuggling goods from Gibraltar, in 1826 he discovered iron ore reserves in the Sierra Blanca and set up La Concepción. The mine boasted Spain’s first civilian blast furnace, built by British engineers and powered by charcoal from local forests and water from the Rio Verde. It was Marbella’s largest employer, with 1,500 workers. However, competition from the more industrialised north of Spain, and worldwide recession, forced its closure in 1893. De Heredia was not the first or the last millionaire to come a cropper in Marbella. Manuel Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Duero, met a similar fate while realising his dream of financing Spain’s first experimental farming community. La Colonia was years ahead of its time, built over 10,000 hectares on an American-style grid system, with canals for irrigation and houses for workers with allotments for growing their own food. The Marquis opened a Model Farm School and trialled groundbreaking new agricultural machinery from America and Britain, such as the steam tractor. He built a refinery for processing sugar cane – a key crop introduced from the Americas in the 17th century – and the La Alcoholera winery which produced high-quality moscatel. But the ambitious project never paid its way and had to be sold four years later. The Marquis’s loss was Marbella’s gain as La Colonia laid the foundations for the community we know today as San Pedro! Economic disaster loomed again with the phylloxera epidemic. By 1885, nearly all the vineyards in Málaga province had succumbed, bringing unemployment, poverty and starvation in its wake. That same year, a cholera epidemic claimed 1,700 lives in the province and the sugar cane industry was ruined by frost.

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Birth of Tourism At the beginning of the 20th century, Marbella began to realise its tourist potential with the first hotels – the Mall (1918) and the Miramar (1934) but the Spanish Civil War in 1936 and WW2 brought its fortunes to the brink of disaster once more. However, in the late 1940s, another unlikely hero arrived on the scene: Ricardo Soriano, Marquis of Ivanrey. An eccentric playboy from Salamanca, he was holidaying in Marbella when he saw opportunity in the large numbers of travellers passing through from France to the French Protectorate of Morocco via the port of Algeciras. One of the first entrepreneurs to buy up agricultural land for tourism – 220,000 m2 which he reportedly got for 110,000 pesetas, a snip even in those days – his hostel for wayfarers between Marbella and San Pedro became the Venta y Albergues El Rodeo. Popularised by the Marquis’s rich and famous friends, it was Marbella’s first pukkah tourist resort. Soriano also opened the town’s first ‘talkie’ cinema. Soriano was a genius whose entrepreneurial spirit embraced everything from business and politics to sport, adventure and inventions (the 90hp outboard motor, the snowmobile and the bobsleigh were among his creations). What is less well-known is his curious penchant for collecting female pubic hair. History forgave this aberration and Marbella’s main shopping thoroughfare bears his name today.

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Prince Alfonso with the Duke of Windsor

Solvency and Celebrity

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly

Soriano’s nephew, none other than the Prince in our opening paragraph, took a leaf out of his uncle’s book and acquired the Finca Santa Margarita for his own project. One of the Marbella Club’s earliest attractions was the town’s only telephone line! With Prince Alfonso’s kinship to the crowned heads of Europe, names like Windsor, Bismarck, Rothschild, Metternich and Thyssen-Bornemisza filled the Visitors Book. And where royalty lead, Hollywood followed (Brigitte Bardot, Ava Gardner, Audrey Hepburn, Sean Connery, members of the Kennedy clan, too). Prince Alfonso hired a Beverly Hills architect to improve his hotel, who went on to design the jet-set marina of Puerto Banús for José Banús, who became the largest developer of residential tourism complexes on the Costa del Sol. His family were personal friends of General Franco and he earned a reputation as ‘the regime’s builder’. Celebrities at the port’s 1970 opening party headlining crooner Julio Iglesias included Franco’s designated successor, Prince Juan Carlos of Asturias, Prince Rainier of Monaco and his wife Grace Kelly, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and film director Roman Polanski. Three hundred waiters from Seville served 22 kilos of beluga caviar to 1,700 guests.

Goodies and Baddies In 1974, another benefactor took centre stage in the Marbella story – the future King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who poured millions of petro dollars into what he called ‘a land blessed by Allah’. The profligate ruler would arrive with an entourage of thousands, renting hundreds of hotel rooms and cars and swelling local coffers by up to €80million during his one-month stays. In the 1980s he built his own Marbella palace, modelled on the White House, triggering an invasion of wealthy Gulf potentates who built neighbouring mansions along what was coined the ‘Golden Mile’.

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Marbella held three days of mourning when its personal ‘King Midas’ died in 2005, naming a public gardens and street in his honour. There were no such laurels for another entrepreneur who transformed Marbella’s skyline… and not in a good way, although there are some who defend Jesús Gil for ‘cleaning up’ Marbella. Elected Mayor in 1991 on the neo-conservative GIL party ticket (Independent Liberal Group) he facilitated a building boom that ran amok over planning law, attracted mafia-run money laundering rings and embezzled vast sums of public

funds, drawing many other politicians into his web of corruption. Gil was convicted in 1999 and died in jail in 2004. Only now is Marbella recovering from the aftershocks of his scandalous reign. With the recession over, and tourism and the property market rallying, it seems that happy days are here again for the sparkling resort city. Those with power over its future would do well to remember what it was that attracted Marbella’s many benefactors, through history, and safeguard it for the benefit of future generations. e

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What came first, Marbella or the celebrities? In this case the latter, for Marbella has not only had its share of colourful personalities over the years, it was pretty much built on them. The Marbella we know today is not the erstwhile fishing village surrounded by sugarcane plantations, but rather the creation of an international jet set that descended on its shores once it had been ‘discovered’ as a potential playground in the sun. Having adopted this little town, they put it on the map, beautified it and built their villas and resort hotels here. Thus was born the legend of Marbella, personified by such institutions as the Marbella Club Hotel and the glamorous personalities that frequented it. Marbella’s glamour is built on them, and to this day it is their magic that continues to draw a new generation of celebrities, tycoons and colourful characters. Let’s have a look at some of the main personalities that shaped Marbella. WORDS Michel cruz photography courtesy of count rudi von schÖnburg

Prince Alfonso with James Stuart

Alfonso von Hohenlohe Credited as the man who first developed Marbella into a jet set destination and attracted stars from around the world, Alfonso von Hohenlohe is also said to have coined the term ‘Costa del Sol’. A colourful personality and connoisseur of life in the classic jet set style, Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe-Langenburg was the real thing; a true blue European aristocrat whose full name is too long to publish here. Born into an ancient German family that ruled over a princedom in the region of Swabia up to the late 18th century, he was also connected to Spanish nobility on his mother’s side. It was as a young man, shortly after the Second World War, that he fell under Marbella’s charms and began to buy large tracts of land and sold plots for the

Spanish and European elite to build their summer villas on. In 1954, the year before he married Princess Ira von Fürstenberg, he founded the now famous Marbella Club Hotel which, like its later sibling the Puente Romano Hotel, was to become an enduring icon of style and sophistication. At his height, he was surrounded by the cream of stardom, from Ava Gardner and Kim Novak (whispered to have been his lovers as well) to Frank Sinatra and Richard Burton, but later sold his interests in the hotels and moved to Ronda to become a successful winemaker. Marbella lost its spiritual founding father when he passed away in 2003, but Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe will always be synonymous with the very concept of glamorous Marbella.

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Mrs Kashoggi, Don Jaime de Mora y Aragón & Prince Alfonso

The sister of Don Jaime de Mora y Aragón, Queen Fabiola of Belgium, seen here with her husband King Baudouin

Don Jaime de Mora y Aragón If you wanted highborn aristocracy, flamboyance and a colourful character to boot then it didn’t come any better than Don Jaime de Mora y Aragón. Tall and dashingly eccentric, he grabbed life by the horns and made sure he missed no rides. Likened to Salvador Dalí both for his looks and his personality, he was the epitome of the charming bon vivant that added so much colour and character to Marbella from the moment he arrived in the early sixties until his death in 1995. Don Jaime was certainly colourful, a sociable and imposing man who was just as comfortable playing the piano for friends as he was rustling cattle in Argentina or conversing in nine languages. He featured in Spanish movies in the 1960s and 70s, and could be seen driving around on a Harley while wearing a monocle, but his antics notwithstanding, he was also the brother of Queen Fabiola of Belgium. Known to his friends as Jimmy, Don Jaime brought a flourish of eccentric colour to Marbella’s high society that is still missed today.

Conde Rudi von Schönburg Drawn from an illustrious background himself, Count Rudi was working at the famous Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg when a distant relative in Spain asked him to come and run his hotel for him. That relation was none other than Alfonso von Hohenlohe, and so Count Rudi found himself enticed to run the Marbella Club, be surrounded by the likes of Brigitte Bardot, Bjorn Borg and Liza Minnelli, and become part of a growing Marbella legend. He settled down never to leave this little paradise, where he married Princess Maria Luisa of Prussia and, at 82, remains as much a part of the scene as ever. More even than Alfonso von Hohenlohe, it is he who has lived every part of Marbella’s recent evolution, from the heady days of the 1950s through the booms, scandals and recessions of more recent times. Ever the optimist and lover of life, he believes in the future of the little paradise he has called home for the greater part of his life, seeing the quality and glamour returning as Marbella becomes a more mature and measured jet set destination.

Princess Marie Louise of Prusia & Count Rudi von Schönburg

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Gunilla von Bismarck Descended directly from the famous Iron Chancellor, Gunilla von Bismarck is another longstanding member of Marbella’s elite community. As such she has been involved not only with the glamorous party set that descends upon the town in summer, but has also played an active role in numerous charities and fundraisers. The woman who was born in a castle and grew up with the future king of Sweden lost her heart to Marbella at an early age, and can now look back on almost six decades here. Though she divides her time between Spain and Germany, Gunilla von Bismarck has become associated with Marbella glamour, continuing the tradition started by the likes of Alfonso von Hohenlohe and Count Rudi.

Julio Iglesias The singer who was a global heartthrob for several decades and sold in excess of 300 million albums really needs no introduction. Born in Madrid, he once held ambitions of becoming a professional goalkeeper but instead went on to become Spain’s most famous singer after having completed his legal training. In 1979, he made a career move to the USA, settling in Miami where he owns a mansion to this day, but never severed the link with Spain and continued to visit frequently. In this, his summer villa in Marbella featured prominently, and until the rise of Antonio Banderas, he remained one of the most high profile Spanish members of Marbella society. Iglesias now has extensive interests in Punta Cana, on the coastline of the Dominican Republic, where he spends part of the year, but the fact that he chose Marbella as the spot to marry his long-time partner Miranda Rijnsburger says enough about a connection with this part of the world that goes back over forty years.

Julio Iglesias has never forgotten Marbella

The effervescent Gunilla von Bismarck © Johnny Gates

King Fahd After the golden era of European aristocracy, Hollywood stars and debonair tycoons came the sheiks and millionaires of Arabia, attracted by a Marbella full of glamour and possibility. Many came in the wake of Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd, the fabulously wealthy monarch who had been visiting Marbella since the 1970s and was to later build a veritable palace here. The king’s largest yacht didn’t even fit in Puerto Banús’ marina, but when he visited Marbella he was followed by an entourage of hundreds that collectively generated a mini economic boom during each stay. The opulence of the king and the Arabian sheiks added a new kind of glamour to an evolving Marbella, one in which the glitter and excess of a new age were becoming visible. The 1980s were the heyday of Arab investment in Marbella, and as decadently opulent as they were, this would come to be challenged by a new generation of foreign residents and visitors from Russia and other parts of Europe.

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Adnan Kashoggi Said at one point to have been even richer than his king, Adnan Kashoggi was not a sheikh or even a petro-millionaire. Instead, the man who was a multi-billionaire before the age of fifty was an arms dealer with a taste for the good life. Now this would colour him a rogue in the eyes of many, but Adnan Kashoggi had a likeable flair about him and soon became a fixture in the international society that frequented pleasure spots such as Monaco, Porto Cervo, St Moritz and… Marbella. Marbella was to have a particular impact on Kashoggi, not least because of the presence of so many of his country’s elite, but also because of its obvious potential. He bought an extensive hunting estate in the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja, which has since become La Zagaleta, where he welcomed famous guests at lavish parties. Many still nostalgically remember these glamorous days, when you might literally bump into Joan Collins or your local MP, but by the late eighties he had sold his estate and moved on.

Adnan Kashogi: enjoying a taste of the good life

Sean Connery Antonio Banderas

Now at first glance these two famous European actors who made it big in Hollywood don’t have all that much in common, but we of course know that Marbella forms a very clear connection between them. Though the overlap may have been short, they represent a sort of glamorous continuity just as Sean Connery can be seen to have seamlessly bridged the evolution of Marbella’s original jet set society into the later era of sheiks and celebrities of the 1970s and 80s. Connery represented both the glamour and the charm of Marbella at a time when it was still possible to chance upon someone of his stature at a party, a restaurant or one of the local golf courses. Though this is no longer likely in the case of Antonio Banderas and celebrities of his generation, the Málaga-born actor has a more direct connection with this region and, now that he is slowly but surely returning to these shores, looks set to take over the mantel of previous ambassadors of Marbella such as Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Sean Connery and Julio Iglesias. Times change and new generations make their style and zeitgeist felt, but Marbella will always attract international stars and we hope they will continue to be personalities that add glamour and colour to the town. e

Sean Connery: Once one of Marbella’s most glamorous visitors

The talented Antonio Banderas, an excellent spokesman for the Coast

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Violet Skies by Joseph Klibansky

THE FOCUS art

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It is said that Marbella is a purely hedonistic place with little in the way of culture and art. We beg to differâ&#x20AC;Ś

Neon Jungle by Joseph Klibansky

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Cruising by Beryl Cook

es, this is a resort town most famous for its beaches, luxury hotels, restaurants, golf courses and also the glamorous decadence of its nightclubs, yachts and social scene, yet culture in Marbella is by no means restricted to cocktail parties and fashion shows. Those who dig a little deeper and look beyond the frolicking masses at beach clubs and other trendy hotspots will find there is actually a lot of culture on offer in Marbella. You can follow jazz musicians and other live performers to such venues as the Marbella Club Hotel, the Don Carlos and La Sala for entertainment in a stylish setting, or head into the Old Town to sample some close-up flamenco, but if you’re tastes are a little more highbrow than that, there is also more than enough classical music, dance, fine art and theatre right on your doorstep.

Ralli Museum – high art on the Golden Mile You might call it one of Marbella’s best-kept secrets, but the ignorance of many in Marbella as to the existence of this wonderful museum says more about those who complain about a shortage of art and culture in this town than about its actual state. The latter, in fact, is in pretty good shape, especially if you can boast of having one of just four Ralli museums in the world. The others are to be found in Punta del Este, Uruguay, Santiago de Chile and Caesarea in Israel. Like the stylish centre at the western entrance to the Golden Mile, all Ralli museums have a bias towards Latin American art, featuring the cream of that region’s artists in the form of Herman Braun-Vega, Carmelo Niño, Alicia Carletti and Mario Aguirre, among many others. Entering the elegant galleries of this contemporary museum is to be transported to another world, and on a hot day it is an oasis of cool, refreshing peace. In addition to such permanent exhibitions as the life-size sculptures of Gerardo Quiroz there is also a regular offering of visiting exhibitions, most recently the witty creations of English artist Beryl Cook, and currently sketches by none other than Pablo Picasso. His temporary exhibition covers the period of the mid-fifties, and shows his work alongside that of other iconic artists such as Dalí and Miró, which have a permanent home at the Ralli Museum. To have such an establishment in our midst is a true privilege, and the fact that this is a free, non-profit organisation takes away any excuse not to go in and let your senses be tickled. i www.rallimuseums.com/Marbella_Home_En

Marbella is a musical town

Marbella museums Set within the heart of Marbella is the Museo Cortijo Miraflores, a former sugar cane mill dating back to the 18th century that has been beautifully renovated and now houses a

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collection of machinery used in the agricultural industry that was dominant in this region. Looking like sculptures themselves, they form the backdrop for a charming art gallery that houses both permanent and a great many temporary exhibitions. Cortijo Miraflores, located close to Marbella’s Old Town, also features an extensive image library and courtyard that plays host to music, dance and cultural events. Close by is the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo. Set within the specially renovated old Hospital Bazán, one of the finest classical buildings in the town, this is a museum dedicated to engravings and sculptures that enjoys a national stature and can easily be visited in combination with the Cortijo Miraflores on a cultural sojourn that would also take you through the charming streets, cafés and tapas bars of Marbella’s historic quarter.

Art at the Museo Ralli

DFAS Costa del Sol and BDFAS BenahavÍs These are exactly the kind of places that members of DFAS and BDFAS visit regularly. As the local chapters of NADFAS – the National Association of Fine & Decorative Arts Society – DFAS and BDFAS are among 360 member societies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond that organise lectures, museum visits, day trips to cultural events, social functions and fundraising events, all centred upon art. With over 100,000 members worldwide and several hundred on the Costa del Sol, the organisation opens up a world of artistic appreciation for those who want to enjoy art, learn more about it and share their impressions with others. Groups visit Málaga, Granada, the museums of Madrid and also our own art and culture scene, while the lectures given are by art historians, curators and people of similar stature – ensuring that this is an organisation suited both to beginner and advanced art lovers. i www.benahavisdfas.com

Teatro Ciudad de Marbella Dating back to just 2001, the Teatro Ciudad de Marbella is housed in a modern looking building a little east of the town centre. Once inside, its gallery layout with opera boxes creates an altogether dreamier and more classical ambience that lends itself as well to ballet, opera and philharmonic orchestras as it does to modern dance and theatre. A full programme of events covers the whole year, incorporating music, dance and theatre, as well as workshops aimed at children and grownups alike, though naturally the majority of the content is Spanish and especially the plays and musicals offered will require a good understanding of the language. Such restrictions do, of course, not affect the international languages of music and dance, so keep an eye out for the great events hosted here. i www.marbella.es

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Joseph Klibansky at the Red Penguin art gallery

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Musica con Encanto The initiative of Argentinean-born and longstanding Marbella resident, Maria Testa, Musica con Encanto – Enchanting Music – is a series of intimate presentations of classical music in equally idyllic settings across Marbella. Popular venues are the little chapel and the quaint squares of La Virginia near the Golden Mile, the Museo Cortijo Miraflores and the Parque Constitución in the heart of the town. Maria brings a full programme of national and international stars to Marbella, ranging from the classical perfection of Trío Urania on 25 October and a piano recital by Carmen Yepes on 8 November to the warm tones of classical music to get you in the mood for Christmas on 22 December. But it’s not only classical genres that are offered, for Musica con Encanto also features modern dance and theatre, experimental music, musical documentaries and courses. Part of the Centro de Divulgación Musical del Mediterráneo, Musica con Encanto is all about the enchantment and enjoyment of music. i www.musicaconencanto.org

Gallery art Art galleries are where Marbella’s social scene and art meet, usually at elegant launches and cocktail evenings, but sometimes also in the form of private presentations of priceless works. Well-known in Marbella are the Sammer Gallery, Art Wanson Gallery and the Red Penguin Art Gallery, where the works of international artists such as Joseph Klibansky, The Teatro Ciudad de Marbella Karel Appel, Rita Martorell, Marc Lagrange and Barbara Nanning can be found. In addition to street art and interactive pieces into which technology has been incorporated, there are visiting exhibitions such as Modernisme, which runs from 3 October to 19 November, and events aimed at engaging art lovers with lectures by the artists themselves. i www.redpenguinartgallery.com Naturally Málaga, now a growing cultural centre in its own right, is just a short distance away, but you needn’t leave Marbella to surround yourself with the unique inspiration and stimulation that only true art can offer. Culture and art is there to enjoy if only you look for it, so next time someone says there is no culture in Marbella you will now better than to take them at their word. e

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he people who come to Marbella tend to be lovers of hedonism, sport, glamour, the social scene or simply enjoying a great quality of life in a wonderful climate and setting. It is fair to say this area is not exactly at the top of the list of those whose main interests are nature, wildlife and open spaces, desolate and beautiful enough for endless hikes and exploration. That said, nature is far closer to us than many realise. Of course, we have parks, seaside promenades and nice green zones in common with other towns and cities across the continent, but once again Marbella proves that it is different, for unlike many a place of its size and type, open nature really does begin where the built-up areas end. In this article, we’re going to highlight just a few of the natural wonders that exist within a short distance of where we live, work and relax – hoping that you will be inspired to visit them and explore natural Marbella for yourself.

Touching the sierras Most of you will associate Sierra Blanca with an exclusive residential area set upon the lower reaches of La Concha Mountain, but of course the suburb is named after the mountain range that this iconic peak forms part of. We see La Concha every day, not realising that it is part of a physical and conceptual barrier to the Marbella we know and the beginning of a largely unknown world where nature still rules supreme. Residents of places such as Sierra Blanca, La Mairena, La Quinta and Benahavís are perhaps more attuned to the natural side of Marbella, for these are residential areas still set amid open

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Moonlight on Istan Lake

tracts of nature, where dog walkers, hikers, equestrians and bikers love to explore the hills, wooded groves and streams that form the contact zone between civilisation and the wild. It is as if we touch the sierras at such points of contact, and the contrast is all the greater for the fact that, unlike most towns and cities, Marbella does not border extensive agricultural areas but instead goes straight into untamed wilderness. A popular spot on the edge of residential Nueva Andalucía is Lago de Tortugas, or ‘Turtle Lake’, a sizeable stretch of water bordered by trees where you get a real sense of being on the edge of another world as you spot terrapins, fish and ducks on the water, and see majestic eagles hovering above. This really is where Marbella and the Serranía de Ronda meet, however tentatively, especially when you realise that the large manmade lake of Istán lies close by, itself on the mountainous side of the urban/rustic divide. But in reality there are more such ‘green fingers’ that probe well into the heart of Marbella, especially now more and more beauty spots are being declared construction-free zones. Such areas include the protected reaches of the Sierra Blanca, which extend all the way towards the Aloha Golf Course in Nueva Andalucía, not two kilometres removed from Puerto Banús and its beaches. In addition to magnificent unspoiled views from this eastern part of Nueva Andalucía across to La Concha Mountain, this largely unknown area bordering the course is rich in birdlife, squirrels, ancient trees and a stretch of the umbrella pine for which Sierra Blanca was once famous.

On top of the world

If you thought that Marbella was all about sea, beach clubs, trendy marinas and residential areas that follow the flow of golf courses, think again. Yes, this is a resort town, but nature is much closer than you think. Right on our doorstep, in fact.

Natural Marbella WORDS Michel cruz Photography kevin horn

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Stunning vistas

Benahavís river

Alpine flowers

Istan Lake

Benahavís gorge

Wildlife on La Concha

A Nature Reserve on our Doorstep If you’re still sceptical about this wild and savage side to the town we know so well, then consider the fact that Marbella has not just a soaring mountain right on its edge, but also a veritable nature reserve. The Parque Natural de la Sierra de las Nieves is just that, an unspoiled and largely uninhabited natural wilderness that stretches inland from Marbella’s La Concha Mountain. Made up of jagged peaks and deeply incised valleys cut by fast-flowing torrents of ice cold water that leap off jutting edges and cascade along towards the sea – in the general direction of Marbella – this 300km2 expanse of untarnished nature was designated a national hunting reserve in 1970 and a Natural Park in 1989. Six years later UNESCO declared it a Biosphere Reserve.

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Why does the existence of such a place come as a surprise to so many people? Well, for one thing, because of its isolated and rather inconspicuous position behind the towering 1,215-metre mass of La Concha. The other reason could be that so many of us place our gaze seawards that we tend to overlook what’s going on behind those mountain ranges that define our coastal plain and provide us with the microclimate we enjoy. Taken together, it makes it rather difficult to place this wilderness where man and agriculture have to this day made little impact, but if you imagined scenery not unlike the Rockies extending up from La Concha and to the right of the Ronda road, you wouldn’t be far off. Centred upon the peak of La Torrecilla, which rises to a height

of 1,919 metres, is a system of mountains, cliffs, gorges, waterfalls, rock pools and wooded hills whose winter snowfall gives this region its name. A paradise for mountaineers and nature lovers, it extends a more serious version of the popular hiking trails that lead past the Refugio de Juanar and up to the top of La Concha, from where you can peer back down on Marbella and see right across to Africa. Look back in the opposite direction, and you’ll spot the peaks of the Sierra de las Nieves, whose chestnuts, walnut trees, pinsapos and pines create a winter wonderland after snowfall. Spiralling above it all are imperial eagles, peregrine falcons, Bonelli’s eagles, Short-toed snake eagles and Griffon vultures surveying the genets, badgers, mountain goats, wild boar, fox, rabbits, roe deer and

beech marten that roam these parts alongside wild horses and, not so long ago, wolves and bears. Here, just a few kilometres from Marbella, it is humans that are seldom seen, though the many caves of this Karst limestone system were once the hideouts of Bandolero highwaymen and in a more distant past would have been home to our earliest ancestors. From tranquil Turtle Lake to the hiking trails of La Quinta, the excitement of Benahavís’s popular rock pools and the big walk up La Concha to the scenic pleasures of Istán Lake and the true wilderness of the Sierra de las Nieves, you barely have to scratch at the mighty Serranía de Ronda to realise that there really is a wild, natural side to Marbella just waiting to be explored. e

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Business is Booming in Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís Roque Justicia, new President for DOM3 (The Association of Businesses for High-End Housing) is riding high on the day I meet him for a cup of coffee and a chat. Today the topic of conversation is a crucial pillar of prosperity in Marbella: the luxury villa sector.

r. Justicia doesn’t hesitate to deem highend residential tourism “the future of Marbella,” for the statistics speak loud and clear: the Baby Boom effect is soon to take over the Coast, with those aged 49 to 64 flocking to Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís, to purchase a second home or to retire. “Between 2015 and 2035,” says Roque, “there will be a rise of 45 million retired people in the E.U. Some of these Baby Boomers will be looking for a place on the Coast and we need to be ready for the influx.” Mr. Justicia is speaking of a sector that garners approximately €350 million a year. “Currently, work is being carried out on around

80 villas, which generate approximately €100 million for local administrations and create over 1,500 direct (and over 4,000 indirect) jobs for locals.” Roque, who is also Director General of luxury comfort engineering company, Proinsermant, explains the important role played by DOM3 in leveraging the high-end villa sector: “Three years ago, Proinsermant was working on the luxury villa of a Russian client in Cabo Roche, Alicante, and I realised that we had so much more to offer this type of client in Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís. I thought, ‘We have to let the world know about our area’ and DOM3 was born.” The Association

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comprises around 25 members who meet bimonthly to discuss and debate issues relevant to the sector. Members are prominent entrepreneurs from the sectors – Architects, Notaries, Electricity and Hydraulics Providers, Promoters, Constructors, Carpenters, etc. The Association’s aim is to make the Coast more competitive on an international scale and to influence local governments, to make our area a worthier destination for high-end investment. DOM3’s members are certainly on to a good thing: in 2011, a peak crisis year in Spain, the luxury villa sector sold some €250 million worth of real estate and in 2012, sales grew by 15 to 20 per

cent. Proinsermant itself, says Roque, enjoyed a surge in sales of 20 per cent last year. Some of DOM3’s most important achievements in recent months include the DOM3 International Architecture Award, which awarded a whopping €40.000 (and the chance to bring their winning project to fruition in the swish La Zagaleta urbanisation) to a team of talented architects. The aim of the Award was threefold: “We wanted it to be international,” says Roque, elaborating, “and we achieved that. Competitors from over 10 nationalities sent approximately 100 entries. Secondly, we wanted the prize to attract many architects (over 100 individuals signed up). Lastly, the Jury had to be high-profile. That too was achieved, with the final decision being made by a board comprising prestigious Architects, as well as the CEO of La Zagaleta (José Pérez Díaz). The Prize was presented in Marbella at the Puente Romano Hotel, and in Madrid at the Ritz.” The event was such a success, that Roque tells me, “We are already thinking ahead to the 15th edition of the Award! This year, the prized design will be built in Benahavís, but we are thinking that the next edition will probably be carried out in Estepona.” Another important coup occurred in September last year, when DOM3 hosted Jaime García Legaz, Secretary of the State for Commerce. Prior to this meeting, the Association had drafted a soft landing document highlighting the major changes that needed to be made to provide a greater incentive for foreign investors seeking to call Marbella home (or a second home). Says Roque, “We took him to Marbella’s most iconic places – the Marbella Club Hotel, the Puente Romano Hotel, Sierra Blanca… he was stunned. He said, ‘I could never have imagined how much the Coast has to offer if I hadn’t visited’. Mr. García Legaz’s influence is crucial since, recently, when working to reform the law, he took into account the opinion of a group of experts to whom we proposed a series of measures to encourage investment. We are confident that our association with him will beenfit Marbella and its area of influence in the near future.” Mr. García Legaz was also present at the DOM3 Architecture Prize (representing the Ministry of Economy), as were Juan Van Hallen, Director of Architecture and Housing (representing the Ministry of Public Works); and Marta Blanco, Director General of Turespaña (representing the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce). DOM3 is particularly proud of having signed conventions with the Town Halls of Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona, with the aim of shortening waiting periods for construction licences, providing training to future employees of the sector and carrying out all actions which will promote residential tourism. Roque doesn’t hold back when asked about the areas requiring most reform: one of the biggest obstacles to the success of the luxury housing sector at the moment is the long wait required to obtain a building licence in Marbella. “To build in

Benahavís, you are looking at around two months to obtain a licence; in Marbella, the same process can take up to a year. Sometimes we feel that the public administrations don’t realise that our clients are theirs, that residential tourism creates wealth and jobs.” DOM3 is also pressuring for the creation of a formal registry, to obtain vital statistics on numbers of official residents, since the latter directly influences the number of building licences granted. One way to encourage registration is by providing discounts to those on the census (IBI tax discounts, etc.). Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís also need to improve their infrastructure to accommodate the needs of discerning investors. Says Roque, “We are noticing a big change in our client base. It isn’t just retired people who are interested in settling in Marbella. Many clients are in their early 40s. These people have made millions through new technologies and Internet sales and they are looking for a home for their young families. The Coast needs to respond to this need through private healthcare and improved infrastructure. It can be very hard to explain to a client who moves millions daily, why they can’t access more than one megabyte of Internet in their homes. Additionally, many buyers may be tempted to look to nearby competitors, such as Morocco, when they find that they have to wait for over a year to commence construction in Marbella. Legal reform is therefore of the essence as well.” The type of client Roque is speaking of wields great power for the future of the Coast’s most luxurious areas. “These buyers visit five-star hotels two or three years in a row while they are making their decision; the amount they spend while they are here is amazing.“ Roque’s description of his company’s typical client is thus: “Ours is a tranquil, approachable type of client who expects efficiency and celerity from their suppliers.” DOM3 definitely has its work cut out for it in upcoming months, though the vibe is very much a positive one. Immediate tasks include collaborating with an association in Madrid which “focuses on the luxury market as a whole”, organising an exhibition of the DOM3 Architectural Award finalists in Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís, and continuing to push the government for reform. If the future of Marbella leans heavily on the prosperity of the luxury villa sector, then it is certainly looking rosy. “Signs of improvement abound,” says Roque, “The recent reopening of the Las Dunas Hotel as Healthouse Las Dunas shows that extremely influential investors value the immense potential of our area. By offering investors the peace of mind garnered by speedy, efficient and reliable service, we are well on the way to reaping the rewards of the immense boom that is set to fall upon us. The industry can learn plenty from the past, shunning shady practices and offering clients the kind of service that will never let them down.” g www.dome3.es

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THE FOCUS Words BRETT JAMES

BRETT’s Marbella

Blast from the past About the last thing I expected to hear when I was sitting with my monastic friends in my regular stupa in Kathmandu was the voice of my friend Mason shouting into his phone, all the way from Marbella, “Hey Brett, are you coming to the Guetta concert in Estepona?” For three weeks, my mind had been filled with only the serene sounds of the rain falling gently on the stupa as I meditated on the illusory nature of the world and played a soulful ditty on my ney, yet the sound of Mason’s voice made me realise that my true calling always was, is, and will be, glamour.

ou will recall that I used to write a monthly column in , waxing lyrical on men’s haute couture and high-end beauty products. In my last column I mentioned that I grew depressed when the crisis hit in 2008 and headed for the Maldives to heal my bruised spirit and work on my tan. As I sat on the pristine white sand, I turned to the ancient turtle beside me and asked him, ‘Where should I go now to satisfy my penchant for luxury, beauty and parties by the sea?” There would never be another Marbella and for the first time in my life, I was lost. Yet as the Rinpoche says, everything is cyclical and what goes down must also rise like the phoenix. Marbella is back and so am I, eager to drink in the party atmosphere, spray some Champagne on bikini clad girls, and have my streaks dyed a lighter shade of blonde. In a way, Marbella never really lost its glamour;

it simply shined with a little less bling, as investors watched and waited before settling on the coast to build or buy their new (or second) home. The past few years have seen events like the Starlite Festival and the Global Gift Gala show the world that the people of Marbella never stopped supporting worthwhile causes or thinking about the things that really matter. Marbella has a great reputation for caring about children and animals, two particularly vulnerable groups in society. The Marbella jetset really knows how to get down and party like it was 1999. Some of the top artists who have made their way to these shores include Enrique Iglesias, Tom Jones and Nile Rodgers. I recall the Puente Romano Hotel Tennis Club packed with people dancing away like there was no tomorrow at the Sister Sledge concert in the summer of 2013. I went incognito that summer, as I was avoiding an ex girlfriend (she wanted commitment, I wanted Miranda Kerr’s phone number). I remember standing there in my ‘Björn from ABBA’ disguise, grooving away all by myself, street cred intact because nobody knew me. When the singer asked the ‘greatest dancers’ in the audience to join her, I backflipped onto the stage and showed the audience my best moves. “Go, Swede, Go, Swede,” they shouted, as I waved my synthetic locks from side to side – and I’m not even Swedish. By the time I made it offstage, I was on a high, amazed to see great big smiles on everyone’s faces; they were having as good a time as I was, this despite the high unemployment, businesses struggling, etc. I will be honest with you; my heart has always belonged to Marbella. My immigration to the

Maldives and my subsequent ascetic life in Tibet had less to do with my unabashed search for glamour and more to do with trying to mend a broken heart, caused by a lady love. For the first time in 10 years, I had fallen in love – truly, madly, deeply in love. The object of my desire broke my heart many times, the first one being when she assumed I was not interested in ladies because I was so well groomed. She did not understand my passion for El Corte Inglés or the amount of time I spent at the La Mer stand testing beauty products (this is another reason I love Marbella – all the very best in beauty, health and fashion items can be found here). She constantly chided me and called me a “metrosexual” and (during an argument), a “sissy”. She actually left me for a burly man whose hairy back led me to assume that he did not believe in the virtues of a wax job. The culmination of humiliation, indignation and frustration, led me to head for calmer shores. Mason called me though, and told me that all the coolest jaunts were still alive, buzzing with sexy belles and offering the most glamorous parties he had seen in Europe in many years. The thought of a long mojito and an itsy bitsy teeny weeny polka dot bikini side-by-side at a luxurious beach club suddenly made me thankful I had not shaved my head in search of enlightenment. I went to speak with the Rinpoche, who understood that my personal road to happiness involved Champagne and Armani; he wished me well and said he would miss me, but I thought I saw a smile on his face as I closed the door behind me. I’m back for the rest of the month, girls, fancy a ride in my Lambo? e

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INTERIORS / ARCHITECTURE / ART / DESIGN

Discover the life of luxury within a palatial villa from Engel & Völkers, strut your stuff in stunning fashion by Lady Cacahuete and read up on top buys for this season’s wardrobe.

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GARDENS / FASHION

A Home of Classical Beauty by Engel & Völkers

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o stranger to style and opulence, Marbella is richly endowed with grand, impressive homes ranging from rustic and colonial through to modernAndalusian and avant-garde. We have villas, sumptuous penthouses and even properties that can be described as mansions, complete with surrounding grounds that would qualify them as modern estates. And yet, as the gates of this property open before you and you roll through elysian parkland it is hard not to be transported to the châteaux of France and the palatial homes of Germany and Austria, for the property that looms up before you is nothing

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short of palatial in its style and bearing. I know such mansions exist in the USA and on the Côte d’Azur, but as you step through the imposing neoclassical portico flanked by fire-bowls that must look quite simply stunning when lit at night, you cannot help but be overcome by the kind of classical elegance normally not seen in Marbella. Indeed, the spiritual home of this property lies somewhere in France or Austria, or perhaps amid the beautiful scenery of Baden-Württemberg – from the black-and-white chequered floor tiles of the entrance hall to the delicately worked cornices, the tall ceilings and the solid

brown marble pilasters. To the left are a waiting room and a beautifully detailed staircase leading to the private quarters on the first floor, mirrored on the right by a modern lift that links the three main levels of the mansion. Step through towards the reception rooms and you reach a long gallery that connects the different rooms on this floor. Its chandeliers, beautiful finishing and proportions once again recall the elegance of landed homes, but here the thick walls are accompanied by such modern details as discreetly invisible air conditioning, under floor heating and under floor cooling.

For all its glamour and beautiful properties, an estate of this calibre is extremely rare in Marbella â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it is homes such as these that raise the bar and put this coast up among the most exclusive spots in the world.

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Formal gardens and terrace framing views to the sea

A New Level of Luxury In keeping with the classical layout, the reception area contains three separate yet connected lounges, which in view of the symmetrical design of the villa, see the central sitting room flanked by two spacious rooms each with a large marble fireplace. The white and gilded wood panelling of the walls carries a distinct neoclassical note, yet if all white, would provide the setting for a very modern dĂŠcor. In this sense the home lends itself to a wide range of interpretations ranging from classical furnishing to modern and eclectic decoration. It would take some willpower to focus entirely on the interior, though, for a glance through the French doors is enough to draw one out on to the expansive terrace. From here you look over an immaculate classical garden framed in the distance with the cobalt blue of the Mediterranean Sea. It is as if Versailles or Sanssouci have come to Marbella, for the terrace too is laid out with marble, delicate fountains and formally arranged gardens that provide a myriad of opportunities for dining, sunbathing, relaxing and entertaining in what has to be the summit of style. The impression that this is a property that really takes style, opulence and sophistication to a new level in Marbella is enhanced as you gaze down upon a formidable pool surrounded on three sides by two levels of terrace and open on one side to gardens that blend the formal arrangements of Europe with the verdant profusion of the tropics.

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Proportions and finishing fit for a palace

Covered west wing terrace overlooking the pool and gardens

A top-spec modern kitchen

Outdoor pool and colonnaded terrace by night

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A gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study

Classic elegance and the latest luxuries

A Marbella Domain Everything about this property speaks of the refinement and breeding of a classical stately home, and yet this is a new, state-of-the-art mansion standing gloriously in the Marbella sunshine, with commanding views of La Concha Mountain and the Mediterranean Sea – as though they were part of its personal domain. It is a domain that sparkles before your eyes, remarkably private and unaffected by surrounding properties, yet enjoying truly impressive sea and mountain views, which thanks to the more than 1.1 hectares of private land give one the impression of a very private perspective reserved exclusively for the occupants of this estate. As you stand upon the terrace, surveying this modern estate near Marbella’s Golden Mile, the sheer symmetry of design and harmony of its dimensions confirm that this is a property that – for all its 4,000+ square metres of built area – is in balance with its setting. It is a very important observation, for this is exactly what makes the difference between an oversized villa and a truly impressive property of distinction. Such thoughts are distracted by the mesmerising colour, shape and setting of the pool below. Flanked by a stoa, or covered colonnade, and the soft green of a perfect lawn, the classically styled swimming pool has a sea green tone with a delightfully gentle shimmering quality that comes from Venetian Bisazza mosaic tiles handmade with inlaid golf filigree. The result is compelling, and different versions of these tiles are also to

be found in the luxurious walk-in showers of the villa’s bathrooms. Indeed, such detailing can even be found in the stylish guest cloakroom, which like the rest of this remarkable home features the tall ceilings of a bona fide palace. As befits a property of this kind, there is a formal and a family dining room, both flanking a modern kitchen designed to cater to large parties, while the opposite wing features a large gentleman’s study and library, and a private suite that sets the tone for the upstairs quarters with its exquisite built-in dressing room and marble bathroom with classically-inspired freestanding bath and private shower and toilet areas. Each of the bedroom suites on the first floor offers a personalised variation on this theme, with the two adjoining master suites – potentially a his and hers domain that can be connected by a door – even featuring individual salons complete with marble fireplaces. The perspectives from the terraces on this level are even more panoramic, though those on the lower level compete for your attention just as strongly. The elegant gallery corridor connecting the private suites is every bit as stylish as the main one of the middle floor, with large skylights whose natural light is softened with translucent silk fixed to the glass. It is just such details that are not only true to classical practice but also add greatly to the aesthetic and practical refinement of this home, whose lower level maintains the high standards set throughout.

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The front garden and forecourt

www.engelvoelkers.com/en/marbella/goldenmile/ Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, CN 340, km 178.2, La Poveda, Local 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 406. e-mail: smadar.kahana@engelvoelkers.com

A Private Retreat Skilfully using the natural gradient of the land, the lower floor connects directly with the outdoors and formal gardens, doing so in the form of a covered terrace that extends from the guest suites and spa area on three sides to embrace a pool that meets its match indoors. Discreetly contained within this area are a fourcar garage and a series of storage and technical rooms, staff accommodation and a kitchen that serves the outdoor poolside terrace – all beautifully finished with quality marble – but from the private retreat that is the spa and guest accommodation you wouldn’t know they exist. Stairs and a lift descend to an open leisure area designed to be used as an entertainment area with bar, lounge, home cinema and games room that borders a gym and a private spa that even the most luxurious hotels would be envious of. A sauna, Turkish bath, massage room and changing rooms encircle a beautiful Jacuzzi room whose walls are covered with thin marble slabs

backlit to create an Art Deco-inspired jewel of design. The same is true of the indoor pool that leads on from it, where simplicity of design is perfection combined with the added touch of a decadent marble fireplace. Those lucky enough to be occupying the luxurious guest suites whose opulence and details mirror those of the main suites above will have the spa right at their fingertips – also just a few steps away from the outdoor terrace where breakfast is served by the swimming pool or where you can sunbathe in immaculate style. Should you be tempted to stroll around the manicured gardens and reach the housekeeper’s apartment at the far end of it – itself a luxurious four-bedroom property – the view back across the estate to the home might very well take your breath away. Seeing this stately mansion with the mighty La Concha Mountain towering behind it brings home just how unique a property it is. In fact, you would be tempted to say that it has no peer in Marbella. e

Stunning heated indoor pool with backlit marble walls

Jacuzzi in the private spa

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Fashionistas around the globe are going against the grain again, welcoming cooler days with open arms, since they know that real fashion is always best shown off in the winter. Jazz up your wardrobe with these hot accessories and jewellery pieces, compiled by Marisa Cutillas

Fashion Must Haves

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Belt by George Rech

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PRODUCTS / Beauty / SPA / SCIENCE

We share the secrets of the ultimate anti-ageing facial by Niance at the Kempinski Spa, discover Dr Organic Skincare and learn all about the latest fabulous fillers from plastic and aesthetic surgeon, Dr. Kai Kaye.

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TREATMENTS / health

The Niance Anti-Ageing Facial at the Kempinski Spa

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Health: Dr Organic Skincare

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THE NIANCE TREATMENT AT THE KEMPINSKI SPA

AN ANTI-AGEING REVOLUTION WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN

ADVICE

The Hotel Kempinski Bahía Estepona is on a real high, with many changes leveraging its reputation as one of the most prestigious hotel resorts in southern Europe. The appointment of new Director, Jean Marc Poli, has ushered in a new era and so has the recently refurbished spa, the eternal ‘baby’ of hard-working Spa Director, Thorsten Lipfert.

horsten had a dream since he first took the reins of the Kempinski spa a few years back: to offer a luxury spa and fitness experience that would be unparalleled on the Coast. The new sauna area, with its luxurious tiled steam room and huge Finnish sauna, glorious new reception and spacious treatment rooms, is testimony to his penchant for excellence, but so is the select spa lines he carries, which has made this spa stand out since Thorsten commenced as Director. The Kempinski Spa carries three lines: Ligne St Barth, originating in the pristine Caribbean island of St Barthélemy. Infused with the fragrances of Caribbean blossoms and fruits, combined with fresh ingredients such as papaya and mango, the line offers excellent restorative treatments for skin. Thémaé, the second line, is Asian in inspiration; the entire range is based on different types of tea, including antioxidant green, regenerating white, soothing red and stimulating black tea, blended with spring water. The newest line on the exclusive list, is Niance, touted as no less than revolutionary in its potent anti-ageing effects. The premium Swiss brand supplies effective products and holistic treatment methods which visibly rejuvenate skin, thanks to a potent blend of active ingredients. All products are made in Swiss laboratories using cutting edge manufacturing techniques. Best of all, Niance is backed by studies which show improved skin moisture, firmness, elasticity and smoothness. The rate of wrinkle reduction is an amazing 85 per cent. Niance stands out from competitors in the antiageing beauty sector owing to three main factors:

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• Applying just one product bestows anti-ageing effects on all layers of the skin. • Niance treatments result in immediate facelifting effects and long-lasting benefits. The active ingredients have a similar effect to Botox, tightening and lifting skin but also stimulating cell renewal and strengthening the collagen and elastin matrix, improving cell oxygenation, and strengthening connective tissue. Niance also exercises a preventive effect, fighting environmental stressors, battling free radicals. Finally, it boosts the skin’s own hyaluronic acid levels. • Since Niance products are made with extremely pure ingredients from the Swiss Alps, they are compatible with skin and as gentle as they are effective.

During my recent visit to the Kempinski Spa, which regular readers will know is my spa of choice in Marbella, I was delighted to receive the Niance Intensive treatment, which felt comforting, relaxing and which had no less than a revolutionary effect on my skin. The therapists at the Kempinski Spa are the very best you can find on the Coast. Cristina Muñoz, who performed my facial, has ‘gifted hands’, leaving no wrinkle without pampering, no area of the face or décolleté untouched. She cleansed, pampered and moisturised my skin with indescribably beautifully fragrant products (many of them made with edelweiss, which has powerful anti-ageing properties) and applied a series of delicious moisturisers and serums, sometimes with her hands, and at others using delicate brushes. Cristina worked especially assiduously on my eye area, moving from the brows to beneath the eyes, delicately but persistently, ensuring the active ingredients had enough time to penetrate deeply into my skin and work their magic. I felt a slight tingling when she applied a powerful serum to my eyes and cheeks, but above all, the sensation was one of utter bliss, tranquility, and ultimately, sleepiness… The after-effects were notable and of the kind achievable only when highly active products are used. It was quite a rare pleasure to experience a facial that didn’t just made my skin feel more nourished, but also lifted saggy areas around my jawline and eyes, and lessened fine lines around my eyes to such an extent, that the best way I could describe my skin post-treatment was: ‘younger looking’. A true anti-ageing regime can only work if active ingredients are utilised in products; otherwise, improvement will only be superficial and shortterm. If you are planning on visiting the Kempinski Spa soon, my suggestion would be to take at least half a day to enjoy the beautiful new spa and maybe even work out a little at the gym. Membership of the latter entitles one to a 25 per cent discount on all treatments, which is a pretty good reason to get fit and fabulous.

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PRODUCTS

oney, the sweet nectar produced meticulously by bees, has long been hailed for its beneficial health properties. In ancient Greek and Roman times, it was praised for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. The Koran also waxes lyrical about the healing properties of honey and, indeed, even the Egyptians would use it topically to treat wounds. The reasons for the powers of honey are twofold: first, its high acidic content helps keep bacterial infections at bay. Secondly, it is high in antioxidants, which helps us fight off the free radicals that cause skin to

wrinkle and lose its firmness. Honey also contains a specific protein (defensin-1), which attcks bacteria; Manuka honey in particular, meanwhile, has been found to effectively treat chronic infections caused by wounds. And who can forget honey’s ability to treat persistent coughs? To obtain the maximum benefits for yourself and your family, however, make sure to buy natural honey, which is far richer in healing properties than synthetically produced honey. These are just a few excellent beauty products made with Nature’s own nectar:

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1 – THE BODY SHOP HONEY BRONZE LIP BALM SHIMMER: Keep lips neutral with this smooth and shiny balm. 2 – ROYAL JELLY & PURE HONEY FOOT NECESSITIES FOOT BALM BY MARKS & SPENCER: Guard your feet against cracked heels and hard areas by assiduously applying this highly hydrating foot cream. 3 – CRABTREE & EVELYN ENGLISH HONEY AND PEACH BLOSSOM GLISTENING FACE SERUM: Treat your skin to lasting moisture and radiance with this deeply moisturising serum, made with wild flower honey extract and peach blossom extracts. Use it instead of your usual day cream. 4 – BURT’S BEES HAND SALVE: If you have been looking for a truly nourishing salve that penetrates deep into skin to keep it hydrated throughout the day, you will find exactly what you’re look for in this silky salve. 5 – BURT’S BEES SUGAR SCRUB: This lush honey and shea sugar scrub leaves skin smooth and silky. 6 – CRABTREE & EVELYN ENGLISH HONEY AND PEACH BLOSSOM BODY BUTTER: This super rich cream contains shea butter, moringa oil and conditioning peach extract, in addition to wild flower honey extract. i BURT’S BEES: www.burtsbees.com CRABTREE & EVELYN: www.crabtree-evelyn.com THE BODY SHOP: www.thebodyshop.es

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Those who are worried about the countless chemicals contained in commercial skincare have long been fans of Dr Organic, a Bioactive Skincare company which is committed to creating natural, organic skincare products that are functional in design and formulated to make the most of the key active properties of all ingredients used. If, in the past, customers were bothered by long waits for online orders, the good news is that now, Dr Organic is available at leading cosmetic shops on the Coast.

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TRIED-AND-TESTED PRODUCTS: We put our money where our mouth is this month, trying out some of Dr Organic’s most popular products. Our Top Five picks are: 1 – ORGANIC MANUKA HONEY FACE MASK: This product is ideal after a night out on the town, when deep cleansing, restoration and a moisture boost are called for. 2 – ORGANIC ROSE OTTO CLEANSING MILK: Rose petal, witch hazel and aloe vera combine to purify, regenerate, hydrate and balance pH levels. 3 – ORGANIC ALOE VERA SKIN LOTION: This soothing, restoring moisturiser is ideal for sunburned and itchy skin. In addition to calming aloe, it contains cocoa and shea butters for extra moisture. 4 – ORGANIC VIRGIN COCONUT OIL BODY WASH: This refreshing gel has such an irresistible fragrance, you may just end up spending hours in the bath… 5 – ORGANIC MOROCCAN ARGAN OIL SHAMPOO: This super moisturising shampoo is ideal for those with long hair who seek greater moisture without cutting any length off. Rich in EFAs, this shampoo revitalises and adds spectacular shine to hair. i www.drorganic.co.uk

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Natural, Organic Skincare arrives to Spain CERTIFIED ORGANIC

WHAT CAN DR ORGANIC DO FOR ME?

From ancient times, man has always sought to harness the power of Nature, leveraging the power of the plentiful vitamins and nutrients available in the plants and flowers that covered the Earth. The ancient Aboriginals used tea tree oil for thousands of years; the Maoris reaped the benefits of raw Manuka honey, and the highly prized frankincense essential oil was used in East and West alike to heal everything from painful skin conditions to respiratory infections. It is this same bounty that Dr Organic seeks to recover. The company relies on certified organic ingredients harnessed from around the globe – including organic aloe-vera and EcoCertcertified emulsifiers, emollients and preservatives; it is only in rare cases where natural ingredients cannot be sourced, that the company uses sustainable natural alternatives.

This question can best be answered by presenting some of the most important ingredients used in the company’s different skincare lines: Organic Aloe Vera: Known for its soothing properties, aloe-vera is an ideal moisturising ingredient for those with sensitive skin. Organic Vitamin E: This deeply penetrating moisturiser smoothens fine wrinkles. Organic Virgin Olive Oil: This ingredient is rich in oleic acid, a potent antioxidant that keeps free radicals in check. Organic Virgin Coconut Oil: This sensually fragrant ingredient bestows radiance and moisture to skin and hair. Organic Pomegranate: This powerful antioxidant is famed for its anti-ageing properties. Organic Lavender: The essential oil derived from lavender is known for its calming, soothing effects, making it ideal for itchy or irritated skin. Organic Royal Jelly: This ingredient contains a rich cocktail of nutrients, amino acids and plant hormones, which bestows skin with a youthful appearance. Organic Moroccan Argan Oil: This deeply nourishing oil is an ideal ingredient for skincare and hair products alike. Organic Tea Tree: Known for its anti-bacterial properties, tea tree is a popular antidote to acne and blemishes. Organic Manuka Honey: Known as ‘Nature’s Miracle’, Manuka Honey is used to repair skin and hair. Organic Rose Otto: This ingredient is used to tone skin and fight ageing. Organic Dead Sea Mineral: This rich blend of minerals moisturises skin and leaves it smooth and relaxed. e

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT DR ORGANIC? Dr Organic may not be the first natural skincare company to appear on the Spanish market, but it certainly is one of the purest. Products contain bioactive, natural ingredients and no harsh chemicals such as parabens, sodium laureth sulphate, perfumes, and artificial fragrances. The products are also free of harmful mineral oils such as paraffin and petroleum; plant-based extracts and oils are used instead with excellent results in so far as texture is concerned. Additional ingredients avoided by Dr Organic include genetically modified ingredients and harmful preservatives. The company is kind to animals, as well, with all products being suitable for vegetarians. Some of the few animal by-products used include honey, propolis, bees wax and royal jelly. As is to be expected, no animal tests are conducted. Dr Organic is a proud supporter of the Naturewatch Foundation, which campaigns against animal cruelty and promotes the advancement of animal welfare around the world.

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ORGANIC FOODS ARE TRULY MORE NUTRITIOUS The debate as to whether or not organic fruits and vegetables are really worth the higher price you pay for them has finally been settled. A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has found that organic fruits and vegetables contain around 70 per cent more antioxidants than non-organic varieties. The research effort is the largest undertaken in history, with over 343 studies analysed. Not only is organic produce more nutritious, it is also much lower in cadmium, a toxic chemical present in pesticide-ridden fruits and vegetables. Cadmium builds up in your liver and kidneys, posing a serious problem to health, which makes a strong case for buying organic and steering especially clear of ‘The Dirty Dozen’ list of fruit and vegetables, of which, it is recommended we should not consume those that are grown in a conventional manner.

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EXERCISE MAKES THE BRAIN MORE RESISTANT TO STRESS Researchers at Princeton University have found that aerobic exercise reorganises the brain so that it responds less dramatically to stress and stops anxiety from interfering with normal brain function. The findings are based on a study on laboratory mice, which revealed that when physically fit mice experience a stressor (cold water in this case), their brains experience a rise in the number of neurons that switch off excitement in the hippocampus (the part of the brain responsible for regulating anxiety). The study is testimony to the far-reaching benefits of exercise, many of which we are only beginning to discover.

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Yoga May be Beneﬁcial for Bipolar Disorder

Yoga has long been hailed as a healer and recent studies are proving that not only does this ancient practice curb stress, soothe chronic back pain and migraines and serve as an excellent complementary therapy for everything from breast cancer to addiction, it may also be used to lessen the symptoms of mental illnesses like bipolar disorder. The most recent study on the subject, published last month by scientists at Brown University in the US, revealed that a significant percentage of persons with bipolar disorder classified yoga as ‘life-changing’, owing to its ability to decrease anxiety, promote a state of calm and curb symptoms of mania. Additional benefits include reduced depressive thoughts and greater clarity of mind.

NEW CHIP PROMISES TO SHED LIGHT ON TUMOUR BEHAVIOUR Researchers have invented a new chip which is capable of imitating the ‘micro-environment’ of a tumour, thus offering insight into the effectiveness of different medications and nanoparticles that target cancer. The device will allow researchers to test new nanoparticles that are too large to pass through healthy tissue but small enough to pass through pores in blood vessels surrounding tumours (since these vessels generally have larger pores). It will also allow them to learn more about the area surrounding tumours and to study the way nanoparticles move through and behave in this environment.

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WHERE TECHNOLOGY MEETS AN AUTHENTIC LOVE FOR ANIMALS

There can come a certain time in life when we look in the mirror and don’t like what we see; fine lines by the eyes, deeper lines at the sides of the mouth, frown lines… as we enter into our 30s and 40s we can see that our face has lost freshness, firmness and youth. At this point, we are maybe not ready for a facelift but would like something to give us a little boost. That is where fillers come in. This month, we speak with Dr. Kai Kaye, renowned Plastic Surgeon of Ocean Clinic — the only stand-alone plastic surgery clinic on the Coast. He explains the many options we have when it comes to filling in lines, indentations and wrinkles, although ultimately, what is right for you will depend on what you personally desire and what your surgeon deems suitable.

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ON THE SUBJECT OF FILLERS D r. Kaye tells me that there are, generally speaking, two types of fillers: temporary and permanent. Temporary fillers include Hyaluronic Acid (HA), Collagen or Poly-Llactic Acid (PLA). Dr. Kaye prefers to work with temporary rather than permanent fillers, because “permanent chemical fillers can produce an immune reaction which we don’t necessarily want. These include granulomas (‘knots’), which are dense fibres that form when the body tries to process the chemical that has been injected.” Dr. Kaye subscribes to the old adage that ‘permanent fillers cause permanent problems’ and reminds prospective patients that, sometimes, the body rejects the filler many years after it has been administered. Moreover, permanent fillers are unnecessary, considering the quality and longlasting effect of fillers like Hyaluronic Acid; these compounds occur naturally in the skin so they are generally not rejected and even if the patient feels that the filler is too prominent and does not like the result, this problem can easily be corrected. Dr. Kaye says, “If, for example, we have unwanted volume after Hyaluronic Acid has been injected, the area can simply be injected with an enzyme (Hyaluronidase) and the problem is remedied immediately.”

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When asked how long Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen last, Dr. Kaye says that it depends on the individual and the kind of filler used. Generally, you can expect the results to be visible for between six to 18 months, depending on the filler. For those after a more lasting effect, the ideal solution is definitely autologous fat transfer; this is a short procedure (around 45 minutes) in which fat from an unwanted area of the body (think double chins, jowls, abdomen, etc.) is transferred to an area where it is needed (e.g. to fill in sunken cheeks or marionette lines on either side of the mouth). For this process, an ultra-fine cannula is inserted into the fatty area; the extracted fat is cleansed and put through a centrifuge, then the pure fat obtained is inserted once again with a very fine injection cannula into the desired area. The procedure is so minimally invasive that only local anesthetic is necessary (as occurs when you visit the dentist). Best of all, autologous fat transfer is all-natural and cannot be rejected by the body. It is also permanent, subject only to the normal fluctuations of weight loss or gain and an initial loss during the first three weeks after the procedure. The procedure has additional positive effects: “Bigger pores tend to become less visible; skin is visibly enhanced because the process triggers the

intrinsic regeneration of the skin due to the fact that fat cells are the richest source of stem cells within the human body.” Dr. Kaye states that the plasma/ fat obtained from fat transfer is not as liquid as Hyaluronic Acid, which is why the latter is still the filler of choice for very fine lines. Fat transfer is ideal for deeper lines and is also a great way to add volume or to really sculpt the face or the body (even breast and buttocks can be enhanced with your own body fat). What kind of downtime are we talking with this procedure? Dr. Kaye answers, “There is almost no bruising with fat transfer; just some swelling for the first two weeks; this is because initially around 30 per cent of what we inject is eliminated by the body during the process of cell integration; we therefore add a bit more into the face, to allow for the volume loss that will occur in the next three to four weeks.” Once swelling has subsided, the look is beautifully natural and it is nice to know that this new volume will be around for a very long time. As the interview comes to a close and Dr. Kaye heads to his next meeting, he tells me that there is more exciting news at his clinic; something he cannot share with me yet, but which I (and our readers) will discover some time next year… so if you are a beauty buff, watch this space!

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Beach Volleyball Spanish Championship at the Reserva del Higuerón Beach Volleyball is a popular sport on an Olympic level but it is also the new ‘it’ sport for keen athletes from all over the globe. The Reserva del Higuerón recently hosted the Reserva del Higuerón Spanish Beach Volleyball Championship 2014, a fourday event which attracted over 6,000 attendees. Liliana Fernández and Elsa Baquerizo won the female category, while Pablo Herrera and Adrián Gavira took home the trophy in the male competition.

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Luxury Development Launch from RCS – Spain Real Capital Solutions – Spain (RCS) recently launched its new Valley Heights project, with a grand summer party. RCS salvaged a collection of 40 previously neglected apartments and has renovated the development to the highest of standards, bringing a luxury product to the Marbella property market. RCS’ vast experience in adding capital and strategy to distressed property developments has ensured the quality of this transformation, which is sure to impress. g www.valley-heights.com

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Cape Reed Project Rated One of the Best New Hotels in the World The Cape Reed Group of Companies completed the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2013. This project was recently voted as one of the world’s best new hotels by world renowned travel magazine and market leader, Travel + Leisure. Barely an hour’s flight from the lofty towers of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Anantara’s Al Sahel Villa Resort feels worlds away, thanks to its location amid the savannah-like grasslands of Sir Bani Yas Island’s farmed Arabian Wildlife Park, offering an incomparable glimpse of natural beauty up close. Al Sahel has been thoughtfully developed with consideration and respect to nature and the environment, using design principles that combine best practice with maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. g www.capereed.com

Spain-United States Forum Takes place in Málaga The19th edition of the Spain-United States Forum in Málaga was attended by important dignitaries such as Senator Tim Kaine (President of the United States-Spain Council), Ramón Gil-Casares (Ambassador of Spain in the United States) and James Costos (Ambassador of the United States in Spain). Over 200 persons attended the event, whose aim is to promote the cultural, social, economic and political ties which bind these two countries. Some of the subjects covered at the conference included ‘Global Challenges in the Energy Sector and its Impact on the United States and Spain’; and ‘GeoPolitical Changes in the USA’. After the first session of the Forum, the King and Queen of Spain hosted a dinner at the Automobile Museum of Málaga.

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ESTEPONA TOWN HALL HONOURS PACO DE LUCÍA’S MEMORY WITH NEW SQUARE Paco de Lucía, who passed away this year, is one of Spain’s most renowned musicians, famed for the perfection and artistry with which he played the guitar. The Town Hall of Estepona has sought to commemorate the artist with a new square, part of an extensive list of renovation works which saw the demolition of an old central fountain and its replacement with a new green zone. g www.estepona.es

FINE & COUNTRY ENTERS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLDPOSTING Fine & Country has entered into a new partnership with Worldposting, an international network of property portals. As a result, Fine & Country properties will be showcased to an international network of 70 million potential buyers.Taking data from the Fine & Country website, Worldposting shares each property on the market with this agency, on 65 property portals across 30 countries. Furthermore, property details are translated into the native language of each individual country. With 85 per cent of property searches believed to start online, Fine & Country’s relationship with Worldposting represents a fantastic opportunity for both agents and sellers to reach a global audience.

MARBELLA4DAYSWALKING FEATURES CHILDREN’S WALK Marbella4DaysWalking, organised by Claire and Hans Wohl, will be taking place on October 9, 10, 11 and 12, in an aim to raise funds for Triple A, Arboretum Marbella and Menudos Corazones (walkers can choose to support any or all of these charities). Walkers can also elect to complete 20- or 30-km routes and can participate on fewer than four days. Participants can obtain their ID at the registration tent at Las Terrazas del Puerto Deportivo on Wednesday October 8, between 10am and 5pm. Those who opt to participate on fewer days can formalise their inscription on the morning of their walk at the registration tent. The daily walks will commence between 9am and 9.30am and will end by 5pm. Kids aged six to 12 will be able to complete 6km walks (on October 11 and 12), to raise funds for Menudos Corazones.

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Bahia de la Plata: Happy T-Shirts If you’re after a T-shirt that captures the essence of joy and the colour and magic of life on the Coast, then look no further than online store, Bahia de la Plata. The shop is the brainchild of Cristina Mirura, whose passion is creating beautiful illustrations and who dreams of seeing her designs come to life through the people who wear them. Cristina’s second great love is the Coast, its light, warmth, energy and joie de vivre. Both passions come to their fruition in this fashionable venture. Personalised T-shirts are also available. g www.latostadora.com/bahiadelaplata

Couples Rediscovery Weekend at Shanti Som The beautiful Shanti Som retreat will be holding a Couples Rediscovery Weekend from November 6 to 9, led by Sara Neil, Finola Harrington and Joanna Chrzanowska. The Couples Rediscovery Weekend is a specially designed, guided process aiming to enhance your relationship. It will remind you why you were attracted to each other in the first place, what the secrets of loving communication are, and how to deal with the stress modern life brings. g For further information,

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Alarma Universal Continues to Support Cudeca Well known security company, Alarma Universal, recently renewed its agreement with Cudeca Hospice for the eighth year in a row, agreeing to sponsor the 2015 Cudeca calendar. The signing of the agreement was attended by Christina Nissen, Director of Alarma Universal, Joan Hunt, Honorary President and Founder of Cudeca Hospice and Rocio Torres, Manager of Communications and Fundraising. The charity calendar will soon be on sale for €3 in all of Cudeca’s 13 charity shops and will also be available from Cudeca’s website. g www.cudeca.org

Simply Love Designer: Designer Accessories at an Affordable Price Have you ever wished there was a shopping destination for designer accessories – without the designer price tag – that was as safe and satisfying as buying new? Marbeth Gray had this wish and that's where the idea for Simply Love Designer came from. After great success in the UK, she has decided to expand into Spain. “Buying a pre-loved handbag allows shoppers to own fashionable accessories without the expense that comes with buying new,” Marbeth explains, adding, “Our pre-loved accessories are in pristine condition so only our clients know they've been loved before. Fallen out of love with your luxury handbag? Marbeth will happily take it off your hands; buyer's remorse no more. g Tel: 667 076 859. www.simplylovedesigner.com

Fashion Dinner at the Gran Hotel Gvadalpín Banús

Busy Days for Cudeca Cancer hospice, Cudeca, has kept busy during the summer. Its shops in Arroyo de la Miel recently held a sale, in which all items (ladies and menswear) were sold for just €1! The hospice was also visited by the The Global Gift Gala team (including María Bravo), who donated the impressive amount of €27.336. Cudeca additionally held its annual sunflower appeal and is now busy organising a gala dinner at Villa Tiberio, which will take place on November 16. g If you would like to attend the event, please contact the Cudeca Hospice on Tel: 952 564 910 or Villa Tiberio

A fun-filled fashion dinner recently took place at Restaurant Il Mare. Guests viewed the latest fashion items by 42ndAV. and Gina B, while enjoying an excellent meal and Moët & Chandon Champagne. The event, supported by PR agency, La Différence, was attended by members of the press and the local jetset. 42ndAV. is a 100 per cent Spanish-owned brand which manufactures handmade luxury shoes, while Gina B is a boutique featuring an array of prestigious fashion brands.

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Mind, Body & Spirit Festival at the H10 Andalucía Plaza For all things to do with health and wellness, visit the Mind, Body & Spirit Festival at the H10 Andalucía Plaza, on Saturday October 25 and Sunday October 26. The popular event will feature everything from international mediums to healers, psychics, tarot readings, health and beauty products, unique jewellery and more. Listen to talks by inspirational speakers or experience a healing massage. Entrance costs €10 and includes attendance to over 20 different talks.

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Marbella Cosmetic High Care Group Announces Autumn Launch The Marbella Cosmetic High Care Group recently announced the upcoming Autumn launch of their full range of cosmetic beauty treatments, comprising both surgical and non-invasive procedures. This new cosmetic care concept has been brought to the Coast by Dr. Ernesto Guillem, Founder of Marbella-Medical-and-Dental.com Clients can look forward to receiving a wide range of aesthetic services, including Fractional RF Skin Treatment, IPL Skin Rejuvenation and melanin and pigment spot removal, as well as a plethora of surgical, in-hospital treatments. g Tel: 952 929 246.

New Offices for Livingstone Estates on the Golden Mile Livingstone Estates is a real estate company which has been continuously active for more than 15 years on the Costa del Sol. Due to the success of their first branch in Estepona, the company recently opened a new office on the Golden Mile in the heart of Marbella. Livingstone Estates specialises in the sale, rental and property management of exclusive properties. Their portfolio of luxury homes, first-line beach properties, villas and apartments are extensive, exclusive and highquality. Under the dynamic leadership of Antonio Moya, this company comprises a dedicated team of knowledgeable sales people which include English, Spanish, Italian, French and Russian native speakers, plus efficient, bilingual office staff.

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Dame Shirley Bassey at Nueva Kaskada Nueva Kaskada, serving up signature cuisine by talented Chef Ewald Fichthaler, recently welcomed an extra special guest: Dame Shirley Bassey. This is not the first time the famous singer has visited the restaurant, since the ambience, music and excellent cuisine have made it one of her favourite dining establishments. Nueva Kaskada has had a very busy summer and continues to serve up delicious ‘yin and yang’ cuisine to a packed house. g www.nuevakaskada.com

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NEW CHARITY SHOP FOR DEBRA SPAIN The Mayor of Marbella, Maria Ángeles Muñoz, recently visited Butterfly Children charity, DEBRA Spain’s new shop on Avda. Pablo Ruiz Picasso in San Pedro de Alcántara. All items have been donated by private individuals and companies, such as local boutiques. The staff comprises a team of volunteers and all funds raised are dedicated to projects and services offered by DEBRA to those suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa all around Spain. The Butterfly Children charity (DEBRA Spain) runs two other shops in Marbella, in the old town (C/ Mendoza) and the centre (C/ Jacinto Benavente), as well as in Málaga, Madrid, Bilbao, Valencia and Torrevieja.

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VISION HAIRCARE, NOW IN MARBELLA Linda Rise has been hairdressing in Marbella for over 12 years, running her own successful studio in the exclusive Los Naranjos Golf Club. She recently became sole distributor for top-end Swedish brand, Vision Haircare. The wide range of professional products on offer includes Hair Mascara, to quickly and easily cover grey roots; Root Lifter, perfect for anyone with fine hair who needs to boost their volume; and dry shampoos for both brown and blonde hair, which banish grease and give hair a fresh feel in between washing. g For further information, Tel: 667 908 228.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL AND UNIVERSITY OF MÁLAGA COSTA DEL SOL SIGN AGREEMENT Women’s group, Soroptimist International Club Costa del Sol, signed a special framework agreement with Málaga University, which stipulates that the group will be collaborating closely with the University on a variety of projects over the upcoming years. These projects will centre on the integration and advancement of the status of women, in line with Soroptimist International’s fundamental goals. Soroptimist International Club Costa del Sol is part of a worldwide NGO with more than 85,000 members in over 125 countries. Its members are professional women working together to educate, enable and empower women and girls. g www.soroptimistinternational.org

MARBELLA FOOTBALL CLUB PRESENTATION AT CASINO MARBELLA The Marbella Football Club (MFC) recently held a fun-filled launch at the Casino Marbella, presenting its dynamic new line-up for the 2014-2015 season. The Management also showed off the Club’s brand new Smartphone app, which will allow fans to keep in close contact with all the latest news and events. At the close of the party, singer, Antonio Carnota, delighted the crowd with the MFC’s new anthem, which is guaranteed to inspire players and fans alike.

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FM Consulting Turns 24

Fausto Martínez and the fabulous team at FM Consulting recently held a swish party to commemorate the company’s 24th anniversary. The event was held at their Cortijo del Mar Resort pool bar, and was attended by many important professionals, entrepreneurs and members of the media. Guests enjoyed drinks, canapés, live music, speeches and a fun-filled raffle.

“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in it, and it will come naturally” —David Frost

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New Showroom for Natuzzi at Patricia Darch, Sotogrande

Luxury interior design firm, Patricia Darch, recently presented the ‘Essence of Natuzzi Collection’ at their new showroom at Blue Sotogrande Marina. Guests tucked into tapas and sipped on Champagne while discovering designer pieces of furniture created to turn a house into a home.

“Home is the nicest word there is” — Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Survey Spain 11th Anniversary Party

Network of Chartered Surveyors, Survey Spain, celebrated its 11th Anniversary with a tapas and vino evening at Restaurante Casa Fernando. Survey Spain carries out a number of important functions, including supplying current market valuations, providing an expert witness valuer service for the English, Scottish and Irish Courts in connection with divorce, inheritance and all other disputes relating to Spanish property, and more. They also carry out building surveys, structural surveys and new property snagging for residential, commercial and leisure buildings and land across Spain.

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning” — Benjamin Franklin

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The Marbella Club Hotel Heralds a New Era

When tradition is one of the pillars of any organisation, change and novelty can often be a bold option to take. Yet it is the spark of innovation that marks all companies that stand the test of time and creates leaders in any sector and the Marbella Club Hotel is no different.

ew Marbella residents are unacquainted, to some degree or another, with the fascinating history of what is arguably Marbella’s most iconic hotel. Originally built in 1954 by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe as his private residence, it has played host to a bevy of glamorous stars, politicians and members of the royalty – all those who sought a different type of holiday – where they were able to experience the very essence of the Andalusian lifestyle, with whitewashed houses spread over a vast area of land amid lush Nature and the beach just a short walk away. The Hotel recently underwent an entire year of extensive refurbishment and the results are such that any reference to the Marbella Club’s ‘Golden Heyday’ in the 1970s and 1980s becomes somewhat superfluous; for this elegant yet cosy, laidback hotel, the best is yet to come, thanks to the vision, financial backing and passion for excellence, of its current owners and managers.

Dreaming in Colour at the New Patio On my recent visit to the Marbella Club, Marketing executive, Laura Piñero and I sauntered through the brand new patio area, designed with loving care by Hubertus Hohenlohe. Modernity and light abound, with pristine white rattan furniture (and charming hammock seats) married to bright, bold fabrics and geometrics and an utterly unique set of tabletops, covered in prints of something guests of all ages love: lollies! The patio is now the ideal place to host exhibitions and events of all kinds; it is also home to L’Inde Le Palais: Simona Gandolfi´s boutique, which features clothing and items celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Hotel, but also stocks fashion from a selection of top brands, including Céline Paris. Walking through the patio towards the beach stands the Art Wanson Gallery, which often holds lively exhibition inaugurations attended by the likes of the Baroness Thyssen and Marbella’s Mayor, Ángeles Muñoz. In tune with the 112 / OCTOBER 2014 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

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Hotel’s support for art, at the time of my visit, local artist, Mercedes Lasarte, was based at the Kids’ Club, painting images to mark the Hotel’s 60th anniversary.

Light, Style and Comfort in Rooms, Suites and Villas Important changes have taken place in the living areas of the hotel, with Madrid design firm, Minimec, zooming living spaces into the 21st century and filling them with light thanks to cool, neutral tones and lovely design features such as four-poster wooden beds, delightful lilac wallpaper and sea-inspired décor details. As I stepped into the Santa Margarita finca, I was overtaken by the style of one of the suites, so eloquently described by Laura as “minimal yet warm; a blend of sophistication and chic style.” Space abounds and it is easy to feel at home here, where ample terraces, elegant bathrooms, spacious living rooms and four-poster wooden beds inspire thoughts of romance and rest all at once. The Hotel comprises 130 rooms and villas (37 rooms, 78 suites and 15 villas), designed in collaboration with Minimec, Jean Pierre Martel and Kamini Ezralow. Another magical option for the most discerning of guests is Villa del Mar, the Marbella Club’s largest villa, featuring six bedrooms, its own hammam and Finnish sauna, direct access to the sea and its own pool (most villas actually house a private pool). As Laura and I walk through the shady installations, the magnificence of the garden prompts me to take a few photographs for keepsake… after all, it isn’t common to come across trees such as the old African Acacia Xanthophloea brought over and planted by Prince Alfonso himself in just one of the Hotel’s many verdant areas.

Something for the Kids The Kids Club by Minimec, run by the affable Guy Leleu, offers kids a special brand of fun; unlike the

typical kid’s centre, it provides everything from paddle surfing on the beach to cooking classes, Pilates, cinema evenings, art, music and even a dedicated space filled with bottles of essential oils, so kids can create their own perfume! Guy and the team are always on the lookout for new, innovative activities and are highly attentive to what the littlies themselves have to say. In this sense, the Kids Club is definitely one of the most innovative, sophisticated yet fun Clubs in the South of Spain.

Pampering Body and Mind at the Gym and Spa Clients of the Hotel now have a brand new gym overlooking inspiring natural surrounds, where they can hone their fitness using the very latest in cutting-edge equipment. The Spa, meanwhile, famous for its amazing circuit pool and innovative treatments (such as Natura Bissé’s amazing Diamond facial) has a brand new relaxation area overlooking the new promenade, which allows Nature lovers to enjoy a leisurely walk from Marbella to San Pedro along the seafront. The Marbella Club has lost none of its Old World charm; it has simply embraced the beauty of 21st century design and added touches that continue to mark it as a hotel to watch out for; one of the best in the world. g www.hotelomm.es g www.marbellaclub.com 9/22/14 1:08 PM

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his is one of Spain’s best courses, designed by Robert Trent Jones, played in the past by some of the world’s greatest players and visited by General Franco and Bing Crosby, although not on the same day. When changing times – the club was founded 46 years ago – called for a fresh look at the course, the board did not fiddle about. It closed the front nine for the best part of a year, and as of last month Las Brisas will be without a back nine for the next year. Many older members were furious. No doubt they still are. But the board stuck to its guns and resolved to do what it considered necessary to make the Las Brisas course as good as it can be. The redone front nine does not feel a lot different although the greens are more challenging, not least to those who fancied themselves as good putters. As a member at Aloha Golf Club said after its greens were remade, “Well, there goes 25 years’ experience.” The back nine will see some fairways from the 14th on moved as a result of housing that has been built since the course opened, and one hole, the 17th, is being completely reversed. Overall the feeling was that the second nine was a little cramped by comparison. As a result, the finishing sequence of the last five holes will be improved, with shorter walks from green to tee and creating what it is claimed will be a dramatic crescendo to the course. Sounds like the bar had better get

ready with stiff gin & tonics. The redesign is being done by Kyle Phillips, who also designed the acclaimed Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland, as well as the lesser known but hugely enjoyable Dundonald Links, close to Royal Troon and originally built for Loch Lomond Golf Club. The club’s website has an excellent description of the work done so far and what is coming. There are videos of the holes with Kyle Phillips spelling it out. See: www.realclubdegolflasbrisas.com And some thoughts from a morning round at Las Brisas: – The new look includes a tee box system with no white, yellow, blue and red tees. Now it is unisex, with a distance maker on each tee: 62 for the back, 59, 56 and 50. It’s an American idea, and the first time it has been used in Spain. The club says it is very successful, with some members who would not have been seen dead on red now happily playing off the 50 marker.The idea is that if players with shorter drives play off the lower numbers they are more likely to hit greens in regulation, be happier with that, and speed up play. – Las Brisas buggies now have a GPS system that puts the brakes on, literally, if you drive in prohibited areas, such as too close to a green. – I was impressed by the respect shown by maintenance staff. On one hole a tractor driver more than 100 metros away stopped his machine while I played a shot. Other courses please note.

Women Golfers

Leading golf tourism agency IAGTO reports strong growth in women’s golf in this region, according to its annual survey of 350 golf courses, golf resorts and hotels. Over a three-year period, there has been a 56 per cent increase in women visitors, with the figures highest (68 per cent) at golf courses. Growth in women’s golf was more than 70 per cent in Mediterranean Europe, North Africa and Asia, and lowest in Northern Europe (29 per cent) and the US (33 per cent). From Europe, Germany showed the highest growth followed by the UK, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands and Norway; while from Asian markets, South Korea showed the highest increase in women golf travellers followed by China. CHINA is the subject of a new book: The Forbidden Game: Golf and the Chinese Dream, which points out that the game was denounced by Mao Zedong 55 years ago as a ‘sport for millionaires’ and banned. The communist Party still warns cadres not to play, although they do, using fake names. And yet, this is the 30th anniversary since Arnold Palmer was involved in the opening of Zhongshan Hot Spring Resort Golf Club in Guangdong, 10 years since an official moratorium on the building of golf courses, and from 2005 to 2010 the number of courses in China tripled to more than 600, including 12 courses at Mission Hills, also in Guangdong, which is conveniently close to the many millionaires in Hong Kong. VILLA PADIERNA has a new golf academy run by former US Open champion, Michael Campbell. e

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Tahini Sushi Bar & Restaurant

New Japanese Cuisine Haven by the Sea WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GRUPO CAPPUCCINO

ew venues quite suit a traditional Japanese meal than one in which the majesty of the sea can be beheld. Tahini, a new Japanese restaurant in the Hotel Meliá Don Pepe, invites diners to enjoy all that and more. Boasting fulllength crystal windows and a dreamlike terrace perched above the glistening Mediterranean, it is a uniquely elegant spot from which to listen to the waves lapping the shore. Here, Nature meets nurture and joins the rich gastronomic tradition of Japan for a one-of-a-kind dining experience that cannot be missed by diners after ‘the real thing’. The restaurant is the new baby of the Cappuccino Group, who opened the first Tahini in Mallorca over a decade ago. Eager to acquaint themselves with the culture and gastronomic trends of Japan, the team travelled every year for 11 years to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun,’ to offer diners something special: a blend of tradition and innovation, such as savvy diners could expect to savour in a five-star restaurant in Tokyo. One of the most important lessons gleaned from the Japanese is how to marry art and cuisine; colour, symmetry and proportion are present on every plate but also in the surroundings. Tahini Marbella is marked by sophistication, with dark wood furnishings, coffee-hued floor tiling and an impressive open kitchen separated from diners which affords a view of the ultra-coordinated team of Chefs working meticulously to create dishes which are as artfully presented as they are delicious. Diners be warned: one glance at the menu and you’ll probably be stumped. Ordering can indeed be a (pleasant) challenge, since the minimalistic yet colourful photos of the wide range of dishes makes it very difficult to favour one over another. There is something for everyone, from those watching their waistlines to those after a hearty

warm meal. Think crisp edamame, whose verdant freshness is complemented by an airy nest of alfalfa sprouts and a deep violet edible flower; or a colourful wakame salad, served with vibrant orange edible flowers and sprouts. Soup lovers after something light should try the clear Miso and fish soup, while those after a bit of fusion goodness should probably opt for the Miso soup with foie gras and truffle, a true exponent of the meeting of East and West. Tahini also serves warm, soulsoothing gyozas, fresh and tender tartares (tuna and salmon), temakis, sashimi and, of course, an array of sushis that will inspire even the most sophisticated sushi fans to discover varieties they have probably never tried before. Tahini is, in many ways, both for adventurous and conservative Japanese food buffs, who will find traditional favourites like the assorted sushi (featuring salmon, red tuna, white fish, etc.) or newer sensations, afforded by dishes such as the scallop nigiri or the halibut with Saikyo Miso served with a crisp layer of baby Kenya beans in its interior. On my first visit to Tahini for lunch, the day was sunny yet breezy, and my dining companion and I sat close to the sea. We commenced the meal in a very fitting way: with a cool Japanese mandarin caipirinha, made with Bombay Sapphire gin, brown sugar and Japanese mandarins. In addition to crushed ice, the drink displayed geometric slabs of ice, curiously different in texture and pleasing to the eye. The cocktail was sweet, refreshing and special, for the mandarins are eaten as is, skin and all, their citric yet slightly bitter flavour hitting the spot on such a warm day. We also tried a mix of two different orders: the assorted sushi and the vegetable sushi. Both stood out for their freshness, texture and taste. My

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companion who, in daily life, is not very fond of vegetables, fell in love with the crisp baby Kenya beans and the asparagus, lightly scalded so that the freshness and seasonality weren’t lost. One dish you cannot visit Tahini without trying is the veal and vegetable roll with truffle aroma (and grated truffles), with something very surprising and immensely delicious in its interior: tempura veggies, which add a unique crunch that complemented the meat to perfection. Our friendly waitress also recommended a light-asair prawn and veggie tempura, cooked to just the right degree to ensure juiciness in the prawns, and crispness in the veggies. Despite the generous size of the portions, we had a little room left for dessert and tucked into an amazing ‘cheesecake’ comprising three layers: the top one contained cream and honey, the middle comprised a sweet red bean paste and the base was made from crushed biscuits. The light, airy dessert was served with two sauces: sticky toffee and spearmint, just right to end a meal that was perfect from start to finish.

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Alexandre fine dining redefined WORDs Michel Cruz Photography KEVIN HORN

Why is Alexandre different? Because it offers a fresh take on the fine dining experience that is driven by creativity, passion and skill. WORDS Michel cruz Photography kevin horn

et just off the coastal road – after the Benahavís turn-off in the direction of Estepona – Alexandre is a restaurant that is quickly making a name for itself. OK, it may not be at an easily recognisable location such as the Golden Mile or Puerto Banús, but this is the sort of place people will seek out. Why? Because not only does it offer fine dining cuisine in a stylish ambience, but it does so with a fresh and creative approach that makes a night out something special. The restaurant is named after Alexandre, the chef behind the rise to fame of such establishments as Casanis and Casa Mono in Marbella. Having wowed diners there with his skill and new take on European classics, Alexandre is an even more personal passion in which his creative abilities are released not to create strange nouvelle cuisine concoctions but to take real, delicious food to its highest reaches. The chef does not maintain a standard menu, so not only does he adapt his offering to the seasons and their respective natural ingredients, but in reality he creates a weekly menu of special dishes built around the very best produce available. “Rather than going to the market with a fixed shopping list and occasionally making do with the best that’s available within that range, I allow myself to be guided and inspired by what is outstanding in quality and variety on the day,” says Alexandre.

It means that dining at his restaurant never becomes dull or predictable, but also that the quality of the ingredients is consistently high. Officially he builds his creations around the solid base of Belgian and French cuisine, producing a modern interpretation of classics that he occasionally blends with elements from other parts of the world. The result is a small but creative and enticing menu that makes you keenly anticipate the feast that he prepares in his open kitchen. Don’t imagine a large white kitchen behind glass, nor a hot, noisy hive of activity at the edge of your peripheral vision. The tastefully stylish interior of Restaurant Alexandre contains a compact but efficient kitchen free of cooking smells, steam or other hindrances. Through it, Alexandre invites you in to the process, creating an intimate, bespoke ambience that complements the cool décor and the chef’s specialities that make up the day’s menu.

An ambience to match Even if you dine al fresco on the attractively styled terrace or drop by for a drink and a snack at the small lounge bar area, you still feel connected to the creative process indoors. This bespoke, intimate ambience is exactly what makes Alexandre stand out from other restaurants and offers both dishes and a dining experience that are worth savouring. A growing favourite with people who love their food, Restaurant Alexandre will also be popular among those looking for a décor and atmosphere that is equally unique and creative. The latter is the accomplishment of Alexandre’s partner Maurice, an experienced interior designer whose Brussels-based studio worked for top brands like Louis Vuitton and Porsche, and was responsible for the decoration of over 25 luxury restaurants in Belgium, France and England. Having moved to Marbella and become a partner in a restaurant of his own, he was, for the first time, able to create a decorative setting entirely to his own brief. The result is both stylish and individualistic, free of the formulaic paint-by-numbers décor of many contemporary restaurants and endowed with a great deal of character and an interpretation of trendy chic that is at once cool and inviting.

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To the table Some people enjoyed a pre-dinner drink in the outdoor lounge area, but we headed inside to be closer to where the menu is created. The latter typically consists of four starters and four main courses, from which we chose Japanese Gyoza dumplings with a minced meat and vegetable filling, and Thai Mussels. While waiting for these and studying the wine list, we enjoyed a refreshing rosé cava and snacked on country bread presented in a paper bag, salted butter and salami rosettes. In keeping with the inclusive philosophy of this restaurant, the modern glass wine cellar forms a decorative element but also contains a very good selection of Spanish, French and Italian wines. Keen on a bit of variety we opted for a Château Bonnin Pinchon Lussac Saint-Emilion 2007. Hailing from one of the most important wine towns in the Bordeaux region, this is a flavoursome, full-bodied red with well-balanced fruity, woody and spicy notes. The sense of anticipation we developed when being presented with Alexandre’s inspirational menu was justified by the hearty perfection of the Gyoza and the beautifully soft ‘peppery-coconutty’ flavour of the Thai-inspired variation of classic Belgian mussels. Heartened by this, we were eagerly looking forward to the main courses, and once again our expectations were surpassed. The Cabillaud à la Moutarde featured gorgeously fresh and tasty cod with a gently breaded crust on a bed of thinly diced shallots imbued with soy, mustard and garlic to produce a savoury feast embellished with soft potato mash. Quite possibly the best fish dish I have enjoyed in a very long time, but it was equalled by the guinea fowl in a jus reduction with baby carrots, green beans, roast potatoes and French bolets mushrooms. What’s more, unfazed by dietary requirements, Alexandre adapts his offering to your needs without compromising on the superb flavours. To conclude this dining experience we opted for a ‘red’ Crème Brûlée with fresh raspberries and blueberries. If you love good food and are in search of real innovation and culinary passion, try this very special restaurant – we think you’ll come again. ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM OCTOBER 2014 / 121

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THE GOURMET news WORDS Marisa CUTILLAS

Oktoberfest

at Hanuri

One of the most exciting events for beer lovers around the world is fast approaching: Oktoberfest, the fun event centered on a beverage we like to call beer or ‘liquid gold’. One of the best places to celebrate the rich tradition and variety of beer is new Korean restaurant, Hanuri, where a selection of 10 beers on draught perfectly complement traditional Korean dishes like flavour-packed kalbi or spicy kimchi. The selection includes Larger/Pilsner (Estrella Galicia from Spain or Peroni from Italy); bitter (London Pride from England), Wheat (Erdinger from Germany or Hoegaarden Heffe Weiss from Belgium), Stout/ Dark Ale (Guiness from Ireland or Leffe Brune from Belgium), Premium ale (Leffe blond from Belgium or La Chouffe from Belgium), and Cider (Strongbow, from England). The restaurant also serves bottled beer from many countries, including Korea and Japan.

DGust Marbella: Modern Cuisine in the Heart of Marbella

DGust is a new avante-garde Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, catered to discerning diners who value elegance and comfort. Star dishes include the lobster caldereta, grilled foie de Canard-Cru, baby goat shoulder or the salt-based pargo fish. Gourmets should tuck into the tasting menu, featuring an array of exquisite dishes and fine wines. The tasting menu costs just €25 without drinks and €32 with drinks. g www.dgustmarbella.com

g C.C. Los Jarales 6, Calahonda. Tel. 951 406 082/ 952 932 011.

100% Natural Supermarket Opens

at C.C. Los Halcones

11&11 Restobar Launches

If you lament the scarcity of ecological produce at most supermarkets, then head for new ecological supermarket and café, 100% Natural, which stocks a variety of seasonal fruits, juices and vegetables. The supermarket offers a wide range of certified eco, gourmet produce and is open from 9am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday. g At C.C. Los Halcones, km 44.5, on Ctra.

De Ronda. The shop is next to the pharmacy and in front of the Opencor. Free parking is available.

Those attending the recent launch of 11&11 Restobar, enjoyed a tasting menu comprising traditional Mediterranean cuisine which was guaranteed to please. 11&11 was founded by local entrepreneur, Oscar Rulli and family; his son Sebastian, a famous Actor, attended the event and told the press: “The name of the new restaurant was chosen by our whole family. For us, the ‘time of the angels’, when the clock strikes 11:11, is more than the perfect moment to make a wish; it is also the time that my mother and I were born.” The restaurant will be managed by Oscar’s youngest child, Candela, alongside her husband, Leandro Martino. g Levante, Local 39, Puerto de Estepona.

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aving breakfasted on a snow covered mountain, I was astounded that later the same day I could arrive in sunny Marbella. Greeted by blue skies, swaying palm trees and tropical gardens and happy smiling people who were actually wearing shorts, as I checked into the hotel in my North Face jacket! It was then that I realised it was quite feasible on a winter holiday in Marbella to pop up the mountain in the morning to ski and then head back to the resort for a mid-afternoon suntan top up. The more time then spent in the resort proved that the choice of hotels was extensive, with vibrant restaurants in abundance, a café society as good as Paris and probably one of the best destinations in the world for people spotting! Since that fateful day, I have had a very close relationship with this fabulous part of the world and love it dearly. For me the perfect day consists of a gentle morning stroll along the paseo from Puerto Banús to Marbella, stopping at Cappuccino Grand Cafe for a delicious breakfast or simply a coffee. Positioned right on the paseo, overlooking the beach, Cappuccino is the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by and they create a stunning atmosphere due to the chill out music played from their own radio station! When asked which hotel I prefer the choice is simple: the Gran Hotel Gvadalpín Banús, set close to the beach near to Puerto Banús with fabulous views across the Mediterranean Sea and within striking distance to the centre of Marbella. The hotel has 181

rooms and suites and all of the facilities you would expect from a major five-star hotel. In addition, I confess to having had one of the most spectacular shellfish lunches I have ever had and the conch was the best I’ve ever eaten. Now when it comes to dinner in Andalusia, the choice of restaurants and range of cuisines is phenomenal with styles and prices to suit all pockets and I could quite easily write a book listing my favourites, but if I had to choose only one, it would be Los Abanicos in Benahavís. This family owned and managed restaurant, set in the hills above Marbella in this authentic whitewashed village never fails to please. Oblivious to the nuances of modern cuisine, the menu is unpretentious, the food perfectly cooked, the service friendly and professional. People return again and again, many of them, including myself, simply to enjoy the freshly baked bread, gambas piri piri, braised shoulder of young lamb, roast shoulder of baby pork, braised oxtail and many other culinary classics on the menu. For me, an indication of a true professional restaurateur is the consideration that has been given to the selection of wines on offer. Not necessarily the number of wines listed but the quality and thought given to the choice. The owner, Juan, manages to source a range of really interesting wines and offers them at reasonable prices. Which fits in with the very best aspect of this region, the vibrancy of the Spanish people, who make every evening out feel like a fiesta.

Gran Hotel Banus

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chef, former Head of Department for one the UK’s most prestigious Colleges of Higher Education and more latterly one of the BBC’s most versatile television presenters, having presented Holiday, Ready Steady Cook, Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook, Big Kevin, Little Kevin, Planet Cook, The Heaven & Earth Show and a host of other network shows. He was the recipient of a National Television Award and the subject of This is Your Life and acts as a consultant to several International Hospitality Companies.

Kevin Woodford’s

Essential Marbella

I first encountered Marbella one chilly December, whilst filming on a driving holiday entitled ‘The hidden secrets of Spain’. My itinerary took me from the majestic splendour of the Sierra Nevada, through the Moorish delights of Granada and Ronda, finishing in Marbella.

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THE GOURMET profile Avid readers of will know that my favourite people to interview are Chefs; there is something quite special about a person who works in a busy kitchen 12 to 14 hours a day and still gushes about food, ingredients, and new ways to give life to tried-and-tested recipes whose flavours and aromas we associate with our best memories. Jaume Puigdengolas, Head Chef of Skina (one of only two restaurants in Marbella with a Michelin star), fits into the bill of the truly passionate Chef. One thing about him that stands out, however, is his vitality, affability and fantastic smile, which he simply cannot contain when talking about food.

JAUME PUIGDENGOLAS

OF SKINA

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN

Gazing at the Stars

kina, nestled in the cobblestoned Old Town in Marbella, was founded in 2004 by Marcos Granda and his wife. The young couple dreamed of offering discerning diners haute cuisine in an intimate setting; in the winter time, Skina caters to just five tables, which creates a romantic yet friendly vibe as diners are served an infinite array of dishes from the tasting menu. In 2008, Skina received a Michelin star, and those in the know often say that maintaining the Michelin seal of approval is almost more difficult than obtaining it – something Skina has managed to do for six years now. The challenge is faced from day to day, through teamwork, consistency and the use of market fresh cuisine which steers clear of excessive technological interference. The team at Skina prefers to celebrate the natural textures and flavours of seasonal produce through interesting combinations and beautiful presentation.

Jaume has been at the culinary helm of Skina for three years now, though he hails from Barcelona, where he attended the prestigious Hoffman Hostelery School. He soon headed for every foodie’s Mecca – the País Vasco, honing his craft at two-Michelinstarred establishments. A big breakthrough in his career came in the form of legendary Chef Santi Santamaría, who invited Jaume to join him in Dubai in the marine-inspired Ossiano, where diners feast on exquisite cuisine while watching sharks, manta rays and all sorts of exotic schools of fish swimming by in a majestic aquarium. Alongside this great maestro, Jaume perfected the art of preparing fish and seafood creations, though he says he also credits colleagues from countries like India, England, Australia and Thailand, with having introduced him to new herbs, spices and ingredients that add the ‘wow’ factor to otherwise traditional recipes.

Skina has many returning customers, since every day, there is something new; Jaume works from a basic recipe list, but dishes vary depending on what he sources early in the morning at the local market. The Chef enthusiastically runs back and forth from his kitchen, bringing me ingredients the likes of which I have never seen before – including black garlic (which bears an inimitably sweet and appealing fragrance) and finger lime (also called ‘lime caviar’ owing to the tiny spherical citric sensations in its interior. Some of Jaume’s most revered dishes include the rice with white prawns, topped with caramelised onion. “We take between four and five days to caramelise the onion,” he smiles, adding, “cooking takes plenty of love and patience.” Another signature dish is the ajoblanco (a Malagueño classic), made with black garlic and served with fine yellow tail fish – “The fish is super juicy, which makes it an excellent companion to this classic cold soup.” Still another culinary sensation is the baby goat served with a zucchini puree and smoked aubergine crème. For dessert, don’t expect to find your typical chocolate volcano; think something airier and lighter, like the mojito (served in summer), comprising spearmint ice-cream with a lime crème and evaporated rum infused with the citric magic of finger lime. Jaume may appreciate the artistry of the molecular cuisine movement, but his dishes aim to stir the heart and soul through familiar flavours that are combined in his own personal way. Jaume is always on the lookout for new bounties of Nature to share with his diners – ecological green chickpeas or huitlacoche (black mushroom), for instance, which bestow the best our Mother Earth has to offer and enchant the palate with the simple goodness of excellent taste. g Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Friday and

Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sunday and Monday. C/ Aduar 12, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 277. www.restauranteskina.com

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THE ART OF FINE THAI CUISINE RESERVATIONS: 952 818 392 Open Every Evening for Dinner Ctra. de Cรกdiz Km. 175 PUERTO BANร S (Behind The Shell Petrol Station) Marbella www.thaigallerymarbella.com

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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THE GOURMET wine

Toro

This small, rugged and traditional region lies at between 600 and 750 metres above sea level some 30 minutes drive northwest of Rueda, in Castilla y León: its eastern extreme in the province of Valladolid, its western and south western extenses in the province of Zamora. WORDS CARLOS READ PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BODEGAS VALPICULATA

he DO takes its name from the crumbling, medieval town of Toro, with its ancient cobbled streets and a profusion of nesting storks, at the top of which sits La Colegiata – a fine Romanesque church – high above the banks of the Duero River. The climate is continental with blazing hot summers (average 37ºC), glacial winters (average -11ºC) and limited rainfall (350 to 400mm). The soils, generally speaking, are poor and consist of a combination of sand, marl, chalk, and limestone with an abundance of not just pebbles but often sizeable rocks primarily of sedimentary origin and very little organic material. Consequently, with many hours of sunshine and a predominance of old, low yield vineyards, the area is renowned for its seriously potent and flavoursome reds. These are made primarily from the thick-skinned, early ripening Tinta de Toro, which is essentially Tempranillo which has adapted to the rigours of the local environment. The DO was founded in 1987, when this relative backwater was dominated by a handful of producers, such as the Morales Coop, most of whom were selling their somewhat variable

high strength offerings primarily in bulk; and it is therefore interesting to note that at around this time, the most affable General Manager of legendary Vega Sicila – Jesús Anadón – when asked for his opinion of the wines of Toro replied immediately and most enthusiastically that they were truly excellent for the stewing of pears. Yet it was Vega’s winemaker and Technical Director from 1968 to 1998, Mariano García, who would be the first outsider to go to Toro in 1994 to spend two years there on major fieldwork, undertaking hundreds of micro vinifications to see if there really was the quality potential to justify buying land and building a winery there. This, as of 1996/7, would result in not just in one winery but two: Pintia, belonging to Vega Sicilia; and Maurodos: an add-on to Mariano’s own family winery Mauro, which he had started in Tudela de Duero back in 1978. Others would in due course follow, but these remain the 2 quality flagships of the region. At Maurodos, whose winery is in Villaester but whose 55 hectares of vineyards also encompass the municipality of San Román de Hornija, 2 styles are made: the approachable, fresh but inky, licorice imbued Prima, which tends to have some 10% Garnacha (not to mention a small, surreptitious percentage of uplifting Touriga Nacional) and around a year in a combination of used French and American oaks; and the formidably opulent old-vine San Román, which simply soaks up some 25 months in French oak to stay fresh as a daisy with redolent red cherry and plum flavours, alluring floral overtones and neat acidity – all enveloped in firm but by no means overdone tannins – which

more than repays a bit of bottle age. Meantime, however, despite the now approx 42 wineries in this DO of some 5,600 hectares, the uninitiated should be most cautious in regard to what they buy, as sadly it is still far from unusual to find wines that have either been made from grapes picked too early, over-extracted (i.e. pressed too hard, such that green flavours predominate) or aged for far too long in oak. One good example of a small producer whose wines are well made is Bodegas Valpiculata. Founded in 1999 by another outsider – Juan Pablo Peñalba López, the eldest brother of the family who own and run Finca Torremilanos in Ribera del Duero – this charming and ancient little winery peppered with cool, underground tunnels lies in the quiet southern village of Venialbo. It’s remote here, one seldom sees a soul, wolves sometimes howl at night, and their neighbour grows rather tasty pistachios. Again, just 2 wines are made here from 23 hectares of old vineyards: one parcel grown on sand and chalk, the other of limestone and gravel. Puertas Novas is ripe and dark with a year in used oak, dry of course but with attractively savoury notes of dry fig and X-mas pudding somewhat reminiscent of recioto; whereas Valpiculata, made from select grapes and aged in French oak, is appreciably more elegant with a most excellent effusive dark cherry tang. Not for the faint-hearted, make sure you partner all these with either big northern style stews along the lines of fabada or cocido, important meat or game dishes, full-flavoured charcutería, or powerful cheeses. e

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Synonymous with Quality, Service and Variety DA BRUNO A CASA Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe Urb. Marbella Mar. Local 1, 29602 Marbella Tel.: (+34) 952 85 75 21 DA BRUNO A CABOPINO A7 KM 194.7 (Cabopino exit) 29604 Marbella Tel.: (+34) 952 83 19 18

DA BRUNO SUL MARE Avda. de Arias Maldonado, s/n Edificio Skol, Paseo Marítimo 29602 Marbella Tel.: (+34) 952 90 33 18 DA BRUNO SAN PEDRO Avda. Del Mar. Urb. San Pedro del Mar 1E 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara Tel.: (+34) 952 78 68 60

DA BRUNO MIJAS COSTA Ctra. De Mijas km. 3.6 CC. Centro Idea, next to SEAT 29651 Mijas Costa Tel.: (+34) 952 46 07 24

www.dabruno.com dabrunoristorante DaBrunoGroup

theguide RESTAURANTS / CINEMAS / GOLF

Price guide per head for a three-course meal with wine

RESTAURANTS

GYMS / TENNIS / SCHOOLS

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Tango

Naranjos, Puerto Sotogrande. Tel: 956 790 212

Open daily for dinner except Sundays. Puerto Banús (opp. the car park). Tel: 952 812 358

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

AMERICAN

Open 10am until midnight every day. Plaza Antonio Banderas 17/29, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 136 333

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Yanx

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

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

BELGIAN Alexandre

Valderrama Restaurant

ARGENTINEAN

Open every night for dinner. Urb. Monte Biarritz, Avda. Picos de Europa, Pueblo Jardín, Local 4, Estepona. Tel: 952 866 564

El Coto

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. Ctra. de Ronda (El Madroñal), San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 688

Red Pepper

Jacks Open seven days a week from noon till late. Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673

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

ROUTE 66

Buenos Aires South

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

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

mytilus Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de Los

Casa mono

GREEK

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

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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

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

Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Old Town Grill

Mumtaz

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, Locales 37-40, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 940

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

safFron

baboo lounge and restaurant

Restaurante Rancho

Open from 7 pm ‘til late night every day. Parque de Elviria, local 7-9, Las Chapas (take second exit, after Hotel Don Carlos), Marbella. Tel: 952 830 146

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. Cádiz, exit Las Chapas. Tel: 952 831 922

The Grill House restaurant

INDIAN Chowka

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380

El gaucho de banús

Jaipur palace

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

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

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

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

MARBELLA CLUB GRILL Open every night for dinner. Marbella Club

amigos

Piratas flame grill

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

el rancho del puerto

8.00pm. Calle del Pilar 3, Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

Mr. india

El Carnicero 2

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

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

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

Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday. C.C. Cristamar, Local 32, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 319 842

El Gaucho

Massala

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

Little India Open daily for dinner from 7pm. Conj. Buenavista, L 21-22, Avda. de España, Calahonda. Tel: 952 931 829

Open daily from 6pm. Milla de Oro (next to Da Bruno a Casa), Marbella. Tel: 952 867 868

INTERNATIONAL 11&11 Restobar

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. C/ Málaga 3, Benahavis. Tel: 952 855 175

aroma Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Moncayo 23, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 665 502

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

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

Bar d’o restaurant & Lounge

Albert & simon

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coto de los Doles, Carril del Relojero, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 458

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

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

Open daily from 11am to 2am (3am on weekends). Avda. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Edif. Milla de Oro, Local 567, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 229

beach house

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

BIBO

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Strachan 11, Málaga. Tel: 951 500 022

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

Amanhavis

Black and white Marbella

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday from

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle Benabola,

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Price guide per head for a three-course meal with wine under the Torre de Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 607

bono’s beach Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Cervantes s/n, Urb. Costabella, Playa El Arenal, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 236

Brunings Open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 7 pm. Las Palmeras 19, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 156

CAFÉ DE RONDA Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Avda. Ramón Gómez de la Serna 23, Marbella. Tel: 952 862 149

Café del mar Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coral Beach s/n, km. 176, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 299

Cafetería ke

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

c’est la vie Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Paseo Las Palmeras, 15, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 783 394

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

dani García restaurante

under €25

€25 – €40

€60 plus

San Roque Club, CN 340, km. 127, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

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

El Campanario

El Restaurante del Casino

Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 126

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

EL CASTILLO

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

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

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

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Puente Romano. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 252

EL GRAN GASTBY

del mar

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

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

EL JINETE

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Puente Romano. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

cappuccino grande cafe

Don Leone

Open daily for lunch and dinner. José Meliá s/n (Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe), Marbella. Tel: 952 868 790

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

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

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

celima

Dynamic Café

el oceano beach hotel restaurant & Spa

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

Open Monday to Sunday for lunch. Ctra. de Istán, km. 0.9, C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 021

Open daily for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 199, Miraflores Playa, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 587 550

El Bolero

EL OLIVO

cerrado del águila

Open every night for dinner from 8-11pm. The

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner

D-wine

€40 – €60

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

EL MIRADOR Open for breakfast every day. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Resort. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Fabiola

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

Finca cortesín Beach Club Open daily for lunch and dinner. Bahía de Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 897 296

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

funky tapas Open daily from 12 midday to 12 midnight. Avda. Miguel de Cervantes 34, Marbella. Tel: 952 811 590

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

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

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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

girasol Open daily for dinner from 6.30p.m. Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 813 859

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 brisa

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

Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

La cabaña del mar

La Veranda

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

Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n. Tel: 952 822 211

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

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

momo marbella

Open nightly from 7pm to 12am for dinner. Plaza de las Orquídeas 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 929 250

Open every day for lunch and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona CN 340, km 159, Playa El Padrón, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

hermosa

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

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

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

Herrero del Puerto

LA GRANADA DIVINO

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Casas de Campos, 1, Málaga. Tel: 952 122 075

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

Open every night for dinner. Hotel Meliá La Quinta, Urb. La Quinta Golf s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000

hotel marbella club buffet

La Loggia

los bandidos

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

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

Open daily for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 199. Urb. Riviera Golf. Tel: 952 931 941

Los naranjos restaurant

NELI Gs

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

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

Magna Café

Open daily for lunch and dinner, except Tuesday. La Campana, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 041

Güey

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

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

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

La Menorah Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Arena Beach, CN 340, km. 151.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 734

La Terraza

LA biznaga

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

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner

La Terraza

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

los arcos

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

Mc café Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe

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

mosaik4

Open daily from 12pm to 3am. Avda. Manolete, esq. C/ Los Lirios, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 467

mozaic Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. Urb. Las Chapas, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 901

Miraflores Golf Restaurant

NUEVA CAMPANA Nueva Kaskada Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Urb. La Montua, C/ Chorreadero 39, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 478

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Price guide per head for a three-course meal with wine OCEAN CLUB Open daily for lunch and snacks. Avda. Lola Flores s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 137

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

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

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

shiraz Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Puerto Deportivo, Local 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 334

Skina

Open daily for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

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

PURO BEACH

SMALL WORLD CAFé

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Laguna Village, Playa El Padrón, CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 015

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. Istán, km 1, C.C: Le Village 15, Marbella.Tel: 952 771 046

Restaurant lounge camurí

Suave

Open daily for lunch and dinner. At Laguna Village. CN340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 951 217 871

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 93, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 866 627

puente romano beach club

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

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

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

shanti-som – amrita

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

Swing Open from 12-4pm and 7.30pm until midnight. Closed Wednesdays. Arena Beach, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 151, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 320

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

under €25

€25 – €40

Terra Sana Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino. Tel: 952 906 205. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050. C/ Camilo José Cela s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 772 686.

The Clubhouse Bar & Brasserie Open Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 844

The meeting room Open 9am to 11pm every day except Sundays. Avda. Ricardo Soriano 1, Local 1 (Edif. Portillo), Marbella. Tel: 952 772 577

The orange tree

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 610 704 144

Trocadero Sotogrande Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paseo del Parque s/n, Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 012

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

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

What’s cooking deli and takeaway Open daily from 10am to 7pm. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 34, Marbella. Tel: 952 886 748

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

ZAYNI

THE PLAYWRIGHT

zest

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

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

tikitano

zozoI

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

Open every day for dinner from 7.00pm till late. Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

Trocadero arena Open every day for lunch and dinner. Torre Real Beach, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 579

trocadero beach Open daily for lunch and dinner. Playa de la

Open from 6pm until late every evening. Urb. La Alcazaba, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 000

ITALIAN

Al Dente

Open 7 days a week for dinner. Closed on Mondays. Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 181

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Amore e Fantasía

460 724

952 817 591

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

Da Paolo

Leonardo da vinci

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

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. Avda. del Mar 3, Marbella. Tel: 951 134 322

Don giovanni Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. de Antonio Belón 3, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 550

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

Aretusa

Frascati

MADE IN SARDINIA

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

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

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

Carpaccio

gold restaurant

mesana

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

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

Open nightly for dinner. At the Gran Hotel Gvadalpín. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 133

casa tua

Il Tartufo

Metro

Villa Tiberio

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

Open from Monday to Saturday for dinner from 6:30pm. C/ Tetuán 9, Marbella. Tel: 951 087 323

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

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

la fiorentina

nunos

CONRADS IL Ristorante

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

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

la pappardella di estepona

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

aragona

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Prado s/n, Edif. Sport Café, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 628 593 409

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

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

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

la trattoria de marbella Open nightly for dinner from 6:30pm. C/ Las Malvas, Edif. Online, Local 4, Nueva Andalucía. Tel:

Lombardo’s

O mamma mia

Open every night for dinner and Sunday for lunch. Edif. La Ruleta, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 529

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

trattoria l’impronta Open daily for lunch and dinner except on Tuesday. Avda. Salamanca, Edif. San Pedro del Mar, Local 14, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 943

Mediterranean Beata’s Vino y Mar

Open Monday to Sunday from 2pm to 11pm. Avda. del Prado 20, Marbella. Tel: 602 822 598

tempora

Pizzeria Picasso

Open nightly for dinner. C/ Tetuán 9, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 857 933

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

Oriental

portofino laguna village Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 808 035

Ristorante Regina

Asia Food

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Comercial, Pinares de Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 060

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

Dragón de Oro 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

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

Hanuri Open daily for lunch and dinner except Monday. C.C. Los Jarales 6, Calahonda. Tel: 951 406 082/ 952 932 011

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

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

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

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

Namazake Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Puente Romano. Tel: 952 820 900

Osaka 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

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok Open daily for lunch and dinner. P. de las Orquideas, C/ Iris, 11B, Edif. Excelsior no. 1, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 603

Sakura Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Jardines del Puerto, L.5, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 536

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

Sukho Thai Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

Sushi des artistes Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 178.5, Marbella. Easy parking. Tel: 952 857 403

Sushi Katsura 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

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

Tahini Open daily for lunch and dinner. Hotel Meliá don Pepe. C/ José Meliá s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 902 936

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

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

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Price guide per head for a three-course meal with wine €25 – €40

€40 – €60

under €25 €60 plus

Thai Gallery Open seven days a week for dinner from 8pm. CN-340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 392

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

tHapa thai Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Puerto Deportivo 13, Edif. Poniente, Estepona. Tel: 951 318 445

top thai Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Plaza, 64, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 951 319 778

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

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

SCANDINAVIAN Aloha restaurant

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

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

SEAFOOD

cervecería ostrería santiago Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Marzo, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

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

Restaurante La Marina 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

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

Marisquería La Pesquera Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Victoria, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 170

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

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

SPANISH Bahía

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

beach club restaurante grill Open every day for lunch. Hotel Fuerte, Castillo de San Luis s/n and Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa, Plaza José Luque Manzano s/n, Marbella. Tel: 902 343 410

Casa de la era Open every evening for dinner. Ctra. de Ojén, km 0.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 625

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

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€25 – €40

€40 – €60

under €60 plus

DGust Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Avda. Duque de Ahumada, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 780

El Portalón Open Monday to Saturday for lunch 1-4pm and dinner from 8pmmidnight. Ctra de Cádiz, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880

Hacienda 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

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

La Meridiana del alabardero Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 190

la moraga Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 448

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

La Taberna del Alabardero 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

Mesón el adobe Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays. Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella. Tel. 600 003 144

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

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

Restaurante 1870 Open nightly for dinner. C/ La Concha, 11, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 783 836

Tragabuches Open from Tuesday to Sunday for both lunch and dinner. C/ José Aparacio, 1, Ronda (pedestrian street between bullring and Parador). Tel: 952 190 291

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

VEGETARIAN loving hut

Open daily from 10.30am to 11.30pm. Avda. Miguel Cano 11, Marbella. Tel: 951 245 889

CINEMAS & THEATRES AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS

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

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

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

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 968

CINESA LA CAÑADA La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

cines gran marbella Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 077

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

Monte Paraíso Country Club, Camino de Camoján s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 843

MULTICINES ALFIL

02 CENTRO WELLNESS

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

Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Aloha Gardens, N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 357

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

qi sport

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

Urb. La Alzambra, Marbella. Tel: 952 907 090

TEATRO ALAMEDA

SATURNIA REGNA

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

Marbella Tel: 952 761 475, Elviria. Tel: 952 834 835

TEATRO CERVANTES

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

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

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA

Tai Chi & yoga. Pasaje Estrecho, Estepona. Tel: 952 923 055

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 159

Ctra. Mijas, 1.5km. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 461 648

TEATRO SALON VARIETES

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

Emancipación 30. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 474 542

CN340, Km 168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 888 212

VERACRUZ CINES

TICKET-TO-RIDE

Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

YELMO CINEPLEX

Vitality studio

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 902 362

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS

POST OFFICES

ALHAMAR GYM

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

C.C. Alhamar, CN-340 km 197. Tel: 952 934 684

El corte inglés

ATENAS

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 909 990

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

Fuengirola

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

Tel: 952 467 843

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

Estepona

CENTRO DEPORTIVO EL FUERTE

C/ Málaga 82–84. Tel: 952 800 537

Av. El Fuerte s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Fuengirola

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

Pza. los Chinorros. Tel: 952 474 384

Ramón y Cajal 21. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 804

Marbella

CENTRO PLAZA GYM

Jac. Benavente, 14. Tel: 952 772 898

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

Nueva Andalucía

Cerrado del águila

C/ Jazmines. Tel: 952 810 887

Mijas Costa, Málaga. Tel: 951 773 523

San Pedro

CLUB DEl SOL

Pizarro, 41. Tel: 952 780 393

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

sChools

Dynamic training centre

P-E SPORTS CLUB

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

Calahonda

Aloha College

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 021

Ages 3-18. Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 133

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE

Angela’s School

Amapolas, s/n Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 916

Ages 6-14. Marbella. Tel: 952 823 042

Fuerte Gym

british school of marbella

Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Ages 18 months-8. Marbella. Tel: 952 779 264

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

Calahonda International College

Trav. Huerta de los Cristales, Marbella. Tel: 952 828 217

Ages 3-18. Tel: 952 930 080

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB

Ages 2 1/2–11. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 029

Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO

Childrens placE Bilingual nursery

CN340, Km77,5. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Atalaya, Estepona. Tel: 952 928 444

KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENCE CENTRE

Colegio Alborán

At Hotel Pyr, Puerto Banús. Tel: 655 689 455

Ages 3-18. Ricmar. Tel: 952 839 645

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB

Colegio Alemán

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

Ages 3-18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 417

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB

Colegio Las Chapas

Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

Ages 5–18, girls school. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 616

MARBELLA SPORT

Colegio San José Guadalmina

Km 171.5. San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

Tel: 952 883 858 Estepona. Tel: 952 800 148

MULTI SPORT

Dolphin Nursery

Avda. Picasso 27. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 801

Ages 6 months-5 years. San Pedro. Tel: 952 799 563

New Concept Training

Calpe School

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St. Javier’s International School

C/ Los Huertos, 8am-2:30pm

Ages 1–18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 027

Ages 1-7. Marbella. Tel: 952 823 457

Nerja

English InteRnational College

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

Ages 3–18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 058/9

Hijas de María Auxiliadora

Ages 4-16. Tel: 952 900 453

Wednesday Alhaurín de la Torre

Ages 3-12. Marbella. Tel: 952 771 396

Sunny View School

Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

Calypso, 9am-2pm

III language schools

Ages 2–18. Torremolinos. Tel: 952 383 164

benahavís

Las Chapas

San Pedro. Tel: 952 778 492 Marbella. Tel: 952 822 191 Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 558 Estepona. Tel: 952 794 059

Friday Benalmádena In the area between Tivoli World and the Plaza San Pedro, 9am-1pm

Calahonda

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

La Víbora, 9am-2pm

Swans international school el capricho

Benalmádena Costa

Rincón de la Victoria

(Second hand items) Recinto Ferial, 10am-2pm

Málaga. Plaza de la Iglesia, 9am-1pm

Ages 3–10. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 248

Calahonda Calypso, 9am-2pm

Saturday Coín

All ages. Marbella. T: 952 774 942

Swans international school Sierra blanca

Estepona

C/ Urbano Pineda, 9am-1pm

the InteRnational SCHOOL of ESTEPONA

Ages 11–18. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 755

Avda. Juan Carlos II, 9am-2:30 pm

La Cala

Istán

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Ages 2-12. Estepona. Tel: 952 884 789

TLC Tutorial College

At the entrance to the town, 9am-2pm

Maro

Laude San pedro international college

Ages 13-18. Calahonda. Tel: 952 933 249

La Cala

Close to the Nerja Caves, 9am-1pm

wendy kindergarten

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Mijas Costa

Ages 2–18. San Pedro. Tel: 952 799 900

Mayfair Academy

Ages 4 months - 5 years. Marbella. Tel: 952 772 910

Thursday Alhaurín El Grande

Nueva Andalucía

Ages 4-18. Atalaya Park, Estepona. Tel: 952 784 923

Street Markets

Málaga

Next to the bullring. Park near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre. 9am-1pm

Sunday benahavís

Inlingua Language School

Monseñor Rodrigo Bocanegra

By the Guardia Civil Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

Las Lagunas, 9am-2pm

Ages 3-16. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 077

Monday benahavís

Performing Arts Academy

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

San Pedro

Arts & Crafts. La Ermita Park, from 10pm

Ages 3-18. Marbella. Tel: 952 906 865

Marbella

Estepona

Peter Pan School

Fairground (Avda. de Juan Alameda), 9am-2:30pm

By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm

Ages 0-3. Bilingual nursery. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 051 Benalmádena. Tel: 952 562 103

Tuesday Churriana

Torre del Mar

Fuengirola

Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm

Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm

9am-1pm

Torremolinos

Málaga

Saint George’s School

Fuengirola

El Calvario, near Town Hall, 9am-1pm

Ages 2-8. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 606

Vélez Málaga

Next to Rosaleda football stadium, 9am-2pm

Sotogrande International School

Recinto Ferial (close to the CN340, on the same side as the bullring), 9am-2:30pm

Ages 2–18. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 902

Monda

Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm

Sotogrande At the Marina, 9am-1pm

TENNIS CLUBS Aztec Country Club Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa. Tel: 952 934 477

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

Lew Hoads Tennis Club

bel air tennis and paddel club

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

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

Manolo Santana Racquets Club

Club deL Sol

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

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

Marbella hill tennis club

Club de tenis don carlos

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

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

marbella playa tenIs

Club Internacional de Tennis

Miraflores Tennis Club

Ctra. Cádiz, km 173. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 341

Club Madroñal

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

Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

Puente Romano TEnnis club

Club Nueva Alcántara

Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

royal tennis club marbella

Hofsaess tennis academy

El Rosario, Marbella. Tel: 952 837 651

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

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pets THE GUIDE

Pure-Paws Mobile Grooming Center: Primping Your Pet to Perfection If a wash and cut is in order for your pet and the only thing that is stopping you is time, then Pure-Paws Mobile Grooming Center is here to help. The company uses the best products and creature comforts to reduce any possible stress, and are confident your pet will feel so good and nurtured, a grooming session will be something they will always look forward to. We have seen some of the team’s endeavours (on poodles and Maltese Bichons , which require very detailed and difficult work) – simply fantastic! g Tel: 622 940 931. purepaws.SP@gmail.com

Hydrotherapy for Dogs on the Coast

Spanish Government Considers Banning Sale

OF DOGS AND CATS IN PET SHOPS

If your dog has just undergone orthopaedic surgery or is suffering from hip dysplasia, spondylosis/joint pain or other problems, , hydrotherapy is one of the best ways to strengthen muscles and increase mobility in a gentle way. It is also a popular treatment for older dogs, since it keeps them moving and active and increases their strength and flexibility. The many benefits of hydrotherapy include reducing stiffness, aiding in weight loss, increasing stamina and combatting lameness. g For further information, contact Adrian or Yolanda on Tel: 646 904 590.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment is considering passing a new law that would prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops, as well as their exhibition in shop windows for commercial gain, imposing a penalty for offenders of up to €200.000. The proposed piece of legislation aims to establish basic norms regarding the sale of dogs and cats, to regulate inspections and controls to ensure the law is complied with, and to specify sanctions. ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM OCTOBER 2014 / 141

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THE GUIDE what’s on EVENTS IN OCTOBER AND THE FIRST FORTNIGHT OF NOVEMBER Until October 5 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – MARBELLA

The ninth edition of Marbella’s International Film Festival will be taking place at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella. Filmmakers are invited to take part in the 24hour Film Challenge, which offers a unique opportunity to share one’s work with a large, influential international audience. www.marbellacongresos.com

Until October 6 ART – LA CALA DE MIJAS

Elaine Carlton, Richard Wood, Margit Bjorklund and Gunnvor Sørhus from the group Artistas Eclécticos will be exhibiting their latest works at Jinete restaurant in La Cala de Mijas. www.artistaseclecticos.com

Until October 12 ART – MÁLAGA

The Carmen Thyssen Museum in Málaga presents Darío de Regoyos: The Impressionist Adventure, featuring beautiful paintings by one of Spain’s most renowned impressionist painters. www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/en

Until November 2 ART – MIJAS

NEW AND REGULAR EVENTS 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. smartkidsmarbella@gmail.com

TOASTMASTERS – MARBELLA

The Achievers Toastmasters Club Marbella meets every week at Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía to practise public speaking skills. For further information, contact Maria on Tel: 603 133 805 or Percy on Tel: 646 533 112. www.toastmastersmarbella.com

Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday YOGA – MARBELLA

Lori Sjollema teaches yoga classes on Mondays at 10:30am, Wednesdays at 10:30am and Saturdays at 11am at the Manolo Santana Racquets Club. Tel: 639 845 285. www.yoga-in-marbella.net

Jane Gomis and Penny Bancroft will be holding a joint exhibition at La Luna. Jane works in watercolour and Penny is exhibiting some of her retrospective work. At La Luna Restaurant in Urb. El Coto in Mijas Campo from Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm to 10pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Tel 952 588 036. www.artistaseclecticos.com

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE – MARBELLA

Until November 16 ART – MÁLAGA

Every Tuesday JIVE – MIRAFLORES, ESTEPONA AND LA DUQUESA

The Museo Picasso de Málaga presents Picasso TV: an exhibition which reveals unsuspected links between the work produced by Picasso between 1966 and 1970, and the programmes on French television at the time. www.museopicassomalaga.org

Until November 30 MARC QUINN – MÁLAGA

The Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) of Málaga presents the first solo exhibition in Spain by famed contemporary artist, Marc Quinn. Violence and Serenity is the name of the collection, which comprises 48 new works, some of which were specifically created for the CAC. www.cacmalaga.eu

Until December 31 COCTEAU – MARBELLA

The Centro Cultural Cortijo Miraflores is currently hosting an exhibition of manuscripts, sketches and photographs by famed poet, dramatist and cineaste, Jean Cocteau. The works can be viewed from 9am to 2pm and 5pm to 9:30pm. Tel: 952 902 714.

Integral Psychotherapist Gabriella Kortsch helps you with everything from relationship breakdowns to depression, poor communication with loved ones or financial stress, at her weekly group meetings, which start at 7:30pm. For information on locations, info@advancedpersonaltherapy.com

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

Every Second Tuesday of the Month JAZZ – ESTEPONA

The Coast’s Jazz Appreciation Society meets at Benavista Country Club at 8pm. Classic videos followed by a live jazz performance then dinner. To book, Tel: 952 888 106. Further information from Brian Parker, Tel: 669 504 942.

ART – MÁLAGA

The Museo Picasso de Málaga offers free guided tours in English (included in the entry price), from 11:30am to 2pm. www.museopicassomalaga.org

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 Wednesday and Friday MARTIAL ARTS – SAN PEDRO

Taekwondo expert Justin Menchen, who studied and received First Dan in Los Angeles (from Master Keith Jones) teaches Taekwondo to adults and children at TKD Studio. From 5:30pm to 6pm for Wassabi Warriors, 6pm to 7pm for kids and 7pm to 8pm for adults. Poomsae and Sparring WTF (light to medium contact) available. To sign up or for a free introductory class, Tel: 666 756 692.

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

BUSINESS LUNCH – MARBELLA

Marbella Business Institute holds an invitation-only lunch club for local and visiting business people, active and retired. To apply, visitwww.marbellabusinst.com

Every Saturday MARKETS – 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

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. www.padcatsanddogs.org

Wednesday October 1 to Sunday October 5 FILM FESTIVAL – MARBELLA

Wednesday October 15 to Sunday October 19 RAPHAEL – MÁLAGA

Raphael is one of Spain’s biggest stars and for five magical nights, he will delight audiences young and old alike at the Teatro Cervantes. The show begins at 9pm from Wednesday to Friday, 8pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday. For tickets, www.nvivo.es

Every Wednesday SALSA – MARBELLA

If you’re feeling the Latino vibe, brush up on your moves at Buddha Bar Marbella’s special salsa nights (featuring the Nicolás Valiente Dance Academy), which take place every Wednesday at 10:30pm. Tel: 655 480 748.

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Tuesday October 21 FLOWER ARRANGEMENT – CANCELADA

featuring a tapas menu and cocktail reception. www.nuevakaskada.com

The Estepona Floral Art Club will hold its next floral art demonstration at 3pm at Aidan’s Bar & Grill in Cancelada village. The Club will be welcoming Patricia Bashford from Folkstone in Kent. Patricia is a NAFAS Area Demonstrator who is renowned for her innovative designs. Tel: 952 891 385. esteponafloralartclub@hotmail.com

Friday October 10 to Sunday October 19 GREASE – FUENGIROLA

The Salon Varietes Theatre presents one of the most popular musicals of all times: Grease. Featuring the talented Johnny G as Danny Zuko. www.salonvarietestheatre.com

Sunday October 12 CHILDREN’S THEATRE – MÁLAGA

The Teatro Cervantes de Málaga presents El Sueño de Jules Verne, a fantastical tale about a nine-year-old Jules Verne who uses his imagination to travel through time and space. www.teatrocervantes.com

SISTER SLEDGE – MARBELLA

Rock Lounge and the Hotel Puento Romano present Sister Sledge live: a dinner gala event at the Salon Andalucía of the Hotel Puente Romano. The evening will commence at 7pm. www.rocklounge.com

Monday October 13 and Tuesday October 14 ART TALK – MARBELLA

The ninth Marbella International Film Festival will be taking place at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella. For a precise programme of events, www.marbellafilmfestival.com

Thursday October 2 COPLA – MIJAS

The copla is one of Spain’s most traditional styles of music; enjoy an entertaining copla musical entitled Suspiros de Copa at the Las Lagunas Theatre. www.mijas.es

Saturday October 4 TRIPLE A MARKET – MARBELLA

The Manolo Santana Racquets Club will be holding a flea market, all proceeds from which will go to dog and cat shelter, Triple A. Businesses are free to put up a stand for €50. A fun aerobithon session will also be held. www.tripleamarbella.org

CHARITY WALK – MARBELLA

Neon Night is a charity walk whose aim is to raise funds for two charities: CADI (which looks after children with functional diversities and special needs) and Pan España (which aims to put an end to gender discrimination). Tel: 618 483 766. elisabeth@searchforsponsors.com

Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 26 FOOTBALL – MÁLAGA

Málaga FC plays Granada CF on Saturday October 4 and Rayo Vallecano on Sunday October 26. www.onlineticketexpress.com

Monday October 6 to Sunday October 12 FERIA DEL ROSARIO – FUENGIROLA

The Fuengirola Town Hall presents the Feria y Fiestas del Rosario at the Fuengirola fairgrounds. Featuring 32 different peñas and a wide range of exhibitions, including horse shows, musical performances and more. www.fuengirola.es

Thursday October 9 to Saturday October 11 MARBELLA4DAYS WALKING – MARBELLA

Marbella4DaysWalking is a fun event comprising 20- and 30-kilometre walks through some of the most beautiful places in Marbella. The aim is raise funds for a number of worthy charities, including Triple A. This year, kids aged six to 12 are also invited to take a shorter, six-kilometre walk, to raise funds for Menudos Corazones, a charity working to support children with congenital heart disease. www.marbella4dayswalking.com

The Costa del Sol Decorative & Fine Arts Society presents two lectures on the subject of art. The first, entitled Titian to Van Dyck: The Art of Portraiture, will take place on Monday October 13 at the Salón Varietes Theatre. The second, called Botticelli and Florence: A Renaissance Enigma, will take place on Tuesday October 14 at the Danish Club in Mijas. www.costadelsoldfas.com

Tuesday October 14 CLASSICAL MUSIC – MÁLAGA

The Museo Picasso de Málaga presents Mediterranean Quintet, a concert featuring music by C.M. von Weber and J. Brahms, played by a talented team of violinists, and viola, violincello and clarinet players. www.museopicassomalaga.org

Wednesday October 15 to Monday October 20 FERIA – SAN PEDRO

The annual feria will be lighting up San Pedro with attractions, music and dance. www.marbella.es/fiestas

Friday October 17 DOCUMENTARY FILM – MARBELLA

Musica Con Encanto presents Die Thomaner: a documentary film by Paul Smaczny which focuses on the Boys Choir of Saint Thomas, Leipzig, arguably the most prestigious boys’ choir in the world. At 7pm at Iglesia de la Virginia in Marbella. www.musicaconencanto.org

ANTI DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GALA – MARBELLA

The Hotel Puente Romano will be hosting the Baile de la Rosa gala, to raise funds for anti-domestic violence charity, Despertar sin Violencia. www.puenteromano.com

Saturday October 18 BELLY DANCING – MARBELLA

Enjoy a sensual belly dance by Natasha Lunar from 11pm at the Skybar at Mosaik. www. mosaikmarbella.com

Saturday October 25 to Sunday October 26 MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT FESTIVAL – MARBELLA

The H10 Andalucía Plaza Hotel will be hosting the Mind Body and Spirit Festival, featuring over 50 exhibitors, mediums, healers, tarot readers, jewellery sellers, psychics, therapists and much more. For a precise programme of events, www.mindbodyspiritmarbella.com

Sunday November 2 CHILDREN’S THEATRE – MÁLAGA

Opera Divertimento presents Little Red Riding Hood, a fun opera for kids and adults alike, at the Teatro Cervantes de Málaga at 1pm. For children aged four and up. www. teatrocervantes.com

Thursday November 6 to Sunday November 9 COUPLES REDISCOVERY WEEKEND – MONDA The tranquil and beautiful Shanti Som retreat in Monda will he holding a couples Rediscovery Weekend, aimed at teaching couples to reconnect and communicate better. www.shantisom.com

Friday October 10 IPAD SUMMIT – MARBELLA

The Palacio de Ferias y Congresos will be hosting The iPad Summit, a conference focusing on how to use iPads to promote leadership, management and development strategies and more. www.medcie.org

FLAMENCO – MARBELLA

Nueva Kaskada restaurant presents a beautiful flamenco show by Baraka. Also

Friday October 31 CHESTNUT FAIR – ALCAUCÍN

Enjoy delicious toasted chestnuts at Alcaucín’s fun-filled chestnut fair. Tel: 952 510 002.

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Russell Grant’s Monthly Horoscope October 2014

LIBRA September 24th October 23rd

Don’t get drawn into a power struggle with a manipulative relative in the beginning of October. Keep all receipts you acquire this month, because you’ll have to return at least one item, if not several. Good news from your business or romantic partner will benefit you financially. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th will bring an end to a problematic relationship and it looks like your family will be very displeased by this turn of events. Fortunately, you’ll have the support of a neighbour, sibling, or cousin who wants the best for you. A writing project will draw lots of fame and acclaim mid-month. This would be a great time to launch a blog. A short trip is in the cards, allowing you to tour a beautiful city on a whirlwind schedule. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings a fabulous money making opportunity. It looks like you will be paid to create lasting works of beauty.

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ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR]

It will be difficult to get time away from work at the beginning of October. You’ll find a forum for your expertise during the first week of the month. A strong desire for freedom could cause you to pick a fight with someone you love. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th prompts you to do something drastic to your appearance; you’re tired of being stereotyped. A highly romantic gesture makes you feel loved and adored. Be sure to return the favour, or your lover will feel neglected. Going on an adventurous trip will cause you to fall deeper in love with the object of your affection. If you’re single, you will find love on an overseas trip mid-month. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd marks the beginning of an intense new phase. Prepare to have at least one fantasy come true at the end of the month.

TAURUS [21 APR - 21 MAY]

You won’t feel valued at work in early October; look for personal fulfilment elsewhere. A secret love affair gives life a welcome dash of spice during the first week of the month. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to an oppressive situation at work. You may be forced to leave your job, but this will be a blessing in disguise. Stress has taken a toll on your health; take this opportunity to rest, relax and recuperate. Fortunately, your prospect for finding a new position is extremely strong during the second half of October. Explore opportunities related to fashion, entertainment and art. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd launches an exciting new relationship. Your lover will make you feel sexy, desirable and utterly devastating. If you already have a partner, this would be an excellent time to launch a business alliance with a financial backer.

GEMINI [22 MAY - 21 JUN]

Romance and finance will not mix in early October; don’t lend or borrow money during this tense time. Let your best friend or lover talk you into taking a personal gamble. Stepping out of your comfort zone will be good for you. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to a troubled friendship. You need to surround yourself with positive people. A romantic interest will give you mixed signals towards the middle of the month; take all their claims with a grain of salt. Writing projects will be extremely fulfilling at this time. Be as whimsical and creative as possible and don’t worry about crafting a perfect piece of prose. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd could put an ideal job in your path. Opportunities related to research and restoration projects will fill you with excited enthusiasm. The end of the month finds you fighting to be awarded money that is rightfully yours. A powerful humanitarian can help.

CANCER [22 JUN - 23 JULY]

A pushy business or romantic partner may try to discourage you from pursuing a career opportunity in early October. You simply can’t afford to pass up an opportunity like this. It may be necessary to overhaul your lifestyle to make a success of this job, but that will be a challenge worth taking. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th reaffirms your belief that it’s time to make a career change. Starting a family-based business is a distinct possibility towards mid-month. If that doesn’t appeal to you, think about going to work for a former colleague. Opportunities connected with travel, education and publishing are especially good for you in October. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd is perfect for launching a

creative project that has deep personal meaning. You’ll have to be the aggressor in a romantic relationship towards the end of the month. Focus on what you want and then go for it.

LEO [24 JULY - 23 AUG]

It will be difficult to contain your anger towards a colleague at the beginning of October. Your love life proves more rewarding. If you’re single, you could meet someone special quite unexpectedly. Beware of blurting out the first thing that pops into your head when talking to strangers. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to a legal matter or course of study and you won’t be happy with the results. This may be the nudge you need to move in a more creative direction. Fortunately, your larger than life personality makes a great impression on a local business executive. Don’t hesitate to ask them to champion your work. You will benefit from having a patron. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings happy news regarding your family. It’s possible you’ll move to a beautiful new home. On the other hand, you could welcome a new relative or housemate. October will end on a happy note.

VIRGO [24 AUG - 23 SEPT]

You’ll have to revise an important decision in early October, resulting in a lost deposit. Try not to dwell on your disappointment. Your family will offer plenty of emotional support, so be sure to accept it. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings a disturbing secret to light. It just goes to show you should never put people on pedestals. Don’t make any financial deals mid-month, for they are bound to fall through. Spending time on solitary efforts proves fulfilling at this time. You could create a work of profound beauty. Look back on your old journals for inspiration. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings good news. It looks like you’ll be going on an exciting trip, and could even earn money writing or blogging about it. A powerful teacher will encourage you to develop your raw talent towards the end of October. Take these words to heart; you have tremendous untapped potential.

SCORPIO [24 OCT - 22 NOV]

Don’t let cruel comments prevent you from embarking on a programme of self improvement in early October. You’re determined to make the most of your considerable potential and will reach incredible heights if you stay focused. An erratic colleague will get on your nerves, but don’t let your frustration show. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to a difficult job and you’ll be secretly relieved. You’re tired of having to explain every move to an oppressive manager. A job at a government agency, hospital, or educational institution will allow you to work behind the scenes, which is just what you love. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd will prompt you to change your look in some radical way and the results will be thrilling. Don’t be surprised when the world sits up and takes notice of the new, glamorous you. A powerful romance will make you feel like you’re walking on air at the end of October.

SAGITTARIUS [23 NOV - 21 DEC]

It will be practically impossible to get money you are owed at the beginning of October. Don’t let this get in the way of having fun. A short trip will lift your spirits and strengthen your determination to get paid. The Lunar

Eclipse on the 8th prompts you to abandon a creative project or romantic relationship. Spending time with friends will prove therapeutic. If you’re looking for a job, you could find one through a personal contact. Getting paid to teach, write, or travel is a distinct possibility. Alternatively, you could get a job working for a humanitarian organisation. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd will trigger a spiritual breakthrough. The sense of loss and longing that has nagged you in the past will suddenly disappear. Life will feel purposeful and rewarding as October turns to November. Think about moving to a secluded home where you can develop your artistic side.

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 20 JAN]

No matter how much pressure you put on an authority figure, you will not get your way in early October. You’re better off putting your energy towards a home improvement project. The disruption on the domestic front will make your job difficult, but that can’t be helped. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to a difficult family situation, forcing you to relinquish some power. This will be a blessing in disguise. Career prospects will abound during the second half of the month. This is the best time of the entire year to move up the ladder of success. Put a little extra effort into your appearance. Looking the part of a professional is half the battle for success. A Solar Eclipse on the 23rd puts you in the path of an exciting group project. This will be a chance to show your creative side. Word will spread of your talent in late October.

AQUARIUS [21 JAN - 19 FEB]

The opening days of October will be difficult to venture into new territory. No matter how hard you work, the powers that be will remain indifferent. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings disappointing news, prompting you to withdraw from public view for a while. Take this opportunity to grieve and heal. Fortunately, your best friend or lover will be poised to help you through this difficult time. Be receptive to a little tender loving care. The second half of October will allow you to study, write, travel and reflect. You could even get a chance to teach an advanced class. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings a fabulous career opportunity. Jobs related to research, restoration and medicine are all worth checking out. Luckily, the positions in question will come with impressive salaries attached. Go ahead and ask for the top range of the scale. You could very well get it.

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR]

Stand firm against peer pressure in the opening days of October. Your nearest and dearest are trying to get you to embrace conventional wisdom, but that doesn’t have much appeal for you. Going against the grain has always been your style. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an abrupt end to a source of income. In a strange way, this will be liberating. Once you break free of an oppressive employer, you’ll find a more meaningful way to earn a living. Opportunities related to art, diplomacy and advertising will be especially attractive. A Solar Eclipse on the 23rd allows you to make money from your expertise. Putting your creative talent to work will be stimulating. It looks like you’ll be working alongside some extremely accomplished people, too. The end of October ends on a definite high note. Your star is on the rise; enjoy the ride. ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM OCTOBER 2014 / 145

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FAMILY FUN ANCRAA Giant Donkeys Cuddle

a donkey or become a volunteer to help save this humble but threatened animal. CN 340, km 164, Finca los Pajaritos, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 511 Aventura Amazonia Kids and adults alike will have fun in this outdoor adventure park, featuring exciting ziplines. C/ Valeriano Rodríguez 2, Marbella. Tel: 952 835 505. www.aventuraamazonia.com Bioparc Fuengirola Award winning zoo covering Madagascar, Africa and the Far East. C/ Camilo José Cela, 6. Tel: 952 666 301. www.bioparcfuengirola.es Black Box Teatro Dramatic Arts School for all ages. C/ Notario Luis Oliver 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 172. www.blackboxteatro.com Born to be Wild Jeep and dolphin eco-tours for the whole family. Open 9am-8pm. Blue Dolphin Beach Club, Estepona Beach. Tel: 639 720 246 Cable Ski Marbella Water ski cable system and pool. Open 11am-9pm (closed Mondays). Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro. Tel: 952 785 579 Camelot Fun play centre in La Cañada with a wealth of games and activities and qualified child minders. Special events include baby and toddler mornings and a baby grow clinic, for mums to be and newborns. Ctra. de Ojén s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 766 Crocodile Park Educational park with more then 300 monsters. Pose with baby crocodiles. Open 10am6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos. Tel: 952 051 782 Dariela’s Cake Sugarcraft store and workshops for kids and adults. 146 / OCTOBER 2014 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM

Avda. Mayorazgo 6, Local 25, Marbella. Tel: 952 824 238 El Refugio del Burrito Donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of Málaga. Open 11am-7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 Flamenco Classes Children aged 5 to 8 can learn to dance flamenco with Isabel Gil, a professional dancer. Classes on Monday and Wednesday at the Nueva Alcántara Tennis Club. Tel: 952 788 315 Fuerte de Nagüeles Camps, adventures, farm school and sports for kids. Pinar de Nagüeles s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 821 400. www.albergue-nagueles.com Funny Beach Kids paradise with go-karts, trampolines, minimotorbikes, mechanical bull. Open daily. East side of Marbella. Tel: 952 823 359 Galaxia Versatile and fun play centre for children of all ages, with separate areas indoor and outdoor. Mega slide, mini planetarium, birthday parties, summer camp. Life size characters. C.C. Guadalmina, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 885 530

Ice Skating Rink and Indoor Swimming Pool New sports

centre with public ice skating, indoor pool, children’s pool. Avda. García Lorca, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 050

Inter Marbella Football Academy Football Academy

for boys and girls of all ages, at Estadio Santa Maria in Las Chapas, Marbella. Training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm. Tel: 646 427 589. info@intermarbellacf.com Karting Club Málaga Go-kart circuit for kids and adults who feel a need for speed. Open 10am-

midnight. Ctra. De Coin, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 581 704

Kid’s Club at the Marbella Club Hotel Help with homework

and fun artistic and sporty events for kids daily. Tel: 660 998 800. laurap@marbellaclub.com Kids Multi-Sports Club A plethora of sports for children of all ages and abilities, from tennis through to football, cycling and skateboarding. Parties with games, activities and bouncy castles. Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 656 618 712 Kidz Kingdom Fun play centre and birthday party area for kids, with a mini disco. Urb. Bel-Air, CN 340, km 166.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 925 936

Le Petit Milk & Roses

Pampering sessions for little girls, including manicures and dress-ups. C/ Estebañez Calderon 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 859 223 Little Fishes Swimming classes for newborns to 3-year-olds in Marbella, Estepona and Riviera. Tel: 686 498 561/ 607 875 949. www.littlefishes-spain.com

Little Gem Swimmers

Swimming courses for babies and toddlers along the Coast. Contact Blaise on Tel: 628 882 655 or Sami on Tel: 628 093 017. www.littlegemswimmers.com

Marbella Stage School

Kids can take accredited courses in dance, drama, musical theatre and singing after school on weekdays and all day on Saturdays. Tel: 952 906 865. www.marbellastageschool.com Musical Babes Babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years enjoy singing, playing simple

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instruments and playing games. Tel: 952 853 027. Los Jazmines 11, Bajo B, Nueva Alcántara, San Pedro de Alcántara. www.brainwaves-spain.com

NMA The Nelson Music Academy Kids aged 4 to 12 are

introduced to music in its funnest aspects. Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm, Saturdays from 11am to 1pm. Edif. Jupiter 44, Local 3, C/ Jesús Cautivo, Los Boliches, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 478 416. www.nelsonmusicacademy.com Original Dolphin Safari The original dolphin safari, established in 1969! Daily sailings from Marina Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: +350 200 71914. www. dolphinsafari.gi Parque La Batería Kids will have fun in this park, built in the civil war era and featuring four replica cannons, underground bunkers and passageways. Urb. Montemar Alto (near the train station), Torremolinos. Plaza Mayor Family entertainment with multi-screen cinema, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and kids play area. Málaga. Tel: 952 247 580 Scouting Kids will have fun being a boy or girl scout. The programme followed is the same as that in the UK. Tel: 680 870 270 Sealife Centre See 2 metre long sharks. Touch pools and walkthough glass tunnel. Open daily 10am-6pm. Benálmadena Port. Tel: 952 560 150 Selwo Adventure Park Over 2,000 animals, 4x4 tours, plus adventure activities. Open 10am9pm. CN340 Km 162.5, Estepona. Tel: 902 190 482

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Selwo Marina Dolphins Exotic birds, penguins and virtual reality shows. Open 10am-6pm. Parque de la Paloma, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 190 482 Stagecoach Renowned performing arts school for singing, dancing and acting skills. The academy is open to four to 16-yearolds. Tel: 952 900 453/666 838 213. www.stagecoach.es Steam Train Ride Enjoy a steam train ride crossing the Andalusian mountains with a scenic trip from San Roque to Ronda. Tel: 952 931 186 Swim Bebé Swim Swimming classes for under 4’s and AquaNatal classes for mums-to-be. Tel: 617 520 588 Teleférico Benalmádena

Cable car to top of Calamorro mountain, falconry, trekking and horseriding. Arroyo de la Miel. Open 10am-6pm. Tel: 902 190 482 Tennis Camp Tennis lessons for kids from 4 years on, with professional coaches. Open 10am1pm. Club del Sol, Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595 The Music House Kids learn, grow and have fun making music. Open to children from 2 years on. Edif. San Pedro del Mar, Blq 7, local 12, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 515. www.themusichouse.es Tivoli World Biggest amusement park on the Costa del Sol. Open daily from 1pm. Avda. de Tivoli, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 016 Trenecito de Marbella Take a relaxing train ride to view the main sights of Marbella. Daily 10am-1pm. Paseo Maritimo. Tel: 639 765 981

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