Antequera to Be Development Hub for Virgin's Supersonic Train

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Urbaser will only run a partial service from today because of a dispute over pay and conditions

A strike by refuse workers in Fuen- girola is due to start today, Friday, as contract holders Urbaser continue to refuse to renegotiate terms and conditions with its employees, freezing pay and conditions. Minimum services will be carried out. P12

Malaga warms up for the fair. The biggest party on the city’s social calendar starts with fireworks tonight P6

The regulation of holiday rentals “restricts competition” says the Pickers work with the help of donkeys on the steep hillsides. :: ÑITO SALAS CNMC, which plans to take local authorities to court P20

A foray into the world of Antequera to be development chukkas. Santa María Polo Club in Sotogrande hosts its showpiece International hub for Virgin’s supersonic train Tournament this month P52

Hyperloop One research and testing centre will directly create 250 jobs at Bobadilla

Malaga province was celebrating this week’s news that Virgin Hy- perloop One has chosen Bobadilla, near Antequera, to be a world-leading research and development centre for a new generation of supersonic rail travel. The pioneering multinational group, backed by Britain’s Richard Branson, will spend over 400 million euros adapting existing buildings built by the Spanish government for an earlier abandoned railway test site. 250 direct jobs and many more indirect jobs are expected to be created when it opens in 2020. P2-4 22222222 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

THE LOCATION OF THE HYPERLOOP CENTRE IN BOBADILLA Virgin chooses inland Malaga Virgin Hyperloop One will be renting the two adjoining buildings owned by Adif beside the station at Bobadilla, which have never been used province to develop its AVE lines Cordoba AVE stations Railway Loop pro- futuristic supersonic train ject (cancelled)

AVE to Granada over 19,000 square metres, were just production capacity to satisfy future (undergoing abandoned. Now, thanks to an agree- demand”. Seville Marchena Puente Genil trials) ment which has just been signed be- Virgin will be investing about 431 NURIA tween Adif and Virgin, they are to be million euros in the project, which TRIGUERO used: as the first European develop- will include manufacturing areas, ment centre of the multinational’s testing platforms and equipment for Santa Ana  [email protected] Hyperloop supersonic train. Virgin Hyperloop One. “In exchange,” Bobadilla The president of Adif, Isabel Pardo, says the company, it will be given 126 Antequera and the CEO of Virgin Hyperloop million euros of public funds (in the Track built and then The company is abandoned for the One, Rob Lloyd, signed a route map form of loans and grants for R+D+i AVE to Seville renting two large earlier this week. The agreement is for the facilities). Neither Virgin nor Málaga buildings near for ten years, and can be renewed. Adif have said which administration Virgin expects the new centre to be or authorities will be providing these Antequera to set up a operative in 2020; it will develop, test funds. These installations were R+D centre for the and certify components and techno- built in preparation for logical subsystems for the Virgin Hy- Impact on employment the railway testing link Hyperloop, as part of a which Zapatero’s go- perloop One systems. The new centre in Bobadilla will cre- vernment planned in Ante- The Adif buildings project which will Once the testing and validation ate 250 direct jobs for highly quali- quera but which was never which Hyperloop phases are completed, the centre will fied professionals in the next five carried out. They have ne- will be using create 250 direct jobs remain open to provide support for years, and hundreds of indirect jobs ver been used. the operations, maintenance and in- from the creation of the “necessary MALAGA. For five years the two ternational expansion of the system. ecosystem” for the manufacture of gigantic depots, which the Adif rail- In the long term, the aim is to make Hyperloop systems at world level, ac- They are two adjoi- AVE to way infrastructure company built in it “a leading installation where other cording to Adif. The two parties will ning buldings which Malaga Bobadilla, near Antequera in inland transport companies can test and cer- collaborate on the implantation of total 19,140 square metres in size and Malaga province, have lying empty. tify new technologies,” say sources this ecosystem, which will enable are beside Bobadilla They were originally built in prepa- at Virgin. “The capacity of this cen- participating companies to export station. They cost 10 ration for the Antequera ‘railway loop’, tre will enable Virgin Hyperloop One their products and services to other million euros. but when that project was cancelled to work with regulators to certify sys- countries where the Virgin Hyper- these buildings, which together cover tems and, eventually, increase the loop One projects are sold. August 10th to 16th 2018 3 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS

space and high technology sectors, The investment, of plus the excellent talent here, Spain is ideal for the Virgin Hyperloop One around 431 million euros, testing and development centre,” said is conditional on 126 Rob Lloyd, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop million in grants and One. With regard to Andalucía, sources at Virgin also stressed that: “With loans in exchange more than 9,000 transport and logis- tics companies, the second largest aerospace conglomerate in Spain and The agreement between 20,000 people working in R+D, it is consolidating itself at a global level Virgin and Adif is initially as an industrial hub for transporta- for ten years and can be tion and aerospace innovation. The region has an excellent business eco- extended by agreement system and access to highly qualified professionals who can support the development of the centre”.

Virgin will be renting the Adif Background buildings which, due to their com- This agreement, signed off by the new bined size of over 19,000 square me- Spanish government, comes after tres, will be able to accommodate the months of negotiations started by equipment required for the hardware the former minister of Public Works, tests needed for the development of Iñigo de la Serna. In May there was this leading-edge technology. talk of discussions between Virgin “In order for Hyperloop to be com- and the Junta de Andalucía about us- mercially viable it has to be safe and ing part of the infrastructure of the trustworthy; security is our number abandoned Antequera-Seville rail- one priority,” said Josh Giegel, the co- way line, of which 77 kilometres have founder and head of technology of :: SUR been built and never used, but this Virgin Hyperloop One. “We have been does not form part of the agreement testing and improving our technol- HOW DOES IT WORK? with very little friction, and rise lower and rear part of the appa- signed this week. Although Virgin is ogy for the past four years, including thanks to a cushion of air which ratus. not ruling out the possibility of other the only Hyperloop system to real Passengers. The passenger cap- forms below the capsule. This also collaboration in the future, at the mo- scale in the world. Eventually this sules move through the interior enables it to reach high speeds. Acceleration system. Through ment it is limiting itself to the Adif centre will help us to complete our of steel tubes supported by ce- an electric induction in the tube. buildings in Bobadilla. first projects and then go on to sat- ment pillars. The air cushion. This is Only needed when starting and at Sources associated with the pro- isfy future demand from all over the achieved thanks to a turbine in certain points where speed is lost ject say it will also seek synergies with world,” he said. The capsule. It moves through the nose of the capsule, which (hills, bends etc). The energy The Railway Innovation Hub, a group Why did Virgin choose to come to the tube, where there is very low compresses the air it meets as it needed comes from external solar of companies based in Adif’s Railway Spain, and particularly Malaga? “With pressure, allowing it to move passes and redirects it to the panels. Technologies Centre (CTF) on its solid high-speed transport, aero- the Andalusian Technological > 4 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

Park in Malaga. This is a clus- The mayor of Antequera province at the top of the railway commented that he had been very It was back in 2013 that Tesla- > ter of 60 companies which are In his response Manuel Barón, the technology sector in Spain,” he pleased when Pardo was appointed founder Elon Musk announced his expert in different fields of innova- mayor of Antequera, stressed the pointed out. to the post by the new government, idea of building an ultrasonic train tion in railway technology. “quality employment” that this Barón said that in May Íñigo de “because she understands the real- based on vacuum tubes and mag- project will bring to his munici- la Serna had announced that “very ity of Adif and its projects and she netic levitation, and strangely Reactions pality. “I am very happy, very advanced” discussions were taking knew that it had participated in oth- enough, that was also the year in The president of the Junta de Anda- pleased. This is fantastic news for place between Virgin and Adif, and ers associated with Antequera in the which the two giant structures lucía, Susana Díaz, said the agree- Antequera because it will gener- the agreement signed this week by past, he said, referring to the works which were to be part of the ‘rail- ment between Adif and Virgin for ate top-level quality technologi- Virgin Hyperloop CEO Rob Lloyd which were reactivated to build the way loop’ project were completed. the experimentation centre for the cal employment and will place An- and Adif president Isabel Pardo was station for the AVE high speed sta- Now, to everyone’s satisfaction, they new supersonic hyperloop train is tequera and the whole of Malaga the result of those discussions. He tion in the municipality. are to be brought together. “excellent news” for the region, and reinforces its reputation as a benchmark for innovation and research. “The supersonic trains of the future are to be developed in Antequera,” Hyperloop: Elon Musk’s she posted on Twitter. Meanwhile, the regional government’s delegate to Malaga, José Luis dream, which Richard Ruiz Espejo, has also described the agreement as “very positive”. He Branson is bringing to life pointed out that a few years ago there had been plans for a high- speed experimentation track in Bo- :: N. TRIGUERO cal details of the Hyperloop with a badilla, the so-called ‘railway loop’, MALAGA In 2013, Elon Musk, the concept similar to free software but the project was eventually founder of Tesla and SpaceX, pub- (which anyone can adapt and use). dropped “and the government of licly announced his idea of a trans- Among those who accepted the the time was not able to come up port system similar to an under- challenge was another charismatic with anything to replace it; they ground train, but using airless tun- entrepreneur: Richard Branson, the said there was no interest among nels and moving by electromagnetic founder of Virgin, who loved the idea the private sector,” he said. levitation. This would avoid of building a train based on vac- The mayor of Malaga, Francisco friction and resistence to uum tubes so much that he de la Torre, also expressed his ap- the air, which in theory spent millions of dollars Virgin Hyperloop One testing its train in Nevada. :: SUR proval of the agreement and said he should produce higher on Hyperloop One, which hoped it would have “the best pos- speed and great energy ef- as a consequence he re- and developed the levitation and ing on several projects with a view sible result”. He said the news had ficiency. He baptised it named with ‘Virgin’ in the guidance system, the propulsion sys- to its commercial exploitation in the not come as a surprise to him, be- with the name Hyperloop front. Branson has now be- tem, the tube, the creation of a vac- Middle East as well as European, In- cause he knew months ago that dis- and instead of guarding the come the principal rival for uum and, last year, the capsule dia and the USA. cussions were being held. “I was told patent like a treasure, he put Elon Musk Musk and his company reached a speed of 387 kilometres Branson and Musk are not the about it by the former minister of out a worldwide call for Space X in the race to oper- an hour during testing in Nevada, al- only ones competing in this race, ei- Public Works, by the team at Adif and companies, researchers and institu- ate the first Hyperloop. though this is far lower than the 1,200 ther: other companies are doing the the Railway Technologies Centre,” tions to become involved in devel- The Virgin Hyperloop One pro- kilometres per hour which had been same, including the Chinese aero- he explained. oping it. In fact, he divulged techni- ject has now assembled the capsule the objective. The company is work- space company, Casic. August 10th to 16th 2018 5 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS The Costa del Sol has become an Competitiveness of Costa del Sol hotels Price and client satisfaction in nine rival coastal destinations expensive destination, but Price Average score 8.37 8.28 8.29 8.25 8.25 scores high in client satisfaction 8.14 8.12 8.01

A comparative study of lishments, with 8.43. Next came its in the hotel sector are looking posi- seven Spanish resorts and those with 2-stars, which scored tive: the RevPar (an indicator which € 7.53 € 8.26, and the 4-star and 3-star ho- measures the profit per available € two abroad shows that €

tels were given 8.19 and 8.09 out of room) went up by more than 10 per € € € the average price of a ten respectively. cent in the two main destinations in 145.69 € 142.51 176.68 € The Costa del Sol was given top the province in the first six months, 124.33

standard hotel room on 108.27 96.20 100.98

marks in each of the aspects looked while nationally it dropped. Nor is 85,.5 the Malaga coast in June at by the study, except for location, that all: Marbella was the Spanish 81.35 where it came behind the Costa Brava town which showed most profit in was 145.69 euros Balearic MALAGA Costa Algarve Costa Canaries Costa Costa de Antalya and the Balearic islands. this survey, at 103.10 euros per room. islands Brava Blanca de la Luz Almeria (Turkey) :: NURIA TRIGUERO The highest score was given for For the head of Turismo Costa del MALAGA. The Costa del Sol is still staff (8.76), followed by cleanliness Sol, Arturo Bernal, these figures show a competitive destination even (8.72), location (8.59), comfort (8.25), that prices have not yet reached a ceil- Client satisfaction on the Costa del Sol though hotels have raised their peak services (8.13) and quality/price ra- ing in the destination. season prices in recent years: that is tio (8.10). “In Malaga province there has been 8.76 the conclusion of a report by the Tur- major investment in order to have a 8.72 ismo Costa del Sol organisation, Prices on the increase better quality product and the mar- 8.59 which is part of the provincial gov- This report did not provide informa- ket values that. It also seems reason- ernment and was formed by a merger tion about the way prices had evolved, able that if we are making this effort, 8.37 between the ‘Sopde’ Planning and but others which have been pub- we are looking for better quality cli- 8.25 Development company and the lished in recent months say they are ents,” he points out. 8.13 Tourist Board. continuing to rise. Is he not worried that the rise in 8.10 The report is the result of a com- The ‘Barometer of the Spanish ho- hotel prices will mean tourists have parative study of the Costa del Sol tel sector’ from STR and Magma HC less to spend on other things, such as and eight of its rival destinations: for the first half of this year show that in restaurants? the Balearic islands, Costa de la Luz, Malaga and Marbella were the sec- “The figures show that this corre- Costa de Almeria, Costa Blanca, Costa ond and third places in Spain in which lation doesn’t exist. In fact, normally Brava, Canary islands, the Algarve prices rose most, after Bilbao. people spend the same amount on Average Staff Cleanliness Location Comfort Services Price/Qua- (Portugal) and Antalya (Turkey). In Malaga they went up from an food and leisure activities as they do score lity ratio The research showed that the average daily price of 87.04 euros to on their accommodation; in other Source: Turismo Costa del Sol. Study based on 377 hotels in Malaga province and 2,363 in rival destina- average price for a standard double 94.89, and in Marbella from 151.99 words, if one goes up, so does the tions. Information taken from Booking.com and additional sources. hotel room on the Malaga coast in to 165.70 euros. Consequently, prof- other,” he says. June was 145.69 euros, which was the second highest in the nine areas included in the study. The price was only higher in the Balearic is- from February or March till No- length of stay has shortened by lands, where the average was Bars and restaurants, vember,” he explains. nearly eight per cent, not because 176.88 euros. The president of the Mahos as- people are limiting their spend- However, in terms of client satis- pleased at the amount sociation in Malaga, Javier Frutos, ing. The average amount spent per faction regarding hotel prices, the agrees that the first half of this year day has gone up by more than five Costa del Sol topped the list with was not as good as the same period per cent, to 124 euros. 8.37 marks out of 10. The Costa tourists are spending in 2017 because of the rain, but says The head of Turismo Costa del Blanca and Costa Brava came second that the number of customers now Sol, Arturo Bernal, says the reduc- and third: the Costa Blanca was mid- is similar to last summer. With re- tion in the length of stay is due way in terms of price and the Costa :: N. TRIGUERO weather, but the summer is look- gard to the amount they spend, he to a changing trend: “People aren’t Brava was similar to Malaga. The MALAGA. The peak season ap- ing good. The tourists who are com- says: “We are noticing a slight in- staying as long, but they are com- Balearics scored 8.14. pears to be going well for owners ing from elsewhere in Spain and crease. We don’t hear so much ing more often now,” he says. Looking at different categories of of bars and restaurants on the abroad are quality clients,” he says. about the economic crisis now and With regard to the number of hotel and their prices, the Costa del Costa del Sol. The numbers of cli- Manuel, whose organisation rep- consumers are happier to spend a tourists, his organisation expects Sol came second for 5-star establish- ents and the amount of money resents owners of ‘chiringuito’ bit more”. there to have been an increase of ments, with an average price of they are spending is similar to last beach bar-restaurants, expects the Actually, this week the National five per cent by the end of the 366.93 euros; and fourth in the cate- summer, which was “a very good peak season to continue until the Institute of Statistics published its year. gories of 4-star (137.99 euros on av- one,” according to the president autumn, as it has done in previous Tourist Spending Survey (Egatur) Bernal believes the way forward erage), 3-star (90.45 euros), 2-star of the Beach Businesses Associa- years. “More of our members are for the month of June, which is not to worry about how long (67.94 euros) and 1-star (65.12 euros). tion, Manuel Villafaina. opening all year round now, and shows an inter-annual drop of 3.1 people are staying, but to concen- With regard to client satisfaction, “The first six months of this year even the seasonal ones don’t only per cent in the average spending trate on increasing the amount the 5-star hotels were top with 8.9 weren’t as exceptional as last year open in the summer. They are by foreign tourists. However, this spent by tourists who choose the marks, followed by the 1-star estab- because of the rainy and windy opening for nearly nine months, is due to the fact that the average Costa del Sol for their holidays. 6 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

Uber and Cabify told Malaga’s huge summer fair gets set to not to drop off or pick up at feria sites to start as workers rush to finish on time avoid taxi complaints

Malaga city council has said that Increased security and Uber, Cabify and other private- advice on being nice to hire firms will not have special passenger loading and unloading tourists are just two of bays within the security cordons the initiatives to ensure during this year’s feria. The the feria runs smoothly move aims to prevent a repeat of last year’s incident when pri- this year vate-hire cars were spotted by taxi drivers using public trans- :: SUR port lanes without permission. MALAGA. At midnight tonight, This sparked a lightning strike by Friday 10 August, Malaga kicks off taxis that caused massive disrup- its huge annual fair with fireworks tion along the Costa del Sol for on the central La Malagueta beach. several days. This time the coun- The official opening of what is cil is taking no chances and pri- Spain’s biggest summer feria will vate-hire vehicles will face the mark the culmination of months same access restrictions as any of intense preparations by local normal car. Taxis are unhappy at authorities, bar and restaurant what they claim is unfair compe- workers and entertainers. tition from app-based start-ups This week all were busy putting like Uber, which is operating on the finishing touches to plans, the Costa during Malaga fair for which will see normal working life the first time. Uber had launched in the city grind to a halt as locals an advertising campaign in the and visitors descend on both the city saying “See you at the feria”. city centre and the feria show- Council and business organisers this week. :: F. SILVA A worker with some of the millions of lights. :: F.SILVA ground on the western edge of the city. In all, some 1,300 extra, tem- time fairground rides and party- ration of the city centre and locals’ and visitors to act responsibly and local food on the menu; always porary jobs are expected to be cre- ing younger generation. complaints that the feria had lost to watch out for anything unusual. smile at tourists; advise custom- ated. In recent years the town hall has its traditional feel. Among the points on the list of ers to use public transport; recy- been encouraging more daytime At their joint meeting this week top ten things for bars and restau- cle and support street cleaners; Over 1,000 police on duty activity at the out-of-town show- at city hall, the emergency serv- rants to remember, sent out by Ma- keep your bar or restaurant at a cool The city council brought together ground with the increasing satu- ices called on the local population hos, are; decorate your bar and put temperature. all police forces and emergency services this week to finalise their part of the plans. Over 1,000 police officers will be seconded during the nine-day event. More than 1,500 people Meanwhile the local bar and restaurant association, Mahos, has been sending out guidelines to its join anti-bullfight protest members to ensure their businesses portray the best image of the city. The festivities in Malaga, which start properly on Saturday and run Protesters marched This is the third year that the until the evening of Sunday, 19 through the city centre march has been held ahead of the August, are unusual because of the Malaga fair, which starts tonight, twin venues. The so-called Feria asking for organisers of 10 August. de Día (day fair) fills the streets of this year’s Malaga fair to The head of the city’s animal the old city with dancing, music cancel the traditional shelter, Carmen Manzano, said that and celebration from midday un- the majority of the people who at- til 6pm. bullfighting festival tended the protest last Saturday A few kilometres further west, were young people who feel that the huge showground opens up at :: ÁLVARO FRÍAS bullfighting is not a pastime but a midday and slowly changes its MALAGA. More than 1,500 peo- form of animal cruelty. “It is mis- Protesters in Malaga city centre last Saturday. :: F. SILVA mood, moving from traditional, ple took to the streets of Malaga city treatment of animals that is totally colourful horse and carriage pro- centre last Saturday to demand an legal,” commented Manzano. only nine per cent of the Spanish Bullfighting is a traditional ele- cessions with local people along- end to bullfighting and, specifically, The protest was organised by population went to a bullfight last ment of ferias in most of Spain and side over 100 ‘casetas’, for eating, that local authorities cancel the an- the groups Tidus, Gladiadores por year, proving that it is only a small Malaga’s events are held at the La drinking and dancing, to the bright nual bullfighting arranged along- la Paz and Resistencia Animal. number who enjoy this type of Malagueta bullring every evening lights and high energy of the night- side the city’s feria celebrations. Organisers pointed out that entertainment. from 12 to 19 August. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 7 8 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Body of young Vélez-Málaga diver IN BRIEF discovered by British leisure boat

Free diver Fidel Jiménez Marín went missing on 22 July when he was diving five miles off the coast of Barbate in Cadiz

Virtual recreation of the park inspired by Tolkien’s books. :: SUR :: EUGENIO CABEZAS VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA. A sad ending to Tolkein park project put it generated an enormous amount the story of the young diver from of interest. However the project Vélez-Málaga who went missing off until next year stalled because of legal problems off the coast of Cadiz. A British-reg- and the money, granted by the pro- istered leisure boat spotted the body RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA vincial authority, spent on other floating in the ocean on Monday, :: E. CABEZAS. When the proposed projects. ten kilometres from where he went project to create a park inspired by The 80,000-square-metre park, missing. Sea Rescue and the Guardia Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings near complete with hobbit houses, Civil quickly removed the body and Torre de Bengalbón was presented lakes, fairies, orcs, and elves is now took it to the port of Barbate where at the FITUR tourism fair in 2015 scheduled to be started next year. it was identified as being Fidel Jimé- nez Marín, a 23-year-old free diver Coastal path getting Optimism for the return from Vélez-Málaga who had been Fidel Jiménez with a fish he caught off Barbate. :: FACEBOOK missing since 22 July. nearer for Vélez of Vélez’s trams Free diving does not use air find until it came to the surface. tanks, instead it relies on the diver The town hall had The search teams were helped VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA holding his breath until resurfac- by friends of the diver and a robot :: E. CABEZAS. Residents of Vélez- :: E. C. The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, ing and is a popular way of fishing arranged for a robot submarine, sent by a Galician com- Málaga recently protested about the Antonio Moreno Ferrer, is optimis- with a spear gun. submarine to come from pany and paid for by the Vélez delay in starting the section of the tic that the infamous trams will be According to Juan Toro, who was Galicia to help in the search town hall, was due to be used in Senda Litoral progamme which will back in service next year. The serv- one of the divers with Fidel when the search last Wednesday. unite Chilches and Benajarafe. The ice was stopped in 2012 by the then he disappeared, the body was iden- This was not Fidel’s first dive mayor, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, has mayor Francisco Delgado Bonilla tified easily by the wet suit and the from the coast in this part of Cadiz; assured that the first 500-metre who said it was like a ‘millstone spear gun he was still carrying. just a month ago he had moved to stretch of the coastal path is in the around Vélez’s neck’ and who has Although divers had been search- pearance, the body is believed to Zahora in Barbate in order to work last stages of planning and work will accused Moreno of “making false ing the area in a radius of several have sunk several metres below in a pizzeria so he could continue begin soon. promises”. kilometres following Fidel’s disap- the surface making it difficult to his love of free diving. August 10th to 16th 2018 9 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS

solidarity,” says Pablo. The compensation offered by the government is An angel from Malaga, in Indonesia laughable: the equivalent of 895 euros for the families of people who died, and up to 150 euros for the injured. The Disaster Mitigation Agency is Pablo Martín, who runs a tempts in the north were hampered working flat out, but international hotel in Lombok with two by bridges collapsing and no electric- aid is only arriving bit by bit and there ity or telephone cover. is a lack of coordination. Pablo says Spanish partners, “We collected money among the the authorities are trying to provide organised an aid convoy nearby hotels and raised 2,000 euros,” resources, but many villages are dif- after the earthquake he says. What was needed most was ficult to reach. He and his colleagues drinking water and medication, so have made contact with the Balanced they loaded two 4x4 vehicles with World Indonesia association, which :: ÁNGEL DE LOS RÍOS those, food and clothing, and set off is trying to take treatment plants to The night the earth shook was darker early in the morning. Normally, the the most hidden areas, and they are than any other. “When the earth- journey from Kuta would take three facilitating the arrival of 12,000 bot- quake hit, we all ran outside because hours; they were heading for the top tles of water and tinned foods from we had never experienced one that of the Rinjani volcano. It was night- the Herbal Pharm company in Singa- strong,” says Pablo Martín, a 31-year- fall by the time they arrived. pore. “Money from abroad is impor- old from Malaga, speaking in Kuta, “It’s the poverty that causes this tant. Even a small amount of euros south of Lombok. Pablo was not on disaster, not the earthquakes,” says is a lot here and can buy many things,” holiday: Lombok has been his home Pablo. Houses with no foundations, he stresses. since 2012. With his partners Cris- simply built of brick and wood, col- They have set up a Paypal account tian Santana and Alberto Rico, he lapsed with the first signs of the earth- so that people can make donations owns the Kuta Baru hotel and Sushi- Pablo Martín, distributing aid in one of the camps . :: P. M. quake. The north of Lombok looked which will arrive as directly as pos- k restaurant. like “a war scene,”not because of the sible: [email protected]. There were two major earthquakes once they were no longer in dan- considerably worse. earthquake but for what it left be- Nor does the “alarm” and “tension” in one week and more than 130 af- ger, Pablo and other local business “In Kuta, the buildings aren’t very hind it. in some of the media help matters. tershocks of different magnitudes. owners decided they had to help. high and they are well-built. Also the “If you come here, especially to the Fourteen were killed by the one on They realised that in the north, in aftershocks were weak and quite a More solidarity south, you will see that life is going 29 July, but more than 100 have died Nusa Tenggara were the epicentre distance apart,” he says. He and his “People have to stop looking at Lom- on as normal,” he says. But there is after the one on Sunday. That’s why, had been, the situation must be partners discovered that rescue at- bok with fear and start doing so in still a lot to do. 10 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

Regional The gastroenteritis outbreak at a government says that scabies-hit Torremolinos hotel was a virus home has passed all latest tests

The water, swimming :: ALBERTO GÓMEZ pool, ventilation system, BENALMÁDENA. The Junta de Andalucía’s regional health serv- dining room and kitchens ice has said that a care home at the of the hotel were given the centre of a scabies scare has passed all clear by investigators all tests and is safe. The alarm was raised three weeks ago at the Benalmádena residence of the Sen- :: ALBERTO GÓMEZ iors Group after families reported TOREMOLINOS. The Junta de outbreaks of the highly contagious Andalucía’s regional ministry of condition on their relatives’ skin. health has confirmed that the gas- Regional Social Services, which troenteritis outbreak that affected has a contract to send residents up to sixty people staying at the to the home, immediately Hotel MarConfort in Torremoli- launched an investigation and nos was viral in origin and not tests. Despite accusations from linked to any alleged insanitary some relatives that the home was conditions. “unhygienic” and “smelled un- Guests had been experiencing clean”, the Junta’s inspectors have symptoms of stomach flu while confirmed that there is nothing staying at the hotel in the Los Ála- wrong at the home and given it mos area, or after having checked the all clear, although procedures out. There have been reported cases to deal with a scabies outbreak of diarrohea, vomiting, fever and remain in place. abdominal pain. Some families of residents The first cases came to light on there, which include the grand- 20 July, according to the regional mother of Benalmádena’s mayor, health ministry. Although none of Victor Navas, have said they may the guests was seriously ill, it The hotel thought the stomach bug might have been caused by the open drains of the hospital nearby. :: SUR consider a more formal com- prompted the hotel management plaint against the home, where to blame what they described as owned hospital had always denied mented at the time. passed all tests and the hotel was they say there have also the unhealthy condition of the that there was any risk from the its Hotel adminsitrators also said that working with epidemiologists to been cases of malnutrition and open drains of the nearby Hospital drains as they did not connect with they would be examining doctors’ contain the virus. dehydration. Marítimo, for polluting the water those of the hotel. Tests on the ho- reports for each case to offer refunds However some guests have com- supply to the hotel. tel’s water supply detected no signs where appropriate, while adding that plained about the way the hotel Sandos Hoteles & Resorts, the of any contamination. the number of guests suffering from dealt with the crisis, with several group that owns the MarConfort, When the first cases of stomach the virus has been low in compari- people confirming that they will Jellyfish force first said it had reported to the town hall flu occurred, the hotel acted straight son with the total number of guests be requesting compensation after two years ago that the open drains away, asking people affected to re- staying at the hotel. “having the worst holiday of their cancellation of 59- from the hospital constituted a main in their rooms. “We have acted After the initial outbreak, Tor- lives”. Hotel MarConfort still has health risk and should be enclosed. meticulously in keeping with our remolinos council confirmed that not confirmed the exact number year-old 1km swim In reply the regional-government- obligations,” a spokesperson com- the water supply to the hotel had of people affected. race around Malaga’s port

:: SUR MALAGA. The plague of jellyfish that has been greeting bathers along the Costa del Sol on and off over the summer caused more disruption last weekend. While other parts of the Costa suffered yellow or red flag warnings, a traditional swimming race in Malaga was cancelled for the first time in its 59-year-history. Every year, just before the annual summer fair, many people in Malaga city have a date in the port to take part in or watch a swimming race around the inner harbour. Both serious and recreational swimmers normally take part in this prelude to the feria season. However last Sunday organisers and port officials were alarmed when large quantities of jellyfish were spotted already in the water. Despite waiting to see what happened, eventually the 475 swimmers who were ready to attempt the 1km long circuit were left disappointed. Experts are blaming the surge in jellyfish on the decline in natural predators and polluted sea water for attracting more of them. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 11 12 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Unease on Mijas council after Facebook message shows up political divide

:: IVÁN GELIBTER MIJAS. The coalition between two political parties, Ciudadanos and PSOE, that have run Mijas council since September 2016 appears not to be as stable as it seems. A recent Facebook message by Ciudadanos councillor for Plan- ning, Andrés Ruíz, which criticised a previous PSOE council in Mijas 13 years ago, has opened a Pandora’s box of comment and shown up apparent weaknesses in the two-party relationship. Mijas is the largest municipality in Spain with a Ciudadanos Industrial relations between Urbaser and its Fuengirola staff has been bad for some time. :: IVÁN GELIBTER mayor, despite that party com- Andrés Ruíz. :: SUR ing third in the last municipal elections in 2015 with five coun- With the PSOE party recently cillors. After a coalition with the gaining power nationally, giving conservative PP failed to take off, a boost to their morale, observ- Refuse and street cleaning two years ago Ciudadanos joined ers say each party is positioning with the seven councillors of the itself for council elections in May PSOE to take over at the town next year, where each would strike set to start in Fuengirola hall. The model of government hope to take majority control. is unusual, with the different Ciudadanos denied any split council departments divided be- but still stood by Ruíz’s com- Workers at contract- comes as little surprise to residents In the meantime, discontent tween each party with separate ments, adding that it didn’t un- holders Urbaser will stage of Fuengirola who have been fol- among workers continued to grow, budgets, as if it were almost two derstand “the obsession” of peo- lowing disputes between Urbaser with Urbaser refusing to renegoti- separate administrations. ple criticising two-party rule. a partial stoppage and and both the town hall and the con- ate terms and conditions last year, minimum services will be cession holder’s own employees. freezing pay and conditions. A strike 50% on weekdays, 65% last year was averted with a prom- Dispute with the town hall ise by the company to look at pay Replacement detour to the nearest alternative. at weekends Urbaser won the contract in a 2016 and conditions this year. In March this year, the existing tender to run the service that in- The failure of the company to footbridge over A-7 bridge between the Hotel IPV Pal- :: IVÁN GELIBTER cludes all rubbish collection and start those negotiations with staff ace and the BP service station near FUENGIROLA. A strike by refuse some street cleaning. Street clean- has led to the industrial action, say opens between the Fuengirola campsite was found workers in Fuengirola is due to start ing in some areas is still under di- workers’ representatives. Fuengirola and to be in a dangerous state of repair. today, Friday 10 August. Employees rect council management. Employees are demanding im- Corrosion of its metal frame was at Urbaser, the contract holder for However immediately problems provements in holiday pay, that Mijas Costa advanced and pedestrians were ur- refuse collection and part of the started when a delay in starting the they say currently doesn’t match gently prevented from using it. street cleaning services in the re- contract and alterations that Urbaser the law, and fairer treatment over The national government’s min- sort, are to start a partial stoppage says were made to the conditions extra hours for longer-serving staff istry for Infrastructure claimed at over pay and conditions. Public ar- led to Urbaser claiming it was los- compared to new starters. They also :: IVÁN GELIBTER the time that it had already bitrators have set a minimum serving money on the deal and wanting want to return to a 35 hour week FUENGIROLA / MIJAS. Locals planned to replace the affected ice obligation on the strikers, which to cancel its contract. The town hall that was increased to 40 hours dur- and visitors on Mijas Costa, near bridge and nine others before Mi- will see half of the service operat- refused and the contract still stands. ing the financial crisis. to its border with Fuengirola, now jas council raised the alarm. Al- ing on weekdays and 65 per cent at Critics of Urbaser say that the firm Fuengirola town hall has said that have a new footbridge to cross the though work is still continuing, weekends from 10-19 August at least. underbid on the contract and were it has been trying to arbitrate in the A-7 motorway on, and don’t have pedestrians are now allowed to The start of industrial action looking for ways to get out of it. dispute. to make a several-hundred metre cross. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 13 14 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

San Pedro beach Torremolinos and Marbella beaches sewer rerouting on hold over awarded coveted ‘Q’ for quality status fears of hidden ancient ruins

Disposable ashtrays :: NIEVES CASTRO for Torremolinos MARBELLA. The company responsible for the main collector TONY BRYANT beaches sewer on the western Costa del Sol has been told to think again  [email protected] Torremolinos town hall has dis- about its plans to change the route tributed 10,000 disposable ash- under a San Pedro beach. The status is only given to trays to local chiringuitos as part Public-utility company Acosol beaches that meet of a new a campaign called ‘Butts wants to dig up the pipe that runs don’t vanish, take them with under the beach from Marbella to stringent requirements you’. The scheme was introduced a treatment plant in Estepona be- which assure bathers a to help reduce the amount of lit- cause of repeated wave damage in high standard of services ter left by bathers. César Car- winter storms as sand is eroded. rasco, Councillor for Environ- The beach affected is by Linda ment, said, “Our beaches have Vista in western San Pedro, which MALAGA. The Costa del Sol has the distinctions of the Blue Flag is close to the ruins of an early long been known for its numerous and the ‘Q’ for quality tourism , Christian church. Archeaologists sun-drenched beaches that attract so we must encourage bathers to from the Junta de Andalucía have millions of holidaymakers every year, respect them.” said that their studies show there especially those in Torremolinos and Playa Bajondillo was one of the beaches awarded ‘Q’ status . :: SUR are more ruins in the area behind Marbella. Some of the most popular the beach and so the planned new beaches in these two world-renowned huela, Bajondillo, Playamar, and Los portant distinctions for our beaches. adapted showers and toilets. pipe route needs to change. There tourist resorts have recently been Álamos. The beach in Los Álamos also We live from tourism and this status “The beaches were inspected by a was a more positive reaction for awarded the coveted ‘Q’ for quality received its first Blue Flag last month, is important to demonstrate the ex- team of 40 specialists, each respon- plans for a coastal walk and view- status from the Spanish institute for a certification that further endorses cellence of our town.” sible for evaluating different aspects,” point at a future excavation that quality tourism (ICTE). the excellence and accessibility of the explained the director general of ICTE, Acosol proposes carrying out. The ‘Q’, which is only awarded to beaches in Torremolinos. Marbella wins too Fernando Fraile. beaches that meet stringent require- Torremolinos town hall began an Marbella received distinctions for its He went on to say that the status ments set down by the ICTE, is a spe- ambitious plan to improve the town’s beaches in La Venus, El Faro, Nueva is not only good for the many thou- cific quality certificate for the tour- seven kilometres of beaches last year Andalucía, Puerto Banús, Cabopino sands of tourists that visit each year, ism sector that guarantees users of in order to meet the demand of this and San Pedro Alcántara, with an ex- but also for the locals, because “the the beaches a high standard of serv- year’s summer season. The resort is tra recognition from the International standard and quality of the beaches ices, professionalism and safety. To currently undergoing a complete reno- Organization for Standardization is good for everyone”. achieve the distinction, a series of cri- vation and the new quality status of (ISO) for the natural enclave of the Councillor for Environment and teria need to be met. These include its beaches is part of the council’s drive Dunas de Artola. The beaches, which Beaches at Marbella town hall, daily control of the quality of the wa- to reinstate the town as a quality tour- already have Blue Flag status, have Manuel Cardeña, also announced that ter; accessibility for people with dis- ist destination. been recognised by the ICTE for im- the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, abilities; toilets and showers that com- Mayor of Torremolinos, José Ortíz, proving bathers’ awareness of safety the oldest of the four marinas in Mar- ply with specified standards; secu- said: “In a little over a month, Torre- regulations, the environment and bella, hopes to receive the ‘Q’ for qual- rity and first aid. molinos has established itself as a health. The beaches have also been ity in September. If successful, it The latest beaches in Torremoli- benchmark of the Andalusian and made accessible for people with re- would become the first in Spain to nos to receive this status are La Cari- Spanish coastline, receiving two im- duced mobility and include specially receive the status. Acosol’s walkway plans. :: SUR August 10th to 16th 2018 15 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS Rapid-response squad to combat graffiti damage in Marbella

The council hopes to demotivate graffiti vandals when they see that their works don’t last very long

:: NIEVES CASTRO MARBELLA. Councillors in Mar- bella have announced a plan to fight back against graffiti as soon as it crops up around the resort. The department for Public Works has started a tender process for companies that can rapidly remove the vandalism as soon as it is discovered. The initial contract will be for two years, starting this year, and will be in addition to the normal street cleansing operation’s effort. Companies offering this new service will have just one working day to remove or paint over the graf- Vandalism on a fountain in central Marbella. :: JOSELE-LANZA fiti, although this can be extended to up to five days in exceptional cir- graffiti but also take steps to repair ing staff. However the council has cumstances or during public holi- any long-term damage to the sur- realised that it is not enough. day periods. face affected. “With the street cleaning depart- :: SUR Town hall technicians explained Marbella’s councillor for Public ment we only solved part of the this week that one of the main prob- Works, Javier García, has explained problem and the Local Police have GLOBAL GIFT CENTRE TAKES SHAPE lems with the graffiti is that it is car- that vandalism of this nature has recommended that there is a faster ried out on porous surfaces and paint an important visual impact on tour- response time,” said García, adding The Global Gift charity has begun the 1.1-million-euro project to from spray cans can soak in up to ists’ enjoyment of the resort. Last that the aim of the programme was restore a disused property in Marbella. The organisation is fitting it one centimetre, making it very hard December the council began its fight to demotivate graffiti artists when out to house a therapy and treatment centre for people with rare to remove. The rapid response serv- against graffiti with a smaller pro- they see that their works and their diseases and disabilities. The majority of the users are expected to ice will not only have to remove the gramme of removal but using exist- notoriety doesn’t last very long. be children. The Golden-Mile property, known as Casa La Panocha, has been given to Golden Gift for 30 years by Marbella council.

released. Mayor criticised by they landed their hauls nearby, Austrian woman leaves one- The million euros donated will Diego José Jiménez of the PSOE be mainly used to buy better fur- opposition for said, “Even if correct, the state- million-euro inheritance for niture and renovate the kitchens ments harm the municipality’s and other spaces in the centres. “damaging the image, cause alarm and give away elderly care in Marbella In addition, computer rooms will image” of Manilva clues to help [the smugglers] to be built to give users a chance to bring in more drugs.” acquire or to further improve com- after recent fire The mayor replied that “95 per The donation aims to be divided equally between the dif- puter skills. cent of local people know what improve the services ferent centres. Mayor Ángeles Muñoz com- happened that night and we can’t The money was left as an inheri- mented, “It’s very good news and :: CHARO MÁRQUEZ look the other way”. The council provided at nine day tance by Margit Selzer, of Austrian most of all, unexpected”. She also MANILVA. At a meeting of is calling for an improved Guardia centres and teach their nationality, who had used one of added that bosses are currently Manilva council last week, the Civil presence in the town. users how to use new the centres before her death in 2015. budgeting for the equipment that opposition accused the mayor, At the same meeting, council- The huge amount of money will be needed to comply with Sel- Mario Jiménez, of harming the lors voted to submit a request to technologies came from the sale of the elderly zer’s last will. town’s image in his public state- national government for the mu- woman’s villa in the Los Monteros Few people can remember Mar- ments after the large fire that re- nicipality to be officially declared :: HÉCTOR BARBOTTA area of Marbella. Following the in- git Selzer when she used one of the cently destroyed 54 hectares of an area of serious damage follow- MARBELLA. Nine public day care structions in her will, an executor centres. Records show that Margit the municipality. ing the fire which saw some 400 centres for the elderly in the mu- walked into the local Social Serv- Selzer was born in 1929 in the town Referring to the mayor’s com- locals evacuated. nicipality of Marbella are celebrat- ices offices in 2016 to tell them the of Reichenberg, in what was then ments that the source of the fire This special status would give ing after receiving news of a dona- good news. Now with the property Czechoslovakia and held Austrian could be drug gangs looking to the town access to extra support tion of one million euros that will sale completed the funds can be nationality. distract emergency services while and grants. 16 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Dog rescue centre appeals for foster homes

ter to just one of these dogs would make a huge difference. There are many dogs needing the chance of a foster home, even short term TONY BRYANT placements are welcome,” Sharon Peterson, a representative of the  [email protected] rescue home told SUR in English. The SOS Perrera charity Full back-up service looks after more than The charity offers a full back-up service for potential foster carers, espe- 350 stray animals, most cially those without experience, in- of which come from the cluding advice and information Campo de Gibraltar and about looking after animals that might have never lived in a family surrounding areas environment. The charity will also pay any vet fees incurred during the CAMPO DE GIBRALTAR. The SOS fostering period. Perrera animal charity in Los Bar- “You do not necessarily have to rios has made an urgent plea to the have experience , just a kind, calm local community in order to find and patient manner, with lots of temporary homes for dozens of understanding and common sense. abandoned dogs. The animal res- You will receive support from a lo- cue centre is currently stretched cal mentor, who is just at the end to the limit and is desperate for re- of the phone,” Sharon explains. liable and caring foster carers. The charity has so far found The charity looks after hundreds The SOS Perrera dog rescue centre in Los Barrios is currently looking after more than 350 dogs. :: SUR homes for dozens of dogs in Fin- land, Germany, Sweden and France, of stray animals, most of which and it is now looking for emer- come from the Campo de Gibral- gency foster placements in the UK. tar and surrounding areas, and it It also needs more volunteers to LEGAL ADVICE needs to find temporary accom- help with the day to day running modation for dogs waiting to be of the charity and to help with the International Lawyers answers readers’ queries transferred to their new owners. exercising the 350 dogs that are Several years ago the local pound currently residing in the pound. We speak English, German, French, Spanish and Russian was an extermination station, “The pound is simply not a good where dogs rounded up by local place for some dogs and they re- authorities were kept for ten days, ceive few learning opportunities problems since then. The new it all had to be repainted. In the after which they were destroyed. whilst there, other than how to Please send your questions or contact us directly to arrange owner does not allow me to meeting, there were three Thanks to years of negotiations by survive. Some of the dogs have had a personal appointment on: use the trail, because he says neighbours who voted against, several charities, the dogs in the a very traumatic background, but that the plot is his, and there- and now they refuse to pay pound are now handed over to the with a kind and understanding na- Ilagoson International fore private property. What their part of the works because team at SOS Perrera for care and ture, all these issues can be over- Lawyers can I do? That trail is the only they say that as they registered re-homing. come. The foster carers would be way I have to get to the road… in the minutes of the meeting The charity is run by a group of their lifeline to living a long and Avda. Playas Andaluzas 38 that they opposed the deci- volunteers who began rescuing the happy life with their new fami- (Exit ‘El Rosario’) It is necessary to check the title sion, they are not obliged to dogs from the local pound in 2016, lies,” Sharon concludes. 29604 Marbella deeds and the Cadastral records. pay. Can they do so? but they are now struggling to cope Those wishing to foster an aban- Tel: 952 77 12 13 If the old trail you are using is with the current influx of animals. doned dog or volunteer their serv- Fax: 952 82 68 61 not considered as a public right No, they can’t. In these kind “With the pound overflowing, ices can find details on the SOS Per- [email protected] of way and there is no right of of decisions, if the required urgent foster homes in the Los Bar- rera Facebook page, or phone www.ilagoson.com Offices in Málaga, Marbella use in your favour established in majority of the votes has been rios region are needed. To offer shel- Sharon Peterson on 674 74 33 56. and Cádiz the deeds, you can start a claim attained, the agreement is at court, either because you can valid and binding for every- prove that you have been using one, and all must pay, even the trail for a certain number of those who voted against. If Adana rescue centre police and firemen. Should they be REF. E. L. Y. years, or because you do not they consider that the deci- in any danger and need help to I am the owner of a plot of land have access to a public road from sion is detrimental to their in- reassures public that evacuate the dogs, they will broad- in the countryside. I do not your plot. terests or against the law, they cast the news on their website have direct access to the road can challenge the decision be- procedures are in (www.adana.es). from my plot, but I have never fore a judge, who will resolve place after recent On this particular occasion, Adana had any problem because my REF. O.G.R. the issue. In order to give you board member Reg and volunteer Tim neighbour allowed me to use Some months ago we had an a more accurate answer, we Casares fire Pethwick remained with the dogs at an old trail that passes through owners’ meeting, where we would need to know the char- the shelter ensuring that all fire doors his plot so that I could get to decided to carry out several re- acteristics of the community, were closed and the dogs were safe the road. However, my neigh- pairs the façade of the build- so that we can check if the re- :: SUR IN ENGLISH from smoke inhalation. bour sold his property five ing, which had numerous quired majority has been at- ESTEPONA. In light of the recent months ago, and I have had cracks, so after repairing them tained or not. fire which broke out on the Casares industrial estate close to the Adana premises and which involved a hun- First Assessment Consultation FREE of Charge dred firefighters, eight helicopters and three aircraft, the charity has sent out a statement reassuring that it has a comprehensive plan in place for such emergencies, drawn up in consultation with the relevant authorities. For this reason they say that in case of fire they would prefer that people do not rush to the refuge to help as they could put themselves in danger or obstruct the passage of The aftermath of the fire:: SUR August 10th to 16th 2018 17 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS The improved electricity supply to the Residents in Alhaurín feel Guadalhorce hospital gets go-ahead ‘abandoned’ by the post office

:: FERNANDO TORRES weeks: The new power lines will ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE. Doz- “I’ve been in contact with po- allow the hospital to ens of residents in Alhaurín el litical parties and the town hall and Grande have put up with months I’ve heard the same story from other open the operating of problems with the postal deliv- residents who aren’t getting their theatres and inpatient ery and say they feel they have been post,” she explained to SUR, just wards at last ‘abandoned’ by the post office. after receiving a bundle of letters Several of those affected have which had finally been delivered got together to apply pressure to and which included bills from June :: FERNANDO TORRES the post office and get themselves and a ‘very important’ letter from CÁRTAMA. After three years of heard while others have set forth the unemployment office. bureaucratic delays, the town hall on a crusade, armed with com- The many who complain receive of Cártama has granted a licence to plaints and grievances, to make it the same, standard reply from the Endesa allowing them to go ahead quite clear that the present situa- post office, requesting the residents and install a new electricity supply tion is intolerable and which, be- to clarify their postal address with to the Guadalhorce hospital. cause it has gone on so long, most the town hall as it can’t guarantee This will mean that the hospital of the town has become resigned. delivery of mail if the address isn’t will now be able to use the operat- One of the affected, Carmen correct. ing theatres and inpatient wards Ramírez, after waiting weeks for a A spokesperson for the post of- which have been closed since it was parcel from Amazon, decided to fice said, “We are sorry for the opened in 2016 due to instability of make a complaint and was sent from situation, things should be back the supply needed to operate the one counter to another, trying to to normal in a few days. These spo- equipment. One of the first power pylons being erected. :: SUR track where it had gone. radic incidents have occurred be- The process for obtaining the li- Another resident, María Pilar cause at the moment we have in- cence was complicated but Endesa proval first. The final stretch, on derground cable which will pass un- Carvajal, who has been waiting experienced staff who don’t know had already made a start on the which work started last Monday, der the A-357 motorway. Endesa three weeks for an important let- the area but we are taking meas- works taking the line across areas consists of the erection of twelve have said the works will be finished ter, has been posting a complaint ures to bring more staff in and to that weren’t subject to special ap- pylons and four kilometres of un- in three months. daily on the post office website for work afternoons.”

New water treatment plant to serve Álora, Pizarra and Coín will be built next year

Three Guadalhorce valley communities unite to analyse the costs of a water treatment plant and speed up its opening

:: FERNANDO TORRES PIZARRA. The Depuración de Aguas Residuales (The Treatment of Residual Water or EDAR), will serve Coín, Pizarra and Álora from next year. Mayors of the three towns have met with the Consorcio del Agua, part of the Malaga provincial author- :: SUR ity who will run the treatment plant, to confirm the details and MEMORIAL TO VICTIMS OF TERRORISM evaluate the costs involved in the project. Coín town hall has relocated the monument, Manantial de Memo- The construction of the plant is The meeting between the mayors and the water consortium. :: SUR ria, a sculpture that serves to remember victims of terrorism. Fol- being financed as part of the plan lowing recent renovation work, the monument was unveiled in its to upgrade the hydro infrastructure vestment for sewage pipes from inhabitants which don’t have a treat- new location on the Carretera de Mijas. The ceremony was at- of the region. Works will start with these towns to the treatment plant. ment plant and which cost the Span- tended by Mayor of Coín, Fernando Fernández, and the family of a budget of 7.5 million euros for At the moment, Coín is one of ish government 12 million euros in José María Carpena, the politician murdered by ETA in July 2000. the plant plus a 6.5-million-euro in- the towns with more than 15,000 fines from the EU. 18 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Investigation Russian mafia leaders arrested 112 REPORTS begins into possible Man hit by jet ski while fraud on entry bathing in Marbella cards into Puerto while plotting an assassination :: NIEVES CASTRO Banús marina MARBELLA. A 22-year-old Arab The alleged criminals were man was hit by a jet ski while try- held in Marbella while ing to board a recreational boat :: H. BARBOTTA in Funny Beach, Marbella, at 6pm MARBELLA. The parade of high- reportedly arranging the on Tuesday. end vehicles along the quayside group’s future actions to At the wheel of the jet ski was in Puerto Banús is a tourist attrac- regain their status in a Moroccan woman with Belgian tion but few visitors ask how cars nationality who did not have a get authorisation to drive along. European organised crime licence to drive that type of A possible case of fraud related aquatic vehicle and was repor- to the sale of cards that permit :: HÉCTOR BARBOTTA dely going faster than the per- the access of vehicles inside the MARBELLA. Three alleged Rus- mitted speed limit. gates of front-line Puerto Banús sian mafia bosses were arrested last The emergency services as well is under way after two complaints Sunday by National Police officers as the local police were called out were made to Marbella’s National in Marbella. to the accident. Police. Investigators believe that The men, all high-ranking mem- The man suffered several trau- others may still come forward. bers of organised crime known as Picture of the arrest of the mafia bosses. :: SUR mas caused by the impact and The cards are usually given to ‘Vor v Zakone’ (thieves- in-law), was taken to the intensive care owner of boats that dock in the were believed to have been in the lowing his activities in July. distribute control over territory and unit of the Costa del Sol Hospi- harbour even if, until now, peo- resort to resurrect a group which Most recently, the man had been organise the group’s future actions. tal. His current condition is de- ple that wanted to enter the area had been broken up in June when coordinating the clan, which was During the investigation flats and scribed as serious but stable. The with other types of vehicles could 129 people, of whom several were broken up in June by police, from hotel rooms used by members of woman driving the jet ski was also purchase and use this type part of the Russian cell, were de- Lithuania, attempting to broker the group were discovered. detained by the Guardia Civil. of pass, however with certain re- tained in the international Opera- between rival factions and ensure The men have been arrested un- strictions. Each card, which has tion ‘Kus’. that the group was able to survive der suspicion of attempted mur- “The bullet passed just a price tag of 1,000 euros, is valid Specifically, the men were ar- overall, investigators have said. der, falsification of documents and from 1 June until 31 May of the rested last week while allegedly for being part of a criminal organi- inches from my head” following year. plotting the assassination of the More arrive on the Costa sation. They have been remanded The case came to light when boss of a rival clan, in order to re- The presence of the man on the in custody without bail. :: ÁLVARO FRÍAS/JUAN CANO the new operators responsible gain their power in Europe. Costa del Sol, who over recent weeks The other two of the three held MALAGA. Ramón Crespo re- for running the port facilities One of those held is considered was joined by an ever-growing num- by detectives are said to belong to called what happened last Fri- changed the features of the cards, to be the third most important Rus- ber of members, proved to police the Georgian branch of the organ- day when a bullet shot by a 29- which at the start of each peak sian mafia member in the world. that the gathering was aimed at ised criminal group and considered year-old drug addict, which was season become highly desirable Officers already knew this person building a plan to keep control over to be of at least as high ranking as meant for the police officers items for wealthy people who was in Marbella and had started fol- the criminal activities in Europe, the Russian boss. that had entered his house, pro- like to visit and be seen in the ceeded to pierce through Cre- iconic tourist location. spo’s door instead and shatter One of the complaints made the terrace window of his home to police alleges that parallel to in Estepona. the official business of selling Sleepy driver almost caused At that time Crespo, his wife this type of pass, there is also an and his two daughters, 21 and illegal market where other busi- several accidents in motorway 12, were inside the house but nesses would purchase cards for luckily neither the family nor their clients through a third party, the police officers were injured. who would operate as an inter- :: ÁLVARO FRÍAS / JUAN CANO were causing him drowsiness. The neighbour, who had mediary, working with an ex- MALAGA. Guardia Civil officers The emergency services were heard the noises coming from member of the former admini- received several calls last week alerted around 6pm by other driv- the house on the other side of stration group. about a person driving dangerously ers who were worried about the the street, was looking through The new port administrators on the winding mountain road that behaviour of the car on the noto- the door’s eyelet when the bul- has now changed the system soft- connects San Pedro with Ronda. riously dangerous road. let hit. ware, allocating a separate iden- Officers discovered that the After stopping the driver, emer- The 29 year-old man has tification number for each card driver of the car, a dark green Mer- gency health services were called been remanded in custody and in a bid to stamp out the sup- cedes, was a man that was under out and the man was entrusted to refused bail. posed practice. the influence of medicines which the care of a relative. Driver coming off the road. :: SUR August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 19 20 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS BUSINESS AND FINANCE SUR IN ENGLISH

THE EURO ZONE MARK NAYLER The regulation of holiday rental properties “restricts A QUESTION OF DEGREE competition”, says the CNMC

The Competition Commission is taking his week saw new Popu- strike, and one that many other lar Party (PP) leader Pa- EU members are also trying to Madrid, Bilbao and San blo Casado whipping up achieve. Sebastián councils to T fear over migration into Although he’s being portrayed court for violating Spain. The 37-year-old – who has as a far-right liability, Casado pledged to take the PP back to its must be grateful that migration is “market freedom” right-wing roots – claimed that a currently dominating public de- “million” migrants are waiting on bate in Spain (and, indeed across :: EDURNE MARTÍNEZ the coast of Libya to enter Spain; Europe). So long as it is, atten- MADRID. Although the Spanish gov- Casado promised to “defend” tion is diverted away from a mat- ernment wants to standardise the Spain’s borders and to “support ter that casts a shadow over his regulation of holiday and rental prop- the police and the Civil Guard un- leadership of the Conservatives – erties, some local councils have al- ashamedly and undividedly” in namely, the question of his alleg- ready gone ahead and drawn up their their stance over migration. edly dodgy Master’s degree. On own rules. This has upset the National Migration is top of the agenda Monday, a magistrate investigat- Markets and Competition Commis- in Spain at the moment, both for ing the latter said that there was sion (CNMC), which has decided to the PP and for the Socialist ad- evidence to suggest that the PP take the local authorities in Madrid, ministration of Pedro Sánchez. leader’s law degree – awarded by Bilbao and San Sebastián to court be- Casado’s scaremongering is, in Madrid’s King Juan Carlos Uni- cause it believes their behaviour is A client in a holiday apartment. :: SUR part, a response to the Spanish versity in 2009 – was effectively “contrary to competition and the prin- government’s approach to migra- a “gift”, given for political con- ciples of efficient economic regula- apartments apply, and no properties Municipal autonomy tion, which the Conservatives see nections rather than for aca- tion, and damaging to the interests in certain parts of the city centre can Meanwhile, the mayor of San Se- as disastrously undiscriminating. demic excellence. of consumers and users,” according be rented to tourists. bastián, Eneko Goia, insists that lo- The Socialists and the Spanish left This matter needs to be settled, to a statement it issued this week. The CNMC claims that these cal councils have the power to regu- in general meanwhile, claim that one way or the other, before The CNMC says it had previously measures “restrict competition,” be- late the use of land in their munici- Casado’s “keep them out” rheto- Casado can legitimately take con- sent three requests to these councils, cause they prevent people from rent- pality and said in a statement that ric violates Spain’s EU commit- trol of the PP (in the same way, asking them to justify the “need and ing out their properties for the first he “absolutely” does not share the ments. Barcelona’s mayor Ada Co- you could say that Sánchez needs proportion” of the restrictions they time, and favour those who already CNMC’s interpretation of the regu- lau went one step further, tweet- to call and win an election to le- plan to impose on holiday rental apart- do so. “This situation will result in lation, because “it only looks at the ing that the “normalisation” of gitimise his premiership; no one ments, but as “no satisfactory an- higher prices and will reduce qual- free market without taking any Casado’s statements on migration voted for him, after all). So long as swers” were received, it has decided ity, investment and innovation in other principle or consideration into “is the first step to destroying it’s possible that he received an to take legal action. tourist apartments,” it says. It also account”. Europe and democracy”. under-the-table degree without However, each case is different. In adds that none of these measures Bilbao city hall says that the Migration is yet another issue doing any work, Casado can’t be Madrid, the council says people who are an ideal way of achieving the CNMC’s request to regulate tourist that is enabling the Spanish Con- taken seriously in his role as the rent out holiday homes must have a stated objectives of being in the gen- rentals was unanimously rejected servatives and Socialists to high- PP’s saviour. licence, and restricts the number of eral interest. by the council and declined to make light their profound differences. Laughably, the party’s secre- licences granted in certain areas of The three councils were quick to any further comment. Recently, the An effective policy probably lies tary general has described his boss the city. respond. Sources at Madrid city hall Basque Competition Authority said somewhere between their two as the victim of “political perse- In Bilbao, the only properties said they would defend the meas- it was necessary to regulate holiday stances; namely, one that wel- cution”. Yes, that’s right: the le- which can be rented for holidays are ures in court because the aim is to rentals but did not say which pub- comes migrants and supports gitimate quest to determine on the ground or first floor of apart- “be able to regulate a sector which lic administration should do so. them in their quest for a new life whether or not Casado is scandal- ment blocks, unless there is a sepa- protects residential use of the land” Meanwhile, the demand for holi- in Spain, but that also controls free is nothing more than a rate entrance from the street. The and “favour competition in a sector day rentals continues to grow. A sur- numbers admitted and evaluates witch-hunt. Like countless politi- council also insists these apartments in which there are also hostels and vey by HomeAway, a leading online each case, so that the welfare cians all over the globe, Casado are authorised and registered. hotels.” It also pointed out that coun- platform, says there has been an in- state is not overloaded. It’s an ex- would much prefer his past to be In San Sebastián, the same regula- cils have the right to decide their crease of 31.8 per cent in Spain in ceptionally difficult balance to left in the dark. tions about ground and first floor own town planning regulations. the past year. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 21 22 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS SPAIN SUR IN ENGLISH

Rescue ship from Libya docks again as government changes its policy

The Open Arms brought 87 migrants into Algeciras on Thursday as a new reception centre in nearby San Roque fills up in just a few days A detainee helps police search a Galician bar on Wednesday . :: EFE :: SUR 85-year-old Spanish ALGECIRAS. The charity rescue- ship, Open Arms docked in Algeci- ras, (Cadiz province), on Thursday drug godfather held morning with 87 migrants and refu- gees rescued off the coast of Libya. This is the third time that the charity vessel has visited Spain on a simi- :: SUR caine into Galicia. One of his sons lar mission since the start of July. GALICIA. A huge anti-drugs op- was also arrested this week. The Open Arms charity has criticised eration in Galicia saw the arrest Charlín has been in prison be- other European governments, espe- A migrant from the Open Arms is greeted at Algeciras port. :: EP of Manuel Charlín Gama on fore and Wednesday’s operation cially Italy, for not taking in those Wednesday along with a dozen was connected with a shipment found at sea by its rescue ship, de- being granted automatic temporary rive. On Thursday he said he felt re- others. Eighty-five-year-old of 2.5 tonnes of cocaine that had spite those countries being nearer. residency for 45 days. vindicated by the government’s new, Charlín is one of Spain’s most no- been intercepted by Customs po- Following the granting of emer- However on Thursday Pedro Sán- stricter policy. “They have agreed torious drug smuggling godfa- lice, investigators said. Last re- gency permission for Aquarius, an- chez’s government went to lengths with me,” he commented. thers, said at one time to have leased in 2010, Charlín had spent other rescue ship from the Libyan to point out that these charity-boat The latest docking at Algeciras controlled the trafficking of co- 20 straight years in jail up to then. coast, to dock in Valencia in June with migrants were not now receiving any comes against a background of in- some 600 migrants on board, the special treatment compared to the creased boat arrivals on Andalusian new PSOE government has faced hundreds of other boat migrants who shores, averaging around 400 a day criticism for supposedly giving spe- are reaching Spain each day illegally. recently. A new temporary recep- cial favours to migrants arriving in The new PP leader, Pablo Casado, tion centre for migrants opened in these vessels. This has involved faster had criticised the PSOE in recent San Roque, near Gibraltar, this week treatment not granted to normal boat days, saying that “giving papers to but within days the 600 places had migrants. Until this week migrants everyone” was having a siren effect been taken and reports said staff and arriving in charity ships were also and encouraging more people to ar- volunteers were struggling to cope.

:: EFE CATHEDRAL CARVING GRAFFITI OUTRAGE

The vandal who drew an animal face and the word Kiss, (supposedly in homage to a rock band), on a 900-year-old carving on a stone door frame of one of Spain’s most famous cathedrals could face a 150,000-euro fine, if caught. Locals were shocked to see the blue drawing on Santiago’s cathedral stonework. Officials covered up the vandalism quickly and are hopeful it can be fully cleaned. British tourist falls down six floors while defecating from balcony of Magaluf hotel

:: SUR The injury caused panic PALMA. A British tourist, 25, has among the friends of the victim, been found in a serious condition who surrounded him and tried after falling from the sixth-floor to get as close as possible to him of the TRH Hotel in Magaluf, while he was being seen to by Palma de Mallorca, while defecat- paramedics. ing from the balcony. Although unusually the man Exact details of the accident was allegedly defecating from the weren’t released by the ambulance balcony before he fell, this is the service, but the incident was first latest in the trend of ‘balconing’, reported at 3.25am last Friday. accidents from balconies or high The young man fell eight me- ledges in holiday accommodation. tres into the inner patio of the ho- So far this year the practice has tel and suffered severe head inju- claimed seven foreigners’ lives in ries, sources said. Spain. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 23 24 August 10th to 16th 2018 NEWS GIBRALTAR SUR IN ENGLISH

Contingency plans in place for all levels of Brexit, says government

There is no need to stockpile food, and precautions are being taken to ensure supplies of medication in the event of a no-deal Brexit

:: DEBBIE BARTLETT GIBRALTAR. While the UK media is full of stories about the need to stockpile food and essentials in case of a ‘hard Brexit’, the Gibraltar government has issued a statement reassuring people it has been preparing for all outcomes since 2016. “On 19 July, the European Com- mission called on Member States and on private parties to step up preparations at all levels for all outcomes of Brexit. This followed a similar request No cause for alarm in Gibraltar. :: SUR by the European Council in June [...] It is clear that it is in nobody’s inter- The contingency planning has would be no deal without Gibraltar. :: SUR ests that the UK should leave the EU looked at the worst-case scenario even Gibraltar and UK government rep- without an agreement and there is though this is now highly unlikely. resentatives met last week and dep- REAL TIME INFO ABOUT BEACHES a considerable amount of work go- It entailed planning for a no-deal uty chief minister Dr Joseph Garcia, ing on behind the scenes in order to Brexit, but also for an agreement be- who holds the Brexit portfolio, says A new website has been launched with live camera feeds from all ensure a successful outcome,” said tween the United Kingdom and the the Gibraltar government does not Gibraltar’s main beaches, so that users can see for themselves the the statement, before going on to European Union from which Gibral- envisage any need to stock pile food. condition and whether or not swimming is allowed. The online outline details such as plans for the tar was excluded. However, David Precautions would be taken anyway, portal also contains up-to-date information on weather condi- border, which the new Spanish gov- Davis, when Secretary of State for in respect of medicines from UK, to tions, beach facilities and social media feeds. It can be accessed ernment seems to agree needs to be Exiting the European Union, guar- ensure there would be no glitches in by logging into www.beaches.gi. free-flowing. anteed the chief minister that there supply or unnecessary costs. August 10th to 16th 2018 25 SUR IN ENGLISH COMMENT

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Airport difference he current fashion for in- terminal. coke, in spite of the fact that they cluding the word ‘solu- “Good morning, madam, my oblige you to walk directly through There has been a number of facility for the disabled. tions’ in company tag lines name is María and I’ll be your per- a labyrinth of duty free goods in or- news items recently regarding An English-speaking recep- T continues unabated. On sonal shopping experience person der to get to your gate, presumably Manchester Airport - parking tionist immediately phoned my last trip to the UK, I lost count for the next interminable half hour. hoping you’ll buy a couple of bot- charges, disabled facilities, fu- for the on-site ambulance serv- of the number of lorries, vans and How can I be of help to you this tles of last minute scotch for your ture investments, etc. etc. ice, who arrived promptly, business cards I saw with phrases morning, at all?” long-suffering father-in-law. Per- I would like to give details dressed the wound and re- like ‘Dave’s plumbing solutions’, “Well, María, maybe you can tell haps the new personal shoppers will of our recent experience at turned Anne to the disabled ‘Geeky Gordon’s computer software me where I might purchase some be active in these parts too, popping Malaga Airport to give the facility with a ‘fit to fly’ docu- solutions’ and ‘Mr. Kendrick’s pri- high-end smelling salts for my hus- out from behind racks of Beyonce’s bosses of Manchester some- ment. vate mathematics classes solutions’, band who just bought a cheese roll latest perfume and spraying random thing to think about when de- Having been told to wait a emblazoned upon them. Well, I at the airport café and then collapsed strangers on the neck like those odd ciding how to invest our money few minuites we were then didn’t see the last one but I was hop- in a crumpled heap when presented people in the El Corte Inglés. for the benefit of loaded with our luggage onto ing to, since it would have been the with the receipt.” Come to think of it, maybe we THIS passengers. an electric buggy, taken to the only one that made sense. “Sorry, madam, you’d need to should introduce personal drinkers WEEK’S On 30 June, at the Jet2 check-in, then through a Much the same goes for the ir- speak to Ana - she’s our fainting-at- down at the Shakespeare to improve WINNING end of our usual separate customs facility (for ritatingly ubiquitous presence in the-prices-in-the-café experience our customers’ drinking experience. LETTER two-week holiday the disabled) and deposited at our everyday lives of the word ‘ex- assistant, at all.” A bald bloke with tattoos could point on the Costa del Sol, the departure gate. perience’ - as in ‘shopping experi- ‘”Oh, never mind. He’ll be fine, you towards the beer pump most our expatriate friend Mike Did this wonderful and ence’. This is, I think, supposed to something similar happened at Leeds appropriate to your personal merry- drove us to Malaga Airport to FREE service finish there? No, put some kind of positive slant on Bradford over a sausage sandwich. making requirements. And how catch the 23:20 flight to Man- the Jet2 receptionist then in- what is, let’s face it, an ordeal de- Anyway, what I really need is a fake about some new business cards chester. vited us to come forward for signed in the bowels of Hades. tiger skin hand bag to match this while we’re at it? He made use of the FREE 15- early boarding. In a brand new twist, Malaga Air- lovely skirt.” ‘The Shakespeare Experience minute ‘drop-off’ which gave Arriving at Manchester Air- port is now employing personal “Follow me, madam, at all.” Malaga: Multi-pint solutions, for all him time to get a FREE luggage port, with no wheelchair avail- shoppers to help passengers with The most I’ve ever bought in an your drinking needs’. trolley. able, we limped through pass- their ‘shopping experience’ in the airport is a newspaper and a can of Catchy. Unfortunately my wife port control, loaded our lug- Anne, who at 70+ isn’t as nim- gage on the two-euro trolley ble as she once was, caught her and met our taxi driver Geoff leg getting out of the car, mak- who had to pay four pounds for IDÍGORAS ing it bleed. Mike took us into parking. the terminal to the Farmacia Well done Malaga Airport They‛re going to make So it‛ll take less time to (still open) where they looked and Jet2 - would a visitor to a train in Bobadilla go and get the bread in at the wound, which by now England get a similar service which can go 1,200 Toledo than it would if was bleeding profusely, and, at Manchester? kilometres an hour you have to cross the instead of selling us dressings, Alameda roadworks directed us to the centrally- JEFF MARSHALL situated and well-advertised BOLTON, UK

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comparative study carried On the other hand, the survey out by the Malaga provin- shows the real strengths of the Costa cial government has con- del Sol, beyond what can, and should, A cluded that the Costa del be said in the promotional campaigns. Sol is the second most expensive des- Strength In first place, the workers, and in sec- tination in Spain, after the Balearic ond place the cleanliness, which is islands. When one puts oneself in the the same as the effectiveness with place of the consumer, if there is a which the hotel staff carry out this shortage of something and prices go work. Location only appears as the up that seems to be a defect, but when HÉCTOR BARBOTTA third question, then comfort, serv- standing in the shoes of the seller, ices (which means people again) and high prices are an advantage. finally the quality/price ratio. The In tourism, as a holiday destina- eight sections evaluated all earned a tion, we are no more than sellers in score of more than eight points. an increasingly competitive world, More so than in the Balearics, the satisified with what they have paid beaches are barely a pale version of If one had to sum up this study, so being a destination which man- Costa de la Luz, Costa de Almería, for. They go home with the sensation what they used to be and there are one would have to conclude that ages to sell itself even at high prices Costa Blanca, Costa Brava, Canary is- of having spent their money well, recurring problems, such as the loss the people who work in businesses must be the most important advan- lands, the Algarve (Portugal) and An- which is the best possible guarantee of sand due to bad weather and the in the tourism sector are its best as- tage to which one can aspire. talya (Turkey). that they will want to return. jellyfish which turn up every year, set, the one we should look after The second part of the study gives The combination of these circum- It cannot be said that our geogra- and for whom there seem to be no most, and the one which will en- more reason for optimism. Among stances is the ideal equation in any phy or nature, or even the way we solutions. Possibly, if there was just able the Costa del Sol to maintain the destinations analysed, the Costa business, but especially in one with have treated nature since the Costa one administration managing the its advantage over rival destinations. del Sol is the one from which the visi- so much competition: the clients pay del Sol resorts began to function as beaches, instead of three, we would It would be a good idea not to tors have left feeling most satisfied. more, and at the same time are more such, are our strong points. The at least know who to turn to. forget that. 26 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

IN THE FRAME

him up but the chemist assured him that I am just chatty,” laughs Diana, who speaks very good Spanish and is An artist who is part of the often called on to do “impromptu in- terpreting” at the town hall, local me- chanic’s or similar. The three ladies agreed to pose for landscape of Benamocarra Diana and the painting was created. In addition to the main piece, Diana also did individual paintings of Anita, Encarna and Carmen and presented to them as gifts “by way of thanks” for allowing her to paint them. That was 12 years ago and he three women are still alive, although Diana says that they are now quite elderly. Diana has just completed a painting of the daughter of a builder who carried out a lot of restoration work on the house that her late husband bought upon his retirement. The painting was a wedding present to the daughter from her parents. Sadly Diana’s husband was diag- nosed with advanced cancer and passed away soon after he bought the house. Diana decided that she would move to Spain anyway when she re- tired and she hasn’t looked back since. She says she certainly has no plans to leave. “I wake up happy every day,” she smiles. She still employs the family who helped with the original work to her house and has endless anecdotes about people from the village who have appeared in her paintings. A reminder of hardship As an artist and art historian, Diana is obviously interested in different artists and the meaning behind the plethora of genres that art encom- passes. While here in Spain she explains that she uses mainly oils and paints landscapes, while in the UK she focussed mainly on people and in particular jazz musicians. One thing she says that struck her when she first came to Spain was that her neigh- Diana Golledge. :: JENNIE RHODES bours didn’t have landscapes hung in their houses, while foreign artists tend to travel here precisely for the captivating views and colours that Diana Golledge is an artist who has lived in the village of Benamocarra for the Axarquía has to offer. “I was told that the countryside has been cruel 16 years. She is a well-known and loved member of the community and to them, many hours every day toil- ing in the fields has led to arthritis, often gives her paintings to people by way of thanks for helping her in back pain and other complaints, so they said why would they want a pic- different situations. One of her paintings, depicting three women ture of something that reminds them of hardship,” Diana explains. from the village preparing the local muscatel raisins, has pride of Diana also runs painting courses with a couple in Benajarafe and spent place over the desk in the mayor’s office. five weeks teaching on a painting JENNIE RHODES holiday in France in June and July this year. She’s also involved in local or- ganisations, such as the women’s association (asociación de mujeres) in iana Golledge has lived in mocarra can tell you that they have produce. They are all sitting round a before, however, as she recounts the Benamocarra with whom she has the small Axarquía village had their portrait painted by Diana table at Encarna’s house, no doubt day she was talking to a man in the even appeared on stage at the Teatro of Benamocarra for 16 years at some point and Diana says that art chatting about their families, prob- chemist’s when he said something del Carmen in Vélez-Málaga. She has and is definitely one of the “is a great currency.” She has painted lems and life in general, while doing to the chemist, who started laugh- organised a poetry evening in the vil- Dlocals. Everyone, Spanish and foreign, people by way of thanking them for one of the most important jobs in this ing. “He thought I was trying to chat lage and has given painting classes to greets her warmly and she always has work they have done to her house agricultural area. villagers. Among all of that she also time for a quick chat, be it in Spanish and there must be few homes in the somehow fits in looking after her or English. village that don’t have one of the Brit- Chat up lines three dogs and nine cats. Diana is an artist; she studied at ish artist’s works. Even the mayor’s “I saw them one day and asked them Diana has noticed that While Diana says she does travel Bristol Art School before attending office in the Town Hall has one of her if they wouldn’t mind me painting back to the UK sometimes and her Slade School of Fine Art in London. paintings. them,” explains Diana, who says that the Spanish don’t tend family come to visit her in Spain she She went on to teach Art and History In fact the painting in the mayor’s she has so many friends in the village to have landscape has no intention leaving the village of Art at A Level and to first year fash- office depicts Anita, Encarna and Car- because she is “nosey” and isn’t “shy paintings hanging in “I can’t leave my cats,” she exclaims, ion students in Gloucester, not far men, three women from Benamo- about asking people questions relat- while shaking her head at the mere from Bath where she was born. carra, preparing muscatel raisins – ing to their families and lives.” Her their houses thought of abandoning her busy life Many of her neighbours in Bena- one of the village’s most important questions have got her into trouble in the Axarquía. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 27 28 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH Much more than sun, sand and sea

There are plenty San Pedro Alcántara of different hosts the first activities for ‘Flamingo Race Party’ people to enjoy in On Saturday 11 August the first Marbella in the float race, called ‘Flamingo Race Party, will take place in San Pedro summer months Alcántara. Those who want to participate can register at the Tuga :: CRISTINA MORILLA Beach Marbella paddle-surfing MARBELLA. This is one of the best school. It is free of charge, and times of the summer in Marbella. starts at La Salida at 11.00am. The temperature is ideal for those who want to enjoy a few days of sunshine and relaxation, and the beaches are a lot of jellyfish we can’t work”. are quite busy. Unfortunately this As the old saying goes, if you can’t year, there have been numerous jel- beat them then join them, and that lyfish in the water and this is prov- is exactly what the Costa Water Park ing inconvenient for those who love company has done: it is using a boat to swim. Nevertheless, there are to take people out to its aquatic plat- plenty of other activities available form, to avoid the jellyfish. “We de- on the beaches for people of all ages cided the best way round the prob- to enjoy. lem was just to use the boat and take For example, on ‘La Bajadilla’ those who want to go out to the plat- beach you will find the ‘children’s form ourselves,” says Ambrosio Or- play area’. There, under the shade of tiz, one of the life guards. a wooden roof over the small but This platform, which costs 10 well-designed space, María del Mar euros an hour, is off El Cable beach Chaves is in charge of A young man enjoys the thrill of Flyboarding. :: JOSELE-LANZA and is open every day the activities which from 11am to 8pm. include football and Meanwhile, plenty chess. The children of other activities are are also encouraged available in Marbella’s to support recycling, Leisure Port, includ- through stories ing FlyBoard, which which they colour in. costs 60 euros for 15 The play area is open minutes and can be every day from done between 10am 11.30am to 8.30pm, and 8pm every day. and María del Mar Flyboarding in- says there has been a volves standing on a good response to the board which is pulled initiative: by a jet ski, via an 18- “At weekends we metre hose. Water is are full, and on week- forced under pressure days it is quite busy Children love the play area at La Bajadilla :: JORGE REY The activity platform at El Cable. :: JORGE REY to a pair of boots with jet nozzles until 2pm. People nor- underneath, thrusting the rider up mally like to have a siesta on the into the air. beach after lunch, and then we get ple bring their grandchildren here,” pany hires kayaks, paddle surfers local residents do come at weekends. “It’s an unusual sport because you busy again after 4 o’clock,” she says. she says. and pedaloes by the hour, for be- The jellyfish have caused a major control your direction by using your Most of those who use the facility In the heart of Marbella, on ‘La tween 10 and 20 euros. He says most problem for businesses of this type. body,” says Elodie Randazzo, who live in Marbella: “a lot of older peo- Venus’ beach, José Gutiérrez’s com- of his clients are foreigners, although “It’s terrible,” he says. “When there runs the facility. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 29

NEW EXHIBITION Interview with Mr. João Manuel Magalhaes, owner of Málaga’s Automobile and Fashion Museum (Museo Automovilístico y de la Moda de Málaga) “THE NEW EXHIBITION AT THE MUSEUM STANDS OUT FOR ITS SOPHISTICATION AND EXOTICISM. WE WANT TO SURPRISE PEOPLE!”

MÁLAGA gold mine of facts, personalities The Museum has a new tempo- and stories. rary exhibition. What can we ex- What do the visitors value the pect to find in this new display? most? Sophistication, exoticism and Undoubtedly that we surpass brilliance. It’s all perfectly their expectations. We provide summed up in its motto: “Be a much more than visitors are ex- star with us!”. The display in- pecting and those who love the cludes a selection of summer collection are constantly regaled dresses aimed at the young, glam- with new pieces, designs, dresses ourous, exuberant woman who and displays. wants to be “the next big thing”, Our visitors are our great or in other words a top model. friends and they have also be- To this respect we propose a come thousands of reporters cocktail of leading brands such who share our name on social as Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, media, leading to larger audi- Moschino, Marc Jacobs, Yves ences and more events. We come Saint Laurent and other more up with new ideas every day! Parisian ones such as Dior by What new challenges are Galiano, Chanel by Lagerfeld, planned for the next few Pucci, Azzaro and the latest crea- months? tions in our “Maga Sugar” line. We’re going to focus a lot on Altogether there are 14 spec- what we call the “civilizational tacular outfits to make an im- progress”, ie. Sustainability, pression at the most fashionable equality, pet-friendly attitudes discos in Mónaco, Marbella or and technification. St Tropez. Sustainability with the “Save What do you take into account the planet” concept. The collec- while programming these tem- tion includes six vehicles that porary exhibitions? use clean energy, dating from We want to surprise people! Pre- 1910 until now. We also display sent something unique and in- an abandoned car covered in novative that can’t be found in vegetation in the nature section. other cultural areas. In this case, The message is that nature re- we combine the dream of holi- turns to its course gradually and days in fashionable hangouts that the harm humans do to it and exclusive, luxury surround- We like to have extraordinary Above these can be irreversible. ings. We love creating unusual things! lines: We’re one of just a handful of things that didn’t exist before! You’ve made a new book. What pictures of pet-friendly museums in the The Museum’s collections have is the aim of these publications? de new world as we allow them in every managed to distinguish them- The books are very detailed collection Monday. selves for their attention to de- documents with texts and im- ‘Maga João Manuel Magalhaes, owner of the Museum.:: Regarding equality, focusing tail and for always seeking out ages that complement a visit. Luxury’. MÁLAGA’S AUTOMOBILE AND FASHION MUSEUM (MAFM) on women, we offer a tour that the unexpected. Can we find any- They take our increasingly di- :: SUR takes us to the great women who thing like that in this temporary verse collections outside the mu- were ahead of their time such as display? seum. They’re not just some- How are these contributions re- The Museum is among the Top Peggy Guggenheim, Mrs. Conde Yes, we have something sensa- thing visitors can take away with ceived? Ten of “Things to do in Málaga” Nast, the Duchess Luisa Casati, tional! Among other things, we’re them as a present or a memento, Visitors seem very much inter- on TripAdvisor and among the Simone de Beauvoir, Sonia De- going to display the famous Dior they’re also a marketing tool for ested and curious. Sales are in- 10 main museums in Spain. What launay or Marlene Dietrich. jewelled bra covered in pearls, us, it’s a way to make our name creasing and they are not just do you think is the reason for And of course, the technol- crystals and gold that was con- and image travel to many other a memento of the visit, they also this success? ogy revolution, as we’re prepar- ceived by Gianfranco Ferré and countries and continents. make a great gift and are an ex- Because we are many years ing a virtual visit. Want to know served as inspiration for the This most recent book is called cellent source on information ahead. We provide new forms how museums will evolve in the “Fantasy Bra” that was worn by ‘Crystal Ball’ and reveals the art on cars and Haute Couture. Our of art, we make a fantastic com- 21st century? Talk to us! the beautiful Gisele Bündchen in every corner. It is actually our fashion book as so much con- bination of outstanding classi- at the 2000 Victoria Secret show second to last as we’re already tent it has been dubbed “the Bi- cal automobiles, haute couture and is valued at 15 million euros. preparing the next one! ble of the profession”. brands and great designers. A ADVERTORIAL 30 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH Starlite continues its top-name line up

The Marbella festival welcomed James Blunt and Aerosmith’s Steve Tyler as it passed its halfway point

Shows carry on until 25 August and this week will see performances from dancer Sara Baras and Scottish 90s success, Texas, among other acts

:: SUR MARBELLA. The Starlite Festival, which began in mid July, passed its halfway point this week having seen a glittering line up of international and national stars perform James Blunt at Starlite. :: J-L Texas sings on 14 August.:: STARLITE and many more still to come. In the past eight days the converted quarry venue on the hillside in Nagüeles, Marbella, welcomed Aerosmith’s lead singer, US-born Steve Tyler; the UK’s James Blunt; Fuengirola singer-songwriter Pablo López; Dutch performer Hardwell; and international flamenco star, Juan Peña, among other artists. Aerosmith’s Steve Tyler managed an impressive 70 minutes and brought out the old rocker in the Marbella audience. One minute for every year of the artist’s age, with Steve Tyler brought out the old rocker in all his audience. :: JORGE REY Fuengirola’s Pablo López gave an impressive performance. :: J-L Tyler leaving the stage seemingly less tired than those still calling for more from their seats. Concertgo- ers were treated to a trip down rock’s memory lane after an open- ‘La Vida Loca’ hits Fuengirola as ing of the 1975 Sweet Emotion, through to Get a Grip from 1993. Ricky Martin prepares to sing Last Friday, Britain’s pretty boy of folk music, James Blunt, brought a different but no-less enthusias- tic crowd up the hill from the coast. :: REGINA SOTORRÍO sea, has space for 11,000 spectators Blunt played 90 minutes of his var- MALAGA. The Marenostrum Cas- and the latest batch of tickets for the ied repertoire despite admitting to tle Park auditorium in Fuengirola is concert went on sale last Monday. a hoarse voice, a victim of gruel- to welcome Ricky Martin next The Marenostrum Castle Park ling touring for over a year. Thursday, 16 August. The Puerto Ri- festival is being organised for the Starlite has now moved into the can heartthrob will share the bill second year by Fuengirola council second half of its concert schedule, with Malaga’s iconic flamenco- in a bid to raise the summer profile with highlights this week includ- chillout group, Chambao, at the tem- of the town and the staging has al- ing flamenco performer Sara Baras porary summer stage alongside So- ready become well-known for plac- on 12 August and Glasgow’s 90s suc- hail castle, on the western edge of ing the artists in close proximity cess, Texas, on 14 August. the resort. The venue, next to the to the audience. Ricky Martin will perform. :: EFE Chambao’s Lamari. :: F. ACEVEDO August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 31 32 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES

:: JORGE REY

LOS ÁLAMOS After relocating from Torremolinos FESTIVAL SUCCESS this year, the all-night Los Álamos music festival attracted 70,000 to IN ESTEPONA hear top international DJs.

EX-PM SEEN ON BEACH AT GUADALMINA

Spain’s ex-prime minister, José María Aznar and his wife, ex-mayor

::M. MUIÑA. COPA DEL REY DE VELA. of Madrid, Ana Bo- tella, have been ROYAL REGATTA WIN The crew of Javier Banderas, brother of Antonio, were once again one enjoying their holi- ANTONIO BANDERAS’ of the winners at the Copa del Rey yacht races in Palma de Mallorca day in Guadalmina, last weekend, in which the king himself came sixth. The ’Antonio Ban- Marbella, where BROTHER’S TEAM deras Design’ team is based in Benalmádena’s Puerto Marina. :: J-L they have a home.

LUXURY ON FOUR WHEELS AT PADIERNA

The Villa Padierna Palace Hotel in Benahavís recently hosted the Autobello luxury car event. There

were some 300 :: JOSELE-LANZA cars taking part, including plenty MARBELLA The charity Horizonte Proyecto Hombre of examples of CHARITY held its annual new and secondhand clothes Ferrari and Rolls market in the lush surroundings of Mar- Royce. :: JOSELE-LANZA MARKET bella’s Alameda gardens last Sunday. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 33 34 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

PETER REVIEW PET CARE HARRISON MARK NAYLER

CAMARÓN DE LA ISLA TAKES CENTRE STAGE AGAIN

never thought that Netflix matito, one of Camarón’s most another, Cruz himself – a very shy would get me hooked on fla- brilliant guitarists, features heav- man, often monosyllabic in conver- menco. But its recently-re- ily), old friends and Camarón’s sation – admits that he if he really I leased, six-part series called widow “La Chispa”, the beautiful thought about all the people A little girl greets a husky. :: SUR “Camarón Revolution” has done gypsy girl he married in 1976, watching him in live concerts, he’d just that. Rich in anecdotes and when she was just sixteen. And, of never go on stage. We’re told by analysis relating not just to the course, the great flamenco revolu- various friends that the great singer great singer himself, but also the tionary himself, whose spaced-out loved dismantling radios and then A painful musicians he manner of speaking is almost as putting them back together. performed CAMARÓN captivating as his soul-shredding Episode three is one of the most with, his fam- REVOLUTION. singing. interesting and deals with Ca- lesson learned ily and the Escudier eschews flashy graph- marón’s 1979 album “La Leyenda huge influ- Director: José ics and mawkish voice-overs, in- del Tiempo”, said by aficionados to Escudier. Producer: ence he had Mediaevents / Canal Sur. stead letting the music speak for be the record that changed fla- on flamenco, Format: Documentary itself. Moody close ups of photos of menco forever (like many master- ‘Let sleeping dogs lie’ is especially this superb / Mini-series Camarón – often with his greatest pieces, it was a flop at the time). documentary accompanist, the guitarist Paco de Camarón outraged purists by fus- important in this hot weather (which comes faultlessly subtitled Lucia – punctuate the interviews, ing flamenco with pop and rock in- in English) has got me listening to as do extended pieces of footage of fluences; in fact, people were so The population explosion we had made a beeline for the little else but Camarón de la Isla the Shrimp in concert, blowing puzzled that they stormed back to all know about, but it hit us last lovely cuddly dog which was lately. people away with that incompara- El Corte Inglés in droves, demand- week when we went shopping wagging its tail. Cádiz-born Director José Es- ble voice. ing their money back because it at the local supermarket. No The dog was not so enam- cudier takes us chronologically The style is intimate and unpre- was “not flamenco”. room to park the car and a build- oured and saw the approach through the life of José Monje tentious, giving you the feeling After this episode finished, I ing packed with kids so you by a stranger as an attack and Cruz (1950-1992), who was nick- that you’re being admitted into an went to my local CD store in Gra- could hardly move. Of course it reacted accordingly. named “Camarón de la Isla” – exclusive circle of people who nada (yes, they still exist) and is school holidays. This happens every year Shrimp of the Island – as a boy be- really knew the legend. The inter- bought the album, but haven’t got Leaving the trolley unat- without fail. The consequence cause of his fair hair and slight views themselves are always around to listening to it yet. I ha- tended for a moment, it van- is that the child develops a fear build. Insights and anecdotes are pointed, always illuminating: in ven’t been so excited to put a CD ished. It had been trolley- of dogs which could take some provided by an impressive line-up one, a former bullfighter cries as he on since I became obsessed with napped by a six-year-old boy time to overcome. of interviewees, including fla- remembers how he felt safe in the Nirvana as a teenager. I doubt I’ll be and found, obligingly, in the If you have visitors with a menco writers and musicians (To- ring if Camarón was watching. In taking it back to ask for a refund. booze department. A con- young child please do ensure cerned mother was looking for the pets and children are un- its keeper and reprimanding der control and never leave the child for taking it. We them together without the claimed possession then no- supervision of a responsible ticed the boy had his hand in adult. a large bandage. We asked the Make sure the child re- mother what had happened. spects the animal and does “It was a brute of a dog be- not haul him or her about like longing to my parents where a toy and always make a grad- we are staying,”came the re- ual approach from the front, ply. The “brute” turned out to never from out of the ani- be a Yorkie. I guessed what had mal’s sight line. happened, it was the old, fa- In the hot weather animals milar story. love to doze and resent hav- The young family had come ing their sleep disturbed. Yes- to Spain on holiday and were terday afternoon I snatched a spending part of it with her little sleep and was suddenly parents. They had no pets at awoken by a phone call; I can home in Bristol and on arrival understand the reaction of a at the parents’ house, the boy dog, I felt snappy too! August 10th to 16th 2018 35 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE

RACHEL HAYNES WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? LANGUAGE FOOTNOTE E10 AUGUST 1974 Prohibición Ban Mujer Woman Torera Female bullfighter Spain lifts ban on Derechos Rights Hermana Sister Suspensión Suspension women bullfighters Ganadero Breeder Decreto Decree Igualdad Equality Saltar To jump n 1974, Spain was still governed history of women in the male- Caballo Horse by a dictatorship and Francisco dominated world of bullfighting, Escuela School Franco, albeit in poor health, not just those who aspired to be- Discriminación Iwould live for more than a come ‘toreras’ themselves but Discrimination year. However that did not stop also women taking on other roles Historiador Historian some law changes to bring the such as breeders, journalists, pho- Fotógrafo/a Photographer country slowly into a world of equal tographers, managers, artists and opportunities. impresarios. One of this steps forward came Feiner, who moved from her 1970 and started her campaign to on 10 August of that year when native New York to Spain in her lift the ban, which culminated in the government decreed the sus- 20s having fallen in love with the the decree of 1974. pension of the article in the Bull- world of bullfighting, pays long Angela appeared in a bullring fighting Regulations that prohib- overdue attention to women Angela, in 2011, with a photo from her bullfighting days . :: SUR as a fully fledged torera in Septem- ited women from taking on a bull whose presence was ignored by ber that year in Jerez de los Cab- on foot in the ring. traditional historians. the country in the late 1930s. Dur- moved with her family to Algeci- alleros (Badajoz). After struggling This particular ban, which still The most important female ing the same period, Juanita Cruz ras. Her enthusiasm for bullfight- with repeated injuries she was allowed women to play a part in bullfighter of the 19th century, demonstrated her skills in Spain, ing was such that at just 13 she forced to retire, but reappeared in a bullfight on horseback, had been according to Feiner, was La Paju- until the Civil War forced her into jumped into the bullring at a char- the ring in America in 1986; her in force since 1940, however a pre- elera, who was painted by Goya exile in Mexico and a career in ity event in Alicante. She then last bullfight was in Elche (Ali- vious prohibition had been spearing a bull on horseback. American bullrings. learned how to ride a horse, the cante) in 1990. She continued to brought in by decree in 1909, and Taking advantage of the equal- One name linked especially to only way that regulations would work in the business however, as lasted until 1934, when the brief ity ruling in the Second Republic, the decree of 10 August 1974, how- allow her into the ring. Other a representative of breeders and a Second Republic declared equal the Palmeño Sisters, Enriqueta ever, is Angela, the first ‘torera’ countries did not have the same manager for bullfighters. Angela rights for all Spaniards. and Amalia Almenara, whose fa- to earn her licence after the lift- rules, however, and her desire to died in Madrid in 2017. In her book Women and the ther ran a bullfighting school in ing of the ban. María de los Ánge- face a bull on foot took her to Mex- Bullring, published in English in Perpignan, earned a name for les Hernández Gómez - Angela - ico, Guatemala, Panama and Vene- · Bilingual crossword 2003, Muriel Feiner looks at the themselves in bullrings around was born in Alicante in 1946, but zuela. She returned to Spain in inside back page

Fearless Age Concern Participants will cross the 720 metres from members prepare for Huelva into Portugal zip wire challenge over the Guadiana river a SUR in English reporter, will participate in this unique event, and the charity is appealing to local busi- Six pensioners and a event will take place on Wednesday nesses and individuals to sponsor SUR in English reporter 10 October. Following last year’s it’s latest fundraising challenge. daredevil skydive, which raised over “One of the reasons we are doing will ride the only cross- 2,000 euros, the charity has now in- the challenge is to show that sen- border zip wire in Europe vited its members and supporters ior citizens can still do exciting to raise funds for the to ride the longest and only cross- things. They don’t have to be stuck border zip wire in Europe. at home. I think it will be a bit of charity Participants will cross over the fun and hopefully we’ll raise some Guadiana river on the 720 metre money for Age Concern,” secretary, :: TONY BRYANT journey from Huelva to Portugal at Steve Marshall, told SUR in English. FUENGIROLA. Age Concern Fuen- speeds of between 70 and 80 kilo- Those wishing to sponsor the girola/Mijas has announced that its metres per hour. event should contact Steve on 667 latest thrill-seeking fundraising Six Age Concern volunteers, and Participants will make the crossing at about 80km per hour. :: SUR 83 44 50. 36 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH The truth about a cursed short movie

A new documentary looks for an explanation to the events at Cortijo Jurado, Malaga, some 18 years ago

Disease, fires and sudden never saw him again and a police in- The fifth time the footage was by H. P. Lovecraft, an American disappearances jinxed a vestigation was supposedly opened. put on a VHS before doing the voice writer mostly known for his work production that Up until this day, nobody knows over and this prevented the mate- on horror fiction and who was post- REGINA what happened to the actor. rial from being lost again. Thanks humously considered one of the represented the struggle SOTORRÍO This wasn’t the only odd thing. to this and the uncut images that most important writers of the 20th to succeed of a generation One young child in the movie be- were collected by Paulino Cuevas, century in his field. @ReginaSotorrio came quite ill and had to spend four it was possible to recreate the vis- The title of the new documen- of brave local filmmakers months in hospital without doctors ual part of the story for the new tary is ‘Imborrable’ (Unfadeable) ing that caused a halt to the produc- really knowing what was wrong documentary with the real images and, after a round of crowdfunding, MALAGA. It’s the year 2000, local tion. Urban myths about this ill- with him. What’s more, the green- taken from the shootings. will hopefully begin shooting in men Jorge Rivera and Kike Mesa are fated project have linked the mys- grocers in the city centre where In the end, due to the many set- October. filming a short movie entitled The terious happenings in 2000 to the some of the scenes were shot caught backs that the project had suffered, Rivera, who packed up everything Ultimate Heist. The chosen location sinister reputation of the large ru- fire soon afterwards. production was cancelled. Eighteen and moved to Copenhagen 14 years is Cortijo Jurado, an abandoned 19th ined house. However, the most shocking phe- years later, the same directors, Jorge ago to boost his career as a film di- century mansion, visible by the A- During the filming, the Dutch nomenon for the team was to find Rivera and Kike Mesa, have returned rector, will start shooting for the 357 motorway near Campanillas, actor Hans Mayer firstly injured his out that the computer that they and are looking for the truth behind documentary in Denmark, to create just outside Malaga city, and which leg in a lift shaft and the script had were working with deleted all the the unlucky story of this jinxed a Spanish-Danish coproduction that is said to be haunted. to be changed so he could use a stick. material that was uploaded, not once short film from 2000 through a full- will fullfil his desire to go back to the However, the movie never saw Then he disappeared mysteriously but five times. Every time that the length documentary. start and terminate what he left un- the light of a day after several strange while on his way to visit his family work was saved, it mysteriously dis- Back in 2000, The Ultimate Heist finished back then. It will also be re- things happened during the film- in the Netherlands. His relatives appeared without any explanation. was the adaptation for film of a story leased with English subtitles Shooting at all costs As Jorge Rivera recalls, making mov- Filming. The clapper- ies back than was really different board with the names of from nowadays. It was a really ex- Jorge and Kike, which marks citing time for young filmmakers, the beginning of the shoot- “a mad and spontaneous time”, ing for Cortijo Jurado in the where the image of the future of year 2000. Spanish film production was the  The team. Gustavo crazy film director. Algarra, Adelardo Méndez However, getting things done was Moya, Paulino Cuevas, Jorge not an easy task back then, and this Rivera, Kike Mesa and Lone was not down to supernatural Vibe Pedersen, filming on the events. As Rivera and Kike Mesa property. Below, the actors commented, “The only curse was Pepe González Rubio and Pepe the cinema in Malaga. We were poor, Salas. daring and with the desire to create  Script. The original sto- things. ryboards of Manuel López “We wanted to do films at any Cuevas for the film ‘The Ulti- cost in a Malaga where nobody was mate Heist :: SUR doing films, this is what made us cursed, not because of anything supernatural but rather for what liv- iing in Malaga meant at that time”. This is a much more plausible explanation for the challenges that the team had to face while filming the original in 2000. Rivera and Mesa have always been quite skeptical about the strange goings on. They say that, at the time, they were told that team members were seeing strange things and that there were ghosts on the set, but this was only highlighting the poor working condition and the lack of reliable materials for the creation of the film, which caused the material to be lost five times. “It’s seems impossible. But it happens sometimes, just like winning the lottery,” muses Rivera. A tribute to a generation The documentary, Unfadeable, which will open its crowdfunding campaign in September, will be a tribute to that generation of young filmmakers that wanted to create art at all costs, even going beyond their possibilities. For the directors, it is also a way to close the circle, the real and the fictional, of Malaga’s cursed cinematic production. Perhaps they will accomplish their mission and shine a light on this mystery, unless the documentary gets deleted in the process. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 37 38 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

Ciro Tamayo, a high-flying ballet dancer from Malaga He is known for his seemingly impossible jumps and his acting Julio Bocca invited him ability, which led the to join the National National Ballet in London Ballet of Uruguay, which to invite him to perform as is now directed by Igor a guest artist Yebra, and he has been :: REGINA SOTORRÍO its lead dancer for the MALAGA. “I have earned my place past four years here”. After seven years with the company, four of them as its lead dancer, Ciro Tamayo has reason to speak with such confidence. He was speaking to us by phone on his day off, at the height of the season for the National Ballet of Uruguay, where he is performing in ‘The Merry Widow’. Now aged 24, he has lost count of the number of roles he has danced with the company, which Ciro Tamayo, performing one of his famous jumps. :: SANTIAGO BARREIRO is now directed by Igor Yebra. The previous director was Julio Bocca, who spotted Ciro Tamayo at an in- casions - to dance the lead with a Euro- BIOGRAPHY sical ballets tell a story; many of them needed to stop for a while. My head ternational dance competition pean company. “It was fantastic, for are tragedies, very dramatic, and you was spinning. I needed a rest and my when he was still in his teens. someone who has grown up in a small have to transmit that to the audi- body took that seriously,” he explains. Now, this young man from Malaga company. I would never have become Born: Malaga, 1993. ence. It’s not enough to just pull the Six months passed before he was has made a name for himself in Uru- the lead dancer in London, but they right face. You have to feel the suf- able to dance again, but when he was guay and elsewhere: a few months rang me to dance for a season as a Training. At the Ateneo de fering. I love seeing how the audi- ready, Julio Bocca gave him his place ago he was invited by the English guest artist. Chances like that don’t Música y Danza in Malaga, the ences react, and what gestures I back with the company. “There are National Ballet to perform in ‘La come along very often, and when Conservatorio Profesional de should use to get the feeling across. some people you always want beside Sylphide’ at the London Coliseum. they do it is amazing,” he says. Danza in Malaga, the Real Conser- That’s what I find satisfying,” he says. you. You have to fight and prove He is not discounting the idea of Spending so much time abroad has vatorio Profesional Mariemma in what you can do, but I’m sure of my- working in Europe, but says there is made him mature early and given Madrid and the Royal Ballet A ‘click’ after an injury self and my work, and the public no- no urgency. “I don’t have any specific him a Uruguay accent which makes School in London. Nearly three years after suffering tices that,” he says. aspirations. Everything happens people think he is a local. But Tamayo the first injury of his career, some- He was happy to be back and had when it is meant to. I’m happy in is from the Olletas district of Malaga; Career. In 2011 Julio Bocca sig- thing went ‘click’ in his mind and learned a lesson. “I realised that my Uruguay for the moment,” he says. he trained there before going on to ned him for the National Ballet of he now works differently with his work depends on my body and I only Spain doesn’t feature in his plans Madrid and then the Royal Ballet Uruguay, and he was promoted to body. After dancing ‘Giselle’ in 2015, have one body. It’s a tool and I have at all. “I don’t believe there are the School in London. lead dancer in 2014. one of his feet began to hurt; it be- to look after it,” he says. opportunities which ballet deserves “The only thing that still seems came worse and worse and eventu- He now recognises that when a in Spain. Spanish dancers are work- strange here is the food,” he says, ally he needed an operation, which dancer begins there are no limits ing all over the world,” he says. laughing. But his mother is visiting “ People often ask how I do it, but I was carried out in Buenos Aires (he and they keep repeating an exer- He had not been expecting the call him for a while, and teaching him to don’t know. I suppose it’s a mixture had to pay for it himself). But he re- cise over and over again until it from the English National Ballet, make some of his favourite recipes of genetics, technique, training... alised there was something more be- hurts. Nowadays, he doesn’t keep which is currently directed by Tamara from home. there’s no secret to it,” he explains. hind it; he had been pushing him- quiet about it: if it hurts, he stops. Rojo, who is also from Spain. He is Ciro Tamayo flies high in his ca- Technique, however, is not the most self to the limit. “Because if you break yourself, you the first of the Uruguay company’s reer and also in his dancing. His im- important thing for Ciro. “I place a “I was going through a difficult don’t have anything to replace your- dancers to be invited - and on two oc- possible leaps have made him famous. lot of emphasis on performance. Clas- time, a period of transition, and I self with,” he says. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 39 40 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

DENISE BUSH GARDENING READERS’ PHOTOS A DAFFODIL FROM PERU

Craspedia globosa The Peruvian daffodil or Hymenocallis narcissiflora is not a true daffodil but is a member of the same family Adaptable and drought resistant, Craspedia forms a clump of (Amaryllidaceae). It is also known as a Spider Lily due silvery-green foliage topped by yellow, drum-stick blooms to the spidery look of the petals and is a perennial Craspedia is a genus in the Aster- yellow, spherical flower heads are genus that is particularily good bulb, dying back in the win- aceae family (daisies) and originates long lasting and form on long, stiff for gardens, include Billy but- ter. It flowers during the from Australia, New Zealand and stems up to 90cm tall. tons, Billy balls, Wollyheads and summer and has a gorgeous Tasmania where it is a perennial The common names for Cra- Drumstick flowers. It is adapt- scent. This photo was sent wild flower. It is very popular with spedia globosa, able to most types of soils except in by reader Kath Blythe. :: KATH BLYTHE florists for both fresh and dried one species acidic, as long as they are free flower arrangements as the bright- in the draining. The silvery-green leaves are grass-like and growg in rosettes; each rosette will produce oneo flower stem. EEventually the ro- ssettes will form a llarge domed clump wwhich can be di- vvided by lifting in tthe autumn and re- movingm rosettes from around the edge - al- thought getting them established can be a slow process. A better way to propa- gate Craspedia globosa is by seed sown in the spring. Craspedia is drought resistant once established but for the best :: JARDÍN BOTÁNICO LA CONCEPCIÓN display of flowers from late spring and right through the summer, A LOT OF ALOYSIA regular watering and plenty of sunshine is needed. It is a plant that likes to have its head in the hot sun and its ‘feet’ in the cool August is the month to visit the La Concepción botanical shade so cover the base with a gardens in Malaga to see a rather lovely example of thick layer of mulch or gravel. It Aloysia looseri. Its common name is Beebrush but the ge- is not frost hardy although will nus is named for María Luisa of Parma (1751-1819), wife of survive most winters if mulched King Charles IV of Spain. adequately. The sulphur yellow golf-ball- shaped flowers will appear all year round in temperate climates PHOTOS and are said to symbolise good Calling all Email your photos to eng- health. The flower heads are [email protected] or send made up of masses of tiny flow- gardeners them to SUR in English, ers and for flower displays are Avda Dr Marañón 48, 29009 best picked when open about half We know that many of our Malaga, with a caption and a way. C. globosa is an example of readers have lovely gardens, few words of explanation. the mathematical perfection of or enjoy growing plants on Alternatively, you can send plants; the tiny flowers in each their terraces or balconies, them to us via Facebook sphere are arranged in a flawless so why not share them with (surenglish) or Twitter Craspedia globosa and a close up of the flower (inset). :: FLIKR Fibonacci spiral. others? (@SUR_English) August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 41 42 August 10th to 16th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH Haute couture in summer

The Museum of Motoring and Fashion’s ‘Maga Luxury’ exhibition is taking place until the end of this month, with 14 exclusive pieces on display

MALAGA. Fashion is eternal. That tigious Copacabana Palace hotel Jewelled bra. is the slogan which most identi- and was one of the designer’s most Also by designer fies the essence of the Museum of famous creations. Firms such as Christian Dior, this is Motoring and Fashion, which is Chanel, Pucci, Yves Saint Laurent, one of the most va- hosting the ‘Maga Luxury’ tempo- ALEJANDRO Versace, Dolce & Gabana, Mo- luable pieces in the rary exhibition until 30 August. It DÍAZ schino, Prada, Ungaro and Marc Ja- exhibition. is a collection of 14 exclusive pieces cobs are also represented in the of haute couture from the summer ‘Maga Luxury’ collection. ‘Maga Sugar Cruiser’ line. If visitors want an idea of the Most pieces were acquired at The season chosen for this ex- “These are short cocktail dresses, value of the items on display, they auction in London and Paris and hibition was not coincidental. The in gauzy fabrics, ideal for summer,” won’t find it easy. “The value, in have come from private collections Museum of Motoring and Fash- says Noelia Díaz, the head of com- financial terms as well as historic all over the world. “Apart from the ion in Malaga receives the high- munication at the museum. terms, can’t be calculated. You have seven haute couture exhibitions est number of visitors in the The idea came from the owner, to realise that many of them are we have on permanent display, summer. “The temporary exhi- Joao Magalhaes, who sourced each so exclusive that at auction they since the museum opened we have bition is the perfect excuse to piece himself to ensure that to- would reach sums we can’t even always tried to provide our visi- see the rest of the museum as gether they would create a unique imagine,” says Noelia. tors with a unique experience and well, because the ticket in- concept related to this time of year. Among the accessories in the ex- something extra, because we see cludes all the rooms and peo- Each item in the exhibition has hibition are a jewelled bra from that they keep coming back to en- ple can do a complete tour,” something special, such as being Christian Dior which was pre- joy our temporary exhibitions as she says. The pieces on dis- hand-stitched with precious stones. sented on the terrace of the pres- well,” says Noelia. play are as fashionable and valuable now as they were when they were created. “They also serve as an inspi- Jewellery. Masks. ration for manyman of the Precious stones A detail fromom the professionalsprofession from and hand-stit- exhibition. the worldw of ching define fashionfash who these haute visitvis us,” couture pieces. shesh explains.p Entry tot the museumm costsc six euroseu for peoplepeo who live ini Malaga Yves Saint Laurent. city, anda 8.50 Flowers and bright colours. euros for others. August is also tthe busi- est month in terms of tourists in Malaga, a city which is popular with people who want more than sunshine and beaches. “Malaga is a city of culture and a “Next week we have workshops city of museums,” says Noelia. for children every day from 10am This museum has certainly made to 2pm, explains Noelia. Those tak- a name for itself as one of the most ing part will also be able to see the unusual in the province, and is in- rest of the museum. cluded in the ‘Top Ten’ things to From the first prototypes of the do in the Tripadvisor guide to the ‘Belle Époque’ to futuristic mod- city. els, plus classics from all contem- It is also suitable for visitors of porary periods such as Cadillac, all ages and interests. They include Ferrari, Mercedes, a visit to this Moschino. families with children, young cou- museum is like taking a trip Another example of ‘maga luxury’. ples, pensioners and groups of through history along two differ- young people. ent routes: motoring, and fashion. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 43 44 August 10th to 16th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH UB40 celebrates 40th anniversary in Estepona

:: TONY BRYANT ESTEPONA. The legendary UK reggae band, UB40, are coming Pierre Geldenhuys, Marbella to Estepona next week as part of their 40th Anniversary Tour. Following the release earlier Benezra Gallery Malaga Glass Museum this year of A Real Labour Of Love Marbella. Until 28 August. Avda Malaga. Permanent exhibition. - their most successful album for Tomás Pascual, Urb La Quinta Plazuela Santísimo Cristo de la 25 years and which gives the tour Golf. Sangre. its name, the band, starring origi- The gallery has a new collection of The glass museum has two new nal members Ali Campbell, Astro, art and sculptures by artists Aderita glass panels on display that have and Mickey Virtue, will perform Silva, Raborama, Luis Agullo and been painstakingly restored. They at the Plaza de Toros in Estepona Rogerio Timoteo among others. were both made by the Spanish on Thursday 16 August. company Mauméjean. The band will be celebrating Pedro Rodríguez with a greatest hits set that will Marbella. Permanent exhibition, ‘Neighbours III’ feature global smash hits includ- Ali Campbell will perform some of UB40’s biggests hits. :: SUR Kempinski Hotel Bahía. Malaga. Permanent collection. ing Red Red Wine, King, Rat in Pedro Rodríguez ‘Pedrín’, a Malaga Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, mi Kitchen and Kingston Town. and have sold over 70 million re- after constant disagreements, Ali sculptor, has an exhibition of his Calle Alemania. Ali, Astro and Mickey will be cords worldwide; holding the re- left the band in 2008 to concen- works in the Galería de Arte de Pe- Works by local Malaga artists are joined on-stage by an eight-piece cord, along with ska band, Mad- trate on a solo career. It wasn’t drín in the Kempinski. One of his on display in ‘Neighbours III’. reggae band. ness, for the most weeks spent in long before Astro and Virtue quit works ‘Olly’, a magnificent bull, Many different techniques and Formed in Birmingham in 1978, UK singles charts during the the original line-up, teaming up can be found in the entrance to the subjects are included. the band, whose name was taken 1980s. The band has been nomi- with Ali Campbell to form the hotel. from the official unemployment nated at the Grammy awards for new band that will perform in Naturaleza form, was noted for its social and Best Reggae Album on four occa- Estepona on Thursday. Entre Tierra y Mar Malaga. Until 30 September. Mu- political commitment. The eth- sions and in 1984, they were The concert, organised by Rock Marbella. Until 7 September. Salón seum Jorge Rando. nic make-up of the band’s origi- nominated for the Brit Awards Lounge, will begin at 10pm, al- Enseñada Hotel El Fuerte, C/El The latest exhibition by Malaga art- nal line-up was diverse, with mu- Best British Group. though doors will open at 8pm. Fuerte. ist Jorge Rando is entitled ‘natu- sicians of English, Irish, Jamaican, The band was originally formed Tickets cost between 38 and 53 An exhibition of watercolours by raleza’. Scottish and Yemeni parentage. by Ali Campbell and his brother, euros, or 75 euros for the VIP area. Adrián Marmolejo. The band have had more than Robin – who came from a family www.rocklounge.koo- El Bestiario de Picasso 50 singles in the UK singles charts with a long music tradition - but bin.com Magpie International Gallery Malaga. Until 7 October. Funda- Marbella. Until 29 August. ción Picasso, Casa Natal. C/Virgen del Pilar. 200m from Picasso depicted animals using port. various techniques between 1905 EXHIBITIONS Pierre Louis Geldenhuys The exhibition, Home Planning, and 1968 and this exhibition uses Marbella. Until 30 August, consist of collages made with old illustrations, books ceramics, origi- Biennial Contemporary Art Kempinski Hotel Bahía. blue prints, illustrations and nal drawings and photographs to Marbella. The Cultural Centre An exhibition of works by fashion drawings with architecture and demonstrate Picasso’s thoughts Kunsthaus Berlin, Poligono Nueva designer Pierre Louis Geldenhuys, design as the primary theme cre- and creativity. Campana local 2 Nueva Andalucía . who has developed the ground ated by Anula Mixtura. This exhibition is run in collabo- breaking technique of tessellation. Guitar legacy ration with the Fred Friedrich “Tessellation is one step further Ruiz de Luna Malaga. Museo Interactivo de Foundation, the Marbella Town- from origami towards geometry Malaga. Museo Municipal del Patri- Música Málaga (MIMMA). Hall and the Mexican Ambassa- and engineering” explained the monio (MUPAM), Paseo de Reding. The museum is exhibiting instru- dor in Spain, Don Raphael de la artist. Geldenhuys uses the power An exhibition dedicated to the ments, documents and tools be- Madrid. Fifteen local and inter- of filtered light and a technique Ruiz de Luna ceramic dynasty. longing to the Dominguez family. national artists are exhibiting similar to origami to pleat and fold Around 300 pieces are on display The workshop of Francisco Domín- their work. info@redak- fabrics creating stunning original including ceramics, drawings, wa- guez Valderrama and then his son tionkhbm.de. works. Mediterráneo, Thyssen museum tercolours and sculptures. José Domínguez García, was the August 10th to 16th 2018 45 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO last of the Malaga school of guitar makers which was started in the seventeeth century. They carried on the legendary Casa Lorca tradition making guitars, lutes and ban- Nerja becomes musical every durrias (a type of lute).

The Russian museum Friday night throughout August Malaga. Edificio Tabacalera, Avda Sor Teresa Prat. Tues-Sun 9.30am - 10pm. :: JENNIE RHODES The seasonal exhibition ‘La Mirada NERJA. Nerja’s fourth Música Viajera. Artistas Rusos Alrededor En Otros Espacios festival will del Mundo’ consists of 105 pieces be ongoing throughout August including works by Krachkovsky, Encuentros, Genalguacil and will offer three concerts in Clement Redko, Konstantín Mak- two outdoor venues. ovsky and Alexandr Deineka Pedro Reyes The jazz band Wild Bunch, among others. Also included in the Malaga. Until 2 September. Cen- will be the first performance on seasonal exhibit which is open un- tro de Arte Contempóraneo. Friday 10 August at the Hotel til September this year, are works ‘Prana’ is a short video created by Paraíso del Mar (Calle Prolonga- by Mikhail Schwartzman. Mexican artist Pedro Reyes. It ción Hernando de Carabeo 22). The permanent exhibition running shows a black ball and a white ball Wild Bunch is made up of Enri- until February 2019 is entitled ‘Ra- which mold themselves into dif- que Oliver on saxaphone, Felix diante Porvenir. El Realismo Sovié- ferent shapes and forms. They Rossy on the trumpet, Romeu The Chapi Pineda Quartet. :: SUR tico’ and consists of 132 works, grow, shrink, twist and writhe. Tristao on the double bass and many on loan from the museum in ‘Prana’ is Sanskrit for ‘vital energy’. Joao Pereira on drums. INFORMATION Liñán, Marcos Flores, and Jesús Saint petersburg. The collection On Friday 17 August jazz/fla- Carmona companies as well as covers the period between the 30s Ocho menco quartet, Chapi Pineda, What. ‘Music in Other Spaces’ developing her own projects. and the 50s in Russia, a time of Malaga. Until 6 September. Cen- will be performing at the Hostal festival. She will be joined by guitar- great controversy. tro Cultural María Victoria Aten- Mena in Calle Barrio. Chapi Pin- ist, Francisco Vinuesa and fla- The interior staircase of the mu- cia, C/Ollerías 34. eda plays guitar and is described Where. Hotel Paraíso del Mar menco singer, Jose Manuel seum now has an abstract painting The Malaga Provincial Govern- as playing pure flamenco with and Hostal Mena, Nerja. Fernández. by D. Darko and entitled ‘Primer ment is displaying eight, large for- magical jazz notes. He will be All of the performances start Movimiento’, completed as part of mat works from its Colección de joined by Ángel Andrés Muñoz When. Fridays in August, at 10pm and tickets cost 15 Málaga de Festival Cine en Es- Arte Contemporáneo. The works on the piano, Manuel Luque on 10pm. euros. pañol. It is on diplay until March are by: Manuel León, Javier Gar- percussion and Rafa Moreno on Tickets can be purchased in 2019. cerá, Miguel Gómez Losada, Javier double bass. Further information. Nerja at Calle Dr Ferrán 1 (Edifi- Calleja, Laura Brinkmann, José The final performance of the www.ventana-abierta.es cio Vélez-Málaga) or by calling María Córdoba, Manuel Bautista festival will take place on Friday 690073871, emailing ven- and José Manuel Velasco. Entry is 24 August at Hostal Mena. [email protected], or free. Águeda Saavedra is considered menco dance today. She cur- visiting the website www.ven- one of the young stars of fla- rently works with the Manuel tana-abierta.es Naturaleza Malaga. Until 30 September. Mu- seum Jorge Rando. The latest exhibition by Malaga art- August. His works vary from just a Genalguacil. Until 15 August. ist Jorge Rando is entitled ‘natu- few centimetres to monumentally Ten artistic projects will be avail- raleza’. large formats and include various able to view created by profes- themes but have one constant, sional and amateur artists tempo- El Bestiario de Picasso they are all created in charcoal with rarily living in the village as well as Malaga. Until 7 October. Funda- touches of colour from pastels or art workshops and other activities. ción Picasso, Casa Natal. crayons. The inauguration of the event is 11 Dolls’ houses, Benalmádena Picasso depicted animals using August. various techniques between 1905 Mediterráneo. Arcadia Movimiento Espartaco and 1968 and this exhibition uses Reinventada Dolls House exhibition Marbella. Until 18 April 2020. illustrations, books ceramics, origi- Malaga. Until 9 September. Museo Benalmádena. Until 14 December. Museo Ralli Marbella. nal drawings and photographs to Thyssen. Centro de Exposiciones de For the first time in Spain, an ex- demonstrate Picasso’s thoughts The exhibition consists of works by Benalmádena. hibition of works by the Argen- and creativity. 60 artists, both French and Span- An exhibition of not just dolls tinian collective of the 60s who ish, from the middle of the twenti- houses but all types of dolls and expressed the political and social Jean Dubuffet eth century. miniatures too in this exhibition Alfajar, Malaga proble ms of the country through Malaga. Until 14 October. Centro by collector Voria Harras. their art. Pompidou. Monet / Boudin Galería Krabbe The new temporary exhibition Malaga. Until 30 September. PIAF jewellery exhibition Frigiliana. Until 9 September. 2 Más 4 ‘Traveller Without a Compass’ Museo Thyssen. Torremolinos. Until 20 August. Casa C/Rosarico. Malaga. Until 16 August. Estudio focuses on the founder of the Art The exhibition Monet/Boudin of- de Los Navajas. Free. A new exhibition at the Krabbe gal- de Ignacio del Río, C/San Lo- Brut movement, Jean Dubuffet. fers visitors the opportunity to dis- The creations of designer Margarita lery in Frigiliana. renzo, 29. cover the relation between the Melero, founder of PIAF jewellery, Teté Vargas Machuca, Isabel gar- José Luis Puche great Impressionist painter Claude are on display. She is known for her Martín Corradini nelo, José Seguiri, Sebastián Navas, Malaga. Until 26 August. Centro Monet (Paris, 1840 – Giverny, surrealist designs using gold, pre- Fuengirola. Until 14 September. Javier Roz and José Ganfornina de Arte Contempóraneo. 1926) and his master Eugène cious stones and silk among other Homes, Real Estate & Art. Avda will be displaying their works in Malaga artist José Luis Puche has Boudin (Honfleur, 1824 – Deau- luxury materials. Los Boliches this collective exhibition. an exhibition at the CAC until ville, 1898. The exhibition consists This exhibition consists of black of 100 works by the two artists. Art Gallery Costa del Sol and white photographs taken by Mijas. A permanent exhibition at Martín Corradini while he was on a Hullo, Hullo the new art gallery in the Club trip to Gambia with the NGO Malaga. Until 9 September. Cen- House ‘Cerrado del Águila’ Nakupenda Sana. tro de Arte Contemporáneo Paintings, drawings, scultures and Rose Wylie, an 84 year old British ceramics are on display by artist Happy Artists artist discovered the world of art such as Pedro Bueno, Teresa M. Mijas Costa. Until 4 September. just ten years ago and is exhibiting Martín and José B. Angulo. Norwegian Church, El Campa- in Spain for the first time. nario, Calahonda. Picasso ceramics Artists from the Happy Artists ‘Deja que la vida fluya’ Mijas. Permanent exhibition. Cen- group are exhibiting a collection Malaga. Until 18 September. Alfa- tro de Arte Contemporáneo, Mijas, of paintings in diverse styles by jar, C/Císter. Calle Málaga, 11am - 7pm. artists Wendy Lucas, Josephine An exhibition by Mercedes Lirola. An exhibition of 44 ceramics cre- Quintero, Jane Gomis, Astrid ated by Malaga artist, Pablo Ruiz Frida Zehetner and Gunnvor Picasso, Casa Natal Malaga Encuentros de Arte Picasso. Sorhus. 46 August 10th to 16th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH

EXHIBITIONS Music by the sea La Cala de Mijas. Plaza del Torreón. 9pm. Photo exhibition San Roque welcomes thrill 10 August. Mujeres del Mar. Adri- Mijas Costa. Until 20 August. Cen- ana La Pimienta vocals, Emilse Bar- tro Cultural La Cala latay, flute, Alba Benal, dance and An exhibition by the Sociedad Fo- seekers for annual bull run Mercedes Martínez percussion and tográfico Costa del Sol, the first guitar. photographic club for English 11 August. A performance of na- speakers on the coast. Email: pho- tional folklore with local choirs [email protected] :: ASH BOLTON and dance groups. MALAGA. Mext Monday, 13 Carromato de Max museum August, at 7am, a 500-kilo bull Ricky Martin Mijas Pueblo. Permanent exhibi- will run through the streets of Fuengirola. 16 August, 10.30pm. tion. San Roque chasing hundreds of Marenostrum Castle Park. 35-125€. An extensive collection of minia- thrill seekers. It’s fair to say it’s Ricky Martin will be performing ture art. not everyone’s cup of tea, but some of his greatest hits. More in- several hundred people are set to formation and ticket sales: María Zambrano literally run for their lives https://entradas.janto.es/ Vélez-Málaga. Permanent exhibi- through the streets of San Roque tion. Palacio de Beniel de Vélez- for the town’s annual bullrun. Jitterbug Jazz Málaga. Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm. The event takes place on the Malaga. 29 August, 8.30pm. St An exploration into the life and last day of the town’s feria and George’s Anglican church, Avda de works of Málaga-born philosopher sees a fighting bull chase locals Pries. 10€. and writer María Zambrano. for 500 metres through a steel The Jitterbug Jazz Group will be For further information call barricaded route to the town’s The 500-kilo bull has been known to hospitalise runners. :: A.B. performing in the grounds of the 952500244. bull ring. English cemetery. Bar. Dating back to 1649, the bull FACTS the stockbreeder’s estate in run started when the original the countryside afterwards. FLAMENCO Spanish inhabitants of Gibral- Antiquity. The event dates tar would go to the old Shrine back to 1649 and takes place Of interest. There is no outer of Saint Roque (built in 1508) the morning after the last day corridor in the San Roque bull in pilgrimage and hold a bull of San Roque’s feria. ring as the plans for it were run. The shrine was located in drawn up by a local mathemat- the historical centre of the Welfare. No harm comes to ics teacher who made a mis- town where the parish church the bull and it is sent back to take in his calculations. is today. The tradition then continued after the Spanish population hour in the bull ring with the animal to make sure no one founded San Roque in 1704 runners, before three younger hurts it. Afterwards the bulls are Hermanas Sister, Ocean Bar when British and Dutch forces bulls replace him. sent back to a stockbreeder’s es- took the Rock. During the event no one is al- tate in the countryside. Next Monday’s bull run will lowed to touch the bull and a lo- For more information, visit CHARITY see the fighting bull spend an cal association runs alongside the www.sanroque.es

Full Color Panda, Louie Louie Bar. Cabaret for Cats from brothels in Asia. Marbella Spirits Jazz Band Louie Louie Alhaurín el Grande. 11 August, from Dutch Business Club and the res- Marbella. 1 September, 8.45pm. Estepona. Louie Louie Bar. 7pm for food first or 10pm for con- taurant are joining forces for the Clínica Buchinger Wilhelmi. 20€. 11 August, midnight. Full Color Taberna El Mentidero cert. Venta La Recta. 10€. event which includes a four course Charity concert in aid of Pozos Sin Panda. 5€. Marbella. Calle Sanchéz Pastor, 12. The Sound Bites will be performing dinner and performances by Belle Fronteras. Bookings: 639462247 18 August, midnight. Delobos. 5€. From 5pm. ballads, pop songs, and all-time fa- Pérez, Ger Vos, Thomas Berge and (10am to 2pm.) or email: info@po- 22 August, 11.30pm. Velma Pow- 12 August. Los Piratas. vourites from The Carpenters and Fred Díaz. Tick- zossinfronteras.org ell, Blues to the Bone. 10 or 15€. 13 August. Flamenquitos. The Bee Gees to Amy Winehouse ets:www.freeagirl.nl/Mar- 24 August, midnight. La Taram- 14 August. Natalia Moralo. and Whitney Houston plus many bella/Register or email: MUSIC & DANCE bana. 7€. 15 August. Frasco Barrull. others. All proceeds will be donated [email protected]. 25 August, 0.30pm. Deltó. 7 or 16 August. Chema. to Gift of Life, a cat rescue organisa- 10€. 17 August. Los Sin Arreglo. tion. Concert is 10€, food is 10€. Summer Gala Ocean Bar 31 August, midnight. Okatudisco, 18 August. Las Niñas. Tickets: Martins or Cristina’s paper Marbella. 16 August,from 8.30pm. Malaga. Hotel Vincci Posada del karaoke. Free. 19 August. Día del Flamenco. shop in AEG. Bookings: Cathy on El Chiringuito, Puente Romano. Patio, 11pm, entry free. 952 112 057 Cocktails Nobu are being served 11 August. Delirium Blues Fusion. Pause Flamenco nights between 8.30 and 9.30pm followed Lourdes del Pino and Javier Esteve. 14 August, 9pm. Iglesia San José, Benalmádena Costa. Thursdays Charity golf tournament by a four course meal prepared by 14August. Richard Ray Farrell. El Gastor. An original composition until end of August. Niña Bonita, Marbella. 11 August, Marbella and Thomas Stork. Entertainment pro- Bluesman. by Rupert Huber performed by Avda del Sol. Aloha Golf Club. vided by Las Vegas Showgirls and 18 August. Hermanas Sister. Inter- the Orféon Vicente Espinel de Flamenco and salsa nights with In the morning of 9 August the golf Snap! Proceeds will go to the World national funk jazz. Ronda, Brisas del Pinsapar drink included 15€, with meal 45€ tournament will be played in Texas Vision charity which brings hope 21August. Chela Jazz. Chela Inglán (Grazalema) and Aires del Gastor Scramble mode at Marbella Golf to millions of children around the and Javier Paloma. choirs. Louie, Louie Bar Club and on the Saturday will be globe. Reservations: 952 820 900 25 August. Rosa Ruiz & Foky. 15-19 August, La Donaira. Five Estepona. Every Thursday. the gala dinner / buffet with enter- or email events@puentero- 28 August. Daphne and Nicky. open-air concerts. Tickets 50€ 9.30pm. 12€ tainment, prize giving and charity mano.com www.tallerblues.es each or 200€ for all five. Includes The show Estepona Flamenco El raffle at Aloha Golf Club restau- wine reception, gourmet tapas, Patio will take place every rant. The events are to raise funds Triple A charity event courtesy shuttle from El Gastor to Thursday. Reservations: for the Butterfly Children charity Marbella. 18 August, from 8pm La Donaira. 609543950 / 632736774 DEBRA. To participate in the tour- Marbella port in front of the Beacon [email protected] or call: [email protected] nament (120€ per person), attend gastro bar. 615381119 www.pausefesti- the gala (65€ per person) or donate Triple A will be holding an eve- val.com Flamenco in the Museum prizes call 952816434 or email: ning of awareness and education Malaga. Museo de Arte Flamenco [email protected] on the importance of sterilisa- Scottish band Red Dawg Peña Juan Breva, C/Ramón Fran- tion/neutering. At 10.30pm there Almuñécar. 13 August, 9.30pm. Par- quelo. Free A Girl charity event will be a candlelight vigil to com- que El Majuelo. 23 August, 9.30pm. Carrete de Marbella. 13 August, Cascada Co- memorate all the abandoned ani- The band will be playing a selec- Málaga and flamenco group. cina & Bar. mals that have been put down. tion of classic rock songs (includ- 25 August, 9.30pm. María ‘La Free a Girl is an international or- Some vets are offering half price ing Free, Deep Purple, Led Zeppe- Manzanilla’ and flamenco group. ganisation dedicated to freeing sterilisation vouchers and one vet lin, Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore, All- 30 August, 9.30pm. Sandra young girls from prostitution and idsdonating a day in September man Brothers etc) with guest key- Cisnero and flamenco group. convicting their capturers. In the with a 50% discount for those on board player Vic Martin , the key- For information and bookings call past nine years, the foundation has low incomes. lily4tri- board player with the late Gary 687 607 526 or email: info@fla- helped free over 4,000 young girls [email protected] Natalia Moralo, El Mentidero. Moore. menka.com August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 47 48 August 10th to 16th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH

FLAMENCO will be a romeria up to the Santu- lies and friends to photograph museum etc then Grazalema for ario de Nuestra Señora de Gracia. themselves in a range of fun sce- lunch and a visit to the textile mill. narios. www.magical3dexperi- Lux Mundi Torre del Mar. Tel:952 Flamenco in the open air Noche de Vino ence.com 543 334 or e-mail: Vélez-Málaga. 10.30pm. The open Cómpeta. 15 August, day and night. [email protected] air theatre on the top of the Cerro One of the oldest gastronomic fies- RAF 100 years dinner dance de San Cristobal. Free. tas in Andalucía, the Noche de Vino Mijas. 6 September, 7.30pm. Hotel Mad Bear Festival 10 August. Diego Guerrero. celebrates the grape harvest and Tamisa Golf. 35€. Torremolinos. From 8 until 16 17 August. Javier Ruibal. there will be opportunities to taste 2018 is the 100th Anniversary of August. Beaches, clubs and hotels. the local wine accompanied by tra- the formation of the RAF and the The event is aimed mainly at gay Flamenco show ditional migas and live flamenco RAF Association Costa del Sol men with activities such as pool Mijas. Every Wednesday; 12pm; performances. Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Branch are combining the celebra- and beach parties, DJs, shows in Plaza Virgen de la Peña. tion of this historic event with bars (Centuryon and Aqua), on Mijas. Every Saturday; 12pm; Plaza Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos guided visits etc. their Annual Battle of Britain Din- the beach and at the Eden Beach de la Constitución. Benalauría. 11, 12 August. ner Dance. The evening will com- Club and Ritual hotel. The festival of Santo Domingo de EVENTS mence with arrival drinks and ape- www.madbear.org Guzmán finishes this weekend ritifs, followed by a three course with the traditional reenactment dinner with wine and coffee. There Horse racing of the rebellion of the Moors which Astronomy will be entertainment throughout Sanlúcar de Barrameda. 10 and 22- took place in the Ronda mountains Ubrique. 10 August, 9pm. Yaci- the evening. The event is not ex- 24 August from around 6.30pm. in the fifteenth century. miento Arqueológico Ciudad Ro- clusively for RAF Association The annual horse racing along the mana de Ocuri. members. Tickets: 952567412, beach starts in the afternoon as the Fiesta Blanca The Observatorio Astronómico del 656698194 or from Tamisa Golf tide goes out and the sun starts get Nerja. 14 August, evening. Torcal is conducting an evening of Hotel. www.rafacostadelsol.co.uk lower in the sky. The race has been This white party attracts thousands stargazing (in Spanish). Limited in existence for 173years and every of people every year who dress all places. www.ayuntamientoubri- Royal British Legion Cruise year gets bigger and better with in white and enjoy the live music, que.es Mollina. 15 November. activities for children and stands Feria de Almuñécar DJs and dancing. The cruise around the central on the beach. Maga Luxury Mediterranean area will com- www.carrerassanlucar.es Feria de San Luis de Sabinillas Malaga. Until 30 August, Museo mence on 15 November and will be FESTIVALS Sabinillas. 24-26 August, day and Automovilístico Y de la Moda for seven nights, eight days. Prices night. The new temporary exhibition in range from 850 -955 € depending Live music and dancing, king and the Malaga car museum is dedi- on choice of cabin. Organised in Feria queen of the fair, procession and cated to luxury designer brands conjunction with Halcón viajes Almuñecar. 10- 12 August. At the lots of activities over the two days. such as Dior, Chanel and Yves St and Pullmantur. More details from: fair ground. Laurent. [email protected] or The day fair starts on 10 August Douglas Days call Dave Punshon 689455704 or from 1pm-7pm. It opens an hour Teba. 24-26 August. Magical 3D experience email: [email protected] earlier on 11 and 12 August. A tribute to the Scottish knight, Sir Puerto Banús. Until 15 Septem- Archidona. 14- 18 August. James Douglas, who died helping ber, next to Teatro Goya. Trip to Ubrique and Grazalema The feria coincides with the Día de to repel the Moorish forces from Magical 3D Experience is a walk- Torre del Mar. 27 September. Vari- la Virgen de Gracia, the town’s pa- Teba. There will be a Medieaval through display, packed with opti- ous departure points. 28€ tron saint. The night of 14 August market, exhibitions, concerts, cal illusion images, allowing fami- Visit Ubrique in Cadiz, the leather Moors and Christians, Benalauría. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 49 50 August 10th to 16th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH

EVENTS Benalmádena. Sea Life Three Cultures (Islamic, Hebrew Incredibles 2: 12.00, 16.30, 19.00, Benalmádena. and Christian). Reservations: 21.30, 00.00. Find out about the life of star fish, www.lux-mundi.org or call Mission Impossible: Fallout: ‘Luz de Luna’ rays and many other sea creatures 952474 840 or e-mail: luxmun- 19.40, 22.35. Antequera. Until 16 September. at a new exhibition at Sea Life. [email protected] Mamma Mia: Here We go Again: Throughout the summer, there 12.00, 17.30. will organised visits to the monu- Phoenix Club trips Polo and concerts Carmen, opera from Sydney ments and museums of Antequera Almuñécar fireworks. 15 August. Sotogrande. Until 1 September, Harbour: 21.00 (21 August) in the evenings. Visitors will be 12€. from 5.30pm. Santa María Polo Madame Butterfly, opera from able to visit the observatory and Returning after midnight. Club. Sydney Harbour: 21.00 (4 Sep- take a walk through the country- Cuenca, Logroño, Ávila. 17-21 Oc- Free admission for the majority of tember) side in the moonlight. tober. Various pick ups. 350€ pp the evenings for the public to sharing. browse the boutiques, have a meal Cines Teatro Goya Almuñécar with Lux Mundi Star fish, Sealife Benalmádena. Includes coach fare, B&B accom- and listen to live concerts from For tickets and information call Torre del Mar. 15 August. Various modation, guides in Cuenca and funk, soul, jazz and Cuban to 80s 951196665. www.cinesteatro- departure points. 12€ Salamanca and the drivers gratu- tribute groups and a DJ. goya.com The Virgen de la Antigua 375€ pp. sharing dble room. ity. For more information email: www.tip.santamariapoloclub.com. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again: procession from the church to the Visit Huelva, the Doñana National [email protected] 16.10 (Fri-Sun, Wed). beach is followed by a firework Park and Faro in Portugal. Price or go to www.phoenixsocial- Trip to El Chorro Hotel Transylvania 3: 18.30 (Fri- display. Tel:952 543 334 or e-mail: includes, coach, insurance, hotel club.co.uk. Fuengirola. 19 September. Funda- Sun, Wed). [email protected] (bed and breakfast), entrance to ción Lux Mundi, C/Nueva. 33€. Mission Impossible: Fallout: Doñana. Tel:952 543 334 or e- Festival of three cultures Visit the Caminito del Rey. Reser- 22.45 (Fri-Thurs). Huelva, Doñana and Faro mail: [email protected] Fuengirola. 23 August. Fundación vations: www.lux-mundi.org or The Equalizer 2: 15.45, 18.00, Torre del Mar / Fuengirola. 1-5 Oc- Lux Mundi, C/Nueva. 19€. call: 952474 840 or e-mail: lux- 20.15, 22.45 (Fri - Thurs). tober. Various departure points. Sea Life Lux Mundi trip to the Festival of [email protected] The Darkest Minds: 15.45, 18.10 (Fri-Thurs). O. V. FILM Incredibles 2: 15.45, 18.10, 20.30 (Fri-Thurs). SUR in English advises calling cinemas to check for any last min- Yelmo Cines, Plaza Mayor ute time changes. Lunchtime and Centro de Ocio Plaza Mayor, Avda. late night screenings weekends Alfonso Ponce de León. only. Tel: 902 902 103 or visit www. yelmocines.es Cine Albéniz Blackwood: 15.10 (Sun). C/Alcazabilla 4, Malaga. Tel: 902 The Equalizer: 14.25 (Sat, Sun); 36 02 95 or visit www.cinealbe- 16.55 (Mon-Thurs). niz.com or www.unientradas.es Mission Impossible: Fallout: Mary Shelley: 16.30, 20.20. 12.45 (Sat, Sun), 20.50 (every Miss Peregrine’s Home for Pe- day). culiar Children: 11.00 (10 The Incredibles 2: 13.30, (Sat, August). Sun); 16.30, 19.00, 21.30 (Mon, Tues, Thurs); 00.00 Sat, Sun, Wed, Cinesur El Ingenio Thurs). Avda. Juan Carlos 1, Vélez-Málaga. Mamma Mia: here We go Again: Tel. 667 77 31 87. 15.45, 22.45 (every day). Mamma Mia: 12.00, 17.20 (every day). Cine de Verano Incredibles 2: 12.30, 16.45, 19.05 La Playamar beach between the (every day). Copacabana and Los Bandoleros Mission Impossible: Fallout: beach bars. English subtitles. 21.30 (Mon, Thurs). Despicable Me: 22.00 (14 Aug). Fantastic Beasts and Where To Cinesur Miramar Find Them: 21.30 (16 Aug). Avda. de la Encarnación, Fuengi- Trolls: 21.30 (21 Aug). rola. Tel. 952 19 86 00. Wonder Woman: 21.30 (23 Aug).

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n Malaga the annual fair has WHAT TO SEE DISCOVER ANDALUCÍA just begun, but in Almería the final preparations are I now under way for its own version, which begins next weekend. The festivities in honour of the Virgen del Mar in An- dalucía’s most easterly city take A Mediterranean fair place from 17 to 25 August. For over a week this Mediter- ranean city will be celebrating its most popular traditions along- JAVIER ALMELLONES side plenty of entertainment and fun. As always, the programme of The Alcazaba. :: T. A. activities has been carefully planned to please people of all Alcazaba. This citadel, ages and tastes. which has fabulous views One of the highlights every over the city and the port, is year is the day fair, which starts one of the emblems of Al- around midday in the city centre meria. Its construction be- and continues all afternoon. gan at the end of the 10th There is a special focus on local century, during the reign of gastronomy, and visitors Abderramán III. shouldn’t miss the chance to try one of the most typical Almerian Cathedral. This building, the dishes, the ‘gurullos’, which are a most emblematic in the pro- type of fritter made with semo- vince, is unusual because as lina flour. They can be filled with well as being used for rabbit or cuttlefish, and are sub- worship, it was also built as a stantial and delicious. fortification to defend the To try these and other dishes city from attacks by Berber from the city or elsewhere in the pirates. province, it is best to go to the types of bar-restaurant known as Civil War shelters. Un- ‘ambigús’, as they are nearly al- derground galleries were ways on the menu. built to save lives during the After enjoying the day fair, it bombardments in the Spa- is time to move on to the fair- nish Civil War. ground, where the fun continues until dawn. Known as ‘El Real’, Museum of Almería. The the fairground is situated beside museum has a wealth of the Palacio de los Juegos Medi- items associated with the terráneos, a sports stadium history of the city and its which is often used as a venue province. Here, visitors can for concerts by major artists. The learn more about the legacy performers at Almeria fair this of the Berber culture. year include Niña Pastori, Cool- tural Fest, Ricky Martin and the Operación Triunfo singers. However, this fair is not just about music and gastronomy: there are bullfights and different Although this festival is al- sports events as well, including ready a good enough reason to Andalucía’s most easterly city is preparing for its biggest celebration. :: ALMERIA TOURIST OFFICE the swim across the port, 24 visit Almeria in itself, there are hours of basketball, adapted sport, plenty of other attractions in the City of Almeria Aquathlon, in- this city in the summer months. door football and Plus Ultra Foot- Nobody who takes a stroll How to get there: ball, among others. through its streets can fail to no- Almeria. Another popular event takes tice that it has had a very inter- To reach the capital of place on Monday 19 August with esting history, especially from The city of Almeria is Cordoba Jaen Almeria province from the traditional Battle of the Flow- its heritage dating back to the putting the final touches Malaga, it is best to ers, when a parade of about 20 times of Al-Ándalus. Among the take the A-7 dual floats adds a special touch of colour buildings which still remain to its famous festivities Granada carriageway. After to this fair. Thousands of carnations from that period is the Alcazaba Almería about 200 kilometres, are thrown into the crowds, to- fortress which stands above the in honour of its patron Malaga you come directly to gether with streamers and confetti. city and is considered the jewel the city. The unusual procession also in- on the crown of this eastern re- saint, the Virgen del Mar cludes giants and ‘cabezudos’. gion of Andalucía. August 10th to 16th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 53 54 August 10th to 16th 2018 FOOD&DRINK SUR IN ENGLISH

The grape harvest gets under way in Malaga and a high yield is expected

AGUSTÍN PELÁEZ

 [email protected] The Axarquía is the first region in which the grapes are picked to make wine and for eating, but the harvest is slightly later this year

MALAGA. The grape harvest in Ma- laga, one of the earliest and most difficult in Europe because of the terrain, has just begun in the Axarquía. It is slightly later than last year, when it started on 24 July in the western

 The harvest. Moclinejo, Almáchar and El Borge are the three places in the Axarquía where the grapes are picked first. In the area from Cómpeta to Sayalonga they will start harvesting in mid-August. :: ÑITO SALAS August 10th to 16th 2018 55 SUR IN ENGLISH FOOD&DRINK

ANDREW J. LINN FIGURES means that the grapes this year are The harvesting of grapes which healthier. We hope the production will be converted into raisins in will be 15 per cent higher,” he ex- Malaga doesn’t start until well into plains. August. This is one of the most un- A JOB According to the Regional Agricul- usual products from the Malaga 4,148 tural Department, about 7,500 ton- vineyards, and the process used has EATING hectares is the amount of land nes of grapes are expected to be picked now been declared an Ingenious used for growing vines in Mala- for wine in the province this year, System of World Agricultural Heri- ga province. Of these, 1,954 are and about 900 tonnes for eating. The tage (SIPAM) by the FAO. This is used to produce grapes for first grapes harvested for eating are the first year that the product has ast week arguably Amer- He believed that the city’s eat- wine, 1,689 for raisins and 505 being sold for over 2.40 euros a kilo. been able to boast this prestigious ica’s best-known restau- ing places reflected the culture of for eating. In 2017 the total grape harvest in classification. rant critic, Jonathan the metropolis more faithfully Malaga province was 3.6 million ki- The Axarquía produces about L Gold, died in Los Angeles than anything else. Even before los, according to estimations from 400,000 kilos of raisins a year. The at 57 from pancreatic cancer. (Co- food TV shows, Gold demon- the regulatory board for the Malaga, activity has been regulated by the incidentally, the winner of more strated in his LA Times column 3,000 Sierras de Málaga and Pasas de Málaga Pasas de Málaga denomination of ori- Michelin stars for his restaurants that cuisine was a gateway to the families make a living from rai- designations of origin. Last year 65 gin since 2013, and about 3,000 fami- than any other chef, Joel Robu- people and their communities. sin production in La Axarquía; per cent of the total area of vines was lies in the area make a living from it. chon, also died of pancreatic can- He preferred small family-run es- this product has been declared harvested for wine making, and the cer this week, at 73.) tablishments that had no wine an Ingenious System of World grapes were picked 15 or even 20 days Agricultural heritage Gold was a large man in most lists and where English was not Agricultural Heritage (SIPAM) earlier than usual in some places. Farmers and mayors in this region respects, so it is surprising he the first language. He criticised by the FAO. say that the classification of the managed to make incognito res- listings such as The World’s 50 Harvesting with mules raisins as a World Agricultural Heri- taurant visits right up to the time Best Restaurants, for not being Grape harvesting in the Axarquía is tage will protect the product and he became the only restaurant the world’s best, as only two con- part of the region (Moclinejo, Almá- renowned for being complicated be- favour tourism. The cooperatives critic in history to win the Pulit- tinents participate, the chefs be- char and El Borge), and nine days ear- cause of the terrain and because it is agree, including Ucopaxa, which zer Prize for journalism. Rene ing all male, high prices and gen- lier than in 2016. one of the earliest harvests in Europe. includes about 800 producers as Redzepi, owner of award-win- erally the food having no ethnic The muscat grapes which are The vines grow on steep hillsides with well as local residents. ning restaurant, Nobu, described connections. picked now will be used to make slopes of up to 70 per cent and no ter- However, times have changed him as “the best thing to happen A documentary film, ‘City of sparkling dry white wines under the racing, which means the boxes of for the muscat grapes for raisins. to the gastronomic world ever”. Gold’, was made about him in Sierras de Málaga Denominación de grapes have to be transported back Since 1980 the amount of land Los Angeles is a big enough city 2015. He would drive around LA Origen. In the eastern part of the re- to the farmhouses by mules. The used for grapes in the Axarquía has to absorb anything culinary art in an old pick-up truck listening gion (from Cómpeta to Sayalonga) workers make their way up unimag- reduced by about 85 per cent, from can throw at it, and each new eth- to opera. RIP Jonathan. the harvesting will begin in the midd- inable slopes, carrying heavy boxes 13,000 hectares to barely 1,900. nic group that establishes itself le of August. on their shoulders. Many farmers have swapped to has become integrated into its The amount of rainfall between This method of harvesting is very other products such as mango ins- colourful food map. Gold, often WINE OF THE WEEK February and April, the cool night- special for the farmers, because it is tead, especially those whose fields described as ‘the belly of Los An- time temperatures and the absence an artisan and meticulous process have water. geles’, was a walking encyclopae- Áster Crianza 2014 of heat waves in the early part of the which has hardly changed over cen- The production of raisins is con- dia on everything from Mexican summer have meant that the grapes turies. It requires great effort and skill centrated almost entirely in the tortillas and tacos to sardine bur- The Áster bodega in Ribera del have developed normally this year, from the grape pickers. Axarquía, specifically in El Borge, gers, served not only in restau- Duero is part of the Rioja Alta says Juan Muñoz, of the Antonio In the Axarquía the first grapes to Almáchar, Iznate, Moclinejo and rants but also at street stalls and group that was founded in 1890 Muñoz Cabrera-Dimobe winery, be picked are the muscats which will Arenas. The eastern region produ- food trucks. Hardly a rib or brisket in Rioja. As with all the wines which is starting to harvest the first be used to make the young white ces 95 per cent of the total in Ma- smoker, xiao long bao steamer, from this impeccable establish- grapes from the Algamiz area, be- wines; they need varieties with lit- laga; the remainder are produced omakase sushi-ya, Roman ice ment (there is also a bodega in tween Cútar and El Borge. tle sugar. in Manilva. cream shop, Korean porridge par- Rías Baíxas) it is the “They have been ripening nor- In Malaga province vines are grown The Malaga raisin is a totally ar- lour, hand-pulled noodle vendor, best value for quality mally. There are no grapes burned by on 4,148 hectares of land, of which tisan product. The muscat grapes Iranian tongue-sandwich shop, you will find. Two years the heat, as there are in some years, 1,954 hectares produce grapes for are dried in the sun on special racks vegan hot dog griddle, or Holly- in oak and bottled in and although the bunches have fewer wine, 1,689 for raisins and 505 for for a period of up to 20 days, de- wood grill missed his checklist. 2017. Around 15 euros. grapes, there are more of them. This eating. pending on the temperatures. 56 August 10th to 16th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH

as peaches, plums, nuts, tomatoes, even lettuce. Many people aren’t “Medicine will become a female aware of that. –And what are the strangest allergies you have come across? –I once saw a lady who was allergic profession within a few years” to mare’s milk; someone had told her it was good for the skin and she became very ill. –What do you do at the College of Doctors? –I represent doctors from other ad- María José Torres Allergist ministrations and I’m also an associated professor for the university. One of the most exciting things for us at the moment is the fact that so many women are becoming doctors now. In fact, it won’t be long before most doctors are women. MARINA RIVAS –Is that a change you are already seeing in universities? –Yes, this is going to become a female profession within a few years She was the only one and you have to understand that these women will also become in a family of mothers and the authorities are go- pharmacists to study ing to have to realise that. At university, all over Spain, the percent- Medicine. Now a age of women is very high and they recognised allergy tend to get the best results in the university entrance exams as well. expert, she holds –Are some patients still uncom- several major posts fortable about being seen by a women doctor? –Yes, and that‘s inevitable, but it will change. There are women in all MALAGA. Even a doctor who is specialist departments now, includ- well-known in Spain and abroad ing urology, gynaecology, surgery... admits that she used to skip lec- –And what is the College doing tures at university. María José Tor- about the staff cutbacks which are res is from Malaga and is, among taking place? Does it understand other positions, on the board of the that there is concern, among pa- College of Physicians, head of the tients as well as professionals? Allergies department at the Carlos –The College always works with Haya regional hospital and on the the administration to try to find Executive Committee of the Euro- solutions... and there always has pean Allergy Academy. Through- María José Torres. :: SUR been concern about this problem, out her professional career she has because more can always be done. seen all types of patient and worked thought about that as a possible ca- 8am and finish around 5 or 6. I stay translator with you, but there is a The crisis hit very hard, as it did in very long hours. She has very lit- reer, but it didn’t last long. all day; I don’t go home for lunch.. lot of work done discreetly, talking all public sectors, but now more tle spare time, preferring to dedi- –Do your children want to follow –Where do you do most of your to people at length about things. posts are being filled and I think cate herself body and soul to this in your footsteps? travelling? These days all doctors need to speak that will calm things down. difficult profession. –No, not at all. My son is going to –To Madrid, to coordinate the al- fluent English, because we take im- –Now that you teach others, can –What made you decide to study do Law and Economics in Madrid lergy network at the Carlos III and portant decisions. you remember what it was like Medicine as a career? and my daughter doesn’t know what also to Zurich, because I’m on the –What research are you involved when you were students? Did –At first I thought of doing Analy- she wants to do yet. She’s just happy Executive Committee of the Euro- in at the moment? you used to skip classes and go to sis and Pharmacy, because my fam- as she is! Also, if I suggested some- pean Allergy Academy. About 20 of –We’re working on medication to the café instead? ily are all pharmacists, but then my thing they wouldn’t take any no- us have a vote there, and four are treat allergies, reactions to vaccines –I certainly did! We had a very good father suggested I should try Medi- tice. I just tell them that if they are from Spain: two men and two and respiratory problems. social life and still stay in touch. cine and I found it was what I liked going to work long hours in a pro- women. –What are the most common prob- –Are there any incidents that you best. fession, they should at least make –You speak very good English. lems you see in your everyday work? especially remember? –Nobody else in your family has sure it is something they really like. –All the meetings are in English, so –The cases of rhinitis and asthma –We went on strike once, about ever tried that before? –Where do you spend most time, it’s important nowadays. are the most important and com- the opening of the Clínico; we held –No, and we don’t talk about work in your job at the Carlos Haya hos- –In your profession, you speak mon, but there is also a great deal protest demonstrations, and a sit- when we’re together, either, because pital or at the College of Doctors? other languages well, but what do of allergy to medications such as in at the university. And I remem- I’m in the minority - my husband is –At the Carlos Haya. you think of politicians who don’t anti-inflammatories and penicillin ber that we used to copy each a pharmacist as well! –You laughed as you said that... speak even a word of English? in antibiotics. other’s work but it meant we all –And if you hadn’t studied Medi- does it feel as if you spend half of –They’re going to miss out on a great –What about food allergies? made the same mistakes! You don’t cine, what would you have done ? your life at the hospital? deal. They won’t really know what’s –We see quite a few adults who are see that happening much these –Well, for a while I liked physics and –Sometimes, maybe. I start work at going on. It’s one thing to take a allergic to fruits and vegetables, such days, I’m glad to say. August 10th to 16th 2018 57 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY In Spain 16,000 mastectomies are carried out a year, but only 4,800 breast reconstructions

Experts say there are struction of the breast where pos- cal teams. advantages and sible, say experts. With regard to delayed recon- “It isn’t always possible to estab- struction, he says it means less time disadvantages in the lish the most suitable type of recon- in hospital, a quicker recovery, does different types of struction immediately, because it not cause any complications to as- depends on different factors, but sociated treatments and the patient reconstruction, which can when it is possible then the patient has more time to consider the dif- be immediate, delayed or should be offered that alternative, ferent possibilities of reconstruc- the ‘Brava’ technique and given with full information tion. In this case, there is usually about the advantages and disadvan- soft scar tissue left on the chest wall, A mammogram. :: SUR tages. She should also be advised additional surgery is needed and the :: EUROPA PRESS about those involved with delayed reconstruction is more complicated The inconvenience is that the pa- hesive gels and in anatomical shapes. MADRID. In Spain, 16,000 mas- reconstruction” says the head of the once the scarring has finished. tient has to be committed to under- They should not be used by obese tectomies are carried out each year. plastic and reparative surgery de- One of the most advanced recon- going several surgical procedures,” women, smokers, those who have Of those, only 4,800 are recon- partment at La Zarzuela hospital in struction techniques, used in Spain says Dr Juárez. had radiotherapy or if the viability structed and in only 1,920 cases is Madrid, Ángel Juárez. by Dr Juárez’s team, is the ‘Brava’ of the mastectomy envelopes are in this done straight away (at the time technique, which is carried out us- Other breast reconstruction doubt. of the mastectomy), according to Immediate, delayed and ing autologous fat. The patient wears techniques They have the advantage of re- figures from the Spanish Society ‘Brava’ reconstruction a special bra made from plastic As well as the reconstructions us- ducing surgery time and there is no of Plastic and Reparative Surgery The benefits of immediate breast domes with silicon rims for several ing fat (there are different tech- need for donor areas. The disadvan- (SECPRE). reconstruction are that it involves weeks before a fat grafting session. niques for doing so), which is a sim- tages include infection, capsular Some celebrities, such as Angelina less psychiatric and social morbid- The technique involves creating a ple procedure normally done under contracture, extorsion, and the pros- Jolie, Kylie Minogue, Olivia New- ity, gives better cosmetic results, system of external expansion to local anaesthetic and has few com- thesis moving. ton-John and Sharon Osborne, have has a normal rate of local recurrence make room for the grafting of large plications, there are others. The most Finally, the doctor explains that undergone a partial or total mastec- and does not delay associated treat- volumes of fat, tridimensionally. common are the ones using pros- there are also different types of ex- tomy to eliminate the risk of breast ments such as chemotherapy and The bra has to be worn twelve hours theses and expanders. panders, like the traditional serum cancer and recently the Spanish jour- radiotherapy. However, Dr Juárez a day, every two weeks. In the first case, the use of direct ones, in which the woman is given nalist and TV presenter Terelu Cam- says there is greater probability of “This is outpatient surgery; the prosthesis is becoming increasingly numerous injections and the expan- pos announced that she is consider- necrosis of the mastectomy enve- patient benefits from the effects of common, mainly due to skin being sion does not progress daily, but ing having a double mastectomy. lopes, more time spent in hospital, the liposuction, it causes fewer com- saved in mastectomies. The pros- generally once a week, or the gas This type of surgery should al- more scars and it needs more coor- plications and the end result looks theses these days are fifth genera- types, controlled by a valve which ways include the immediate recon- dination between different medi- more natural and is more sensitive. tion implants, filled with more co- is stimulated by remote control. 58 August 10th to 16th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH A life without pain, thanks to technology

A device which transmits electrical impulses to the spinal cord is helping patients who have suffered nerve injury

til, last summer, a neurostimulator was implanted beneath his skin. It uses electrical impulses to mask the pain to such an extent that it is al- INÉS most eliminated completely. He says GALLESTEGUI it has saved his life. For him, and for hundreds of others with neuropathic pain as the result of an injury or illness of the They are starting to nervous system which does not re- enjoy life again, when spond to conventional treatment, life can seem intolerable. For ex- even morphine had ample, trigeminal neuralgia, which failed to ease their is one type, is known as the ‘suicide disease’. suffering. “It was Dr Jesús Maldonado, an anaesthe- unbearable,” they say tist and the head of the Pain Unit at the Parque Tecnológico de la Salud (PTS) hospital in Granada, who looks Agustín Muñoz was 33 when he had after Agustín, explains that medul- a serious motorbike accident. He is lary stimulation technology began lucky to be alive, because apart from to be developed in the 1960s and has breaking several bones his humeral evolved to become an effective al- artery was severed and he would have ternative for patients with relatively bled to death if he hadn’t been rushed localised neuropathic pain, generally to hospital in time. But the worst was in the back, neck, legs or arms. yet to come. After several operations “It is very important to select the his left arm was still immobile and candidates for this procedure care- the breakage of the brachial plexus fully: they are usually patients who - the structure which innervates the have had spine surgery but whose upper limbs - left him in great pain. condition has worsened and they can’t Perhaps that is an inadequate descrip- have any more operations, those with tion: “It was completely unbearable. complex regional pain syndrome and Day and night. Week in, week out. those who have suffered nerve inju- There were times when I thought I ries as a consequence of serious trau- was going mad. The pain made me matisms or amputations in accidents want to throw myself off the bal- at work or traffic,” he explains. cony,” he says. Similar to a pacemaker, the neu- Reluctant to take very strong an- rostimulator is implanted in the ab- algesics because of their side effects, domen or dorsal area and transmits Agustín’s ordeal lasted six years un- electric signals through a cable in the Agustín Muñoz rides his bike with his arm in a sling; “it hurts less when I do this,” he says. August 10th to 16th 2018 59 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY

IN DETAIL Different types of pain Unlike nociceptive pain (the consequence of a mechanical 1 stimulus, such as a cut ) chemi- volt is enough for the electrical cal (irritation) or thermal (burn) stimuli to be applied to the vertebral column. Depending on the pain, neuropathic pain is the re- upper part of the spine, where place affected, the electrodes are sult of an injury or illness of the there is very little distance bet- Antonio Castillo, age 51 . placed at a different height on the nervous system. ween the marrow and the spinal cord. Their function is to “fool” bone. Lower down, four or five Sales assistant the brain by blocking the pain sig- Lack of understanding volts may be needed. nals and replacing them with a “pleas- Many patients suffer because “The pain used ant tingling” sensation. A new ver- others don’t understand that Charging the battery sion of the generator, called “sub- their pain makes them bad- The neurostimulator battery is to wake me up at threshold”, produces no sensation at tempered, sad or feel isolated. charged with a device which is night” all; it simply calms the suffering. placed on the skin, over the ge- For Juana Hervás, who is 74 now, An initial test nerator, for several hours. The the ordeal began 18 years ago. “It just The procedure is carried out in length of time depends on the happened overnight,” she says, and two stages. First, electrodes power level, which is regulated for no apparent reason. In Juana’s are placed on the patient’s spi- by the patient with a remote a difference. She was in pain when when he remembers how he felt case, it affected the perineal and geni- ne, connected to a generator control. sitting and standing, but walking and just one month ago: depressed, tal area. Ravaged by pain, and after fixed to their back. The patient lying down helped a little. Doing drugged and, despite the medica- seeing digestive specialists and gy- goes home and lives a normal housework was extremely painful; tion, in pain. “I was in a bad way,” naecologists without success, she life. Normally they improve by but not now. A few weeks ago they he admits. Two years ago he broke ended up in the psychiatry unit, but 50 per cent in the first few 6,000 implanted her neurostimulator and the biceps in his right arm, trying that didn’t help either. She visited weeks. The second stage is euros is the cost of the ‘bat- now, instead of pain, she notices a to stop his sister-in-law, who had private doctors all over Spain until when the definitive neurosti- tery’, and the electrodes are tingling. She has been taught how just learned that her mother had finally one in Burgos found the an- mulator is implanted. about 1,000. Apart from impro- to regulate it with a remote control died in hospital, falling to the ground swer: a trapped pudendal nerve. ving the quality of life of the when changing position, so the pares- as she fainted. He had an operation, This is a syndrome which quite of- patients, the device also saves thesia doesn’t cause discomfort. She but the injury to the antebrachial ten occurs in cyclists, because of the money on medication and me- is now getting used to her “guest” cutaneous nerve was agonising. Not compression of this area against the 91% dical appointments. and doesn’t want to be without it. “I even the increasing doses of mor- saddle, but it can also originate in is the success rate for neurosti- felt better straight away. I went to phine he was given could ease the childbirth or even in people who mulator impants at the PTS hos- No side effects mass for the first time the other day, pain he felt from his neck to the tips spend a lot of time sitting down. The pital in Granada. Between Octo- The stimulators can reduce or and I have started to go shopping of his fingers. The side effects, he symptoms include numbness, pain- ber 2016 and July 2018 there eradicate the use of antiepilep- again,” she says. She is happy, but says, were “horrible”: tiredness, lack ful sexual intercourse and difficulty have been 60 tests and 55 defi- tics, anti-depressants and still cautious; she says she still can’t of reflexes, bloating and sexual dys- in defecating. nitive implants. opioids, which are not very quite believe it. function. “The pain was waking me However, in Juana’s case, the op- effective for these patients and up several times a night. Then I’d eration failed. She was taking nu- can also have side effects. Sinking into depression spend all day lying down, get- merous tablets but they hardly made Antonio Castillo becomes tearful ting more and more de- > 60 August 10th to 16th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH

A technician programmes Juana Hervás’ stimulator. :: RAMÓN L. PÉREZ

pressed. My wife tried to cheer THE THRESHOLD muscle from his leg and transferred > me up, encouraged me go out it to his biceps area. He is confident of the house, but I just couldn’t do that once it has gained strength and it,” he says. volume, he will be able to flex and Antonio was unlucky. The dete- extend his arm again. “We’re work- rioration in his right arm, which he Pain is not the ing on that,” he says, optimistically. can hardly lift, came on top of a Freeing himself from the pain nerve injury which was caused by same for everyone that tortured him has been a giant crushing ten years previously, and step. In his case, aged just 40, with since the accident he has been un- a job and a passion for sport, he felt able to return to his job in a sports Everybody experiences pain particularly incapacitated. “I have shop. Now, aged 51 and with three differently. It is not the same to always hated taking medication, children, he is waiting to be seen suffer pain with a foreseeable but ended up taking eight or ten by the Social Security Medical Tri- end, such as giving birth or ha- really strong tablets a day. You feel bunal. “Your life changes com- ving a dental infection, as it is to drugged. You can’t concentrate prop- pletely. You are in unbearable pain have a never-ending neuralgia. erly, it affects your life. You’re not day after day after day,” he says. “With chronic pain, your the same person any more,” he says. When Dr Maldonado suggested threshold does go up, but what Now, he only takes one tablet a day. implanting the medular stimulator was unbearable was feeling so He has been able to continue his a couple of months ago he agreed, bad all the time,” says Agustín job with a drinks distribution com- but without much hope. “It has Muñoz of his experience. But pany, “but when the weekend completely taken away the pain; all there are ways of measuring it. comes and you drop your guard, you I feel now is a sort of tingling, like Patients can evaluate how they go mad,” he says. His mountain bike pins and needles,” he says. It was feel, on a scale of one to ten. They also helps; he rides it one-handed worth trying. “I can do a lot more can take analgesics, and then the- with his injured arm in a sling: “It now, and emotionally I feel much re are the hospital visits. Jesús hurts less when I’m on the bike” better. More people should know Maldonado is carrying out a he says. “I refused to let myself get about this,” he says. study into how often people with depressed. I am a strong person, but Agustín Muñoz’s motorbike ac- neuropathic pain attend the sometimes it felt like my arm was cident also left him with serious Emergency department before going to explode. It’s very hard to problems. “I have lost the use of and after their implant. The re- suffer unbearable pain 24 hours a one hand altogether,” he explains. sults, he says, are “spectacular”. day.” His device has reduced the After an unsuccessful operation in Some who had done so 17 times pain by about 80 per cent. “If any- Seville, the famous surgeon Pedro before have only been once since. one had told me that was possible, Cavadas, from Valencia, removed a I wouldn’t have believed it,” he says. August 10th to 16th 2018 61 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY

‘Superfoods’ are not miraculous, nor will they cure illnesses

The consumer’s organisation OCU warns that food trends can make traditional foods ‘inaccessible’ and affects agriculture in the country of origin

:: EUROPA PRESS MADRID. The Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (OCU or Consumer’s Organisation) has said that so-called ‘superfoods’, although possessing “many” good properties which help to maintain good health if consumed within a varied and balanced diet, are “not miraculous”, nor do they cure illnesses. Tibetan Goji berries. :: FERNANDO GÓMEZ The organisation also says that the claim that superfoods have nu- times when a traditional food be- food trends are ephemeral and de- tritive properties has led to some comes fashionable it can become mand can drop suddenly,” explained people believing that taking them ‘inaccessible’ to the population due the OCU. will produce extraordinary effects to the price increase - something The organisation says the Medi- on their health. However, they are that happened a few years ago when terranean diet includes fruit, fresh not “curative foods”, the organisa- the demand increased for quinoa. and dried; vegetables and olive oil, tion stresses; this is an idea usually “This trend can also affect the ag- all “easily accessible and affordable” promoted as “a marketing strategy riculture of the countries of origin compared to ‘superfoods’ such as with no foundation in fact”. which may convert to monoculture. kale, maca, sprouting broccoli and In addition the OCU has warned This happened at the beginning of açaí berries which allows you to eat that the consumption of ‘superfoods’ the avocado boom when whole for- them regularly, in season and in suf- can have important social and en- ests were burned to make more ficient quantities for their nutrients vironmental implications. Some- room to grow avocados. However, to be beneficial. 6262626262626262 August 10th to 16th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH

Polo, a jewel in Andalucía’s sporting scene

Santa María Polo Club’s showpiece tournament this summer provides not only a Blanco Cardenas, Director of Com- munications and Marketing at the high-level on-field spectacle, but also a terrific all-round visitor experience club. “The most important thing is that people like the visual aspect of the sport. “We want a mix between people who are engaged in the action, and those who come to enjoy the social HENRY experience.” FLYNN In polo, two teams of four mounted horses compete to out-  Twitter: @quiqueflynn5 score each other, achieved through striking the ball into the opposition t’s the height of summer in So- goal using long wooden mallets. togrande, the setting once After each conversion, the teams again for the area’s Interna- swap ends unless the goal has come I tional Polo Tournament, this from a penalty. year celebrating its 47th edition. On average, the tournament at- The landscape is comprised of two tracts teams from over 20 different colours; blue, for the rich cloudless countries each year. High and Me- sky, and green for the lush expanse dium handicap teams play matches of grass on which the action takes of six seven-minute periods called place. Chuck in some neatly-ironed ‘chukkas’. There is frequent rotation shirts, interludes of clinkinging glassesglasses of horses throughout the contests and a selection of food,od, and to ensure high-energy competition. there you have it, a “Polo in Santa María is relatively beautiful experi-peri- unknown at the moment to Costa ence, and perhapshaps del Sol residents,” admits Blanco one of Anda-nda- Cardenas. “But many people who lucía’s best-est- come here will visit again because kept secrets.ts. it’s so spectacular. The gamesmes TheThe tournament is one of the four best in the world. :: G. BERNER “It’s growing little by little. In the take placee at last year or so, we are seeing more the Santanta eacheac day, the Gold Cup Medium Handicap tator experience. The sport has a fi- foreign residents and tourists com- María Poloolo apartapa from a event and the final of the Gold Cup nesse and tranquillity about it – not ing to visit the event.” Club – locatedated briefbrie rest on High Handicap, won last year by the to diminish its competitive edge – This is one of the sport’s four most roughly half-alf- 27 August.A Ayala team, which included Argen- which spreads from the field to the prestigious tournaments, alongside way betweeneen CCompeti- tinian star player Facundo Pieres. balconies, stands and terraces decked others in England, the USA and Ar- Gibraltar andand tionstion are classified The club provides a perfect view out with cheerful onlookers. gentina, where the game is hugely Estepona – untilntil 1 by hhandicaps and of the pitch, and although every “What we want to promote is a popular after it was introduced by September, withth area completely free game does not draw eagle-eyed at- social event. It’s OK for us that not the British in the late nineteenth matches beginning to attend apart tention, that does not detract what- everybody knows the rules or the century. Argentina currently domi- at any time between Visitors enjoy the spectacle. from the semi-fi- soever from the sport’s appeal. horses as well as people do in Eng- nates the world rankings for the best 5.30pm and 7pm :: DARYL FINCH nals and finals of Its attraction lies in the total spec- land and Argentina,” says Joaquín polo players. August 10th to 16th 2018 63 SUR IN ENGLISH SPORT

MORE INFORMATION coming from Pakistan. Polo carries an air of class and quality, with perfectly-maintained Carolina Marín writes herself Where? This major polo tour- facilities and a manicured green sur- nament is at the Santa María Polo face for the graceful horses to strut Club, by exit 133 of the A-7/AP-7 their stuff. It is a classy environ- into the history books at Sotogrande. Casual dress code. ment, with sponsors in every cor- Free parking. ner, opportunities to spend money and even places for children to play, When? Until 1 September. making it ideal for a family visit. The Spanish badminton Main game starts at 6.30pm or “The objective, evidently, is to star has become the first 7pm every day. (No polo on 27 attract much more of the foreign August). See calendar for latest public on the Costa. The timeta- woman to be proclaimed updates at: bling of the event [in the early eve- world champion three www.tip.santamariapoloclub.com ning] is well suited to the north- times, after seeing off ern-European lifestyle,”says Blanco How? Free entry (except for ma- Cardenas. Pusarla Sindhu in two sets jor games on 11,17, 28, 31 August “I want more people to come and and 1 September when entry is five visit so that they can find out more :: MELISA CABALEIRO to 10 euros). Grounds open at about the sport.” MADRID. “Thanks to the discipline 5.30pm with fashion shopping vil- The International Polo Tourna- I have and my fighting character, I lage, food and drink. ‘After Polo’ DJ ment at Sotogrande provides an ex- have been very competitive. I hate music from 8.30pm. cellent exhibition of the world’s losing and that is what pushed me best teams. Polo, whether it be on to win,” said Carolina Marín after the pitch or in the stands, has some- being proclaimed world badminton The sport can be found elsewhere thing to offer everyone and is one champion for the third time. The too, and has a presence in Asia, with of Andalucía’s lesser-known sport- 25-year-old, seeded seventh, beat many of polo’s promising talents ing gems. Indian Pusarla Sindhu 21-19 21-10 on Sunday to claim the top prize in the sport after a repeat of the 2016 Olympic final, which Marín also won. Sindhu got off to a quick start, building a 15-11 lead but a couple of mistakes allowed Marín to come back as she took five straight points to seal the opening game. From that moment on, Marín never looked like losing, leading the second game from start to finish, conceding just 10 points to the world number three. Victory in Nanjing (China) adds to Marín’s 2014 and 2015 titles, making her the first woman to become a three-time world champion. “I don’t have the words to de- scribe this feeling. It’s been an in- credible week and I want to thank all of Spain for their support. This is Clear blue skies and lush green fields at the polo. :: D. FINCH for you,” she said. Marín kisses her gold medal. :: EFE 64 August 10th to 16th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH

All Malaga games ROB PALMER to be broadcast live A LOOK AT LA LIGA Commentator, Sky Sports @robbopalmer next season after Movistar buys Let’s talk about keepers - for once! Segunda rights

:: PEDRO LUIS ALONSO The record fee for a sition that Real could marginally As someone who did once earn fer to Liverpool eclipsed Gianluigi MALAGA. All Segunda games goalkeeper has been improve upon. It’s folklore that a living, albeit a short one, as a pro- Buffon’s 52-million move in 2001. next season will be broadcast live David De Gea would have moved fessional goalkeeper, my reckoning Allison’s move, at 75 million euros, after Movistar purchased the rights broken twice this from Manchester United if the that we won’t be able to judge him topped the previous Premier to all LaLiga 1|2|3 matches. window, with clubs Bernabéu fax machine had func- until he’s made a dreadful mistake. League record (Ederson to Man- The upcoming campaign, which tioned fully. Real continued to All goalkeepers make them (me chester City for 40 million euros gets under way on Friday 17 investing in a position woo him and also courted Kepa. more than others, that’s why I now the previous summer). Both have, August, will see one match per often who importance Kepa decided to sign a new deal commentate) and the test is how and will, improve mightily im- game week shown on Movistar is too often overlooked in the winter at Athletic with an you bounce back and how high. pressive teams. Partidazo (not available through increased buy-out which has been Kepa won’t improve Chelsea… but Unless you want to start a Twit- Vodafone), two on Gol (no sub- met by Chelsea this week. also he won’t weaken them. ter storm, don’t ask who the best scription required), and the re- Forget Messi and Ronaldo… there’s There was very little wrong The recordcord for a goalkeeperg goalkeeper in the world may be. I maining eight on Movistar and a new debate to split all football with Real’s incumbent. Keylor lastedted 16 years until Alisson’s trantrans- could argue that the most unob- LaLiga 1|2|3 TV (viewable with Vo- fans. Who is the best goalkeeper in Navas can point to his vast medal tainable are now at Barcelona and dafone, Orange, Telecable and on the world? collection as proof. His acrobatictic AtAtlético Madrid. beIN Connect and Sky TV). Once upon a time the value of training regime is the envy off per-per- MaMarc-André ter Stegen was a It will be a similar story for the the shot-stopper was almost dis- formers at the Cirque du Soleil. bargain at 26 million euros and top flight, though only one game carded and the goalkeeper wasn’t The Costa Rican is internationalational lastlast sseasone he was sensational per week will be free on Gol. said to reach his peak until his class, the incoming Belgianelgian for theth La Liga champions. The Supercopa tie between Bar- thirties. is world class. Jan OOblak was on the celona and Sevilla on Sunday Over the past two summers the Courtois will improveprove wantedwant list of many of (10pm) will be free to view on TVE, value of the goalkeeper has soared the European Championspions Europe’sEuro leading clubs. while the Copa del Rey will be on and the guys with the gloves of by a discernible percent-cent- AtlétAtlético have somehow beIN LaLiga until the semifinals, the very best clubs are getting age. He has presencee anandd managedman to keep him when they will be broadcast on younger and younger. an impressive authority.ority. andand aalso of course Anti- Gol. One match per round will also The youngest of the goalkeep- He’s served his time one Griezmann this be shown on Gol. ing elite, Kepa Arrizabalaga, is now across town at Atlético,ético, susummer.mm the costliest. Only 23 years of age, honed his game at Stam-tam- OnceOn it was said you he signed a seven-year contract at ford Bridge and is att the have to be crazy to be a Chelsea who invested a record 79- peak of his powers at thehe age goalgoalkeeper,k or the worst million-euros to replace Thibaut of just 26. footfootballerba at the school. Now Courtois who headed to Real Ma- The world record holderr Kepa it is rirightly regarded as an art drid for half of that price. is three years younger andd has a form aand as with all art, beauty It is difficult to improve upon tough act to follow but, remem-mem- is in tthe eye of the beholder so a team that has won the Champi- ber, there was a loud call in Spainin dodon’t ask me who is the best! In ons League three times in a row for him to be selected ahead of De the Goalkeepers’ Union we don’t but the club number one is a po- Gea at this summer’s World Cup. Kepa, the keeper. :: REUTERS go in for such talk.

A live broadcast. :: JOSELE-LANZA August 10th to 16th 2018 65 SUR IN ENGLISH SPORT Pre-season preparations intensify for goal-shy Blue and Whites

:: P. L. A. PRE-SEASON MALAGA. With a week to go until the start of the season, Malaga Completed: are not taking their foot off the gas Malaga, 0; Nottingham, 3 and that showed as a tired eleven Malaga, 1; Extremadura, 0 scraped a 0-0 draw with Mallorca Marbella, 0; Malaga, 0 at the Marbella municipal stadium Malaga, 0; Valladolid, 0 on Wednesday night. Malaga, 1; Almería, 1 After having completed a train- Antequera, 0; Malaga, 3 ing session in the morning, the side Malaga, 0; Mallorca, 0 laboured against one of their rivals for the upcoming season and only Upcoming: Javi Ontiveros came close to scor- Cordoba-Malaga: Saturday, 10am, ing when he struck the crossbar in Marbella Football Center. the first half after cutting in from Granada-Malaga: Saturday, 8pm, Haksabanovic has joined on a season-long loan move from West Ham United. :: MALAGA CF the left flank. Los Cármenes. This was in stark contrast to the side’s display last Saturday when debutante Héctor scored a brace ei- followed by a trip to Granada for the ther side of an Ontiveros goal to see Trofeo Ciudad de Granada at 8pm. An influx of new players at off Antequera 0-3 at El Maulí. Malaga announced last week that There will be no let-up; intensive they would be competing for this training will continue until tomor- trophy after confirmed that there Malaga with a week to go row when the side tackles two would be no Trofeo Costa del Sol friendlies in one day. The first will game this year after being unable see them take on Cordoba at the to find an opponent, creating a back- Marbella Football Centre at 10am, lash from the fans. Dani Pacheco, Mamadou was somewhere that would encour- has connections there. Koné and Alfred N’Diaye age his development. The second spot could be filled by Most comfortable on the left-hand Ivorian Mamadou Koné, 26, who are set to finalise moves, side, Haksabanovic made his debut could join on loan as part of the En- following Pau Torres, Sead in the Swedish league at just 15 and Nesyri deal. Haksabanovic and is already a full international with Montenegro. N’Diaye and Pacheco incoming Gustavo Blanco through Villarreal central midfielder Alfred the door this week A new number nine N’Diaye, who spent last season on With Youssef En-Nesyri close to join- loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers, :: SERGIO CORTÉS / ing Michael Santos at Leganés in a is also set to join the Blue and Whites. PEDRO LUIS ALONSO five-million-euro transfer, Malaga The high-energy anchorman has al- MALAGA. It may have taken a while were on the lookout now for two new ready agreed terms on a season-long for the Malaga transfer machine to forwards, having already brought in long deal and passed his medical, but get into gear, but the club is now mak- Héctor from Atlético Madrid last the club is yet to announce the sign- ing up for lost time and is close to wel- week. ing with another departure likely to Malaga’s bench against Mallorca on Wednesday. :: JOSELE-LANZA coming five new arrivals in the space One of these spots has now been be confirmed first. of five days. filled with a loan deal completed for The same is the case with Getafe After defender Ignasi Miquel com- Shakhtar Donetsk forward Gustavo attacking midfielder Dani Pacheco. pleted a 3.5-million-euro move to Ge- Blanco. The former Barcelona Liverpool tafe, as well as last week’s loan depar- The 26-year-old will most likely youngster, who was born in Pizarra, ture of Michael Santos to Leganés, be the leading striker for the coming is close to sealing a move which has funds and squad places have been season, having been assigned the been on the cards all summer. De- freed up for Malaga to bring in new number nine shirt. spite interest from other clubs such players. Until now he has been something as Las Palmas and Deportivo, On Monday, centre-back Pau Tor- of a journeyman, playing for clubs Pacheco’s desire was to move to res joined from Villarreal on a season- in his native Argentina, Morocco, Malaga, so the club has left his sign- long loan deal; the 21-year-old will Russia and Ukraine, where he ing to the end of the window, after compete for a starting place with Luis caught the attention of current they completed more time-sensitive Hernández and Diego González. Malaga head coach Juan Ramón signings, as they knew he didn’t want Torres is one of Villarreal’s top pros- Muñiz, who was assistant manager to move anywhere else. pects at present and has already made to Juandeuande Ramos at DniproDnipro anand still Pacheco is wanted by Muñiz, above seven first-team appearances, includ- all, for his set piece expertise, but also ing one in the Europa League. his record of having gained promo- Sporting director José Luis Camin-min- ttion to the top flight on four occa- ero also hopes to add an experiencednced sisionso (with Norwich City, Betis, centre-half to the squad beforee the AlavAlavés and Getafe). close of the window with Sport-port- ing Gijón’s Álex Pérez top off the PlePlenty more to come list, though Malaga have beeneen TheThese six will certainly not be the told by the Asturian side that last players to arrive before the they must increase their open-pen- starstartt of the season. Up to four more ing offer. This comes after coachoach coucould yet be welcomed at La Juan Ramón Muñiz decided that RosRosaleda with the club actively veteran Miguel Torres was not lolookingok for a centre-back, as men- part of his plans. titionedon previously, but also a goal- The second arrival on Mondaynday keepkeeper and a right-back after both An- was West Ham winger Sead Haksa-aksa- drdrésé Prieto and Roberto Rosales told banovic. The Montenegrin, who tthe club that they were seeking pas- turned 19 in May, also joins on loan tures new. having been persuaded by former Another winger is also on the wish- Malaga boss, Manuel Pellegrini (now N’Diaye in Malaga for hhis list but is not the greatest priority at at West Ham), that the Costa club medical.l :: FRANCIS SILVA present. 66 August 10th to 16th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH The World Padel Tour returns to Mijas

It is the second time that the tournament has been held in Mijas, but this time it is in La Cala

IVÁN GELIBTER

Twitter: @IvanGelibter The World Padel Tour is the biggest tournament of its kind in the world and has come to Mijas for the second time

MIJAS. Padel is a sport that was invented in Acapulco, Mexico, by Enrique Corcuera in the 60s but the cradle of this sport in Europe has been the Costa del Sol, which has some of the best players at world-class level. For this reason the biggest padel tournament in the world - the World Padel Tour - has come to Mijas. This is the second time that the town has welcomed the tournament and the ‘open’ will run until Sunday. However, this time the location of the tournament is not in Mijas Pueblo, where it was located last year, but in La Cala de Mijas. Although the previous location was more aesthetically pleasing, the new one is more functional as the main court is bigger, has space for up to 3,000 spectators and gives the sensation of being in an arena. The initial phase of the competition started last Sunday with the official presentation of the event Carolina Navarro, Beatriz González, Ernesto Moreno and Álex Ruiz, the four players from Malaga competing at the World Padel Tour. :: ÑITO SALAS held in the Torreón on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by the best four Malaga players (Caro- Cardeña and the head of Sports at tegic Plan for Tourism of the area the town who spend money in the lina Navarro, Beatriz González, Álex Mijas town council, Nuria Ro- is already indicating that sports tour- The new location has a bars and restaurants, benefiting Ruiz and Ernesto Moreno) the dríguez. ism is one of the paths to follow to the local economy. mayor of Mijas, Juan Carlos Mal- “This competition is a showcase break the seasonality and bring jobs larger main court and Padel is not the same as tennis; donado; the CEO of Acosol, Manuel to the world for our town. The Stra- all year round,” explained Mal- there is seating for the two sports have very different donado during the presentation. sets of rules and in padel even the The mayor underlined how the 3,000 spectators walls surrounding the court can event attracts a lot of tourists to be used during the game. World Padel Tour expected to welcome 3,000 fans daily

:: I. GELIBTER Just a few tickets are still avail- MIJAS. One of the main reasons able (at the time of going to press) for having moved the World Padel for Saturday and Sunday, although Tour from Mijas Pueblo to La Cala it is also possible to purchase them de Mijas is that now the venue can at the ticket office outside the accommodate many more fans of venue. the sport. Ticket prices vary depending on More specifically, the new sta- the matches and the location of the dium, is in a much better location seats with the cheapest tickets and can accommodate up to 3,000 starting from four euros. spectators. To see the success that The remaining games take place the new stadium is already having, inside the main stadium, with the you can go on the ticket web site majority of the early round games (www.worldpadeltour.com) and played at the official club of the see the speed in which the tickets championship, the Club Cerrado are being sold. del Águila de Mijas. The Club Cerrado del Águila. :: I.G August 10th to 16th 2018 67 SUR IN ENGLISH

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THE SEVEN DIFFERENCES CLOCKWORD

THE STARS CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Nº 11307 Aquarius January 21 - February 19 Work may be demanding but the rewards are high. Keeping a balance between work and home can be tricky.

Pisces February 20th – March 20th Of course there is always someone who THE WORDPUZZLER wants you to do something for them. Either delay or make it snappy.

Aries March 21st – April 20th Everything is about the future this week. It may be hard to let go of some parts of the past, but everything changes.

Taurus April 21st – May 21st Aim to keep life simple so that you can deal with any disruptions if they come along. Who wants a perfect life anyway? Across Down Gemini May 22nd – June 21st Been given a difficult choice? Take it knowing that you can always change your mind in the future. ?

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Capricorn 4 1. Burgundy 1. Beef December 22nd – January 20th An exciting turn of events during a 16 5 2. Beaujolais 2. Pork holiday or short break makes you 3. Bordeaux 3. Lamb realise just how lucky you are. 671 8 4. Cotês Du Rhone 4. Chicken August 10th to 16th 2018 79 SUR IN ENGLISH PASTIMES

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the neck. It contains a lot of bone and is best used in casseroles, soups and and soups casseroles, in used best is and bone of lot a contains It neck. the

Of interest: interest: Of The ‘scrag end’ is an inexpensive cut of lamb (or mutton) from from mutton) (or lamb of cut inexpensive an is end’ ‘scrag The

Answer 1: Answer Lamb.

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Emilion. Each of these districts is further divided into small wine-growing wine-growing small into divided further is districts these of Each Emilion. Sudoku solution west bank of the Gironde north of Bordeaux; and further east around St St around east further and Bordeaux; of north Gironde the of bank west Wordpuzzler solution

Of interest: interest: Of The best wines are produced in two areas: the Médoc, on the the on Médoc, the areas: two in produced are wines best The

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BOOK OF THE WEEK THOUGHT FOR THE SUR IN ENGLISH CORNER Children of the THE WEEK Half way through summer Monsoon David Jiménez We are all After the unbearable heat of the until 19 August with events hap- recent heatwave it is a relief to re- pening in the city centre during born turn to the normal summer tem- the day and in the fairground at David Jiménez, award winning peratures and cool breezes on the night. If you’re going this year we writer and former editor of Spanish Costa del Sol. We are now over half- would love to hear your opinion newspaper El Mundo, tells the story ignorant but way through the summer and it on the festivities and see your pho- of the changing face of Asia as seen won’t be long before the autumn tos of what is Malaga’s biggest party through the eyes of its youngest citi- one must and more changeable weather ar- of the year. zens. From a small, dispirited Thai rives. Hopefully the thunderstorms You can contact us by email at boxer to the underground children work hard to that are looming over other parts [email protected], or via of Mongolia, from a little girl dying of Spain will keep off at least for Twitter (@SUR_English). We also of AIDs in Cambodia to a teenage remain the fairs across the province that are on Facebook (@SUREnglish). monk in Tibet, these stories capture are happening this And don’t forget, you what it means to grow up in an un- stupid month. Malaga’s can find pdf versions stable and unjust world. Here, the long-awaited feria of past editions online monsoons are as manmade as they starts tomorrow, 11 at www.surineng- are natural. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN August and continues lish.com August 10th to 16th 2018 Nº 1775 FREE DISTRIBUTION / Reference price: 1.30€ Head office: Avda. Dr. Marañón, 48, 29009, Málaga. Telephone: 952649600. Email: [email protected] Published by Prensa Malagueña, S. A. MA-1279-96 Circulation controlled by PGD/OJD. Advertising: Telephone 952649669 Email: [email protected] U.K. Representative: Global Media Sales Ltd PO Box 1126, Bromley, BR1 9TX Internet address: www.surinenglish.com E-Mail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0)20 8464 5577 in English

The most keenly-awaited shower HELPFUL ADVICE Watch from a dark place. Light contamination from towns makes it more difficult to see the stars.

Wear comfortable clothes, suitable for the outdoors. Long trousers are best if you are going into the countryside. FERNANDO MORGADO Take a sunbed or mat. You can  Twitter: @fernanmorgado lie in comfort and watch the sky.

Don’t create light. The use of t has only been a few days since mobile phones and torches makes there was a total eclipse of the it difficult for our eyes to adapt to moon and Mars was the closest the darkness. I it has been to the Earth for 32 years, but this weekend our eyes will Take part in a guided observa- be firmly set on the firmament again, tion. For example, the ones or- this time to see something which ganised by Astroándalus in Alfar- never ceases to surprise us, even natejo, Astrolab in the Sierra de though it occurs every year. This will las Nieves and the Observatory of be the most keenly-awaited shower El Torcal in Antequera. These may of the summer: a shower of stars, be booked ontheir websites. The known as the Perseids or the Tears of Sociedad Malagueña de Astro- San Lorenzo, because 10 August is the nomía is organising a free obser- Day of San Lorenzo. This summer, vation in Arriate on Sunday. the lack of moonlight in the night- Experts say conditions this year will be “perfect”. :: SUR time sky means the shooting stars should be clearly visible. tial body about 26 kilometres in di- will be perfect. of stars is due to a parameter, the Ze- seen with the naked eye, but it is Although the phenomenon started ameter which orbits the sun once “Unlike last year, when there was nithal Hourly Rate or ZHR, which best to go to dark areas like La Ax- on 17 July and will continue until 24 every 135 years. It is the particles left a full moon, there will be a new moon, defines the number of shooting stars arquía, El Torcal or the Serranía de August, it will be this Saturday and by the Swift-Tuttle that turn into the which is like having no moon at all, which can be seen every hour. This Ronda,” says Jiménez. Astroánda- Sunday nights when the most Per- shooting stars as they pass through and that means we will see many year it is 100, which is very high. lus is also organising a guided ob- seids can be seen in the sky. There is the Earth’s atmosphere. more Perseids,” he explains. He also Although hundreds of stars will servation in Alfarnatejo on Satur- a simple explanation: at this time of José Jiménez, the executive direc- suggests that we take advantage of be crossing the sky on Saturday day night, which can be booked on year, our planet crosses the trail of tor of Astroándalus, a company the occasion to look at Mars, Jupiter and Sunday nights, it is best to its website. Similar events are also dust particles and ice left behind by which specialises in astronomical and Saturn. watch them from somewhere away being organised in other parts of the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet, a celes- tourism, says this year the Perseids The special interest in this shower from light pollution. “They can be Malaga province.