17 ll about Manilva, Sabinillas and A Puerto de la Duquesa Vol. 10 Issue 233 www.theolivepress.es February 17th - March 1st 2016

The town that enraptured a Roman emperor, a British Prime Minister and a flamenco star is not resting on its laurels in its drive to attract new admirers. Indeed as Joe Duggan discovers, Manilva is... The perfect catch PHOTO BY: JON CLARKE

END OF THE LINE: Manilva is the last resort on the Costa del Sol while (left) Roman baths and (inset) flamenco star Cameron de la Isla and Prime Minister Ted Heath ULIUS Caesar came for the smelly cro climate nestled between the Sierra a small fishing village with fishermen’s sulphur springs, flamenco legend Bermeja mountains and the Straits of shacks literally on the beach. Camaron de la Isla for the tranquil- Gibraltar, there is a great mix of locals This jumble of buildings huddled along ity, while tourists today come for and tourists and there are excellent a narrow strip of the A7 motorway is itsJ rich and varied beaches, emblematic views of the north African coastline, in- home to a thriving expat community. marina and cosmopolitan vibe. cluding Ceuta. In fact, the European Union flag flut- Brand Manilva may not have the instant “In fact, most of the time you feel that tering at the entrance to the close-knit recognition of its brasher costa cous- you could almost reach out and physi- town of 6,000 is a fitting symbol of ins but like its locally-grown wine – now cally touch three countries and two con- Sabi’s multinational appeal, with Mo- being given a Michelin star boost by tinents from anywhere you are stand- roccans, English, German and Spanish Basque chef Martin Berasategui – the ing.” among the easy blend of nationalities town is definitely improving with age. Manilva’s first port of call is San Luis de living in harmony here. “There is nowhere quite like Manilva,” Sabinillas, a tourist resort that keeps Street signs in English underline Sabi- explains proud expat councillor Dean growing and growing in popularity. nillas’ undeniably British feel while in Tyler Shelton, a businessman who has ‘Sabi’, as it is affectionately known by bars such as Ricky Lee’s sports bar and lived in the town for 18 years. locals, has boomed over the past few “We share a fantastic and unique mi- decades from its humble beginnings as Turn to Page 18

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O’Callaghans, expats gather to while away the evenings. But Sabinillas’ healthy for- FORTRESS OF FUN eign contingent is far from the stereotyped insular- ity of some expat communi- in the harbour, enclosed on ties which hermetically seal three sides by dazzling white PALS: Reporter Tom Powell themselves off from their buildings. (left) wuth writer Chris Spanish neighbours. Organ- Famed for its nightlife, Puer- Stewart isations like the Duquesa So- to de la Duquesa is also ciety of Saint George, whose home to well-known bars like charity shops are based in Hemingway’s and Leisure Sabi, have helped foster Lounge, which has one of MANILVA - strong ties between foreign the biggest screens to watch and Spanish residents. The sports on the Costa del Sol. HOME OF Boxing Day swim, held to Restaurants paying court to a raise money for an operation cornucopia of cuisines offer to save a Manilva teenager’s everything from a traditional THE OLIVE hand, is another example of British carvery to Asian fare their community spirit and and Spanish staples. The heroic altruism. best, including Parapiros and PRESS Brit Karen Langridge has Il Capitano, have been plying THE Olive Press is proud lived in Sabi for nearly eight their trade for over three de- to call Manilva its home. years. For four of them she cades. Relocating to the well lo- has run La Boutique on Ave- Continue on and after five cated Costa del Sol town nida de Espana. minutes you arrive at the two years ago, we have “It’s such a diverse town, a impressive Castillo de la been treated well by the real hidden gem on the Costa Duquesa. locals and seen busi- Del Sol. Everyone supports This hardy fortress has faced ness grow as a result. everyone, if anyone has an the Mediterranean since Based in a spacious self- opening of a new business, 1767, when King Carlos III contained office over- for example,” said Karen. ordered Francisco Paulino looking the busy N-340 “The beach is stunning and to strengthen the coast’s motorway, we are just 25 you have a nice blend of the RAMPARTS: Castillo de la Duquesa defences. Once home to the minutes from Marbella old and the up-and-coming. I king’s cavalry, it now houses and 25 minutes from Gi- have seen Sabinillas change a museum. Visitors can am- braltar. a lot over the years. It’s now revellers descend for Manil- is still part of the village’s Blue Flag beach - one of ble freely around its well-pre- “It is a fantastic loca- becomming more cosmopoli- va’s Full Moon Party. Inspired lifeblood, and the vast monu- the coast’s best - which fans served rooms and ramparts. tion, strategically for tan and elegant.” by the legendary beach par- ment on the promenade hon- out invitingly. In Roman times, Duquesa our growth and due to its Sabi’s scintillating events ties of Thailand’s Koh Pha ours those local men who Strolling past the restaurants was famed for its produc- friendly, down to earth calendar has also been help- Ngan island, this family-ori- have risked their lives at that line the promenade’s tion of garum, a foul-smelling locals,” explained pub- ing to raise its public profile. ented event features Chinese sea. A mosaic (see right) on wide expanse, you eventually sauce made from anchovies lisher Jon Clarke The of- The Sunday flea market has lanterns soaring skyward Avenida Manilva also pays arrive at bustling Puerto de that was hugely popular and ficial launch last month quickly gained a reputation over the sea. colourful tribute to this vital la Duquesa, where the ves- exported back to Italy by the was attended by the may- as one of the best on the Those same Mediterranean industry. sels are primarily geared to- tonne (British chemo-chef or and Driving Over Lem- Costa del Sol. waters have sustained Sabi- Meanwhile, sun worshippers wards leisure. Heston Blumenthal recently ons writer Chris Stewart. Every August, thousands of nillas over decades. Fishing and bathers can enjoy the Ranks of sleek yachts bob tried his hand at this Manilva

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speciality). most fragrant experience, the TRADITION: Manilva’s wine and fishing Plentiful traces of the area’s cloudy blue pools and arched industies in murals Roman roots are also still to be brickwork offer a fascinating found. step back in time. In summer, Excavation work in 1989 un- families frolic in the waters or covered a bath house site near under the shade of eucalyptus Plaza de los Banos Romano, trees. For a primal DIY mud Good old St. George and a Roman necropolis lies pack, simply grab yourself a THE Duquesa Society of St George has long been a just north of Castillo de la handful of clay from the sur- cornerstone of Sabinillas’ expat community - and Duquesa. rounding walls and smear it all now it has expanded. However one of the most im- over! Renowned for its charitable exploits, some of the pressive Roman sites in Spain And let’s not forget Manilva vil- society’s recent good deeds include providing lies away from lage itself, 500 Christmas gift bags to underprivileged local the coast in the a sleepy children,donating €2,217 to La Linea charity Hogar hills below Ma- little idyll Betania and raising €10,000 for an operation to nilva village, on During the perched save an 18-year-old rock climber’s hand. the border of Napoleonic wars, high above Now as the charity continues to grow, it has opened Casares. Manilva was one the hustle a new larger shop at Plaza de las Naranjas. The Roman Sul- of few villages and bustle Selling mainly second-hand furnishings, decorative phur Baths of of the cos- items, books, dvds, cds and pictures. Hedionda tempt- not occupied by ta below. Its committee of Dean Shelton, Gary Beaumont, ed no greater marauding troops Its white- Daniela Caballero and Judith Beaumont helps orga- personage than washed nise events throughout the year, including a Sunday EB manilva supplement 2016:Layout 1 10/02/2016 09:44 Page 1 Julius Caesar to buildings market. take a restorative are framed Both shops welcome donations of second-hand dip and is the reason town got with a neat mustard-yellow goods and volunteers. its name Casares. trim and capped with terracot- Serving you Top Quality Today, visitors can still wade ta tiles, a picture-perfect An- into the same waters as dalucian image in a town that The surrounding vineyards har- cemented the town’s links meat since 1999 Rome’s most revered emperor. remains truly Spanish. vest the Moscatel grapes to with viticulture. The sulphur springs gushing Behind this unpretentious fa- produce s a young wine called Manilva has a strong sense of from the valley’s limestone cade, Manilva has another less mosto. its own history. outcrop have strong medicinal immediately obvious claim to They also sell the grapes Old photographs offering properties. And although the fame: a small wine and grape around the country. snapshots of times gone are underground baths aren’t the industry. The NILVA white table wine proudly displayed outside (see Page 24) is another lo- the town hall and in Plaza cal speciality (beer lovers, fret de la Vendimia, while a sign not: local brewery Gran De Se- reminds visitors of the civic lect makes some of the finest motto. ‘Manilva: Very noble ales on the Costa Del Sol). In and very loyal’. September, the town’s sought- It honours the town’s resis- after juicy Malaga raisins are tance during the Napoleonic plucked and set out to dry. wars, when Manilva was one The Plaza de la Vendimia of the few villages not occu- (Wine Harvest Square) boasts pied by the emperor’s ma- SAUSAGES • CHICKEN a lovingly-recreated mosaic rauding troops. depicting grape-pickers at Gazing out from the Pedreta • • work (all except one character, mirador towards the rolling BEEF LAMB PORK portrayed enjoying a sneaky green hills embracing the • smoke, adding a humorous neighbouring white pueblo GRAVY STUFFING touch of realism). of Casares, you can see why On the first weekend in Sep- Manilva’s town folk were so VEGETABLES • SOUPS tember, the square becomes protective of this strategic WHEELEY GOOD: Sabi Sunday market the focal point for the town’s vantage point with its incred- FROZEN FOODS • SAUCES annual harvest festival. ible coastal views. Held since the 1960s, Manilva Meandering back through and much more... Market leader buzzes into life as visitors pour town, St Anne’s church stands in to celebrate the area’s most like a sentinel to the town’s IT is said to be the best flea market on the coast. famous export. past, present and future. Wor- Monday/Friday 8:30~17:30 And hours can certainly disappear while perusing all the The opening of the Manilva shippers have been flocking weird and wonderful oddities at the bustling Sabinillas Wine Centre in 2010 further through its doors since 1776. Saturday/Sunday 9:00~14:00 Sunday market Next door is the final stop for The New Fairground on many of the locals who have the Rio Manilva road is spent their whole lives here Don’t forget, for placing orders the latest home for the - the traditional Spanish cem- famous rastro, a colour- etery whose row upon row of please email us on ful combination of flea whitewashed niches bloom [email protected] market stalls and fresh with fresh flowers left by - car produce. ing relatives. or call us on tel: 952 891 313 The market is always ex- Even in death, the Spanish in- tremely busy with visi- stinct to remain close to one tors coming from afar to another endures. The English Butcher bag a bargain. The recent Today expats have been wel- appearance of bullfight- comed into the mix and this er Javier Conde and his easy blend of nationalities is a www.englishbutcher.com wife, flamenco star -Es huge part of Manilva’s appeal. trella Morente, has only Anyone seeking an authentic DUQUESA PORT N340 143.5km, Manilva strengthened its reputa- taste of Andalucia’s laidback tion. DOCKED: Puerto de Duquesa charm will find Manilva has it in spades. 2020 the Olive Press November 14th - 25th 2016 20 www.theolivepress.es ll about Manilva, Sabinillas and A Puerto de la Duquesa The Anarchist gestor HEN I do a ten-hour day it feels like Married to a financier, based in Gibraltar, the a half day these days,” explains 37-year-old Briton moved to the town 12 years ‘Wrushed-off-her-feet Katie Rawlins, of ago, following in the footsteps of her mum. Breaking Spain. Describing herself as an ‘anarchist gestor’, Whether it’s explaining medical documents, she spends her time running around helping translating in court cases or sorting out a driv- her 200 odd clients that often give her just ing licence, she does the lot...and the phone hours to get a job done. starts ringing before 9am and often doesn’t As well as working for Premiership footballers stop till 10pm. and millionaire businessmen, Rawlins - whose “Chasing up ITVs, sorting out NIEs, enrolling grandmother is Spanish from Valencia - most- kids at school, sorting out a problem with the ly helps the common man on the street. electricity bill, getting on the padron, those are “I only charge 25 euros to sort out a utility just some of the things I do,” she explains. bill and I think I am very good value for what I The all-round problem-solving magic lady/ manage to achieve,” she adds. fixer/agony aunt has been helping expats in the Manilva area (and a long way beyond) for Visit www.breakingspain.com the last decade. or call 616686732

The Penguin Bar is a real local traditional Pub where locals and holidaymakers meet for a chat and a drink in a very friendly atmosphere with a great terrace and There are TV screens showing different Port of Adventure events or matches. La Duquesa is a culinary · Opening Hours · voyage of Mon-Sun: 12:00 - 12:00 discovery, writes Tom Powell Plaza Chanquette, Puerto de la Duquesa F the idea of travelling Tel 0034 608 49 97 30 around the world in 80 res- taurants floats your boat, find us on facebook bustling La Duquesa Port Iis the perfect spot to drop anchor. A walk around this white- washed marina takes scarcely longer than five minutes but just count the blackboards promoting cuisine from all over the globe: China, India, Japan, and Singapore, and a plethora of European ports of call too! In the maze of alleys behind the port you will also find the excellent Hemingways, its PORT OF COOL: Duquesa bustling Irish next-door-neigh- bour Kinsales, as well as expansive soft sand beaches Tim’s fish and chips, Italian and you’ll be left in no doubt pizzerias and authentic Span- which country you’re in. ish eateries, packed together This social meeting point more tightly than wheels in sings through its restaurants, the car-park. cafes and bars, the people It could be argued that La who work in them and the vis- Duquesa lacks Spanish iden- itors who sit in the sunshine tity, with more English voices enjoying them. than yachts and more burg- This elegant enclave of tur- a pearl. more affordable. ers than tapas. rets and towers, pretty plazas Quirky and eclectic, it’s like a This sociable spirit is en- But step out either side of the and steps leading to different younger sister to Puerto Ba- hanced by the people who port, where Spanish chirin- levels juts out from the main- nus – less glam perhaps, but work here, who hail from all guitos (and boatfuls of grilling land, encircling its attrac- less snooty too; more affable over the world and are woven sardines in summer) fringe tions like an oyster encloses and, importantly, very much into the ethnically diverse fabric of La Duquesa. It makes sense that one of the men heavily involved in the port’s growth is Moroc- Anything but lounging can Zac Hauswirth. In 2014 he opened his fourth res- FTER following in his parents footsteps to coast to make my clients as happy as possible.” taurant here - Casablanca, ADuquesa Port a couple of years ago, profes- When he is not organising trips with company specialising in food from his sional chef Matthew Heath needed a business Duquesagolfandleisure.com, he still helps out homeland. to run. cooking at Coffee Lounge, which has a great He also runs the Ocean Café, Not just content to cook for mum Beverly in her range of fresh, healthy tapas and dishes, chang- where bartender Christian cafe, Coffee Lounge, and help dad, Stewart, in ing by the day. LLosa, who has lived in Spain neighbouring bar, Leisure Lounge, he decided to He is also busy helping his dad organise the an- since 2006, raves about his use his skills as a golfer to get on. nual Duquesa darts tournament, which takes ‘workplace’. “It’s friendly, Playing off ‘plus one’, he decided to set up a place over four days in the summer. trendy and always busy, rain business helping tourists have the ‘best pos- A keen Spurs fan, his dad’s bar Leisure Lounge or shine. sible’ golf holiday on the Costa del Sol. has been showing most live football games and Because of the people the port Organising everything from club hire to trans- boxing matches on its huge 155 inch screen for is alive and rapidly growing.” port and from accommodation to green fees, it the last eight years. While Christian admits the meant he could spend as much time as possible average age of customers is involved in the sport he began playing at the age www.duquesagolfandleisure.com over 30, that changes during of 11. or call 687471810 busy weekend ‘happy hours’ “I was playing three or four days a week on arriv- which are popular with young ing in Spain and was hoping to become a pro, but and old alike. the language barrier stopped me sadly,” explains And of course, it’s hip to 21st Matthew, from Romford, in Essex. century requirements, with “Luckily with the new job I get to spend a lot of wifi freely available in all the time on courses and using my knowledge of the cafes and every possible ame- nity a short distance away. www.theolivepress.es the Olive Press November 11th - 25th 2015 2121

February 17th - March 1st 2016 Turning Point Tom Powell discovers how a daytime TV game show victory earnt Olive Press’ Head of Sales Chris Birkett a fresh start in Manilva HAPPY FAMILY: Birketts

O viewers it was just another TV Ethan are living in Ilford but dreaming on his final go, scooping him the full game show. But to 45-year-old of sun, sand and sangria (well, Ethan £10,000. Chris Birkett this was one final doesn’t know about the sangria yet). Before his wife knew of the win, he chance to give his family the life Chris had previously lived in Mollorca cheekily sent her a picture of him and Tthey dreamed of. (party-lovers might recognise him the host, captioned: “Oh well, at least Nerves were high, he hadn’t exactly from his DJ days) so cold, grey Eng- I got to meet Ben Shephard.” got off to a great start on ITV’s Tipping land was far from paradise. “You gave it your best shot, well done,” Point and the prospect of returning He had been working as a presenter she replied. home empty-handed to his two-up, on a shopping channel for four years, Then he sent a photo of the £10,000 two-down in Essex, seemed a racing but they were desperate to move to jackpot and rang her. Her exact words cert. Spain. aren’t suitable for print, but she also And then host Ben Sheph- “I went freelance after wept tears of joy, knowing that this ard asked the question leaving shopping TV to was the moment their lives changed that convinced Chris fate help us move to Spain forever. was on his side. but it wasn’t going that Looking back now from his Duquesa vil- “In which British Over- well. I was working lage home on a sunny February morn- seas Territory would in dribs and drabs,” ing, Chris says: “If we hadn’t won the you find Barbary Ma- reminisces Chris. game show, we would still be in London. caques?” He applied “We moved here just over a year ago Chris, grinning from for Tipping now and chose Duquesa because it’s ear to ear, replied: Point, not so close to Gibraltar and a great area “I got mar- expecting PENSIVE: Chris considers the answer and (left) with Ben Shephard to bring up a kid.” ried there a whole “I owe a lot to Ben Shephard too, he is so I should lot, and tember. racing into the lead, until serendipity a great guy and between the rounds know this after a Tipping Point, for those without an seemingly intervened. he calmed me down.” one: Gibral- lengthy IPTV box, sees contestants answer- “There was the Gibraltar question, Chris joined the Olive Press sales tar!” applica- ing general knowledge questions to then one about Egypt where I had team last April and was rewarded for Now let’s re- tion pro- win counters, each worth £50, via a been on holiday the year before, and his hard work by being made Head of wind a bit ... cess was large arcade-style slot machine. Only one about Maldon salt which is where Sales just three months later. The year is eventu- the winner takes home their accumu- I used to work as a chef,” laughs Chris. Perhaps, along with luck and a little 2014. Chris, ally in- lated money. The rest go home empty- “I knew that it was meant to be at that help from Ben Shephard, sheer deter- wife Natalie vited on handed. point.” mination and willpower also played a and three- the show As Chris recalls, it didn’t start too well And it was. Not only did he win the hand in dealing Chris and family their year-old son in Sep- for him and the others were soon show, the jackpot counter dropped shiny new life in Spain. 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February 17th - March 1st 2016 March 5th - March 18th 2015 Manilva property market continues to rise ahead of new luxury Crystal Lagoon site, Not just a bookshop estimates boss of Primrose Estate More PROJECTS AND FACILITIES NEWSLETTERS (Electricity and Water) ELECTRICITY AIR CONDITIONING growth STUNNING: Crystal Lagoons resort PLUMBING S 2016 kicks into life, Manilva’s prop- finding Estepona too busy, or too expensive, al market offering exciting opportunities, AUTOMATIC DOORS erty market has plenty to be excited so they are venturing further down the coast. Lynn’s Primrose Real Estate is introducing Aabout, according to Duquesa expert “There are lots of changes happening a rental section to its website as the com- SWIMMING POOL Lynn Van Wilderode from Primrose Real down here and things are looking really pany expands. Estate promising.” Manilva’s resale market is also buoyant, T.D.T. AND SATELLITE With the Costa del Sol continuing to The area’s wide expanses and warm with a lot of big investors buying half fin- see healthy growth, Manilva’s su- community spirit make it perfect for ished developments, finishing them off RENEWABLE ENERGY perb beaches, proximity to Gibral- those looking to avoid the hustle and selling them as separate units. tar and relaxed pace of life make it and bustle of other costa resorts. As always, British buyers are leading the a standout draw for those looking “It’s nice and quiet,” says Lynn. “Peo- charge. But concerns over security else- to invest or rent. ple are not crammed into a small where in Europe appears to be leading a The luxury €121 million Crystal La- space. It’s also residential - there are growth in interested buyers from elsewhere. www.instalacionesemasur.com goons resort - in the hills between people here all year round.” “There are a lot more Belgian people, Manilva and Casares - is also set With a shortage of long-term lets these days,” says Lynn, who speaks Flem- to create a huge leisure area for lo- in the area and demand high ish, Spanish and English. cal watersport lovers. among people commut- “I was in a beach bar with a client the oth- C/ Espinosa · Edif. Manisabi, Local 12 And with thousands of golf ing to Gibraltar for work, er day and every single person there was fans attending the Sergio it’s an ideal market for Dutch or Belgian.” 29692 Sabinillas · Manilva Garcia-hosted Spanish those looking to in- The USA firm Crystal Lagoon’s first project Open at the nearby Real vest. in Spain, Alcazaba, will create four-acre Móvil: 607 702 907 · 658 837 717 Club Valderrama , in “I have seen an in- crystal-clear lagoon that is ideal for swim- Sotogrande, this April, crease in people ming, kayaking and other water sports. [email protected] the future is bright looking to rent and The site will initially see 450 new apart- for Manilva. they can’t find ments with 350 more to be added. “We are really ex- properties. If peo- “It is something different we have never cited,” says Lynn, ple are looking for had here before,” says Lynn. “We are hope- who has lived an investment, ful that when that is finished it will bring a and worked in the this is a great lot of international people.” area for 13 years. area,” says Lynn. For more information call 661 193 789 or “A lot of people are And with the rent- visit www.primrose-realestate.com 952 89 25 15 Europe comes to the coast EVERYTHING from small apartments to luxury villas are being snapped up in List with us EDUCATION Manilva. That is according to leading agent Coast to Coast properties. CENTRE Set up in 2002 by Brit Bri- an Berney, Coast to Coast has established itself as Sell with us... Tutoring in small groups a go-to agent for clients from across Europe. With staff able to speak We motivate your children English, Spanish, French and Italian, Coast to Coast Spanish lessons for non Spanish has been finding dream homes for people from all corners of Europe and English lessons for all abilities even further afield. “The last 18 months has seen a boom in the num- ber of people coming to WE HELP YOU Manilva from across Eu- rope, especially Brits and Scandinavians,” Berney ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS says. “Being close to both Marbella and Gibraltar is definitely a pull for Euro- peans.” Follow Us He adds: “People are still on the lookout for a bar- gain, but as more and more property is bought Olga Ruiz up the real bargains are becoming harder to find. [email protected] “However, it is good news for the market which at Call us now for advice on how C/Espinosa ,1D-Planta 1 last looks to be stabilis- ing.” 29692, Sabinillas For advice on how to buy, to sell or rent your property fast sell or rent contact sales@ Tel: 655 078 187 c2cproperty.com or call tel: 952 892 517 952 892 517 2424 the Olive Press November 14th - 25th 2016 www.theolivepress.es ll about Manilva, Sabinillas and A Puerto de la Duquesa Just one man stands in the way of developers to protect Maniva’s historic wine tradition. In a remarkable success story, he has now managed to get his wine into the world’s best restaurants, writes Humble origins Iona Napier

F you are lucky enough to dine at the swish Basque Restaurante Mar- tin Berasategui – the world’s best restaurant according to TripAdvisor TOP BUYER: Argimiro I– order a bottle of Nilva from Manilva. with Berasategui Produced from moscatel grapes grown on a tiny vineyard overlooking the sea, the dry, fruity white made a big im- pression on the eight-Michelin-starred the first to be sold in restau- chef, Berasategui, who personally se- rants and official shops’. lected it for his wine list last year. Several restaurants And he’s not the only big name to and bars along the back Nilva: the wine is now also avail- coast stock the de- able at three-Michelin starred Arzak licious wine, but in San Sebastian and endorsed by TV there should be chef David de Jorge of Telecinco show far more. ‘Robin Food’. “I don’t know This success would be remarkable by why more local any standards but the fact that Nilva is establishments the realisation of one Albacete man’s don’t serve up dream makes it all the more astonishing. local produce, When I ask Argimiro Martinez Moreno particularly as how many people he employs to make the Brits and Scan- wine, his answer is simple: one, himself! dinavians love Not long ago the only local wine came dry, fruity wine in a plastic bottle with no label. and have given Now Argimiro is leading a battle to re- great feedback.” vive and promote the town’s winemak- The Manilva vine- ing which, after all, has been going on yards are now, officially, since Roman times. at the heart of a massive His wine, says Argimiro, is ‘the only project to boost local tourism. wine made on the Costa del Sol and Argimiro also runs the new wine mu- FROM GROUND TO GLASS: Picturesque Penoneillo grapevine in Manilva

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seum and ‘wine interpretation centre’ money selling their land to de- at the entrance to Manilva, a treasure velopers than from making trove of exhibits, with audiovisual room wine,” he explains. showing educational films, a chance to “Perhaps 30 to 40 times that see wine being made, and local art ex- amount.” hibitions which change monthly. Some of the most productive Entrance is just €3 (and free for Manil- vineyards, such as around va residents). There are extra options Dona Julia golf course in for every budget, including a guided Casares, have long gone due tour with wine-tasting and appetis- to the construction boom. ers for groups, starting at €13, and a One of Spain’s most infamous new tour of the museum, bodega and developers Rafael Gomez San- vineyard followed by a local speciality chez, aka Sandokan, allegedly Humble origins of lamb chop grilled on vine branches bought up around half of the land (‘buenisimo’ according to Argimiro) around Manilva village and it was only from €30 per head. the property crash that stopped him The impressive museum which boasts digging up the lot. an underground bodega and lab, huge “I am passionate about protecting the auditorium, bar and vines,” says Argimiro, terrace, was built who is now lobbying the wine as a by the town hall authorities to protect hobby, so in 2008 and used Argimiro is now the vineyards and help the passion for two years as a lobbying to to give them new life. for winemaking wine school (Argi- the authorities An agricultural en- is almost genetic. miro was originally to protect the gineer by trade, he And his agricultural engineering de- a teacher) for 24 moved his family to gree, which he got in Cordoba, led to lucky students until vineyards Estepona in 2009 and designing vineyards and other projects. the Junta ran out of rented the vineyard ‘del Now his key goal is to get more interna- funds. Penoncillo’, the bodega tional chefs, like Martin Berasategui, But, either way, Argimiro is convinced and museum from the town hall. to visit the winery and stock his wines. that the town can cash in on the es- “It certainly hasn’t been easy,” admits He had first met Berasategui in San timated six million people coming to Argimiro, who, currently bottles be- Sebastian, last year, after sending Spain for wine tourism each year. tween 2,500 and 5,000 bottles a year him some samples to try. “I believe we can attract a new cul- depending on the harvest. “He has completely backed our proj- tured crowd to Manilva, aside from “It definitely isn’t profitable yet, the world ect, sponsored some vines and is the traditional beach tourism,” he es- of wine is very slow, but I believe it will be.” planning to visit in the future to con- timates. He continues: “It is also perhaps ironic tinue supporting our vision,” he said. More than just a tourist attraction, the that I have to pay so much to use the If you don’t have the budget to sam- museum’s purpose is to inform locals museum and land while I am doing so ple Nilva along with a three-course as well as tourists about the area’s long- much for tourism. dinner at Restaurante Martin Ber- standing winemaking tradition. And also “I guess I must be a little bit mad to asategui, you can buy a bottle from the need to protect it. pursue this, but if that’s what it takes the museum in Manilva where it sells Maps and guides some 500 years to succeed then I’m happy to go with from €5. old show that Manilva was covered that. I really believe in this project.” You never know, the local restaurants in vines way back from Roman times. It’s hard not to admire this man for up- nearby might let you open it with But since then nearly three quarters rooting his life in Albacete to bring his lunch. have vanished, most of them in the wife, Inma, and kids Argimiro, 20, and last two decades due to development. Carlos, 15, with him on his wine crusade. For more info visit www.nilva.es “Ultimately owners made a lot more He was raised by a father who made FROM GROUND TO GLASS: Picturesque Penoneillo grapevine in Manilva 26 26 ll about Manilva, Sabinillas and A Puerto de la Duquesa Cirque to Soleil Rob Horgan discovers how a British expat went from elephant trainer in the USA to chef at Manilva’s coolest chiringuito

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ROM training elephants He added: “To be honest, once now and assume that is what to topping pizzas, Floria you were shown how to train I’ve done my whole life,” he chef Nigel Crumplin cer- the animals it wasn’t that hard adds. tainly has an interesting at all. “I now don’t leave the house FCV. “It really was a unique experi- without taking the photo of me Arriving in Manilva five years ence, it was the best time of kissing Flora on her trunk. ago, Brit Nigel swapped the my life.” “It certainly is a conversation circus for the kitchen when he As well as training Flora, Nigel also starter.” teamed up with Floria’s charis- worked with four horses, a goat Find Nigel at Floria, where matic Dutch owner Peter Nette. and a piano-playing cockerel. there is a large decked area as And while Nigel, 48, admits Nowadays, sporting an apron well as musical performances, there are ‘little-to-no transfer- and chef’s hat, he has trouble for kids’ parties and special oc- able skills’ between training convincing Floria’s punters of casions. circus animals and serving his glamorous past. For more information up tapas, his move from Cir- “People see me in the kitchen call 600 654 286 cus Flora to Floria chiringuito ‘seems like fate’. “The similarity in name is un- canny,” Nigel, originally from Wiltshire, says. “If you had told me all those years ago that I would be working at a beach bar named Floria I wouldn’t have believed you.” Nigel spent four years touring the USA with the circus in the 1990s. His main duty - and the one he enjoyed the most - was training with the star act, Flora the el- ephant. “We had a great relationship,” Nigel says. “Our act was a the- atrical circus, it was mainly comical stunts.” “Flora could do all sorts of things, but her best trick was spraying a member of the audience with shaving foam and pretending to give them a shave.” 27

February 17th - March 1st 2016 Famous faces at the Oasis

PAUL Hickling created his dream restaurant on the side of a hill, miles away from civilisation at the time. Over three decades later it has developed into one of the most famous, emblem- atic eateries on the Costa del Sol, as well as being a personal favourite of the late Keith Floyd. With more than one bump in the road along the way to success, Paul has penned the ups and downs of his time at the Roman Oasis in his book, My Ro- man Oasis. FROM A FIELD TO FUN, FUN, FUN: The Roman Oasis has changed a lot over its 30-year genesis and (centre) owner Paul Hickling with Keith Floyd

In a excerpt from his book British restaurateur Paul Hickling recalls The day I arrived in how he set up a restaurant the Roman Oasis up a dirt track behind Manilva three a dusty ghost town decades ago PAIN has changed out of all rec- seat and appeared to them to be the Colts back into their holsters, walked up mal tones. Atrocious Spanish was used ognition in the past 30 years and one who was driving. to the bar at the rear. A barman of dubi- on my part due to ignorance, and atro- Smostly for the good. But driving I walked across the street, parted a ous hygiene standards was cious Spanish was used on their part into the village of Manilva in the 1970s beaded curtain and stepped into the polishing a glass with a cloth to match due to the complete disregard by the was a little like a entering a Mexican bar which was dim and reeked of stale and on the shelf behind stood a few people of Andalucia to use the correct border town in Wild West times. booze and where men sat around tables dusty bottles keeping him company. Af- pronunciation as practised by the rest As I rode in on my steel horse to the centre on wooden chairs playing dominos and ter keeping you waiting for no reason, of Spain. of the village, the sound of the exhausts drinking. It was just like in the movies an upward jerk of the head and a grunt I gave up verbally and resorted to hand reverberated off the neat white houses when the bad cowboy pushes through in these parts seems to mean, ‘Buenos gestures and maps drawn on those inef- of this apparent ghost town, and when I the swing doors into the good guys’ bar, dias señor, what can I have the plea- fective paper serviettes from the plastic parked, mine was the only car in town. and it was at about this point that the sure of serving you?’ Oh, and imagine dispensers that are found in all Span- Heat shimmered off the empty, dusty shirt got some notice. the smile ‘cause it ain’t there. As I didn’t ish bars. After a couple of hours, many streets where the only moving thing was There was instant silence as 41 un- know the Spanish for ‘a shot of red beers and tired arms I hit pay dirt. The the hind leg of a scratching dog and easy eyes turned to fix on me, eye’, I ordered a San Miguel beer land was owned by a Señor Ferrer! The the only sound was of loud male voices which added up to 21 people ‘cerveza’ (pronounced San Miggel shaking of coming from a nearby bar. But when I if you included the one eye unless you are more recently in hands and the clapping of backs sig- looked at the windows up and down the belonging to Miguel el Ojo, a Spain and order a San Migwell nalled my imminant departure, for the street there were female faces at them, veteran of the Spanish Civil which gets a few laughs from only thing left to complete my mission all staring at me as though I had just war which loosely translates the locals). was to know where he lived. That wasn’t landed from the planet Splogg. as Mike the Eye. Was I go- People began to speak to prove too difficult as, with my ample Had not these humanoids seen a scar- ing to accuse someone again, but in low voices experience by then, I could have been let Versace shirt before in a Morgan of cheating, kick over a which is a rare occur- the star in a charade contest. To my dis- Plus Eight? Probably not, as the car table, draw my guns rence indeed in a may was a British right-hand drive, the like and blast away? country where even when I mimed the question of ‘where of which they had never seen before in I decided not little old ladies can does he live?’ the answer was the in- Spain. Then I noticed they weren’t ac- and, mentally deafen you at fifty ternationally recognised sign - a finger tually looking at me but at my Alsatian spinning my paces by speak- drawn across the neck. Yes, he had dog, Maeda, who was in the passenger pearl-handled ing in their nor- snuffed it. Back to the drawing board!

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Tax and legal paperwork can be a minefield when residing overseas, Keeping it so for quality help and advice it is paramount to talk to people you can trust in the family HE Recio & Madrona Gabriel has 20 years ex- team is made up of perience in tax and has T economist Gabriel Re- developed his career from cio Madrona and lawyer originally starting as a tax Juana Maria Madrona, who consultant in 1995 and are cousins and are both then expanding into ad- born and bred in Sabinil- ministration management las. in 2013. They are supported by hard- He is currently the only per- working Carlos in the office. son in Manilva who can reg- Between them they com- ister a vehicle under a new bine charisma, legal know- name after sale, and is in how and tax expertise high demand for changing which makes for an unbeat- cars’ foreign number plates able team. to Spanish ones. They have had many British Juana has been working as clients and continue to enjoy a lawyer since 1997 and has a thriving trade. experienced practically every The homegrown team possible scenario. provides legal, tax, ac- She takes care of legal issues counting advice as well and property sales, ensuring as specialist assistance sellers are legitimate, handling with partnerships, vehicle town hall liaison, and guides transfers, non-resident you through the whole process procedures, rentals, sale of buying a house smoothly. and purchases, property Now that expats have to pay registry, litigation, wills taxes, Juana can take care and inheritance. of your yearly non-resident They are both graduates of taxes, IBI, saving a lot of ex- the University of Malaga: Ga- tra work. briel trained in Economics For info call 952 892 097 EXPERTS: Carlos (left) and Gabriel, and Business and Juana in or email info@costamanilva. while (inset) Juana Law. com

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T has taken a number of decor, talented paintings and, years to sniff out the true din- even a ceiling not a million ing secrets of Manilva. miles away from the Sistine Starting in emblematic chapel. IDuquesa Port, you need to get In total, there are over 200 away from the waterfront and dishes and more than 30 piz- head up into the warren of zas alone to keep punters sat- squares to find the best places isfied. to eat. Pick of the bunch was easily an Here you will find two of the amazing panzerotti with spin- longest-serving Italians on the ach, cheese, mushroom and entire Costa del Sol, El Capi- cream, while pasta stuffed with tano and Parapiro. pear, ham and balsamic vin- El Capitano has been here egar was also impressive. since 1983, when there were Nearby at Parapiros, which only three restaurants in the opened just two years later in entire port. 1985, you are also spoilt for PIZZA PERFECT: Young diner at Parapiros Run by talented Pino, from choice with quality Italian food. Basilicata, it is charm personi- Usually packed at weekends, business is the English Butcher prawns are easily some of the fied with sumptuous deep red next door. best on the coast. this ‘institution’ has Sitting in a great location, there Nearby on the main road look a slightly more tradi- is a good kids menu and the out for Marlows, probably the tional menu, also with Panko breaded prawns and the finest fish and chip shop on the the a nice range of pastas duck parcels, with shredded entire coast. bistro and pizzas. duck in filo pastry, come highly Well established, having first I particularly liked the rated. opened in Gibraltar in the veal chop, stuffed A true dining secret is Floria, 1960s, punters drive for often with ham and par- which has been dubbed a cross over an hour - from Ronda, for steakhouse mesano, while a beef between a ‘Spaghetti Western example - to sample the amaz- carpaccio starter was and the Flintstones’, but to me ing cod and chips. delicious loaded with feels more like Robinson Cru- A true institution, owner Steve fresh mushrooms and soe’s shack. Marlow, has run restaurants love food, dine out for less... celery. Out on its own with the deep around the world and is a clas- Also in the port, make blue sea crashing onto the sically trained chef, with a good sure to look out for nearby shore, this spot is run knowledge of the business, the well established by amiable Dutch-South Afri- having learnt everything from The Bistro, a steak- can Peter and his missus Kar- his father before him. house which serves en, from Antwerp. Across the road, down by the the best steaks in The menu is simple and is all sea look out for the area known Manilva, unsurprising about good fresh fish and bar- as ‘el Castillo’, where you will SWEET TEAM: At Miel given that its ‘sister’ becued meats, while the pil pil find the ancient 18th fortress.

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This is a real hive of decent restaurants, many having plied their trade for decades, and well known along the coast. One recently opened spot though is Freiduria Anka Juanito, where Juan and wife Noelia, serve up a great range of seafood in a charming spot. TAPAS · RATIONS · MEAT · FISH Having worked as a chef near- by for 27 years, Juan is a talent- OPENING HOURS: 13:00-16:00 19:00 · until late ed chap and his three Ps, the prawn pil pil, pulpo and paella TUESDAY CLOSED come highly rated. Up in central Sabinillas, the beach is lined with restaurants, C/ Octavio Paz, nº 1 . Bajo . San Luis de Sabinillas (Manilva) but one of the best is Miel, run [email protected] by friendly Dutch boss Kaat. An institution with high standards T. 630 91 63 74 / 666 28 99 23 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. TASTE LESSON: Pino explains his tiramisu to a client With excellent coffee and a A friendly chap, the mixed and always some good value great snacks and tapas menu, tapas plate is fabulous, while tapas at the bar. it is hardly surprising it is usu- the ribs and other fresh dishes Owner Juan is a local busi- ally full. are extremely popular with ex- nessman, who takes a real Another fine place to eat is pats. pride in the place running like Marengo, which has a dis- On Friday night, this is the clockwork and being the sort of tinctly different feel to its near- place to come for live enter- place that he would like to eat. by rivals. tainment and now a Spotify set He has recently opened an ice Run by Isabel, from Madrid, it up, where you choose your own cream parlour next door and is has a great range of tapas, pin- songs. soon to open, yet another, res- chos and racions to share. Nearby hunt out Cruz Blanca, taurant alongside this Spring. Just inland on the main square a typical Madrid-style bar/res- Another institution and a fabu- be sure to look out Lo de An- taurant, which serves up ice lous surprise walking in is El dres, run by Andres, of course, cold beers and some excellent Molino, which is beautifully who grew up working in his fresh seafood. built and created in a base- dad’s tapas bars in Ronda. There are specials by the day ment, just off the main N-340 highway. Deceptively big, it has been lov- ingly created with old wooden decor in the style of a windmill, hence the name. Best of all, it has a great mix of tapas and raciones, in par- ticular the bacalao and the foie with jamon. Another emblematic place is Café Nenit, where Jose and his team serve breakfasts and pastries from early morning, tapas for lunch and bar snacks into the evening. In the heart of the town mean- while, look out for O Cal- laghan’s pub if that is more WINNER: Plate of mixed tapas at Lo de Andres your bag. A great range of beers and snacks, you would be advised to look out for Karaoke and quiz nights each week. While not open till July it would be impossible to write about food in Manilva without men- tioning the amazing Roman Oasis, just inland on the road to the Roman baths, of course. Over three decades old, it was here that legendary UK chef www.ilcapitanoristorante.com Keith Floyd came to spend some of the last few weeks of his life. A massive fan of the eclectic, Puerto de la Duquesa, Plaza de la Fuente · Manilva original spot, he and owner Paul were close buddies and Málaga, Spain this is obvious by the amount of photos of Floyd on the Tel. 952 890 520 TYPICAL: Madrid style bar Cruz Blanca walls. 3232 the Olive Press November 14th - 25th 2016 www.theolivepress.es ll about Manilva, Sabinillas and A Puerto de la Duquesa