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LIFESTYLE · TRAVEL · GOLF · PROPERTYISSuE 01 · 2010

welcome

We’re not just selling golf or property we are offering

you a way of life – Go Golf! Go Live Your Life.

The property market is hugely competitive, particularly

in the current climate, however we have seen big

changes in recent months with clients no longer sitting

on the fence waiting for the market to bottom out.

Confidence is building and sales of property on site

have doubled from figures in the first half of last year.

Let’s hope 2010 is the start of things to come.

Whether on holiday, golfing or searching for your dream

home; relax with our magazine and enjoy your stay.

Hope to see you soon in the clubhouse...

Ian Cooper

Director & Founder of Los Arqueros Estates

Welcome to Los Arqueros Life and thank you for taking

the time to browse our publication.

First I would like to thank everyone who has helped

put this issue of the magazine together; Nick, David,

Costas, Ruth, Philippa, Line, Susan and Paul. Without

you guys it would not have been possible.

I would also like to thank my good friend Alistair for

talking his sister into moving from Portugal to join Los

Arqueros Estates, without this I would not have had the

time to even consider publishing this magazine.

Through Los Arqueros Life I hope to be able to provide

you with some great articles about a variety of topics,

show some stunning images and offer useful information

on Los Arqueros, Benahavis, Andalucia and Spain.

From the very first time I came to Los Arqueros I have

always believed it to be a special place, close enough

to the glamour of Puerto Banus and Marbella, but just

far enough away. Los Arqueros can offer great facilities

and stunning scenery in a great location with fantastic

access to the coast and beyond.

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contents

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008 Lifestyle

010 Fashion

012 Jewellery

014 International Chef

018 Dining Out

022 Motor

024 Kids in Spain

028 Ticket to Ride

030 Health & Beauty

036 Travel

038 Destinations

048 Sierra Nevada

050 Hotel Amanhavis

052 Monasteries

056 Golf

058 Los Arqueros

064 European Tour

066 Golf Course Guide

070 Property

072 Architect

074 Buying & Selling

080 Los Arqueros Estates

082 Rentals

083 Management

086 Property Guide

104 Villas

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contributors

Susan Pedalino. Writer

Susan has been living with her family in Spain for nearly

five years with her 7 year old twin girls. She enjoys

walking, films and travel especially around Spain.

She loves reading, writing and pilates. The twins love

stickers, the park, the beach and riding their bikes.

Check out her website www.eyeonspain.com, it’s

growing fast and it’s full of valuable information about

life in Spain.

David Toms. Photographer

David has built up a solid reputation as a leading

professional in the years that he has been working in

Marbella, so he is usually the photographer of choice

with people looking for professional photography in the

Costa del Sol area. His professionalism and experience,

together with his natural talent are what makes David

so popular, while his organised but easygoing manner

make him very pleasant to work with.

www.davidtomsphotography.com

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From fashion and photography to local dining and international chefs, we present you with a mixture of local and world-wide features.

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HermèsA LESSON OF GOOD TASTE

Paris, 1837, Degarre develops the photographic

process. The first railway line is opened, connecting

Paris and Saint Germaine in Laye, and the Industrial

and transport revolution will start that same year. A

27 year-old German man arrives in Paris, full of hope

and work expectations. He is a visionary with great

commercial flair. Nine years later he opens his first

saddlery and tack business, located in Rue Basse du

Rempart, in the busy Madeleine district. His name is

Thierry Hermès, founder of the Hermès Empire.

In 1880, Hermès opens its famous shop in 24,

Faubourg Saint Honoré. The area’s rich clientele

are regular passers-by on their carriages, to the

Champs Ellysses. Their business flourishes, creating

optimal quality products in an ever increasing and

competitive market of carriages and riding apparel.

Changes in urbanism and the economy; progress,

electricity, telephone... and the Hermès predecessors,

with admirable foresight, had introduced a boutique

with accessories. Five generations have led this

remarkable House. The world is in constant change,

but the philosophy and good taste of the Hermès

house remains intact.

A time to relax and enjoy the long summer days,

and starry nights. Hermès adapts their classical

accessories to suit a leisurely pace. Enjoy a walk,

collect some flowers, and let the stress disappear in

thin air... The best quality and tradition, for exceptional

accessories. Natural textures, fine design and bright

summer colours for comfortable and elegant fashion.

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Mimo SilverBEAuTIFuLLY HAND CRAFTED SILVER JEwELLERY MADE ONSITE AT THE MIMO SILVER wORK SHOP

Spanish born designer and co-founder Mercedes grew

up and was educated in Harrow, England. She was

brought up in a traditional Spanish house hold and was

always interested in art and fashion as a young child

and spent most of her time drawing and sketching.

Fifteen years later, her family decided it was time to

immigrate back to their roots and moved the family to

the southern coast of Spain, were she is now based.

After four years of studies in art and design in Malaga,

she worked as a graphic designer at various local

magazines and publications for 10 years, before she

met her husband, Greg and co-founder of Mimo Silver.

They decided to get involved in the silver world after

an inspiring trip to Mexico in 2000 and worked with

local artisans who helped them design beautiful silver

jewellery for their first shop in Puerto Banus, Spain.

The idea behind Mimo Silver was to offer original silver

jewellery with beautiful packaging to match, at an

affordable price. The word Mimo is a Spanish word that

means an affection, a treat, a little bit of love.

After 2 years at Marina Banus shopping centre in Puerto

Banus, it was time to take total control of the design and

fabrication. They traveled to Taxco, Mexico where they

stayed for a month and Mercedes learned from the local

artisans, and then studied in Cordoba, the capital of

jewellery in Spain. In 2006 they moved the business to a

larger location with an in house workshop.

Her designs range from bold and modern to clean

and feminine and are always unique and eye catching.

They are influenced by her previous work as a graphic

designer and are always made with passion. She uses

semi precious stones like rose and smoky quartz,

mother of pearl and Venetian glass beads. Mercedes

designs in mind for those who enjoy interesting

jewellery and are seeking to be a little different, she

designs timeless pieces that can be worn forever.

You can purchase Mimo Silver jewellery from the

showroom and workshop where Mercedes can show

you the process of how the jewellery is made. Selected

Mimo Silver jewellery is currently available from their

podium sites located in 5 star hotel gift shops and

boutiques along the southern coast of Spain. For online

orders, please visit www.mimosilver.com.

Mimo Silver S.L.

Calle Las Medranas 30 A,

San Perdro Alcantara, Marbella, Malaga Spain.

(Next to the BP gas station on the Ronda Road).

Open Monday - Friday 10-6 (we dont close for lunch)

Tel & Fax: 0034 952 27 59 26

[email protected] · www.mimosilver.com

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The Pastry KingPIERRE HERMé

A pastry chef like no other, it is safe to say Pierre Hermé is the king of pastry – or as fashion magazine Vogue put it, “the Picasso of Pastry”.

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While most kids were playing conkers or fighting on

the street, the 14-year old Pierre Hermé found himself

working as an apprentice to Gaston Lenôtre. By the

age of 20, he had elevated to pastry chef status and

began to investigate innovative methods for making

pastry, mastering an art form at intricate levels that

combined both creativity and technical skill. He is the

ultimate chef provocateur – transforming his sweet

treats into a fashion statement amongst the elite and

flaunting his dare devil tarts across the world’s most

famed catwalks…

Pierre Hermé started just as he meant to go on with

his adventure of discovery following Gaston Lenôtre.

Experimentation and new discoveries eventually led

him to earn both respect and esteem for his creativity

and technical mastery. Tokyo is one of the funkiest,

trendiest and most fashionable places in the world,

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with art spilling from the streets and a luxury culture like

no other – so in 1996, he was perfectly right to cross

over to the east-side with business partner, Charles

Znaty to open their very first shop, Pierre Hermé

Paris®. Returning to Paris, the pair launched their

first Paris shop, Salon de Thé at 72 Rue Bonaparte,

Saint Germain des Prés - a literal overnight success

that became a magnet for pastry connoisseurs from

across the world. A second Paris shop opened in 2004

at 185 rue de Vangirard, which also housed a training

workshop, created in conjunction with Ecole Ferrandi.

Pierre Hermé has essentially transformed his namesake

into a luxury brand, particularly with the launch of

concepts such as the “luxury convenience store” and

“Chocolate Bar” in Tokyo’s Omotesando, situated

alongside the likes of Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Ralph

Lauren. With the brand name going from strength to

strength, the latest Pierre Hermé shop opened its doors

December last year in Shinjuku’s Isetan department

store – an impressive, mammoth sized food hall and

one of the largest in the world.

The master of macaroons, Pierre Hermé has

been responsible for taking the world of sweet

treats to levels unknown by revolutionizing pastry

traditions and creating a concept both luxurious and

prestigious. With his “seasonal” collections of pastries

unleashed upon the catwalks, he has triggered both

criticism and acclaim. There are however few and

far between who are able to parade a bitter lemon

tart with such etiquette and actually get away with it!

His catwalk of cakedom includes fragrant Japanese

citrus creations that infuse dark chocolate and yuzu,

while other queens of the show include his Spring-

Summer 1997 Ispahan – a top-selling cake of the

time inspired by a combination of rose petal cream,

fresh raspberries and litchi nuts cushioned between

two rose flavoured macaroons. Kawaii, translated to

mean cute in Japanese, became the theme for his

Autumn-Winter Collection in 2003 - a trio of round,

individually wrapped PH3 line deserts with a fruity

flavour. The king of macaroons is favoured for his –

erm macaroons of course, and it would be criminal to

miss out on his chestnut macaroon filled with cream

of candied chestnuts and smooth cream with Matcha

green tea. Dune is a pistachio dacquoise biscuit,

light pistachio cream, praline with roasted corn

kernels, while Emotion Mahogany is made of stewed

litchis, stewed mangoes, coconut dacquoise biscuit,

mascarpone cream with caramel.

Even the names of these wonderful concoctions sound

like those of supermodels, yet this is just what Pierre

has wanted to achieve – to create pastries that would

be admired just as one would admire a diamond cut

bracelet or chic dress. He has indeed achieved his goal

of dressing the pastry to such an extent that one would

feel rather guilty about savouring the sumptuous flavours

that he has gone to such pains to create. Indeed Pierre

Hermé is agent provocateur of pastry and has quite

simply revolutionized perceptions of the simplest things.

Japan was certainly a good point from which to start

and it seems, invigorated his Ka – for drive, passion,

motivation, desire, intention and spirit – allowing him to

continue just the way he meant to go on.

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international chef

Da BrunoALwAYS IN SEARCH OF CuLINARY EXCELLENCE

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For more information contact:

Da Bruno Sul Mare. (+34) 952 90 33 18

Da Bruno A Cabopino. (+34) 952 83 19 18

Da Bruno A San Pedro. (+34) 952 78 68 60

Da Bruno A Casa. (+34) 952 85 75 21

Pasta Da Bruno. (+34) 952 86 03 48

Web: www.dabruno.com

For over fifteen years the Da Bruno Restaurant Group has been known for its customer service, excellent cuisine and friendly atmosphere in their five restaurants situated in Marbella and San Pedro de Alcantara.

The Da Bruno restaurant group began operating in

Marbella in 1994. After fifteen years of successful

experience in the town of Marbella and over forty

dedicated to the restoration, Da Bruno currently has

five restaurants located between Cabopino to San

Pedro de Alcantara with a staff of over one hundred

and eighty employees, making it one of the more

established and solid restaurant companies on the

Costa del Sol.

Gastronomy and atmosphere

Da Bruno is today a synonym for customer service,

exquisite treatment and care for the presentation of

all its dishes ranging from carpaccio, fresh mozzarella

‘alla Caprese’ or linguine with lobster. All this without

forgetting the elaborate decoration of their premises

that maintain a consistent style and an equally

welcoming, familiar and friendly atmosphere. The Da

Bruno chefs masterfully combine traditional recipes like

Mamma used to make with trendy culinary know-how,

hospitality and the unmistakable authenticity of its

founders, Giuseppina and Bruno Filippone.

The five restaurants

Another reason for their success is the strategic

situation of the five restaurants. Pasta Da Bruno was

born in 1994 as a laboratory of fresh pasta in centre

of Marbella, followed by Da Bruno a Casa (1999), a

classic on the Golden Mile. Next came Da Bruno a

Cabopino (2001), Da Bruno sul Mare (2002), Da Bruno

a San Pedro (2005) and most recently Da Bruno

Cabopino Take Away and Delicatessen in 2008.

Philosophy and values

For Bruno and Giuseppina Filippone (pictured above)

“a good restaurant is much more than good cooking,

it is the sacred place of hospitality”. To achieve this,

both are in charge of supervising the progress of its

restaurants in a discreet and watchful form as they care

for the full satisfaction of their clients.

Da Bruno founders Bruno and Giuseppina Filippone, have

also given support to a variety of Marbella society events

including sailing and amateur football, which are so

important for the daily routine of many people in Marbella.

Opened in April 2009 on Marbella’s prestigious Golden Mile, Polo House is the creation of James Hewitt, who envisaged a place where one could enjoy fine dining with friendly, attentive service at reasonable prices in a sophisticated yet relaxed ambience.

Polo HouseDINING OuT MARBELLA STYLE

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He also wanted Polo House to be somewhere people

could feel comfortable just popping in for coffees,

cocktails or light bites from a “Chukka Tukka” menu,

and even enjoy late night drinks and dancing. The

result is a seamless blend of all of these ideas;

designed by internationally renowned architect Milan

Varmusa, Polo House boasts two outside terraces for

dining al fresco, an additional decked terrace where

drinks and the Chukka Tukka menu are served and a

beautiful bar with a wonderful selection of fine spirits

and seductive cocktails served by friendly professional

bar staff. There is also a relaxing lounge area with a

baby grand piano together with a classically elegant

restaurant with a cool, colonial feel and even a dance

floor!

Staffed by a friendly, international team and with Lunch,

Dinner, Chukka Tukka and Sunday Lunch menus

carefully constructed under the guidance of Executive

chef Danny Lewis, Polo House offers a uniquely chic

experience in Marbella.

As a consummate gourmet and having eaten in some

of the world’s finest restaurants, James Hewitt always

had a very clear vision of the food that he wanted to

be served in Polo House; unpretentious, appetizing

dishes including some English and French classics with

contemporary treatment, using only the highest quality,

freshest ingredients.

Executive Chef Danny Lewis understood completely

the standards James was looking for and was able to

transform his ideas into the present menus. Londoner

Danny Lewis passed his apprenticeship under the

watchful eye of Marco Pierre White, firstly at Harvey’s

and then the Canteen. His culinary journey saw him

working at Langan’s, and with luminaries such as

Richard Corrigan, Steven Bull and Anthony Worral

Thompson. Winner of the Time Out “Restaurant of the

Year” in London, and winner again of What’s on Dubai?

“Restaurant of the Year”.

Danny has now settled in Spain. He is passionate

about food and insists on using only the freshest,

highest quality ingredients, such as the highly prized

Argan oil sourced from a small area in Morocco

and used as the perfect complement to our Buffalo

Mozzarella, Peach and Proscuitto salad (Dinner Starter

Menu). He runs a disciplined kitchen and expects

complete dedication from his international team;

every dish in Polo House is prepared to order with

the utmost care, attention and finesse. The result is

beautifully balanced, considered food, with clean fresh

flavours presented in an elegant, appetizing style that is

guaranteed to please the most discerning palettes.

Classic Car ClubOF ANDALuCIA

The Classic Car Club of Andalucia was formed in

September 2008 in response to growing activity in the

classic car world in southern Spain. By the end of 2009

the Club had gathered almost 400 members and often

organises as many as four events in a single month.

Club members include many names and personalities

from the world of motorsport and entertainment, past

and present. Monthly classic car runs and club-nights

are the very bedrock of the club and these events are

always well supported.

Membership to the club is limited, however

qualification is simple and open to classic car

enthusiasts that relish driving through the beautiful

Andalucian countryside, enjoying unique restaurants

and visiting interesting destinations whilst savouring

good food and wines and, more important, good

company! Monthly club nights and dinners are held

at El Chaparral Golf Club, Mijas Costa, on the first

Tuesday of every month. For more information visit

www.cccandalucia.com

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There is no excuse for bored children on holiday in the Costa del Sol, as there is enough to cater for all age groups, even on the rare occasion when the sun doesn’t shine!

Holiday ActivitieswITH CHILDREN ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

written by Susan Pedalino

For younger children who still need to sit in a pushchair,

the Zoo in Fuengirola is ideal. If you don’t hire a car,

it is conveniently located just a two minutes walk

away from the bus and train station. It is easy to get

around and split into different areas of the world. The

restaurant food is pretty good and reasonably priced

too. For older children, I would recommend Selwo

Adventure Park, on the Autovia Costa del Sol Km

162,5, Estepona. It is much bigger and spread out with

a real safari feel to it, but involves a lot of walking.

For thrill seekers there is Tivoli World amusement park,

Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena. You might fancy

squeezing a trip to Seville during your stay, in which

case, you could visit Isla Magica amusement park.

You can’t visit the Costa del Sol during the summer

without a day at one of the water parks. There’s

‘Parque Acuatico’ in Mijas, ‘Aquapark’ in Torremolinos

and ‘Bahia Park Acuatico’ in Algeciras.

If you are still bored after all that, try a trip in the

‘Telecabina’ in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena or see

the city of Malaga from one of the big open top buses,

which picks up at the bus station or outside the station

at El Corte Ingles.

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to show the

kids a good time. As well as the obvious day at the

beach (the best ones located towards and beyond

Gibraltar), there are many impressive playgrounds

located along the coast. Estepona has an enormous

one along the promenade. Hunt around where you are

staying, as good quality playgrounds are in abundance.

If you are unfortunate enough to be affected by bad

weather during your stay, you don’t need to lock

If it’s animals you’re after then you might also want

to check out Selwo Marina, the Sea Life Centre,

Benalmadena and the Crocodile Park in Torremolinos.

If you’re visiting Gibraltar, there’s more to the Rock than

apes, there’s dolphins too! Dolphin World does a cruise

around the bay, which gives you the chance to get

close to dolphins, flying fish and occasional whales.

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yourself up in your apartment with cable television.

Estepona has a fantastic garden centre, Agro Jardin,

which boasts a huge pets corner, a few farmyard

animals outside and a great coffee shop with an

infant’s soft play area.

For older children, you might want to try one of the

‘Centro Comerciales’ such as Miramar, Fuengirola, La

Cañada, Marbella or Marina Banus in Puerto Banus.

The shopping centres have multi screen cinemas

often showing films in English. La Cañada has an

amusement arcade with video games and a ten-pin

bowling alley. Marina Banus is a small shopping centre

with a fantastic indoor park, Camelot Park catering

for both younger and older children. All the shopping

centres have a vast selection of restaurants ranging

from fast food to traditional tapas bars.

If you are into watersports, you can’t holiday in

Andalucia without a trip to Tarifa, the surf capital of

Europe. Everyone is currently going mad over kite

surfing there, with loads of schools and ‘surfy’ shops

on offer. Even if you’re not into water sports, you’ll be

‘blown away’ by Tarifa’s beaches; in fact you’ll think

you’ve landed in heaven. It is the closest that you

can get to beach paradise in Europe and the sea is

crystal clear. However, it does get pretty windy, so be

prepared. Although, it will feel a lot cooler than the

Costa del Sol, you can burn very quickly.

If its night life you’re after but you haven’t brought your

babysitter don’t think you’re doomed to stay in every

night with little ones. During the summer, every town

has a feria with a funfair, music, market, local food and

a fantastic family atmosphere. They don’t really take off

until very late and you see Spaniards arriving with their

babies at midnight!

Weather permitting, (which it generally does) and

with a little imagination and motivation to get up early

whilst on your hols you can never get bored on the

Costa del Sol.

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Ticket to Ride

A gold in K1 and two silvers in K2 in the Scandinavian

Championships, fifth in the World Canoeing

Championships in 1983, third in the World K4

Marathon, runner-up in the World Dragon Boat Racing

Competition… If we were to list all 47 medals won by

this Swede, it could take a while. Walkler is now based

in Marbella and manages Ticket to Ride, a company

dedicated to adventure sports.

Walkler came to Marbella to escape the Swedish winter

and “so that I wouldn’t have to try and row surrounded

by blocks of ice”. The climate and conditions of the

water in Andalusia attracted him a great deal. “The

Istan Lake is excellent for sailing,” he explains with

enthusiasm. He took one look and decided to stay,

buying the piece of land that gives access to the

Embalse de la Concepción, which also known as the

Istan Lake, and building a jetty to dock his canoes.

Ticket to Ride offers canoeing, canyoning, climbing,

potholing, diving, fishing, windsurfing, water skiing,

Confederation which is now known as Cuenca

Andaluza”. His efforts clearly haven’t been in vain

because he coveys the passion that he has for what he

does to everyone who comes to visit the area with him.

“I loved the whole laissez-faire attitude of the

experience. Lars let us explore. He made us feel

relaxed and comfortable in the kayak. And the scenery

is fantastic,” explains Zippy Chierakul from London

who enjoyed the route on the lake by kayak. “The

majority of people that come here are foreign,” Walkler

points out. “They are looking for something different.

People from the area hardly ever come here”.

Despite this, many companies approach Ticket To

Ride when organising team-building activities for

their employees. According to Walkler, these group

activities can contribute to “a collective memory, happy

memories that are shared by all the members of a team

and binds them closer together”. And it seems to work

because an increasing number of companies, some as

dragon boats, jet skiing, horse riding, paintballing, 4×4

racing, quad biking and survival expeditions, all in the

best areas of region. Walkler has no secrets to hide

and if you coax him a little he begins to speak openly

about those special spots he has hidden up his sleeve.

“There are several coves surrounding the lake with

beaches ideal for the summer,” he reveals. “On the

northern part of the lake mud appears when the water

level drops and you can enjoy a fantastic mud bath”.

Even the Sky Television went there to film a special

report on the area. ”The best place for canyoning is Río

Verde (GRANADA) and the Guadalmina river that goes

through Benahavis, although they’ve recently banned

canyoning there”. Exploring Andalusia with Walkler as

your guide is a truly unforgettable experience.

It definitely wasn’t easy at first and he still has some

way to go. The local authorities in Istan still haven’t

granted him a licence to open to the public. After

three years of negotiations he finally “managed to

get the permission I needed from the Hydrographic

high profile as the pharmaceutical company Novartis,

are requesting his services. Clients usually hear of him

through word-of-mouth, giving Walker an idea of how

satisfied they are with his activities.

Walkler admits that in the unlikely event that he were

made mayor of Istan he would change many things in

the area. One of his plans would be to “take advantage

of skills held by professionals living in the village,

and allow them to form part of small town councils”.

Walkler is doing his part to promote Andalusia around

the world, helping the Costa del Sol become known for

more than urban exploitation.

Avda. Naciones Unidas

C.C. Cristamar - Local B61

Puerto Banús, Marbella

Telephone: (+34) 952 905 082

Mobile: (+34) 609 517 517

[email protected]

www.thesafarishop.com

we’re not here to tell you about a song by the Beatles and Ticket to Ride is not just an average company that offers adventure sports packages. It’s actually a return trip into the very heart of nature under the watchful eye of a man who has won 47 medals in Swedish and international canoeing championships. Lars walkler shows us that another kind of tourism is possible.

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written by Cecilia Bogaard / www.tertuliaandaluza.com

health & beautylifestyle

Becoming ill in a foreign country is a concern for everyone, especially if you cannot understand the health system or speak the language. Although we generally take good health for granted, we need to be prepared for any unexpected health related eventuality.

Anyone who has had the misfortune of falling seriously

ill in Spain will agree that medical facilities in Spain are

of a very high standard. Clinics and hospitals are very

clean and Spanish doctors tend to be very thorough.

Of course, the availability of services does vary from

locality to locality and you may need to travel to a

neighbouring town or city for treatment.

In an emergency look for the urgencias (emergency)

section of the nearest hospital. Before you have

established yourself, for less urgent problems, it

would be advisable to go to a private clinic to avoid a

long wait.

For tourists and non-residents, form EHIC (European

Health Insurance Cover) has replaced the old E111.

The form E111 is no longer valid. You can apply online

at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers. Have a photocopy of your

EHIC ready to show the doctor the original and hand in

the copy. You will find lots of information on health for

travellers on the site mentioned above.

Keeping healthyIN SPAIN

written by Susan Pedalino. Photo by David Toms


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A tan makes you feel healthier, slimmer and more attractive. whether, this perception of vitality associated with tanned skin is based on society and media attitude is debatable.

However, when living in Spain it is easy to forget just

how much sun exposure we receive on a daily basis.

Generally, northern European skin is not equipped to

deal with such quantities of exposure. You just need

to take a walk around Marbella’s, Puerto Banus to

instantly spot the expat women who have spent the

last twenty years sunbathing constantly. Many of them

attempt to patch their faces up with face lifts and the

equivalent but the truth is you can’t turn back time and

sun damage is difficult to repair to its original state.

We all know that the sun ages, so why persist with

damaging our skin? We have to remind ourselves that

the tan is temporary and fades in the winter, even when

you are living in Spain. Also, ask yourself if you really

want to spend the last thirty years of your life with

prune skin.

To prevent your skin from appearing old and unhealthy,

simply protect yourself from the sun by:

Stay out of the sun between 10 AM and 4 PM

Apply sunscreen on a daily basis

Cover exposed skin: wear a broad-brimmed hat and

sunglasses.

Always seek the shade.

I know that you’ve heard it and read it a thousand times

before, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded. The Spanish

sun is powerful especially in the summer months. Don’t

go mad and toast yourself, there’s no rush, it’s not

going anywhere. If you follow the basics above that you

already know, you will be thankful in the future!

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written by Susan Pedalino

Farmacias (Chemists) in Spain are also excellent as a

first port of call as they are very informative and you

can usually buy a lot more over the counter than you

can in the UK Many people relocating to Spain are on

a budget until they establish themselves. For them, the

big question on their mind is:

Am I Entitled to Free Health Care?

Spain’s public health service is known as the Instituto

Nacional de la Salud (INSALUD). If you make Spanish

social security contributions via your employment or

your business you and your family are entitled to the

same free health care as a Spanish National. Once

you register to pay Social Security, you will become a

member of INSALUD. You will be provided with a social

security card (tarjeta) and be assigned a doctor.

For more information on Social Security contact the

Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social www.seg-

social.es (there is a page available in English).

If you are an EU National and have made contributions

to your home Social Security scheme for two years

prior to your arrival in Spain, you may be entitled to

public health cover in Spain for a limited period dating

from your last payment at home. In order to qualify for

this, you need to take Form E-106 (pick this up at your

local Social Security branch) to the local provincial

office of the Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social.

Pensioners and those on incapacity benefit should do

as above but with form E-121.

The Flying Doctors - Helicopteros Sanitarios

Helicopteros Sanitarios is an invaluable service for

those with a home on the Costa del Sol. It is a 24 hour

call out service available to members only. Seniors and

parents of young children really appreciate the service,

with its team of fully trained doctors that efficiently

perform house calls after your quick phone call to their

Puerto Banus centre.

Helicopteros Sanitarios is excellent value for money

and there are different schemes available. Cover for

an entire family of four is around 250 Euros per annum

with an unlimited number of callouts. For membership

details call (+34) 952 897 347. I should point out

that despite their name; they generally turn up in an

ambulance as opposed to an aircraft!

Private Health Care

Those of you who have visited the Costa del Sol

recently will have noticed the impressive new hospital

building ‘Hospiten’ whilst driving along the N-340 in

Estepona.

Bio Sculpture GelLADIES, DO YOu FANCY LOOKING EXTRA SNAzzY ON THE GOLF COuRSE THIS YEAR?

This year, it’s not about what clothes or golf shoes you

wear, it’s all about what you’re wearing on your nails!

Bio Sculpture is the latest must-have nail care product.

Instead of painting on varnish that will simply chip the

moment you reach for your driver, Bio Sculpture Gel

is applied in liquid form over the natural nails and is

then cured under UV light to give a strong, durable

finish that won’t chip no matter how many holes

you play. The main difference of Bio Sculpture Gel is

that it is a nail treatment; your natural nails are being

strengthened and cared for underneath. What’s more

the Bio Sculpture Gel comes in such a wide range of

colours and finishes that you are sure to find something

to add some spice to your golf day and get people

talking all the way to the clubhouse. Best still, because

Bio Gel is strong and long-lasting, your nails will

continue to look great for weeks allowing you to focus

on what’s really important; your game!

The new Go-Green range comes in a variety of shades

ranging from Green River to Pistachio to Emerald.

All of which will look fantastic on (and off) the golf

course. Or if you fancy something a little different why

not try one of the other 120 colours Gels available.

From traditional pinks and reds to the currently

popular French manicure, to the more outlandish and

adventurous purples and blacks you’ll sure to find one

that suits your own taste.

Whoever said you couldn’t look as elegant and

feminine on the course as you can off of it? They

obviously hadn’t heard about Bio Sculpture Gel!

Visit their website to find out more and to locate

your nearest Bio Sculpture salon and next time you

play you’ll be sure to wow your girlfriends with your

fabulous nails. Hole-in-one! For more information,

please visit www.biosculpture.es or call 952 663 602

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A look at some of our favourite travel destinations, a broad selection of varying and distinct amorous locations, each providing exquisite surroundings and innumerable memories.

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Caffreys Irish Barand Restaurant

Open 7 days a week from 9 am

All live sports shown

Regular Live Music

Traditional Sunday Lunch

Special events and parties catered for

Call us for details

Caffreys Bar and restaurant

Monte Halcones, 2B

Ctra de Ronda

Tel 951 275 121

Rather than a destination, this is a great romantic

adventure. Myanmar offers a view into authentic South-

East Asia before its contact with western cultures.

Unfortunately this comes at the price of a dictatorship

and the decision whether to visit, or not, is best left

to each individual. What cannot be denied is that

Myanmar offers some of the most unspoilt, genuine

and unrivalled cultural heritage anywhere in Asia set

amongst beautiful landscapes.

Machu Picchu is a paradise for the adventurous

traveller who likes to venture off the beaten track. The

phenomenally beautiful and surprising pre-Columbian

Inca site offers a totally unique and impressive

experience for visitors. The Lost City Of The Incas

fuels images of a strangely mystical civilization of great

knowledge that perfectly knew how to interact with

their hostile environment.

Peru Rail, run by the Orient Express, provides the most

refined way of getting there. One of the world’s highest

railways, it offers breathtaking views of the Andes as

it takes you through scenery and places that would

otherwise be missed. Starting in the beautiful city of

Cuzco you can ascend to Machu Picchu in elegant

style and comfort.

Once at the site itself, a stay at the Machu Picchu

Sanctuary Lodge makes the perfect base to totally

immerse oneself in exploring this astonishing site

and culture. It is the only hotel located adjacent to

the heritage site and allows you to enjoy its amazing

sunrises and moonlit nights. As a romantic trip goes,

this particular Andean adventure offers endless

possibilities for spending unforgettable and other

worldly moments.

MachuPicchu,Perú RoadToMandalay


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UlusabaPrivateGameReserve LaMamounia

This is quite possibly the world’s most majestic beach

location. Set in a beautiful lagoon of azure waters in

the Bora Bora island of French Polynesia it perfectly

incarnates the dream tropical island with its warm

waters, coral reefs and lush green vegetation.

Built upon the extinct Motu Toopua volcano, the Bora

Bora Laguna Resort and Spa is a private paradise that

allows you to savour Polynesia’s endlessly sensuous

possibilities. Accommodation is in simple, elegant,

traditional bungalows set above the glistening waters,

each with private deck and steps down to the lagoon.

Marine life abounds all around you and can be viewed

through sections of transparent flooring.

The resort offers exquisite French Polynesian cuisine

to tantalize the taste buds and a spa for relaxing after

a hard day doing very little. This is the perfect romantic

location to loose oneself in another person’s company

whilst enjoying the simple and sensual things in life.


Owned and run by Sir Richard Branson, the Ulusaba

Private Game Reserve offers the best of Big Five

wildlife set in the peace and tranquillity of the bushveld.

It also provides elegantly refined comforts back at

the exquisite lodge. Located in the heart of the Sabi

Sands game reserve in Mpumalanga province, Ulusaba

exudes astounding African beauty with its unspoilt

and perfectly preserved bush topped by the majestic

Drakensberg mountains looming afar. The panoramic

views and the endless African sky are richly sensuous.

As this is a private reserve, activities such as 4x4

viewing safaris, bush walking, bush dinners and

stargazing can be enjoyed with real proximity to the

natural habitat and with great intimacy. It is a truly

memorable and moving experience. The lodge is a

boutique hotel of exceptional quality; the decoration

is purely African, modern and refined and integrates

harmoniously with the environment and landscape. The

food is of gourmet standard and the hotel also offers a

spa to help you unwind. This is the perfect destination

for those romantics who seek the wild, adventurous,

powerfully evocative and sensual side of Africa.

Marrakech, the Red City and home to the Moroccan

Royal Dynasty, a city of vivid colours, beautiful

architecture, astounding Riads, the largest souk in

the country and quite possible the busiest square you

will ever see. The town provides the perfect backdrop

for romance with its permanent sensations of Arabian

exoticism inspired by a beautifully aesthetic and

refined culture.

The Mamounia Palace is a legend, set amongst

exquisitely designed traditional gardens and located

within the 12th century ochre ramparts of the medina,

it is a place steeped in history. The entire building

exudes the harmonious tranquillity of Moorish

architecture, from the reception rooms to every little

detail in the suites. The hotel also manages to offer

modern facilities without ever losing anything of its

mystical charm and aura. The restaurant offers some

of the finest cuisine in the country served in the regal

banquet room. For those that dream of luxuriant and

sensual Arabian nights, this is the perfect location to

spend that one especially romantic night amongst a

thousand others.

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The Ice Hotel offers quite possibly one of the most

surreal experiences anywhere. Each year, the icy

establishment in Jukkasjärvi in Swedish Lapland is

completely rebuilt by a team of artists and specialists.

Not only does it offer the possibility to sleep in the

world’s most extravagant igloo, but it also provides

some amazing possibilities for amorous arctic

adventures.

A stay in this ephemeral work of ice-sculpture art

means sleeping at –5° degrees on a bed of ice covered

with reindeer skins. Luckily the hotel also has an

adjacent “warm” area where you can enjoy modern

facilities and a great sauna. Nothing can compare

with the quite fantastic appeal of sleeping on ice that

awakens something deeply dormant and ancestral

within us. Each suite has a different theme and you can

also enjoy warming drinks in the imposing ice bar.

Travelling by snowmobile or on dog sleds, the Ice Hotel

organizes excursions and “safaris” into the frozen

wilderness where you can even camp or dine in the

outdoors. The most surprising aspect is the amazing

quality of arctic food that is a feast for the palate. This

is the ideal location for snuggling up close to someone

you cherish. If you are really lucky, the incredible

Northern Lights may perform their tantalizing dance

across the sky.

Paris, the romantic destination par excellence, a city

where love is stylized, artistic, suave and sophisticated.

The city’s architectural grandeur is a constant

testimony of how the human soul can inspire and attain

beauty. Activities range from dining in some of the

world’s best restaurants, visiting incredible museums,

strolling along the impeccably designed Boulevards,

sipping coffee on a terrace in Saint Germain or enjoying

the stylish nightlife.

Few places in the city can compete in romantic terms

with the Hotel de Crillon. Dominating the Place De

La Concorde it offers some of the city’s finest views;

the Eiffel tower glistens in the distance, the Louvre

and Tuileries gardens are adjacent as are the Champs

Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe. It is also just a

stones throw away from the wonderful shopping of the

Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

The establishment itself is rich in history and culture

and is one of the oldest luxury hotels in the world.

Everything exudes period opulence and refinement

with its different marbles, chandeliers, 17th and 18th

century tapestries, fine sculptures and Louis XVI

chests. A stay here gives the visitor the epitome of

the refined Parisian experience where love, luxury and

lights intermingle in one long, last tango.

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Intelligent LuggagePACK YOuR SuITCASE TO LIMIT

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Your suitcase is already bulging…should you squeeze

in your final pair of flip flops or cram in some last

minute souvenir shopping? Or will you fall into every

airline’s favourite trap and have to pay an excess

baggage charge? Cut out the guesswork and

pack your suitcase to the legal limit with Intelligent

Luggages self weighing suitcases.

When checked-in hold luggage exceeds 20kgs in

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couple of kgs over the 20kg limit will result in you

being charged! An unwanted fee, whether it’s on the

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Sierra NevadaSKIING IN

Many people only associate Spain with sand and sun and are surprised to find that Spain also offers a wide range of winter sports. Spain’s number one location for winter sports, the Sierra Nevada is located just two hours away from the Costa del Sol.


Located above Granada, it has the best snow and the

longest season in the country. Sierra Nevada defies

many concepts associated with skiing, it has practically

guaranteed sunshine, the best spring snow conditions

in Europe, and is still reasonably priced compared to

many of its European counterparts.

One can look forward to five months of snow. Sierra

Nevada has 94.8 kilometres (inc. Snowboard Park)

with over 103 runs. There are 27 lifts (2 Gondolas; 14

Chairlifts (6 Detachable); 2 T-bar drag lifts; 8 Conveyer

Belt, 1 rope drag). The ski resort is open from 9am

to 5pm although you can ski at night on Saturdays

and bank holidays from 19.00 to 21.30hrs (subject to

weather /snow conditions). Night skiing was introduced

in 1994 with lighting along the El Rio slope (3km/545

vertical drops).

The snowboard park contains a half-pipe, full range

of jumps & rails and small lift. 1 Mini-Park. The runs

include: 16 Green runs, 36 Blue runs, 42 Red runs

and 9 Black runs. The longest run is El Aguila a 5.9

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The Golden Mile, arguably the most prestigious address in the whole of mainland Spain. A select stretch of coastline from whence the

Marbella tourism phenomenon first emanated. First came the exquisite Marbella Club Hotel conceived by legendary socialite Prince Alfonso

de Hohenlohe, then the fine Puente Romano Hotel and latterly a handful of other five star establishments. Soft sandy beaches on one side,

an imposing backdrop of mountains on the other and just a stone’s throw from the vibrant marina of Puerto Banús, this is the ‘place to be’.

La Solana is translated as a ‘sun trap’ and every measure has been taken to make the properties exactly that. The owners will also enjoy

maximum natural light inside from the many windows and light paintwork. Attention to detail is evident throughout; wrought iron hinges,

rustic style wooden window frames, shutters and wardrobe doors and feature stone fireplace in the lounge. You benefit from the security

of being within a gated community and a refreshing freeform pool surrounded by manicured gardens and tall pines giving dappled shade.

S A L E S & R E N T A L S

For more information Telephone: (+34) 952 764 067 · [email protected] · www.lasolanadenagueles.com

La Solana occupies a special piece of this hallowed ground. A select development of four spacious apartments and one striking penthouse

contained within an established residential community of just 24 pastel coloured townhouses. Undoubtedly the address is an asset in itself,

but the views are among the best you’ll ever chance upon. Remarkably even the ground floor apartments have impressive sea or mountain

views, but the penthouses offer a real feast for the eyes, with uninterrupted views to the Port of Banús and Gibraltar and Africa beyond.

kms run. There is also a 4 kilometre Cross Country Ski

circuit. The resort has a vast number of Snow making

canons which can create over 32kms of piste which

can extend the season.

As one of Europe’s highest resorts it has a typically

long season, traditionally opening at the end of

November and running through to the end of April or

even into the first week of May. Sierra Nevada literally

means “Snowy Mountain Range”, and it includes

some of the highest peaks in Europe, not to mention

the highest concentration of peaks over 3,000m in

the country. The Mulhacen at 3,482m is the Iberian

Peninsula’s highest.

The Sierra Nevada ski resort offers its visitors a wide

and ever expanding range of facilities as well as a ski

terrain to suit skiers and boarders of all standards.

Families will enjoy quality accommodation and

children’s facilities such as the recently developed Mirlo

Blanco recreation zone, for those that do not want to

ski, with activities including Ski Bike, Inner Tubing, Ice

Skating and the new “Roller-Sled”.

The Sierra Nevada offers two crčche’s 1at “Snow

Garden” in Borreguiles the main ski area the other at

the base of the Al Andalus Gondola in the village both

are well-run establishments with fully trained staff to

look after children up to seven years old.

Pradollano - The resort village

Sierra Nevada’s village area with its alpine-style

buildings, offers a variety of services, one of the

village’s most important features is the four-storey

underground parking complex with a capacity of 2,880

vehicles.

The resort offers (with more each year) quality

apartments and hotels in a range of categories which

include Jacuzzi, squash, workout areas, sauna and

indoor swimming pools. Should you need it there is a

fully equipped Medical Centre is situated to the left of

the Telecabina Al-Andalus, and down the stairs. There

is a pharmacy in the main square, opposite the ski

pass ticket offices. The ski schools of which there are

many offer lessons to all abilities in many languages.

There are a number of super markets located

throughout the resort, although you will find the ones in

the area of the main square offer the best selections.

There are also shops, night clubs, pubs and bars,

discotheques etc., banks with ATM´s, sports and

fashion boutiques, gift shops, magazine and

newspaper kiosks, ski rental, photo-developing

services, hairdressers, car rental, taxi service and a

village bus.

The approach to the village is by good well sign posted

road which winds up the mountain from Granada. The

road is open most of the year however you may need

snow chains at times (it is worth checking be for you

drive up). The Guardia Civil (Traffic Police) do put traffic

control points in during bad weather, you will be turned

round if you don’t have chains.

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AmanhavísHOTEL & RESTAuRANT

Tucked away in the Moorish mountain village of

Benahavis is the Hotel Amanhavis. A small rustic,

yet elegant world of great smiles, warm welcomes,

refined service and a true andalucian feel awaits you at

Amanhavis. The true feeling of being far away, yet you

are at home away from home.

With a climate of nearly 320 sunny days in a year,

visitors can enjoy the beautiful countryside of small a

Andalucean villages nestled on green mountain slopes.

Only a few kilometers away, you reach the world class

resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus, which are only

minutes away from Amanhavis’ doorstep. Enjoy and

relax at the mountain jewel of Amanhavis.

Amanhavis Restaurant is a rustic, yet elegant

Restaurant, specializing in serving Creative Andalusian

Cuisine. Daily, the Chef goes to the surrounding

markets finding what is fresh and in season to create

six daily changing menus. Hence guests can choose

from six starters, eight main courses and four desserts.

The atmosphere is similar to a very cozy living room,

where you will feel at home and get pleasure from a

truly wonderful cuisine and evening. In summer time

you can enjoy the peaceful sunset sitting at the terrace

surrounding the swimming pool.

Leslie & Burkhard Weber

Amanhavis Hotel & Restaurant

Calle Pilar 3, E - 29679 Benahavis, Málaga

Costa del Sol, España (Spain)

Phone: 0034-952-85-5620 | Fax: 0034-952-85-6151

www.amanhavis.com

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MonasteriesCONVERTED

Spain is a beautiful and enigmatic country carved with contrasting landscapes, distinct regional differences and a passionate energy for life. At the same time, it is an emerald land encrusted with monasteries that are like gems from the past.

Each has been lovingly resorted to tell tales of times

gone by, offering an enigmatic experience for those

looking for a little more than the materialistic values

of a five star hotel. We take a look at four distinctive

monasteries dotted throughout the land and discover

the joy of stepping back in time and enjoying an

experience that fuses the luxuriously eloquent with the

historically profound.

Piercing the heart of Extremadura is the incredible 16th

century monastery, Rocamador situated between the

Monsalud Mountains and Extremaduran meadows.

The majestic grace with which she rises adds for

dramatic effect. Originally the residence of San Pedro

de Alcantara, Rocamado was later converted into

an infirmary for monks of the Franciscan province

and centre for philosophical studies. In the evening,

this heavenly paradise, as it sits within rolling green

meadows, is gently lit, revealing the total tranquillity

that engulfs it. Embracing a philosophy of life with large

scenic spaces, incredible gastronomy and delightful

natural essences, Rocamador is eloquently adorned

with luscious fabrics and furniture, which combine with

rustic terracotta and stone. An exquisite spirit and

charm exists behind these historic walls with views out

to a unique landscape dotted with oaks. Restoration is

impressive with ancient ancillary buildings transformed

into thirty bohemian rooms.

Bringing the eloquence of luxury together with a

respect for the traditions of the past is emblematic

Casa del Abad in Ampudia near Palencia. Dating

back to the 17th century, there are today about 1000

inhabitants in the village with an economy dependent

upon agriculture. The castle itself has become a

military museum and one of the most prestigious

Spanish fortresses. Original features of wrought iron

doors and adobe and stone walls remain while the rest

of the building has been refurbished to offer a superb

combination of ancient and modern styles. A total

of 24 guest rooms with elaborate yet simplistic décor

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and a Michelin star restaurant will greet guests. The

building itself was originally the residence of the Abbot

Church of San Miguel de Ampudia and later acquired

by Don Diego Garcia de Tovar. Full of the splendour of

antiquities, its most spectacular feature is the six metre

high vault at the entrance and the small chapel where

Abbot fulfilled his religious office.

Aragon’s Monasterio de Piedra in the Zaragoza province,

otherwise translated as Monastery of the Rock, has

been converted into a hotel and park complex. Declared

a National Historic-Artistic Monument in 1983, it has

been converted from an old Arab castle and donated

to the monks in 1194 by Alonso II el Casto and his wife,

Lady Sancha. Spilling with history, the construction

of the monastery spans three eras: The 13th century

Gothic stage, Renaissance Gothic of the 16th century

and Classical Baroque of the 18th century. From the

magnificent cloisters to the beautiful chapter house that

became a vital centre of monastic life, there are many

profound features to this beautiful building. Stunning

natural beauty features in the lush emerald gardens

that surround the monastery with waterfalls, mosses

and barren wilderness. Look out for one of the most

dramatic of waterfalls, known as Horsetail (Cola de

Caballo) which stands at fifty metres in length.

Incredibly relaxing, Convento de La Parra, located half

way between Madrid and Seville, was built in 1673

as a convent of the Order of Santa Clara and used by

the Clarisa order of nuns until 1979. Today it stands

as a delightful converted guest house with a unique

ambience of peace and tranquillity. The convent is

surrounded by grapevines, olive trees, oregano, thyme

and orchards of orange, lemon, fig and pomegranate.

Maintaining the enigma of the past with its vaults,

cloister and furnishings of stone, wood, iron and

terracotta, it is easy enough to forget the outside world.

It is wise to completely abandon the materialism of the

modern world before entering the confines of La Parra

as there will be no televisions, DVD players or stereos

in the bedrooms. Instead, a rather extensive library

and ample number of board games. All 21 rooms are

constructed in two phases with the old cells in the

south wing divided over two floors and the second

floor of the north wing housing two suites, four special

doubles and three double rooms.

Monasteries and convents of Spain are countless.

Bringing the enigma of the past to life, these converted

buildings of history are a simply delightful way to

understand and appreciate history, while keeping the

spirit of the past alive.

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BRINGING THE ELOquENCE OF LuXuRY TOGETHER wITH A RESPECT

FOR THE TRADITIONS OF THE PAST IS EMBLEMATIC CASA DEL ABAD IN

AMPuDIA NEAR PALENCIA.

with over 50 golf courses to choose from and more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the Costa del Sol makes for an ideal golfing destination.

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Perhaps not as well known in the amateur game as some of the mainstream manufacturers, Katsuhiro Miura has

built an enviable reputation in the professional ranks for precision crafted clubs. Indeed, the 91 and 94 Masters

Champions both played clubs made by Miura as did the 2001 and 2004 double US Open winner.

Thanks to his use of the finest mild steel and high temperature triple forging, his clubs have a dense

molecular structure which imparts a more penetrating ball flight. The hand crafted heads are also

progressively weighted to tolerances of less than +/- 0.5g ensuring consistent distance control.

Available in blade, cavity back and midsize design, each set is custom balanced and fitted.

They are, quite simply, the finest golf clubs in the world.

Building a set of Miura golf clubs to Katsuhiro Miura’s exacting standards requires a master craftsmen,

and David Poulton PGA, based at Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club is the only authorized dealer

on the Costa del Sol able to do so. For more information call David on: (+34) 685 990 138.

AUTHORIZED DEALER

www.miuragolf.com

Setamongsteepmountains,theimpeccablefairwaysofLosArquerosGolf&CountryClubmergewiththespectacularsurroundingscenery,affordingthegolfersexceptionalviewsovertheMediterranean.

Los ArquerosGOLF & COuNTRY CLuB

Opened in 1991, Los Arqueros is a challenging par-71,

18-hole course designed by the Spaniard Severiano

Ballesteros. Considered one of the best players in the

world, Seve has used his know-how and prestige to

create some 30 golf courses all over the world.

The sleek green fairways of Los Arqueros Golf & Country

Club are cradled in the rugged Sierras of Ronda. This

spectacular mountain setting where the eagle and

vulture soar, provide players too with a birds eye view

across the Mediterranean and beyond to Africa on a

clear day. All this beauty is concentrated in Marbella’s

famous Golf Valley and just 10 minutes from Puerto

Banus, haunt of millionaires, celebrities and the jet set.

The thinking behind the design of Los Arqueros Golf

was to lay out a course which closely followed the

contours of the land and was in harmony with the

natural setting. It is an idea which Seve exploited to

the maximum when designing the front and back

nine holes, each with its own distinct personality.

The result is a course which presents a challenge for

the experienced golfer and is a real test of skill for

beginners.

The course demands accurate play, especially on some

of the tighter fairways where even big hitters may be

advised to play a shorter iron or wood off the tee for

greater precision.

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Thls is a challenging course which needs to be

approached with caution if you want to play to your

handicap. The great third hole with a lake on the left of

the fairway and wide bunkers dotting the right, needs

careful strategy to avoid an unhappy end.

But the sixth hole is the most difficult and the longest.

Crucial decisions must be taken right from the tee shot.

Watch out for the eighth hole in particular which is a a

long par five with a hazardous deep out off bounds, a

dogleg to the right an abrupt descent to the green, and

finally a creek to cross to reach the pin.

The 13th is a beautiful hole, with an elevated tee which

requires a powerful but precise drive to the drop zone

flanked by bunkers and which requires some thought If

par ls to be saved.

Los Arqueros Golf (proprietor Taylor Woodrow de

Espana S.A) is unique and its design is very different

from the majority of courses on the Costa Dec Sol.

ISO 14001 Thls achievement is hardly surprising given

Tayior Woodrow’s overall policy of incorporating a

general environmental management system in order to

respect nature and comply with all standing regulations.

The idea of an Environmental Management System

(SGMA) first emerged in The Netherlands in 1985, and

is currently firmly observed all over the world. However

its application is still voluntary to prevent and to remedy

real and potential environmental problems. After the

challenge of the course, the “nineteenth hole” at Los

Arqueros is a welcome sight. The panoramic terrace

is built into the hillside overlooking the first tee and the

18th green and it is revitalising merely to have a drink

in the breathtaking views to the horizon which describe

a perfect blue parabola where the sky meets the

Mediterranean.

As well as a bar and restaurant there is a pro shop,

gymnasium and sauna, squash. tennis and paddle

tennis courts’ putting and chipping greens as well

as a driving range. The clubhouse is a meeting place

for visiting golfers and country club residents of all

nationalities who come not only to play golf but also

to savour that special outdoor lifestyle which is all

about enjoying the sunshine and the country air over a

chilled beer and a dish of paella perhaps in congenial

company. Likewise visitors who wish to experience the

pleasure of living in the incomparable setting of Los

Arqueros Golf & Country Club will find a large selection

of possibilities to choose from among plots, villas,

apartments and semi-detached townhouses.

However Los Arqueros’s directors do not believe

in standing still, and in order to retain its excellent

reputation improvements to the course are always

ongoing under the technical guidance of the Seve

Ballesteros organisation. These efforts were rewarded

when the club was granted the ISO 14001 Environmental

Management System certificate at the end of 2003

This official recognition has made Los Arqueros Golf

the first golf course on the Costa dei Sol, the second

In Andalusia and the fourth in all of Spaln to obtain the


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Jul. Day Competitions

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22 Thu Ladies´ weekly

25 Sun Monthly mixed



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20 Sat CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

21 Sun CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP





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12 Sun TORNEO FUNDASPANDEM



19 Sun TORNEO DE NAVIDAD





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30 Sat PRO-AM Andalucía APGA

31 Sun PRO-AM Andalucía APGA

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May Day Competitions

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4 Fri Torneo Restaurante Los Arqueros







25 Fri Mixed Interclub Challenge



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Parador de Malaga Golf

Host to the Open de Andalucia. 25-28 March, 2010.

By far the oldest course on the Coast and inaugurated

by the Spanish Royal Family in 1925. Now consisting of

27 holes, the original 18 holes were designed by Tom

Simpson, of Muirhead and Turnberry fame. An easy to

walk course, although it is a long one, flat, a mixture of

links, seawater lagoons and park land, suitable for all

levels of golfers.

(+34) 951 011 120 · www.parador.es

Real Club de Golf de Sevilla

Host to the Spanish Open. 29 April - 2 May, 2010.

Designed by José María Olazábal, this course is an

excellent venue for any high level competition. Wide

fairways sown with Bermuda grass, undulating Pencross

greens, very well dotted by 90 spectacular bunkers and

9 lakes covering more than three hectares. The course

covers an area of 61 hectares and boasts over 10,000

trees that make a pleasant and challenging round.

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Valderrama Golf Club

Host to the Andalucia Masters. 28-31 October, 2010.

Valderrama is a 6356 metres par 71 with no hole of less

than championship quality but it can be fully enjoyed

by players of all handicaps, thanks to the genius of

Robert Trent Jones, Senior, whom many consider the

leading golf architect of his day. Consistently voted as

one of the best courses in Europe, it has also played

host to the Volvo Masters and The Ryder Cup.

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Malaga

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26. Las Brisas 952 813 021

27. Aloha Golf 952 907 085

28. La Dama de Noche (9) 952 818 150

29. Monte Paraiso (9) 952 822 781

30. Rio Real 952 765 733

31. Santa Clara 952 850 111

32. Marbella CC 952 830 500

33. Greenlife Golf 952 839 142

34. Santa Maria 952 831 036

35. El Soto (9) 952 852 124

36. Cabopino Golf 952 850 282

37. La Siesta (9) 952 933 362

38. Miraflores Golf 952 931 960

39. La Noria (9) 952 587 653

40. Calanova Golf 951 170 194

41. La Cala Resort 952 669 033

42. Santana 951 062 560

43. El Chaparral 952 587 733

44. Mijas Golf 952 476 843

45. Cerrado de Aguila (9) 951 703 355

46. Torrequebrada 952 442 742

47. Benalmadena (9) 637 504 858

48. Alhaurin Golf 952 595 800

49. Lauro 27 Golf 952 412 767

50. Guadalhorce 952 179 378

51. Parador de Malaga 951 011 120

No. CourseName Telephone

01. Alcaidesa Links 956 791 040

02. San Roque 956 613 030

03. Almenara 902 181 836

04. La Reserva 956 785 252

05. Valderrama 956 791 200

06. Sotogrande 956 785 014

07. La Cañada 956 794 100

08. La Duquesa 952 890 725

09. Doña Julia 646 105 585

10. Casares Costa Golf (9) 952 937 895

11. Finca Cortesin 952 937 884

12. Estepona Golf 952 937 605

13. Valle Romano 952 800 600

14. La Resina (9) 951 278 346

15. Flamingos Golf 952 889 163

16. El Paraiso 952 883 835

17. Atalaya Golf 952 882 812

18. Guadalmina Golf 952 883 455

19. Monte Mayor 952 937 111

20. Marbella Club 952 889 101

21. El Higueral (9) 951 242 139

22. Los Arqueros 952 784 600

23. La quinta 952 762 390

24. Los Naranjos 952 815 206

25. Magna Marbella 952 929 249

wHERE TO PLAY GOLFOver 50 golf courses can be found along the Costa del Sol, from Gibraltar to Malaga. Here is a useful listing which gives their location along with telephone contact details.

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Pablo Liev, renowned Málaga-based architect

had a vision for a lifestyle concept which married

contemporary Mediterranean living with dramatic

nature and scenery. Ten years ago Pablo, along with

Javier Ballester and Igor Barbovitch (Taylor Woodrow

HQ)made a presentation to Taylor Woodrow about

the vision they had for a new residential urbanization

in Benahavis, near Marbella, Spain. He presented

his ideas for an urbanization made up of villas and

clusters of apartments in “Mediterranean Villages” in

an elevated position offering the most amazing views,

while being surrounded by nature. The meeting was a

complete success and Pablo’s team were entrusted

with the creation of the project. Pablo recalls,” I

remember feeling very excited with the prospect of

being part of a large new development, especially

considering we were just coming out of the financial

crisis of the early 1990’s.”

The concept of Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club

was to incorporate contemporary Mediterranean

architecture into the natural beauty and scenery of

the location. The built environment had to integrate

effortlessly into the area, so the essence was not

lost. To this end, Pablo enlisted the help of Antonio

Bazán and Agrojardin, specialists in landscaping and

gardening, to work with his team. The aim was to try to

make the architecture go unnoticed, “sitting naturally in

the area as though having always been there”.

Pictured are photographs of Pablo´s own house,

located at Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club.

The client profile Pablo was designing Los Arqueros

Golf and Country Club around was clear, both local and

foreign residents enjoying a love of golf and leisure as

well as appreciating natural beauty and surroundings

and being part of a close community. 15 years after

that first presentation to Taylor Woodrow, Los Arqueros

Golf and Country Club is nearing completion and as

Pablo walks through the urbanization he feels that they

managed to achieve a good balance of architecture

and natural landscape.

The ethos of Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club as

an urbanization was to provide a number of individual

developments in the form of “villages”. To this end

no two communities are the same, each has its own

identity. La Torre, for example, is named after and

built around an ancient Andalucian look-out tower

which remains in place today, Las Terrazas occupies

an elevated position in which just over 40 properties

occupy superior south/south westerly views. Los

Almendros is the only townhouse development on Los

Arqueros, providing a small number of homes each

with private terraces or gardens.

Pablo’s team of architects has gone on to work with

Taylor Woodrow on a further number of projects,

including Salblanca in Marbella, La Mairena in Ojén and

Las Mimosas in Estepona as well as the Taylor Woodrow

building in Teatinos. They have worked on hotel projects

for the Aldiana Hotel in Alcaidesa and El Fuerte in El

Rompido, Huelva, as well as commercial centres along

the Costa del Sol. Internationally, they are currently

working on hotel projects in Jamaica and Aruba.

Pablo concludes by saying that the success of Los

Arqueros Golf and Country Club is a culmination of

the architectural skills, landscaping expertise and

close relationships with Benahavis Town Hall and the

employees of Taylor Woodrow. He believes that the

effort of all the people who have been involved has been

for the benefit and well being of all residents, golfers and

visitors to Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club.

Pablo LievTHE NAME BEHIND THE CONCEPTION OF LOS ARquEROS GOLF & COuNTRY CLuB

Steps in the conveyancing process when buying a property (resale)

Your solicitor will guide you through the process. Their

initial step would be to contact the vendor’s solicitor

in order to organize and clarify all the aspects and

conditions of the purchase. At the same time your

solicitor will contact your mortgage lender and the

estate agent if you decide to buy.

STARTINGTHELEGALPROCESS

Once your lawyer has contacted all parties they will be

able to start the legal process - which is to prepare and

sign a RESERVATION CONTRACT in order to reserve

the property and take it off the market. Once signed the

property is taken off the market and is reserved in your

name(s).

Frequent query: Could the vendor pull out? Yes, but

they will have to pay the purchaser back the total

amount paid plus another equal amount as indemnity.

For this reason many purchaser’s prefer to sign

immediately after the PRIVATE PURCHASE CONTRACT

(Contrato Privado de Compraventa) as a formal private

contract could obligate vendor and purchaser to

complete, not allowing either party to pull out.

Upon signing of the private purchase contract 10% of

the purchase price is paid. A formal contract should

include the following:

- Full description of the two parties.

- Full description of the property.

- Inscription number in the land registry.

- Price of the property and stage payment details.

Your solicitor in Spain will check that all the details are

correct within the contract.

An important issue would be to do a SEARCH ON THE

PROPERTY. The search will consist in several actions:

- To ask for a Certificate from the Land Registry. The

Land Registry will advise of the current ownership and

of any kind of debts and charges affecting the porperty.

- To check in the Town Hall that the property has the

correspondent building licence and first occupancy

licence.

- To check that the vendor has paid the Council tax,

electricity & water, and community of owners. Your

solicitor in Spain will then send a report to you detailing

the results of the searches.

OTHERISSUESBEFORECOMPLETION

Once the private contract has been signed your

lawyer will have to organize all the paperwork and

documentation in order to sign the title deeds.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

It will be needed If the purchaser can not come to sign

title deeds at completion or can not come to apply for

the NIE number. (see text bellow) Power of attorney will

enable your lawyer to complete on your behalf without

your being present.

NIE NUMBER

It is a Fiscal Identification Number for non residents and

it will be required before you can make any transaction

in Spain, such as purchasing a property, a car, pay taxes

etc. NIE can be applied personally at the police station or

your lawyer can apply for it using the power of attorney.

Buying & SellingA PROPERTY IN SPAIN

written by Yolanda Reque, Reque Lawyers

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SPANISH BANK ACCOUNT

You will need one in Spain as your lawyer will order

direct debit for water, electricity, Community of owners

and IBI tax (council tax).

Finally, immediately before completion your lawyer will

check that there are no outstanding debts affecting

the property you are buying. I refer to the Council tax,

electricity & water and community of owners. Vendor

will have to provide copy of the latest receipts duly

paid at completion.

TITLEDEEDS

This is the magical date you have been waiting for.

Please note that completion must take place on a

working day (Monday to Friday), principally because

money transfer cannot take place at the weekend.

On completion the balance of the price, ownership and

keys of the property are exchanged. This takes place

in the Public Notary’s office. A new Certificate from

the Land Registry is requested that day to secure that

no charges have appeared since the initial search was

done.

INSCRIPTIONOFOWNERSHIPINTHELANDREGISTRY

After signing the title deeds your lawyer will pay the

Notary fee and the transfer tax and finally register it at

the local Land Registry.

The Land Registry maintains all the details of the

property and records financial charges and other

matters that may affect the title.

Registering the deed provides the highest public level

of protection.

TAXES

As explained before, after the Notary fee is paid,

your lawyer will take the said deed to the local tax

authorities in order to pay the TRANSFER TAX.

As a resume:

- If you are buying a resale, the Transfer tax would be a

7% of the declared purchase price.

- If you are buying an off plan property (from a

developer) you will pay 7% VAT at completion

and1% Stamp Duty after completion to the local tax

authorities.

FINALSTEPSAFTERCOMPLETION

In order to complete the file, you lawyer will order direct

debit for water, electricity, community of owners and

Council tax / rubbish collection into your account in

Spain.

OTHERANNUALTAXES

COUNCIL TAX and RUBBISH COLLECTION. This tax is

annually paid to the Town Hall.

You should receive a letter in your post confirming the

amount and timescale to pay it. We suggest to order

direct debit as the Town Hall charges interests if you

delay paying it.

INCOMETAX

It is a tax charged by the Spanish Tax Office for all

owners of properties in Spain.

Your solicitor will advise you yearly of the exact amount

to pay.

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Steps in the conveyancing process when selling a property (resale)

DOCUMENTATION

The following documents should be requested by your

lawyer when putting your property up for sale.

Copy of the Escitura (Title Deeds)

Copy of the latest IBI tax receipt (council Tax).

Copy of your last Spanish Income Tax Declaration

Address and telephone number of the Community of

owners.

Copies of all utility service bills. Water, electricity, gas,

telephone etc.

Capital Gains Tax. To be paid after completion.

A non-resident seller is liable for payment of a 18%

Capital Gains Tax on the profit of the sale of their

property.

HOWDOWECALCULATETHEPROFITMADE?

Profit willl be the difference between the total costs you

had when you bought (you can also add the costs you

have when you sell) and the selling price.

Costs of the purchase would be: Original purchase

price, taxes (7% VAT, Stamp Duty, 7% Transfer tax)

Public Notary fee, Public Registry fee, Legal fee, Real

Estate comission, extensions and improvements done

on the property and also fees and comissions paid on

the sale etc.

“Extensions and improvements done on the property”.

These should not be confused with maintenance and

conservation costs, as these are not deductible. In

practice, there is no clear cut distinction between one

and the other.)

Debts

Before completion you are obliged to settle any

outstanding debts, charges or liens which may be

registered against the property.

Your lawyer will have to provide at the Notary the

following documents which will be incorporated to the

title deed:

- Last IBI tax receipt duly paid

- Certificate from the Community of Owners showing

that there are no pending debts.

You aso have to provide at the Notary the last water,

electricity, telephone, gas etc invoices all duly paid.

Plusvalía Tax. To be paid after completion.

Plusvalía Tax is a Municipal Tax based on the increase

of the value of the land over the years.

It is recommendable for the seller/legal representative

to find out with the Town Hall the amount of tax they

will demand.

Fees. To be paid at completion.

Estate agencies usually charge 5% of the selling price.

Lawyer’s fees would be around 1% of the selling price.

3% Retention on the selling price.

When you come to sell the property, the buyer’s lawyer

will retain 3% of the selling price to be paid to The Tax

Office.

The tax office will retain this amount until Capital Gains

Tax is paid.

If your Capital Gains tax is lower than the 3% retained,

your lawyer will ask the tax Office to reimburse you the

difference.

NOTE: The tax office will also check if you have any

other pending debt such as wealth and income tax in

which case they will also discount it also from the 3%

retained.

Based in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol, reQUe - LAWyerS is a highly experienced

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Although the buying process is no more difficult than in any other european country it can

be difficult for foreign buyers due to the language and the Spanish legal and tax systems.

Why use a Spanish Lawyer? the property you want to purchase is in Spain.

For this reason any conflicts arising to the property will be dealt with under

the Spanish law. It is important that your solicitor is competent in all aspects

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You have just taken the first step towards a new era in

Real Estate for Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club.

Los Arqueros Estates are here on site ready to serve

you. Our accessibility, friendliness and dedicated

commitment to serving our clientele is what makes

us your number one choice for golf property in Los

Arqueros.

With a combined 35 years experience, our in depth

knowledge of property sales, the market and the needs

of our clients are acknowledged by our strength of

reputation in the area. Please see testimonials for some

of our existing clients’ personal experiences with Los

Arqueros Estates.

For many years we have been committed to property

sales in Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club and also

own property on site. We are now pleased to announce

our launch as the first and only dedicated real estate

company only in Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club.

With a fantastic inventory of properties for sale we have

something to suit most buyers, whether looking for an

apartment, townhouse, villa or a plot we can help.

For more information contact

Los Arqueros Estates

Telephone: (+34) 952 764 067

[email protected]

www. losarquerosestates.com


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Los Arqueros Estates are delighted to announce the

arrival of Phillipa Stephenson to their team. Phillipa’s

role will be primarily to develop the management and

rentals arm of the business, “Los Arqueros Services”.

Current and future clients of Los Arqueros Estates will

benefit from our new bespoke rental and management

services division.

Spanish–speaking Phillipa comes to our coast directly

from the Algarve where she gained in-depth experience

in all aspects of property management, and is used

to dealing with anything from short holiday rentals

to complete house reforms. Focussing on client

satisfaction, Los Arqueros Services, with Phillipa at

the helm, will be available to meet all your rental and

property management requirements.

For property owners, this means we are able to

concentrate on increasing the rental potential of your

property. By minimizing the vacancy period we can

maximize your cash flow.

We cater for both long and short term rentals. Our

portfolio contains a varying selection of properties

ranging from two bedroom apartments with stunning

mountain, golf and sea views to modern and

contemporary multi bedroom private villas, ensuring we

can accommodate your rental needs.

For more information or to discuss your rental

requirements contact Philippa Stephenson.

Telephone: (+34) 647 289 938

Email: [email protected]

New Staff

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Rentals with Los Arqueros Estates

At Los Arqueros Estates we understand your property

represents a considerable investment. Whilst being

a source of enjoyment and ongoing pleasure for you,

your family and friends, being thousands of miles away

and maintaining a second home can become a worry

as well as taking up your valuable time.

If you want to visit regularly then you will want your

holiday home to be in immaculate condition and

ready for immediate use. Knowing that the property

is being opened up, aired and checked regularly by

professionals can bring peace of mind.

This is why we offer you our property management

services including everything from simple key holding

at 10 euros a month to full bespoke management. We

design a service that is right for you.

Regular checks on your property means we are always

aware and in communication with you and are able

deal with problems before you arrive.

Understanding the trust involved in leaving your home

in someone else’s hands we invite you to come and

meet us and discuss your requirements.

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Property ManagementLOS ARquEROS ESTATES

Contact: Philippa Stephenson

Mobile: (+34) 647 289 938

Email: [email protected]

Over the last 35 years, DAIRIN DECORACION has built up extensive experience and at present has an interior design shop and its own workshop of upholstery and curtains. In order to provide a better personalized service, we have launched two new areas: garden furniture and a studio for all-round decoration in refurbishments.

DAIRIN DECORACION believes that research has to be made on the space you have available in order to create and design the correct atmosphere. Apart from working with qualified staff and making a personalized follow-up the execution of the works, we use furniture, painting, materials and light points such as curtains and upholstery. We care about every detail in your home or business.

Ctra. de RondaPol. La Quinta no 11 ASan Pedro de AlcántaraTel. +34 952 781 [email protected]

DAIRIN DECORACIONInterior Design

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MonicaandPeter

“Ian Cooper and Los Arqueros Estates have been

invaluable for us when we acquired our flat in Los

Arqueros, they demonstrated great knowledge about

the area and showed high awareness of issues

important to us as buyers. Ian and his network strongly

contributed to a smooth process so for these reasons

we highly recommend his services.”

BillEdwards(London)-VillainLosArqueros

After arranging the sale of our townhouse in El Alto,

Ian brokered an excellent deal for us on our new Los

Arqueros villa. I have bought and sold commercial and

residential property many times in London and in Spain

and the service we were given by Ian was some of the

best, we were treated to a professional service from

start to finish.

Julie&TomasVandenSpiegel

“We are so happy to take possession of our new

holiday home in Los Arqueros, we would like to thanks

Los Arqueros Estates for their help during the buying

process and the ongoing help as Phillipa project

manages work we have requested on the apartment.”

Testimonials

MarketingWhen you place your property for sale with an agent,

you expect them to market it properly in order to obtain

the best price in the quickest possible time.

At Los Arqueros Estates we do everything to ensure

just that, with advertising campaigns in high quality

publications, marketing our own brand in order for

potential buyers to find your property on our website

and collaborating with our network of overseas agents

and hundreds of agents here on the coast.

The magazine you are now holding is another such

example, and shows that Los Arqueros Estates is

prepared to invest in new ways to put the sellers

interests first.

Join our long list of satisfied clients

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Los Arqueros EstatesPROPERTY GuIDE

LocatedjustminutesfromthetraditionalSpanishtownofSanPedrodeAlcantaraandsetamongstthefoothillsofSierradeRonda,LosArquerosGolf&CountryCluboffersacombinationofspectacularsurroundingscenery,openspacesandexceptionalviewsovertheMediterranean.



Telephone: (+34) 952 764 067

[email protected]

www. losarquerosestates.com

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Los Arqueros is more than an urbanization, made up

of a collection of individual “villages” each with their

own unique style. Apartments, town houses, villas

and building plots are spread around the sleek green

fairways of the Seve Ballesteros-designed 18-hole

course. High quality prevails in each of the Taylor

Woodrow-built properties. High-spec kitchens, sizeable

terraces, gardens and pools are just some of the

benefits within each.

Whatever your taste or requirement, your needs will be

met with attention to detail afforded at every opportunity.

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club, as its name

suggests, provides more than a challenging course with

stunning surrounds. Other great facilities, such as the

tennis, paddle & squash courts, gym, driving range, Pro

shop, restaurant / bar and stunning members lounge are

all on site. In addition the Los Arqueros Shopping Village

is in construction with grocery store and many other

shops, cafes and bars planned.

The Los Arqueros Club House offers:

Bar

Restaurant

Golf

Driving range

Tennis

Paddel

Gym

Squash

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(+34) 647 289 938 · [email protected] · www.losarquerosestates.comLos Arqueros Estates S.L. Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club, 29679 Benahavís, Spain

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The first development built at Los Arqueros Golf &

Country Club is picturesque El Alto. As its name

suggests, the properties occupy an elevated position

overlooking the 18-hole golf course, surrounding

scenery and Mediterranean Sea. Spacious town

houses and apartments combine with 2 beautiful

swimming pools and gardens to ensure the popularity

of this community is retained.

El Alto was built in the style of a white Spanish

village and properties benefit from generous

proportions, sunny terraces and mature communal

gardens. In addition some properties boast open

fireplaces, private garages and storage rooms.

El Alto

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Los Pinos is one of the original Mediterranean style

villages built in Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club by

Taylor Woodrow. Occupying an elevated position, views

extend over the 18-hole golf course to the sea beyond.

The community is gated and the spacious two, three

and four bedroom apartments and penthouses boast

fully fitted kitchens with Bosch appliances, cream

marble floors and hot and cold air conditioning.

Properties in Los Pinos benefit from underground

parking and some with store rooms, lift access and

two communal pools, one of which is heated for year-

round use.

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EL Lago was one of the first communities development

built by Taylor Woodrow on Los Arqueros Golf &

Country Club. The community comprises both 2 and

3 bedroom apartments and penthouses situated over

three levels. The proportions of the properties are

generous and ground floor units benefit from private

gardens and some penthouses boasting substantial

roof top solariums.

Situated adjacent to the magnificent 18-hole golf

course, El Lago is surrounded by mature gardens

with two community swimming pools one of which is

heated.

El Lago

Offering superb southerly views over the golf course

and towards the Mediterranean Sea, Las Jacarandas is

a gated community within Los Arqueros Golf & Country

Club. Qualities are as would be expected from a Taylor

Woodrow build and include fully fitted wardrobes, fitted

kitchen with Bosch appliances and cream marble floors.

The apartments and penthouses are situated within

beautiful landscaped gardens and benefit from two

communal pools and a separate children’s pool. Every

property has an underground parking place with

optional storerooms available and there is lift access to

all apartments.

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La Finca is a very popular community within Los

Arqueros Golf & Country Club consisting of 2 and

3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, being just

a short walk to the Clubhouse and restaurant, pro

shop and driving range. Consisting of two phases all

apartments have a south or south westerly aspect

overlooking the established 18-hole golf course and

the new 9-hole course towards the Mediterranean Sea.

La Finca, as expected, offers the high standards

expected from a Taylor Woodrow build, and includes

cream marble flooring throughout, fitted designer

kitchen with Bosch appliances and hot and cold A/C.

Set in mature landscaped gardens residential La Finca

boasts two communal swimming pools.

La Finca

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Los Almendros de Los Arqueros is the only community

within Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club made up

exclusively of townhouses. Constructed in 2 phases,

there are just thirty four properties in total, all with

south or south westerly aspects.

The spacious townhouses have either three or four

bedrooms, private terrace or garden (or both) and

private garages. Built to the highest quality to be

expected from Taylor Woodrow, these properties

are much sought-after. Each features cream marble

flooring, hot and cold A/C, designer fitted kitchens with

Bosch appliances and open fireplaces in the lounge.

Los Almendros boasts two communal swimming pools

offering stunning views over the beautiful 18- hole golf

course and the Mediterranean Sea. The community

maintains manicured landscaped communal

gardens and the additional security of being a gated

development.

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Comprising of only 42 apartments, Los Naranjos is

one of the smaller developments in Los Arqueros

Golf & Country Club, consisting of 2 and 3 bedroom

apartments and penthouses. The development

occupies an elevated position providing good sea, golf

and mountain views.

All apartments have underground parking and lift

access and some also have private storerooms. The

properties within Los Naranjos all boast cream marble

flooring, fully fitted kitchens with Bosch appliances and

hot & cold A/C.

Los Naranjos

Los Olivos is a small gated community within Los

Arqueros Golf & Country Club occupying a superior

elevated position. The community is made up of two

and three bedroom apartments and penthouses and

some very spacious 4 bedroom duplex penthouses.

Most of the properties offer magnificent views

of the golf courses, surrounding mountains and

Mediterranean Sea.

The apartments all have underground parking and lift

access and some also have private storage rooms.

Los Olivos boasts two communal swimming pools

with separate children’s pools set amongst mature

manicured gardens.

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Los Balcones is one of the smallest communities

within Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club and is well

situated close to the golf clubhouse and restaurant.

The apartments and penthouses are set in a semi circle

around a beautiful infinity pool providing a spectacular

setting with uninterrupted views of the course, the

mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.

The properties in Los Balcones are built over three

levels, ground floor with gardens, first floor and

penthouses with roof solariums. The high qualities

and specification expected with Taylor Woodrow built

properties are in evidence with cream marble floors,

fully fitted kitchens with Bosch appliances and hot and

cold air conditioning.

Los Balcones

Providing additional privacy and security the gated

community of Las Terrazas is situated uppermost in

the Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club urbanization. It

offers spectacular views of surrounding natural scenery

and across the 18-hole course to the Mediterranean

Sea beyond.

Constructed in 2005 Las Terrazas consists of three

blocks of just 41 apartments and penthouses

comprising two, three and four bedrooms, all with

south / south westerly aspects and boasting a large

community pool. The apartments all have underground

car parking and lift access and some have private

storerooms.

Las Terrazas


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La Torre is a gated community within Los Arqueros Golf

& Country Club consisting of three phases of apartments

and penthouses, each just three storeys in height.

Surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens, La Torre

boasts four swimming pools and views over the golf

course, lake, pools and some benefiting from a sea view.

High quality specifications feature throughout with

every apartment benefiting from cream marble floors,

fully fitted designer kitchen and hot and cold A/C. All

properties have underground car parking, lift access

and in addition some have storerooms.

La Torre

Los Eucaliptos is one of the most recent developments

built by Taylor Woodrow located in the prestigious

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club. It comprises 2

and 3 bedroom apartments with luxury specifications

including cream marble flooring and bathrooms and

Bosch appliances in the kitchens.

Each building within the community comprises of just

6 apartments, with its own lift. Every property benefits

from an underground parking space included in the

sales price, with storage rooms available to purchase

separately. Los Eucaliptos is surrounded by the new

Severiano Ballesteros designed 9-hole golf course and

boasts beautiful landscaped gardens and 2 communal

swimming pools.

Los Eucaliptos

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One of the most recent additions to property in

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club is Las Encinas.

Surrounded by a superb 9-hole golf course, the low

density development comprises 2 and 3 bedroom

apartments with a south east-facing aspect. Every

apartment has been built to a very high specification

and includes a generous terrace, ample garden

or solarium with views of the golf course and

Mediterranean Sea beyond.

Las Encinas also benefits from established communal

gardens and swimming pool and there are external

parking spaces allocated for every property.

Las Encinas

Los Robles de Los Arqueros is one of the most

recent projects to be developed in Los Arqueros

Golf & Country Club. Consisting of three storey,

low-density apartments and penthouses, every

property has a south or south-westerly aspect

and benefits from a spacious terrace or garden.

Los Robles is made up of either 2 or 3 bedroom

apartments all with high quality finishes

including cream marble floors and luxury

designer fitted kitchens. The properties have

been built in the style of a Mediterranean village

offering magnificent views over the newly-built

9-hole golf course towards the sea. Los Robles

is set amongst beautiful landscaped gardens

and offers a separated adult and children’s

swimming pool, underground garage and

storerooms.

Los Robles

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Villas

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This property in Los Arqueros has just been listed for sale by Los Arqueros Estates, this is an

opportunity not to be missed. Now is the time to buy a villa on Los Arqueros for under 1 million euros.

Call for further details or to arrange an appointment

This deceptive villa is offered for sale in first class condition and is beautifully furnished. An ideal house for permanent

living or for use as a holiday home, laid out for entertaining with a number of seating areas to enjoy the peace, tranquillity

and privacy of this exquisitely furnished home. Must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

REF: 114 € 995,000 REF: 57 € 1,285,000

3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · Built area: 250 m2 · Plot area: 1000 m2 · Terrace area: 200 m2

Heated pool · Large garage · Lift · Open log fire · Vaulted ceiling · Very private4 Bedrooms · 5 Bathrooms · Built area: 320 m2 · Plot area: 1100 m2

Designer kitchen · underfloor heating · Staff accommodation · Exquisitely furnished




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Recently finished this villa stands on a flat plot with a large garden are to the front of the property. The accommodation offers

a flexible living space to suit most buyers. With features including cream marble, quality kitchen, under floor heating, lift,

private pool and tropical garden. This villa represents good value for money and is offered for sale with vacant possession.

Built by Taylor Woodrow this villa offers a modern design in a Mediterranean style and is offered for sale exclusively by

Los Arqueros Estates. Distributed over two levels plus basement, a central double height atrium and gallery overlooks the

lounge. Outside the villa benefits from a secluded private garden, large heated pool and entertainment area.

REF: 99 € 1,295,000 REF: 75 € 1,300,000

4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · Built area: 474 m2 · Plot area: 1250 m2

Private garden · Heated pool · New kitchen · Games room · 2 car Garage5 Bedrooms · 5 Bathrooms · Built area: 364 m2 · Plot area: 1134 m2

Private pool · Sea views · underfloor Heating · Flat plot




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This traditional looking Spanish designed exterior is complemented by a modern contemporary interior which would

delight the most discerning client. Benefiting from a hi-tech Lutron smart home system, wonderful bathrooms, large

bedrooms, beautiful carpentry and a modern designer kitchen. Not forgetting the best view in Los Arqueros.


Stunning sea views · Lutron Smart System · Internal lift · underfloor heating

5 Bedrooms · 5 BathroomsFrontline golf · Modern design · Lift · west facing · Separate apartment · Garage

This modern contemporary villa is listed for sale with Los Arqueros Estates and is situated frontline to the golf course

within the Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club resort. This stunning villa benefits from a separate apartment at garden level,

vast terraces, stunning views and privacy.

REF: 124 € 1,350,000 REF: 59 € 1,490,000




Telephone: (+34) 952 764 067

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Telephone: (+34) 952 764 067

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Built on one of the larger plots in Los Arqueros and

facing southwest this stunning villa is the perfect home.

Entering via large antique wooden doors you will be

instantly impressed. The entrance hall is vast with a

cathedral ceiling, and it doubles as a formal dinning area,

leading through into the main lounge with its open log

fire and to the left you find a small cosy snug room also

with log fire. Also on this level you have a guest suite

with its own access to the terrace, kitchen with service

entrance, guest toilet and vast covered terrace. Upstairs

there are 3 double bedrooms all en suite with stunning

views to the golf course & surrounding mountains. In

the basement you find 2 further spare rooms, garaging

for 4/5 cars, laundry room complete with A/C and LCD

television and a shower room servicing the pool.


wow factor · under floor heating · Open log fires · Large basement · Designer kitchen

REF: 77 REF: 166€ 1,495,000 € 1,895,000


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This stunning frontline golf villa commands outstanding views over the golf course and the Mediterranean sea beyond.

The villa is situated on a quiet street and has a large gated entrance with driveway leading down to a large double garage

giving internal access to the villa. The property has 5 bedrooms en suite, 2 lounges with open fires and boasts great space

outside for entertaining and enjoying the views.


Large plot · 2 Lounges · Stunning views · Infinity pool



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This fantastic new build 6 bedroom villa is set in an elevated position in Los Arqueros with views to the sea, golf and

mountains. Designed in a contemporary style with many modern features, this marvellous villa is comprehensively

equipped and features an indoor pool and sauna.

REF: 109 € 3,950,000

6 Bedrooms · 6 Bathrooms · Built area: 1000 m2 · Plot area: 2000 m2

Contemporary features · Indoor pool · Sauna · Turkish bath · Cinema room · Domotic system

Tel. (+34) 952 764 067 · Mob. (+34) 669 430 252 · [email protected] · www.iancooperestates.comGuadalpin EBC, Blvd. Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella, 29600 Málaga, Spain

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