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Megabowl Sports Bar in Marbella is a fun-filled venue for the whole family to spend few quality hours in their weekend break. Located at La Canada Shopping Centre, Megabowl is very much popular among the residents on the Costa del Sol.
At the Marbella Awards 2010, run by Essential Magazine and Talk Radio Europe, Da Bruno Italian Restaurants were proud to be the winner of the Selective Dining category, for the fifth year in a row.
The City of Vélez-Málaga (Málaga) has launched a campaign to prevent drinking and driving, which among other things, plans to reward drivers with vouchers redeemable for free fuel if they are negative on breath tests when stopped by the Local Police.
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Sources at the Development Ministry have confirmed to Diario Sur that part of Málaga’s new second ring road is to open before the end of the year.
It affects two sections, numbers 3 and 4 of the four sections into which construction has been split, which will open during the last week of December. No exact date has been given as yet, but it’s understood that the government refused the contractors’ request to open in January, saying it must take place during 2010.
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ANDALUCIA’S top chef Dani Garcia has seen his name up in stars… again.
It is only the second restaurant to win two stars in Andalucía and he is the youngest chef in Spain to win the accolade.
He said: “I’m well chuffed, but I have a bitter sweet taste in my mouth as I feel the region is not being properly rewarded for its great cooking.”
Source: theolivepress.es
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Tourism figures are also reportedly up across Spain. Marbella in particular shines through, with third-quarters data reflecting strong improvements for the months of July, August and September in the Costa del Sol.
Marbella Mayoress, Ángeles Muñoz, said the report clearly shows 'recovery' of the town's tourism. Muñoz is excited about the future of Marbella and told the press: "These are the best figures we've seen in the last five years."
The five-day break of Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha in Marbella staying at the luxurious Villa Padierna Hotel will have made a difference to these figures. With them, came national and international press which generated wonderfully positive publicity for the area and subsequently, more tourists.
Other contributing factors apart from the obvious abundance of sunshine, sea and sangria, are some great events that the city hosted. The fabulous Björn Again ABBA tribute concert, X-Factor extravaganza, International Festival of Art or the Food & Sun Festival have all played a part in luring holidaymakers to the town this year.
With the Andalucían region coming out on top (compared to other regions in Spain), it looks like things are finally looking up for tourism, something the region's economy relies heavily upon.
Good news also for the property market in the same period, albeit in a more timid manor. The National Institute of statistics reveals that August was the best month in housing sales since May 2008. Confirmation of this improvement comes from the latest data provided by the Association of Registrars of property, movable property and commercial. Based on this data, the Association of Registrars has detected 'a clear recovery in the sales process'.
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The relationship that the Volunteer Program of Cudeca Foundation continues to have with the Andalucia Agency for Volunteers goes back to their early beginnings.
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An exclusive residential complex, consisting of 58 luxury apartments-villas and located in Marbella. 58 two-storey Apartment-Villas of six different types and innovative and modern design, offer a choice of two, three, or four bedrooms - each with its own suite bathroom, complete with Jacuzzi or Duravit tub.
The new service starts on Thursday this week
Until the now the official notification of fines has been placed in the Official Provincial Bulletin, but one in three is not paid as the offending driver is not located. Now it is presumed that the driver does have internet access.
Ramón Ledesma from the DGT said that the current system often resulted in guilty drivers’ first finding out about their fine when their bank account is embargoed.
Internet users will also be able to access a new ‘Buzón electrónico’ where, be they companies or individuals, they can see notifications of fines, and other items of interest, such as ITV/MOT reminders.
Currently 15% of traffic fines are paid over the internet.
Source: typicallyspanish.com
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NIE is an abbreviation for Número de identidad de extranjero, which translates as ‘Identification number for foreigners’. The main purpose of the NIE for Spain is fiscal control. Without a Spanish NIE number, the Spanish tax authorities are unable to assess or process annual tax payments such as income tax (IRPF). Not paying your taxes can incur heavy fines.
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Marbella has recorded nearly 1,000,000 overnight stays during the months of July, August and September.
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THE Marbella Ladies Golfing Association is holding a Charity Golf Day at Rio Real Golf Club on Sunday, November 21. Registration from 8.30 am, and shotgun start at 9.30am. Open to both men and women in a Pairs Better-ball Format. Individuals can play and we will pair you up. Also nearest pin men and women and longest drive men and women.
National Police in Spain have distributed the pictures of the most searched for criminals thought to be in the country, and asked for help from the pubic to find them
Experts fear the bubble will burst at the end of the year
House sales in Spain are up 30% compared to a year ago, as prices are on average 13% lower than at their peak in 2007, but the experts are saying it is just another mini bubble.
Spain is taking the right measures for economic stability, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn: Spain "is in a rather good situation"
Dominique Strauss-Kahn said he was "confident" Spain's economy would recover and called on all Spaniards to back the government's austerity work.
He was speaking after a meeting in Madrid with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
Mr Zapatero had earlier denied his government was seeking an IMF bailout, but markets have been nervous.
Mr Zapatero said on Thursday that Spain's economy was solid and solvent, and the visit by Dominique Strauss-Kahn was a scheduled one.
'Determination'
Mr Strauss-Kahn said all the measures being put in place by the Spanish government were "clearly being done for the benefit of the economy".
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"I am really confident in the medium and long-term prospects for the Spanish economy, providing the efforts that have to be made will be made," he added.
He specifically praised continuing efforts to liberalise the Spanish labour market, saying they went in "the right direction".
Mr Zapatero said that during the meeting he had conveyed to Mr Strauss-Kahn "the determination of the Spanish government to implement and to make effective every single one of these reforms that we have launched".
Nervous markets
Mr Zapatero's government recently introduced a package of spending cuts and a reform of the labour market in an attempt to persuade nervous financial markets that Spain's finances are under control.
However, that's a difficult task, as after the crisis in Greece, the financial markets have been concerned that Spain could be the next country to require outside financial assistance.
As a result, Spain is having to pay record rates to sell its debt, and this week a senior banker revealed that Spanish financial institutions are struggling to get funding on international markets.
Spain is now promising to publish the results of what are known as "stress tests" on its banks, to prove that any fears of their failure are unfounded.
The country is still reeling from the collapse of the construction sector, has a budget deficit of 11%, and one in five workers is unemployed.
To help reduce the jobless count, the Spanish government wishes to liberalise labour laws that currently deter Spanish firms from taking on full-time staff because of the difficulty of making redundancies.
However, this has already faced strong opposition from unions, who are threatening to hold a general strike in September.
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| The Aroma of Chestnuts |
 The aroma of roastin chestnuts heralds the onset of autumn The rickety wooden stalls and the big cooking pots with holes punched in the base are the traditional icons of the approach of the colder months.  The streets of Malaga are starting to see the return of chestnut vendors to help warm up the chilly evenings with their hot roasted chestnuts. For one euro you can get six chestnuts, but be careful, always check inside first, in case there's a rotten one! |
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 Wendy Shand Tots to TravelHOLIDAYS. WENDY HELPS PEOPLE MAKE MONEY FROM RENTAL PROPERTIES. “Boosting your income from holiday lets” SUR IN ENGLISH Times are tough in the Spanish property market at the moment so we spoke to Wendy Shand, founder of award winning Tots to Travel, about how holiday property owners can maximize their rental income by harnessing some simple strategies. Wendy shares some of her top tips fromher newbook 'Empty weeks: How to get more bookings and make money on your holiday home' and makes a copy available to SUR readers. Is the book aimed at people who are already involved in holiday rentals? Yes it is, and also for those who are considering the idea. It is important that owners understand the demand that's out there and identify their niche market. In recent years, with the weak euro and worldwide recession, many property owners have seen bookings drop and have made less money, but in thepast year our company has experienced a growth rate of 97%, which suggests to me that the holiday lettings market is not only growing but is positively buoyant. It is a matter of knowing what people want, and providing it. The book is full of practical tips and advice which will help owners of holiday homes achieve a long and profitable lettings season. What do people look for in a holiday home? The market has changed dramatically. Nowadays, people are looking for something as comfortable as their own home, with features like an enclosed pool. Clever owners are extending their season by identifying a niche such as the family market and doing their utmost to cater for it. How can people obtain a copy of your book? If they go to www.freeholidayletsbook.co.uk, we are giving 500 copies of the book away free of charge. |
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| Town: Nueva Andalucia Full Description: Large townhouse in the desireable urbanisation of Aloha Pueblo. Located only a few Kilometres from Puerto Banus and walking distance to many bars, shops and restaurants this property is the perfect holiday or family home. Aloha Pueblo is in the heart of the golf valley so perfect also for golf lovers to have Aloha, Las Brisas and Los Naranjos golf courses on your doorstep | ||
| Home Features Air Conditioning Alarm Dishwasher Fireplace Fully Fitted kitchen Satellite TV Terrace | Community Features Lovely Gardens Mountain Views Pool Public Transportation | Bedrooms: 3 Bathroom: 2 Area: Old Town Built size: 164 |
| Bedrooms: 2 Bathroom: 1 | Area: Old Town Built size: 75 |
| Town: Marbella and Golden Mile Full Description: Well situated and very well priced 2 bedroom apartment only a minutes walk to the famous Old Town of Marbella and 2 minutes walk to the marina, beach and sea front of Marbella. |
