Features

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La Ventura

Just two minutes from the beach, this restaurant delivers on all fronts. The place itself would be worth a visit, even without the food, and it is just as beautiful now as it was when I used to partake of a drink or two there, nearly 30 years ago.

Meson Mari y Miguel

Accompanying the Ed to Mari y Miguel turned out to be a real treat. Expecting just a tapa or two with our beers, we were so impressed with the meat dish we sampled that we ended up getting a whole ration!

Los Laureles

If you visit the Almuñécar area, and don’t eat at Los Laureles at least once, then you should seriously consider a visit to the old ‘head doctor’ when you get home, because you’d have to be mad not to eat there!

Yerba Buena

Here are a few pointers on places to eat in and around Almuñécar… firstly, try taking your hunger pains to La Yerba Buena, in Avenida de Europa, just up from the Majuelo Park.

Boat Legal

When buying a boat in Spain it is always best to leave the process in the capable hands of a lawyer or an expert in the matter because the legal and fiscal systems are complicated

Successful Thinking

Last month we talked about being positive through the recession, recognising our challenges and facing up to them. I have decided this month to take this one step further and look at how our thought processes can improve our results.

Falafel Cafe

Everybody that knows about Arabic cuisine speaks highly of Falafel in Salobreña, and it has been mentioned that they prepare the best donner kebab to be had in the area.
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Wok Yuan Motril

What can I say? After lots of anticipation over the opening of Wok Yuan in Motril, we have been rewarded for our patience! This restaurant is not just impressive in its size; they also have a separate eating area for smokers, and throughout, the minimalist Asian décor is superb and of course, so is the…