Letter from the Editor2

First of all, I’d like to offer my apologies for atypo in the Chiclana Feria date in the lastissue’s What’s On pages. We are aware thatbeing based in Chiclana we really should getthese things right, and although those datescame via reputable info, the reality is thatmistakes occassionally happen during themayhem that is deadline day - we hope ourloyal readers can forgive us and apologiesagain! And remember, always check beforeyou leave – we are in Spain!

Another important note before we get down tothe business of this issue’s features: Sadly,there are going to be some changes atBaywatch HQ. After two years of producing thismagazine, with Amy and Rob in the beginningand latterly on their own, Colin and Julia havedecided it is time to take things a bit easier(they definitely deserve it!) and aresubsequently relinquishing their roles withinthe Baywatch Group at the end of the year.

They would like to thank all those whose kindsupport and comments have sustained themduring their time at the helm, and above allwish for the continued success of this popularmagazine. For now, at least, we will continueto bring you the latest community news andfeatures that make us the best Englishlanguage magazine in the area! This issuehas some delicious and simple summerrecipes, our usual guide to ferias, fiestas andevents during August and September, daysout at the only ‘Smurf Village’ in the world andthe stunning Coto de Doñana national park,plus the usual reader’sfavourites: a fab hotelgetaway, a featured walk,community news, puzzlesand lots more. Enjoy themagazine and the rest ofthe scorching summer!

SSoopphhiiee

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4 El Paseo de la Luz. Walking for charity

9 Days out in Andalucia. The Smurfs cometo town

10. Featured Walk: The Sierra de Aracena,Huelva Province

27 More from firmm: Unique and ambiguousrelationship between killerwhales, fishermenand pilot whales.

12 Property section with Cadiz Casa

31 Culture: 7th International Festival ofMusic, Alcalá de los Gazules

16 Murder Mystery story. A true story with astrange twist

18 This edition a new challenge - A DiamondCrossword

22 What’s On this August and September inAndalucia

25 Hotel Getaways: Cortijo Barranco, nearArcos de la Frontera

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26 Food and Drink: Simple summer recipesto impress your guests

30 What’s On in and around Cadiz regionand Community News

33. Health & Beauty: The consequences ofmissing teeth35 Focus on the Doña National Park

36 Business Directory: Your guide to local business and services

4EL PASEO DE LA LUZ - SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER 10 AM

On 16 October the British and Spanish communities are striding out to raisefunds to support cancer sufferers andtheir families living in the Chiclana area.

This continues the tradition, built up over sixyears, of British businesses and individuals supporting the AECC, the Spanish CancerCharity. El Paseo de la Luz is a charity fundraising walk of 5km or 10km, dependingon your fitness level, from Barossa Playa toSancti Petri:

• the aim is to raise money to support British and Spanish families affected by cancer • to raise awareness of how treatable cancer can be and • to get fit as part of your strategy to loweryour risk of cancer

Inspired by the Moonwalk events in the UK,you are encouraged to decorate your bra (orboxers, in the case of gentlemen!) raisemoney and have a fun day out with a

Zumba warm-up and music from the brassband to play us out. An entry fee of 10 eurosper person will be charged, all funds goingto the AECC.

Application forms and sponsor sheets will beavailable in September from Baywatch, ThePost House, Carol and Paul Beven tel630928644, email bevenpca@hotmail.comand Irene and Eric Donaldson tel 681244979email donaldson.irene@gmail.com.

If you would like to help, but don’t feel up tothe walk, stewards will also be required onthe day so please volunteer.

You can follow us and get contact details onFacebook at El paseo de le luz.

WHAT THE ASOCIACION ESPANOLACONTRA EL CANCER (AECC) DOES

Opened 19 years ago, the Chiclana branchof the AECC, under the volunteer president Isabel Montero employs the services of two

5physiotherapists and a psychologist to support patients and families. A volunteer hairdresser gives advice on looking good during cancer treatment. In addition, the centreoffers art therapy workshops, yoga, Reiki and social outings. All this comes at a cost - 3500euros a month - so fundraising is essential.

The AECC welcomes people from the British community, with some of the staff speaking English and other Spanish volunteer staff working to improve their language skills. In addition, there are plans to have British volunteers available at the centre in the near future.

Find out more about the AECC at www.aecc.es telephone the Chiclana branch on956 40 73 70 or e-mail: juntachiclana@yahoo.es Or call in person at the AECC, Calle Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, Chiclana

If anyone would like to make a donation to the AECC , or set up a monthly directdebit to them please contact Carol and Paul Beven tel 630928644, or alternativelyyou can also email bevenpca@hotmail.com

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Days Out: Ae Smurfs come to Andalucia!8

The traditional pueblo blanco village ofJúzcar, Malaga Province- recently mentioned in Baywatch as one of our featured walks has been chosen by Sonyas the best place in the world to promotetheir new movieThe Smurfs: in 3D.

To celebrate this, the local town hall hascome up with a fun-filled Summer for allSmurf fans, including arts and crafts, aSmurf Market, a mushroom-gathering treasure hunt in the woods surrounding thepicturesque village, plus other activities (tobe confirmed).

And that’s not all: Júzcar has had a makeover as part of the celebrations and isnow a wonderful shade of Smurf-blue! Thenational press have had a field day with thefestivities and the locals are so proud of theirSmurf-tastic pueblo azul that the mayor isconsidering leaving the village as it is ratherthan painting it white again in September, asoriginally planned.

Those of you with children (or just for the bigkids or nostalgic readers out there!) will lovethe village’s new blue look, it’s worth a visitjust to take a few unique pictures from theother side of the valley, and the activities onoffer will be sure to please.

The Smurfs movie will be out globally in cinemas on the 29th July and is tipped to bea huge blockbuster.

To arrive in Júzcar, part of the Serranía deRonda, from Cadíz province, head towardsJerez before taking the A382 for 60km untilyou approach Algodonales. Take the A376 toRonda and from here, follow signs for Algeciras before turning off to the left 7kmout of Ronda.

You will pass the pueblos blancos of Alpandeire and Faraján before arriving inJúzcar, 16km along this road with its beautiful mountain views over the forestedGenal Valley. Juzcar Town Hall website(Spanish only):www.juzcar.es

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Featured Walk: ;e Sierra de Aracena, Huelva Province10

This issue’s featured walk is a ramblethrough one of Andalucia’s most wild andunspoilt areas of natural beauty, the Sierrade Aracena y Picos de Aroche National Park,in the North of Huelva Province.

This mountain wilderness is home to chestnut and cork oak forests where pigs arereared for the famous delicacy that is JamónIbérico, and is teeming with wildlife, makingit perfect walking country. Undiscovered byforeign visitors until recently, the area is becoming popular with those keen on ruraltourism and with visitors from the city of Seville, just 45 minutes away.

This issue’s walk is sponsored by the SierraMorena Mountain Refuge, Spain’s most primitive and traditional rural hotel in thisstunning virgin territory. Contact and booking details for the hotel are given at thebottom of the article. .

Walk Details: starts and ends in Arroyomolinos de León, Sierra de Aracena Type: leisureTime: 3 hoursDistance: 7 kmDescription:You start the trek at the village of Arroyomolinos de León, 600m altitude. Onceyou reach the local picnic area, you will seea semi-hidden path on the right hand side.This was the old route to go from Andaluciato the province of Extremadura, where intimes of old donkeys loaded with olivestrekked to the mills which produced aceite.

The land begins to grow steeper as you passthrough olive groves and wild places wherethe scents of rosemary and thyme hang inthe air.

You will arrive in the village of Era de Garrido(over 900m altitude), with its spectacularviews: to the North Badajoz province, glimpsing in the distance the village of Calera de León, famous for its national historic monuments the Monastery of Tentudia and Colegiata.

Just slightly further along you will arrive at amirador (viewpoint) where you can enjoy abreathtaking 360 degree view of the gorgeous Sierra Morena range. You canstop off for a picnic here before returning toArroyomolinos de León through the samewonderful scenery from which you came.

If you prefer to do a guided walk, or wouldlike more details on this unique hotel,visit www.sierramountainrefuge.com or call/email Javier on: 680 311 303 (perfectEnglish spoken) javier@sierramountainrefuge.com

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Property Sectionby CadizCasa

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Q. Now that the Chiclana town plan hasbeen nullified does that mean that myhouse is now not legal?

A. No, that is not the case, they have re-verted to the 1987 plan because that wasthe last accepted plan and naturally itshows very little of Chiclana as we know ittoday.

Therefore anything not shown in theory ison white land. An interim plan which wecan work to is being prepared and a newplan will be ready within, the council sayaround 2013.

While I cannot guarantee this, we believethat the new plan will look very much likethe 2004 plan which we have used up untilnow.

Q. Is it alright for me to sell my housewhich has paperwork problems. Can I beprosecuted.

A. A legal action can only be taken againstyou if you fail to tell the buyer about something which may affect his purchaseor you deliberately mislead him. For instance if you know your property doesnot have a building licence but you tell abuyer that it is completely legal.

You must be honest with any buyer and tellthem any information you hold which mightbe important like a new road being constructed nearby, the lack of a building licence, the house has been registered as60 square meters when it is in fact 120square meters, or something of that nature.

Q. I have no mains water or electricity.Can I now go and get these with the billwhich was passed a few weeks ago.

A. Unfortunately, with the town plan beingnullified, the bill is in abeyance so we arenot able to help you get water and light atthe moment but we hope that this bill willbe put back into effect at a future date.

Q. I am really angry that I have bought anillegal property. Can I do anything aboutthe lack of service and poor advice I havereceived?

A. Please look on the British Embassywebsite where they give a lot of informationabout making a complaint if you feel youhave not had a professional service whenbuying property.

If you were resident in the UK when youbought you can complain to Trading Standards in the UK about your Spanishpurchase. If you were here in Spain thenyou can use the Spanish Trading Standards process. The site gives all the addresses and telephone numbers.

Q. Will a bank lend on my property if it isnot legal.

A. That is a matter for each individualbank. I would suggest that you go andspeak to them and ask if they will transferyour mortgage to another suitable person.

If you do not have a mortgage then it isworth speaking to a few of the local banks.Take a Nota simple with you which will givethem the basic details.

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CLINICAS VETERINARIASAVILA

We have an excellent team of veterinarians, auxiliary and biologists,divided between our three centres:

•Chiclana: Fernando Magallanes,17.Phone 24hrs: 956 402972.•Puerto Real: Ctra. Medina Km 1,5.Phone: 956 804543 & 24hrs: 956870717.•Puerto Santa Maria: Plaza de la Espe-ranza,1. Phone 24 hrs: 956 870717.Also we can advise on preventive medicine and internal medicine. Wehave a wide range of specialities foryour pet: exotic animals, ethology, cardiology, geriatrics, neurology, reproduction, and ophthalmology.

Our Veterinaries have Emergency Services 24 hours a day every day of theyear. We have a fully equipped Laboratory room ready to do tests in minutes. Also we have all the necessarydiagnostic equipment, ultrasound, radiology and electrocardiogram.Fully equipped operating rooms wherewe perform all types of soft tissue surgeries such as sterilization, biopsy,mouth cleaning, and trauma surgery &ophthalmology specialties. ;e centresprovide hospitalization and intensive careunit.

We have everything your best friend mayneed, and most importantly, the personalised attention that your pet deserves.

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Talking of mysteriesHere is this edition’s

SUDUKOSolution on page 40

16 Murder Mystery (true story)

For those who have served on a jury...this oneis something to think about. Just when youthink you have heard everything. Do you liketo read a good murder mystery?

Not even Law and Order would attempt to capture this mess. This is an unbelievable twistof fate!!!! At the 1994 annual awards dinnergiven for Forensic Science, (AAFS) President,Dr. Don Harper Mills astounded his audiencewith the legal complications of a bizarre death.Here is the story:

On March 23,1994, the medical examiner viewed the body of Ronald Opus and concluded that he died from a shotgun woundto the head. Mr. Opus had jumped from the topof a ten-story building intending to commit suicide.He left a note to the effect indicating hisdespondency.

As he fell past the ninth floor, his life was interrupted by a shotgun blast passing througha window which killed him instantly.Neither theshooter nor the deceased was aware that a safety net had been installed just below theeighth floor level to protect some building workers and that Ronald Opus would not havebeen able to complete his suicide the way hehad planned.

The room on the ninth floor, where the shotgunblast emanated, was occupied by an elderlyman and his wife. They were arguing vigorouslyand he was threatening her with a shotgun! Theman was so upset that when he pulled the trigger, he completely missed his wife, and the pellets went through the window, striking Mr.Opus. When one intends to kill subject 'A' butkills subject 'B' in the attempt, one is guilty of themurder of subject 'B.' When confronted with themurder charge, the old man and his wife wereboth adamant, and both said that they thoughtthe shotgun was not loaded. The old man said itwas a long-standing habit to threaten his wifewith the unloaded shotgun. He had no intentionto murder her. Therefore the killing of Mr. Opusappeared to be an accident; that is, assumingthe gun had been accidentally loaded

The continuing investigation turned up a witnesswho saw the old couple's son loading the shotgun about six weeks prior to the fatal accident. It transpired that the old lady had cutoff her son's financial support and the son, knowing the propensity of his father to use theshotgun threateningly, loaded the gun with theexpectation that his father would shoot his mother. Since the loader of the gun was awareof this, he was guilty of the murder even thoughhe didn't actually pull the trigger. The case nowbecomes one of murder on the part of the sonfor the death of Ronald Opus.

Now comes the exquisite twist....

Further investigation revealed that the son was,in fact, Ronald Opus. He had become increasingly despondent over the failure of hisattempt to engineer his mother's murder. Thisled him to jump off the ten-story building onMarch 23rd, only to be killed by a shotgun blastpassing through the ninth story window.

The son, Ronald Opus, had actually murderedhimself. So the medical examiner closed thecase as a suicide.A true story from Associated Press

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My first thought when I walked into La Pizzeria Artesana, El Colorado, was that wehad made the right choice by choosing to eathere, and I wasn’t wrong.

Everything about this restaurant is impressive, from the relaxing and cheeryambience to the warm and attentive natureof owners Antonia and Lorenzo and theirexcellent staff, always on hand with a smileto ensure their diners are happy.

It would be no exaggeration to say that thepizzas, of which the choice is great, weresome of the best we have ever tasted: thechef is clearly very skilled, preparing his pizzas with love in a traditional wood-firedoven.

Also on the menu are a good selection of authentic pastas and salads, and of coursethere are plenty of good, reasonably pricedwines to choose from to complement yourItalian dining experience.

The dessert menu was also impressive andall in all, La Pizzeria Artesana comes highlyrecommended.

The owners are especially keen to welcomegroups for celebrations, especially partiesduring the week, and will open at lunchtimesfor you if you wish.

La Artesana is open weekdays from7.30pm -12.00mn and at weekends1.30pm - 4.00pm and then 8pm - 12.00mn.Closed on Tuesdays.

La Pizzeria Artesana is situated on the mainN340 in El Colorado, alongside (and slightlybehind) the Venta Andaluz - you can’t miss itand you won't regret it!

Call 689 957 273 to book a table or orderyour take-a-way food.

by Colin Wood

18 DIAMOND CROSSWORDAnswers on Page 38

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ALL CAR INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE THE SAMEAREN’T THEY??

Car insurance is a boring business and we tend to just look at the bottom line before wedecide to take out or renew a policy. This can be a costly mistake...

At Grupo PACC we work with many major Spanish insurance companies (Liberty Seguros,Reale, Groupama, etc) to give you a selection of policies with the best possible coverage.

• All of our insurers are signatories to the agreements which link major Spanish carinsurers (CICOS/ASCIDE). The biggest advantage of these agreements is that theyestablish time limits for each stage of the process. If you have to make a claim and the otherparty’s insurer does not meet these deadlines, our insurers will authorize the repairsimmediately. Make sure that your insurance company is a signatory to these agreements asmany non-Spanish insurers are not.• Another very important point is that these agreements establish who is responsible in awhole range of different types of accident so if the accident report is filled in correctly, theclaim can be processed in under a week and the vehicle can be repaired very quickly. If yourinsurer hasn’t signed up to these agreements, repair of the vehicle can take a very longtime and may not be resolved until after a court case.• If your vehicle is written off, many companies will pay you the book value of the vehiclewhich can be quite low. Our insurers offer up to 30% more than this. In the case of avehicle which is three or four years old this may mean a difference of thousands of euros.• Are you covered if your insurance company goes bust? In 2010 a Dutch company calledINEAS went bankrupt and left 10,000 people in Spain with no motor insurance. Make sureyour company is covered by the Spanish Consortium both for exceptional events and incase of bankruptcy.• All our insurers offer Europe-wide breakdown cover assistance as standard. Make surethat yours does as well and that it covers you from Km 0.

These are just a few points to consider. Our advice is to always ask for written quotes andto compare the small print before you decide which policy to take. Here at Grupo PACC weare always happy to meet up and explain the details of any policy we offer.

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22 What’s On in August and SeptemberSome of this issue’s listings were compiled with many

thanks to www.andalucia.com and www.spanish-fiestas.com.All listings are correct at the time of press and Baywatch is

not responsible for any discrepancies or changes to thedates given here. Readers are advised to double-check in

advance for any events they wish to attend.6 AUGUST GIBRALTAR - Rock the Rockwith Simple Minds and the Alan ParsonsProject

4 - 7 AUGUSTROTA, CADIZFERIA DE LA URTAThe favourite local fish urta (sea bream) iscelebrated in this gastronomic fair, most famously as urta a la roteña (sea breamwith tomato, pepper and onions). You can also see carnival groups performing.

5 - 6 AUGUSTALCALA LA REAL, JAENHISTORIC: FIESTA MEDIEVAL: LA CONQUISTA DE LA CIUDADPart of the “Ruta de los Castillos y las Batallas de Jaen” season, this festival (TheConquering of the City) commemorates thecapture of the town from the Moors andtakes place against the backdrop of the ruined La Mota castle. Activities and eventsinclude archery demonstrations, theatre,dance and medieval food.

5 - 8 AUGUSTBENAMAHOMA, CADIZHISTORIC: FIESTA DE MOROS Y CRISTIANOSFestival in honour of the town’s patronsaint, San Antonio de Padua. Battles, bullfights and concerts are among theevents every year.

7 AUGUSTBERCHULES, GRANADATRADITIONAL: NOCHEVIEJA ENBERCHULESEver since the town couldn’t celebrate NewYear’s Eve in 1994 due to a power cut,

they’ve held an alternative party every yearcomplete with the Reyes Magos and thetraditional gobbling of 12 grapes at midnight.

7 AUGUSTBENALAURIA, MALAGAHISTORIC: MOROS Y CRISTIANOSTypical recreation of medieval battle between Moors from North Africa and Spanish Christians, celebrated every firstSunday in August.

10-14 AUGUSTALCALA DE LOS GAZULESCLASSICAL CONCERTS (INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL)See our feature on page 31

10 - 24 AUGUSTVEJER DE LA FRONTERA; CADIZFIESTA DE LA VELADA PATRONAL ENHONOR DE LA OLIVAThis festival is so called because the Virginis carried from the Santuario de la Oliva(Sanctuary of the Olive) to the town to kickoff the two-week celebrations. On 15 August, she has her procession throughthe streets, and on 20 August, there is anight of flamenco. Then, on 24 August, sheis taken back to her sanctuary. In addition,various cultural activities take place.

10 – 12 AND 25-27 AUGUSTSANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA, CADIZHORSE RACING ON THE BEACHThis year’s dates are for the 10, 11 & 12 ofAugust and the 2nd round will take place25, 26 & 27 August.

2311 - 15 AUGUSTCOMPETA, MALAGANOCHE DEL VINOFamous wine festival whose most impor-tant day is 15 August, originally to bid farewell to the grape-pickers who were offbring in the harvest. These days, poets, artists and writers take part; a mural ispainted; you can see flamenco performances and exhibitions; and ofcourse, the highlight is free muscatel wine(comes in both dry and sweet varieties) forall comers, with tours and tastings. Thisday is also when Nuestra Señora de laAsuncion, the town’s patron saint, is honoured.

12-15 AUGUSTSANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA, CADIZRELIGIOUS: FESTIVIDAD DE LAVIRGEN DE LA CARIDADFiesta culminating in a procession whichtakes place on 15 August every year. Thestreets are decorated with intricate designsmade of coloured salt, creating a colourfulcarpet for the Virgin to ride over.

12-15 AUGUSTCHIPIONA, CADIZGASTRONOMIC/MUSIC FESTIVAL DELMOSCATELMusic plays an important part in this winefestival; dancing and carnival performancesand the crowning of the festival queen, alsohelp celebrate the local brew.

12 - 16 AUGUSTTREBUJENA, CADIZFERIA Y FIESTAS DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE PALOMARESIn this feria, there is a “Concurso del Racimo” – a competition for biggest bunchof grapes, by weight – on the last day. The“Racimo de Oro” (Golden Bunch) is presented to an outstanding person orgroup.

12 - 21 AUGUSTMALAGAMALAGA FERIAAs with many ferias, this one takes place inthe city centre during the day, with the streets closed off to traffic, and moves tothe recinto at night time, where you’ll findthe casetas and funfair.

14 - 15 AUGUSTVILLALUENGA DEL ROSARIO, CADIZFIESTA DE SAN ROQUEThis fiesta includes a bull being releasedand chased through the streets; not one foranimal-lovers!

19 - 22 AUGUSTGRAZALEMA, CADIZGRAZALEMA FERIAPlenty of children’s activities such as traditional games and races during the day,with live music at night.

20 AUGUSTVEJER DE LA FRONTERA, CADIZFLAMENCO FESTIVALNight-time flamenco festival, celebrated bythe town’s original Moorish walls; part ofthe two-week fiesta which starts on 10 August.

27 - 28 AUGUSTCASTELLAR DE LA FRONTERA, CADIZFERIAOn the last weekend in August, the Virgenof Almoraima is honoured, and you can seedancing and equestrian shows.

28 AUGUST NIEBLA, HUELVAFESTIVALDE CASTILLO DE NIEBLAA theatre and dance festival set inside themedieval walled town with its magnificentcastle, Castillo de Guzman.

24 28 - 31 AUGUSTOLVERA, CADIZ

FERIA DE SAN AGUSTINThis feria still features the original purposebehind the ferias: a livestock market - oneof the most important in the region - whichtakes places every morning..

28 AUGUST - 3 SEPTEMBERBAEZA, JAENROMERIA This pilgrimage, which takes place on thelast Sunday in August, honours the Virgendel Rosell, patron saint of La Yedra, a village near Baeza.

31 AUGUSTBUÑOL, VALENCIALA TOMATINASo famous we had to include it: althoughValencia is a long way from Andalucia, thisis possibly the world's largest food-fight.Every year, locals and thousands touristsalike meet in the Valencian city of Buñol.

For over 60 years the town has been thesite of a massive tomato fight in which over100 tons of very ripe tomatoes are thrownduring hours of mayhem in the streets ofthe small town.

September

3 SEPTEMBERJEREZ DE LA FRONTERASHERRY FESTIVALJerez's sherry festival takes place on thefirst Saturday of September every year aspart of "Las Fiestas de la Vendimia yOtoño".

This is a three week party involving sherry,horses and flamenco. The origin of the festival is the annual celebration of thegrape harvest.

29-30 SEPTEMBER, 1-3 OCTOBERARCOS DE LA FRONTERAFERIA DE SAN MIGUELSan Miguel, patron saint of Arcos, is ho-noured at the end of September/beginningof October, with a typical Andalusian fair.Typical "faralaes" costumes add a touch ofcolour to this festivity, where people ridehorses or just walk round the fair.

Marquees are set up in the Real de la Feriafairground.

There are also many wine festivals all overAndalucia- often the dates are not availablein advance but it’s likely that any town youwish to visit will have a fiesta del vino atsome point in September! Readers are ad-vised to visit individual town hall websites:usually just the name of the town followedby .es.

Hotel Getaways: Hotel Getaways: Cortijo Barranco, near Arcos de la Frontera

Barranco, of all the cortijo hotels in Andalucia, is perhaps the one that gives youthe best feeling for how life on one of thesevast estates was lived.

Cutting in from the Arcos road you follow anarrow track that twists up and up for threekilometers, then round a final bend to reachthe farm, adrift in a landscape of olives andwheat fields. Massive walls defy the Andalucian sun and crenellated towers remind you that this was once fronteracountry even if the Moors had long since leftSpain when an olive mill was built in 1752.

The farm wraps around a classic, archedinner courtyard where you are greeted bythe Gil Amián family, or barranco’s residenthousekeeper Remedios, before beingshown to your room.

The leitmotif here is unaffected, old-fashioned comfort: good linen, antiquebedsteads with thick mattresses, bright kilms contrasted against the traditional whitewashed walls.

There’s a comfortable lounge with billiardstable and honesty bar and Barranco’s breakfasts and candelit dinners are excellent,served in a beautiful high-ceilinged diningroom. Quiet, remote and enchanting, this remains one of my favourite Andalucian hideaways.

Ctra Arcos-El Bosque km 5.7, 11630 Arcosde la Fronterawww.cortijobarranco.comreservas@cortijobarranco.com956231402

This is an excerpt from Guy Hunter-Watts’book ‘Small Hotels and Inns of Andalucia’and we re-publish it with much gratitude.

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Food & Drink: Simple summer recipes to impress the guests!

Chilled Pea and Watercress Soup, Serves 4, takes 10 minutes

• Mix 454g frozen peas, 85g of watercress,850ml veg stock, and the grated zest andjuice of one small lemon in a blender untilsmooth. You may need to do this in twobatches.• Season as needed and then serve immediately or later (it can be kept in thefridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container). Serve drizzled with natural yogurt, and add ice cubes to make it morerefreshing. You can also throw in somehierba buena or fresh mint to give it azingier Spanish flavour!

Spicy Prawn and Chorizo Paella, serves6, takes 50 minutes

• Fry 2 garlic cloves and 1 big onion, 2 redchillies (seeded and chopped) and 400gchorizo, skinned and cut into chunks.• Stir in 450g long grain rice and 1tbsp paprika, then 200ml dry white wine• Pour in 1.5l of chicken stock, lower theheat and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.• Tip in 175g of fresh peas or beans andseason, cooking for 7-10 minutes (stirring)until the rice is tender. You may need toadd extra hot water to keep it moist. • Stir in 400g raw shelled tiger prawns and250g cherry tomatoes, halved, and cookuntil the prawns turn pink. Throw in 3tbspchopped leaf Paisley and season if neededbefore serving immediately.

Icy Spicy Vodka and Jalapeno Cocktail,takes 3 minutes

• Pour either the required amount of vodka(or white Martini if you prefer) into a cocktail shaker or similar, along with a dashof jalapeno juice (you can buy this separately or you can simply use the juicefrom a jar of peppers).• Shake well and serve with crushed iceand a whole jalapeno and/or slice of limeas a garnish. A delicious and different summer drink with a kick!

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Every summer season killer whales comeinto the Strait of Gibraltar to interact with fishermen in order to get tuna fishes from thehooks. This interaction evolved two decadesago, when fishermen started to use drop-lines. Sighting-data taken on ourwhale-watch boats from 1999–2010, showthat the arrival of the orcas correlates with areduction in sightings of pilot whales, as ifthey panic.

There are two spots where fishermen use togather for tuna fishing. The southernmost isonly used by Moroccan boats. The numberof fish eating killer whales, which belong toat least two pods, varies from 3-26 individuals. Instead of pushing tuna (up to1,5m in size) beyond their aerobic limits, toexhaust and capture them as the Barbatepods do, these pods take also bigger tunafrom the fishermen drop line hooks. Thisinteraction might allow them to increase theirenergetic gain and invest it in reproduction.

About 147-265 long-finned pilot whales reside in the Strait of Gibraltar. Generally ithas been speculated, that such a big number of individuals should not fear theorcas but we observed a decline in pilotwhale abundance every time the orcas arrived. This is evident especially for thesightings of pilot whale calves, indicatingsome kind of protecting behavior by the pilotwhales.

At the end of the summer the pilot whalescan be observed at the southernmost fishing spot, where their habitat overlapswith the fishing-grounds, starting to chasethe orcas out of what they consider their territory.

In 2007 and 2008, pilot whales were observed chasing orcas out of the areawhere the Moroccan tuna fishers use to gather.

This could be observed repeatedly in 2007and especially in 2008, with the longestchase distance being 2 miles. In 2009 nomore of such events were observed and in2010 the orcas avoided completely the Moroccan tuna fishing ground.

These chases occurred especially duringhigh tide, when fishermen are still takingtuna but slowly starting to leave the area.Then it is more likely to come to persecutionevents of pilot whales on orcas. The orcasuse to flee in directions South or West.These pursuits have never been observed inthe first weeks of the arrival of the orcas.

Only later, when the killer whales seem tohave fed a couple of weeks, persecutionevents took place. Regarding this it hasbeen speculated a lot.

Unique and ambiguous relationship between killerwhales, Bshermen and pilot whales (Brmm®)

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could be a conflict from a territorial point ofview, maybe due to the reproductive strategy of pilot whales. However, the truenature of this interaction is difficult to interpret. Considering the possible universality of the so named excitementcall in Pacific killer whale populations, pilotwhales in the Strait might also be aware ofa possible thread.

Probably they can’t get used to the pre-sence of killer whales, since the orcas appear only seasonally. Once they realizethere is no danger after a couple of weeks,they return and stay more confident, butstill wary. The increased group size may bea result of this precaution. Due to reducedquota given to the drop-line fishermen, thattake tuna when it comes back from the Mediterranean after spawning, the seasonfor the orcas is getting shorter.

In order to conserve this unique interactionbetween killer whales, pilot whales and tomitigate the conflict betweenorcas and fishermen , it is suggested to establish abigger quota for drop-line fishermen andinstead reduce it for other more harmingtechniques like purse seines or Almadrabas (pound nets), the latter takingtuna on their way to their spawninggrounds in the Mediterranean.

This will improve the situation of killer whales, local fishermen and whale watchingoperators and at the same time reduce thepressure on the spawning stock of Mediterranean bluefin tuna.

Jörn Sellingmarine biologist firmmwww.firmm.org

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To keep updated with the latest news and information for Chiclana visit www.chifra.orgthe website for Chiclana Foreign Residents Association.

Chiclana’s famous RUTA DE LA TAPA fromFriday 29th July to Sunday 4th September.A tapa and drink for €2.50 at all participatingbars, which can easily be spotted by the Rutade la Tapa signs outside. Leaflets listing all thetimes and venues are available at most ventasand establishments in the town.

Charity Boot Sales are held for the KimbaAnimal Association in the Plaza in front of theNeighbours Association (La Esperanza), opposite Venta del Pino and the Chiclana bakery - Carretera del Marquesado (No 54) inMarquesado, Chiclana. Every Sunday morning between 10 am and 2pm. Further information call Olga 956 409 259 / 669 101157 or email olgarosa257@hotmail.com.

Sunday 28th August 2011 - Charity FunWalk 9.30am (or run or cycle – but no cars!) inaid of the local cancer charity AECC Startsand ends at The Oasis Bar - previously Brown’s Bar next to LHD Autos and by Monopolys (Apartclub La Barrosa, Ctra de laBarrosa No 4 Chiclana). Refreshments available throughout the event, courtesy of TheOasis Bar. See Oasis advert on Page 18.

Garden Sale in aid of Animales de Andalucia on Saturday 10th September 2011from 11am to 3pm at No. 3 Carril de los Mirlos KM 17 N340 (along the El Clorado/Conilroad - take the turn off for the Go Kart track).Sale of clothes, books, bric a brac, cakes,cuddly toys, etc. If you can donate a raffleprize or help in anyway, please call Maggie 956493 237 or 659 354 350

Saturday 10th September 2011 8pm at TheOasis Bar (previously Brown’s Bar see detailsabove) The Last Night of the Proms in aid of

the Age Concern Project for Chiclana and Districts Over 50s. Watch on flat screen TVs,only 5€ per head and includes substantial freefinger buffet. Tickets available from Ed Cherrey691 486 985 and the Oasis Bar. Union Jacksand Patriotic attire optional! .In aid of the Chiclana Animal Charity HappyEnding - Car Boot Sales are held every Sunday between 9.30 am and 2pm on the foreground of Venta Casa Curro and the Autoservicio shop Santa Ana, it´s easy to findalong the Marquesado Road just before the village of Marquesado.

Tuesday 27th September - a coach Excursion to the pueblo CARMONA one ofthe fascinating white villages near Seville.Price €12.50 For tickets and/or further information contact Sue Clarke on 956 498 403or email sumontana@gmail.com Proceeds tothe Animal Charity Happy Ending.The next Chiclana Ladies Breakfast Club isMonday 5th September 2011 10.00 at Domingo Bar & Restaurant. Speaker is Matthew Conan of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (see Page 31).

Picnic in the Park Popular Ladies BreakfastClub annual event Wednesday 7th September 12.00 noon, held in the Pine Forest Park opposite the Novo Sancti Petri Information Centre in Chiclana. Bring yourown picnic and drinks and join in the fun andorganised games or just relax and watchothers do it! Open to all members, their familyand friends and well behaved dogs!

Room to rent in large modern villa, all modcons and facilities. Near central Chiclana. Mature person preferred. Further details on617 265 895If you wish your forthcoming event or community news to be listed here, pleasecontact Baywatch on 856 101 803 or emailsales@baywatchonline.org

Culture: 7th International Festival of Music, Alcalá de los Gazules

Following recent concerts in Chiclana andTrujillo as reported in the last issue of Baywatch, The Soloists of London will joinother classical musicians to celebrate the7th International Music Festival in the beautiful white town of Alcalá de los Gazules (Cadíz) next month.

All concerts will be held at the Patio EE PPSagrada Familia and Parroquia San Jorge,Plaza Alta between the 10th and 13th ofAugust.

The Soloists of London are eleven hand-picked string players from the world’sgreatest professional orchestras: The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The Academy of St Martins-in-the-Fields andThe English Chamber Orchestra.

Passionate about Chamber Music, theseflexible musicians have performed worksfrom the sixteenth century to the presentday, working together in perfect harmonywhilst standing to perform freely without thepresence of a conductor.

Between them they have collaborated withworld-renowned artists as diverse as Madonna, Pavarotti, Sting, José Carreras,Diana Ross and Sir Paul McCartney andhave given concerts in front of the latePope John Paul II, the Queen Sofia ofSpain and Queen Elizabeth II, as well asrecording Oscar-winning soundtracks suchas ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Harry Potter’.

The range of beautiful romantic classicsand stunning virtuoso concertos to

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Italian opera is one not to be missed if youdidn’t make it to showings at Trujillo or Chiclana, make sure you get to Alcalá forthe next breathtaking performance!

Artistic Director Matt Coman can be contacted on mattcoman@hotmail.comand further information on the festival isavailable at http://fimalcala.blogspot.com.Programme:

Wednesday 10 August, 10pmOrquestra Joven de Bicentario(Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven)

Friday 12th August, 10pmThe Soloists of London: Romantic Concertby Candlelight(Elgar, Mozart, Barber, Rodrigo, Tchaikovsky)

Saturday 13th August, 10pmThe Soloists of London with the best singers in Spain & the director of the Teatrode Real Madrid: Verdi, La Traviata(adaption with costume)

Prices:

Wed-Fri 7.50€ (2.50€ children)Sat 10€ (2.50€ children)There is no pre-booking and tickets will beon sale from 9pm on the night at thevenue.

Ae Consequences of Missing Teethby Dentist Ana Anglada

What is the difference between thewoman on the right and left?a) The age.b) The posture.c) The number of teeth.The correct answer is c because these twoimages are identical: the only differencebeing the distance between nose and chin.New teeth could fill this space and make youlook ten years younger! But replacing missing teeth is not only of cosmetic importance- it is crucial for protecting theothers too. Let’s look at ways of doing thisWWe have 28 teeth with different functions :

• 8 incisors and 4 canines (our front teeth)for cutting, tearing food and smiling.• 8 premolars and 8 molars: these are stronger and are the ones we use for chewing and grinding food in preparation forswallowing.

The position of a tooth responds to a balance between our tongue, cheeks andrest of our teeth. When we start losing teethwithout replacing them it is a non-stop procedure over the years and we all couldend up with total tooth loss.

The consequences?• Loss of muscle tone• Increased wrinkles• Difficulty biting and chewing• Potential health problems due to poor

nutrition• Difficulty speaking• Sore spots under denture• Risk of fungal infections under dentures• Frequent need for relines of dentures• Fear of slippage• Facial structure collapse

There have been several advancements indentistry for the replacement of missingteeth. So how do implants work?

Implants have become a more convenient,permanent and affordable solution for thosesuffering from the problem of missing teeth.It is very important that you understand youroptions by having a free first exam and treatment plan in your practice.

When it comes to replacing missing teeththere are many factors (like mobility of teeth,hygiene and the number of teeth missing)which can determine the best option for you.You will need an x-ray to check bone densityand any underlying issues not visible on thesurface. Now your dentist can precisely determine the exact placement of the implants for single tooth, crown and bridgework or denture stabilization.

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There are different prosthetic options for implant treatment.

1) Dental Implants - a dental implant is a titanium screw used to replace the root of atooth in order to support a single or multipletooth restoration.2) Implants for Dentures - Here the dentalimplants are used to support either a fixedor removable denture. This is a much betteralternative to traditional dentures, which canslip or come loose while eating or talking.

3) Crown and Bridge - Similar to singletooth replacement, these dental implantscan be used to support crown and bridgework without affecting the adjacent teeth.

Compared to other alternatives, dental implants are the elite in replacing your missing teeth or to stabilize dentures. Theycan be used to replace one or multiple teethand provide a permanent solution whichlooks natural. They are so well fitted into thejaw bone that you do not feel any artificialqualities (or even notice that you havethem!) The appearance of the restoration willperfectly match your adjacent teeth, therefore giving you the natural smile youonce had.

Dental implants for dentures also provide thenatural stability of your teeth and requiremuch less maintenance than traditional dentures. The cost of the treatment will vary,

therefore it is difficult for your dentist to giveyou an estimate without having a consultation with you. With so many benefits, dental implant treatments are becoming more popular and they are certainly the best available option for teethreplacement. In our practice, implants arecarried out by Dr. Peñalba. He is a qualifiedand experienced surgeon who has beenworking with us for more than three years.We use Straumann implants, one of the bestbrands with more than 30 years of scientificproven use.

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Focus on: Doñana National Park35

El Rocío borders the Coto de Doñana national park, an amazingly beautiful national park which is now protected as abiosphere reserve by UNESCO. This isSpain’s largest wildlife reserve and one ofEurope’s most precious wildernesses.

The Coto de Doñana is a bird-watcher’s paradise (especially in Spring and earlySummer), with herons, wild geese, tern,grouse, flamingos, egrets, vultures and whitestorks among those species in abundance.

Unfortunately (although understandably), theheart of the reserve is still limited to bustours and visitors are restricted to accessonly to three hides (viewing points).

The nearest one to El Rocío is the visitorcentre of Las Rocinas, 1km South on theroad to Matalascañas, or you can go a littlefurther (12km South) to the main hide, ElAcebuche, where the twice-daily bus toursdepart.

This visitor centre also has a bookshop,audio-visual presentation, café, and naturalhistory museum.

For more information, El Rocío’s tourist information (959 442684) is located in thesquare facing the main church and has a lotof information for walkers, on the town’shistory and the national park.

The town’s website is www.rocio.com, or formore information on the nature reserve seewww.parquenacionaldonana.com.

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