Property prices on Mediterranean coastlines are still increasing in the first months of 2008 despite nervous markets elsewhere in Europe.

A recent agreement between France, Italy, [...]]]> Article by Michael Johnson

Property prices on Mediterranean coastlines are still increasing in the first months of 2008 despite nervous markets elsewhere in Europe.

A recent agreement between France, Italy, Morocco and Malta is possibly helping the latest surge in real estate prices in the Mediterranean. The agreement to stop building properties within 100 meters of the coastline means no more new growth in waterfront properties. The existing homes and other real estate could continue to rise in value for months to come.

Homes and real estate on the waterfront are highly desired commodities among home buyers and investors in the Mediterranean on islands like Malta.

‘Demand is likely to outstrip supply and this will push the property price up’ said Foreign Property Buyer, an online community for foreign real estate investors. They agree this pledge will probably be good news for people who already own property in the new ‘no-build’ zones. The demand for waterfront properties will drastically increase the price of existing homes and properties.

For several years, property experts have stated that by the year 2013 the world-wide real estate market would likely see an increase of 13 percent annually. With agreements such as the one previously mentioned, that estimate could possibly be lower than reality yields. This could be especially true in popular holiday destinations, such as Malta.

Malta, along with several other Mediterranean countries, received a commendation from the World Tourism Organization in February 2008 for its tourism performance last year. In 2007, Malta’s growth rate exceeded European and world averages. Malta’s growth in tourist arrivals was just under 11 percent last year, more than double that of 2006. The results, according to Francis Zammit Dimech, Malta’s tourism minister, are simply a reward for governmental effort – although some onlime travel sites say it is despite the government and not because of them that tourism has increased in Malta as they blocked the low cost airlines for so long, and are now trying to claim credit for something private enterprise has achieved, along with NGO Malta organisations like the hotel in Malta association.

The 2007 world tourism growth rate was nearly 4 percent lower than Malta’s, at 6.2 percent.

‘This is just another confirmation of how Malta can outperform its competitors when we all work together as a team’, Dimech said. ‘We agreed on a plan of action with tourism stakeholders and worked together to ensure it was implemented.’ Whatever the reason, 898 million tourists stayed for at least one night in a country other than their own last year worldwide.

Malta’s national airline boasts great results for a minimal number of lost bags according to the Air Transport Users Council. Losing fewer than five bags per 1,000 fliers was the lowest rate of lost baggage among all European airlines. British Airways registered at 26.5 losses per 1,000 customers and Portugal’s TAP registered 27.8 losses per 1,000. Tourists agree that the amount of luggage lost worldwide is the biggest problem facing tourists. Many believe Malta’s airline has set a new standard for baggage security.

Astounding results from Malta’s airline, tourism on a steady and steep incline, and ‘no-build’ agreements help add to the demand for real estate in Malta. A relatively small country with so much to offer is enticing to real estate investors, as well as those looking for an amazing place to retire.

The implementation of a policy that keeps new properties from springing up in highly desired areas could send property prices higher. It will also help keep Mediterranean shorelines from becoming overly crowded as more people wish to own this highly sought-after property.

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Recent times have revealed a surge in the global transmission and distribution market and I predict that the market will remain strong for up to five [...]]]> Article by Euan Blauvelt

Recent times have revealed a surge in the global transmission and distribution market and I predict that the market will remain strong for up to five years. The electricity utilities report a significant expansion of their capital expenditure budgets, some doubling 2005/6 levels for a five year period. The transmission and distribution equipment suppliers have reported considerable growth in the last two years.

Two exceptional factors account for this optimistic outlook for the electricity transmission and distribution industry . In the industrialised countries with mature electrical systems, liberalisation of markets has put pressure on margins and the competitive environment has constrained costs. The electricity utilities have been unwilling to invest in the regulated segments of the electricity industry and have channelled money to the more speculative unregulated segments where profits are to be made. At the same time, regulators have exerted pressure to keep costs down in the interests of the consumer. Operators have been able to keep systems running with sophisticated asset management techniques, avoiding replacement costs. However, a series of embarrassing outages through out the industrialised world in recent years has served a warning that aging systems, many of them 40 years old, cannot soldier on forever. Most of the industrialised countries have announced large increases in capital expenditure budgets.

In China, the State Council authorised a huge expansion of capital expenditure in transmission and distribution in the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2006-10), but for quite a different reason from Europe and North America. The transmission and distribution system is not reaching the end of its life in China, there is simply not enough of it. For the last fifty years China has spent 80% of investment in the electrical sector on generation and only 20% on transmission and distribution, following the Soviet style ideology which gives primacy to heavy industry, in this case power generation. The sudden addition, partly unexpected and unplanned, of 200 GW to Chinese generating capacity in 2006 and 2007 used up any gains that had already been made in transmission and distribution capacity. The Chinese authorities were forced to accept that it is not enough just to produce more electricity, it also has to be transported to the users. The result has been the allocation of 3 billion to be invested in transmission and distribution in China between 2006 and 2010.

India is starting to follow suite with increased capital expenditure in transmission and distribution as well as generation, on a smaller scale than China but still significantly.

The internationalisation which started in Europe and the Nordic regions is now being replicated in other regions of the world. Perhaps the most notable example of this is the Med Ring which has created a circle around the Mediterranean, linking the Middle Eastern countries with North Africa, from Morocco to Spain to the western European networks and on the eastern side through Sudel to south eastern Europe. This will eventually be linked across the Sahara to the various new Power Pools in Central, East and West Africa, right down to South Africa.

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A graduate of Cambridge University, Euan Blauvelt was trained in market research in London, later moving to Southeast Asia for twelve years where he was responsible for many research studies for a wide range of industries and governments. On his return to London he was a co-founder of ABS Energy Research seventeen years ago, which specialises in energy and environmental services market research .

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When you have decided to go on a holiday to Italy or Morocco, or any of the Mediterranean countries, taking the ferry boats to other parts of the region is an adventure. Thanks to all the water bodies surrounding the region, [...]]]> Article by Robert Gardentin

When you have decided to go on a holiday to Italy or Morocco, or any of the Mediterranean countries, taking the ferry boats to other parts of the region is an adventure. Thanks to all the water bodies surrounding the region, ferries are available through the day at regular intervals. Say, you are in Egypt and want to hop across to Cyprus, you need to check out the information related to ferry boats vying in that route.

There are ferry boat companies like Miniotis lines that provide transport between Greece and Turkey. Similarly, Euroferry offers their range of services around Morocco and other parts of the Mediterranean. Scandlines is another ferry boat company that operates in the Baltic Sea. If interested, you can book a tour package that will take you on a 3-4days tour. Blue-line on the other hand, specialises in the Italy- Croatia sector. Another interesting thing to note is some even allow animals, but you need to mention the details at the time of making a reservation.

So, wherever be your destination, you can find ferry boats that ply in those areas. Apart from ferries, these companies also make arrangements for accommodation in the destination town if you need that assistance. But, keep in mind that you might have to book in advance to get place, and to keep up with the itinerary chalked out for you by the travel agent. Make sure to pick up a timetable from the local store or browse the net for information. You can also make advance bookings before you leave home for the trip.

While booking your holiday flight tickets, it would be wise to discuss with your travel agent on the other places you are keen on visiting. This will give them an idea as to how many days, or how long it will take to get from one place to another and plan accordingly. If you using the internet to do your bookings, you have the option of choosing round trip or just a one way ferry ride. Also remember the rates are bound to vary based on the season, if it is off season, they would be lower and vice versa. For children below 4years of age, it is free, and for those between 4-12years of age it is only 50% of the charge.

In order to book these tickets, you will have to get in touch with their offices, and make the bookings. If through online mode, then fill in your details, date of travel, number of passenger, one way or round trip, and follow the process till your bookings are completed. Choose if you need a vehicle or not to get you on board and while departing as well. You will have to make the payment using your credit card, provide your contact details so they can keep you posted if there are any schedule changes. You will be assigned a booking number, which is used at the time of journey as proof of booking.

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Bringing together the diverse cultural and architectural styles of nine distinctly different countries within a single united society spanning 800 hectares, Dubai International City exemplifies the concept of unity within diversity. The residential districts of the nine countries, which include Persia, [...]]]> Article by John Hill

Bringing together the diverse cultural and architectural styles of nine distinctly different countries within a single united society spanning 800 hectares, Dubai International City exemplifies the concept of unity within diversity. The residential districts of the nine countries, which include Persia, England, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Russia, Greece, France and China, offer an exotic yet affordable living experience to its residents.

The Dubai International City property development is conveniently located on the Emirates Road in the Al Warsan region of Dubai and is only a short distance away from Dubai International Financial Center – DIFC, Dubai International Airport and Dubai Festival City. In addition to the extensive entertainment venues, commercial opportunities, retail outlets and exciting tourist attractions, it also features one and two bedroom apartment units that are capable of accommodating more than 60 thousand residents.

Dubai International City comprises of six key areas including The Lakes District & Public Park (The Lakeside), The Residential District, The Central District, The Forbidden City, The Dragon Mart and Dubai Design Centre (Dubai Gates).

Lakes District & Public Park (The Lakeside)

Surrounding the serene Al Warsan Lake, the Lakes District is a 100 hectare natural ecosystem that comprises a total of 1375 two-three bedroom duplex apartments contained within 25 buildings. The Lakes District is home to about 200 species of birds among which are some of the rarest and most exotic birds found in Asia and the Middle East.

The Residential District

Spread out across 300 hectares, the Residential District is divided into large and medium-sized country specific and themed residential developments and retail outlets. With restaurants, commercial outlets, medical centers, transportation services and a police station and post office of its own, the Residential District is pretty much self-sufficient within itself.

The Central District

The nerve center of the Dubai International City property development, the Central District comprises 34 plots spread over 21 hectares. Each plot features a 10-storey tower that is home to wholesalers, retailers and corporate offices with basement parking for anywhere upto 130 vehicles.

Forbidden City

Spanning 240 thousand square meters, the Forbidden City is a replica of the largest and one of the best-preserved clusters of ancient buildings in China. Forbidden City hosts a variety of authentic Chinese residential and retail outlets, entertainment venues and public squares set amidst spectacular Chinese themed gardens, performance courts and museums.

The Dragon Mart

Essentially a colossal trade mall spread over 50 hectares, the Dragon Mart is designed in the form of a colorful dragon with a 1.4km long Central Spine with the dragon’s head at the Dubai-Hatta road serving as the main entrance. This dragon shaped mall serves as a commercial center for more than 3,000 Chinese companies and is a great place for anyone looking for a great bargain.

Dubai Design Center (Dubai Gates)

Designed to be an exclusive area for hosting permanent as well as temporary exhibitions, Dubai Design Center occupies three sides of the Dubai Internet City property development. With two hotels containing 300-400 rooms each, it provides extensive accommodation for exhibitors and visitors.

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Moroccan settings have the ability to transform the look of any place that you inhabit which is the reason that it is in vogue among artistic people like painters and writers. They are extremely colorful and perhaps this is one reason [...]]]> Article by Adam Peters

Moroccan settings have the ability to transform the look of any place that you inhabit which is the reason that it is in vogue among artistic people like painters and writers. They are extremely colorful and perhaps this is one reason why hippies also veer towards the Moroccan themes for decorative purposes. As they are very attractive to the eyes, people generally prefer these themes to impart a new look to the ambience of the home.

Colors like green, red and blue find a prominent place in Moroccan designs, primarily because these hues are generally seen in the coastal region of Morocco near the seas. Along with this the Moroccans seem to feel that their furniture should be reflective of their nature as well as history and so they draw inspiration from the desert by inculcating colors like yellow, silver and gold into their furniture. As we can see, the Moroccans preference for strong colors is very apparent and this lends a definite personality to their furniture. To add to this, they use a multitude of mosaic and fabrics to the furniture. You would usually not find a piece of their furniture that is devoid of any of these characteristics. On the other hand, a lot of times all these elements are combined in a single piece of furniture.

The intent behind Moroccan furniture is that it is supposed to be an extension of the natural outer world that we see around us. As a result, the furniture is never delicate and fragile but strong, heavy and durable reminding one and all of the vast trees that we see around us. In other words, they radiate an aura of the tropics. A lot of importance is given to the quality of material and Moroccans also like to experiment with various textures, leather being one of the clear favorites. All types of furniture- be it chairs, benches or couches are made with leather which enhances the look of the surroundings. Again, we find that Moroccan style furniture can look very ornate as they dabble with stunning patterns in mosaic, gold plated designs and also strange and beautiful plant designs.

It would not be wrong to state that patterns occupy a central place in Moroccan style furniture. Diamonds, squares and rectangles predominate as pattern choices and Moroccans with their innate artistic elegance take care to break any possible monotony with their furniture pieces by indulging in a mixture of patterns rather than sticking to just one pattern even in a single furniture set. This gives an amazing fluid effect to their furniture and it ends up looking like a wonderful work of art.

Another reason why this happens is that the patterns are printed on beautiful fabrics which highlight the overall look of the furniture. Silk is the material which is used almost ubiquitously in different types of Moroccan furniture as also on tapestries and lamps. The reason behind silk being so popular is that it tones down the bulky look of the furniture. Tapestries are also created with wool, leather and some other materials. Iron, wood and also slate is used to make lamps. A unique feature of Moroccan lamps is that they have the most amazing carvings that are a blend of simplicity and richness.

You can only decide whether you like the Moroccan decorating style or not after you try it out yourself. I simply love it and it transports me to an altogether different and beautiful realm. So, do go and buy some of this furniture and see how it affects you!

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Azrou is a middle Atlas Market town of at an Altitude of 1250M. Come and experience the hospitality and cultural ways of Azrou, a great base to explorer the remote middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Trek Berber trails, Fish 7 Lakes, Shoot Clays, take a workshop or just [...]]]> Article by Paul McIndoe

Azrou is a middle Atlas Market town of at an Altitude of 1250M. Come and experience the hospitality and cultural ways of Azrou, a great base to explorer the remote middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Trek Berber trails, Fish 7 Lakes, Shoot Clays, take a workshop or just relax. Fez airport is 1¼ hours from Azrou we’ll greet you there! By Air Direct 3¼ hours flight to Fez from London starting from £35 return. STOP PRESS! May 4th Ryanair start direct flights 3 days a week from London Stansted to Fez from £60 RETURN! We are based in Azrou 1¼ hours from Fez airport. (So book early for that great flight deal) The national airlines are Royal Air Maroc: www.royalairmaroc.com/ flys from Gatwick and Heathrow and its low-cost carrier subsidiary Atlas Blue www.atlas-blue.com/ flys from Gatwick. The main International airports are Casablanca and Tangier. Other international airports include Rabat-Sale (RBA), Fez Sais (FEZ) and Marrakech (RAK). All are popular destinations and have connecting flights. Ryanair: www.ryanair.com/ fly direct to Fez from Europe: Girona (Barcelona) (GRO), Frankfurt (Hahn), Marseille Provence MP2, Alicante (ALC), Brussels(CRL), Milan (Bergamo)(BDY), and Seville (SVQ) direct to Fez Other airlines serving alternative Morocco airports include: Easyjet: www.easyjet.com/ Royal Air Marco: www.royalairmaroc.com/ France: www.airfrance.co.uk/ Netherlands: www.klm.com/ Spain:www.Iberia.com/ There are railway links from all Moroccan airports to Meknes See: Moroccan …
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There are so many choices when it comes to travel these days. Whether by air, car, train or cruise ship, a traveler has choices that can fit their needs or wants, and that ease of convenience starts the trip on the [...]]]> Article by Groshan Fabiola

There are so many choices when it comes to travel these days. Whether by air, car, train or cruise ship, a traveler has choices that can fit their needs or wants, and that ease of convenience starts the trip on the right foot. The Internet has made the range of options more visible and accessible to the general public, and that has helped drive the travel industry into the -trillion-per-year global enterprise that it is today. With more baby boomers entering retirement with a spirit for adventure, the average traveler is also starting to look a bit different. Now travel is a leisure activity for people if all ages and walks of life. Travel choices are available online for all major cities in North America and Europe, as well as selections in other international points such as Brazil, Jamaica, Morocco, Sydney or Singapore. Many travel web sites make it easy to plan vacations affordably and safely, which has attracted many people who might otherwise have felt intimidated by their travel options. This includes accommodations, transportation and often some meals and activities for a flat rate. Travelers can also pick and choose what they want and when they want it, although the complete packages are often more affordable and more convenient. Accommodations are a huge part of travel for many people, and with tourism creating so much revenue for areas that would otherwise have no major industry, the accommodations have gotten so much better in so many exotic locations. Travel is safer, too, since these destinations that rely on the tourism industry have made an effort to avoid any bad PR incidents. Travel web sites offer a wide array of hotels and hotel packages to fit anyone’s budgets, as well as locations and schedules. By providing the choice selections of so many providers, a traveler of any age and budget will not need to spend hours online, bouncing between multiple discounters for the best deal. Travel is something that everyone can enjoy now, and everyone is enjoying it – making it possibly the biggest industry in the world.

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World Showcase represents eleven different countries of the world including America, the United Kingdom, France, China, Morocco, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Italy, Norway, and Germany. It is located in Walt Disney Resort’s Epcot which is known as future world. World Showcase is however, [...]]]> Article by julismith

World Showcase represents eleven different countries of the world including America, the United Kingdom, France, China, Morocco, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Italy, Norway, and Germany. It is located in Walt Disney Resort’s Epcot which is known as future world. World Showcase is however, is situated by the side of beautiful scenic lagoon. This is such a breathtaking area that is filled with shops and buildings. Unique in its kind, World Showcase offers you a wonderful break from rest of the theme parks in Orlando, Florida. You will be stunned to experience the variety of cultures, cuisines and themes of different countries which lie adjacent to one another. It is the place where you get together experience of eleven different countries without stepping outside World Showcase. Buy World Showcase Tickets and experience its wonderful cuisine, great shops, exhibits, movies, rides and performers invite you to be transported to another world.

The attractions of Future World Epcot are not the thrilling rides but the fantastic experience of journey to the world of tomorrow. That is why it will be a great idea if you go along with your children to Epcot for it offers the opportunity to enhance the knowledge about the culture, food, custom, clothing, language, history, etc of the different countries.

In Silver Springs the glass bottom boats are the major attractions and it is invented at Silver Springs in 1878. This vast theme park of 350 acres is nice to behold. The attractions of Florida finds its special meaning through its in-park attractions like the Lighthouse Ride, Lost River Voyage boat rides, Endangered Species Carousel, etc.

Get Silver Springs Tickets and stroll whole the day at Silver Springs and Wild Waters Water Park which is situated at the close proximity of lush greenery and natural ambiance of Silver Springs. Due to its watery adventures it is a nice spot for summer and you can chill out with your family and friends in the months of summer. Florida Themepark Tickets are most popular tickets which lures tourists enormously from different part of the world.

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There seems to be very little written about Algeciras, four lines in the ‘Spain Travel Guide’, and not much anywhere else, which is a pity. It is not just a place to pass on the way to Cadiz or Seville, it [...]]]> Article by Nick Nutter

There seems to be very little written about Algeciras, four lines in the ‘Spain Travel Guide’, and not much anywhere else, which is a pity. It is not just a place to pass on the way to Cadiz or Seville, it does have a certain charm and more of a history than you might think.

High above Algeciras, on the Cabrito pass, is the enigmatic ‘Hand and Ball’ sculpture designed by Todd Slaughter symbolising the meeting point of two continents and cultures. A beacon for all sailors entering or leaving the Mediterranean, it emphasises Spain’s determination to keep the Mediterranean open to all and the Port Authority of Algeciras Bay’s ambitions to keep on developing the area. When the wind howls through The Strait the ball rotates at a maximum speed of 6 revolutions per minute and lends its own eerie cry to that of the gulls above.

On the far side of the bay stands Gibraltar. When Franco closed its border with Spain the city enjoyed massive investment to create work for those who had until then been employed on The Rock and to break the area’s financial dependence on a foreign power.

Algeciras, the most southerly port in Europe, the busiest in Spain with a throughput in 2004 of 65 million tonnes, at a strategic point between the Atlantic and Mediterranean and a natural harbour, has a long history that is largely undocumented.

Leaving supposition relating to its links with Carteia (near San Roque) and Julia Traducta (Tarifa) aside, the first proper documentation of a settlement on the site of present day Algeciras would appear to date back to 1279. In 1998, during reconstruction work in the centre of Algeciras a 100 metre length of fortified wall, complete with moat, four flanking towers, a fine ornate brick bridge and a complicated series of trap courtyards and doors was uncovered. These are part of the fortified villa known as Al Binya, built by Abu Yusuf Yaqub between 1279 and 1285. The defences were good enough to withstand sieges by Alfonso X and Fernando IV between 1342 and 1344. Eventually taken by the Christian kings it was then destroyed by Mohamed V at the end of the 14th Century.

That would probably have been the end of Algeciras if, in 1704, Britain had not taken Gibraltar and the old site was repopulated by part of the deposed population.

It has only been a modern port since the first wooden quay was erected on the Rio de la Miel in 1884. Modest expansion took place, fishing and passenger transport over The Strait being the only independent source of income, until 1964 when the oil refinery and steel mills were built after which Algeciras never looked back.

Catering for thousands of migrant workers from Morocco many of the signs are in Arabic as well as Spanish and many parts of this city could just as easily be in Casablanca or Fez such is their influence. The mint tea served in the many traditional tea shops is as authentic as any you will find over the water.

Algeciras cannot be described as a pretty city, it has few historically interesting buildings, its roads are a nightmare, or at least its drivers are, behind the commercial centre there is an ugly, untidy urban sprawl, but it has a certain fascination and no shortage of life, in fact a visit can be good fun. Once off the main roads you will find tree lined squares and small parks and any number of restaurants and bars. The easiest way to get into the city is to follow the Puerto signs off the N340 and then the centro cuidad signs, just before the port park in the huge open-air car park.A visit to the Municipal market, the Mercado de Abastos where EC rules have only just been applied can only be described as an educational experience. The octagonal building itself is a very modern looking creation and was built, surprisingly, in 1935. Unidentifiable lumps of meat in brightly coloured lard are fished out of plastic containers, wrapped in last week’s Sur and carted off in string bags by darkly veiled ladies wearing yellow slippers. Piles of huge mussels, complete with barnacles and seaweed, fresh out of the bay, sell for a couple of euros per kilo. These are delicious by the way but take your own plastic bag, the ink used on newspapers does not enhance their flavour. Fresh vegetables straight out of the allotments behind the city are piled high and are apparently sold by volume since there is no evidence of anything ever being weighed. There is no way to be discreet in this place; everybody converses at the tops of their voices, a cacophony of Arabic, French and Spanish. No matter how bad your Spanish the vendors all seem to understand what you want although I am still wondering how I purchased what looks like a bunch of twigs and, more importantly, what I should do with them. Nearby is the fish market where the local catch is sold.

If you are looking for a pair of shoes, or any leather goods come to that, then you must look around Algeciras. Every other shop seems to sell leather items, many from Morocco. By the time the same goods arrive in the UK they will be twice the price. The main shopping streets are behind and parallel to the road you took to get into the city. Leave the car park, cross the road and just go up one of the side streets opposite.

Sitting in one of the tea shops overlooking the port and Algeciras Bay (or Gibraltar Bay depending on your nationality), enjoying a glass of mint tea and watching the bustle of the port is perhaps time to reflect on the battle that took place in the bay on the 8th July 1801. This was one of the few times the French, helped by Spanish shore batteries and gunboats, beat the English fleet. Honour was restored on the 12th July when we returned the compliments as the French fleet sailed to Cadiz.

As ever in a new place a visit to the small Municipal museum is worthwhile. Be warned though it is open only Monday to Friday and observes a siesta. The exhibits relating to Algeciras concentrate on the period between 1704 and the present day.

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Nick is the editor of a magazine on the Costa del Sol, Andalucia-life.