Fresco’s are proud to be in our 3rd year in business and would like to thank all our customers old and new for their continued support. For like many, recent months have been increasingly difficult and we have searched for solutions to be able to offer our customers the continued quality of service our customers have come to expect. Our main challenge was to keep our services up whilst our expenses down and a relocation proved the answer. So from last month we are now operating from the same premises as DIY Discounts. Our premises may have changed but it is business as usual and we continue to stock all your main British food produce and more! In fact, 80% of our stock has now been reduced in price including Frozen Foods by 20% and Greetings Cards by 10%. We also stock Hardbacks / New paperback Books as well as Ink cartridges from €2.50 and mail boxes are available from €58 per year.
In these hard times we are pleased to be able to offer our customers quality service at even better prices!
Located behind the Dunnes Store in La Trocha, Coin, the Poligono La Trocha has lots to offer and plenty of free parking. Fresco’s and DIY Discounts have NEW OFFERS EVERY WEEK and between the two shops you are sure to find some real bargains. And if the shopping wears you out, you can always try JK’s around the corner for a cold one!

Tel: 952 454 629

TIMES ARE HARD
Most of us are feeling some effect of the economic downturn and particularly ex-pats living in Spain, having to endure the slide in the value of the pound against the Euro. In these tough times we need to be sure our purchases are good value for the money invested. If you are considering purchasing an air conditioning / heat pump system it’s worth having an understanding of how it works and the energy / money they save.
Air source heat pumps are a type of heat pump which utilize outside air as a heat source to heat or cool. Air source heat pumps are more efficient than oil, gas, and electric heating in mild climates but they are less efficient than ground source heat pumps. Why? Ground source heat pumps receive energy from the ground which is warmer than the outside air in winter. Air source heat pumps cost less to install than ground source pumps as they avoid the installation cost of a ground loop.
A heat pump transfers heat energy from a cooler to a warmer location. A heat pump uses the refrigeration process and transfers low temperature energy to a refrigeration loop, compresses the refrigerant to a high temperature, and transfers this heat to the hot water and heating distribution system. In the summer this same energy removes it from the home cooling the room – hence air conditioning.

What is a heat pump?
The benefits of this system over conventional electric heating are obvious, the electrical input into the heat pump is only a quarter of the heating or cooling received in the room. For example for every kilowatt of electrical power used the heat pump produces 4 kilowatts of cooling or heating a 400% efficiency. Even the “most efficient” electrical heater will only deliver 90-95% heat for the power consumed.

How Much do they Cost? We’ve all been to Eroski, Carrefour etc and seen the £199 air conditioning units, why are they so cheap? Generally these machines are older technology, fixed speed compressors, use an older type of refrigerant gas and have much lower efficiencies around 2:1. Better than an electrical heater and OK if used occasionally. If however you plan to use your machine for cooling in summer and the bulk of your heating in winter it makes sense to invest in an up to date unit, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Daiken are all manufacturers producing high efficiency A rated units. The latest inverter driven machines capable of varying compressor speed depending on the cooling heating load achieve power savings of 40% compared to fixed speed machines. A 3.5kw inverter running in cooling or heating in an average sized living room will cost less than a euro a day ( 10 hours) a huge saving when compared to a fixed speed machine or an electrical heater.

To sum up, it really is worth investing in the latest technology, the money saved in running costs will quickly pay back the difference in initial outlay.

For further information on these or any air conditioning or solar systems, please contact Esola Systemas on 952 550 323 / 616 119 007

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NOW BASED IN MIJAS - “OFF ROAD HEAVEN IN A LAND WITHOUT GATES”
Since 2003 Trailblazers have been setting the standard for off-road trail bike adventure motorcycling in Southern Spain and are proud to announce the opening of their new base in Mijas. They have used their local knowledge to find the most scenic and exhilarating trails and tracks in the mountains behind Mijas and Marbella to give you the ultimate off-road experience. They will guide you through some of the most tackling, spectacular and challenging countryside that Spain can offer whether you are a novice or are an experienced rider they can tailor your tour to your own aspirations and abilities. They also offer training and coaching for beginners.
Having built up centres in Mijas, Competa, Murcia and Marrakech they are now one of the best off-road and enduro motorcycle companys in Spain and the only one on the Costas where you have a choice of bike from Suzuki DRZ, Honda CRF, KTM EXC to Yamaha WRs.
For full day guided tours a full bike license is required but don’t despair Trailblazers are now also offering a half day track experience with challenges for novices and experts who need a quick fix. You don’t need a license but must be 16 or over with a sense of adventure.
Trailblazers Marbella tours and track days include bike, fuel, protective clothing, 3rd party bike insurance, guide, any damages to bikes or equipment (lunch on trail days) and loads of laughs. Prices from 100€.
Go on! You know you want to!

Call (0034) 685430782 for more info.
www.trailblazers-marbella.com

Trailblazers are fully approved by the Spanish Tourist Board and members of the Motor Cycle Industry Association.

Dental Studio is a newly opened dental clinic in the centre of Fuengirola. Dr Maria Jolanta Stenka completed her medical academy degree (PAM) in Szczecin, Poland in 1986 and is specialized in dental surgery, prosthesis, implantology and aesthetic stomatology. With 23 years of experience, Dr Maria has clinics in Poland, Ireland and now here in Spain.
We do all kind of dental treatments from tooth whitening, tooth implants, gum disease treatments, cosmetic dentistry (eg. metal-free restorations, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers and much more), bridges, maxillofacial surgery, root canal treatment to fillings. We also have a 24hr Emergency service outside clinic hours.
We always use the newest and the safest technologies to be able to achieve the best results. In fact, Polish dentists are considered some of the best dental practitioners in the world.
To celebrate the opening of Dental Studio in Spain we are offering great savings with promotional prices like scaling and polishing for 30 Euros or teeth whitening for only 100 Euros.
We are also pleased to offer check-up, X-rays and anaesthetics free of charge to our clients.
Dental Studio are multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, and Russian enabling us to communicate with our patients in their own language.
Located on the main road in Fuengirola near the three horses roundabout. With plenty of street parking available come in and see us for a free consultation.

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm. Outside clinic hours we can also be reached on the numbers below.
Avda. Jesus Santos Rein 10, Fuengirola
Tel: 952 664 587
Mov: 677 607 706
www.sosmile.com

FREE wireless internet installations for your community.

Mercury Internet - Fast, affordable and reliable broadband internet without need for a land line.

MERCURY Wireless Internet has launched a new deal for communities where they will install wireless Internet facility worth thousands of euros for free. This enables residents and visitors to access the Internet on a pay as you go basis without any need for a contract or landline and without incurring any cost to those in the community who do not wish to use this service.

Until recently, to have a broadband Internet connection you needed a landline and an ADSL connection and had to pay a monthly fee for both services. This is fine if you are living here permanently and your house is close to the telephone exchange. However, if you live in a rural area or one of the many developments which don't have a telephone line or the capability for an ADSL connection your options have been limited.
Mercury Internet provides broadband Internet for people who are not living here full time or cannot obtain or justify the cost of a landline and an ADSL connection.

Jason Godwin founded Mercury Internet in 1996. The first thing that one notices when they meet Jason is that his enthusiasm, excitement and belief in what his company does are things he cannot hide.
Jason explains: "We were one of the first Internet service providers to launch in Spain and have been providing Internet services and hosting to homes and businesses since then. We provide friendly support in several languages including English and Spanish."

Mercury Internet is based in Elviria, just outside of Marbella. "We've invested heavily in technology over the past thirteen years. We believe that our infrastructure and our experience make us the most reliable Internet service provider on the Costa del Sol," reveals Jason, a man who speaks with absolute conviction in the service he provides.
Mercury Internet has invested over a million euros building their own network to cover the areas along the coast and inland to provide their customers with fast and reliable broadband Internet without requiring a land line. "We find a large amount of clients come from villages like Pizarra, and many remote villages far inland," he says. To this end they have built towers, rented space on mountains, and are paying for multiple Internet connections at their HQ in Elviria. "It all costs money, but the outcome is that we provide fast and reliable service to our growing base of satisfied clients," states an upbeat and confident Jason.

Mercury offers peace of mind by offering all its customers a 30-day unconditional money back guarantee. "We receive daily calls from clients who have paid hundreds of euros to other companies and have not had service. We believe it is vital that we demonstrate we are a trustworthy company." states Jason.

Contact Mercury Internet:
Tel: 951 055 676
Web: www.mercuryinternet.com

Or alternatively, for the adventurous as their road is currently being dug up, you can visit them at their offices at Avenida Las Cumbres, Cerrado de Elviria. (In between Cabopino and El Rosario)