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DIALLING CODE
+34
CURRENCY
€
FLY FROM
London (LGW)
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs €13.
Route 20 goes to
the centre.
Visit the Europcar
desk for special
easyJet rates.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
Il Brigantino
(53,Calle
Correo, SanJosé, tel:
950 380 270) Italian
restaurant on themain
street in SanJosé.The
chef also serves great
pizzas fromawood-
fired oven located
in the dining area.
Friendly and informal
atmosphere.
EXCLUSIVE
Asador La Gruta
(Carretera N-340,
436km, tel: 950
239 335) Great,
atmospheric
restaurant about 4km
outside the city. It’s
situated in a huge
cave burrowed into
themountain.The
spicy cod or the oven-
baked joint of pork
will keep the wolf
from the door.
Amman
Jordan
to your preferenc
The setting is eit
a lounge with sof
and armchairs or
table seating.
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
La C
(Rainbow Street)
sultry, multi-level
bar with table
seating, bar stool
and sofas under
low lights. The
top floor has an
outdoor terrace.
LATE & LIVEL
Switch 51
(Abda
Bin Salama Stree
This is Amman’s
current hot club.
Guest and reside
DJs play special
themed nights,
as well as regular
favourites such a
Monday’s We Lov
the 1990s.
THIS MONTH
GO
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Aqaba on Jordan
Red Sea coast fo
scuba-diving on
reefs, kite-surfin
snorkeling or sim
sipping cocktails
while basking in t
sun on the beach
NO WAY!
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the Red Sea at th
junction of tradin
routes between
Africa, Asia and
Europe has
made it strategic
very important
throughout histo
There is evidenc
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living here since
4000 BC.
HuwJWilliams
DIALLING CODE
+962
CURRENCY
JOD
FLY FROM
London (LGW)
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.A
local taxi costsJOD23.
The bus takes 50
minutes from the
airport.Tickets: JOD3
Visit the Europcar
desk for special
easyJet rates.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
Green
Turtle
(46 Rainbow
Street, First Circle,
Jabal Amman) A
funky tea bar serving
a wide range of
herbal and speciality
teas and freshly
made snacks and
cakes. Work by local
artists adorns the
walls. A drink and
snack here probably
won’t cost more
than €15.
EXCLUSIVE
282 Steaks
(Le
Méridien, Queen
Noor Street,
Shmeisani, tel: 06
569 6511) A superior
steak house serving
the finest, imported,
US-Certified Angus
beef. All steaks are
perfectly cooked
Almería
Spain
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
El Emigrante
(55Calle
Correos, SanJosé, tel:
950 380 114)Aquiet
bar with restaurant
attached in the very
chilled-out village of
SanJosé.Nibble on the
free dishes of tapas,
which comewith each
beer, and listen to local
tittle tattle.
LATE & LIVELY
Amargo Sound Café
(8 Plaza Marques de
Heredía, tel: 950 856
306) This city-centre
bar is popular for
a late-night drink.
It’s packed out on
weekends, with a
young crowd dancing
to the latest tunes.
THIS MONTH
SEE
During February,
watch for the
processions related
to the wonderful
pagan festival of
Carnival. Expect
dancing andmuch
fun on the streets.
David Jones
TAXI
TAXI
Afleet fromGenoa
arrived at the Playa
de los Genovéses
beach in the Cabo
deGata natural park
in 1147 to help the
local population
reconquerAlmería
fromtheMoors.
NO WAY!
renowned restaurateur
Eduardo Perucho.
The delectable French
and international
menu offers dishes
such as stuffed
Dover sole in almond
sauce and scallop
gratin on spinach.
Select something to
complement your food
from the exclusive
menu of vintage wines.
There’s a strict dress
code and reservations
are advisable.
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
Cafetería Puerto
(Calle Figueretes)
This family-run venue
is set on a cobbled
street in the village
of Finestrat. It’s the
ideal location to relax
with a cold beer or a
glass of local red wine
in the company of
friendly local farmers.
Remember to go to
the bar to order your
drinks, as there’s no
waiter service.
LIVE MUSIC
Denia
Jazz n Blues Club
(16 Calle La Mar,
Denia) Regular jam
sessions throughout
the week, with rhythm
and blues on Friday
evenings.A really cool
and laidback venue
with a knowledgeable
clientèle.You’ll rub
shoulders with
some of Spain’s top
musicians here.
LATE & LIVELY
Café de Teatro
(Behind Consum
supermarket,Albir)
Asmall venue
offering an intimate
atmosphere for late-
night jam sessions
and occasional poetry
readings. Entry is free,
but the bands have to
be paid, somake sure
you chip in by buying
your share of drinks.
Really friendly staff
and clientèlemake for
a relaxing evening.
THIS MONTH
SHOP
Benidorm’s
Avenida Mediterránea
offers January
bargains galore in
fashion and leather
goods. Start at
the Rincón de Loix
and head west to
the Plaza de La
Hispanidad, where
you’ll find plenty of
welcoming cafeterias.
SEE
February is the
month of carnival, so
therewill be be plenty
of shaking hips and
colourful parades
around21 February for
thefiestaofMardi Gras.
Parades take place in
mostmajor resorts:
checkwith local tourist
offices for details.
GO
Alicante
offers some of the
swingingest night life
on the Costa Blanca
which keeps going
through February.Try
the area around the
cathedral for wall-
to-wall night bars
andmix with the
beautiful people.
NOWAY!
According to the
population data,
Alicante ranks as the
4thmost populous
province in Spain with
1,917,012 inhabitants.
Danny Collins
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