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Your local magazine for information about Santa Ponsa, Palma Nova and Magalluf.

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Scene Magazine - August 2010 ContentsPage

Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Postal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Useful Phone Numbers . . . . . . .14Sunburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Magalluf & Palma Nova Map 18-20

PageSanta Ponsa Map . . . . . . . .21-22Motoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Suggested Car Trips . . . . . . . . .26Clothing Conversion Chart . . . . .27Local Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Mallorca Map & Golf Courses . .29Duty Allowances . . . . . . . . . . .30Sport & Sporting Events . . . . . .34Medical Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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You’ll find plenty of public payphonesaround town. To make a connection with theUK you need to insert at least 1,80 eurosand make sure you have plenty of change tohand.

It’s worth just putting in 10 centimosfirst to make sure it registers, so you knowthe phone is functioning, before putting inthe rest of your change.

Some payphones operate using pre-paid phonecards, similar to those in the UK.You can purchasephone cards fromtobacconist shops,the post office(Correos) or other outlets where you see theTelefónica sign. They are used in the sameway as you use them at home.

To phone the UK, dial 0044 then thenumber you are calling, but omitting the first

0 from the area code. For example, if youwere calling 0151-489-3455, from here itwould be 0044 151-489-3455. The codefor the Republic of Ireland is 00353 followedby the number you are calling.

If you are phoning to a Mallorcanmobile phone from a payphone you simplydial the complete number but you’ll need aminimum of 1 euro to get connected. Allspanish mobile phone numbers begin withthe digit ‘6’. If a number begins with 971 itis a local Mallorcan landline call.

Some change bureaux, also havetelephone booths for your personal use.

To make a REVERSE CHARGE call toBritain via a British operator dial

900 99 00 44, for a free call to British Telecom.

USING THE PHONE Phone between 10pm-8amor on Sundays ... it’s cheaper!

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Postage to the United Kingdom or Irelandcosts 64 centimos for a standard letter orpostcard. Stamps can be purchased atTobacconists and the Post Office. Often it isalso possible to buy stamps at the shopwhere you buy yourpostcards, but youmay have to ask forthem.

Please note thatsome outlets areoffering a separateprivatised postalservice (eg TNT).Stamps bought at these outlets cannot beused to post letters or cards in a Post Officebox, they must only be deposited in the boxat the shop where they were bought. Stampsfor the official national postal service carry

the words “Correos España” and, unlessyour stamps have these words on them, theyshould not be posted in the post boxes onthe roadside or at the Post Office.

You can’t miss the official post boxes ... theyare bright yellow. There are often two slotsinto which you can post letters and cards,one is for internal Spanishmail and the other is foroverseas post. The onemarked “Extranjero” is theone you need for the UKand Ireland.

Sometimes your holidayrepresentative may collectcards and take them forposting at the airport foryou.

POSTAL SERVICE Remember, you will probably gethome before your cards!

Official Post Box

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The table below shows the various bus routes that service Santa Ponsa, Magalluf & PalmaNova and the main stops along each route. We would like to publish the full timetables, butunfortunately they’re too extensive to include and as they often change without notice andthe times are not accurate, it would probably be pointless anyway! You’ll find timetablesposted at each bus stop, but these tend just to be a rough guide as buses often arrivetogether...just like at home. The best advice we can give is just enjoy the sun and wait, onewill come along eventually!Find full timetables on the internet by visiting http://tib.caib.es/terrestre/autobusos.en.htm

Bus No. 102 103 104 105 106 107 110A 110BPALMA • • • • • •Portals/Son Caliu • • • •Magalluf & Palma Nova • • • • • •Calvia/Capdella • • • • •Cala Vinyes/Casino •Son Ferrer/El Toro • • •Santa Ponsa • • • • •Costa de la Calma •Peguera • • • •Andratx •Andratx Port •

BUSES

(Details are correct at time of going to press but may be subject to change)

BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS IN BUS QUEUES!

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Calvia taxis can be hailed in the road ifthe green light on top is illuminated, or pickedup in the Taxi Ranks marked on the maps(see centre pages).

They are allowed to take a maximum offour passengers. However, amongst theCalvià Taxis fleet, there’s a long-body vehiclefor extra people and also a taxi equipped tocater for disabled passengers. Foravailability, call 971 134 700 or971 680 970.

It’s advisable to ask theapproximate fare before setting off,you’ll find that most taxi driversspeak some English. Fares aremetered so the quoted price will onlybe an approximate price, as arethose listed here, but it’ll give you anidea of the cost before you travel.

Between 9pm and 6am and allday on Fiesta days, fares can cost

between 1 and 3 euros more within theCalvia area. Fares outside the Calvia areaduring these times can cost far more soremember to check before you travel.

If you call a taxi by phone, you’ll pay anextra 1 euro on top of the meter fare.

NOTE - Taxis FROM Palma are slightlydearer, and there is a supplement for pick-ups from the Airport and Port area.

TAXIS 971 134 700 - 971 680 970

Sta Ponsa Magalluf P. NovaAndratx Market 15 euros 19 euros 19 eurosCasino 17 euros 7 euros 9 eurosMagalluf 10 euros 5 eurosMarineland 12 euros 9 euros 7 eurosPeguera 9 euros 13 euros 15 eurosPalma Airport 36 euros 34 euros 32 eurosPalma Cathedral 22 euros 17 euros 15 eurosPalma Nova 8 euros 5 eurosSanta Ponsa 9 euros 8 euros

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MARKETS BEWARE of pickpockets at markets,just as you would at home.

Most markets in Mallorca are held in the morning. Try to arrive before 10.30am becausemany are all finished and packed up by 1.30pm to avoid the hottest part of the day.

The nearest big market is at Andraitx and is held every Wednesday morning. Bargains tobe had include lace items and leather handbags, but do try to haggle over the price. It’s easilyreached by taxi or bus. Special buses are laid on for this market on Wednesdays.

On Saturday mornings the Mercadillo or Car Boot Sale, which had previously always beenheld opposite the Aqualand complex in Magalluf, has now been moved to ground near the SonBugadelles industrial estate in Santa Ponsa. Also on Saturday is Palma’s popular street market onthe Avenidas.

There’s also a small market on Tuesday mornings at Galatzo near the Son Bugadellesindustrial estate, just past the Santa Ponsa windmill (see map) on the Calvia road and take thefirst right after the school.

In addition to your tour operator, local travel agencies, like W.S. Marsur (p16), offerorganised trips to Inca market on Thursday mornings. It’s one of the biggest on the island and iswell worth the trip.

Monday: Calvià • ManacorTuesday: Alcudia • Arta • Santa MargalidaWednesday: Andraitx • LluchMajor • Puerto PollensaThursday: Inca • Arenal • ConsellFriday: Binissalem • Algaida • Ca’n PicafortSaturday: Palma • Cala Ratjada • SollerSunday: Alcudia • Santa Maria • Valldemosa

Pollensa •Porto Cristo

Some of the Island’s Markets you may wish to visit

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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERSDial 112 for European Emergency Services (multi-lingual operator)

GUARDIA CIVIL (Emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 062NATIONAL POLICE (Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . 091MUNICIPAL POLICE (Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . 092FIRE SERVICE (Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 085POLICE STATION (Santa Ponsa) . . . . 971 003 300GUARDIA CIVIL (Palma Nova) . . . . . 971 680 645SON DURETA HOSPITAL. . . . . . . . . . 971 175 000INSALUD (Magalluf) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 131 502INSALUD (Sta Ponsa) . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 694 654BRITISH CONSUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 712 445IRISH CONSUL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 719 244FOREIGN RESIDENTS DEPARTMENT . 971 139 184CALVIA OMBUDSMAN . . . . . . . . . . 971 139 100DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11818International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11825

TOURIST INFO (Magalluf) . . . . . . . . . 971 131 126TOURIST INFO (Palma Nova) . . . . . . 971 682 365TOURIST INFO (Santa Ponsa) . . . . . . 971 691 712LIONS CLUB DE CALVIA . . . . . . . . . . 971 680 989

ROTARY CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 677 546ROUND TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 233 222FREEMASONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 130 151TRAVEL INFORMATIONAIR EUROPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 717 974AIRTOURS/MYTRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . 971 789 838AIR 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 178 828BRITISH MIDLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 453 112BRITISH TRAVEL AGENT . . . . . . . . . . 971 132 100EASY JET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902 299 992FERRY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 971 405 014FIRST CHOICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 789 440JMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 454 505MONARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info 971 789 580

Reservations 912 789 580PALMA AIRPORT General enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 789 000Flight information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 789 099

SERVITOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 789 349THOMSON/TUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 789 491

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How to prevent sunburnApply a good sun protection cream before going out - not forgetting to protect lips, hands, ears and the back of theneck. Even if it is overcast or you plan to stay in the shade all day you will need sun protection cream (harmful rayscan penetrate clouds). If you are going to swim use a waterproof sun cream and always remember to re-apply itafterwards. When you are not sunbathing or swimming wear protective clothing. A wide-brimmed hat and loosecotton clothing with long sleeves help protect the skin. Children especially should wear plenty of high sun factor creamand cover up. The closer the weave of your clothing, the better protection it will provide. There are special sun-protective outfits available for children, which include Legionaire's-style hats to protect the back of your childs neck.The sun is at its hottest between 1 and 2pm so take extra care between these times. Better still try and stay indoors. Ifyou must get a tan do so very gradually. Start with about 15 minutes exposure and then increase it by a few minuteseach time you sunbathe.

How to treat sunburnApply a soothing compress dipped in cold water, cold skimmed milk or witch hazel. Cold plain yoghurt is also coolingand soothing. Apply to all sunburn areas then rinse off in a cool shower. A cool bath can also help ease the pain.Afterwards, pat the skin dry with a clean towel but do not rub the skin as you will make it worse. Soapy water or abubble bath can irritate burnt skin. Moisturise your skin (for example with aqueous cream or E45) after a soak orcompress as your skin will probably be quite dry after being sunburnt. Research has shown that aloe vera extractapplied to a burn helps soothe the area and may help the skin to recover more quickly. lcepacks can also help if theburn is mild. An ideal icepack is a bag of frozen peas in a damp cloth held on the area for 15 minutes at a time whiletea bags soaked in cool water and applied to eyelids will help reduce swelling and pain. Aspirin (300mg) oribuprofen (200mg) can also help relieve the pain, itching, and swelling of sunburn. Take two tablets every four to sixhours. Drink plenty of fluids - especially water - to counteract the drying effects of the sunburn.

SUNBURN by Dr James Harris

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MONEY BEWARE of people hanging around cashmachines offering to give you help

You are advised to use a safe deposit box if one is available in your accommodation and justcarry the necessary amount of money out with you. You can change travellers cheques or cash intoeuros at the reception desk of your hotel or apartment block, at local banks or change bureaux(such as ‘Jevidrian’ opposite). To change travellers cheques you must show your passport for IDpurposes. It is advisable to check that the amount of money you are given corresponds with theexchange rate offered - remember this changes daily.

Most banks have cash machines which accept your cash card from home and the instructionsfor use are usually available in many languages.

If you want to use your credit card to purchasegoods or services you will usually be asked for proofof ID so make sure you have either your passport orphoto driving licence with you.

REPORT LOST/STOLEN CREDIT CARDSBarclaycard 00 44 1619 535 254Lloyds TSB 00 44 1702 278 270HSBC 00 44 1442 422 929NatWest 00 44 1423 700 545Nationwide 00 44 2476 438 996Halifax 00 44 1133 809 574American Express 00 44 1273 696 933Mastercard 900 971 231Visa 900 991 124LOST/STOLEN TRAVELLERS CHEQUES

American Express 00 44 1273 571 600Visa 900 97 4414

CURRENCY CONVERTER (*)

(*) Correct at time of press, however rates vary daily.

Euros £1.00 £0.905.00 £4.51

10.00 £9.0320.00 £18.0550.00 £45.12

£ Euros£1.00 1.11£5.00 5.54

£10.00 11.08£20.00 22.16

£100.00 110.81

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Always ask the total price when you are hiring a car, so that you are fully awarethere are no hidden extras. You need to be over 25 years of age, hold a fu l l dr iv inglicence from your country of residence, and have at least two years driving experience.

Just take it steady at first - you will soon get used to driving on the ‘wrong side’ ofthe road. Remember that the centre of the road should always be on the driver’s side -just as it is ‘back home’. Overtaking on the ‘inside’ is commonplace here! Also watch outfor scooter drivers weaving in and out of the traffic - they appear from nowhere!

There are ‘on the spot’ fines for a range of of fences including failure to wear seatbelts, using mobile phones while driving and not having the correct paperwork in the car.So beware!Refuelling

Nearby filling stations are marked on the maps in the centre pages. Whilst refuelling,you must switch of f your l ights and disengage mobile phones. Many Mallorcan f i l l ingstations are not self-service. If they are not, then just sit in your car and hand your keysto the a t tendant , he wi l l do the res t . He’ l l probably expec t a t ip in the region of 50centimos for his efforts.

If you want your tank filling up all you have to say is: lleno (pronounced ‘Yenno’) Scooter & Moped Hire

For all vehicles over 50 cc a valid driving licence is required. You will also need toproduce your passport for insurance registration purposes. Helmets are supplied by thehire company and are usually included in the price.Car Parking

The local car parks are marked on the maps on the centre pages.In most towns car parking is free, but check for signs and also yellow road markings

which indicate no, or restricted parking. If you park illegally your car will be towed awayand in its place on the pavement will be a red or orange sticker telling you who to phonein order to get it back. Expect to pay around 120 euros. You have been warned...

If you visit Palma, there are plenty of underground car parks - just remember whichone you put your car in! The cost is charged at about 3 centimosper minute. There are also plenty of Pay & Display meters - themaximum period of stay in metered areas is two hours however,it’s free between 2.00pm and 4.30pm and after 8.00 pm.Parking Restrictions Where you see these signs you mustwrite your arrival time on a piece of paper and display itprominently inside your windscreen to enable you to park for anhour and a half without charge. Failure to display your arrival timewill result in a fine. Parking spaces are marked on the road withblue lines.The restrictions are in operation at the following times:

Monday-Friday: 9.30am-1.30pm & 4.30pm-8pm Saturdays: 9.30am-1.30pm,

NOTE - the breathalyser limit inSpain is about half of that in the UKMOTORING

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IMPORTANTPolice here are hot on enforcing traffic laws, so please remember:• Using hand-held mobiles when driving is illegal.• Switch off mobile phones, radios, the engine and lights when refuelling.• High visibility reflective jackets must be worn if drivers exit their vehicle on main roads. • Motorists must give way to cyclists.• Cyclists are subject to the same breathalyser limit as drivers. • The breathalyser limit is less than half of that in the UK so the best advice is don’t drink

AT ALL if you have to drive.• All cars must carry 2 reflective triangles for use in case of a breakdown.

Butano/Gas can now bepurchased in Calvia insteadof Palma Nova.From Calvia center takethe road to Capdellá, youwill find it on the leftpassed the Polysport one.Mon - Fri. 8:00 till 13:00 &15:00 till 19:00Sat. 8:00 to 13:00Tel: 971 682 000

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If you hire a car during your holidaythen you should take advantage of thisbeautiful island and visit as much of it as youcan during your stay. You’ll discover thatMallorca has much more to offer than just sunand sangria.

One of the nicest and most exhilaratingtrips you can embark upon is a drive alongthe coast to Deya and Valldemossa. Theroad is a bit twisty at times, but the views ofboth sea and countryside are spectacular inplaces.

Take the main road to Andraitx. AtAndraitx follow the signs to Estellenchs. Youare then on the coast road that takes you upto Valldemosa and then on to Deya. Youshould take an opportunity to park up in both

towns and walk around as they are beautiful,particularly Deya which has many tiny backstreets to explore.

Keep an eye out for the rich and famousin that area too, as it’s a popular stopping offpoint for all sorts of celebrities. MichaelDouglas owns a house not too far away andRichard Branson used to own hotel ‘LaResidencia’ in Deya. If you’re consideringstaying there for the night, note that this luxurycomes at a price, but, who knows, you couldwell be sharing it with some celebrity tourists!

To return, drive back to Valldemossaand then follow the ‘Palma’ signs until you seethe sign for the ‘Via Cintura’, which is thePalma Ring Road. Join the Via Cintura andfollow the signs to Andraitx, and it’ll eventuallytake you back to Palma Nova, Magalluf thenSanta Ponsa.

On another day, you might like to takea return trip to Valldemossa, via Palma, andthen take the coast road to the town of Soller.

Again the views are something special. Leaveyour car in Soller and take a ride on the oldSan Francisco tram down to the Port ofSoller. That in itself is quite an experience.

To return, take either the road over themountains to Palma, or alternatively, there isthe shorter trip via the toll tunnel. The mountainroad is an exhilarating journey to say the

least! This road has more than 50 hairpinbends in it as you make your way over themountain. They are safe provided you keepyour distance and watch your speed.

Again, when you reach Palma, take theVia Cintura and follow the Andraitx signs tobring you back to Magalluf, Palma Nova andthen Santa Ponsa at the windmill.

SUGGESTED CAR TRIPS

Just one of the many hairpin bends on themountain road to Soller.

The San Francisco tram in Port de Soller

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LADIES CLOTHINGUK 10 12 14 16 18Spanish 40 42 44 46 48MEN’S CLOTHINGUK 36 38 40 42 44Spanish 46 48 50 52 54MEN’S SHIRTSUK 14 141/2 15 151/2 16 161/2

Spanish 36 37 38 39 40 42

LADIES SHOESUK 3 4 5 6 7Spanish 35 36 37 38 39MEN’S SHOESUK 6 7 8 9 10 11Spanish 40 41 42 43 44 45

CLOTHING CONVERSION CHARTAll sizes are approximate as they do vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

CHILDREN’S CLOTHINGHeight (Cm) 98 106 110 116 122 128 140 152 16Age (Years) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/10 11/12 13/14CHILDREN’S SHOESUK 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4Spanish 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 30 32 34 36

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LOCAL GOLF COURSESGolf is one of the fastest growing sports on the island and Mallorca is blessed with manyfantastic courses, attracting regular golfing visitors to the island, many of whom returnyear after year.

SANTA PONSASanta Ponsa is lucky enough to have two Championship golf courses, both having stagedthe Balearic Open, which has formed part of the European PGA Tour.

As a visitor to the town you can only play on the Santa Ponsa I course; Santa Ponsa II,and Santa Ponsa III are for the exclusive use of shareholders.

Santa Ponsa I opened in 1977 and is a par-72 course at 6,106 metres. Green fees areexpensive, as they are throughout Mallorca and a round will cost you 88 euros, 9 holes is40 euros but discounts are available if you travel with certain tour operators. Enquire withthe company you travelled with to see if you are eligible for a discount card. The greenfee is for a round and not the day. Tee reservations are recommended and can be madeby phoning 971 69 02 11.

You can hire clubs, buggies and golf trolleys. Buggies are 40 euros for 18 holes and25 euros for 9 holes. Club hire is 20 euros.

There are full club house facilities to relax in after your round.The location of the course is marked on the Santa Ponsa map (centre pages), but don’t

be fooled by its apparent proximity to the centre of Santa Ponsa. The entrance to the golfcourse complex is within walking distance, but it is a long way from there to the clubhouse. You’ll need a car or taxi to take you.

MAGALLUF & PALMA NOVAThe nearest course to Magalluf and Palma Nova is the Poniente Golf Course designed byJohn D Harris. It’s situated just outside Magalluf, not far from Aqualand, which you canfind on the map (centre pages), and although it’s not within walking distance from theresorts, it’s only five minutes from Magalluf, and ten minutes from Palma Nova, by car ortaxi.

Open since 1978, this well designed course has long been popular with Britishholidaymakers and residents alike. It’s a very challenging course to play, offering a blendof severity and fairness with some spectacular views.

The 10th is one of the best holes on the course, and one is relieved to come awaywith your par 4. The 16th hole is another tough one, but you can be let off for not faringtoo well, as the views from the fairway across the Calvia area and towards Palma arequite outstanding and one can easily take their mind off the job in hand - trying to get thatlittle ball into a hole, not much bigger, a quarter of a mile away!

A round of golf at Poniente will cost you 88,00 euros. If you only want to play 9holes it’s 45,00 euros, but you can only do that after 5pm in the Summer and after 3pm inthe Winter.

Buggy hire is 40 euros for the round, a trolley 4,50 euros and club hire is 20 eurosper set. There is also a driving range available at a cost of 20 euros.

Tee times must be reserved in advance. Tel: (00 34) 971 130 148

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DUTY ALLOWANCESThe following is an extract from HM Customs and Excisebrochure “Flying Abroad ? Bringing Back Cigarettes orAlcohol? Don’t be taken for a Smuggler”.You can bring into the UK as much EU duty paidtobacco and alcohol as long as it is for your own use,which includes:Bringing back goods for your own consumption.Bringing back gifts for family and friends.You cannot bring back goods for commercialpurposes, which includes:Bringing back goods for payment - even payment in kind.Bringing back goods for family and friends if they arepaying you, giving you the cost price or paying for some orall of your travel costs.Bringing back goods for re-sale.

If you bring back large quantities of alcohol ortobacco goods and are stopped by Customs you may be asked some basic questionsabout your trip and purchases and the purposes for which you hold the goods. This particularlyapplies if you have more than the following amounts:

3200 cigarettes 200 cigars400 cigarillos 3kg of smoking tobacco110 litres of beer 90 litres of wine10 litres of spirits 20 litres of fortified wine (such as port or sherry)

These are only guide levels based on European law and Customs do NOTenforce absolute limits.The questions and checks which the Officer makes could be about:

The frequency of your travelThe amount and type of goods purchasedThe reason for purchasing the goods

A couple of comments we at the Scene would like to make:

(a) It does not state that you can only take either 3200 cigarettes or 200 cigars. The brochureimplies that you can take ALL of the above listed items

(b) The quantities quoted are the amounts you are allowed to take INTO the UK - however, wehave read of incidents on mainland Spain where people have had more than 800cigarettes confiscated because the Spanish authorities reckon that is the maximum forpersonal consumption - and who are we to argue with Spanish customs officials!

The EU Countries from which you can bring duty paid goods are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,Finland, France, Germany, Greece, The Irish Republic, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands,Portugal, Spain (but not the Canary Islands) Sweden, The UK (but not Gibraltar or the ChannelIslands)

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SPORT & SPORTING EVENTSGolf has rapidly become one of the most popular sporting past times amongst visitors

to Mallorca and you can find many courses within only half-an-hours drive. For morelocal golfing information see page 28.

If, however, you prefer to enjoy your sport from the comfort of a chair, you’ll find thatmost bars will be showing all the main sporting events via SKY and Spanish TV channelsso you won’t miss a thing while you’re on holiday.

We’ve only just got over World Cup fever, but footy is back on our screens this monthas the season begins again in earnest. The pick of the matches being shown on TV arebelow and don’t forget that here in Spain you can also see a live remiership match onSpanish TV every Saturday at 4pm.

Englands cricketers take on Pakistan in the second test at Edgbaston (6th-10th), aTwenty20 finals day in Southampton (14th), the third test at the Oval (18th-22nd) and thefourth test at Lord’s (26th-30th). Other sporting highlights to watch out for this monthinclude the US PGA Championship (12th-15th), two formula One races: the HungarianGrand Prix in Budapest (1st) and the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa (29th), and the US TennisOpen begins (30th).

Horse racing fans will want to check out the York Ebor Meeting (17-20). You canalways pop into the Winning Post (opposite) to watch all the live races from the UK andIreland.

FOOTBALLSat 8 Chelsea v Man. Utd 15.00Sat 14 Tottenham v Man. City 13.45Sat 14 Chelsea v West Brom 18.30Sun 15 Liverpool v Arsenal 17.00Mon 16 Man. Utd v Newcastle Utd 21.00Sat 21 Wigan Athletic v Chelsea 18.15Sun 22 Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa 14.30Sun 22 Fulham v Manchester United 17.00Mon 23 Manchester City v Liverpool 21.00Sat 28 Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal 13.45Sat 28 Man. Utd v West Ham Utd 18.30Sun 29 Bolton Wdrs v Birmhm. City 14.30Sun 29 Aston Villa v Everton 17.00Friendly InternationalsWed 11 England v Hungary 21.00

Ireland v Argentina 20.45Sweden v Scotland 20.00Wales v Luxembourg tbaMontenegro v N.Ireland tba

Champions League4 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd leg

Braga v Celtic 20.4517/18 Play-off round 1st leg

involving Tottenham Hotspur and possibly Celtic

24/25 Play-off round 2nd leg

RUGBY LEAGUE7 Challenge Cup semi-final:

St Helens v Leeds Rhinos 15.308 Challenge Cup semi-final:

Warrington v CatalansDragons16.3028 Challenge Cup final 15.30There are also live Super League games onSky Sports over the weekends of 13-15 and20-22 August but, at the time of going topress, the match details are not known.

THE PICK OF LIVE SPORT ON TV

NB: Fixtures are correct at time of press but may be subject to change. Times shown are Spanish and, like the fixtures, may also be subject to change.

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If you do feel under the weather then your first port of call could be the local chemist(farmacia) - there are five in Santa Ponsa (marked on the map by the number “4”) and eight inthe Magalluf and Palma Nova area (marked on the map by the letter “D”). They are very helpfuland speak good English and will usually be able to advise a remedy, or if a visit to the doctor isnecessary. Make sure it is the pharmacist, not a clerk, that you take advice from.

If you’re covered by holiday or private insurance for medical treatment, one of the privatesurgeries is the place to go and you can find them on the maps. Make sure you keep all yourreceipts for any medical treatment and medication to enable you to make an insurance claim onyour return home.

The National Health clinics (Insalud) are also shownon the maps. You can receive state treatment there if youproduce a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Youwill only be required to pay up to 40% of the cost of anyprescribed medicines.Insalud Santa Ponsa - Tel: 971 69 46 54. Insalud Magalluf - Tel:971 131 502

If you require an ambulance in an extreme emergencyeither call the Spanish ambulance service on 061 or use theEuropean SOS Line on 112 who have English speaking operators. You could be asked topay the cost of the ambulance when it arrives, so make sure you have some cash available.

MEDICAL HELPNB: Form E111 is no longer valid.

You should now have a European Health Insurance Card

WHEN VISITING A PRIVATE DOCTOR

REMEMBER TO TAKE SOME MONEY AS

EACH VISIT USUALLY COSTS AROUND 80€

EUROPEAN EMERGENCY SERVICES SOS LINE: 112

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