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I noticed during a recent trip to England that you could barely travel a mile down the road without the intrusion of a speed camera.

Speed cameras are relatively unused in Spain, although 2 were recently installed on the main coastal highway A7 on the Costa del Sol. For those planning a holiday on the Costa del Sol this summer, it may be handy for you to know that the first is located on the eastbound carriageway between the turnings for Puerto Banus and Nagueles (just before the tunnel), and the other is positioned on the eastbound carriageway just before the exit for La Cala de Mijas.

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I was sitting in a bar in Puerto Banus on Sunday afternoon, watching my football team, Everton, beating Aston Villa in the FA Cup. With about 20 minutes to go, a familiar looking guy in a red tracksuit walked into the bar, and asked the owner if he could bring some people inside.

Within the following 5 minutes, about 20 strapping young guys in similar attire walked into the bar. It turns out that the familiar chap was Michael Laudrup, ex Danish football superstar, and the other guys in tow were the Spartak Moscow football team, currently managed by Laudrup.

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Just 12 kilometres to the East of the centre of Marbella lies a district called Elviria.

Prior to the recent property boom on the Costa del Sol, Elviria was best known as the home of the prestigious (although rather ugly) Don Carlos 5 star hotel and the 18 hole golf course at Santa Maria Golf & Country Club.

Now, Elviria is a thriving tourist resort, with much to offer. In three distinct sections, Elviria offers something for everyone.
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