Thanks for the kind comments on the photos everyone, it's nice to have an audience.
Flyersj18, it sounds like they're quite proactive on checking for cigarettes these days- based on the sketchy sounding guy having a row with his girlfriend at the marina late one night, who was insisting that he wasn't cheating on her, but rather being secretive due to some smuggling plans... I suspect for nearby Spaniards it's still worth crossing the border for a tank of VATless petrol, though.
davewho??, I'd assumed that my misfortune with the plane was to restore balance in the universe after my improbable run at the casino. My commiserations on your triple misfortune!