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Youth employment programme
Young jobless fail to respond Is it a failure of the new programme, which was instigated towards the end of last year, or are there simply too many young people looking for work? The overall unemployment rate in the Islands now stands at 28.6 per cent. However, among young people, that soars to 52.3 per cent – around 44,000 young adults. A year ago it was even higher at 59 per cent. The majority of the youth unemployed fall into the so-called ‘Nini’ category; they have neither (ni) a school leaving certificate, nor (ni) vocational training. At the height of the construction boom, neither qualifications nor training were necessary for youngsters to get a job and many left school and found well-paid work as unskilled workers on building sites. Nowadays, however, the lack of training is taking its toll as unskilled workers find it difficult to get work. Times have changed greatly since the start of the crisis in 2008 and training has to change with them. Continued on page 3
Another rock-fall death
Tenerife hiking – Is it safe? On October 26 a group of friends started out on what should have been a pleasant hiking trip, but for one unfortunate German lady it was to be a fatal journey. At shortly after 1pm, the hikers had reached the waterfall area of the famous Barranco del Infierno in Adeje. Having enjoyed the sights, the group turned back to start the long walk out of the ravine, but just to the left of the cascade five large boulders broke free from the cliff face at around 20 metres of height and fell crashing to the valley floor. One of them hit the woman on the head and trunk and she was killed on the spot. Three other people, a man who spends his holidays in Santiago del Teide, along with a couple from Callao Salvaje, were slightly injured by the falling rocks. “It all happened so fast that we could not escape” the woman told rescue workers. At the time of the accident, about 70 people were in the gorge.
Steep cliffs and waterfalls make the Barranco impressive, but it is not without its dangers
Recently reopened “Hell’s Gorge requires new deaths” screamed one headline in the German Bild newspaper, strengthening the fears of those who are swayed by exaggerated claims. Tenerife’s reputation as a hiking paradise is well-deserved and its scenic charms are many. Barranco del Infierno, just one of the many Nature Reserves, receives the second highest number of visitors after the Teide National Park.
The reserve covers 1,843 hectares. It is a majestic valley that turns into a ravine as it travels deeper on into the folds of the Adeje mountains. As well as the breath-taking views, the area is home to a wide range of endemic flora and fauna, and attracts a large population of birds of prey – as well as hundreds of thousands of tourists. Unfortunately, the gorge had only reopened in May of this year after a six-year closure – a move which had been taken after another fatal accident caused by falling rocks.
During the years that Barranco del Infierno was closed, approximately €183,000 was invested in safety measures in line with European guidelines, such as strengthening of foot paths. Once opened, new measures were introduced for visitors as well. For instance, a maximum of 300 walkers per day were allowed to enter the ravine. Helmets were supplied and their wear made obligatory, though this may be seen as naïve in retrospect. Since the May re-opening, Barranco del Infierno has also been inspected each morning by technicians of the operating company. Prior to the accident, on October 23 and 25, heavy rains had caused them to insist on the closure of the ravine to the public. But on October 26 the skies were clearer and the unlucky day went ahead. Various councillors from the borough of Adeje, and the Island Council, along with a spokesperson for the operating company, gave their heartfelt condolences to those involved. Continued on page 2
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Too dangerous to enjoy nature?
Using the correct equipment is essential for safety
wandering into unfamiliar territory it is a good idea to study all available information beforehand. Particularly weather reports. Hikers also need to be aware of their capabilities and restrictions - and not get carried away
the holiday mood. Accidents do happen, but, with a little forethought and planning, risks can be minimised. Tenerife is perfect for hiking – but, remember, there is always a risk when dealing n with nature.
For safe hiking, good equipment is essential. This includes: Continued from front page “Gorge and mountain walking always carry some risk because of the peculiarities of the terrain” said the Island Council’s Environmental Protection Officer, José Antonio Valbuena. Currently, the safety of the Barranco is once again under review. For the moment it is closed to the public awaiting the outcome of reports.
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How hazardous is hiking in gorges? “The Barranco del Infierno is especially dangerous because the ravine becomes so narrow. There are very steep slopes, and around the waterfall there is little space, in particular”, said Marion Helbig, who, with her partner Jörg Brandt, runs the Walking Stick Company. “It is the most dangerous place in that valley” she continued. “I have written a walking guide, which was published in Michael Mueller Verlag. Barranco del Infierno is amongst the tours listed in it, but not because I myself find the hike so beautiful, but because it is so well known. I actually think that there are many corners of Tenerife that are at least as beautiful. Therefore, the gorge is currently not included in our programme of walks. With us, hikers can discover many areas, including some which are even more impressive than the gorge. “Though hiking in areas of volcanic rock in the great outdoors
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always carries a residual risk. In La Palma and Gran Canaria the danger of falling rocks is actually even greater”, says Helbig. The two certified hiking guides also reserve the right to not admit ill-equipped participants on their tours. After all, safety is everything. There is, they say, a special role played by footwear. But what type of shoe should be worn? “That depends on the terrain. If you are likely to encounter water, then solid hiking boots with a deep profile are necessary. Is it just dry terrain, a good shoe with profile will suffice. For anyone who enjoys hiking, investing in quality footwear is always recommended. That way you have the most effective grip in the case of slips and your feet and joints are best protected”, is the opinion of the professionals.
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once again called out to visiting hikers, this time to the Teide National Park. Two German tourists, aged 29 and 33, had strayed off the path during an ascent to the summit, luckily for them, within reach of the cable car. They were transferred into a car and brought safely to the base station. Although they were suffering from effects of the cold, they were otherwise healthy and unharmed.
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Appropriate shoes Sufficient water Sun protection for the skin and head Rain protection (the weather can sometimes turn quickly) • Possibly a walking stick • Hiking map or GPS • A mobile phone for emergencies And: No resting under steep slopes. Those who are unfamiliar with an area would be advised to join a hiking group which is accompanied by a professional guide. Particularly difficult is orientation around the Teide National Park and the Anaga Mountains.
Tarnished hiking pleasures The winter hiking season is often when the most accidents happen. Many of them in the remote Masca Gorge. At least once a month last season rescuers had to rush to help casualties. Sometimes, the hikers themselves are not entirely innocent of blame: There are always some who will attempt high-difficulty mountain trails in lightweight shoes, or even sandals. Appropriate footwear is a must. Another important item is a map that shows the area in sufficient detail. Before features. Advertisements once contracted cannot be cancelled and have to be paid in full. The publishers can not be held responsible for variation on colour printed in this newspaper. Advertising conditions are to be obtained in our offices.
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Royal British Legion appeal
Wear your poppy with pride
The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal for 2015 is upon us and the organisation is asking for the public’s support. “We are aware of the current financial situation but hope that the usual generous response from the people in Tenerife will enable The Royal British Legion to continue its work helping those ex-service personnel and their dependents in need, even those here in the Canary Islands.” The 2014 Poppy Appeal in South Tenerife raised an incredible €14,044. Boxes of poppies and collection tins have once more been distributed in the south of Tenerife and these will be collected after November 11, 2015. It isn’t too late to make a donation, however, or even get poppies or a collection tin – for the latter all you have to do is contact the Poppy Appeal Organiser, Kelly, on 922 786 777, who says: “Please ensure that your donation to this year’s Poppy Appeal goes into a genuine Poppy Appeal collecting box.” There will also be a number of remembrance services on November 8. Everyone is welcome to join the royal British Legion Service of Remembrance at Westhaven Bay, Costa del Silencio, which starts at 10.30am (you are advised to bring a sunhat and a bottle of water for this one as it is outdoors). Alternatively, there are several church services which will feature acts of remembrance. The Anglican Church of South Tenerife in San Eugenio, Pueblo Canario and Las Américas will begin at 10.15am; San Blas, Golf del Sur, at 12pm; and the Espiritu Santo church in Los Gigantes at 6pm. Meanwhile, the South Tenerife Christian Fellowship will hold services at the Apollo Centre, Los Cristianos, starting 10.50am, and Coral Mar Square, Costa del Silencio, also at 10.50am. The Anglican Chaplaincy of North Tenerife will hold their service at the All n Saints Church, Puerto de La Cruz at 10.45am.
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path” he continued. However, it would seem that those who don’t appear on the lists are excluded from information and advice. Martín insisted that the Canary Islands is one of the few autonomous communities which have disseminated the information about the EU plan.
are 300 courses planned for the next stage of the programme, which could benefit around 11,000 people. “We know from experience that the prospect for individuals to integrate into the labour market is much better after completing the programme” she asserted. In contrast to the specialised training from official vocational schools (Sixth and Upper Sixth form level) entry for which a school leaving certificate is a prerequisite, the training certificates of the EU programme are only recognised within Spain. However, they at least offer a chance. Among the many choices available are social care, construction, tourism and catering. For those willing to leave the Islands, there are more available, for example via the international placement opportunities offered by the EU job mobility network Eures. n
Work opportunities for the young Continued from front page With the difficulties of the market, lack of training is making it even harder for unskilled workers to find work. This is where a new programme called the Youth Guarantee scheme, funded by the EU, is supposed to come in. Spain was one of the countries which benefited most from the funds for this project - €1,887 million, of which €73 million were apportioned to the archipelago. However, since the programme came into force, only 5,072 young people in the Canaries, out of the over 40,000 eligible, have found their way through the obstacle course that applying involves. The aim of the project is that all unqualified job seekers under 25, whether registered with employment services or not, will receive a good-quality, concrete offer within four months of them leaving formal education or becoming unem-
ployed. That offer should be for a job, apprenticeship, traineeship, or continued education, adapted to each individual’s need and situation. The reality however is far wide of that. Approximately a million youngsters across the country have the right to enter in the programme, but fewer than 200,000 have done so. Alejandro Martín, Director of the Canarian Employment Service explained: “In my eyes, the problem arises at the very beginning. The youngsters have to sign up and register centrally for the project. Many don’t know that there is a programme, and even if they do, the system is very complicated and access is only via an anonymous website. “We scour the lists of possible candidates and ring the youngsters up to orientate them. We advise them and help them identify their different options and find the right individual
How does it work? The available courses last a maximum of ten and a half months, and are divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. Unpaid, on-the-job training is available with a number of cooperating companies. Social Security contributions are subsided to 100 per cent in those companies with less than 250 employees and 75 per cent for larger companies. The Canarian Education Minister Patricia Hernández has already announced that there
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Holiday lets
Wanted but forbidden! Approximately 32 per cent of tourists in Spain who currently choose a rented apartment over a hotel room would choose another resort if their preferred option was not available locally. The unsurprising result came from a study of 775 holidaymakers and 445 property owners carried out on behalf of the Spanish holiday lets owners’ association Fevitur. The President of Fevitur, Pablo Zubicaray was one of the main speakers in Santa Cruz at the second forum of the Canarian Association for holiday rentals Ascav. The survey did not include data from the Canaries, but the situation is still comparable to other holiday destinations claimed Zubicaray. In 2014 in Mallorca for example, 1.5 million tourists chose this option and spent €1.26 billion in the area, benefiting local businesses and restaurants, shops, public and private transport, companies offering recreational activities etc.. Last year, new legislation should have entered the statute
book for this sector of Canarian holidaymakers’ accommodation. Owners of holiday resorts and the hotel lobby were very much against bringing the holiday lets into the legal fold, despite the fact there is already an existing rental market which has been functioning for over 40 years and brings in over a million tourists here. Holiday let owners were in favour of minimum standards legislation and full declaration of income and were working with the authorities on legislative proposals to bring this about.
Then, out of the blue and just before he was replaced in the May elections, the former Canarian President Paulino Rivero allowed an alteration to the bill which left 90 per cent of the accommodation, approximately 50,000 homes across the Canaries, out in the cold. An appeal was filed immediately and is still to be heard; meanwhile the legislation is on hold. “I learned at University that it is important to listen to what the customers want” stated Zubicaray at the forum. He
The association is fighting for a revision of the legislation
spoke clearly in favour of private accommodation lets and in favour of a revision of the latest law. The words of Juan Franch Fluxá, Business Law lecturer at the Balearic Islands University, were also significant. He had no hesitation in calling the Canarian procedure a “statutory monstrosity.” The association is fighting for the right to rent properties in residential and n tourist areas.
Spanish airline sued
Air Europa culpable for dead dog The Spanish airline Air Europa was recently sued €1,410 in a Seville court for the death of a passenger’s dog during an internal flight from Palma de Mallorca to Seville. The dog’s death was determined as heat stroke, and two other dogs travelling onboard the flight had to be resuscitated at the airport; fortunately they made a recovery. The animals were kept in the plane’s hold during the flight which took place in August, 2013, as pets are considered luggage items. The owner initially demanded compensation of €3,000 for the deceased dog but was ultimately awarded just under half that amount, which is the maximum penalty for such claims the judge determined. The judge also apologised for how long the case took to be heard, explaining that this was due to a large backlog in Seville’s courts. The owner was represented by the claims company Reclamador, with Pablo Rabanal, company director, commenting: “We are asking that internationally accepted guidelines are introduced regarding the transportation of animals. At the moment no such law exists and therefore incidents n such as this are likely to be repeated”. Photo: Eric Salard 2.0
Further embarrassment for Defence Ministry
Bodies of helicopter crew found off Canaries The embarrassment for the Spanish Ministry of Defence over its information on the crash involving an Air Force helicopter off the Canaries increased yet further with the announcement that the bodies of the three crew were finally located, just hours after the minister had denied media reports of the find.
Pedro Morenés, who spent a week in Gran Canaria to personally oversee the search for the helicopter, is under fire for his handling of the incident, which was initially reported as a major success for cooperation between Spain and Morocco, given that the three crew were said
to have been rescued by a Moroccan patrol boat shortly after their helicopter ditched in the Atlantic. Just 24 hours later Defence officials admitted the information was false and the whereabouts of the three men was unknown. The following day Morenés acknowledged the possibil-
ity that the trio had been picked up by a fishing boat and were being held to ransom. Yet, shortly after, Navy divers located the cockpit of the stricken helicopter and reports emerged immediately that the bodies of the crew were inside. The minister denied the speculation
and said that the wreckage had not been brought to the surface yet and, until it was, it would not be possible to confirm the reports. Less than one day later, a visibly moved Morenés held a press conference at the Air Force Base in Gran Canaria and announced that the bod-
ies of Capt. José Morales, Lieut. Saúl López Quesada and Sgt. Jhonander Ojeda were indeed inside the cabin. The minister refused to take questions from journalists, who are already describing his ministry’s handling of the week-long case “a shamn bles”.
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5-star hotel WOMAD Fuerteventura legislation Madrid wins battle
Luxury hotels will not be the only ones built in the Canaries if Madrid has its way
The good relations between the Canaries and Madrid since the new regional government took up office in June look likely to be soured by the outcome of the legal proceedings brought by the Spanish authorities against their Canarian counterparts over the latter’s controversial ban on the building of all but 5-star new hotels.
The rule, part of a wider series of measures enacted by the Canaries in the new Tourism Law designed to improve the quality of holiday accommodation in the islands, triggered a furious protest by Madrid on the grounds that it was a restriction on free enterprise and was totally unjustified. After a bitter dispute that
went as high as the Constitutional Court, Madrid has now emerged victorious following the land’s highest judges’ ruling that the Canaries had no power to impose the ban. In a hard-hitting judgement, the court said that the argument used by the Canarian government - that the ban on all but 5-star hotels was designed to help the environment by limiting the number of new establishments - was incoherent given that any new hotel would have an environmental impact. Even though the Canaries have since amended the legislation slightly, the Constitutional Court said that it had to rule on the case because it involved a region attributing itself powers reserved to the state, in this case the regn ulation of competition.
Over 20 artists from different corners of the world will be on stage during WOMAD Fuerteventura, the multicultural music and dance festival that is about to kick off on the Gran Tarajal beach. Organised by the Fuerteventura Council, and produced and directed by WOMAD (World Music and Dance), and DD & Company Producciones, this is the second time the festival has been celebrated on the island. As ever, there’ll be a large selection of African music representing all generations, from the lively Orchestra Baobab to the legendary Orlando Julius who brings renewed sounds thanks to his fusion with British group the Heliocentrics. There will also be performances by Afriquoi, currently resident in London, and Baloji, one of Africa’s most popular hip hop artists. The WOMAD stage is seen as a multicultural meeting point which rises above any conflict and this is reflected by 47Soul, a group with members from Palestine, Syria and Jordan. Electronic sounds will be represented by the Asian Dub Foundation and Eska, one of the most personal and influential voices on the new souljazz scene. National artists will also be appearing, such as the
already well known Amparo Sánchez, El Twanguero and Sra. Tomasa, as well as some of the newer ones from the international scene, such as Maldito Ramírez, Limando and Red Beard. With a wonderful array of local and internationally acclaimed musicians, this year’s WOMAD will have two stages and bring rhythms from four different continents. There’ll also be special treats and activities
including adult and children’s workshops and a global market with local and international stalls selling delicious food and an assortment of crafts. WOMAD, which takes place between November 6 and 8, is a free festival, tickets are not required, so just be there and enjoy it! For more information, see womad.org/fuerteventura, or the Facebook page: womad. n fuerteventura.
Weather drowns out concert
Nicky in a Jam after gig cancellation Reggaeton star Nicky Jam’s trip to Gran Canaria proved a futile exercise as his concert became the latest to be called off at short notice, although this time not through any fault of the organisers. The Boston-born singer, whose real name is Nick Caminero, was a casualty of the bad weather that hit the Canaries - Gran Canaria in particular and his much-anticipated gig was cancelled on the orders of the island’s authorities due to fear of a serious incident if thousands of fans were caught out by the adverse conditions, which had already triggered freak floods in Las Palmas and other parts.
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Nicky was unimpressed by the decision and he took to social media to complain that he had been prevented from taking to the stage. “I didn’t come all the way here to be stuck in a hotel room.
If it was up to me, I would go ahead” he said on Facebook, as around a hundred teenage girl fans waited outside the hotel for news and passed the evening singing his best-known songs. n
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High-tech hospital
Pioneering stem cell therapy Hospiten Rambla in Santa Cruz is the only Canarian hospital offering stem cell therapy
Dr Baro, head of traumatology and orthopaedic surgery at Hospiten Rambla
The Hospiten Group has six hospitals and centres in the Canaries and has recently introduced a new form of treatment to the Islands, with the Hospiten Rambla in Santa Cruz now being the only Canarian hospital offering stem cell therapy. Introduced by Dr. Manuel Baro Darias, head of traumatology and orthopaedic
surgery, the treatment is minimally invasive and has a low risk of side effects. Dr. Baro leads the medical team alongside Dr. Sánchez Peraza, a cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon, and they successfully performed the first treatment with this technique on a 58-year-old woman with early symptoms of osteoarthritis recently.
They’re overseeing a medical team of experts in this field from Barcelona and Scotland, and are training other hospital colleagues on the groundbreaking treatment. Stem cells are transplanted from a patient’s tissue or bone marrow and used on the damaged body part, leading to natural regeneration and construction of healthy tissue by performing a repair and a renewal process.
Regenerative medicine is an emerging science with the goal of restoring organ and tissue function for patients with serious injuries or chronic disease in which their body’s responses are not sufficient to restore functional tissue. Stem cell therapy creates living and functional tissues to regenerate and repair damaged tissue and organs in the body, caused by age, disease or congenital defects.
“Stem cells differ from other body cells in that they have the ability to divide and form anew. Therefore they are essential for our health because when we have an injury or illness many of our body’s cells are damaged and die. When this happens, stem cells can be used to repair and replace damaged tissue”, Dr. Baro said. Stem cell treatments are particularly useful in orthopaedic surgery, where the active cells
regenerate body tissue, muscles, cartilage and tendons, and also help with rheumatism. It is also shown to be effective in urology and diabetes cases, while the effects of osteoarthritis can be halted or at least delayed by the therapy. It is also very useful in the field of plastic surgery, for burn victims for example, as well as breast reconstruction and various forms of cosmetic n surgery.
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Promotion
Hello to convenient banking
IC: Why a bank for foreign nationals and residents, what are the benefits? MY: In order to meet the financial needs of international customers and to benefit from the property market opportunities in tourist areas, CaixaBank has launched HolaBank – a service that is specifically geared to our foreign customers. We have 36 branches in tourist areas, primarily in the south of the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, each with specialised managers. Some of the advantages include customer care through a multi-channel service tailored to individuals’
When using ‘Línea Abierta’ they can also contact agents in their own language. IC: What are the advantages? What distinguishes HolaBank from other banks with regard to, for example, investments and savings etc? MY: CaixaBank’s multi-channel strategy allows Customers to use HolaBank’s customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via its network of branches and existing electronic methods – cash machines, mobile phones (CaixaMóvil) and Internet (Línea Abierta) – as well as the latest devices such as tablets and social networks etc. And, with few exceptions, all HolaBank customers are entitled to use the whole range of our products. In addition, with the launch of HolaBank a number of ‘tailor made’ products have been created for this particular client group:
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Tailor-made products and multilingual services for foreigners in the Canary Islands. Sound’s good? Then read on… Newcomers and foreign residents in Spain often find it difficult to find a bank that suits their very particular purposes. It can be even more complicated in these times of general distrust in financial institutions. It is for these reasons that CaixaBank has launched their new brand HolaBank which is specifically aimed at foreign customers. Island Connections had the opportunity to speak to Managing Director of HolaBank in the Canaries, Maryna Yatsenyuk, whose own background makes her the perfect person for the post. Yatsenyuk is originally from Ukraine, has been living in Spain for 15 years and has worked at CaixaBank for the last 11. She also speaks several languages, including Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, German and English.
Managing Director of the Hola-Bank in the Canaries, Maryna Yatsenyuk
needs, as well as a wide range of products. HolaBank is aimed primarily at non-resident families from Europe who are buying or already own a holiday home in Spain, but also early retirees from northern Europe who spend long periods of time in the Canaries, as well as property investors and professional expatriates. IC: What is special about HolaBank? Why is it the better
choice, especially in view of the general mistrust towards banks in recent times? MY: CaixaBank offers this target group a wide range of products in terms of savings and financing plans, and a broad high-quality portfolio of nonfinancial services. For example, the ‘Living Solutions’ plan provides, amongst other services, individual support and guidance in various languages, online translators and
interpreters, free registration of utilities, a personal assistant, and home emergency services in certain circumstances. Customers also benefit from discounts and offers on restoration and an exclusive telephone service 365 days a year. International customers have a personalised internet portal: www.holabank.es. There they will find all HolaBank services in Castilian, Catalan, German, French and English.
• Current accounts for international clients: HolaBank - Living Solutions, Foreign currency accounts • HolaBank Club Card • International OTF (cross-border direct debits - in pounds sterling) • Financing • Protection (insurance and alarm systems) • Investments IC: What aspects should a foreigner/resident keep in mind when choosing a bank? MY: The most important thing is that it should be a sound and solvent bank, with expert staff who are knowledgeable in international banking. Using
this business strategy, CaixaBank has established itself as a leader in innovation and quality of services: It is a recognised leader in the Spanish banking sector. With 14 million customers, an individual market penetration of 28.2 percent, a network of over 5,000 branches and almost 10,000 ATMs, it is the largest in Spain. In London this year CaixaBank received two major awards for the quality of its products, business model and customer service. Firstly, it was honoured as best private bank in Spain by British magazine Euro Money in its Private Banking Survey 2015. Secondly, for excellence in financial counselling and preparation for future European legislation, the bank was presented an award by Alan Yarrow, current Lord Mayor of London and President of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The company is also the first in the Spanish financial sector to provide certificated training courses for its employees. These include the UPF graduate studies and the CISI Certificate in Asset Management. La Caixa also works for the community: The Foundation´s social projects’ budget this year was €500 million, the same as for the past eight years. This fact positions the company as the biggest private foundation in Spain and one of the most important worldwide. Well, that’s certainly given us financial food for thought. Thank you for speaking to us Maryna and we wish you every n success for the future.
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Lanzarote passenger ends up in Bratislava Questions are being asked about security on Ryanair flights after a Spanish passenger who was due to fly to Lanzarote ended up in Bratislava. The man, from Galicia, boarded his flight at 6am in Madrid Airport and fell asleep as soon as he settled into his seat, only to wake up in the Slovakia capital, thousands of miles from his destination in the Canaries. “I was amazed not to see the ocean on landing and I asked the crew why. It was then that we realised I had been taken somewhere else” said the passenger, who was returned to Madrid and, after a long wait, flown on to Lanzarote by the airline. Although he now sees the funny side of things, he has demanded to know how he was allowed to board a different plane without the crew realising. “I ended up in the wrong queue at the boarding gate, where the two flights were next to each other. But they did not even give my boarding card and ID a second look at the gate. On board, the crew member just pointed me to my seat and that was it” n explained the 59-year-old.
A Ryanair passenger accidentally landed in Slovakia
Lowest kind of theft
Hunt launched for vanished food Police in Gran Canaria are investigating the mysterious disappearance of six tonnes of food from a warehouse where it was kept for donation to needy families. The theft was reported by the charity organisation that runs the facility in the El Polvorín district of Las Palmas and locals are at a loss to explain how the massive haul was spirited away without anyone noticing. Police are working on the theory that it was an inside job given that there were no signs of a break-in at the warehouse. Messages have been posted on social media urging people to report any offers of cheap food in bulk to the authorities. The boxes containing the food are clearly marked as being donations from the Las Palmas Food Bank, which handed over the goods to the local residentn run charity a few weeks earlier.
Better safe than sorry?
Bad weather ‘overreaction’ controversy The decision to close all schools and the two universities in the Canaries on October 23 due to fears that bad weather might cause a major incident has once again ignited controversy over whether the authorities overreact in such situations. Hundreds of thousands of pupils and students were forced to stay at home after the closure was ordered at 9pm the previous night and many parents had to take time off work to look after their youngsters. The expected stormy weather failed to materialise during the day of the closure and pictures of sunny scenes in many parts of the Canaries proved embarrassing for those
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The long way round…
Heavy rains led to special measures by the authorities
who had ordered the drastic action, even if some rain did fall late in the evening. According to some reports, the Department of Emergencies the official body responsible for decreeing alerts - felt pressured into issuing the closure
advice by various politicians at municipal and island level who did not want to face possible evacuation of schools and other buildings due to flash floods. Despite the widespread criticism, the authorities have defended the closure decision
and insisted it was taken on the basis of Met Office predictions of how the storm was likely to evolve. The Canarian government has demanded explanations as to why the alert was issued only after the storms n were well under way.
Charity begins with a home
Fraud Romanians arrested in Mogán Two Romanian women who conned tourists out of money with a charity scam face prosecution for fraud after their arrest in the south of the island. The women approached holidaymakers in various resorts in Mogán with an official-looking petition to save a care centre for the mentally handicapped from closure. People who signed up were then persuaded to make a donation to the centre. Some
of the tourists reported that they had felt coerced and even threatened into contributing by the aggressive behaviour of the women. Police quizzed the Romanians about the intended purpose of the proceeds and carried out background checks which revealed that the home was fake and the women had flown in recently from northern Spain for the winter season to continue n their long-running scam.
Tourist towns like Mogán always attract some scammers
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News from La Gomera and El Hierro
Legal aid at last By Barbara Belt they come across during childThe Canarian Regional Government and the Tenerife Colegio de Abogados-Bar Association have finally announced an end to the lamentable lack of legal aid on La Gomera and El Hierro. The other five Canary Islands have accessible legal aid professionals, but the thirty thousand combined population of El Hierro (10,000) and La Gomera (20,000), have no recourse of action, should they suffer crime or abuse, other than leaving their islands for good legal aid, or paying for legal representation. This state of affairs, incredible in the 21st century in a supposed democracy, has long been denounced as unconstitutional and illegal. Residents on both islands have had to learn to do without. This is fairly characteristic of how things work in La Gomera, where: “Así es. ¿Qué podemos hacer?”, the verbal equivalent of shrugged shoulder resignation, is the norm. The Herreños have a far better track record of joining forces to fight for their rights, but their problem to date is more of a geographical one: there’s reluctance on the part of lawyers to put themselves way out there on a small island on the western edge of the Canaries. You’d imagine that bright kids from both islands would have seen the possibilities of this lawyer shortage and got themselves qualified and set up lucrative practices at home, but they haven’t, for two reasons. Firstly, it’s difficult for kids from rural areas anywhere to make such career choices. The professional role models
hood are very limited. They’re familiar with the doctor, their teachers and the priest. Other working adults around them are agricultural, manual or service industry workers. Then there’s TV. A disproportionate number of forensic scientists will soon flood the Canarian labour market, all inspired by programmes like Bones and CSI. We’ll need an enormous increase in messy violent crime to keep them all
LQ, general director of Justice Administration Relations
MF, Deputy Minister of Justice MM, President of the Legal Aid Committee
a Spanish law degree. Not everybody’s inclined, or able, to support budding legal-whizz offspring throughout their twenties. If your parents aren’t rich, you can still do it, but you need determination (it’s undoubtedly worthwhile if you see it through and practice law), and self-discipline. While the first problem was one of expectation rural, small-island kids aren’t expected to study law - the sec-
El Hierro
occupied. The murders committed in the last fifty years on the two islands in question can be counted on one hand, so we’re unlikely to use forensic scientists. We don’t need them, but we do sometimes need legal aid. You don’t aspire to being a solicitor if you’re largely unaware of their existence, or have only a hazy idea, probably reinforced by family, of what being a law professional entails. Besides, if you’ve heard that to study law means being wealthy, having manga (influence) and being privileged, you’re hardly likely to consider it. But there are smallisland parents whose entrepreneurial spirit has brought them success, in tourism for exam-
ple. They’ve used, and paid for, law professionals in their businesses. Some have seen the opportunity for their kids to make good, with guaranteed, well-paid work, on their small islands. They’ve convinced, encouraged, supported, probably forced, them to do law degrees, and a dedicated few have done it. It’s no easy option. Being intelligent is all very well, but without dogged application, law degrees are killers. Enthusiasm and funding wear out. Therein lies the privilege component: if your parents are rich, you can party, do a few subjects a year, get there in the end. It’s not uncommon for such degrees to take ten years, which is twice the minimum time required for
VM, Tenerife Bar Association Dean
you on. Small islands can be closed shops. If the venerable, sole, practising lawyer was neither your uncle, nor disposed to help, there was no chance of finding work at home. You
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ond is about what happens to the few who do manage to finish law degrees. Until recently, law graduates could work as junior associates straight from university. When they’d passed their finals and paid to join the local Bar Association, they were ‘licenciado/ as’, or qualified lawyers, but to become a junior associate, you needed a law firm to take
stayed on the big island, working your way up. You probably married someone you met there, kids arrived, going home to set up your own law practice looked increasingly risky. You became a well-heeled summer visitor, whose opinion on legal matters is often sought by family and friends, but whose professional services are paid for by clients elsewhere. This may change now
with the introduction of a new law – Real Decreto 775/2011 – designed to bring legal training in Spain in line with the rest of Europe. Unfortunately, for students the switchover from the old system to the new is proving to be a minefield. The new law requires graduating, aspiring lawyers to complete a specific Masters, the Acceso a la Abogacía, with compulsory work experience, and then to pass a Bar Exam to become fully qualified. The Máster de Acceso first ran in the 2012/13 academic year. The first Bar Exam took place in June 2014 in Madrid. The majority of Spain’s premier law schools offer the new qualification, but are expensive. In theory, it’ll be easier for small island kids to open their own law practices once qualified, but qualifying will be more expensive and will take longer, which means little change in the status quo for now. This is a shame, as the long, no legal aid story is about to change with the creation of these new jobs on El Hierro and La Gomera, with a budget of a €192 a day per post, all announced after the October meeting between Canarian Justice officials and the Bar Association. Better late than never. Let’s hope the Bar Association, who’ll select the lawyers, has the good sense to choose ‘natives’ happy to be there, rather than unwilling individuals from elsewhere whose first priority will be to manoeuvre an exit and get back to the capital as soon as possible. n
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More domestic violence deaths
Murdered in the street In late October a woman was murdered in public in Santa Cruz by her ex partner. Iris Francés Luis, 35 years old, had run out to where her car was parked in Avenida Los Majuelos, El Sobradillo, when she heard her vehicle’s horn been sounded. Apparently, her ex husband, Carlos Gaspar, had managed to enter the car and when Luis arrived on the scene he attacked his former spouse with a knife, stabbing her several times in the thorax and abdomen. She unfortunately died at the scene from her injuries. The victim’s 61-year-old mother, who had tried to intervene, was also wounded in the attack and needed hospital attention. The 36-year-old assailant tried to escape on foot but was picked up a short time later by National Police in the Tincer district. Officers also found the alleged murder weapon on nearby waste land. At first, Gasper denied any involvement, though a number of eyewitness accounts already pointed to him being the perpetrator. The couple had separated two years previously, due, it is said, to the man’s jealousy and control tactics. Originally from El Hierro, Gasper apparently even regularly searched his wife’s phone for contacts and conversations. After the separation, Luis tried to maintain a good relationship with her ex for the sake of their three children. She allowed the father to see his ten-year-old daughter and five-year-old twins regularly. They even took family
The staff of La Palma Council showed their opposition to domestic violence in front of the government building for the second time within a few months In Arona, in the south of Tenerife, the staff of the local council expressed unity against violence in relationships
holidays with their father to El Hierro. Nevertheless, the 36year-old man could not, apparently, come to terms with the separation and used his job at a gas station near Luis’s parents’ home, where she lived with the children, to observe the house and his ex-partner.
After several threats and incidents, Luis twice applied for a restraining order but the requests were rejected. The last complaint she made to police was at the beginning of October of this year. The parents of the young woman had been expressing fears for
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her safety for some time and it also seems that the aggressor may have been planning the attack for a while. His eldest daughter is said to have asked her grandmother recently why her father was saying that the children would soon be orphans.
Luis grew up in the district in which she also died although her mother was originally from Güímar, on the east coast of Tenerife, and her father from Fuerteventura. She worked in a nearby supermarket and was said to be a cheerful and conscientious young woman who lived for her offspring. The family are known as friendly, hardworking and serious people, and neighbours were shocked to hear of the tragedy. Grandparents and Luis’s two sisters are currently taking care of the children. On October 23 the employees of several island councils observed a minute’s silence out of respect for the lat-
est victim of domestic violence and against all forms of abuse within relationships. Santa Cruz mayor José Manuel Bermúdez deeply regretted the tragedy and promised that education and anti-violence campaigns will continue on the agenda for schools and the general population. With the death of Luis, so far two women have died at the hands of a former partner in the Canary Islands this year. The first was Laura González, just 27 years old. On July 10, during the celebrations in honour of the Virgen de las Nieves, González was working in a well-known shoe shop in Calle Real, Santa Cruz de La Palma, when she was doused with petrol and set alight by her former boyfriend. She later died. People around the islands were badly shaken by the cruelty of the act.
Held hostage and raped Just a few days before Luis’ murder, Santa Cruz local police received a call from residents in the Duggi district alerting them to a heated dispute between a man and a woman in another possible domestic violence scenario. On arrival, officers managed to access the couple’s apartment where they found a 25-year-old man with a suitcase in his hand, saying that he wanted to throw his partner out of the house. The 29-year-old woman, meanwhile, testified to police officers that she had been held by her partner against her will for two days, threatened with death and raped repeatedly. The accused n was arrested.
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South Tenerife’s Jazz Roja Festival Between November 7 and 15, El Médano will host Jazz Roja 2015: The Red Mountain Jazz Festival. Each and every one of the concerts will be free to the public and, thanks to the Granadilla Council which has granted special permissions, practically all of the performances are on plazas or terraces. The event is organised by Qfm 94.3, Qfm2 -105.3, and its cultural association, with strategic support from the Granadilla Council, the Canarian Government, A.M.A.E., the Island Connections Media Group, SigeArt Graphic Design, and Mahou Cervezas.
Who, where and when? On November 7 at 7pm, the festival will begin on the Plaza Galicia with a jazzdance performance from the A.M.A.E. Music & Arts Academy, followed by a Nujazz swing concert by vocalist Marianne Robiou and Liqueur de Feeling. On November 8 at 7.30pm on the Barracuda Terrace, over-
looking El Médano’s main beach, contemporary jazz with Contraband. On November 9 at 7.30pm, you can enjoy vocal jazz with a touch of Bossa Nova with Anna Rodríguez and Augusto Baez at Manfred’s Soul Café, by the harbour. On November 10 at 7.30pm there’ll be jazz, swing and fusion, courtesy of KnaJazz at Restaurante Santa María, on the main plaza. November 11 takes us to Flashpoint, at the very end of the wooden walkway along El Médano’s main beach, where the Fermín Rivero Trio will perform soul and jazz from 7pm.
November 12 is the festival’s official Blues Night with two of the island’s most critically acclaimed blues formations, Blues News at 7pm followed by Blues Deluxe at 9pm, both at the Veinte 04 Surf Café on the main plaza. On November 13 at 7.30pm, at the Windy Café, just a few metres from the main plaza, jazz-funk with the Ecleptic Trio and Morgan Hernández (guest saxophonist). On November 14 you can see no fewer than five performances on the Plaza Roja between 6pm and midnight, with A.M.A.E., Choro Chobulé (Brazilian jazz fusion), Players Cartel (acid-jazz/hip hop
fusion), the Abraxas Quintet (world grooves/flamenco-jazz) and finally the Qat’s Quintet (jazz-funk/swing/bebop). There will be tapas, draught beers, cocktails, mojitos and wines available on the plaza throughout the entire evening, and to round the night off, a special After Jazz Party with Qfm’s DJ Pablo Amador will take place at Bar Chirinstones (Plaza Galicia) from midnight until the early hours. The festival will close on November 15 with an Open Jam Session at the Veinte 04 Surf Café from 7pm, where professional musicians are invited to join in with their own instruments. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit Tenerife’s coolest musical event of the year, experience El Médano’s mythical ambience, and savour some of the funkiest cuisine in the south! There’s more info at: n www.jazzroja.com.
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Creventy & Viana Shows present…
New York Knights in Tenerife
New York Knights pays tribute to the music of three legends
Eric Viana’s Creventy and Viana Shows entertainment companies proudly present their latest showcase New York Knights performing at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos on November 20 at 8pm. New York Knights is a glittering celebration of the lives and music of three New York legends: Frank Sinatra, Frankie Valli and Barbara Streisand. Johnny O’Connor plays Sinatra, Matt Andrews is Valli and Nikki Miller performs as Streisand in the UKbased extravaganza which also features the superb musical accompaniment of The Manhattan Band. This unique tribute formula allows for three distinct artists to be seen singing together, as the vocalists perform solo sets as well as join each other for interesting duets and trio performances, allowing the audience to experience new dynamics to much loved songs by the three iconic artists. Johnny O’Connor’s performances as Frank Sinatra have taken audiences by storm in theatres and corporate functions in the UK, with his brilliant interpretations of ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ and Rat Pack standards. Featured songs include: My Way, New York New York, Strangers in the Night, Fly Me to the Moon and
I’ve Got You under My Skin, among others. Matt Andrews is fresh from a successful theatre tour of Dancing Queen in which he played Danny Zuko from Grease. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons featured songs include: Beggin’, Let’s Hang On, Walk Like a Man, December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night), and Big Girls Don’t Cry, plus many more. Nikki Miller has won many favourable reviews for her performance as Barbra Streisand in a fourteen week run at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool alongside Joe Longthorne. Featured songs include: Guilty, Woman in Love, The Way We Were, Enough is Enough and You Don’t Bring Me Flowers. Frank Sinatra was an American jazz and traditional pop singer, actor, and producer. He is undoubtedly one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, and one of the best-selling artistes of all time having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. He became one of Las Vegas’ best known performers as part of the Rat Pack in the 1950s. His career catapulted in 1953 with the success of From Here to Eternity and his subsequent Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Sinatra died in 1998 at 82 years of age.
Frankie Valli is an American singer best known as the frontman of The Four Seasons, and is famous for his unusually powerful falsetto voice. Originally from New Jersey, Valli is currently 81 years old and scored 29 Top 40 hits with The Four Seasons, and nine Top 40 hits as a solo artist. His recording of the song Can’t Take My Eyes Off You reached number two in 1967. As a solo artist, Valli scored number one hits with the songs My Eyes Adored You from 1974 and Grease from 1978. Barbra Streisand was born in 1942 and is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker. During a career spanning six decades she has been honoured with two Academy Awards, 10 Grammy Awards, five Emmy Awards, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Kennedy Center Honors prize, four Peabody Awards, and 11 Golden Globes. For further information on New York Knights in Tenerife, visit: www.creventy. com. Tickets are available from the Cultural Centre in Los Cristianos, or by calling: 922 72 43 43 or 608 28 46 63. For more information on The New York Knights visit their website: www.newyorkn knights.co.uk.
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Exposaldo 2015
Bargains galore! Exposaldo is a major event in the Canaries, and bargain hunters will be delighted to hear that it takes place in Tenerife. This is an enormous bargain fair dedicated to selling off products with massive discounts to make room for the new season’s goods and provide more liquidity for the retailers. Regular visitors to Exposaldo eagerly await this annual fair because they know they are likely to find what they are looking for at the very best prices. This is no ordinary limited bargain fest either – there will be a whole range of products available, from textiles, accessories and footwear, to domestic electrical goods, hardware, furniture, decorating items and even secondhand vehicles, all at significantly reduced prices. Visitors can expect to see 120 companies and 160 stands, and there will also be changing rooms, children’s activities, live music and show cooking. There are some changes to the usual programme this year, and they’re all to the good. For a start, the already-reasonable entry fee has been reduced, leaving visitors with more to spend! Also, there will now be special sections for the household goods and secondhand vehicles, and a delivery service for some items. The fair is a great opportunity to bag a good deal, and you may even be able to do some early festive gift shopping. Exposaldo takes place between November 5 and 9 at the Recinto Ferial in Santa Cruz, and opens daily from 11am to 9pm. The entry fee is just €1, but entrance is free for children under 10 years old accompanied by an adult, and the over 65s. There’s also free parking available on the Parque Marítimo. For more information, see n www.recintoferialdetenerife.com.
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Preparing your car for winter Winter weather in Spain can vary from year to year and snowfall on the south coast is unlikely, and even less likely in most parts of the Canary Islands. However, if your car is parked outside during the worst of the winter months, or you’re planning to spend time in the colder areas, there are some simple steps you can take to prepare your car for winter.
Protecting against ice and frost Lights, heaters and wipers put high demands on the car battery and they have to work harder in colder weather. If your battery is over five years old it may be time to shop around for a replacement. Top up your windscreen wash with a more concentrated mix of antifreeze. Give locks and mechanisms a spray with WD40. Cleaning and waxing your car will give the bodywork a coat of protection against temperature extremes.
Being prepared Make sure you have a phone charger in the car should you need to call for assistance. In the event you get stranded, there are some items that will make a difference; carry some blankets, a folding shovel, jump leads, tow-bar and tow rope. If colder weather is forecast, make sure you have a full
Wet, slippy and dirty roads can make driving more dangerous in winter
tank of fuel, as you may need to keep the engine running to stay warm until help arrives. Check your insurance policy covers you for emergency breakdown and recovery. Línea Directa provides for Road Assistance in their car insurance policies. This ensures that you receive immediate assistance by phone 24 hours a day. Our breakdown service will endeavour to get your car back on the road as soon as possible or tow your vehicle to your local repairer of choice.
Road safety During the winter, driving conditions can become challenging. Winter tyres or cold weather tyres mean shorter stopping distances, reduce aquaplaning and improve handling. If you haven’t changed
to winter treads, road safety experts recommend 3mm of tyre depth as a minimum for winter driving.
Winter driving Breakdowns are more common in winter. The number of breakdowns can increase dramatically during extreme conditions. For safe trouble-free driving we recommend gentle manoeuvres, as stopping distances are ten times longer in snow and ice. To avoid wheel spin, pull away in second gear, easing your foot gently off the clutch. Maintain a constant speed where possible, if you need to brake, then apply them gently and progressively. Leave plenty of room between you and the car in front. If you get stuck, straighten the steering and clear any excess build
up of snow from the wheels. You can get additional grip by putting a sack or old rug in front of the driving wheels. Once your car is moving, maintain a constant speed, avoiding rapid acceleration or deceleration and try not to stop until you reach firmer ground.
We hope the information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Línea Directa please call 902123-151 More information on Línea Directa can be found online at: www.lineadirecta.com n
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Guanches. Legend and Reality
Cavemen or sophisticated settlers? A book review by made pottery and tools made of According to the Red Hound Bookshop wood, bone and stone. All of this, chroniclers of The origins of the first inhabitants of the Canary Islands are still a mystery – and a fascinating one at that. The volcanic origin of the islands rules out the possibility that any population existed here before their formation. Therefore, the first inhabitants of the islands must have come from somewhere else. But where? And an equally important question is: how did they get here? To answer these points we have to ask if they were perhaps Phoenicians, Egyptians or Berbers. Or, maybe, heirs of ancient peoples that have disappeared over time? The Berber origin theory is widely accepted nowadays, although it is not a definitive argument and remains controversial in many quarters. Yet, countless scientific theories argue that there is enough data to reveal the North African Berber origin of the ancient inhabitants: the similarity of materials such as hand-
Los Gigantes rockfall death
The former mayor of Santiago del Teide faces another quizzing from a local judge over the deaths of two tourists killed when they were hit by rock as they sunbathed on a Los Gigantes beach six years ago.
added to the way in which they buried their dead in caves and the farming nature of the community, support these theories. However, from a genetics point of view, the origin of the aboriginal people still remains a mystery, and one that DNA testing has not yet managed to decipher. Genetic studies at the University of La Laguna have discovered specific haplotypes of Canary Islanders, which are found in the aboriginal people and the current population but not in other parts of the world. What were the Guanches like? At the beginning of the fifteenth century the chaplains who accompanied Jean de Bethencourt in the first forays into the islands described them as follows: “You can go anywhere in the world and nowhere will you find a more beautiful and better educated people than there are on these islands, and the men and women would have great minds if there was somebody to develop them”.
the conquerors, the Guanches were tall, well developed and some had blue eyes. Skeletal research shows that the men generally had a height of between 1.70m and 1.85m, those from Fuerteventura being tallest and those from La Gomera the shortest. Their physical appearance bears little or no relationship to the collective imagination, however. To begin with they did not have long hair; this was a sign of distinction only permitted to senior classes. Their clothes, far from being badly tanned skin rags, were sophisticated and cheerfully colourful. Men usually wore hats, coats and shoes, while women wore dresses and long skirts that they combined with hair bands. Highly recommended is a visit to the Museum of Nature and Man in Santa Cruz de Tenerife where you can see all kind of artefacts, clothes, utensils and mummies
of the aborigines conserved in very good conditions. Interesting drawings of the natives by the Italian engineer Leonardo Torriani, dated 1592, are reproduced in the book ‘Guanches. Legend and Reality’ by J.P. Camacho. Written in clear, concise language, the book answers some of these questions and contains many wonderful pictures, drawings and interesting documents. This publication is probably the newest and the most complete about Guanches in the English language. The primitive and rough image we have of the Guanches today will be dispelled as we immerse ourselves in the fascinating and mysterious world of the ancient inhabitants of the Canary Islands. n Book review by Red Hound Bookshop, Los Cristianos. See: www.libreriaredhound.com.
Problems mount for ex Santiago mayor Juan Damián Gorrín - mayor until May of this year - and three other officials are being investigated for manslaughter over the deaths of the two women, one of whom was 57-year-old Briton Marion O’Hara, on the Los Guíos beach on November 1, 2009.
The victims died when a massive section of the 40-metre cliff face above the small beach collapsed and buried them under rocks. The former mayor and his colleagues are very likely to stand trial on charges of contributing to the deaths by not
closing off the beach properly following a rockfall incident a few weeks earlier. The council insists it did cordon off a section of the beach and put up warnings but visitors that day have disputed the claim. It has now emerged that Gorrín is to be summoned by a judge in Arona to be interviewed on a separate indictable offence, believed to be perversion of the course of justice. According to one Tenerife daily, the summons was issued after documents were submitted recently by the Prosecution Service recommending a second prosecution. One source claims that the request was made after detailed study by prosecutors of the contents of the report by the senior fire brigade officer who attended the scene of the tragedy. The news comes fast on the heels of the recent rock-fall tradegy, featured on our front page, in which a German man was killed in Barranco del Infierno. n
Santa Cruz carnival
Stage design revealed
It’s only November, but plenty of work has already been done behind the scenes with the 2016 Carnival in mind. The theme for next year’s Carnival is the decade of the 80s, and the colourful stage which incorporates plenty of new technologies will occupy 1,000 square metres, while the venue for the main events which are held before the Carnival takes to the streets, the Recinto Ferial, can accommodate an audience of 7,000. Santa Cruz mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, recently presented the stage project, with the designer Carlos Sáenz and the city’s councillor for fiestas, Gladis de León. Bermúdez said that the plan will bring back endless memories for the many who lived those years and he congratulated the councillor for fiestas for choosing Carlos Sáenz as the designer. He said “The choice is extraordinary because he is a great artist and he has an enormous amount of experience with the Carnival.” Gladis de León said that the new stage concept responds to the demands suggested by the city council, to return to the spectacular and voluminous type of design from years gone by. It consists of three different spaces, full of colour, the essence and characteristic icons of the 80s. The contestants, candidates for the Carnival Queen titles, and other performers will enter and leave the stage at the centre back, and there are also six other lateral accesses. The stage will feature vinyl discs, cassette tapes, a Rubics cube, old style TV screens, and the video games of that time, and they are integrated with geometric platforms which link them all together. Sáenz said that he also wanted to play with the metallic tones which were most used in that decade, such as blues, lilacs, fuschias and aquamarines, all glamorous shades. Carlos Sáenz has been responsible for designing some of the most spectacular stages for the Santa Cruz Carnival, including those based on Space in 1991, the Cinema in 1992, Musicals in 2005, Magic in 2008 and Horror Movies in 2009. Saenz has also been involved in the artistic direction of the shooting of several movies, and more recently he worked on the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. The work on installation of the dazzlingly colourful scenario will start on January 8, and the Carnival kicks off on January 13 with the presentation of the candidates for the Carnival Queens. The fun continues until February 14. n
The colourful stage for Carnival features the decade of the 80s
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Loro Parque
Loro Parque has awarded the latest Gorilla Prize to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an international association which aims to develop knowledge and understanding of sustainable tourism practices. The promotion of global criteria for sustainable tourism for hotels, tour operators and destinations, as well as creating a demand for sustainable travel, form the nucleus of the organisation’s activities. The GSTC were presented with the award in acknowledgment of its efforts in the field of ecological and socially sustainable tourism and conscious man-
person even slimmer. At the time it was unclear whether the woman was swept out to sea or if she deliberately jumped. The ocean was very uneasy and there is a significant drop from the pier to the water, where several underwater caves are located. Authorities considered the possibility that she could have become wedged between the rocks and battled against the stormy conditions and high waves but the odds of finding her were diminishing by the minute. For over three days they searched for the woman until they finally uncovered her body on October 27, washed up near the Playa de El Socorro in Los Realejos. It is believed that the
young Venezuelan was suffering from depression for some time. On October 26 around 11.30am, a 72-year-old fisherman from Playa San Juan in the south of Tenerife also fell victim to the stormy sea conditions. He was fishing from the rocks on the shoreline when a large wave caught him unaware and forced him to fall to the rocks below, suffering serious head injuries from the impact of the tumble. When he was pulled from the water he had already suffered a fatal heart attack. Resuscitation attempts by the rescue services were unsucn cessful.
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Towards the end of October, severe rain and sea conditions forced countless communities to combat the torrential onslaught of the stormy weather, which sadly managed to take the lives of two people on the island. During the evening of October 23 at around 9.30pm, eyewitnesses saw a young woman swept out to sea from the Puerto de La Cruz pier and immediately alerted the emergency services, who struggled through the poor conditions to find the 23-year-old missing person. A helicopter, various police units and the fire service were soon at the scene but witnesses had lost sight of the woman in the dark, which was making their chances of locating the
The young woman was seen to fall from the pier in Puerto de La Cruz
Gorilla Award for the GSTC
Loro Parque deputy president Christoph Kiessling also attended the award ceremony in Santa Cruz
agement of the environment. In recognition of his own contribution, Luigi Cabrini, president of the GSTC board of
directors, and Spain’s Director of Sustainable Development at the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) received the prize on the organisation’s behalf. Cabrini has a degree in Political Science from the University of Pisa as well as postgraduates in International law, History and Economics. He worked as a journalist and editor in Rome between the years of 1978 and 1982, when he began his career with the United Nations, responsible for development and refugee programs in countries such as Mexico, Somalia, Poland, Spain and Switzerland. He has been with the World Tourism Organisation since 2002 and in 2007 he became director of the group’s Sustainable Development pro-
Wolfgang Kiessling presenting Luigi Cabrini with the 2014 Gorilla Prize
gramme. As well as his native language, Cabrini is fluent in English, French and Spanish and has basic Polish and Russian skills. The presentation was attended by the president of the Canarian Government, Fernando Clavijo Batlle; Loro Parque president, Wolfgang Kiessling; head of the Tenerife Council, Carlos Alonso, Puerto de la Cruz mayor Lope Afonso, and representatives from several regional authorities. In his speech, Wolfgang Kiessling stressed the importance of environmentally friendly tourism and that Loro Parque is also aware of its responsibilities. “When I started with around 40 parrots, I would never have dreamed
that I would own a zoo which is among the best in the world.
Currently about 50 per cent of people live in cities and urbanisations. By 2050, there will probably be 85 per cent. With this, people lose respect, love and understanding for nature. In this context, zoos play an important role.” In his acceptance speech, Luigi Cabrini stressed that the future of tourism lies in sustainability, and praised the people of the Canaries for their commitment to environmental protection. He said he was always pleasantly surprised by their beaches as well, the charming landscapes, food, and, especially, the warmth n of the people.”
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Restaurant Kikiriki
A great family experience There’s no doubt that one of the finest roast chicken establishments in Tenerife is the much loved Kikiriki in Los Cristianos. Kikiriki serves superb grilled and roast meat dishes, as well as fish, seafood and vegetarian options, while their most popular range is the chicken – hence the restaurant name, which in English translates to Cock-a-doodle-doo. Since Kikiriki first opened in Cabo Blanco in 1998 the restaurant has grown from strength to strength. They moved to the Apolo Center in Los Cristianos and within a very short time moved again to much bigger premises on the front line of the same centre where they can cater for up to 80 guests. Kikiriki, which becomes extra busy after sunset, has a friendly family appeal, with a large, airy terrace screened with plants. Inside, the warm tones provide a more intimate atmosphere, with the tables dressed in red and white, ideal for romantic dining. The speciality here may be chicken, but there is an amazing choice right across the menu, including six types of savoury breads, soups, crispy salads, meat, fish, shellfish, specialities which include gratinated spinach cream, puff pastry with spinach and blue cheese, onion cake with smoked salmon, plus 23 different pizza choices. To round off your meal there are always irresistible home-made desserts on offer. Suckling pig and succulent roast lamb are also available at Kikiriki, although they are not listed on the menu, so be sure to ask one
Antonio and Carmen’s restaurant caters for the most demanding chicken-lovers on the island
of potato fried with garlic. The chicken is served with a choice of sauces: hot tomato with chillies and garlic, creamy
of your friendly waiters if one of them appeals to you. The gratinated spinach cream starter is
served warm with fresh ground black pepper and sprinkled with enough cheese to add a subtle piquancy. The chicken, which is thoroughly marinated in Kikiriki’s secret sauce, is spit
roasted and then cooked with the marinade and its own juices. The result is crisp skin, succulent meat and a taste sensation that will leave you wanting more. Like all the main course meat and fish dishes it comes with a choice of Canarian potatoes, chips or thick slices
p e p p e r, soft Roquefort creamy cheese, and the house sauce, Kikiriki: a delicious blend of fresh tomatoes with cream and tarra-
gon. If you save room for dessert they offer delights such as creme caramel with cream and walnuts, chocolate mousse and more. Beers, soft drinks and spirits are available from the well stocked bar, with San Miguel on draught and Reina, Heineken and Dorada beers available by the bottle. Wines can be bought by the bottle, carafe or glass. There’s a careful selection in addition to the house wines, with some old favourites
and some great choices such as Ribera del Duero. Many clients visit the restaurant regularly, some have even been enjoying the food since the Cabo Blanco days, returning time and again. Kikiriki is a great place to go to with family and friends as the food is excellent, the service is second to none, and it is also great value for money with a 40 per cent discount every day - during especially allocated hours each day. Visit this restaurant soon. You’ll no doubt want to make it one of your regulars too. To make life easy, there’s a car park at the Apolo Center and a bus stop right outside. Kikiriki really is something to crow about! n
Restaurante Kikiriki CC Apolo Center Los Cristianos Tenerife Tel: 647 955 831 / 922 753 074 Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to 11pm Sunday, 1pm to 11pm
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Playa de Las Américas
Themed hotel plans
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A new concept in hotels is set to make its first appearance in the Canaries, with Playa de Las Américas chosen as the location for the innovative project. According to local media, the resort will soon be home to a themed hotel which will include a water park, caves, waterfalls and a host of other attractions. According to the Diario de Avisos newspaper, detailed plans have been submitted to Arona Council for approval for the hotel, which will have 400 rooms spread over eight floors and will occupy 45,000 square metres next to the golf club and the Magma Conference Centre. Inspired by the Riviera Maya resorts in Mexico, the new 5star hotel will offer guests on-site activities such as canoeing, rafting and rock climbing, all in a self-contained park. The project, which is the brainchild of a Spanish company that specialises in holiday parks, will cost nearly €50 million and will take just over two years to complete, accordn ing to the paper.
Will Las Américas tourists soon gain another attraction?
Corruption charges
Ex-mayor accepts plea bargain
More black marks have been placed against the image of local politics with another corruption conviction, this time the former mayor of the small town of La Esperanza in Tenerife. Macario Benítez, who ruled the town for 32 years before stepping down at the last local elections in May, has already been found guilty of breaching planning regulations in granting permission for the construction of hundreds of homes in the area. Just a few days later, another corruption case involving the veteran politician was due to be heard in court but it was called off when Benítez accepted charges that he had made dozens of appointments to council posts without following the legal procedure for recruitment and ignoring advice from his own Personnel Department that he was breaking the law. The ex-mayor has been disqualified from holding public office for five years, which are added to the seven-year ban he was already serving following his earlier conviction. n
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Pets on board
Dog rule triggers bus driver anger The decision by Tenerife’s bus company TITSA to allow pets on board has been met with a lukewarm reaction on the part of drivers, who are demanding a proper information campaign to clarify the rules governing the carriage of animals. The change of heart by TITSA, which took effect on October 19, has been welcomed by many but drivers say they have already suffered verbal and physical abuse when they have insisted that dogs be carried in a proper carrier. “One of our female drivers on the 910 route was attacked by two women after she told them they could not carry their dog in their arms, only in a carrier. She was assaulted and has
been off sick” said a drivers’ union spokesman. Other drivers have complained that they do not want the responsibility of ensuring that passengers allergic to animals are taken into consideration. They have also expressed concern at the smell of animals in the confined space on board. “The company has simply lifted its ban but is leaving it up to us to enforce the rules on the carriage of animals. It should have organised an effective information campaign ahead of the change” said spokesman José Francisco n González. Bus company Titsa is facing unusual problems
Benefits plug continues
Santa Cruz still bragging about Bourne Santa Cruz council continues to play up the impact of the filming of the next instalment of the Bourne saga in the city back in September. The local authorities say the media exposure gained from worldwide reporting of the presence of Matt Damon and his co-actors in the
Tenerife capital for three weeks has been priceless, with features in publications ranging from Britain’s Daily Mail to Germany’s Der Spiegel and the Hollywood Reporter. The location shooting brought an estimated €10 million in business to local companies
and contracts for hundreds of people hired as extras, not to mention in hotels for the crew. However, it has emerged that the revenue could have been even higher were it not for an exemption granted by the council from paying fees for occupying the public highway for the filming. A report
on the extra costs incurred by the council by the filming reveals that police overtime due to Bourne-related duties totalled nearly €100,000 and was covered fully by the production company, as were other expenses such as additional street lighting for night n scenes.
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American Style in Puerto de la Cruz
Brunelli’s Steakhouse When the Kiessling family announced a while ago that they would open a restaurant in Puerto de la Cruz everyone expected it to be a large and rather grandiose affair, but little did they know… Brunelli’s Steak House opened at the beginning of September and is housed in a traditional old Canarian building. Viewed from the street, it has quite a plain façade which speaks nothing of the delights that await diners inside. For a start, the premises are deceptively roomy. As you enter a hall you find the open kitchen, a lovingly decorated wine rack, and beautifully presented succulent cuts of meat in a display cabinet. From there the intimate dining area opens up, and ahead of you are magnificent views of the ocean. The atmosphere is a mix of rustic flair, breathtaking views, style and elegance, with paintings adorning the walls at every side, including some by the famous César Manrique. One of the most incredible innovations is that the unique gigantic glass window pane which reveals the fantastic views and spectacular sunsets can actually be lowered during fine weather – creating a roofed-balcony feel that is comfortable, scenic and pretty impressive when that wall of glass gets moving.
A meat eater’s delight As its name implies, this is an American-style steakhouse, designed for those who love good meat. The Kiessling family was inspired to create Brunelli’s during trips to the US, where they gathered ideas from the eateries which impressed them the most. Thanks to this inspiration the Canary Islands now have their very first Southbend oven - in the kitchen of Brunelli’s. The grill can reach a temperature of 800 degrees, which seals the
Brunelli’s American Style Steakhouse
Calle Bencomo, 42 (opposite Loro Parque entrance) Punta Brava, Puerto de la Cruz Open: Daily 1pm to 3.30pm and 7pm to 11pm Reservations: 922 062 600 • www.brunellis.com
A unique atmosphere with magnificent views and sea breezes Rustic elegance with original pieces of art Which to choose? The plain exterior is deceptive
Chef Elena and the master butcher presenting meat to guests at their table
flavours of the meat quickly and firmly, creating a tasty, almost caramelised crust while the meat inside remains succulent and tender. Another special feature in this newest of restaurants is that the meat is matured for at least 28 days in special rooms with carefully controlled humidity levels and temperature. The master butcher, who can help you to choose the cuts to your liking, explains to guests that “Our beef comes from Holland and Denmark, for instance, from Hereford cattle which have been fed with fresh herbs.” He openly emphasises
the quality of European meat, which he says is juicier than that from America, and regularly advises gourmet diners so they can learn to enjoy the cuts which best suit their tastes. T-Bone, Porterhouse, Chateaubriand, entrecote and (around one kilo) chops are like magic words to real meat lovers. Also worth highlighting are the house special hamburgers, Iberian pork chops, and a rack of New Zealand lamb – it’s a meat-lover’s paradise. Nevertheless, those who prefer fish can choose between dishes that include freshly caught fish of the day, lobster or squid, and vegetarians can be catered for too. Side dishes include baked potatoes, homemade fries, seasonal grilled vegetables and a variety of sauces.
Starters and desserts It’s not only the main courses that meet the highest standards, the starters and des-
serts are delicious and classy as well. For example, the beef tartare, prepared at your table, beef carpaccio, Iberian ham, prawn cocktail or fajitas filled with salmon, mushrooms, asparagus and guacamole. There is also a range of interesting salads to tantalise your tastebuds - glazed quail with bacon, or cured cheese and wild asparagus, for instance . Soup fans can choose between a French bouillabaisse, classic oxtail or Spanish gazpacho amongst others. Make sure you leave room for a dessert: it would be a shame to miss the cheesecake with rum, banana fritters with hot chocolate sauce or chocolate pudding with cranberries. The highest quality with a pleasant atmosphere and
fair prices form the basis of the Brunelli’s concept. The incredible view, professional
service and true gourmet experience are testaments to the success of the family’s dream. And the restaurant certainly opened in style: on Wolfgang Kiessling’s birthday on September 7. At the age of 78 he’s still got what it takes to enrich the island with new n attractions.
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The Agatha Christie Festival 2015
Celebrating the star of suspense As part of the international celebrations to mark the 125th anniversary of the birth of the famous writer, Puerto de La Cruz will stage the Agatha Christie Festival from November 9 to 15, the fifth year the town has chosen to honour the ‘Dame of Crime’. Outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. Creator of world-famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, she is most known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, as well as the world’s longest-running play – The Mousetrap. Christie was one of Puerto de la Cruz’s renowned visi-
tors, where she stayed at the mythical Hotel Taoro. The Man from the Sea was written there and the Villa La Paz still exists, although the cypresses walk has been detached from the garden by a new road. Two books were also finished during her time in the Canaries: The Mystery of the Blue Train and The Mysterious Mr Quinn. In the district of La Paz where she stayed there is a bust of the author. Similarly, Christie also honoured Tenerife in her written reflections of the island. One of the festival’s many events will be a guided walk around points of history in the Christie story, starting at the former Grand
Hotel in Taoro Park at 10am. It’s available on November 10 and 13 in English, and on November 11 and 14 in Spanish. Theatre company La Pandilla will perform an adaptation of Christie’s Swan Song story on November 13 at 8.30pm and November 14 at 7pm and 9.30pm at the Casa Iriatre. Tickets cost €12 and are available from the CIT office in the town. The crime novelist also had a passion for surfing which is honoured with a surf show on November 14, 10am until 4pm, at the Playa Martiánez. On the festival’s final day there will be a midday Mozart Mati-
nee at the Timanfaya, featuring a selection of the great composer’s works. Tickets for this cost €10. This is followed by the Tea Time tea party between 4pm and 6pm at the Sitio Litre orchid garden in the Botanical Gardens – a perfectly English way to finish the celebrations. During the festival it will also be possible to reserve tickets at €25 for the Mystery of the Stars tour, which takes visitors to the Teide National Park to stargaze. See the full programme of exciting events at: www. n citpuerto.com. The Agatha Christie Festival 2015
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The Canaries have what is considered one of the best climates anywhere on the planet, making the Islands the perfect destination for all year round tourism.
ous luxury hotels and some very nice, small white sand beaches. In the foothills above these towns you will find three great places to visit. Siam Park (The Water Kingdom), recently declared the best in the world, has something for everyone, from beach lovers to adrenaline freaks. See: www. siampark.net Aqualand, on Avenida de Austria, a water park with a dolphin show. See: www.aqualand.es. The Jungle Park, at Las Águilas del Teide, is great fun for kids of all ages. See: www.aguilasjunglepark.com
Tenerife Teide National Park The highest peak in Spain, at 3,718m, is one of Tenerife’s greatest attractions. It is possible to hike to the top, and also to catch the cable car. See: www.telefericoteide.com. To access the summit of the volcano, Pico del Teide, you need to obtain a free permit in advance, issued by the Administration Office of the National Park, which you can download at www.reservasparquesnacionales.es.
Los Gigantes
Fañabé beach
summer solstices. See: www. piramidesdeguimar.es
Santa Cruz
Playa de Las Américas
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Santa Cruz, the vibrant, bustling capital city of Tenerife, is located on the northeast coast. It has a variety of interesting museums and art galleries, a well maintained historical centre, and an important commercial port. See: www.santacruzmas.com.
Currently Tenerife’s main tourist destination, this area has spectacular views of La Gomera. There’s a big night-life scene which attracts younger tourists, but it’s also somewhere you can relax, eat, and go sailing, whale and dolphin watching or golfing.
La Laguna La Laguna, a university city, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. It has a lively night life and a thriving cultural scene.
Puerto de la Cruz The town of Puerto de la Cruz was a popular tourist destination long before the south was. Its attractive and busy town centre has maintained its picturesque fishing-village charm, and nearby is the prestigious, award-winning Loro Parque Zoo. See: www.loroparque.com.
Adán Martín auditorium
La Orotava One of the prettiest towns on the island, La Orotava also gives its name to the whole valley, which has a very prosperous history. The town centre has beautiful old mansions reflecting the wealth of the past.
Anaga Rural Park The Anaga Rural Park occupies much of the mountainous mas-
which is popular with European, Russian and national tourists. There are vari-
The town of Los Gigantes, which lives mainly from tourism but on a much more modest scale than Playa de Las Americas or Los Cristianos, is overlooked by the towering cliffs. There is good diving and a small harbour. Teide National Park
Los Cristianos sif in the northeastern corner of Tenerife. This is a steeplysloping area with exceptional natural and cultural treasures, and amazing landscapes.
Güímar This northeastern town is best known for the ethnographic park which was developed by Thor Heyerdahl. The pyramids are a complex construction, astronomically orientated according to the winter and
Once a little fishing village, Los Cristianos began as a tourist destination for ailing Swedes who came to enjoy some rest and recuperation. From the port you can take a ferry to La Gomera, La Palma or El Hierro. The two main beaches offer safe swimming with disabled access.
Costa Adeje Costa Adeje is an upmarket area of South West Tenerife
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El Golfo, El Hierro
La Gomera Only a 45 minute ferry ride from the port of Los Cristianos, La Gomera is a small, peaceful island with amazing hiking and a pre-historic rainforest which is a UNESCO world heritage site and the only one of its kind left in the world. The ferry will take you to the capital, San Sebastián, famous for being Christopher Columbus’ last stop before crossing the Atlantic on his voyage of discovery. Valle Gran Rey, in the southwest of the island, and Playa
Santa Cruz de La Palma Las Canteras beach, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
many volcanic eruptions the island has suffered, the most recent being the Teneguía volcano in1971. La Palma has a lovely variant of Carnival called Los Indianos, where everyone dresses in white and people take to the streets during the day to cover everything, including each other, in talcum powder.
Gran Canaria
Garajonay National Park, La Gomera
Santiago, in the south, are the main tourist towns. Valle Gran Rey is a beautiful valley with good beaches and great restaurants. The harbour still has a small fishing fleet. Garajonay National Park houses an ancient laurisilva (laurel) forest at its heart, with over 400 species of flora and fauna. The forest was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987.
El Hierro The smallest and westernmost of all the islands, El Hierro only has three municipalities; Valverde, Frontera and El Pinar. For exploring, it’s best to hire a car, and you can easily drive all over the island in a day. Valverde is a small town in the north, the only capital in the
Canaries not located on the coast. Frontera (El Golfo) is a milder, bigger town to the west, with more going on and better weather, and right down in the south is La Restinga, famous for its diving.
La Palma Also known as ‘La Isla Bonita’ (the pretty island), La Palma is green and rugged, with breathtaking sights and one of the best places in the world for star gazing, hence the location of the world’s most important astrophysical observatories on its Roque de los Muchachos. The capital, Santa Cruz, lies to the east of the island. It’s a pretty city of seafaring tradition, although Los Llanos de Aridane in the west is in fact the biggest city on La Palma. The towns in the north of La Palma are also very beautiful and in the south of the island is Fuencaliente: the place to go in La Palma to see a real volcanic landscape. The western side of this borough has nice beaches and withstood the
The capital, Las Palmas, is a much bigger city than Santa Cruz de Tenerife and has a nice historical quarter, a good nightlife and Las Canteras - a long, yellow sand beach with areas for supervised swimming - and another beach for surfers of all levels. The main tourist areas are Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, with its beautiful sand-dunes and all-night bars and clubs. The island also has some spectacular archaeological sites.
Fuerteventura Flat, arid and sparsely populated, this island looks more like parts of North Africa than it does the other islands. The interior is mainly empty, with a few sun bleached villages and a surprising amount of goats, but the coast has some lovely towns and villages and kilometres of white sand beaches ideal for sunbathing and surfing. The capital is Puerto del Rosario, a relatively modern port town, rather sleepy and quiet despite the fact that nearly half of the island’s population live there. The two main tourist towns are at opposite ends of the island; Corralejo in the north and Morro Jable in the south.
Lanzarote Lanzarote is known as the ‘Isla de los Volcanes’, with over 300
volcanic cones. Like Fuerteventura, it’s flatter than the other islands and there’s very little rain, even by Canarian standards. The whole island was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, and those who
take the time to explore the island will find it’s strangely beautiful. The capital is Arrecife, to the east, and the three main tourist resorts are Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise.
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General information for visitors
Useful contacts Tenerife Santa Cruz Tourist Office, Plaza de España Tel: (0034) 922 281 287/922 289 287 Open Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm; Sat, Sun: 9.30am-1.30pm
Time zone: The time zone in the Canary Islands is the same as in the UK and Ireland. Foreign exchange The Spanish currency is the Euro. You can change currency in any bank by showing your passport (Mon – Fri, 8am – 2pm), or in the many exchange agencies in resorts. Can I drink the water? You can drink the tap water in the Canaries, but the change may affect your stomach. If your visit is short, it’s perhaps best to stick to bottled. Discounts Students and senior citizens may receive discounts on ferries, tickets to concerts, museums, etc., so always ask, as long as you can provide ID to prove it. Shopping Normal opening hours in the Canaries are from 10am to 1.30pm and 5pm to 8.30pm. However, in big tourist resorts and shopping centres the opening hours are longer, often from 10am until 10pm, sometimes even later. On Sundays and Bank Holidays only the shops in tourist resorts open. There is a flea market in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, every Sunday morning Duty Free Despite popular belief, it is generally cheaper to buy alcohol and tobacco on the Islands than on the plane or at the airport. Limits are: 200 cigarettes/50 cigars/ 250grs rolling tobacco 1L spirits over 22% or 2L spirits under 22% 2L wine 60ml perfume, 250 ml eau de toilette Medical care All residents of the EU have the right to free medical and hospital care from Tenerife’s Public Health Service whilst on holiday (ie less than three months). To receive this you need to have the European Medical Card or equivalent document, which can be applied for in your home country. It doesn’t cover all treatments; excluding dental treatment, except for emergency extractions, and repatriation due to illness.
Fañabé, Torviscas
If you are ill, find a Centro de Salud or Centro Médico. The ones in the tourist resorts generally speak some English. Make sure they provide care under your insurance policy or EHIC before you sign for anything. Unscrupulous taxi drivers have been known to take back-handers for taking sick people to private clinics so make sure you are in the right place before paying. Safety Only take out credit and bank cards you actually need: leave the rest in the hotel safe, along with your passport and other valuables. A UK driving licence with a photograph is usually accepted as ID for most credit card purchases, a photo credit card will still have to be accompanied by photo ID, daft, but there you are. Do not leave belongings unattended. Particular vigilance on the beach and when you are travelling with luggage is recommended. Take the minimum with you on excursions and lock everything in the boot that you aren’t carrying with you and only access it where you are not overlooked. Do not leave anything in sight. Cars have been broken into for a beach towel before now. If you are at a bar or nightclub, don’t leave your drink unattended and avoid dark streets on the way home. The Islands are safer than many places in Europe, but there are always those who prey on the unaware: relaxing your vigilance could cost you dearly, not just in money but in precious holiday time - reporting the loss of a passport to the police for example and then the visits necessary to the consulates to replace it.
Emergency number: (all Canaries) 112 Guardia Civil (all Canaries): 062
Post Offices Open Monday to Saturday, generally 8.30am - 2.30pm. Some city offices open later.
Blue Badge users Parking for Blue Badge holders in the Canaries is limited to the ‘disabled only’ (Minusválidos) parking spaces in each town. There are no concessions to park on yellow lines or anywhere else normal parking is not allowed. And even if you have a Blue Badge, don’t park in a disabled area which has a registration number marked on it – you will be fined and probably towed away. For further information: www.bluebadgetenerife.com
Consulates British Consulate Tenerife: (0034) 922 286 653 British Consulate Gran Canaria: (0034) 902 109 356 Honorary British consulate Lanzarote: (0034) 928 262 508 Indian consulate: (0034) 922 241 416 Irish Consulate: (0034) 922 245 671 Consulates can issue passports, give information about medical care, education and
legal matters, give assistance to people under arrest, under exceptional circumstances give you enough funds to be repatriated (on loan), and help you in the case of emergency/catastrophe. Inter island transport: Fred Olsen (Ferries): 902 100 107 www.fredolsen.es Naviera Armas (Ferries): 902 456 500 www.navieraarmas. com Binter (Flights) 902 391 392 www.bintercanarias.com Canary Fly: 902 808 065 Airport and flight Information: All Canarian airports are controlled by AENA. www.aenaaeropuertos.es Buses The transport company TITSA has buses that reach all corners of the island. The main bus station is in Santa Cruz, near the Adán Martín Auditorium. Clients can choose to purchase a ticket on the bus for each individual journey or to buy a Bono-bus ticket, a card which can be shared by various people and will mean saving up to 50 per cent of the fare, depending on the route. They are on sale in any of the TITSA bus stations and also in a number of kiosks and small establishments (often newsagents), identified with a green sticker on the window. If your Bono-bus has insufficient credit to purchase your last journey, the difference can be made up in cash on the bus, but not with another Bono-bus card. For information you can call TITSA on: (0034) 922 531 130 or see: www.titsa.com
Taxis Tenerife taxis are white and, unless they are minivans, the maximum number of passengers is four, including children. Eurotaxis have ramps for wheelchairs. Eurotaxis, Santa Cruz: (0034) 609 867 581/607 612 816/629 132 269 Taxi Santa Cruz: (0034) 937 780 030 www. teletaxi.es Radiotaxi San Pedro: (0034) 922 310 000 Parque Marítimo César Manrique (next to the Auditorium) Open every day: Sun-Thurs: 10am-8pm, Fri, Sat: 10amMidnight Adults: €2.50, Children (under 12): €1.50, Over 65s: €1.50 Tel: (0034) 922 229 368 https://es-es.facebook.com/ parque.manrique Palmetum Open Tues – Sun, 11am - 2pm, 4pm-6pm. Adults: €4, Children (under 12): €2.80, Canarian residents €1/1.50 Tel: (0034) 697 651 127. info@palmetumsantacruz. com Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre (Nature and Man) Open Tues – Sat, 9am - 8pm; Sun, Mon, 10am - 5pm. Tel: (00 34) 922 535 816 www.museosdetenerife.org Museo Militar (Military Museum), C/ San Isidro. Tel: (0034) 922 274 224. Open: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, ecocmar@et.mde.es Castillo de San Cristobal, Plaza de España Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm http://www.museosdetenerife. org Auditorio Adán Martín Tel: (0034) 922 568 600 www.auditoriodetenerife.com Teatro Guimerá, Plaza Isla de la Madera. Tel: (0034) 922 609 408/922 609 400 www.teatroguimera.es
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La Laguna Tourist Office, Casa Alvaro Bracamonde, C/ La Carrera. Tel: (0034) 922 631 194/922 601 106. The tourist office offers a free guided route around the city. Call to make a reservation.
Tenerife South Playa de Las Américas Tourist Office Plaza del Centro Comercial City Centre, Avda. Rafael Puig, 19. Tel: (0034) 922 797 668
Museo de Historia y Antropología de Tenerife, Casa Lercaro, C/ San Agustín. Open Tues - Sat: 9am-8pm; Sun, Mon, Bank holidays: 10am 5pm. www.museosdetenerife.org.
Oficinas de Turismo: Avda. Juan Carlos I (Bus station) Tel: (0034) 922 730 133 Paseo Marítimo Playa de Las Vistas Tel: (0034) 922 787 011
Taxis: (0034) 922 715 407
HOLIDAY GUIDE Twin Tickets can be purchased for Siam Park and Loro Parque. www.siampark.net Lost Property Offices Tenerife North Airport: (0034) 922 635 855 Tenerife South Airport: (0034) 922 759 391 Arona: (0034) 922 725 562 Costa Adeje: (0034) 922 710 606 La Laguna: (0034) 922 608 805/922 251 080 Puerto de la Cruz: (0034) 922 378 448
Evangelical Service Centro Apolo, 1ª planta, Los Cristianos, Arona. Tel: (0034) 922 792 007 Services: Sundays at 11am and 6pm Swedish Church Abroad Coronel, s/n, Los Cristianos, Arona. Tel: (0034) 922 75 00 68
Radiotaxi La Laguna (0034) 922 255 555. Puerto de la Cruz Tourist Office, Casa de la Aduana, C/ Las Lonjas. Tel: (0034) 922 386 000. Centro de Información Turística, C/ Puerto Viejo. Tel: (0034) 922 370 243/922 388 777.
Tourist Office Costa Adeje Avda. Litoral Playa Fañabé Tel: (0034) 922 716 539 Jungle Park: Urb. Las Águilas del Teide, s/n Tel: (0034) 922 729 806. www.aguilasjunglepark.com. Aqualand Avda. Austria, 15 Tel: (0034) 922 715 266. www.aqualand.es Twin tickets can be purchased for Aqualand and Jungle Park, see websites. Siam Park (The Water Kingdom) Avda. Siam Park s/n. Tel: (0034) 822 070 000.
Santa Cruz: (0034) 922 606 354 Religious Services In Spain, Catholicism is the main religion and almost all towns and cities, including tourist resorts, have churches where mass is frequently held. Below is information about Catholic services held in languages other than Spanish and services for other faiths. Holy Communion Anglican Church, Iglesia de San Eugenio, Las Américas. Tel: (0034) 922 793 143 Services: Sundays at 10.15am Anglican church, Puerto de la Cruz www.allsaintstenerife.com/
San Sebastián Tourist Office C/ Real, 4. www.sansebastiandelagomera. org/turismo/ Taxis: (0034) 922 870 524
Tourism Board C/ Triana, Las Palmas. Tel: (0034) 928 219 600. www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo.
Valle Gran Rey Tourist Office C/ La Noria, 2, La Playa. Tel: (0034) 922 805 458 www.lagomera.travel/islascanarias/la-gomera/es/acerca/ visitar-valle-gran-rey/
Las Dunas Tourist Office Avda. De Tirajana (Hotel Riu Maspalomas), Playa del Inglés. Tel: (0034) 928 765 242.
Taxis: (0034) 922 747 511
La Gomera
Gran Canaria
Las Canteras Tourist Office Paseo de la Playa de Las Canteras (opposite the Hotel Meliá) Tel: (0034) 928 446 824. www.lpavisit.com.
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos, Avda. Los Menceyes. Tel: (0034) 922 315 265. Open: Tues-Sat: 9am-8.pm. Sun, Mon, Bank holidays: 10am - 5pm. www.museosdetenerife.org.
Teguise Tourist Office Plaza de La Constitución, s/n Tel (0034) 928 845 398 www.turismoteguise.com
Island Tourist Board Avda. España (Yumbo shopping centre), Playa del Inglés. Tel: (0034) 928 771 550. www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo. El Portón Tourist Office El Portón Shopping Centre, Playa del Inglés. www.turismo.maspalomas. com.
Lanzarote
Taxis Valley Gran Rey: (0034) 922 805 058
Costa Teguise Tourist Office Avda. Islas Canarias s/n Tel: (0034) 928 592 542 www.turismoteguise.com
La Orotava Tourist Office C/ Calvario, 4 Tel: (0034) 922 323 041
Taxis: Radiotaxis La Palma: (0034) 922 181 396 www.taxilapalma.com: 686 553868 Radiotaxi San Miguel: (0034) 922 416 070 Los Llanos de Aridane Tourist Offices: Avda. Dr. Flemming, s/n Tel: (0034) 922 402 583 / (0034) 922 402 528 www.lapalmacit.com Llano de Argual, 31 (also handicraft shop) Tel: (0034) 922 401 899
Taxis: (0034) 922 895 698
Puerto Naos Tourist Office Puerto Naos car park Tel: 618 856 516
Fuerteventura Puerto del Rosario Tourist Office Avda. De la Constitución, 5 Tel: (0034) 928 530 844 Taxis: (0034) 928 850 059 / 928 850 216 Corralejo Tourist Office Plaza Grande de Corralejo Tel. (0034) 928 866 235
Morro Jable Tourist Office Avda. Saladar, Jandía shopping centre Tel: (0034) 928 540 776 turismo@playasdejandia.com Taxis: (0034) 928 541 257
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Rani Tandoori
Fuencaliente Tourist Office Plaza Minerva, s/n (Minerva Square) Tel: (0034) 922 444 003 Taxis: (0034) 922 434 071 www.taxilapalma.es Caldera de Taburiente National Park www.visitlapalma.es/recursos/recurso-parque-nacionalde-la-caldera-de-taburiente / www.reddeparquesnacionales. mma.es Theme Parks Maro Parque, Breña Alta. Tel:(0034) 922 417 782. www.maroparque.com Palmex Cactus, El Paso Tel: (0034) 922 464 862 Paraíso de las Aves, El Paso Tel: (0034) 922 485 701 All information was correct at the time of going to press. Please confirm before travelling.
Exquisite Indian Cuisine
Lago Martiánez Avda. De Cristóbal Colón, 1 Tel: (0034) 922 385 955
C.C. Pueblo Canario · Loc. 308 Opening times: 38670 Playa de Las Américas Every day 6.30 pm – 11.30 pm Adeje · Tel.: 922 798 943 Director & Chef: Yoguendra „Michael“ © 2015 FLN
Taxis: Servitaxi (0034) 922 378 999
La Palma Tourist Office Avda. Blas Pérez González s/n Tel: (0034) 922 412 106 www.visitlapalma.es
Taxi rank: (0034) 922 462 001 www.taxilapalma.com / (0034) 686 553 868
Taxis: (0034) 922 378 999. Loro Parque, Avda. Loro Parque s/n Tel: (0034) 922 373 841 Open every day from 8.30am to 6.45pm www.loroparque.com
La Palma
Playa Santiago Tourist Office Avda. Marítima, s/n. Tel: (0034) 922 895 650 playasantiago@lagomera. travel
Taxis: (0034) 928 866 108 Arrecife Tourist Office Parque José Ramírez Cerdá s/n Tel: (0034) 928 813 174 www.turismolanzarote.com
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Theatre and Dance
Bollyfest at Magma
Artful Adeje The annual Theatre and Dance Festival returns to Adeje this month with a varied programme performed by local theatre and dance companies, covering social issues, the classics, and a touch of Canarian history. Now in its 18th year, the festival begins on November 6 with none other than a Spanish version of the Tennessee Williams classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof performed by the Burka Teatro. The story features a very important birthday in the rich cotton tycoon’s family in Mississippi. With the inheritance on the table and the cats ready to pounce, the play examines the relationships between the various relatives. On November 7 you can enjoy The Tribe of the Seven Islands
performed by Acelera Producciones. The play features a young man called Miguán, from the ancient tribe of La Gomera, who, while taking a walk through the lush laurisilva forest, feels a strange presence on entering a cave. On November 13 it’s the turn of The Imposters, performed by Teatro La República. This work brings us up to date and invites the audience to reflect on the fact that we live in a society ruled by lies: from politicians, institutions, banks and even the media. The final show is on November 20, and is called Dancing to the Classics, by the Compañia Entredanza. A must-see for classical music and dance lovers, this show is based on nine
Diwali Bollywood style
works by the classical composers Chopin, Debussy, Mozart, Vivaldi, Pachelbel, Bach, Händel, Liszt and Strauss. It includes solos, duos, quartets and choral choreographies. All
these fabulous shows will start at 9pm at the Cultural Centre in Adeje, and tickets, costing €8, are available at the box office. For more information, n see www.adeje.es.
The Diwali autumn Hindu celebration, otherwise known as the Festival of Lights, will include a unique celebration in the south of Tenerife this year. Bollyfest, which will take place on November 14 at the Magma Art and Congress Centre in Costa Adeje, will be the biggest Diwali bash in Tenerife. India’s top DJ NYK will be arriving especially for the event, together with Bhangra and Bollywood dancers, professional Dhol players from the UK, DJ Tarry and much more. It promises to be a fantastic party – that will attract guests from other islands, the Peninsula and across Europe. It’s all part of five days of festivities which are centred around one of the darkest new moons of the year, on November 11 this time around. Before that night, the Hindu people clean and redecorate their homes and offices, and on the night itself they dress up in their very best outfits, and light lamps and candles inside and outside their homes. There are family prayers and a special dinner, gifts are exchanged, and there are usually fireworks too. The Bollyfest comes four days after the new moon, so with the traditional obligations accomplished it will be a time to live it up a little and dance until the early hours. The party starts at 11pm. For more information and tickets, priced at €20 (until the day before the event when they n rise to €30), go to: www.tenerifemagma.com.
Latin and Texan blues
The Vargas Blues Band The acclaimed band led by Javier Vargas has just begun an extensive European tour with dates including Spain, Germany and the UK. The start of the tour coincided with the almost worldwide release of their 13th studio album, From the Dark, at the end of October, which has Dani Wilde and Chris Jagger as guest artists, but it won’t be released in Spain until next February. However, the Vargas Blues Band is visiting Tenerife in November to present their new album. You’ll even be able to see Latin and Texan blues together on stage as their guest artist will be Lance Lopez, who is a bluesrock guitar hero in Dallas,
Texas. Lopez commands the theatre when he steps behind the microphone. His dark shades, black cowboy
hat and guitar resting on his hip make him look more like an outlaw than a Texas bluesman. Meanwhile, the
globetrotter from Madrid, Javier Vargas, was attracted to music at the age of 10 when he became aware of The Animals, Rolling Stones and the Beatles, and later Jimi Hendrix, Cream, John Mayall and Led Zeppelin, the band which finally made him decide to work in music and write his own songs. But it wasn’t until the 1970s when he met the band Canned Heat, that he was inspired to change his chip from rock to blues. The amazing combination of the Vargas Blues Band and Lance Lopez will be at the Aguere Cultural Space in La Laguna on November 14 at 10pm. Tickets cost €15. See www.aguerecultural.com. n
Pablo López returns
Tinkling the ivories Inspiring young singer and pianist Pablo López is returning to Tenerife on November 14. López’s debut album Once historias y un piano led to his being nominated as the best new artist in the Latin Grammy Awards in 2014, receiving a gold disc in Spain, and his being recognised as outstanding by all Spanish media groups. His whirlwind career has seen him appear on 120 different stages and work in collaboration with a long list of national and international artists such as Jamie Cullum, David Bisbal and Alejandro Sanz. Continuing his success, López is now on tour to present his second album El mundo y los amantes inocentes which was recorded in Miami, Madrid and Barcelona as well as the East West Studios in Los Angeles. You can see him during his only performance in Tenerife at the ‘Paraninfo’ in La Laguna University on November 14 at 9pm. Tickets, priced from €12 to €23, are availn able from www.tomaticket.es.
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Granadilla on display
Fiestas of the Canaries
There’s a colourful exhibition by photographer Juan Agustín Pérez on in Granadilla at the moment. The display features seven Canarian fiestas in Tenerife and contains a selection of photographs and documents gathered by the artist over a 15-year period. Highlighted are the ritual dances performed at each of the fiestas in the borough of Granadilla de Abona, particularly the Dance of the Canes in Las Vegas and Chimiche, and the Dance of the Arches in Charco del Pino. Hosting the show, the Franciscan Convent of San Luis Obispo in Granadilla is well worth a visit on its own merit, so do linger awhile and take a look around. The exhibition is open until November 13, Mondays to Fridays, from 8am to 3pm. See www.granadilladeabona.org for information. n
Trócola treat
A potted circus The Potted Project by the Circ Trócola will delight audiences young and old on November 15 at the Teatro Guimerá in Santa Cruz. Potted is an ambitious show that invites the audience to look for parallels between harmony and chaos, static and dynamic, the artificial and the organic, gravity and weightlessness, the boundaries between objects and people, and the infinite… all on stage, in the form of performance and visual poetry! Based on research into space, matter, structures and rhythm, the five members of the company manage to make everyday items seem full of significance, and for this performance the action centres round a humble pot. All of the fun and skill of the circus is used to entertain viewers and immerse them in the transformation of the normal to the sublime. An innovative, agile and evocative creation that has been a success wherever it’s played over the last year, including at the many and various festivals throughout Spain. The circus starts at 6pm. Tickets cost €12 for adults and €10 for children and can be bought from the theatre’s box office or via: www. TomaTicket.es. See: www.teatroguimera. n es for more information.
Saborea San Miguel de Abona
Tapas, wines and great ideas
Don’t miss the San Miguel ecological tapas route which is on in 23 different establishments until November 14. There are over 50 of the most delicious appetisers waiting for you to taste: all accompanied by a glass of organic wine from San Miguel, or another drink if you prefer. And all for just €2.50. There will also be a number of gastronomic workshops taking place. See: www.sanmigueldeabona.es n for more information.
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Dire Straits Experience
The Sultans of Swing The Magma Art & Congress Centre in Costa Adeje will be hosting The Dire Straits Experience on November 21 with Chris White - an original member from the days of Brothers in Arms. As the opening bars of the concert sound out you’ll know it’s not Money for Nothing, and that In the Gallery, though So Far Away, there’ll be Romeo and Juliet in The Tunnel of Love! Be taken back to the great decades of Dire Straits’ reign in the days when the Sultans of Swing were forever on our radios, led by the now mythical guitar player and songwriter, Mark Knoppfler. Unfortunately for the group’s fans, Dire Straits split up over 20 years ago, yet they left behind them some of the finest music ever produced on the pop and rock scene at the time. Sales of their albums continue to
increase even today, as younger fans discover the band’s unique sound – no wonder they’ve sold around 120 million albums. Two decades on, Alan Clark, Chris White and Phil Palmer formed The Straits, and in the absence of Mark Knoppfler, busy on his solo career, singer-songwriter Terence Reis was asked to front the band for a concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011. The Straits ended two and a half years later, but Chris and Terence got together again and formed The Dire Straits Experience. They are accompanied by six world class musicians from the UK, and you can join them in their celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the release of Brothers in Arms at the Magma Art & Congress Centre in Costa Adeje at 9.30pm. Tickets are on sale now from: www.tenerifemagma.com. n
Dinosaurs in Tenerife
A Jurassic experience If you’re a Jurassic Park fan, or just interested in the lost world of dinosaurs, then the Magma Art and Congress centre has an exhibition on right now that is simply a must. Though you may not meet Steven Spielberg, Expo Jurasico will be an unforgettable experience in the form of an exciting journey right back to the age when dinosaurs ruled the world. You’ll see 20 life-size animatronic creatures which are electronically controlled to simulate the behaviour of those larger-than-life prehistoric goliaths. Rascid Braifaouri, commissioner of Jurassic Experience, said “Visitors will be able to see the latest technological advances. The dinosaurs we have move and even breathe! Our marquee is a real Jurassic Park!” If you think you’re up to visiting the dinosaurs in their own
territory, you’ll be able to see varieties including Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Protoceratops, Parasaurolophus, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, Diplodocus and the famous Tyrannosaurus Rex, all in real, scary, size. There are also educational videos about the animals’ way of life as well as information panels and descriptions with scientific details about the geological ages, theories regarding the
extinction of the dinosaurs and information about the recovery of fossil remains. Braifaouri added “We combine entertainment and fun with an ample educational factor for the younger members of the family.” The mobile exhibition has already visited over 10 European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Norway,
Poland and Rumania, and during the next two years it will also appear in the main cities in Spain – and you can see it here in Tenerife until November 14 at the Magma Art & Congress Centre, Costa Adeje, weekdays from 5pm to 9pm, and weekends and bank holidays from 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm. For more information see: www. n tenerifemagma.com.
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November
November
GRAN CANARIA TENERIFE DIARY DATES
DIARY DATES November 5
November 5
November 12 6pm: Canarian wine tasting including malvasía, €15, CDTCA, Adeje. Register at empresas@adeje.es. 9pm: Open air folk music concert, famous local group Los Sabandeños, in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Real Casino de Tenerife, Plaza de España, Santa Cruz.
8.30am: Gran Canaria Walking Festival, Wine and Water Route, €18 for residents and participants of previous walks, €25 rest plus €10 for non-federated walkers. Price includes guide, transport, insurance and picnic. www.grancanariawalkingfestival.com
November 6
November 13
8.30am: Gran Canaria Walking Festival, Cheese Route, see above. 7pm: Canarian wine tasting, €6 includes entrance and five tastings, Teatro Cuyas, LPGC. www.teatrocuyas.com
November 7 7.45am: Gran Canaria Walking Festival, Valley Route, see above. 7.30pm: Gran Canaria Walking Festival, Astronomical Night Route, see above. 8.30pm: Masdanza Xtra, dance, local artists from Gran Canaria and Tenerife, Teatro Guiniguada, C/Mesa de León, LPGC. www.masdanza.com. 8.30pm: VI Festival Jazz Otoño: Richard Bona Group, from €15, Teatro Cuyas, LPGC. www.teatrocuyas.com 8.30pm: Constelación, Benito Cabrera (superb timple player), Auditorio de Teror - Plaza de Sintes, Teror. http://unahoramenos.es.
November 8 8.30am: Gran Canaria Walking Festival, Summit of Gran Canaria Route, see above.
November 12 8.30pm: Stradivarius in Rio, classical music, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es/teatroperezgaldos 8.30pm: VI Festival Jazz Otoño: Rudresh Mahanthappa, Paraninfo de la ULPGC, C/ Juan de Quesada, 30, LPGC.
November 14 8.30pm: Masdanza Festival, dance, Daniel Abreu Dance Company from Madrid (national dance company winners 2014), Teatro Cuyas, LPGC. www.masdanza.dom
November 8-24 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, a must for sailing aficionados. www.worldcruising.com.
November 9-15 Winter Pride in Maspalomas, San Bartolomé de Tirajana. www.facebook.com/winterpridemaspalomas.
EXHIBITIONS Until January 10 Black Hole, a collection of pastels and charcoals by local artist Raúl Artiles, CAAM (San Antonio Abad), Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am – 9pm, Sundays, 10am – 2pm, LPGC. www.caam.net.
7pm: Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, from €12.20, Free for children born after 1/8/13 (on adult’s knee), Pabellón Santiago Martín, Los Majuelos, La Laguna. ttpc.ticketmaster.es. 8pm: Concert, Daniel Amat and his Afrocuban jazz quartet, €10, Caja Canarias Foundation, Plaza de la Patriotism, Santa Cruz. 9pm: For the second year running, The Hardrock Café Tenerife hosts the European and African region bartender final. Hard Rock Café contestants from as far away as Stockholm, Malta, Helsinki, Johannesburg and Dublin will compete for the prestigious crown. Knowledge, skill and flair will be fully tested in front of a panel of top judges and the winner will go on to compete in Orlando in January 2016 for the title of World Champion Barocker. Not to be missed! Hard Rock Café Tenerife, Avda. de Las Américas, Pirámide de Arona, Playa de Las Américas.
November 6 7pm: Discover wine and yourself, guided tastings, €15, CDTCA, Adeje. Register at empresas@adeje.es. 7pm: Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival (see above). 7.30pm-12am: Keroxen15 music festival, featuring La Musique D’Ordinater, Brutalizzed Kids, El Veneno Crew, La Masacre and Heather Brooke, €12-15, El Tanque Cultura Space, Santa Cruz. www.keroxen.com. 9pm: Adeje Teatro y Danza, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Burka Teatro (in Spanish), Centro Cultural de Adeje, C/Universidad de La Laguna, Adeje (parallel street to the main road where the town hall is). Tickets €8 from the box office. www.adeje.es
November 7 All day: Open day at Vintersol, C/Nórdica, Los Cristianos, Arona in celebration of their 50th anniversary. 4pm and 7pm: Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival (see above). 9pm: Open air folk music concert, famous local group Los Sabandeños, in celebration of the Vintersol anniversary, Los Cristianos port, Arona. 9pm: Adeje Teatro y Danza, La Tribu De Las 7 Islas (The Tribe of the 7 Islands, in Spanish). Acelera Producciones (see above).
November 8 12pm and 4pm: Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival (see above).
7.30pm-12am: Keroxen15 music festival, featuring Rob Mazurek and Black Cube SP, Disrupt, Kiki Hitomi A.K.A. Yellow Mouse, DJ Scotch Bonnet, D. Wattsriot, Samuel Aguilar Supreme Sax & Brass and Arístides García A.K.A. La Sal, €12-15, El Tanque Cultura Space, Santa Cruz. www.keroxen.com. 9pm: Adeje Teatro y Danza, Los Impostores (The Imposters – in Spanish). Teatro La República, (see above).
November 14 8am-12pm: Doubles fishing contest, between Hotel Arenas del Mar and Ensenada de Pelada and 8pm-5am, Playa La Tejita, El Médano, Granadilla de Abona. www.granadilladeabona.org. 10am: Children’s cake and biscuit making cookery class, €10, CDTCA, Adeje. Register at empresas@adeje.es. 6pm-12am: Gastronomic fair, Degusta.me Adeje 2015, tastings and sale of local produce, excellent event for foodies, not to be missed, workshops, entertainment, Plaza de España, Adeje. 8pm: Tapas ‘crawl’ with the Adeje Youth Group, Call 922 756 225 for more information. 11pm: Bollyfest, celebrating Diwali – the festival of lights –music and dancing Bollywood style, €20 in advance, €30 on the night. www.tenerifemagma.com.
November 15
November 9-15 Agatha Christie Festival in Puerto de la Cruz, almost 30 events, something for everybody. Full details available in pdf format at http://citpuerto.com/es/sobre-el-cit/agatha-christie/.
From November 14 Adeje tapas route, leaflet and full list of participants available from November 7, bars and restaurants all over the borough offer a special tapa and a soft drink, water, beer or wine for just €3. Vote for your favourites, prize draw. www.adeje.es/muestrasgastronomicas
Every Tuesday Tour of Dorada beer factory, Avenida de Ángel Romero, Santa Cruz. doradatour.es.
Until the end of December Creativity corner for 5-11 year-olds, Mini Tea, Friday 4pm - 8pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 8pm, TEA, Santa Cruz. www.tea.tenerife.es.
EXHIBITIONS Until November 13 Canarian fiestas, photography, unique fiestas of the Canaries, Monday to Friday, 8am – 3pm, Convento Franciscano San Luis Obispo, Grandilla de Abona. www.granadilladeabona.org.
Until November 14 The Ten Diez Movement Art Box. 40 talented local photographers display their work at the Baobab Suites, Calle Roques de Salmor, Free entry, 9am – 11pm daily, Costa Adeje. www.ten-diez.com.
10am-5pm: Mercado del Producto Rural, agricultural and craft fair of goods from the upper areas of Adeje, drawn-thread work, wine, cakes and biscuits, honey, jams, tastings, Centro Comercial El Mirador, Adeje. elmirador.es 6pm: The Potted Project, performance arts/circus, Circ Trócola, €10 children, €12 adults, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. www.teatroguimera.es.
November 16 4pm: Cocktail theory workshop, including flair, €10, CDTCA, Adeje. Register at empresas@ adeje.es.
November 17 4pm: Cocktail workshop, learn how to make all your favourites and invent a few more! €10, CDTCA, Adeje. Register at empresas@adeje. es.
Until November 7 International documentary competition Miradasdoc, Guía de Isora, over 20 directors, at least 56 screenings, Free entry, Weekends and Bank Holidays from 12pm – 11pm, weekdays, 3pm – 10pm. miradasdoc.com.
Expo Jurásico, dinosaur models and videos, Magma Art & Congress Centre, Costa Adeje, Monday to Friday, 5pm - 9pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 9pm. www.tenerifemagma.com.
Until November 21 Paintings, various artists, oils, watercolours and acrylics, Monday to Friday 10am - 1pm and 4pm - 7pm, Saturdays, 10am - 1pm, Fishermen’s Museum, Puerto Santiago, Santiago del Teide.
Until November 30 Paintings, various artists, Free entry, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 2.30pm, Arona town hall. www.arona.org.
For regular church, charity and recreational events, please see: www.islandconnections.eu/1000003/1000027/0/41004/living-lifestyle-article.html
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THE QFM MUSIC GUIDE - YOUR GUIDE TO MUSIC CREATED IN THE CANARY ISLANDS
Carmela Visone’s spicy sounds Although Qfm is not an advocate of cover versions, occasionally such an album catches our attention. In this edition of the Qfm Music Review, we’re focusing upon an album of cover ver-
Tracklist: 1. Another Day 2. You Sent Me Flying 3. I Got The Blues 4. Wishing On A Star 5. God Blessed The Child 6. Bedda At Home 7. You Don´t Know 8. Green Eyes 9. Falling 10. My Funny Valentine 11. Agua De Beber 12. Dans Ma Rue
sions, but one produced with a very personal twist. Born in Germany to a Spanish mother and Italian father during the Cold War, Carmela was raised on the sounds of early soul, jazz and R&B as the genres dominated the airwaves from radio stations located at U.S. military bases. Another influential element was her Italian family and their affection for traditional Napolitano music. This cultural fusion infused a strong musical vocation within the artist.
Now, as a resident of the island of Tenerife, Carmela has established herself as one of the must-see live soul and jazz artists, performing in theatres, festivals and clubs with her sultry yet vibrant stage presence. Her debut album, Carmela Visone & The Grooves, is a collection of some of the sounds
which influenced her through the decades, with a touch of her own personal spice and flavour. Recorded in 2014, the album is now released, and the official launch will be in the form of a live concert on November 12 at the Aguere Cultural Space in La Laguna. Her band consists of Pablo Díaz
on piano and keyboards, drummer Jonás Álvarez, and José Carlos Machado on upright bass: four musicians who are well known for their studio and live stage talents. Listen to tracks from this album on Qfm 94.3, or visit the artist’s website at: www. n carmelavisone.com
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Spotlight on Paul Montague
Trust and belief in Blevins Franks 2002 and one evening when watching A Place in the Sun they both discovered they had a desire to experience living abroad. “We wanted more than the home-town life, at the time we were comfortable financially but we have never been material people and the job offer came through from
aire to benefit from our services”, he was quick to point out. “We deal with resident and non resident clients’ finances of €100,000 plus, in various currencies, and many people can take advantage of our tried and tested and legitimate tax saving structures. We also work with many prestigious invest-
set up in the Canary Islands for 23 years: “It’s principally a UK-based business with a hard-earned pedigree and established customer trust. There are 23 partners across more than 20 offices in Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta and the UK, and 16 Private Client Managers, again, all UK qualified and regulated. We believe in controlled expansion and growing gracefully, choosing the most qualified and experienced individuals working in the sector. Here in the Canaries, Alison and I work hard providing the best possible customer care for our clients, and we hold their hand through every step – from the initial visit to the accountant to keeping them updated throughout with regular contact and courtesy visits.” If he has one criticism of himself it’s that “I’m a bit of a control freak!” which Alison is more than happy to concur with. “I like to know everything that is going on and what everyone is doing. This is a small island after all, and one mistake here can really cost.” Maybe it’s his attention to detail that led to him becoming the community president for his complex and recently winning a long-standing court case against the construction company for poor building standards? Either way, he certainly gets results! If you’re a British expatriate living in Spain or planning to move here, you’ll do no better than seek the advice of
ment companies such as Prudential to help tailor the best plan for you. Many UK advisers fail to properly understand the Spanish tax structures and because of our unparalleled pedigree we can offer specialised advice to optimise and protect your wealth, for you and your inheritors”. Blevins Franks has been operating for over 40 years and
Blevins Franks for a highly personalised wealth management service to ensure your assets are invested correctly or structured as tax efficiently as possible. Call Paul Montague on: +34 922 716 079, or email: paul. montague@blevinsfranks.com. Also visit the Blevins Franks website at: www.blevinsfranks. n com.
Paul and Alison outside their office at CC Aquamall, Costa Adeje
The Blevins Franks Group is the leading international tax and wealth management advisers to British nationals living in Europe, and company partner, Paul Montague, is now in his thirteenth year managing their office in Tenerife and the rest of the Canary Islands. Originally from Darwen in Lancashire, Paul’s mission statement is clear: “be flawless in client care”, and it’s for this reason that 78 per cent of all new business clients come from referrals by existing clients – something he’s immensely proud of, having built a professional team and client base with the support of long-serving PA, Alison Skirrow, and a team of Private Client Managers. “All our Partners and PCMs are regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and qualified to at least Diploma standard, and Alison is incredibly committed and excels in her many roles – together we’ve created a real warm and welcoming workplace. It’s such a pleasant atmosphere that clients are always remarking about it to us on visiting, and that recognition is important for relationships.” Outside of his career, Paul likes the outdoors life and is a keen cyclist and runs five kilometres several times a week. “When you feel fitter, it helps your sharpness levels and provides an overall happiness”. As a youngster in the UK he regularly played football, badminton and, having always considered himself a people person, had a wide friend base and social scene.
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He began his working life as an apprentice for a transmission company but soon wanted a career change and applied for a job as an agent for an assurance company in 1987. “I’ve always enjoyed being with people and enjoyed mathematics so the financial world interested me”. He later went on to work with the Royal Bank of Scotland and Frizzell Financial before “hounding” Blevins Franks for over 10 months for an opportunity to join their ranks: “To me, they were – and still are – the European leaders for financial manage-
ment, really head and shoulders above what anyone has been doing, and I set my heart on working for them. In the end Bill Blevins called me personally and said “we’re fed up with you bothering us, come in to our London office and we’ll chat!” Luckily I impressed them over several meetings and came to Tenerife in 2003 with my wife, and founder of the charity organisation Helping Hands, Liz.” Paul and Liz met in Lancashire in June 1994, and two years later they bought their first home. They were married in
Blevins Franks and the destination was decided for us!” Within a few months they were set up in Tenerife. Their two sons, Leon and Luca, were born here and the Montague family, through their tireless work with the Helping Hands charity and Blevins Franks Financial Management, have become influential members of Tenerife’s international community. Paul currently manages over €100 million of client’s money in the Canary Islands, with Blevins Franks responsible for €2.8 billion overall: “However, you don’t have to be a million-
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History on two wheels
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The glory days For classic motorbike fans and rebels of the 1960s and 70s, Gran Canaria is the place to be between November 6 and 8. Still the second most important on the island, the charming old town of Telde with its fascinating architectural heritage was an active and prosperous area in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. A number of wealthy landowning families, regular visitors from abroad, and a thriving social scene gave rise to a modern and fascinating culture which thrummed to the sound of motorcycles whizzing around the busy streets. As tradesmen and privileged youths together discovered the joy of biking, there was an upsurge of workshops and garages in which men shared their passion for two wheels. Steady and reliable English machines dominated the show until, slowly, the brutal power
Bentley reads your mind
of the Japanese revolutionary technology came along, quickly followed by sober German models and Spanish bikes which were, of course, loud and fast! Now, almost fifty years after that revolution in transportation and attitude, comes Viejas Glorias – a series of exhibitions, concerts and activities applauding those heady days and the – in many cases, already – classic bikes of the time. This event is well known as one of the most important of its kind in Southern Europe – and it’s been 12 years since the itinerant celebration took place in Telde. Long awaited, it’s almost here… The action will be centred around the Parque de San Juan. See: www.canariasenmoto.com for more information – and get that ticket n booked!
Bentley’s latest innovation ‘the Inspirator’ is an application that monitors users’ facial expressions and reactions and interprets them in order to configure the perfect Bentley for them. Utilising any iOS device’s camera function, the application’s emotion recognition software measures and analyses the viewer’s feelings based on nuanced facial expressions. An incredible 34 facial landmarks are identified at 15 frames per second, as the watcher reacts to stimulating film content. The emotion metrics algorithms are built using the world’s largest feelings data repository – 3.4 million faces have been analysed in 75 countries, amounting to more than 12 billion emotion data points. As the guide prompts the user to consider what kind of features and finishes best suit their lifestyle and preferences, evocative images representative of these flash across the screen. According to the viewers’ responses, the film changes in line with those images they react to most positively, and goes on to create a unique configuration based upon their favourite choices. The results form a starting point in the vehicle customisation process, which the user can then develop further via the myriad bespoke options offered by Bentley. Currently available for the Bentayga only, the rest of the Bentley range will be included in the Inspirator in the coming months. If you would like a go at having your deepest car-related desires read by a machine - and translated into your dream vehicle - then go to: www.bentleymotors.com/inspirator or the Apple App Store to download the app. n
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of Keith and Nora Ashworth took third. Rally Director Fred Gallagher said: “There was a wonderful spirit among the crews from the moment the flag dropped in Toledo right until the very end in Marrakesh. We’re delighted to see so many of
Few bikers in the Canaries will be surprised to learn that the islands are the third most expensive area in Spain to buy a secondhand motorbike. Top of the list are the Balearics where the average price of a used bike is €4,886, followed by €4,406 in Murcia and €4,356 in the Canary Islands, according to the Institute of Automotive Studies (IEA) for motos.net. Though prices in the second hand market have dropped considerably over the last few years, as many decide to part with their much-loved hobby bikes, bargains are often still few and far between and, one would surmise, buyers are also scarcer. Yet, the same survey also pointed out that the market for secondhand bikes is actually growing, and closed the first nine months of this year with more than 253,000 units sold across Spain, 5.8 per cent more than in the same period of 2014. The majority of sales were of motorcycles, a total of 196,436, though 57,128 mopeds were also purchased. Could this be a new transport revolution? On yer bike… n
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Bill Cleyndert and navigator Jacqui Norman were victorious in the Vintageant category, in their ‘indestructible’ 1928 Ford Model A
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Aghem and Rossella Conti in a 1971 Lancia Fulvia Coupe with a time of 0:36:21; closely followed by Mike Velasco and Peter St George in a 1971 Mercedes 280S (0:36:25); and Ludovic Bois and Julia Colman on 0:36:39 in a 1969 Volvo Amazon. In the Vintageant category, seasoned rally entrant Bill Cleyndert and navigator Jacqui Norman were victorious in their ‘indestructible’ 1928 Ford Model A. Second place went to Jean Steinhauser and Anne Steinhauser-Collard in the 1937 Bentley Derby Open Tourer, while the 1927 vintage Bentley 4.5L Le Mans
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It was a fight to the finish as the Endurance Rally Association’s Sahara Challenge reached its end recently in the Jaama elFnaa Square of Marrakesh after a ten-day rally from Spain. Around 40 entrants took on the difficult journey from Madrid and through the hills of Andalucía before crossing to Tangier, passing through epic mountains and canyons such as the Todra Gorge and the Erg Chebbi dunes and onto Marrakesh. The Classics category saw a hard fought battle with less than 20 seconds separating the top three finishers: First place went to Italy’s Gianmaria
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Letter to the editor
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The outcome of the referendum could have major consequences for Brits living in the EU
There are an estimated 1.3 million UK citizens living across the EU. If the forthcoming referendum on continued membership of the EU resulted in the UK´s departure, as the most recent opinion poll suggested, there could be very serious consequences for these British citizens, especially for the estimated 500,000 to 800,000 pensioners, of whom approximately 400,000 live in Spain and its Islands. Firstly, following a possible exit vote, British citizens might no longer have a right to live here. Hopefully, legal residents would be able to remain whilst their Residencias were still in date. However, these are actually renewable every five years from the date of issue, even if no expiry date is shown. Then there is the issue of healthcare. British pensioners are entitled to access the Canarian Health Service because the UK is a member of the EU. This would cease if the UK votes to leave and they will either have to pay for all medical attention and medicines in full or obtain private health insurance. Then there is the matter of the increases to the ‘old age’ state pension. This is
given to EU citizens living outside their home country under EU Law. Only 14 non EU countries enjoy this advantage through reciprocal agreements with the UK. All British citizens living in commonwealth countries have their pensions frozen at the rate it was when they left the UK. British pensioners living here and in other EU countries would be similarly treated following an exit vote. There are only two ways in which these consequences can be avoided. The first is if the nation votes to remain in the EU. The Government has said that all UK citizens registered to vote in the last general election will have a vote in the forthcoming referendum. This applies to anyone who has lived outside the UK for less than 15 years. The other way is for the UK government to enter into reciprocal agreements. Following a vote to exit the EU, during the time that the arrangements for the withdrawal were being made, the UK could enter into separate arrangements with the remaining EU countries. The trouble with this scenario is that any such agreements would have to apply equally to
EU citizens living or proposing to live in the UK. Given that many of the concerns of those wishing to leave the EU relate to the issue of free movement of EU citizens, such agreements seem unlikely to be made. There is also the question of whether or not the remaining EU countries would be prepared to sign such agreements. There are, after all, far more UK residents in EU countries than there are EU residents in the UK. It is not only pensioners who would be adversely affected. The right to work or operate businesses here would also depend on a continued right to reside here. Regulations governing permits to work or run businesses would probably have to be renewed in accordance with the regulations applied to non-EU citizens. Those who have paid into the Spanish social security system would, presumably, still be entitled to access the health service. In conclusion, for all British residents and those with second homes here, a vote to exit the EU would be little short of a disaster. Yours sincerely Elaine Robertson
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Why use Sebastian & St James? One of the fundamental aspects of their service is to communicate with the client to ascertain whether they can help. They understand how important it is for their clients to know that their investment will be handled with diligence, integrity, skill and care. They do not charge upfront fees When a client engages them, they put any costs to the client clearly in writing prior to agreeing any investment strategies. Sebastian & St James Advice Advice from Sebastian and St James is independent and covers the whole of the international market.
They have access to the major insurance companies and investment houses across the world. Sebastian & St James provide financial advice in the following areas: • Investment Bonds • QROPS • Pensions • Regular Savings • Life Assurance • Private Medical Insurance. Sebastian & St James are consistently recognised as one of the top financial and investment advisory firms in Europe due to their ability to act for clients wherever they may be. Sebastian & St James International Financial Advisors Limited: advice based on integrity, n trust and experience.
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Horrible headaches
What kind of headache is it? The International Headache Society (IHS) has created two supergroups for the classification of headaches: primary and secondary. Approximately 90 percent of the symptoms can be assigned to the first group. The primary, or idiopathic, headaches include migraine,
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Migraine is one of the fiercest types of headaches Drugs only halt the pain, they don’t cure the cause Computed Tomography: A method for diagnosing secondary headaches
tension headache and trigeminal autonomic and independently produced headaches that occur suddenly for no apparent reason.
Migraine Migraine manifests itself in the form of violent, pulling, stabbing or throbbing pain attacks and has an extremely negative impact on the person who suffers from it. It’s divided into 22 types and occurs on average around twice a month. If it occurs more frequently, doctors begin to categorise it as chronic migraine. Most people notice warning signs of attacks which are called aura. These can appear as increased sensitivity to light and noise, nausea, anorexia, or numbness, paralysis and tingling in the face. Even symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, chills or neck pain may indicate an incipient attack. Neurology researchers have been dealing for many years with symptoms of this type of
headache and recent studies have shown that it is innate, affecting for example more people who suffer from anaemia than those without a decreased haemoglobin concentration in their blood. Hormonal swings in the body can also be a trigger, which may explain why, statistically speaking, two to three times more women than men suffer this kind of headache. The apparent culprit is the oestrogen in the blood which is why the risk of suffering a migraine increases during adolescence and declines in menopause. The pain attacks may also increase before or during menstruation. Pain may last from between four hours to three days and frequently travels from one part of the brain to another. One more trigger for migraines is stress in its many facets, such as time pressure, overwork, anxiety, excitement and physical strain. Further culprits are an excess of sun, sleep, weather changes, emotional outbursts and disruptions to the normal rhythm of your life. To create an appropriate treatment plan, a proper diagnosis is necessary. To facilitate this, doctors recommend that you keep a kind of journal, marking down the time, place, duration, frequency, intensity, and side effects of the pain. However, there are a number of headaches that are very similar
and Tearing). All the attacks focus on only one half of the head. Cluster headaches and SUNCT are accompanied by redness of the eye and nose on the affected side as well as spontaneous tears.
to the migraine and also part of the primary group. For example the tension headache:
Tension headaches This type of pain is the most common and affects people less violently than migraines. It manifests itself as a dull pressure over the entire head and can be episodic or chronic. According to the International Headache Society, chronic tension-headache pain is when it occurs more than 15 times a month and a total of more than 180 times a year. It’s categorised as mild to moderate pain. The duration may be from a few minutes up to a week. The exact causes of tension headaches are not yet clear, even after years of research. One hypothesis suggests that the pain threshold is reduced in the brain. This can be caused by various factors: tense neck muscles, stress (see migraine) and tension of the chewing muscles that is caused by gnashing your teeth.
Trigeminal autonomic headaches These headaches are very strong, similar to migraines, but involve unilateral pain attacks in the head, usually concentrated around the eyes and the temples. In many cases additional symptoms can be seen
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Everyone’s had one at some time or other and they tend to come back again and again – headaches. Doctors refer to them as cephalgias and differentiate between over 200 kinds. Most of us have already experienced several types - in different areas of the head or varying degrees of intensity or duration. The World Health Organisation estimates that around 47 per cent of adults will have suffered with a headache in the past year and in the UK around 25 million school and work days are lost per annum with migraines alone. It’s not a disease that is restricted to modern civilisation. In a long-term study by the WHO, they concluded that suffering from headaches is independent of geography, demography or any social system. This makes everybody, worldwide, prospective headache victims whether they are members of a primitive tribe or inhabitants of an industrialised high-tech nation. So are headaches of a biological origin? Usually they are so stressful for the sufferers that they are almost unbearable. The victim resorts to medicines to block the pain and thus relieves the symptoms without tackling the cause of the problem.
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at the pain site such as red or watery eyes, swelling, drooping eyelids or a runny nose, and again they can be present in episodic or chronic form. With chronic trigeminal autonomic pain, the patient will endure an attack at least every two weeks, whilst with episodic sufferers years could pass by between attacks. The most familiar type is the cluster headache. They can last between 30 minutes and two hours and are six times more likely to occur in men than in women. Chronic paroxysmal hemicranias, however, affect more women but last up to 30 minutes or much less. The trigeminal autonomic headache also includes brief violent piercing pain of one second or a few minutes, without any side effects. These are called SUNCT (Short-lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform headaches with Conjunctival injection
Mention should also be made of cough and exertion headaches and the headache associated with sexual activity. The thunderclap headache belongs to this league, which may persist in intensity up to several days – no cause has been so far discovered. The sleepbound headache also belongs in this group and brings attacks lasting a few hours to haunt some elderly sufferers during the night.
Secondary or symptomatic headaches This second group relates to serious illnesses. As the headache is in the foreground, the diseases are recognised only in retrospect. This particularly involves infections that have their origin in head injury or disease. In addition they may be caused by the side effects of medications.
They are described as acute when vessels or nerves in the head, neck, or face are damaged. Diseases of the cervical spine, high blood pressure or inflammation of the teeth or ear, nose and throat area often cause strong headaches. Most of the pain reaches the skull area first and concentrates there before migrating to the appropriate places, meaning that diseases are often diagnosed later. This is particularly serious in the case of
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you shower. Freshly pressed grape juice also works wonders and for fast results try two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar diluted in a glass of water. Get to know your own body. Listen to the signals it sends out prior to a migraine and over time you will be able to recognise them immediately to off the attack before the
pain ward off. Read up on herbs and their uses. Visit seminars such as those on concordance therapy where you will learn how to deal with stressful situations and psychological problems which are often hidden behind migraine and headache outbreaks. Last, but not least, a holistic, positive lifestyle n is the best medicine!
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brain tumours that often cannot be detected at an early stage. It’s important to ensure that frequent headaches are noted down in a diary, recording how often and where they occur, the level of intensity etc. If the pain level is increasing you should immediately consult a doctor. The same applies if certain pain medications need to be taken over a longer period.
Diagnosis A doctor can help diagnose headaches. Patients will be asked for details of their medical history, and if there is a suspicion that they belong to the secondary group of pain he will ask for more in-depth studies. These can be done by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerised axial tomography (CAT). A CAT is particularly required when it may be necessary to rule out a cerebral haemorrhage. Other tests could include an electroencephalogram (EEG), testing cerebrospinal fluid (in case of suspected meningitis for example) and x-rays of the sinuses, neck or teeth.
Pharmaceutical treatments Basically, pin-point therapies initially require an exact diagnosis. With primary headache types medications are normally prescribed which act quickly, but these can also bring a number of side effects. Classic drugs such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin or medicines containing diclof-
enac preparations etc. are available over the counter at your chemist. This nevertheless poses risks. Ibuprofen can cause skin problems, gastrointestinal ailments and damage organs such as the liver and kidneys. As a study by the University of Dallas in Texas has shown, paracetamol may harm the liver and in the worst case cause liver failure. Medications containing the active ingredient diclofenac may also be harmful to the gastrointestinal tract, affect the liver and disrupt the blood count, and long-term use could also result in hair loss or bring on a heart attack. Constant use of aspirin may cause difficulty breathing or even bring on asthma attacks. Further side effects could include renal impairment, impotence, stomach ulcers and an increase in blood pressure. Regular consumption of migraine medications such as triptans is generally discouraged too.
Preventive treatment and alternative healing The very best medicine for primary headaches is rest and quiet. Migraine sufferers should go lie down somewhere peaceful straight away. In this case, sleep is the best medicine, even if it’s hard. If you are hit with an attack during the day, pull the curtains, put yourself to bed and take a rest. Avoid all sources of interference, such as the television, radio or Internet. Turn off all electronic devices and don’t try to distract yourself by read-
ing; close your eyes - your body needs rest. Street noise can be counteracted by soft earplugs. Concentrate on preventative measures such as stress management training. According to Jacobsen, yoga can help, as can progressive muscle relaxation, and the frequency of headaches can be reduced by as much as 65 per cent. Physical therapies which strengthen the spine and the back and shoulder muscles are also recommended. Treat yourself to massages or ask your partner. Tip: Buy a head claw, also called a head or scalp massager. This stimulates the nerves, promotes endorphin release and at the same time relaxes the head and neck. An important preventive measure is a visit to a specialist acupuncturist. Several sessions are recommended and should be repeated consecutively. In addition, regular detoxification and purifying treatments are recommended which can be done at home. Consider enemas, be sure to regulate your fluid balance with detoxifying drinks and teas and visit the sauna. It’s advisable to take water and medicinal clay with you. Get out in the fresh air every day! Go for a walk and breathe in and out deeply and consciously. Do you exercise? Various studies over the years, which seem to have begun in Sweden back in 2006, have shown that in some cases regular exercise can decrease the duration, frequency and intensity of migraines. To treat mild to moderate pain, rest is the main aid, along with fresh air and adequate hydration. You can also apply essential oils such as vanilla and cinnamon or take them in their original form as spices. Chew-
ing mint leaves is almost as effective as a paracetamol tablet. A massage of the temples with drops of peppermint oil is particularly efficient against migraine attacks. Use ginger, lemon, basil and chilli to spice up vegetable juices. Make sure you consume enough magnesium too and consider home made hydrotherapy, alternating hot and cold water when
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What type of changes can I make in my diet to prevent osteoarthritis flare ups? Any tips? Cheers, Sandra Dear Sandra, The question of whether nutritional changes or diet influences the onset, the progression, or the triggering of flare ups has generated ongoing but unnecessary controversy. Research-wise, evidence is scanty. However, if you suspect that a particular food or product is associated with your arthritis symptoms, there’s no harm in eliminating it for a few weeks to see if you notice any difference. Inflammation is not necessarily a prominent component of osteoarthritis. Nevertheless, I recommend following an antiinflammatory nutritional plan, which is beneficial for longterm osteo-articular as well as overall cardiovascular health. Have your GP help you prepare a personalised nutritional plan that fits your medical history, current treatment as well as likes and dislikes. I certainly hope that the benignity of our Canarian winter helps you stay symptom-free and full of vitality. Best regards. “Anyone who believes that anything can be suited to everyone is a great fool, because medicine is practised not on mankind in general, but on every individual in particular.” Henri de Mondeville, 1260 – 1316, Father of French Surgery
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I’ve been treated a few times for STDs. I’ve been with the same person for two years. Can they keep coming back? Thanks, R. Dear R., Regrettably, most STD treatments do not protect you from re-emergence. Certain STDs do require to effectively treat the spouse’s/partner’s as well. Overlooking this fact can cause an
agonising back-and-forth, reinfecting ping-pong effect. Once you’ve suffered certain STD’s, the proclivity to acquire another one rises. Procrastinating with treatment, or simply circumventing a necessary consultation with your GP will only worsen the situation. Best wishes. “The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat.” Albert Einstein
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I’ve been told that it is no longer safe to take medicines to prevent osteoporosis for more than five years. I’ve been taking one of these medications for much longer than that. Should I quit? Regards, Helen Dear Helen, You’re probably referring to bisphosphonates (e.g. alendronic acid). This family of drugs is commonly used for osteoporosis. Research shows tangible reductions in the risks of fractures during the first three to four years on these drugs. However, taking them beyond a lustrum does not seem to provide further benefit or protection. Please consult your trusted GP and in the meantime, make sure you adopt a lifestyle that promotes a robust bone-building effect: adequate diet, periodic weightbearing exercise (such as walking plus strength training), taking supplemental vitamin D3 and calcium. Best regards. “Let nothing which can be treated by diet be treated by other means.” Maimonides, 1135-1204 Philosopher & physician
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Back pain myth – bed rest is the best cure
“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” John Wooden, 1910-2010, The Pyramid of Success
Cancer symptoms we should
never ignore Talk to your GP if you notice blood in your stool. Even a minor bloodstained stool should prompt us to take action. Bloody stool is often from a benign pathology like hemorrhoids, but it can also be an early symptom of colon cancer.
A wise prescription for a lifetime “Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.” Therese of Avila
Acne “downstairs”
Pimple-like lesions in the genital or perigenital area do not necessarily mean an STD. It may simply indicate a case of Genital Acne or Folliculitis. Ask your GP if it lingers or in doubt.
Addictions, self-denial &
therapy “Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov
Beating a beer belly…
An average pint of a regular lager entails a whooping 200 calories. Beating a beer belly often starts by dusting off the calculator and letting the numbers do the talking…
Coaching Corner By Dr. De La Flor “Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.” Douglas MacArthur, US American General Enthusiasm speaks of passion in the brain of a sports fan. Enthusiasm speaks of emotion when listening to a top-notch Spanish guitar player. Enthusiam speaks of energy in the context of a zumba class. Enthusiasm speaks of inefable joy when attending the birth of a child. Enthusiasm speaks of conviction in the context of a soldier performing his duty. Enthusiasm speaks of devotion in a preacher that walks his words. Enthusiasm speaks of intensity when you can actually hear live a rugby player mercilessly tackling an opponent. When you dig a bit deeper into the Latin and Greek origin of the word enthusiasm, you encounter a thought-provoking connotation. The marriage of two ancient words, en- plus theos- god engenders and adds a whole new meaning to it all – enthūsiasmus, inspired by God or having a God within.
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ReSOLUTION By Dr. De La Flor For the next 2 weeks, let’s ponder how enthusiastic we feel about the things we do and the way we do them. Regrettably, enthusiasm does not come in tablets, sachets drops or syrups. Enthusiasm can only be found or rediscovered deep within our inner apothecary. Once found, it should help us revolutionize our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health despite all our tangible weaknesses. So wrinkled I feel, … and maybe you too, but let’s keep fighting! “God is in the pots and pans.” Theresa of Avila Talk to you in a couple of weeks.
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Sunny times with a floral lining by Vision Express
Autumn flowers Since we have been assailed by heavy rain recently, it’s abundantly clear that the autumn/winter season has now arrived on the islands of eternal spring too!
Bloom cardigan from My Colloseum, stunning with a plain black outfit Pictures: www.prshots.com
Though, in contrast to northern Europe, it’s not likely to get quite so uncomfortably cold, the grey days can still be a struggle, even in the Canaries. Nevertheless, you can cheer yourselves up, and all those who see you, in the latest fashion for this season: floral prints. Flowery touches automatically make us feel good - and they’re to be found not just on dresses, but also on sweatshirts, skirts, cardigans and accessories... The choice of motifs is diverse, ranging from opulent flowers and graphically implemented blooms to cute millefleurs. Flower patterns are combined with block colour items: for example a single-colour knitted sweater with a floral print skirt. Or mix floaty, transparent materials - still in vogue - with sporty and chunky features such as rough-andtough boots.
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A beautiful sheath dress with a delicate floral vine from House of Fraser
Pale grey sweater decorated with roses by Apricot
These strong purples from Bonmarche are particularly striking
Combine this floaty La Redoute dress with knee-high boots to be ready for autumn
People Tree’s cheerful yellow flowers on a black background
A great mix of a hoodie with a semi-transparent skirt by Jigsaw
And if that all sounds far too floral for your personal style, you can still be at the height of fashion by mixing and matching with a selection of flower-decorated accessories such as bags, jewellery or sunglasses – great for giving an instant mood lift to more n sober outfits.
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I always keep interesting emails and letters from readers and I came across this one from Mike Hawkins from Paloma Beach, Los Cristianos. It contained about five pages of interesting facts, so I’ve used a few here and hope they will entertain you as much as they did me: Sometimes we have to endure the odd moment of water ‘turn off’ and it’s usually when we’ve forgotten to fill the kettle and have no bottles of water in, and therefore can’t have a cup of tea or coffee. And worst of all, if we have to go out, we can’t take a shower. Well, in the Middle Ages all you had was the river, which was usually a long way away, and covered in ice in the winter. Most people had their annual bath in May, as the winter was over
and the weather was pleasant. The whole family was given a pot to take to the river to fill with water, which was tipped into a larger pot and heated over the fire. The boiling water was then tipped into a wooden bath-like box, cold water was added, and then the bathing began. The smell must have been horrific, but of course they themselves were used to it so couldn’t smell it. Naturally, the head of the household went in first and strong lye soap was added. With a small bundle of thin twigs the mother would scrub the dirt from her husband. The rest of the family would be allowed in, with the children being the last to have a bath. Usually they screamed with annoyance and pain from the twigs. By the time the baby
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Children’s wooden bathtubs, as still used in parts of the world
was dunked into the water, if the family was large, then the poor thing probably came out dirtier than when he or she went in! The water was so
scum-filled and full of all sorts of ‘unmentionables’ that the saying “don’t throw the baby out with the bath water” came into being.
They all smelled immeasurably better than they had for the previous year, and by the beginning of June many couple’s thoughts turned to marriage. It was nice and warm and they all still smelled rather better but still had the body odour of not having washed for a month. It became customary for the bride to carry flowers to hide the whiff. It seems that no one in the hamlets thought about having a bath the day before the wedding. And so June became the most popular month for nuptials. It also made it easier to haul everything out of the little hovels that served as everyday dwelling places, and put fresh straw down once the lice and mice had been swept away. Houses had thatched roofs with thick
Animal charities’ round up pet health care. Feel free to pop by and have a chat with him. We are situated at Golf Park and open 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. We also have shops in Los Cristianos and San Eugenio. They are open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday; and until 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come and have a browse, bag a bargain and help the animals. Find us at: www.livearico.com, on Facebook, or join us on Twitter: twitter.com/live_arico.
Acción del Sol These dogs were found in Golf del Sur and taken to Live Arico, do you recognise them? Princess is a beautiful cat available for adoption at Cats Welfare Tenerife
Cats’ Welfare Tenerife As a responsible organisation we test our adult cats, neuter them and inject them, but from now on every adult will also come with a microchip and a safety collar with the owners’
phone number. We do not ask for an adoption fee but if you are able to give a donation to help us cover costs it is very welcome. If you already have a cat and want a good deal on micro chipping, contact us for a free no obligation quote. Do you live here permanently or
are here for a few weeks or months? Did you know you can be a foster carer for us? We need people prepared to take in a cat or kitten short term while we find them a permanent home. We provide all food, litter and veterinary care: you provide the cuddles. If you would like to find out more please contact us via our website or call or WhatsApp: 686 719 604 between 6pm and 8pm every day for more information. You’ll find our charity shop on San Blas behind Hiperdino on Golf del Sur. We are very fortunate to receive many excellent donations each week but we always need more. If you are
having a clear out and would like to donate good quality items, please message us at: info@cats-welfare-tenerife. com and visit: www.cats-welfare-tenerife.com.
Live Arico (PAWS) Two beautiful dogs were recently found in Golf del Sur, and although they appear well fed and cared for, their owner had neglected a very important duty – to microchip them. Do you recognise them from the photo? All is going well at our new charity shop on the Golf, and please remember that our vet, Cesar Bertoldi, is with us every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm offering advice on all aspects of
With Christmas approaching there are many old dogs at the refuge that have one wish and that’s to find a new loving home. The older dogs all live together in a large outside area where they have the freedom to move and play, we haven’t given up on them and if no adoptions are found they will continue to live out their natural lives at the refuge. However, ideally we would love them to experience a kind family home. We are looking for a very special person who has the time and care to give a beautiful partially-blind cocker spaniel a home. Please call 922 778 630 between 8am and 5pm for more information, adoptions or if you would like to help out in any way. Maybe you have some spare time and could
straw piled high and no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats, dogs and other creatures (mice, bugs, and sometimes rats) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would fall off the roof, hence the saying “It’s raining cats and dogs”. I’m off to have a nice hot shower now followed by a piping hot cup of coffee, and while I’m drinking it, I’ll remember to count my blessings that I don’t live in the middle ages! Until next time, take care of yourselves and especially of n each other. Email: katykennedy@telefonica.net. Tel: 616 110 930.
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This dog was abandoned near El Médano and would dearly love a home
This gorgeous puppy was abandoned near the Hermano Pedro cave outside of El Médano in Granadilla. Luckily, the puppy was collected and is recovering at Acción del Sol’s refuge and would love a caring home. Please call 922 778 630 between 8am and 5pm if you can help. n
walk some of the dogs, which is always appreciated by our four-legged friends. The refuge is situated at the Poligono Industrial Estate, Exit 51 on the TF1, directly next to the Parque Eolica where the wind turbines are. We are open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 2pm to 5pm. On Saturdays we’re open from 1pm till 4pm. The refuge is closed on n public holidays.
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Farmer’s Markets Adeje Calle Archajara, s/n, in front of Makro Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm / Wednesday 4pm – 8pm Telephone: 922 775 200 Alcalá Plaza de Llano Monday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100 Arafo Plaza San Juan Degollado Thursday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 511 711 Arico Porís de Abona Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 676 159 034 Arona Valle San Lorenzo, Carretera General 122 Monday/Friday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 767 138 Buenavista del Norte Plaza de San Sebastián Opening times: Saturday 8.30am – 2pm Telephone: 922 129 030 Candelaria Wednesday 8am - 2pm Next to council offices Saturday 8am – 2pm. Plaza del Centro Comercial de Punta Larga Telephone: 922 505 014 El Médano Plaza Principal Wednesday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 759 966/62 El Rosario Carretera General del Norte, la Esperanza Saturday/Sunday/festivals 8am – 4pm Telephone: 922 010 160 El Sauzal Hoya de la Vida, next to the church, Ravelo Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7.30am- 2pm Telephone: 922 584 657
Güímar Plaza del Ayuntamiento Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 526 105
side behind Titsa Depot) 8am – 3pm closed Mondays Tel 922 076544
Guía de Isora Plaza del Pueblo de Garachico Friday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100
Playa de San Juan Plaza de la Iglesia Wednesday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100
Icod de Los Vinos Calle Key Muñoz 5 Monday/Friday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 815 700 / 922 447 938 La Guancha Carretera General TFS km 49 Saturday/Sunday 8am – 3pm Telephone: 922 360 788 La Laguna Plaza del Cristo Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 6am – 2pm Telephone: 922 601 100 / 922 253 903 La Matanza de Acentejo Ctra. General del Norte Saturday 8am – 3pm, Sunday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 577 120 La Orotava Calle Educadora Lucía Mesa Saturday 8am – 1.30pm Telephone: 922 336 804 / 681 277 633 Los Realejos Camino Viejo de San Benito, Finca el Llano, Realejo Alto Saturday/Sunday 9am – 2pm Telephone: 922 346 234 Los Silos Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos Sunday 9am – 2pm Telephone: 922 840 004 Parque de la Reina – El Cho Calle Infanta Elena, 32 (before Karting on right hand
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Farmer’s Markets
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Puerto de la Cruz Avenida Blas Pérez González, 4 Wednesday to Saturday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 386 158 San Isidro Mercado del Agricultor de Granadilla Off the roundabout leading to El Médano Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 759 966 San Miguel de Abona P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel de Abona, next to the fire station Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm Wednesday 2pm – 7.30pm Telephone: 922 735 386 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Avenida José Manuel Guimerá Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 606 000 Santa Úrsula Carretera General, near the town hall Saturday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 301 640 Tegueste Calle de Asuncionistas, 6 Saturday/Sunday 8.00am – 2pm Telephone: 922 316 100 Vilaflor Plaza de Vilaflor Monday to Thursday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 709 002
We at Island Connections are sure in the knowledge that one of the best ways to help yourself, and the economy, is to buy locally – even if you are just visiting for a short time. Canarian farmers harvest an extensive range of crops, which can be seen growing in the typical stepped-terrain farms around the Islands. Products range from tropical fruits, such as mangoes, to worldwide staples like lentils, potatoes and onions. According to the agricultural group COAG-Canarias, prices of fresh fruits and vegetables differ greatly between the amount the farmers receive and the sale price in the supermarkets. For instance, towards the end of last year, small marrows, which the farmers were paid just €0.07/ kilo for, retailed at €0.84, and leeks sold at €0.36 were passed onto the consumer for around €2.23 a kilo. Many of the prices don’t even seem to cover the cost of production - and this is when subsidies became neces-
sary to keep farms from disappearing, which, like the hiked prices, also come out of our pockets. Enter the farmers markets, where the grower can sell directly to the customer without an intermediary. They are dotted all over the Islands, with at least one in almost every town. They allow customers to purchase fresher, higher quality produce at cheaper prices, and the farmers receive a fair payment for their efforts. This enables them to maintain or raise the standard of their crops and uphold productivity levels – it’s a win-win situation.
In these markets you will be sure to see a variety of seasonal products, as well as some local home-made delicacies such as preserves, honeys and Canarian goat’s cheese. A selection of meats and fish can also be found among the stalls, along with an assortment of cakes, pastries and biscuits. Buy locally, eat healthily, pay fairly – this is one way we can all help each other. So, to show our support of local farmers we are taking this timely opportunity to publish the details of the many farmers’ markets around the island n of Tenerife. Enjoy.
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Horoscope for period: August 27 to September 9 Aries 21.3 - 20.4 It’ll never be said that you have the serenity of a Zen Buddhist. Nevertheless, you are currently exhibiting the patience of someone who has a profound understanding of human relationships. You are slow to anger, so your opponent can only answer in a similar vein.
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Taurus 21.4 - 20.5 The situation into which you have manoeuvred yourself looks pretty bleak. The solution isn’t quite in your sight and it’s looking like you’ll have to face some dire consequences. But: ‘Nothing is as bad as it looks’ could definitely be applied in this case.
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Gemini 21.5 - 21.6 Sometimes all you could wish for is a breather, but there is simply too much to do right now! So, for the time being you have no choice, as the pace will continue as before… but it won’t go on forever: hang on in there. Cancer 22.6 - 22.7 You are stubbornly hanging on to your faith in the correctness of your opinion, though there are increasing signs that you are wrong. This behaviour allows your critics to, quite rightly, accuse you of stubbornness. It won’t help matters. It’s time for a re-think. Leo 23.7 - 23.8 Currently, each day is bringing you new experiences and information. It’s all very exciting, but don’t forget to get enough privacy and rest as well or you run the risk of becoming overloaded – to the point of not being able to handle any of it anymore. Virgo 24.8 - 23.9 Do not be upset because people don’t see the value in your skills or the level of ability you are working at. You know better than anyone just how much effort it took to get to where you are today. And always remember – envy is everywhere. Just try to ignore it. Libra 24.9 - 23.10 You yourself are not quite sure about a recent decision. Why do you want this meeting at all? What do you want to accomplish with it? You need to be very sure about this, so take all the time you need. Then, go for it. Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 There is no need at all to react aggressively just because someone outlines a point of view that differs from yours – even though their arguments are based on lack of knowledge. Since you have a better idea than they, perhaps you could take them aside for a quiet word. Sagittarius 23:11 - 21.12 You finally have the time to lie around and relax without feeling guilty – but you’ve already thought of a thousand things you still need to do! You have to bear in mind, though, that it would be more useful right now if you just rest and recharge your batteries. Capricorn 22:12 - 20.01 One situation is developing more positively than you initially thought it would - But do not be too impatient now. Again, the motto is: Good things come to those who wait. If you appear too demanding, you’ll only slow things down – and possibly ruin them. Aquarius 21.1 - 20.2 No, you do not always have the right to the last word: Especially when the person you are talking to has more knowledge than you! Sometimes it makes sense to listen to a position carefully and thoroughly before you discard it as nonsense. Pisces 21.2 - 20.3 You could not be in a better mood. Now you just have to make sure you hang on to it for a while. Don’t let others spoil your positive outlook. Though sometimes it seems your fellow human beings want to bring you down – just take no notice.
Erotic massages, also tantric and other services with attractive German lady. No rush, nice location and Jacuzzi. Tel. 619 614 380. Liberal German couple invites men to erotic parties, also threesomes: Tel. 0034 648 245 425 Only for ladies: Escorts, excursions, wellness and also erotic massages with Marc from Germany. I speak English well, have own apartment and car, visit to your location possible. Tel. 630 759 974 Las Chafiras, Pamela Black, very loving, all services, relaxing pain relieving and prostate massage, medium breasts. www.canarias69.com ‘Pamela’. Tel. 635 801 105 English model, showgirl, professional striptease, quality service, general entertainment, stag nights, dominatrix, fetish, luxury conditions, visits 24 hours, escort service available. Tel. 697 227 139 Hello lovely, I’m your sexiest dream and I’m here to please you. Beautiful sexy escort for your needs and pleasures. Good English spoken. Also visits. Tel. 634 116 164 Los Cristianos, Margaret, 23 years old, beautiful, slim, white, dominant, erotic massages, natural French, horny, adventurous, spectacular hips, explode in my
mouth, private apartment, discreet, 24 hours. Tel. 692 50 69 73 / 664 077 390
in my private apartment in the centre of Los Cristianos, you will enjoy it! Tel. 665 303 382
I’m Diana, Latin woman, 23 years old, amazing body, French, positions, massages. Available 24 hours. I am waiting for you in my private apartment in Los Cristianos. Tel. 605 072 917
Do you want to experience an orgasm without ejaculating? Would you like to have more than one orgasm in the same session? Do you know the divine feeling that is being touched by expert hands that guide you to relax and invite you to an inevitable excitement culminating in an explosion of pleasures? I guarantee you’ll love it!! The main idea is to extend the excitement and prolong pleasure. When you decide to go for it, it is really intense. All massages and services. I invite you to visit my website www.sensestrantricmassagetenerife.com. Appointment also via Whatsapp (0034) 673 631 177
Los Cristianos ‘Destiny’ 24 years old, mixed raced. I will give you the greatest pleasure with a hot tantric massage. Make an appointment and I will send you my sexy photos. Tel. 634 132 092 Los Cristianos Emma, I’m 24 years old and I’m from Brazil, I’m mixed-raced and I do erotic tantric massages. Feel the sense of our privacy. You can call me and ask for an appointment. I will send you my erotic photos. Tel. 634 132 066 Come and enjoy our erotic body to body massages with happy ending! Unforgettable experience. New beautiful ladies! Opening hours: 10am – 10pm. Playa Paraiso, Costa Adeje area. Tel. 0034 662 960 065 www. edentenerife.com Cockney girl, Ana, just what you need to get pampered. 30 years old. Let your leisure be my pleasure, owo, busty, curvy, French kissing. Los Cristianos, opposite bus station. Tel. 0034 611 203 925 Los Cristianos 2 girls: Fully figured Russian 35 years old and slim Ukrainian 25 years old. Relaxed, discreet apartment. In front of bus station, Building Royal – Los Cristianos. Call us before. We speak little English. Tel. 626 712 090
Lucia, fully figured blonde, 140cm of natural breasts, without limits, I will do anything you ask me to, I’m waiting for you
Los Cristianos, Patricia from Venezuela returns, big breasts, French, positions, vibrators, massages, private apartment in Calle Noruega near the Altavista supermarket in Los Cristianos and I can get to you 24 hours. Tel. 650 442 665 Beautiful Brazilian woman, amazing body, lovely, sensual, I’m by myself, I can offer you a little bit of everything, very discreet, I can visit you, parties and excursions. You won’t regret it. Private apartment in Los Cristianos. Tel. 611 325 518 Blonde Colombian woman, slim, beautiful, amazing body, all services, natural French, massages, erotic toys, kisses, threesomes, swinger club, private apartment – hotel visits, I will make your fantasies come true. I speak English. You will repeat. Tel. 649 879 663
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General Services Had enough of Spain? Fancy a move abroad? One male needed for general helping out, cleaning, etc. Email John with contact details to contactmail@keemail.me Housecleaning, care of elderly people and translations in English and Spanish. Tel. 670 402 301 Learn how to speak Spanish with lessons, audio, video and games, including the alphabet, phrases, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and activities. Only with a native teacher. Puerto de la Cruz area, call Saida. Tel: 630 574 073 Rocket Café - An American style diner selling 100 per cent beef homemade burgers; homemade cakes; the best coffees; and exquisite cocktails. C/ Luis Álvarez Cruz, 5 (Opposite the post office), Las Galletas: 922 731 847 For sale. Home-produced ecological vegetables, Tenerife south. Interested businesses, call 650 323 751 (Spanish only), send WhatsApp or email to: michelteide@hotmail.com www.mascuidados.com Website for our massages, dedicated to bringing the benefits of therapeutic massage to your home or hotel, no charge for travel. Do you want a massage? www.mascuidados.com Tel. 663 190 727
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Masonic Lodge - Ave Fenix No.73. New meetings starting in October 2015 on the fourth Thursday of the month. If interested, all visitors are welcome to come down. For further information, lodge secretary John Donaldson is available to contact on Tel: (+34) 922 178 091 or Email: ave.fenix73@gmail.com
MASONIC MEETINGS Logia Ave Fenix Nº 73 Edificio Simón, Los Cristianos. Meetings every fourth Tuesday starting in October (Installation), November and January to April.
All Visitors welcome Contact John Donaldson (Secretary):
(+34) 922 178 091 or ave.fenix73@gmail.com
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After school classes, help or activities in English, German or Spanish, please contact Mrs. Garus. Tel. 602 506 793. We are 5 minutes away from Wingate School in Cabo Blanco. Qualified specialist from Germany helps you with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and insomnia. Tel. 0034 699 15 61 47 (ask for Eugene). Massage saloon Ilona. Offer: 60 minutes full body massage for €36. Couples, four hands, lava stones, massages, etc. Playa de las Americas, Ernesto Sarti no.18, across from Iberostar Hotel in Torviscas Playa. Tel. 602 608 626 or email: ilonarebisch@hotmail.com
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Bargains galore From clothes and children’s toys to kitchenware and books – there are plenty of great deals on secondhand goods. They even have sets of golf clubs! Don’t miss out – visit their shop below the plaza in Puerto Santiago (Behind Vigilia Park): Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am – 1pm and Wednesdays 2pm to 8pm.
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Rental Classifieds
New apartment in Playa San Juan
Abades
Arico
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, american kitchen, large sunny terrace. The apartment is fully and tastefully furnished, equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, sun blind and washing machine. Sold with garage
Nice look at the Atlantic and in the mountains, the house is well furnished and maintained. Shopping possibilities, restaurants and the beach of the place is able comfortably to Foot reach, to the airport 20 minutes by car.
Situated at an altitude of 500 meters above the sea with a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean. Of the 3 sun terraces with front garden opens up a vista across the country. The land was partly natural, partly it is planted with trees. Irrigation water tank 130.000 liters.
€220.000
€98.950
€295.000
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San Isidro The property includes 1 main house, 3 separate guest apartments, a large swimming pool, sauna and wine cellar, as well as a well-kept garden. Of the two large terraces one has a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean and the coast. San Isidro 5 minutes by car to the beach at Medano about 10 minutes by car.
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House / Villa / Chalet for sale Las Chafiras
€163.000
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€990.000
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Pto. de la Cruz Apartment Almácigo Tenerife North Rooms: 2 Plot: 68 m² € 95.000 www.paluum.com
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For Rent Playa de las Americas 1 Bedroom apartment. Well-furnished and equipped, central location, quite area close to beach. No Finder’s fee. €570 all in. Call 620 230 871 / 922 75 11 13 Winter letting Puerto de La Cruz Studio apartment, 24 hour concierge, pool, sea views. Minimum three month contract. €500 per month. 669 652 149 Los Cristianos Cactus 2, for rent attractive two bedroom apartment, sea views, pool, satellite TV, large terrace, unsuitable for children, €650 per month + bills, minimum 3 months. Tel. 629 606 494 Rustic finca for long term let near Icod de los Vinos. Fully equipped and furnished, open fire, satellite TV and Wi-Fi available. Fantastic sea and mountain views, sun terrace and barbeque, €450 PCM. Tel. Spain: 0034 922 865 776. UK mobile: 0044 (0) 7786 390541. Spanish mobile: 0034 674 287 632. Email: Philhirstconsultant@btinternet.com or P.D.Hirst@gmail.com 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Playa Paraiso. Tel 662 507 191 www.villasandmore-tenerife.com
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The urbanization “club of Casa of Blanca” has lain quietly, with cultivated green areas, 2 big ones Pools, mini-golf layout and tennis court. The studio is completely furnished, Satans situation. One reaches from the studio comfortably on foot them Purchasing possibilities, restaurants and the beach
70 square meter apartment with 2 bedrooms in La Paz, 1st floor with large South/West facing terrace, (partially) furnished with fitted kitchen and washing machine, wardrobes in the bedrooms, the residential complex has a garden with swimming pool, elevator, the estimated additional costs (electricity, water, waste) dependent on consumption, an underground parking space comes separately
€350/month www.paluum.com
El Médano Las Dunas
Chalet for sale Las Dunas El Medano Granadilla de Abona Tenerife South Rooms: 2 Plot: 150 m² . air connditioning . terrace . swimming pool € 210.000 www.paluum.com
€580/month www.paluum.com
SALEs Classifieds Three bedroom house in Costa
del Silencio for sale with 182 m2. One big living room and one small one, two bathrooms, two terraces and a patio. Price: €160,000. Tel. 922 73 28 40
Comercial property for sale in Los Cristianos Calle Suecia, best place for a store or cafe! Directly from the owner. 42 square meters. Phone: 922 726 029 / 696 978 211 Two very good business premises for sale. Leasehold, restaurant near beach in Los Cristianos, €120,000, and bar/snacks Los Cristianos, €65,000. Tel. 690 676 527
€39.990 Sunny apartment for sale (Studio) in Playa Paraiso (Tenerife-South), 40 m2, with balcony, spectacular sea views, pools, SAT-TV. Very near to the beach, supermarket, restaurants and bus-stop. Private sale. Tel. 922 30 15 75, email: mesa3@telefonica.nice Looking to swap my house in Tenerife for a house in Dublin or surroundings. If agreed, the time could be arranged. From a month to a year time gap. Call Carmen 693 727 683 Villa for sale in San Isidro, 11,500 m2, living area 400 m2, 4 bedrooms, living room, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, office, double garage, utility room, hobby room, pool, sauna. Telephone 922 390 951, email: horstbrett@gmx.de. Price: €990.000 (negotiable) possibility of payment terms. Website: horstbrett.de Apartment Tabaiba Alta for sale, only five mins away from the German school, roughly 102ms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, utility room, garden, big terrace. Spectacular views of the sea and mountain, big garage with 2 spaces, 2 closed store rooms, price €180,000, mob. 686 798 367, email eoptenerife@gmail.com www.teneriffa-fincas.net For Sale! Favourable living in the sun. Staying at the most beautiful camping place of Tenerife. Nice view of the sea and La Gomera . A Caravan (Weippert) with compact wooden front structure. (Aluminium windows and doors). Total 40 sqm. Fully equipped with TV, washingmachine and so on. p.jaegertf@gmail.com or Tel. 922 85 06 85 Los Cristianos centre near beach, I’m selling 2 business units together (90 + 40 m2) – They can be separate. Updated installations. Each one has an alarm and air conditioning. Tel. 922 792 168 – 649 142 612 Property Wanted - Kundalini is expanding. In Los Cristianos, Las Américas and Fañabé areas. Four or Five bedrooms
and bathrooms, lounge, terrace and if possible a pool. Exclusive area with discreet entrance. Ask for Irene: 693 979 153
Amarilla Bay, Costa del Silencio, large, two bedrooms, two bathrooms apartment to rent. Fully furnished, English TV, three balconies, community swimming pool, close to all local amenities. €550 per month plus bills. Telephone 659 489 690. One of the most beautiful fincas! Villa and Guesthouse. Pool, Sauna Whirpool, Tennis court, Bodega, Garage, Water tank. Nice view to the sea and Teide, 8,500 sqm. P.o.r. p.jaegertf@gmail.com or Tel. 922 850 685 For sale, Bungalow 160m2 Costa Sauzal, situated front row with guaranteed spectacular sea-views, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms , living room with panoramic windows, modern kitchen, dining room connected to the terrace, including a heated 4 x 8 m pool, all on same level, garage and a marvellous tropical garden with 800m2 landscaped with various plants and lots of fruit-trees. Private sale contact: info@ simonsananes.com. Tel.: 00 34 699 444 879 Best Deal Properties from banks & firstline. Bungalow Club Atlantis, 2 bedrooms €249,000; Fañabe beach 1 bedroom, €170,000; Torviscas beach 2 bedrooms 159 m2, €250,000; Torviscas 2 bedrooms, €110,000; Cristianos beach €118,000. Tel. 628 486 190 – 922 718 257 Looking to swap my house in Tenerife for a house in Dublin or surroundings. If agreed, the time could be arranged. From a month to a year time gap. Call Carmen 693 727 683 Offer of the month in Puerto de la Cruz. Beautiful studio, at Playa Jardin, with nice furniture, 40m2 with terrace and oceansight, pool, tennis area, restaurant, elevator 48.000€. Mov. 604 100 174. Los Cristianos, central apartments, 1 and 2 bedrooms, furnished, Tel: 649 142 612
5.11.2015 – 18.11.2015 Apartments for rent & sale. Apartments at playa Jardin, centricity, furnished, with washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, TV plasma, fully equiped, 1 or 2 bedrooms, new prices for rent 530€ and 650€ per month, water and electricity apart, garage. Also available studios, townhouses and villas all over Tenerife. Mov. 604 100 174. Appartment in Botánico with BBQ, common pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, salon, kitchen, terrace, aprox,300 m2, 1 extra bedroom with toilet, garage, for sale 380.000€ or for rent 1.350€ + Extras per month, Mov. 604 100 174.
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Herrera simply had to go
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The chairman of first division UD Las Palmas has spoken for the first time about his decision to sack coach Paco Herrera after the side’s dismal start to the season. Miguel Angel Ramírez said he had personally made the call to terminate Herrera’s contract following the 4-0 thrashing at Getafe but only after seeking the advice of his director of football and other senior figures. Ramírez denied reports that some players had urged him to get rid of the coach due to dressing room unrest and he said that there were “countless reasons why Herrera had to go. “He will be paid for the whole year as if he had worked, because he deserves that for all he has done for us”, said the chairman in reference to Herrera’s achievement in taking Las Palmas back to the first division after an absence of 13 years. Ramírez also confessed that new manager Quique Setién was “the only name on his list” as he began to think of replacements Paco Herrera was recently in the hours after the dismissed following a poor start n to the season Getafe humiliation.
Garachico to host fundraiser
Tenerife star’s Christmas charity
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The northern town of Garachico is the venue for this year’s Christmas charity match organised by Tenerife star Vitolo. Now in its ninth year, the benefit game has become part of the festive calendar and this year is no exception as the veteran midfielder is once again putting together two sides to meet on the pitch and raise money for a deserving cause. The proceeds from the fixture, which takes place on December 27, will go to pay for urgent hospital treatment for a Tenerife youngster who suffers from a rare medical condition. Several of Vitolo’s Tenerife team mates have promised to turn out for the game, which will move to Garachico for the first time. Details of the other well-known players who will take part in the charity match will be released nearer the time. n
Tenerife idol Vitolo is organising a Christmas charity match for a youngster with a rare condition
Endurance runner in hot water
Teide rock sprayer faces fierce fine
An endurance runner who decided to help himself train for the gruelling Tenerife Blue Trail race by spraying coloured paint on rocks in the Mount Teide area faces a massive fine for vandalising a conservation zone. The runner, an Italian in his 40s, was spotted by hikers
stopping every 20 metres along one of the sections of the route and marking rocks and large stones in different colours so he could see them easily. He was quizzed by police over the graffiti and admitted he used the spray on over 300 spots so as “not to get lost during the race”, which was due to take
place on October 24 but was cancelled due to bad weather in Tenerife. Photos of the damage caused to the rocks sparked fury on the island, with the Canaries’ environment minister Blanca Pérez vowing to have the runner pay not just a stiff fine but also the full cost of the clean-up opera-
Spanish Basketball
The runner painted markers on rocks in the Teide National Park
tion. The Italian had his registration for the Blue Trail cancelled immediately by the race organisers, who denied media reports that the spraying had been carried out during official n training.
Herbalife start season on form Basketball side Herbalife Gran Canaria look on course to repeat their success of last year judging by the solid start to the season in Spain and Europe. Despite several changes from the squad that reached the ACB play-offs and the final of the Euro Cup, Herbalife posted an impeccable opening few weeks, leading the league table after three games and doing likewise in the secondtier European competition after the opening two fixtures. Head coach Aito García Reneses is delighted with the early season form of his charges, although he realises that much
tougher fixtures are on the horizon, including the big derby against regional rivals Iberostar Tenerife on November 15, that will give a clearer picture of the side’s possibilities of a second great year. Among the new names settling in well is Canadian-born Kevin Pangos, while a familiar face, Sitapha Savané, who returned to Gran Canaria in the summer after three years at Joventut, is already showing that he still has a place in the top flight at the ripe n old age of 37. Canadian Kevin Pangos in action for the Gonzaga Bulldogs
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Adeje Youth Football Tournament
Martial arts showcase
Madrid side beat Tenerife in final
Rayo Vallecano was recently crowned champion of the XXII Adeje Youth Football Tournament after defeating CD Tenerife’s young side 3-2 in the final. Rayo Vallecano was the favourite team to win the tournament before it began and more than lived up to their reputation.
The mayor of Adeje, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga presided over the awards ceremony alongside councillors for sport and youth development, Adolfo Manuel Alonso and Luis Morales, and the representative for the Tenerife South Football Federation, Lucas Gonzalez.
The awards went to Mario Losada (top scorer), Jorge Sánchez (best player). Rayo Vallecano (champions), CD Tenerife (runners-up), Las Palmas (third place) and CD Laguna (fourth place). This year’s Fair Play award went to CD Laguna although
Costa Adeje Karate Championship
Rayo Vallecano with the tournament trophy
all teams performed with a high degree of equality, it was reported. Also credited was the excellent organisation of the event and the crowd n attendances.
The Costa Adeje Karate Championship takes place on November 8 at the Las Torres sports centre. The martial arts tournament is a first-class event which sees some of the Islands’ best karate practitioners compete against the world’s finest, and is a great advert for the borough of Adeje and Tenerife as a whole. The championship will be widely covered by the media and features participants in all categories. Karate is a martial art developed on the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It formed from the indigenous martial arts of the islands along with some influences from other disciplines. Karate is now predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open hand techniques. Some styles also involve grappling, throws, joint locks, restraints, and vital point strikes. A karate practitioner is called a karateka. The event begins at 10am and further information is available by calling 922 The Karate Championship takes place n on November 8 670 130.
Pool roundup
Tenerife Super League results Division one, week eight Atmosphere 2-8 Clouseaus. Britannia Inn (Paraiso) 2-8 Polygon Legends. Scruffys 37 Bad Bobs. Dos Hermanos 3-7 Legendry Jokers. Legends A 7-3 Sloops. Legends B 5-5 Marius & Lo. Phoenix 7-3 Toby Jug Saints. Summerland Elite 7-3 Mad Hatters. Division one, week nine Summerland Elite kept their unbeaten start to the season going after thrashing Bad Bobs by 8-2. They stay three points clear of Legends A who had an impressive victory at Mad Hatters, not losing a single frame and winning10-0, keeping their challenge for the title on track. The champions Phoenix were away to Sloops and were defeated 7-3. Following their defeat at home to Clouseaus it didn’t get much better for Atmosphere as they were trounced 9-1 at Legendry Jokers. Clouseaus hosted Marius & Lo, the latter winning 6-4 and moving up to fifth position in the league, ten points behind the Elite boys. Toby Jug Saints had a fine home win playing Bri-
Lupain Properties are moving up the league
tannia Inn (Paraiso) 6-4. There was an impressive win for lowly Dos Hermanos away to Polygon Legends, 6-4. The only draw on the night was at Scruffys, who played Legends B. Top singles players in the first division are as follows: Graham from Legends, Shaun from Elite, Valeri from Phoenix, and John from Legends. There’s still everything to play for to win this prestigious award. Division two, week eight Top of the table Boothen Bar were away to Britannia Bar (Silencio), winning 6-4. Other results were as follows: Bar Nauta 3-7 The Tavern.
James Place 6-4 Bar Leones. Palms Pool Bar 3-7 Bar 180C. Hunters 4 -6 Lupain Properties. Summerland Shooters 3-7 Grandee O’Donnell’s. Bar 180B 7-3 The George Bar. Finally, a mention for the youngest player in the league who happens to be a girl; she was drawn to play Frenchie of Boothen Squad in the final frame of the evening and he will never forget her nickname ‘Noodles’ as she creamed him to win the match for Scruffy Macs by 6-4! Division two, week nine Boothen Bar continue to impress as they march on in
the second division with an impressive win over The Hunters 7-3. Grandee O’Donnell’s are closing in on the leaders with a home victory against Nauta, 6-4. Bar Leones drew with third-placed Bar 180B, 5-5. Lupain Properties had a comprehensive victory at Palms Pool Bar, winning 9-1 and moving to fourth in the league. The George Bar held Summerland Shooters to a 55 draw. James Place lost at home to the Boothen Squad by 6-4. Bar 180C defeated Scruffy Macs, 6-4. The Tavern had a heavy defeat at home to Britannia Bar (Silenn cio) by 7-3.
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Division 1 as of October 27 POS 1 Summerland Elite 2 Legends A 3 Slops 4 Phoenix 5 Marius & Lo 6 Scruffys 7 Bad Bobs 8 Legendary Jokers 9 Legends B 10 Clouseaus 11 Britannia Inn [Paraiso] 12 Toby Jug Saints 13 Mad Hatters 14 Dos Hermanos 15 Polygon Legends 16 Atmosphere
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D 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 2 2 2 4 0 1 1 0 1
L 0 1 2 2 2 3 5 4 4 4 3 6 6 6 7 8
F 64 67 54 53 51 46 41 47 46 45 42 35 35 34 36 24
A 26 23 36 37 39 44 49 43 44 45 48 55 55 56 54 66
+- PTS 38 27 44 24 18 21 16 21 12 17 2 12 -8 12 4 11 2 11 0 11 -6 10 -20 9 -20 7 -22 7 -18 6 -42 1
Division 2 as of October 27 POS 1 Boothen Bar 2 Grandee O´Donnell 3 Bar 180B 4 Lupain Properties 5 The Boothen Squad 6 Bar 180C 7 Bar Nauta 8 James Place 9 Palms Pool Bar 10 Summerland Shooters 11 Britannia Bar [Silencio] 12 The Tavern 13 The Hunters 14 Bar Leones 15 The George Bar 16 Scruffy Macs
P W 9 8 9 7 9 6 9 6 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 3 9 3 9 2 9 2 9 1 9 1 9 2
D 1 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 2 3 2 3 2 0
L 0 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 6 7
F A +- PTS 65 25 40 25 54 36 18 22 57 33 24 19 49 41 8 18 47 43 4 14 46 44 2 14 45 45 0 13 44 46 -2 12 37 53 -16 12 42 48 -6 11 43 47 -4 10* 41 49 -8 9 39 47 -8 8 36 54 -18 6 37 53 -16 5 34 52 -18 3* * Adjustment Made
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Holding back the tide Photos: CD Tenerife
By Chris Todd So what now for CD Tenerife? An epic performance against league leaders Osasuna was followed by an away loss to mid-table Lugo. Manager Raul Agne’s term in charge of the team is now in question but the players swear that they are right behind him. The blanquiazules have now slipped into the danger zone but with the Spanish second division being so tight, a couple of wins will see them climb up the table. 25/10/2015 CD Tenerife 2 Osasuna 2 Well, what a night it was in the Heliodoro Stadium, an absolute privilege to have been there. Osasuna travelled to the island proudly sitting on top of the league but they ran up against an intense blanquiazul side, biting from the first to last whistle. The game started well for the visitors when Torres scored from a 25-yard free kick but Tenerife came back fighting. A sickening clash of heads involving keeper Dani and Osasuna’s Miguel resulted in a lengthy
CD Tenerife recently launched their new away strip The club hopes that shirt sales will do better than the team’s season so far
delay and five staples were needed to patch up the Tenerife keeper’s bloody head. Dani bravely played on but looked groggy for a while. Just before the break a swift attack resulted in a blanquiazul equaliser with Nano scoring his first professional goal, a great moment for the young Canarian lad. The team were clapped off at half-time whilst the referee was
booed off, a normal occurrence in Santa Cruz recently. The second half saw more of the same. Tenerife were really up against it when Alberto received a straight red on 50 minutes, and soon after the visitors regained the lead from a Oier header. So here they were 1-2 down against the league leaders with only 10 players on the field. But the players were up
for it, the fans were up for it and the spirit was awesome. Youngsters Omar and Cristo González were running rings around the Osasuna defence and chances were being created. Events took a dramatic twist after another clash of heads resulted in Nano collapsing at the side of the pitch and being rushed to hospital. Osasuna should have wrapped the game up on 90 minutes but ex-blanquia-
zul Nino missed a one-on-one chance. The ball was cleared back down the pitch – and, with only nine players on, the blanquiazules forced a corner. The resulting set piece produced a most unlikely hero as centrehalf Germán smashed the ball into the net to send the crowd delirious. A last-gasp equaliser to make the score 2-2 and a very well deserved point at that. 31/10/2015 Lugo 2 CD Tenerife 0 Just when you thought the blanquiazules had turned the corner with some spirited displays they fall back into their
away-day blues. The long trip to Lugo in the north of Spain involved two flights and a 100 mile road trip, and was made without the suspended Alberto and Camera. Also missing was striker Nano who was recovering from his head clash in the previous match. The thing with this Tenerife side is that when the defence is tinkered they struggle to keep a clean sheet. During the first half the blanquiazules were the better side but two defensive errors cost them dearly and they found themselves 2-0 down at the break. The only difference on the day being that the home side took their chances and Tenerife did not. Agne was given the dreaded vote of confidence by the board after this latest defeat and he appears to be living week to week. The players are with him, they proved that with their gutsy display in the previous game, but results are what matter and his time may n well be up soon. Note from editor: At the time of going to print, CD Tenerife coach Raúl Agné has left the club. More news to follow in the next edition.
Nomads Football Club
Veterans football tournament kicks off Sponsored by: Foreign Language News & www.windowsplus.co.uk The International Veterans Football 7s is to be held in Adeje from November 6 to 8, kindly sponsored by Club Olympus. Ex-Celtic and Scotland stars have confirmed they will now play in the tournament after recently leaving their coaching duties at Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League. We are very lucky to have former stars like Jackie McNamara, Darren Jackson and Simon Donnelly coming to play in our all star team. Also playing will be ex Benfica and Herats star Jose Quitongo and ex Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday star Craig Armstrong.
Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to have ex pros like Nayim and Michael Mols come to Tenerife to play in this tournament. This was recently highlighted when someone of Donato’s stature agreed to participate, and this is an amazing achievement for a small event held in Tenerife. Donato is basically the equivilant of the modern day Diego Costa of Chelsea, as he was the first non Spaniard to play for the Spanish national team, and like Costa he is originally from Brazil. This is a great opportunity for any old men living or on holiday in Tenerife who have always wanted to play against the game’s super stars. It’s also great education for young players, and what an opportunity to see some legends play! The
Balti Balti played the ex Nottingham Forest side in the Plate Final 2013
event is also free for all the family to come and watch over the weekend of November 7 and 8 at Las Torres Soccer 7s stadium in Adeje, which is at Exit 79B on the TF1. This year we have teams flying in from London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Chesterfield, Nottingham, the Shetland Islands and from across Spain! Tenerife’s local teams like LA Masters and Balti Balti will be among the favourites to win the tournament so the ex pros had better be ready!
More news The Youth Nomads Football Club still needs a few extra players for the under 10s, 12s and under 14s teams. We have started a new youth club that helps players to participate in the local Spanish youth leagues: Pre Benjamin (under 8s) and Benjamin’s (under 10s) teams practice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5.30pm. For the Alevin (under 12s) and
Donato’s Tenerife appearance will be highly anticipated by players and spectators
Infantil (under 14s) we have team practice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6.30pm. We also host a weekly men’s six-a-side league for the social footballer living in the south. Some teams need a few extra players so please contact us if you would like to start playing. We have started a new local website to advise on the men’s
weekly social 6s league and friendly games, and also the growing youth football classes and teams. Please have a look at the new website for more information: www.nomadsfc.com. Email us at: info@premfs. com or telephone/message us on 00 34 654 200 470. Further information can also be found at the tournament webn site: www.premfs.com.
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