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COSTLY ADVENTURES
Risky rescues
Holiday trends change and an important and popular new option available for the more adventurous traveller is the active or adventure holiday. Sadly, the necessary professional advice and correct preparation are not always carried out, putting not just the adventurer but also any would-be rescuers at risk. Rescue operations are a regular occurrence across the Islands. One of the most recent took place towards the end of October when a bather was swept out to sea in Gran Canaria. The Coast Guard, fire fighting teams and members of the National and Local Police were called out for the search. The missing male was eventually located around 3.7 kilometres from shore, thankfully still alive, and was transferred to a nearby hospital.
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Rallying against racism In a radical and widely applauded move, Tenerife’s island council recently declared that Lutz Bachmann, a German immigrant with a reputation for inciting racial hatred, is a ‘persona non grata’ and unwelcome on the island. The unanimous vote was taken at the end of October after it became widely reported that Bachmann has been living in the south of Tenerife since May of this year. The council also called on the Canarian government to extend the rejection across the entire archipelago. Lutz Bachmann is the founder of the citizens’ movement called Patriotic Europeans against the Islamisation of the West (Pegida). Created in Dresden, Germany, in October 2014, the organisation is calling for greater controls over immigration and enforced integration of foreigners. It is particularly vocal against Islamic
extremism. Pegida rallies have gained dubious fame throughout Europe, and Bachmann is said to have referred to immigrants as ‘scumbags’, ‘cattle’ and ‘trash’. Yet, in a bizarre twist, the very man who is so fervently opposed to immigration recently decided to move to another country. According to media reports, Bachmann has apparently been living with his wife in Los Cristianos and is even said to have found work in the hotel renovation industry and tourism sector. Unfortunately for Bachmann, the usually tolerant Canarian people have not this time extended a welcoming hand. The open disapproval started in September, when several charitable organisations spoke about their opposition to his presence in the Islands. Juan Carlos Lorenzo, Canary Islands’ coordinator for the
Spanish Refugees Aid Commission (CEAR), made a vivid declaration, stating that: “We stand for peace, multiculturalism, and solidarity with the most disadvantaged, no matter where they come from or what skin colour they have. We clearly reject messages of hatred and intolerance by people such as this man”. Amongst others, a member of the association Bienvenidos Refugiados Canarias (BRC), Marina Delgado, also commented about the xenophobic leader, saying: “Maybe the place he has chosen will prove to be shock therapy for him. Arona is already home to people of more than 100 different nationalities. In this sense, we congratulate Bachmann, for it is best to fight racism by travelling. Maybe he’ll find some compassion and empathy living in the south of Tenerife”. Lutz Bachmann has been declared a ‘persona non grata’ in Tenerife
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ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS
Don’t come a cropper Photo: Guardia Civil
Firefighters are often called in for rescues in difficult terrains
Teide is dangerous for the unprepared
Continued from front page Others have not been so lucky. So far this year 60 people have lost their lives off the coasts of the Canary Islands, the latest in La Gomera at the beginning of this month. Non Spanish fatalities made up 92 per cent of the 60 drownings in the waters off the Canary Islands this year. According to the authorities, this is predominantly due to “insufficient knowledge of the sea environment, such as currents, tides and types of beaches, or because of a lack of appropriate preparation”. It can also be down to plain recklessness and disregard of safety measures. It isn’t unusual to see bathers completely ignore red flags on beaches which indicate it is dangerous to enter the water, for instance. Red flags can indicate hidden dangerous currents that appear as calm seas to the ignorant onlooker. It isn’t just swimmers that are at risk either. High tides and rough seas make for pretty photographs, but ducking under police tape or around security barriers to get that perfect shot
You may have to pay the cost of your rescue
can put people in danger. It is not unknown for photographers and/or their subjects to be sucked into the sea.
ling norms should always be respected. Last year saw the untimely death of a young Russian woman who went
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Don’t go alone Always let someone know your exact route n Take note of warning signs n Take a mobile phone where appropriate n Use correct shoes and clothing, (flip flops are not recommended for the Masca ravine, nor are high-heeled sandals on Teide) n Check the latest weather reports before setting out n Be prepared for brusque changes of weather n Always take water and emergency rations n Take note of signs and route characteristics as you travel, in case you become lost and have to give directions to rescuers n Time your excursion to avoid being caught out at night n If you are in the high mountains, know the symptoms and how to act in case of hypothermia or sunstroke n Do not put yourself in a situation which is beyond your experience and knowledge n Keep to the area marked out for each activity n If appropriate take a good map and a compass n Wherever possible use local guides, at least until you know the terrain n Make sure you have personal risk insurance n n
Some marine areas are also marked out for specific uses, and signs and signal-
diving for shellfish in Gran Canaria in a windsurfing area without using a marker float.
The Canarian Government has laws in place which mean that you can be charged for the full cost of your rescue. As of this year, the charges are as follows: For each member of the emergency services: €37.83 per hour* For each helicopter: €2,101.81 per hour* For each vehicle except the command vehicle: €42.04 per hour* Command vehicle: €315.27 per hour* For each boat: €315.27 per hour* *Up to a maximum of €6,000 for those activities considered non-dangerous such as hiking and €12,000 for those with more risk such as paragliding.
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ners, but imprudent behaviour is dangerous in terrains where the weather can be treacherously changeable. The Santiago del Teide fire service and volunteer firefighters are frequently called out to rescue people from the Masca ravine. Often the walkers have set out with inadequate clothing and shoes and sometimes even without water. The El Teide volcano may look picturesque with its snow covered peaks, but temperatures can drop dangerously low, as two unprepared Russian women found out at the beginning of the year; a mistake that would have cost them their lives if they hadn’t been found by the Guardia Civil specialist GREIM unit. Inadequate preparation or knowledge can often prove deadly, as a group of local scholars discovered in 2007. 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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A wrong turning took them into a hazardous water gallery filled with poisonous gas and six of the young university students died. Perhaps the gallery should have been properly closed off, but an experienced guide to the area would not have taken that turning. Not letting people know where you are going can also be extremely dangerous. Illness or accident can leave you helpless and facing death with no help at hand. It’s not just the elderly or holidaymakers that get caught out either. On January 1, 2014, super-fit triathlete Victor Martín Teni went for a training run on El Teide and, despite a massive manhunt, he was never found. He is still missing, presumed dead. If rock falls, wrong turns and inadequate provisions don’t get you, a forest fire might, as four walkers almost found out after choosing to hike in the forests of La Palma in late August, despite exceptionally high temperatures and the concomitant risk of conflagrations. Paragliding is a beautiful sport, but not an endeavour for the
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under-prepared, especially with the peculiar orography of the Islands. There have been serious accidents and injuries this year in Güímar and El Socorro, and sadly, deaths are not uncommon. The multiple ravines cause strange currents which can trap the uninformed and the local buzzards have been known to attack the unaware off the high cliffs during breeding season. Just last month a flyer was caught on power lines above Los Realejos. A local guide is essential if you want to avoid unnecessary risks. Remember, in the Canary Islands, you may be charged with the cost of your rescue if your actions are deemed imprudent. And other possible consequences include ultimately - losing your life or that of someone who sets out to rescue you. However, with a few sensible precautions, and preferably a local guide, there are multiple opportunities for adventures on the Islands, all of which can be safely enjoyed with a little care and forethought. n
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Immigrant irony Continued from front page
Cross-party consensus Although the request to declare Lutz Bachmann as an unwanted person came from the ranks of the left wing Podemos party, all the political groups at the meeting jointly agreed. Podemos spokesman Fernando Sabaté stated: "This man has an extensive criminal record, ranging from drug trafficking to violent robbery. At the beginning of this year he was convicted in Germany for inciting hatred and also has a record of arrests and convictions in 16 criminal cases. He
and the movement he founded are regarded as one of the main problems making religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence more difficult both in Germany and abroad". The German authorities are currently investigating whether Bachmann coordinated two of the most recent attacks in Dresden from his new home in Tenerife. In addition, he was recently deposed as president of Pegida because he published a photo of himself on social networks posing as Adolf Hitler. Sabaté added: "Bachmann has also been expelled from South Africa because of his criminal
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record in Germany. From the point of view of our responsibility for human rights, we cannot passively look on while someone with such ultra-right views – known for his racist
attacks, and promotion of violence against the Islamic population and national institutions and democratic parties – settles down to live with us". It is feared that the racist
motives that Bachmann himself mentions as reasons for his move could also lead to riots and unwanted attacks on the Islands. Pegida has already announced that it
would spread beyond the German frontiers, and it has, with a strengthening presence in several countries. Continued on page four
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Continued from page three Nevertheless, the Podemos spokesman made a clear statement about the situation here: “We do not want fascism and intolerance” and he did not have to argue his case for long. The proposal that Lutz Bachmann be declared 'persona non grata' was unanimously adopted. Efraín Medina, economic vice-president of the Tenerife Council added: "The Coalición Canaria party backs the application. There is no other option: of course he is not welcome on the island". Representatives from the socialist ranks said they were morally obliged to support the proposal and suggested that the State should review its diplomatic relations so these types of people return to their own countries. The Canarian authorities place particular importance on having a liberal and harmonious co-existence between people of different nationalities, races and creeds living on the islands.
Henning, a German resident in Los Realejos, explained: "I think it is courageous to take such a clear position". Markus from La Orotava said: "I find it inspiring that Tenerife is so directly committed to a multicultural and tolerant society. This is what makes it so nice to live here. I find the encounter with other cultures very important and horizon-expanding”. Most British and German people who live in the Canaries or spend their winters here appre-
FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEWS 050 born in Dresden, Germany on January 26, 1973. He lived until May 2016 in Kesseldorf near Dresden and then moved to Tenerife. He is an activist and initiator of the foreign and anti-Islamic movement Pegida (short for Patriotic Europeans against the Islamisation of the West). Professional career: after school, he trained as a chef and graphic designer, has had various jobs, and is the owner of an advertising agency.
hearing is expected to be held on November 23 and 30. Criminal record: Since the 1990s, Bachmann has received numerous convictions for physical injury, burglary, theft, and drug trafficking. In 1998 he was sentenced to three years and eight months over a 16-fold burglary and theft case. A little later he escaped the German authorities by moving to South Africa where he lived under a false name for two years. When the
Gracias Tenerife! Actually, the whole story does not lack a heavy dose of irony: a man who founded the Pegida organisation and openly encourages people to hate foreigners and Islam, moves to an island where residents of different religions, nationalities and skin colours have lived together peacefully for generations. However, it wasn’t only fellow Germans living on the island who found this tasteless, the Island Council also responded, unanimously voicing that Lutz Bachmann is a ‘persona non grata’. Politicians across the board agreed, from the left wing Podemos party to the conservative CC, and fulfilled their moral obligation to confront a known racist with determined condemnation. Ironically, Lutz Bachmann now experiences how it feels to be unwanted in a country where he hoped to find a home. Members of the IC Media Group editorial teams – people from Spain, Switzerland, Germany, England and Poland – who work and cooperate together every day, wholeheartedly agree: Gracias Tenerife! Andrea Abrell Editor-in-chief, IC Media Group
ABOUT PEGIDA
Reaction to the decision Shortly after becoming aware of the Tenerife Council's commitment to the proposal, Günter Koch of the CosmosHumboldt-Multiversity spoke out from Vienna: “I wholeheartedly support the fact that the Tenerife authorities are taking action against the founder of the German racism movement. He is one of the last people I would like to meet in Tenerife. This also harms the image of the island and I hope that the decision will have an effect, help to make the island a good place to live, and create an optimistic future". Jana, a German resident living in Santa Úrsula, commented: "I think it is good that the Island Council has expressed itself so clearly. I do not respect anything about Pegida and won’t have anything to do with it".
EDITOR’S COMMENT
The Pegida founder gives his opinion about the protests against his person: “This is how a creative protest against Pegida or me goes! Absolutely peacefully with no mockery or shoutciate the friendly and pleasant way of life. They are generally open and tolerant, and that's how it should be. The fact they defend these values has been plainly expressed by the Tenerife Council with its clear position.
Lutz Bachmann According to publicly held information, Bachmann was
ing. Only the banner rippled. Any country which pays social assistance for these types is being abused. Even though they are work-shy, they still have a relationship with beer and cigarettes! Otherwise it He is the founding father of Pegida and key speaker at events, in and outside of Dresden. The movement calls for violence and open xenophobia at its demonstrations. In October, Bachmann was arrested and appeared at the Dresden District Court for incitement. The judgement in the form of a fine of €9,600 was not final. Both Bachmann and the prosecutor's office appealed. The
would be funny, even though it is completely wrong, but this is what happens to those who believe in all forms of stupidity, and that it must be tolerated!” Source: Facebook authorities found out, he was deported back to Germany. He was released from the JVA Dresden prison on probation after 14 months. In 2010 he was sentenced to two years imprisonment for cocaine trafficking. In 2014 he was sentenced over outstanding maintenance payments for his son. In October 2016 he appeared at the Dresden District Court, as mentioned above. n
The Pegida organisation was founded by Lutz Bachmann in 2014. The name is an abbreviation for ‘Patriotic Europeans against the Islamisation of the West’. Pegida’s regular demonstrations against the alleged Islamisation of Germany, as well as against immigration and asylum policy in general, made worrying headlines. The so-called citizens’ movement was followed by like-minded people in other German cities, including Munich and Nuremberg (Bavaria). Just like Lutz Bachmann, who was accused of mass incitement in the autumn of 2015, criminal proceedings were launched against the Pegida board members from Nuremberg and Munich. Offshoots of the organisation have also been established in Belgium and the Spanish peninsula. However, the last action by Pegida España was in January 2015. In Britain, Pegida UK was launched by former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson, and was named after the German group. Its first march was in the summer of 2015. Robinson seeks a halt to Muslim immigration, the closure of sharia courts, a ban on the wearing of the burka, and a moratorium on mosque construction.
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Zika cases in the Canaries
BREEDING SUCCESS
Repopulating the giant lizards
by the Ministry of Health, the Autonomous Governments and the National Health System, providing for the surveillance and treatment of diseases such as Zika which are transmitted via mosquitoes. The Aedes Albopictus mosquito has been eradicated from the Canary Islands for over 30 years thanks to strict controls at ports and airports. The con-
certed campaign was put into place as the mosquito is also responsible for the spread of dengue fever and in those days various cases had come from Madeira to the Canaries. This rigorous approach is a blessing for the archipelago. Even if infected people come to the Canaries, the disease cannot be spread via the mosquitos. In the Cape Verde Islands, where Aedes Albopictus is still active, more than 5,000 cases of the disease have already been registered. n
La Gomera’s unique giant lizard
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to forgo unprotected sex with pregnant women, or those who wish to become pregnant, until eight weeks have passed since re-entering their home country. Pregnant women are advised to have their blood and urine examined immediately after their return to Spain. If they have been infected with the virus, ultrasound observations will be made every two weeks to control the development of the foetus. In April of this year, the Interterritorial Council (CISNS) ratified a monitoring protocol developed
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All but one of the sufferers had recently visited a country with high rates of infection and had thus brought the disease back with them. Of those affected, 41 of the females were pregnant and three have given birth to a child who was harmed by the virus. The one transmission exception is the case of a woman in Madrid who was infected with the virus via sexual intercourse in July of this year. Health Authorities advise travellers who return from potentially endangered countries
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The Spanish Ministry of Health recently released a report listing the incidence of Zika in Spain, with four out of the 300 cases occurring in the Canary Islands. Zika is a virus that is most commonly transmitted by the Aedes Albopictus mosquito passing it on to humans. Though not usually fatal, its recent spread, especially across South American countries, has caused alarm, as pregnant women who have been infected can give birth to babies with abnormally small heads. Of the several hundred cases of Zika reported so far in Spain, 117 were registered in Catalonia, a further 68 in Madrid, 19 in Aragón, 14 in Castilla y León, 13 each in Andalusia and Valencia, 12 in Galicia, eight in La Rioja and the Basque country, seven in the Balearic Islands, six in Navarre and Asturias, four in the Canary Islands, two each in Murcia and Extremadura, and one in Castilla-La Mancha.
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The Zika virus is transmitted by the Aedes Albopictus mosquito, which is unlikely to affect the Canary Islands Possible risk areas through which Zika may spread (As of June 2015)
In 1999, an amazing discovery was made in Risco de La Mérica in La Gomera: an example of the Giant Lizard of La Gomera, thought to be extinct and not seen for almost 500 years. In six months of trapping, just six more were found and they were taken to safety in a new facility built for their protection and breeding. The project was a success, some 50 examples were later found in areas safe from predators and the captive population grew to such an extent that a programme of reintroducing them into the wild was feasible. The population in La Mérica is now around 200 and other groups have been established in other parts of La Gomera. It’s not an easy process and requires investigation into the areas of optimum conditions for their life and reproduction, chosen for climate, safety from cats and other predators, availability of food, shelter, etc. Also, the animals themselves have to be gently taught to adapt to looking after themselves. Several examples of between three and four years old have just been released into the wild and this isn’t the only release due before the end of the year. As Alfredo Herrera, the island councillor for territorial development, underlined: the locations have to be kept secret so that the animals’ biggest predator, humans, cannot disturb them. However, if you wish to see them, they can be visited at the breeding centre in Playa del Inglés, Valle Gran Rey by previous appointment. Call: 922 805 787. n
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LA PALMA
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Lanzarote movie showcase
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La Palma is in the running for the new Thirty Metre Telescope project
The Galician director and filmmaker Óliver Laxe will be in charge of presenting the sixth ‘Muestra de Cine’ (Movie Showcase) in Lanzarote on November 24 with his prize winning movie Mimosas featuring at the El Almacén cultural centre in Arrecife. One of the most outstanding movie directors on a national level, Laxe’s Mimosas was awarded a prize at the prestigious Critics Week at the Cannes Festival where its international premiere took place. Mimosas is categorised as a mystic western, with spectacular scenes filmed in the Moroccan Atlas mountains. It tells the story of a caravan of pilgrims who bring the corpse of their great master and teacher to his birthplace to bury him there, a journey that tested their religious faith. Óliver Laxe was born as the son of Galician emigrants in Paris. He studied in Barcelona and London and immediately after that he moved to Morocco where he has lived ever since, and where his first movie, Todos vos sodes capitans, was shot. It was awarded with the FIPRESCI prize in 2010, also in Cannes. There is more information on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CICElAlmacen. n
A mystical film with powerful landscapes
A state-of-the-art Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT), operating in wavelengths ranging from ultraviolet to mid-infrared, is an essential tool to address questions in astronomy ranging from understanding star and planet formations to unravelling the history of the universe. In April and September this year, an international delegation visited the island of La Palma to examine the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory as a possible site for the TMT’s installation. The ‘super telescope’ was initially scheduled to be set up on Mount Mauna Kea in Hawaii,
however, following protests from local residents, its building permit was revoked by the state's Supreme Court and new locations have been considered, including sites in Mexico, Chile, India, China, and of course, La Palma in the Canary Islands. The TMT board had chosen Mauna Kea, which already hosts 13 other telescopes, as the observatory's site in 2009, and over the following six years the organisation received a series of necessary permits. However, native Hawaiians, who regard the Mauna Kea summit as sacred, have protested the plans. They have regularly
objected to the growth in the number of telescopes there. Universities in California, India, China, Canada and Japan are involved in the TMT project. It is the largest reflector telescope ever produced, and should be able to eliminate errors caused by the earth's atmosphere and offer greater understanding of galaxies and the structure of the universe. Although not completely ruled out, should the Hawaii option fall through, La Palma has been earmarked as the replacement site. However, officials have recently stated that Mauna Kea remains the
preferred location and won’t rule it out until all options have been exhausted. La Palma president Anselmo Pestana commented: “Our consideration is confirmation of our continued efforts and compliments the facility, workforce, and proactive support of island and Canarian authorities. It shows, at least, that we are in a very good position to accommodate the TMT, and that we are part of an internationallyrecognised installation.” The final decision is expected to be made in April next year, with La Palma officials hoping that they will get the contract. n
SIAM PARK
Book of Condolences for Thai King Following the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the monarch of Thailand, on October 13, Siam Park in Costa Adeje has opened a Book of Condolences so that visitors can show their respects. Adored by the people of Thailand, Bhumibol was the longest reigning King in the country’s history, although he was not officially crowned until 1950. n
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LA GOMERA CONFERENCE
Terraced landscapes By Barbara Belt La Gomera will host the next International Terraces Landscape Alliance (ITLA) world conference in 2018. The 2016 conference at Venice and Padua was the scene of the Island’s successful bid to represent Macaronesia at this prestigious event. Macaronesia isn’t a term on everybody’s lips: even my spell-check’s unfamiliar with the word, questioning it each time I type it. It most certainly exists - you’re currently reading this (if you’re in the Canaries) in Macaronesia. The name refers to the ancient Greek legend of the Fortunate Islands, or the Islands of the Blessed (makaron nesoi) situated beyond the Pillars of Hercules, in the Atlantic. “We’ve just come back from Macaronesia. Fascinating place!” It may sound like Micronesia, but Micronesia’s in the Pacific near the Philippines, whereas Maca-
ronesia’s in the Atlantic, south west of Europe. It’s the international bio-geographical region consisting of the Spanish Canary Islands and Portuguese neighbours, the Azores, Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas Islands and Selvagens Islands, together with the exPortuguese, now independent, Cape Verde Islands. All Macaronesian islands are volcanic in origin. The
Map showing the Macaronesia area Santa María Island, Azores
region’s climate ranges from Mediterranean, in the Azores and Madeira, to arid in the geologically older islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (Canary Islands), and Sal, Boa Vista and Maio (Cape Verde). The younger islands of both southern archipelagos, Santo
Antão, Santiago and Fogo in Cape Verde, or La Palma in the Canaries, are sub-tropical. The Portuguese Azores and Madeira islands have a generally cooler climate and higher rainfall than the Canaries and Cape Verde. Macaronesian islands have a unique bio-geography, and are
home to several distinct plant and animal communities. The jumping spider genus Macaroeris is named after Macaronesia. Whilst there are lots of similarities, none of the Macaronesian islands were part of a continent and so native plants and animals reached
the islands via long-distance dispersal. Laurel-leaved forests, called laurisilva, once covered most of the Azores, Madeira, and the Canaries between altitudes of 400 and 1,200 metres, although the eastern Canaries and Cape Verde are
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too dry. They resemble ancient forests that once covered the Mediterranean basin and north western Africa before the ice ages. Fossil evidence of Apollonias (Lauraceae), Clethra (Clethraceae), Dracaena (Ruscaceae), Ocotea (Lauraceae), Persea (Lauraceae), and Picconia (Oleaceae) varieties of trees, which are found in the Macaronesian laurel forests, has been found around the Mediterranean. Apart from the existence of laurisilva forests on Macaronesian islands, they have lots in common, the most notable common feature being terraced landscapes. This is man’s answer on how to survive in the dramatic, volcanic landscapes where terrain may slope so steeply that it’s not otherwise possible to farm it. One of the best places to appreci-
Crops grown on these terraced landscapes fed the island once. La Gomera was pretty much self sufficient in vegetables and fruit, even when the island population reached 31,000 in the 1960s, before thousands emigrated in search of an easier existence free of feudal landlords, and the population plummeted to 22,000
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to plant abandoned, apparently ownerless terraces, with such trees. Fruit trees green the landscape, they need far less water than vegetable crops or cash crop bananas, their roots bind soil and preserve terraces
landscapes in minutes. Green terraces slow it down, making it possible to extinguish conflagrations before they run out of control. Some 29 countries with terraced landscapes are ITLA
An extraordinary amount of physical labour was required to clear mountain slopes, dig out and break up buried stone and rock, then lug it all into position to construct the walls. Filling the terraces with good soil was a mammoth task on its own. Carrying seed stock, props and tools to plant the terraces, sometimes hundreds of
Terracing in Santo Antao Island, Cape Verde La Gomera with Tenerife in the distance
mission is to draw attention to the history and importance of terraced landscapes and to promote conservation and awareness of what would be lost if they disappeared, as well as to rethink how terraced landscapes can be profitably used in the 21st century. A relatively simple solution to La Gomera’s problem on how
Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera Abandoned terraces in La Gomera
ate this terracing, which was built to produce useful, cultivable land from precipitous slopes, is on the island of La Gomera. Within five minutes of driving inland from the ferry port at capital San Sebastián you notice lines of hundreds of horizontal dry stone walls, snaking along the sides of ravines. These are the retaining walls of thousands of levelled soil terraces.
(which, coincidentally, is nearly the same as today’s population). A further mass emigration in the 1980s reduced the population to 16,000 in 1991. Cash crops, like tomatoes and bananas grown on vast swathes of island terraced land, kept London’s Canary Wharf busy, but these terraces are now abandoned, bearing silent witness to human inventiveness and perseverance.
metres steeply uphill, required waking up before first light to arrive before it got too hot. Carrying the harvested vegetables and fruit down needed sure-footed strength and, as to watering, well that’s a whole other story far too complex to go into here, involving kilometres of stone, then cement-built irrigation channels to carry water from springs and collection tanks across the mountains to irrigate the crops. If La Gomera’s terraced landscapes disappeared, an important part of the island’s human history would be lost. Luckily, some attention is now being paid to preserving them intact. Once one wall collapses and the earth is washed away, the collapse of adjoining terraces is more or less inevitable. When the terraces are empty, or weed-filled and dry, that collapse is far more probable. The situation on other Macaronesian islands, and in other areas of the world where ingenuity and effort have reshaped inhospitable landscapes to support farming and survival, is the same. ITLA’s primary
to preserve abandoned terraces would be to offer subsidised fruit trees to terrace owners, or
and they would constitute a fire break. Fire travels frighteningly fast, decimating dry terraced
members and competed with Macaronesia to host the next worldwide conference. There are hopes that awareness of the importance of preserving these unique landscapes will spread. n
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AMY WINEHOUSE BAND
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Tribute to a legend
A unique and charismatic singer She inspired designers such as Karl Lagerfeld The ‘cats-eye’ look she made popular
Members of the original Amy Winehouse band will be performing in Gran Canaria on November 18 and in Tenerife the following evening. The unforgettable Amy Winehouse, whose tragic demise
saddened the music world, remains in the hearts and memories of many music lovers due to her unique voice and charisma. A passionate music legend, Amy also became a fashion
icon returning styles from the 50s to the 21st century fashion scene. Her street style, which became so typical of
the London Look, consisted of mini-skirts, shorts, wide belts to emphasise the waist, using fabrics in animal patterns and generous cut-outs paired with ballerina shoes. Her hair was in a wild-mane beehive adorned with diadems or ribbons and her make-up stood out for the ‘cat-eyes’ effect which became so popular. Her retro look inspired not only a whole generation of young women, but known fashion designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier and the top label Guess. A gifted composer as well as singer, whose lyrics were taken from her own life, she was inspired by classic vocalists and records like Aretha Franklin’s I Say A Little Prayer and Sarah Vaughan’s Shadow Of Your Smile. When she was just 14 years old, she heard Ray Charles’ Unchain My Heart and listened to nothing but his music for three solid months. The saddest song in the world for her was The Shangri-Las I Can Never Go Home Anymore. After a major split with a boyfriend, she spent a lot of time sitting on the kitchen floor eating fried chicken and drinking Jack Daniels whilst she listened to this song again and again. Tragedy, drama, drugs, alcohol, spinning heights and chronic crashes shaped the life of Amy Winehouse. The very success that made her, also destroyed her, however, in the end her music and ‘Amy Lives’ remain. Thus the uniqueness of Amy’s music can still be experienced in concerts with members of her former band. Her songs are interpreted by Xantone Blacq and Manuela Panizzo. The group don’t consider themselves a tribute band, but in their own way breathe new life into the original songs. Their motto is to look to the future not the past. The group will perform at the Teatro Peréz Galdós in Las Palmas in Gran Canaria on November 18 at 9pm. Tickets cost between €20 and €40 and are available at: www. entradas.com. In Tenerife, the concert will take place on November 19 at 7pm at the La Laguna Festival Soul and Funk festival in the Plaza del Cristo. Tickets cost €15 and are on sale at: www.entrees.es n
CRIMESTOPPERS
Rapist arrest A convicted rapist who has been on the run for six years was finally arrested in South Tenerife thanks to the Crimestoppers initiative Operation Captura. Mohammed Alam, a 33-year-old Bangladeshi national, fled the UK before he was convicted in March 2010 and sentenced to 14 years in his absence for raping a woman in Cheltenham. He was arrested by officers of the Spanish National Police in a restaurant where he had been working in Playa de Las Américas. He has been taken to Madrid, where extradition procedures will be opened in the Spanish National Court. Alam was added to the Operation Captura list last year after Gloucester Police, believing he had fled to Spain, asked the National Crime Agency for assistance. His arrest means that 79 out of 96 publicised ‘most wanted’ fugitives have now been caught. Steve Reynolds, Head of International Operations for the NCA, said: “Locating and arresting Alam after he had been on the run for six years is a fantastic result. This was a team effort to get justice for his victim and he will now be returned to the UK to serve a 14-year jail term.” n
Alam will be returned to the UK to pay for his crime
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Training in Lanzarote The European Space Agency (ESA) astronauts, Luca Parmitano and Pedro Duque, as well as Matthias Maurer from Eurocom, which links astronauts and cosmonauts in orbit, were recently being trained in Lanzarote as part of their planetary geological field training. The island was chosen due to its similarities with the landscape of Mars, to increase astronauts’ effectiveness in identifying geological and volcanic samples that could be collected on future missions. This forms part of the Pangea training project which the ESA is undertaking at several locations. Lanzarote’s Geoparque, which is a Biosphere Reserve, was chosen for the second phase of the course. The astronauts also went on a route to collect samples inside one of the island’s volcanic tubes. The ESA said that this type of volcanic cave in tunnel form has been detected several times both on the Moon and Mars. n
European astronauts were recently trained in Lanzarote
SILBO REACHES NEW YORK
The filmmaker Angello Faccini has already visited La Gomera twice. With his recently released three-minute documentary, Silbo, he has managed to capture the history of communication on the island and the need for Silbo, the whistling language, as a transmission tool between the gorges and canyons. The documentary has also been featured on the New York website: Jungles in Paris. The Silbo Gomero is still being taught today and is unique to La Gomera. More than 250,000 people have watched the report in a very short time, and seen how the hillside shepherds have used the technique since childhood, and in the absence of other means of communication, have passed it down the human chain over the years. The councillor for
FIRGAS
Mountain facilities to reopen The island council of Gran Canaria has handed over the hotel and restaurant of La Montaña de Firgas to the local council. The property consists of three buildings covering around 2,000 square metres on a plot of land six times that size, and is valued at around €475,000. The first building went up in the 1970s with a further addition of the 40-bed
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as an exceptional way of promoting the island, its cultural values and heritage abroad.
A second project by the filmmaker is devoted to the island's typical palm trees. n
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sleeping quarters and nature study studio in 2005, but it has been empty for about four years since the last renters were evicted for non-payment. Potential improvements, for which plans already exist, include gardens, parking, a possible construction of a watchman’s house and the surfacing of the road to Valleseco to improve the access to Fir-
gas’ town centre. Manuel Báez, mayor of Firgas, showed his pleasure at the speed in which the property, which he considers to be “one of the jewels” of this northern borough, has been ceded to the council and said that they are working on all that is necessary for the rental of the facilities with the aim of having it open during the coming year. n
Whistling from the skyscrapers
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The Silbo Gomero is unique to La Gomera
tourism, María Isabel Méndez, sees the media coverage following the release of the film
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DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS
Marvellous Marrakesh! Take advantage of How to get there CanariasViaja.com Marrakesh Binter has direct flights to Marrakesh from Gran Canaria and Binters’ latest holiday special offer and Marrakesh is Morocco’s fourth every Thursday and Sunday, mosey over to Mar- largest city after Casablanca, with connections from all and Tangier, and is located the Islands. The flight time rakesh in Morocco - Fes to the north of the snow- is approximately 1 hour and a great place to visit capped Atlas Mountains. 35 minutes. during the Christmas In the 12th century, the period to grab some Almoravids built many Where to stay bargains at the many mosques that bear Andalusian spellbinding souks and influences. The red walls of the Enjoy the quality and comfort city and various buildings con- of a modern hotel such as the markets! Just 10 minutes from the city centre and you enter another world from a different time. Marrakesh is a destination where tradition blends with modernity like no one other place. Enjoy a short stay in a genuine RIAD and take advantage of the direct international flights on offer from here in the Canaries.
The Jemaa el-Fnaa market square
structed in red sandstone during this period have given Marrakesh the nickname Red City. Marrakesh has established itself as a cultural, religious, and prominent trading centre. The Jemaa el-Fnaa World Heritage square is the busiest in Africa.
Hotel Riu Tikida Garden, or live the true Moroccan experience and stay in a Riad: a large traditional house built around a courtyard, often converted into a hotel and located within the walls of the Medina - the old city quarter. There’s nothing quite like opening your door to the enthralling scene of bustle and din emanating from the alley-
ways and market stalls that thrive and throng without rest. • Hotel Riu Tikida G a r d e n 4 * : S u rrounded by palm trees, this stunning hotel is situated in the quiet Palmeraie quarter, just five kilometres from the Medina. • Riad Dar Justo: five separate houses set around five courtyards in the heart of Marrakesh’s souks quarter. • Riad Dar Crystal: friendly and welcoming atmosphere very close to the Jemaa elFnaa square.
Where to eat Gastronomy is another of the many great attractions when visiting Morocco. Spices and
Marrakesh has a rich history and diverse traditions and architecture
colours will envelope your senses: from a refreshing mint tea, to breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Koutoubia Mosque, there’s an unending array of choices! • Restaurant Concalma: set in the Riad Dar Justo, this restaurant offers excellent Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine. • Dar Cherifa: this cafeteria-restaurant has a superb
selection of traditional dishes. • La Maison Arabe: located in the hotel with the same name, this fine restaurant specialises in traditional and international cuisine.
Don’t miss • A half day guided tour of the most interesting souks and bazaars in the area. • Visit the strikingly colourful Majorelle Garden, designed
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by the French artist Jacques Majorelle and previously owned by the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. - Enjoy an authentic ‘Hammam’ (Moroccan steam room) with a massage at the Le Bain Blue spa situated at Riad Dar Justo. • Take a tour of Marrakesh’s Imperial Cities and Kasbahs. • Enjoy a thrilling 4x4 adventure in the dessert. Add Agadir! CanariasViaja.com is currently offering a seven day Agadir & Marrakesh multi-destination package, including three nights at Agadir’s Iberostar Founty Beach 4*, all inclusive; and three nights at Marrakesh’s Riad Dar Justo, bed and breakfast.
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The Riad Dar Justo
Aït Benhaddou is a fortified city along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech
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The Riad Dar Crystal The Koutoubia Mosque at sunset
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SHAKESPEARE IN TENERIFE
In the year when there are numerous events around the world to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare in 1616, in Tenerife we can look forward to the exclusive premiere of the play To Wine or Not to Wine in La Laguna on November 19. This will be a unique show which unites art and wine, the artistic component of viticulture in the Canary Islands, with gastronomy. William Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in the UK and also known as The Bard of
Avon, was a poet, playwright and actor. He is generally recognised as the greatest English language writer of all time, and one of the most famous in worldwide literature. The play, which was the original idea of the Denomination of Origin of Wines from the Canary Islands, tells the story of the arrival of Shakespeare in Tenerife where he was inspired by the countryside, the people and the wines of the Canaries. It seeks to enhance the islands and promote their wines to generate enthusiasm in consumers. Fol-
Sand sculpting course
The Go Beyond team, which each year impresses visitors with the construction of a sand-built nativity scene at Playa de Las Canteras in Las Palmas, is offering a course in sand modelling between November 14 and 24. The course is divided into theoretical and practical sessions and is aimed at young people aged between 18 and 35 years old. Participants will be shown how to create figures and even whole landscapes from the local sand. A total of 30 places are available. Register by emailing: educacion@grancanaria.com. n
William Shakespeare died aged 52 on April 23, 1616
lowing this premiere, it will be performed on several occasions this year in different parts of the island. This is an original project, never undertaken by a wine company before, which uses culture as a basis for understanding the tradition and history of Canary Island wines. To Wine or Not to Wine is a sensory show performed by the Jaster and Luis Producciones company, not only to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death, but also in recognition of his work, and
clearly reflecting the benefits of Canarian wines. The play will be performed in the Cloisters of the Santo Domingo Convent in La Laguna, starting at 8pm. This is an exclusive premiere with attendance by invitation only for 100 people. Tickets for later performances around the island will cost €15. For more information and reservations, call 922 130 246 or email: promocion@canarywine.com. To Wine or Not to Wine; that is the question. n
CATALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY
Damart in Telde The photographs for the prestigious French fashion company Damart’s new catalogue were taken in the last week of October in Gran Canaria. The photographer Greg Verhaeghe brought his models
to the historical centre of Telde, concentrating on the streets of San Juan and San Francisco. The French fashion company is known for its women’s and men’s clothing as well as for shoes. n
A shoot for Damart’s new catalogue took place in Gran Canaria recently
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READERS’ LETTERS
Dangerous driving
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Hi everyone, I hope you are all well and happy. The weather suddenly went from terrifically hot to wet then dry to moderate, and I must say it’s a bit of a relief. That thirty-odd degree heat certainly slows many people down, and especially me. I go to the gym three times a week and the slimming club twice, but in the extreme heat it was very difficult to get motivated to leave the house. But I’m giving myself a pat on the back for never missing a day. Yes, three times a week to the gym and two days every week to the slimming club. Of course, I never actually went inside but that’s the next step - in a couple of years or three! You know, people say that the brains of older people are slow because of their age, and that everything else slows down with it, but Lynn and Steve from the Eldon House in Playa Paraiso assure me that this is not so. Steve does a lot of research on his computer and has found out that, apparently, older people do not slow down at all. Take heart all of you if you can’t remember things as quickly as you once did. Older men and women are as potent as they ever were; it’s just that having lived so long, their brains are packed so tightly with memories and fabulous facts that the brain takes much longer to sort out individual items because they know so much. Scientists believe that people do not decline mentally with age; it just takes them longer to recall facts because they have more information in their brains. Much like a computer struggles as the hard drive gets full, so too do humans take longer to access information
Hi everyone,
when their brains are full. I mean, look at it this way: a young person’s brain is like a tablet with Windows 95, but an older person’s brain is a super
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started from, they instantly remember. It’s not because their brains are so heavy they need to sit down, and it’s not a memory problem: it is nature’s
of my ‘dishes’ end up like rocks or on the fire (so there!). Now, when I reach for a word or name and have trouble finding it quickly, I won’t excuse
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Dear Editor, It has to be said. I am thoroughly sick of inconsiderate and dangerous drivers. At one end of the scale you have the boy racers and wannabe rally drivers of all ages who speed through towns and round country roads, putting themselves and everyone else in danger. Then you have the people who seem to think that the whole road was made just for them, turning without indicating, pulling out of junctions without looking, stopping dead in front of you without warning, cutting other drivers up at every opportunity. And getting angry if anyone dare say anything to them about it! Then there are the ones that drive like snails for kilometres on end and then the very first bit of road where you can safely overtake, they suddenly find the accelerator and do nought to 100km in two seconds flat! It drives me crazy! And then there are the drink drivers, some of them more than old enough to know better. Have any of these people really thought about how they would feel if they killed or permanently disabled someone by their carelessness and lack of attention? Would they really be able to live with themselves or is it just that they really don’t care? I have to wonder. Maybe I have an advantage. I used to work with accident victims, people who had lost legs, arms, their sight, or were brain damaged – many of them through no fault of their own. Come on everyone, these are the real possible consequences of reckless driving. Is someone else’s life really more important than you arriving a couple of minutes later than expected, or having to pay a taxi to take you home safely because you have had a drink?
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y Kat
Scientists say that older people’s minds do not weaken, they just have full hard drives!
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desktop computer with Windows 10. Researchers say that the slowing down process is not the same as cognitive decline. “The human brain works slower in old age”, said Dr. Michael Ramscar, “but only because we have stored more information over time”. Another fallacy regards seniors going into a room to fetch something but when they get there they can’t remember why they went. It’s said that when they go back to where they
Now what did I do with my brain?
way of making older people take more exercise! Now, one thing that is true is that my family and friends know that the older I become, the worse my cooking gets. But you see, my brain is so full of scientific and geological facts that I mix together things that shouldn’t be mixed, and because I’m so keen on looking after our wonderful planet, and finding out about how mountains are formed, and looking at active volcanoes, that many
myself by saying “I’m having a senior moment”, I’ll just say “My disk is full”. And I must apologise, I’m sure I have more friends I should mention in the column but right now I can’t remember their names! So, until next time, take care of yourselves and especially of each other, and don’t forget to start your training for the Walk For Life this coming December. If you want to send something for this column please forward to both the following email addresses as, just like my brain, email addresses don’t always work as they should! Write to: katykennedy@telefonica.net / katykennedydj@yahoo.co.uk. Alternatively, you can ring me on: 616 110 930. n
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POWERASSISTED EXERCISE Do you hate gymnasiums? Would you like to lose some inches before the festive season? Come to Sophia Wellness Centre in Adeje, where you will find a very effective power-assisted exercise system, the same as you would find at Feelgood Factory facilities in the UK. This is a modern version of the old toning tables where you can relax and be passive, or make an active effort to exercise. The 30-minute circuit on the eight machines is as good for you as an hour and a half in a conventional gym, and you’ll burn off three times as many calories. The system was created 20 years ago for rehabilitation purposes by medical professionals in the UK. Elite sportspeople designed the current version based on the Pilates Principle after they discovered it also reduced inches. The owner Gabriela says it is suitable for any age or fitness level – in fact she has had clients as young as 16 years old, and currently her oldest is 84 years young.
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Getting ready for Christmas
Exercising at Sophia Wellness Centre can also help with several medical conditions, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, back pains, circulation problems - the list is endless. As soon as you walk in, the first thing you’ll notice is the easy going, friendly atmosphere in the light, open studio, and the fact you don’t need any special attire. You can just come as you are, in comfortable clothing, and there’s no waiting due to Gabriela’s efficient appointment system. The posture and support offered by each machine is perfect, each one working two to four muscle groups whilst
ensuring you won’t strain your back or legs. Furthermore, a loss of inches is guaranteed! Gabriela recommends three sessions a week, and every six weeks she will check your progress so you’ll know how many inches you’ve lost. Your individual exercise programme will be designed by Gabriela, based on your answers to a few questions about your health and what you want to achieve. Speaking five languages including English, she welcomes international clients, both male and female. Her linguistic skills and experience ensure that she is a hands-on personal trainer to all her clients.
made lots of friends. Gabi has helped in many ways”. Jette, a Danish client, told us: “I love it! I’m happy, I’ve made friends, I can exercise when I want, and I feel much better and happier. I think it’s fantastic and the social life is almost as important as the exercise”. Sophia Wellness Centre is the only facility of its kind in the Canary Islands. Situated above the Cultural Centre in the old part of Adeje town, there is plenty of free parking available. So get fit and lose some inches. Prepare to enjoy those Mince Pies by visiting Sophia Wellness Centre! Call Gabriela and make an appointment for your free trial session now! n
The open studio has a very friendly atmosphere Sophia Wellness Centre’s powerassisted exercise system is the same as you would find at Feelgood Factory facilities in the UK
A personal experience When we visited the studio, it was buzzing with activity, yet at the same time it was peaceful and relaxed. People not only come here to shape up and get fit, they also make new friends. We spoke to some of Gabriela’s clients; Brenda, who is English, has used the studio for eight years. She told us: “I’ve been coming since it opened. I had osteoarthritis in
Sophia Wellness Centre my knees, and I was a bit fat around the middle! That’s gone now, and my weight is stable. I can eat and drink whatever I like. If I hadn’t come here, I would probably have had replacement surgery by now. There’s no pressure, and I’ve
Edificio Eloy, Calle Tagoror, s/n Adeje, Tenerife Open: Weekdays, morning and afternoon hours Tel: 670 558 208 Facebook: Sophia Wellness Adeje
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ADEJE FARMERS’ MARKET
New opening hours From November 2, the Adeje Farmers’ Market began to operate new Wednesday opening hours, which are from 3pm to 7pm. The change, which has been made with the full agreement of all the produce suppliers in the market, has been made to better meet the demands of the public. The Adeje Farmers’ Market first opened in 2008, and initially only at the weekends. A year ago, Wednesday afternoon opening was introduced from 4pm to 8pm following requests from producers and a poll among local shoppers. According to the councillor responsible for the market, Esther Rivero Vargas: “we are working all the time to improve this service to the public which is one that is already highly valued, so we are happy to make adjustments to suit the needs of the customers. We realised that when the market opened at 4pm on Wednesdays there were already people waiting outside, while there was a marked drop in visitors at the end of the day, from 7pm to 8pm.” Every week the public can choose from the produce of many of the borough’s farmers and rural producers, with fruit and vegetables, herbs, cakes and biscuits, eggs, cheeses, wines and honeys, as well as craft goods for sale. n
LOS SILOS FARMERS’ MARKET
Show cooking with local chefs The chefs from the restaurants, Luz del Mar, La Bodeguita and La Bolera, will be taking part in a show cooking event at the farmers’ market in Los Silos. On November 13 at 11am the culinary experts will show just what can be made from the delicious fresh ingredients of the region. Creative cuisine is the order of the day, because it is only on Sunday that the market is firmly established, and the chefs can be as spontaneous and creative as they like. They will show you how to create these dishes at home, or you can buy the ingredients, they can cook, and you can take the delicious end result home! The farmers’ market, Mercadillo de los Agricultores, takes place in Los Silos every Sunday from 8am to 2pm on the Plaza de La Luz. n
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Severe weather in Garachico The first heavy autumn rain at the end of October which brought high waves has once again made it patently obvious that clear guidelines are needed for the closure of the main road in Garachico. The surf sloshed onto the main road, which was completely flooded. Among other things, it damaged the swimming pool enclosure. The main road is part of the TF42 route and is thus the responsibility of the island government and not the Garachico council. The decision to block this route has considerable consequences because the traffic has to pass through the historical town centre. This causes long traffic jams, as well as damage by heavy goods vehicles to protruding parts of houses, not to mention their contribution towards traffic jams as drivers have to wait while lorries make several manoeuvres to negotiate the narrow and windy roads. For the residents, the dense traffic, right in front of their windows, affects their quality of life and the historical structures of the oldest houses can be damaged by the vibrations caused by heavy traffic. It is difficult to make the decision regarding when the right time is to close the main road. Closure measures have burdensome consequences for the inhabitants and those who have to pass through the town, but this is necessary when the
The main street was flooded to the first row of houses
The waves can reach the old town with great force
sea overflows onto the main road. Such flooded roads are impassable and dangerous. While these big breakers roll ashore, drivers and pedestrians are in great danger. That is why the town's mayor, Heri-
berto González, had an emergency meeting with island president, Carlos Alonso, the deputy Canarian environment, security and emergencies councillor, Blanca Pérez, the island councillor for emergen-
cies, José Antonio Valbuena, and development councillor, Miguel Becerra. The focus was on the precise elaboration of a protocol which should clarify the following points: When and how will the Avenida Marítima be closed? Which security forces must be activated and what tasks should they undertake? Which vehicles are allowed to pass through which roads in the town centre and at what times? The sea at Garachico is particularly dangerous due to its immediate depth. The concrete squares off the coast are an important protective measure, but they are often not sufficient to protect the coastal road from flooding when the waves are particularly high. n
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Christmas holidays for dogs and cats
Tierhotel-Lilly caters for both dogs and cats
Anyone with pets planning to celebrate Christmas abroad this year is now facing the problem of what to do with their beloved dog or cat. Even when making a short trip to a neighbouring island or to visit friends over New Year's Eve, it’s often tricky knowing what to do for our little four-legged friends. Luckily, Tierhotel-Lilly in La Caleta near Garachico provides ideal accommodation all year round, ensuring that dogs and cats also have a holiday whilst their humans are on vacation.
Pet hotel Individual wooden cottages, each with a cosy basket, plenty of private outdoor space and
Cats have their own climbing paradise
the possibility of sharing with a roommate, offer the very best in comfort for pets. Four of the kennels are intended for larger dogs, and there are two more for smaller canines. If necessary, these can be joined
together by a connecting door if friends wish to share, or for creating even more space. In addition, cats are also welcome and have specially designed areas. "Now we are more flexible and have accom-
modation for both dogs and cats of any size", says the animal hotel director, Angelika Duprée. "Above all, it's important to me that owners know they can safely go on holiday because their loved ones are here in good hands", she added. The well planned and adaptable accommodation means that dogs and cats coming from one household can even stay together in a common lodging during the holidays. Whether large or small, feline or canine, everyone who stays at Tierhotel-Lilly is treated with loving care and gets plenty of exercise during walks or in the outdoor areas. Understandably, it is always best to book in advance, giving plenty of notice. Due to her many years of experience, Angelika Duprée also accepts the treatment of older animals who need medical care. The professionalism and wonderfully thought-out surroundings provide animal owners with the certainty that their pets are looked after as well as possible in their absence, whether it be for a short stay over the weekend, just for day care, or for a longer holiday. You are even welcome to visit the facility before your trip so you can see for yourself. n
Tierhotel-Lilly Angelika Duprée La Caleta de Interian Garachico Mobile: 697 826 738 www.tierhotel-lilly.com
SOCIAL PROJECT
Playground for disabled children
For a long time, Asmipuerto, an association for people in Puerto de La Cruz with physical or psychological disabilities, has campaigned tirelessly for a disabled playground, specially designed and adapted so that disadvantaged children can participate in fun exercises and games. Headed by Nuría Hernández, the association recently received news that the project will go ahead. Thanks to CaixaBank and the Puerto de La Cruz Borough Council, the park will be installed on the Plaza del Charco and includes an adapted swing for wheelchair users, as well as other fun features for handicapped and non-disabled children. CaixaBank provided €8,000 for the project, with the council putting forward the rest. Mayor Lope Afonso said: “This is a good day, when unnecessary obstacles were knocked down and public service performed its role, clearly and precisely”. Juan Ramón Fuentes, regional director of CaixaBank, thanked the many thousands of bank clients who contributed to the initiative. Now, young people, whether disabled or otherwise, can enjoy the adapted playground in the centre of Puerto de La Cruz. n
Wheelchair swings – one of the many fun features disabled children will soon be able to enjoy
CAUGHT RED HANDED
Teide super racers Two motorcyclists are currently under investigation for driving at almost 200 km/h through the Teide National Park. The Granadilla division of the Guardia Civil apprehended the riders when they were captured on radar doing 198 km/h and 177 km/h on the TF21 that joins the boroughs of La Orotava and Granadilla. The perpetrators, a 36-year-old Spaniard and a 46-yearold Argentinean, were riding through the Las Cañadas del Teide area on All Saints’ Day, on a section of road which has a speed limit of 90 km/h. Both have been charged with causing a threat to traffic safety and their cases presented to the High Court in La Orotava. n
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ZERO TOLERANCE
Transsexual plummets to her death
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In the early hours of the morning towards the end of October, a young transsexual woman fell from the window of her third floor apartment building on Calle Álvaro Rodríguez López whilst attempting to evade an aggressor. The Venezuelan woman fell into the inner courtyard of her Santa Cruz apartment and was still breathing when paramedics arrived. Despite expert on-the-spot treatment by an emergency doctor and support team, she sadly died of her injuries shortly after being transferred to hospital. Members of the National Police were soon on the spot and arrested a man in her apartment. It would appear that the young woman was working as a prostitute and she and her presumed client had allegedly consumed drugs during the evening. A quarrel apparently broke out and she felt so threatened, she tried to climb out of her apartment window to jump to safety to another window. Sadly, the manoeuvre failed. Her companion at the time of the incident, a 36-year-old local man, was arrested and admitted the dispute. Neither of the parties in the drama have any previous record of serious offences. The death is being investigated by the Murder Squad. Santa Cruz representatives consider the incident yet another case of domestic violence and held a minute’s silence outside the City Hall. Their message was clear: zero tolerance to violence. Aaron Afonso, the councillor for equality, underlined that victims of domestic violence have access to aid programmes all over the Canaries by calling for assistance at any time on the emergency numbers 016 and 112. n
A minute’s silence for the victim
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CLINICA DENTAL TENERIFE SUR
Live surgery session
Clinica Dental Tenerife Sur is offering a free prosthetic surgery demonstration at their Golf del Sur clinic on November 21 to present the GTB Implant System. The course will demonstrate the differences between an osseointegrated implant system and a biologically integrated system, and will include a live surgery and immediate implant session, as well as examine the practical aspects and high performance of GTB systems – widely considered the future of implantology. The programme starts at 10am, includes a coffee break at 11.30am, with a finish time of 1pm, and participation is free for 20 dentists enrolled at the Colegio Oficial de Den-
Clinica Dental Tenerife Sur is offering a free implant demonstration in Golf del Sur on November 21
practices, ensure maximum patient safety. The company offers services that include: Aesthetic Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Implant Dentistry, Invisible Orthodontics, Periodontology, Fixed Prosthesis, Digital Radiography, and Children’s Treatments, among others.
Dr. Liviano Folla, one of the participating specialists
tistas de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Official College of Dentists of Tenerife). To attend, it is necessary to participate in the GTB Implant System presentation at the Colegio Oficial de Dentistas in Santa Cruz on November 19.
Clinica Dental Tenerife Sur Clinica Dental Tenerife Sur works hard to achieve customer satisfaction by means of scientific rigour and putting into practice the latest
techniques in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. They guarantee personalised attention and the application of the most innovative dental technology available. The dental specialists are equipped with modern facilities in South Tenerife that meet all European standards which, together with the highest hygiene
Contact details Clinica Dental Tenerife Sur can be found at Fairway Village in Golf del Sur, San Miguel de Abona. You can call them on: 922 737 838, or email: info@clinicadentaltenerifesur.com. The company website is: www.clinicadentaltenerifesur.com. n
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So, are you being bugged by bugs? Has your three-piece suite lost its appeal? No problem, all you have to do is call Safe Clean. Whilst Safe Clean works with major management companies, estate agents and administration companies, they are also proud of the service they offer to the private sector, where they will respond to all pest problems on a ‘same
day’ basis. Not only does Safe Clean tackle the obvious problems like ants, cockroaches, mice and rats, they will also eradicate wasps, bed bugs and even wood worm. Interestingly, bees are out of bounds as they are a protected species. If you do find a bee’s nest, your port of call would be the local authorities. The company aims to provide a service that cannot be
matched, offering home collection and 72-hour turn around on carpets. They also clean sofas and suites in record time. A full commercial clean of up to 500m2 can be completed in a single visit. Make Safe Clean your first port of call for upholstery and carpet cleaning, and pest control – you won’t be disappointed. For more information call the experts today on: 666 192 119. n
OPERATION MORPHEUS
A major investigation into a suspected drugs ring active in Tenerife and La Palma began in May 2015 and was recently wrapped up with the arrest of 12 people and the confiscation of 286,000 heroin parcels and one kilogramme of cocaine, among other forms of drugs and evidence. The EDOA branch of the Guardia Civil began Operación Morfeo (Operation Morpheus) with the investigation of a drug dealer from Guinea-Bissau who was caught selling heroin in Tenerife, which authorities found to have originated from an operation based in Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau. Additionally, the African dealer had cocaine known to have been smuggled into the Canaries via
Photo: Guardia Civil
Drugs ring smashed
12 gang members were arrested and large quantities of drugs were seized by police during the six month operation
a Colombian dealer. The investigation happened in different phases, with officials first identifying members of the group and their involvement within it. In cooperation with Europol and Portuguese police, they were next able to determine the drug route. Throughout,
EDOA made strategic arrests and by June of this year authorities had severely weakened the criminal organisation. At the end of October, they had succeeded in detaining all known members, with the last arrest taking place in La Palma. A total of 12 people are facing
criminal proceedings, with seven Spaniards based in La Palma involved, along with four members from Guinea-Bissau and one Colombian living in Tenerife. The suspects are aged between 20 and 60 years old. For transportation, the Spanish individuals were mainly used as ‘mules’ to smuggle the drugs across borders. Five properties were searched and several bank accounts were blocked. In addition to the drugs seized, authorities also confiscated 34 computers and other electrical equipment, chemical products, scales, two vehicles and €4,735 in cash. The suspects are under investigation for drug trafficking as well as money laundering and organised crime activities. n
GRAB A BARGAIN!
Flea market in Santa Úrsula Once again the time has come for the popular flea market which takes place every autumn. It will be open on November 12 on the premises of the removals company Mobiltrans in Santa Úrsula. Available to buy will be used furniture which no longer fits into the container or has never been collected, and various small furniture items and accessories. Many original items, useful parts and accessories are to be found at the market. Those who want to equip a new guest room or a holiday apartment are sure to find plenty of bargains! There are even more great offers to be found on the farm, where there will be numerous second-hand stands. There will also be fresh bratwurst available from the grill and cold beer to refresh you after all that exhausting shopping. If you like, this year you can also do something good for the children from the poorest and most vulnerable families of Santa Úrsula. In order to ensure equal treatment, money will be collected and gifts will be purchased for all the children according to their size and age. As always, every donation is warmly welcomed. The flea market is open from 10am to 2pm. You are requested to park on the opposite side of the road because there won’t be parking available on the day in the yard itself. The Mobiltrans flea market has become an event that residents and winter visitors look forward to every year. n
The Mobiltrans flea market in Santa Úrsula is a popular annual event
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RESTAURANT LA ESENCIA
A night on the town By John with the very reasonably priced offered complementary glass of A rare night out on the town in Puerto de La Cruz saw us meeting a friend at the Café de Paris, opposite the Lago Martiánez, on the long promenade in the heart of the tourist area. Music was just being fired up at the hotel next door, and we sat and enjoyed our pre-prandial drinks in the café – once we got served, as the general service is dreadful; as it is indeed at their other outlet, Columbus in Plaza del Charco. Afterwards, we wended our way around the adjacent corner, continued up Calle Venezuela for about a hundred yards, and slipped down an alleyway. We found our target for the evening at the far end of the cul-de-sac: La Esencia. And what a find it was! No wonder people had been telling me to go there. The place was spotless, sparkling, and extremely attractive. Not large by any means; there were half a dozen or so tables inside, and yet more under a large awning outside in the alley. That sounds worse than it was – it was all done very nicely, even though slightly OTT for my taste. A selection of homemade breads – I chose the one with chunks of walnut in it – was proffered, together with the red house wine which, I was assured, had originated in the nearby Orotava valley. It was excellent, though it cost €10 for the litre. The menu was unexpectedly extensive, featuring pasta, risotto and a number of salads, as well as fish and meat with unusual twists. We started
Montaditos of Foie Gras with caramelised apple (€2.90), Iberico ham on a bruschetta with tomato (€2.50) and a fullmonty tomato bruschetta with garlic and rocket (€2.50). We kept watching as plates of food left the kitchen, all gener-
chilled Ron Miel each to finish off our meal. This is a good place, though not quite faultless. Not the easiest to find, but worth the trouble. We paid just under €62 for the three of us, which is extremely good value for the
ously portioned and plated up with obvious care to presentation. Would our main courses be as good? I had chosen the so-called Tower of Babel with a stack of fried potato discs between medallions of pork and beef, accompanied by a hollandaise sauce and three little heaps of ratatouille (€12.90). The potato discs were greasy. My wife chose the pork with a Calvados sauce and caramelised apple slices and wild rice (€10.80), and the third dish was a huge portion of beef and pork with noodles and peppers (€14.40). The meats were perfectly pink, and there was quite enough to ensure that Poppy, the poodle lookalike, would have a couple of good meals out of it on the morrow. There was no room left for puddings, though we did enjoy the
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quality and size of portions that we received. It is on my list for a return visit. Afterwards, we returned to the nearby Café de Paris for a digestif. After the inevitable long wait, we managed to get the attention of that rare species there, a waiter. But the upside was watching all the holidaymakers bopping the night away on the terrace of the nearby hotel. At well past midnight, it was time for bed. n
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General information for visitors 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. 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
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. Lanzarote
El Teide, Tenerife
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.
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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
El Duque beach
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.
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 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.bluebadge-tenerife.com
Post Offices Open Monday to Saturday, generally 8.30am - 2.30pm. Some city offices open later.
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
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Useful contacts 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
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 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 Cristóbal, Plaza de España Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm www.museosdetenerife.org
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Lago Martiánez Avda. De Cristóbal Colón, 1 Tel: (0034) 922 385 955 Taxis: Servitaxi (0034) 922 378 999 La Orotava Tourist Office C/ Calvario, 4 Tel: (0034) 922 323 041 Tenerife South Playa de Las Américas Tourist Office Plaza del Centro Comercial City Centre, Avda. Rafael Puig, 19. Tel: (0034) 922 797 668 Taxis: (0034) 922 715 407
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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) 922 747 511 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. 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 S. Cruz: (0034) 922 606 354
Gran Canaria
La Gomera
La Palma
Tourism Board C/ Triana, Las Palmas. Tel: (0034) 928 219 600. www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo.
San Sebastián Tourist Office C/ Real, 4. www.sansebastiandelagomera. org/turismo/
La Palma Tourist Office Avda. Blas Pérez González s/n Tel: (0034) 922 412 106 www.visitlapalma.es
Taxis: (0034) 922 870 524
Taxis: Radiotaxis La Palma: (0034) 922 181 396 www.taxilapalma.com: 686 553868 Radiotaxi San Miguel: (0034) 922 416 070
Las Canteras Tourist Office Paseo de la Playa de Las Canteras (opposite the Hotel Meliá) Tel: (0034) 928 446 824. www.lpavisit.com. Las Dunas Tourist Office Avda. De Tirajana (Hotel Riu Maspalomas), Playa del Inglés. Tel: (0034) 928 765 242. Island Tourist Board Avda. España (Yumbo shopping centre), Playa del Inglés. Tel: (0034) 928 771 550. www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo.
Swedish Church Abroad Coronel, s/n, Los Cristianos, Arona. Tel: (0034) 922 75 00 68
Taxis Valley Gran Rey: (0034) 922 805 058 Playa Santiago Tourist Office Avda. Marítima, s/n. Tel: (0034) 922 895 650 playasantiago@lagomera.travel
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 Taxi rank: (0034) 922 462 001 www.taxilapalma.com / (0034) 686 553 868
El Portón Tourist Office El Portón Shopping Centre, Playa del Inglés. www.turismo.maspalomas. com.
Puerto Naos Tourist Office Puerto Naos car park Tel: 618 856 516 Fuencaliente Tourist Office Plaza Minerva, s/n (Minerva Square) Tel: (0034) 922 444 003
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/ Evangelical Service Centro Apolo, 1ª planta, Los Cristianos, Arona. Tel: (0034) 922 792 007 Services: Sundays at 11am and 6pm
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/
Taxis: (0034) 922 434 071 www.taxilapalma.es
Fuerteventura Puerto del Rosario Tourist Office Avda. De la Constitución, 5 Tel: (0034) 928 530 844
Lanzarote Arrecife Tourist Office Parque José Ramírez Cerdá s/n Tel: (0034) 928 813 174 www.turismolanzarote.com
Taxis: (0034) 928 850 059 / 928 850 216 Corralejo Tourist Office Plaza Grande de Corralejo Tel. (0034) 928 866 235 Taxis: (0034) 928 866 108
Costa Teguise Tourist Office Avda. Islas Canarias s/n Tel: (0034) 928 592 542 www.turismoteguise.com Teguise Tourist Office Plaza de La Constitución, s/n Tel (0034) 928 845 398 www.turismoteguise.com
Morro Jable Tourist Office Avda. Saladar, Jandía shopping centre Tel: (0034) 928 540 776 turismo@playasdejandia.com Taxis: (0034) 928 541 257
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.
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ADEJE
Theatre and dance fest The borough of Adeje is currently celebrating the Festival of Theatre and Dance which each year offers a variety of shows for audiences of all ages. One of the highlights this year will be on November 11, when the streets of the town centre will form the stage for a fabulously rendered theatre performance. One of Shakespeare’s greatest, Romeo and Juliet, will be brought alive by the Burka Theatre Company in a moving extravaganza to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the great writer’s death, starting at the Plaza de España at 6.30pm. Recommended for all the family, you can catch an excerpt at the following YouTube page: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=M9Nwm7bRifU. The fun doesn’t stop there, however. Yet more performances will take place in the theatre at the town’s Cultural Centre, starting at 9pm. On November 18, Corazón de
HARD AND FAST There are several opportunities to see a fabulous flamenco show throughout November. Flamenco Puro by Antonio de Verónica and Saray Cortes takes audiences on a journey through the different styles of the genre, from its traditional roots to its more modern counterparts. A poignant journey through the evocative and emotional world of the gypsy born dance and music, the show transports viewers through time in a rhythmically expressive story. Antonio de Verónica and Saray Cortes began their dance company in 2005 with the aim of bringing classical flamenco to audiences across Spain and further afield. Four generations of the same family are involved in the project, which has grown in popularity since its first performance.
Elefante (Elephant Heart), by the De Marisa Amor Company, is another show that is suitable for all the family, and costs just €8 to attend. The following night, the Delirium Company will perform Bernanda, also with tickets at €8. This show, however, is not recommended for those under 14 years of age. On November 25, Mi Lucha (My Fight), by Antonia San Juan, is aimed at audiences over 16 years old and costs €13. The final performance of the festival is on November 26 when the Insularia Theatre, with the support of the LGBTI collective, presents De Hombre a Hombre (From Man to Man), for the over 14s, with tickets costing €8. All performances are in Spanish, but Romeo and Juliet should be suitable for all audiences at least. See: www. adeje.es for this and other local events. n
FAMILY RAVE
Sundance Sessions Raves for youngsters and their families are one of the latest dance and movement projects taking place at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna. With the aim of encouraging the use of freestyle dance for health and social integration, daytime discos will take place on November 13 and December 11. Dance and electronic sounds will be provided by a DJ and a professional movement and dance guide will be on hand to ensure that everyone is fully loosened up and expressing themselves! The sessions will be run by the Micromusic platform which promotes this genre of music for one and all, promising a “two hour session for releasing the body, enjoying dance together and giving everything on the dance floor.” The party is on from 11.30am to 1.30pm, is open to everyone of all ages, and families are especially welcome. Those under the age of 18, or who had their 18th birthday this year, have free entrance. Everyone else pays €3. Tickets can be purchased at the box office from 11am onwards. See: www.teatroleal.es. n
Pure Flamenco Catch the show on November 12 at the Cine Los Realejos starting 9pm. Tickets cost €10 from www.tomaticket. es. Alternatively, see it at the Teatro Timanfaya in Puerto de La Cruz on November 17 and 24 at 8pm (€12 from the box office between 10am and 2pm or cafeteria of the same name, 6pm to 10pm) also at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos on November 13 and 27 from 8.30pm onwards. For these shows the first 200 tickets will sell for €10, after that the price goes up to €12. These can be purchased from the town’s cultural centre between the hours of 9am and 2pm, Monday to Friday; from the auditorium’s box office two hours before the show on the day (up until 8.15pm); or online via: www.arona.org. n
WALK IT OUT
Charming Charco del Pino If you live in the borough of Granadilla, it’s time to dust off your walking boots and get ready for the latest organised hike offered by the local council. A trip around Charco del Pino has been organised for December, in a route that will cover approximately 8.5 km and will make its way towards El Frontón, crossing the La Orchilla valley and back again. The area offers some singular scenery with impressive vistas, well worth a visit. To join in costs just €8, which includes transport, insurance, a guide and safety support. The walk will take place on December 18 and you have until December 14 to register but places are limited. Sign up soon for the ‘Senderismo Circular Charco del Pino’ via: www.granadilladeabona.org, or ask for more information by calling: 922 759 959 or emailing: participacionciudadana@granadilladeabona.org. You will need, according to the council, to take water, sun cream and appropriate shoes and clothes for the walk, according to the weather. n
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Festival Achamán Fans of male voice choirs singing Canarian and South American music should make their way to La Laguna on November 12. Back in 1976, a group of friends joined together to perform their favourite compositions. Under the guidance of renowned group Los Sabandeños, members of the choir soon grew into popular and engaging artistes. The IV Festival Achamán will not only showcase their talents, but invited musicians including Rafael Flores (El Morocho), Ruth Lorenzo, and the wonderful Luis Morera will also be entertaining audiences. The show starts at 9pm at the Teatro Leal. Tickets can be bought from the theatre’s box office Monday to Saturday, 11am - 1pm and 6pm - 8pm, or two hours before the start of the action. See: www.teatroleal.es for prices and more information. n
Carmen comes to town
One of the greatest French operas of all time will be playing in Santa Cruz on November 22, 24 and 26. Based on the novel by Prosper Mérimée of the same name, Carmen is a dramatic French opera in four acts with music composed by Georges Bizet and libretto by Ludovic Halévy and Henri Meilhac. First performed at the Parisian Opéra-Comique in March 1875, the opera scandalised audiences of the time with its defiance of various conventions. Carmen is a strong, independent gypsy woman;
MOVEMENT AND MYTH MATTHIAS LIDY
Artfully revealing An exhibition of works by one of the most famous artists to have originated from Burgenland, Austria, is currently on show in Adeje until November 21. Matthias Lidy is an expressive artist and sculptor with a visual bent towards the erotic. Born in 1954, he has been exhibiting since 1982 and many of his pieces are now homed in private and public collections across various different countries. You can catch a range of his paintings and metal sculptures at the Adeje Cultural Centre between 9am and 8pm every day, and entrance is free. See: www.adeje.es. n
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OPERA AT ITS BEST
Leonardo da Vinci’s visionary genius is the subject of a dance show which will take place in Santa Cruz on November 20. The works of the great Italian polymath are the inspiration for a performance entitled Vuelos (Flights) by the Aracaladanza company. Though primarily renowned as a painter, da Vinci was talented in a variety of fields, including architecture, mathematics, science, engineering, botany and astronomy. He was also an incessant inventor who was fascinated by the phenomenon of flight. He produced a number of studies on the subject,
a femme fatale. She broke all the barriers which men imposed on women at the time, challenging the rules of a bourgeois and patriarchal society. Set in southern Spain, the story tells how a naïve soldier called Don José is seduced by her womanly wiles, abandoning his childhood sweetheart and deserting from his military duties. However, his devotion comes to nought as Carmen gives her love to a glamorous toreador named Escamillo. A tragic death follows, and coupled with the depictions of
proletarian life, immorality, and lawlessness, the innovative opera was at first received with shock and concern. However, within the following 10 years it achieved international acclaim, and is still one of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the classical canon. The music is outstanding and well regarded for its brilliance of melody, atmosphere and orchestration. The Habanera from the first act and the Toreador Song from the second are among the best known of all operatic arias.
See it at the Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín. All shows start at 7.30pm with entrance costing between €20 and €76. Reductions for the under 26s and the unemployed start at €6. Tickets can be bought from the auditorium’s box office between 10am and 3pm from Monday to Friday (except bank holidays); 10am to 2pm on Saturdays and two hours before the start of the shows. See information on this and more of the concerts and performances at the auditorium at: www.auditoriodetenerife. com. n
Flying with da Vinci Photo: Pedro Arnay / teatroguimera.es
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as well as plans for various flying machines such as the flap-
ping ornithopter and a machine with a helical rotor.
Continuing to explore the pervasive wish - to fly – of many other humans as well, Vuelos delves into the imagination of da Vinci to create an engaging robotic wonderland of dreams and desires. Creative, thought-provoking and entertaining, this is a show for all the family. See it at the Teatro Guimerá, starting 5.30pm. Tickets cost €10 each and can be bought from the theatre’s box office from Tuesday through to Friday, 11am to 1pm and 6pm to 8pm, or two hours before the show starts. For online sales, visit: www.tomaticket. es, or see: www.teatroguimera. es for more info. n
WHATS ON 2016
NOVEMBER
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Until further notice Thursday – Sunday: CamBuyon Market, art, second hand, vintage and antiques, Mercado del Puerto, LPGC, Thursdays and Fridays 7pm – 11pm; Saturdays 6pm – 11pm; Sundays 12pm – 3pm.
EXHIBITIONS Until December 16 Collective exhibition, ‘Las Fronteras;, Teatro Víctor Jara, Santa Lucía, free entry, Monday Friday, 7pm - 9.45pm. www.santaluciagc.com Until January 15 Mapas de Accion, feminist collection with a sociopolitical message, by Yolanda Domínguez. Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM), Las Palmas, free entry, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 9pm, Sundays 10am - 2pm. www.caam.net
9pm: Deep Purple Tribute, Perfect Strangers, Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, Telde, €10. www.entrees.es
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DIARY DATES
8.30pm: Folk night, Aires Nuevos, Teatro Guiniguada, Las Palmas, €10. www.gobiernodecanarias.org
November 11
November 15
6.30pm: Street show, Romeo and Juliet, Burka Theatre Company, free, Plaza de España, Adeje. www.adeje.es
8pm: Andrzej Jagodzinski Trío, Chopin and jazz, Teatro Pérez Galdós, Las Palmas, from €20. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es
November 12
November 17 9pm: José María Ramírez Martín, guitar concert. Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas, €15. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es
9pm: Festival Achamán, male choral group, Canarian and South American music, Teatro Leal, La Laguna. www.teatroleal.es 9pm: Dance show, Flamenco Puro, Antonio de Verónica and Saray Cortés, Cine Los Realejos, €10. www.tomaticket.es
November 19
November 12-13
5pm: Children’s musical, Lulú y Kiki en El Clowncierto, Teatro Guiniguada, Las Palmas, €10. www.gobiernodecanarias.org 9pm: Jurandir Santana Trio, Brazilian music, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas, €15. www. auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es
11am - 2pm / 4pm - 7pm: Urban art, Movimiento COL-ART, Marc Kuhn, Centro Cultural Llano del Camello, San Miguel. https://es-la. facebook.com/bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es
November 20
November 13
8pm: Concert, Caterina Di Placido Soul Band, San Martín Centro de Cultura Contemporánea, Las Palmas, €5. www.sanmartincontemporaneo.com
11.30am – 1.30pm: Sun Dance Sessions, family rave, movement and dance project, DJ and electronic music for children and adults, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, €3, free for the under 18s or anyone who had their 18th birthday this year. www.teatroleal.es 8.30pm: Dance show, Flamenco Puro, Antonio de Verónica and Saray Cortés, Infanta Leonor Auditorium, Los Cristianos, first 200 tickets €10, rest at €12. www.arona.org
Until December 25
November 15 - 17
11.30am – 1pm, every Sunday: Folk dancing, Pueblo Canario, Las Palmas. http://blog. lpavisit.com
9am: Peter Shebarshin, ARTmove, Urban art, Las Moraditas roundabout, Las Chafiras, San Miguel. https://es-la.facebook.com/bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es
12pm: Children’s musical, Lulú y Kiki en El Clowncierto, Teatro Guiniguada, Las Palmas, €10. www.gobiernodecanarias.org November 25
Until December 27
November 17
4pm – 11pm, every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday: Craft fair, C. C. El Portón, San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana. www.maspalomas.com
8pm: Dance show, Flamenco Puro, Antonio de Verónica and Saray Cortés, Teatro Timanfaya,
Puerto de La Cruz, €12 from the theatre’s box office or cafeteria November 18 8.30pm: Art and fashion parade, Fátima Marrero, Centro Cultural Llano del Camello, San Miguel. https://es-la.facebook.com/bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es 9pm: Theatre show, Corazón de Elefante (Elephant Heart), by the De Marisa Amor Company, suitable for all the family, Adeje Cultural Centre, €8. www.adeje.es November 19 9pm: Theatre show, Bernanda, by the Delirium Company, not recommended for those under 14 years old, Adeje Cultural Centre, €8. www. adeje.es November 19 & 20 11am - 2pm / 4pm - 7pm: ‘Tiempo de decir Hola’ (Time to say Hello), social transformation workshop (in Spanish), Movimiento COLART, Centro Cultural Llano del Camello, San Miguel. https://es-la.facebook.com/bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es November 20 5.30pm: Dance show based on Leonardo da Vinci’s visionary genius and flying machine inventions, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz, €10. www.teatroguimera.es November 22 5pm - 6.30pm: Llano Painters Cultural Association, Urban art, Llano del Camello Plaza, San Miguel. https://es-la.facebook.com/bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es 7.30pm: Carmen, French opera, tale of a 19th century Spanish gypsy femme fatal, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €6. www.auditoriodetenerife.com November 24 5pm - 6.30pm: Llano Painters Cultural Association, Urban art, Llano del Camello Plaza, San Miguel. https://es-la.facebook.com/bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es 7.30pm: Carmen, French opera, tale of a 19th century Spanish gypsy femme fatal, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €6. www.auditoriodetenerife.com 8pm: Dance show, Flamenco Puro, Antonio de Verónica and Saray Cortés, Teatro Timanfaya, Puerto de La Cruz, €12 from the theatre’s box office or cafeteria November 25 5pm - 6.30pm: Llano Painters Cultural Association, Urban art, Llano del Camello Plaza, San Miguel. https://es-la.facebook.com/bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es 9pm: Theatre show, Mi Lucha (My Fight), by Antonia San Juan, not recommended for those under 16 years old, Adeje Cultural Centre, €13. www.adeje.es
9pm: Theatre show, De Hombre a Hombre (From Man to Man), by the Insularia Theatre, not recommended for those under 14 years old, Adeje Cultural Centre, €8. www.adeje.es November 27 8.30pm: Dance show, Flamenco Puro, Antonio de Verónica and Saray Cortés, Infanta Leonor Auditorium, Los Cristianos, first 200 tickets €10, rest at €12. www.arona.org. Until further notice Open air cinema at the Magma Centre, Adeje, from €4 for residents, many films in the original language. See: www.openaircinematenerife.es for programme and non-resident prices. Every Saturday morning Events for specific groups, families, seniors, women, etc. Activate Sports Club. www.tenerifeactivate.com.
EXHIBITIONS Until November 21 Paintings and sculptures by Matthias Lidy, free entry, Adeje Cultural Centre, 9am - 8pm every day. www.adeje.es Until December 2 BACOS exhibition, multi-media, Centro Cultural Llano de Camello, San Miguel, free entry, Wednesday and Saturday 10am - 2pm; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 4.00pm - 8pm. https://es-la.facebook.com/ bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es Tribute to Maria Zimmerman, Museo Casa El Capitán, San Miguel, free entry, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 7pm. https://es-la.facebook.com/ bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es Until December 5 Photography, Sala de Exposiciones El Aljibe, San Miguel, free entry, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10am - 1pm and Friday 4.30pm - 7pm. https://es-la.facebook.com/bacossanmiguel / www.sanmigueldeabona.es Until December 11 Photos and audiovisual art, ‘Recherchez les femmes’, TEA Tenerife Espacio de Las Artes, Santa Cruz, free entry, Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 8pm. www.teatenerife.es Until December 31 Retrospective collection of surreal images by 20th century painter Óscar Domínguez: Entre el mito y el sueño (Between myth and dream), TEA Tenerife Espacio de Las Artes, Santa Cruz, free entry, Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 8pm. www.teatenerife.es
November 26 7.30pm: Carmen, French opera, tale of a 19th century Spanish gypsy femme fatal, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €6. www.auditoriodetenerife.com
For regular church, charity and recreational events, please see: www.islandconnections.eu/1000003/1000027/0/41004/living-lifestyle-article.html
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OFFSHORE ACCOUNTS
UK receives new information 2017. A further 47 countries start a year later. This will provide tax administrations with timely information on non-compliance where tax has been evaded, particuIn a year’s time, the Spanish larly where they have had no tax authority will have started previous indications of nonreceiving information on its compliance. taxpayers’ offshore assets and income, under the new global UK dependencies and automatic exchange of infor- territories mation regime. The UK is already being handed The Common Reporting details of hundreds of thou- Standard was published in sands of offshore accounts held July 2014. Prior to that, the in its Crown Dependencies and UK government had reached Overseas Territories. automatic exchange of information agreements with its Common Reporting Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Standard Guernsey, Isle of Man) and Overseas Territories (includOver a hundred countries have ing Gibraltar, Cayman Islands, committed to the Common British Virgin Islands and BerReporting Standard for the muda). In this case, informaautomatic exchange of infor- tion relating to calendar years mation for tax matters. 54 2014 and 2015 had to be projurisdictions began collecting vided to HM Revenue & Cusinformation on financial assets toms by September 30, 2016. in January 2016, ready to pass The data provided includes the information onto the own- bank accounts, investment er’s tax authority in September management accounts, private By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks
equity funds, hedge funds, certain insurance policies and offshore trusts. The Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories have also signed up to the Common Reporting Standard and so will be sharing information with Spain from next year.
times the tax evaded. Crossborder tax mitigation can be a minefield for expatriates and those who own assets in more than one country. Specialist wealth management guidance is necessary these days to have peace of mind – both that you are not paying more tax than necessary and that your arrangements are fully compliant in Spain and the UK.
HMRC warning letter The UK tax authority is sending letters to UK taxpayers, warning them that HMRC will find out their money and assets overseas, as from 2016 it is getting new financial information from more than 100 jurisdictions. It asks the reader if they are confident their UK tax affairs are up-to-date, pointing out that personal circumstances can change – for example, they may have recently inherited overseas assets. Tax laws also change and previous planning could be outof-date. Penalties for those who are not paying the correct tax on offshore assets are increasing:
“The UK tax authority is sending letters to UK taxpayers, warning them that HMRC will find out their money and assets overseas, as from 2016 it is getting new financial information from more than 100 jurisdictions.” “resulting in potentially life- any special terms. HMRC changing circumstances”. advises that, when calculating penalties, it will consider New disclosure facility the quality of the information disclosed as well as how long HMRC launched its World- it took the individual to put wide Disclosure Facility on their affairs in order. September 5, 2016, giving Once it closes in September non-compliant taxpayers one 2018, tougher sanctions will be last opportunity to regularise introduced. Plans are for taxtheir affairs. It does not offer payers to then pay up to three
Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. Blevins Franks provides tailor-made advice on investment strategies, tax mitigation and estate planning. It has decades of experience advising British expatriates in Spain. Contact Paul Montague on 922 716 079 or paul.montague@blevinsfranks.com. www.blevinsfranks.com
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Amazing aesthetic medicine The Centro Internacional de Estética in Puerto de La Cruz is a specialised clinic for a range of cosmetic treatments, and Island Connections recently interviewed Dr. Enrique Plasencia Díaz about the range of services on offer. Dr. Plasencia you have been working in aesthetic medicine and cosmetic treatments for 30 years, can you explain the difference between liposuction and liposculpture? Nowadays, liposculpture and liposuction are almost synonymous. However, there are a few differences in both procedures. Liposuction is necessary to remove great quantities of fat, for example in the abdomen, whereas liposculpture is used to remove smaller deposits of fat in more complicated areas like the double chin, knees or ankles. Also the recovery is different in both procedures: liposculpture takes less time and the patient is able to
Can liposuction be used to reduce weight? Liposuction is not a method for losing weight, but a way to sculpt the body and remove the excess fat which cannot be lost through diet or exercise.
Dr. Enrique Plasencia offers individually tailored solutions for his patients The Centro Internacional de Estética in Puerto de La Cruz offers a wide range of cosmetic treatments
resume a normal life within a couple of days. How is the procedure carried out? Liposculpture is a technique which removes the fatty tissues
from between the skin and the muscle. This procedure permanently improves the body shape and it can be carried out in different areas of the body like the abdomen, legs, but-
tocks, knees, double chin and the male breasts. It is a simple procedure. We insert a cannula through the skin and with a small incision, we eliminate the fat localised in the area.
Do you perform liposculpture procedures at Centro Internacional de Estética? We perform liposculpture as well as liposuction, depending on the patient's needs. Which treatment is the most demanded in aesthetic surgery nowadays? We perform all types of aesthetic treatments, although the elimination of wrinkles is the most demanded treatment. This is a very simple procedure, where operating is not involved, and the results are instant. After half an hour the patient leaves with no wrinkles and no scars. There is no swelling and no bruises. n
Centro Internacional de Estética Calle Virtud 3, Puerto de La Cruz Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm. For further information or appointments in the north or south, call: 922 386 430
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The Deadline looms Sponsored by the Free Advice Centre Tenerife (FACT) The non-resident tax, or Modelo 210, is something that many people don’t seem to be aware of. It is a tax on second homes, and is payable if you are a non-resident property owner in Spain. Non residents who rent their properties out will use the same form but make declarations quarterly. Residents will include their property as part of their annual tax declaration. Unfortunately, the non-resident tax is something that tends to be forgotten in the excitement of buying a property, or is not mentioned by whoever is handling the purchase. The Tax Office has no obligation to inform you or chase you for it, so it is up to the buyer to be pro-active! The limit for presentation is December 31, 2016, so deadline is fast approaching. Declarations are made in arrears, so the tax return being made now relates to 2015. The amount of the tax is based on the rateable value of your property which can be found on the annual rates receipt (IBI) which was payable in the summer. The percentage of the tax depends on when the property was last revalued. Each person named on the deeds of the property needs to make a return, so typically a couple would make two declarations, each for 50 per cent of the value. If you have a fiscal representative in Spain, they will probably be presenting this on your behalf. If you don’t, it is possible to make the declaration yourself either in person at the Tax Office or online if you have all the information to hand and can make the necessary calculations. There are fines for non-declaration, and these can go back for up to five years. If you are unsure, get some advice while you still have time to avoid a fine, which can often be more than the tax itself! For free advice and referrals, contact the Free Advice Centre (FACT) at their offices in Wheeler Dealer, Las Chafiras, in the afternoons. Alternatively, telephone: 922 738 500. n
The Modelo 210 relates to a tax on second homes, and is payable if you are a non-resident property owner in Spain
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WINGATE
First school to go all-digital
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The start of the new academic year brought exciting new plans to life as Wingate became the first school in Tenerife to go all-digital with Google Apps for Classrooms. The plans evolved following a considerable amount of research made over the course of the preceding year, with online conferences and faceto-face meetings with Google facilitators and fellow professionals in order to revolutionise the teaching and learning at Wingate School.
A Chromebook is a laptop that’s used primarily online, with most applications and data residing on a ‘cloud’ network
This important step forward will enable students to access the extensive variety of resources both online and within the ‘Google Classroom’, a platform in which a wide array of educational apps can be easily accessed. In order to achieve this, a number of Google Chromebooks were sourced and later purchased by all of the senior students. These tablets are designed to safely deliver learning tools designed and built especially for school children. Over the next two years,
all subjects in the senior school will gradually move over to the Google platform. The students have been very enthustiastic about the introduction of the Chromebooks to their learning experience. Wingate hopes that Google Apps for Classrooms will expand the knowledge-base and further the students’ interests in subjects, not to mention alleviate the heavy weight that has previously been on their backs! Furthermore, the successful addition of 48 solar pan-
els to the rooftops of Wingate has contributed towards making the school into a green, renewable energy centre. The centre believes that this, coupled with new paperless learning resources, makes Wingate a forward-thinking educational environment which also keeps the strong family values that it is so proud of. The school would like to take this chance to thank all parents for their continued support in launching this innovative learning tool for the children. n
GARDENING
An aromatic garden ately rich soil. However, many of them can adapt to less sun or may have other requirements for optimum health, such as shady conditions and moist soil, or a grittier, more sharply draining one.
Getting started
From the garden to the kitchen: herbs are easy to grow and great for eating
Out and proud Out in the garden, herbs can be grown in their own separate area or mixed in with other plants. For the best positioning it’s worth getting to know the properties of each individual type, as their height and spread, spacing, soil, light and water requirements will all differ to a degree.
Basil and many other partial shade-loving plants will thrive in a sunny spot indoors
Container care The majority of herbs will be quite happy as pot plants, either on a balcony or in the garden, as long as you make sure the soil has sufficient drainage. Choose a container that is relatively deep, especially for larger plants such as rosemary, and use a high quality potting soil with a little perlite added to it.
Perennials need to be positioned carefully, either on their own or round other plants, but be aware that mint, for instance, will spread like wildfire, soon overrunning other species. Mint is one herb that is best confined to its own area or in a pot. Once you have planned the positioning, you will need to prepare the ground to provide a sandy, well-drained soil of
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This is a great time of year to begin with a few plants as many of them will appreciate the lower temperatures and fewer days of blazing sunshine. You can grow from seed or take advantage of the fact that garden centres will usually have a range of small plants ready for you to take away and place in your home. The only decision you need to make first is which you would like to grow, and where. Generally speaking, herbs prefer a sunny (more than six hours a day) but sheltered location, with good drainage and a neutral-to-alkaline, moder-
If growing indoors, chives, parsley, basil, coriander, marjoram, dill, mint and many other partial shade-loving plants will all thrive in a sunny spot indoors; just pick a south- or southwest-facing
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Herbs can be simple to grow and will reward you with a constant supply of delicious leaves which can be used for cooking, making tea, cleaning or even as useful additions to your first aid box. As well as being so valuable around the home and kitchen, one of the beauties of herbs is that there will always be a selection to suit your growing conditions, even if you live right on the coast or only have a tiny balcony space. They can make attractive and wonderfully aromatic additions to any garden, patio, rockery or balcony and can be cultivated in the ground or in a range of pots or containers.
window. However, do make sure they aren’t being burnt by the intense sun shining through the glass onto them.
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When deciding how to arrange them, one of the first things to consider is whether they are annual or biennial (such as basil, coriander, parsley, dill and chervil) which go through their whole growth cycle in one or two years, or perennial like oregano, mint, thyme, sage, rosemary and chives, which are slower growing and keep going year after year so need a more permanent abode. It can be a good idea to plant the two types separately as the soil of areas that hold annuals and biennials will need to be reworked more regularly.
Lavender plants are a fragrant addition to any garden Chives are attractive perennial herbs
moderate fertility. Some northern mountainous areas may have soil verging on clay but this can be easily remedied by digging a 35 to 45cm deep hole and filling it with a layer of crushed stone or coarse sand to a depth of between five and 10 centimetres. Mix some organic matter, such as manure, compost and green waste, along with a little coarse grit and/or sand with the excavated earth before refilling the hole. If planting herbs together, they can be arranged by height. Tallest herbs in the centre of an island bed or at the back of a border (e.g. Fennel, borage and angelica); shorter ones towards the edges (basil, parsley, chives).
Plants can also be arranged to their best aesthetic advantage according to their foliage and/ or flower colour. For instance, the silver-grey leaves of lavender or sage provide a fabulous background for vibrant flowers; herbs with colourful leaves can make any bed more interesting, and you can create an eye-catching path edge using low-growing plants such as chives and thyme. They can even be used to create distinctive highlights for a special feature such as a fountain, bench, sundial or birdbath.
Tasty tips Seed packets will generally come with much of the information you need to know for growing healthy specimens. If you are buying the plants already started, have a chat with the staff in the garden centre or look on the internet for tips. If you are growing from seed, sow annual or biennial plants at intervals of three to four weeks to ensure a continuous supply of fresh leaves, which can be nipped off as you need them. Pinching off the tips occasionally (which are nice and tasty, too) will inspire the plant to grow bushier and will stop annual herbs, such as basil, from flowering. This is advantageous as energy spent on seed production leaves less available for leaf growth. Herbs usually need only minimal amounts of fertiliser. If you apply too much they will produce lots of lush growth, but with little flavour, so use it sparingly. And last, but not least, harvest leaves first thing in the morning as this is when the fragrant and flavourful oils are at their highest in the leaves. n
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FASHION SPECIAL
JOY IN JEANS
Denim all over, in a fashionable distressed look. From Herrlicher
No matter what can be seen on the catwalks of international designers, there is one item that is always present: jeans. Along with trench coats and a little black dress, jeans are probably the longest lasting trendsetter in the world. Jeans as we know them today were first patented by Levi Strauss and the tailor Jacob Davis on May 20, 1873. German emigrant Strauss had been making robust trousers for the gold diggers and miners in San Francisco. At the beginning they were fabricated from a brown canvas cloth made of hemp fibres. The idea of reinforcing seams with rivets came from Davis, but lacking enough money to put forward a patent, he turned to Levi Strauss. Shortly after the process, the brown canvas was replaced by blue cotton denim and the name ‘blue jeans’, already in use for various types of garments, became the ubiquitous term for that particular kind of long trousers. The design became popular in the world of fashion in the 1950s, thanks to film stars like Marlon Brando and James Dean: rebellious youths and jeans-wearing icons. The older generation was less enthusiastic at that time, however. Jeans were considered young, fashionable and belonging to the subculture. Nevertheless, during the last century the former work clothing developed into a favourite mode of dress across the globe and all generations. From the original Levi’s brand, countless others have sprung forth, and jeans can now be bought in all kinds of styles and fits: skinny, loose, stonewashed, wide-legged, and many more. Which you choose depends as much on your personal taste as it does the season and weather. No matter what the circumstances, there is always a style of jeans to suit. For this autumn, there are two very different trends: fine denim and the used look with artful rips and patches. So, once again, jeans are an allround companion for every occasion.
A legend that remains fashionable
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Even denim shirts never go out of style. From Matalan
A great mix of boyfriend and distressed. From George at Asda
Casual denims with a washed-out look. From Betty Barclay
Attention to detail: beautiful embroidery. From Penney’s Ireland
Hole trend and an 80s look. From River Island
Men also feel comfortable in jeans. By M & Co.
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In trendy grey: skinny jeans with an oversize sweater. From Heatons
Classic jeans in a comfortable cut. From Primark
Jeans are transformed into office wear with a tweed coat. From Marks & Spencer
Trendy and casual: two-tone trousers. From MyColloseum
A little gentleman in used denim. By M & Co.
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Crafting beauty Photo: Mimiliz / FreeImages.com
By Xena Fox Many beauty and self-care products can be made using ingredients you already have in the home or which can be easily sourced from any supermarket. You can create a whole range of cosmetic items that are just as luxurious and fragrant as their commercial counterparts and are completely natural and healthy too. They can be used by anyone, are especially good for those with sensitive skin, and will even save you money.
tablespoons of olive or coconut oil. If you wish, you can also add one or two drops of
The flesh of avocados is great for the skin
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A whole range of wonderful beauty and self-care products can be made from natural ingredients Make spectacular scrubs with strawberries
Fantastic facials
Olive oil has been used as a beauty product for thousands of years
your face dry, then sit back and enjoy your younger-feeling skin. For a basic rejuvenating mix, first cook a small portion of oatmeal. Once it is cool, mix one or two heaped tablespoons with a little full-fat plain yogurt. Use as it is or add a tablespoon of honey for true luxury. Alternatively, you can mix half a cup full of the
cooked and cooled oatmeal with one whole egg and one tablespoon of almond oil. To calm irritated skin, blend half a cup of plain yogurt, one tablespoon of honey and half a peeled cucumber into a paste, and use as before. You can also add a few drops of chamomile oil and two tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel or juice.
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For some fabulous face masks that will leave your skin silky smooth and fresh, all you need are a few kitchen basics. Choose one of the recipes below, mix the ingredients into a paste and then smooth gently over your whole face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for between 10 and 15 minutes then wash off with warm water and a flannel. Lightly pat
couple of minutes, wash off with lukewarm water and a flannel and use a soft towel
The flesh of a fully ripe avocado makes a wonderful facemask just on its own: simply mash it up and apply. Or, once you have eaten the fruit, gently rub the remaining flesh (that’s still on the inside of the avocado skin) around your face.
to pat dry. If using on the feet, allow to soak in for three to five minutes before massaging. For a basic blend, simply combine half a cup of granulated sugar or coarse salt with two
a refreshing essential oil such as orange, peppermint, grapefruit or sage. Alternatively, mix one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of plain yogurt, two tablespoons of finely ground almonds and half a teaspoon of lemon juice. Almonds also go well with strawberries. Mash between four and six of the fruits with one teaspoon of sugar or coarse salt, two tablespoons of olive oil, and four finely ground almonds. Another nice one is to simply mash eight to 10 strawberries
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with two tablespoons of apricot or olive oil and one tablespoon of sugar or coarse salt.
bottle will also make a great scented body spray. Add a little olive or coconut oil for a moisturising effect. And last, but not least, for a fresh and healthy deodorant, mix a quarter cup of baking soda with a quarter cup of arrowroot powder or corn starch and blend together. Slowly pour in five to six tablespoons of coconut oil (and a few drops of essential oil if you wish) and mix until it takes on a similar texture to shop bought deodorants: solid but able to be applied easily. If you place it in an airtight container, this recipe will last around three months. Marcel Hol / FreeImages.com
Coconut and olive oil make great moisturisers just as they are Yoghurt has many healing properties for the skin Mix up your favourites and store them in the fridge
Stepping out To give your feet a treat, try a simple salt soak. Fill a bowl with water that has been boiled and allowed to cool but is still tepid. Mix in half a cup of sea salt and add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil for relaxation, if you wish. Soak your feet for between five and 15 minutes to relieve tiredness, swelling and aches. If you would like an invigorating soak, mix three drops of peppermint oil with one of euca-
lyptus and one of lemon into the water. Feet will also benefit from regular moisturising. Choose one of the combinations below and massage it gently into the feet, paying special attention to heels and other rough areas. For an extra soothing effect, slightly warm the oil beforehand. For an intense experience, apply the lotions just before you go to bed (wearing socks for the night will save your sheets and help the oil act). Your feet will be wonderfully soft by the time you wake up. Mix one tablespoon of olive oil and one of almond oil with 10 drops of essential oil of your choice. Alternatively, whip up the juice of a fresh lemon, a little cinnamon, two tablespoons
Nicely natural These are just some of the wonderful possibilities for creating home and personal care products using completely natural ingredients. Unfortunately, many shop-bought items contain a long list of chemicals such as phenoxyethanol, parabens, phthalates and octinoxate that all have possible links to serious illnesses with longterm use, especially when used extensively. You don’t have to suddenly throw out all your favourite creams and lotions, but substituting one or two for Andrei Ghergar / FreeImages.com
stance. Apply as before and leave on for several minutes. And for truly shiny locks, every now and again wash your hair as normal and rinse with vinegar.
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For an effective conditioner, gently massage a small amount of coconut oil into your hair and scalp using small circular movements. Comb out to the ends of the hair to ensure you have coated each strand. Then wrap a hot, wet towel around your head to help the oil penetrate. Leave in for at least an hour (or overnight if possible), before washing your hair. Vegetable oils such as olive, sunflower or safflower can also be used. For an egg-based conditioner, beat one yolk until it’s frothy, before adding one teaspoon of olive oil and one cup of cold water. Massage through washed and partially dried hair, starting at the scalp and working out to the ends. Leave for five minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. You can also mix one mashed avocado with coconut milk until it takes on a creamy sub-
You can have healthy, glowing skin naturally
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Healthy hair
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Silky skin For toned and refreshed skin, first blend one medium, peeled cucumber to a pulp. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place over a bowl, pour in the cucumber and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Empty the collected juices into a clean bottle, add two teaspoons of honey and shake the mixture vigorously. This will keep in the fridge for a few days. When you want to use it, saturate a cotton pad with the lotion and sweep over the face, neck and chest morning and night. For an after-shower body oil you can use coconut or olive oil straight from the bottle. Add a few drops of your favourite scented essential oil to feel great and smell wonderful.
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Whip up a great hair conditioner with egg and olive oil
of olive oil and a quarter of a cup of both milk and water.
Sensible scents For an antibacterial hand wash, mix equal parts of surgical spirits (alcohol) and aloe vera gel
with a few drops of an essential oil such as eucalyptus, tea tree or peppermint to keep those germs at bay. Combining two parts surgical spirits with one part water, plus a few drops of your favourite essential oil / oils in a spray
a natural alternative will help minimise chemical overload. When trying out the recipes above, always use the highest quality ingredients possible for best results, especially the oils. Organic choices would be even better. n
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Animal charities’ round up Live Arico (PAWS) We had a great night as always on a very busy evening at Top Square, Golf del Sur. Wonderful entertainment was provided by Celine and Danny, Debbie Diamond, Colin Stevens, Robbie Dominic, Tanya Tevaro and pocket dynamo Coco, aged 10. Thanks to all who came and supported us: as always you were fantastic. For some of the best charity store chic around, bag a bargain at our shops in: San Eugenio (Opposite Hotel La Niña. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm); Los Cristianos (Calle Reverón, near the Thistle and Dragon Bar. Open daily, 10am to 4pm); Golf del Sur (Golf Park, just before the lottery kiosk. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm; Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 10.30am to 3.30pm). Don’t throw things away! Call us on: 629 388 102 and we can sell it to help the dogs. Find us at: www.livearico.com, on Facebook, or join us on Twitter: twitter.com/live_arico.
Senior felines make great pets but can require a little special care due to physical and behavioural changes. Cats, like humans, often struggle mentally and physically as they age. Arthritis makes it difficult to get around, and changes in their brains cause confusion and behavioural issues. However, this needn’t be a problem with a bit of extra thought and some small adjustments. Work with your vet to create and maintain a healthy diet for your cat, and consider supplementing it with vitamins. Senior cats can become disoriented, so confine yours to a few
Acción del Sol has many adorable puppies that need help and will be looking for a home
Cat’s Welfare is looking for homes for two beautiful tabby cats: Trinity (nine years old, pictured) and Vasco (10 years old)
Cats Welfare will hold a sale every second Saturday of the month at Koala Sur in Adeje and Las Chafiras
Cats Welfare Cats are living longer than ever due to improvements in veterinary care and nutrition.
safe and comfortable rooms if they seem to become confused easily. Make sure they are rooms that get a lot of use as your cat may become more affectionate as they age.
Many elderly cats become more vocal, particularly in the middle of the night, when they are restless and confused. Try calling out to your cat in soothing tones. If this behaviour becomes a problem seek veterinary advice. They can also develop litter tray problems, but you can take steps to prevent bad behaviour. Consider placing more trays around the house so they are never too far away from one. If you typically use high-sided boxes, switch to a lower one so they can get in and out more easily. Don’t skimp on play just because your cat is sleeping more. Older cats need mental stimulation and physical exercise to keep them interested and fit. Try using food-based puzzle toys or wands with feathers or bells. Regularly grooming by you is also important as they may not be as capable of doing it for themselves. We are looking for new homes for Trinity (nine years old) and Vasco (10 years old), two beautiful tabby cats. They like cuddles, playing and curling up for a nap on a warm lap. They are house cats, so perfect if you have an apartment. Ideally, we would like to home them together but we also realise that may not be possible. Both are neutered, vaccinated
and micro-chipped. As always, cats go on a two-week trial so you can be sure you have made the right decision before you make a commitment. We will be holding charity sales every second Saturday of the month at Koala Sur in Adeje and Las Chafiras. Do come along. All adult cats currently available are in foster care and on our website: www.cats-welfaretenerife/pets. If it’s a kitten, many are also in foster care but in the south we do have kittens for viewing in the Don Perro pet shop in Las Chafiras and Vet Express behind Gran Sur. Opening times and
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Beautiful Bruno This lovely youngster was found near Amarilla Golf recently and Live Arico has been unable to find his owners. As he was not chipped it’s assumed he’s been abandoned so now needs a home. He is only a few months old and will grow to be medium to large sized. He’s a lovely natured dog and deserves a change of fortune. If you can give Bruno a loving home for life please call Elaine on: 678 015 653 and arrange a meeting. n
maps are on our website. In the north, kittens can be seen in the Kiwoko pet shop in the El Trompo commercial centre just outside Puerto de La Cruz. If you are looking for something specific then message or WhatsApp Maria on: 646 629 129 (9am – 6pm, seven days a week. Please leave a message if the phone is not answered immediately). We are always in need of good quality items to sell in our charity shop. It’s our main source of income and therefore incredibly important for us to raise as much as possible. Items for donation can be dropped into the shop on San Blas in Golf del Sur (Behind Hiperdino) which is open seven days a week, 10am – 6pm (Saturdays, 11am – 4pm). If you don’t have transport or have large bulky items, please ring Mark on: 636 590 557 to arrange collection.
K9 Our shop on Alcalá Plaza is in continual need of donations. If you have anything suitable please take it to the shop. The kennels are open every day
from 11am until 2pm. If you have any enquiries or are looking for a dog or cat, the number is: 667 638 468.
Acción del Sol We have again received a large number of puppies which are all in need of puppy milk and tinned food if you would like to help us out, or if you can spare some time to help with their feeding. Please contact us on: 922 778 630 if you can help in any way at all. We are always in need of tinned dog food, blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads for everyone. Alternatively, visit the refuge on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2pm - 5pm and Saturdays 1pm - 4pm. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque’s wind turbines at exit 52 on the TF1 northbound, after the El Médano junction. Just head for the turbines on the coast and you will see our buildings on the right. Alternatively, email the refuge at: teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page: action tier Acción del Sol. n
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Farmer’s Markets Adeje Calle Archajara, s/n, in front of Makro Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm / Wednesday 3pm – 7pm 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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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
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
subsidies became necessary 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
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
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
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.
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 of Tenerife. Enjoy. n
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
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Horoscope for period: November 10 to November 23 Aries 21.3 - 20.4 Try to not let what other people think about your preferences affect your own opinion. Much of their current derision is based on jealousy and insecurity. That isn’t a criticism, however. They need your help. Taurus 21.4 - 20.5 You’ve had a feeling for a while that something is wrong, but sometimes it’s all too easy to ignore the warning signs. You need to take a good look at everything that is going on in your life and reassess each situation. Gemini 21.5 - 21.6 You seem to be torn between two or more possible actions. At times like this the only thing you can do is listen to your heart. It may sound a little clichéd, but deep down inside you know exactly what you want to do. Cancer 22.6 - 22.7 Who said that crime doesn’t pay? The way you have been playing with someone’s feelings lately must surely be a felony. Don’t you think it is time you came clean about your position and put them out of their misery? Leo 23.7 - 23.8 Take care with your words, you are too clever at times and can end up causing irreparable damage. You may enjoy scoring the point, but the aftermath will not be so much fun. Think before you speak. Virgo 24.8 - 23.9 Sometimes everything we do seems to fall apart at the seams. You may be feeling like that right now but take cheer: The fruits of your labours have not been lost, good times are coming your way really soon. Libra 24.9 - 23.10 Try, try and try again. That saying has a lot going for it. If you have suffered defeat lately, or suspect that you are being thwarted in your ambitions, simply pick yourself up and have another go. The signs are good. Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 Who would have thought that you would have found yourself in this position? Not you, that’s for sure. But do you think that there is something you can learn from it, and improve? Surely there is if you look deeply enough. Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 Patience is a virtue and you are really holding your own on that front right now. Don’t worry, this situation won’t continue forever – you only need to persevere for a little while longer. And then you can congratulate yourself. Capricorn 22.12 - 20.1 Keeping our opinions to ourselves is not only the best thing for others at times, but is the optimum choice for ourselves usually. Do people really need to know what you are thinking about them all the time? Is it absolutely necessary? Aquarius 21.1 - 20.2 Friends, lovers and family are right behind you. Though you may not think so at times, you really do have their caring support. They just don’t know how to show it sometimes. Have faith in them. Pisces 21.2 - 20.3 Unfortunately, not everything always goes the way we want it to, but it often turns out the way we actually need it to. Don’t waste your energy fighting your present circumstances: everything is just the way it should be.
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General Services Massage and more. Offer: 60 minutes body massage €36. Couples, four hands, lava stones, tantric massages, etc. Playa de las Américas, Ernesto Sarti no.8, across from Iberostar Hotel Torviscas Playa. Tel. 602 608 626 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 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). Spanish native teacher and interpreter gives Spanish lessons at reasonable prices. Tel: 747 790 001. k.arim555@ live.com Masonic Lodge - Ave Fenix No.73. New meetings starting in October 2016 on the fourth Tuesday 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 You’re invited!!! FREE BEAUTY SESSION. This is your time to relax with friends or on your own, share the excitement of trying new products, learn about the latest techniques and trends and of course, earn fabulous rewards. More info: 642 601 553 Maggie.
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Second-Hand Sale LOS ABRIGOS & Auction X Room We sell everything you need for your home or rental apartment We buy quality furniture for CASH. Free Valuations! Collection & Delivery Service. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-1pm & 4pm-7pm · Sat 10am-1pm
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Los Abrigos, 1st building on the right, coming from Las Chafiras
Santiago del Teide Lions Club Bargains galore From clothes and children’s toys to kitchenware and books – there are plenty of great deals on second-hand 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.
Are you looking for an opportunity with financial independence and personal fulfillment? Become an Independent Beauty Consultant!!! More Info: 642 601 553.
Teacher (English and Spanish) and interpreter gives Spanish lessons. I would also like to work as a secretary. Tel: 747 790 001 or email: k.arim555@ live.com.
For sale, cooker with three burners, spit roaster for chickens, three freezers, chairs and decoration. Tel: Carlos on 676 243 558.
Lady Golfer, 65 years old, single, hcp 28, new resident in South Tenerife, is looking for male or female partner for many relaxed rounds. Tel: 922 741 118.
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We sell furniture suitable for bar/restaurant (tables, chairs, kitchen accessories, decoration etc.) in excellent condition. Price negotiable. Tel: 922 717 613 or 671 912 301
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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 Apartment and Villa for rent in Tenerife south. Tel: (0034) 662 507 191.
Wanted urgently: an apartment to rent in El Médano Garage to rent, double with 2 bedrooms and a width. Victoria Court 1, Los garage. Tel: 676 243 558. Cristianos. Close to Sunday market. Very secure lock-up. Looking to exchange or rent: 2 Luxury 85m apartment in Tel: 679 919 623. Travemünde (on the Baltic Sea, Germany) in exchange for 2/3 bedroom apartment in Tenerife for 4-6 weeks January/ February 2017. Our property is located on the 2nd floor overlooking the sea and the city and furnished to a very high standard. There is a Wellness and Spa on resort and underground parking. We are looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment in Tenerife in a nice complex with heated pool and Spa facilities. Email: m.perling@gmx. de or 0049 179 51 75 987. Studio for rent, in quiet Bio Finca, 25 sqm, in Los Realejos, close to Restaurant Monasterio, furnished, balcony, parking, garden, terrace, SAT TV, Internet, €280/month, incl. additional costs. Tel: 616 802 861 or 699 044 668.
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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 For sale 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
Beautiful seafront apartment for private sale. One bedroom, garage, sea views and in a sunny position. Price: €120,000. No agents. Tel: 922 752 759. Mobile: 608 425 426.
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3 Bed Semi Detached. Toilet, complete bathroom, separate kitchen, totally equipped, furnished, 35m2 terrace, secure access to pool, infant park, good views, beside commercial centres, 800m from Playa Fañabé, community fees
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One bedroom apartment, tiled throughout, American-style kitchen, separate bedroom and terrace. Located in the center of Las Americas within 3 minutes walk from the beach.
€ 122,000 ALAN: 634 098 838
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Located just off front line, excellent reputation, regular clientele. Terrace for approximately 10 tables and refurbished interior in timber. Bar walls adorned with memorabilia. Includes store room and Ladies & Gents toilet facilities.
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Mundo del Mapa Classifieds Agent Calle San Felipe, 12 Puerto de la Cruz www.steinert-invest.com info@steinert-invest.com FANTASTIC OFFER! Studios, apartments with one or two bedrooms - two bathrooms, terraces with sea view, in prime position. Bajamar municipally La Laguna on the north-eastern coast of Tenerife! Only 700m that separate it from the beach. Spectacular view of the Teide and / or the beach. 10 minutes to the airport north, Santa Cruz or La Laguna. Prices: 70.000€ to 120.000€ Contact us to arrange a visit.
C/ Pitera, Edf. Ikarus, Local B-25, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, La Paz
Quiet property in Playa Fañabe for rent 900m from the beach, from November 2016 to March 2017, corner house, garden, large communal pool, underground parking with direct access to the living area, 4 bathrooms, air conditioning, TV, WIFI, contact:
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Apartment for rent, 1 bedroom, fully equipped, near Playa Martiánez, in Puerto de La Cruz, €470 /month + electricity. Tel: Theresa on 606 105 101. Winter letting Puerto de La Cruz Studio apartment, 24 hour concierge, pool, sea views. Minimum three month contract. €500 per month. 669 652 149
British Style Bar
Wonderful rustic house available for holiday rental in San Miguel de Abona. 4 bed rooms, independent flat on the roof. Very well furnished with amazing views. Please call for further information. €70 per night for 2 people. €15 per extra person maximum 5 people. Close to the local town, restaurants, bars, cultural centre.
Tel. 616 460 728
Situations Vacant / wanted
Are looking for international girls to model swimwear in the south of Tenerife for an immediate start. Must be presentable and speak good English, other languages are an advantage. PR experience essential. Daily work, salary, commissions paid and contracts given.
Call José, between 11am and 5pm on 606 181 946 or 922 751 021
Estate agency in Las Américas requires: • A secretary with experience. Languages: English, German, Flemish. • Sales agents with experience, languages and own car.
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Vehicles To advertise please call 922 75 06 09
Car needed for long-term rental 676 378 618 Ford Fiesta 1.6, 2007. ITV until February 2018. Good condition. 87,000km. €4,750. Tel: 922 861 332 / 609 227 562.
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MG Sport 1.6 Convertible 2003, ITV to October 2016, one owner, excellent condition, only 25,000km. €8,500. Tel: 922 861 332 / 609 227 562. Mercedes 420 Elegance, 1996. 115,000km. ITV to November 2016. €4,500. Tel: 922 861 332 / 609 227 562.
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EVERYDAY MOTORING
GRAN CANARIA BIKE SHOW
Adverse weather conditions
Glorious classics and customs
Most of us came to Tenerife because of the lovely climate here, but when bad weather hits, it can happen quickly. Driving safely in adverse weather can be a challenge but there are some things you can do to help make life easier and safer. A wet road surface increases the chances of skidding when braking and steering. This is the same for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians as well, so stay aware of your surroundings. Understandably, stopping distances increase and visibility is reduced, so it’s common sense to drop your speed and give yourself more time to slow down. If you drive through deep water, check there is nothing following you, and gently test your brakes a couple of times. If visibility is bad, put dipped headlights on so that you can be seen. In high winds, especially in exposed areas such as the TF1
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A wet road surface increases the chances of skidding when braking and steering
which runs along the coast, be aware of the effect that gusty winds can have on your driving. Hold the steering wheel more firmly than usual. If you overtake a high-sided vehicle there may be a sudden gust from the side as you clear. Give cyclists, lorries and buses a wider berth than you normally need to. Always keep your windscreen clean and the wipers in good condition. Because of our usually hot climate, wipers can stick to the glass and then tear when used. Realising this when
you are in the fast lane of the motorway and can’t clear your screen is extremely dangerous! Above all, if adverse weather strikes, keep calm, slow down, make yourself visible, and adjust your driving accordingly. Keep your eyes on the road ahead and plan your driving so that you can brake, accelerate and steer smoothly – harsh manoeuvres will unbalance the car. Slow down and extend the area between yourself and the vehicle in front. In the
rain, stopping distance is at least doubled. Giving yourself more space also helps to avoid spray, especially when following a large vehicle. If you have cruise control, avoid using it on wet roads – you need to pay more attention to the road surface conditions and gently alter your speed. It is better to take longer to get there safely than to have an accident trying to drive faster than is safe, even if other motorists don’t necessarily agree with your caution. Take it easy on the roads during these adverse conditions. Based on their years of experience in the car industry, Wheeler Dealer will be providing useful advice and indepth information for the coming editions of Island Connections. Call Wheeler Dealer, Las Chafiras, on: 922 736 451. n
South Gran Canaria will be the scene for the 24th ‘Viejas Glorias’ bike gathering between November 11 and 13 and one very important visitor from Tenerife will be making the journey over there to take part. Back in edition 779 we featured the story of Dell Savill, a kneeler outfit sidecar racer during the 1970s in the UK. Sidecar racing is a popular sport across Europe and on an international level, but not one that is too well known here in the Canary Islands. Now living in Tenerife, Dell has managed to acquire a classic sidecar, exactly like one he built in the 70s, sporting a Hillman Imp engine. Having brought it over to the island and given it a little work and a re-spray, the outfit is now ready for Dell to take to shows and has already received a great amount of enthusiasm from those who have seen it in Tenerife. For its first trip to Gran Canaria, what gathering could be better than the yearly Viejas Glorias get-together which attracts fans of all things two-wheeled from all over the Islands. The event will play host to a number of different activities, including a bike show with a range of types, through custom, restored, classics and street racing models, for the public’s perusal from 10.30am onwards on November 12. The three day biking extravaganza will take place in the Parque Sur in Maspalomas and is one definitely not to be missed. See: http:// rinconviejasglorias.blogspot. com.es for more information, and good luck Dell, we think Dell Savill will be taking his your sidecar outfit is going sidecar to Gran Canaria for the to be an instant hit! n Viejas Glorias event
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Lucky car winner! Island Connections was there for the great moment and would like to wish Sharon all the best with her new vehicle. Revs Motors would also like to express their gratitude to everyone who took the time out to support them, and to Ocean Radio for their coverage of the event. The company has been open for five years and sends out a big thank you to all of their clients past, present and future for their support and custom. They are looking forward to the next five years of being of service! See more at: www.facebook.com/ revs.tenerife. n
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This fabulous BMW 320 Convertible was given away by Revs Motors Las Chafiras in their yearly draw
Revs Motors Las Chafiras recently gave a car away during their fifth birthday party at the Elephant Bar in Aldea Blanca. The annual donation is a great added bonus for clients of the business and is eagerly anticipated each year. This time, the lucky winner was Sharon Edens, who drove away a BMW 320 Convertible. The draw was open to anyone who had been a customer of the company between the dates of October 25, 2015 and October 24, 2016, and the selection was made live on air with Ocean Radio.
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ARC 2016
Photos: Ayunt. Telde
Official recognition was not long in coming for two Telde men who completed the Ironman 70.3 course during the World Championships of this event in Mooloolaba, Australia. Antonio Ramírez and Raúl Santana of Valle Jinámar in Gran Canaria, both fire-fighters at the station in La Garita, were received and congratulated by the sports councillor Diego Ojeda and didn’t lose the opportunity to list their difficulties in finding training opportunities and funding. Ironman 70.3, also known as the Half Ironman, consists of a 1.9 km swim, followed immediately by a 90 km bike ride and a 21.1 km run. The guys are now looking for events which will qualify them to take part in a full Ironman competition in South Africa (3.86 km swim, 180.25 km bike ride, and a 42.2 km run without a break and within 17 hours) and the councillor promised: “They will be able to count on our support for whatever they need to continue a quality level of training for them to achieve their objective to be in South Africa in 2017 representing Telde and all Canarians”. The Ironman competition is widely considered to be one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world and a good result there could qualify them for the World Triathlon Corporation final held every year in Hawaii. UK qualifiers are held in Bolton, Tenby and Weymouth and there is a Canarian leg of the qualifying races held in Lanzarote every year. The 2017 event is scheduled for May 20. n
Setting sail The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is an annual transatlantic sailing event for cruiser yachts held since 1986. ARC starts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and finishes in Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. The event is the largest transocean sailing event in the world and regularly attracts hundreds of boats of many different shapes and sizes. The route takes between 14 and 21 days aided by trade winds, and covers over 2,700 nautical miles. The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers is organised by the World Cruising Club, which also arranges a World ARC. It’s a full house for this year’s event. Over 300 boats are competing, making it the biggest
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Telde’s Ironmen
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The starting fleet at the 2013 event
An official reception for the Telde Ironmen
The ARC route takes between 14 and 21 days Las Palmas Marina, starting point of the ARC This year’s opening ceremony in Las Palmas
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Telde’s two ironmen hope to compete in the full Ironman competition in South Africa next year
ever migration to sail with the rally to the Caribbean shores of Saint Lucia. ARC sailors departed from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on November 6, with approxi-
mately 75 boats sailing to São Vicente, Cape Verde for a three to five day stopover before the restart to Saint Lucia on November 16.
The larger ARC fleet of over 200 boats will start their own Atlantic adventure on November 20 sailing directly to Saint Lucia.
The stunning and diverse fleet attracts interest from all over the world. For further information visit: www.worldcruising. com/arc. n
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SUNSHINE RUGBY
A referee’s perspective
Mike enjoying some ‘sunshine rugby’
the players developing further physical and mental skills. It was a pleasure to be involved, not just refereeing here in Tenerife, but on other islands and the peninsula. Credit must be given to the officials of the Canarian Rugby Federation and the other clubs in the league for their time, patience and effort in developing the local league. I had the honour of refereeing the Canarian U18 League Final played at T3 (Tenerife Top Training) between Ñandú and Las Palmas. After that game, one of the parents came to me and asked: “In all the seasons and levels of refereeing, which was the best?” The answer was simple: “This last one in Tenerife,” I replied. Ñandú Rugby has extended my career even further, allowing me to continue refereeing, and pass on knowledge to players
involved in many local derbies and the will to win here is just as great. What will this season bring? Ñandú has lost some important players, with one in particular, Facundo, now being educated in England and playing with Sale Sharks. This shows that rugby has no limits to a player’s ambitions. Come and join the Ñandú family. As a player this can be done from the age of eight years old. Ñandú has an excellent coach, Gotzon, training them to the age of 15 years old and providing a feeder group for the 15 to 18 age group. Join the club as a helper, committee member, or just a spectator. Everyone is welcome. Over 15 players are needed to continue Ñandú’s progress! I am president of the Cumbria Referee Society, still actively officiating when in the UK. Again this season, I will be
and spectators as well as other officials. Returning this September was different because Jamie and Rachael have moved to pastures new. A new coaching team of Nico and Adrian is now in place. I wondered how this would work, but after a couple of training sessions at T3, I realised that there was no need to worry. This season, all the other clubs will be upping their game to beat Ñandú, especially the other Tenerife team, the El Médano Boatmen. I have been
appointing referees to all the games played in Cumbria – a very easy task, sitting in the Tenerife sun on my balcony! I am looking forward to the time when my two grandsons come to Tenerife on holiday and can train with Gotzon and understand the island’s ‘sunshine rugby’. Ñandú’s home games start in early November so please come along and offer your support. For further information, contact Paul on: 664 361 058. Email: nandurugbytenerife@ gmail.com. n
By Mike Firby In Tenerife, if the pitches are too hard it is because of the heat and lack of rain, in the UK it is usually because of frost! Here, if we take a break during a game it is for water, back home, we have to take players off because the snow is too heavy. In Britain after the game we have a warm meal in the clubhouse; here we have pasta and drinks prepared on the touchline after the game. I have been involved in the sport of Rugby Union for nearly 60 years. My career started at 10 years of age playing for Workington Grammar School, moving on to play for UMIST (Manchester University) and then from 1966 to 1974 for my local team, Workington Zebras. In 1974 I started refereeing and for 20 years I blew the whistle all over Cumbria and the north of England. In 1994, I was invited to join the RFU National Panel as an Assistant Referee and for the next 20 years officiated in the Premiership, then later in the national leagues, and several junior international games. I also officiated at the Commonwealth Games U18’s and three times in cup finals at Twickenham. I have been visiting Tenerife for over 30 years but two years
Ñandú enjoyed a highly successful season last year
Mike (second from left) has been involved with Ñandú Rugby Club since 2014
ago my wife and I decided to spend the winter months here. Not long after arriving in September 2014, I saw an article in Island Connections asking for players and support for Ñandú Rugby Club. I went along and was immediately made welcome by the committee, players and coaches. The set up was in its infancy but the desire of all involved to learn and develop was very
apparent, with parents and committee giving all the support they could. The coaching team of Jamie Whelan and Rachael Watson started from scratch, teaching boys of 15 to 18 years of age with little or no rugby experience how to pass, tackle and, with my input, the laws of the game. Under the guidance of Jamie and Rachael they all developed
a playing ethic worthy of higher teams. The high level of commitment and dedication started to pay off. In the 2014/5 season, all the league games were played on the Spanish peninsula, involving high costs and long journeys, but this did not deter anyone. Major steps were taken in the 2015/6 season with the formation of the Canarian League, and Ñandú’s fantastic achievements have been well documented. During that season the coaching team continued to develop the side, with
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CD TENERIFE
Five goal thriller against Rayo By Chris Todd starved fans. The visit of the
29/10/2016 CD Tenerife 3 Rayo Vallecano 2 The weather was more like summer than autumn as the Heliodoro produced a sizzling five goal thriller for their goal-
when a determined Suso run down the right flank ended with Amath coolly slotting the ball into the goal to take his tally to four for the season. However, 10 minutes later the home side equalised through a Ramalho header. It was a case of poor defending from a set piece (yet again) and centre half Carlos
CD Tenerife earned a valuable draw away to Girona
cheekbone and Iñaki´s broken nose, we can now add midfield captain Vitolo, who suffered a broken nose in this game against Girona. Tenerife nearly stole a win in the second half when Alex Garcia saw his effort crash onto the crossbar and down onto the line. The blanquiazules will be pleased that they are at last creating more chances
Ruiz cannot return to the fold soon enough. It has been a story of players’ facial damage this season: to go with Carlos Ruiz´s fractured
and scoring goals. They need to turn these draws into wins if they want to reach the playoff zone but things are looking a lot better. n
The blanquiazules scored three against Rayo Vallecano
the game but eventually it was that man Amath again, who beat the offside trap to make it 3-1. Rayo hit back to give the faithful a nervy final few minutes but Tenerife held on for an important victory. 05/11/2016 Girona 1 CD Tenerife 1 The blanquiazules kept up their improved form of late with
a valuable point gained at high flying Catalan side Girona, who are unbeaten at home this season. With key players Choco, Carlos Ruiz and Aarón Ñíguez injured, CD Tenerife can be happy with the draw but on merit alone it could even be seen as a lost opportunity to take all three points. The blanquiazules took the lead after just two minutes
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The Spanish second division has, for many seasons now, been a very tight league, but this time it is beyond belief with only three points separating the relegation area to the play-offs. Needless to say, any team that can win back to back matches will climb the table with ease. Our local team CD Tenerife has picked up their form recently and now enjoy two consecutive home games, so the next couple of weeks could prove crucial for the club. Next up on November 12, the blanquiazules take on Numancia in Santa Cruz with a 5pm kick off. That is followed by another home game on November 20 against new boys, UCAM Murcia.
ex-La Liga outfit from Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, proved to be the spark that ignited the Tenerife forwards into action. They always seem to rise to the occasion and they came flying out of the traps. This was a different animal to the cautious one we have seen recently: the intensity was high and it was all-out attack. Tenerife took the lead on 14 minutes after a fine cross by the French left back Camille was headed in by Choco Lozano. It only took eight minutes to increase their lead when Amath out-sprinted the Rayo defence to score with composure. The young Senegalese striker has come on leaps and bounds. The joy, however, was shortlived as Rayo pulled a goal back soon after with a thunderbolt from Fran, and Choco was stretchered off with an injury that will keep him out until the New Year. The action continued in the second half with substitute Jouini missing two great chances to seal
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