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2017 - Year of Sustainable Tourism
What’s your CO2 holiday footprint? As tourism booms worldwide, the year 2017 was designated by the United Nations as the Year for Sustainable Tourism. According to the World Tourism Organisation UNWTO, 1.23 billion cross-border travel arrivals were registered last year. The countries with the highest tourism spending include China, the USA and Germany, with France, the USA and Spain as the most popular destinations. The Canary Islands also set new records with around 15 million visitors and the trend is rising. About ten per cent of the overall gross national product is based on tourism. This brings opportunities for growth, however it also brings risks. It’s precisely in restricted territory, like islands, that the question is often raised as to whether there is an upper limit on how many tourists the area can sustain. Sewage, electric-
TUI Fly - one of the less contaminating airlines
ity and water supply, waste disposal, energy-conscious and environmentally friendly construction - all these factors come into discussions on sustainable tourism. And of course natural areas also need protection. Visitors to the Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote for example must follow specific routes between the volcanoes and the number of people allowed to ascend to
the very top of Mount Teide is strictly limited. What about dolphin and whale watching? A balance between running successful tourist attractions and respect for the animals is also important. More about this in the current report with Fabian Ritter from M-e-e-r.de in the inside pages. In times of global climate change, just travelling is a big issue because travel generates
CO2 emissions, the amount of which depends on the distance of the journey, the type of plane and the airline. The climate protection organisation Atmosfair has ranked over 200 of the largest airline companies according to their level of emissions. The most fuelefficient aircraft are currently Boeing 787-9 and Airbus 350900, with around one per cent of the fleet considered highly
efficient. However, the British company TUI Airways and its German sister companies TUI Fly and Condor are among the top ten most economical airlines among holiday flyers. Easyjet, Monarch, Ryanair and the Swiss company Edelweiss also performed well. As an example, British travellers generate 6.5 tons of CO2 per year. In order to be climate-compatible and to maintain global warming below two degrees Celsius, the per capita limit would be only 2.3 tons - a huge difference. A return flight
per person from London to Tenerife’s southern airport generates an average of 1.552 kilos of CO2. Some airlines and the Atmosfair platform offer travellers the possibility of making a CO2 offset, which can be paid directly when booking or separately via Atmosfair. This money is specifically invested in climate protection projects. For a flight between London and Tenerife the fee would be approximately €36. If you are interested in this topic you can find more information on: www. n atmosfair.de.
The editorial team of Island Connections would like to wish all our readers happy holidays, a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Our office will be closed from December 15 to January 2. We will be back with our next issue on January 11.
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Festive season fun
The best of nativity
time at the Playa de Las Canteras in Las Palmas, a unique nativity scene in the whole of Europe. The response to this incredible work of art has, as ever, been outstanding. During the first weekend alone, over 20,000 visitors marvelled at its structure. Canarian artist Jonay Ruiz created it with the help of eight art students: Vadim Gryadov, Alexey Shchitov and Aleksei Rybak from Russia, Benoît Dutherage from France, Leonardo Ugolini from Italy, Marieke van der Meer from Holland, Enguerrand David from
year, the sand nativity scene attracted 214,000 visitors during the Christmas season, who donated a total of €18,000 to the city's social kitchens. The scene will be on display until January 8, and is popular not only with visitors but also on the social networks. A video of the opening posted by the city's Tourism Office reached 211,000 users within two days and was reproduced 75,000 times. The City of Las Palmas Cultural Department's Facebook page received over 15,000 comments and ratings,
Dancers in typical Canarian costume are also part of the La Gomera nativity scene A nativity scene tour for the whole family in La Orotava. Most are accessible for people with disabilities Made of sand, the Las Palmas nativity scene is unique in Europe
December brings the start of the festive season in the Canary Islands, and with it the tradition of creating beautiful nativity scenes to adorn many a church and public area across every town and city.
A La Orotava tour In the old town of La Orotava in the north of Tenerife, there are no less than 29 nativity scenes that can be visited. Many of the local residents create their own, often on such a grand scale that they occupy a whole living room, while others are located in public areas such as parks. Now, for the tenth year, the scenes have been grouped together to create a fascinating tour. The majority of them are situated right in the town centre, and visitors can opt to take a guided excursion or seek them out independently. New ones are constantly being added, and by December 21 all 29 will be complete and can be visited until January 8. Together with the town's festive lighting and impressive nativity scene in the town hall square with life-size figures, La Orotava offers an irresistible Christmas charm. Last year, over 40,000 people, including 2,000 school children, enjoyed the tour and its wonders. Further details can be downloaded from the website: www.laorotava.es.
La Gomera charity A nativity scene with a Canarian ambience has been attracting the attention of visitors to the HiperDino supermarket in the Parque Bulevar shopping centre in San Sebastián de La Gomera since the start of December. The scenery is enlivened with a range of traditions, such as typical floral offerings and the Silbo Gomero whistling language, which in this case is used by the shepherds to spread the news of the birth of Jesus. Many of the island’s points of interest, such as the Roque de Cano in Vallehermoso and the Roques de Pedro and Petra in Hermigua, have been incorporated into the design. Proceeds collected will be donated to the non-profit organisation Asociación Padre Laraña, founded in 1982 by the Jesuit Father José María Laraña. The charity provides more than 80 children and adolescents aged
three to 16 years old with lunch and an afternoon snack. There is free tutoring at the facility and the organisation also offers support, information and education to families.
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Orca Ocean baby news
Morgan to be a mum! The management of Loro Parque recently announced that the orca Morgan, rescued from the Wadden Sea in 2010, is a proud mum to be. Normally, pregnancies would not be reported publicly at such an early stage, but in this case the park management has decided to do so because of the great interest that many people have in Morgan’s life. The pregnancy was not planned and was detected by a routine ultrasound examination of her uterus. The fact that animals have the need to reproduce is often seen as a positive indication of their welfare. The veterinarians are well prepared for the upcoming months and have the necessary experience to see Morgan through her pregnancy, which can be expected to last between 15 and 18 months. n
Morgan on the scales. All orcas are used to being examined regularly
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Europe calls for equality
Spanish social policy failure Spain is currently heading the table of European countries when it comes to a lack of equality. A European Commission assessment recently cited Spain as the least developed country in Europe in this respect, even falling behind Bulgaria, Greece and Lithuania. Critical voices rang out from Brussels regarding the scarce impact of Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's social policies, and the Commission has stated that it will be keeping a watchful eye on the development of the situation. Despite an ongoing economic recovery, the pre-crisis gender equality achieved in 2007 has never again been repeated in Spain. On the contrary, Brussels describes the situation as currently "critical" rather than improved, especially as the tentative upturn in employment has not reached individual population groups uniformly. The Commission examined several aspects of labour mar-
ket developments, including the number of persons working and the level of unemployment, the relationship between men and women in the labour market, and public support for social policies. Some of the areas that were highlighted in the report included disparities in income. For instance, only around 42 per cent of women in Spain receive a pension, and even those who do usually find it is 37 per cent lower than those received by men. The country is also failing regarding the number of young people who drop out of school prematurely and have no education certificates or work, the so-called 'ninis’ (ni estudian, ni trabajan), meaning they neither study nor work. Spain stumbles over the education of young people and is among the weakest countries in the EU. However, education is crucial for young people to be successful in later life and to escape the risk of living in poverty. Currently, throughout Spain almost 15 per cent of the
population is considered to be at risk of poverty, a figure that rises alarmingly to 44.6 per cent when applied to the Canary Islands. Whilst Spain continued to fail abysmally in almost all areas, the country is nevertheless ahead in two. Firstly, regarding day care facilities for children, 39.7 per cent of those under the age of three go to nursery school, while in the EU the average figure is only 30.3 per cent. The second is the number of people who stop their medical treatment because they cannot afford it. While this affects around 3.2 per cent of the EU population in general, it is only 0.6 per cent in Spain. However, these two plus points do not override the other poor results. On the contrary, the Spanish government has many tasks to tackle and master in 2018. In terms of equality, Spain has taken massive strides backwards since the crisis and a U-turn has long been needed. Especially as many women, including in the
Mariano Rajoy (archive photo) at the European Commission in Brussels
Canary Islands, are single parents and have to cover all their expenditures independently. With reduced income, limited time and money for children and tutoring, not to mention social discontent, a new, and frustrated, generation is already growing up with the highest risk ever of never escaping the poverty spiral. Obviously, this is a situation that must change and it will take an enormous amount of political will to improve the social policies of Mariano Rajoy and his government n for 2018.
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Illegal fishing
Ángaro at Jameos del Agua
Caught red handed
The Dance of the Elements The quotas for private fishing were greatly exceeded. Moreover, neither of the men held a licence for the activity
The El Hierro lobster, Panulirus echinatus, is on the list of endangered species. The poachers had killed three stately specimens
Two fish poachers were recently apprehended in La Palma by officers from the Guardia Civil Environmental Unit. The accused had evidently travelled on a Zodiac launch from Tenerife to the north of La Palma specifically to hunt for lobsters, which are on the red list of endangered species and are therefore a prohibited catch.
The officers found three Panulirus echinatus lobsters, two females and a magnificent male, which had been speared with a harpoon and hidden under a seat. The poachers had also exceeded fishing quotas, had no licences for the activity and one of the men had already been banned from possessing weapons, which also covers the
use of underwater harpoons. A total of eleven charges were filed against the two men. During the incident, the officers were able to confiscate three basket traps, which were installed at greater depths than permitted and were less illuminated than prescribed. They also seized two drums for catching moray eels, four underwater harpoons, 40 kilograms of
fish illegally caught outside the approved areas, and over ten kilos of limpets, which had also been collected outside the authorised area and appropriate season. The seized fish and seafood were given to social institution kitchens after the evidence had been recorded. The Nature and Species Protection Act prohibits the killing, disturbing and violation of wild animals. Breaches can be punished with up to two years’ imprisonment if the captured specimens are protected species. Since 2006, when cooperation between the Guardia Civil's Environmental Protection Unit, Seprona, and the Canarian Government's department for fisheries was intensified, 39 cases of infringements of fishing laws off the coast of La Palma have n been brought to justice.
If you plan to travel to Lanzarote in January or February, a visit to the famous volcanic tube called Jameos del Agua is definitely recommended. You can take an impressive journey into the volcanic elemental force of the island and it will be even better if you can make sure your visit coincides with a performance of the show Ángaro, in the underground Auditorium of the Jameos del Agua. Ángaro, an ambitious project by the Pieles Company was chosen out of 18 candidates to be included in the cultural programme for this year’s autumn/ winter season. It is a musically staged sound and visual show that connects the five continents of the world from an ethnographic point of view. Songs and rhythms are linked with words, dance, images and knowledge. Shells attached to the feet of the dancers become instruments, while the whispering and whistling of people, simple flutes and drums all merge into a homage to the fire, water, earth and air elements. Furthermore it harmoniously fuses classical and avantgarde music. The next performances will take place on January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25 and March 11 and 25, each at 12.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from: www.cactlanzarote. com. After the show, a three-course menu can be booked in the Jameos del Agua restaurant to round off Ángaro – an impressive show your visit to perfection. n in a fascinating environment
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Volunteers needed before the winter rains
Reforestation help wanted
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Grand opening
Dive into the Poema del Mar
The Poema del Mar Aquarium is opening its doors on December 17, a date which coincides The activities of the around 1,000 volunteers who planted with the 45th anniversary of some 3,000 trees were concentrated in particular in the Loro Parque in Tenerife and areas marked by the last forest fire in Gran Canaria. just in time for the holiday Cedars, pines, chestnut and almond trees were newly season. planted. However, now, time is running out, as heavy winThe founder and president ter rains could cause serious soil erosion. The latest forest of Loro Parque, Wolfgang fire affected about 1,930 hectares of forest. However, a Kiessling, and his son Christoph Kiessling are behind this large part of it, more than 70 per cent, is Canarian pine amazing project, as they were forest, which recovers from fire in a natural way. In addiwith Loro Parque and Siam tion, around 26 per cent of the area is covered with buildPark in Tenerife. The openings, so only about four per cent of the total area remains ing of the Poema del Mar is to be reforested. eagerly awaited by many local Luckily, the Gran Canaria Island Council had already residents and tourists, while decided to support the reforestation of the island via a the tourism industry is congreen fund every year, before the forest fire struck and vinced that it will become an cash is available. The Verde Forestal Fund is topped important attraction for Las up with €4.5 million each year from the Island CounPalmas and the whole of Gran cil budget. A further €500,000 was recently added by Canaria. the Canary Islands Government as emergency aid after Poema del Mar is located right the forest fire and another €300,000 by the central next to the cruise ship pier, just government in Madrid. 200 metres from Playa de Las The reforestation is carried out primarily by volunteers as Canteras, in a modern, white, private individuals or by associations and school classes. curved building that is already The next working dates are in the new year from Januone of the most prominent on the island and the archipelary 14. If you would like to join in, you can contact the ago. The marine aquarium is a Island Council via: www.grancanaria.com or the Facemodern and ambitious project book page www.facebook.com/REFORESTEMOS-GRANbased on the cornerstones of CANARIA-202884571328/. n innovation, biodiversity, con-
An imposing building hiding underwater worlds
servation and sustainable tourism. Even in the run-up to the project, the Gran Canaria Island Council and the Canary Islands Government rated it as being "of strategic interest for the region". Visitors will start their tour in the first area, in the jungle, where different landscapes from all five continents have been replicated. In the sec-
ond part, in a 400,000 litre cylinder, coral reefs and their inhabitants seem to be very close, and finally the visitors will be captivated by the deep-sea dwellers. Hundreds of ecosystems have been recreated as faithfully as possible, both inside and outside of the water. Quality, sustainability and respect for the environment are a prior-
ity at Poema del Mar, as in all the Kiessling family facilities. Loro Parque has recently been voted the world's best zoo by users of the TripAdvisor website, and Siam Park is the undisputed king of water parks according to the same platform. Now Poema del Mar joins them with the same ambitious plans as its n two predecessors.
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Exclusive interview: Fabian Ritter from M.E.E.R.
At sea, we are the guests During the first half of 2017, companies offering whale and dolphin watching activities in the Playa de Las Américas area found themselves under close scrutiny by the Guardia Civil Maritime Service, along with the Ports Authority, Guardia Civil special sub-aquatic activities group (GEAS) and the Customs and Border Patrol (PAFIF). Standards on land and the boats, as well as behaviour when approaching and viewing marine mammals were put to the test, with the alarming conclusion that six out of ten companies inspected were found to be violating the applicable laws. These results on their own are reason enough to ask questions and to think about which provider to choose when booking, a fact that makes the insights of those overseeing the profession ever more important in an increasingly environmentally conscious world. Experts in the field are the members of M.E.E.R., a nonprofit association based in Berlin that has been researching the whales and dolphins off the coast of La Gomera for 20 years. The name is an acronym for Mammals, Encounters, Education and Research. For a long time the association has
been working together with OCEANO Gomera, a provider of whale and dolphin excursions on the island. Data is collected regularly during the trips and the behaviour of the animals is documented. Marine biologist Fabian Ritter has been involved from the very beginning. Mr. Ritter, isn't it unusual for research and excursion operators to work together? It is certainly the exception, but is undoubtedly a sensible collaboration for those involved. Many dolphin and whale populations live permanently off the south west coasts of Tenerife and La Gomera, while several others pass through regularly. These include pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins, porpoises, bridled dolphins, sperm whales, and common dolphins in the winter and spring, and many more are found around the Canary Islands. There have been regulations in force that have to be followed by excursion operators since 1996. They aren’t always followed, however, and cetacean watching has become a serious form of mass tourism, especially in Tenerife. When I see trips taking place on noisy party boats with a show programme offered on board, so that the sighting of whales and dolphins is just incidental, I get a bad feeling. Tenerife currently has around
35 boats with licences. There are also endless jet skis and private boats. There's too much going on off the coast. We’ve been carrying out sustainable whale watching in La Gomera since 1996 and work closely with OCEANO Gomera.
whale watching operators in Valle Gran Rey to sit at the same table. In March we set up a land-based monitoring platform and from there we inform the excursion captains of all providers about current sightings. We rely on cooperation
Photo: ©Fabian Ritter / MEER e.V.
By Sabine Virgin
Fabian_MEEReV: “La Gomera follows the approach of gentle whale watching. The boats approach the animals slowly and respectfully.” (pictured: pilot whales).
We have also set up a trilingual permanent exhibition on the subject in its rooms. This collaboration enables us to carry out long-term studies. We always record where, when, which and how many animals are seen. More than 11,000 sightings have now been documented, making it one of the world's largest databases. Economic and scientific interest can be reconciled with good will and for the benefit of all concerned. In La Gomera we even managed to get all the
instead of competition, and on respect for whales and dolphins. This works well. What do you think are important criteria when deciding to go on a trip as a holidaymaker? When we go out to sea, we are the guests and we should behave like that. This means that you should approach the animals slowly and avoid erratic behaviour as long as you are close to them. It must be left to the marine mammals whether and how they interact
with humans. They must not be rushed or disturbed while hunting and under no circumstances should a mother and young offspring be separated. It is important to us that sound knowledge about the animals is imparted and treated with the greatest respect, as especially with dolphins there is often a lot of enthusiasm. A jumping dolphin is an impressive sight. But he does not do this to please us, rather because he’s showing a fellow animal how strong he is, or because he’s signalling that he feels disturbed by us or because he is hunting. He's in his natural element and we are just the onlookers, and that's the way we have to look at it. No expectations should be aroused in the guests, as sightings are likely, but never guaranteed. This relieves the pressure on the providers and gives passengers the feeling that they are experiencing these animals in their own habitat. After all, it is the open Atlantic Ocean and not a zoo. We researchers on the one hand, and the tourism providers on the other, use the same resources and should treat them with care. That is our concern and we have come quite a long way in La Gomera. Unfortunately, in Tenerife we do not currently know many providers that we would recommend on request.
What do you think about swimming with dolphins? Fortunately, in the Canary Islands swimming with whales and dolphins is only allowed for scientific and cinematic purposes and only with a special permit applied for separately. Whales and dolphins are usually not interested in us and it’s mostly a very short, rather disappointing encounter. Quite apart from that, I think it's very dangerous, because it is an open ocean, with potentially dangerous currents. Water is the element of whales and dolphins, not ours. Swimmers have also been injured intentionally or unintentionally. If you look at the deep scars that whales or dolphins carry on their bodies, you will know that they are not always 'nice' to each other, but rather they will fight their battles. Besides, it's an unnecessary intrusion into their habitat. I think it is right and proper that it is forbidden. What is special about the populations of marine mammals living in the waters of the Canary Islands? There are some species that are permanently resident, others appear seasonally or sporadically. For example, it is unusual that pilot whales are bound to one area. This is
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very untypical for the species and otherwise only known in Hawaii and Hokkaido (Japan). But this also means that the food supply must be very large. Actually, the water around the Canary Islands is rather low in nutrients, but thanks to the calimas and soil erosion, iron and other minerals get into the water, boosting productivity and ensuring an abundance of plankton and fish. In addition, the water quickly becomes very deep. Pilot, beak and sperm whales feed almost exclusively on squids. Considering that their populations eat tons of this prey, one can get an idea of how rich the underwater supply has to be. The water is calm due to the lee of the Teide Mountain on the south-west side of the islands, making it ideal for mating, as a nursery or for rest stops.
trip regardless, even if occasionally they don't get to see cetaceans. But if you have ever looked into the eye of a whale or dolphin, observed its graceful movements or were there when a dolphin uses the bow wave for his swimming acrobatics, you are usually deeply touched. Sometimes you even wonder who is actually watching whom? It is precisely these emotions that can cause people to show more consideration for animals and thus make changes in their everyday lives. For example, by avoiding plastic waste, disposing of it properly or paying attention to fishing methods when making purchases. Around 80 per cent of the waste in the sea comes from the land. We should think about that. By using environmentally friendly cleaning products we also protect the wastewater. We should generally regard water as a precious commodity that is to be used sparingly. I am not generally in favour of all people becoming vegetarians, but a veggie day once a week would be great and, above all, a departure from mass livestock farming. This too has a negative impact on the sea. With little steps, everyone can contribute some-
What message do you want to convey on the trips? On La Gomera, with M.E.E.R. and OCEANO Gomera's 'best practice' cetacean watching, we would like to exemplify how sustainable whale and dolphin watching tourism works. This includes the greatest possible respect for the animals. We inform our guests in such a way that they can enjoy the
thing to achieve a lot in the end, and we want to encourage this. Another important issue is the large number of fast ferries. What are the main problems? There are many ferries between the islands, and high-speed ferries, which reach over 70 kilometres per hour, are particularly problematic. At least two or even more sperm whales are killed every year, others are injured, and beaked, baleen and pilot whales have all been affected. The number of unreported cases is high. Until recently, ship owners have simply denied the problem. Then, in 2015/16, a working group consisting of shipping company representatives, scientists, environmental protection organisations and politicians was brought together. However, this has not garnered much success or changes so far. The good hearing and echo location with which dolphins and whales can communicate and manoeuvre are repeatedly reported about. Why don't the animals evade danger? Often, young animals are caught who do not perceive the noise they hear as a threat. Even adult animals
often underestimate the danger because the boats never used to be so fast. It is mostly sperm whales that are victims of the fast ferries, probably because they're caught at rest. Beaked whales and sperm whales are deep divers who hunt for between one and
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sensitive cameras. As a scientist, however, I do not consider this technology to be mature enough, it's more of a filibuster. Anyway, what can a captain do in an emergency? Evade the cetacean, of course, but where can he go? Can he know in which direction the animal is
service between Tenerife and La Gomera, this would mean that the speed is reduced in particular around five miles off the coast. We asked holidaymakers about this topic and found out that 98 per cent would give up speed in favour of the sea mammals. We don't know how the islanders see it. However, we all benefit from the continuing protection of our islands’ marine mammals and we should take this task seriously. After all, we are talking about one of the greatest natural resources the Canaries have to offer - and this should be preserved in the long term.
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Whale watchers observing pilot whales off the coast of La Gomera
one and a half hours at great depths, which is an enormous effort for the body. If the animal shows up on the surface after this, it could be compared to a marathon runner crossing the finishing line. He is completely exhausted and cannot move very fast. In your opinion, what would be a sensible solution? Nowadays, ship owners tend to use technology such as heat-
moving and does he not risk endangering the safety of the passengers? That is why we are calling for two easy-to-implement measures that would have a great impact. Firstly, avoiding and bypassing waters rich in whales and dolphins. Secondly, a reduction in speed to 13 knots, or 24 kilometres per hour, at least within the numerous marine protected areas. This would reduce the risk of a fatal collision. For the ferry
If you would like to know more about the research by the M.E.E.R. registered association or would like to participate through donations, you can find more information at: n www.m-e-e-r.de.
Donation account for the M.E.E.R. registered association: Postbank Berlin: BLZ 100 100 100 10 Account number: 811 344 101 IBAN: EN89 10010010 0811344101 BIC: PBNKDEFF
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PROMOTION | Brunelli's Steakhouse at Punta Brava
Best this side of the Atlantic! The fabulous Brunelli's Steakhouse is located right beside the Atlantic Ocean in the idyllic fishing quarter of Punta Brava in Puerto de La Cruz. It is a restaurant in a picturesque location, which is a must for steak lovers. Inspired by the original US steakhouses, at Brunelli's quality and experience are mixed in a unique and unprecedented way in the Canary Islands. The best meat is cooked in a special Southbend oven at 800 degrees. The pores close within seconds and the result is a steak that is crispy and caramelised on the outside but juicy on the inside. When buying meat, the best quality is taken into account and then it matures in an innovative refrigerator, at optimal temperatures and humidity. The progressive storage and maturing of the meat guarantees maximum enjoyment. In addition, there is the sophisticated ambience and high-quality art, combined with a nine-metre wide glass pane on the sea front, which can be retracted completely so
reservations are made well in advance. Brunelli's Steakhouse wishes you a Merry Christmas n and a Happy New Year.
A romantic atmosphere right beside the ocean
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the lounge becomes a terrace which is open to the sea. A visit can be perfectly rounded off by an excellent wine list from selected wineries, and exquisite desserts. It is also the ideal location to spoil yourself with the Christ-
mas menu on Christmas Eve or to end 2017 in style on New Year's Eve. For starters there is a classic Christmas punch, fôie with truffles, caramelised onion, vegetable chips and poached egg. This is followed by lobster in lemon butter, and a fruits of
the forest sorbet with gin. The main course consists of a Tomahawk steak (about one kilo for two people). Finally for dessert, there is a mouthwatering American cheesecake. Half a bottle of white and half a bottle of red wine are included in the price of €85.
The New Year's Eve menu starts with a Bellini cocktail which is followed by the foie gras with truffles, a Bouillabaise fish soup and a lemon sorbet with limoncello. The main course is a Porter House steak for two weighing around 1.2 kilos, served with pineapple chutney, Dauphinoise potatoes and a Bernaise sauce. The icing on the cake is a Brunelli's style Tiramisu. The traditional grapes and New Year's Eve party pack, half a bottle of white and half a bottle of red wine and a glass of champagne at midnight round off the menu at a cost of €130 per person. As seats are limited, we recommend that
The wines and meat are stored under optimal conditions Pure meat pleasure at Brunelli’s
Brunelli’s Steakhouse Calle Bencomo 42 Puerto de La Cruz Open daily from 1pm to 3.30pm and from 6.30pm to 11pm. www.brunellis.com
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Exclusive interview
Walk for Life If you can walk, you can support! Born in 1963 in Mol, Belgium, after studying human science and tourism Brigitte Gypen came to Tenerife with Grupo Sol in 1984 for a summer job with the idea of basing a thesis here, fell in love with the Island and never left – nor finished her studies. She modestly puts her achievements
down to “being at the right place at the right time” and was extraordinarily successful in the sales and marketing world with companies like Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque, Pirámides de Güímar and Fred Olsen SA. In 2004 it was discovered that she had breast cancer. “The world stopped for me. The oncologist spoke of phase
four and immediate mastectomy etc. My husband said he wanted a second opinion first. I was in no state to speak or make any decisions. Luckily, as the second opinion came out it was not phase four, but two and I ‘only’ had to have a partial mastectomy”. This experience made Brigitte a firm believer in second opinions: “Each case is different, each cancer is differ-
ent, each patient is different”. Once recovered, Brigitte decided she wanted to do something to help others in the same boat, and a chance remark by a close friend about organising a sponsored walk was the seed that started the Walk for Life. The first edition in 2005 attracted almost 400 people. Ten times that many are now involved, with numbers growing every year and people travelling from other islands and even other countries to take part. WFL has now become her full-time (although unpaid) occupation. “It’s what I need to do”, she says. Last year saw almost €18,000 in donations and over 4,000 peo-
ple walking. “People now come out more and speak about the illness. It’s certainly less taboo on Tenerife than it was 13 years ago. This year we even had three gents on the WFL calendar showing their breast cancer scars - so brave, so necessary”. From humble beginnings, the WFL has now become a Foundation. “It was either continue year after year with organising one Walk or do something more: more activities at the Pink Room, more events during the year, more projects for the general public”. Since 2004, “everything has improved, luckily: earlier diagnosis, treatments increasingly
Bodegón Las Vistas in Santa Úrsula
New Year’s Eve party with live rock Fancy starting the New Year with great food, entertainment, a wonderful ambience and one of the very best views over the whole Orotava Valley? Then Bodegón Las Vistas, set high above Santa Úrsula, may well be the venue for you. The evening will kick off with a tasty dinner from 8pm onwards.
It starts with a seafood salad, baked camembert and prawns coated in bacon, followed by a warming oxtail consommé. For the main course you can choose between roasted shoulder of lamb, grilled beef fillet with vegetables, chicken Cordon Bleu or cod with a dried fruit sauce. The crown-
ing glory is a flambéed Canary Islands’ banana with ice cream. Included in the price of €80 is a bottle of water, half a bottle of wine, a glass of sparkling wine, a New Year’s Eve party pack to ensure your complete enjoyment, and a grand midnight buffet. After dinner, the live rock band Jukebox will
entertain you while you see the New Year in. Their rousing repertoire includes classics from the rock scene from the 70s, 80s and 90s. If you would like to reserve your seat in good time, please make sure you do so in advance by calling: 822 108 923 or by sending an e-mail to: reservas@bodegon
lasvistas.es. The restaurant is well known for its typical Canarian food and spectacular views, and is always worth a visit even outside of the holidays. It is open daily, except Tuesdays, n from 12pm to 11pm. With these musicians to rock you, a great party mood is guaranteed at Bodegón Las Vistas
less aggressive - more people are diagnosed every day but more people are saved too thanks to early detection. Investigation has moved fast these last years, and is essential to save more people - to try to turn cancer from a death sentence into a chronic treatable disease. Therefore we need to help fund research, as Governments keep reducing funds for investigation, which is totally dreadful and incomprehensible”. However, there is “lots that still needs to be done: There are still too many people on waiting lists”. The wait for a mammography is too long, “doctors are over-stressed and therefore
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their humanity fails too. I mean that doctors sometimes, due to being over-stressed, don’t even look into people’s eyes anymore when giving bad news and there are even cases that people get the terrible news about having cancer in the middle of a hospital walkway. Not good”. Sadly, some doctors seem to forget that it may be the 500th time for them but it’s the first for you. The Foundation will go into action fully from January. Its
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first venture is the BRA project which will make sure that any woman who “has suffered a mastectomy will receive a special personalised bra, funded by the Foundation. There are too many people that cannot afford this or don’t realise the importance of having the right size for a good recovery”. Luckily, social media has meant a huge leap in the information available on the help that is already there, the Foundation will also organise infor-
mation evenings, not only on breast cancer, but for example on prostate cancer during prostate cancer month in February. This year the Foundation asked the associations for projects that they want funding from the WFL. So in addition to the BRA project, funds will also go to the KM Solidario (cancer patient transport bus) for the AECC, investigation and a project not yet confirmed for Ámate. The Foundation continues with the same messages that the original walk had back in 2005: “You’ve got to start fighting at the beginning”. There is life after breast cancer, the importance of early detection, self-examination and mutual support. This year’s four-kilometre event on December 17 starts from Siam Mall at 11am and there are free buses back to the starting point. If you want to avoid queues on the day, there is a pre-registration desk open on December 16 in the Mall from 10am to 6pm and registration on the day starts at 9.30am. Entertainment, raffles and loads of fun – all for a great cause. As Brigitte has said from the beginning: “If you can walk, n you can support.”
A rare minute to sit down before the 2015 walk
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Beauty and the beast
A tale as old as time grossed over $1,262 million (€1,070m). The 1991 Disney cartoon version is a classic beloved by children and adults worldwide and some believe that the original tale was intended to prepare delicate young French women for arranged marriages, which doesn’t say a great deal about the prospective bridegrooms of the time! The original story was abridged and rewritten by JeanneMarie Leprince de Beaumont and published in 1756. It’s believed her version was influenced by the love story of
Lucky children all over the world are brought up on folk and fairy tales, many of which have some basis in reality, however slight. This certainly seems to be the case with the modern day perception behind the ever-popular Beauty and the Beast – which may have started in Tenerife. The age-old tale was first published in 1740 by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, and the latest cinematic production came out in March of this year, starring Emma Watson of Harry Potter fame (Hermione Granger) as Beauty. Of an estimated budget of $160 million
The latest Leprince-inspired cinematic version Petrus’ portrait in Schloss Ambras A tale as old as time
(approx. €135.725m), the production company has already
Tenerife-born Petrus Gonsalvus and his beautiful Parisian wife Lady Catherine. It’s certainly the version that’s been the basis for most of the big screen adaptations, and the Tenerife story was the inspiration for the Jean Cocteau 1946 version, which first showed the beast as a very hairy individual rather than an ugly ogre.
Petrus Gonsalvus was born Pedro González in Tenerife in 1537. He was the first documented case in Europe of hypertrichosis, a condition that meant that most of his body was covered in an abnormal amount of dense hair: also known as the werewolf or Ambras syndrome. It’s believed he was the son of one of the nine Guanche Menceys (kings) of Tenerife. At the age of 10, he was accepted into the court of Henry II, King of France, where he earned the title of Don and from where he transferred to the court of Margaret of Parma, the Regent of the Netherlands. It was there he contracted his marriage to Catherine, which was arranged by the French court. He later moved to the Court of Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, and eventually moved to Italy with his wife. The last official record of him is as a guest at the christening of one of his grandchildren in 1617. He died the following year in Capodimonte. Despite the arranged marriage, the fact that the couple stayed together 40 years and had six children seems to be conclusive evidence that love blossomed between them. Four of the offspring also inherited their father’s unfortunate condition and neither they nor their father were fully accepted into society despite their royal patronage and living and acting as noblemen. He was extremely lucky in his royal protection, however. During those times, ‘exotic’ collections were common among the rich, and what could be more so than a man covered from head to foot in hair? His royal support, his loving wife and his supposed beautiful soul saved him from the indignities suffered by many non-standard individuals during that era of history. An inspiration not just to storytellers, but to scientists and artists, portraits of Petrus and his family can be seen in the Chamber of Art and Curiosities at Schloss Ambras, Innsbruck n in Austria.
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Orange festival In a very fruity festival indeed, oranges will be the centre of attention on December 17 when the Telde area of Gran Canaria hosts the fabulous Feria de la Naranja. Now in its seventh year, the fair offers a pre-Christmas bonanza of bountiful fruit-related gastronomic treats, as well as a whole range of entertainment, traditional games, folklore music and much more. In addition, 14 orange growers will have the opportunity for the quality of their harvests to be judged in a blind tasting competition. A jury of experts will choose the best in a session which will take place three days before and the result will be announced during the fair. Oranges from Telde are marketed under their own quality seal, ‘Naranja de Telde’ with the local council itself making the labels available to farmers. From 10am to 3pm visitors to the Parque San Juan will be able to join in the fun and games. Though the focus is on oranges, an exciting range of other local products will be on display, from mandarins, apples and nuts, to honey, cheese, olives, gofio and a wealth of cakes and desserts. n See: www.somosociosos.com for more information.
A fruity day at the Orange Fair in Telde
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Simply Magic!
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these boys! Never ones to rest on their laurels, M3 along with Robert and the Magic team, have continued working to see how they can improve the brand, and one of the first big
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(over 300 and counting) the audience chooses the set from a song menu placed on every table. If it’s in the songbook the band has to play it, it’s a bit like creating your own personal
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No visit to Tenerife is complete without a visit to Las Américas’ ‘Golden Mile’, with its exciting array of shops, bars and restaurants. This area has a real buzz and located next to the Hard Rock Café is an experience called ‘The Magic Lounge’, so we here at Keddy’s Entertainment thought we would find out a little bit more to share with you all... Pass by Magic Lounge Club any night except Friday or Saturday and you will be sure to hear the glorious sounds of the resident live band M3, wowing the crowds with their unique mix of live keyboards, guitar and three-part harmonies covering everything from the latest chart offerings to the best songs from the last 60 years. Barely nine months since their début the boys have made
quite an impact, playing to a packed club five nights a week, picking up new fans and rave reviews nightly and even getting a nomination for best band at the Tenerife Entertainment Awards, putting them squarely at the top of their game a mere five months since they played their first note together, a fantastic achievement for a new act in anyone’s book. However, whilst the band M3 may be relatively new to the island, the three members most definitely are not, in fact they are bona fide veterans. Born out of a series of conversations between band director Paul Fitzpatrick and Magic owner Robert Ng, the band consists of three of the most experienced and respected artists around today. Paul Fitzpatrick, the band leader, keyboard player and vocalist
has been performing on the island since 1997 as part of the hugely popular Dubliner Band, prior to forming M3, Paul had been back in the UK for three years and returned specifically to start M3. Lead vocalist Marc Craig arrived in 1999 after forming the highly acclaimed group The Wildboyz and has continued a very successful solo career here in Tenerife since the group broke up. Finally guitarist and backing vocalist Johnny Grennan forms the final piece of the trinity. Another Tenerife legend, Johnny also played in the Dubliner Band as well as many of the most popular bars in the south of the island. Johnny has also returned to Tenerife to become part of M3. With success coming so soon, you’d probably expect them to sit back and enjoy it, but not
moves was to bring in Elaine Alexander, who is quite simply one the finest female vocalists on the island or anywhere else in the world for that matter! Together with the band, Elaine performs every Wednesday exclusively at Now That’s What I Call Magic, a truly incredible night of music and dance as the fab four perform songs from all the female divas, old and new. It’s truly a night that has to be experienced to be believed and has become a ‘don’t miss’ night out for residents and tourists alike. Another night with a difference is ‘Challenge The Band Tuesday’, showcasing the band’s vast library of songs
playlist on a device, but with live musicians! As well as doing such a great job as M3’s band leader, Paul has also assumed the role of Musical Director for Magic and the Venture Group, recruiting top class performers like Luke Towler and John White to provide great entertainment on the Magic Terrace seven nights a week, as well as booking musicians, vocalists and performers of many styles and matching them up to the various events at Magic, and to the needs of Venture’s many restaurants. He also works with the incredible creative team at Magic on party nights such as Latino Party, White Party, Halloween and
the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties. And at weekends Magic transforms into its hugely successful club nights with resident DJs Nato and David Mansos along with special guest vocalists every weekend in the club joined by the incredible Sam Saxo every Saturday night. The time, expense and creative and physical effort that goes into these nights is phenomenal, with make-up artists and special effects teams working alongside musicians, dancers, acrobats, street and circus performers to name but a few, which make these occasions something Tenerife has never seen before! You can catch M3 Sunday to Thursday from11pm ‘til 2am at the Magic Lounge Club in front of the Safari Centre on the Golden Mile, go and experience The Power Of 3! So, if you are looking for an exciting night out whether it be a birthday, anniversary, or just an excuse to have a fun time, look no further, especially with the Christmas festivities approaching, a company Christmas party maybe? How’s that for a cool idea! To book email: info@keddysentertainment.com and from Keddys Entertainment, see you soon n and Happy Holidays!
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922 791 791 371 371 & 922 Los A new sensation has hit Los the Cristianos, and that is the and Marina Bay Restaurant and an Sunset Bar. Occupying an the elevated position next to the behind Arona Gran Hotel, just behind the the market site overlooking the to sea, Marina Bay is the place to switch off and enjoy food and and menu drinks. A daytime snacks menu menu and a full international menu ages. provide for all tastes and ages. enjoy Watch amazing sunsets, enjoy live music in the evenings and and maybe even dance too! The The priority at Marina Bay is good good customer service and quality quality food at reasonable prices.
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922 857 857 327 327 & 922 La Guinguette is a French French restaurant where you can enjoy enjoy music, dancing, good food and and wine. We have created a place place where we combine art, food and and drink at La Guinguette in South South Tenerife. The food is based on on traditional French cuisine, comcombined with country-specific and and local products. Musicians of of all genres provide inspiratioinspirational shows, theme nights, and and also also perform perform during during our our Sunday Sunday BBQ. BBQ. Our Our terrace terrace with with shady shady trees and a breathtaking trees and a breathtaking view view invites invites you you to to relax. relax. Our Our team team awaits awaits you you to to offer offer you you an an unforunforgettable time. gettable time.
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Mirador de de Chirche Chirche is is situated situated in in Mirador the most most beautiful beautiful and and peaceful peaceful the spot, in in the the Municipality Municipality of of Guia Guia spot, municipality Guía de Isora, 300m up the main road de Isora, Isora,300m exit the up the TF1main at Chío, road “Carretera300m Boca Tauche”, Tauche”, tur“Carretera continue Boca on Carretera turning into into Chirche (uphill,Teide, direcning Boca Taucho, Chirche direction (uphill, direction of of Mount Mount Teide). HereHere you tion turning right into Teide). Chirche. Here you can appreciate appreciate the most most speccan you can appreciate the the specmost tacular views views of La La Gomera, El tacular spectacular views of of Gomera, La Gomera, El Hierro & La Palma, besides the Hierro El Hierro & La & Palma, La Palma, besides besides the local coastline below, all the local the local coastline coastline below, below,all all the whileenjoying enjoying typical homewhile while enjoying typical typical homemade homemade Canarian Canarian food,assuch such as made Canarian food, such food, rabbit as rabbit Salmorejo Salmorejo &dishes, goat dishes, dishes, rabbit Salmorejo & goat& goat delidelicious desserts andgood goodlocal local delicious cious desserts desserts and and good local wines. El Mirador is an ideal localocation for a leisurely lunch. Visit us us return! once and you are sure to return!
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& 822 108 923 Tasteful, canarian kitchen, a rustic and authentic ambience and a breathtaking panoramic view characterise the Bodegón Las Vistas in Santa Úrsula. Also the very hospitable servicestaff and the favorable prices. This place welcomes everyone, from local Canarian or foreign residents who don‘t want to cook, to holidaymakers who find themselves in an extraordinary place in the middle of typical island life. A place you will never forget.
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Restaurant El Cine, situated in a quiet corner next to the Los Cristianos harbour, is visited by people from all over the world and offers a culinary experience that is simply not to be missed. Open every day from 11.30am to 11.30pm, their traditional cuisine and seafood specialities are best accompanied by the finest Spanish and Canarian wine labels - the perfect complement to a healthy and harmonious meal. Restaurant El Cine: from the sea to your plate!
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Christmas cheers
History Derived from the Dutch jenever, London gin is now drier and less sweet than its origins. The date of the first juniper berry distillation in the Netherlands is unclear, although it’s thought that British troops drank it outside Antwerp in 1585 during the Eighty Years’ War, before going into battle. It was said to provide a calming effect and is the possible origin of the phrase Dutch courage. Initially distilled as a medicine and thought to be a cure for gout and indigestion, as a cheap, strong spirit it soon became a scourge and the effects of gin drinking on English society in the mid 18th century makes today’s drug use seem almost benign. Duty was low, it was potent and low-cost and some workers were even paid part of their wages in gin. The average man couldn’t afford French wines or brandy, so gin was the most easily obtained strong liquor. It made men impotent and women sterile and is considered to be the main reason why there were more deaths than
births during this period. The Government reacted when it was discovered that the average Londoner was consuming 14 gallons a year. They raised the taxes, and reputable sellers went out of business, making way for the bootleggers who sold their production under pseudonyms such as Knock Me Down, Cuckold’s Comfort and Ladies Delight. A lot of the spirit was drunk by women:
A Burleigh’s twist on a G&T classic with rosemary and pink grapefruit Cherry blossom, hibiscus, rose and pink grapefruit go into Burleigh’s Gin Pink Edition
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the people’ was portrayed in a painting by William Hogarth called Gin Lane. It ruined many, leading them to debtor’s prison and even the gallows, driving them to madness, suicide and death, but it kept them warm in winter and made hunger pangs bearable. Various acts were passed to try and resolve the situation, but the removal of the tax on beer was the final touch and virtually ended the traffic in gin smuggling.
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Far from its horrific mid-eighteenth century infamy, gin has grown up and is now one of the trendiest drinks around.
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children were even neglected and daughters sold into prostitution for money to buy gin.
There are documented cases of a cattle drover who sold his 11-year-old daughter for a gal-
lon of gin and a coachman who pawned his wife for a quart. The horror of this ‘opium of
Lately, gin has shaken off its ‘Mother’s Ruin’ image, come into its own and is suddenly all grown up and trendy. Led by innovative companies like Burleighs, the numbers, varieties and quality of the gins available has shot up exponen-
tially. Inspired by the Leicestershire woodland in which the distillery is housed, Burleighs makes handcrafted gins using carefully selected botanicals, including silver birch, dandelion, burdock, elderberry, cherry blossom, hibiscus, rose and pink grapefruit. It’s these ingredients and the great skill of the master distiller, Jamie Baxter, which all contribute to the smooth nature of Burleighs Gin. Add to that the massive changes that have happened within the tonic options, with various colours and flavours, blue ice, hibiscus, pepper, fever tree etc. that are now available, and you have an amazing array of mix and match options. Gin fests and tastings have become popular all over the UK - hopefully somebody over here will take
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note soon! Distillery visits are even possible for fans: book via the Burleighsgin.com website.
ish Club del Gin Tonic recommends using best quality gins and tonics, the gin straight from the freezer, the tonic well chilled in the fridge and all in a cold glass. If the glass isn’t cold, twirl some ice around in it until the sides frost and then drain the excess water. A twist of lemon or lime peel and just two bruised juniper berries
Cocktails and liqueur Still made in some country areas, producing sloe gin was once a popular, end-of-the-year, household tradition. The sloes, fruit of the blackthorn bush, were pricked (traditionally with a thorn from the bush), put into a clean jar with a little sugar, covered with gin and left for about three months to macerate. The resulting red liqueur is delicious. Some people throw the used sloes away, but canny housewives make them into chutney, jam, a filling for liqueur chocolates or use them to infuse white wine or cider. There is an annual Sloe Gin World Championship held in the George Inn in Frant, East Sussex, every December. Gin was used by British colonials to flavour the carbonated water and quinine in the tropics that was taken to ward off malaria, and thus the gin and tonic cocktail was born. It may have used to be just “ice and a slice?” but the G&T has become an iconic drink with experts and at competition level. There are many variations now of this classic. The Span-
CANARY ISLANDS Negronis, Gimlets, Tom Collins, Martinis, Gin Rickeys, Pink Gins, Singapore Slings, Pink Ladies and Gibsons are all made using a gin base. Check out the Burleighs website for some fabulous recipes for new cocktails and for new takes on old themes. Try a Flop Flip, a St. Clements, a Martinez, a Bramble, a Blackbird
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19 offers tea bags to make gin infusions and a spice mix for you to make your own blends. Available in some supermarkets over here, but also online from Amazon and Lakeland. Burleighs offer a selection of hampers for the dedicated gin drinker, starting with a Mail a Martini which comes in a special pouch to pop in the freezer. Special glassware is also on offer.
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Gin Smash, the ideal warm weather winter cocktail Gin Lane by William Hogarth
Step 3: Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig
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(available from elclubdelgintonic.com) add the aromatics. We also like the idea of using frozen slices of lime or lemon to chill the drink and thus reduce the water content of the final beverage. The tonic should be poured slowly and carefully to preserve its fizz. In addition, there have been many more famous, classic cocktails created with gin.
or a Ruby Tuesday! We love the Gin Smash, which like the Bramble is served over crushed ice, with its citric tang that is perfect for our warm weather celebrations.
Gin Smash 50ml Burleighs Signature gin 4 lemon wedges 6 Mint leaves
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2 Teaspoons of caster sugar Step 1: Muddle the lemon and sugar in a large whisky glass Step 2: Add the mint and Burleighs gin, fill with crushed ice and stir well
One of our favourite cookery items stores, Lakeland, offers gin cake frosting, gin lemon curd, a gift box filled with ginthemed treats, mugs, gin and tonic chocolate and caramel sauce and a gin pong drinking game (www.lakeland.co.uk). A Spanish company Carmencita
Moonraker wasn’t a word invented by the writer of the James Bond stories, it was the name given to the gin smugglers who hid barrels of gin and other contraband in ponds in Wiltshire. The story goes that they were caught by the revenue men trying to rake in a barrel but they pointed to the reflection of the moon in the water and claimed they were trying to rake in a large wheel of cheese. The revenuers took them to be simple yokels, laughed and left them to their business. It’s a drink with a long history and a grand future, why not make a measure or two part of your holiday celebrations this n year. Cheers!
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Your rights as a European resident in Spain By Dr. Rainer Fuchs Service with the SIP card, the ever, this can also happen after Mr and Mrs Müller spend their tions and register with their bers live, what relations with
Country of origin Advantages: Tax liability in the country of origin, important for example for pension tax, inheritance law and inheritance tax. Car registration in your country of origin. Disadvantages: In case of illness, with your European Health Card you are only entitled to “immediately necessary treatment” by the Spanish national health system. Official notifications, payment periods, subpoenas etc will be sent to your home address and are legally binding, even if you are absent and have no knowledge of them.
Spain Advantages: If you were covered under the health service in your home country, you have the right to full and free medical treatment in case of any illness by the Spanish National Health
‘Tarjeta Sanitaria’ (which you apply for at your local Spanish health centre with an insurance certificate from your country of origin).
a shorter stay in Spain!) Spanish tax law will apply for company pensions and other retirement income. Spanish inheritance law will
retirement in a house in Gran Canaria. However, they spend the three hot months of summer with their children in Hamburg and are only registered there.
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Pros and cons of your official residence There are many legal consequences linked to where your residence is deemed to be, so here is a quick overview of the most important advantages and disadvantages that having your residence in your country of origin or Spain can have:
Where is your centre of life?
If you are in need and have been resident in Spain over 10 years you have a right to the Spanish minimum allowance. You have the right to discounts on travel between the islands and to the Spanish peninsula as soon as you register as a resident with the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores. Disadvantages Possible loss of entitlement to unemployment benefit or social security benefits at home (how-
apply if not fully covered in your will or another right was expressly chosen. You will have to register your vehicle in Spain.
Here are a couple of case studies showing that it’s not always easy to determine where the ‘centre of life’ lies A second home in the country of origin
Spain is the clear centre of their life and their legal domicile is Spain irrespective of where they are registered. It would be different if, for example, Mr Müller regularly participated in the church council of his local parish in Germany or on the city council and regularly travelled to Hamburg throughout the year for this purpose. Legally, the couple must observe the Spanish regula-
local council and the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores within three months. In practice, many foreign residents act in the same way as the Müller couple. It’s not uncommon for them to keep an apartment in their old homeland and ‘forget’ their registration and deregistration. They believe they have outwitted the regulations and have a German centre of life. But that doesn't change anything legally! Therefore, there can be a rude awakening when it comes down to it, in the form of additional tax demands by the Spanish state, inheritance rules or cash claims from the national health insurance company. Owning an apartment in the country of origin is common, but only an apparent solution, here it’s clear that ultimately the centre of their lives is in Spain and Spanish law/tax/ charges apply. Half of the year in Spain The Smiths have a rented apartment in Manchester. After retirement, they acquired an apartment in Tenerife where they spend about half a year and the remainder in the UK. Similarly this is not so rare a case, but unfortunately there is no clear answer. The wellknown 183-day rule does not help here either. It depends on other circumstances, for example, where the couple is taxed, where their family mem-
them exist, etc. After a similar case in 2013, the European Commission adopted a guideline for determining the place of residence. Assuming that you claim your place of residence in the UK, your working life has been spent in the UK and you own property there, then you have a basis for your claim. However, the EU Commission has not yet committed itself to a ruling based on rented property. These ambiguities are not detrimental to you, and you have a good case of getting your country of origin recognised as your centre of life and official residence in such a case if you so wish.
My advice In all cases of doubt, you should seek clarification with your tax office and your relevant social security department, so you can sleep soundly and avoid unpleasant surprises. Tip: Make sure you keep your boarding cards for all flights to and from the Islands! This will help you prove that you live in the Canaries less than 183 days a year! Some guidance can also be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain. In the next issue: Register in Spain in five easy n steps.
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Moving to the Canary Isles?
Seven questions that could save you money By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks
If you are planning on moving to the Canary Isles, or have recently done so, you have made an excellent choice. There are so many benefits to living here, and Spain can offer taxefficient opportunities too. Where will you need to pay tax? You need to establish when you will become resident in Spain and liable to local taxation on your worldwide income, gains and wealth, and subject to the There are so many benefits to living here, and Spain can offer tax-efficient opportunities too Spanish succession and gift tax rules. Be wary of UK tax resi- which generally hits those with A potentially costly mistake is Once you are living in Eurodence rules, which can catch worldwide assets worth over €1 assuming what was tax-efficient land, keeping investments in British expatriates out. million. in the UK is the same in Spain. sterling makes your income vulTax-efficient investment wrap- Your situation and goals will nerable to exchange rate fluctuHow much tax will you pay? pers offered through a Spanish- change when you relocate too. ations. Take personal, financial Income tax rates for general compliant bond could reduce Take a fresh look at your invest- advice on the best way to hold income range from 19% to tax on savings income and ments to ensure you are suitably your savings. 46.5% in the Canary Islands wealth tax. Tax benefits vary diversified and everything is well (2017 rates). Savings income so take specialist advice. set up for your new circumstances. What are your property is taxed progressively at 19%, options? 21% and 23%. Spain also How should you hold savings What is the right currency When is the best time to sell your imposes an annual wealth tax, and investments? mix for you? UK property or buy a Spanish
home to limit tax? How could owning a high value property affect your wealth and succession tax liabilities? Take care to establish your best approach.
Getting the answers to these key questions can provide peace of mind that your financial affairs are in order. Cross-border taxation is complicated, so take personalised, professional guidance. Blevins Franks has forty years’ experience of helping expatriates set up their wealth management for their new life in Spain.
What should you do with your UK pensions? There are now many options for taking your pension, but you need to weigh up how they work for you personally and the tax implications. Take The tax rates, scope and reliefs regulated advice. may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon Is your estate planning suit- our understanding of current taxable? ation laws and practices which Spanish succession law imposes are subject to change. Tax inforforced heirship’ rules unless you mation has been summarised; an take action. Understand how it individual is advised to seek peraffects your family and what sonalised advice. your options are. Succession tax is complex. Blevins Franks provides taiThe rules vary according to lor-made advice on investwho the beneficiary is, where ment strategies, tax mitigathe deceased and beneficiary tion and estate planning. It are resident and the assets has decades of experience located. Rates and allowances advising British expatriates in Spain. Contact Paul vary across regions. Montague on 922 716 079 UK domiciles remain liable or paul.montague@blevinsfor UK inheritance tax, so seek franks.com. advice on how to reduce these www.blevinsfranks.com taxes for your heirs.
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GRAN CANARIA DIARY DATES December 15 10pm: Trío Zapatista, music and humour (in Spanish), The Paper Club, LPGC, €7. www. entrees.es December 16
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December 28 8.30pm: Mara Barros, Spanish pop, CICCA, LPGC, €15. www.generaltickets.com 8.30pm: Remake, theatre show based on Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days (in Spanish), Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €10. www.entrees.es December 29 8.30pm: Gran Canaria Big Band, Impressions of a West Side Story, Teatro Cuyás, LPGC, €12 - €23. www.teatrocuyas.com
EXHIBITION Until January 21 Teresa Correa: Hablando de pájaros y flores (Speaking of birds and flowers), photography with various artistic techniques, Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno, Sala San Antonio Abad, LPGC, free entry, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 9pm, Sundays 10am – 2pm (except bank holidays). www.caam.net
December 17 9.30am: Walk for Life, 4 km fun charity stroll for breast cancer victims. Free gift on registration, raffles, prizes, entertainment, departs from Siam Mall, Adeje, €5, all monies to charity. www.carreraporlavida.com
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8.30pm: Stupid Christmas, classic carols fused with pop, Canarian folk music and more, Yul Bellesteros and Germán López, Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €10. www.entrees.es
TENERIFE
DIARY DATES December 14 4pm - 10pm: Food and crafts market, over 30 stalls, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free entry. www.arona.org 7pm: Christmas concert, Plaza de España, Adeje, free entry. www.adeje.es 8.30pm: Canarian folk music, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free entry. www.arona.org 9pm: Sinharley, rock, blues, soul, Tenerife band, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz, €5. www. teatroguimera.es
12pm: Soy Luna and Circo de Alboroto, family circus show based on the ‘Soy Luna’ Spanish children’s programme, Auditorio Teobaldo Power, La Orotava, €10. www.tomaticket.es
December 15
8.30pm: Navidades Cubanas, seasonal songs from popular 1950s Cuban music, CICCA, LPGC, €15. www.generaltickets.com
8pm: Marta Solís, singer/songwriter Spanish piano/pop/ballads, Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias, Santa Cruz, €10. www.entrees.es 9pm: The Tony Washington Gospel Singers, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, from €15. www.arona.org
December 30
December 16
December 17
8.30pm: Gran Canaria Big Band, Impressions of a West Side Story, Teatro Cuyás, LPGC, €12 - €23. www.teatrocuyas.com
12pm: Traditional Canarian folk music and dance, Pueblo Canario, Francisco González Díaz s/n, LPGC, free entry. www.grancanaria.com
8.30pm: Navidades en mi Alma (Christmas in my soul), flamenco show based on Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol, Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €14. www.entrees.es
December 21
11am – 6pm: Pre-registration for Walk for Life. Save queuing! Siam Mall, Adeje. www.carreraporlavida.com 6pm: Ariann, Spanish pop, Búho Club, La Laguna, €10/15. www.tomaticket.es 7pm: Christmas concert, various bands, choirs and soloists, Plaza de La Luz, Los Silos, free entry. www.lossilos.es
December 31
5pm - 9pm: Choral carol concert, Calles Triana and Vegueta, LPGC, free event. www.lpavisit.com
Many towns and villages will hold New Year celebrations in public squares. See individual council websites for information.
December 22
January 2 - 4
10.30pm: Carol concert, Calle Grande, Adeje, free event. www.adeje.es
8.30pm: Gerson Galván, Spanish pop ballads, Teatro Victor Jara, Vecindario, Santa Lucía, €15. www.entrees.es
10am - 9pm: Crafts fair, Parque de San Telmo, LPGC, free entry. www.lpavisit.com
December 19
January 4
8pm: Christmas concert by El Cardón, Calle Grande, Adeje, free event. www.adeje.es
6pm: El Flautista de Hamelin (Pied Piper of Hamelin), children’s theatre show based on the original legend (in Spanish), Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €8. www.entrees.es
8pm: Alejandro Filio (Mexican singer/guitarist), Tontxu Ipiña (Spanish singer) and Rogelio Botanz (Spanish singer/guitarist), Búho Club, La Laguna, €12. www.tomaticket.es
January 5
December 20
Though Canarian youngsters may nowadays receive a small gift on December 24/25 from baby Jesus or even Papa Noel, the majority of their presents are brought by the Three Kings on January 6. The evening before, most towns will have a Three Kings procession, with them arriving on horseback, camels or even in a helicopter! Contact your local council or tourist information office for starting times and locations.
6pm: Christmas concert by students of the Guillermo González Músic School, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, free entry. www.teatroleal.es
8.30pm: Link Floyd, tribute to Pink Floyd, Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €15. www.entrees.es
9pm: Tanika Charles, latest Canadian soul sensation, first concert in Spain, Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, Telde, €15. www. entrees.es
8.30pm: Perfect Strangers, Deep Purple tribute, CICCA, LPGC, €15. www.generaltickets.com December 23 9pm: Los Gofiones Christmas concert, Plaza de Santa Ana, LPGC, free entry. www.lpavisit.com December 24 12pm: Traditional Canarian folk music and dance, Pueblo Canario, Francisco González Díaz s/n, LPGC, free entry. www.grancanaria.com December 25 12am – 5am: Christmas street party, Plaza de la Candelaria, Ingenio, free entry. www.ingenio.es
12.30pm: Disney Magic Show, Casa de la Juventud, El Chorrillo, El Rosario, €8. www. tomaticket.es December 18 8pm: Carol concert, various streets in Armeñime, Adeje, free. www.adeje.es
7pm & 9pm starts: Christmas charity running races (youth/adult /1,200m & 1,500m), promenade, Playa de San Juan, register in advance. www.mdsports.es /www.guiadeisora.org 9pm: Jorge Marazu, Spanish indie singer/ songwriter, Búho Club, La Laguna, €10. www. tomaticket.es
For regular church, charity and recreational events, please see:
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4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org 8pm: United for Christmas concert, Calle Grande, Adeje, free event. www.adeje.es 8.30pm: Canarian folk music, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www. arona.org 8.30pm: Youth choir sings Disney Christmas songs, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, €10. www.teatro leal.com December 22 4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org 8.30pm: Youth choir sings Disney Christmas songs, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, €10. www.teatro leal.com December 23 4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org 6pm: Children’s clown show, Cultural Centre theatre, Adeje, entrance costs a donation of one child’s toy. www.adeje.es 8pm: Carol concert, Calle Grande, Adeje, free event. www.adeje.es 8pm: Christmas Festival performance, folk, salsa, zumba, modern and many more styles, Dile Que Sí dance school, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €8. www.arona.org December 24 4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org 11.55pm: Carol concert by the Santa Úrsula choir, Calle Grande, Adeje, free event. www. adeje.es
4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org
8.30pm: World premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard in Spanish, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriode tenerife.com December 29 4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org 8.30pm: World premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard in Spanish, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriode tenerife.com December 30 4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org 5pm – 7pm: Children’s activities and theatre show, Plaza César Manrique, Adeje, free event. www.adeje.es 8.30pm: World premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard in Spanish, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriodetenerife.com December 31 Many towns and villages will hold New Year celebrations in public squares. See individual council websites for information. Also, various club/disco functions such as the following:
Finca Zamora, party night, from €40. www. tomaticket.es Sala Cubik, techno dance, free bar 1am – 6am, plus ‘after club’ 6am – 1pm on January 1, from €45. www.tomaticket.es January 1 6.30pm: New Year concert with the Canarias Jazz Orchestra, Plaza de Unterhaching, Adeje, free event. www.adeje.es
January 2
Until further notice
4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org
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.
8.30pm: World premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard in Spanish, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriode tenerife.com January 3 4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org
January 4 4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org
4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org 8.30pm: World premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard in Spanish, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriodetenerife.com
5pm – 7pm: Children’s games and activities, Los Olivos and La Hoya town squares, free events. www.adeje.es 8.30pm: World premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard in Spanish, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriodetenerife.com Finca MacKay, various DJs, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, from €40. www.tomaticket.es
4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free events. www.arona.org January 7
8.30pm: World premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard in Spanish, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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Though Canarian youngsters may nowadays receive a small gift on December 24/25 from baby Jesus or even Papa Noel, the majority of their presents are brought by the Three Kings on January 6. The evening before, most towns will have a Three Kings procession, with them arriving on horseback, camels or even in a helicopter! One of the largest is in Adeje and the most spectacular, with a torchlight parade, in Garachico. Children usually have the opportunity to talk to their favourites or even have a photograph together and to hand in their requests to the Kings’ pages. Contact your local council or tourist information office for starting times and locations.
8.30pm: World premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard in Spanish, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriode tenerife.com
5pm – 7pm: Children’s games and activities, Fañabé and Armeñime town squares, free events. www.adeje.es
4pm - 10pm: Christmas crafts and gastronomy market, plus carols and activities, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org
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January 5
8.30pm: Canarian folk music, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www. arona.org
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8.30pm: Canarian folk music, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www. arona.org
10am – 2pm: Mercado ArteSano, crafts, culture and local agricultural produce, San Juan de la Rambla. www.sanjuandelarambla.es
Every Saturday morning Events for specific groups, families, seniors, women, etc. Activate Sports Club. www.tenerifeactivate.com
EXHIBITIONS Until May 13, 2018 La ciudad sumergida (The sunken city) by Aube Elléouët-Breton, French artist, daughter André Breton, ‘the founder of Surrealism’ and artist Jaqueline Lamba, more than 500 works, Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Santa Cruz, free entry, Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10am to 8pm. www.teatenerife.es Until further notice Inédito (Unpublished), collection of works by, and information on, Alfredo Reyes Darias, founding member of the PIC Canarian Independent Painters movement, Museo Etnográfico, Calle Arquitecto Marrero Regalado, Granadilla de Abona, free entry, Monday - Friday, 8am - 3pm. www.granadilladeabona.org Disponibilidad Limitada by David Ferrer (Limited Availability), contemporary art exploring the relationship between the artists, visitors and venues where art is exhibited, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Santa Cruz, Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 8pm, free entry. www. teatenerife.es
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Enough is too much
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Is modern food making us sick and fat? By Mirjam Reuss For the first time in human history, most people now live in countries where there are now more obese people than those who are underweight. The extremely high levels of obesity among children and adolescents have become a major problem in many industrialised and developing countries, according to the World Health Organisation. Approximately 800 million people have so little to eat and drink that they are in danger of dying, whereas over two billion are currently suffering from moderate to severe obesity and are thus at risk of developing the so-called diseases of civilisation such as diabetes.
Many people attribute their steadily increasing weight to
Mirjam Reuss is often questioned about the topic of nutrition and its consequences
their own personal weakness, and therefore look for help and guidance from the diet food industry, without lasting suc-
cess of course. The problem of obesity is actually more the result of an aggressive, globally active food industry that has turned unhealthy eating into a new form of addiction. Food producers have long been isolating ingredients and recipes that eliminate the feeling of satiety and increase the need for constant intake. At this year’s largest trade fair for the industry, the Anuga in Cologne, innovations were once again presented that are supposed to lead us far beyond a healthy level of consumption of products that our grandparents would probably not even have recognised as food. In the industry’s laboratories, new creations are constantly being made which are first identified by trend scouts
and then brought to the market. Convenience food is the favourite child of the business because, despite the popularity of cooking shows and lifestyle food magazines, increasingly we cook less often. Prepared products that promise a supposedly luxurious, healthy, lifestyle-compliant meal in just a few minutes are the fashion right now.
Scientifically developed and processed products already account for 60 per cent of many people's daily food intake. As a
result, almost everyone in rich industrialised countries consumes an average of 500 calories more per day than their body needs. And trends continue to be developed: Astronauts' food and ready-to-eat meals in chic packaging are the next step. Preparation and cooking are a thing of the past
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unknown. However, Samoa and Tonga became dream tourist destinations, especially for the Americans, and with the increasing tourism, nutrition changed towards ultra-processed food. Today, these island paradises are among the largest, sickest societies in the world.
Hedonic hyperphagia and obesity Hedonic hyperphagia refers to an eating disorder that is regarded as one of the diseases of civilisation: The affected person eats without experiencing a feeling of hunger or satiety. This has dramatic consequences and is directly related to ultra-pro-
in many a modern lifestyle. Countless food companies market their finished products with sophisticated advertising strategies worldwide. Yet, behind the alleged diversity of brands in our supermarkets are only a few companies that dominate the global alimentation and chemical markets, such as Unilever, Nestle, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International and others. These few companies decide how billions of people feed themselves.
What does ultra-processed food have to do with obesity and health? The Nova Classification is an arrangement of foodstuffs into groups, according to their degree of processing. Grade one means that the fare is natural, grade four signifies foodstuffs that are made exclusively via industrial methods and components. Up to 70 per cent of our produce now has Nova Classifications’ three and four. Ultra-processed foods are produced to replace natural ones, and can actually no longer be
called food, as they come from chemical building blocks. Portions of ultra-processed meals and snacks contain significantly more sugar, fat and salt than real food. Sugar, poor quality oils, palm oil, inferior fats, antioxidants, stabilisers, preservatives and dyes, gluten, casein, lactose, whey, pre-processed substances such as hydrolysed proteins, hydrogenated fats, maltodextrin and more are blended with each other, baked or cooked with flavours, dyes and vitamins and then mixed into the desired form. Taste enhancers, synthetic sweeteners, emulsifiers, moisturisers or drying agents, glazes and cosmetic agents give the products an attractive taste and appearance. Thus we can eat the currently popular dishes: frozen pizza, lasagne, ice cream, endless ready meals, muffins, fitness drinks, sauces, crisps and snacks, sweets, spreads, margarine, breakfast cereals, diet powders, milk drinks, desserts, muesli bars, baked goods and cakes, soft drinks, energy drinks, power bars, chicken and fish nuggets, fruit yoghurt,
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responsible for our sense of satiety (the nucleus arcuatus) are switched off. The most intense stimulation occurs in an area of the reward system of our brain, the nucleus accumbens. In other words, although you are full, our reward system continues to demand more. Nutritionists discovered that a certain nutritional composition, a combination of fats and sugar, can trigger these eating attacks, something which the food industry has known about for a long time. In various studies (e.g. the ObesityCafeteria diet doi. 10.1038/ oby. 2011.18) research results on the so-called ‘Cafeteria Diet’ have been published. The name refers to the displays
industry. Every human being should be aware that the beautiful idyllic advertising world has nothing to do with reality.
in fast food restaurants and food counters in various coffee shops that are full of biscuits, sandwiches and cakes. These products are almost always ultra-processed foods and are composed in such a way that they break down the circuits of appetite and saturation in the brain. The food industry is well aware of the fact that industrially produced foods are addictive and that their composition is anything but healthy. Criticism of financially independent studies or attempts by health authorities to intervene in a regulatory manner is suppressed from the outset with sophisticated PR and advertising strategies, paid studies, targeted misinformation and many other tricks. Each new lifestyle trend is turned into profit by the food
Nutrition is discussed and disputed on many levels. Some of it is held responsible for many diseases, including cancer. Ultimately, when looking for options for a healthy diet, the basic principles of balance and common sense should n prevail.
Reflections for the turn of the year Two facts are undisputed: If we eat too many calories we become fat, and foodstuffs originating from chemical laboratories and designed to massively increase our consumer behaviour are simply not good for our health. In rich countries today, nutrition is more than just about feeding us all. Food is part of politics, prestige, lifestyle, animal welfare, environmental protection and much more.
We eat, eat and eat yet rarely feel full The more natural the food, the healthier it is, but only a few still cook for themselves The food industry is constantly creating new trends
and many, many more meals and snacks - all from the chemistry laboratory. Many independent studies have shown that the number of people with severe obesity and metabolic diseases increases as more ultra-processed foods enter the market and are consumed. A US study on the Polynesian islands of Samoa and Tonga shows how fast ultra-processed food can change us. Just 40 years ago, the diet on both islands mainly consisted of fish, fresh pineapple, sweet potato and coconut. Heart attacks, diabetes and strokes were almost
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cessed food, thanks to a combination of fast acting and very high-calorie carbohydrates that quickly increase blood sugar and fat. You eat and eat, even though you've been fed up for a long time of not being able to control the greed. Researchers at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg were able to demonstrate in animal experiments how this eating behaviour develops. Certain areas of the brain are strongly over stimulated and others
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Mirador de Chirche
Whatever you order, the presentation will be excellent It is always worth the journey, even if only for a coffee
Set high above its namesake, the village of Chirche in the south of Tenerife, the Mirador de Chirche is a picturesque stopping point and restaurant that offers incredible views and the perfect setting for refreshments or a meal. As they alight from their vehicles in the ample car park, one of the first things visitors often notice is how strikingly silent the area is, far away from the bustle of towns, though well positioned just off the main road to the Teide National Park from Chio. The mirador offers incredible 360 degree vistas – from the splendour of seemingly infinite mountain ranges and deep valleys, to along the coast for endless kilometres in both directions, and across the Atlantic Ocean to La Gomera and La Palma. You can learn much about these sights and the surrounding area by taking a moment to read the handy information panels, before strolling down to the restaurant situated below the lookout point. The Mirador de Chirche began as a humble café when Loli
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and a range of breakfasts are all served with aplomb, and some of these guests will even return later to enjoy drinks from the bar or a full meal from the excellent menu. For lunches and dinners, the reasonably priced menu offers something to suit everyone, with starters that
and Miguel took over its management some 12 years ago. Though still imbued with all its original charm, four years ago the couple decided to upgrade to a restaurant. Well appreciated for its unique position, the day begins with plenty of visitors at breakfast time, as it is a popular stopover with those on their way to Mount Teide. There is plenty of seating outside on the terrace, some in sheltered nooks and crannies from where you can benefit from a bird’s eye view of the sunset, as well as plenty more inside the restaurant. Coffee, juices, shakes
include chicken soup, baked goat cheese, chickpeas, garlic mushrooms and garlic prawns. For main course, guests can choose from chicken legs, scallops, cherne (wreckfish), carne de fiesta (small pieces of pork in a slightly spicy sauce), Cordon Bleu, sirloin or fillet steak served with either mushroom or pepper sauce, paella for two people, and two signature Canarian dishes: rabbit with salmorejo sauce, and mouth-watering goat meat, both served with Canarian wrinkly potatoes. Also available are lasagne, spaghetti and
Wonderful food with a great view
take the road signposted for Aripe and Chirche. Follow it up through charming olde worlde villages with narrow and winding roads and you will find the car park for the Mirador on the left just before you join The Mount Teide road (TF-38). If you are driving from Chio, take the TF-38 towards the National Park and turn right at the signpost for Chirche. The journey is always worth the effort for the peace, tranquillity, incomparable views and superb food, and once experienced you are sure to want to return again and again. n salads. There is a large refrigerated display cabinet that houses a range of extremely tempting homemade desserts. One should really make sure to leave space for a piece of almond tart, fruta quemada with cream (chopped fruit in syrup with cinnamon and cream, topped with roasted brown sugar), a three-chocolate gateau, quesillo, tiramisu
or apple tart. There is also a good range of wines to choose from as well as soft drinks and spirits. Before you leave, be sure to check out the selection of gifts and souvenirs available, such as jars of local honey, sauces, vinegars, spices and sweets. To find this wonderful setting, if you are travelling from Guia de Isora along the TF-82
Mirador de Chirche Calle La Rompida, Chirche, Guía de Isora Open: 9am to 8pm, every day except Saturday Tel: 922 850 525 or 671 202 223
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El Sauzal Hoya de la Vida, next to the church, Ravelo Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7.30am- 2pm Telephone: 922 584 657
Alcalá Plaza de Llano Monday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100
Güímar Plaza del Ayuntamiento Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 526 105
Arafo Plaza San Juan Degollado Thursday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 511 711 Arico Porís de Abona Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 676 159 034
We at Island Connections are sure in the knowledge that one of the best ways to help yourself, and the economy, is to buy locally – even if you are just visiting for a short time. Canarian farmers harvest an extensive range of crops, which can be seen growing in the typical stepped-terrain farms around the Islands. Products range from tropical fruits, such as mangoes, to worldwide staples like lentils, potatoes and onions. According to the agricultural group COAG-Canarias, prices of fresh fruits and vegetables differ greatly between the amount the farmers receive and the sale
price in the supermarkets. For instance, towards the end of last year, small marrows, which the farmers were paid just €0.07/kilo for, retailed at €0.84, and leeks sold at €0.36 were passed onto the consumer for around €2.23 a kilo. Many of the prices don’t even seem to cover the cost of production - and this is when subsidies became 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 at least one in almost every town. They allow customers to purchase fresher, higher quality produce at cheaper prices, and the farmers receive a fair payment for their efforts. This enables them to maintain or raise the standard of their crops and uphold productivity levels – it’s a win-win situation. In these markets you will be sure to see a variety of seasonal products, as well as some local home-made delicacies such as preserves, honeys and Canarian goat’s cheese. A selection of meats and fish can also be found among the stalls, along with an assortment of cakes, pastries and biscuits. Buy locally, eat healthily, pay fairly – this is one way we can all help each other. So, to show our support of local farmers we are taking this timely opportunity to publish the details of the many farmers’ markets around the island n of Tenerife. Enjoy.
Arona Valle San Lorenzo C/ Cooperativa, 2 Saturday/Sun 8am - 2 pm mercadoagricultor@arona.org 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
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
Playa de San Juan Paseo El Bufadero Wednesday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100 Puerto de la Cruz Avenida Blas Pérez González, 4 Wednesday to Saturday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 386 158 San Isidro Mercado del Agricultor de Granadilla Off the roundabout leading to El Médano Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 759 966 San Miguel de Abona P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel de Abona, next to the fire station Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm Wednesday 2pm – 7.30pm Telephone: 922 735 386 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Avenida José Manuel Guimerá Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 606 000 Santa Úrsula Carretera General, near the town hall Saturday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 301 640 Tegueste Calle de Asuncionistas, 6 Saturday/Sunday 8.00am – 2pm Telephone: 922 316 100 Vilaflor Plaza de Vilaflor Monday to Thursday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 709 002
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Gaffers nearly there again The fat lady has surely sung in the Direct Telecom Pool League. There are no more bets on Gaffers A being crowned champions and they can even claim the honours before the turn of the year. There is no doubt they are the outstanding team in Tenerife and if anything they seem to be getting better and better. They are full value for the latest 9-3 success at Phoenix Potters and the challenge for the other sides now is to try and get them beat again. The race for second is heating up nicely. Five teams have realistic ambitions and Palms Elite are currently in pole position. They were given a little scare by stable mates Palms A in the derby
Scores Division One
Palms Elite 9 3 Terrace Originals Treehouse A 4 8 James Hammers C James Hammers C 4 8 Exiles A Palms Elite 6 - 6 Palms A Phoenix Potters 3 9 Gaffers A Pool Centre 9 3 Terrace Originals Terrace Subs 6 6 Blue Water Bar Treehouse A 4 - 8 Tenerife Hammers A
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Bluebell A 5 7 Palms Rebels Exiles B 5 - 7 Bluebell B Picasso’s A 3 - 9 Yates Bar
game. The A team, last year’s runners up, came from 6-3 down to take what could be a vital point at the end of the season. Elite swiftly got over this minor bump in the road with an excellent 9-3er over still winless Terrace Originals. And to compound the Terrace nightmare Adi relinquished the Golden Cue to Graeme. James Hammers C had an up and down fortnight. They suf-
fered a shock home defeat at the hands of Exiles A. It was a rare win on the road for the Silencio squad. A week later James Hammers C went on the road and won themselves! Treehouse A have not been at the races this season, but even so, they would have expected to have picked up three points rather than a 8-4 defeat. Terrace Subs are still celebrating an excellent point at
home to Blue Water Bar. Their home form has been OK and they fought hard to dent Blue Water’s silver medal quest. Elsewhere Tenerife Hammers A remain in fine league form. They were far too good for the previously mentioned Treehouse A. They will probably wish the season had started when the clocks changed. The top three looks beyond the Hammers - or does it? Pool Centre look good for some silverware. They have been ultra consistent all year and swatted away the Terrace Originals with ease. They look good for some honours come Easter. It has been a quiet week or two in division two, but that didn’t prevent the leaders Palms Elite getting a vital win at Bluebell A. It was nip and tuck all night and make no mistake, it’s a massive three points for the Palms posse. Their 20-frame advantage over Bluebell is also worth another point in reality. Bluebell B continue to pick up the pace. They snuck past rock bottom Exiles B 7-5. There was a huge sigh of relief from the Rangers lads as well. Exiles B have upset the apple cart a few times this season. And don’t write off Yate’s Bar just yet. They have games in hand and picked up another vital win at Picasso’s A. They were simply too good against a Picasso’s side that could yet need a few more wins to avoid n the wooden spoon.
Division 1 POS 1 Gaffers A 2 Palms Elite 3 Gaffers B 4 Pool Centre 5 Blue Water Bar 6 James Hammers C 7 Dreamers 8 Tenerife Hammers A 9 Exiles A 10 Treehouse A 11 Palms A 12 Phoenix Potters 13 Terrace Subs 14 Terrace Originals
P W D L F A +- PTS 16 15 0 1 137 55 82 45 17 8 6 3 117 87 30 30 16 9 2 5 102 90 12 29 17 8 5 4 106 98 8 29 18 6 10 2 113 103 10 28 16 8 2 6 98 94 4 26 16 6 4 6 101 91 10 22 16 6 4 6 96 96 0 22 16 6 4 6 94 98 -4 22 17 5 6 6 100 104 -4 21 14 4 3 7 80 88 -8 15 17 3 2 12 76 128 -52 11 17 2 3 12 74 130 -56 9 17 0 7 10 86 118 -32 7
Division 2 POS 1 Palms Rebels 2 Bluebell B 3 Hoppys 4 Bluebell A 5 Yates Bar 6 Picasso’s B 7 Treehouse B 8 Picasso’s A 9 Exiles B
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tic Challenge, a transatlantic crossing that is considered to be the world's toughest rowing regatta. Six men are facing the challenge solo, one of the hardest ways of tackling the gruelling journey, requiring not only physical, but above all psychological strength. In the other boats there are twosomes and teams of three and four. The one crew of three is
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Santiago del Teide
VI Nocturnal charity run Would you like to start the New Year by taking part in sport and helping families in need? If so, then the VI Night Run to be held on January 13 starting at 6pm in Puerto de Santiago could well be the perfect option. There are two routes to choose from, of seven and a half or five kilometres, each of which transverses the village, starting and finishing in the Plaza de La Vigilia. Women and men can participate equally and the minimum age is 15 years, although minors will need their parents’ consent. Instead of a participation fee, every athlete must bring along five kilos of nonperishable foodstuffs to hand in when collecting their starti n g n u m b e r. The food will be donated directly to the community’s food bank, which helps socially disadvantaged families. Registrations are currently being accepted via: www.deportesantiagodel teide.com. n
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with another superb goal minutes later to make it 2-1. There was no way back however for Tenerife and manager Marti´s 100th game in charge of the team was one that he will not want to remember.
not bad considering he has missed almost half the campaign so far through injury. Late on Aitor Sanz scored the third after some excellent play by Suso on the right flank. Fans are now hoping that
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CD Tenerife
Samuel Longo’s brace rejuvenates Tenerife By Chris Todd Spanish Cup 4th round Espanyol 3:2 CD Tenerife CD Tenerife were scandalously eliminated from the cup by Espanyol in Barcelona after a battling performance. After drawing an entertaining first leg in Santa Cruz 0-0, the team were in a fair position to pull off a surprise against their La Liga opponents. The night got off to a great start for the blanquiazules when Bryan Acosta opened the scoring early on but just before half time the home side were awarded a penalty which will go down as one of the worst decisions ever. A shot from well outside the box (a full two metres) was somehow ‘seen’ to have been handled inside the box by referee Villanueva. Now this was the same referee that had not given Messi a goal a few days before even when the ball was a clear metre over the line against Valencia. Just why the Spanish top league has not installed goal-line technology is beyond belief in 2017 but that is a different matter. The penalty was duly converted by Espanyol
games, but away from home the results and play have been poor. Almeria took the lead on 11 minutes to the joy of the 5,796 crowd and for the remainder of the half the home side controlled the
The photo clearly shows the ball struck the Tenerife defender outside the box as well as being involuntary
but the 1-1 score was still good enough for Tenerife to progress on the away goal rule. The second half saw the La Liga side score again with another controversial goal and they added a third in the closing minutes to make it 3-1. Juan Carlos did pull one back for Tenerife with a thunderbolt to make it 3-2 but there was not enough time to add a heroic third. A spirited effort by CD Tenerife but the crazy penalty decision changed the match. After a decent cup run this time thoughts can now turn entirely to the league.
03/12/17 Almeria 2:1 CD Tenerife Almeria have been struggling this season but they have shown a huge improvement under new manager Lucas Alcaraz. Tenerife are not good travellers, in fact their only away victory this season was way back in August against Barcelona B 0-3. Critics point to the constant tinkering with the team formation and the lack of a set style of play. At the Heliodoro Stadium, in the home matches, Tenerife have been able to rely on individual talents to win
Samuele Longo nets his ninth of the season
match. When they made it 2-0 on 69 minutes, it was as good as game over although Juan Carlos did cut distances
10/12/2017 CD Tenerife 3:0 CF Reus This performance was just what the doctor ordered for under pressure manager Pep Martí. The surprise inclusion of reserve keeper Carlos Abad to replace Dani between the sticks was the main talking point in the bars around the stadium before the match. Reus CF from Catalunya have done well in their first season in the 2nd division and in fact before the start of play they sat above the blanquiazules in the league table. However, the Catalans were no match for Tenerife on the day and the 3-0 thrashing could easily have been greater. That man again Samuele Longo scored two goals to take his tally to nine this season,
a settled team will prevail, the defence was strong with the only real chance for visitors Reus coming from a free kick that struck a post. The midfield has been strengthened by the return of Honduran Bryan Acosta and playmaker Juan Carlos, these two just have to start every game! The strike force, decimated by injuries this season, is slowly returning to full fitness so hopes are high that we can make a real go for at least the play-offs in the New Year. Next up for Tenerife is a trip to Sporting Gijon on December 17 before hosting Cádiz in the Heliodoro Stadium in Santa Cruz in a mouth watering game against the high flying team on December 21 at n 8pm.
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Horoscope for period: December 15 to January 10 Aries 21.03 - 20.04 It’s a testing time for you going into the New Year, with the potential for disappointment. However, your optimism will pull you and your loved ones through. Try to compromise, and use your insight and emotional balance to sort out relationship problems. Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 A great period in your life, filled with positive energy and confidence, which will aid you in attracting helpful people and lessen resistance to your ideas. Get to work on your career and personal goals, interacting particularly with males and powerful people. Gemini 21.05 - 21.06 The conjunction of Venus and Saturn on Christmas Day makes this an optimum time for family bonding, although there may be issues with partners who are separated by distance due to work or other responsibilities. Prove your commitment to that relationship. Cancer 22.06 - 22.07 Building tensions may come to the surface and a difference in expectations is likely to cause dissatisfaction. Be upfront and express your feelings. Singles – don’t compensate by indulging in luxuries. It will only strain your finances and the bathroom scales. Leo 23.07 - 23.08 The right time to declare your passion for that special someone and show your appreciation of them by a thoughtful gift or action. A good time for making new friends or contacting old ones. Use that aggressive energy in exercise or sport. Virgo 24.08 - 23.09 Look for company; this isn’t a good season to spend alone. You will need assistance in making important decisions at the moment. Try to be more sensitive and patient with others and avoid arguments that you probably aren’t going to win anyway. Libra 24.09 - 23.10 Unusually for you, you could feel unbalanced. Relationship tensions may force you out of your comfort zone for some fun with old friends. It may not all be smooth sailing, but any sadness experienced will serve as a karmic lesson for the future. Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 Communication problems and mistakes should be a thing of the past. Couples, go proactive, loving and giving in your relationship. Singles may find romance in the air as the year draws to a close and others find you mysteriously attractive. Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 A period of quick thinking and reflexive action. Lots of local travel, communication and mental work on the horizon and a hectic time in store. Old friends and new make life a joy. Business negotiations could go well if you don’t feel too rushed. Capricorn 22.12 - 20.01 If you’re single, don’t let this time of peace, harmony, fun and romance pass you by. It could be your great chance of finding true love. Couples should get more attention and tenderness from their partners. Your inbred charm will make you popular. Aquarius 21.01 - 20.02 Look out for an increase in your creativity and improvements in your relationships with others. Like many people at this season, you may be dwelling on what has gone, living old memories again. An unexpected meeting with someone from your past is possible. Pisces 21.02 - 20.03 Super self-motivation will help you reach your goals and make this an enjoyable time with people at work and home. Everyone will be attracted to your positive attitude and self confidence. A good time to make real progress and use your initiative.
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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.
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 Tel: 922 749 664 Los Abrigos, 1st building on the right, coming from Las Chafiras News: Los Abrigos Auction Room www.second-hand-tenerife.com
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All plumbing works undertaken including boiler replacements, drain clearance, swimming pool pump repairs and maintenance. Call Rory 680 278 579 or Tom 642 771 035
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
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. Body, foot reflexology, Breuss massage, manual lymph drainage. Let yourself be pampered by Simone’s hands. Economic price. Tel: 611 277 578. www. simonehands.de. Professional massage therapy, available at the client’s home/ apartment. Certified and experienced masseur for remedial, deep tissue, Swedish, sports and relaxing massage. Mobile/ WhatsApp: (+34) 683 141 129.
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MASONIC MEETINGS Logia Ave Fenix Nº 73 Edificio Simón, Los Cristianos. New meetings start in October, on the fourth Tuesday All Visitors welcome Contact John Donaldson (Secretary):
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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.
I am looking for a woman from anywhere in Europe for marriage and business in Puerto de La Cruz, Tenerife, where I live. She must be up to 30 years old, and a non-smoker who speaks English, German and Spanish, with a driving licence for a car. I am single, an engineer, intelligent, very disciplined, well organised, courageous, love swimming, fashion, nature and the sea. Contact: brudny jaroslav@gmail.com. Los Cardones, San Isidro. Amanda and Rebeca, erotic massages. Tantric and Thai massages with happy ending. No sex. Shower and tea. 24 hours. Discreet place. Tel: 631 801 293.
Integral cleaning of windows and pavements, stone, ceramics, carpets, shines and polishes. Restaurants, locals and apartments. Tel: (+34) 630 452 539. Email: reinigungtenerife@gmail.com. Danny.
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Wanted urgently: an apartment to rent in El Médano with 2 bedrooms and a garage. Tel: 676 243 558. FOR RENT, luxury one bedroom apartment in Los Cristianos. Available October 15 to November 28. Fully equipped to very high standard, international TV channels, WiFi, secure off-street parking. Terrace, 3rd floor, lift and communal pool. One minute walk to beach and amenities. No pets. Mature couples only. €800 per month, bills included. Tel: 637 268 337. 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 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. Garage to rent, double width. Victoria Court 1, Los Cristianos. Close to Sunday market. Very secure lock-up. Tel: 679 919 623
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Classifieds 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 e optene rife @ gmail.co m
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INVESTMENT PROPERTY – Rental €20,000 per annum on a lifetime traspaso with current tenant in for 7 years. Asking price: €240,000. Excellent opportunity for the long term investor with annual increase in return. Prime location in Playa de Las Américas, Garden City. For further particulars call David on: 609 072 467.
€120,000. No agents. Tel: 922 752 759. Mobile: 608 425 426.
LOCAL FOR SALE. For sale: commercial shop unit for refurbishment. The former Venus Gymnasium in front of Mercadona and Lidl in Santa María del Mar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Ask for Eustakio or Mara. Tel: 670 862 803. www.teneriffa-fincas.net Beautiful seafront apartment for private sale. One bedroom, garage, sea views and in a sunny position. Price:
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For sale, Bungalow 160m2 Costa Sauzal, situated front row with guaranteed spectacular sea-views, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room with panoramic windows, modern kitchen, dining room connected to the terrace, including a heated 4 x 8 m pool, all on same level, garage and a marvellous tropical garden with 800m2 landscaped with various plants and lots of fruit-trees. Private sale contact: info@ simonsananes.com. Tel.: 00 34 699 444 879 For sale
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Beautiful one bedroom apartment. Ten Bel Las Galletas. Big terrace and communal pool. Completely renovated to very high standard. €142,000. blanhec2017@gmail.com Tel: 632 867 951.
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Down Apartment for rent, 3 bedrooms. Separate kitchen, lounge/dining room, bathroom, pantry. 82m2 right in front of the sea in a natural protected area.
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Come and join our Dynamic Team! Te l e m a r k e t i n g company on the coast surrounding Marbella / Fuengirola is looking for Brokers /Qualifiers. High revenue. English, German, Dutch and Scandinavian. Send your CV to: telesalestenerife@ hotmail.com
Journalist wanted The IC-Media Group seeks reinforcements: Journalists with experience and knowledge in Spanish as well as English for a half-day position. Candidates with additional knowledge of German are preferred. If you are interested, please send your CV and work to: andrea.abrell@kanarenexpress.com
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Homes and properties for sale in the Canaries
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Discover your dream home The area between El Médano and Los Abrigos represents a great venture opportunity for investors, visitors and residents.
El Médano In the 1960s, El Médano was nothing more than a sleepy village, and there was no electricity supply or asphalted roads, only a pair of fishing huts, some camels, a lot of unfruitful land and some tomato plantations. Today, El Médano is no longer a secret but is still an area which differs from other areas of mass tourism in the south of the island. Here, the idea of being unique has been conquered. El Médano has one of the longest sandy beaches on the Islands and an extended nature conservation area around Montaña Roja (Red Mountain) where there is unique vegetation and rare birds. El Médano is well known in the wind and kite surfing world, and is one of the locations of the annual PWA World Tour calendar. The small resort is ideal for gourmet lovers, sunbathers
This two bedroom property is available now, call: 662 632 534
and holidaymakers, with not only a gorgeous beach but also a range of bars and restaurants offering Canarian and international cuisine at great prices, while on Saturdays you can visit the local market.
La Tejita to Sotavento Behind Montaña Roja lies the kilometre-wide sandy beach of La Tejita and then Sotavento, an ideal area for visitors who prefer a peaceful location, and
for naturists. Medium and high class apartments are being constructed in this area, and there is now a modern shopping centre with a supermarket, several bars, international restaurants and other services available. The Chiringuito Pirata (Pirate Beach Bar) is a unique setting for tourists and residents alike, offering Canarian food and beverages at great prices - and you’re guaranteed to meet some lovely people there. The next construction project planned
in this area is a five star hotel with a view of Montaña Roja.
La Mareta - a rough diamond Located on the coastal road between El Médano and Los Abrigos, this residential area consists mainly of one-and two-level family villas, most of which are Canarian in style. In recent years however, several houses with excellent architecture have been added, for
example this modern two-bedroom house shown in the photograph. It is ready for occupation, so if you are interested call: 662 632 534. The weather in this area is very pleasant even when the temperatures are high, as it is bathed by the north easterly winds (alisios). The airport is nearby, but the area suffers from little or no noise.
Los Abrigos
Los Abrigos is nicknamed ‘the dining room of the south’, and not without reason. Every day, hundreds of diners flock to eat in this small fishing village, especially at the many speciality seafood restaurants on the promenade. If you visit the market on Tuesdays, you can also buy fresh fish. Only a short distance away, is the internationally known Golf del Sur resort and the ecological five star Hotel San Blas where you can take a trip into the history of the island, and especially the local area. Nearby is the San Miguel Marina, the largest private sporting marina on the island, and another golf course, Amarilla Golf.
The future The stretch between El Médano and Los Abrigos is expected to see significant development over the next few years. New construction projects and improved residential infrastructures will make this area even more attractive to investors, visin tors and residents.
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Property of the month is currently used as a dining area, and which is fully equipped with mosquito screens and sun blinds, making it the ideal space for family gatherings, dining with friends or simply relaxing. A separate studio apartment, also well appointed, is situated on the lower level of the villa and has its own private entrance. A lock up garage is also included in the price, with space for parking and/ or hobbies. This dream of a property is competitively priced at just €595,000. n
Opportunity calls Paul Ruane has been working in the property market in southwest Tenerife for the last 38 years. Island Connections had the privilege of speaking to Paul in an exclusive interview, which we shall be publishing over the coming editions. Here, he explains how he came to be in Tenerife and the serendipitous circumstances that completely changed his life. When did you move to Tenerife? I came to Tenerife when I was in my early twenties. I‘d been working for Mecanno Ltd in my home town of Coventry, in the UK, and was made redundant, so accepted an offer of employment over here for just three months.
Los Gigantes Properties S.L. has a wide range of homes for sale in the south of Tenerife, from attractive coastal apartments and houses, to country retreats with gardens, and luxurious residences with private swimming pools. For anyone who is thinking of buying a property, be it a family home, winter retreat, or holiday haven, there are plenty of opportunities to suit all budgets and tastes, and the staff at Los Gigantes Properties are always happy to answer any enquiries at any time.
If you would like more information on this or other opportunities in the area, please contact
Los Gigantes Properties S.L.
An idyllic villa This month’s highlighted property is an extremely well presented villa situated just outside of the town of Los Gigantes in the tranquil urbanisation of San Francisco. Constructed around 17 years ago the urbanisation is maintained to the highest standards. Adding to its fabulous position and stunning views across the Atlantic
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by calling: Ocean, the home has been recently refurbished using the best quality materials and workmanship and offers the perfect setting for either a family or couple. Comprising of two generous-sized double bedrooms and beautifully designed bathrooms, a well appointed kitchen, plus open-plan lounge and dining room, the inte-
rior is light, airy, welcoming and spacious. Furnished to a sleek and modern design, large French doors lead onto extensive terraces which surround the property and make the most of the extraordinary vistas, and also boast a large private heated swimming pool. In addition, the property has a spacious sunroom that
922 861 313 607 371 666 647 943 721 Alternatively, see their website at: www.tenerifepropertysales.com Or call into the office at: Calle Flor de Pascua, 43 Los Gigantes 38683 Santiago del Teide
Incredibly, that was almost 40 years ago. What made you stay? My job involved renting out holiday lets, back in the days when Los Gigantes was still being developed, so I soon came to know those who were involved in the business. A casual recommendation I made to a gentleman who was thinking of buying in the vicinity got back to the developer, who later approached me to ask if I would like to sell property for him. It was a great opportunity which I simply couldn’t refuse. The property developer in question was Mr J. P. Fulda – a household name in the area and the man responsible for much of the initial expansion of Los Gigantes. Find out more in the next edition about how this unique opening led Paul Ruane to his future business enterprise. n
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LUXURY DEVELOPERS Arquitect Teótimo Rodríguez Hermoso is delighted to present state of the art villas, located in the most exclusive area of Golf Costa Adeje just above the picturesque village of La Caleta, overlooking the golf course, the sea and La Gomera island.
Arthectónica Costa Adeje, Plaza del Duque Mall, Stand F, Tenerife, Spain Tel.: +34 608 495 131 Office: +34 922 716 312 arthectonicaluxury@gmail.com www.arthectonica.com www.teotimoarquitecto.com Follow us on Instagram @arthectonica
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Townhouse in Residencial El Galeón
& + 34 822 144 541 The triplex consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, 3 terraces (one with ocean views), 74 metres, 200 metre floor area, furnished, no community payment, pre-installed solar powered hot water as well as air conditioning and terrace Jacuzzi, fully renovated, exterior, bright.
€ 365,000 Calle Ramona Martín Artista | C.C. Mencey | local 27 | El Camisón | Los Cristianos www.serviciosinmobiliarosrodriguez.es | info@serviciosinmobiliarosrodriguez.es
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Property by Playa de Los Cristianos
& + 34 822 144 541 Apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate kitchen, garage parking space, communal swimming pool, terrace with excellent sea views, bright, 90 metre floor plan, €68 community fee including water, close to the beach, central.
€ 255,000 Calle Ramona Martín Artista | C.C. Mencey | local 27 | El Camisón | Los Cristianos www.serviciosinmobiliarosrodriguez.es | info@serviciosinmobiliarosrodriguez.es
House for sale in El Fraile
335m2 of living space 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, 1 guest WC Prepared for freight lift from the entrance to the roof Power supply: 380V Fin de obra 2015 Lighting: everything with LEDs Solar heating for hot water All rooms with balcony Wood parquet in the whole house Descaling system Drinking water preparation etc.
Value: 502,500 € (1,500 € per m2)
Price 450,000 € (1,342,28 € per m2)
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639 906 998 / 922 867 019 CALLE LA HONDURA, 22 BALCÓN DE LOS GIGANTES, PUERTO DE SANTIAGO www.gptenerife.com d Gutbrunner & Partner VILLA IN EXCLUSIVE AREA PLAYA DE LA ARENA PROPERTY DETAILS Reference: 00225 Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms Property Type: Villa Status: Used Province: Tenerife Municipality: Santiago del Teide · Puerto de Santiago Internal Area: 540 m² Land area: 749 m² Year of construction: 2010 Energy Rating: G Municipal Property Tax: €980
APARTMENT WITH WONDERFUL PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS
Reference: 00271 1 Bedroom apartment Apartamentos La Riviera, Puerto de Santiago Living space: 57,60 m² Terrace area: 27,84 m² 1 bathroom.
Sun blinds all around the terrace. Sold fully furnished Kitchen: Individual Spectacular views over the sea and La Gomera Parking: Garage space Communal pools
FRONTLINE APARTMENT IN EXCLUSIVE AREA LOS GIGANTES
Reference: 00317 1 Bedroom 1 bathroom apartment. Complex: Sansofé, Los Gigantes Internal Area: 64 m². Covered area: 87 m². Kitchen: American. Sold fully furnished. Last
FOR SALE €245,000
FOR SALE €230,000
renovation: 2002 Terrace area 1: 21,56 m² Terrace area 2: 15,59 m² Sea and cliff view Heated Pool Parking: in the Complex during your stay
BUNGALOW WITH SPLENDID SEA VIEWS IN PLAYA LA ARENA
Reference: 00311 Bungalow. Complex: Urbanización San Francisco 3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Kitchen: Individual. Terrace area: 341 m². Living space: 93,47 m². Plot area: 490 m²
Sold fully furnished. Private Swimming pool. Sun all day and very bright. Very private. Sun blinds all around the terrace. Natural light in the living room. Air conditioner. Private garage 18,30 m²
ELEGANT APARTMENT WITH SEA VIEW IN PUERTO SANTIAGO
Reference: 00277 Frontline apartment. Complex: Sansofé, Los Gigantes Built space: 68,26 m². Living space: 57 m² Terrace area 1: 5,63 m². Terrace area 2: 5,73 m²
FOR SALE £485,000
FOR SALE €210,000
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Sold fully furnished Guest toilets: 1. Kitchen: American. Heated Pool. Automatic shutters. Sea and cliff view. Frontline. Parking: In the Complex during your stay
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Exclusive location Private double garage Infinity pool (seawater and heated) High quality property, fully furnished Private gym American style kitchen in top condition Covered summer kitchen BBQ area Big built-in wardrobes
FOR SALE €1,349,000 Filter system for drinkwater Billard room Double glazing 4 bedrooms have sea view Year of construction 2010 Panoramic sea view Very quiet location Solar panels Beautiful sea views Smart sun-protection throughout the whole villa including sun-blinds, shutters and curtains
ELEGANT AND VERY WELL DESIGNED PENTHOUSE
Reference: 00273. Top floor duplex penthouse. Gigansol del Mar, Los Gigantes. Living Space: 101,99 m². Terrace Area: 23,04 m². Solarium: 119,00 m². 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 2 floors. Completely new! Kitchen:
Individual. Roof Terrace. Electric Shutters. Double Glazing. Preinstalled air conditioning. Storeroom. Parking. Heated community pool. Alarm System. PRICE REDUCED FROM €425,000 (offer valid until 31/01 /2018)
BUNGALOW IN EXCLUSIVE AREA ABOVE PLAYA DE LA ARENA
Reference: 00308 3 Bedrooms Bungalow Santiago del Teide, Puerto de Santiago Living Space: 184,16 m² Terrace Area: 180,73 m² Roof terrace: 110 m²
FOR SALE €399,500
FOR SALE €795,000
Basement Area: 80 m². Plot Area: 540 m² Bathrooms: 3 + 1 toilet room. 3 floors (basement, living area and roof terrace). Heated pool. Roof terrace with sea and Teide view
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British Style Bar
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.
€ 25,000
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Alan: 634 098 838
Alan: 634 098 838
Lamp Factory
British Style Bar 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. € 25,000
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