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Güímar OAP home court case
El Médano’s coastline will be re-categorised according to the 2014 Coastal Law
Public or private?
El Médano coastal conundrum
The announcement that the Spanish Coastal Authority would be restoring the El Médano seafront to public-owned land sent shockwaves across the south Tenerife community and incited calls of “heavy handedness” by those in power. A 3.2km stretch of coastline between Punta del Médano and Playa de La Pelada, containing various residential and commercial properties including a hotel, was earmarked for ‘re-delineation’ by the national corporation. Continued on page two
Retirement home fraud and abuse At the beginning of March, the Güímar Court opened a fast-track trial against the Sor María de Jesús Senior Citizens’ Centre and its director, Margarita Morales who has to respond to allegations of fraud and abuse of senior citizens. The Canary Islands Government Deputy Minister for social policies, Francisco Candil, was pleased to note that the court is taking action against the home. He clarified that the penal route is already following a path with the Guardia Civil after inspections “because the doors of the centre were never opened to us”. A fine of over €70,000 has been imposed on the centre for “keeping a centre open that did not comply with the regulations” and he reported this fact as “a turning point in the behaviour that we
The old people were turned into toys, which the home management allegedly shamelessly exploited
are already seeing with other centres” which Candil described as ‘pirates’. He said that this centre had already made itself conspicu-
ous several times. However, this is the first time that rigorous action has been taken and not just administrative penalties. He explained
“The reason is that this centre was kept open, although it did not meet the requirements and should have been closed seven years ago. We have tried several times to check the home and were only allowed in if we stood in front of the door accompanied by the police. We ordered its closure, but sometimes we didn’t know whether it was closed or not. We know that the director took about a dozen senior citizens to her chalet in Arafo. At that time it looked as though she had complied with the order. Later she brought them back to the house in Las Tanquillas in Güímar. We were not even able to say exactly whether seniors currently lived in the home and if so, how many.” Continued on page two
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The poor situation reared its head again in March last year, after relatives were asked to
collect their senior citizens because the old people's home was to be converted into a Zen
therapy centre. They found their family members in poor health and living in unacceptable conditions and filed charges. Up to 17 people were partially accommodated in the Canarian house. Family members said that the old people were woken up at 3am in the morning to take a shower and then given water and cookies for breakfast. They said the old people would ask the home’s neighbours if they could give them something to eat and if they could throw it over when they were out on the patio. At times, only one nurse was responsible for more than a dozen residents. Candil and the Güímar Council supported the report and contributed their part to the investigation. On January 15, 2011, the Social Welfare Office applied for the closure of the centre, but it was never actually carried out. Now finally
the Director, who sees herself as a victim of a witch-hunt, has to respond to the court. The relatives feel defrauded over the money they have spent on what would seem to be very little ‘care’. The seniors were rehoused either with their famin lies or in other homes.
Sadly, this case of deceit and abuse is not an isolated one
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Retirement home nightmare
By Sabine Virgin
When you are young, the thought of old age is a long way off, but the closer your retirement and life as a senior gets, the more you think about whether or not you will remain physically and mentally healthy. Stories such as these are a worst nightmare come true. Everyone hopes never to be at the mercy of people who shamelessly exploit others. This makes social responsibility and civic courage all the more a subject on which every individual should reflect in order to denounce and expose grievances when they are recognised. The issue of neglect and abuse in old people’s homes, coupled with poor pay for nursing staff and the misuse of care systems, is not just confined to Tenerife. Incidents like these occur everywhere and unfortunately, they happen again and again. It’s therefore up to all those who have doubts as to whether it is really a humane life in a home they have visited, to sound the alarm and give a voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves or are no longer taken seriously because of their age. Don’t look away, the motto must be - look and act. That is exactly what we would wish for if we were in the same situation. And that may happen faster than you might think. n
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Saving the seafront Continued from front page Amongst others, the residents and owners of Casa Inglesa, Lagos de Miramar III, La Jaquita, Maresía, Marina, Los Martines, Los Maretitas, Médano Beach and Avenida Europa were said to be affected, and as newspaper headlines sparked fears of forthcoming demolitions and compulsory purchases, many residents were panicked by the rumours. In response to a request from this media chain, a member of the coastal authority, who wished to remain anonymous, lamented that "Sadly, we were not consulted at all before articles were published. Instead, a sensational story was written, which unjustly startled many citizens. I remember one day in our office, one elderly lady seemed to be close to a heart attack, she was so upset.” The basis of the turmoil is the so-
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had to be remodelled according to the law, including such sensational cases as the Candelaria village of Cho Vito, whose 23 houses were unceremoniously razed to the ground in 2012. However, residents in El Médano may be in luck, as the representative went on to explain, "Normally, from the coast to around 100 metres inland is the territory that comes under Coastal Authority jurisdiction. However, there are exceptions for builtup areas, where the zone can be shortened to 20 metres. Everything in those areas is known as ‘Dominio Publico’ (public space). “The affected parts in El Médano are all located behind this 20-metre marker, which means that everything that has been built there legally will remain legal. Nothing will be torn down or expropriated.” However, there will be specific rules for properties which lie in one of these reduced ‘spe-
cial’ zones. For instance, further construction will be carefully controlled, and planning permission for alterations or extensions to existing buildings will have to be passed by the Coastal Authority. Another peculiarity is that if an edifice collapses or is torn down, the plot cannot be built on again. The new coastal borders are also quite versatile and often lead to a situation which will probably come to pass in El Médano, with a line that oscillates between a width of 20 and 100 metres as it passes on and around established buildings. Granadilla council was quick to ensure that the town’s appeal to Costa’s original proposals was in place before the deadline in the last week in February. Now, it’s all fingers crossed, but the message certainly seems to be that no-one needs to worry about losing n their property.
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Help the planet
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiative, Earth Hour, began in 2007. All over the world, for an hour, institutions and individuals turn their lights off to help the movement against climate change. Last year, 7,000 cities around the globe and millions of private individuals joined this campaign. Adeje joined the initiative in 2012. This year, light consumption will be reduced from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on March 24. At the Playa de Fañabé, at the Casa Fuerte, in sports and cultural venues, at the town hall, at the tourist development centre, in the medical centre and at the OMIC consumer centre, the lights will be turned off for an hour. Low-power lighting will be on in the town's parks, holiday areas and the Plaza de España. The councillor for the environment in Adeje, Esther Rivero Vargas said "Every little gesture counts. If millions of people around the world change only a little, great things can be done to build a future based on renewable energy. From Adeje we join this global movement against climate change and for the protection of the environment which is a high priority in our community. We are trying to play our part in making a difference. We have converted street lighting to more sus-
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tainable systems and created numerous green spaces to improve air quality." Adeje is not the only town to join this initiative and many of them have organised parallel activities. Those who are at home can also switch off lighting and entertainment for an hour to take part.
Everyone can do something More and more people on this planet live in cities and urban suburbs. Life takes place at a distance from nature. Through activities such as the Earth Hour, WWF wants to draw attention to the importance of
everyone contributing something towards living in harmony with nature. With five small steps the city and town dweller can also do something to bring a little more nature into his life. The WWF recommends, for example, dispensing with the use of plastic bags and disposable plastic prod-
ucts, even if they make everyday life easier and more comfortable. Wrongly disposed of, plastic waste often ends up in the ocean and threatens the marine ecosystem by creating gigantic plastic underwater islands. Even properly disposed of, plastic waste takes around 100 years to break down. If
it’s incinerated, toxic gases are produced, some of which are even worse for man and nature, and nourish the greenhouse process. Why not cultivate plants at home? Even in the city, pretty flowers on the window sill can give a splash of colour to dismal walls. This is decorative and has a positive effect on the mind. Or you could create your own little oasis in the living area to get closer to nature, take care of it and enjoy it. The third idea is to seek contact with nature at least over the weekend - for example by taking a hike in the forest. Just switch off and enjoy the fresh air and birdsong which is incredibly relaxing. Or, on the beach, you could consciously notice the sand under your feet, breathe in that ozone and listen to the rolling waves. Environmental compatibility and sustainability can also be taken into account when eating. For example, by foregoing the consumption of blue-fin tuna, which is threatened with extinction, or by reducing meat consumption. As a fifth and very simple step: Just join in the Earth Hour. After all, every human being has the opportunity to make a positive impact and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity. When millions of people take small individual steps, this has a real impact on global events. n
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Isla Bonita Love Festival
Maná heads the bill The countdown is on for an exclusive rock concert in the Canary Islands, by the world’s most successful Latin rock fusion band Maná. The Mexican group is the headline act for this year’s Isla Bonita Love Festival in La Palma on July 28. Advance ticket sales, for what is being called the ‘concert of the century’ for the island, have already begun and they are available online from €35 to €60 at www.tomaticket.com and www. ticketbell.com. Over 1,000 tickets were sold within the first 24 hours. In addition, several companies are offering combined packages for flights, hotels and the concert, as well as for a ferry direct to the harbour in Tazacorte on the north western side of the island, where the event will take place. Some 15,000 people are expected to attend. The platinum award-winning rock band is known not only for recorded music, but also for the fantastic live performances in which their audiences become totally involved. Maná has already filled complete stadiums. For the islanders of La Palma the band brings back fond memories from 1999 when they gave one of their first European concerts on La Isla Bonita. Maná’s most famous albums include Donde jugarán los Niños (1992), Cuando los Ángeles lloran (1995), Revolución de Amor (2002), Amar es Combatir (2006), Drama y Luz (2011) and the most recent, Cama Incendiada (2015). With this band, a breathtaking midsummer night mega concert is guaranteed. n
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Daylight saving time
Clocks forward On the last weekend in March, and this year in time for Easter week, the clock is once again springing forward. Daylight saving time begins and with it the evenings become longer. In the early morning of March 25, the hour hand is advanced by one notch at one am. This timekeeping period will run until October 28. The sense (or nonsense) of this time change has been controversial for some time. The European Parliament in Strasbourg recently rejected a motion to abolish the twiceyearly change and introduce a year-round European time. The subject is still not off the table. In fact, many MEPs are in favour of a permanent solution. Before a final decision is made, however, they want to complete an international study to weigh up the pros and cons and make a basis for their decisions. The vote could then be repeated as early as 2019. If a fixed time were to be
Clocks go forward at 1am
decided upon, the question then would still have to be clarified as to whether summer or winter time would apply from there on. ‘Normal’ time would be winter time. Poland and Finland have already made
concrete proposals to establish summer time as a permanent chronological measurement. This variant is also currently favoured in other countries. So far however, nothing has been decided.
In the meantime, on the last Saturday night/Sunday morning in March, don't forget, Spring forward, Fall back. Get to bed an hour earlier to make sure of your requisite number n of nightly Zzs.
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Enough empty promises
Fuerteventura goatherds‘ crisis
In Fuerteventura, there is a crisis among the island's livestock breeders. The councillor for agriculture, livestock and fishing in Antigua, Matias Peña, recently visited the goatherds in his community to assess the critical situation which they are complaining about. The concern is not only felt by the farmers, but by the whole island. Fuerteventura is known for its goats' cheese and should be offering an alternative to tourism for young people on the farms. The criticism is mainly aimed at the behaviour of the Island Council and the Canary Islands Government, as the farmers feel betrayed. The Antigua councillor agrees with them and he explained "I have been convinced of the critical situation and perhaps it would be justified in times of crisis, but not now that there is money and European aid available". The goatherds' demands are concentrated on three points for which there cannot be any delay because they are threatened with a mass extinction of the small herds of goats. The shepherds complain "Livestock
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Matías Peña is convinced of the critical situation and has had discussions with the goat breeders in his community
breeding would then become nothing more than a nostalgic story told to the holidaymakers. In reality we cannot survive this way". Small and mediumsized enterprises in particular cannot do business in this way and remain competitive. In some cases it is cheaper for them to buy goat meat from the mainland than to breed their own on the island. That can't be right, can it? The first
important point is subsidies. The public has the impression that the shepherds are doing well, because there are subsidies. The fact is, however, that not all of these subsidies reach the farmers and sometimes they arrive too late for those who are facing demands for the immediate payment of outstanding bills. A young goatherd, Iriome Perdomo, speaking on behalf of the sector explained that, "Last
year, the delay in payments for the food supply, REA, cost me €18,000. It'll take our business to the brink of ruin. Others have already given up. Many people on the island know a goatherd who has stopped his activity in the last two years due to a lack of profitability." This leads to the next demand, namely that the feed storage point should finally be put into operation. This would reduce
the maintenance costs for the herd, because the feed could be bought when it’s cheap and not when the prices rake up due to high demand. This would avoid the abuse caused by massive feed purchases by the large feed industry. Thirdly, they call on the institutions to guarantee the collection of animal carcasses, to pay for sanitation and to release vaccinations against paratuberculosis, which is the main disease affecting goats. This is a demand that has existed for ten years and has still not been resolved. Perdomo continued "There is no future for us, not because we cannot hand over to the younger generations, but because aid, subsidies, transport aid and commercialisation agreements are always announced with fine words, but never actually arrive in the livestock farmers' reality". The complaints are also specifically directed at the island's own council. He asked "How can it be that cattle farmers in other autonomous regions already have European subsidies in their accounts while we are still awaiting payments
from 2011? For some people the payments arrive far too late and they have had to sell their herds. How can it be that our finished feed store is empty, when it could make maintenance and feed costs cheaper during bad seasons? Time and again, aid and subsidies are announced to us, plans are forged that are never put into practice and farmers are pacified with fine words, while they are struggling to remain competitive or even to survive." The young goat breeder wants to find answers to these critical questions quickly. Perdomo added "We have one of the best breeds and offer quality. Nevertheless, our situation is precarious because of poor regional and insular administration. Either we work together now or we sink together. The farmers' problems are a problem for the whole island." It would be a disaster if the farmers all gave up and disappeared. This would not be in the interest of the administrations or the inhabitants and therefore Perdomo demands that improvements are finally and quickly n put into practice.
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Canarias Baila Festival
Super dance party with Bad Bunny The wonderfully named Bad Bunny will be giving two concerts in the Islands during July. The 24-year-old, who was born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio in Puerto Rico, has risen to stardom on the Latin music scene with hits such as Amorfoda, and his collaborations with Becky G. on Mayores and Karol G on Ahora me llama, have made him world famous. He is currently touring through several major cities in the USA and most of his performances are sell-outs. Thankfully for fans here, in July he will be one of the highlights at the first Canarias Baila Festival, a dance event which promises a hot summer night party in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. It will take place on July 26 from 8pm at the Gran Canaria Arena in Las Palmas and on July 27 from 5pm at Amarilla Golf in San Miguel de Abona. Tickets are available via the website www.canariasbaila.es as well as in all Carolina Boix shoe stores. Tickets for the Tenerife event cost between €35 and €120, and for Gran Canaria between €30 and €100. n
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Job imbalance
Women still at a disadvantage It's the 21st century and equality in the western world is seen as completely normal and right, yet these are values which seem to be only paid lip service, as women are undoubtedly still discriminated against in the working world, even when they have better academic qualifications than male counterparts. Cristina Valido, the Canary Islands Councillor for Labour, Social Affairs and Housing, drew attention to the deplorable state of affairs in the archipelago. Compared to the crisis year 2008, there were more women employed in 2015 but the figures were not even close to the number of men in employment. According to the latest statistics, compiled by the Canarian Employment Observatory (OBECAN), there are now 397,200 women working in the Canaries, a figure that equals just over 56 per cent of the archipelago’s female population and a total of 44,800 more women in employment than in the first quarter of 2008.
Only 27 per cent of management positions are filled by women
The fact that in some cases women have a higher level of education or achieved better grades is not, however, reflected when it comes to filling management positions. Only about 27 per cent of executive positions are held by women, and they usually earn €3,000 gross less than their male colleagues. Conversely, women have a particularly high presence in temporary and part-time positions in Spain, with 20 times more women working part-time than men. This is mainly due to the fact they are still the primary 'caretakers' of the nation, meaning
that childcare and caring for dependent persons, such as elderly or disabled family members, almost always fall within the remit of the females in the family. Meanwhile, according to the OBECAN statistics, 67 per cent of office workers are female, though only a small proportion of the craftspeople in manual jobs are women, at 4.32 per cent. This year, Valido has launched six special campaigns, carried out by the Social Security and Employment Inspectorate, aimed at combating discrimination against women in terms of salary, working and promo-
tion conditions, and at punishing violations. In addition, it is hoped that an opportunity for anonymous reporting at the Office for Equal Opportunities can be created in the future. The councillor stated with enthusiasm that: "Equal work and equal pay should be brought into focus in the collective bargaining of the unions. Discrimination in the workplace must be consistently eradicated." This apparently includes, among other things, the revision of the catalogue for recognised occupational diseases, with Valido clarifying that "the catalogue refers almost exclusively to male occupations." In this sense, the ongoing hotel chambermaids' fight is extremely relevant. Women often suffer back and joint problems after decades of cleaning and bed-making. A representative group is currently demanding that this be recognised as an occupational disease, and has even contacted Spanish President Mariano Rajoy in an attempt n to further their cause.
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World Wildlife Day
Protecting lions at Loro Parque The Lion King desperately needs protection from the spread of mankind
Lions with their cubs. Over the last 50 years, their numbers have decreased rapidly Trackers follow the movements of the lions in the reserve A camera monitors the lions’ corridors
World Wildlife Day is always celebrated on March 3, and this year Loro Parque dedicated the event to big cats. This group of felines includes lions, tigers and jaguars which, according to accounts on TripAdvisor, all feel happily at home in Loro Parque, named by the platform as the World's Best Zoo.
It was only last year when the Angolan lions Simba, Malika and Sarabi moved in to the facility. Since arriving at the Lion's Kingdom in Puerto de La Cruz, they have been perfectly integrated into their new home. They spend their time playing and discovering and every day they enjoy delicacies specially
prepared for them to keep them physically and mentally active. In the park, they are the ambassadors of their kind and draw visitors' attention to the dangers and adversities to which animals are exposed in their natural habitat. Life in the wild is anything but idyllic as, due to the spread of humans,
animals’ habitats shrink continuously and rapidly. It is for these reasons that the Loro Parque Foundation sup-
ports a conservation project in the KAZA region. This is a
cross-border project between the countries of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe which allows wildlife to move freely across old corridors in their territory. It is also a large nature reserve for herds of elephants. The scheme, which was launched in August 2011, is being developed by the conservation organisation Panthera and the University of Oxford Wildcru project. It is the second biggest reserve in the world, after the Northeast Greenland National Park. With the help of phototrapping and equipping some lions with satellite equipment, their distribution areas will be investigated to avoid conflicts between humans and animals in the region. In the last 50 years, the lion population has fallen from around 100,000 to about 25,000 animals, mainly due to the fact that their habitat is now less than a quarter of its original size. Loro Parque has invested more than €120,000 in the n initiative.
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Much more than Passion
Adeje is not only known for its tourism excellence, and for the excellent quality of its modern services, but also for its advancement, conservation and respect of deep-rooted traditions. With March the Holy Week arrives in this borough, a date not to be missed by the faithful and visitors who want to participate in the fervour of a liturgi-
cal and social programme that will be presented with much more than passion. The representation of the Passion of Christ is already well known in the Canaries and attracts thousands, but each year Adeje extends its programme. In 2018 we will be able to celebrate an emotional proclamation, a new Vía Crucis (Way
of the Cross), a work by Juan Davo, and the image of María Santísima del Consuelo will be blessed. As well as many other celebrations, for the first time there will be a procession of the Pasos Chicos with the children of the borough, in the Los Olivos neighbourhood. See pages 12 and 13 and www.adeje.es for n more information.
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By Sabine Virgin arranged to talk to one of the The Canary Islands Volcanological Institute (Involcan) have just published their findings on the probability of a volcanic eruption on La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja during this century. According to the group’s calculations, the likelihood of an eruption occurring next year is just slightly more than one per cent. However, this figure rises at a rate greater than the time scale. For instance, for an eruption to happen sometime during the next five years, the probability goes up to over six per cent. For within ten years it will be just under twelve per cent, over 50 years the likelihood is more than 48 per cent, and the chance of an eruption taking place within the next 100 years is around 72 per cent. However, the archipelago has more active volcanic areas than just those on La Palma. The Tenerife volcanic system could also be due an eruption, one that some believe could come sometime during the next 50 years. We decided these were all reasons enough to examine the subject more closely and we
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experts who has an intimate knowledge of the local volcanic system, Dr. Luca D' Auria, senior researcher in the environmental protection department at Involcan, who was happy to answer our questions. What does the above data really mean, and what is the current situation on La Palma? Do the recent quakes signify anything? We cannot make accurate predictions about possible outbreaks in the distant future, though there is one thing we can say, the more time passes, the more likely an eruption becomes. However, this statement is only based on a mathematical calculation of probability, which is drawn from the distances between volcanic events in the past. Nevertheless, if you ask me now whether there will be an eruption on one of the Canary Islands in the near future, I can say that I actually consider this to be very unlikely. It’s true that La Palma has recently experienced several seismic earthquake swarms. We recorded intensive seis-
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most likely magma movement at great profundity. This has nothing to do with an impending eruption, but is part of a normal internal process in active volcanoes. Luca d’ Auria travels internationally to talk about our volcanic surveillance system Our volcanoes are monitored more closely and precisely than anywhere else in the world
mic movements in October 2017 and recently in February. Until 1971, seismic activity on La Palma was not monitored at all, so it’s not known how the earth behaved before the Teneguia eruption which took place in the Fuencaliente area that year, the most recent on that island. However, it’s precisely this observation of the various aspects of intensive activities that is interesting from a scientific point of view, such as in the recent case. The earthquakes took place at a considerable depth of about 20 kilometres below the earth's surface, and we are now convinced that it’s
The eruption of the underwater volcano off El Hierro, in 2011, was also announced by intensive tremors. Is there a connection with the earthquakes in La Palma? No, this isn’t the case, as seismic activity is only one factor. In addition, the earthquakes on La Palma took place deep in the earth, whilst on El Hierro
they were closer to the surface and, above all, stronger. More importantly, however, other aspects need to be taken into account as indicators of a possible outbreak, including the chemical composition and intensity of the gases escaping from the surface. In January of this year, a very high concentration of 175 tons of carbon dioxide per day was measured on Mount Teide, compared with only around 20 tonnes in February 2017. These values have decreased in the meantime, though are still relatively high, but such peaks are normal in an active volcanic system. In October 2016, for example, we registered a magma movement under Mount Teide that resulted in the emission of one million tons of gases within a few hours. This is also a very selective and fleeting event that takes place within the framework of normal activities. Further important indices are deformations on the earth's surface. Right now, a group of scientists from our institute has travelled to La Palma to conduct GPS-based investigations to detect possible changes.
Even so, none of the abovementioned aspects is in itself an indication that an event could soon occur, a clearer picture only emerges through the correlation of results. Nevertheless, situations change quickly and may well calm down again. For example, in 2004, Tenerife was on orange alert level for almost half the year, but there was no volcanic incident and everything has relaxed again. Nature can be observed and assessed, but not necessarily predicted, though at this point in time we think it unlikely there will be an eruption in the immediate future. The long-ago published story on the possible collapse of the western flank of the island of La Palma, and a resulting huge tsunami zooming off to flatten parts of the USA, is constantly being brought up again. What is your opinion on the matter? It’s true that La Palma is the most volcanically active island in the Canary Islands. Most of the eruptions in the recent past have taken place there and, as mentioned, the last one was only in 1971. But even that eruption wasn’t of the explosive type. Due to the basalt rock, outbursts in the Canary
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Islands tend to take the form of slow lava flows rather than spectacular volcanoes spewing fire. The people of La Palma were even able to approach the lava flow during the eruption. After that event, a crack was found that led to the current theory, which believes that in a future eruption this fissure is likely to deepen and thus lead to a part of the island ‘sliding off’. But we must not forget that the Earth does not react over short periods of time, but in millennia. Maybe it will happen at some point, but it is probably a long, long way off. The observations we are making now are fascinating from a scientific point of view but do not give us cause for concern. Interestingly, not all the activity is of volcanic origin. For example, we have observed increased movement north of La Palma in the sea. However, this has nothing to do with the volcanoes, but is caused by tectonic shifts. The same also applies between Gran Canaria and Tenerife, where we have a rather active zone from an earthquake point of view. We do not know whether a new volcano will be created there, as is often claimed, but this area is certainly well known for its tectonic movements.
How active is Teide and how dangerous is it to live alongside the volcano on Tenerife? In Tenerife, the risk has increased in recent years, but it has not become more hazardous. This may sound contradictory at first, but on closer inspection it is not so. We distinguish between the level of danger and risk according to different criteria. The level of danger refers to the probability of an outbreak which, as already mentioned, is relatively low at the moment. Danger levels are based on geological facts. We have a very complex volcanic system in Tenerife, with four different volcanic sectors: the Teide cone itself, the northwest, the northeast and the south flank. The last eruptions, and thus the probability that the next ones will also take place in this region, were on the north-western flank, towards Santiago del Teide. The danger level doesn’t change because it is based on natural conditions. However, the risk level has increased because the population has risen sharply in recent decades. That means more people, more buildings, more infrastructure and thus a higher potential for damage.
What is the contribution of volcanoes to climate change? The quantities of carbon dioxide emitted are very high, aren't they? That’s true, but this natural process of climate change is negligible. Studies have shown that all the world's volcanoes together account for only a fraction of carbon dioxide emissions. Man himself produces at least ten times that amount. Normally, the gases escape in silence, so to speak.
Scientists regularly take and analyse samples
They disappear immediately, so are not perceived by humans. However, for instance, on the way to Teide there are some places where you can see the warmth and smell the sulphur directly. At these points you can feel that it is still active. In recent times, your institute has also carried out geothermal investigations, what are they? And geothermal baths are under discussion as a possible
future attraction, what do you think of them? That's correct. Volcanically active regions have the possibility of using volcanic heat as a clean and renewable energy source. We have created a map with points of interest for Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and we are working on La Palma. It really looks like there are some
Tenerife attracts visitors from all over the world for conferences on volcanoes
interesting spots. On Tenerife, they can be found mainly in the south. In order to be able to use them, however, additional special conditions must exist, such as the presence of an impermeable rock layer, so that water can circulate well. In such cases, the steam is pumped to the surface, used to generate power and returned. It’s an interesting prospect, but further investigations are needed to clarify
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details. The same applies to volcanic thermal baths. Here too, further research is needed. Though I do believe that, generally speaking, why not? The largest lagoon in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon, was artificially built by man. There is massive untapped potential in this natural volcanic earth-warmer.
ture and buildings. Human lives on the Canary Islands are not endangered by volcanic activity because an explosive eruption is improbable, not like living near Mount Vesuvius, for example. As far as tourism is concerned, I can only give the all-clear. We publish a monthly report, and hotels are informed. Everything's fine right now, but even if something changes, people in the Canary Islands are not in danger. Incidentally, the Canarian volcanoes are among the best monitored volcanic systems in the world, so there is plenty of warning of a possible eruption. And by this, I mean months beforehand. Of course, there is no 100 per cent certainty, but we can say that a certain set of circumstances leads to an eruption with a particular percentage of certainty. What is still important, and this applies equally to tourists and residents alike, is that when they hear about volcanic hazards, they should always pay attention to where the report comes from and whether it is scientifically sound. Unfortunately, there are many socalled ‘fake news’ reports circulating around, which then cause uncertainty based on n false or twisted facts.
What would you like to say to people when it comes to the subject of living with a volcano? We are sometimes amazed at how little the Canarian population knows about volcanoes. That's why we have a travelling exhibition which we take round different communities. It’s called Una ventana vulcánica en el Atlántico (A volcanic window in the Atlantic) and offers a wealth of information on the subject. It’s important to me that people understand that a volcano is not only a threat, but also an enrichment of life. However, everyone should know the possible risks and the right way to react if a situation occurs. For example, there is an emergency plan in Tenerife, and one being currently drawn up for La Palma. Above all, people should be aware that a possible eruption primarily threatens infrastruc-
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Easter 2018
The Passion in the streets
With many details and fantastic costumes, Adeje becomes Jerusalem
By Sabine Virgin culture, the life and death of terpiece, in which hundreds of behalf of the media, have to convincingly that he repeat- alty, intrigue, betrayal, cowardEaster week, Semana Santa, is the most important annual religious event in Spain. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are bank holidays that are celebrated in most cities and communities with cherished processions to the sound of a dull foreboding drumbeat and some amazing images. The streets are filled with a solemn atmosphere to commemorate what is the essence of Christian
Jesus. However, nowhere else on the island is the Passion Play, which tells the story of Jesus' suffering, staged with so much pomp and fervour as in Adeje. Adeje’s version of the story of Jesus is now known far beyond the town itself and even the island. The staging of this passion play in Adeje began 24 years ago as a small affair in front of the church. Over the subsequent years, it has become a theatrical mas-
local residents participate to fill it with life.
Passion plays in Adeje For months on end, more than 300 amateur actors have been practicing tirelessly so that Jesus' tale of suffering will be performed to perfection. Loving details in decoration and wardrobe complete the picture. Even the photographers, who follow the two-hour event on
squeeze themselves into suitable costumes so that they blend in with the biblical scenery. Whether you are religious or not, the scenes are filled with so much emotion that hardly any spectator can escape this wave of Easter sentiment. This is partly due to the actors who play the leading roles. José Antonio López from the village of Armeñime plays the role of Jesus of Nazareth so
edly gives the audience goose bumps. The performance by Ana Oneida Borges Medina in the role of the grieving mother Mary is simply intoxicatingly heartbreaking. The production, directed by Laura Marrero, follows the tradition of the New Testament, but this story, on which the Christian faith is based, actually tells much more. It revolves around central themes such as friendship, love, loy-
ice, lack of civil courage (as it would be called today) and cruelty to other people - all topics that still relate to our 21st century reality. Maybe that's why this play touches the hearts of countless spectators, many of whom can often be seen weeping as they watch the story unfold. So much emotion just gets under the skin and what is more beautiful for actors than to feel that they have touched and moved the audience?
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The Last Supper with Jesus among his disciples
Judas the traitor
Women, children and their everyday life is portrayed
The Crucifixion staged in an imposing Canarian setting
A mother mourns the death of her son
The production begins on Good Friday at 12pm along Calle Grande in Adeje. For a couple of hours this street will become the centre of Jerusalem, with its oriental markets, jugglers, merchants and a dynamic everyday life, culminating in the betrayal of Jesus, his Way to the Cross and the Crucifixion in Plaza España, with the Roque del Conde forming a powerful backdrop. Thousands of people come from all over the island every year to see this and get into the Easter mood. At this point, chocolate eggs couldn't be further from their minds. Get there early to ensure you get a good vantage point. Those
who cannot be there on the day can watch the live broadcast on Canarian or Spanish television, or maybe come to the dress rehearsals on Wednesday or Thursday evening to pick up a small taste of the play with fewer spectators present.
Easter processions Numerous processions bearing heavy and appropriate images for this serious occasion, take place through the various local parishes, town and city centres. Amongst them all, the great Magma procession in La Laguna (the seat of the bishop’s diocese), is extremely well
known. Life-sized figures depicting the individual parts of the Way to the Cross (Vía Crucis) and embellished with lavish floral decorations, are carried through the historic old part of the city. Brotherhoods whose members wear different coloured robes and high, pointed hats accompany the procession. It seems peculiar when some of them walk barefoot in shackles or even symbolically carry the cross. This procession in La Laguna which starts at around 5pm, is always worth seeing. Other strongholds with imposing processions include La Orotava, Puerto de La Cruz, Icod de los Vinos and Cande-
laria. In Candelaria, on the evening of Palm Sunday at approximately 8.30pm, the scene is the Plaza de la Patrona in front of the Basilica, where the five most important parts of the Way to the Cross are brought to life by amateur actors. In La Orotava, the tradition of dramatic processions by the various brother-
hoods dating back to the 16th century, has been declared a tourism heritage. In Icod de los Vinos, Easter Week will be enriched with a special exhibition of sacred art until April 2. The artist Santi González Arbelo, born in La Laguna, is the focus of this 20th exhibition. He recreated the Passion
with its various stages and the crucifixion in miniature. Many small details breathe life into the scenes. The exhibition is complemented by paintings and, above all, images of Mother Mary in her pain. The exhibition can be seen at the Sociedad Centro Icodense, the community centre in Icod de los Vinos, in Calle San Sebastián 8. It’s open daily from 4pm to 10pm. n
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Lego League
Ten secondary school students from the Colegio Costa Adeje took part in the Canary Islands Lego League robot construction championship, which took place in La Orotava on February 23. The ten participants, a girl, nine boys and their teacher Damian arrived at the school at 6am in the morning and went on a bus adventure. Last autumn, the children received a construction kit with more than 200 Lego pieces, from which they had to construct a
robot, and build and program a control centre. Week after week, four lessons were taken up with the challenge of building the robot with some children even continuing to work on the project in their free time at home. In the end, the children surprised even themselves by their results; the robot obeyed them and carried out various commands. They were placed 13 out of the 25 groups that took part, had a lot of fun doing it and are all for a repeat session next year. n
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After college in Adeje
Professional orientation
At the end of February, everything at the Colegio Costa Adeje revolved around the ‘Costa Adeje Orienta’ project. About 50 secondary school students gathered to listen to lectures by former students talking about their professions. A wide range of specialities were represented, including medicine, law, architecture, chemistry, finance, hospitality, marketing, aviation, veterinary medicine, nursing and nutritional counselling. The presentations lasted for half an hour and were concluded by a joint brunch for all participants, during which the audience also had the opportunity to talk directly with the speakers. The ‘Costa Adeje Orienta’ project organises a professional presentation every two years, when there are new pupil intakes in the upper secondary schools. n
Protection of Canarian Egyptian Vultures
Feathered friends
The Canary Islands Government has provided €34,200 for the ‘Egyptian Vulture Life’ conservation project to carry out a study on their current situation. The Canarian Egyptian vulture (Neophron pernopterus majorensis) is an endemic species that exists only in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and is threatened with extinction. Within the framework of the conservation projects, nests were protected, educational work was carried out among the public and feeding stations were set up. In the meantime, the population has increased to around 320. The species is still strongly under threat and that’s why the Life Egyptian Vulture project was launched. It’s supposed to protect the Canarian and Italian vultures Capovaccaio (Neophron percnopterus). The latter is a European vulture that is considered highly endangered in Italy. In the Canary Islands, the project covers the islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and in Italy the regions of Puglia and Basilicata. The venture began last October and a total of over €5.08 million will flow into the project over the next five years, and of this, the European Union is financing more than €3.81 million. In the Canary Islands, the protection of the native vulture has been intensely pursued since the turn of the millennium as there is a limited number of these birds. The study will count the population, track their movements, protect their nests, set up and regularly manage feeding stations, deploy an anti-poison dog unit and, above all, provide information and education. n
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Good planning - bad result
Pillow talk in Gran Canaria ravine The Gran Canaria environmental protection agency and water management staff work closely together to keep the ravines on the island free of rubbish for both conservation of the environment and for safety reasons in the event of heavy rainfall. Though the team has seen many an oddity over the years, they were nevertheless astonished when, just before the last bout of bad weather, they purposefully checked all tributaries to the sea, only to make a very strange discovery. Deep in the Barranco de Fataga in the borough of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, the officers found a large amount of pillows, blankets and bed linen which had been dumped at the bottom of the valley. The employees took photos and Island Council staff took charge of publishing them on its Twitter account, while at the same time asking the public to help find the perpetrators. It wasn’t long before a manager from a hotel in the south came forward, having recognised the establishment’s own bedding accessories. Apparently, all the bed linen at the hotel had recently been renewed, and contact had been made with a charity with a view to donating the old items, for them to be sent to Africa. So far, so good, but apparently the non-profit organisation had commissioned a transport company to pick up the bedroom accessories and, from then on, it all went to pot. For unknown reasons, the lorry driver didn’t deliver the goods to Las Palmas as planned, but instead unloaded the majority of the cargo into the ravine. The person responsible was quickly found, and the authorities, who have long been fighting the pollution of natural areas with illegally dumped rubbish, have announced they will act with the full force of the law, to create an example to act as a warning. Incidentally, the lorry driver has now collected the cargo again. n
Great tourism data
Puerto de La Cruz catching up With almost one million holidaymakers and over 6.77 million overnight stays, the northern Tenerife metropolis of Puerto de La Cruz has a good annual balance sheet showing positive tourism results. The average occupancy rate for hotels was more than 85 per cent throughout last year, which is above the Spanish national average of just under 74 per cent. In addition, the sector has filled 6,189 new job positions, an increase of 4.4 per cent over the previous year, and profitability is also improving. Puerto de La Cruz started to reach its lowest point as far as tourism goes in 2009. At that time, the northern metropolis of Tenerife, with an average price per hotel room of €31.80, was the most unprofitable destination in the country, and there was no end to the descent. On the contrary, a room price of €29.90 in 2010 made it clear that things were getting worse. Yet, since then, better times have dawned. With an average room price of €54.10 last year, the market has shown a genuine recovery. The trend is clearly upward and so is profitability. For Mayor Lope Afonso, it is proof that the various administrative structures have worked well together and won back the trust of the tour operators and hoteliers. Tourism Councillor Dimple Melwani stressed the importance of private investors, who have helped to bring many hotels up to date by renovating and modernising them, adding that the “work by the private sector is now bearing fruit."
Reopening of Atlantic Mirage It’s stupid to dump rubbish illegally, especially when the goods were intended for humanitarian purposes
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The fact that Puerto de La Cruz is currently undergo-
The Atlantic Mirage has a view of Playa Martiánez and the adjacent seawater swimming pool Lago Martiánez
ing an extreme makeover is also evidenced by the Atlantic Mirage Hotel, which reopened in the La Paz district at the end of February after a tenmonth period of reforms. With an investment of €10 million, the Marylanza group has transformed the three-key Bellavista apartment complex into a four-star adult-only hotel. It has been renovated 90 per cent by Canary Island companies and is doubling its workforce by offering 75 people a job. The new hotel complex offers modern comfort and a light-flooded design in its 172
Chic and in a new design, the pool area From the sun terrace, the view sweeps over the Atlantic Ocean, Mount Teide, the city and the Orotava Valley
Junior Suites and six suites with 26m2 of modern comfort. All rooms have a balcony with a privileged sea view from the Martiánez cliffs. An elevated pool area and the sun terrace have a view of Mount Teide. In addition, guests can be spoiled at the chill-out bar or in the exclusive restaurant. The hotel would like to score particularly well in culinary activities, as surveys show that today's holidaymakers appreciate good cuisine created with local products. The hotel can be booked with breakfast or n half board.
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Coldest and wettest February since 2010 cipitation rates of more than 200 millimetres per hour in locations at altitudes of 900 metres or above, or even over 400 millimetres, as in Corral de los Juncos in the borough of Tejeda in Gran Canaria. The water basin in Los Silos is well filled. Residents and farmers can relax Ice and snow on Mount Teide, which shone during February with its white crown
According to the Spanish meteorological office Aemet, the Canary Islands have just experienced the coldest and wettest February since 2010. In coastal regions average temperatures were around 1.5 degrees Celsius below normal, while at medium and high altitudes they were up to 3.5 degrees Celsius below average. Several low pressure systems (cyclones) crossed the archipelago over the course of the month and left a lot of water and storm damage behind. Nevertheless, some especially warm February days were also registered. Such a spring-like date was February 16 when Vallehermosa in La Gomera registered 26.5 degrees Celsius, and Las Palmas, Mogán and Tasarte in Gran Canaria registered 25 degrees. The same sequence of events occurred when the second low pressure system, which was so deep it was given a name, Emma, crossed the archipelago in the last two days of February. The mercury climbed to over 25 degrees Celsius in Güímar and Santa Cruz in Tenerife, as well as Las Palmas and Telde in Gran Canaria, amongst other areas. Lows were recorded on
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February 7, 8 and 14. Even near the coast, temperatures dropped below 14 degrees Celsius at times. A temperature of just 7.6 degrees Celsius was recorded at the Lanzarote Airport on February 7, the coldest value documented there since 1972. In the high altitude region of Izaña in Tenerife, the number of frosty periods increased to 24, compared to an average of eleven between 1981 and 2010. The surface temperature of the ocean dropped to 18.3 degrees Celsius, almost one degree below the average measured over the last 17 years and used as a reference value. Yet another record was also set: It was the rainiest February since 2010, with peak pre-
Strong north winds on the coast and isolated depressions at medium and high altitudes caused strong turbulence in various parts of the archipelago during the first week of February, such as Aguamansa and Los Silos in Tenerife, and Palo Blanco, Tejeda, Telde and Teror in Gran Canaria. Afterwards, on February 23, rain and snow at higher altitudes continued in Gran Canaria. In Agüimes, up to 67 millimetres of rain fell in one hour. Two days later a cold front hit Tenerife with more heavy rainfall. El Tanque, Granadilla de Abona, Güimar and Vallehermoso were hit particularly hard. Torrential rain fell in Arico at 109 millimetres per hour. However, just as wet as it began, February ended with
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Emma, a cyclone which brought an accumulation of almost 150 millimetres of rain at altitudes of 80 to 2,000 metres to the south and west of Tenerife. In addition to the cold and the rain, the met office also highlighted the relative absence of sunny days on almost all islands, except for the measuring stations at the airports of Lanzarote and El Hierro. Wind levels were comparatively normal for the month. Nevertheless, 70 per cent of all Canary Islands’ monitoring stations recorded peak values of up to hurricane intensity at the end of February as Emma passed over, such as at Agulo and Alto de Igualero (166 kilometres per hour) in La Gomera, at Cruz de Tejeda in Gran Canaria, the airport in La Palma, and in El Hierro's capital Valverde. From a meteorological point of view, not only record figures but also average values are interesting. A mean wind speed of 48.4 kilometres per hour was recorded at La Palma airport on February 28. At the same time, it broke the record set on February 26, 2010 of 45.4 kilometres per hour. As violent as it was, great was the blessing of rain for nature, with reservoirs and underground galleries now being well filled. Even in Gran Canaria, irrigation is guaranteed for more than half a year, very good news indeed, especially in the barren south of the island. The archipelago can now look forward to the coming summer without trepidation, thanks to the accumulation of water supplies. n
Several companies fall into the trap
Million-dollar fraud
Several Canary Islands companies were recently attacked by international hackers and lost millions of euros as a result. The modus operandi of the IT criminals was to infiltrate the email accounts of chief executive officers of large companies and order transfers of significant sums of money. Hackers are often well aware of upcoming mergers or acquisitions, and therefore when money is plentiful. Using the stolen e-mail details, they write to employees who have access to the company bank accounts and request quick and confidential cooperation. In this way, the employees check the account balances and initiate transfers of large sums to accounts that the thieves have specified. Often, managers or business owners are not available for the employee to consult at this time, due to urgent meetings or travel, and suspicions are not aroused until it is too late. Having received several complaints from companies on the islands, the National Police have issued a warning about the scam, which is known as ‘business mail compromise’. They strongly recommended that large companies implement extra security and countercheck protocols to stop fraudsters in time. Senior management software should always be strictly protected and up to date. Particular caution is required when using open WiFi networks. In addition, employees should become suspicious if they are encouraged to act quickly and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality under dubious circumstances. n
Employees were tricked into making money transfers
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Racist insults
Flight passenger expelled Following a racist incident, an aircraft belonging to the Canarian airline Binter took off from Tenerife’s Los Rodeos Airport after a delay of 20 minutes. On the short flight to La Palma, before taking off, a 70-yearold passenger seemed offended by a dark-skinned stewardess and began to sling out racist insults. Several times he shouted, “I don’t want black people by my side, get out!” Whenever she approached his seat to do her work, he would hit his own seat and insult the young woman again. The flight attendant took the verbal attacks in an extremely calm manner. Nevertheless, the situation was so bad that the pilot intervened and asked the passenger to leave the aircraft. At first he refused, so the Guardia Civil were called to deal with the situation, take him away and receive the pilot’s report. As the passenger left, he said “I’m happy to get out of here” stressing that he would demand his money back. Only after the unpleasant passenger had gone did calm return and the flight could proceed. The young woman was given the total support of her colleagues and the other passengers and the airline Binter commented on the incident via Twitter, saying “We firmly reject such hostilities and fully support our crew members, who do their best every day to serve our passengers”. n
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Training in self-defence
Police protection for medical centres Last year, there were almost 300 violent attacks on the staff at medical centres in the Canary Islands. The spokesman for the medical union in Tenerife, Sindicato Médico de Tenerife-Cesm, Levy Cabrera, confirmed that "after the many cutbacks in recent years, verbal and physical attacks on doctors and nurses have increased noticeably". Most of them were aimed at women. This is now to be counteracted with targeted measures. Since the beginning of the year, two National Police officers in Tenerife and Gran Canaria have been working on a real analysis of the situation. This information will be used to produce maps that classify medical centres as low, medium or high-risk. The police stations in the area will then also receive this orientation map in order to draw attention to a possible danger situation. The next
Again and again there are attacks on medical staff, often by those under the influence of drugs or alcohol
step is to train the medical staff. First and foremost, it is about self-protection and selfdefence in the event of possible aggression by a patient
or their relatives. In addition, staff should report incidents directly to the police on 062. The situation is not only tense in some areas of the Canary
Islands, but 56 police officers are working nationwide to draw up similar risk maps and prepare the medical teams for n possible dangers.
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For decades, the specialist shop Bettenshop Romo in Las Chafiras has been a reference store for high-quality bed purchase. In the showrooms, numerous versions of wooden, metal or upholstered beds are on display. For every taste and interior design style, there is a matching counterpart that offers optimum sleeping comfort. It’s mainly a good mattress that makes the
Anyone who thinks waterbeds were a fad is mistaken. Due to its optimal adaptation to the body, today the waterbed is still a real luxury for the body, mind and soul. In the past, the heavy weight of up to 400 kilograms was a factor that had to be taken into account, especially
more comfortably than on air. There are different systems: The single-chamber system is filled with air, which can be changed in strength at the push of a button. If you prefer to read with the bed hard and sleep with it a little softer or vice versa, the compressor ensures the desired degree of firmness within seconds. It even remembers which position is usual for sleeping, and it can then be called up at the push of a button. Even more individual is the three-chamber system, in which the user can adjust the air density for the head, pelvic and leg areas in varying degrees of hardness. A mattress cannot be more individual than this for its owner. The airy light sleep allows you to wake up relaxed and rested in the morning. Even doctors and therapists recommend this system, especially for people with back problems.
in old Canarian buildings. Not every floor could support this. Nowadays, there is a 'light' version of the waterbed, which weighs only 120 kilograms and guarantees the same comfort. With the Aqua Somma® multichamber system, every bed can be converted into a waterbed. Individual chambers, which are arranged next to each other and filled with water, are placed in a high-quality structural foam construction. They are about the same height as a normal mattress, but still retain their waterbed character. The water inside is kept at a constant temperature of 27º C. For those who are even more sensitive and often suffer from severe back pain, sleeping on an AquaMed Air® bed is recommended. You can hardly lie
In addition to the sophisticated sleep systems, the Romo Bed Shop offers selected seating ideas from high-quality brand manufacturers, with sofas, armchairs and unique pieces for relaxing and wellbeing. This combines style with living comfort. There is also a large selection of pillows and blankets in various shapes and degrees of warmth, from a light summer bed to a warming blanket for cooler Tenerife nights. To ensure that the bed is also nicely 'dressed', branded bed linen is available from leading manufacturers such as Castell, Biberna, Kaeppel and Ibena. Go along, have a look and try them out, because the right bed has to be felt, touched and tested. The Romo Bed Shop is located in the industrial estate at Las Chafiras, right next to the motorway, opposite Coca Cola n and next to Koala Sur.
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La Pascua Florida
Guía de Isora’s floral Easter Each year, the town of Guía de Isora hosts a very special event at Easter. Considered unique in Spain, La Pascua Florida (Easter in Flower) will take place between March 29 and April 1. Streets and cosy corners in the historic town centre of Guía de Isora will be filled with floral art featuring scenes from the Passion of Jesus, in an extravagant display which is always well worth a visit. An original idea which is credited to the borough’s mayor Pedro Martín, the running of it has been in the hands of local artist and floral maestro Carlos Curbelo over the last 10 years of its existence, during which time the quality and popularity of the event have continued to rise. This year, the artists taking part are Ana Lilia Martín, Fany Cano and Luiggi Stinga. Among the over 20 arrangements will be those designed by specialists in floral art, Ángela Batista (Maxiflor florist), Cristina de León (Aloe florists), Teresa Enríquez (Naturart) and Cristo Acosta (Your Flower Shop). Making a repeat appearance will be professor and expert in floral art, Llordí Abelló, from the Floral Art School in Catalonia, who will be accompanied by Juan Chamorro Alnorte from the Oviedo Floral Academy, and Juan Bta. Bosch Blasco de Alginet from Valencia. Every year, workers from the garden company Zona Verde present a creation, and also participating will be the outstanding florist Carla Afonso (Eventos Carla Afonso). In addition, for the very first time, in celebration of its 10th anniversary, some shop window displays will also feature religious or floral works by eight Canarian artists, and they will be extending the hours their windows are lit during the event. There will also be live entertainment, for example on March 29 there will be opera, dance and poetry by the Burka Teatro company at 12pm and 5pm. On March 30 at 12pm, the Nivariense Chapel formation, Requiem, will offer Hispanic Baroque music. Also on Good Friday, the 5th Pascua Florida Photographic Marathon will take place. Entry is free to amateurs and professionals and there are cash prizes of €100 to €300 up for grabs. You can register on the same day at the town’s Cultural Department in Calle La Vera, and the regulations n can be seen at www.guiadeisora.org.
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Fuerteventura clean up
New process to fight oil pollution During the violent storm at the end of February, boats and barges broke loose at Puerto del Rosario in Fuerteventura, putting the environment in danger, though not human life. One 60m-long barge with 40,000 litres of fuel on board sank and was anchored to the seabed. Another, with 47,000 litres of oil in the tank, followed shortly afterwards. Fortunately, the sealed oil tanks kept most of the fuel inside, but some did leak into the harbour’s water though, thankfully, barriers prevented oil spills from moving out into the open sea. After the ocean calmed, salvage and cleaning work began in earnest, led by Jesús Cisnero, a lecturer in coastal oceanography and the physics of marine contamination processes at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). A total of 110,000 litres of fuel were safely pumped out of the sunken barges by a special boat. Oil in the dock was successfully removed using an innovative sponge technique developed at the University. Special diving teams were also on site. Just over 36 tons of hydrocarbon were absorbed with the sponge system. The sponges, developed in conjunc-
tion with an Italian company, are not only highly absorbent but also reusable. The sponges are pressed out using a manual mechanism and can be reused up to 100 times, after which they can be recycled by the manufacturer. Similarly, a granulate has also been developed at the university which can absorb hydrocarbons
Nieves Lady Barreto, head of operations for the Canarian Government, relied on innovative technology developed at the University of Las Palmas for the clean up
Three new trucks and the remains of a container also had to be salvaged from the port basin
from the ground, for example from platforms, stones or ramps. Cisnero explained, "Both systems, which have not been used before, have now proved their effectiveness and efficiency in practice. That's why we moved forward very quickly." Finally,
adapted to the oil composition, special micro-organisms were developed to impregnate the ramps and port walls. These micro-organisms feed on hydrocarbons and die as soon as they run out of food, so the purification process is complete.
Nevertheless, Nieves Lady Barreto, Councillor for Sustainability and Security for the Canarian Government, ordered extreme caution to prevent any further oil spills and thus possible environmental disasters n in the future.
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Tipsy Terrace treats By Ken Bennett Smiles greet you as you walk through a beautiful terrace and pergola area towards the cool bar in Tipsy Terrace in Los Gigantes. It’s a comforting, reassuring feeling for any first time visitor, and, I'm here to tell you, this wonderful laid back idyll really does live up to its proud boast: team Tipsy Rocks! On April 1 of this year, Easter Sunday, the much vaulted enterprise celebrates its 10th birthday, an historic milestone along the road to success for its very proud owners Sally and Sarah and their hardworking team. Their motto right from the beginning was "Where friends meet friends" and nothing truer could be said. "Our team really do pride themselves on our customers becoming friends, and hundreds of them keep in regular contact with each other even though miles apart after their holiday”, they say. There’s no wonder it claims a
Sally (r) and Sarah are the proud owners of the popular Tipsy Terrace in Los Gigantes
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string of accolades: one of the best bar bistros in the area, three fabulous floodlit tennis courts, a beautiful pool set in tranquil gardens and, for that extra bit of fun, a
mini golf course. The terrace is open from 9am and people heap praise on the food, staff and organisation, which makes you want to return time and time again.
music, dancing and a special menu featuring a selection of succulent roasts with all the trimmings, served from 1pm. It’s no surprise that booking is a must. Tipsy Terrace is big on special events, which run throughout the year, and Sally and Sarah are always on hand to help you organise your own unique personal occasion, to ensure you celebrate in style and have the most memorable of visits. In addition, they also have their own tennis coach for one-toThe gardens provide one of the most relaxing areas in town At night, the front terrace is a sight to behold
Their daytime menu is vast, with a selection of all-day Rise and Shine breakfasts and light bites, through an array of lunchtime options with creative salads. The evening menu includes fabulous daily specials such as Slow Roasted Lamb Shank, Fish and Chips and Lambs Liver with Bacon and Caramelised Onions, not forgetting the VIP options (Veggie Important Person). All this, coupled with a variety of live entertainment each evening, ensures there is something for everyone to enjoy. As for desserts, there is a galaxy of delights with ‘Happy
Endings’ on offer from ‘Heaven with the door shut’ to ‘Revival on a plate’, which is their very famous bread and butter Pudding made with croissants. Swing Sunday also proves hugely popular, with its live
one or group sessions, plus Thai chi and yoga meetings by the pool. And free wifi for all customers too! Me? We'll I'm off for a sneaky bread and butter pudding... It would be a shame not to... n
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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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Cancellation of package tours
Holiday companies often have ‘children free’ packages
Package travel is travel in which at least two of the following three elements are offered: transport, accommodation and/or any tourist service (other than transport or accommodation) and which lasts more than 24 hours or includes one night's stay. These types of trips usually contain eyecatching ‘two-for-one’ or ‘children free’ offers that make them attractive to the consumer.
EU Directive 2015/2302 obliges EU Member States to adapt their laws by January 1, 2018 to ensure consumer protection for this type of travel. We will now comment on some of these new developments. From now on, before the trip, it is your responsibility to inform yourself on: how to contact the organiser, emergency telephone numbers, the language in which the activities will be carried out, the possibility of taking out cancellation insur-
ance, repatriation expenses and accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Of course, during the trip you won’t have to pay any additional fees, expenses or costs that hadn’t been notified before the trip was booked. If there are any extraordinary and unavoidable circumstances which prevent the organiser from returning passengers on time, the latter will only have to pay for accommodation for the first three days,
unless they are persons with reduced mobility. With regard to the eternal question of whether the traveller is obliged to endure changes, the truth is that the new regulations still do not completely clear up the doubts, since they only say that it depends on whether these changes substantially alter the characteristics of the trip. This means that it will remain as a subjective interpretation if it’s possible to cancel or not when the organ-
iser replaces some characteristics of the product offered. Another interesting novelty is that from now on the travel organiser has to allow the transfer of the trip to another person other than the contracting party. The new traveller is only liable for the additional expenses that may be generated. Finally, this EU legislation obliges EU countries to have a system of responsibilities and sanctions to ensure that tour operators comply with
the regulations and conform with what they have offered to their customers. In the case of Spain, the State has delegated this competence to the regional administrations, so it’s to them that any doubts or problems that arise will have to be addressed. In any case, if you need legal assistance for this or any other matter, you can contact us by calling 922 797 500, or sending us an email to english@ n gylegal.com.
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Blevins Franks
Three changes to UK domicile rules that could cost you money By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks
Changes to the UK domicile regime last year could prove costly for expatriates. If you are planning to move to the Canary Isles or currently live here and could potentially return to the UK – even temporarily – make sure you understand what the new rules mean for you and your family. 1. New time thresholds make UK domicile ‘stickier’ Previously, it was possible to shed a UK domicile of origin after living abroad for three years and acquiring a domicile of choice in your new country of residence. Now it will take four years. Throughout this time you will be subject to UK inheritance tax on your worldwide estate. Foreign-born residents will automatically be deemed UKdomiciled for all tax purposes after living in Britain for 15 out of the last 20 tax years – previously 17/20. At this point they
become subject to UK inheritance, income and capital gains taxes on worldwide income and gains. 2. Returning Britons can be taxed immediately Britons living offshore may no longer claim ‘non-dom’ status when moving back to the UK, even if their permanent home is overseas and they intend to return there. Under the new rules, if you were born in the UK (having a UK domicile of origin) and then acquire a domicile of choice in another country, as soon as you return to Britain you are deemed UK-domiciled. This can prove costly for expatriates who unexpectedly or temporarily relocate to the UK. Financial planning that has been structured to be tax-efficient for a life overseas could instantly become exposed to UK taxation. A 12-month inheritance tax grace period is in place to avoid capturing Britons who plan to stay only temporarily in the UK. However, you will not be eligible if you have been resident in the
minimise unnecessary taxes for your heirs. If you are looking to potentially return to the UK – even temporarily – take personalised advice, ideally before leaving the country to maximise tax-efficient opportunities. In any case, it’s a good idea to review your financial planning to ensure it remains suitable for your unique situation and goals.
Changes to the UK domicile regime last year could prove costly for expatriates UK for at least one of the two corporate structure, which in years before returning. turn was directly/indirectly owned by a non-domicile. Now, 3. All UK homes fall within regardless of ownership, all UK inheritance tax range residential property is subject to Before April 6, 2017, inheritance inheritance tax. tax would not generally apply to an ‘enveloped dwelling’ –residen- What action should you take? tial property owned through a Domicile and cross-border taxa-
tion are highly complex, so specialist advice is essential, especially if you are considering relocating or a significant amount of inheritance tax is at stake. Take time to determine your domicile status, how UK inheritance tax interacts with Spanish succession tax, and steps you can take to
Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices, which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals are advised to seek personalised advice. Blevins Franks provides tailor-made advice on investment strategies, tax mitigation and estate planning. It has decades of experience advising British expatriates in Spain. Contact Paul Montague on 922 716 079 or paul.montague@blevinsfranks.com. www.blevinsfranks.com
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GRAN CANARIA DIARY DATES March 23 8.30pm: Diez años con timple y bohemia (10 years with the timple and bohemia), various artists play traditional and fusion Canarian music, Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €12. www.entrees.es 8.30pm: Charity concert in aid of Spanish Alzheimer’s Association, Efecto Pasillo and more, Gran Canaria Arena, LPGC, from €5. www.entrees.es
EXHIBITION Until May 27
March 30
7.30pm: Piano concert by Jacob Katsnelson from Russia, Paraninfo, La Laguna University, €15. www.tomaticket.es
Retrospective exhibition of 100 works completed over five decades by renowned Canarian painter Paco Sánchez, Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM), LPGC, Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 9pm, Sundays 10am – 2pm, free entry. www.caam.net
March 22 4pm - 10pm: Food and crafts market, over 30 stalls, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www.arona.org
6pm: Drakaina Draco y las 7 Semillas Mágicas (Drakaina Draco and the Seven Magic Seeds), contemporary dance theatre family entertainment, 40 minute show, €6. www.auditoriodetenerife.com
8.30pm: Dulces Bestias (Sweet Beasts), introspective contemporary dance show, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €5. www.arona.org
TENERIFE DIARY DATES
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March 24 9pm: Diez años con timple y bohemia (see above), Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €12. www. entrees.es
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8.30pm: Olé Cabaret, flamenco and comedy show (in Spanish), Espacio Cultural Aguere, La Laguna, €10. www.tomaticket.es 8.30pm: 4.40 Havana, Cuban music, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €8. www. arona.org
7.30pm: Evocaciones (Evocations), Quantum Ensemble, chamber music, Ravel and Takemitsu, Auditorio Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €15. www.auditoriodetenerife.com
Jazz Roja Festival, 30 free open-air concerts, inauguration and closing concerts in the Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos. www.jazzroja. com April 7 6pm: Children of the 80’s, retro concert, line-up to be announced, Hard Rock Hotel, Costa Adeje, from €22.50. www.childrenofthe80s.com 9pm: Mr. Kilombo, singer-songwriter from Madrid, indie, samba, reggae, ska and rock, Búho Club, La Laguna, €10. www.tomaticket.es
8.30pm: Canarian folk music, Plaza de La Pescadora, Los Cristianos, free event. www. arona.org
9.30pm: Alba Gil, singer, 2017 winner of Spanish television talent programme La Voz, Paraninfo, La Laguna University, €12. www. tomaticket.es 10pm: Fran Baraja, Tenerife musician, blues and rock and roll fused with Canarian folk music, premiere of sixth album Mago (Wise man), Espacio Cultural Aguere, La Laguna, €10. www.tomaticket.com 8.30pm: Latonius and choir, Gospel, cultural centre, Adeje, €8. facebook/latoniusgospelchoir March 25
8.30pm: Salva nos Stela Mare, Baroque music, Reyes Bartlet Cultural Association, XIII Festival de Música Antigua y Barroca, Iglesia Anglicana, Puerto de La Cruz, €15. www.reyesbartlet.com 9pm: Trio Messenger, indie, Veinte 04 Surf Café, El Médano, free entry. facebook/Veinte04
6pm: Tricicle, Hits, last tour of famous Spanish band, Auditorio Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriodetenerife.com March 28
6pm: Orishas, Cuban indie/hip hop, Open Air Espacio Cultural, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, €25 - €100. www.entrees.es
10pm: GreendMindz, rap and indie, Zorrocloclo Bar, Santa Cruz, free entry. facebook/zorroclocobar
11am: Baroque musical theatre route, XIII Festival de Música Antigua y Barroca, starting from the Ermita de San Telmo, Puerto de La Cruz, free event. www.reyesbartlet.com
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March 23
March 30
8.30pm: Nayaband Jean, multicultural event and concert, Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €12. www.entrees.es
8.30pm: Parole Parole Parole, tribute to legendary Italian singer Mina, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €17. www.arona.org
12pm: La Pasión de Adeje, street theatre reenactment of the Easter Passion, over 300 actors, Calle Grande, Adeje, free event. www. adeje.es
Abril 6 8.30pm: Alberto García Trío, jazz, folk, Latin and world music, Canarias Jazztime Festival, CICCA, LPGC, €15. www.generaltickets.com 12am: Vinila Von Bismark, Spanish pop, The Paper Club, LPGC, €12. www.entrees.es April 7 5.30pm: El Flautista de Hamelin (The Pied Piper of Hamelin), children’s theatre, Teatro Juan Ramón Jiménez, Telde, €6. www.entrees. es Until further notice Thursday – Sunday: CamBuyon Market, art, second hand, vintage, Mercado del Puerto, LPGC, Thursdays and Fridays, 7pm – 11pm; Saturdays 6pm – 11pm; Sundays 12pm – 3pm.
9pm: Noches de Museo (Museum Nights), guided tour through Canarian history, past to present (in Spanish), 2-3 hours duration, Museo de Historia y Antropología, Casa Lercaro, La Laguna, €9. www.tomaticket.es March 23 - April 1 Ruta de la Tapa: Cocina de Cuaresma, 13 restaurants in Adeje town centre are offering snacks and wine tastings, visit and buy from all of them within the allotted time and have the chance to win a cruise and more. www.adeje.es
March 31 3pm: ANTS, GreenWorld electronic music festival, DJs include Steve Lawler, David Ferrer, Andrea Oliva and Francisco Allendes, Hoyo 11, Amarilla Golf, San Miguel de Abona, from €30, transport from Los Cristianos available for €5. www.tomaticket.es 5pm: Chiki Cirkus, children’s circus show, Teatro Circulo de Bellas Artes, Santa Cruz, €6. www.tomaticket.es
March 24
April 1
5pm: Chiki Cirkus, children’s circus show, Teatro Circulo de Bellas Artes, Santa Cruz, €6. www.tomaticket.es
10am – 2pm: Mercado ArteSano, crafts, culture and local agricultural produce, San Juan de la Rambla. www.sanjuandelarambla.es
7.30pm: Tricicle, Hits, last tour of famous Spanish comedy group, Auditorio Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €30. www.auditoriodetenerife.com
8.30pm: Piano concert, Hotel Playa Sur Tenerife, El Médano, €10. 922 176 120 / www. hotelplayasurtenerife.com
April 8 2pm - 5pm: Open day at the Gernot Huber Foundation sculpture park, Finca de Los Cardones, San Isidro, free entry. www.gernot-huberstiftung.de Until further notice Open air cinema at the Magma Centre, Adeje, from €4 for residents, many films in the original language. www.openaircinematenerife.es Every Saturday morning Events for specific groups, families, seniors, women, etc. Activate Sports Club. www.tenerifeactivate.com
EXHIBITIONS Until March 28 Collection of paintings by abstract artist Jesús Torres Afonso from La Laguna, Museo del Pescador, Puerto de Santiago, free entry, Monday to Friday 10am -1pm and 4pm - 7pm; Saturdays 10am -1pm. See www.santiagodelteide.org Until May 6 Contra la piel (Against skin), multimedia, artists Cristóbal Tabares, Valle Galera, Rubén H. Bermúdez and Gabriela Bettini explore how conflict shapes us as people, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Santa Cruz, free entry, Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am - 8pm. www.teatenerife.es
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Santiago exhibition
Facing the fear Head to the Museo del Pescador in Puerto de Santiago to catch an interesting exhibition by artist Jesús Torres Afonso. The painter from La Laguna has dedicated his career to presenting abstract concepts, both physical and emotional. With bold techniques and an intriguing mixture of bright and sombre tones, Torres asks the viewer to study their deepest thoughts and relive a gamut of life experiences. Joy, pain, fear, illusion, hope and much more are all uncovered and displayed for the viewer to study and contemplate. The collection will be on show until March 28 and can be visited from Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm, or on Saturdays between 10am and 1pm. Entrance is free. See www.santiagodelteide.org to find more information on this and other events in the Santiago del Teide area. n
Can-rock
Fran’s fusions Catch the fabulous Fran Baraja in La Laguna on April 7. This Tenerfeñan musician started out his career just over 10 years ago, by “bringing rock and roll to the streets” with a group of busker friends. Baraja’s style of fusion, adding a blues and rock and roll twist to traditional Canarian rhythms and sounds, soon proved to be a great hit. As well as winning various awards and accolades along the way, Baraja is about to release his sixth album, which will receive its very first public airing during this concert. Called Mago (Wise man), the disc was financed by a crowd-funding project. Don’t miss its premiere, to be held at the Espacio Cultural Aguere. The concert starts at 10pm and tickets cost €10, which can be purchased via www.tomaticket. com. n
Mr Kilombo
More than music Miki Ramírez, otherwise known as Mr Kilombo, will be playing in La Laguna on April 7. The singer songwriter from Madrid bases his musical style on rhythms of samba, reggae, ska and rock, in a magnificent mix that never fails to surprise and entertain. The combination of his emotional, strong voice and lyrics which often dig deep into social and political themes, means Mr Kilombo’s always an interesting act to catch. See him at the Búho Club, starting 9pm. Tickets cost €10 up front or €12 on the door. Snap them up in advance via www.tomaticket.es. n
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Kickstart the season
ANTS dance festival The Greenworld Festival 2018 series kicks off with their first electronic music event – ANTS. March 31 is the date for fans of the genre to head down to hole 11 at Amarilla Golf to catch some of the best DJs around. The evening’s lineup includes artists such as Steve Lawler, David Ferrer, Andrea Oliva and Francisco Allendes. The action starts at 3pm and will continue until midnight. This festival has its home in the capital of electronic music, Ibiza, and has been going strong for the last five years. An exciting mixture of music, circus performers, dancers
and fireworks, ANTS provides a whole sensory experience that has seen it top the international festival charts various times already. Entrance costs just €30. A bus service from Los Cristianos bus station to and from the venue (returning to the Papagayo Beach Club in Las Américas) has been organised for just €5. Fiesta combinations are available including access to a VIP zone and/or a pre-event happening at the aforementioned beach club on March 29. Party goers must be over the age of 18. See www.greenworldfestival.eu n for more info.
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Beasts and beats
Look out for a couple of great events taking place soon at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos. On March 24, lovers of Cuban music will enjoy an evening of sexy Latin rhythms in the 4.40 Havana show. Starting at 8.30pm, entrance costs just €8. If dance is one of your favourite entertainments, then try to catch Dulces Bestias (Sweet Beasts) on April 6. The Compañía Nómada troupe will present this, their latest production, in which dancers Paula G. Quintana, Paloma Hurtado and Daniel Morales illustrate one man’s fight to regain his rightful position in the world. Feeling as though a vital connection has been lost between man, nature and animals, the protagonists journey through a range of emotions and experiences that question our current behaviour in the modern
world. Kicking off at 8.30pm, entrance costs only €5 for a magical evening’s entertainment. Tickets for both events can be purchased from the town’s cultural centre between 9am and 2pm, Monday to Friday, from the auditorium’s box office two hours before the show (up until 15 minutes before it starts); or online via n www.arona.org.
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The new trendy colours
Colour me up! People who live in the Canary Islands are very lucky - not only because of the climate, but this year in terms of make-up choices too! The current colours for the spring and summer are particularly effective on tanned skin. The motto is 'anything goes'. Crisp nuances such as dark purple, extravagant ideas such as turquoise lip gloss or delicate nude variants - everything is equally popular. This means you can change your personal look a myriad of times to suit your mood and the occasion. n
Cap: The focus of the current Neapolis collection is the eye shadow palette Les 9 Ombres with a seductive spectrum of luminous and subdued colour nuances. A gloss in unusual turquoise and a nail polish in sunny yellow complete the look. All from Chanel
Add more colour to your life! Alessandro nail polishes are available in all the colours you can imagine
Delicate and bright colours conjure up a porcelain look that particularly suits blonde women. The focus is on the eyes, which are emphasised with a practical eye pencil. And Lip-Oil gives the lips a seductive shine. From Babor
Elegant and subtle - the Magic Shadow Duo by La Biostetique for per fect eye impact
Iridescent textures, perfectly coordinated in the eye shadow quartet Artistic Quattro Eyeshadow Delighted Nude. From LR Deluxe
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Brilliant eyes and shining lips attract attention. A matt lipstick is just as obligatory as an eyeliner for precise lines. From Sothys
Sporty with a classy touch. This foundation covers even fine lines perfectly and the eye shadow crafts expressive eyes. From Trend it up
A perfect complexion is also important this summer. Mineral Diamond Perfector compensates for redness, dark circles or unevenness. From Reviderm
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HEALTH
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THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS
Laughter, the best medicine bird, laughter will give you a natural high. Research has shown that it lights up the reward centre of your brain and releases feel-good chemicals, including dopamine and endorphins. Some people get
chuckle will give you the same results and less sweat!
Be sociable Laughter isn’t always tied to jokes or humour. Curiously
to show that we support and understand them. It’s interesting to note that you’re apparently 30 times more likely to laugh when you’re with others than when you’re alone. Time to get out and about more maybe?
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Weight loss
Laughter likes company
In the far off days before family clinics, for some reason doctors’ surgeries across the country inevitably held various tattered copies of Readers Digest Magazine. Amongst the most thumbedover pages in each copy was a section of humorous sto-
ries and jokes called Laughter, the best medicine. Recent research would seem to show that this headline is right on the button and having a hearty laugh is apparently really good for your health. So giggle, snort and chortle away – it’s good for you!
When did laughter start? It’s thought our early ancestors began laughing millions of years before they could talk. It may have been an early means of communication, and a way to figure out if strangers were friends or foes. It’s possible that humans also might have used it as a kind of ‘sigh of relief’ after a perceived danger had passed.
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Forget that boring running machine and have a good laugh. If you have a good chortle for 15 minutes a day researchers have found that it raises your heart rate between 10 and 20 per cent and you could laugh off two kilos a year. So reach for those Seinfeld, Absolutely Fabulous or golden-oldie laughter goodies and enjoy yourself as you get thinner!
Help your heart Scientists believe that laughter releases endorphins that latch onto receptors in your blood vessels, triggering them into releasing nitric oxide, which loosens up your arteries. Relaxed arteries are more flexible and wider, so blood flows freely. Something else to smile about!
To laugh is to live
this feeling from certain recreational drugs and it’s believed that it’s also behind the ‘high’ that joggers feel after a good, exhilarating run, but a good
enough, people sometimes laugh even when nothing is intrinsically funny. Scientists tell us we use it to connect with others to empathise with them,
Natural pain killer A good giggle releases brain chemicals called endor-
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phins that it’s believed may help you deal with pain better. This may be especially helpful for older adults with chronic pain. No joke! They have actually done experiments on this. One study followed two groups of seniors who were following similar programmes, however, one got ‘humour therapy’ sessions and the other didn’t. The humour group told jokes and shared funny stories for an hour a week. After eight weeks, the people in the humour group said they had less pain than those who didn’t receive the therapy.
a day with them, it could be a real help.
It’s catching Who hasn’t seen those delightful videos on the Internet of people, usually a young baby, chortling away? It really makes you smile, if not laugh along yourself, doesn’t it? Or how about when you’re with a good friend and he or she gets the giggles, can’t explain what for, but sets you off too and you snort and chortle
away for minutes at a time without knowing why? Scientists believe that people may have a built-in ‘laugh detector’ – part of the brain circuit that only responds to the sound of laughter. Once you hear it, your laugh generator is tripped, and you get the giggles as well.
the genuine reaction. It’s a moment that all parents look forward to. Smiling, laughing, and tickling the giggles out of a little one are great ways for parents to bond with their children. They get to know one
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laughing out of control on a regular basis it could be a disorder related to your nervous system which can affect how your brain controls emotions. It’s called the pseudobulbar affect (PBA). People with it
and as early as the 1960s he was known to use humour to comfort people in hospital whilst he was still in the period of his medical training. The late, great Robin Williams played him in the 1998 smash-hit movie named after the medic. Through his Gesundheit Institute, Adams leads ‘clowning’ tours to children’s hospitals, orphanages, and crisis centres all over the world. Thankfully, the legacy continues and clown ‘tours’ continue all over, including in the Canary Islands, thanks to groups like Fundación Teodoro and Denarices.
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Baby bonding Every parent will remember their baby’s first smile (not the one created by wind), but
Fight depression
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Research shows that a good giggle may lower stress hormones like cortisol and epinephrine, as well as raise serotonin -- a brain chemical that helps fight depression. It may seem too much of a cliché that laughter fights depression, until you’re depressed. If you have friends who are in this situation or borderline, try to share a joke or funny moment
An international and interspecies language
Children’s chuckles are contagious
another, and babies learn all about laughter from watching and responding.
may burst out crying or laughing for no reason. Medication can help.
Out of control?
Humour as medicine
Not every laughter outburst is a good sign, if someone is
Hunter ‘Patch’ Adams was a doctor well ahead of his time
Take a moment to think about your friends and family now you know the benefits a bit of a giggle can bring. If someone you care for is feeling down or is sick, forget the flowers, and don’t go along with a long face and condolences, take a stack of your best jokes, silly photographs or tales of daft things that have happened to you and yours. You could really brighten their day – and n improve their health.
Mind over matter
Positively affecting results By Debbie Gilbey The above is particularly true scious. Yet instead of embark- to fail instead of succeed, withGenerally speaking, when we decide to set up a new goal or challenge for ourselves, our brain will either be the greatest help or the largest hindrance.
when the goal has been nestled in the back of our minds for a while though not been more than a pleasant idea yet. Thoughts of obtaining a healthier and fitter way of life will be somewhere in the subcon-
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Animal charities’ round up Adoptions Please consider adopting from us. All of our cats go on a week’s trial in your home so you can be sure you’ve made the right decision. If you adopt two kittens together then kitten injection, micro chip and neutering is free for the second kitten. Adopt a black kitten or two and both kittens receive the above treatments for free. Contact us via our website at www.cats-welfare-tenerife.com or ring/whatsapp Sharon (English) on 662 524 006, seven days a week 9am to 6pm, or Sandra (Spanish and German) after 6pm on 671 282 773. Alternatively, message us on Facebook.
K9 Ways you can help If you wish to support the K9 animal refuge and contribute towards the safe rescue and adoption of abandoned dogs and cats of Tenerife, we would be very appreciative. There are several ways to help: you can buy our merchandise (T-shirts, vests, key rings, wristbands and more), you can sponsor one of our wonderful sponsor dogs via our website, you can donate either online via our website or in cash at our refuge, or food and other items which help us look after the animals. Also, you can become a volunteer dog walker. Remember to keep an eye on our website or Facebook page for any fund raising events which you may like to attend. K9 are often looking for people travelling to Germany and other locations to accompany dogs which have found new homes outside of Tenerife. We are currently looking for flights to Munich or Stuttgart. If you are able to accompany our dogs as a flight buddy during their journey, please contact us asap. It costs you nothing, we handle all the paperwork and it just means a little more time at the airport. We have many dogs waiting for their forever homes. You can see them on our web-
site at www.k9tenerife.com, or visit the refuge on Calle Chimbesque, between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas, any day between 10am and 2pm. Alternatively, call us on: 667 638 468 or email: info@k9tenerife.com. You will also find stories of our dogs’ antics on Facebook at: Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker or K9 Tenerife. Shop till you drop Visit our shop at Alcalá Plaza, every day from 10am to 2pm. Donations of quality household goods, clothes, books, shoes or other items are very welcome as well. Call 646 561 035 to arrange collection of larger items from all local areas. Proceeds from our shop are essential to ensuring our K9 dogs have everything they need to make their time at the refuge as comfortable as possible.
Cats Welfare Foster carers needed We do not have a refuge, so we urgently need people who are willing to foster kittens who are too young to be adopted but need a safe place to stay until they are old enough. Also, cats recovering from surgery, illness or injury need somewhere to recuperate. We provide all the essentials and also find them homes, so you don’t need to do this.
Our shop Find it on San Blas in Golf del Sur (behind Hiperdino), open seven days a week, 10am until 6pm. If you don’t have transport or have large bulky items to donate you can ring Mark on: 636 590 557 to arrange collection. Or maybe you would you like to help in the shop?
Acción del Sol A pause for thought from a dog’s prospective: My life is likely to last for 10 to 15 years and any separation from you will be painful for me, please remember that before you adopt me. Don’t be angry with me or chain me up or ignore me for too long, you have your friends, I have only you. Talk to me, I will understand when you are happy or sad and I will be there for you 24 hours a day for all my life. Please do not hit me, we hurt too. Please feed and care for me properly and take care of me when I grow old, one day you will also grow old. Go with me on life’s difficult journey, everything is easier for me with you by my side. The love we receive from our animal friends is completely unconditional, a special bond and loyalty that brings us so much happiness in many ways. The cruelty that we see daily when dogs arrive at the refuge is heartbreaking but the rewards on seeing them happy and healthy again gives us the strength to carry on with our work. With more than 220 dogs looking for new loving homes please do come and visit us to see if maybe one is the dog for you. Every one of them has
a full clean bill of health and is fully innoculated, microchipped, castrated and has a passport. There are no adoption fees but donations are welcomed towards the rising upkeep of the refuge. Walk on the beach Our next event at the refuge is on April 14 at 1pm. We would like to ask our friends and supporters to help us make a dog’s day by joining us in a walk down to the beach. The dogs love the very rare outing and attention, so please make a dog’s day and join us. Maybe a packet of treats would be appreciated as well. Cakes and drinks will be on offer on the return to the refuge. How you can help Many times we are asked how people can help. We need many things for the animals and the refuge, such as products for our clinic, cleaning products and utensils, building materials, dog toys, accessories and food, and materials
to help with our educational programme (crayons, paper etc.) - every donation is greatly appreciated. In addition, we are desperately looking for people who are travelling to Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Berlin or Frankfurt who would be prepared to escort a dog. All that’s needed is a little time at the airport: all necessary paperwork and handling of the dogs is done by AccionTier staff. We are also always looking for afternoon dog walkers as well. Please do call us on 922 778 630 if you can help in any way, or visit on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm, and Saturdays 1pm to 4pm. We’re situated directly under the wind turbines, from exit 52 on the TF1 north bound, just after the El Médano junction. Head for the windmills on the coast and we’re located in the buildings on the right hand side. Alternatively, email us on: teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page: Action tier n Acción del Sol.
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Super Zafira
The lovely Zafira is seven months old. She was left at the K9 refuge when her previous owners had to leave the country and couldn’t take her with them. She is extremely friendly and, like any young puppy, is playful and loves to run around and go crazy for a bit. She is also very loving, likes a fuss, is very good with other dogs, is well behaved and already knows basic commands. Ideally, she needs an adopter with the time and patience to train her - she will make a fabulous addition to any household. If you can offer Zafira a home, please contact K9 on 667 638 468. n
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Island support!
Farmer’s Markets Adeje Calle Archajara, s/n, in front of Makro Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm / Wednesday 3pm – 7pm Telephone: 922 775 200
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 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
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.
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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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Adeje sports gala
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Simply the best Talent and above all a lot of diligence and self-discipline are the key to sporting success
At the end of February, the Adeje Council honoured the borough's best sportsmen and women during a grand gala held at the town's Cultural Centre. The prize-giving ceremony honoured the merits of individuals or entire teams that have distinguished themselves in Canarian, national or international competitions. The borough's wide range of sporting activities became quite clear as the prizewinners this year came from the fields of bodyboarding, basketball and boxing. Cristina Ibáñez and Alberto Moreno received the award for the borough's best sportspeople in 2017. On October 12, the pair swam from La Gomera to La Caleta de Adeje where they were welcomed with great applause after an almost 20-hour swim across the ocean.
La Gomera to La Palma
In a personal conversation with Sergio Matos, the mayor of Santa Cruz de La Palma, and sports councillor Raico Arrocha, Tenerife swimmer Jonathan García announced his intention to swim from La Palma to La Gomera in September of this year. The city promised every support for the ambitious pro-
Athletes of the year 2017, they swam from La Gomera to Tenerife Abdou Mdegue has initiated friendly sports ties between Adeje and his home village of Meckhe in Senegal
The two athletes had not even worn wetsuits. The Adeje Basketball School was honoured for its commitment to 'fair play' and the HalcoAdeje baseball team was recognised for its good example of peaceful coexistence. Nicolás Trujillo was praised for his sporting career and the company Ascan Torrabonaf for its
entrepreneurial support of the sport. Alejandra Galindo Aguado who is only three years old, was distinguished as Adeje's youngest athlete and the prize for personal survival was awarded to 16-year-old Katrina Bellatrix Díaz Martínez, who was the runner-up last year in the Spanish boxing championship for her weight. Teresa Linares, an ath-
lete from Los Realejos, was honoured for her successful 20-year career, during which she won the Spanish 10- and 20-kilometre championship and was a member of the national athletics team representing Spain 13 times in international competitions. Senegalese Abdou Mdegue received a special award for social commitment with his project Cayo Canarias Foot. Two years ago he presented his idea to extend the work of the urban basketball and football school to his home village of Meckhe in Senegal, an idea which has now become a reality. The children from the village received sports shoes and other materials and there have even been visits to Adeje with training sessions for the Senegalese children who stayed with their sporting friends n and their families.
A 48-hour challenge
In September 2015, Jonathan swam from Tenerife to Gran Canaria, from capital city to capital city Mayor Sergio Matos welcomed Jonathan García’s initiative
ject, in which the 30-year-old wants to master the challenge non-stop, in 48 hours. He has already proved his worth, as completing this last stage would make him the first per-
son to swim between all seven islands of the archipelago. One of his greatest challenges was in September 2015, when he swam from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a tough 34-hour fight against himself, the cold and
the sea currents. The extreme athlete’s latest project has the green light from the capital of La Palma and is supported by the borough, meaning that the appropriate permits can be obtained and the escort sern vice organised.
GC recreational sport
Urbano del Sur Park San Bartolomé de Tirajana Council is currently investing around €280,000 in the improvement and modernisation of the Parque Urbano del Sur recreational area. The work involved is primarily a matter of renewing the surface on the cycling and jogging paths. Construction companies can submit their bids up to March 26, and the construction period is expected to take around two months from the award of the contract and the start of the renovation work. The councillor for municipal services Fernando González Montoro explained that “The work is needed because the existing paths have become very worn out over time and it’s mainly being done to prevent possible injuries”. The cycling path covers around 1,440 square metres and the jogging track occupies more than 5,273 square metres. n
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The urban park should become safer for joggers and cyclists
Wheelchair basketball
Silver for Gran Canaria team
The ACE Econy Gran Canaria wheelchair basketball team recently won the silver medal at the Spanish Copa del Rey championships. Having taken the first games against Bilbao and the semifinals versus Extremadura, they went on to play the final against Ilunión from Madrid. After an exciting match, the Gran Canaria team sadly had to admit defeat, with a score of 77:96, though the outcome was greatly appreciated by their compatriots. Telde’s councillor for sports, Diego Ojeda, commented, “Both teams have won many trophies themselves, and they faced each other again in the final. It was a classic and we can only congratulate our team.” Two of the regional players come from the town, which is located on the east coast. They were received by the councillor at the town hall, where he officially thanked both of them, not only for their sportsmanship and for being positive role models, but also for their commitment to lecturing on disabled sports and the prevention of spinal conditions. David Hernández and Claudio González were also there when the team won gold at the 2007 Copa de España and the silver medal two years earlier. Claudio González has already taken gold and silver at the European championships. After winning several bronze medals, David Hernández is said to be delighted with the silver medals. n
David Hernández and Claudio González are, from a sporting and human being point of view, role models for children and young people with and without disabilities
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Football holidays
Summer tours with Nomads FC As league matches come to an end for our junior footballers, we start looking towards how we can help parents keep their young ones entertained (and fit) during the long summer holidays here in Tenerife. As usual, our hugely popular summer soccer tours are taking shape, with final arrangements being put in place for our 2018 UK Academy Tour in June. This is a fantastic chance for your son or daughter to join the Nomads FC squad on a fun week of football in the north of England and Scotland. We still have a few places in our travelling teams for any players aged from 9 to 16. As well as stadium tours, training sessions with ex-pros and plenty of fun activities, we participate in a competition against professional academy teams. More information can be found at nomadsfc.com How to contact us If any kids or adults want to start playing football at our home pitch in Los Cristianos please contact us. Further details on local football can be found at www. nomadsfc.com. Each team has its own webpage. Alternatively, email info@ socexp.com or call/message 0034 654 200 470. Also, visit our international website: www.socexp.com n
Nomads F.C. Player Profiles
Elliot Secoy is one of Nomads talented young footballers
Name: Elliot Secoy Age: 12 Team: Infantil Position: Striker Born: Tenerife School: Wingate Favourite school subject: English Most hated school subject: Social Science Favourite professional football team: Manchester United Favourite player and why? Neymar, because he’s skilled
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and talented Favourite thing about Nomads FC: That everyone works as a team Favourite food: Chinese If your house was burning down, what would be the one thing you’d save: Two things – my scooter and my family Any hidden talents: I can do a back-flip Hobbies: Scootering, skimboarding, skiing, mountain biking
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CD Tenerife
Crucial weeks ahead for Tenerife 09/03/2018 CD Tenerife 3 Real Oviedo 1 The highest league crowd of the season so far, a wonderful 14,600, enjoyed an all round superb victory by the blanquiazules that made it three wins on the trot and four wins out of five. A goal brace by ‘revelation signing’ Álex Mula and another cracker by Italian striker Samuele Longo sealed all three points for Tenerife but it wasn’t all plain sailing. The match started at a frantic pace, intensity of play being something new manager Etxeberría is keen to instil into his players, as well as being extra quick on the counter attack. The first goal scored after just 19 minutes was worth the entrance money alone. A long ball by Carlos Ruiz was chested down on the edge of the box by Longo, who in one turn produced a sublime half volley into the corner of the goal. Just before the break, Longo was once again involved as he prodded the ball into the path of a rampant Álex Mula who, from 25 yards out, smashed the ball into the net to make it 2-0. Real Oviedo, another team with dreams of promotion, did not give up in the slightest,
Capitan Suso Santana guides a fan onto the pitch to take an honorary kick-off as part of International Women’s Day
and an early second half goal by Forlin pulled the score back to 2-1. In the minutes after, Oviedo tried to press for an equaliser but Tenerife were too strong for them, and when Álex Mula made it 3-1 on 72 minutes there was really only one winner. The score should have been added to by Tenerife but as the Mexican wave swept around the stadium every fan present was thrilled by this thoroughly deserved win. 18/03/2018 Numancia 2 CD Tenerife 0
The blanquiazules’ excellent run of late came to an end at the freezing town of Soria in Northern Spain. Key men in the centre for Tenerife, Carlos Ruiz and Alberto, were suspended, and with another three players missing through injury it was always going to be a big ask to take something from the game. Having said that, the first half belonged to the blanquiazules and if the Numancia keeper had not produced a ‘worldy’ save and had a Bryan Acosta shot hit the back of the net instead of the bar, then the game may
have been sentenced by the break. If the first half reflected the new vibrant look of Tenerife under manager Etxeberría, the second half performance returned to the old timid Tenerife under Pep Marti. The home side started upping the pressure and were rewarded with an opening goal on 58 minutes, although a lucky one. A hopeful off-target shot struck a Tenerife defender in the face, deflecting the ball into the net, giving keeper Dani little chance to react. Luis Milla almost equalised on 75 minutes when his fine strike was tipped around the post but with Tenerife obliged to attack it was little surprise to see Numancia make it 2-0 late on. The defeat was the first in six games and put a dent into Tenerife’s late push for the play-offs. However with, at least on paper, ‘winnable’ home games coming up against Lorca and Sevilla B, let us see where we are in a few weeks. They currently sit just six points off the playoff zone and, with 33 possible points to go, we are still in with a chance. Home form has been superb but we will need to pick up more points n on our travels.
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Horoscope for period: March 22 to April 4 Aries 21.03 - 20.04 Rather typically, you begin this period by arguing a point into the ground on March 24 and 25, but the following three days will see you much more interested in conversation for conversation’s sake rather than being right all the time and maybe even listening!
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Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 Your stubbornness is at its worst just now, and you run the risk of alienating close friends and relatives with your incessant need to be right. Luckily, your debating skills improve and you’re much more likely to use a little more tact later on.
Cockney girl, Ana. Just what you need to get pampered. Stunning hot brunette. Let my pleasure be your pleasure. Owo, French kissing. Los Cristianos, opposite the bus station. Tel: (+34) 631 827 264. Busty and curvy.
Gemini 21.05 - 21.06 Throwing caution to the wind isn’t a good idea until April, Gemini. Until then, you’re too much of a control-freak (on March 24 and 25) or feeling too emotional (at the end of the month) to trust anyone else with the important stuff. Cancer 22.06 - 22.07 You’re much more argumentative on March 24 and 25 than you usually are, but if it helps you get what you want, there’s nothing wrong with sticking to your guns a bit! Your communication skills are improving. Try your best not to be crabby! Leo 23.07 - 23.08 Despite your normal way of roaring through life, avoiding trouble at all costs should be your biggest concern right now. Nurturing comes naturally to you at the end of the month, and being there for a friend or family member in need will net you high praise. Virgo 24.08 - 23.09 Your frugality benefits you more than being extravagant would on March 24 and 25, but your fickleness just a few days later may have you returning the very items you haggled to get at such a low price a day or two earlier. Think before you buy. Libra 24.09 - 23.10 You’re not quite ready to give up on someone who hasn’t returned your affection in the past. Take a thoughtful approach to winning their love on the week beginning March 26, but don’t be afraid to be more outgoing and maybe even make the first move. Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 You’re blinded by the most attractive person in the room at the beginning of the month, but come to your senses soon. Your sensitivity might make it difficult for your date or partner to say the right thing over this period. Try and keep your cool. Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 Archers begin this period working long hours, but a misunderstanding or miscommunication could slow your progress later on. Even if you don’t have a job that lets your creative juices flow, your artistic perspective comes in handy over these days. Capricorn 22.12 - 20.01 You make a very devoted partner over the first weekend, but playing mind games and flirting excessively with people other than your partner won’t win you any points later on. Go very carefully, you could lose a relationship that is very dear to you. Aquarius 21.01 - 20.02 The Water Bearer gets carried away by love and romance very easily as March comes to a close and April begins. You’re impressed by the finer things a date or partner has to offer, perhaps overly impressed. Look deeper beyond the glitz. Pisces 21.02 - 20.03 You are visibly upset when things don’t follow your plans in early April, but try not to be overdramatic. You can’t always get your way, and the more tantrums you throw, the less professional you will seem. Patience and biding your time will win this race.
You’ll love the details. Luxury erotic massages. Beautiful masseuse from the East. We are in Playa Paraiso, near the Hard Rock Hotel, in the Costa Adeje area. Tel: (+34) 662 960 065. www.edentenerife.com. Transsexual, beautiful, tall, fat, dark haired, long big penis, 140cm breasts, active/passive. €60 for half hour and €100 for one hour. Apartments Royal, in front of the bus station, Los Cristianos. WhatsApp for info. Tel: (+34) 602 626 848.
ral, kisses, positions, sado, golden rain, fetishism, vibrators. Private apartment in the centre of Los Cristianos, or I can do outcalls. Tel: 603 375 934. Qualified masseuse. Hello gentlemen, my name is Sophie. I am the masseuse who you’ve always wanted to spend some time alone with. Relaxing massages with a good ending. Tel: 642 615 094.
hung, seeks a lady/couple, any age but the older the more naughty! A busty lady dresses to please! Swinger partner welcome. Can host or travel. Tel: 676 843 230.
Los Cristianos, Meliza, Venezuelan, blonde, large breasts, all services, natural French, positions, kisses, sado. I have a private apartment in Calle Ramón Pino, near to Playa Las Vistas. I do outcalls. Only for generous ladies: Tel: 602 629 191. Excursions, escorts, massages and more. Marc Pamela, Afro-Brazilian, (German) speaks English Las Chafiras. Massage and Spanish, has an apart- service available for genment and car and also tlemen only. Private apartdoes visits. We can meet ment. HH Franciscano in a café before. Tel: (+34) Street, beside the large 630 759 974. park, Las Chafiras. Tel: 608 285 035. Los Cristianos, new, Latin girl. My services are complete, French, positions, kisses, vibrators, massages. Private apartment in the centre of Los Cristianos. Tel: 604 117 090. Los Cristianos, new, Aracely, Spanish blonde. All services. I can do hotel visits or I will welcome you in my private apartment. Tel: 664 099 043.
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General Services Massage and more. Offer: 60 minutes body massage €36. Couples, four hands, lava stones, tantric massages, etc. Playa de Las Américas, Ernesto Sarti no.8, across from Iberostar Hotel Torviscas Playa. Tel. 602 608 626 For sale. Home-produced ecological vegetables, Tenerife south. Interested businesses, call 650 323 751 (Spanish only), send WhatsApp or email to: michelteide@hotmail.com www.mascuidados.com Website for our massages, dedicated to bringing the benefits of therapeutic massage to your home or hotel, no charge for travel. Do you want a massage? www.mascuidados.com Tel. 663 190 727
After school classes, help or activities in English, German or Spanish, please contact Mrs. Garus. Tel. 602 506 793. We are 5 minutes away from Wingate School in Cabo Blanco. Qualified specialist from Germany helps you with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches
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Donaldson is available to contact on Tel: (+34) 922 178 091 or Email: ave.fenix73@gmail.com Are you looking for an opportunity with financial independence and personal fulfillment? Become an Independent Beauty Consultant!!! More Info: 642 601 553.
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Conveyancing • Inheritance & Wills Family Law • Criminal Law Civil Litigation & Personal Injury Timeshare • Tax & Commercial law and insomnia. Tel. 0034 699 15 61 47 (ask for Eugene). Masonic Lodge - Ave Fenix No.73. New meetings starting in October 2017 on the fourth Tuesday of the month. If interested, all visitors are welcome to come down. For further information, lodge secretary John
Mobile welder for hire anywhere on the island Contact Jason:
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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.
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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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Shopping Center Salytien Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina 37 www.clifchurch.org Pastor Mark 637 321 453
FURNITURE FOR SALE Teak wood matching items, bought from El Corte Inglés store and cost €3,000. Showroom condition and selling due to unforeseen circumstances: Item 1: Dining Table which extends to seat 4-8 persons with 6 matching high quality chairs. Item 2: Drinks Cabinet with two fold-down frosted fronts, plus other pull-out drawers. Item 3: TV Unit, with pull-out drawer compartments. Any reasonable offer accepted. Tel: 922 712 406 or 664 067 819
Resident for 15 years. Reasonable price, South & North. Transport available if required. Contact: 662 539 209 carlabannister@outlook.com
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We sell furniture suitable for bar/restaurant (tables, chairs, kitchen accessories, decoration etc.) in excellent condition. Price negotiable. Tel: 922 717 613 or 671 912 301
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NEED HELP? With car ITV, NIE or residencia and other services. Mature British (Spanish speaking) ex-pat can help. Ring Paul for a price on
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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 Frank from Germany invites you on private, individual car excursions, max. 4 persons (also handicapped), hiking tours (also Pico del Teide), Night Life tours, live music, snorkelling, photo shoots, (also underwater). Other islands, cruise ships. Tel: +34 664 085 154.
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.
Rental Classifieds Wanted urgently: an apartment to rent in El Médano with 2 bedrooms and a garage. Tel: 676 243 558. 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
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Garage to rent, double width. Victoria Court 1, Los Cristianos. Close to Sunday market. Very secure lock-up. Tel: 679 919 623 For rent: Long term, 2-bedroom Bungalow with garden and trees in quiet situation near Las Galletas, elderly people are preferred, €750 all inclusive. Tel. 609 531 178 or 606 777 979 or email melquiadesm@hotmail.com
Sales Classifieds Apartment Tabaiba Alta For sale, only five mins away from the German school, roughly 102m2, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living ro om, utilit y ro om, 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.c o m
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www.teneriffa-fincas.net Beautiful seafront apartment for private sale. One bedroom, garage, sea views and in a sunny position. Price: €120,000. No agents. Tel: 922 752 759. Mobile: 608 425 426. 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
Situations Vacant / wanted
Volkswagen Golf VI R Convertible Black, 269 hp, 2013, 38,000 km, 1st hand, automatic, navigation system, full equipment, petrol, Spanish registration, price negotiable. Tel. 604 384 044
Come and join our Dynamic Team! Telemarketing 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
Volkswagen Golf I GTi Convertible In very good condition in the south of Tenerife. VB €5000. If interested Tel. +49 151 10101006
Mercedes AMG Tiptronic
Sept. 2015, 30,000km, perfect condition, car registered in Spain, no import, full AMG Kit, from 177bhp tuned to 277 bhp or 376 horse power.
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Beige leather upholstery, Multifunction leather steering wheel, Navigator, Power-adjustable seats with heating and lumbar adjustment, Rear headrests, Air conditioning, CD player, Integrated telephone, Rear parking sensor, electric windows and retractable mirrors. Fog lamps, Central locking with remote control. MOT OK! All new tyres, brake pads, suspension arms, discs, battery (2 year guarantee) and starter motor. Gear box and general service undertaken. Very good condition, always kept in a garage. 250,000km, €6,200
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STUDIO 4 D E C O R C/ La Marina, 29. Los Abrigos Tel. 922 749 793 · 626 955 725 Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 3pm to 6pm Website: www.studio4decor.net Email: info@studio4decor.net
For a mini face lift including made to measure curtains and bedspreads to a complete make over with the personal touch, call into our showroom in Los Abrigos for a free design consultation. Leave your keys with us and come back to a new home with the “Wow” factor without any of the stress. Complete upholstery service with hundreds of fabrics to choose from, all machine washable.
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Property of the month The apartment is very light throughout, as every room has a window, including bathrooms, and the terExclusive interview: races catch sunshine all day long. Paul Ruane Part EIGHT It is also pleasantly furnished and has been significantly refurbished. The property can be reached by using stairs situated at the bottom of the complex in Calle Flamboyant, or via an upper entrance that offers easy access with minimal steps. Paul Ruane has been a leading figure in the property market in Flamboyant is a well maintained comsouthwest Tenerife for the last plex and has a heated swimming pool 38 years. We had the privilege for communal use. of speaking with him in an excluThe price for this well-posisive interview, which is being pubtioned and attractive penthouse is lished over consecutive editions. n £225,000. Originating from the UK, Paul
More than business
Los Gigantes Properties S.L. has a wide range of homes for sale in the south of Tenerife. 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.
Perfect penthouse Each month we will be highlighting one of the most interesting properties currently on the market. Under the spotlight in this edition is an extremely well presented penthouse apartment situated in the Flamboyant complex in Los Gigantes. The bright and airy accommodation comprises
a lounge with dining area, separate kitchen, one double bedroom, one bathroom, two terraces, and an upper level boasting a further bedroom and bathroom. On entering the property, the kitchen is located to the left and the dining area and lounge straight ahead. On the right, a hallway leads to a double bedroom, main bathroom and small storage area. The bedroom has large wall-to-wall windows and enjoys the same magnificent view of the ocean as the living areas and both terraces. A mezzanine is entered via stairs off the lounge, which lead to a bedroom area with en suite shower room and separate terrace, ideal for visitors as the arrangement offers a high level of privacy.
first came to Tenerife to take up a temporary position. However, then working with a prominent local developer for 15 years, Paul gained immense insight into the business and went on to open his own estate agency in 1994: the first in Los Gigantes.
If you would like more information on this or other opportunities in the area, please contact
Los Gigantes Properties S.L. by calling: 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
As well as your successful property business, you have also owned three different restaurants in the area. In addition, you’ve supported two local charities, Lions Club International and the María García Estrada Foundation, extensively. Has your full-on approach to life left any time for fun, or is it all work and no play? Well, I like to keep active, so my hobbies have tended to be based around sport. Golf has always been a favourite, and I was one of the founders of the Los Gigantes Golf Society. In fact, my membership number is 0001! I’m also a keen tennis player, and though nowadays golf doesn’t feature as highly anymore, I still play tennis regularly – it keeps me in shape and is a great way to socialise. There are some excellent courts in the area and the game is very popular with many of the local residents and long-term visitors. Next edition Paul will talk about the team he has behind him, which has made all this possible. n
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