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German resident kills wife and son

The Islands reeled to the news of the latest domestic violence incident, as a father stands accused of battering his wife and 10 year old son to death in the Adeje mountains, in front of their six year old son, who alerted authorities.

Thomas Handrick (43), from Germany, has been remanded in custody on suspicion of murder and refused the right to bail. However, as of going to press, he has denied killing the two members of his family, despite evidence that seems to indicate otherwise.

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Security forces searched for the mother and son through low cloud

New routes for fast ferries?

Environmental protection Marine mammals are regularly found washed up dead or severely injured on Canarian shores, with the latest finds driving the Tenerife Island Council into making a statement on the urgent need for changes to transport and excursions.

On behalf of the Council, tourism councillor Alberto Bernabé made a public demand that current fast ferries, which are regarded as one of the main causes of the deaths and injuries, change their route between La Gomera and Tenerife, even if it increases costs. “It may take five minutes longer to get to La Gomera and may be a little more expensive, but on the other side, the whales and dolphins are suffering and dying, and these are living creatures,” he explained.

The first practical step has been to ask Maritime Authorities to meet with the two ferry companies and work out another route on a voluntary basis. At the moment, the route runs directly through the middle of the area where large numbers of cetaceans rest and

Photo: Marcos Alonso

Tragedy in Adeje Mountains

Within a very short time, five bags of plastic came together

eat. The ferries will need to consider taking a slightly longer path, but negotiations are ongoing. Bernabé also called on the Canary Islands Government to put a stop on licenses for boats to offer excursions to see the

whales and dolphins. There are currently 77 companies offering these types of trips, which attract at least 700,000 tourists annually. In addition, there are several dozen more boats that run excursions illegally. Several studies have

already pointed out that marine animals in the area are suffering from stress, and although there are controls in place, they are basic and not enforced regularly.

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Threat to existence

A community mourns

Marine life is dying Much stricter laws and harsher penalties for non-compliance are being demanded. “We must ensure that these activities are organised, regulated and carried out safely and sustainably for the sake of the cetaceans and other marine animals, including noise levels and distances between visitors and the animals. At the moment, the licensing standards are so lax that almost every boat meets them. This must change and be enforced more strictly,” Bernabé stressed. In his opinion, the marine mammals that live in the archipelago’s waters are a living and fragile wealth that could be lost if not treated with the necessary sensitivity.

However, the Canary Islands Government apparently complains that it is unable to monitor the irregular companies and withdraw them from activities, due to a lack of staff. Not a very promising statement that seems to show how little the authorities seem to be aware of the seriousness of the situation and the importance of nature conservation in the Atlantic.

Yet another dead dolphin as obvious proof that man and sea have to find a new way to interact with each other

The sea turtle was pulled ashore with a lifebelt, released from its burden and handed over to the rescue station

choked by a string around its neck ... (no comment). To finish, we found three more pack-

A day between blue and black On April 20, Marcos Alonso from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria wanted to spend a nice Easter day with friends at Playa del Agujero in the borough of Gáldar. However, it turned into a day which was to change many people’s perspectives, as his experiences were shared across social media rapidly. When he wrote his first Facebook post, he summarised what had occurred under the title ‘A day between black and blue’. In his own words, translated from Spanish, Alonso explained what happened to turn the day so dark: “...When we came back from a shopping trip, we saw a group of people and a local policeman on the shore. They were lined up around a dolphin that was bleeding from his mouth as its jaw was completely shattered. He also had cuts on his sides, possibly caused by a boat. At the same time some other people were taking care

ages whose labels caught our attention because they didn’t come from here. Due to the barcode we could determine that a spray can came from Turkey, a mosquito spray and a butter dish came from Egypt, and the cap of a water bottle had apparently sloshed from Morocco to our coast. This reminded me of a documentary I had seen recently about the plastic that was coming to us from those countries. Today I could see with my own eyes that this is true. Not to mention the many microplastic particles we saw on the beach.

“Dear sea that gives me so much, today I have clearly understood your message, a message full of evidence and pain, and I have no choice but to ask your forgiveness for the atrocities that my stupid race, with its unreasonable and exaggerated arrogance, is inflicting on you.”

Words from a Canarian who simply wanted to spend a carefree day on the beach, only to be confronted with the uncomfortable truth of the situation we are creating and for which others are n suffering terribly.

Plastic waste from far away - a butter dish from Egypt

of a turtle that was caught in rigging and a buoy. A local resident threw himself courageously into the water with the help of a lifebelt to bring the animal ashore. The sea turtle was completely trapped and had a deep cut on one of its fins caused by the cords, who knows for how long? Finally, several people were able to free the animal and notify the local wildlife sanctuary. At least that animal lived, unlike the poor dolphin.

“Touched by what was happening, we returned to the beach and collected all the plastic we could find in bags. We had quickly filled five and that was just the beginning. While collecting, we came across a dead shearwater that had been

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The story unfolds Silvia (39) and her husband were separated and she’d returned to live in Germany. However, she regularly visited with their children, six year old Jonas and ten year old Jakob, and they’d recently arrived on Tenerife Handrick had apparently told his children that he’d hidden Easter presents in a cave, and at around 10am on April 23, the family set off in search of them, in the mountains above Adeje, close to the hamlet of La Quinta. Yet, around 5pm, Jonas was found in a terribly distressed state near the village. Thankfully, his rescuers found a Dutch resident, called Annelies, who was able to speak to the boy in German. Jonas said his father had beaten his mother in a cave, that he’d seen blood and run away. “The boy was completely disturbed, but calmed down when I spoke German to him,” said Annelies.

When police arrived, the six-year-old was taken into the care of the local Youth Welfare Office, and a search began that involved 100 personnel from the Guardia Civil, police forces, military, fire brigade and other emergency services, plus a dog squadron and helicopter crews. Low clouds and the high amount of caves in the area complicated the search.

Sadly, the bodies of Silvia and her son were found, almost 24 hours later, in a cave located between Barranco del Agua and Barranco del Burro. They both had horrific injuries and clear signals of having been beaten to death, apparently with large rocks, and of having tried to defend themselves.

Investigation and arrest Handrick owned a house in Adeje, and officers found him at home when they visited. He admitted to having argued with his wife, but insisted that he left her in the forest safe and sound. However, he had suspicious injuries to his face and knuckles, so was detained.

According to reports, his neighbours of two years described Handrick as reserved and solitary but otherwise ‘normal’.

Though he’d integrated little into the community, he often spent hours reading on his terrace. No one seemed to believe him capable of such an act. To date, there’ve been no indications of any violence between the couple in the run-up to the visit.

In a further development, the judge ordered a second house search, to be conducted in the suspect’s presence, when Handrick declared he needed medicine left in his home and officers became suspicious there may be other substances in the building. On this occasion, a crowd gathered and shouted insults as the accused passed by.

Mourning the tragedy Mayor of Adeje, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, ordered a two-day mourning period and one minute’s silence for Silvia and her son. Other political authorities in the Canary Islands also observed a minute’s silence. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his concern, as well as his hopes that the young survivor would be able to carry this dreadful load. Juan Salvador León, Canary Islands Member of Parliament, stated “It’s quite clear to me that this man must be mentally disturbed. How much cruelty is involved in planning and carrying out the killing of a woman and child in this way? A ten-year-old boy who has just started living was suddenly torn from life by a crazy macho. I hope the judiciary will apply the strength of the law.”

Four women have already been killed at the hand of their partners this year in the Canary Islands, and now another child has died as well. There’ve already been 18 mortal victims of domestic violence in Spain this year.

At the time of going to press, young Jonas was waiting in the care of authorities with the support of German Protestant Church priest Immo W. n A shearwater that has choked - no words can express the cruelty

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Wrong-way driver corrected

General election result

Confused granddad at the wheel

Pool Moncloa/César P.Sendra

Socialists in front The Canarians apparently trust Pedro Sánchez and his socialist party PSOE and gave them almost 28 per cent of their votes in the recent general election on April 28.

The result is in line with the Spanish-wide trend, whereby Sánchez cannot govern alone, but needs a coalition partner or at least a pact with one or more other parties.

The Canarian Socialists won seats for five representatives in the Spanish Congress, two more than in 2016. The Partido Popular party dropped to 15.5 per cent of the overall vote. In Tenerife, the Coali-

ción Canaria party was able to attract more votes and reached almost 20 per cent of the total, and across the Canary Islands it reached around 13 per cent giving them a total of two deputies (one more than before).

The Ciudadanos party are represented with another two seats in Congress. The right-wing Vox party, a newcomer to the scene, achieved 6.5 per cent in the Canary Islands, but not enough to n gain a seat.

Children being watched

Ballpoint pen spy arrested At the end of April, a 46-yearold man from Murcia was arrested in Agüimes, Gran Canaria, thanks to the attentive observation of a local resident who gave an anonymous tip to the Local Police.

He’d apparently used a pen camera to spy on small children and secretly take pictures of them. The woman

had informed the police that she had observed a suspicious middle-aged man in the Soco Negro bathing area in Arinaga, who was there every day and, above all, was always close to children. The officers followed up the tip and arrested the man. He admitted to taking pictures of the children with

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the pen which contained a hidden camera and also to having taken pictures of his neighbour’s three-year-old daughter as she walked into the inner courtyard of the house in her underwear. The man was arrested for violating human intimacy and dignity.

Two mobile phones and a spy pen were confiscated. n

At the end of April, one morning at 8.30am, a kamikaze driver travelled on the TF-1 at Güímar for about 13 kilometres in the wrong direction.

The man had presumably entered the motorway via the southern connection near Añaza and later left it at the Güímar industrial estate. A police patrol crew, which discovered the driver, immediately closed the motorway to traffic in order not to endanger any other road users. They followed the driver and gave signals for him to stop, which the man initially ignored in confusion.

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

No tourism phobia Much is reported about cities in which inhabitants are annoyed at the concentration of tourism and subsequent restrictions on quality of life, but Las Palmas de Gran Canaria apparently enjoys high levels of approval of visitors’ numbers.

Recent examples of lamenters include Lisbon, Rome and Barcelona, where it is said that cheap apartments to rent can no longer be found, streets and pedestrian zones are rampacked full, and it’s almost impossible to get a seat at a corner café.

Hence, the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Tourism Office, led by Pedro Quevedo, commissioned a representative survey to understand how tourism was affecting the local population. During February, the TSA Tecnicos en Socioanalisis institute asked 1,200 inhabitants in the five different districts of the city for their opinion, with the final results being recently presented.

"It is an up-to-date snapshot that serves to understand our current status as a tourist city, and an important moment to analyse our strengths and weaknesses and to develop future strategy. We don't want to make the same mistakes that were made elsewhere," explained Quevedo. However, he was amazed at the posi-

Pedro Quevedo presented the positive result of the survey

tive mood of the survey results, which exceeded even optimistic expectations. According to the summary, ‘tourism phobia’ does not exist in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The five main themes of the survey were acceptance of tourism activity; economic and social impact on the public; degree of dependence on tourism; interaction with tourists; and opinions on holiday rentals.

Citizens have their say Regarding the general image of the city, 79 per cent of inhabitants questioned think that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a good or very good image, and over 77 per cent believe that the city’s tourist areas have been improved in the last five years. Also, the number

of tourists visiting the city doesn’t bother the majority of residents. A total of 66.4 per cent find the number of visitors appropriate, while over 16 per cent even think there are still too few. The rest are more in favour of fewer visitors or have no opinion. But the inhabitants of the capital agree on one point: Nine out of ten respondents are sure that tourism is important for the economic development of the city, above all because it creates jobs, but also as it enhances the cityscape, boosts economic dynamism and improves leisure and cultural facilities. The majority also believe that the quality of tourists has improved in recent years. Only just under five per cent feel disturbed by the behaviour of holidaymakers. More than half are

clearly in favour of tourism and attach great importance to being good hosts. They only criticise the fact that the quality of jobs in tourism is often poor and that in many cases the profits go to foreign companies. However, a need for action with regard to holiday rentals was highlighted. Almost 62 per cent of respondents are in favour of better regulation and see holiday rentals as the main reason for the rise in cost of long-term rents and the general shortage of housing. Nearly 16 per cent would welcome a ban on holiday rentals in residential buildings. It is not only that housing is becoming scarce and expensive, but also the general cost of living, according to the public, has risen as a result of tourism.

"We will take the results of the study seriously and also wait for those from a second survey, which is currently still in progress. We want our city to be an example of quality tourism in the 21st century and we need to set the course so that everyone benefits," Quevedo said. When developing future marketing strategy, it has been acknowledged that care should be taken to ensure that tourism does not have a negative, but rather a positive, impact on the way people live together n in a region.

Michael’s Legacy

Homage to the ‘King of Pop’ The Michael’s Legacy tribute show, chosen by the Spanish Michael Jackson fan club as the best extravaganza paying homage to the legendary King of Pop, will be visiting Tenerife on May 3 and 4.

The show closely follows the productions of Michael Jackson, who loved to surprise his audience with a spectacular mix of music and stage performance.

The tribute, in which eleven performers bring the King of Pop’s songs and dances back to life, was created by the Jackson Dance Company and has evidently already won audiences over throughout Spain.

The main actor, Ximo MJ, looks astonishingly similar to Jackson and reproduces his movements and gestures almost identically. Performances will take place on May 3 at 9pm and on May 4 at 7.30pm and 10pm at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna and the show is suitable for all ages.

Tickets costing €23 are available at the box office or via www.entrees.es n

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Dark Easter balance

Three die on Canary Island coasts A young person was winched to safety by the helicopter crew

The Easter period from April 12 to 21, cost the lives of three people on the coasts of the Canary Islands.

One woman was rescued from the water in a critical condition and another woman and a

man suffering from symptoms due to almost drowning were rescued. A 40-year-old, who on Easter Sunday was in the Charco Las Lajas in San Juan de la Rambla in Tenerife, was not able to reach the safety of

the shore alone. In three other cases, minors were in serious danger, for example, a young person who was caught out by the rising tide at Mesa del Mar. He was rescued in time from the air and escaped with a fright.

The incident that occurred on April 15 at Playa de Tebeto in the borough of La Oliva in Fuerteventura was tragic. A 26-year-old Colombian woman living in Puerto del Rosario was in distress in the sea and had difficulty reaching the shore. A 30-year-old man, Arturo F.B., who was fishing, became aware of the situation and did not hesitate to jump into the water to help her, while other eyewitnesses called for help. While the young woman finally made it back to land on her own, Arturo was pulled out of the ocean by an emergency helicopter crew and taken to the island hospital in Fuerteventura. But even there, the doctors could no longer resuscitate him and were only able to confirm his death. A total of ten people experienced an acute emergency situation in the Atlantic and three of them paid with their lives. Surprisingly, the gender balance is even this

Concert series on the Isla Baja

The start of Caprichos Musicales From May 11 to July 20, on the Isla Baja in the north west of Tenerife, the Caprichos Musicales series of events begins with numerous free weekend concerts that are offered alternately in Garachico, Los Silos, Buenavista del Norte and El Tanque.

The musical activities begin on May 11 with a lyrical gala.

The programme Dos voces... a escena (Two voices on stage) consists of arias and duets from operas, musicals and operettas interpreted by Lara-Clare Bourdeaux, Daniel Molina

The Ensemble CSMC will perform pieces by modern composers

and Nauzet Mederos. The concert will take place at 8pm in the former monastery of San Sebastián in Los Silos.

At the same venue, this time at 12.30pm on the following Sunday, May 12, the contemporary ensemble of the Canary Islands Conservatory of Music (CSMC) will perform. This new ensemble, led by José María Vicente, aims to form a new generation of performers. The repertoire includes works by mainly contemporary composers from the 20th and 21st centuries. n

time, as half of them were men and half were women.

The normal statistics would see men affected in eight out of ten cases.

In all cases, the bathing conditions on the respective days were poor. There was a strong

wind with high waves and currents. The platform Canarias, 1,500km de Costa, which is supported by the Gran Canaria Island Council, published express warnings against going into the water whilst a red flag is flying. Those who are in or near the water with children should not let them out of their sight. A baby, for example, can drown in just 15 centimetres of water in 27 n seconds.

Homesick

Austrian fugitive turns himself in

A 64-year-old man surrendered to the police in Salzburg on Easter Saturday.

He explained to the surprised officers that he had flown from Tenerife to Munich and then travelled to Salzburg by train. He’d presented himself at the police station because a detention order had been issued against him, and it turned out he was telling the truth! Whilst some dream of spending the rest of their lives in Tenerife, the 64-year-old had apparently had enough. He escaped from a prison in Austria in 2008 and spent the last ten and a half years in the Canary Islands. “Tenerife isn’t as beautiful as it used to be and most of all I missed my home. I want to spend my retirement here, at home” he explained.

At the moment it isn’t known why the wanted person was in prison. According to the Austrian radio station ORF, the 64-year-old has to serve the last six-months of his sentence.

Under Austrian law, escaping from prison is not punishable by an additional sentence, so the returnee only has to serve out his remaining sentence and can then settle back n in his home country as a free man.

The man hid among the tourists for over a decade

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100th anniversary celebration

César Manrique Unpublished

An exhibition of images by Swiss photographer Linus G. Jauslin chronicling the life of artist, architect and environmentalist César Manrique can be seen in the Convento de Santo Domingo in Teguise until June 16.

Jauslin was a close friend of Manrique, and collected a number of photos showing him at cultural events around the Canary Islands and in Madrid and Berlin over a 20-year period, as well as many insights into his private life.

In the Manrique Inédito (Unpublished) exhibition, organised to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the artist’s birth, Jauslin shows previously unpublished photographs that provide a deep insight into the life of Manrique. The documentary evidence dates back to the 1970s and begins with the opening of the Sala Andrómeda at Lago Martiánez, which was closed in September 1992, a little over a month before the artist’s death.

The majority of photos give glimpses of Manrique from the perspective of the creative and private side of his life, but images of well-known works created by the artist in Lanzarote and Tenerife also form part of the exhibition.

The venue is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm, and Sundays from 10am to 3pm.

Entrance is free.

More events in honour of the anniversary, some on other Canary Islands, can be found on the webCésar Manrique is highly revered in the site www.manrique Canary Islands for his artistic legacy and 100.org. n his commitment to the environment

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International Festival of Street Art

Mueca 2019 for May

The 17th Mueca International Festival of Street Art will take place from May 9 to 12 in Puerto de La Cruz.

More than 100 artists will fill the streets and specially erected stages in the city centre with colourful performances. The festival opens with a classic, a performance

by Abubukaka. New this year will be several concerts by choirs and small orchestras in the Botanical Garden. The multidisciplinary spectacle Mur on

On the squares in front of the town hall and the old Customs House or in the harbour parking area, stages will be set up on which different groups will provide the best entertainment. In total, there will be 15 performance areas to choose from.

lectif Primavez and NoFit State Circus & Motionhouse, as well as locals such as Yllana, Circ Vermut, Cía Sincronacidas, Zero en Conducta or Le Guignol Orthopédique, Abubukaka, Burka Teatro, Bloko del Valle and Yiyolo Strato. At the end of each day

In keeping with tradition, both national and local artists will be taking part, as well as others this year from Austria, Great Britain and France.

These include international groups such as Irrwisch, Col-

of the festival, the city’s bars and discos will continue the spirit of the event. Detailed information on the individual stages and performers can be found on the website at www. n festivalmueca.com.

The NoFit State Circus & Motionhouse promises breathtaking performances ‘Circ presumption’ will provide guaranteed laughs

May 12 includes performances by multinational artists. Streets with their own themes, some with dance, some with music and others with theatre, invite to you to take an 'artistic stroll' through the centre. What you can see may be socially critical, poetic or simply funny.

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Spring festival, celebrations and decorated crosses

PROGRAMME EXCERPTS

May Fiestas 2019

Fiesta de Mayo Santa Cruz May 1 - May 5

May 4

May 18

10am to 9pm: XLIII Regional flower show with flowers, plants and Canarian crafts in the Parque García Sanabria.

7.30pm: Festival Los Aceviños with different folklore groups, Parque García Sanabria.

8.30pm: Concert by Benito Cabrera, Plaza de La Candelaria.

8.30pm: XIII Festival Son 21, Plaza de La Candelaria.

9pm: Start of the Binter Night Run through the city centre.

May 1 12.30pm: Paseo Romero de Tincer, a traditional parade of folklore groups.

May 2 11am: Free tasting of fried sardines with wrinkly potatoes and mojo sauce. Nuestra Senora de África market.

9pm: Baile de Magos in the city centre with typical food, traditional costumes and dancing.

A walk between decorated crosses in the Ramblas of Santa Cruz

In May, the traditional Romerías, which resemble thanksgiving parades, really kick off.

Each town and borough pays homage to its own patron saints throughout the year with a big festival and parades which are rich in folklore. On May 3, Día de la Cruz (the Day of the Cross), there is a local

Holy Cross was first planted on the island’s soil during the initial stages of the conquest. Particularly known for their extensive cross and May celebrations in Tenerife, are the capital Santa Cruz and Los Realejos in the north, which is involved in the holiday via its district called Cruz Santa

Traditional Canarian costume is obligatory at Bailes de Magos

holiday in all places that have Cruz (the cross) in their name.

Crosses all over the Islands are decorated for this special day that, in particular in Tenerife, celebrates the day that the

and was also the place which housed the church where the Guanche leaders were baptised. Both locations are worth a visit during these celebrations, and an extensive fes-

tive programme provides some great entertainment.

Fiesta de Mayo in Santa Cruz In Tenerife's capital, this year's May celebrations coincide with the city's 525th anniversary.

More than 100 different events are planned including exhibitions, concerts, flower and cross shows, sporting events and the traditional Baile de Magos, for which everyone taking part must be dressed in traditional Canarian costume.

The month begins in the city with a bank holiday on May 3 when colourful floral decorations conjure up a particularly spring-like atmosphere, and ends with the Canarian holiday, Día de Canarias, when the traditional dishes contest makes it particularly tasty.

On May 29 and 30, the Gastronomy and Wine Festival is another highlight that gives you another good reason to visit Tenerife's capital.

May 3 From 11am: Vive La Rambla with an arts and crafts show, decorated flower crosses and lots of fun and games. Centred around the Ramblas and Parque García Sanabria.

7.30pm: Festive mass for the 525th anniversary of the city, followed by a procession with political, military and social dignitaries and representatives of the Royal family, at the church of Nuestra Señora de La Concepción.

9.40pm: Concert by Mestisay in the Plaza de La Candelaria.

May 5 8pm: Concert for Spanish Mother’s Day with Josefina Alemán, Plaza de La Candelaria.

May 10 9.30pm: Bolero concert by Rafael Basurto, Plaza de la Candelaria.

May 11 From 6pm: International competition of student music groups with a parade through the city centre.

6.30pm: Spring concert by the city choir Voces Jóvenes, Capilla San Jorge.

May 12 9am: Spring Lifeguard Cup, Piscina Acidalio Lorenzo and Playa de Las Teresitas.

May 17 7pm: Festival Santa Cruz Joven with various artists, Plaza de La Candelaria.

May 29-30 Festival of gastronomy and wines of Tenerife in the district of La Noria. 29th - 6pm to 12am, 30th - 11am to 6pm.

May 29 7pm: On the eve of the Día de Canarias holiday the Nuestra Senora de África market opens with live music.

9.30pm: Concert by young songwriters, Plaza de La Candelaria.

May 30 12pm: Día de Canarias concerts with famous folklore groups such as Los Sabandeños, Los Gofiones and Kike Pérez in the Plaza de la Iglesia de la Concepción, Plaza de La Candelaria and Calle La Noria.

1pm: Traditional Canarian dish contest with fish, stews, rabbit, goat, desserts and liqueurs at the Alameda del Duque de Santa Elena.

Programme excerpts

Fiesta de Mayo Los Realejos May 3

May 11

May 28

10am to 7pm: Holiday of the Holy Cross, guided tours of the crosses in the town centre area.

12pm to 7pm: Atrácate, a gastro and cocktail show, Plaza Viera y Clavijo.

5pm: Parade of the Fanfare Groups.

6pm: Parade of the 101 Brass Band with giants and big-head mock-ups.

10pm: Festive procession with fireworks lasting about two hours.

10am: Handicraft fair, Avenida de los Remedios.

10.30am: XXX. Competition of Regional Bottled White Wines ‘Manuel Grillo Oliva’ at the Círculo Viera y Clavijo.

9pm: Gala for the election of the festival queen at the Plaza Viera y Clavijo.

8:30pm: Folklore concert for Día de Canarias at the Plaza Viera y Clavijo.

May 4 10am: Feria del Día de la Madre (Mother’s Day fair) in La Cruz Santa.

8pm: Classical music at the Casa de la Cultura.

9pm: II Festival Los Dóniz with several folklore groups in the Plaza Viera y Clavijo.

May 10 5pm: XLI Competition of Local White Wines ‘Manuel Grillo Oliva’, Círculo Viera y Clavijo.

8pm: Classical music at the Casa de la Cultura.

May 12 10am: Handicraft fair, Avenida de los Remedios.

1pm: Fiesta Canaria Los Realejeros cantan a su pueblo (the people of Los Realejos singing to their town) with different folklore groups from the borough - Plaza Viera y Clavijo.

May 17 9pm: Festival Acorán in the Plaza Viera y Clavijo.

May 18 10pm: Baile de Magos, dance in traditional costumes around the Plaza Viera y Clavijo, with folklore groups and the orchestras Johny Maquinaria and Arguayo Band.

May 30 10am: Horse show at the Finca El Llano.

3pm: Horse race, Carretera de La Cruz Santa.

8pm: Concert by the choir Cantares at the Casa de la Cultura.

May 31 9pm: XI Festival El Chirato with Kike Pérez, La Vendimia and El Chirato, Finca El Llano.

June 2 12pm: Festive service in honour of San Isidro Labrador followed by a large Romería, Apóstol Santiago parish church.

5pm: After the parade, dancing in the street to the music of the orchestras Malibú Band and Tropín in the Plaza Viera y Clavijo.

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May 3 fireworks in Los Realejos

Día de la Cruz and May Festivities in Los Realejos May is also the biggest festival month of the year in Los Realejos, and since March 2015 it has been recognised as a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest. This could even be the year it’s elevated to ‘inter-

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In Los Realejos over 300 crosses are adorned

national’ level. A relevant festival gains recognition when international media report on it for five consecutive years, and press representatives have already pledged support for this fifth time. The festival has a deeply rooted religious character, and all crosses in the town centre area are adorned with lavish floral decorations,

setting the scene. Small decorated crosses can also been seen in private houses. Over 300 crosses give the town a particularly festive character on May 3.

The highlight of the festival is a competition between the two streets El Medio and Calle El Sol, dating back to the 18th century. Calle El Sol

was inhabited mainly by farm workers and day labourers, while Calle El Medio, on the other side of the barranco, was home to the nobles and middle-class families. Both sides decorated the crosses in their street particularly beautifully.

Later, bonfires were added and everyone wanted the biggest one. Nowadays the competi-

tion culminates in a huge fireworks display, which is created by the two local fireworks factories Hermanos Toste and Hermanos Caballer. As soon as it gets dark, the two pyrotechnic companies, each representing one street, deliver a huge fireworks spectacle, which conjures up the most beautiful coloured formations

in the night sky for over two hours. Those who want to be there should be there in good time, because Los Realejos will be full to the brim on this day. There is also a good view from La Montañeta or from the outskirts of Puerto de La Cruz, and the fireworks are transmitted online via www. n losrealejos.travel.

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7,700 million and rising

Loro Parque clocks world population figures The Loro Parque Foundation recently released a dire warning regarding the rise in human population – as numbers soar through the historical figure of 7.7 billion.

The ‘world population clock’ is a ongoing tally of the planet’s human inhabitants, based on United Nations’ estimates.

In just one hundred years, the number of people on the planet has increased by around 5,700 million, from the previous population of 2,000 million. Everything being equal, by 2023 the world's population is expected to rise to eight billion, and in another short 27 years, by 2050, to ten billion. Yet, as the Foundation’s representatives point out, as our numbers grow, figures for wildlife populations continue to decline at a terrifying rate.

For instance, it’s estimated that there were over 29 million elephants in Africa before the arrival of the first Europeans. However, according to a study by the International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) in 2012, from 1935 onwards the elephant population was decimated, falling from 10 million to less than 450,000 specimens. The same is also true of the blue whales in Antarctica, whose

population has fallen from 340,000 to just over 1,000 in less than a century. Fortunately, thanks to international conservation projects, the population of this species is slowly recovering. In contrast, some cetaceans, such as Mexican porpoises, have not had such luck. With fewer than 30 left, they are facing rapid extinction. According to the IUCN, up to 27 per cent of all species are currently under threat.

Overflowing cities With around 4.5 billion inhabitants and an average population density of 144 people per square kilometre, Asia is the most populous continent on the planet. This is followed

by Africa with about 1.3 billion and an average density of 43, and Europe with approximately 742 million inhabitants and 33 per square kilometre. However, just as local populations are not equally spread across continents, the overall impact that each region has also differs. For instance, Europe and Northern America may have comparatively low population densities, but their highlydeveloped infrastructure networks and importation and

agricultural practices lead to natural habitats being fragmented and reduced in other parts of the world as well, not just their own.

In addition, the United Nations estimates that up to 57 per cent of the world's population is presently living in cities, often with very little, or no, direct contact with nature and wildlife. By 2050, this proportion is expected to rise to at least 80 per cent, with humans moving ever further from the ability to connect with and understand nature.

Caring for the future Current challenges are precisely why wildlife protection centres such as Loro Parque will play an increasingly important role in the future. Their mission is to continue working for the conservation of endangered species, to contribute to obtaining greater scientific knowledge in order to better protect animals, and to awaken visitors' love for all creatures, as well as their willingness to protect them. In a world that is more and more populated and urbanised, many zoos nowadays see themselves as ambassadors for animals n and nature.

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Hacking holidays

Help the horses

Emma Greenfield’s family must have had an idea what this young woman would do with her life – she rescued her first frog aged two and hasn’t stopped rescuing animals since.

Bitten by the equine bug, she started riding in her early teens and by 22 had her first horse after studying British Horse Society horsemanship.

She added to that knowledge with courses on small animal care and first aid, dog training, horse first aid and later retrained in natural horsemanship, becoming an enthusiast of positive reinforcement training and bitless and barefoot horsemanship.

dle any more. Then they get drugged and passed on from person to person, often living in terrible conditions - stables that don’t get regularly mucked-out, a bad diet etc.

Being unable to move causes the horses more health problems and results in unimaginable stress for these incredible animals. This is not everywhere of course but sadly far too common and the sanctuary aims to help these animals and raise awareness that there is another

She moved to the Canaries four and a half years ago, but still has a horse sanctuary charity shop in the UK where she ran a pet services business. Her first stop was Fuerteventura where she expanded her knowledge of horses in different environments and quickly began to see the sad need to set up a rescue centre in the Islands.

Her partner, Italian Edoardo Pensato, shares her passion for animals. They met in Fuerteventura and he wanted to help her with her project – he provides the brawn and the language skills!

They moved to Tenerife 18 months ago, starting in a rented

Experience a magical day

Wonderful El Hierro

The first reader‘s trip with Diga Sports, in February, led them to this small Canary Island. It was such a great success that it will be offered on a regular basis with immediate effect. Every Wednesday, we will meet at 7.15am at the Los Cristianos port.

The cost per person for this interesting day trip is

€99.

For more information and bookings, visit the Diga Sports office at Hotel Park Club Europe in Playa de Las Américas, telephone 677 489 946 or send an email to info.digasports@gmail.com

Organiser: Dama Sports SL, Tax No: B76637651 / I-0003231.2

floods, animals constantly turning up when there is no space (or money) for them, licence problems and a long etcetera, but remain undaunted.

Raising money As they have been a legal charity for three months, some fundraisers have already been organised and more are always welcome, however, long term, they are building a cave house and a luxury Mongolian yurt to

rent out to tourists to cover animal care costs. They are open as a mini petting farm, asking for donations of money or food to view the animals and you can ride horses to help raise the money to rescue more.

Some horses are retired and will live peacefully there for the remainder of their lives, the healthier horses are being slowly rehabilitated and

yard and they bought their nowater, no-electricity, no-buildings, bare land finca in Jaca, Arico, a year back, with an option to expand once their financial situation improves.

No animal is turned away and they rescue all species, but specialise in horses and small animals. The current inhabitants are 10 horses, 45 guinea pigs, countless chickens, seven rabbits, four pigs, two goats, 21 cats, 12 dogs, four tortoises and two hedgehogs.

Everything at the moment is still in the process of being built, but the final aim is to create a self-sufficient rescue centre as horses are so expensive to feed and relying just on donations is not viable. It costs €85 a month just in horse feed as it has to be imported from the Spanish Peninsula. Add to that vets’ bills, foot care, insurance, the small animal care and the water and you’re looking at a hefty monthly bill.

The staff consists of of Emma, Edoardo, a paid builder and a team of work-away volunteers.

Everything is 100 per cent non profit and goes to animal care and rescue. No matter what condition the horses are in, they have to be bought, as even when they are incapable of standing they are sold as a ‘riding horse’, “and if I don’t buy them, they’ll sell them to someone else until they are literally ridden to death”. Some horses are so undernourished their skin splits open from breathing.

Some have been kept in small ‘stables’ with no windows, water or food, some are too scared to be touched and can take up to three months before they can even get a head collar on them.

It’s common here for horses to be ridden at the age of two before they are fully grown which often causes issues in later life, resulting in horses being forced by fear and heavy use of whips to ride through the pain until they can’t han-

way to keep horses. All of their horses live outside in an environment as natural as possible for a domesticated animal.

They’ve come a long way in a short time They now have three horse paddocks, a riding space, plenty of small animal paddocks, water and a barbecue area.

The solar panels have been problematic - difficulties with post, delivery drivers and builders. They have had a robbery, water bills before even being connected, van breakdowns,

retrained with positive horsemanship. For these horses they are looking for riders, asking for small financial donations in exchange for riding. This helps to keep the horses fit, healthy and fed. Each horse is treated according to its needs, some need light riding to keep active and some are now perfectly healthy after up to nine months rehabilitation and are looking for experienced riders to enjoy the beautiful countryside and a relaxed riding environment. All ages and experience are welcome, they have horses for everyone.

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The sanctuary makes no profit from their horses and they aim to keep them healthy, happy and fed without relying on

can collect donations including large pieces of furniture and house clearances that they sell to fund the finca.

them to make money. They ride only as much as they want or need for their wellbeing. Emma told us “The work is all day everyday and slow but very rewarding”. They put in a 12 hour day, seven days a week.

They offer riding lessons, lessons in positive horsemanship, a pony club, hacks and horseshares. Building continues on the site every day. In the afternoons they offer rides and train horses and work with children and collect feed donations at the weekends. They have a big van and storage space so they

Shocking histories Dogs are regularly dumped at the finca, crawling with fleas and ticks. When they were called in to rescue what was supposed to be ten guinea pigs, they found 30 in just one cage. All the females were pregnant, all were underfed, inbred, had ringworm and were very sick. The horse horror stories are worse.

Canaria is a 17 year old mare.

She was just skin and bones when she arrived, with arthritis

in her knees and full of melanoma lumps and bumps. Five months on she is now looking amazing, the friendliest horse on the yard that loves a fuss and a groom from the children.

Bought for €200.

Nella, a 16 year old mare, was fed only on straw and raw potatoes and could barely stand when she arrived. Her muscles were so deteriorated she did the splits when she urinated and her hips so bony her skin split when touched. However, she was so strong it was impossible for one person to handle her. It took five months of

being fed properly and in-hand 10 minute daily walks to build up muscle. Now, one year on she loves life, is the kids’ first choice to ride and the safest and calmest horse on the finca.

Bought for €600.

Eric is now 4½ years old, they got him when he was three from an unlighted stable, up to his knees in his own muck and with neither food nor water. It took two weeks before they could touch him enough to get rid of the caked-on manure on his sides. He was so scared, even of the other horses, he jumped through the paddock

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bars. He was terrified of loud noises and quick movements and it took him five months to relax around humans. A year later he is scared of nothing and is the leader of the pack.

He is just starting his riding life after a year of groundwork.

Bought for €900.

horse feed, agua oxigenada, apple cider vinegar, building materials, tools, plastic boxes, storage bins and items that could be used for raffles or auctions at charity events and fundraisers. If you can help in any way, please contact 672 350 505/617 097

How you can help They need financial help, donations and/or sponsors for the animals, volunteers for building, cleaning and in-hand walking the horses, riders, people to help raise awareness of the sanctuary and what they do, and also fundraisers. Donations don’t have to be in cash, they need cat and dog food, vegetables,

873 or horseholidaystenerife@gmail.com. Up to the minute information can be found at www.horseholidaystenerife.com and facebook/ instagram @horseholidays tenerife.

Emma invites all visitors, “Please come to meet us whether it is to see the animals, donate something or ride the horses. We welcome you all to enjoy our relaxed n environment.”

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Promotion

Modern veterinary practice in Los Realejos Tenerife has a new veterinary practice - in mid-April the experienced veterinarian Alper Wellmann opened his new clinic in Los Realejos, which meets the very latest standards.

A pet owner can feel the difference as soon as he or she

enters. For example, in line with the 'cat friendly' principle, there are separate waiting areas for dogs and cats. "It is particularly stressful for cats sitting in a pet carrier to have to share the waiting room with dogs. We want to avoid this by separating them. A visit to the vet should mean as little stress as possible for the animal" explains Wellmann.

The practice offers all veterinary services, from vaccinations, through normal support up to surgery and monitoring of an animal in the 24/7 clinic.

"I attach importance to optimal comfort for the animals. That is, the animal does not have to lie on old newspapers, but we have comfortable places for them, and the animals’ own familiar blankets can be brought in."

Stress reduction also applies to waiting times, which are kept as short as possible. This is why an appointment system is usually used, although naturally, emergencies are handled differently. However, those who have no appointment may have to wait a little.

"We also maintain close contact with the people who own the animals right from the

ation. The owner knows what to expect," adds Wellmann. In principle, a fair price is important to the veterinarian, who is focused on the wellbeing of the animals. That means for him that the hospital accommodation is not overpriced, but at the same time it is not in the lower range, because experience shows that in this case, savings are made on materials.

Within the range of animal support he attaches just as much importance to an intensive communication with the owner. "Our largest problem is Dr. Google. Human doctors are also aware of that. Not everything that can be found on the Internet is wrong, but as a person without basic knowledge,

start. Transparency is very important to us. That's why we work, for example, with a cost estimate before an oper-

it’s difficult to distinguish right from wrong. That's why I talk a lot with my patients' owners," reports Wellmann, who also

Information and transparency

attaches great importance to continual advanced training for himself and his practice team.

In the future, he will also pass on his specialist knowledge to animal owners via regular lectures, because precaution and pre-knowledge are also important with our four-legged friends. Well-informed animal owners can recognise health changes in good time and take the necessary action.

Wellmann has more than 20 years of professional experience and his previous posts include scientific work in the field of small animals at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Hannover. In addition, he has gained extensive practical experience at several veterinary practices and he has been practicing in Tenerife for over ten years. He can communicate with his clients in German, English and Spanish.

If you would like to come along and see the new practice, you are welcome to make an appointment. You can find it on the main La Montañeta road, opposite the parking area for the Monasterio restaurant.

The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.

Appointments can be made by n calling 922 875 254.

New member of the Loro Parque family

Welcome to Naya the jaguar A female jaguar, Naya, from Martinique in the Caribbean, has come to Loro Parque to stay.

The big cat is part of a breeding programme under the European Programme for Endangered Species (EPP), to which the zoos registered with the European Association, Asociación Europea de Zoos y Acuarios (EAZA), belong.

Naya belongs to the genus Panthera onca and has already survived the adaptation phase to her new home and to her new companion Gulliver. Visitors have been able to observe the two in their outdoor facility at Loro Parque for several weeks.

Jaguars are the largest felines in South America and the third largest in the world after the tiger and the lion. In its habitat it’s right at the top of the food chain. The jaguar can survive in such varied habitats as the Amazon tropical rainforest or the dry steppes of South America. In nature it feeds on various prey animals, from fish to large mammals and even small caimans. It’s also known to have the strongest jaws in the predatory cat family. As a rule, with the exception of the reproductive and rearing phase, the animal lives as a loner.

The Panthera onca is a species included on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a ‘Near Threatened’ species.. One of the greatest dangers is the high rate of deforestation in Latin America. The fragmentation of their habitat isolates the cats and makes them more vulnerable to human persecution. The commercial hunting of jaguars for their fur has fallen sharply since the mid-1970s thanks to anti-fur campaigns, strict controls and the progressive closure of foreign markets.

Nevertheless, there is a demand for the paws, teeth and other parts of the animal.

Loro Parque is a recognised wildlife protection centre and an authentic ambassador for animals in the wild, particun larly those at risk.

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CanBIO research project

Initial findings on CO2 saturation of the ocean Women shamelessly abused

Paramedics arrested for sexual assault Guardia Civil officers based in San Mateo, Gran Canaria, recently arrested two paramedics who have been accused of four cases of sexual abuse of patients and one case of theft.

The two men, named as J.A.L.D., 63 years old and A.J.P.G., 55 years old, neither of whom had any previous convictions, had been driving together in ambulances for nine years, with the only exceptions being holiday periods. However, in mid-March, a patient who had been taken to hospital by the two filed a complaint against them. According to the defendant, at least one of the two had exploited her vulnerable condition by touching her intimately and carrying out other degrading acts. The second supposedly collaborated and covered up the assault. On investigating this complaint, the officers found a total of four women between the ages of 43 and 85 years old who had also apparently suffered the same type of abuse. In one case, the paramedic is even said to have stolen a wristwatch and €10 from a woman who, due to her age and illness, was unable to look after her personal belongings at that time. The arrests have once again highlighted the fact that some people who are in positions of trust only use them to exploit others. n

Paramedics, the very people we should be able to trust, apparently took advantage of the situation of defenceless women

The CanBIO project, cofinanced by Loro Parque and the Canary Island Government, in which two million euros will be invested over the next two years, has presented its first results at the International Congress of the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network, in Hangzhou, China.

The CanBIO research project is coordinated by the Loro Parque Foundation, while the universities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and La Laguna, as well as non-profit organisations Elasmocan and AVANFUER, are also involved. Existing boats, such as the Fred Olsen Benchijigua Express and Nisa Marítima Renate P, which regularly operate in Canarian waters, were used as research platforms for the study, being fitted with measuring instruments that provided valuable data.

The measurements of the exchange of CO2 between the atmosphere and ocean in Canary Island waters and more northern sections of Macaronesia have highlighted the complexity of the coastal region.

In a limited geographical environment, there are areas that act as a kind of seepage group for CO2, while in others it is released into the atmosphere as gas. This highlights the importance of obtaining detailed data on coastal regions in order to improve models to combat climate change and ocean acidification and to reinforce the need for developing an integrated

The difference between dissolved hydrocarbon content and the atmosphere in February 2019 The first interim balance was presented during the congress in China

network for monitoring global change.

The meeting of scientists from around the world provided an opportunity to gain an up-todate overview of the acidification status of the oceans and to develop capacities to help understand the impacts and vulnerabilities that threaten the health and sustainability of marine ecosystems. Thus, Loro Parque and the Loro Parque Foundation, via CanBIO, contribute to the knowledge of international scientists by providing them with information that allows them to interpret the effects of global change

on marine organisms, in this case in Macaronesia. In this way, the region will become a reference point that will provide relevant data on climate change and that can also be transferred to other regions.

The data presented were for February of this year. Negative values indicate that the ocean absorbs CO2 (uptake) and posi-

tive values indicate that CO2 is released into the atmosphere (source). In this case, all data were negative, meaning that the ocean absorbed excess CO2 from the atmosphere in February. The observed differences are the main cause of the temperature change and CO2rich water that occurs near the n coasts.

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410 kilogram catch

Shortly before leaving to return home on the Monday after Easter, brothers David and Ángel Pavón with their colleague Ángel Ramón (aka El Chino) made the catch of their lives!

About 20 miles out from La Restinga, El Hierro, in the direction of the Orchilla lighthouse and in the middle of the Mar de Las Calmas section of the sea, about eight miles from the coast, they caught a real gem: a bigeye tuna that weighed 410 kilograms. The three of them thereby well exceeded a catch made three years ago in the same area which weighed in at 344 kilograms. "That's enough for a few pinchos" Captain David joked.

In fact, a large piece will go to the Casa Juan restaurant and the rest will be processed by Islatuna in Tenerife.

"This year the fishing licence for 250 Canary Islands fishing boats was increased from 255 to 438.5 tonnes of bluefin tuna. Three of El Hierro's fishing boats also benefit from this. In addition, the calculation is not based on the number of fish caught, but on their weight. We are still allowed to catch about one more tuna to reach the 1,060 kilograms allocated to us. So far the Canarian fishermen have always been treated unfairly. Now it's a little better, but I wouldn't say it couldn't be improved some more" the captain explained.

About a month ago, the crew from the boat Daniel and Andreas from the Cofradía

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Giant tuna sets a new record

Three men caught this magnificent bigeye tuna A record catch off El Hierro shortly before home time

Tajao in Tenerife caught a bumper load weighing 434 kilos. At the moment, experts advise reducing the catch in

order to keep prices stable.

Since the tuna licences were released a few weeks ago, so much has been caught that

the price on the fish market in Madrid has fallen from €15 to €10.

In Canary Island waters, the red tuna that passes through this part of the Atlantic is only allowed to be caught from midMarch to the sixth of June.

About 80 per cent of the permitted quota has already been caught. The Canary Islands Councillor for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Narvay Quintera, congratulated the catch on Twitter "This is the result of good work, by all those who are professionals in the field, who do their work with respect for nature and who are so dependent on decent working conditions." He also admitted that while the Canary Islands politicians were able to achieve better fishing quotas through their commitment to local fishermen, there was still a long way to go before a truly satisfactory situation could be achieved. “What is most important at the moment is that the Canary Islands fishermen are recognised as a historic fleet and for their socio-economic importance as well as their environmentally friendly fishing methods.”

Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) belongs to the bluefin tuna family and lives in tropical and subtropical waters. As a rule, they grow to a size of 2.50 metres and weigh up to 210 kilograms. This average value underlines the record catch of the three fishermen in El Hierro. In the Canary Islands, tuna is caught in the traditional n way, without drift nets.

Violation of import ban

Pineapples confiscated

Officers from the Guardia Civil environmental protection unit (Seprona), recently confiscated one and a half tons of ‘illegal’ tropical pineapples at Puerto del Rosario in Fuerteventura.

The fruits came from Costa Rica, though most of them were not declared as such. However, as the ecosystems in the Canary Islands are highly sensitive, the import of pineapples from tropical regions is banned in order to prevent invasive species from being brought in with the fruit. In addition, some South American countries use phytosanitary substances which are prohibited in Europe. The importer of the fruit could not prove the legality of the cargo, so all the goods were confiscated and examined for possible plagues and unauthorised means of cultivation. The importer was charged with illegal import of plants under the law of March 12, 1987, which regulates the import, export and transfer of plants and plant products. An additional list included in the law specifies that pineapples fall under this restriction.

In addition to the import ban on pineapples, the import of avocados is also prohibited.

The Canary Islands form the only region in the EU that has such strict importation rules. They arose as a result of plagues which, in the past, reached the archipelago in this way and resulted in heavy losses to local cultivation. To avoid this in the future, strict rules were introduced. In addition to illegal imports, the entrepreneur is also accused of fraud against the consumer. Since importation is banned, the illegal fruit was falsely declared to be of Canary Island origin.

Police units have also criticised the lack of phytosanitary control at the Fuerteventura airport and shipping port. This violation was uncovered during a routine inspection. n

Digital consumption

Average 75 hours online Online media institute Nielsen España found in a recent study that Canarian residents spend an average of 75 hours per week on the Internet, one hour more than the national standard of 74.

The research, undertaken in collaboration with data collection company Dynata, was comCanarians apparently spend more time in the virtual world than in reality, and prefer to shop in the evenings

Importation of tropical pineapples into the Canary Islands is prohibited because of the risk of introducing invasive species

missioned to investigate digital consumer behaviour.

Interestingly, the Canary Islands came out as the sixth most-connected independent community in Spain. Apparently, Islanders usually jump back and forth between different media, and sometimes go online via smartphones, at other times a computer, and at others via a tablet. A total of 83 per cent of users surveyed even claimed to have been online and watching TV at the same

time. In the evenings, shopping channels are particularly frequented. About 22 per cent of Canarian internauts said they shop virtually between 6pm and 10pm, which is why this time window is also known as the new prime time for consumerism.

Maira Barcellos, Digital Sales Lead at Nielsen, underlined the importance of understanding the digital behaviour of consumers in order to correctly place targeted online advertising. n

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Operation Dasypeltis

Drug gang dealt bitter blow CHARITY CONCERT

‘For you, mum’ The Rotary Club, in collaboration with the Tigaray folk group, is organising a benefit concert in the Andrómeda Hall at Lago Martiánez in Puerto de La Cruz on May 4.

The proceeds will go to the Kindly Light (Luz Amable) project, which supports young mothers and their children who have lost their homes. They offer temporary support until families can stand on their own feet again, as we reported in edition 839.

The concert will begin at 8.30pm, and admission costs €15. If you wish, you can also simply make a donation by paying into a bank account using ‘Fila 0’ (row zero) as the transfer heading. The account number is: ES 75 0182 5310 6900 1015 4833. Please indicate ‘Luz Amable’ as the intended purpose. All monies will flow one hunn dred per cent into the project.

Guardia Civil officers from the Santa Cruz-based Organised Crime and Anti-drug Unit (EDOA), in collaboration with colleagues in Madrid, have arrested a total of ten people on suspicion of being members of two different drug cartels.

They are accused of various offences relating to drug trafficking, membership of a criminal organisation and money laundering. With this operation, officers believe they have managed to strike a significant blow against the local drug mafia. The investigation began into a criminal organisation made up of Venezuelans who had settled in southern Tenerife. Members apparently procured drugs from South America and used their contact with a Colombian, who’s been living in Tenerife for over ten years, to sell the drugs in large quantities. The gang evidently collaborated with a group in

Numerous pieces of evidence and 2.5 kilograms of cocaine were seized

Ten suspected drug dealers were arrested during the operation

Venezuela which obtained the narcotics in Colombia and then selected people to transport the cocaine inside their bodies across borders. They had incorporated numerous security measures into their procedures which included never choosing direct flights, but instead travelling to Tenerife via several stopovers. One such carrier, who reached the island via three countries, was arrested following his arrival

in Tenerife. Later, four other suspected members of the gang were arrested. Over the course of the investigation, the drug squad discovered another Dominican organisation based in Parla and Fuenlabrada in the community of Madrid, and arrested another five people in that area. In both Madrid and Tenerife, officers searched eight of the gang members' homes and seized extensive material: over

The operation was a bitter blow to the drug mafia

two and a half kilograms of cocaine, €5,560 and $2,627 in cash, just under 279 grams of substances used to prepare drugs, four vehicles, two simulated firearms, 224 mobile phones and various IT materials. The judges ordered that seven of those arrested be taken into custody without a bail option. The remaining three were conditionally n released with charges.

E-mobility at the Motown Sagulpa Fair

Quiet motorcycles for hire From around mid-May, a new service will be offered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which is already working well in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Seville.

The project to make electric motorcycles available for sharing in the city was presented at the fifth LPA Motown Sagulpa, a motorbike meet with a theme of ‘sustainable urban mobility’, An app will show an interested user the motorcycle nearest to their location, which can then be picked up and returned

later to any of the designated parking areas in the city. Helmets and other accessories are stored in the E-bike. Usage will cost 0.20 cents per minute and each motorcycle picked up will have a fully charged battery and can be used indefinitely. The Urban Silence Ecomobility Canarias service will initially provide 30 vehicles at six points in the city. The fleet will then be expanded to 100 motorcycles, which will then be available at all Sagulpa car parks. n

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Botánico Slim & Wellness

Losing weight pleasurably Starting in June, the Hotel Botánico will present a completely new concept for fitness, wellness and well-being.

The new ‘Botánico Slim & Wellness’ programme will come into force from this date, under the concept that you can lose weight without sacrificing culinary pleasure. Think that isn’t possible? Oh, yes, it is, as the Botánico is proving.

For a start, the entire first floor will be reserved for guests who want to relax on holiday and at the same time give their health a boost. Away from the normal five-star hotel operation, there will be a separate area for visitors on the wellbeing programme.

An important factor will be partaking of an innovative diet based on the separation of meals into three large

Refreshing avocado salad turret.

A feast for the eyes as well Owner Wolfgang Kiessling (in blue) presents the new concept, together with his kitchen team and Tami, head of the wellness area

Fantastic full menu

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groups: alkaline, acidic and neutral.

The cuisine is based on a sugar- and fat-free diet, founded on the principles of food combining. Instead, it is rich in protein and the very best materials, such as vegetables and fruit from the hotel’s own organic farm, wild fish and seafood, and top quality meats. Preparation of the meals is particularly gentle, by steaming, bain-marie, grill and oven. The taste of the food is intensively expressed in this way and its vital nutrients and properties are preserved. The kitchen has even been specially rebuilt for this purpose.

During the stay, of at least one week, around 1,500 calories are consumed throughout the day, spread over three meals. A nutritionist will talk to new guests on arrival and later at any time so they understand the principles of the diet, and there are plenty of ways that guests will he supported in their goals. For instance, breakfast is served in the room so participants are not tempted by the breakfast buffet available for other guests.

However, this will certainly not mean missing out, as breakfasts are tasty and varied. Four different variations

Fillet of veal with carrot cream

ing to lose weight. Meals are served especially for the wellbeing guests in the Delight Restaurant (formerly La Parilla) on the first floor. Special diets, such as gluten- or lactose-free can also be catered for. There is one request though: that during a stay, all wellbeing guests do without alcohol.

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A healthy breakfast can be truly delicious

are available, for example with quark and fruit, with roast turkey, or with salmon and roast beef. At lunchtime and in the evening there is a threecourse menu, including dessert. It is never a matter of doing without, as each and every meal is a well-thought out and balanced gourmet treat. The menu changes weekly and is based on the respective season. Accordingly, it will include delicious dishes such as pea soup with floating truffles, marinated salmon with fennel cream, or veal fillet with Bordeaux sauce and carrot cream and caramelised onions. A typical example of a dessert would be Panacota with red fruits.

Even desserts do not have to be renounced

Delightful epicurean feasts, just with fewer calories, and those who eat so exclusively soon forget they are eat-

The diet is supplemented by a moderate physical fitness programme, either in the modern Fitness Centre, equipped with the most advanced equipment on the market, or out enjoying nature, city parks and the unique landscapes of the island on delightful walks. In addition, there is the wellness area of the hotel in The Oriental Spa Garden, which last year was voted the best spa in Europe and the Mediterranean by the specialist journal Condé Nast Johanssens. There, guests can take classes in Tai Chi, Yoga, Qi gong, Pilates or meditation, or indulge in one of the treatments such as lymphatic drainage, algae wrapping or purification massage.

These are all-round pampering packages that vitalise body, mind and soul, and will be bookable from June 2019.

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Fiji is the brand new beach club in Playa Fañabe. A place where you can chill on one of our elegant Balinese beds or individual sunbeds and taste our delicious food with cocktails.

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A new sensation has hit Los Cristianos, and that is the Marina Bay Restaurant and Sunset Bar. Occupying an elevated position next to the Arona Gran Hotel, just behind the market site overlooking the sea, Marina Bay is the place to switch off and enjoy food and drinks. A daytime snacks menu and a full international menu provide for all tastes and ages.

Watch amazing sunsets, enjoy live music in the evenings and maybe even dance too! The priority at Marina Bay is good customer service and quality food at reasonable prices.

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The Hardrock Hotel has helped the Paraíso Floral area gain prestige, and now we have The Roca Negra, located in a stylish shopping street, directly by and above the sea. If you feel like it, take a blanket and enjoy your drink and the sunset on the rocks in front of the Roca Negra.

It’s the perfect place to enjoy a glass of Spanish cava or one of the countless cocktails. Do you have a favourite drink? Ask the barman, he can help you. From Costa Adeje to Roca Negra is a few minutes by car, but the effort is well worth it.

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Harry‘s Bar Avenida de Las Américas, 5 Playa Las Américas Opening hours: Everyday 12:00 – 01:00

Playa de Las Américas has developed enormously in recent years. The golden mile where the legendary Magic, Thai Botánico, Imperial Tai Pan, Bianco and others are at home has another pearl to offer: Harry‘s at Centro Comercial Safari is the place to get together with friends, or if they are late, wait whilst enjoying a drink. Every gin lover gets his money‘s worth, there is hardly a place with a greater choice.

Many also enjoy the fountain spectacle with classical music at 9pm at the Centro Comercial Safari. Nowhere can you see this better than from Harry‘s terrace. Here you can meet old friends and find new ones.

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The most beautiful sunset, with a view of our three small neighbouring islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, is from La Calma/La Charcutería in Torviscas Alto. And the colours become even more spectacular with the right sundowner to accompany the moment – how about a Tequila Sunrise?

Also, the ambient music is very pleasing. La Calma is not only a bar with an excellent view, however. In the restaurant you can have an excellent meal and be spoiled with the best food from the grill.

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& 922 766 423 Las Gangarras, in Buzanada, at only 10 minutes drive from Los Cristianos, a Canarian spot, steeped in history that takes you completely by surprise. Comprising of garden areas and small eateries “casitas” architecturally inspired from the traditional Guanche homes from the 18th century. Here, combine a rural setting and traditional quality gastronomy, such as “sharing platters of grilled meats”.

How to get there: Exit the TF1 at Guaza roundabout, drive up the Buzanada road TF66, at the next roundabout turn right, then immediately left, for Las Gangarras.

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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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Every gourmet’s dream becomes a reality at Brunelli‘s, a steakhouse that is in the perfect location to inspire the palate. Selected meat of the very best quality, in a fantastic ambience right next to the sea, the culinary pleasure revolves around the Southbend: The only oven of its kind on the Canary Islands, it heats up to 800°C, sealing the juices and flavour inside the meat.

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Previously La Costa tapas in San Telmo. We have moved to Compostela Beach!

The Dutch owned Happas Y Tapas is in a great location, in Playa de Las Américas, casual and friendly with a cool terrace, sea views and close to beach. Frank and his partner are happy to assist you to choose, from an extensive menu of over 50 Tapa dishes!

Lunchtime sharing platters available, evening; Chefs special selection of “all you can eat Tapas”. Gluten free products, children’s menu, main courses & special dish of the day.

Visit us in Compostela Beach (opposite Funde Grube).

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& 663 844 650 Tasca Casa Fumero owned and run by Pris Oliveira, a small, cosy Tasca where to eat well is a must every day. Priscilla prepares delicious, creative Spanish cuisine from the freshest ingredients, each dish made with love and passion, producing dishes that are mouthwateringly good, a symphony of flavours, colour & quality, washed down with delectable wines. Value for money and good sized portions. Great place to eat excellent Spanish food. Reserve your table to avoid disappointment.

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& 922 710 428 José has been running La Rambla in Calle Grande 7, next to the Town Hall for over 14 years.

Every restaurant has its own secret recipe and the Adeje Chicken at La Rambla has it all. José spent many years of his life in Finland and became an expert in smoking salmon and meat. Once you‘ve been there, you‘ll be back. José‘s creation won the last Adeje Gastronomic Tour. Also worth a closer look is the extensive wine list just ask for advice.

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La Rambla

By Carlos Verdecia La Rambla restaurant in the heart of Adeje, is sending out a loud message that there’s a lot more to the town’s food scene than its famous spicy chicken.

José Mesa, the robust, affable owner of this hidden culinary gem (just a few feet from the town hall) is largely responsible for establishing a happy balance between traditional Canarian dishes and global recipes.

A pots and pans journeyman, Mesa has thousands of gastronomic miles under his belt. From the Spanish Sahara where he was born, he has travelled through Lanzarote, Portugal, France and Finland, where he spent 13 years of his life before settling in Tenerife, and i t ’s t a s t i l y obvious that all those influences are present in his cooking.

At La Rambla, ordering their homemade Smoked Salmon is a must. Mesa does not take any shortcuts. He brings the alder wood from Finland to create the authentic Nordic flavour. You can enjoy it as a hot salad, as an appetiser with king prawns or as a main entree with a seafood sauce. In all versions the salmon is prepared and smoked to perfection – very tasty with a delicate texture.

You’ll be hard pressed to find this delicacy anywhere else

The interior of the restaurant is bright, modern and cosy

Cooked to perfection: the salmon harmonises perfectly with the shrimp

on the island. Mesa also offers a superb Fillet of Duck with Mango Chutney and a succulent Smoked Pork Loin with a Red Wine Sauce.

If you prefer to go with traditional local recipes, don’t hesitate to visit, as Mesa is quite an expert in Canarian cuisine. His spicy Garlic Chicken is as good as any in the area, and his Rabbit Salmorejo stew is delec-

table. Salmorejo is a flavourful marinade made with herbs, wine, olive oil and Canarian peppers. This dish is served with the typical wrinkled potatoes, known to the locals as ‘papas arrugadas’.

And if you are in the mood for lighter fare, you can choose between Iberian ham, different local cheeses, scrambled eggs with shrimp and smoked salmon, and a variety of salads.

The restaurant faces Adeje’s main street. You can dine inside where the tables and chairs are very comfortable, or outside on a cosy terrace amid a row of trendy restaurants. The service is friendly and the prices are very reasonable. A well balanced wine list is of course available.

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José Mesa, the friendly owner of the restaurant La Rambla

Appetising scrambled eggs with warm smoked salmon and prawns

Mesa served us a combination of local dishes and international delicacies which showcased his culinary heritage in great detail and delighted our palates. We paired our food with a fine Ribera del Duero red wine. Sangría, Cavas and Ciders are also included in the drinks menu. All served at the correct temperature.

Because Mesa takes great pride in the quality and execution of his dishes you won’t find an extensive menu. Every dish gets his complete and maximum attention and dedication, including the homemade desserts.

La Rambla is without question a unique restaurant in the south of Tenerife. Here you can enjoy the best of both worlds – a perfect harmony between European cuisine and Canarian recipes in an n enviable atmosphere.

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GRAN CANARIA DIARY DATES May 2 6pm: De Simba a Kiara (From Simba to Kiara), musical tribute based on the Lion King story, Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, Telde, from €15. www.entrees.es 9pm: Rhapsody of Queen, top Spanish tribute to British band Queen, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, LPGC, from €36. www.auditorioteatro laspalmasgc.es May 3 8.30pm: Tejidos al tiempo (Woven in time), contemporary dance by Choni Cía Flamenca, Teatro Auditorio, Aguimes, €10. www.entrees.es 9pm: A. Logan and the Perinké Big Band, jazz, over 16s only, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, LPGC, from €12. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es May 4 9am: Historic Gran Canaria Tour, Jardín Canario, Vegueta, Santa Catalina Park, Cuevas de Guayadeque and Agüimes, leave from LPGC, children €19, adults €39. www.entrees.es

May 10 9pm: Las Áñez, fascinating female vocalists from Columbia, folk/indie fusion using percussion, loop pedals and a range of tiny instruments, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, LPGC, €14. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es May 10 - 12 FIMAR International Ocean Fair, games, aquatic sports, family activities, stalls and more, Plaza de Canarias, LPGC, free event. www.fimarlas palmasgc.com May 11 9am: Historic Gran Canaria Tour, Jardín Canario, Vegueta, Santa Catalina Park, Cuevas de Guayadeque and Agüimes, leave from LPGC, children €19, adults €39. www.entrees.es 12.30pm: Una Orquesta sin instrumentos (An orchestra without instruments), clever musical comedy in which the performers use their voices and bodies to recreate the sounds of an orchestra, by Vocal Siete, for children 12-16 years old, €5. www.ofgrancanaria.com 8pm: Così Fan Tutte, opera by Mozart, Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Choir, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC, from €18.75. www.mgticket.com 9.30pm: Fito Mansilla, pop/rock, Cervecería Echarle Huevos, LPGC, €8. www.tomaticket.es May 12 12pm: The Planets, Gran Canaria Wind Orchestra plays The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst, and Mother Earth Symphony No.3 by Johan de Meij, with special-effect lighting and astronomic images taken from the Canary Islands, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, LPGC, from €21. www. auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es 8pm: Vanesa Martín, pop/rock/folk, Gran Canaria Arena, LPGC, €35 www.tomaticket.es May 14

8.30pm: Charity concert for Christian organisation Manos Unidas, Centro Cívico Carrizal, Ingenio, €10. www.entrees.es 9pm: A. Logan and the Perinké Big Band, jazz, over 16s only, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, LPGC, from €12. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es May 7 8pm: Così Fan Tutte, opera by Mozart, Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Choir, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC, from €18.75. www.mgticket.com May 9 8pm: Così Fan Tutte, opera by Mozart, Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Choir, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC, from €18.75. www.mgticket.com

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7pm: Tribute to The Lion King, family musical with songs from all three films, Nuevo Teatro Viejo, Arucas, from €15. www.entrees.es May 15 8pm: Gabriela Montero (piano) and Gautier Capuçon (cello) play Schumann, Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC, from €20. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es May 16 8.30pm: Carminho, renowned Portuguese Fado Singer, traditional and contemporary fusion, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC, from €25. www. auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es Thursday – Sunday: CamBuyon Market, art, second hand, vintage, Mercado del Puerto, LPGC, Thursdays and Fridays, 7pm – 11pm; Saturdays 6pm – 11pm; Sundays 12pm – 3pm.

EXHIBITIONS

May 4 & 5 8am-1.30pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es

Until May 26 El Dibujo del Acero (The Drawing of Steel), by Máximo Riol, technical architect, sculptor and art professor, various media, Casa-Museo León y Castillo, Telde, free entry, Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm. www.fernandoleonycastillo.com All year Neurociencia y Humor (Neuroscience and humour), fascinating look into humans’ adaptability and continuing sense of humour despite adversity, displayed outside the Museo Elder de la Ciencia y Tecnología, Parque de Santa Catalina, LPGC, can be visited at any time.

Otherwise, entrance to the museum costs €6 / €4 residents / €15 for a yearly pass. www. museoelder.org

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8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, C/ Cooperativa, Valle San Lorenzo, free bus both days from Playa de Las Américas 9am, 10am and 11am. www.arona.org 8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costa sanmiguel.com 8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. TF16, Km 3.5, Tacoronte. www.mercadillodelagricultor. com 8am-3pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General TF5, Km 49, La Guancha. www.laguancha.es 8am-4pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General, Km 7.8, La Esperanza. www.ayuntamientoel rosario.org 9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Camino Viejo de San Benito s/n, Casa del Llano, Realejo Alto. www.losrealejos.es 9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza San Pedro, Vilaflor. www.vilaflordechasna.es

DIARY DATES May 2 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es 8.30pm: Una Vez Más (Once More), contemporary dance show highlighting relationship power struggles, Provisional Danza and Nómada Dance Companies, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €5. www.arona.org May 3 9pm: Michael’s Legacy, top tribute show to Michael Jackson, by the Jackson Dance Company, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, from €21. www. teatroleal.es May 4 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es 10am: 10th La Laguna Celebration of the International Day of Families, games, music and activities, Plaza de la Concepción and surrounding area, La Laguna, free event. www. aytolalaguna.es 8pm: III Encuentro de Poesía y Música (III Poetry and Music Event), concert by top singer/ poets such as Sharif, Loreto Sesma, Adriana Moragues, Monica Gae and Víctor Lemes, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, from €10, children over five only. www.arona.org 9pm: Ambkor, rap/hiphop, plus supporting artists, Espacio Aguere Cultural, La Laguna, from €12. www.tomaticket.es 10pm: Michael’s Legacy, top tribute show to Michael Jackson, by the Jackson Dance Company, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, from €21. www. teatroleal.es

10am-1pm: Free basic self defence course for women (WhatsApp: 615 767 708), part of the V International Martial Arts Meeting with 20 nationally and internationally renowned teachers and more than 400 practitioners of Ju Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Canarian martial arts, Sanda, Aikido, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and more, Pabellón Polideportivo Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es May 5 8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos. www.lossilos.es 9am–2pm: Farmers’ market, Av. Villa de Arico, Porís de Abona. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 9am-2pm: Food and crafts market, Plaza de la Libertad, Garachico. www.garachico.es 10am-2pm: Mercado ArteSano, crafts, culture and local agricultural produce, San Juan de la Rambla. www.sanjuandelarambla.es

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12pm: Pinocho (Pinocchio), children’s theatre show (in Spanish), Centro Cultural, Calle Plaza de Los Príncipes, Candelaria, €6. www. tomaticket.es 1pm-4pm: BBQ and live music, Restaurante La Guinguette, Piedra Hincada. Tel: 922 857 327. Facebook/Restaurante.La.Guinguette

Hard Rock Hotel, Costa Adeje, only over 18s, from €18. www.childrenofthe80s.com 7.30pm: Tribute to The Lion King, family musical with songs from all three films, Teatro Cine, Los Realejos, from €13. www.tomaticket.es

6pm: Tribute to The Lion King, family musical with songs from all three films, Paraninfo, La Laguna University, from €13. www. tomaticket.es

1pm-4pm: BBQ and live music, Restaurante La Guinguette, Piedra Hincada. Tel: 922 857 327. Facebook/Restaurante.La.Guinguette Until May 8

9am-2pm: Farm and general market, Plaza del Llano, Alcalá. www.guiadeisora.es

Meraki (Put your heart and soul into it), collective exhibition by Eilyn Amores, Leonardo Izquierdo and Osvaldo Chong, various styles and materials, Sala de Arte Pablo González Vera, Paraninfo, La Laguna University, Monday to Friday, 5pm – 8pm, free entry. www.ull.es

6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es

9am-2pm: Farm and general market, Plaza del Llano, Alcalá. www.guiadeisora.es

10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es

May 7

May 15

6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es

8am-1pm: Farmers’ market, Paseo El Bufadero, Playa de San Juan. www.guiadeisora.es 10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es

10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es 6pm: Tribute to The Lion King, family musical with songs from all three films, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €15. www.tomaticket.es May 8 8am-1pm: Farmers’ market, Paseo El Bufadero, Playa de San Juan. www.guiadeisora.es 10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es 1pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costa sanmiguel.com 3pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es 6pm: Tribute to The Lion King, family musical with songs from all three films, Pabellón José Rodríguez Cabrera, Los Silos, €15. www. tomaticket.es 9pm: Orquesta Catacumbia, rock fused with cumbia (Columbian folk), Teatro Leal, La Laguna, €7. www.teatroleal.es May 9 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es May 10

8pm: Timples and other small guitars from around the world, concert by top musicians, Germán López, Beselch Rodríguez, Yone Rodríguez, Althay Páez, Centro Cívico, Cabo Blanco, free entry, limited places. www.arona.org

May 17

8am-1.30pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es

8pm-11pm: Cuban night with set menu and live music, Restaurante La Guinguette, Piedra Hincada. Tel: 922 857 327 for reservations.

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8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costa sanmiguel.com 8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. TF16, Km 3.5, Tacoronte. www.mercadillodelagricultor. com 8am-3pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General TF5, Km 49, La Guancha. www.laguancha.es 8am-4pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General, Km 7.8, La Esperanza. www.ayuntamientoel rosario.org

May 11

9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza San Pedro, Vilaflor. www.vilaflordechasna.es

7pm: Children of the 80’s, retro concert, Ice MC, Dream3Team Reload, and Puretas Party,

May 12 8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos. www.lossilos.es 9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Av. Villa de Arico, Porís de Abona. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 9am-2pm: Food and crafts market, Plaza de la Libertad, Garachico. www.garachico.es

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Until May 10 La Pinocha, Memoria del Bosque (Pine needles, memory of the forest), photos and montages using natural materials, by Gabriel Roca, Centro Cultural, Guía de Isora, Monday to Friday, 5pm - 8pm, free entry. www.guiadeisora.org Until June 2

May 16

May 11 & 12

9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Camino Viejo de San Benito s/n, Casa del Llano, Realejo Alto. www.losrealejos.es

2pm-10pm: Hoedown and BBQ to raise funds for children in need via Happy2Help, entertainment, camel rides, prizes and more, Camel Park, La Camella, €20 adult/€10 child. Call 658 086 453

3pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es

6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es

11pm: Los Salvapantallas, indie rock, Búho Club, La Laguna, €15. www.tomaticket.es

6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es

1pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costa sanmiguel.com

9pm: Pol 3.14, indie, Búho Club, La Laguna, €10. www.tomaticket.es

8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, C/ Cooperativa, Valle San Lorenzo, free bus both days from Playa de Las Américas 9am, 10am and 11am. www.arona.org

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Until further notice Monday- Friday, 11am: MAGMA Tour, selfguided tour around the South’s prototypical example of modern architecture, complete look inside and out, plus photo opportunity from the roof, 50 minutes, Magma Artes & Congresos, Costa Adeje, €10. www.tomaticket.es Therapies, Spiritual hypnosis, Past life regression Come, unleash your internal power and heal your mind, body and soul completely through energy healing, hypnosis and past life regression.

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Jardín Salvaje (Wild Garden), collection of paintings questioning man’s relationship with nature, by exceptionally talented Spanish artist Marina Núñez, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Santa Cruz, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm, free entry. www.teatenerife.es

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E-Sports

INtech sponsors the Tenerife Titans Digital eSports are on the rise The Intech Tenerife Titans players want to position themselves well in the upper league

Through the 2030 programme and the Intech Tenerife electronics park, the Island Council is supporting the local eSports club, which is now called Intech Tenerife Titans.

This is the first Canarian team to present the professional video game league (LVP) on a national level in the Superliga Orange. The club currently has two teams competing in two matches: Counter Strike:

Global Offensive, and Clash Royale. "We at Intech Tenerife are committed to eSport because it is a strategic sector that we want to develop on the island. It has a great potential for growth, both among professionals and amateurs of this sport. In addition, there are many experts associated with the sport, players, referees, game producers and specialised journalists. We want to

continue to promote it and are building on four pillars: awareness, training, positioning and the creation of an industry to generate interesting jobs for our young people," said Antonio García Marichal, Councillor for Strategy Tenerife 2030 and responsible for Intech. There will be information days to stimulate interest in eSports and national and international competitions held in Tenerife to

Shooting

Third place for Local Police officer The mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez, recently congratulated Local Police officer Jorge Gutiérrez for taking third place in the first State Shooting Range Tournament.

The marksman from the Local Police force also coaches his colleagues in shooting, and this wasn’t the first time he’s been successful in national and international competitions. Currently, he also has a good chance of competing in

the European Championships, which will be held in Belgrade in September. "We are always proud to have such welltrained members of our Local Police force. They have been taking part in competitions for many years and always come back with very good results," Bermúdez explained. Gutiérrez himself was rather modest and referred to good preparatory work by colleagues before him, who were responsible

for the high level reached at the police shooting range.

Eduardo de Cobos and Luis Álvarez de Armas had contrib-

position the island at a national level in the field.

The manager of the Club, Bruno Boeri, stressed that sponsorship had been possible through a public European invitation to tender. It is being seen as a unique opportunity for both sides to grow. "In the short and medium term this is exactly our goal. We want to make the Canary Islands a reference address for eSports.

The different disciplines in which INtech Tenerife Titans compete include players from Spain and other European countries. For Intech Tenerife it is important to develop this industry further and to create jobs. All our employees are young people from the island," n Boeri emphasised.

Jorge Gutiérrez prepares for the European Championship in Serbia. He was accompanied by Juan Francisco Márquez, sub-commissioner of the Local Police, during his visit to the town hall

uted significantly to the fact that the shooting training was so good in the Canary Islands, n he stated.

Tennis

Canarians at the United World Games Young tennis players from the Santa Cruz Club de Tenís Pabellón are currently training with their colleagues from the Balearic Islands to represent Spain at the United World Games in Klagenfurt from June 20 to 23.

The sporting event is sponsored by UNESCO and around 10,000 young people from 40 countries around the world are expected to take part. They will compete against each other in 13 disciplines: Football, basketball, hand and volleyball, tennis, rugby, swimming, athletics, orienteering, grass and ice hockey and curling and unihockey. The Canarians will compete with their comrades from the Balearic Islands in tennis in the Sub-14 and Sub-18 categories and have set themselves the goal of improving the 2018 results or at least achieving one that is just as good. Last year they returned n from the games with silver and bronze medals.

The young athletes visiting Santa Cruz mayor José Manuel Bermúdez (c)

Kitesurfing

Taster courses for teenagers Ascensión Rodríguez, Sports Councillor for the La Palma Island Council, recently announced a new kitesurfing course for the summer.

As is the case already for sailing and diving, the latest edition to the Council’s sports calendar will be a type of ‘taster’ course.

“Kitesurfing is becoming more and more important on our island, which is why we want our young people to have the opportunity to get to know this sport,” Rodríguez explained.

The courses consist of a nine-hour introduction spread over three days. It is intended to cater for small groups of three people, on the beach of Santa Cruz de La Palma, under the guidance of a trained teacher. The courses will be offered during the summer holidays in June, July and August, for teenagers aged 15 and over.

In kitesurfing, the athlete stands firmly on a surfboard with which he glides over the sea, while the upper part of the body is connected to a harness with a sail that pulls the kitesurfer and allows him to jump in the air as well as do acrobatic turns on the waves.

If you would like to register for the course, you can do so n until May 15 via the La Palma Island Council website.

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CD Tenerife

By Chris Todd The Canarian derby on May 4 between CD Tenerife and UD Las Palmas is always renowned for its passion and pride but this year’s, with both teams flirting with relegation, is even more important.

It has been a disappointing season for both clubs. Tenerife were expected to at least be in with a shout of a playoff spot whilst their neighbours from Gran Canaria were favourites for a direct promotion. It’s difficult to say which team has been more of a let-down but it’s probably Las Palmas as their whopping €26 million budget dwarfed most in the league and it was only matched by the likes of Málaga and Granada.

After playing the last three years in La Liga Las Palmas boast a squad three times the worth of the current CD Tener-

ife, but on derby day anything can happen. Form and money have little bearing on the game.

Having said that, the blanquiazules can only blame themselves for their poor season and a badly planned squad, mixed with the knee-jerk reaction of sacking manager Exteberria after only five matches, are the reasons why Tenerife face possible relegation.

Present-day boss Oltra is under intense pressure and defeat in the derby will almost certainly lead to his dismissal. So what are the positive and negative factors for CD Tenerife for what’s left of the campaign?

The positives are a fan base that despite all the disaffection will get right behind the team at home and away matches.

The squad does possess some determined characters in Luis Milla, Suso and Jorge Saenz, the players will not give up

Photo: CD Tenerife

Derby day looms with tensions sky high

The Canarian Derby is always a colourful affair

without a tremendous fight.

The negatives are the lack of a goalscorer, bad discipline in the form of silly yellow cards and an away form that is the worst in the league. The run-in to the end of the season is not the easiest with trips to promotion-bound Granada and a real six-pointer against fellow strugglers CD Lugo. It’s certainly going to be a nervy few weeks for Tenerife but we must keep the faith at this crucial time.

21/04/2019 CD Tenerife 1:3 Almería If fans heading towards the Heliodoro Stadium in the island’s capital thought that staying up was just a matter of time they were dealt a heavy blow against an impressive Almería outfit.

The visitors also had plenty to play for and still had dreams of a late run into the play-offs.

Almería on the night were everything Tenerife were not -

quick, full of energy and with a game plan. The blanquiazules always seem to come out for matches without that spark that any team needs, in fact they have conceded the first goal in 24 of the 36 games this season, which is a disaster! To be fair to them several times they have rallied in the second half and picked up points but it’s all a little chaotic. The opening goal came after just five minutes when Giménez ran into the box unmarked to score.

Nothing was coming off for Tenerife. The normally dominant midfield duo of Racic and Milla were chasing shadows as Almería played in triangles to gain space and attack. Nano up front for the blanquiazles was running his heart out but he was often caught offside and in a way he was too eager.

Nano did manage to sting the keeper’s hands just before the break but it was the only real chance of the half.

Second halves usually swing Tenerife’s way, it’s when they score the majority of their goals but they came up against a superior side in all departments. A key moment was when Luis Milla was up ended in the box on 52 minutes, a clear penalty for all to see but the referee waved play on. Such is football that Almería counter-attacked and seconds later won themselves a penalty which they duly converted to make the score 0-2. When the third goal was conceded by Tenerife the game was as good as over and despite some dodgy refereeing on the day there can be no complaints.

Almería were by far the better team and, for a neutral, a joy to watch. Jose Naranjo did pull a goal back for Tenerife on 77 minutes to make the score 1-3 but any hopes for a heroic comeback like we have seen a few times this season were smothered by the Almería domination of the ball.

27/04/2019 Extremadura 1:0 CD Tenerife The home side looked down and out a few weeks back but a spectacular turnaround has seen the team from Almendralejo, close to the Portugese border, make up ground on their relegation threatened rivals.

A home victory followed by impressive back to back wins at Malaga and Deportivo has shaken up the bottom of the table and it’s now Extremadura that look like they will avoid the drop. Early kickings were even. Tenerife started brighter than they have done on their travels but when the home side took the lead on 24 minutes you feared the worst.

Nano went close to equalising when his shot hit the post and bounced across the line but we seem to be getting little luck recently. Tenerife were reduced to 10 men on the hour mark when Jorge Saenz picked up his second yellow card and there was no way back.

It means that one of the best players (Saenz is on his way to Valencia this summer in a multi- million euro move) will miss the derby this weekend.

More bad news for the blanquiazules with centre forward Coniglio also missing through injury. Extremadura held on to make it four straight wins whilst Tenerife travelled back to the Canaries with their tails between their legs to concentrate on the derby. It really is n now or never.

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Horoscope for period: May 2 to May 15 Aries 21.03 - 20.04 There are lessons you have to learn, issues to be faced and problems to be solved. Astrology can provide the keys to understanding, but it doesn’t necessarily provide clear, simple answers to any problems which you may be dealing with.

Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 Plan to party — you’ll be the centre of attention, and quite charismatic, although you may feel like crying when you’re frustrated in your plans, or face opposition to your ideas. However, someone will call you brilliant — and guess what? You are.

Gemini 21.05 - 21.06 It’s easy to overreact when something you consider to be dramatic happens but the last thing you want to do is call attention to yourself. Wait until the dust settles to tell your story, the only troublesome spot in this bright picture is a turbulent romance.

Cancer 22.06 - 22.07 A business relationship has been causing you concern for many months now and things may be coming to a head. Planetary movements will influence your love sector and it may be an idea to reexamine a bygone episode with greater scrutiny.

Leo 23.07 - 23.08 Creativity will be so high this month that you should certainly set aside time to potter and play. Why not try a new craft? You may be very proud about what you turn out and justifiably so. Your best financial days will be the second week in May. Virgo 24.08 - 23.09 As a Virgo, you really need a settled home life and when domestic issues are left undecided you feel uncomfortably off-balance. Once you finally make a decision, you’ll feel relieved, but don’t expect miracles and most of all don’t rush your fences!

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Libra 24.09 - 23.10 A generous raise should come to match your growing career stature, but it won’t be likely to happen without your intervention. Those who ask, receive! If you’re retired check all the small print to make sure you are receiving all your entitlements.

Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 There are many discussions going on behind closed doors, but ‘higher-ups’ won’t reveal what it’s all about yet. Time will reveal all. In this made-for-love time, dress up! Cupid and his little fleet of angels will work hard for you, so don’t stay home!

Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 There will be many occasions when you come across as both warmhearted and very hip - no surprise to those who know the real you!

Everyone will want to know your name! Don’t let your new public image and popularity go to your head.

Capricorn 22.12 - 20.01 Free your mind, body and soul by doing something fun and reckless on the 3rd, 4th and 5th, it’s all work and no play for most Capricorns, especially if you have a demanding boss or partner who has a mile-long ‘to-do’ list made out for you.

Aquarius 21.01 - 20.02 Romantically, things are back on track. It’s time for fun and love.

Whether single or attached, you’ll feel ultra-sexy and loveable. Stay focused, you should see the fruits of your efforts quickly. You have the opportunity to make a dream a reality.

Pisces 21.02 - 20.03 After the New Moon on the 4th, friends and new faces will fill your life, offering a delightful distraction to the month’s heavier moments. Taking a spontaneous journey is appealing but the trip will have to be short due to important obligations.

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Acción del Sol We hope all our friends and supporters had a happy Easter and once again a very big thank you for all your help.

We’ve been busy again with our educational programme with local school children, and Easter gave us a fantastic opportunity to teach them how to care for their pets, and also about chickens and the difference between battery and free range chickens. We are passionate about educating children in the hope that the horrendous pain and suffering many animals in Tenerife suffer is greatly reduced.

One of the things we stress to all dog owners is the importance of microchipping their pets, as well as ensuring that the contact details are correct and updated when appropriate. We have a large number of dogs brought into the refuge by Protection Civil off the streets that are microchipped, but the information hasn’t been kept up to date. This does cause unnecessary stress to the dog having to stay at the refuge until the owner is found.

In addition, we’d like to remind you that a single bite from an infected mosquito can give your dog heartworm, which can lead to a very slow and painful death. We can never overstate the importance of treating your dog to prevent

this occurrence. Over 60 per cent of dogs that arrive at the refuge test positive for heartworm. It’s a very costly treatment and very uncomfortable for the dog but one of utmost importance to prevent further pain and suffering.

We have over 230 gorgeous dogs of all shapes and sizes looking for loving homes. We don’t charge for adoptions but donations are very welcome towards the vast running costs of the refuge. Every one of the dogs has a clean bill of health and is fully inoculated, microchipped, heartworm- and fleafree, has a passport and is sterilised, the last one being compulsory to try to reduce the large numbers of unwanted litters here on Tenerife.

How you can help Besides obvious needs such as food, water and veterinary care, a little attention is all the dogs here want. They love going out for a walk so please do come and take one out if you have time, they really will appreciate it. We are also desperately looking for people 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.

Please do call us on 664 321 219 or 602463242 between the hours of 8am and 5pm if you

can help in any way, or visit us 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 at Action tier Acción del Sol.

K9 We always appreciate any and all help. If you aren’t in a position to adopt, maybe you could consider becoming a volunteer dog walker (simply call us or pop by any day during our opening hours). Alternatively, you could sponsor one of our wonderful sponsor dogs via our website, donate money either via our website or in cash at the refuge, you could donate food and other items which help us look after our dogs and cats, and you can even buy our merchandise at the refuge. In addition, remember to keep an eye on our website or Facebook page (information below) for any fundraising events which you may like to attend. Also, why not come along to our charity shop in Alcalá? There are heaps of ways you can help, and we and the dogs and cats will all be immensely grateful!

Adoptions We have many beautiful dogs waiting for their forever homes.

You can see them on our website 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 our Facebook page at Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker or K9 Tenerife. Also, to see daily photos of the walks that take place at K9, ‘like’ the facebook page Voluntarios del Refugio K9.

Cats Welfare See some of our kittens at Don Perro Vets, Las Chafiras

Photo: Dids / Pexels

Acción del Sol provided a range of children’s activities over Easter, including egg painting

Shop till you drop Please note we are no longer holding car boot sales in Los Gigantes, but you can visit our shop in Alcalá Plaza Monday to Saturday 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. All proceeds go towards funding the animals’ care and are essential to ensuring our K9 dogs and cats have everything they need to make their time at the refuge as comfortable as possible.

Looking for love

How can you resist?

Lovely Joseph is about four years old and has been at K9 for about a year, as his previous owners fell on hard times and had no option but to hand him over into their care.

He’s a large dog but is a true gentle giant: a sweet, friendly boy who’s wonderful to walk both on and off lead. He’s patient and obedient and always waits his turn to be fed or when treats are being handed out. Sadly, he’s often overlooked by people who come to walk the dogs or are looking to adopt, possibly because of his size. It’s such a shame, as he’s so loving and will make a wonderful companion. Could you give Joseph a loving home? Or maybe just spend some time with him or any of the other dogs at the K9 refuge? Simply contact K9 on 667 638 468, or n email info@k9tenerife.com for more information.

(tel: 922 735 824), and Yaiza Vet, Los Cristianos (922 169 381). As well as kittens, we have several adult cats from 18 months to seven years old.

All adults are leukaemia negative, neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. All 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 initial injections, microchip and neutering is free for the second one. Adopt a black kitten

or two and both will receive the above treatments free.

Contact us at www.cats-welfaretenerife.com or ring/whatsapp Sharon on 662 524 006 or Sandra on 671 282 773 (for English, Spanish and German, after 6pm). Alternatively, message us on Facebook or visit our shop on San Blas in Golf del Sur (behind Hiperdino), open seven days a n week, 10am until 6pm.

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Floral feast

The annual flowering of one of the most spectacular plants of the Islands – the red tajinaste – is upon us and is a sight that is not to be missed.

Echium wildpretii, to quote its botanical designation, is an endemic plant found only in Tenerife, though various subspecies can be found on the other islands. The second half of its name comes from the man who first documented it, Swiss-German botanist Hermann Wildpret who lived in La Orotava. In 1860, Wildpret took over the management of the Puerto de La Cruz Botanical Gardens, a post he held for the greater part of the rest of the 19th century, expanding the biodiversity at the gardens from hundreds of species to many thousands, and promoting Canarian flora across the world.

shaped spur that is made up of hundreds of exquisite, tiny flowers. It can reach up to three metres in height and blooms only once, in its second year of life, before it dies back leaving an impressive dried-out structure which is hauntingly attractive in its own right.

Over the years, the red tajinastes have become synonymous with Tenerife and feature in many books about the island. However, there was a time when they were severely endangered and had almost disappeared. Thankfully, since the Teide National Park was formed into a protected area in 1954, and goats were later banned from grazing in the

They are also popular with bees, with some keepers moving their hives up to the central heights of the island so the insects can take advantage of the flowering season.

Interestingly, the honey which bees make from red tajinastes is extremely light in colour, being almost transparent at its purest.

region, numbers of the magnificent plants have greatly recovered.

The unique beauty of these flowers, set in the backdrop of lava fields, has become an increasingly popular attraction for locals and tourists, with many enthusiasts and photographers deliberately booking their holidays at the appropriate time to capture the impressive sight of the tall and vibrant blooms.

metres and which can be found in Barranco Tenteniguada in Valsequillo, Gran Canaria, and Jandía in Fuerteventura, for example.

For obvious reasons, all Tajinaste plants are protected, so cannot be removed or damaged in any way. However, it is well worth making a special trip to see them in bloom, so why not head up to El Teide National Park for a fabulous n floral feast.

Family ties As well as the red tajinaste, there are a number of related plants which can be found in different areas of the Islands, including blue and white ones which grow at altitudes of between 450 and 1,500

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The red tajinaste grows at altitudes of between1,600 and 2,000 metres above sea level, and are at their most abundant in the Las Cañadas area of the Teide National Park, where they can be admired from midMay until around the end of June. It is a striking, red biennial plant with a single coneRed tajinastes are mostly found in the Mount Teide National Park The spurs are made up of seemingly infinite numbers of tiny flowers A field of tajinastes is a sight to behold (Archive photo)

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