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Climate change?

Taking her life back

John Palmer

On the trail of the Guanches

Risk of forest fires

Alleged rape victim interview

Information appeal

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Rape trial

“I’m taking back my dignity” It was a depressing situation -at 9am Lucie A. sat in front of the court building in Santa Cruz on the third Tuesday in May and hoped that she would somehow be able to survive the next few hours.

Lucie A., who alleges she was raped in Playa San Juan on August 6 last year, only wants one thing “I want to show this guy that he can’t get away with this. I want him to receive a just punishment, and by that I mean at least ten years in prison” she explained while nervously puffing on a cigarette. Her lawyer and friends encouraged her. She was supposed to wear a wig and sunglasses to protect her identity, but she refused.

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Horror of elderly ‘care’

What happens behind these walls?

“We are a small family business with a capacity for 8-10 people.

“In order to keep it that way, the occupancy is not extended beyond that number. Our motivation is to run our house the way we would like to live in old age. That means above all with loving contact with the people and respect for one another. We cook ourselves, usually German cuisine, baking and there is a lot of fruit”. This is what it says on the website of a house that offers assisted living in Puerto de La Cruz.

But what is really happening behind these walls at the moment seems to be a long way from this description. “The atmosphere is horrible, it’s dirty and the food is terrible,” says W.C., a former resident of the wonderfully praised facility. He was taken out of this house by his wife and placed in another shelter for assisted living, where he now

feels more comfortable. He confirmed what other informants had said. The cuisine there consisted of ‘modest food’ such as noodles with

ketchup, cook-in-the-bag and other ready meals, semolina, and at times only bread, butter and chocolate, if there was just “no time” for cooking.

What really happens behind these walls?

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THIRD AGE LIVING

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Sinister services?

Continued from front page Only members of the family work in the family business, apart from a family doctor who apparently issues horrendous and completely overpriced bills for house calls.

When our editorial staff asked an independent doctor to make an assessment of an existing bill, it turned out that the drips were much cheaper than stated and the cost of services was extremely excessive in his opinion. And, there are items billed, which in the estimation of this doctor are not billable at all. "After all, this damages the reputation of all of us" explained this physician we spoke to. But much more important is that the people who live there are not doing well - of loving care, fresh fruit and vegetables and a cosy atmosphere - not a trace to be seen.

Only recently the case of Estrella and Markus from the Spanish Peninsula became known. They had previously looked after seniors in Tenerife and then left in a hurry. They took some of their customers with them, while others were accommodated in this house, with whose operators the two were friends. This couple was

W.C. feels comfortable in his new and beautiful home

do and single senior citizens who had them appointed by a notary as 'heirs'. Rapid cremations made finding evidence difficult, but several people were arrested.

Overcharged and deceived Back to Puerto de La Cruz.

There are currently two parties living in the Puerto de La

Of the original €4,800, €800 were quickly ‘generously’ waived. Is such a margin possible with correct billing?

arrested in the south of Spain because they were specifically looking after senior citizens in rented houses in the truest sense of the words 'until death'. They were all well-to-

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Speaking out

Cruz house who are known to have sold real estate and have no relatives. "I know that Ariane, a woman in a wheelchair, sold an apartment on the Spanish Peninsula before she was

taken to Tenerife by the caretakers of the facility. She paid in advance until May, but she has no idea how much money she has in her account. Whenever she asks to be driven to the bank, they say there is no time" reports a man who knows the woman personally.

"That's right, I even offered while I was still living there, to go to the bank with her, but that was forbidden" confirms W.C. Why? "My wife and I were also offered €25,000 to participate in the purchase of the Hotel Internacional in Puerto de La Cruz. It was to be converted into a retirement home.

But we refused" he adds. The former founders K.G. and P.M. have meanwhile bought a hotel in Thuringia in Germany and handed over the management of the assisted living house to their daughter and her companions. This seems to have worsened the situation even more. Visitors report a lack of hygiene and mould on the ceilings. A man had to pay €4,800 for one week of medical care for his wife on drips. In the following week, in which she also died, he paid another €6,000 plus funeral expenses. Why was this woman, who allegedly had two strokes (the husband was told that) not taken to hospi-

tal? She was in the Spanish national health system and the treatment would have cost the seniors nothing. The people who 'disappear' from this house are apparently at the mercy of the operators. They don't go out anymore and those who come to visit and ask critical questions are banned. Excursions, as promised on the website, haven't taken place for a long time. Especially in view of the recent events on the Spanish Peninsula, this topic should be dealt with more sensitively.

The Consulate pointed out that the local council would have to be informed so that the health department could be sent in to carry out an inspection. But the local authorities have been in 'elections mode’ and hence relatively inactive.

Therefore, all information and sources, most of whom did not want to be mentioned, will be handed over to the National Police before this article is published. Those who have nothing to hide have nothing to fear. But perhaps they can, by means of their orbit of influence, find out where the seniors' money is going and whether it’s still there. They also have the opportunity to check legality and hygiene n standards.

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Continued from front page “That will no longer be me” she just said. Shortly before the announced start of the trial there was a delay. It was said that the accused had rejected his public defence lawyer. What would that mean for Lucie? Fly home and come back again? She asked herself if this nightmare would ever end. But then the all-clear came, the presiding judges, two men and one woman, had refused a change of lawyer.

The trial could begin.

Lucie was most afraid of meeting her supposed tormentor, but this was prevented by the court process. Lucie made her statement in another room, on another floor and accompanied by the translator Mónica, who always had a calming effect on her. Stopping, sometimes in tears, but clear and unmistakably, Lucie, who was directly connected to the courtroom by live video, told the court what she alleged happened to her. The defendant A.C. sat between two National Police officers and did not react facially. There was no trace of remorse or insight. Two convictions from 2016 and 2017 bear witness to this.

The police officers at this trial left no doubt that they perceived the witness as credible, from the first hour when they initially found her injured, distraught and in tears. “We were sorry to have to ask her not to take a shower so that we could recover possible DNA samples during a forensic examination. After she calmed down, she told us her story and we had no reason to doubt it. She was neither drunk nor drugged and her state was clearly credible” testified one of the Guardia Civil officers who first arrived at the scene with his colleague. Other police officers involved in the case confirmed his assessment. Just as convinced that Lucie was telling the truth and was not a fictional storyteller, were the evaluators who investigated Lucy’s mental and physical condition. The defendant refused to testify and his public defence lawyer’s attempt to bring his client’s version into play failed. He had claimed in his interrogation that Lucie had called him because she wanted to buy marijuana from him. Then they had a drink and had consensual sex. Both experts and police officers testified they were convinced that he was lying. “The injuries we found on the victim’s body and intimate area are in no way compatible with consensual sex, nor with ‘rough sex’ or similar variations,” an expert confirmed. The psychological burden was also deemed a clear consequence of a rape experience.

While the public defender demanded an acquittal for her client, the victim’s prosecutor and the public prosecutor called for the maximum sentence for rape in Spain, which means 12 years in prison, plus three years for assault. In addition, they requested that the victim be awarded compensation for her pain and suffering and for a 20-year ban on approximation to be imposed.

However, Lucie still has to wait for the verdict, which will finally give her the opportunity to close this chapter. The judges are expected to announce their decision in a few n weeks. See the interview on pages 14 and 15.

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Cooperation between Google and Canalink

Bi-continental underwater data cable

In 2004, the independent national provider Canalink, which belongs to the Institute for Renewable Energy (ITER), in Granadilla de Abona, was responsible for the implementation of the D-Alix project.

This means that a centre for super-fast data processing has been set up and the island has been gradually networked with highly efficient fibre-optic cables. As part of the further expansion, Gran Canaria and La Palma have also been connected to the high-performance data network. The RedIRIS network (Spain’s academic and scientific network) has thus established itself in La Palma.

Now the development will go one step further. An agreement with Google will enable the Canary Islands to connect to a new submarine data cable that the international company wants to install between Lisbon and South Africa.

In the medium term, a fast connection to America is also to be set up. “Tenerife has a strategically important position between Europe and Africa. With this new cable, we want to increase data speed, improve connectivity and also help expand the network on land in Africa” explained Chris George, Google’s development manager for Southern Europe and Africa. “This not only strengthens the connection between Tenerife, Europe and Africa, but also allows Google to use Tenerife’s infrastructures, such as the D-Alix data centre in Granadilla de Abona” added Island President Carlos Alonso. For the islanders, this should mean the end of the monopoly position of individual companies and thus more competition and lower tariffs. n

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German research vessel in the Western Sahara

How big is the tsunami danger?

The German research vessel Maria S. Merian recently entered the port of La Luz in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as part of its Western Sahara mission.

The German vessel was commissioned to map the seabed off the coast of the Western Sahara. This is where several landslides have occurred on the edge of the African continental loop, arousing the interest of scientists from all over the world. Some of them took place hundreds of thousands of years ago, while others could only be around 2,000 years old.

Researching these is also interesting for experts with regard to possible tsunamis. It raises the question of where movements could occur in the future and whether such a landslide under the water surface would gener-

The Maria S. Merian is one of the most modern research vessels in Germany The vessel travels the world’s oceans on a wide variety of missions

ate so much energy that it could cause a tsunami.

The research vessel set sail at the end of April from Montevideo and has since carried out several hydro-acoustic studies near the underwater mountain landscape to determine some important parameters for the movement of large land masses. The scientists believe that the shape of these points is an indication of the dynamics and volume shifted by the underwater volcanic events.

From Gran Canaria, the ship departed for Ireland and from there heads to San Juan in Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

The Maria S. Merian is one of the most modern research vessels in Germany. It was built by the Kröger shipyard, is 94 metres long and reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots.

It has been in service since February 2006 and usually sails with a crew of 24 and

research teams of up to 22 people. It’s named after the German scientist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 to 1717) who was known for her research and illustration of plants and insects. Among other things, she set off for Surinam with her daughter in 1699, which was a European colony at the time.

For two years she drew and classified snakes and lizards until she was forced to return to Europe due to malaria. To this day she is regarded as one of Germany's great naturalists, who asserted herself despite all the social restrictions that n applied at the time.

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On the trail of the Guanches

Researching mummies There is still very little known about the indigenous people of Tenerife, the Guanches.

Now, representatives of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in cooperation with the Tenerife Island Council and the private hospital chain Hospiten, are trying to unravel some of the mystery using modern technology. At the Las Ramblas Hospital in Santa Cruz, a mummy is being digitally recorded for this purpose as part of the Interreg

MACbioIDi project. The data will be obtained by magnetic resonance and axial tomography. The aim of the study, which involves computer scientists, biomedical scientists, bio-anthropologists and paleo-pathologists among others, is to find out how exactly the skeleton and soft tissues were constructed and to reconstruct their appearance using digital data. In addition, the researchers want to uncover the secret of how the natives prepared

and processed their mummies. The advanced technology enables non-invasive research into the mummies.

The findings will later also be processed as information material for the museums.

The digital data is being used to facilitate anthropological research into the skeletal and soft tissue pathology of the island's ancient inhabitants, the Guanches. It includes its use as a tool for observing the processes carried out by this indigenous population

Pioneer in Spain

First beach for colour-blind people The Playa de La Arena, Tenerife's most blue-flagged beach, has recently introduced another pioneering service which is aimed directly at people who are colour-blind.

Because of their handicap, they can't tell if the red, yellow or green flag is flying and consequently can't judge whether it is safe to go into the sea. According to the unique ColorADD code with symbols representing the

to mummify the corpses and possible substances used in the said process; and the realisation of digital reconstructions, using advanced audiovisual techniques that incorporate virtual reality and facilitate museum dissemination both present and virtual. In addition, the project will process the results into scientific articles that will be published on an international level. The research was carried out outside normal hosn pital operations. basic colours, colour-blind bathers will in future receive the same information as all other sun worshippers who visit the beach. "This is a first step that will be followed by others on other beaches in the community. We want to offer the best quality and include colour-blind people in our security services" said Santiago del Teide Mayor Emilio Navarro.

According to world population statistics, around 613 million men and 38 million women worldwide are colour-blind.

This is a serious problem for these people, because 90 per cent of our communications n are based on colours.

Colours can be understood by means of codes

Using high technology to track down the mummies’ secrets

More police presence

A new security office in El Fraile

For the first time in history, the residents of Las Galletas, Guaza, Palm Mar, Guargacho, Costa del Silencio and Parque de la Reina have their own security office in El Fraile.

The Local Police, the Canarian Police and the Guardia Civil are now working together from this office which is located at the Civic Centre. It has been provided in response to a petition from the residents last autumn. In its first phase, the office is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and there will also be more police patrols by the three forces in these districts, both in the evening and during the day. Arona Mayor JosĂŠ JuliĂĄn Mena took the wishes of his citizens seriously in providing this facility. At a later date, when staffing levels are to be increased, the El Fraile office will probThe new security office in El Fraile ably be open daily. n

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PROMOTION

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEWS 114 is already well advanced. In Lanzarote, wave energy models are being considered. "There is no country in the world that is not working towards a selfsufficient energy supply and the Canary Islands have such excellent conditions that this goal is achievable" says Clavijo.

Energy change is “IRREVERSIBLE”

Advance in clean energies in the Canaries

TLP Tenerife 2019

National K-Pop Festival The first offshore generator is in Gran Canarian waters

Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo recently stressed that energy change in the Canary Islands is irreversible.

During the last mandate, electricity production from renewable sources doubled. "At the moment, we can meet an average of over 30 per cent of our energy needs from clean sources. Our target is to produce at least 45 per cent clean electricity by 2025, which is realistic" he said.

Even now, 1.8 million fewer tons of carbon dioxide have been released into the atmosphere from the Canary Islands.

Figuratively speaking, this corresponds to the emissions that one and a half million cars would generate if they drove an average of 10,000 kilometres in four years. In the course of the gradual conversion, 32 new wind farms were set up in the last four years, in which €335 million were invested.

In addition to improving the range of clean energy, this also means that 2,282 new jobs were created during the construction phase, and in maintenance.

The Canary Islands have thus risen from the bottom of the list in Spain to the middle ranks of the most environmentally friendly communities.

Clavijo also pointed out that the Canary Islands have the only offshore wind generator in

In the next legislative period, if re-elected, he plans further investments in the expansion of clean energy on all the islands, and not only on a grand scale, but more and more private households will be encouraged to cover their n own energy needs.

Spain (called Elisa) and 753 energy saving and efficiency projects for town halls, businesses and residential buildings have been launched.

In addition to wind and sun, other possible resources are also being brought into play.

The Gran Canaria Island Council is currently investing in the possible development of geothermal sources, and the hydroelectric power plant at the Chira-Soría reservoir

As part of Tenerife LAN Party 2019, an event that focuses on the country’s latest technologies and trends, a national K-Pop competition will be held this year.

The best choreography groups from Korea will be guests.

K-Pop is a Korean pop music which, like Japanese J-Pop, is currently arousing great interest among the younger end of the population. TLP Tenerife will take place from July n 15 to 21 at the Recinto Ferial in Santa Cruz.

A national K-Pop contest is to be held this year

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Canarian fashion star in Hollywood

Designer from La Palma in Los Ángeles The young designer Paloma Suárez will soon be exhibiting her fashion in the showroom used by Hollywood's celebrated stars.

By participating in The Residence Experience she wants to position herself on the American market, where she already has one foot in the door. "Last year I was contacted from Los Ángeles to equip Chloe x Halle at the BET gala and then Beyonce and Jay Z for their OTR II tour.

The stylists' team then made contact with the prestigious showroom in Los Ángeles. Of course there was no question to me that this is a unique opportunity and that I have to jump on this train, even though it was clear from the beginning that I would have only little time for my collections. I am very grateful to the Island President Anselmo Pestana, Councillor Jordi Pérez Camacho and the

management of La Isla Bonita Moda. I would not have made it without their invaluable support" the designer added.

At The Residence Experience, greats such as Beyonce, Kendal Jenner, Kesha, Madonna and Katy Perry choose the models they want to wear during their performances.

This is a great opportunity for Paloma who was born in La Palma. Even at the age of 12 years, she felt inspired by fellow Palmero Manolo Blahnik and took her first steps into the fashion world by painting shoes, with such great success that her future profession was set for her. At the age of 18 years, she began studying at the ESNE University of Design, Innovation and Technology in Madrid. During the last four years, she has won numerous competitions for young designers.

Even now, in addition to her appearance in Hollywood, she

Paloma’s fashion is feminine, playful, seductive and emotive

Fashion for the Hollywood stars

has numerous projects on the table that she wants to keep confidential.

Paloma’s Mode is feminine and emotionally transparent.

The designer attaches great

importance to special details and exclusivity. She doesn't just want to create a piece of clothing, she also wants her pieces to become the wearer's n second skin.

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Political change

Canarian Socialists push forward With 32.8 per cent of the votes counted, the socialists in Spain (PSOE) clearly became the strongest faction in the European elections on the last Sunday in May. The Ultra-rights achieved only slightly more than six per cent.

In the European elections in the UK, which took place against a backdrop of a stalemate in Westminster over Britain’s exit from the European Union, the Brexit Party dominated with 31.6 per cent of the vote (less than a third) as the Conservative and Labour parties both suffered with the Tories achieving less than ten per cent and placed fifth. The LibDems and the Greens also made significant gains.

However, the pro-European mood in Spain is clear and the Socialists are currently on the upswing, a trend which is also being felt in the Canary Islands. In the Canary Islands government Ángel Víctor Torres

could become the first Socialist Canary Islands president in 26 years. The Coalición Canaria party (CC) has always governed during this time. At the Island Council level too, there are signs of change and a strengthening of the socialists. However, the distribution of votes at all levels was so even that every top candidate will need coalition partners and that could be the stumbling block.

In Tenerife and La Palma, there was a tie of eleven and seven delegates, respectively, between Coalición Canaria and the Socialists. Whether island president Carlos Alonso can continue to govern depends on the coalition negotiations.

The two mayors of La Laguna and Santa Cruz find themselves in a similar situation.

Although the current Mayor of the capital, José Manuel Bermúdez, has increased his vote, he also depends on a coalition

if he wants to remain the city's Mayor. Opposite him stands socialist politician Patricia Hernández, who has just as good a chance of chairing the city council.

Arona and Adeje, the two most important tourist centres in southern Tenerife at the moment, are firmly in socialist hands. In the northern metropolis of Puerto de La Cruz, the socialists, led by Marco González took 37.43 per cent of the votes, and are clearly ahead of the ruling Partido Popular (PP) with Lope Afonso (33.38 per cent), but both have only eight seats each. Coalición Canaria, who have only two seats could tip the balance either way and in a pact with the PP, as in the previous term, they could support the incumbent Mayor and help to achieve a majority. In the coming weeks there will be a few more rounds of negotiations before the final coalitions

In Spain, the turnout was over 64 per cent and PSOE clearly lead with 32.84 per cent. The ultraright Vox party (green) have only six per cent

are decided. After the 2015 elections an across-the-board pact was practically imposed

from the top, uniting the CC and PSOE. Many of those who obeyed regretted it and are

unlikely to concede again, so at many levels, there is still a n lot to play for.

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Climate change?

Risk of forest fires In mid-May, the Canaries suffered their first forest fires of this summer.

Three islands were hit, at Valle Gran Rey in La Gomera, where there were precautionary evacuations, at Valleseco in Gran Canaria and especially in the nature reserve of the Mount Teide National Park, near La Fortaleza.

This was much earlier than usual, because the normal risk period begins in the summer months and usually lasts from June to October. During this time the forest areas’ monitoring is intensified. The worst fire of the season so far occurred in Tenerife, where 40 hectares of undergrowth was burnt. The fire which began above La Orotava on May 15 at around 3.50pm, was probably caused by sheer carelessness. It was not brought under control until the early hours of the following day. Warm temperatures, low humidity and gusts of wind of up to 70 kilometres per hour made extinguishing difficult. An important advance was achieved by

the use of a military bulldozer, which attacked the most critical flank of the fire, thus enabling the fire brigade to fight the blaze in a targeted manner.

Again and again however, gusts of wind brought new danger to areas where the fire had already been extinguished.

Risk factors Island President Carlos Alonso announced that the alert period will be brought forward and probably extended until after October. The well known plant expert, biologist Wildpret de

Fortunately, the fire broke out above the tree line in Las Cañadas

The fire in La Gomera was at the entrance to Playa del Inglés

la Torre, also warned of an increased danger, which he directly attributed to climate change. "Climate change has already arrived in Las Cañadas.

We have higher temperatures, less rainfall and the plants are already beginning to adapt to the changed living conditions" the scientist explained. On the basis of his assessment, President Alonso announced that vigilance would be increased until beyond October and that next year it would begin before June. Should there be no firefighting deployment necessary, the staff would work on preventive measures.

Another risk factor according to Wildpret is the constantly increasing number of people who visit the national park who can cause damage consciously or through carelessness. Last year, 282 rescue workers, 59 fire-fighting vehicles and two helicopters were deployed in the period from June to October. The summer campaign cost €3.4 million. Here, too, the budget must be rethought and a higher sum planned for monitoring and fire fighting. In a large-scale emergency, Tenerife's firefighters also go to the aid of colleagues on other n islands.

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Above average amount of cardboard and paper

Recycling and waste separation More and more inhabitants of the Canary Islands are getting used to separating their garbage and taking it to the individual containers.

In La Orotava, the public are collecting a striking amount of cardboard and paper. While the island average is 12.3 kilograms, La Orotava has registered over 13 kilograms of paper waste per capita. In the case of other packaging materials such as plastic or Tetrapaks, however, La Orotava lags

behind the other boroughs.

The people of La Orotava collect only six and a half kilograms per capita instead of nine and a half, which is the regional average. In the case of glass containers, the amount of glass waste collected has risen by around 13 per cent to 400,098 kilograms. In La Orotava, recyclable waste is currently collected in 135 blue containers for paper and cardboard, 112 yellow containers for plastics, cans and Tetra-

Canarian pioneering concept

Emotional education

La Orotava residents recycle a striking amount of paper and cardboard

paks and 234 green containers for glass.

Separately, 28 containers for old clothes and shoes are distributed throughout the borough.

There, discarded goods can be given a new lease of life. About 15 per cent is suitable for sale on the second-hand market.

Almost half, 45 per cent, are sent to socially disadvantaged countries, and about 35 per cent are processed into rags or fillings or used for handicrafts.

In fact, only about five per cent of textiles are thrown away.

Another content is oil residues

from deep fryers or cans. Last year, the collection volume in La Orotava rose by 83 per cent to 7,107 litres. The oil is filled into plastic containers like old water bottles and then thrown into the oil containers. This not only relieves the burden on the environment because oil is not degradable and impairs marine life in the sea if poured down the sink or flushed, but thanks to an agreement with the company Ataretaco, the oil is processed into fuel and thus less carbon dioxide is released into n the atmosphere.

Representatives of the Canary Islands Universities and the Education Authority recently presented their concept of Emotional and Creative Education in Barcelona.

The main aim is to create a positive learning environment where learning is easier and creativity is encouraged. This form of learning is intended to promote the holistic development of young personalities. The pupils should not only be intellectually supported, but also emotionally accompanied.

In this way, educational and social competence are combined. The Canary Islands is currently the only independent community to offer this model as further training for educators and to implement the findings in schools. n

Canarian educators share their experiences with their colleagues in Barcelona

Agreement with Málaga and Tangier

Cruise ships all year round The Santa Cruz Ports Authority, under the direction of Pedro Suárez, has signed an agreement with the ports of Málaga and Tangier to extend the cruise season from October to April throughout the year.

This would make cruise tourism in Tenerife not just seasonal, but an all year-round offer that everyone could benefit from. Málaga in southern Spain is the second largest cruise port on the Spanish Peninsula. On the Moroccan side, Tangier is the largest cruise port in the Moroccan Kingdom with capacities and

terminals where the largest giants can dock. Two people from each port will now form a committee in which the representatives are to develop new routes, concepts and advertising campaigns in order to implement the idea. With

Cruise travel is still a booming market

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Telebirth

Man becomes midwife and dad Some fathers find it difficult to be present when their child is born and some couples consciously decide to have a home birth, but sometimes it happens that they just have no choice and simply have to act fast.

Like an expectant father from La Laguna who recently requested an ambulance because his pregnant wife was in full labour. A coordinator at the emergency control centre immediately sent an ambulance. Meanwhile, a doctor asked the man to stay calm and take his wife to a safe and comfortable place. He recognised from the description of the father-to-be that this was already the final phase of the birth. In fact, the little girl was brought into the world by her own father. To keep her warm, he wrapped her in a blanket and placed her on her mother’s breast. The incoming emergency doctor examined the woman and child and cut the umbilical cord. Both were taken to the Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria University Hospital in good health. n

A surprise home birth for a little girl in La Laguna (archive photo)

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New at Poema del Mar

Zebra Sharks join tropical atoll Zebra Sharks Famara and Miño recently moved into Poema del Mar. They were born in Loro Parque and are two of only three of this species born in Spain under human care, all three of which were born in the aquarium at the renowned Tenerife zoo.

Udra was born in 2016 and about a year later the two specimens, which have now moved to Poema del Mar arrived. Both are now one and a half years old and have been housed in the large tropical atoll of the aquarium, where they are becoming accustomed to their new home and the other species with which they share this habitat. This process of acclimatisation has been made easier because they have been trained from birth to certain routines so they can eat free from stress and are more than used to their periodic veterinary examinations.

It’s also possible to carry out regular clinical checks that

The Zebra Sharks settling in their new home They are used to their periodic veterinary examinations

provide important information about this species. The breeding successes at Loro Parque contribute to the preservation of this species, which is currently threatened with extinction and whose population in the wild has almost halved in the last 50 years. The work carried out at the Tenerife centre will make it possible to

collect information that can be used for the conservation of this species and the wellbeing of other endangered species. These include the most endangered shark in the world, the Angelshark (Squatina squatina), which has one of its last refuges in Canarian waters, and the Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna sp.), both of

which the Loro Parque Foundation supports by financing conservation projects.

An estimated 100 million sharks die annually from the consequences of fishing and a quarter of the existing cartilaginous fish, including sharks and rays, are threatened with extinction by human activities. This is why Loro Parque and now Poema del Mar act as authentic ambassadors for wildlife. Visitors to the Las Palmas marine aquarium in Gran Canaria can also see the Common Smooth-Hound Shark, Nurse Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark and Bull n Shark up close.

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Call for the world record

Multi-cultural beach clean people as possible to take part in the clean-up, but also to encourage as many nationalities as possible to join in. The current Guinness record is 60 nationalities and over 100 participants from 53 nations have currently registered for the campaign. The Island Council and the activists therefore want to use the media, organisations such as Casa África and the foreign consulates to call for a multitudinal, multi-

cultural day, so that the current record can be broken.

Buses will be operating from various points on the island.

The clean-up will begin at 10.30am at the Playa de La Gaviota. If you would like to participate, you need to register via Facebook Oceans4Life. The conditions of participation are the presentation of an identity card or passport to the Guinness judge to prove your nationality. In addition,

two people must fill at least one bag with garbage.

"The goal of breaking the record is still achievable if we move now. That's why we are inviting everyone, whether they were born on the Island or elsewhere in the world, to join us. The accumulation of plastic waste is a global problem which knows no borders either in the ocean or administratively. It’s not only a problem for the people who go to the beach, but for everyone.

Three out of ten marine mammals die from swallowing plastic waste

Plastic that reaches the coast of Gran Canaria, and especially this part of Jinámar, has often been in the sea for years before it is washed up on the coast" explained Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, the Island Environmenn tal Councillor.

Los Rodeos airport

Bad weather for flying The action is organised by the environmental collective Oceans4Life, through whose website or Facebook page interested parties can register. The aim of this initiative is not only to encourage as many

The Oceans4Life organisation calls for cleaning actions and the avoidance of plastic waste on June 8

Photo: Puertos de Tenerife

Shipping specialist Aitor Acha Bedialauneta

Aitor Acha Bedialauneta is the new Ports Director

Following the departure of Luis Santana Ríos, the outgoing Ports Authority Director of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a new

New port director director was appointed in the middle of May. Aitor Acha Bedialauneta, who now takes over the management, was introduced and welcomed into office by Pedro Suárez and the city council.

Aitor Acha is no stranger to the port. The road, canal and port engineer has been working for the Ports Authority in

Santa Cruz since July 2006.

Construction projects and operational development have been his previous focal points. Acha was born in 1972 in Deba near Guipúzcoa. He has been involved in almost 100 projects in the ports of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife since joining the company in 2006.

These include the new con-

tainer base on the east pier, the canalisation of the Barranco de El Bufadero, the construction of the new cruise liner terminal and the Via de Servicio tunnel at the Tenerife port. He has also been involved in the urbanisation of Roque de La Hila at the port of La Gomera and the inspection centre at n the port of La Palma.

Photo: Aena

On the occasion of World Oceans Day on June 8, the Gran Canaria Island Council has called on all residents to take part in a large beach clean-up operation at Playa de La Gaviota in Jinámar.

Photo: Ocean4Life

Everybody can join in - no matter where you come from

It’s rumoured that the northern airport of Los Rodeos, due to a misunderstanding, was built on the site that was actually the least suitable.

Dense fog, even in the summer, wind and rain are not uncommon and often cause delays, or the diversion of arriving aircraft to the southern airport. Recently the first committee for adverse weather conditions was held there.

The participants were employees of the airports operator AENA and air traffic control, Enaire, representatives of the meteorological office Aemet and the airlines Ryanair, Air Plus Ultra, Binter, Air Europa and Iberia, as well as the Real Aeroclub de Tenerife, the military and Guardia Civil helicopter units, and the ground personnel from the companies Atlántica Handling and Iberia Handling. The aim of the meeting was to jointly analyse the atmospheric characteristics of the airport in order to minimise the impact of n adverse meteorological conditions on air operations.

A committee on the airport weather

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Species ambassadors in the aquarium

Coral farm at Loro Parque

Photos: Loro Parque

In the coming weeks a coral farm will be exhibited at Loro Parque.

Back in 2008, the International Conservation Union (UICN) warned that one third of all coral reefs are threatened with extinction due to the exploitation of resources, coastal development, global warming and intrusive tourism. As a consequence, corals lose their colour, their capacities are impaired and the habitat of the thousands of species that coexist with them deteriorates. These animals, also known as marine jungles, play an enormously important role in nature. They carry out photosynthesis and thus produce oxygen. In addition, they provide homes for an immense diversity of species. Around a quarter of all marine organisms find their ideal habitat in and around coral reefs.

Loro Parque has created a farm where these corals will act as ambassadors of their fellow creatures in nature, which face serious threats and, in turn, as an example of the action that can be taken in more places in the world to encourage coral farms and new reefs to preserve the future of these animals and the many others that live within their orbit. n

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Charity event

Happy2Help Over 100 people gathered at the Camel Park in La Camella in mid May to join in the Hoedown fun at the first ever charity event organised by Happy2Help, a local charity that helps the homeless throughout Tenerife.

An amazing team, headed up by the awesome Stephanie Tudge organised a delicious BBQ with live entertainment and raffle, raising an amazing €2,327.28 on the day. Steve Fawkes did a fantastic job as MC for the afternoon, supported by local entertainers organised by Ginny Garcia and Angela Mowberry. Julie Moss, Michaela Bridges, Stacey Tippett, Michelle and Brenda Minty were amazing, got everyone up dancing and gave up their time and their talent free of charge.

The children enjoyed free camel rides, as well as face painting and a very entertaining magician, supplied very generously commission free

by Keddy’s Entertainment.

The Venezuelan cooking team (made up of Jenny, Orsman, Ara and Luis) served up a treat of great quality hamburgers, hotdogs, pork chops (supplied

by Jean Pierre of the Meat Boutique at a very special rate) with various salads and they all worked very hard at keeping everyone’s plates full! The bar – organised by Julie Moss of Manhattans Bar in conjunction with One Stop, was a roaring success and, as the afternoon went on, more supplies had to be sent out for.

Happy2Help, is now currently in its third year, working throughout Tenerife, has been helping people to help themselves by collecting and distributing much needed clothes, bedding, household items, furniture, medicines and much more to those that are without. Working directly with families and couples to help them get back on their feet by helping them with food parcels, school books and trainers for the children,

Lions President Erika handing Steph their generous donation

bus fares to help them to get to work and much more.

They also support and work very closely with the centre for the homeless in Santa Úrsula in the north.

To top the day off, the Arona Las Galletas Costa del Silencio Lions Club also presented the charity with a cheque for a further €3,000, making the grand total for the day €5,327,28.

Of course none of this is possible without the community coming together and digging deep – so a big thank you to everyone who came along and also to the very generous local businesses who donated prizes to the raffle.

If you missed the event and would like to make a donation, the bank account Iban is ES28 0049 4441 6927 1001 5941 and if you have any items of clothing, bedding, furniture etc that we can make use of please call Steph on 658 086 453 who (with the help of her amazing team) will be happy to arrange collection.

A note for your diary – the next Happy2Help charity event will be on October 26 at the Camel Park in La Camella for another Hoedown. See you all there.

To find out more, join our facebook group www.facebook. com/groups/10998666400 n 78978/.

Recycling in the classroom Coral reefs provide shelter and habitat for numerous creatures

Successful school compost project The children produced compost for use in the school grounds

Breathtaking natural beauty

A total of eight schools in La Palma have been participating in a recycling project since December 2017.

Since 2017, organic waste has generally been collected separately on the island and composted at the Los Morenos environmental complex. In order to

keep the amount within reasonable limits, separate composting facilities were introduced in the schools at the same time. Under technical supervision, which was adapted to the amount of waste, location and climatic conditions, pupils and teachers were instructed in the composting process and its monitoring, with great success, as an initial assessment showed.

The project kills two birds with one stone, so to speak. On the one hand, the islanders and especially the pupils became aware of how much organic waste is produced in everyday

life, almost unnoticed, and on the other hand they learned about the decomposition processes and the latter usability of the compost. The compost produced was used specifically to maintain the gardens and school facilities. One example

is the Escuela Infantil Municipal Nina Lola Albelo school in Los Llanos de Aridane, which was the last to join the project at its own request. More than 50 children helped to produce the compost and then use it in n their own gardens.

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A brave woman takes her life back

Alleged rape victim defends herself

By Sabine Virgin Lucie A.'s life suddenly changed on August 6 2017.

During her stay in Playa San Juan, in southern Tenerife, she claims she was brutally raped and humiliated for about two hours. Yet from the very beginning, it was clear to her that she would defend herself and regain her dignity. She asked a friend to accompany her to the police station to file a complaint. Traces of DNA were taken and her injuries documented. Despite the traumatic experience, the 42-yearold did not give up and fought her way through to the trial.

She wants justice and she wants her life back. She is a courageous and self-confident woman who wants to be a role model for other women. Fight back - this is her message, which she spreads in an exclusive interview with Island Connections. However, she knows that her life will never be the same again.

Lucie outside the court

Lucie, can you tell us what happened back then?

I've been coming to the island for 14 years, first as a holidaymaker and later, always in the winter, for three months.

Since 2009, I have been 100 per cent unable to work due to my multiple sclerosis and I am therefore a pensioner. Before that, I was a Key Account Manager in Sales at Pirelli. My stay two years ago in August was rather unusual. A friend of mine owns a chalet on the beach promenade in Calle Bajamar in Playa San Juan. I offered to look after the house in her absence. On August 6 I had breakfast in the morning with a friend in a cafĂŠ. After breakfast we said goodbye. It was a warm day and I wanted to spend it with a book by the pool at the house - and then this day became a nightmare. At around 12.30pm a man unknown to me jumped over the garage into the garden. He head butted me on the tiles, pulled me into the house and threatened me with

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I want to encourage other women not to put up with anything. I know that there are more sexual assaults here on holiday and that women do not dare to report them.

Because they don't speak the language, they fear that they won't be believed, or are simply afraid. For similar reasons, rape is often not reported in Germany. I deliberately made

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my control. Recently a man tapped me from behind and asked me for a light. I turned around and almost beat him. I often can't sleep or have nightmares in which the man's face appears again and again.

therapy. Afterwards I hope to find an apartment in Hamburg that is suitable for the handicapped and to start a new life.

A friend of mine invited me on a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Beijing. I hope that many new exciting impressions will make the past fade away. I come to the Canary Islands in winter because they do me good for health reasons. I would like to continue to do that, but I

How will things continue in the future and will you come back again?

Now I would like to get the process behind me to finish this. Then I will go back to

Lucie wanted to experience a relaxing day at the pool when she was suddenly attacked

a knife to my throat. At that moment I panicked and didn't fight back any more. He raped me. He left DNA traces on the bed sheet, on a towel and on a bottle from which he drank.

Then he disappeared. I called my friend, who came immediately and called the police.

On presentation of a photo, I identified a suspect. The police secured possible evidence in the apartment and I had my injuries documented. Four days later I flew back to Germany to be treated.

What happened after that?

In Germany I was treated in the psychiatry department at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) until September 15. My friends and my sister helped me, and on September 17 I flew back to Tenerife. The Guardia Civil had

asked me to make a new identification and I was to be available for a hearing before the court in Arona. I immediately recognised and identified A.C, both in the photo and in a lineup. I assumed that he would then be arrested. I flew home two days later for a medical examination and returned on September 27. However, when I had my first coffee alone in a crowded restaurant on September 30, this man was there.

He walked past me, got himself a beer and waited across the street. My heart was racing, I was terrified and called the police. A little later a Local Police officer arrived. My tormentor shouted "I didn't rape her", before he ran away. He just threw the bottle past the officer's head and escaped, but luckily a little later he was finally caught. He had no per-

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manent residence, but lived with a friend as a squatter in Fonsalia. He was remanded in custody because of the danger of his escaping. Now I was finally asked to go to Santa Cruz for the main trial on May 21 and I very much hope that he will receive his just punishment and that I can finally leave the whole thing behind me.

Did you find help?

There were some friends and acquaintances who didn't believe me and accused me of letting him into the house.

The police considered my statement to be very credible and immediately pursued the case. At home I contacted Victim Support Europe where you can get information about who to contact at your place of residence. Every country in Europe has different rights. Germany is the only country that recognises victims even if the crime took place abroad. That means psychological care, recognition of a pension, which was not the case with me, because I am already 100 per cent disabled for work. The White Ring pays my lawyer's fees and the law firm Santana Abogados in Los Cristianos, that also speak German, helped me a lot. Otherwise I have friends and my sister who stand firmly behind me and help me in many ways to get through this. I now have seven and a half months of psychiatric treatment behind me where I am being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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The crime took place in this chalet in the idyllic village of Playa San Juan

my story public and am glad that Island Connections has given me a voice. I would like to say to all women: "Resist and don't let the perpetrators get away". But I also want it to be known where one can turn. I also hope that a fair judgement will bring me a little satisfaction.

How has rape changed your life and your relationship with men?

Completely. I am single and have a large circle of friends. I can't imagine a man as a partner at the moment. In addition, my body reacts immediately if someone approaches me who looks like the perpetrator… my pulse just races away. That is simply beyond

Germany and be treated in psychiatry with the EMDR therapy (desensitisation and processing through eye movements) to process the rape. Until the trial I was not allowed to use this form of

think I will now go to another island. I need distance.

Lucie, we thank you very much for your frank words and wish you all the best for the n future.

Important contact points Victim Support Europe c/o The Security Centre Rue de la Loi 235, Box 27 1040 Brussels Tel. 0032(0)22 310 112 E-mail: info@victimsupport europe.eu www.victimsupport.eu

Santana Abogados Avenida Juan Carlos I, 20 Edificio Royal - Oficina 206 38650 Arona, Los Cristianos Tel. 922 78 80 79 E-mail gloria@santana abogados.com www.santanaabogados.com

In Spain, see www.violenciagenero.igualdad.mpr.gob.es/ or call the 24-hour hotline 016 which has multilingual operators

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Murder inquiry

John Palmer death information appeal Following the conclusion of a criminal trial, at which murder victim John Palmer was due to be a defendant, Essex police is renewing the appeal for information about his death.

The Palmer family, with the support of the charity Crimestoppers, is continuing to offer a reward of up to £100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Mr Palmer’s murder. Mr Palmer, 65, was at his home in Sandpit Lane, South Weald in Brentwood on June 24, 2015 when he was shot.

In the weeks prior to his death Mr Palmer and ten others were charged with various offences in relation to a real estate fraud in Tenerife. Following on from this, speculation was rife in the underworld and media both in the UK and abroad that Mr Palmer may have been seeking a deal with Spanish prosecutors in order to have the charges dropped. There is nothing to suggest this was true. However, the timing of the criminal charges in relation to the Spanish trial and the subsequent speculation has always been a key consideration as a possible motive for detectives investigating his murder.

And now, following the conclusion of the trial and sentencing, detectives are once

key figure in the Hatton Garden safety deposit burglary, which happened two months before he died. However criminal matters in relation to that offence have now concluded and there is nothing to suggest he was involved… We know that the key to solving Mr Palmer’s murder lies within the underworld. Loyalties do change and people may now feel able to come forward.

The fence where the assassin was believed to have watched his prey The Crimestoppers’ reward poster A bullet taken from Mr Palmer’s body

again appealing for information. Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate said “We know that Mr Palmer has always been the subject of scrutiny and speculation, both in the underworld and media, in relation to: His connection to organised criminals; Specific high profile crimes; That he was a police informant and that charges brought against him in Spain were about to be dropped…

However in the last year there have been significant developments and events within the criminal underworld that may now mean people who have information may feel able to come forward.

“The fraud trial in Spain has now concluded. There is always nervousness within the underworld when a trial is looming.

Now that it has concluded people may feel they can talk to us… At the time of Mr Palmer’s death speculation was also rife that he may have been a

“Despite Mr Palmer’s past, despite the rumour and conjecture about his criminality and associations, he remains a man - a father and partner - who was murdered in cold blood at his own home…. We police without fear or favour and we will continue to do all

we can to bring his killer or killers to justice.”

Mr Palmer was burning rubbish in the garden of his home on the fatal day. At around 5.30pm it is believed the killer entered the garden over the fence and shot Mr Palmer six times. A mortally wounded Mr Palmer managed to walk a short distance towards his house before collapsing. He was then discovered by relatives who called for help. Mr Palmer died from his injuries. A hole found in the garden fence of Mr Palmer’s rural home suggests the killer may have been watching him in the days leading up to his death.

Since his murder, detectives have closely examined his history and associations

in the UK and abroad; gathered intelligence in the UK and abroad; taken hundreds of witness statements; traced vehicles; examined more than 1,400 documents and pursued more than 700 lines of enquiry. Despite the best efforts of detectives, Mr Palmer’s murderer remains at large and his family has been left without justice.

If you have information about the murder of John Palmer call Essex Police on 101 or to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. The video appeal for information can be found at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9gHQbtzYKcU. n

What do I do when my tenant doesn't pay the rent or bills?

By Montserrat Pérez González You own a property, and wanting to earn an income from it, you rent it out.

However, overnight, the person who rented it stops paying you rent or the money for water and electricity bills. In short, you have a property that you can't use because it's occupied, and you don't get any money for it either, because the tenant doesn't pay you or leave the house. But you have to con-

tinue paying the corresponding local taxes.

If you find yourself in this situation, pay close attention, because we are going to tell you what legal mechanisms you have to recover your home and obtain payment for all the rents and bills that your tenant stopped paying you.

First of all, a friendly solution could be attempted whereby you as the landlord and your tenant come to an agreement, provided that is what you want.

Secondly, if the friendly way doesn’t work, you must send a burofax to claim both the payment of the rent and the payment of the invoices for services that you are owed and, in addition, let the tenant know that, if they do not pay them, you will go to court.

If the tenant receives the burofax and still does not pay or leave voluntarily, then the best option is to file an eviction lawsuit for non-payment of rent, where you ask the Judge to ter-

minate the lease, order the tenant to vacate the dwelling and force them to pay what he or she owes.

Once the lawsuit is filed, the tenant receives a notice from the Court telling him/her the date of the trial and the date on which he/she will be forcibly evicted from the dwelling.

So, if all goes well, the tenant will end up leaving the property and you will receive the full amount owed in a question of a few months.

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Goya lawyers

If you are the owner of a property and the tenant does not pay you, don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can help you recover your property and your money, advising you free

of charge and without obligation. Our contact telephone number is 922 797 500 and the e-mail address is english@ gylegal.es (www.goyaabogados. n com).

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Drug cartels

What's new at Taller Heiko?

Photo: Policía Nacional

A fishing boat was intercepted in mid-May in international waters near the Canary Islands as part of an international operation against drug smuggling.

The operation involved the British N.C.A., the French Customs Authority, the Portuguese Public Prosecutor’s Office, the Brazilian National Police and the Spanish National Police. The latter intercepted the boat at high sea, supported by the Spanish Navy and Air Force. On board, 1,500 kilograms of cocaine were seized and seven people arrested.

The boat came from Brazil and was heading to Galicia in north western Spain.

The investigation began in January of this year when the National Police received an indication that a drugs gang based in Spain was preparing a major shipment of cocaine.

Consultation with other anti-drug departments in different countries confirmed this. The National Police then took over the investigation. In April, the suspected boat that was to bring the drugs from South America to Spain was located and the Spanish Navy was asked for assistance. Officers involved in the investigation, from the elite National Police special operations group (GEO), boarded the military boat Meteoro. They stopped the suspicious boat, which had no flag flying, in the middle of the ocean. The seven seamen on board were arrested. During an initial inspection, 50 bags of 30 kilograms each of cocaine each were confiscated, totalling 1,500 kilograms. The ship was towed to the port of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, where the police n are examining it for possible further hiding places.

The cocaine was to be distributed from Spain throughout Europe

Trapped by garbage

Sea turtle rescued

Specialists from the Guardia Civil GEAS diving unit recently rescued an injured Loggerhead Sea Turtle that was caught in garbage and refuse off the south coast of Tenerife.

They recovered the turtle and took it to Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, from where it was handed over to the wildlife recovery sanctuary, where it can recuperate before being released back into the sea. It’s not uncommon for sea turtles to get caught in plastic waste, fishing gear or other rubbish. In this case the animal was found by a group of recreational divers who were taking part in an underwater fishing competition at La Caleta in Costa Adeje. The act of throwing rubbish into the sea is treated as an offence and could attract a fine of up to €2 million, depending on the gravity of the offence and the damage caused to the marine environment. n

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Taller Heiko is a vehicle repair and maintenance workshop located at Las Chafiras in the south of Tenerife, and they offer their customers many advantages.

Taller Heiko has partnered with the CGA network, which consists of 1,000 workshops throughout Spain and Portugal.

This should be very interesting for those travelling between the islands or who take their vehicle to the Spanish Peninsula or Portugal. CGA is a leading

Taller Heiko C/ Hermano Pedro, 131, Nave C12 Llano del Camello San Miguel de Abona Tenerife Tel. 922 734 316 / 637 407 444 Open Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm Closed weekends https://taller-alemanheiko.negocio.site/

distributor throughout Spain and Portugal and is known as the best provider of products for your car. CGA also provides Taller Heiko with the certifications and technical data needed to carry out maintenance and repairs of the latest generation cars in accordance with the terms of your vehicle’s warranty, thus ensuring that the terms of your guarantee are not breached.

Taller Heiko carries out all types of repairs, including ITV test preparation and diagnostics. Additionally, due to customer demand for quality European tyres, they have acquired the latest generation machinery which allows them to provide an improved service for changing and balancing tyres.

Taller Heiko continues to offer guarantees to its customers, and these guarantees are extended from the minimum three months required by law to equal that which is offered by the official car dealer workshops. This

is possible because they supply high quality branded spare parts which carry a guarantee similar to those offered by the best official car manufacturers' workshops.

You can expect top quality, efficient service from Taller Heiko, with the knowledge that if you are travelling in your car on the

other Islands, or in the Peninsula or Portugal, in the event of a problem, you have a similar workshop available there. So the next time your car needs a routine check, a tyre change, or develops a problem, contact Taller Heiko and benefit from their excellent service and n advantages.

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Restaurant review

Enticing cuisine

By Carlos Verdecia Imperial Tai-Pan Restaurant is celebrating its 15th anniversary riding a tremendous wave of success with its emphasis on high quality and excellent service.

An icon of the Asian culinary experience, it specialises in Gourmet Chinese food, Teppanyaki and Sushi.

Located in the Safari Shopping Centre in the Golden Mile of Las Américas, Imperial Tai-Pan offers a wide variety of oriental dishes in the comfortable dining room and terrace overlooking the colourful fountains of the arcade. From Dim Sum to carefully elaborated specialities like Scallops in Char Sui Sauce, Sea Bass in Oyster Sauce or Crispy Fragrant Duck you will surely enjoy the high level of quality and flavour that this restaurant has been offering consistently day in and day out for the last fifteen years. If you are in the mood for a great cooking demonstration sit at the Teppanyaki table, and if you prefer Japanese, the Sushi is delectable, freshly-made and cut to perfection in a luscious and artistic presentation.

Krister Koort, the attentive and knowledgeable manager, explained to us the essence of most of the dishes and we decided to go with the most traditional offers that Imperial Tai-Pan is well-known for. Our first dish was the eight-piece Dim Sum basket, a tasty and delicious combination of steamed Chinese dumplings with a variety of sauces ranging from sweet to sour and spicy. We paired it with a fresh and slightly citric Spanish sauvignon blanc.

As you look around, you immediately notice that the waiters spare no effort in their attention to every detail. Daniel, our friendly and skilful server, made sure that we were happy and went as far as mixing, just for us, a delightful sauce of soy and spicy chili that enhanced every dish.

Our second serving was a Crispy Duck, cooked to perfection. Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside with a subtle aroma of ginger.

Add the pancakes with spring onions, sliced cucumber and

The Entrance to Imperial Pleasure

The Imperial Tai-Pan has been pampering its guests for 15 years.

The restaurant is an icon of Asian cuisine

The perfect combination: tender fillet strips with green beans, cauliflower and spring onions

a few drops of plum and spicy sauce and your palate is ready for a sublime experience.

The next dish was a Fillet Steak with a Red wine and Black Pepper Reduction - a succulent recipe of thinly sliced meat with green beans, cauliflower and spring onions. For this rich dish, we ordered a young and pleasant red wine from Ribera del Duero. We followed the steak with a zesty plate of King Prawns in an Oyster and Ginger Sauce, and a bowl of steaming fried rice lush and flavoursome. And for dessert, we enjoyed a mouthwatering mango cheesecake.

The menu in this classic Asian restaurant also offers a vari-

Sushi fans also get their money‘s worth here - no wonder that the TaiPan is always well attended

ety of unusual treats. These include grouper with ginger and spring onions as well as steamed scallops in oyster sauce or the legendary Salt & Pepper ribs.

Here too, you will find what is probably the longest and most comprehensive list of oriental sauces anywhere on the island. There is also a select wine list and a large choice of beers, champagnes and coffees.

At Imperial Tai-Pan everything runs like clockwork. You will not see surprises coming out of the kitchen. Koort tells us that most of the cook-

The shrimps came in a spicy sauce of oysters and ginger

Owner Rob NG with his brother Neal, manager Krister Koort and a guest

ing staff has been in the restaurant since its opening daysa clear sign of an efficient and stable establishment.

So, join the party to celebrate Imperial Tai-Pan’s 15th anniversary. The restaurant was one of the first culinary undertakings of the Venture Group and is an emblem of their success. The formula hasn’t changed in all this time - prime ingredients, great service and enticing recin pes.

Restaurant Imperial Tai-Pan C.C. Safari, Floor 1 Avenida Las Américas Playa de Las Américas Tel: 922 79 53 95 Email: reservations@ venturegroup88.com Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 1.30pm - 11.30pm Sundays 1.30pm - 11pm

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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.

At Fiji beach club you can relax and enjoy our DJs finest music in the coolest Gay-friendly atmosphere.

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Carretera GeneralPuig, Piedra Avenida Santiago 5 Hincada Guía de Isora Playa de la42, Américas Openinghours: hours: Opening Tue – Sun 12:30–16:00 Everyday 1pm – 12pm Wed – Sat 19:00–22.30

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& 922 791 371 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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Only menus presented beautithe best all quality authentic ingrefully with attention to detail. dients are used, all of Italian If you love a cocktail then origin. in Mamma Mía hasEduwon you‘re good hands. the TripAdvisor Certificate of ardo, the owner, is a world champion Excellence cocktail for years,barman confirand passion for mingthe the quality of he the has cuisine, his trade shows in every cockand demonstrating that the tail he creates. This really is essence of fine Italian food is the perfect place to unwind synonymous with palate!

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La Guinguette is has a French For years Djamil been restaurant where you can enjoy heading the Balkonen with his music, dancing, goodIbrahim. food and brothers Sami and wine. Wethis havename createdhides a place Behind a where we combine art, food and restaurant that serves exceldrinkinternational at La Guinguette in South lent dishes.

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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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Finca Restaurant Las Gangarras perfect tranquillity Would you like to dine at a restaurant whose location allows you to reconnect with nature?

If the answer is yes then you’re in luck, as Finca Restaurante Las Gangarras is a paradise set in gardens in the quiet and peaceful countryside at Buzanada in the south of Tenerife. The venue boasts an array of small houses built in traditional Canarian architecture, in which typical construction methods have been respected. So much so, that the Island Council is considering classing it as an example of the ethnographic heritage of Tenerife. Some historians date the complex back to the 18th century, although this is not certain, and conservation work has been carried out since then, always respecting original designs. There is also a delightful old wine press in the grounds.

Hence, Las Gangarras is the perfect location to enjoy good Canarian cuisine in tranquil surroundings. From the moment you get out of your car in the large parking area, the gorgeous scenery and lack of noise, save for the sounds of birds chirping, takes you by surprise, and what better way to unwind and disconnect from daily life? If you are really fortunate, you will also be welcomed by the restaurant's friendly resident donkey, Margarita, as you

pass her enclosure. She’s a lady who is particularly popular with younger guests.

Next, you choose where you would prefer to dine. Each of the small Canarian houses is

a single room eatery with several tables inside. Or, if the weather is suitable, you can eat

al fresco in one of the pretty garden areas. In either case, you will find the tables are beautifully dressed with tablecloths made from a traditional Canarian woven design.

The menu is extensive with an ample range of 20 delicious starters, soups and

salads to activate your taste buds. The main course menu is also extensive and contains a range of dishes based on pork, chicken and steak, including a hearty mixed grill for two, as well as a selection of fish and seafood dishes.

But in a typical Canarian restaurant such as this one, it would be a shame not to try something from the Canarian Speciality List. Choose from succulent goats' meat, rabbit or liver in a tasty salmorejo sauce, ribs with boiled potatoes and sweet corn, or salted fish with sweet potatoes. Accompany your meal with, for instance, pimientos al padrón, or chickpeas.

There is a special menu for the younger members of the family, and if they are really small, there are plenty of highchairs to accommodate them.

Do make sure you leave some space for one of the delicious desserts, such as Canarian cheesecake, pineapple flan, biscuit cake, seasonal fruit, rice pudding or crema catalana. Or maybe you'll be tempted by the mouth-watering chocolate, milk and gofio mousse, brownies and ice cream, or even an assortment!

To accompany your meal, the restaurant has a selection of Canarian and Spanish wines from the best Denomination of Origin regions, as well as cavas. There is also a full bar available, and worthy of a mention is the fact that Las Gangarras has a range of eight gins which can be served with one of eight different Royal Bliss tonics.

This beautiful restaurant not only serves individual customers, but is also dedicated to the organisation of social and

business events. This provides a unique and exclusive location for your special event, during which the restaurant's professionals will take care of everything. There are seven menus available, each with a variety of options for guests to select from. They’re all very reasonably priced and include wine, water, refreshments and a homemade dessert. Children's birthday parties are also catered for. There are four menus available, and the one you choose can, if you wish, be complemented by a bouncy castle and other children's activities, such as face painting.

Finca Restaurante Las Gangarras is only a ten minute drive from Los Cristianos and is easy to find. Just turn off the TF-1 at Guaza and follow the TF-66 up to Buzanada. Turn right at the roundabout, then immediately left, and shortly you will see the big sign and entrance gate for Las Gangarras. It is the perfect location to find fine food, friendly, unobtrusive yet efficient service, and to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It's like being in another world! All you have to do is relax and enjoy n your meal.

Finca Restaurant Las Gangarras Camino Machín, 18 Buzanada, Arona Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 11pm Sunday, 12pm to 6pm Closed on Mondays Tel: 922 766 423 www.lasgangarras.com Facebook/Las Gangarras

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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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& 922 062 600 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.

Plus top quality wines from the island and Spain, and the restaurant’s crowning glory: an uninterrupted view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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& 822 108 923 Tasteful, canarian kitchen, a rustic and authentic ambience and a breathtaking panoramic view characterise the Bodegón Las Vistas in Santa Úrsula. Also the very hospitable servicestaff and the favorable prices. This place welcomes everyone, from local Canarian or foreign residents who don‘t want to cook, to holidaymakers who find themselves in an extraordinary place in the middle of typical island life. A place you will never forget.

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Animal charities’ round up 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-welfare-tenerife.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 week, 10am until 6pm.

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Scouts from Granadilla recently visited the Acción del Sol refuge and gave the dogs plenty of exercise, love and attention!

Acción del Sol A date for your diary is our next event at the refuge on June 8 at 2pm. It will be a fun afternoon for all the family and will include our very popular foam party for children.

This is the perfect chance for you to come and visit us if you’ve never been to the refuge before. Come and meet our 220 gorgeous dogs! Our staff and resident vet will be there to answer any questions you may have regarding adopting a dog. Please do come and join in, it’s a great day, especially for the dogs, who love the extra attention.

We recently had a visit from the scouts at Atazaicate who are based in Granadilla. They walked and played with the dogs, who were so happy to have some love, exercise and attention. Thank you all very much for your help and support. Our dogs love to go out for a walk, so if you do have some spare time during our opening hours then do come and visit us: you’ll make a dog very happy.

One of the things we stress to all dog owners is the importance of micro-chipping their pets, as well as ensuring that the contact details are correct

and updated when appropriate. We have a large number of dogs brought to the refuge off the streets by Protection Civil that are micro-chipped, but the information isn’t up to date. This causes unnecessary stress to the dog as it has to stay at the refuge until the owner is found.

We have over 220 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 602 463 242 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.

Are you doing anything on June 1 between 3pm and 7pm? If not, then why not come down to our latest fundraiser and help us raise money for K9 dogs? The Wigan Pier has kindly agreed to let us visit for the afternoon and has also got a few acts lined up for the duration. If you’ve never been

Slater, Carol Singer, Christopher James and Ann Marie Dorrity. We are so grateful to them and to The Wigan Pier for giving us this opportunity to raise awareness about K9, but also to raise money for our puppy Reina, who flew to Sweden a couple of months ago.

For those who do not know Reina’s story, she was a young puppy who flew to Sweden to be with her new forever family. Arriving there turned into a nightmare, however, as her chip could not be read, even though it had been put in by a vet and checked. Things were not looking good. We were given different options to try to rectify the situation, such as sending her back to Tenerife, putting her in quarantine - or putting her to sleep, which of course we weren’t going to let happen. We chose to put her into quarantine, but this came at an expensive cost and we now have to pay this bill. Reina spent 21 days in quarantine in Sweden and was happily reunited with her new family at the end of April. The cost of Reina being kept in quarantine was

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

to one of our fundraisers, you’ll soon find that they’re always fun, so why not come down and support us! You’re guaranteed to enjoy yourselves and meet new people as well.

There’s plenty of entertainment planned, such as live acts, a raffle, tombola and other activities. Acts confirmed so far include Lisa Cowley, Carol

over €2,500 but worth every cent, as it meant she could stay in Sweden and be reunited with her new family. Now, we need to raise the money for the bill, which is how this fundraiser came about.

Please come along and support us on June 1 from 3pm.

We would be really appreciative of any support you can give.

Other ways you can help 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!

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.

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 n Refugio K9.

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GRAN CANARIA DIARY DATES May 30

UK’s tooth fairy, Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, Telde, €6. www.entrees.es June 3 - 10 Timbachata festival, boat trips, concerts, master classes, fashion shows, pool parties and more, Maspalomas, various locations, various prices. www.timbachata.com

9pm: Mäbu, pop/indie, The Paper Club, LPGC, €10. www.tomaticket.es June 1 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 7pm: El secreto del ratoncito Pérez (The little mouse Pérez’s secret), children’s theatre show woven around Spain’s equivalent to the UK’s tooth fairy, Teatro Cruce de Culturas, LPGC,€6. www.entrees.es 8.30pm: Erritu, contemporary dance exploring the ages of man and our relationship with nature and each other, vocals by the Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra Choir, Teatro Cuyas, LPGC, €20. www.tomaticket.es June 2 12pm: El secreto del ratoncito Pérez, (The little mouse Pérez’s secret), children’s theatre show woven around Spain’s equivalent to the

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8pm: La Sonnambula, opera by Bellini, Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra and the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Opera Choir, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC, from €19. www.mgticket.com

Cosmología Atlántica (Atlantic Cosmology), 30 works by Paco Sánchez, famous member of the 70s’ art movement in the Canary Islands, interesting fusion of primitive and contemporary imagery, Casa-Museo Tomás Morales, Moya, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 6pm, free entry. www.tomasmorales.com

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EXHIBITIONS

8pm: La Sonnambula, opera by Bellini, Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra and the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Opera Choir, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC, from €19. www.mgticket.com

9pm: Nitai Hershkovits Trio, jazz, over 16s only, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, LPGC, from €12. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es

3pm: GreenWorld, electronic dance music fest, various artists, Lopesan Meloneras Golf, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, from €30, transport available from local areas, not included in price. www.tomaticket.es

ond hand, vintage, Mercado del Puerto, LPGC, Thursdays and Fridays, 7pm – 11pm; Saturdays 6pm – 11pm; Sundays 12pm – 3pm.

Know Us: photos and videoart by Yapci Ramos, confronting contemporary difficulties in societies and opening a discourse on themes such as identity, sexuality and the body, CAAM, Plaza San Antonio Abad, LPGC, free entry, Monday to Saturday 10am – 9pm, Sundays 10am – 2pm. www.caam.net

June 4

All day: Día de Canarias (Canaries Day): commemorates the first formal sitting of the Canarian Parliament in 1982, starting an era of greater self-governance for the archipelago. A broad range of traditional activities will take place across the Islands. See local councils for individual information.

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June 8 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 5pm: LPA Beer & Music Festival, live bands, stalls, activities, Parque Santa Catalina, LPGC, from €2, over 18s only. www.elcorteingles.es/ 8pm: La Sonnambula, opera by Bellini, Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra and the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Opera Choir, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC, from €19. www.mgticket.com June 9 9am-12pm: LPA Beer & Music Festival, family event with children’s activities and music, Parque Santa Catalina, LPGC, from €2. www. tomaticket.es June 15 6pm-12am: Mágicos 40, swing music festival, sounds from the 40s and 50s, including bands The Bar Riders, Bigsbyboy and the Slappers, Tihuya Cats, and Lobos Negros, Parque de la Música, LPGC, from €4. www.tomaticket.es 8.30pm: Bikini Pop, 80s and 90s musical festival, with Celtas Cortos, Seguridad Social, Jaime Urrutia, Rock & Ríos Band and more, Recinto Ferial INFECAR, LPGC, from €25. www. tomaticket.es Until further notice Thursday – Sunday: CamBuyon Market, art, sec-

May 30 All day: Día de Canarias (Canaries Day): commemorates the first formal sitting of the Canarian Parliament in 1982, starting an era of greater powers of self-governance. A broad range of traditional activities will take place across the island. See local councils for individual information.

9pm: Vetusta Morla, top Spanish rock group, plus support band Monkey Faces, Recinto Ferial, Santa Cruz, from €32. www.tomaticket.es 9pm: José Mercé and Tomatito, respected flamenco musicians on tour together, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €28.50. www.auditoriodetenerife.com June 1 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es 11am-2pm: Brunch with live chill out music, Restaurante La Guinguette, Piedra Hincada.

Tel: 922 857 327. Facebook/Restaurante.

La.Guinguette 9pm: Mäbu, indie pop/rock, Búho Club, La Laguna, €10. www.tomaticket.es June 1 & 2 8am-1.30pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.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 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.ayuntamientoelrosario.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

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

June 2

8pm: Concert by the Cantares choir, varied repertoire, Casa de la Cultura, Los Realejos, free entry. www.losrealejos.es

8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos. www.lossilos.es

8.30pm: Zarzuela concert with piano and vocals, Hotel Playa Sur Tenerife, El Médano, €12. 922 176 120 / www.hotelplayasur tenerife.com 9pm: Willy Quiroga, rock, founder of top group Vox Dei, celebrating 50 years in showbiz, Buho Club, La Laguna, €15 in advance, €20 on the door. www.tomaticket.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

May 31

12pm: Gran Teatro Del Circo (Grand Circus Theatre), family circus show, Centro Cultural La Villa, Candelaria, €6. www.tomaticket.es

6pm-11.30pm: Sensaciones del campo a la mesa (Sensations from the field to the table), gastronomic fair, Los Hinojeros, Granadilla, free event. www.granadilladeabona.org

12.30pm: Tenerife Trombone Quartet, varied repertoire, Plaza Ntra. Sra. de Los Remedios, Buenavista del Norte, free event. www.consorcio islabaja.com

8pm: Encanto Latinoamericano (Latin American Charm), classics from the South American continent, Cristina Calvo, Mara Jaubert, Francisco Feria and Javier Rodríguez, Hotel Meliá Hacienda del Conde, Buenavista del Norte, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja.com

1pm-4pm: BBQ and live music, Restaurante La Guinguette, Piedra Hincada. Tel: 922 857 327. Facebook/Restaurante.La.Guinguette 5pm: Live music, Malibú Band and Tropín, Plaza Viera y Clavijo, Los Realejos, free event. www.losrealejos.es

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8pm: Collage, multimedia flamenco show by renowned dancer and choreographer Yolanda G. Sobrado, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, from €10, children over 5 only. www. arona.org

June 7

June 14 – 22

9pm: Gona plus support artists and DJs, dub/ reggae/dance, Espacio el Arcón, Puerto de La Cruz, €8. www.tomaticket.es

MiradasDoc, international documentary competition, many free film showings, Auditorio Municipal, Guía de Isora. www.miradasdoc.com

10pm: Los Amigos Invisibles, rock, Discoteca Marinha Beach Club, Costa Adeje, €20 in advance, €25 on the door. www.tomaticket.es

June 15 7pm: Children of the 80’s, retro concert, Modestia Aparte, Dream3Team Reload, and Puretas Party, Hard Rock Hotel, Costa Adeje, only over 18s, from €18. www.childrenofthe80s.com

June 8 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es

8pm: Orfeón La Paz, didactic vocal group, Antiguo Convento de San Francisco, Garachico, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja.com

9am-1pm: Learn techniques for portrait drawing with Cinzia Scaringella, Mercado Agricultor Arona, Valle San Lorenzo, free class. www. arona.org 1pm: Lagoon Party, electronic/techno dance, Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife, Costa Adeje, from €30. www.lagoonpartytenerife.com 7.30pm: Zaratustra, indie/rock, Búho Club, La Laguna, €4. www.tomaticket.es 8pm: Encuentro de Coros Infantil-Juvenil (Youth Choir Gathering), varied repertoire, Antiguo Convento de San Sebastián, Los Silos, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja.com June 3 9am-2pm: Farm and general market, Plaza del Llano, Alcalá. www.guiadeisora.es June 4 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es 10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es

8.30pm: Legacy, musical showcasing popular works by artists such as Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson that have been heavily influenced by gospel, by the Naturally Gospel group, Paraninfo, La Laguna University, from €12. www.tomaticket.es

9pm: Il Divo, renowned classical crossover vocal group, Golf Costa Adeje, Adeje, from €48. www. tomaticket.es 12pm: Descubriendo a AC/DC + Queen (Discovering AC/DC & Queen), family concert aimed at introducing younger members of the audience to some of history’s greatest pop and rock groups, Paraninfo, La Laguna University, from €15. www.tomaticket.es 12.30pm: Tom Sawyer Jazz Band, jazz versions of popular pop, soul and funk classics, Plaza La Libertad, Garachico, free event. www.consorcio islabaja.com 1pm-4pm: BBQ and live music, Restaurante La Guinguette, Piedra Hincada. Tel: 922 857 327. Facebook/Restaurante.La.Guinguette

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June 10

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

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

June 5

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-1pm: Farmers’ market, Paseo El Bufadero, Playa de San Juan. www.guiadeisora.es

8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costa sanmiguel.com

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

8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. TF16, Km 3.5, Tacoronte. www.mercadillodelagricultor. com

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

8am-3pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General TF5, Km 49, La Guancha. www.laguancha.es

8am-1pm: Farmers’ market, Paseo El Bufadero, Playa de San Juan. www.guiadeisora.es

8am-4pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General, Km 7.8, La Esperanza. www.ayuntamientoel rosario.org

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

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

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

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

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

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June 13

8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos. www.lossilos.es

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

June 6

9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Av. Villa de Arico, Porís de Abona. www.ayuntamientodearico.com

June 14

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

9am-2pm: Food and crafts market, Plaza de la Libertad, Garachico. www.garachico.es

8.30pm: Tangram, contemporary dance, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, €10. www.entrees.es

3pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es June 5 - 9 FAM Festival de las Artes del Movimiento (Moving Arts Festival), over 20 free shows by national and international dancers and troupes, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Teatro Guimerá in Santa Cruz and Teatro Leal, La Laguna, free entry to all, limited places. www.auditoriode tenerife.com.

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10pm: Aditus, top Venezuelan pop/rock group celebrating 40 years in the business, Bambú Lounge & Bar, Santa Cruz, €15. www. tomaticket.es 10.30pm: Chanclas Party with DJs Ibra and Anan, Espacio el Arcón, Puerto de La Cruz, €10. www.tomaticket.es 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

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June 11 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es 10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es June 12

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Extreme athletics

More than 1,600 triathletes competed in this year's Ironman Lanzarote, including topclass favourites such as the Italian Degasperi, the current champion, who was faced with the challenge and opportunity to go down in history as the first to win three titles.

But it wasn't made easy for him in this gruelling contest.

Next to him at the start was, for example, the Belgian longdistance world champion Frederik Van Lierde and the Spanish Olympic champion Iván Raña. The women's favourites were Maja Stage Nielsen from Denmark (European Long Distance runner-up in 2017), Rachel McBride from Canada (third in 2016) and Brit-

The cycling stage in Lanzarote is particularly unpleasant because of the headwind

ish Olympic champion Emma Pallant. There were, however, some surprises on Saturday May 25. The Belgian Frederik Van Lierde won the men's race with a time of 8:51:16 hours.

The second and third places went to the German Christian Kramer and the Spaniard Emilio Aguayo. In the

Disabled sport

The Atlantic seemed to be boiling when over 1,600 athletes plunged into its waters

Photos: Cab. Lanzarote

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women's race, Nikki Bartlett from Great Britain finished first after 9:50:10 hours. She was followed by Maja Stage from Denmark and the Dutch athlete Lenny Ramsey.

Ironman in Lanzarote is considered to be the toughest in the world and the oldest in Europe, in fact this is its 28th year.

Aquathlon World Champion

"This is and always has been our flagship to make the island of Lanzarote known as a sports destination," says Island President Pedro San Ginés.

The starting signal for Ironman Lanzarote was given on Saturday May 25, and as is tradition, it was fired at the Playa del Carmen beach with the finishing line on Avenida de las Playas in Puerto del Carmen. There were 3.8 kilometres of open sea swimming in the Atlantic, 180.2 kilometres of cycling, with the Ironman Lanzarote known and feared for its strong winds and then a marathon cross-country run across the island. The competition is also very popular because it awards 40 places to start at the World Champin onships in Hawaii.

Athletics

The registration lists for the fifth Running Trail in San Juan de la Rambla on the north west coast of Tenerife on June 23 are open.

This competition is a real challenge with a nine-kilometre race course stretching over a demanding and varied terrain throughout the borough, from the coast to medium altitudes, over asphalted and natural sections. The starting shot will be fired at 10am in

Photo: Ayto. San Juan de la Rambla

Running Trail San Juan de la Rambla

The trail goes cross-country and steeply up and down the hilly terrain

the Plaza Rosario Oramas in the historic town centre. From there the trail heads to Las

Aguas and afterwards uphill over the Rambla de los Caballos to La Rambla. There, the

most feared point of the route awaits the runners, because the Barranco Ruíz goes almost vertically uphill and requires an enormous feat of strength that only trained runners can cope with. This exhausting stage leads along the ridge to the Plaza Los Rodríguez in La Vera. The route then takes the recently asphalted Mazapé road and the Risco Climb back to the historic heart of the town.

If you want to take up this challenge, you can register up to June 22 on the website www. sanjuandelarambla.es. The n entry fee is €10.

The Mayor of Candelaria, María Concepción Brito, recently congratulated the young aquathlon world champion Juan Jesús Aguiar.

The athlete who comes from Candelaria recently became Aquathlon World Champion in Disabled Sport in the PTS4 category in Pontevedra. He had already won this title in Denmark last year and is now Bi-World Champion in his sport. Both the Mayor and Councillor for Sports Manuel González praised the athlete’s great sporting and personal achievements and thanked him for representing the town’s n name so well internationally.

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The authorities praised Juan Jesús Aguiar for his achievements

Swimming

Open sea swim in Santiago del Teide The 24th edition of the open sea swimming competition will take place at 5pm on July 6.

The Travesía a Nado will set off from Playa de La Arena and the finishing line at Playa de El Bajío in Puerto de Santiago is about 950 metres away. Registrations are being accepted online via www.deportesantiagodelteide.com and cost €10 each.

Exceptions are residents of the borough of Santiago del Teide and participants who come to participate from the Spanish Peninsula or from the other Islands, who will need to present their flight or ferry ticket in order to collect their identification numbers.

The start will be in different categories, in the order of men, women and children. Minors require the consent of their parents to take part. n

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CD Tenerife

The old guard saves Tenerife

By Chris Todd The Blanquiazules are not safe just yet but results recently could not have gone much better for their interests with rivals either losing or drawing.

With two matches remaining CD Tenerife need two more points to guarantee their 2nd division status. This Sunday

to the mark to rescue Tenerife in their hour of need.

The match was high on intensity with both teams needing the victory in the hot spring sunshine. Real Oviedo found themselves on the edge of the play-offs for a chance at playing in La Liga next season, whilst Tenerife were desperate for a win to avoid relegation

Fans gather to vent their frustrations against the Board Veteran captain Carlos Ruíz scores the winner

June 2, Tenerife face a clash against fellow relegation rivals Lugo but both clubs will be hoping that Rayo Majadahonda fail to win at Oviedo, if that happens, both Lugo and Tenerife will be safe. The Blanquiazules will not be travelling alone to Lugo in Galicia and will be backed by 400 fans making the long trip.

26/04/2019 CD Tenerife 2:1 Real Oviedo This really was a must win game! And at the end of the day the ‘old guard’ stepped up

to the pit of the 2nd Division B. The stakes couldn’t have been much higher and the second best crowd of the season, 16,488, was present to cheer on the blanquiazules.

A pre-match demonstration against the running of the club by President Concepción attracted over 1,500 fans, the biggest ever after less successful attempts in 2012 and 2016. If the President was not listening then the politicians that back the club certainly now know about the dissatisfied views of many. The

protest, held metres from the stadium changing rooms, was short-lived however as a last minute compromise was made so as to not affect the players’ concentration before such an important match.

Tenerife started brightly. Experienced player Suso has been playing his socks off recently and being a local lad he certainly feels the pain of every defeat. When he rolled around in agony early in the first half after receiving an elbow to the face you knew it was something serious. It was later

revealed that he fractured a cheekbone in the incident but played on. Suso will miss the rest of the season but he was soon to make his mark on the game. When Jorge Saenz was clattered in the box a penalty was awarded and Suso calmly netted to give Tenerife the lead. At the break all the small talk in the stands was that the blanquiazules needed a second goal and we did not have to wait long for it. Luis Milla whipped in a fine cross to find the head of Carlos Ruíz and the veteran defender smashed the ball into the net. It was another great moment for Ruíz who has been in and out of the squad. He scored the winner in the derby three weeks ago

and was to now score the winner in this match.

The visitors controversially were awarded a penalty with fifteen minutes left on the clock which was duly converted by Joselu to make it 2-1 and the tension was clear in the stadium. Go for third or try and hold on?

Oviedo pushed but they failed to create any clear chances.

Every Tenerife player knew just how crucial the game was and they did everything to see the game out. When the referee did eventually blow the final whistle a wave of great relief spread over the whole stadium. This was a massive win after a disastrous season.

It now appears that we will be safe but the job is not done yet

and the players need to concentrate on their own match rather than rely on other teams. If we do stay up the club have a lot of work to do in the summer to heal rifts and create new illusions for next season.

Does the new manager Sampedro (only on a four match contract) stay on or does the club go for a new coach which will be their 19th in the last 13 years?!

The next game for Tenerife is Sunday June 2 at Lugo followed the week after by the visit of Real Zaragoza (match day or time yet to be confirmed but likely to be Saturday June 8). Check the Armada Sur Facebook page n for information.

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Move forward, using your clear inner vision to guide you, rather than reacting to someone else’s movements.

Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 This is an excellent time for self-reflection and all spiritual activities. Those who are tuned in can feel a different quality of energy around; life feels more vivid, more turned-on than usual. The things you set in motion now have great power in the future.

Gemini 21.05 - 21.06 Understand that change is a gradual process. Be aware of what goals are emerging from this deep and far-away thinking-and-planning location in your mind. Goals are magnetic - take them seriously and they turn into a directed life path.

Cancer 22.06 - 22.07 You react acutely to the energies around you, hiding in secrecy when you don’t want to expose yourself, and attacking when you find yourself in a vulnerable state. Try more camouflage and less aggression, it will benefit you in the long run.

Leo 23.07 - 23.08 Committing isn’t exactly your strong suit throughout this period and if you’re already in a long-term relationship, you may need to spend more time on your own than usual to feel less claustrophobic. Try and make more space for you and your partner.

Virgo 24.08 - 23.09 New Moons are good for making wishes, and thinking about what we would like to bring about in our lives. This New Moon, June 3, be open, be flexible, and make room for new ways of thinking and perceiving the world around you.

Libra 24.09 - 23.10 The heat intensifies with someone you’ve been flirting with. Don’t play with fire. You might be seeking some sense of meaning and purpose in your daily duties. Your conscious mind may be more in tune with your subconscious right now.

Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 Not following your true feelings may mean a crisis could nudge you later on. It should be easier now to express affection to loved ones and share your pleasure in the simpler things in life. Take time to breathe deeply and really look around you.

Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 You might need specialised advice or a second opinion on something. You should be more open now to new concepts that could change how you feel. The New Moon on June 3 could bring new professional opportunities, don’t let them slip away.

Capricorn 22.12 - 20.01 You’re ready now to show some initiative or take on an independent venture. It’s a good time for work on future projects, especially involving clear thinking or speaking. A temporary switch of residence or a journey could radically change your life.

Aquarius 21.01 - 20.02 A shared source of income might suddenly change, for better or for worse. Watch out for squalls and be prepared. As long as you don’t hibernate too much and face any problems head on, beauty and peace will be within your home and your life.

Pisces 21.02 - 20.03 Soon you could come into contact with a person in your professional ambience who is competent - and cute! You seem more mysterious or sexy to others at the moment - and some deep feelings from friends and colleagues are not revealed.

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Mobile: 608 425 426 Apartment Tabaiba Alta For sale, only five mins away from the German school, roughly 102m2, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, utility room, garden, big terrace. Spectacular views of the sea and mountain, big garage with 2 spaces, 2 closed store rooms, price €180,000, mob. 686 798 367, email e optene rife @ gmail.co m www.teneriffa-fincas.net For sale, Bungalow 160m2 Costa Sauzal, situated front row with guaranteed spectacular sea-views, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room with panoramic windows, modern kitchen, dining room connected to the terrace, including a heated 4 x 8 m pool, all on same level, garage and

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Beige leather upholstery, Multifunction leather steering wheel, Navigator, Power-adjustable seats with heating and lumbar adjustment, Rear headrests, Air conditioning, CD player, Integrated telephone, Rear parking sensor, electric windows and retractable mirrors.

Fog lamps, Central locking with remote control. MOT OK! All new tyres, brake pads, suspension arms, discs, battery (2 year guarantee) and starter motor. Gear box and general service undertaken. Very good condition, always kept in a garage. 250,000km, €6,200

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Tenerife Property Shop S.L.

Global Warming will affect property values in Tenerife!

Global warming is in the news around the world right now, following devastating wildfires, not just in California but also in the UK and other parts of Europe, droughts, cat-

the world. People will be forced to pick up sticks and move to areas which are less affected by the extremes of weather.”

Many of the affluent will become a type of refugee, in

Tenerife Property Shop says “the logic is undeniable, so if you are looking to buy a property in the near future, consider why Tenerife will be one of the more hospitable places to live.

astrophic hurricanes, tsunamis and extremes of freak temperatures have been seen and will continue to be seen around the world.

Ten years ago, Tenerife Property Shop S.L. said “Property buyers have yet to wake up to the implications of global warming and it is only a matter of time until it dawns on them. When that happens, it will become evident that an important ramification of climate change is the prediction of huge population movements, as weather becomes increasingly severe in many parts of

search of a more comfortable environment. This type of ‘lifestyle’ refugee is set to increase dramatically over the coming years as climate change leads to the migration of many millions of people who fit into this category. But where will the most clement weather be?

Demand from property buyers looking for a decent climate to live in will be huge and supply will be very limited.

Areas that they move to will undergo an equally exponential growth in demand, triggering price rises way beyond normal expectations.

Experts concur that the ideal place to live, where the effects of climate change will be minimised, will be an island somewhere close to the equator.

Somewhere like Tenerife. No kidding!

Tenerife is very fortunate, being an island, with trade winds, well above sea level, situated by the Tropic of Cancer on the same line as Bermuda, close to the Equator and economically part of Europe at its southernmost point. It is as close to the ideal as you will find. Spanish people from the Peninsular and indeed wealthy Europeans

from all over the Community are likely to start waking up to this phenomenon and imagine what that will do to property prices!

Remember these words… Tenerife’s long-term future will be defined by these changes!

It is predicted that Tenerife will continue to enjoy a cli-

We will still be able to sit in the sun all year round and watch whales passing by and dolphins playing in the ocean in front of us.

During the coming years, it will be seen that the weather will bring more and more property buyers to Tenerife, in search of a decent place to live, or own

mate with relatively few fluctuations. Rainfall will go up a bit, which is no bad thing, there will be some coastal erosion, but not enough to change our idyllic way of life.

a holiday home that they can escape to when the extremes of weather get them down in the place where they are normally resident. They will want to secure this option of having

a secure base here, for both now and in the future for many years to come.

The logic is undeniable. It is only a matter of time before property ‘experts’ jump on the global warming band wagon and start to analyse the effects on the international property industry, and when they do, existing owners of property in Tenerife who listened to Tenerife Property Shop now will benefit enormously.

Tenerife Property Shop S.L has the best portfolio of properties in Tenerife for all levels of purchasers, displayed in their website, which last year was voted the Best Estate Agency Website in the whole of Spain, receiving the 5 Star Gold Award. Plus, they have added protection of Professional Indemnity Insurance and exclusivity of an Insured 20 Year Title Deed Guarantee.

Almost every day people ask Tenerife Property Shop about the best time to buy a property in Tenerife and they say, it was 30 years ago. But the secondbest time to buy is today!

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Villa in San Eugenio Fotos: D. D’Elisio

Villa with wonderful panoramic views in the residential complex La Tagora, San Eugenio Alto. 3 bedrooms, spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen, storage room, garden with the possibility to build a private pool, terrace, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), independent studio apartment on the ground floor, Jacuzzi, garage, community pool. Excellent location with the best view in Costa Adeje

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Flowering delights

Islands. The greatest number will be the red corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas), also known as the Flanders or field poppy, whose vivid blooms are used as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Next would be Californian poppies (Eschscholzia californica) with their remarkable dark yellow, almost orange flowers. The opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) also abounds. This comes in a variety of colours but on the Islands is often seen in lilac. All of these will gladly grow in a garden here. Other popular choices include Oriental poppies with their showy, large flowers, hairy stems and foliage. The Icelandic variety (Papaver nudicaule) comes in a mix of yellow, orange and red and, just like Japanese poppies (Papaver miyabeanum), can also be found with distinctive shades such as mauve

The sunny hues of the California poppy Poppies add a vibrant splash of colour to any situation

Photo: Mina-Marie Michell/Pexels

Spring is in the air, and that means parks and the countryside are adorned with the colours of beautiful blooms, including swathes of striking poppies.

These delicate, vibrant flowers can be a wonderful addition to any garden, and not only for their beauty. They’re a great filler for any unused areas, will grow in most soils, and are a particularly attractive plant for encouraging bees, butterflies and other insects to your outdoor space.

There are annual, biennial and perennial variations, in approximately 120 different colours and varieties, through whites, yellows and oranges, to pinks and pillar-box red, all with ruffled, crimped or shaggy petals.

A stroll around the hills and meadows of the archipelago will reveal the three most common types found on the

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Planting poppies

Create a natural look or add poppies to a meadow garden by sowing a mixture of varieties

and gold. Perry’s White (Papaver orientale) also has lovely large flowers, which are pure white with black smudges at the base, and the delightfully named Ladybird variety (Papaver commutatum) has red flowers with a black spot at the bottom of each petal.

How to grow Create a natural look or add poppies to a meadow garden by sowing a mixture of varieties, or you can make a dramatic statement by sowing a single colour en masse.

Poppies enjoy plenty of direct light so will appreciate a good six or seven hours of sun a day, unless you live in extremely hot southern areas where they will need partial shade in warmer periods. One of their advantages is their adaptability to many different conditions, and their ability to do well in soils that are low in nutrients.

Their most important requirement is excellent drainage, so you may need to place a layer of grit at the base of containers and garden beds/planting holes to ensure they have this. Ideally, they should be sown in their final position, as they don’t take well to transplanting because they grow from a taproot. If this is disturbed it can stunt their growth for a long period.

Once you’ve chosen your spot, first prepare the ground by weeding thoroughly, then rake the earth to a fine tilth.

Once the soil has been moistened, simply sprinkle seeds thinly across the area, mixing with a little sand for better distribution. Cover seeds with the barest minimum of soil, then mist regularly, rather than

watering, so as not to disturb them. The seeds will start germinating between seven and 30 days later. For annuals, sow two or three times over a month or so to extend their blooming season. If you’ve sown a large patch, it may be worth covering the area to keep birds away while the seeds germinate. Once seedlings are big enough to handle, thin them out to around 30cm apart.

If using already-established plants, dig a hole about twice the height and depth of the root ball and add some wellrotted organic matter. Remove

the plant from its container and place in the hole with the bottom of the stem more or less level with the top of the cavity. Fill with the rest of the soil and firm it down softly to keep the plant in place. Water well but gently.

Many poppies can be also be propagated by taking root cuttings in autumn or winter. Carefully lift a mature plant and trim off a section of root, around the width of a pencil, removing no more than a third of the roots in total. Cut the removed section into lengths of 4cm. Position these vertically into cutting compost, with the widest end at the top. Keep moist but not wet and wait for your new plants to appear!

Remove fading flowers on established plants to encourage more blooms, though avoid deadheading annual varieties to allow them to set seed. At the end of annuals’ lives, pull up, shake out remaining seeds onto the garden, and place plants on the compost heap.

For biennials and perennials, trim back foliage to ground level in autumn.

Possible problems Though poppies are quite resistant to pests and diseases, young plants in particular can suffer from white mildew, and aphids positively adore them. Make sure each plant has plenty of space to encourage air circulation, and keep a close eye on them so any aphids can be washed off with soapy water as soon as possible. And most importantly, never overwater your poppies or their delicate roots n may rot.

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