Welcome, To this the sixth issue of our monthly, digital, lifestyle magazine for friends of Tenerife. Our magazines are now also published as part of the bluuprint publishing library, where you can find all our latest editions as well as past issues, plus many more free magazines and books to read. In this issue we turn the spotlight on Puerto de la Cruz in our “Around the Island” feature, continue our look at the new monthly “What’s On” pages, as well as take an in-depth look at a Spanish style Christmas and the food that involves (not forgetting the “Day of the Three Kings”). There is also a look at the cost of sending money “home” (or abroad), and all the usual features on books, music, and sport, plus our regular business directory, horoscopes and interesting pages on the month of December. Throughout the magazine there are offers, many of which are free to enter, with great prizes available, and for those of you visiting Tenerife, there is our regular tourist guide and map, with a quick look at the main places of interest. So there really is something for everyone....
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Places Around The Island Puerto de la Cruz What’s On December’s schedule... Exhibitions, concerts, theatre, cinema, dance, ballet and musicals...
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Healthy Living Stress relieving gifts for the festive season Spanish Style Cuisine Christmas - Spanish style Dia de Los Reyes
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Books Tenerife Landscapes: Car Tours and Walks
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Music See My Friends - Ray Davies
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RockStory: The Musical
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Sport La Liga & CD Tenerife News from League 2
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Tenerife Tourist Map
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Area Maps *Cristianos - Americas *Las Galletas - Costa del Silencio *Golf del Sur - Los Abrigos *Los Gigantes - Playa de la Arena
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Business Tenerife Directory
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Money Weighing up the costs of sending money home or abroad
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Weekly Horoscope
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Monthly Horoscope
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The Birthday File
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Sudoku
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Puerto de la Cruz Nestled snugly at the foot of Mount Teide, within the stunning Orotava Valley on the north side of the island of Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz can easily claim to be one of the top resorts in the Canary Islands.
It was the pioneer of the tourist industry in Tenerife and is the oldest holiday resort in the archipelago.
Dating back long before the 20th century boom in mass tourism to when 19th century physicians, especially those in England and the Netherlands, recommended to their patients that they spend the winter here for the good of their health due to its year round mild climate. Several of Puerto de la Cruz’s oldest and most spectacular hotels date from this earlier tourist industry.
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Unlike a lot of Tenerife’s resorts, Puerto de la Cruz has resisted becoming a concrete jungle and has become world renowned for its fascinating cultural and architectural mixture of cosmopolitan and old colonial. It was declared “of Tourist Interest” in 1955 and although no longer seen as an exotic location, as it was in the late 19th century, Puerto de la Cruz still manages to attract some 900,000 visitors each year.
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Puerto de la Cruz It has retained its own long history as a major port for the Orotava Valley and as a fishermen’s haven. Once Tenerife had been conquered by the Spanish and the capital had been established in La Laguna, orders were issued to build a dock in La Orotava in 1506. The port had a very small population in the 16th century, that lived solely from trade and it was not until the beginning of the 17th century when Juan Antonio Franchy Lutzardo was given a commission by the council of La Laguna to “form a town, indicate sites, lay out streets and make a church with its square� that the town started to take shape. The port of Puerto de la Cruz, together with that of Garachico, were the two main ports of the island for a long time principally used for the export of wine and as a fishing port. The local fisherman still use the harbour to this day. The older area in the core of the old colonial town, is a network of tree lined cobbled streets, narrow winding roads and shady plazas with steps running from one level to another where many of the fine old houses with their distinctive Canarian balconies and colonial architecture have survived. Modern and functional aspects can be found along with the typical old spots of the small fishing village Puerto de la Cruz used to be and in addition to its old world charms it offers some of the best visitor attractions in the islands.
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Around The Island The town has libraries, cinemas, a post office, public telephone centres, sports centres, an Olympic swimming pool and a large number of tennis courts and gymnasiums. There are also facilities for a wide range of water sports and some of the islands most splendid sea-side facilities like the Costa de Martiรกnez complex of swimming pools, with its enormous artificial lake which was the work of Cesar Manrique, an internationally famous artist from Lanzarote. Another area of note is the La Orotava Acclimatisation Gardens or the Botanical Gardens which were created in the late 18th century with the idea of bringing plants from all over the world to Europe and letting them acclimatise at this halfway house. Although scientific progress has discarded this idea now, it did mean that a spectacular collection of tropical and equatorial plants were created here that is incomparable to most others. This garden possesses important collections of tropical and subtropical plants of economic and ornamental interest. Puerto de la Cruz is also home to the famous Loro Parque. This is a genuine twelve hectare paradise housing the largest parrot collection in the world, the largest dophinarium in Europe, an orchid house, a bat cave, a sea-lion show, a Thai village, a subterranean aquarium with the longest submarine tunnel in the world, a shark pool, and an African market among other spectaculars. The Taoro Park, where one of the most prestigious casinos in Spain the Taoro Casino is located, is a large open park above the town. From this park, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Puerto de la Cruz and of the Orotava Valley.
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Puerto de la Cruz Some other places of interest are the Plaza del Charco, a beautiful 18th century square that used to be a pool that filled up with sea water where you could fish for shrimps; the Plaza Concejil which is lined with magnificent stately homes; the late 17th century church square, where the parish church is situated with its valuable artistic legacy inside; the streets of Lonjas and Iriarte; the Castle of San Felipe, built between 1630 and 1644; the San Telmo hermitage and the church of San Francisco. Puerto de la Cruz is a colourful, picturesque and unusually attractive town. Its streets, although constantly bustling with activity, offer a leisurely atmosphere that beckons relaxation and rest. It is home to an extensive and exquisite design of leisure parks and the charming feel of the most typical and picturesque corners of the small fishing village that it grew from expertly mixed with modern, top class hotels equipped with all the comforts you could want, and a large selection of selfcatering accommodation, where you can find typical international restaurants that specialise in regional cuisine, night-clubs, cafes and all kinds of entertainment.
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Stress-Relieving Gifts for the Festive Season
In these stressful times around the holiday season when you’re looking for that perfect present, why not buy something that can be used to promote wellness, relaxation and increased inner peace? Whether you’re looking to give a gift for that stressed-out person in your life or simply to treat yourself, this brief selection of gift ideas will keep on giving!
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LIFESTYLE Stress-Relieving Gifts for the Festive Season
Scented Lotions Lotions are a great, inexpensive gift either for yourself or someone else. Smoothing the lotion on can be relaxing and soothing, and the scent you carry from it throughout the day can remind you of more relaxing times when you are stressed.
You can also use lotions as part of a massage (either for someone else or a self-massage), to soothe tired feet, to feel pampered, or just to keep your skin healthy.
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Healthy Lifestyle Stress-Relieving Gifts for the Festive Season Aromatherapy Oils and Candles Aromatherapy has gained popularity in recent years as people have realized that our sense of smell can be tied to our moods and really change how we feel in subtle ways. By burning scented oil in a diffuser, burning scented candles, or spraying a scent in the air, you can use aromatherapy to reduce the stress you feel and create a more calming atmosphere in your home or perhaps your office.
Spa Products for the Tub Relaxing in a hot tub with massaging bubbles makes it virtually impossible to stay tense. Fortunately for those who don’t wish to invest thousands in an outdoor spa, you can turn your bathtub into a bubbly hot-tub with the help of relatively inexpensive products made for your bath that sit as a bath mat and release bubbles into the tub. Couple it with some scented candles, and your bathroom becomes a haven!
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Healthy Lifestyle Stress-Relieving Music Whether you’re in the car, at home, or out for a walk, listening to music can transform your experience, and the type of music you listen to can make all the difference. Choose some old favourites that remind you of a happy time or try one of the many compilation CD’s of mood music available.
Soothing Sounds Another great way to reduce stress through your sense of hearing is to get a nature sounds CD, that reproduces the soothing sounds of the ocean, waterfalls, rain, or other beautiful sounds found in nature. It can be used to drown out background noise in your house (or from neighbours) and create a peaceful place in your mind.
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Stress-Relieving Gifts for the Festive Season Electronic Massagers
Stress Management Books
It’s always great to get a massage from a loved one or a professional, but it’s perhaps even better to have an electronic massager, always there at your beck and call, never complaining of tired fingers or expecting a tip! There’s a variety of massagers out there, ranging from handheld models to vibrating pads and belts, and all at different price levels. They can really loosens up tight muscles and make a great gift.
Books on stress management are a great way to begin developing a life that contains less stress and brings you more pleasure, plus, you can easily give them as a gift. There are literally thousands of stress-related books out there to choose from.
Funny Books Funny books can also reduce your stress. Laughter can reduce the tension you’re feeling, relax your body physically, and take your mind away from what’s stressing you, giving you new perspective for the rest of the day.
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Spanish Style Cuisine
Christmas - Spanish Style There will be many people in Tenerife who will be celebrating their first Spanish-style Christmas this year. The Spanish celebrate Christmas in a different way to the English and their traditions also extend to the food served during the festive season. Culinary traditions in Spain vary from one region to another, and from one household to another, but certain ingredients are as basic to them all as Christmas pudding is to an English Christmas menu. There will be very few Spanish kitchens that will be free of at least one tablet of "turr贸n". This is a sweet almond concoction vaguely resembling nougat. Two traditional varieties are "Jijona" a soft, sticky delicacy, and "Alicante", which is hard, though more variations on the same theme appear on the supermarket shelves every year and it is customary to put out a dish with several sorts already cut into pieces for dessert. The same dishes are regularly replenished throughout the festive season, offered to guests, nibbled at in the kitchen, and generally brought out on the slightest excuse. You can easily buy and serve the different varieties from most supermarkets, but here's how to add a touch of your own tastes to the traditional.
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A Christmas Favourite Turr贸n de Alicante
Turr贸n de Alicante (Hard Nougat) Preparation: Slowly heat the honey in a saucepan until all the water that it contains has evaporated. Add the sugar and mix with a wooden spatula. Beat the egg white until stiff and then add to the mixture. Stir briskly with the spatula for eight to ten minutes then stir slowly over a low flame until it begins to caramelise (turn brown). Put the hot almonds into the honey mixture with the rind of the lemon. Mix well and let it cook slowly for a few minutes taking care it does not stick. The mixture is then poured into wooden moulds lined with rice paper (or waxed paper). After two and a half hours, when it is completely cold the turron is cut. Store the slices in an airtight container. Ingredients: 1 kilo Rosemary Honey 500 gms sugar 2 egg whites 1,500 gms almonds, heated up in oven 1 lemon
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In Spain, Christmas Eve is called "La Noche Buena," literally translated as "The Good Night." The most festive meal of a Spanish Christmas is the one served on the evening of the 24th, when all the members of the family sit down together to eat their way through a gigantic meal. This celebrated family feast, which is eaten late in the evening, can last a couple hours. Some families attend midnight mass before or after, although many families are still finishing dinner around the table at midnight! In Spain, Christmas Eve is a time for celebrating in neighbourhood bars and cafes, and around the table with family and friends. However, it is not a time for exchanging gifts, which must wait until January 6th and Epiphany, another religious holiday.
Here is a typical Spanish Christmas menu for Christmas Eve dinner. It has several courses starting with some simple tapas or appetizers, first course, main course, and ending with dessert and coffee or after-dinner drinks. If you would like to follow a more traditional Spanish-style Christmas, you will find most of these recipes fairly easy to prepare, and you certainly do not have to use all of them. Pick and choose what you like to add some Spanish flavour to your Christmas table!
Tapas or Appetizers •Jamón, Queso y Chorizo - Ham, Cheese and Spanish Chorizo Sausage. This easy tapa recipe uses jamón, queso y chorizo – ham, cheese and Spanish chorizo on bread. It’s a great way to start the dinner, served with a nice red wine or two. There are many good quality Spanish wines to accompany this, especially from La Rioja or Jumilla. •Langostinos con Salsa Rosa – Large Prawns with Pink Sauce. This recipe is very easy and full of flavour. The langostinos or prawns are boiled, then served with a slightly spicy salsa rosa or pink sauce, made with mayonnaise, ketchup and tabasco. If you prefer a sauce without mayonnaise, try Spanish Romesco sauce, made with roasted red peppers, garlic, oil and vinegar. Either sauce goes well with shrimp or any seafood.
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Christmas - Spanish Style Primer Plato or First Course This first course is just a "warm-up" for courses to come, so be sure to leave room for the next course. Choose one or more of the following dishes. •Sopa de Pescado y Marisco – Fish and Shellfish Soup. Spanish Sopa de Pescado y Marisco is a classic soup for the holidays. Shellfish is always part of the menu at any Spanish celebration and Christmas is no different. This soup is a wonderful start to a meal. Serve it piping hot with baguettes. •Esparragos Blancos - White Asparagus. White asparagus is very delicate in texture and flavor, since these soft spears have never been touched by sunlight. Spaniards absolutely love them. •Ensalada de Endibia con Vinagreta - Endive Salad in Tomato Vinaigrette. Try this salad, made simply with endives, tomatoes, oil and vinegar. It is a good winter salad choice. •Spanish Romesco Seafood Pasta Salad. Traditional Spanish flavours combine in a seafood salad. Romesco Sauce is classic Spanish cuisine, made with roasted red peppers, garlic, oil and vinegar. Add a bit of mayonnaise to it, and toss with cooked shrimp and pasta to make a rich and flavourful salad for any time of year.
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Christmas Dinner - Spanish Style Plato Principal - Main Course
Postre - Dessert
In Spain, the next course is called segundo plato, the "second" course. Beef, lamb, poultry or game is served with rice or potatoes for this filling course.
After a brief pause to catch your breath and clear the table, dinner continues with dessert or postre. At Christmas time that means plates of delicious Spanish treats like:
•Cordero Asado - Roast Lamb. Roast lamb will not disappoint you or your guests at Christmas dinner. It is far less work than roasting a turkey or duck and is much tastier. •Patatas Fritas – Home-Fried Potatoes. If you are serving roast lamb, home-fried potatoes are a must! Lightly fried in extra virgin olive oil, you’ll always wish you had fried a couple more potatoes because they will disappear fast. •Ensalada Mixta – Mixed Green Salad. Like most big Spanish meals, Christmas dinner is filled with some rich dishes. To balance that out, a fresh green salad is always at the ready. This fresh salad compliments the heavier dishes that are passed around the holiday table.
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•Turrón, Spanish almond “nougat” •Polvorones or almond cookies. •Mantecados or Spanish crumble cakes.
Spanish Cava, Brandy and More No Spanish Christmas would be complete without several toasts and a few glasses of cava, Spanish sparkling wine. Spanish cava is generally of excellent good quality and reasonably priced. After the dinner dishes are cleared, a hot cup of espresso coffee and/or a small glass of Spanish brandy like Cardenal Mendoza brand or Licor 43 can be raised!
Dia de Los Reyes Although the Spanish have their main Christmas meal on the 24th December, Christmas continues for a few weeks after December 25th, with their main day for festive celebrating on the day of the kings (Dia de Los Reyes). It is the last huge meal of the Christmas season, which is eaten at lunchtime on January 6th. For the Spanish children it is not Santa Claus who comes to Spain bearing gifts, but the Three Wise Men (or Three Kings as they are often referred to). On the Eve of Epiphany, January 5th, children place their shoes on the doorstep, and in the secret of the night, the Three Wise Men pass leaving gifts. January 6th, Epiphany is heralded with parades in various cities where sweets and cakes are distributed to throngs of children. The January 6th meal often ends with a "Rosc贸n de Reyes", a ring-shaped cake decorated with crystallized fruit and containing a small toy, coin or trinket.
Legend has it that in days of old on January 6th, the three kings secretly visited the homes of the poor and destitute. On their doorstep they left a freshly baked round loaf of bread made with the purest flour, the richest eggs, the most succulent fruits and frosted with the sweetest sugar. In the dough, the kings always hid a magical coin and a bean. The next morning the families rose to find that the Rosc贸n was still warm. They cut it in equal portions and each member chose a piece for breakfast. According to ancient folklore, the person who had done the most good that year would find the golden coin and the most selfish would bite into the bean. The tradition of Rosc贸n de Reyes is still cherished in Spain and finding the little trinket is a good way to ensure your luck for the next year. The Three Wise Men are seen everywhere in Spain at Christmas, visiting hospitals, orphanages, etc. The men who dress up in various "Wise men" garments are from all walks of life. According to tradtion, to properly receive them, the children fill their shoes with straw on Epiphany Eve, and find them filled with presents the following (Epiphany) morning.
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Christmas Favourite Food - Spanish Style Rosc贸n de Reyes (Kings' Day Cake) Preparation: Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Add 50 grams of the flour and mix to make a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set in a warm place until doubled in bulk. Put the remaining flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Beat the eggs together with the egg yolk and pour into the flour with the salt, rum, orange flower water and the rest of the sugar. Add the grated orange and lemon rind. Work the flour into the liquid with the hands. Add the yeast dough and mix very well until the dough is no longer sticky, adding flour as necessary. Divide the butter into 4 parts and sprinkle it with flour. Divide the dough into 4 parts. On a lightly floured board work a piece of butter into each of the pieces of dough, then knead them together again. Knead the dough until very smooth and elastic. Lightly butter a bowl. Put the ball of dough into it, turn it to coat lightly with butter, then cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let set in a warm, draught-free place for an hour or more. Punch the dough down, turn out onto the board and knead again.
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Ingredients: 20 grams pressed yeast 4 tablespoons warm milk 1/2 kilo flour 3 whole eggs 1 egg, separated 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dark rum 1 tablespoon orange flower water (agua de azahar) 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 100 grams butter, softened 50 grams almonds, blanched, skinned and slivered Candled fruit, orange peel, etc. for decoration (about 100 grams)
A Christmas Favourite Rosc贸n de Reyes (Kings' Day Cake)
Insert a trinket or coin and a bean (no plastic objects that will melt) into the dough. Form the dough into one or two balls and flatten them slightly. Shape into rings by inserting a finger into the centre and very gently easing the dough outward to create a hole in the centre.
Either stuff the hole with crumpled foil and place or a buttered oven tin or set the rings in lightly buttered ring moulds. Cover and set in a warm place to rise again. The dough will not double in bulk but will rise substantially during baking. Lightly beat the remaining egg white or a whole egg and brush the cake with it. Sprinkle on the slivered almonds and stud with pieces of candied fruit. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and bake in a medium-hot oven until nicely browned, about 35 minutes.
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BOOKS Tenerife Landscapes: Car Tours and Walks Includes well-known "must do" walks and some lesser known routes. The information given for the walks includes distance, any very strenuous sections and the amount of ascent and descent involved. The maps all have altitude lines and any high sections are clearly marked. For each walk alternatives are offered that are shorter or avoid difficult parts of the route. The notes have information on natural history (with Spanish and botanical names provided and some drawings of the more common but typical flora), and the route instructions are detailed and comprehensive. Although the information on how to get to the start of the walks is aimed primarily at bus passengers, it is easy to find the starting points by car. One of the most practical and definitive guide available, due to its handy size.
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MUSIC See My Friends: Ray Davies Ray Davies is surely one of the best song writers of his generation, or indeed of any generation for that matter. To many, the original versions of these songs are so good that they are very hard to beat, but after the success of The Kinks Choral Collection (a great piece of work and a brilliant re-imagining of the old classics) Ray has let other artists interpret his Kinks songs in their own way and the results are stylistically quite mixed with some songs working better than others. Most of the songs are good, but the best track overall is probably "You really Got Me", which features Metallica. It has a great deal of energy behind it, and almost captures the growl of the original. Jackson Browne also carries off a very nice "Waterloo Sunset" too. Paloma Faith's "Lola" shows off her Click here to go to the webdistinctive voice, and is a good version, and Jon Bon Jovi's site and play a sample of all "Celluloid Heroes" isn't bad either. Mumford and Sons do an the songs excellent job with their track Days/This Time Tomorrow, which they merge well together, and stands out well on the album alongside Metallica.
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Tracks 1. Better Things 2. Celluloid Heroes 3. Days/This Time Tomorrow 4. Long Way From Home 5. You Really Got Me 6. Lola 7. Waterloo Sunset 8. Till The End Of Day 9. Dead End Street 10. See My Friends 11. This Is Where I Belong 12. David Watts 13. Tired Of Waiting For You 14. All Day And All Of The Night/Destroyer
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SPORT Barcelona showed their true class with a resounding 5-0 win over Real Madrid at the Nou Camp in a memorable El Clasico to match their rivals at the top of La Liga. Xavi gave the hosts a 10th-minute lead as Pep Guardiola's side seized the initiative from the off, before Pedro doubled their lead eight minutes later as the visitors were made to look sluggish in the face of Barcelona's scintillating play. The second half followed a similar pattern of dominance from the hosts with Real humbled into submission as David Villa unleashed a clinical three-minute brace before substitute Jeffren Suarez added a fifth in stoppage time to crown an imperious display from Guardiola's side. Madrid's misery was compounded on the stroke of the final whistle when a mass brawl ensued as tempers flared with Sergio Ramos dismissed amid all the furore for a push in the face of Carles Puyol. The comprehensive victory not only sees Barcelona leapfrog their rivals to the top spot in the La Liga table, but the Catalan club build significantly on their superior goal difference to Jose Mourinho's side, who have now been put firmly in their place.
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LEAGUE 2 Journada 13 Tenerife 1 - 0 Alcorcón A win at last for bottom club Tenerife, a 1-0 victory over Alcorcón only the second time they have taken the three points this season. Results elsewhere meant they started the game four points adrift of the sides above them, and new coach Juan Carlos Mandía was already under pressure to get a result. Visiting keeper Manu Herrera kept out Mikel Alonso and Natalio though, and Aragoneses had to respond with saves from Borja and Mora. Early in the second half though Nino picked up a long ball from Ricardo to score what was to prove the only goal of the game.
Journada 14 Villareal B 0 - 2 Tenerife Another excellent win, now their third of the season away at Villareal B, finally see CD Tenerife start to climb away from the foot of the table. Although still in the relegation places, things are starting to look up for the Canary-islanders. Goals from Nino after 45 minutes and Natalio Poquet after 89 minutes sealed another hardwon 3 points.
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CD TENERIFE December Fixtures Jornada 15 (05/12/2010) Tenerife - Granada Jornada 16 (12/12/2010) Recreativo - Tenerife Jornada 17 (19/12/2010) Tenerife - Betis Jornada 18 (03/01/2011) Valladolid - Tenerife
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Places to visit Santa Cruz Los Cristianos Las Americas Las Galletas Vilaflor Icod de los vinos Puerto de la Cruz Los Abrigos El Medano Guimar Candelaria Los Gigantes Masca Playa San Juan La Orotava Mount Teide National Park
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TENERIFE GUIDE Los Cristianos One of the most popular resorts in the entire Canary Islands, and just 16 km west of the airport. With the wonderful golden sand beaches situated around the harbour, the town has managed to retain some of the character of its original fishing village whist developing into one of the largest tourist areas on the Island. There are plenty of things to do, from the pleasure cruises, glass-bottomed boats, and ferries to neighbouring islands, as well as sun-bathing, watersports, then relaxing in the vast array of pubs, clubs and restaurants, all within walking distance. Playa de las Americas Very much a purpose built resort, Las Americas has grown to become Tenerife's biggest and most popular holiday destination. From it’s clean man-made sandy beaches to it’s hundreds of quality hotels and first class facilities, this is truly a sun worshipper's idea of paradise. Everyone is catered for with a wealth of beach, sea and leisure activities, and there is something for all the family with the Aquapark and new Siam Water Kingdom all within walking distance of as many bars, restaurants and clubs as you are ever likely to need.
Icod de los vinos Site of the 1,000 year old Drago (Dragon) Tree, the oldest and largest in existence, situated next to the plaza of the Iglesia de San Marcos.
Mount Teide National Park At a height of 3,720 metres, the summit of Mount Teide is the highest point of the Canary Islands, and the surrounding area was declared a National Park in 1954. Roads through the park allow visitors to drive across old lava fields and sample the lunarlike landscape within the old crater at around 2,100 metres above sea-level with El Teide dominating the centre. It is possible to access within 200 metres of the summit of this dormant vocano by cable car, and view the surrounding peaks, some of which are evidence of more recent volcanic activity. Vilaflor High above the coast of southern Tenerife, yet just an hours drive away, Vilaflor is a beautiful village famous for its wine, cheese and spring water, as well as being the highest village in Tenerife. On the road to Mount Teide, it offers spectacular views, as well as local scenery, arts and crafts. Las Galletas Located on the south coast between Los Cristianos and the airport, Las Galletas is a typical Canarian village with narrow streets, beach front promenade, picturesque harbour and a cafe style pedestrian centre. There is a small, natural beach by the side of the fishing boats, which supply the daily fish market and excellent local restaurants, both here and in the adjoining neighbourhoods that make up Tenbel and Costa del Silencio.
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TENERIFE GUIDE Santa Cruz Tenerife's vibrant capital city, set in the north-east corner of the island, offers a cosmopolitan blend of culture, heritage, beaches and classical architecture. Santa Cruz is a wonderful mix of old and new, with its museums, parks, plazas, art, fine dining, and of course shopping, which means it really does have something for everyone to enjoy. Santa Cruz is also the home of a dazzling array of festivals, events, and venues for those wishing to inject a bit of culture into their holiday. As well as being the site for one of the biggest carnivals in the world, its amazing sights number amongst it the magnificent Auditorio de Tenerife, home to the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. El Medano A small town on the south coast just 5km east of Los Abrigos, Medano is famous for its long, natural, sandy beaches and offshore breezes, making it the ideal spot for wind and watersport enthusiasts. The centre and boardwalk area mingle health and surf shops with seafront cafes, and is a very popular resort with the locals.
Los Abrigos A traditional fishing village situated between Las Chafiras and El Medano. It has a fantastic selection of seafood restaurants around the picturesque harbour where the local fishing boats drop off their catch daily.
Guimar A quiet town set in the valley of Guimar to the east of the island, it has a reputation as the perfect spot for a slice of “rural” tourism. More recently, the mysterious stone pyramids on the outskirts of the town, attracted the interest of the author and world famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who has researched similar structures in Mexico and Peru, and his exhibition on the site of the “pyramids” has become a huge tourist attraction. Puerto de la Cruz The oldest resort in the Canary Islands, located on the northern coast, this town was the birthplace of tourism in the Canaries and still has a lot to offer. It is more traditional, in contrast with the more modern resorts of the south, and is certainly greener, with a variety of botanical gardens due to the north’s more temperate climate. Home to a number of buildings of historical and artistic value, it is also the site of one of the islands most famous tourist attractions, the Loro Parque.
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TENERIFE GUIDE Los Gigantes A beautiful resort on the west coast of the island set on a hillside next to the towering cliffs from which it gets its name. From the natural beach made up of black volcanic sand, to the idyllic marina with its yachts, excursion boats, cafes and bars, or on to the small shops and restaurants tucked away in the narrow streets, this fantastic resort has someting for everyone. Playa San Juan A bustling seaside and fishing village on the road to Los Gigantes, Playa San Juan has undergone some development in recent years. It retains a working harbour, two beaches, the second of which is a new sandy beach, and a long promenade with shops and restaurants serving traditional food and of course, fresh fish every day. It is also close to the fantastic premier Abama golf and spa resort.
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La Orotava An historic town in the north of the island, notable for its typical Canarian architecture, monuments, and culture. Set in the valley from which it takes its name, its most notable landmark is the Casa de los Balcones which epitomises the island's heritage. Masca A popular and picturesque tourist spot situated in the more mountainous area to the north west of the island, with an impressive gorge that leads down to the sea. Noted for its scenery, and ideal for hiking. Candelaria Just south of the capital SantaCruz, Candelaria is a popular tourist destination of historical and religious significance, as the home of the Basilica and the Black Madonna, and the town's main plaza with its beach and Guanche statues.
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Weighing up the costs of sending money home or abroad Sending money to any part of the world, whether home or abroad, can now generally be done in just a few short minutes. Even if you are trying to send cash to some far flung corner of the world, nothing it seems is beyond the scope of the regular money transfer agencies. But you may well pay for the convenience and speed, and the fees charged for these transfers could eat up a large proportion of what you send. Money transfer operators - the best known are MoneyGram and Western Union - are fine if you need to get a reasonably small amount of money abroad in a desperate hurry. They can be particularly useful if the recipient of the money doesnt have a bank account. Or if, for example, you need to get some money quickly to someone at home while you are away (or vice versa).
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MONEY Weighing up the costs of sending money home or abroad Money transfers can now even be done online, or over the phone, as nearly all transfers nowadays use the internet for exchange rates and verification methods. These agencies claim to be able to get the funds to even the most remote parts of the planet. MoneyGram, for example, says it has 203,000 agents in 190 countries and, in most cases, will get the money transferred within ten minutes. The sender simply goes to the agent (or with Western Union you can phone or go online as well), arranges the transfer, and pays for it with a debit card or cash. You will need to provide proof of identity even to send cash, as will the person receiving the money at the other end. However, watch out if you use a credit card to send money, as this is classed as a cash withdrawal and you may have to pay interest on the money even if you clear your balance in full each month, and there could well be an additional cash withdrawal fee.
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MONEY MONEY Once the transfer is paid for, the sender is given a unique reference number. They must then contact the recipient, who, along with the reference number and proof of identity, goes to their nearest agent and receives their money. A survey by consumer magazine Which? found that if you wanted to send £100 to India, it would cost £4.99 and get there in 10 minutes with MoneyGram (which is available through post offices as well as high street agents). For Western Union, Which? found that to get the money to India within 10 minutes would cost £6.90.
Of far more significance to either of these, the Which? survey also found that the high street banks would charge up to £27 to send this small sum of money, and it could take at least a day or two for the transfer to go through. So if you are sending small sums of money or have to send cash, using the aforementioned money transfer operators can be worthwhile. Banks are simply too expensive for this sort of amount and timescale, and should only be considered for larger amounts where the secure transfer of the larger sum is more important than the timescale.
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MONEY Weighing up the costs of sending money home or abroad Another possibility, for transferring money between countries, particularly if you don’t need the cash in your hand, is PayPal . So long as you and your recipient have PayPal accounts (and email addresses), you can transfer money between you electronically and virtually instantaneously. International payments from PayPal are charged at up to 3.9 per cent plus 20p for currency conversion. PayPal says that it would cost £4.10 to transfer £100 overseas by this method. If youre considering moving money abroad, look at the sendmoneyhome.org website. This was originally set up by the British government and it gives comparisons on costs as well as advice about security. If speed of transfer isn’t an issue and you only have a small amount to send, then dont dismiss the currency brokers. HiFX has an online service which allows transfers of as little as £250 to be made. Its limited to transfers from seven major currencies (including sterling, the US dollar and the euro) into 19 other currencies. And it offers online real-time exchange rates. Check out these sites for further information (and in the case of Western Union and Moneygram to find your nearest agents). PayPal www.paypal.com Western Union www.westernunion.com MoneyGram www.moneygram.com
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Your Weekly Horoscope to 7th December ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Travel should be on your mind, and you may find yourself changing plans for some form of entertainment. Don't allow personal problems to conflict with professional duties. Get involved in groups that can offer intellectual stimulation.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Someone you live with could be frustrated and upset. It might be best to work on your own for a while, and if possible, do your job out of your home this month. Don't expect anyone else to pay your bills for you.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don’t be surprised if you experience a sudden reversal of fortune this month. Try to keep a low profile. Try to avoid serious discussions with loved ones. Don't let your personal dilemmas interfere with your goals.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Children will keep you busy, but take time to catch up on some gossip and make plans for the future. Travel, although adventurous and enticing, will cost more than you expect. Re-evaluate your position and make decisions about your goals.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Get together with friends and do something entertaining but not too expensive. Visit friends who have not been well. Try to iron out any friction over money with your partner or conflicts could prevail. Try to channel your energy into professional endeavours.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Take advantage of new opportunities that present themselves. Invite people home to discuss your plans for group fundraising events and outings. You can come up with solutions to the problems responsible for inefficiencies at work. Travel could well be to your advantage, however, it might prove to be expensive.
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Your Weekly Horoscope to 7th December LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You will feel so much better about yourself if you can control your addictions. Curb or cut out that bad habit you've been meaning to do something about. You should get out and meet new people this month. Be diplomatic when dealing with in-laws.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Losses could occur if you haven't been careful when dealing with joint financial ventures. Before you proceed be sure to talk your plans over with those they will affect. You could easily lose your temper at work. Don't push your ideas on to others, and let your boss make you feel guilty enough to take work home with you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Don't donate more than you can afford in order to impress others. Opportunities to get ahead are evident. Don't let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy. Opportunities for romance may develop through dealing with groups that have a purpose.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This might not be a time for hasty decisions. Romantic opportunities will flourish through travel or communication. Tempers will mount if you're too pushy at work or at home. Property investments, insurance, tax rebates, or inheritance should bring you financial gains.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You will be able to enlist the help of colleagues who believe in your ideas. Travel could be in order. Your boss may be pushy. Travel will result in new romantic attractions.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Unexpected bills will be impossible for you to pay. Sign up for courses that will bring you more skills. Family talks may get a little heated. Be firm when dealing with matters pertaining to your environment.
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If it’s your birthday this month . . . Dec. 1st: Woody Allen (1935) Lee Trevino (1939) Richard Pryor (1940) Bette Midler (1945) 2nd: Britney Spears (1981) Monica Seles (1973) Maria Callas (1923) Gianni Versace (1946) 3rd: Andy Williams (1930) Ozzy Osbourne (1948) Daryl Hannah (1960) Julianne Moore (1960) Brendan Fraser (1968)
4th: General Franco (1892) Jeff Bridges (1949) Marisa Tomei (1964) Tyra Banks (1973) 5th: Walt Disney (1901) George Armstrong Custer (1839) Little Richard (1932) Jose Carreras (1946) 6th: Dave Brubeck (1920) Peter Buck (1956)
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7th: Ellen Burstyn (1932) Tom Waits (1949) 8th: Jim Morrison (1943) Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925) Kim Basinger (1953) Sinead O'Connor (1966) Maximillian Schell (1930) David Carradine (1936) Lee J. Cobb (1911) Terri Hatcher (1964) 9th: John Milton (1608) Kirk Douglas (1916) Donny Osmond (1957) Beau Bridges (1941) Dame Judi Dench (1934) John Malkovitch (1953) 10th: Kenneth Branagh (1960) Susan Dey (1952) 11th: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918) Rita Moreno (1931) Brenda Lee (1944) Teri Garr (1949) 12th: Frank Sinatra (1915) Connie Francis (1938) Dionne Warwick (1940) Edward G. Robinson (1893) Jennifer Connelly (1970)
13th: Dick Van Dyke (1925) Christopher Plummer (1929) Steve Buscemi (1957) Jamie Foxx (1967)
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Who do you share yours with . . . Dec. 14th: Nostradamus (1503) Michael Owen (1979) 15th: J. Paul Getty (1892) Gustave Eiffel (1832) Don Johnson (1949) Nero (37) 16th: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770) Jane Austen (1775) Sir Noel Coward (1899) Arthur C. Clarke (1917) Liv Ullmann (1939) 17th: Sir Humphrey Davy (1778) Bill Pullman (1953) Milla Jovovich (1975)
18th: Steven Spielberg (1946) Betty Grable (1916) Keith Richards (1943) Ray Liotta (1955) Brad Pitt (1963) Christina Aguilera (1980) Katie Holmes (1978) 19th: Leonid Brezhnev (1906) Cicely Tyson (1933) Robert Urich (1946) Ralph Richardson (1902) 20th: Billy Bragg (1957) Uri Geller (1946) 21st: Jane Fonda (1937) Joseph Stalin (1875) Kurt Waldheim (1918) Frank Zappa (1940) Samuel L. Jackson (1948) Chris Evert (1954) Kiefer Sutherland (1966) 22nd: Ralph Fiennes (1962) Peggy Ashcroft (1907) Maurice Gibb (1949) Robin Gibb (1949)
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23rd: Emperor Akihito (1933) 24th: Ricky Martin (1971) Howard Hughes (1905) Ava Gardner (1922) 25th: Humphrey Bogart (1899) Annie Lennox (1954) Sissy Spacek (1949) Anwar Sadat (1918) Cab Calloway (1907) Quentin Crisp (1908) Dido (1971) 26th: Richard Widmark (1914) Phil Spector (1940) Mao Tse-tung (1893) 27th: Louis Pasteur (1822) Gerard Depardieu (1948) Marlene Dietrich (1901) 28th: Denzel Washington (1954) Maggie Smith (1934) 29th: Mary Tyler Moore (1936) Ted Danson (1947) Marianne Faithfull (1946) Jon Voight (1938) Jude Law (1972) Charles Goodyear (1800)
30th: Tiger Woods (1975) Bo Diddley (1928) Tracey Ullman (1959) Rudyard Kipling (1865) 31st: John Denver (1943) Henri Matisse (1869) Anthony Hopkins (1937) Ben Kingsley (1943) Donna Summer (1948) Val Kilmer (1959) Patti Smith (1946) Jason Robards (1892) Simon Wiesenthal (1908)
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Famous days in December in Spanish History 1229-12-31 - James I of Aragon the Conqueror enters Medina Mayurqa (now known as Palma, Spain) thus consummating the Christian conquest of the island of Majorca. 1492-12-26 - 1st Spanish settlement in New World founded, by Columbus >>> 1503-12-29 - Battle at Carigliano: Spanish army beats France 1512-12-27 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regards to native Indians in the New World 1534-12-06 - Quito, Ecuador founded by Spanish 1553-12-25 - Battle of Tucapel: Mapuche rebels under Lautaro defeats the Spanish conquistadors and exetutes the governor of Chile Pedro de Valdivia 1566-12-01 - Spanish king Philip II names Fernando Alvarez, duke of Alva 1572-12-11 - Spanish troops begin siege of Haarlem 1572-12-13 - Spanish army beats Geuzen fleet under admiral Lumey 1572-12-17 - Spanish army begins fires in Haarlem, Netherlands 1582-12-15 - Spanish Netherlands / Denmark / Norway adopt Gregorian calendar 1598-12-21 - Battle of Curalaba: The revolting Mapuche, led by cacique Pelentaru, inflict a major defeat on Spanish troops in southern Chile; all Spanish cities south of the Biobio river are eventually taken by the Mapuches, and all conquest of Mapuche territories by Europeans practically ceases, until 1870s "Pacification of Araucania". 1602-12-11 - A surprise attack by forces under the command of the Duke of Savoy and his brother-in-law, Philip III of Spain, is repelled by the citizens of Geneva. Commemorations on FĂŞte de l'Escalade are usually held on December 11 or the closest weekend. >>> 1617-12-16 - Spanish viceroy Hernando Arias de Saavedra founds provinces Rio de la Plata (Argentina)/Guaira (Paraguay) 1640-12-01 - Portugal regains independence after 60 years of Spanish rule 1691-12-04 - Spanish king Carlos II names Maximilian II viceroy of S Netherlands >>> 1718-12-17 - England declares war on Spain 1746-12-05 - Revolt in Genoa against the Spanish rule 1819-12-17 - Congress of Angostura establishes Colombia's independence from Spain 1821-12-01 - Santo Domingo (Dominican Rep) proclaims independence from Spain 1824-12-09 - Battle of Ayacucho (Candorcangui), Peru defeats Spain 1836-12-28 - Spain recognizes independence of Mexico
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Famous days in December in Spanish History 1865-12-05 - Chincha Islands War: Peru allies with Chile against Spain 1898-12-10 - Spanish-American War ends; US acquires Philippines, PR & Guam 1931-12-09 - Spain becomes a republic 1931-12-10 - Manuel Azaña becomes premier and Niceto Zamora president of Spain 1933-12-17 - Spain's 2nd Govt of Lerroux forms 1946-12-03 - US govt asks UN to order dictator Franco out of Spain >>> 1946-12-11 - Spain suspended from UN 1978-12-27 - King Juan Carlos ratifies Spain's 1st democratic constitution >>> 1978-12-27 - Spain becomes a democracy after 40 years of dictatorship 1981-12-02 - Spanish government requests membership in NATO 1981-12-07 - Spain becomes a member of the NATO 1982-12-15 - Spain reopens border with Gibraltar 1988-12-14 - Spanish General strike to protest austerity measures 1991-12-21 - 95 share in Madrid Spain $1.3 billion lottery 1992-12-03 - The Greek oil tanker Aegean Sea, carrying 80,000 tonnes of crude oil, runs aground in a storm while approaching La Coruña, Spain, and spills much of its cargo 1999-12-21 - The Spanish Civil Guard intercepts a van loaded with 950 kg of explosives that ETA intended to use to blow up Torre Picasso in Madrid 2003-12-24 - The Spanish police thwart an attempt by ETA to detonate 50 kg of explosives at 3:55 p.m. inside Madrid's busy Chamartín Station 2005-12-08 - Ante Gotovina, Croatian army general accused of war crimes, is captured in the Playa de las Américas, Tenerife by the Spanish police. >>>
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Famous Spanish Birthdays in December 1485-12-16 - Catherine of Aragon, Spanish princess/1st wife of Henry VIII >>> 1491-12-24 - Ignatius of Loyola, Spanish founder of the Jesuit order (d. 1556) 1587-12-25 - Margarita of Austria, queen of Philip III of Spain (d. 1611) 1635-12-24 - Mariana of Austria, second wife of king Philip IV of Spain (d. 1696) 1683-12-19 - Philip V, Versailles France, King of Spain (1700-24, 24-46) 1709-12-11 - Louise Elisabeth of Orléans, queen consort of Spain (d. 1742) 1711-12-04 - Barbara of Portugal, queen of Spain (d. 1758) 1751-12-09 - Maria Luisa of Parma, queen of Charles IV of Spain (d. 1819) 1803-12-07 - Maria Josepha of Saxony, queen consort of Spain (d. 1829) 1876-12-29 - Pablo Casals, Vendrell Catalonia Spain, violinist/conductor/composer 1892-12-04 - Francisco Franco, Spanish General and dictator (1936-75) 1901-12-22 - Joaquin Rodrigo, Spain, composer 1946-12-05 - Jose Carreras, Barcelona Spain opera tenor (I Lombardi, Three Tenors) >>> 1963-12-20 - Infanta Elena of Spain 1968-12-18 - Alejandro Sanz, Spanish singer 1969-12-18 - Santiago Cañizares, Spanish footballer 1976-12-07 - Vanessa Lorenzo, Spanish fashion model 1981-12-03 - David Villa, Spanish footballer 1982-12-06 - Alberto Contador, Spanish cyclist and 2007 Tour de France winner >>> 1984-12-20 - David Tavaré, Spanish singer 2000-12-06 - Pablo Nicolás Urdangarín y de Borbón, Spanish royal
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Famous Spanish Deaths in December 1073-12-20 - Domingo, Spanish monastery founder, abbot and saint, dies 1249-12-25 - Peter Nolascus, Spanish monastery founder and saint dies 1446-12-28 - Clemens VIII, [Aegyd Munoz], Spanish antipope (1423-29), dies 1515-12-02 - Gonzalo de Cordoba, Spanish general and viceroy of Naples, dies 1552-12-02 - Francis Xavier, Spanish Catholic missionary (b. 1506) 1579-12-21 - Vicente Masip, Spanish painter 1591-12-14 - Juan de la Cruz, [de Yepes], Spanish poet and saint, dies 1633-12-01 - Isabella of Austria, infante of Spain and governess in Holland, dies at 67 1679-12-17 - Don Juan, ruler of Spain, dies 1788-12-14 - Carlos III, King of Naples / Spain (1759-88), dies at 72 >>> 1973-12-20 - Luis Carrero Blanco, PM of Spain (1973), assassinated by ETA 1978-12-14 - Salvador de Madariaga, Spanish diplomat, writer, historian and pacifist (b. 1886) 1983-12-25 - Joan Miro, Spanish surrealist, dies at his home in Majorca at 90 1984-12-14 - Vicente Aleixandre, Spanish writer and Nobel laureate (b. 1898) 1995-12-15 - Manuel Gutierrez Mellado, PM of Defense of Spain (1977-81), dies at 83 1998-12-19 - Antonio Ord贸帽ez, Spanish bullfighter >>> 2003-12-21 - Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Spanish playboy and businessman (b. 1924) 2005-12-04 - Gloria Lasso, French-Spanish singer (b. 1922)
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