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FIREFIGHTERS TO TAKE INDEFINITE STRIKE TO THE STREETS Sirens to sound, flares to be let off
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ENERIFE firefighters are preparing to take to the streets as part of their indefinite strike.
The industrial action began on January 30th and protest marches are being planned, including in Santa Cruz on Friday, Februar y 10th. The trade union CC.OO says it called the strike because of major concerns over what they say are deficiencies in various areas such as staffing, training, materials and resources. But answering concerns that there could be a catastrophe in the event of a major fire, plane crash, motorway pile-up, explosion or the like, island leaders say this would not be the case. Spanish law says strikers have to maintain the minimum service and the Tenerife Fire Consortium says it is doing just that, having 44 staff on duty at any one time. Security chief for Tenerife Cabildo Javier Rodríguez said in a “clear and categorical” way that the south of the island WAS safe. A statement from the convenors also assured: “These minimum services will be established with 44 daily firefighters, the same number with daily operations, so that the normal functioning of all the work centres of the Consortium will not be affected.” ”The Tenerife Firefighters Consortium guarantees that
this figure allows maintaining the provision of the service, while not impairing the exercise of the right to strike, since it coincides with the minimum daily staff endowments.” Tenerife is said to have one fireman per 5,000 inhabitants. The national average is one for every 2,000, and in countries like Germany, this ratio is reduced to one per 800 inhabitants. The Consortium is also unhappy about the proposed construction of a 1.2 million euro fire station in La Laguna to be manned by volunteers. They feel the money could be better spent elsewhere. They have also expressed regret that there is only one fire station in the south of Tenerife (see full inside story), namely at San Miguel de Abona. The firemen went on strike in Tenerife in 2008 and 2011 and the Consortium would like to know the exact terms of the agreement. It has also asked the union to explain in detail what their grievances are so they can arrange to sit around a negotiating table with all parties concerned. Tenerife Cabildo says progress is being made on a document for the provision of two new fire stations in the south of the island, specifically
in the Güímar Valley and in the surroundings of the municipalities of Arona-Adeje-Guía de Isora. These would complement the current map of 13 fire stations distributed throughout the island, ie five professional fire stations and eight volunteer fire stations. Of the five professional stations, four are in the north. The first steps of the dossier are to obtain the land for subsequent drafting of the projects, to tender the works, to execute them and to equip them with the human and material resources necessary for their effective operation. The Cabildo says 2.8 million euros has been allocated and that the budget for the Fire Consortium this year was increased by two million euros. Staffing had also been increased which in turn would reduce the amount of overtime existing fire personnel had to do. Friday’s demonstration in Santa Cruz will see protest banners hung at the city’s fire station saying “Danger: each year less firefighters.” Sirens will be sounded and flares set off. The fire brigade says this is deliberately planned to give more visible evidence to the strike as because of the requirement to give cover, people on the island might not
realise they are taking industrial action or why. So far, the striking firemen
say official meetings have only been about maintaining minimum services and pro-
viding adequate cover for the Carnival but nothing deeper.
Eleven people drown in Canaries in January
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HE Canary Islands ARE a safe place for swimming, despite what appears to be a lot of drownings in recent months.
Statistics confirm that eleven people have lost their lives in the Canary Islands, victims of water-related accidents during Januar y 2017, an increase of three people (+ 22%) compared to the same month of the previous year. The archipelago also closed 2016 as the autonomous community with the greatest number of deaths in the aquatic environment. However, promoters of a new Canary safety campaign
“Canaries, 1500km of coast” say the figures could give rise to false alarm as the beaches themselves are ver y safe. Around 50 are able to fly the Blue Flag which is only given if stringent safety precautions are in place. The organisers of the campaign also stressed the importance of safety campaigns as last summer, the Canaries cut deaths by a third thanks to information relayed through the press, radio and TV.
Of the eleven deaths in January, nearly three quarters of them were bathers. They were of Spanish, German, Finnish and Belgian nationality. The environment where the total incidents occurred were beaches at 75 per cent, natural pools at five per cent and others the remainder. By age, 45 per cent of the victims were adults, 20 per cent were over 60 and ten per cent were children. By islands, Tenerife and Gran Canaria registered the most deaths, four in each. Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Palma count a death in each one.
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Council’s pledge over Puerto’s Lago Martianez
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UERTO de la Cruz council has reiterated its commitment to improving the facilities and conditions of the Lago Martiánez tourist com-
plex.
Councillor responsible for the centre, Sandra Rodríguez said there had been a “remarkable improvement” thanks to work carried out over the last year and a half and pledged there was more to come. She said just over 142,000 euros had been spent, around
117,000 of which was on new furnishings and the rest on machinery. In this way, it had been possible to take care of necessary repairs like the putting into operation of several motors and pumps of some swimming pools; the purchase of new extinguishers
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HE Norwegian Ambassador to Spain has made a visit to the fascinating “Pyramids of Guimar” at his special request.
Sr. Helge Skaara was in Tenerife for meetings with the regional authorities and to attend the official inauguration of the new Norwegian Church in Los Cristianos. He said he wanted to take advantage of being on the island to visit the ethnographic park which has so many links with the Scandinavian country, having been founded by the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. The ambassador was able
to see at first-hand the extensive gardens and outdoor exhibitions that characterise this park of more than 64,000 square metres and, of course, to see the pyramids which were unearthed from barren land. The visitors also had the opportunity to walk round the sustainable garden, the most recent exhibition of the Ethnographic Park realised in collaboration with the University of La Laguna.
and new machiner y for gardens, as well as various office supplies. One of the most important investments has been the acquisition recently of 900 hammocks that are already installed in the Alisios and San Telmo zones of the tourist complex designed by the artist from Lanzarote, César Manrique. Sandra Rodríguez also referred to the purchase of a new air conditioner for the
jacuzzi, which will “allow its early start” and confirmed work had started on the documentation requested by Costas for the renewal of the concession of the Lago to Puerto council as it expires in July of next year. The tourist complex is also now a cardio-protected centre as it has several portable defibrillator heart machines and the life of one German tourist was saved as a result.
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Pilgrimage route to be restored and promoted
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RANADILLA de Abona and Vilaflor de Chasna have joined forces to promote the project of recovery of the famous Camino del Hermano Pedro.
The municipalities have also met to prepare and coordinate the XII Route to be held in April. A meeting has already taken place involving the Mayors of Granadilla de Abona, José Domingo Regalado González, and Vilaflor, Agustina Beltrán, as well as councillors, municipal technicians and the Cabildo de Tenerife, representatives of AENA, members of The Foundation of the International Centre for the Conservation of Heritage (CICOP) and groups of mountaineers, among others. The aim, in both the medium and long-term, is to see the popular and historic route recovered, promoted and improved. Agustina Beltrán empha-
sised that this is a pilgrimage route that has been used for more than 30 years by residents before also becoming a major tourist attraction. The Camino leads to the cave where Hermano Pedro used to tend his sheep before travelling abroad to do charity work and later becoming Tenerife’s first saint. The participants at the meeting agreed to work on a road map and reach the reconciliation of such important aspects as the safety and heritage interest of the road and the improvement of this historic route that runs between Vilaflor de Chasna and Granadilla de Abona. Arrangements were also made for the 2017 pilgrimage with all parties involved.
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Defrauded electricity in Canaries equalled La Gomera’s entire usage!
LECTRICITY fraud in the Canaries reached such proportions last year that energy illegally sourced was the equivalent of the entire power used by La Gomera. Endesa detected more than 62 million kilowatt/hour (kWh) in the Canary Islands last year, which resulted from more than 5,000 cases of fraud detected from inspections. The kilowatts of energy consumed fraudulently and detected by the company in the archipelago almost doubled those of the previous year and, as then, the great majority corresponds to companies and not to private
citizens. In the whole of its area of influence in Spain, the company has brought to light more than 110,000 cases of fraud in 2016, which has allowed the recovery of 1.4 billion kWh. Endesa said in a statement that it maintains a “ver y intense” line of work to fight against electricity fraud, as this means, in many cases, putting at risk the safety and health of
people who live or are close to the fraudster . The company warns that manipulated installations do not comply with safety regulations and generate a significant risk not only for those who handle them but also for people who live or move in the vicinity of those facilities. Eighty per cent of the detected fraud is attributable to companies from various industrial and service sectors; and of the remaining 20 per cent, more than 80 per cent was due to individuals with high levels of consumption; less than one per cent of the
fraud committed in Spain is due to illegal connections carried out by low-income families. According to Endesa, the data show that fraud is, above all, an illegal resource used by some companies and large domestic consumers to lower their electricity bill at the expense of all other consumers. Thus, the negative impact of fraud does not only have an impact on electricity companies, but, as with tax fraud, it directly affects the resources of other companies and citizens, as it translates into an increase of the electric bill they pay.
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Virtual reality arrives at Santa Cruz Carnival
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ORE people than ever before are able to enjoy the delights of the famous Santa Cruz Carnival, thanks to new technology.
Tenerife’s capital has already started the 2017 programme which is gearing up to the big celebrations, including the main “Coso”
with its spectacular parade on February 28th and two Carnivals of the Day on February 26th and March 4th. Thousands of revellers will
make sure they are in the city in person to take part in the fun. But for those who can’t, the city council has teamed up with the Canary company I Love the World so the party can be enjoyed in virtual reality mode around the world.
The novel project ‘I Love Carnaval’ is available for mobile devices or computer screens and will cover all the events. Councillor for Fiestas, Gladis de León said: “This initiative will help us to continue integrating the events and parties to be held on the streets of Santa Cruz with a device that will allow us to nourish and enjoy Carnival and make it even more easily accessible.” Santa Cruz also hopes “I Love Carnaval” will also help to spread the fame of the carnival throughout the world as it is alreadu deemed second only to Rio. Full details of Santa Cruz Carnival 2017 are available on www.carnavaldetenerife.com
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Paraglider crashes into hotel pool area
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HERE was quite a surprise for guests around the swimming pool of an hotel in La Caleta at the weekend.
At just before 4.30pm on Sunday, February 5th, a paraglider came crashing down after missing his landing site in Adeje. The 112 emergency centre received a call about the incident and sent the police and medics to the scene. The man was given treatment before being taken to hospital in the south by ambulance. The 112 service said he suffered facial injuries in the crash but these were described as “of a less serious nature.”
Alteza opens 39th store in Tenerife
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HE supermarket chain Alteza has opened its first store in El Rosario and created 24 direct jobs.
The inauguration took place recently with a blessing by the local priest of La Esperanza, José Domingo Morales and presided over by the Mayor, Escolástico Gil and president of Grupo Jesuman, José Ignacio Hernández. The store is situated on the general road of La Esperanza (TF-24), km 7.5 in the district of Lomo Pelado and Las Rosas. Most of the jobs have been
filled by people living in the municipality. This is Alteza’s 39th store in Tenerife and will be open on Sundays and public holidays. It is aimed not just at local residents but the many visitors and tourists who use the TF.24. In addition, it will generate economy among the rest of businesses nearby, for example, numerous premises dedicated to the restoration or the Farmer’s Market.
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Arona offers co-operation as council says: “We need our own fire station” had 40,000 beds and was close to other municipalities with similar charactestics such as Adeje and Guia de Isora. This made it a very suitable place to host such facilities. “We know that there is a need in the south of the island to reinforce security,” he said. “We have lived through such events as the collapse of the building in Los Cristianos and we have seen the professionalism of the consortium’s firefighters.” He said ever yone was aware that Tenerife had a south and a north area and stressed: “Arona is the third municipality of the island that brings more money to the Consortium, with one million euros.” Carolina Reverón said the Consortium Insular had at its disposal a budget of 2.8 million euros to invest in the south of the island and proposed that “our goal is to
have a fire station.” Representatives of firefighters reported that most incidents occur in the area of Los Cristianos-Playa de las Americas. The council feels it would therefore be normal to have a fire station of its own that extends its action to the municipalities of AronaAdeje-Guía de Isora, an area from which it considers the San Miguel station cannot cope as well “since the ideal time for a performance is about ten minutes.” The representatives insisted on the idea that Arona has areas of hills, tourist areas, residential establishments, and a high population density, which makes it necessary to have such an installation. Arona council says a new fire station in the municipality would complement another that is promoted in the region of the southeast.
House fire in Punta Brava
Woman saved from pool
SHOPPING INITIATIVE
LAMES shooting out of a property in Puerto de la Cruz led to several 112 emergency calls.
woman was rushed to hospital after being saved from drowning in a pool complex in Puerto de la Cruz.
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RONA council has offered its co-operation to Tenerife’s Fire Consortium and believes the municipality is the right place to host a new fire station. The Mayor, José Julián Mena says the council will do all it can to help with such a project if Arona is chosen by the brigade. This would include finding and giving the necessary land. The offer was made to the Consortium during a recent
meeting which involved the Mayor and the councillor for security, Carolina Reverón. Sr. Reveron said Arona had a right to a new fire station given its population of around 92,000 people. On top of this, it was visited by 1.5 million tourists in 2016,
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The fire broke out in a house in calle Víctor Machado in the Punta Brava district. Three fire units based in La Orotava rushed to the scene and found the blaze was in one of the rooms of the two-storey detached property but was affecting the rest of the house. Police and medics also attended.
NASTY SHOCK
Yorkie found by police after shop theft
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lady dog owner had a nasty shock when she tied up her Yorkshire Terrier outside a shop in Gran Canaria.
After making her purchases, she returned to discover that the tiny pet had been stolen. Police later discovered that the 12-year-old Yorkie had been taken by a 44-year-old man with previous convictions. The dog was tied up with several loops whilst the woman went into the shop. She immediately reported the incident and handed officers a pic of her pet. Fortunately, the Yorkie was found safe and unharmed and returned to its very relieved owner.
Cupid is on the loose!
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The incident happened on Sunday afternoon when other bathers came to her rescue. She was pulled from the water when she got into difficulties. Emergency medics went to the scene and gave her first aid before she was transferred to hospital. Her condition was described as non-serious.
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UPID will be on the loose in Los Realejos as preparations are made for Valentine’s Day.
The local council and the traders’ association have announced details of the February 14th campaign with the aim of encouraging local shopping.
Deputy Mayor and councillor of commerce, Adolfo González said: “We continue working with parallel and timely initiatives based on the commercial calendar and the brand Los Realejos, commerce with heart” which we introduced in the final quarter of last year in coordination with the Local Development Agency and the five commercial areas of the municipality.” The idea is to promote the availability of local products through various means. There will be various Valentine initiatives in Los Realejos not just on February 14th inside but prior to it as well.
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Capital Puerto urges restaurants toughens up and hotels to step up pet ownership recycling efforts rules with T greater fines
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HE hotel and restaurant trade in Puerto de la Cruz is being urged to step up recycling as part of a new campaign led by the local coun-
cil.
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ANTA Cruz has approved a new set of rules over animal protection and ownership.
The document, which was on public display since July 2016, has been agreed with animal groups and the College of Veterinarians who made various suggestions. Councillor for the environment, Carlos Correa, said one of the main novelties of the new ordinance is the requirement that all pets in the capital carry the corresponding identification chip or an alternative method if they are very small animals. “With this measure, we can know the identity of its rightful owner in case of loss or theft and, likewise, to stop abandonment,” he explained. Now, with the entry into force of this regulation, owners will have three months to place the
mandatory chip to all their pets. “It is an ordinance that collects, fundamentally the protection and defence of animals. This is an active document, which may even evolve to adapt to the new circumstances, “ he added. Sanctions have also been increased to the maximum level allowed by Canary law. Those citizens who do not pay the corresponding penalty or who claim lack of financial resources to face their payment will have to perform a certain number of hours of community work. The document also regulates the possession of exotic animals and potentially dangerous animals, including some breeds of dogs.
It has joined forces with Ecoembes, the environmental non-profit organisation that promotes sustainability through the recycling of packaging in Spain. Together, the two bodies will be encouraging establishments which are part of Canal HORECA ( (hotels, restaurants and catering services) to recycle light containers. This is part of the “Plan 70/20: El Puerto Recicla” initiative. The presentation was held by the councillor for general services, of the General Services, Ángel Montañés and Tinxara Mesa, specialist in Local and Autonomic Management of Ecoembes. The project is being developed in 157 localities of different zones of the municipality and is divided into different phases. Firstly, the needs of each establishment were recorded in terms of recycling, such as the number
of cubes needed to make an adequate separation of the materials or the items they find to recycle, among other issues. Once this was decided, the relevant cubes were delivered to the establishments. There has also been a review of existing recycling containers on the streets. To this end, 162 cubes have been distributed in the establishments and 20 containers in their vicinity. After this distribution, training is being carried out aimed at the professionals of the premises with the aim of knowing the most appropriate way to make a proper separation of waste. In addition, different reference materials will be provided with all detailed recycling information. Ángel Montañés praised everyone for their support in Puerto’s bid to achieve 70 per
cent recycling by the year 2020. “The objective is to make Puerto de la Cruz a reference for the correct management of waste at a national level, through the use of innovative actions that lead to an increase in municipal recycling rates,” he said. Tinixara Mesa added: “The care of the environment depends on the gestures that each of us perform daily in all areas of our life: at home, at work, in
leisure places and so on. The volume of waste that is generated in the establishments of the Canal HORECA is quite high and for this reason, at Ecoembes we have started this project with the aim of meeting the needs of these establishments in terms of recycling.” Ecoembes (www.ecoembes.com) is the non-profit organisation that manages the recover y and recycling of yellow and blue plastic containers throughout Spain.
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Arona “gets real” and relaxes rules over pavement cafes and street entertainment
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RONA council says it intends to “get real” about how outside space is used in the tourist areas and adapt regulations to suit the
times.
The government team has announced it is looking again at the current rules with a view to allowing new terraces and kiosk shops, as well as space for entertainment. The aim, they say, is to boost economic activity and help to generate jobs. The new legislation will allow for the incorporation of leisure activities. The Mayor, José Julián Mena says all this will be done whilst still respecting the right of residents to enjoy their rest and allow proper mobility between the terraces. Current legislation was put into place in 2013 but Arona council is not happy with it, saying it falls short of allowing for such elements as the opening of new kiosk shops for catering and leisure in various parts of the municipality. The transit of tourist
vehicles in tourist zones will also be looked at ie electric cars or horse and carriages amongst others. “The ordinance that is in force did not take into account all the realities that exist in a municipality like ours, which is a tourist destination of great importance, which presents ver y diverse, changing realities,” said the Mayor. “Activities also need to be compatible with the right of residents to enjoy their rest but also to give life to the municipality and generate economic activity and enjoyment but all in an orderly way and in line with a tourist destination of high quality like Arona.” “ We needed a new ordinance because we were detecting the appearance of new realities in the municipality and many traders were proposing ideas and proposals
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that had no place,” explained urban planning councillor Luis Garcia who added: “The ordinance not only regulates and reorders the occupation of the municipal space but the generic characteristics of the furniture of the terraces, activities such as concerts or television and film shootings and street artists, to give some examples.” As regards furniture, the ordinance establishes the general characteristics, since the entrepreneurs themselves will be given a voice “with the objective of reaching a consensus with them and closing the concrete characteristics, so that we achieve an adequate homogenisation and aesthetics, but without forgetting the needs of the merchants themselves,” he said. The installation of tables and chairs in pedestrian alleys will be allowed, providing two metres is left for pedestrian traffic. “We aim to gather the needs and realities of all districts, recognising the singularities
and dynamics of each one, which will result in the creation of leisure spaces and in the generation of economic activity,” according to Luis García. Until now, the installation of hotel kiosks was not allowed,
New course into sign language
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OS Realejos has opened registrations for a course which gives an introduction to sign language.
The initiative is being co-ordinated by the local council in association with Apaniste, the Association of Parents of Deaf Children in Tenerife and will be held in the Centre for Comprehensive Care for People with Disabilities. Councillor for disabilities, Sandra Pérez and president of Apaniste, Maribel Rodríguez announced the opening of registrations by order of application (places will be limited). The course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in March from 6pm to 8pm at the centre in calle San Isidro. The course lasts for 20 hours and at the end , students will obtain a certificate of attendance. The registration fee is 35 euros and can be formalised through the telephone numbers 922.34.11.96 or 600.29.95.54.
unlike other municipalities. The new regulation allows them, “something that is going to be fundamental to attract people and revitalise spaces like the own helmet of Arona”, he said. Although the ordinance will
be extended to the whole municipality, it will include special provision for certain areas, such as Avenida Los Playeros in Los Cristianos. Here, terraces in the centre of the road and in the pedestrian space will be allowed.
Group visits invited to new road exhibition
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HE Casa de El Capitán in San Miguel de Abona is to host in February the exhibition “Memoria de la Carretera Vieja”, a cultural proposal that is part of the Cauce Sur project. The initiative, promoted by Tenerife Cabildo and the local council, aims to show how the road system has historically dictated what goes on around it. The exhibition will have different photographs that will detail the historical evolution of the general road of the south, with images of old
bridges or the houses of the truck drivers, among others. In addition, information panels will be installed that will reveal the socioeconomic repercussions of the old road. Anyone who would like to arrange a group visit to the museum should ring 922 700 887.
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Praise for Puerto as Canary Government backs three more renovation schemes
Historic plaza to be restored for centenary year
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HE plaza de Los Patos in Santa Cruz is to be given a new look to coincide with its first centenary.
After a year, the Cabildo Heritage report has been received, which has allowed approval of the remodelling project of this emblematic space. The Local Government Board of Santa Cruz approved the technical project for the rehabilitation of the Plaza Veinticinco de Julio, popularly known as Plaza de Los Patos, after an important study of its current state, needs and improvements to be made. The Mayor of the city, José Manuel Bermúdez, highlighted the coincidence of these works with the first centenary of the construction of this emblematic
space, in 1917. “If everything goes as we wish, it will be the best way to commemorate that anniversary,” he said. Located at the intersection of calles Veinticinco de Julio, Costa y Grijalba, Viera y Clavijo and General O’Donell, the plaza de Los Patos is showing signs of significant deterioration given the given the time that has elapsed since its last in-depth rehabilitation between 1990 and 1991. The idea is to restore it to all its former splendour through a project which will last nine months and cost just over 500,000 euros.
Driver dies after car overturns
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man has died in a road accident in Lanzarote after he was thrown out of his car and suffered fatal injuries.
The tragedy happened on the LZ-20 at the height of Argana Alta in the municipality of Arrecife just after 11pm. Medics and the police rushed to the scene but could only confirm the man’s death because of the severity of his injuries. He had been thrown from the car when it overturned on the road.
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UERTO de la Cruz has been praised as a shining example of how a long-established tourist resort can reinvent itself.
Canary Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Mariate Lorenzo and the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Cristóbal de la Rosa saw for themselves what has been done and what is pending during an official visit. They called at various tourist sites, accompanied by the Mayor, Lope Afonso, tourism councillor, Dimple Melwani, and councillor for economic management, Sandra Rodriguez. The Government of the Canary Islands will finance,
through the Consortium for the Rehabilitation of Puerto de la Cruz, the renovation of three emblematic spaces. These are the Playa Martiánez, the Paseo de los Cipreses and the Plaza Laurel. Each year, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports allocates 500,000 euros to the aforementioned Consortium, made up of the central government, the Cabildo de Tenerife and the council of Puerto de la Cruz. Mariate Lorenzo highlighted
Puerto fall leads to head injury
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60-year-old woman was seriously injured after suffering a fall in Puerto de la Cruz.
The accident happened at 1.30am in the morning in Avenida Cristóbal Colón. The 112 control centre received an emergency call and sent police and medics to the scene. She was found to have a severe head trauma and was given initial treatment before being transferred to hospital.
Fire at Puerto hotel
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IREMEN were called out to deal with an incident in a Puerto de la Cruz hotel.
The crew from La Orotava were alerted to a fire in a cafeteria on the premises. It was found to have started in a fryer. The fire in avenida Cristóbal Colón was put out and the premises ventilated. One person needed treatment for smoke inhalation.
how Puerto de la Cruz has become an example of renovation of its outdated facilities and public spaces: “This commitment to rehabilitation is aligned with the Canarian Government’s strategy, focused on sustainability and improving the quality of our tourism model, always with the objective of achieving greater profitability for the sector and resulting in higher levels of employment and wellbeing of the residents of the area. “ The mayor of Porto, Lope Afonso, highlighted the fundamental role played by the autonomous community in “the ambitious process of renovation in which the municipality is immersed, which is bearing fruit in the business environment.” The rehabilitation of Playa Martiánez has 500,000 euros from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, added to the work being carried out by the Cabildo. Also, 200,000 euros will be allocated to the old Paseo de Los Cipreses, declared of historic interest and particularly important because it is the main access to the Paseo de la Costa, currently under construction, and the only one that will connect with the future viewpoint. The last investment by the
Government of the Canary Islands will be the execution of the project of renovation and improvement of the Laurel plaza, valued at 300,000 euros. This space, one of the main green areas of La Paz and which has great scenic value, needs more visible access, greater lighting, new furniture, expansion of the children’s play area and improvement of the vegetation and its surroundings. A further 183,399 euros has been allocated for the improvement and refurbishment of the streets Nieves Ravelo, Doctor Ingram and Blanco. Mariate Lorenzo stressed that the great commitment that Puerto de la Cruz has made for the rehabilitation is already having consequences in the improvement of its tourist numbers, since the number of visitors housed in regulated establishments stood this year at 774.294, which meant an increase of 15.2 per cent, up five points above the average of Tenerife, which stood at 10.8 per cent. Meanwhile, the growth of the average income per available room (REVPAR) surpassed the average of the Island by five points, increasing by 21 per in Puerto de la Cruz by 16 per cent in the global Tenerife.
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Work begins on new Civil Guard office
GERMAN MAN SAVED FROM DROWNING RADAZUL ALTO
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ORK has started on the new Civil Guard office in Radazul, Los Realejos.
The project is expected to take 12 months but hopes are high that it will actually be finished before then. The building being converted, at a cost of around 64,000 euros, is in Radazul Alto and will be handed over once it meets all the necessary regulations. The ground floor will have the office for the presentation of complaints, detention rooms, cells and parking area, while there will be offices for administration above. The complaints section and cells will be shared with the Local Police of El Rosario. In this way, it is hoped action will be speeded up. The building has been unused sine 2014, said councillor for works and urban planning, Jacinto Correa.
Cabo Blanco to get “green lung” at last with park rejuvenation
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A Trujilla is to become the green lung of Cabo Blanco as a large family park.
The new facility will have different areas for various age groups such as gardens, dog areas, shaded covered areas, football and basketball
courts and exercise equipment. Arona council has awarded the contract for the complete remodelling of the park, which had numerous deficiencies that made it difficult for full use
by residents. The project covers 8,610 square metres of the park and has a budget of execution of 1,100,000 euros. “What we want is to get a family zone, where we can share time and activities with our parents and our children,” said councillor for works, José Luis Gómez. At present, this space, located in consolidated urban land, does not have vegetation, children’s equipment or playgrounds. It also lacks shade and vegetation or facilities of any kind. The Mayor, José Julián Mena said: “Undoubtedly this park is one of the most repeated demands by residents and for us it was fundamental to undertake its
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comprehensive reform because it had serious deficiencies which meant it could not be used comfortably by older or children. It was therefore a fully underutilised park.” The newly awarded proposal proposes a set of curved paths generated from a series of circles that guarantee various flat spaces for the realisation of activities for children and elderly in an area whose main complexity is the slope that is close to 13 per cent. The materials that will be used in the park will be highly resistant to fire. Despite this obstacle, the project provides for an accessible surface and eliminates physical and communication barriers for people with some type of functional diversity.
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67-year-old German man was saved from drowning when he got into trouble in the natural swimming pool in Puerto San-
tiago.
He was taken to hospital in a less serious condition following the incident just after 5pm, the 112 emergeny service reported. Fellow bathers pulled the man to safety before the arrival of medics who initially treated him at the scene.
FIRE IN ABANDONED HOUSE
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IREFIGHTERS from La Laguna were called out to deal with a fire in an abandoned house located on Calle Antonio González Ramos, in the San Benito area of the municipality. “When they arrived at the site, the troops observed a large column of smoke that came out of that abandoned house so they immediately made a survey to rule out that there were people inside,” said a brigade spokesman. Finally, they confirmed that the fire started on a mattress in one of the rooms and spread through the rest of the house, also affecting the roof of an adjoining workshop.
TWO DIVERS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
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WO divers working in the Los Cristianos area were taken to hospital after suffering an accident.
The 112 service said a 31-year-old man needed treatment for dizziness and general malaise whilst the second man, aged 27, had generalised weakness of a mild nature. Both were transferred to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands. The incident brought the police, medics, Civil Guard, maritime rescue and Port Authority to the pier area just after 9am in the morning.
FIRE DAMAGES KITCHEN
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42-year-old man suffered mild smoke inhalation when fire broke out on the firstfloor of a house in Granadilla.
The early evening emergency brought the police, Civil Guard, fire brigade and medics to the scene in calle El Teide. The flames affected the kitchen.
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Hiker rescued “Most innovative skate park in after fall the Canaries” opens in Santa UNUSUAL DESIGN
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ANTA Cruz has opened the most innovative skatepark in the Canar y Islands in La Granja park.
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HIS picture shows the difficult terrain fire fighters had to deal with when they were called out to rescue an injured tourist.
The walker fell and hurt himself whilst out on the Punta HidalgoChinamada trail in La Laguna. The local fire crew attended to him at the scene, put him on a stretcher and then carried him to a safer location before he was taken on to hospital. His injuries were not serious.
Circular shaped and divided into two distinct areas, the installation occupies a total area of 2,360 square metres. The Mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, along with several councillors, the architect Daniel Yabar and a group of skaters, were amongst those present at the inauguration. Construction started last August and has met all deadlines. Sr. Bermúdez said the capital “needed a project of these characteristics” and added that, for its realisation, “we have supported a person like Daniel Yabar, who is an architect and skater, so the result has left the users very satisfied.” The Mayor also stressed that the installation “is in the heart of the park and is the most important in the Canary Islands with these characteristics.” The sports area occupies a total of 2,360 square metres, divided into two areas. The first, called ‘street skatepark’ has 994 square metres, while the ‘ramp skatepark’, which occupies the rest of the facility, extends over 1,370 square metres. The project complies with the needs expressed by fans of this specialty in Santa Cruz and its execution has been coordinated by the author and designer of the installation. The investment required for its construction and start-up amounted to about 283,000 euros. Daniel found inspiration in the lunar landscape of Tenerife and wanted to preserve the existing vegetation, as well as adding new elements. He maintained the physiognomy of the pre-existing circular square and aimed for two different spaces, a wetter area and a more dry area through materials such as polished concrete, granite and metal. The circular lines are very similar to a facility in Seville which he also developed. Daniel is one of the most sought after professionals in the whole country to form the necessary tracks to practise this sport. In addition to the Seville capital, other cities like Oviedo, Bilbao, Ibiza, Vitoria, Denia or Mungía also have circuits designed by him. The La Granja skatepark is one of the many actions taken by the council to commemorate the 40th anniversary of La Granja Park, along with the adaptation of the running track, the reopening of the fountain, the creation of a space for calisthenics and the opening of two parks for dogs. La Granja, one of the most recognisable urban spaces in Santa Cruz, has almost 64,000 square metres of space.
New-look for Plaza Roja in El Médano
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RANADILLA de Abona council has started work on a project to improve the Plaza Roja in El Médano.
The aim is to improve its accessibility and aesthetics, with an overall budget of just over 68,500 euros. The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado González said the work will repair and reform this point of the coast, included within the Open Commercial Zone, creating a more open space, through the elimination of the unevenness and the improvement of the accesses, besides creating green zones. Councillor for works, Concepción Cabrera Venero said the project would take two months and would also increase the size of the plaza. The square, situated next to the port, attracts a considerable number of people during the year, as well as being used for the celebration of numerous activities and events. “This is why the reforms were necessary,” said the Mayor. “It is being adapted to the real demands of the population, giving them more comfortable access, aesthetics and rest points in appropriate conditions. “
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New citizen app for San Miguel de Abona
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AN Miguel de Abona council is encouraging citizen participation with a new app for mobile and tablets.
The free application, available for Iphone and Android, will make it easier for residents to immediately know about any incidents or access job offers, calendar events, news or announcements, among many other services. The app will be “dynamic” to respond to the needs of citizens, according to the Mayor and councillor of new technologies, Arturo González and Victor Chinea, respectively. “Any resident with a
smartphone or tablet will therefore have all of San Miguel de Abona in the palm of their hand,” said the two councillors. “With this new channel of interaction and communication, we intend to improve access to municipal information, as well as to forment citizen participation.” The new app will also be responsive to user suggestions and will continue to develop over time.
LIBRARIES TOO
Arona offers free wifi access in cultural centres
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RONA council has installed a free Wi-Fi system in all public libraries located in the cultural centres of the municipality.
The objective is to complement the offer that these facilities offer residents, being able to access the network with a fast and secure connection. “The improvement of public services is one of the main objectives of the Mayor, José Julián Mena, and his team,” said a council spokesman. This internet access has a firewall system and blocks activities such as illegal downloads. The public libraries of Valle San Lorenzo, La Camella,
Cabo Blanco, El Fraile and Buzanada can also benefit from the service, as well as in the study room located in Parque La Reina. To access this service, the user only has to request a password in the librar y where he is and can thus connect to his terminal. Councillor for culture, Leopoldo Diaz, said: “Access to the network is essential for obtaining Information and training which is why we have worked hard to make this service free.”
House fire in San Miguel
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HREE people were taken to hospital as a result of a house fire in San Miguel.
The incident happened at 7.50pm on Sunday night in Calle La Cruz, El Barrio de La Cruz. A 35-year-old man suffered an open wound to his hand, a 74year-old man had burns to his face and scalp but of a less serious nature and a 26-year-old man needed treatment for an anxiety attack. Firefighters were joined by the police, medics, Civil Guard.
Serious fall at Callao beach
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IREFIGHTERS had to carry out a full-scale rescue after a man plunged about 20ft from an embankment at the beach in Callao Salvaje.
The man was unable to move after the fall so the fire crew from San Miguel de Abona was called in, together with volunteers from Adeje. The accident happened at just before 4pm in the coastal zone and led to a 112 call to the emergency centre who sent out the police and emergency medics. SUC staff treated the man at the scene before he was put on a stretcher and carried back to safety. He was then transferred to hospital in a serious condition, having suffered numerous injuries
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Cats’ Welfare Tenerife
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UR feline friends are true masters at falling asleep any time, any place, under any circumstances.
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normal daily lives.
Even a cursory internet search will reveal thousands of photos of cats sleeping in cute or crazy positions. But why do cats sleep so much, and what happens in their minds when they ’re sleeping? Do they have sleep cycles like people do? Read on to find out.
Your help Please do call the refuge on 922778630 if you can help in any way, we are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads. If you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
1. All that snoozing is in your cat’s genes Cats can sleep as much as 16 hours a day, and older cats spend even more time at rest, as much as 20 hours a day. That sleeping habit is a result of the cat’s evolution, nutritional habits, and physiology. In the wild, cats have to hunt in order to eat, and the stalking, chasing, and killing of prey burns a lot of energy. Sleeping helps cats conserve energy between meals.
2. Cats aren’t always sound asleep Of the time cats spend sleeping, about three quarters of it is snoozing. In that state, cats can get all the rest they need, but they’re still alert enough to awaken at a moment’s notice. You can tell when a cat is in light sleep because their ears will twitch and rotate toward noises and their eyes will be open a tiny bit. Even when they’re sitting upright, cats can slip into dozing mode.
3. They do, however, sleep deeply and even dream The remaining quarter of cats’ sleeping hours is spent in deep sleep, but older cats might spend as much as 30% or 40% of the time at that level. Cats in deep sleep are usually curled up with their eyes tightly closed. Sometimes they might even have their tail over their face, like a fluffy sleep mask. Deep sleep is critical for the body’s ability to regenerate itself and stay healthy. It’s also the time when your cat dreams. If you’ve seen your cat’s whiskers or paws twitching while she’s asleep, there’s a good chance she’s dreaming.
4. Some cats do snore Snoring happens when the airway is obstructed by extra skin from the soft palate. This is most likely to happen when your cat is relaxed and is more common in short-nosed breeds such as the Persian, Himalayan, or Exotic Shorthair.
5. A change in sleeping habits could be a sign of trouble
If your cat starts sleeping a lot more or a lot less than usual, contact your vet. Excessive sleep could be a sign of illness or pain, while frequent wakefulness can indicate a problem such as hyperthyroidism.
Adoptions
At this time of year we have very few kittens available for adoption but we do have lots of young adults and older cats that are often over looked. All cats go on trial so you can be sure you’ve made the right decision prior to adoption. If you would like to ask questions or meet them with no obligation ring or whatsapp Maria on 646629129 (7 days a week 9.00 - 18.00), message us on Facebook or contact us from our website www.cats-welfare-tenerife.com. All our adult cats awaiting adoption can be seen on our website at www.catswelfare-tenerife.com/pets. But we do also have lots of young adults so contact us to discuss your requirements.
Donations Good condition items can be dropped into the shop on San Blas in Golf del Sur (Behind Hiperdino). It is open 7 days a week 10.00 until 18.00 but on Saturdays is open from 10.00 until 16.00. If you don’t have transport or have large bulky items such as furniture and household effects to donate please ring Mark on 636590557 and he will arrange collection from you.
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ARLY last year saw a German shep herd dog arrive at the refuge in a terrible state.
He had a broken leg but also a very severe cur-vature of the spinal column. We never gave up on him and after operating on his leg, he slowly he recovered but due to his spinal condition, he was overlooked by so many people. Two weeks ago, however, his dream has come true and he has been adopted by a very special lady who saw beyond his abnormal looks . We are so happy this very special dog has found a very good person to give him a home. A dog that has been through so much will now get the loving home he so dearly deserves. It’s fantastic to see him doing so well and despite his problem he is enjoying his new wonderful life.
Fun day
Sunday Februar y 12th
from 2pm, we are having a fun day at the refuge for our dogs where we are asking our avid supporters and friends to come along and make a dog very happy for the afternoon. We will be having fun agility, a stroll down to the beach or just come and play with one of our many dogs . So please do come and join in. Our aim is to give every dog in the refuge a little extra love and happiness from their
Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.00- 16.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction . Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page, action tier Accion del Sol.
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All Saints Church news
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LL Saints Church is situated in Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Weekly Services are held as follows:
Wednesdays 10am- Service of Holy Communion. Sundays 9.30am - Traditional Book of Common Prayer Sundays 11am - Sung Eucharist Following on from our first Car Boot of the New Year the next one will be on Saturday March4th in All Saints Church grounds commencing at 11.30 am. If you haven’t been to one you are missing a treat. Come along and enjoy a fun day out as you take part in the hustle and bustle of the day.
Refreshments are available to partake of. All Saints Church is holding a Mardi Gras Party on February 28th at 7pm. The theme is” Anything Goes” which gives one a lot of scope to design your outrageous costume. There will be a competition for the best one . Carol Mason will be with us once again serving up soup and Lasagne with a vegeterian option as well. Tickets are 10 Euros available from Caroline Kirkham on 922-
381981 or after the Sung Eucharist Service on a Sunday. Rayco our church organist holds free choir lessons on a Tuesday evening (note change of night ) from 8pm10pm. For more details please contact Rayco on 699649454. As All Saints Church is currently in an Interregnum our locum Priest will be Reverend Jeff Green and his wife Liz who are joining with us all once again until March 7th. Reverend Jeff can be reached by phoning the parsonage on 922384038.
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International media full of praise for new Atlantic Museum
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HE Atlantic Museum of Lanzarote has captivated the planet’s media and led to unprecedented pubilicity, says the island’s Cabildo.
Meet Julie
Hi, Julie here. I am 4 years old and have been at the refuge for almost 3 of those years. My people here tell me that is way too long for such a good and beautiful dog like me. Lots of my friends have found their lovely forever homes and families in that time but I am always passed by. I am very, very happy for them, of course, but it does make me sad too, as I don’t know what I do wrong. I wonder it it because I am quite a calm and laid-back girl and don’t make too much of a fuss when people visit the refuge? If only they knew how loving and faithful I am. All my volunteers love me so much and say I am so sweet and so well behaved. They love when we go out for walks because, while we run around and play, I never go far and always come back when they call. You see, that is because I am most happy when I am with people. That’s my favourite thing.. My very best friend, Amy, flew to her new home in Italy recently. She had been at the refuge even longer than me so that gives me hope for my future. Do you have a place in your home and heart for me, please? I promise that, in return, I’ll be a loyal, loving and devoted companion. One thing – I don’t want to live with cats as they scare me and I always chase and chase them. If you would like to meet me, please get in touch with my people at K9 in any of the ways mentioned below.
Meet Our Dogs
We have many dogs - in all shapes and sizes – waiting patiently for their loving, safe and secure forever homes. You can see them all – their stories and pictures – on our website at www.k9tenerife.com Go to “K9 dogs/Dogs waiting for homes”. Why not visit us at K9 Refuge on Calle Chimbesque between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas any day of the week between 10:00 and 14:00. Alternatively, you can get in touch by telephoning us on 667 638 468 or emailing info@k9tenerife.com You will also find stories of our dogs, their antics and heartwarming re-homings on facebook by following Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker and also K9 Tenerife.
In fact, news of the opening ceremony on January 10th in the bay of Las Coloradas is estimated to have reached almost 200 million people through 230 reports, equivalent to an advertising value of more than 12 million euros. The work of the British ecoescultor Jason deCaires Taylor has spread over five continents through newspapers, specialised magazines and the internet. President of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Pedro San Ginés, and the tourism adviser, Echedey Eugenio, both praised the value of a great promotional campaign for the island. “As we pointed out from the first day, the Atlantic Museum adds value by itself to the leisure offer of the destination but, at the same time, it is a fundamental differential tool against other competing destinations and a promotional element of enormous value for the destination Lanzarote, “ they said. Stories appeared in publications as diverse as The Indian Express, National Geographic, The Observer, Der Spiegel and the New York Times. All were full of praise for the new underwater museum with its submerged eco-friendly sculptures created by deCaires Taylor.
La Gomera eager to attract more German cruise liners La Gomera has been promoting itself in the German market
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HE CMT fair in Stuttgart has become a point of reference for tourism and is considered a highly important event.
Minister of Tourism of the Cabildo of La Gomera, María Isabel Méndez, said that the participation in the event has had “very good results for the promotion of the isand in Germany, consolidating itself as a reference destination for this market.” “In 2016 we closed the year with 80,000 more tourists than the previous year, and in the case of the Germans the trend has also been positive,” she added. Metings were also held with various tour operators who offer La Gomera as a holiday destination. “In this edition, special importance has been given to the accommodation of the island and its quality, under a concept complementary to the destination of sun and beach,” said the tourism councillor. “We have been highlighting activities such as sighting cetaceans, cultural offer, gastronomic and hiking.” La Gomera is also keen to attract more cruise liners and is already included in several German shipping catalogues. “The positioning of La Gomera within the tourist cruise market is already a reality that is reflected in its inclusion in the offer of very usual companies like AIDA,” said María Isabel Méndez.
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Canary 1-1-2 emergency Baby arrives on centre deals with 500,000 hospital journey! incidents CALLS INCREASE
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HE 1-1-2 Canary emergency centre coordinated nearly half a million incidents in the archipelago in 2016.
More than 36 per cent of the people assisted, some 180,000 people, were in an emergency situation ie in danger of life or property. The 496,318 incidents dealt with by the Coordinating Centre for Emergencies and Security of the Government of the Canary Islands is an increase of 1.2 per cent over 2015, with 6,158 more cases. More than half of the requests at 54 per cent came from Lanzarote, Gran Canaria
and Fuerteventura while 46 per cent were from La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and Tenerife. In terms of activity, the health care sector accounted for more than 247,000 incidents, which was 1.23 per cent more than in 2015, followed by those related to security which totalled about 161,000 and those in which they mobilised resources of extinction and rescue with about 45,000.
More than 42,000 were traffic accidents or other accidents, such as work or domestic accidents, which increased by more than five per cent over 2015. Finally, to a lesser extent, the 722 incidents related to rescue maritime. The overall activity of the Coordinating Centre, which includes incidents with and without mobilisation of resources from the operating rooms, amounted to a total of 710,137 cases attended. Of these, more than 320,000 cases were resolved from the Centre itself with the advice of professionals working in the different sectors that make up the operating rooms, ie multisectoral coordinators, doctors, managers and police officers as well as specialists for women and firefighters. As for the activity by territories, the 1-1-2 managed 210,629 incidents occurred in the island of Tenerife, followed by Gran Canaria with 210,192; Lanzarote with 30,293; Fuerteventura with 22,034; La Palma with 14,001; La Gomera with 5.745 and El Hierro, with 3,424.
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EDICS with the Canary SUC service were called in when a baby decided to enter the world whilst the mother was on the way to hospital.
The swift arrival happened in a car on a road through the town of Mala in the municipality of Teguise. The companion of the 38-year-old woman phoned the 112 emergency service to report the immient birth as they were on their way to the maternity unit. Two ambulances attended and medics were able to help with the baby’s entry into the world.
Irish eyes are still smiling for Lanzarote
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ANZAROTE has been awarded the Best Winter Sun Destination 2017 by the Irish Travel Industry for the best sun destination in the winter season. The presentation was made during a gala held in Dublin. The island, which won this award for the 14th consecutive time, triumphed over other finalist destinations such as Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Morocco and Dubai. The Cabildo’s tourism councillor Echedey Eugenio thanked “the trust placed on a continuous basis and the great fidelity that the Irish market has been showing with Lanzarote”.
“The fact that the Island of Volcanos has received this award for no less than 14 consecutive years reflects the success and consolidation of Lanzarote as a preferred destination and one of international reference,” he said. Lanzarote is by far the favourite island of the Canary Islands for the Irish market. Of the 447,423 tourists from Ireland who visited the archipelago between January
and November 2016, more than half, that is 227,048, chose the island of Lanzarote, which is also 9.3 per cent more than in the same period of 2015 (in which 207,828 Irish visitors came to the island), according to data from Frontur. In fact, 51.3 per cent of all Irish visitors to the Canaries chooses Lanzarote and the island receives more Irish holidaymaker than Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura put together. Irish tourism is also the third largest international market for the island, behind British and German.
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HASHISH BALES
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Drug Old hospital on La Gomera smugglers to be demolished intercepted off D Fuerteventura ETAILS have been presented of a new 1.9 million euro project to demolish the old hospital on La Gomera.
Island president, Casimiro Curbelo says the site will house a new socio-health centre and biosaludable park. A new access wil also be created and there will be underground parking. “The new access will link the sidewalks of the El Calvario bridge to the socio-health centre,” said Sr. Curbelo. He stressed that the 1.9 million euros will allow the provision of services such as rainwater, portable water points, street lighting and a telephone network. Sr. Curbelo also explained the construction of access to the Insular Hospital and its high cost of 19 million euros. Around 80 per cent of the total amount will be allocated to earthworks, demolitions, structural work and urban services. “This road is not only the access road to the hospital, but it is the final answer to the existing problem with the unevenness in the area of Las Afortunadas,” he said. The president said that the new access contemplates the construction of a connecting roundabout in Las Afortunadas to redirect traffic to the road that will run along the side of the ravine. This road will have parking spaces, two lanes each 3.75 metres, bike lane, garden areas, as well as sewer, public lighting and the underground of the medium and low voltage electricity network.
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WO drug runners have been caught redhanded off the coast of Fuerteventura.
The pair, both of foreign nationality, were arrested after their zodiac was spotted by the lighthouse of Entallada. Its beam picked out the seven metre long pneumatic boat and the authorities, including the Civil Guard and Maritime Rescue, were immediately alerted. The zodiac, first sighted at
8.30pm, was heading towards Fuerteventura. When intercepted, it was found to contain 1,700 kilos of hasish distributed in 52 bales and the two crew members. The boat was towed into the pier of Gran Tarajal where it arrived just after midnight. Both men have been charged with a crime against public health.
OCCUPANCY LAGGING
Positive tourism signs for El Hierro but “much work still to be done”
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HE island of El Hierro is experiencing positive tourism signs but more needs to be done now and for the future with occupancy rates lagging well behind the Canary aver-
age.
This is the view of its president, Belén Allende who recently held a meeting with representatives of the Hotel and Extra-Hotel Association of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Ashotel), the Association of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises El Hierro (APYME) and the Centre for Tourist Initiatives (CIT) to inform them of the latest economic data. “We are certainly facing positive indicators, which give us strength and a necessary oxygen ball for the island economy, which endorse the recovery trend, although there are important aspects on which we must work to consolidate this,” she said. “ The past in terms of the occupancy rate and the average stay are both still far from the Canarian average.” Thus, the number of passengers by air in 2016 increased by 6.63 per cent, the best result of the last four years, with a total of 156,439 in passenger traffic, clearly better
than 2015 in which there was a fall of 1.23 per cent compared to 2014. The total number of operations was 3,665, up 1.4 per cent, according to official data from National Airports (AENA). At the same time, the increase from Gran Canaria (20 per cent) stands out, as opposed to a more moderate growth of the traditional access road through Tenerife North (3%). The number of passengers by sea increased significantly in El Hierro, in particular by 15.04 per cent compared to 2015, with a total of 124,892 passengers, according to the Tenerife Ports Authority. At the same time, the number of cruise passengers reached a record figure of 9,605, almost four times more than in 2015 (4,000) and twice that of 2014, the year in which the best records were recorded. With almost the same number of establishments and places offered in the last three
years on the island, in 2016 the number of travellers hosted has risen to 20,837, 20 per cent more than in 2015. The growing trend of foreign visitors (25 per cent of the total) is maintained and the previous levels are recovered with respect to Canary visitors. Consistent with the previous data, the number of overnight stays, both for foreign and domestic residents, has increased significantly, reaching the best results of the last five years. Occupancy rates stand at 36 per cent in apartments and 25 per cent in hotels. “These are the best results in the last five years but it is an indicator in which we
continue to contribute with low results, so it is an aspect that we must continue to work on as there is a wide margin until we approach the average of the Canaries of 80 per cent,” said Belén Allende. On the other hand, compared to the eight days of the average stay in the Islands, the figure for El Hierro remains at about 3.8 days, with stays longer for foreigners (4.5 days) compared to national tourism (3.6 days) . Overall, however, tourism revenue has increased by around eleven per cent.
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VISITOR APPEAL
“UNACCEPTABLE TREATMENT”
La Gomera’s president vents anger Wine and gastronomy to over bad deal for island’s airport play leading T role in Canary tourism HE president of La Gomera’s Cabildo, Casimiro Curbelo has vented his anger at airport delays which he has criticised as unacceptable and offputting. Visitors, he said, were hugely annoyed by the delays which had happened more than once and had to be curtailed. Unless action was taken, the airport would die, he warned. Sr. Curbelo was speaking out following delays to Binter flights on the island recently which affected hundreds of passengers. He said he would be taking this up with the airline but stressed it was not the first time it had happened. He is requesting the implementation of measures before the situation is repeated again. “”We have to be attentive to the numerous cancellations that occur at La Gomera Airport,” said the Cabildo president. Last year, said Sr. Curbelo, the airport dealt with 38,042 passengers and measures had
to be taken to promote its services. “First of all, there should be the safety of travellers, but it would be advisable to know the reasons for these cancellations and to evaluate possible solutions, more so when the routes are considered public service obligation,” he said. He also reiterated the proposal to coordinate schedules, inform adequately and respond to passengers to cause them the least possible disruption. In this line, he urged that there should be schedules that allow the departure by boat frm the island in case of cancellation. “Only on Sundays, there is the alternative of leaving La Gomera by ship and seeing the continuous inconveniences with the air connections, this becomes a motive for not using
the plane,” he added. He emphasised boosting the airport’s activity with the opening of new routes and lowering of fares. “Without attractive prices and schedules in line with demand, we will not be able to achieve this objective,” he said before adding that he has already urged the regional government to increase compensation for the transport of resident passengers to 75 per cent and will do the same to ensure correct operation of La Gomera airport. He also alluded to the
recovery of the direct flight with Gran Canaria, included as an obligation of public service. “The reopening of the direct line to Gando airport is an unannounced claim that must be valued from the administrations and the company, because it does not make sense that there is a lack of direct communication with the island most populated of the Canary Islands,” he said. He urged everyone to pull in the right direction for the good of the airport and to make sure it did not die.
GOMERA RESCUE
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71-year-old German woman had to be rescued shortly after starting a walk on La Gomera.
The hiker was about to enjoy the popular La América trail in Valle Gran Rey when she stumbled and strained her ankle. The 112 emergency centre was thief who stole dozens of vinyl discs from a car parked in Lanzarote contacted and medics, firefighters and came unstuck when he tried to sell some of them in a secondpolice all went to the scene. The injured woman was treated at the hand shop. scene before being stretchered back to The store owner had already been alerted to the theft and knew the items were stolen. an ambulance and then on to hospital. He therefore contacted the police and the 44-year-old suspect was arrested. Her condition was described as non The records stolen were worth around 3,000 euros and belonged to a woman who had serious. parked her car in Arrecife. They were contained in two suitcases.
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ASTRONOMY is to play a major part in the promotion of the Canary Islands over the next few years, the Government has announced. Within this, wine tourism will be one of the highlights, said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Mariate Lorenz as he announced details of the 2017-2020 marketing plan. The Canaries were well represented at the recent Madrid Fusion fair, with the spotlight turning on its local products and food. The presence of the Ministr y of Tourism in the main international congress of gastronomy, held in the framework of Madrid Fusion, reinforces the policy set by the regional government to strengthen the relationship between the primary sector and the tourism sector through the project Grow Together.
“One of the main bridges of union of these two sectors is the gastronomy/restaurant sector,” he explained. The Minister said if the Canaries wanted to continue to develop as one of the world’s leading holiday destinations, it needed to offer visitors different experiences. To this end, local products and a huge variety of gastronomic offers characterised by the various areas of the archipelago were a vital way forward. Tenerife was chosen as one of the guest destinations during Madrid Fusion, one of the world’s greatest culinar y encounters. Lanzarote, through the Saborea Lanzarote project, was also present.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Bid to improve air links to El Hierro from Tenerife and Gran Canaria
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L Hierro wants to improve its air links with Tenerife and Gran Canaria on a permanent basis but especially for this summer’s famous celebrations for La Bajada de la Virgen de Los Reyes. With this aim in mind, president of the Cabildo, Belén Allende, held a working meeting with officials from Binter Canarias. Items on the agenda included the need to establish reinforcements in the connections of the island with Tenerife and Gran Canaria, as well as the establishment of extraordinary services with El Hierro in the face of the celebration of La Bajada, to be held in 2017 between July 1st (Bajada) and August 5 (Subida), and to initiate promotional actions related to the event. It was also reiterated to the airline company that services needed to coincide with other sporting events which attracted a lot people (Binter did just this for the XI Marathon Meridian, on February 4th. The race attracted 1,000 runners from
nine different countries. At the proposal of the president, Binter is now studying to do the same with the celebration in the island, for the first time, in the municipality of Valverde, in the Port of La Estaca, on March 4th, three Spanish championships of athletics of different categories: the Spanish Championship (50km for men and 20km for women), the Spanish Junior Championship and cadet for federations and the Spanish Championship for veterans (20km for men and 10km for women ). This also implies to other big events like the Magma Bike Marathon, the International Meeting of Paragliding, the Crossing of the Sea of Calm and the Insular Encounter of Trekking, among others.
ISLAND BOOM
Lanzarote looks at new markets to avoid “dependency” on the Brits
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HE reinforcement of national tourism, diversification of markets, commitment to online marketing and promotional intensification of the main tourist products, such as the European Sports Destination and the Atlantic Museum. These are some of the main platforms for promotion which Lanzarote tourism chiefs revealed at the FITUR fair in Madrid. In 2017, sustainable tourism will have a special place in the agenda of Tourism Lanzarote, with the holding in October of the international summit of “Sustainable Tourism for the Development of the Tourism Industry”. The Nordic, German, Polish, French and Italian markets are experiencing a clear trend towards improvement and efforts to continue this will be made in a bid to get away from dependence on the British
market. Lanzarote tourism chiefs were involved in more than 40 meetings with the main operators and national and international tourism agents during FITUR. CouncilLor for Tourism of the Cabildo, Echedey Eugenio, and the CEO of the Foreign Promotion Society of Lanzarote (SPEL), Héctor Fernández outlined what had been achieved at a press conference. Sr. Eugenio said he was very satisfied and described the work of the island delegation as “very positive and productive”. “This is a time to plan since Lanzarote is undoubtedly
Moroccan arrested in Gran Canaria for promoting terrorism
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HE Guardia Civil has arrested a Moroccan in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for exalting terrorism.
The operation was carried out by the Chief of Information of the Civil Guard, the Information Section of the Canary Islands and Las Palmas police. “This detention occurs as a result of the work of monitoring internet activity and social networks of individuals and radical groups related to terrorist groups of jihadist orientation,” said a spokesman. The detainee developed a campaign of dissemination of jihadist material in social networks where he showed his explicit support for the spread of ideology and terrorist actions carried out by the group Jabhat Fatah al Sham.
Since 2015, when the Ministry of the Interior has raised the Anti-Terrorism Alert Level (NAA-4) to 4, the Security Forces and Security Corps has detained a total of 182 jihadi terrorists. The 30-year-old Moroccan citizen has only been identified with the initials of AZ. During the investigation, the Civil Guard observed how the detainee used an account under a pseudonym in a wellknown social network to spread propagandistic material of various jihadist groups, supporting both the spread of ideology and the execution of terrorist actions in a conflict zone. “The analysis of the electronic devices used by the detainee to access and publish in social networks will allow those responsible for the investigation to determine if it is a process of selfradicalisation or if the detainee had contacts with a larger structure, Implantation as well as if other individuals residing in our territory are part of the same,” said the police. The Ministry of the Interior is reminding members of the public that they can collaborate in the fight against terrorism through a series of channels at their disposal so that, in a confidential and secure way, via the website www.stopradicalismos.es, the Alertcops mobile security alert application and the free telephone number 900 822 066.
consolidated as a destination of international reference and, in this sense, this position allows us to intensify those strategies and initiatives aimed at attracting the type of tourism that interests Lanzarote,” he said. Sr. Fernández said one of the objectives was to offer visitors more experiences which would also increase spending and providing loyal customers with new products. The 2017 calendar would feature a number of top sporting events under the “European Sports Destination” mark. The new Atlantic Museum, Europe’s first underwater
museum, has been well received and has become another of the island’s great attractions. On the other hand, in the strategy of diversifying markets, in order to reduce dependence on the British, Héctor Fernández highlighted “the good news of the trend observed in the recovery of markets such as Nordic and German and the improvement of other emerging markets, including Italian, French and Polish, “as well as” the implementation of initiatives aimed at seasonalising Spanish tourism”. Airlines also expressed their willingess to look at the opening of new niche routes.
Fuerteventura to restore more Chicago mills
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HE Cabildo of Fuerteventura is allocating 66,131.75 euros for the execution of works of rehabilitation, restoration or conservation and commissioning of 25 Chicago mills or wind turbines of the island. These 25 mills, which will be rehabilitated in the coming months, add to the 47 that were saved during the last year through the programme of subsidies granted by the insular corporation. The works that have been carried out have consisted of the replacement or renovation of damaged parts of the structure and machinery, as well as the placement of the drive network from the pump to the pond and application of paint to protect the materials, among others. President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, Marcial Morales, said this programme of aid “also allows to recover agricultural zones and
arboreal areas around lands destined traditionally to crops”. Councillor for industry, José Juan Herrera Martel said work was already being done on the next subsidy plan for the next three years. Chicago mills have traditionally been used in Fuerteventura to extract water intended for irrigation of crops. In addition, the blades are driven by the wind, generating a zero cost of electric energy and have become the first hydraulic infrastructures on the island to operate with clean energies. This is one of the objectives of the governing body to make Fuerteventura a sustainable island.
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Tourists warned over Minnie Mouse muggers!
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OURISTS in one of Spain’s biggest cities have been robbed by muggers dressed up as Minnie Mouse!
The two Disney characters were arrested in Puerta del Sol, Madrid and found to have more than 8,000 euros in notes stashed away in their costumes. “Both were women, intent on homing in on foreigners,” said a spokesman for the Spanish police. The scam often starts with one of the Disney characters approaching a tourist in a mischievous manner. Unknown to the unsuspecting target, the Minnies then steal items from them, including watches, wallets, mobile phones and cash. One horrified tourist found
she had lost her purse after the Disney encounter and called in the police. The two suspects were later arrested and the woman’s 1,000 euros returned. Police say this isn’t an isolated incident and have warned tourists to be on their guard against other characters just in case they too have a hidden motive. In September 2014, footage emerged of two people dressed as Mickey and Minnie fighting with a tourist they accused of ‘disrespecting them’.
Crime wave arrests
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OLICE have been cracking down on a crime wave in the Malaga area.
In a series of operations, they arrested 24 people suspected of being involved in more than 100 robberies. Stolen items such as televisions, computers, watches, jewellery, appliances, tools, game consoles, etc have been recovered and efforts are being made to return them to their owners. Two ringleaders of one of the gangs were caught in the act as they went out to commit another burglary. Police found numerous tools in the back of their van. Most of the break-ins were committed in private homes, especially isolated dwellings, but also some in commercial premises.
PANDORA OPERATION
Police seize precious archaeological finds after 18 countries crackdown on museum plundering
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OLICE across Europe have arrested 75 people for plundering sacred and cultural art, including an 18th century image of St. George and 400 coins, and selling them via the internet. Part of a tombstone of Ottoman marble was found in Greece and 500 archaeological objects recovered in Spain, 19 of which had been stolen in 2014 from the Archaeological Museum of Murcia. Eighteen countries were involved in the investigation, under the codename of “Pandora”, including the UK, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland. It was led by Spain and Cyprus with the backing of Europol, Interpol, Unesco and the World Customs Organisation. Spanish police said various criminal gangs organised the theft of sacred art and cultural treasures and 3,561 precious items had been seized, almost half of which were archaelogical finds. As part of Pandora, 48,588 people were investigated and
nearly 30,000 vehicles and 50 boats inspected. “The operation has focused on cultural exploitation (both at sea and on land), illicit trafficking in cultural goods (with special attention to goods from countries in conflict) and cultural theft,” said a police spokesman. The individual countries involved carried out their own investigations over a two month period with join action over one dedicated week. Police officers were based in different areas of Europe and had the help of the church authorities, cultural departments and customs officers. “These actions included the verification of suspicious advertisements on the internet that allowed the seizure of more than 400 coins of different origins and periods,” said the police. “Officers in Greece also found part of a tombstone of Ottoman marble and a post Byzantine 18th
century image of St. George and two other saints, as well as two objects from the Byzantine era.” Part of the painstaking work
was to cross-check items on Interpol’s database of 50,000 stolen works of art. Court action is now pending in more than 100 cases.
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“BANKING TROJAN”
Spanish police arrest Russian hacker at Barcelona aiport
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OLICE in Spain have arrested one of the most important Russian hackers sought by the United States.
The 32-year-old, identified only as LISOV S.V, was caught at Barcelona airport as he tried to flee the country to another destination in the EU. “The Civil Guard in collaboration with the FBI, has arrested in Barcelona the Russian citizen LISOV S.V. 32, sought by the United States of
America through an international detention order, finding him responsible for a network conspiring to commit hacking and fraud using electronic means,” said a police spokesman. Undercover fraud squad officers had been tracking the Russia for several days after learning of his whereabouts in
Catalonia. He is known to have developed, distributed and used, along with others, malicious software “NeverQuest”, designed to access personal computers and financial institutions in order to steal bank credentials, credit card information and personal and financial information. The network hacked into accounts and had been under investigation since 2014.
The malicious software “NeverQuest” is better known among cybercrime as “Banking Trojan” and is capable of stealing online bank details, credit card information and other identifiable personal information and financial information. Lisov is considered a major player in “NeverQuest” and operated servers in France and Germany. “One of the servers leased by Lisov contained files with
millions of login credentials, including user names, passwords, and security questions and answers, for bank and financial website accounts,” said the spokesman for the Spanish police.
The use of NeverQuest malicious software has resulted in financial loss and unauthorised transfer of funds from victim accounts, amounting to approximately $ 5,000,000.
SHOCKING SCENES
Migrants dodge death by scaling ferry mooring ropes and hiding in scrap!
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PANISH police have released shocking scenes which show the extreme risks illegal immigrants are still taking in a bid to get into Eu-
rope.
Pictures and a video includes footage of a teenager squeezing out from under the base of a lorry, two migrants precariously abseiling down the mooring ropes of a ferry and a man hiding in scrap
waiting to be loaded on a skip. In the last month alone, a special device of the National Police in Ceuta and Melilla has detected 500 attempts by foreigners to reach the Spanish mainland.
The operation was specifically aimed at catching stowaways in both the docks and ships themselves. “Most of the illegal immigrants attemping to smuggle themselves into Spain are minors,” said a police spokesman. Many try several times, despite getting caught time and time again. They simply attempt a different method. “Many of them were discovered hidden in the low or exterior voids of trucks ready to embark or between scrap or other goods that are stored waiting to be loaded, an especially dangerous procedure,” said the spokesman. Checks are being made on the access ramps to the ships
to detect any migrant hiding in trucks, vehicles and containers and in the port area itself, especially in the few hours before the ferries are due to leave. “Some of the places where they are hiding are extremely dangerous,” said the police. “They are risking their lives and their physical integrity.” Hiding in scrap is particularly hazardous as sometimes, they are undetected and spend
several days in containers, virtually unable to breath. “They are also attempting to gain access by running down the access ramps, taking advantage of the oversight of the shipping personnel supervising the shipment, and sometimes pushing and/or threatening them, or climbing the boarding walkways, which are usually quite high,” said the spokesman. Others tried to climb
mooring lines of the boats or attempt to swim to the ferries in the marina. “In all cases, there is a very real risk of an accident,” said the police. The fight against illegal immigration is being led by the Clandestine Immigration Response Brigade which was set up ten years ago.
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Spanish Government welcomes fall Frantic mother in unemployment to new rate of took lung 18.6 per cent TRAIN ARREST
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HE Spanish economy closed 2016 with 541,700 fewer unemployed and the unemployment rate fell to 18.6 per cent.
Over 413,000 more people are in work than a year ago, a 2.3 per cent rise, all in the private sector and on a full-time basis. The total number of unemployed closed the year at 4.24 million, the lowest figure in seven years. The buoyant Spanish economy helped reduce unemployment figures by 541,700 at the close of 2016, according to figures from the Labour Force Survey. The total number of unemployed stood at 4.24 million - the lowest figure since
the third quarter of 2009. The unemployment rate fell to 18.6% per cent, 2.26 points below the level posted a year ago. Employment rose by 413,900 people, 2.3 per cent up on the last quarter of the previous year, all created in the private sector and on a full-time basis. The number of households with all its active members out of work fell by 168,900 people to 1.38 million, while the number of households with all its members in work rose by 353,200 to 9.88 million. The year-end follows a last
quarter of 2016 in which, as is usual for this period, seasonal factors have affected the results. Unemployment has fallen by 83,000 people on the third quarter, the largest fall on record for a fourth quarter. The number of people in work fell by 19,400, almost all in the public sector, while the private sector fell by 1,600 people. The total number of people with a permanent employment contract rose by 60,200 in the quarter, while those on a temporary employment contract fell by 79,400. During 2016 as a whole, the labour market has performed in line with the Spanish economy. This is the third year in a row to post improved employment figures and the fourth in terms of falling unemployment figures. The Spanish Government says progress is thus being made on recovering the levels before the crisis in terms of the number of people in work and on reaching the target of 20 million people in work by the end of 2019. Employment is growing at an average annual rate of 2.7 per cent, three tenths lower than in 2015, to reach the
figure of 18.5 million people in work. The number of unemployed has dropped to 4.24 million and the unemployment rate has fallen by more than two points, to stand at 18.63 per cent of the active population. In neither of these cases have these figures been seen since the third quarter of 2009, since which time the unemployment rate has fallen by more than eight points. All the jobs created over the last year have been in the private sector, with 428,500 more people in work, while public employment has fallen by 14,600 people. The annual fall in unemployment stands at 11.33% and has affected the following sectors in this order; services, construction and agriculture, while industry saw virtually no change. The number of unemployed who lost their job more than a year ago fell by 382,000 while the number of first-time job seekers fell by 38,900. Over the last 12 months, the number of households with all its members out of work has again fallen, while the number with all its active members in work has risen.
ALICANTE TRAGEDY
Freak accident as three die under mountain of clothes
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OLICE on the Costa del Sol have launched an investigation after a married couple and their daughter were crushed to death by hundreds of kilos of clothes they had hoarded in their home. The bodies of the man and wife, aged 49 and 50, together with their 12-year-old daughter, were found by their other child, a girl of 18, in Alicante.
It is believed they were either crushed or suffocated by the mountain of clothes they had apparently collected in their house over a number of years.
Investigators say part of the floor of the first-floor apartment of the flat caved in due to the weight and the three victims were buried under the clothes. The freak accident happened between 8am and 9am in Avenida Alcoi but it was not discovered until 1pm by the surviving 18-year-old daughter.
Rescuers had to remove a massive amount of clothes and other items to free the bodies. Firefighters from Alicante had to be called in to help. The tiny flat occupied less than 60 square metres of space and the weight of the clothes is believed to have affected the rest of the structure.
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22-year-old mother was arrested by the police after taking her child from a Costa del Sol hospital where he was awaiting a lung transplant. Police said the woman, of Moroccan nationality, had been warned of the danger her four year old child was in but still took him without their consent. The mother took the child from a hospital in Malaga and was intercepted in Cuenca when she was fleeing with sick toddler on the AVE to Valencia “Police officers found the child - who suffers serious
health problems - with a blue complexion, drowsy and difficulty in breathing,” said a spokesman for the Spanish police. “The child had to be treated at the railway sttion and was then admitted urgently to hospital.” The mother, who is reported to have said she was frightened about the operation, now faces prosecution for failing to allow treatment and relief for her child.
PRECIOUS METALS
Gang stole catalysts from cars
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OLICE in Spain have arrested five people for being part of a gang which removed and stole catalysts from vehicles in order to obtain precious metals from them. The four men and one woman, all Bulgarians and aged between 28 and 40, deliberately homed in on vehicles parked in open spaces and removed the catalysts. Police said the owners didn’t realise straight away as they were still able to drive their cars. Once the crime was committed, they transported the stolen material to an industrial warehouse, where they were stored to separate their components. “The purpose of the theft of catalysts was to get the platinum, rhodium and palladium from which they are composed, for which they crushed the ceramic filters into powder,” said a police spokesman. “Then, through a chemical process, they separated these three precious metals. These metals reach in the market a value that is around 30 euros per gram.” It is investigated whether they were being marketed in other European Union countries or sold to companies in Spain.
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to review both documents and any local planning rules to see if the situation can be resolved. In monetary and debt claims we also need to review the paperwork. Unfortunately, in some cases pursuing a debt can be costly and not effective if the debtor has no funds or assets in Spain. We act for a number of
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Discover the magnificent Masca gorge and village
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AVING done this incredible hike once more again last week, I simply had to put pen to paper straight away and extol the beauty of this wondrous gorge and village.
There’s only one way to see the gorge (or barranco in Spanish) and that is to hike it. After a short boat ride from the harbour at Los Gigantes to the bay at Masca, we began our ascent. The views during the first hour are very dramatic in the dry river bed as there are some rather large rocks and boulders to negotiate. Along the way we passed some little pools of water but sometimes in winter the pools are much larger, fed by cascades of water from the numerous waterfalls down to the sea. The walk is lined with cactus, shrubs and many flowers and
much of the flora is endemic to the area. I was surprised to see so many flowers in bloom, but it seems that spring has come early again this year to Tenerife. Bamboos were in profusion which lined our path that eventually leads on to a small plateau. As we continued on our way, we stopped at many points to take photographs, the imposing grey black “Gigantes” always within our sight which meet the deep blue colours of the sea. As we got further into the barranco, the paths became narrower, the cliff sides became taller and huge sculptures of basalt were to be found with pretty arches and tunnels to pass through. Nearing the end of the trek, there is quite a steep ascent for about 20 minutes by way of man-made steps which lead up into the pretty village of Masca. When we reached the village it was lovely to sit outside at a small roadside café
and have a cold beer. Until about 50 years ago there were no roads in or out of Masca, only a dirt track so, it really was well and truly cut off from civilization apart from the ancient trails put down by the Guanches. Whilst walking the ravine, it is easy to see how the Guanches held out for so long in the barranco during the Conquest which ended in 1496, as there are many caves and places to hide. Because of the remoteness of this village, it was never attacked during the wars. The village itself is beautiful. There is a small square in the centre of the village and a pretty little church. Little whitewashed houses are nestled in between Palm trees and lush vegetation which are overlooked by the imposing mountains. Overall, the terrain on this trek is varied; volcanic mostly with steep rocks in sections and then open plateaus, but if I needed one word to describe the landscape in this gorge it would be “magnificent”. It should be noted that this walk is a moderately difficult adventure hike and involves some scrambling over rocks with some vertiginous sections in places, so you need to be reasonably fit and have good walking shoes or boots and plenty of water. Once again, this was a fabulous walk with Andy Tenerife Walker and a day I will never forget and a hike that I thoroughly recommend. For further information, please see: www.tenerifeguided-walks.com In association with the Tenerife News, Tenerife Guided Walks is offering readers who would like to explore Masca through a personalised trip (complete with transport and boat ride) a special offer. Do see their advertisements in this edition.
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Child Car Safety: Part 2 This duo can keep Kia sales soaring
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N the last issue we covered the carrying of babies and young children up to four years old and now we continue with this important subject.
Group 1 (from 9 to 18 kilos) from 1 year of age until 4 The child is strapped into the restraint system via a 5-point harness, and then the restraint system is connected to the car, this allows the restraint system to be secured in either a forward or rear facing position. It’s very important that the seat is adjusted as the child grows, always avoiding gaps in the harness and in the installation of the restraint system via the seat belt. This group of restraint system can also be purchased with an ISOFIX connection. In this group, it is recommended to fit the restraint system in a rear facing position and the restraint system must be fitted before the child is seated. It’s recommended to teach the child as soon as possible to keep their arms in the restraint system when possible to reduce the risk of injury.
Group 2 (from 15 to 25 kilos) from 3 years of age until 6 This type of seat is a booster seat with a back support which allows the cars 3point seat belt system to be used but raising the child to the correct height.
Group 3 (from 22 to 36 kilos)
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IA has just celebrated a record-breaking year in the UK with sales rising by almost 14 per cent – from 78,489 in 2015 to last year’s 89,363.
New car sales have been healthy with a two per cent rise in 2016 and they ’ve been extremely good for Kia. The company has tripled UK sales in just eight years and is confident it can reach its target of 100,000 cars per year. I’ve just been sampling two of the models that are helping Kia soar to success. I had back-to-back drives in Optima Sportswagon and Sportage models. And these two stylish and top-value cars show exactly why Kia is flying high in the UK. The Sportswagon is Kia’s first big estate model – arriving just last September. It was well worth the wait though as it gets top marks for looks and has a spacious interior and lots of storage space. There is a 552 litres cargo area, including two useful under-floor trays and this extends to 1,686 litres with rear seats folded. The three trim levels available just now are the same as the Optima saloon – 2, 3 and GT-Line S with a sporty highperformance GT version on its way. The high level of standard equipment matches that on the saloon but with certain additions. These include roof rails on all trim levels, luggage area DC power socket, one-touch
folding rear seats handle, a luggage side partition and towing connection preparation. The level 3 test car also gained a luggage rails system, boot lip trim and privacy glass in the rear doors, rear quarterlights and tailgate. Equipment on the test model included an extremely comfortable eight-way power adjustable driver’s memory seat with electronic lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, eight-inch colour touchscreen, satnav, rear view camera, DAB radio, Bluetooth with music screening and a premium sound system with eight speakers. There’s no shortage of driver ’s aids and safety equipment, and this includes cruise control, blind spot detection, lane keep assist and rear cross traffic alert. The 3 model also comes with 18-inch alloys, cornering lights, LED rear and front fog lights. There is just the one engine choice – Kia’s 1.7-litre CRDi turbo diesel unit. The power comes through a slick six-speed manual transmission that enabled smooth and quick changes up and down the gears. The engine proved to be a little noisy when started but was fairly quiet as it moved up through the gears and settled down at motorway speeds.
There is plenty of power from the 139bhp engine with this big estate coming smartly out of the blocks to reach 60mph in 9.8 seconds. With a top speed of 124mph, the Sportswagon cruised along well at maximum speed limits and it was also pretty agile when cornering for a large estate. And there was plenty of punch when dropping down gears for overtaking manoeuvres. Fuel economy figures are also impressive, capable of 64.2mpg combined, 74.3mpg extra urban and 54.3mpg urban. If you’re after a load-lugger that also has stylish looks, the test model Optima Sportswagon, priced at £24,495, could be the model for you. My second test model was a Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2 Eco. This is Kia’s most popular car in the UK and the fourth generation model will continue to attract buyers. It’s one of the most stylish small SUVs on the road and there are lots of choices with six trim levels, four engines and three gearboxes available. The test vehicle came with six-speed manual transmission. Again, there’s a generous level of standard equipment similar to the Optima but being a grade below, this model missed out on items like the power adjustable driver’s seat although the seat did have
This type of seat is similar to the last group, in so much as it is a booster without the back support which again raises the child to the height of the normal 3-point seat belt. It is obligatory to use the booster seats until the child reaches a height of 135 cm but recommended to continue using them until the child reaches 150 cm. In both groups 2 and 3 the vertical strap of the seat belt must pass over the child’s collarbone without touching the shoulder and the horizontal strap must be as low as possible around the hip and muscle area never around the stomach. In Spain, the law regarding child safety forms part of the Reglamento General de Circulación which was last modified on the 01st of October 2015, this in turn also adapts to the European Directive 2014/37/UE and 91/671/CEE. The main points of the law state that the driver and the occupants are obligated to use a seat belt, and that said seat belts must be homologated. Cars where seat belts aren’t fitted are exempt from the usage however children cannot be transported in them. When talking about child safety, children under 135 cm have to use child restraint systems and be seated in the rear seats, this used to have an age restriction of 12 years of age, however with the modification of the law the age restriction was removed. There are however some exceptions and they are when : The car doesn’t have rear seats These seats are occupied by other children The restraint systems can’t be fitted to the rear seats because the car is too small. In these three cases the minor can be seated in the front seat, but always in a homologated restraint system that is adapted to their height and weight. If the child is seated in a rear facing seat, then the passenger’s airbag must be disconnected. If the child is travelling in a forward-facing seat, then there is no need to disconnect the airbag.
Ruling on child restraint systems in special vehicles In vehicles with more than 9 seats the driver, guide or the person in charge of the group must inform the passengers of the obligation to travel with their seat belt correctly fastened or a with the use of a homologated restraint system. This is carried out by either audio-visual means, written signs or picture-grams, situated in a visible area for every seat. In taxis, a minor whose height doesn’t reach 135 cm is able to travel in the rear seats without a suitable restraint system but only within CITY limits. Out of the city, the responsible person would be the mother, father or guardian; so always ask for a taxi that can supply a restraint system or have one available.
power lumbar support. As expected, there is plenty of versatility thanks to the 60/ 40 split folding rear seats. There is more legroom and headroom front and rear than in its predecessor and boot capacity is also increased to 491 litres, rising to 1,480 litres when the rear seats are folded. You do need to do a little more gear changing but the 109bhp engine responds when extra oomph is
required. The Sportage offers sharp accurate steering and displayed excellent grip as I pushed it along some winding country roads. With a top speed of 109mph it cruised smoothly and quietly on the motorway and did feel quicker off the mark than its 11.1 seconds to 60mph figure. I enjoyed my few days with the Sportage, which like the Optima, had easy-to-use
steering wheel mounted controls. It’s pretty frugal as well, consumption figures being 61.4mpg combined, 67.3mpg extra urban and 52.3mpg urban. And like every other Kia, these two models come with the company ’s excellent seven year/100,000 miles. The test model was priced £22,050 and like the Optima Sportswagon, the Sportage should keep Kia sales rising.
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Looking after your horse: the right living environment minimise stress on the horse’s joints from prolonged standing. If horses are stabled for long periods, additional loose bedding material should be used on top of the rubber matting, thus providing additional comfort and an absorbent disposable layer. If not permanently sealed, rubber mats require lifting on a regular basis, so that the floor beneath can be washed periodically with disinfectant. The bedding provided must suit the horse (and also the time constraints on the keeper) and be of a suitable thickness so that, when the horse lies down, there is no chance of injury being caused by floor pressure
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ANY aspects need to be considered when choosing the right management system and living environment for a horse.
For example, it is essential that the facilities are safe, secure and appropriate to the needs of the individual horse. Keeping a horse at home sounds ideal to most owners. However, this will only work if enough suitable land, time and back-up help is available. Equally, keeping a horse permanently at grass might appear to be an easy management system, but this too can be time-consuming (maintaining the pasture and fencing) and is often unsuited to the needs of many horses.
Stabling Stabling can range from traditional stalls and loose boxes (stables) to communal systems such as crew barns and sheltered corral units. Horses can be kept individually within separate boxes or housed with several others in larger barns. All systems have
advantages and disadvantages, but the same general considerations apply to ensure the welfare of the horses being housed. Most loose boxes measure more than three and a half metres square, although smaller ponies may be comfortable in smaller boxes. Large horses, however, require an above-average size space to ensure that they have sufficient room to stand up, turn around and lie down in comfort and without risk of injur y. In communal housing, consideration must be given to the age, size and type of horses sharing the space, to ensure that the animals all fare equally well and that fighting does not occur. Each horse being kept communally should have a minimum space of at least twice that required by a single horse kept in an individual loose box.
Ventilation and drainage All stabling must have a good drainage system, be well ventilated and free from draughts. Drainage requires a combination of structural considerations (such as a sloping floor and/or drainage channels) and effective stable management, combining the use of an appropriate bedding material and, when soiled, its frequent removal (together with muck and discarded hay). Effective ventilation is essential, to ensure that horses have fresh air, which is free from dust and spores. In a stuffy stable environment these can lead to respiratory infections and health problems. The design of the building should allow for the free flow of air, and (ideally) the opening should face away from prevailing winds. Rugs can minimise the risk of chills, allowing good ventilation to be maintained.
Lighting Plenty of natural light is desirable, and this can be provided by windows, open aspects and clear roof panels. Electric lighting (both inside and out) is essential during dark winter months, to provide a safe working environment for the keeper. Horses also benefit from a well-lit environment. All electrical fittings should be safe, durable and well out of the reach of the horses.
Bedding It is essential to provide nonslip flooring. Rubber matting provides an excellent base that is both comfortable (allowing the horse to stand and lie down), and a good shock absorber, thereby helping to
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or abrasion. This will also minimise the risk of becoming stuck (cast) against the walls if the horse rolls. Various types of loose bedding material are available – such as straw, wood shavings, shredded paper and chopped cardboard. Whiche-ver bedding is used, it must be of good quality and hazard-free. Each type of bedding has advantages and disadvanta-ges. The choice should be based on individual needs and circumstances. The effective-ness of a bedding material reduces if the bed itself is not kept clean or if insufficient quantities are used.
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Keeping a horse at home is not an easy option as the upkeep of fields, fencing etc is expensive and also timeconsuming. Also, providing equine companionship for a ridden horse can be a logistical headache. Renting grazing space or providing land at home is not an option for ever y horse keeper. Therefore many horses are kept at private or commercial livery yards. These provide a variety of levels of service, ranging from the simple renting of a stable and/or shared grazing space, to the total care (including exercise) of a horse on behalf of its owner.
Golden rules to ensure the well-being of housed horses
N addition to providing a comfortable and clean stable, it is also important to consider the horse’s needs. This prevents boredom and the development of bad habits and stress-related behaviour when housed. Attempts should be made to provide a stimulating environment (and occupation) during periods of confinement. Establish a good yard routine, so that (for example) horses know what to expect and when they will next be fed. Adequate appropriate care and exercise is essential for all horses, particularly those that are housed Allow for plenty of variety during the day and maximise the time spent out of the stable – for example, let the horse loose in the manege arena (perhaps with another horse) when the stable is being mucked out Horses benefit from consistent human contact and handling. Spend time interacting with the horse, for example, grooming at times other than when preparing for riding. Divide the horse’s diet into smaller feeds, feeding little and often. Provide a fibre-based diet and use fine-mesh hay nets and snack balls, to increase the time spent foraging for the available feed. Make sure fresh, clean water is available at all times. Horses are naturally inquisitive. Stable toys can provide good interaction and keep the horses occupied. Alternate toys regularly, to maintain novelty and interest. Provide additional interest by hanging a carrot, apple or swede from the ceiling of the stable Horses are herd animals, and need compatible equine companionship. Allow for some interaction between horses in adjacent stables, to provide essential equine contact. Enriching the stabling environment is highly beneficial, but it is no substitute for time spent out of the confines of the stable (where the horse may exercise and behave freely with other equines)
Cats’ medicine alert
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ATS are not humans. The way their bodies work is very different, and the way in which their bodies process many types of chemicals is unique. They are also much smaller, so the relative dose – the amount of drug per kilogram bodyweight – is much greater. Many human medicines are poisonous for cats – especially painkillers and antidepressants. Small quantities can kill. This also applies to some herbal products, including commonly used items such as tea tree oil and citrus oils. There is also concern that long-term use of garlic may cause problems. Always read the label
before you give your pet any medicines. Never give your cat human medicine and put them away so they cannot be chewed. Painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol are particularly dangerous. Vitamin and mineral supplements can also be dangerous, particularly iron tablets and products containing zinc. Only ever give your cat medicines
that are designed and licensed for use in cats. Products meant for use in dogs can be extremely dangerous to cats. Be particularly careful to dose accurately if your cat is on painkillers for conditions such as arthritis. Measure liquid medicines with the syringe or dropper provided. “One tablet twice a day ” does not mean two tablets together in the morning. Be especially careful with “palatable” tablets designed to be tasty – cats can find them all too tempting! Remember to keep these medicines out of reach of children as well.
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A behind-the-scenes view of the extraordinary story behind deploying the Spy Creatures, showing how the concept evolved and became the inspiration for the animatronic animals of the series. Discover the painstaking work behind building the lifelike models, from first concept until they become alive for the first time. In Borneo, Spy Orang travels by speedboat to meet wild orangutans and joins them in their soap washing and sawing behaviour. In Uganda, Spy Crocodile and Spy Hatchlings go on their first mission along the banks of the treacherous River Nile, dodging hippos and elephants along the way, before the Spy Hatchlings meet some overly maternal crocodiles. In Africa, Spy Egret goes on safari and encounters an elephant herd for the first nerve-wracking time and Spy Tortoise is crushed by a fiveton elephant but still valiantly keeps filming.
First of two programmes in which Trevor McDonald returns to the world of the Mafia, this time gaining unprecedented access to the wives, daughters and girlfriends of notorious gangsters. In Staten Island, New York, he meets Linda, the daughter of Greg Scarpa - one of the Mafia’s deadliest and most powerful figures. Despite his reputation for violence, Scarpa was also a loving father to Linda, and this contradiction between family man and killer affects her to this day. In New York and Florida, Trevor spends time with Anthony Russo, a former Colombo family captain, and meets his new girlfriend Amy. Amy grew up in Florida, thousands of miles away from the mob-controlled streets of Brooklyn, and knew nothing of Anthony’s past when she started dating him six months ago. She tells Trevor how she has grown to love a man who is a convicted and notorious mob killer.
10TH FEBRUARY 10:30 RAMSAY’S KITCHEN NIGHTMARES USA (COOKERY)
In Baltimore, Gordon Ramsay tries to turn around a restaurant that is suffering because its owner, Denise Whiting, has alienated the surrounding community. When Denise opened Café Hon in 1992 it was a roaring success, but as a result of her unwavering business ambition the local community decided to boycott the restaurant, leaving Denise frustrated by falling sales. Can Gordon bring the community round to support Denise again and save her business? (REPEAT, SUBTITLES, 4 STAR)
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THE REAL MARIGOLD HOTEL (DOCUMENTARY) A group of celebrities travel to India to see whether retirement would be more rewarding there than in the UK. Entertainer Lionel Blair, wildlife presenter Bill Oddie, actress Amanda Barrie, snooker champion Dennis Taylor, TV personality Rustie Lee, TV doctor Miriam Stoppard, Three Degrees singer Sheila Ferguson and Just Good Friends actor Paul Nicholas arrive at their new home, a 16th-century mansion in Old Kochi. Sheila is keen to make sure she gets what she wants out of the experience, but Lionel finds dealing with the realities of living in India unsettling - the animals in the street, the more basic way of life and the piles of rubbish that can distract from the beauty. Paul, Bill and Dennis rise to the challenge with humour and classic one-liners, and Rustie and Miriam seem charmed by their first days here. The group then head off to visit the world-famous backwaters, hundreds of miles of waterways that criss-cross through the villages and jungles, on traditional houseboats. CGI-animated series about a seven-year-old girl who talks to animals. A mummy kangaroo turns to Wissper for help to get her joey to leave the pouch. With the help of Peggy the baby penguin, Wissper devises some imaginative games and they soon persuade the reluctant joey to come out and play.
14TH FEBRUARY 13:15 HOME AND AWAY (SOAP)
Ten young students are called on to abandon their technology and follow survival expert Bear Grylls on an epic adventure full to bursting with crucial survival lessons. On day six, breakfast is served up survivor-style in the form of maggots from a rotting rabbit. Then the students get a nasty welcome to the jungle and an introduction to snakes, before climbing an ancient slate wall. The boys show their skills by out-thinking the girls, but by dinner time leadership battles begin.
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17TH FEBRUARY 08:50 WISSPER (ANIMATION)
Matt ends things with Zoe, and comes clean to Evelyn about his feelings for her. But Evelyn worries that it will ruin their friendship and asks for time to think about it. Billie and VJ plan to elope, but as are on their way to the registry office Billie clutches her back in pain. Mason asks Olivia out on a date, but he suspects that she is still hung up on Hunter. Starring: Ray Meagher, Lynne McGranger, Emily Symons, Georgie Parker, Ada Nicodemou, Steve Peacocke (SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, 1988, 12, 3 STAR)
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Flog it! Trade Secrets Wanted Down Under Revisited Royal Recipes School Swap Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Cash in the Attic Beat the Brain Landward Italy Unpacked Tropic of Capricorn A Place to Call Home Flog It! Eggheads Great American Railroad Journeys Big Dreams Small Spaces Mastermind Only Connect Birds of Paradise QI Newsnight Further Back in Time for Dinner Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence The Cult Next Door The War on Loan Sharks This is BBC Two
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder James Martin’s French Adventure Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street The Cruise Coronation Street Piers Morgan’s Life Stories ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather Fishing Impossible The Wine Show Jackpot247 Freeze Out
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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Four in a Bed Countdown A New Life in the Sun A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown The Last Leg The Fake News Show First Dates Hotel Virtually Famous Film Sinister
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Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wissper Peppa Pig Toot the Tiny Tugboat Toby’s Travelling Circus The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 5 News Lunchtime Benefit House: Me and My 26 Kids Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film A Teacher’s Obsession 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild Celebrity Carry on Barging Cruising with Jane McDonald When Live TV Goes Horribly Wrong Super Casino
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Live Test Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Greats Sky Sports Boxing Gold Test Cricket Sky Sports Years Cricket’s Greatest Test Cricket Time Of Our Lives Super League Gold Live Betfred Super League
Premier League Darts Legends of Darts Carp Wars Fishing: Hooked on Africa Sporting Records Premier League Darts Rugby Gold Live PRO12 Rugby Union One-Day International Cricket
SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2017
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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Live The Best Dishes Ever Football Focus BBC News Weather Nitro Athletics Bargain Hunt Film Shrek 2
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Film Magic Town The Lavendar Hill Mob Britain’s Secret Seas Homes Under the Hammer A Cook Abroad Film Quo Vadis
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BBC News Regional News Weather Six Nations Rugby Union Let it Shine Casualty Let it Shine Taboo BBC News Weather Match of the Day This Country Film Passion Weather for the Week Ahead
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Flog It! Final Score Mastermind University Challenge Only Connect Welcome to Hull City of Culture 2017 George III - The Genius of The Mad King Dad’s Army Terry Pratchett QI XL Film Behind the Candelabra
CITV Alphabetical Guess This House River Monsters ITV News and Weather Dance Dance Dance Rugby Tipping Point Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! To the Max! Ninja Warrior UK The Voice UK
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Jamie Oliver teaches Martin Clunes how to cook a paella like the ones he had on holiday with his dad as a kid. Jimmy Doherty turns plants into root beer and countryside cocktails. Jamie cooks the most beautiful lamb rack and potato al forno. And this week’s food fight concerns sustainable fish. 13:00 15:30 16:30 17:30 18:30 19:00
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Through the Keyhole ITV News and Weather Film The Bourne Ultimatum Jackpot247
King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast
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Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun Location, Location, Location Grand Designs Channel 4 News Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages Great Canal Journeys TBA The Last Leg Hollyoaks Omnibus
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Milkshake! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Access Police Interceptors Unleashed Police Interceptors Benefits: Can’t Work, Won’t Work Benefits The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS 5 News Football on 5 World’s Biggest Diamond Heist Police Interceptors Unleashed Super Casino Film Against All Flags Access House Doctor Nick’s Quest Angels of Jarm
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Spanish Football Gold Betfred Super League Highlights Sky Sports Cricekt Gold One-Day International Cricket Live Women’s Six Nations Rugby Union Betfred Super League Highlights Sporting Greats Sporting Records
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SUNDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2017
Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Spy in the Wild Six Nations Rugby Union Songs of Praise BBC News Regional News Weather The Big Painting Challenge Countryfile Winter Special Call the Midwife British Academy Film Awards 2017 BBC News Regional News Weather Film American High School Celebrity Apprentice USA Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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A to Z of TV Gardening Big Dreams Small Spaces An Island Parish The Edible Garden Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day Nigelissima MOTD2 Extra Nitro Athletics Film The Winslow Boy Money for Nothing Flog It! Ski Sunday Film Catch Me If You Can Dragons’ Den Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week Match of the Day 2 Live at the Apollo Women’s Six Nations Highlights Film All Good Things Question Time Holby City This is BBC Two
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Sooty Share a Story Oddbods Thunderbirds are Go Scrambled! ITV News Countrywise Peston on Sunday Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy Chopping Block ITV News and Weather Film Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express All Star Family Fortunes Ninja Warrior UK The Voice UK Regional News and Weather ITV News and Weather Dance Dance Dance Lion Country: Night and Day The Good Karma Hospital ITV News and Weather Rugby Jackpot247 Chopping Block
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King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces A Place in the Sun Location, Location, Location Channel 4 News Film Mrs. Doubtfire
Daniel Hillard Has a Problem. His marriage is falling apart but he can’t stand to stop seeing his kids. The solution? He will dress up as Highland help Mrs Doubtfire. Robin Williams dreamed up his comedy Scottish accent after working with Bill Forsyth on Being Human. 19:30 21:00 22:05 23:00 00:50 01:40 02:35 03:25 04:15
The Jump Homeland 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Film 127 Hours How to Get Fit Fast I Do at 92 Hoarder SOS Building the Dream Phil: Secret Agent Down Under
Milkshake! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Football on 5 Police Interceptors Unleashed Police Interceptors Film The Medallion
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Fantasy action comedy about a pair of cops who encounter supernatural complications in pursuit of an international crime lord. After the cops are wounded, a mysterious ancient medallion transforms them into super-powered warriors. They must then use their powers to stop the gangster from getting his hands on the medallion and achieving eternal life.
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Film The Last Airbender Magic Makes You Laugh Out Loud 5 News On Benefits Amy Winehouse Most Shocking Moments in Pop 2 Super Casino Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh World’s Most Pampered Pets
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Live Test Cricket Sky Sports Cricket Gold Live Scottish Cup Football Sporting Triumphs Live La Liga Football Test Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Test Cricket Sporting Triumphs
Spanish Football Gold Women’s Six Nations Rugby Union Live La Liga Footb. Spanish Football Gold Live Eredivisie Football Football Gold Live Eredivisie Football Test Cricket Darts Gold Sporting Records
MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2017
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Breakfast Countryfile Winter Diaries Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Revisited Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors Father Brown Escape to the Country The Farmers’ Country Showdown Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Inside Out EastEnders Behind Bars New Tricks BBC News Regional News Weather Have I Got Old News for You The Graham Norton Show Weather for the Week Ahead
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My Life in Books Wanted Down Under Revisited Royal Recipes Great Interior Design Challenge Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Women’s Six Nations Highlights Beat the Brain Landward Italy Unpacked The Blue Planet A Place to Call Home Flog It! Eggheads Great American Railroad Journeys Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is University Challenge An Island Parish SAS: Rogue Warriors Cradle to Grave Newsnight Weather Hospital Sicily: The Wonder of the Mediterranean Countryfile
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder James Martin’s French Adventure Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street The Martin Lewis Money Show Coronation Street The Halcyon ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather Peston on Sunday Through the Keyhole Jackpot247
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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown Fifteen to One A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches Food Unwrapped First Dates The Wedding Day My Millionaire Dads and Me Parenting for Idiots 60 Days in Jail There’s Something About Romcoms Building the Dream
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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film False Pretences 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News FIA World Rally Championship Highlights - Sweden Winter Road Rescue The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant Film Hercules Grand Theft Auto: UK Police Interceptors Unleashed Super Casino The Yorkshire Vet Criminals Caught on Camera House Doctor The Great Artists Wildlife SOS
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Live Test Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Scottish Cup Football Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest Test Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Scottish Cup Football Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Triumphs Test Cricket
Sporting Heroes Darts Gold Sporting Records Racing News Live ATP Tennis Great Sporting Moments Fight Night Sporting Records Spanish Football Gold
TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2017
TENERIFE NEWS 569 I TV GUIDE
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Breakfast Countryfile Winter Diaries Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Revisited Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors Father Brown Escape to the Country The Farmers’ Country Showdown Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show EastEnders Holby City The Moorside BBC News Regional News Weather Film Pretty Woman Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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My Life in Books Wanted Down Under Revisited The Farmers’ Country Showdown Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Coast Super League Show Landward Italy Unpacked The Blue Planet A Place to Call Home Flog It! Eggheads Great American Railroad Journeys Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Further Back in Time for Dinner Andrew Marr, My Brain and Me Mock the Week Newsnight Weather Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week SAS: Rogue Warriors Our Dancing Town Francis Bacon : A Brush with Violence
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder James Martin’s French Adventure Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Save Money Tales From the Coast with Robson Green Secret Life of Dogs ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather The Chase The Investigator: A British Crime Story Jackpot247 Loose Women ITV Nightscreen
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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown Fifteen to One A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Super Slimmers: Did They Really Keep the Weight Off? 24 Hours in A and E The Great British Skinny Dip This is Us1 My Granny the Escort KOTV Boxing Weekly Gillette World Sport Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Heston’s Recipe for Romance Four in a Bed
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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Film Family Secrets 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Winter Road Rescue Inside Windsor Castle Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh Celebrity Carry on Barging Extraordinary People The Great British Benefits Handout Changed My Life Super Casino GPs: Behind Closed Doors Tattoo Disasters House Doctor
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Sky Sports Years Racing News Great Sporting Moments Sporting Greats Time of Our Lives Sporting Triumphs Time of Our Lives Sky Sports Boxing Gold Super League Gold Sky Sports Years Sporting Heroes
WEDNESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2017
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Breakfast Countryfile Winter Diaries Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Revisited Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Father Brown Escape to the Country The Farmers’ Country Showdown Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Who Do You Think You Are? The Real Marigold Hotel BBC News at Ten BBC London News A Question of Sport Film 2017 The Big Painting Challenge Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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My Life in Books Wanted Down Under Revisited The Farmers’ Country Showdown World’s Most Extraordinary Homes Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Countryfile Beat the Brain Landward Wild Shepherdess with Kate Humble The Blue Planet A Place to Call Home Flog It! Eggheads Great American Railroad Journeys The Hairy Bikers’ Chicken and Egg Trust Me, I’m a Doctor Hospital Common Sense Newsnight Dragons’ Den George III - The Genius of The Mad King Royal Recipes This is BBC Two
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder James Martin’s French Adventure Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Midsomer Murders ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London UEFA Champions League Highlights It’s Not Rocket Science Jackpot247 1000 Heartbeats ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show
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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown Fifteen to One A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location No Offence Four Rooms with Sarah Beeny The Mega Brothel Walking the Nile The Secret Life of 5 Year Olds Film What Maisie Knew Dispatches Four in a Bed
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Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime The Great British Benefits Handout Changed My Life Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Killer Collector 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight A New Life in Oz GPs: Behind Closed Doors Climbing the Property Ladder I’m 21 But Look 61: Extraordinary People Autopsy: The Last Hours of Amy Winehouse Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords
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Cricket’s Greatest Time of Our Lives Premier League Years Football’s Greatest Premier League Legends The Fantasy Football CLub Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Greats Sporting Triumphs Sky Sports Cricket Gold Premier League World
Sproting Heroes Darts Gold Sporting Records Racing News Sporting Triumphs Sporting Rivalries Sky Sports Years Sporting Records Great Sporting Moments Darts Gold Sporting Heroes Sky Sports Years Sporting Heroes
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THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2017
Breakfast Countryfile Winter Diaries Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Revisited Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors Father Brown Escape to the Country The Farmers’ Country Showdown Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders June Brown at 90 Death in Paradise BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Question Time Film Up in the Air Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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My Life in Books Wanted Down Under Revisited The Farmers’ Country Showdown An Island Parish Great British Railway Journeys Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Cash in the Attic Beat the Brain Landward Wild Shepherdess with Kate Humble The Blue Planet A Place to Call Home Flog It! Eggheads Great American Railroad Journeys The Hairy Bikers’ Chicken and Egg The Great Pottery Throw Down Russia’s Hooligan Army Live at the Apollo Newsnight Andrew Marr: My Brain and Me Panorama Spy in the Wild
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder James Martin’s French Adventure Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Bank of Mum and Dad - Tonight Emmerdale Coronation Street Mafia Women with Trevor Mcdonald ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London UEFA Europa League Highlights Tipping Point Jackpot247
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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News A New Life in the Sun Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown Fifteen to One A Place in the Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Supervet Escape to the Wild Parenting for Idiots 24 Hours in A and E The Great British Skinny Dip Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Super Slimmers: Did They Really Keep the Weight Off? The Changing Room Four in a Bed Phil: Secret Agent Down Under
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Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Benefits: Can’t Work, Won’t Work Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Dangerous Company 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun The Great British Benefits Handout When Kids Kill: Schoolboy Slayer The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Super Casino
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Cricket’s Greatest Premier League World Premier League Legends Premier League Years Time of Our Lives Premier League Legends The Fantasy Football Club Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Greats Carp Wars
Sporting Heroes Darts Gold Sporting Records Racing News Sporitng Triumphs Sporting Rivalries Sky Sports Years Sporting Records Great Sporting Moments Darts Gold Sporting Heroes
FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2017
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Breakfast Countryfile Winter Diaries Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Revisited Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors Father Brown Escape to the Country The Farmers’ Country Showdown Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Room 101 Not Going Out Tracey Ullman’s Show BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather The Graham Norton Show Uncle The Real Marigold Hotel
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My Life in Books Wanted Down Under Revisited The Farmers’ Country Showdown DIY SOS The Big Build Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Cash in the Attic Beat the Brain Landward Wild Shepherdess with Kate Humble The Blue Planet A Place to Call Home Flog It! Eggheads Great American Railroad Journeys Big Dreams Small Spaces Mastermind Only Connect The Lake District: A Wild Year QI Newsnight Further Back in Time for Dinner Spy in the Wild Imagine... This is BBC Two
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The magic of Tenerife that many people never see
PHILIP AND MYRTLE ASHMOLE
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OR anyone interested in the natural world, with all its richness of plant and animal life, arrival at the airport of Tenerife Sur in summer might be a bit depressing. The surrounding land will be brown and dry, and the most conspicuous features are the vast expanses of plastic material enclosing plantations of bananas and other fruit and veg. Staying in a tourist resort without a car, it is easy to pass two weeks in the sun and see very little of nature. But it doesn’t have to be like that. When we first visited Tenerife, more than three decades ago, we were doing field studies on lava flows and in volcanic caves, as well as on the snow on the slopes of Teide and in the coastal waters of the island. For six months we were
based in La Laguna University and we got to know the island well. But at that time it was hard to find accounts of the natural history of the island, so we set about writing a simple guide. We published it ourselves, laboriously, in that era before digital printing, and sold nearly 3000 copies of our small book, with only a few illustrations, in black and white. In the years that followed we went to other islands in the Canaries, and to the Azores and Galápagos, on research expeditions with our Spanish colleagues, and also went several times to St Helena and to Ascension Island, studying various aspects of their biology.
Five years ago, on another visit to Tenerife, we were again captivated by the island, and decided to write a more ambitious book, which was finally published in November 2016. In it, we aim to provide a full account, in text and with over 700 colour photos and diagrams, of the wide variety of places where one can experience the true nature of Tenerife. Our friends on the island have always seemed to delight in showing us their favourite places – many of them rarely seen by visitors – and of course we have also spent many weeks, at all seasons, exploring on our own. The new book is inevitably easier to carry in a car than in a rucksack, but we would like to see it as part of the equipment of all hired cars! With it, anyone prepared to be a little adventurous, enduring some rough and extremely steep and narrow roads, can discover the true beauty and interest of this remarkable island. The book is simply structured, starting with two introductory chapters that set the scene and outline the human history of Tenerife. We then deal in turn with each of the five main natural habitats
on the island – the semi-deserts of the coastal regions; the surviving fragments of the rich dr y woodland that once occupied much of the area that is now devoted to small-scale agriculture, towns and tourist developments; the luxuriant laurel forests, now only found in remote areas; the moist and dry forests of the native pine, respectively typical of the northern and southern slopes, and often charred by wildfires; and the extraordinary high mountain zone with its austerely beautiful volcanic landscapes and spectacular shrubs. We follow the general descriptions of each of these habitats by a section (highlighted with blue-edged pages) that provides accounts and photographs of some of the best places to find the habitat concerned. Examples are chosen to help people staying in different parts of the island to visit most of the habitats without travelling far, and the most conspicuous animals and plants at each site are listed. Full directions to all these sites are given at the end of the book. We then describe some special habitats, the barren lava and caves – surprisingly rich in animals if one knows how to
find them – and the places still harbouring freshwater, now a scarce commodity on the island. The next part of the book comprises full accounts and photos of the birds, butterflies and other animals, many of them occurring nowhere else in the world. The plants are not listed systematically, but the habitat chapters include photos and brief descriptions of most of the species that visitors interested in botany are likely to want to see, all in their natural surroundings. We hope that readers of the book will thus be spared the sense of helplessness that we
experienced when first visiting habitats where so many of the plants were unfamiliar. The last main chapter is an account of the geology of the island, focusing not on the complex structure of the various strata, but on the long and often catastrophic history of Tenerife, and on the forces that have created the largest and highest of the Canar y Islands and one of the most closely studied volcanoes in the world. Natural History of Tenerife, by Philip & Myrtle Ashmole, is published by Whittles Publishing and is available in bookshops on Tenerife, and online.
About the authors
Philip and Myrtle Ashmole are biologists who have been under-taking research and conservation projects together for more than half a century. Their early research focused mainly on the ecology of tropical seabirds and on invertebrate animals in barren habitats, but in recent years they have concentrated on ecological restoration. The Ashmoles have published many scientific and popular articles and three previous books: Natural History Excursions in Tenerife (1989); St Helena and Ascension Island: a natural history (2000); and The Carrifran Wildwood Story (2009). In 2015 Philip and Myrtle received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards, for spearheading the purchase (by public subscription) and ongoing ecological restoration (‘rewilding’) of an entire valley in the Southern Uplands of Scotland.
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Loro Parque welcomes four newborn Rock hopper penguin chicks
FISH PORRIDGE!
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ORO Parque has extended its penguin colony with four newborn southern rock hopper penguins, which are in good health and are evolving well in the penguin baby station.
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RTISTS ranging from 30 years of age to 92 are showing their talent in the Swallows Art Exhibition in Los Cristianos.
Organisers would like to repeat their open invitation to the event at the Swedish Church on the sea-front from Saturday, February 18th to Saturday, February 25th. The exhibition has a variety of paintings and though they may be by amateurs, their work is of a very high standard and much sought after. Artists paint varying subjects such as beautiful floral art work, still life and portraits as well as dramatic landscapes of corners of the island that might otherwise be forgotten. All work is in either water colours ,oils and acrylics and pastels showing their dedication and enjoyment of painting. Prices range from 25 euros for a small painting, increasing in price for varying sizes but there is no obligation to buy. Admission is free and delicious cakes and varying hot drinks are available in the charming café in the church. You might also be inspired to join the Swallows art group which meets each week and frequently goes out on location.
These young marine birds were born in December and remained for a certain time in the incubator. They are being fed a particular diet based on fish porridge with calcium supplement, in proportion to ten per cent of their weight. For about two months, they will be reared in the penguin baby station, where the chicks receive the necessar y care during the first stage of their lives. After this period, the integration process will begin to take place, in which they will be adapting to their new environment until they finally obtain the complete integration with the rest of the penguins of the Loro Parque. “At this stage, the gender of the chicks is unknown until we process the first blood analysis,” a spokesman for Loro Parque explained. The experts of Loro Parque in Planet Penguin take care for the birds with a lot of know-
ledge, love and respect, and so Loro Parque has magnificent results, since the breeding of all marine bird species (Humboldt Penguin, King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Rock hopper Penguin and Atlantic Puffin) has been achieved. The inhabitants of one of the best penguin exhibits in the world enjoy an installation with all the guarantees that produces 12 tons of snow daily, has filters against a microbial contamination of the air and recreates the conditions of light and temperature ideal for an optimal reproduction. Thanks to the plentiful food supply which becomes available every year in springtime in the Antarctica’s polar ecosystem, penguins form colonies of hundreds of thousands of specimens. Unfortunately, this abun-
dant diet is being seriously threatened by overfishing and by climate change, which adversely affects marine currents. For example, the continuous snowfall and the glaciers, where King Penguins use to nest, are also at great risk of disappearing due to global warming of the planet caused by the green-house effect. All these circumstances seriously threaten the future of these amazing birds and Loro
Parque in its role of a modern zoo operates to raise awareness about these issues among the public and support the conservations efforts. At the same time, Loro Parque has implemented environmental management system and is developing its own photovoltaic solar energy plant and promoting sustainable and responsible use of resources while protecting the natural habitats of the animals in the wild.
PACKED PROGRAMME
Los Realejos carnival turns clocks back to the 1920s
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ASKED Carnival groups are under the spotlight as Los Realejos prepares to celebrate its annual carnival from February 17th to March 1st.
Organisers recently chose a poster showing 13 “mascaritas”, created by the Municipal School of Photography, under the coordination of its teachers, Narciso Borges and Alfonso Baute. The Mayor of Los Realejos, Manuel Domínguez, and councillor of fiestas, Isabel Socorro, presented the “Veinte al Carnaval” poster as a prelude to the fun-packed programme. Group representatives chose the theme some months ago so people could prepare for “Veinte al Carnaval”, evolving memories of the 1920s. To show the role women played in the carnival celebrations, there is a photographic exhibition. Isabel Socorro said the carnival is much more participatory
than it was in past years and she was delighted the mascaritas had joined in to help create the poster. She also thanked the Municipal School of Photography and local resident Juan González Díaz for loaning his old Dodge de Soto for the photoshoot. Manuel Domínguez said this year’s festivities will start on February 17th with an exhibition of ‘Portraits of Carnival’, by Antonio Münzenmaier, in the House of Culture, which will complement the exhibition ‘Women in the Carnival’ from the February 20th at the Cultural Space La Ferretería, and will continue until March 1st with the burning of Sr. Rascayú. There will also be all the usual events such as the adult and child galas, Carnival Day, Coso and the consolidation of the Race Of Colour. For more information, see www.losrealejos.es
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VAMOS DE PATEO
San Miguel offers invite to new season of walks LEGENDARY SINGER
Children of the 80s event at Hard Rock Hotel K NOWN as ‘the queen of house’ and the ‘diva of dance’, legendary singer and songwriter Barbara Tucker will step up to the new Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife open-air stage on February 11th to star in the hotel’s second ‘Children of the 80’s’ event. With a string of number one tracks in the US as well as several hits in the UK, including “Beautiful People” and “Everybody Dance (The Horn Song)”, Tucker’s music has influenced mainstream and dance music over the last three decades, and as such has seen her regularly appear
across venues in clublandcapital Ibiza for many years. Her debut at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife promises an extravaganza of colour, dance floor fillers and sing-a-long classics. She will be joined by ‘Children of the 80’s’ own DJ trio, ‘Dream Team Reload’,
and local Canar y Island legends ‘Puretas Party’ who will join Dream Team to bring fun-filled party vibes to the Hard Rock stage. The event will take place adjacent to Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife’s vast lagoon in Playa Paraiso, supported by DJ sessions, state of the art pyrotechnics and dazzling entertainers. Tickets to the ‘Children of the 80’s’ gig are priced from 22.50 eruos can be purchased via www.childrenofthe80s.com.
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AN Miguel de Abona is encouraging hiking with a new edition of “Vamos de Pateo”.
The first of the eight routes scheduled for this year will be held on February 11th to enjoy the almond blossom. The event will take walkers to Tegueste, along the Camino
NOVEL TASTINGS
Theatre joins the tapas route
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HE Teatro Pérez Galdós in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is joining the ‘Ruta de Pinchos’ with a tasting of music and literature.
On March 9th and May 11th, it will open its doors at 7pm to allow ‘Music and Literature’ spectators to start the Pinchos Route before the show. Once the function is finished, the theatre will allow access to the general public to taste the skewers that will be served in the entrance hall, becoming one more stop of the already traditional gastronomic route of Vegueta. In addition, the 30 establishments that are part of the Pinchos Route will promote in their premises the cultural activity of the Teatro Pérez Galdós, specifically the Music and Literature cycle. In this line, AVOR presented a new layout of the route plan that highlights the timely participation of the Teatro Pérez Galdós in this initiative. Further information is available on www.teatroperezgaldos.es,
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Photography contest on Canary flora
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OS Realejos is organising a photography contest on the flora of the Canary Islands.
The Artistic Schools and the Department of Culture are promoting the initiative which is open for entries until June 15th, offering prizes of 500, 250 and 150 euros. Judges will announce the results in the frame of a new edition of the exhibition of art in the street ‘Ártate 2017’. The Mayor of Los Realejos, Manuel Domínguez, said: “This is one of the acts of the extensive and intensive programme that the council, Real Academia Canaria de las Ciencias and La Laguna University have coordinated to honour the memory of one of the most important renowned scientists Antonio González.” The Canary Islands’ flora was one of his main areas of research and organisers feel it will inspire some fantastic photographs which will be incorporated into a new web platform. Details are available on the website of www.losrealejos.es
Real de Güímar and the cumbres de Bolico amongst others. “Vamos de Pateo 2017” is promoted by the local council and will offer eight routes. The next walk will be Cruz del Carmen via Tahodio, on March 11th; while on April 8th, the chosen route will show the beauty of the tajinastes in bloom. May 6th will take in Tegueste and Tejina and on June 3rd, the cumbres of Bo-lico. The excursions will continue after the summer with the routes called Camino Real de Güímar, coastal path to Rojas and Las Raíces to Ravelo, which will take place on October 7, November 4 and December 2, respectively. “For another year, we want to encourage our residents to come into contact with nature, so that they can enjoy the beauties and charms that they can find in different areas of the island,” said sports councillor Víctor Chinea. Places are limited and the registration fee for each of the trails is 10 euros, which includes guide, insurance and transportation.
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It’s always nice to try a new experience when in Tenerife so pop along to the Oyster Catcher in Los Cristianos and enjoy some spectacular flambé. The restaurant, on the thriving El Mirador strip, offers an extensive menu of British and Spanish cuisine, using only the best of fresh ingredients at affordable prices, including homemade soups, daily roasts served with classic Yorkshire pudding and stock gravy, pastas, fish and fresh salads. All the main courses are served with a choice of fresh vegetables and potatoes. You can sit indoors or on the undercover terrace. Flambés are the speciality of the house, with the steaks, king prawns , pork or chicken cooked right in front of you with delicious sauces. Follow up with a flambéed dessert such as crêpe suzette and banana flambé. Delicious!
For reservations call 922 788 038 Open daily C.C. El Mirador, Local 5 Avenida San Francisco, Los Cristianos www.oystercatcher.es - info@oystercatcher.es
Tipsy Terrace in Los Gigantes is described as one of the friendliest places around and you will see why when you visit. You will find great home cooking and dishes to suit all tastes, from breakfast through to evening meals and everything in between. Tap into their menu on www.tipsy-terrace.net and you can see all the choices for yourself, from Tipsy’s Ploughman’s and Rise and Shine sandwiches to wraps, jacket potatoes, burgers, crunchy salads, light lunches and much, much more. Tipsy Terrace also has a swimming pool, tennis, mini-golf and lovely gardens. It is easy to find as it is just by the coach and bus stops.
For reservations call 922 868 432 Los Gigantes Sports & Gardens Calle Hibisco 4, Los Gigantes www.tipsyterrace.net
Very much a Tenerife business success story, Harriet's English Tea Room and Restaurant in Los Cristianos has a very welcome addition to its extensive menu - Sunday lunches for 9.95 euros which are served between 12 noon and 5pm. With a big sunny terrace and beautifully designed interior, this lovely restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bus station at the San Marino building (ie turn left at the bottom of the bus station and it is 100 yards or so on your left, in premises formerly occupied by the Heritage bar). In addition to the fantastic Sunday roasts, with "proper" roast potatoes, you will find the most gorgeous food, all home-made and great British cooking, including all day breakfasts, mouthwatering cakes, salads, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and rolls, home-made burgers, pancakes, ice-creams, evening meals and numerous varieties of teas and coffees served in china pots and cups. There are also many gluten-free and diabetic options.
For reservations call 922 712 791 Los Cristianos, San Marino building. Open daily from 9am to 11pm. Playa Fañabé,56 Central Commercial. Open 9am to 10pm, closes 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Donde Mario
La Bodeguita de Enfrente
El Calderito de la Abuela
Cuesta de la Villa
Cuesta de la Villa
Cuesta de la Villa
A great part of the fun of wining and dining in Tenerife is finding somewhere different and it’s well worth a trip out to Santa Ursula to the warm and inviting Donde Mario. Though from the outside you might easily pass by it, the inside is elegant and captivating. Restaurateur Mario Torres surpises us every day with his extensive use of produce in season, and his unbeatable experience with wines and cookery. Just try his Cherne warm salad, a super-healthy Canarian fish soup, or his Lomo de Vaca Morucha. You will be surprised.
Set in a series of old Canary houses, this restaurant is made up of a labyrinth of inter-connecting rooms leading off from the bar area in the centre. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English country pub with its low ceilings with wooden beams and warm décor. The food is fundamentally Canarian. They grow most of their own produce at their allotment and only use olive oil to cook with. Their ethos is a simple one, only use the best, fresh produce and cook it with thought and care. The menu is described as Picoteo, slightly more than tapas without reaching the full-blown three-course meal status. It’s delicious and affordable.
Why not try a touch of “picoteo”, the Spanish-style of eating where, as the name suggests, you pick a selection of dishes and share with your companions. You will find “El Calderito de la Abuela” in Santa Úrsula and it offers a unique and homely atmosphere combining Canary cuisine with modern creativity. This is already an award-winning restaurant and it’s not surprising that this year, it has again scooped a TripAdvisor accolade. The exterior of this property belies what you will find inside as it is full of charm and carácter and there is an incredible view of La Orotava valley. “A gem” is how it is described.
For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net
For reservations call 922 302 760 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 205 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.labodeguitadeenfrente.net
For reservations call 922 301 918 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 130 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net
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Maya’s Tandori & Curry house
Brunelli’s Steakhouse
The Oriental
Puerto Santiago
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Puerto de la Cruz
Maya's Tandoor Curry House prides itself on offering more than just good taste. Of course, the food served here is delicious but the team has thought about all aspects of your visit to make it a memorable occasion and to welcome you back time after time. The restaurant offers fine Indian cuise with excellent service from a friendly staff and has been receiving many fantastic reviews since its opening. Plentiful portions, first-class attention, curries hailed as the best many have ever tasted, fantastic value for money, an extensive menu to suit all tastes, including for vegetarians, those with allergies and children.....the praise is endless. Just one of the delighted diners says: "This truly is the most amazing Indian you will ever have." And in the words of another: "A little gem!"
For reservations call +34 922 861 496 / +34 602 657 690 Calle Honduras, C.C. Santiago I, Local 106 Puerto Santiago (Infront of Hotel Barcelo Santiago) www.mayascurryhouse.com
Celebrate the day of lovers with the best views to the Atlantic Ocean Just 50 metres from Loro Parque and with beautiful views of the ocean, a special gourmet experience awaits you and your partner at Brunelli’s Steakhouse to celebrate this St. Valentine’s Day. In this special occasion, Brunelli’s is inviting all its guests to explore the delights of the palate with special menus designed for a special day dedicated to lovers. Inspired in the original American steakhouses, Brunelli’s is located at the former fisher village of Punta Brava and, since its opening, offers you the best quality meat – tender, juicy and with an incomparable texture. A genuine culinary experience matched with breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean thanks to a unique, one-piece window glass that completely disappears transforming the restaurant in an open terrace and creating unforgettable atmosphere for this unique day.
Inaugurated in 1996 by Queen Sirikit of Thailand, our Oriental restaurant offers Asian style ‘haute cuisine’, which includes a wide range of delicious dishes with the unique flavor of an essential continent within the international gastronomic scene. The menu changes regularly and offers the best of the delicate and tempting, yet sophisticated cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Japan. The unforgettable experience in El Oriental is also felt though the traditional decor of the restaurant, which reflects both the magic and fineness of Thailand, making this restaurant the ideal place for a perfect dinner.
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/el-oriental
On February 14th, you and your partner can enjoy an absolutely fascinating menu prepared with all our care and attention to the client, as well as with passion for our product and its preparation in the best conditions for only 72€ per person (IGIC included):
Sabor Canario La Orotava If you haven’t yet discovered La Orotava, you must do so as it is the most wonderful town full of charm, character and Canary architecture. This restaurant is located in one of the oldest buildings in the centre of La Orotava in a two-floor house of 800 square metres and two patios. Here you can taste the best of traditional Canary food with flair and innovation and wines from La Orotava. Its style is home-made Canary food, with both conventional and creative dishes, always inspired by the best produce from the town. Prices suit all pockets.
For reservations call 922 322 793 Calle Carrera 17 La Orotava info@saborcanario.es
Raspberry Bellini cocktail (champagne, raspberries and Absolut vodka) Scallops served back in the shell, topped with Bercy sauce, bread crumbs and cheese Cream of artichoke and leek soup, topped with shavings of cured Iberian ham Gin & Tonic sorbet Brunelli’s Sirloin (250 gr. sirloin steak, served with Dauphinoise potatoes and mini seasonal vegetables) Chocolate and Amaretto soufflé As well as ½ bottle of Palestra Blanco Rueda Verdejo 2015 white wine & ½ bottle of Castillo de Tornos Tinto Gran Reserva Cariñena 2009 red wine
Come and celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with us and discover flavours like you have never tasted before thanks to a specially controlled maturation and our ‘Southbend’ oven, unique in the Canaries and which cooks the meat at more than 800ºC. A great way to enjoy the exquisite cuisine in the company of your partner and with breath-taking views of Atlantic Ocean on this special date.
For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com
II Pappagallo Puerto de la Cruz Il Pappagallo restaurant perfectly combines the old art of making pasta dishes and innovative side dishes that will both delight diners. The menu has been entirely renovated to offer diners a modern culinary repertoire that matches our attention and love for details, as well as our passion for excellence. A varied buffet and a great selection of Italian specialties await you in its terrace overlooking the Atlantic, ideal to enjoy unforgettable sunsets and the tranquillity of the night during summer. In addition, our wine cellar houses the best Italian wines, chosen amongst the most traditional wines of the country.
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/il-pappagallo
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The Oyster Catcher, as excellent as ever as Tenerife restaurants enjoy better times STANDARDS AND QUALITY MAINTAINED
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ITH Tenerife enjoying record visitor numbers, it’s great to see how many of our good restaurants are buzzing again, as it was in yesteryear. But with the boom also comes new problems for such establishments. With more customers than ever before, standards have to be maintained, together with the quality of the food and the service. Thankfully, when we visited the ver y popular Oyster Catcher in Los Cristianos to catch up with owner Angel and his team, we found nothing had been compromised. Despite the restaurant being full by 8.30pm on our Thursday night rendezvous, the experience was as good as ever and we watched as even a big party of nine was deftly dealt with. There is nothing worse than having to sit around waiting to be served or constantly watching the kitchen to see if your food is coming out. Aspects like this could well harm any establishment which takes the busier island for granted. Not at the Oyster Catcher. We were warmly greeted the moment we stepped over the threshold and it was great to see Angel behind the flambe trolley where he puts on a deft display of creating superb dishes. The sight of the flames
is an attraction in itself. The ethos of the Oyster Catcher under Angel, a very experienced restaurateur and hotelier, both in Spain and in the UK, has always been “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients.” This formula obviously works. The Brits in particular love this restaurant along the “strip” of Avenida San Francisco at CC El Mirador, not least because it is in easy walking distance from most of the hotels and apartments in Los Cristianos. If you arrive by car, there is invariably parking close by and it’s also on the bus route. The food here is plentiful and of an international flavour so it attracts all nationalities as well. The menu is very extensive, in various languages, and explains in detail exactly what you get. Prices vary so you can tailor your meal to your budget, whether you opt for pasta, a roast at any time, fish or meat. Portions are very pentiful. I had fond memories of the shrimp cocktail salad (8.75 euros) which I loved on a
previous occasion and found it as superb as ever. At the other end of the scale, my partner opted for a portion of garlic bread (2.75 euros) because he knew his main course of steak ale pie with chips and fresh veg (10.50 euros) was going to be quite a challenge (and it was because he was served a huge slice!) We were accompanied by my sister, visiting from the UK, who had heard a lot about the Oyster Catcher and wanted to see it for herself. She was thrilled with her starter of bruschetta topped with the restaurant’s own pesto, tomatoes, olive oil and feta cheese (4.50 euros) and even more enamored with her flambed fillet steak in green pepper sauce with brandy and cream (18.50 euros). Like most people, she is very fussy about her steak but said it was “the best I have tasted for years”, being soft and succulent and melting in the mouth. All the dishes come with veg and potatoes so you don’t pay any extra. It’s a sign of a good steak when absolutely nothing is left on the plate! I chose the stroganoff which Angel also cooked on the flambe trolley. Simply delicious! This dish was 16.50 euros but to give you an example of
how you can tailor your budget, a lasagne bolognaise is 7.20 euros, pan fried fillet of sea berch is 10.20 euros, roast leg of lamb is 9.20 euros or a Canarian Caesar salad is 7.20 euros. There are also daily specials on the blackboard and freshly-made soup. Drink prices are ver y reasonable too. A bottle of the house wine is 12.75 euros, for instance. If you dish is to be made up at the flambe trolley rather than in the kitchen, the raw ingredients will be brought to your table to show you first. A nice little touch and all adding to the atmosphere. Angel is like a cocktail maker at the flambe trolley, often juggling two pans at once and liquor bottles at the same time! Do bring your camera along for some unusual holiday snaps. The Oyster Catcher also serves a mean cooked breakfast, snacks and has a special menu for children. Like Angel, the staff here speak English and make up a very pleasant team, always willing to help with a smile. We love the interior of this restaurant, especially at night, and so will you. It gives off a warm hue with candles and its red decor. There are two sections. One is the restaurant itself, completely under cover, the other is the
terrace with covers to protect against the elements. As with most of our restaurant visits, we always seem to spot the list of desserts before we even start so just couldn’t resist! We just about managed to finish off our crepe suzettes, also created on the flambe, chocolate fudge cake and apple pie. Naughty, yes, but oh so nice! Another ver y delightful evening was rounded off with shots of honey rum and
DETAILS CONTACT C.C El Mirador, local 5 Avda. San Francisco Los Cristianos info@oystercatcher.es 922 788 038
a fond farewell to Angel and his team which is echoed many times over by his customers who stop to shake his hand. Do make a point of going our for a meal to the Oyster Catcher. You really won’t be disappointed. Of course you can call in without booking a table but if you want to make absolutely sure or if you have a big party, please ring on 922 78 80 38. See also their website (in English) on http:/ /www.oystercatcher.es/
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Tressardi
Restaurante Gom
Puerto de la Cruz
Santa Cruz
Restaurante Magnolia Puerto de la Cruz
This iconic restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz is definitely a place to head for if you enjoy stunning decor and high-end cuisine but at prices you can still afford. The food here is best described as a slice of home-made cooking with the taste and touch of nouvelle cuisine. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and naturalness where the raw product is the star, depending on what is available that day in the market. They offers a special menu for celiac and can help create food for anyone with a specific allergy. Weddings, etc are also catered for and there is always a dish of the day. You will find GOM within the Hotel Taburiente, located in front of Parque García Sanabria. Their opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.
Restaurante Magnolia has come a long way, starting life as a small intimate restaurant with an outdoor terrace to the finished article we see today, with the terrace now covered and well spaced tables inside. The kitchen is open plan and creates the most wonderful national and international dishes with an extensive menu of fish, shellfish, lamb, steaks, pastas. This venue is always busy and customers are full of praise for the Restaurante Magnolia as one of the finest places to eat on the island. The quality and service certainly stands out and the cost is very reasonable indeed. They are open every day from 13:00 - 16:00 and 19:00 to 23.30.
Winter times: Sunday to Thursday: 15:00 -23:00 pm / Wednesday closed Friday & Saturday : 15:00 - 24:00 pm For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz
For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com
For reservations call 922 385 614 or e-mail: reservas@restaurantemagnolia.com Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com
Bar El Pincho
Sook
Mamma Rosa
Las Vistas, Los Cristianos
Santa Cruz
Playa de las Américas
At Bar El Pincho you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean. They are winning fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the delicious Spanish tapas. They have a great offer, a combination of tapas for two for only 9.50 euros. There is also a wide selection of main plates, such as steak, chicken and fish, all cooked with love and the best ingredients they can find. Do try their fantastic cocktails which they always try to improve. Try also the special dishes from the north of the island and the drinks. Reservations can be done between 10:30 to 20:00pm
Summer has arrived and the wonderful SOOK restaurant has devised a refreshing and appetising menu for the hot months. New mouth-watering dishes are home-made salmorejo with extra virgin olive oil, diced Iberian ham and bread croutons, avocado from our islands in tempura, served with sweet chilli sauce and soy, tuna tataki with seaweed salad and caramelised soy sauce and duck breast soft grilled, with papaya chutney. In addition, the air-conditioned restaurant continues to offer its refreshing desserts such as seasonal fruit salad with guava mayonnaise. SOOK is now also opening with its a la carte during the weekend, both for lunch and dinner. The opening times are 13:00 to 15:30 and 20:30 to 23:30 and for your convenience, there is a parking area. You might also like to try the full breakfast buffet open to the public from 7am to 11am from Monday to Sunday. Ideal to start a day of shopping or tourist visit to Santa Cruz. The price is 16 euros per person.
Mamma Rosa is one of the longest established restaurants in the south of Tenerife and has an extensive menu and a modern ambiance which appeals to all ages. For more than 22 years, it has offered elegance, top-class cuisine, an excellent varied wine list and, of course, the service you would expect. The cuisine is described as classical Italian and Scandinavian with Spanish and French influences, blended together and cooked in a modern style. Part of the new approach is to offer a very extensive fish menu. As with the meat, the restaurant tries where possible to buy local produce and support the islands’ agriculture.
If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price with a lovely terrace, look no further than Tressardi. It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for! So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups. Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.
For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com
Avda. 3 de Mayo, 3 Santa Cruz Tel.: 922 294 500 www.hoteles-silken.com
For reservations call 922 794 819 Avda. Santiago Puig, Apartamentos Colón 2 Playa de la Américas www.mammarosa.com / mammarosa@mammarosa.com
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How to keep your tummy healthy T
HE occasional fry-up or boozy night is unlikely to give you anything more than a short-lived stomach upset.
But overindulge too often and you could be storing up trouble for yourself. Here’s a tummy-friendly diet to aim for.
Fill up on fibre It’s a good idea to try and eat more fibre or ‘roughage’ as most people don’t get enough and a diet rich in fibre can help digestion and prevent constipation. For a healthy bowel, you need a variety of fibre such as wholemeal bread, brown rice, fruit and veg, beans and oats. Some people find that cereals and grains bring on bloating and irritable bowel syndrome. If that’s the case, get your fibre from fruit and vegetables instead.
Drink plenty of fluids It’s important to keep drinking, especially water. It encourages the passage of waste through your digestive system and helps soften stools. Fibre acts like a sponge, absorbing water, and without fluid the fibre can’t do its job and you’ll get constipation. A good way to make sure you are getting enough fluids is to drink a glass of water with every meal. Avoid caffeine drinks as
they can cause heartburn.
Cut down on fat
Fatty foods, such as chips, burgers and fried foods, are harder to digest and can cause stomach pain and heartburn. Cutting back on greasy, fried foods eases your stomach’s workload. Try to eat more lean meat and fish, drink skimmed or semi-skimmed milk and grill rather than fry foods.
Go easy on the spice
Many people love spicy food and it doesn’t bother their digestive system. Others find their tummy is upset when they have spicy food. It’s not just scorching hot foods like chillies that trigger heartburn. Milder but flavourful foods like garlic and onion can also bring it on. If spicy foods give you heartburn, stomach pain or diarrhoea, go easy on them in future. If you already have a problem like heartburn or an irritable bowel, avoid them completely.
Beware gut triggers
Some people find that particular foods cause problems. Acidic foods such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, salad dressings and fizzy drinks can trigger heartburn; wheat and onions may cause irritable
How to treat an insect sting or bite DON’T SCRATCH!
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OST insect bites and stings are not serious and will get better within a few hours or days.
But occasionally they can become infected, cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or spread serious illnesses such as Lyme disease and malaria. Bugs that bite or sting include wasps, hornets, bees, horseflies, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, spiders and midges. Insect bites and stings will usually cause a red, swollen lump to develop on the skin. This may be painful and in some cases can be very itchy. The symptoms will normally improve within a few hours or days, although sometimes they can last a little longer. Some people have a mild allergic reaction and a larger area of skin around the bite or sting becomes swollen, red and painful. This should pass within a week. Occasionally, a severe allergic reaction can occur, causing symptoms such as
breathing difficulties, dizziness and a swollen face or mouth. This requires immediate medical treatment. To treat an insect bite or sting: Remove the sting or tick if it’s still in the skin. Wash the affected area with soap and water. Apply a cold compress (such as a flannel or cloth cooled with cold water) or an ice pack to any swelling for at least ten minutes. Raise or elevate the affected area if possible, as this can help reduce swelling. Avoid scratching the area, to reduce the risk of infection. Avoid traditional home remedies, such as vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, as they’re unlikely to help. The pain, swelling and itchiness can sometimes last a few days. Ask your pharmacist about over-the-counter treatments that can help, such as painkillers, creams for itching and antihistamines.
bowel syndrome and if you cannot digest lactose (the sugar in milk) you’ll develop wind and diarrhoea after drinking milk or eating dairy products, including cream, cheese, yoghurt and chocolate. Try to stay away from foods and drinks that trigger your digestive symptoms. One way to figure out which foods cause your symptoms is to keep a food diary.
Choose the right drinks Drinks with caffeine, such as coffee, colas, tea and some fizzy drinks, boost acid in the stomach leading to heartburn in some people. Fizzy drinks in general tend to bloat the tummy, which can also lead to heartburn. To make digestive problems less likely, choose drinks that aren’t fizzy and don’t contain caffeine, such as herbal teas, milk and plain water. If you can’t do without your coffee or builder’s tea, limit your intake to one or two cups a day.
Try tummy-friendly yoghurt Probiotics are so-called ‘friendly bacteria’ that also occur naturally in the gut and which have been linked to all sorts of digestive health benefits, including helping irritable bowel syndrome and traveller’s diarrhoea. You can take probiotics as supplements (available from health food shops) or as live yoghurt, which is a good, natural source. You’ll need to take them every day for at least four weeks to see any beneficial effect.
Is your child suffering from glue ear?
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LUE ear is a common childhood condition where the middle ear becomes filled with fluid. The medical term for glue ear is otitis media with effusion (OME). It’s estimated that one in five children around the age of two will be affected by glue ear at any given time, and about eight in every ten children will have had glue ear at least once by the time they’re ten years old. The main symptom of glue ear is some hearing loss in one or both ears. This is usually similar to what you experience when you put your hands over your ears. Signs that your child may be having problems hearing include struggling to keep up with conversations, becoming aggravated because they’re tr ying harder to hear and regularly turning up the volume on the television. Contact your GP if you have any concerns about your child’s hearing. Most cases of glue ear don’t
require treatment as the condition will improve by itself, usually within three months. Treatment is usually only recommended when symptoms last longer than three months and the hearing loss is thought to be significant enough to interfere with a child’s speech and language development. In these circumstances, glue ear can usually be treated using minor surgery, which involves placing small tubes (grommets) in the ear to help drain away the fluid. Possible complications of glue ear include ear infections and, where hearing loss is more severe, a minor temporary delay in speech and language development.
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ARTEDENTAL FIRST
An alternative in the Canaries to bone regeneration of animal origin in the dental surgery
Víctor Cubillo (left), oral surgeon of the Artedental Clinic, with the Berlin doctor Dirk Mankow (right) during his stay at the Tenerife clinic to learn more about the use of the autologous dentine graft technique.
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HE Artedental clinic was the first in the Canary Islands and one of the first in Spain in converting the tooth extracted from the patient into biomaterial for bone regeneration, achieving the absolute biocompatibility and integration with the recipient bone. The latest report of the World Health Organisation (WHO)
which designated processed meat as a carcinogenic risk
stirred consciences throughout the globe about the management of today ’s animal industry. Numerous reflections and studies have become popular following this announcement. More and more companies are trying to make responsible and sustainable use of their
raw material not only because of environmental concerns but because of the way they animals are raised, fed and killed, in addition to the energy needed for this. Dental surger y is not exempt from the use of materials of animal origin. In the case of bone regeneration, one of the most used components is the bovine bone graft. There are two types of elements in the substitution of bone: xenogeneic (coming partly from humans or animals) and synthetic. The grafts can come from the individual himself (autograft), from other individuals (allografts), from different animal species (xenografts) or cr ystalline ceramics (alloplastic). The so-called Gold-Standard, being the most suitable, is the autologous, ie that which comes from the patient’s own body. This is because it is biocompatible: it does not produce an immunological reaction. The first dental clinic in the Canary Islands and one
of the first in Spain to use autologous material, ie the patient’s own tooth, was Artedental, located in Puerto de la Cruz. Víctor Cubillo, oral surgeon and medical director of the centre, says they make full use of the autologous graft. “ We use not only the patient’s bone but the tooth that is extracted too,” he explains. “We combine this with a concentration of cells and growth factors we obtain by centrifuging the patient’s blood and used in the form of membrane tans as liquid. “ This ensures that biocompatibility and integration with the recipient bone is absolute. The technique to convert the tooth into autologous biomaterial consists of
crushing and disinfecting the dentin, the fabric which makes up most of the tooth, and then separating it into grains of different sizes, free of bacteria and organic tissues. The resulting material, after the necessary time, is a mixture of bone and dentin bound by ankylosis (the fixation of a tooth to bone), just as it occurs in the body naturally. It has physical properties, hardness and stability that can become superior to those of the recipient bone. Therefore, what could be better than using material originating from the patient so that there is no adverse reactions and is better suited to the body and in addition contributing to the use of responsible and sustainable elements?
BREATHING PROBLEMS
Do I have asthma or just a chest infection? Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties
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T affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also appear for the first time in adults.
There’s currently no cure for asthma, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it doesn’t have a significant impact on your life. Some people, particularly children, may eventually grow out of asthma. But for others it’s a lifelong condition. The main symptoms of asthma are wheezing (a whistling sound when breathing), breathlessness, a tight chest which may feel like a band is tightening around it and coughing. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. They usually come and go, but for some people
they’re more persistent. Asthma symptoms can sometimes get temporarily worse. This is known as an asthma attack. Several conditions can cause similar symptoms, such as a chest infection or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), so it’s important to get a proper diagnosis and correct treatment. Your GP will usually be able to diagnose asthma by asking about your or your child’s symptoms and carrying out some simple breathing tests. But these are often difficult to do in infants and young children, so the diagnosis may be made on the basis of
symptoms and response to a trial of treatment with an inhaler. While there’s currently no cure for asthma, there are a number of treatments that can help control the condition. Most asthma treatments are taken using an inhaler, a small device that delivers a spray or powder medicine to your
breathing tubes as you breathe in. The main treatments are identifying and avoiding asthma triggers if possible, reliever inhalers (inhalers used when needed to quickly relieve asthma symptoms for a short time) or preventer inhalers (inhalers used regularly every day to reduce the inflammation in the breathing
tubes, which prevents asthma symptoms occurring) You’ll usually draw up a personal action plan with your doctor or asthma nurse. This
will include information about your medicines, how to monitor your condition and what to do if you have an asthma attack.
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UR annual “Volunteers Lunch” raffle is up and running. The library could not function without the time and dedication given by our 40 plus volunteers. So please buy some tickets, hopefully win a prize and help us take these hardworking ladies and gents out for a meal and a glass or three. Cheers ! Thursday February 16 - 2pm Reminder of our annual Pantomime Dick Whittington and his Cat. Hosted by Tricia Court followed by afternoon tea for 8 euros. (Refreshments available). Thursday March 9 - 12noon The next in our series of talks will be The Lure of the Limerick by our very own Chris Hair. A humorous look at the history of Britain’s only native verse form, from Chaucer to present day. Please bring your sense of humour along with you. Buffet with wine for 8 euros. Saturday March 18 - 1.30 for 2pm We will be holding our annual Pig Roast. One of our most popular events so please book early to avoid disappointment. 15 euros including wine. We welcome visitors to join us during our opening hours Mondays and Fridays 3pm to 5.30 pm and Wednesday and on Saturdays 10pm to 1pm. Refreshments are served in the garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Discover more about us on Facebook, TripAdvisor and our Website ‘theenglishlibrary.es’. Did you know you can access Facebook through our Website. You will find us at Calle Irlanda 5, Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Telephone 922 383098.
The Outsider: My life in intrigue by Frederick Forsyth
ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Friends may not understand your situation. You may come down with minor infections if you have allowed yourself to get rundown. You must make sure that all your personal documents are in order. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You can easily impress others with your generous nature. You will have the discipline and fortitude to accomplish what you want today. You can make extra cash by moonlighting.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Older family members may try to make demands that are impossible for you to handle. Delve a little deeper if you really want to know the score. Be aware that you might be at fault as well.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your ability to talk circles around your colleagues will help you forge ahead in the workforce. New hair, new outfit, new you. Don’t let your partner get you going. You are best to travel or attend lectures or seminars. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Don’t be too hard on your mate. You will be able to get along well with colleagues. You will learn easily if you put forth an effort.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) If you can, make phone calls instead of going out. Females may put demands or added responsibilities on you. Get involved in groups that will help you meet established individuals.
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From Frederick Forsyth, the grand master of international suspense, comes his most intriguing story ever - his own. At eighteen, Forsyth was the youngest pilot to qualify with RAF. At twenty-five, he was stationed in East Berlin as a journalist during the Cold War. Before he turned thirty he was in Africa controversially covering the bloodiest civil war in living memory. Three years later, broke and out of work, he wrote his game-changing first novel, The Day of the Jackal. He never looked back. Forsyth has seen some of the most exhilarating moments of the last century from inside, travelling the world, once or twice on her majesty’s secret service. He’s been shot at, he’s been arrested, he’s even been seduced by an undercover agent.
Love you dead by Peter James An ugly duckling as a child, Jodie Bentley had two dreams in life - to be beautiful and rich. She’s achieved the first, with a
little help from a plastic surgeon, and now she’s working hard on the second. Her philosophy on money is simple: you can either earn it or marry it. Marrying is easy, it ’s getting rid of the husband afterwards that’s harder, that takes real skill. But hey, practice makes perfect . . . Detective Superintendent Roy Grace now believes a Black Widow is operating in his city. One with a venomous mind . . . and venomous skills. Soon Grace comes to the frightening realisation that he may have underestimated just how dangerous the lady is.
investigating Brunetti finds a murky past and a dark story at its heart.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Plan a nice evening for two. Emotional up and downs have caused doubts in your personal life. Try to control your irritability if you’re experiencing emotional problems with your partner.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Plan to do things with your faithful pet or with youngsters who have interesting hobbies. Be prepared to have relatives or close friends introduce you to new and exciting individuals. You will make new friends through physical activities. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
The waters of eternal youth by Donna Leon The twenty-fifth installment in the Brunetti series set in Venice. Our Commissario finds himself drawn into investigating a fifteen year old cold case at the request of the grand Contessa Lando-Continui, a friend of Brunetti’s mother-in-law. The Contessa’s teenage granddaughter, Manuela, was found drowning in a canal. Rescued at the last moment, she suffered severe brain damage and her life was never the same again. Out of a mixture of curiosity, pity and willingness to fulfill the wishes of a loving grandmother Brunetti reopens the case. But once he starts
Opportunities to make financial gains will develop through your connections with other people. Help others solve their dilemmas. You may have been too nice to a friend who just wanted to take advantage of you.
You can gain valuable cultural knowledge through dealing with foreigners. Entertainment should include your whole family. You may meet that special person if you attend fundraising functions.
From Albert Square to Afghanistan. Actress Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater in Eastenders) takes on the role of Molly Dawes an army medic in Afghanistan. Thrilled to find herself out of the ordinary and on the front line, she gets off to a bad start with her platoon leader Captain James (Ben Aldridge). One heroic act that saves a life while risking her own brings a new level of respect from her comrades. But Molly is about to learn not everything is as it seems.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Real estate should be lucrative for you. You will have to help family members sort out unfortunate difficulties. You can look into new jobs but don’t count on getting help from someone who may have promised you assistance. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may be in love today, but who knows what tomorrow may bring. Arguments may flare up in your home. You can’t do everything on your own.
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New book commemorates 75 years of basketball in Tenerife
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HE history of basketball in Tenerife, from its introduction in the first half of the last century to the year 2016, has been captured in a new book. It has been published by the Tenerife Federation to mark its 75th anniversary and a copy was recently presented to the Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez. The Federation said it wanted to thank the city council for all its help and invaluable support over the years.
Sr. Bermudez stressed the role played by the federative body “for the promotion and development of basketball in Santa Cruz, as well as all the clubs that have made this sport one of the most ingrained in the city, both in the number of practitioners and in the joys that it has given the municipality for decades. “ Also attending the event
were the councillor for sports, Veronica Meseguer, and the president of the Tenerife Island Basketball Federation, Rafael González. The latter expressed his gratitude to the city council “because it has always been an institution known for its support and collaboration with basketball, undertaking innumerable projects and with a determined work of support and safeguard the quarry of this sport.” Similarly, the representatives of the 12 basketball clubs based in the capital also received, as a thank you, a copy of this commemorative book. They are CD Real Club Náutico de Tenerife, Santa Cruz, CB Unelco, CB Central 2012 Tenerife, CB La Salle, CD Escuelas Pías Tenerife, Hispano Inglés, Dominicas Vistabella, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, CB Virgen del Mar,
CD Pureza 2022 and CD Echeyde. The work, produced by the agency ACAN and authored by the journalist Luis Padilla, consists of 278 pages and includes more than 400 photographs, as well as numerous graphics, classifications, statistics and technical details. Structured in new chapters, the book presents a broad chronological review of the historical evolution of this sport. At the same time, it includes a chapter in which the participation of clubs and schools to popularise basketball in all the municipalities of the island is emphasised. The book is sold at a price of 19.95 euros, of which three euros are earmarked for the Association of Women with Breast Cancer of Tenerife (Amate).
Zumba, step and pilates arrives in Guarchacho
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UARCHACHO has increased its sporting offers with zumba, step and pilates.
The classes are being held twice a week in the cultural centre. Zumba is on a Wednesday and Friday at 9am, while pilates and step is taught in the evening at 8pm. Local councillor, Víctor Chinea said: “We wanted to respond to the suggestions and concerns that have been raised by residents in Guargacho in the course of sports meetings.” The classes are organised
by the Sazogua Sports Club and San Miguel de Abona council. Sr. Chinea said the new activities would encourage residents to exercise more, enhance their personal wellbeing and increase the quality of life. “The government group will work to increase the sporting offer in the neighborhood as long as we have the right spaces and the demand is enough to start it,” he added.
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Santa Cruz pool reopens after seven-month facelift
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HE municipal swimming pool Acidalio Lorenzo in Santa Cruz has reopened its doors.
The complex, which can be used by the general public and sports clubs, has gained a third pool of 25 by 4.5 metres. The official reopening following seven months of improvement work and updating was marked by a competition. The finished product was much praised by those present, having transformed the pool into a modern and first-class facility, comparable to those that now host international tournaments. The Mayor of the city, José Manuel Bermúdez, stressed that this infrastructure “will be 53 years old in 2017 and needed an urgent remodelling to correct certain problems that it presented in previous seasons. “The investment made has allowed us to improve it to
reach more users with new pool and a better look,” he said. The reform work began in May and has lasted for almost eight months, with an investment of 1,323,654.87 euros. “It was worth it because it allowed us to recover a symbol of swimming in the Canary Islands,” said the Mayor who thanked “the disposition and sacrifice of all clubs and users and the collaboration of institutions and entities that have given us their facilities during this time.” After the upgrade, the pool of 50 metres has seen its dimensions expanded to 25 metres wide. It can be divided into ten lanes of 2.5 metres each but will also allow the pool to be used transversely, becoming a pool 25 metres wide with 20 lanes. The reform allows a notable improvement in the management and use of the pool, solving the problem of the water replenishment and the cost of its treatment. It has also facilitated the maintenance of the temperature during the winter, with the installation of an isothermal blanket in the three pools.
Between chemicals, energy and water, there will be a saving of about 100,000 euros per year. The work includes the improvement of lighting, new paving and the installation of a railing that prevents the access of people who are not users, both in the pool of 50 metres and in the 25 metre one. The facilities are used by four swimming clubs and there are about 130 children enrolled in municipal swimming schools. The pool is located in avenida Benito Pérez Armas.
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San Miguel Pablo and Elena win fifth edition launches Fair of Santiago del Teide Solidarity Play campaign Night Run SOLIDARITY EVENT
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NDER the motto “Open the game, practice equality”, San Miguel de Abona has designed a new campaign that aims to fight against sexism in sport. This municipal initiative aims to end “shameful expressions and actions” and the use of sexist phrases. “With this proposal, we want to eradicate from our sports venues phrases like running like a girl, this sport is for women or fight like a man,” said Samuel de León, councillor for equality. The campaign is being
supported by leading San Miguel athletes such as Jonay Risco, Kathaysa Delgado, Gloria González, Yoana Alonso, Susana Garabatos, Jancy Dorta, David Martín and Cristo Hernández. The campaign will focus on everyone being an athlete, regardless of their sex which is totally irrelevant as sport is for all.
El Rosario to host CX Brutal Bike in April
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L Rosario in the north of Tenerife will once again host the insular test of mountain bike racing known as the “XC Brutal Bike”.
The event, organised by the Guagüeros Cyclist Club, will take place on April 23rd and will leave from the Plaza del Adelantado in La Esperanza. This will be the race’s second year, held in collaboration with the Tenerife Insular Cycling Federation and the local council’s sports department. Meetings start this week to co-ordinate arrangements. The test, a scoring event for the XC-P MTB Cup, will again offer two distances, one of approximately 30 kilometres and another 50 kilometres, which for 95 per cent will run through forest tracks. The competition is conceived as a great attraction for federated entrants as well as cyclists who wish to ride a mountain bike through a territory of high environmental value. The category of long distance (50km) will run through the municipal and forest roads of El Rosario, Tacoronte, El Sauzal, La Matanza de Acentejo, La Victoria de Acentejo and Candelaria . Councillor for sports, Ivan Armas said the 2016 edition of this test attracted around 170 cyclists, achieving a resounding success, bearing in mind that this was a test that had just been born, “so expectations for this second edition are very high.” In addition, he emphasised that “among the objectives of the sports department is to promote El Rosario as an ideal place for outdoor sports and the quality of this initiative, also created by a sports club of the municipality, Is an excellent argument for securing this purpose. “
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ABLO Ojea and Elena Bogdanova were the absolute winners of the V edition of the Santiago del Teide Solidarity Night Run.
The event was hailed as a huge success from the point of view of competitors, spectators and organisers alike. The race took place along the main roads of the coastal zone, having been organised by the local council’s department of sports led by Guillermo Évora and the department of social services headed by Noelia Beatriz González. As in the previous four
editions, it had a solidarity nature in that it was necessary to contribute 5kg of food per athlete. With Pablo Ojea achieving a time of 27:24, Dionisio Guillen came in second with a time of 27:25. Third place on the podium went to José Francisco Meneses with a time of 27:42. In the female category, the podium was as follows: first Elena Bogdanova with a time
of 27:28, second place went to Jane Wickham with a time of 28:46 while the third place went to Lydia García with a time of 31:35. The test route for the men’s category was 7.5km while for the female category, it was 6.5 km. Regarding the participation of local male runners, the first place went to Omar Martín Guanche, the second place was occupied by Victor Manuel Gonzalez while the third place went to Fran Jiménez.
In the local female category the first place went to Mercedes Oliva, the second place went to Macarena Magdalena and the third place was occupied by Katherine Linares. The Mayor, Emilio Navarro led the trophy presentation where thanks were extended to all the volunteers who collaborated in the development of the event, as well as Santiago del Teide Civil Protection, Volunteer Firefighters of Santiago del Teide and the Local Police.
Entries invited for seventh Tenerife’s Women’s Race
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OS Realejos will be dyed pink again on April 2nd in the island’s reference race of solidarity.
The collection from this VII edition of the Race of the Woman of Tenerife will be directed to the children’s cancer association Asociación Pequeño Valiente. Councillor for sports Benito Dévora and councillor for equality Sandra Pérez presented a new edition of the Women’s Race of Tenerife, in collaboration with Quiro + Runn. There will be several thousands of solidarity participants, according to the numbers recorded in recent years. The Mayor of Los Realejos, Manuel Dominguez said: “It is a pride that our municipality, clearly linked to outdoor sports, has been chosen for the third consecutive year to host the solidarity race of reference of the island.” Registration has been open since mid-January but would-be entrants have until March 31st to enrol via www.lifecanarias.com as well as in different points designated for the sale of the shirts as listed on the official Facebook page of the event ‘Carrera de la Mujer de Tenerife’. Sandra Pérez stresses: “Every time this event has been held in our municipality, Los Realejos residents show their solidarity and participate in force not only because it is a healthy activity but above all, to support a charity which concerns us all, that is the fight against cancer and this year especially concerning children.” The race will start at 10am in the morning from the plaza de La Cruz Santa to Realejo Alto before returning to the start point, a distance of 4.5 kilometres. The first section runs along calle Real in the direction of El Mocán, calle Santiago Apóstol, calle La Pila and calle El Medio Arriba and then back to Avenida de Los Remedios, Carretera Nueva, y calle Real.
Lenders to pay for mortgage setup costs Regular legal-contributor Raymundo Larraín Nesbitt examines the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on mortgage abusive clauses, urging would-be plaintiffs caution.
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PANISH lenders are of late besieged by the number of court cases being brought against them as a result of the mortgage abusive clauses they added during Spain’s long lasting property boom:
The changes brought about by Spain´s Supreme Court regarding suing lenders for off-plan deposits. You can read further in my article Off-Plan Bank Guarantees and Supreme Court Ruling’s – Payback Time. The landmark European Court of Justice ruling that forces Spanish lenders to pay retroactively to borrowers what they overcharged as mortgage repayments (known as ‘floor clauses’). You can read further in my blog post European Court of Justice Slams Floor Clauses. A recent Supreme Court ruling has declared null and void 32 abusive mortgage clauses with retroactive effects. I had been warning on such abusive clauses for over a decade: Spanish Mortgage Loans – Beware of Abusive Clauses. The latest chapter in this ongoing bank saga is a Supreme Court ruling from last December 2015 which establishes that lenders ought to pay for borrower’s mortgage setup costs. You can read further here: Banks now also on the hook for mortgage setup costs. This is a ground-breaking ruling from a legal point of view as the financial repercussions would ripple across the finance sector. It could potentially affect thousands of borrowers (including scores of non-resident borrowers) as its effects are retroactive. Borrowers stand to claw back a significant amount of what they paid when they bought a property in Spain: Notary and Land Registry fees. Bank charges (gestoría fees). Associated Transfer tax (Stamp Duty). On average, we could be talking of several thousand euros per borrower. Billions of euros in total.
The Damper Despite the warm fuzzy feeling this news exudes, I advise borrowers to take it with a pinch of salt (or two) and adopt a cautious approach. For starters, this ruling blatantly contradicts prior Supreme Court rulings which established it was a borrower’s responsibility to pay for said costs. So, it does not set jurisprudence. Meaning lower courts are not bound by it. Moreover, this new ruling is from the Civil section when the line of jurisprudence had been set by a different section, the Contentious-Administrative one. Perhaps I venture the Supreme Court would do well in getting their act together as disjointed rulings from different sections on the same matter add confusion and take away credibility. Secondly, and not least important, is the fact that our existing tax laws (such as the Stamp Duty Act) expressly rule that the taxpayer on mortgage setup costs is the borrower, period. No grey areas here, carry on. And finally, the Tax Office has also made it clear in its binding replies for over two decades now that it is the borrower who is responsible for paying the 1.5% Stamp Duty on a mortgage setup.
Lower Court Rulings Unsurprisingly, the latest rulings have been a bit of a mix bag. Some eager young judges favour borrowers, yet others, perhaps more conservative, clearly rule in favour of lenders. Judges cannot blatantly go against existing (tax) laws, creating new ones. Laws need to be repealed first, formally.
Que Sera, Sera In this particular case, I see strong arguments against indulging in reckless litigation that could leave borrowers seriously out-ofpocket. I am of the opinion that borrowers should just sit tight and wait for events to unfold. At least until there is a clear discernible pattern before entering into reckless litigation. One thing is litigating when you have a European Court of Justice ruling backing you (which cannot be appealed) such as the ‘floor clauses’ or recovering off-plan deposits and another very different is litigating in the face of existing decades-old tax laws which clearly point at who’s responsible for paying mortgage setup costs (borrower). The latter simply reminds me of the infamous charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. On the former I understand law firms’ eagerness to press on with enticing no win, no fee structures in newspaper advertisements (as they are bound to win). Yet are these law firms so bold as to also apply a no win, no fee structure to the mortgage setup cost fiasco? I think not, and with good reason! So borrower, caveat emptor. I urge you to resist the siren songs of many a law firm luring you to take on your bank from glossy newspaper ads – at your own cost. At least for the time being until the dust settles and there is a clear court stance on the matter of mortgage setup costs; one way or another. “Lawyers exist to protect us from other lawyers.” 2.017 © Raymundo Larraín Nesbitt All rights reserved Other articles in Spanish Property Insight website.
Written by Mark Stücklin Mark Stücklin is a Barcelona-based property market analyst and consultant, and author of the 'Spanish Property Doctor' column in the Sunday Times (2005 2008). He can be reached by email on ms@spanishpropertyinsight.com.
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Price: £89,950 - €101.643 (GBP/EUR @1.13)
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Two bed top floor apt enjoys a lovely position enjoying spectacular panoramic views to the coast. Located on a small residential complex and just a few minutes drive to Adeje and Costa Adeje Golf Course! The property has a fantastic roof terrace of almost 30m2 to take advantage of its position. The property also has an underground parking space included. If you are a young couple looking for your first home or maybe a slightly older generation who would like a comfortable property to visit during the winter months then this is perfect.
Price: €145.000 - £128,318 (EUR/GBP @1.13)
LA01772
Price: €109.000 - £96,460 (EUR/GBP @1.13)
REDUCED FROM 385.000€
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Tijoco Bajo
Laguna Park II, Torviscas Alto
One bedroom holiday apartment! Located on a busy complex in the Torviscas Alto area of Playa de las Americas, with a large communal pool area, 24hr reception, pool bar, on site supermarket, restaurant, childrens play area, as well as tennis courts! The apartment is light and bright and has views to the coast and Ocean from its spacious and private terrace!
Pueblo Primavera, Golf del Sur
GOLF01402
Spacious 2 bedroom duplex on well maintained complex with views to the swimming pool. On the first level you have a good size lounge, kitchen, bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a separate shower room for any guests. On the top level you have a large roof terrace which has all day sun and a self contained bedroom and bathroom! The marina, promenade and various restaurants and shops are within a few minutes walk.
Price: £131,000 - €148.030 (GBP/EUR @1.13)
El Náutico, Golf del Sur
GOLF01309
Luxury 2 bedroom apartment, air conditioned throughout, fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom with an opulent en-suite bathroom, separate shower room for your guests and stunning views of the Ocean. With gym, sauna and steam room, heated pools and a 24 hour reception, this is an apartment for those who deserve the finer things in life. The South West facing position means sun all day. A secure underground parking space suitable for a Rolls Royce and a lock up storeroom are also included.
Price: €349.500 - £309,292 (EUR/GBP @1.13)
JUST REDUCED BY 30.500€
La Quinta, Amarilla Golf
AMG00427
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached villa with fantastic views and outdoor space. Lovingly maintained and kept in extremely good order. The garden is the pride and joy of the owners with its abundance of tropical trees and plants. Room for either a pool or a hot tub, or both if you like. High quality kitchen at the rear of the property and the lounge at the front leading to the terraces. The master bedroom is en-suite and there is another bathroom for the 2 guest rooms to share
Price: £349,950 - €395.443 (EUR/GBP @1.13)
Countryside Villa, Chirche
Price: €449.500 - £397,787 (EUR/GBP @1.13)
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The property is divided in two houses: a 300 year old Canarian house totally renovated, the main house has beautiful Canarian patios & gardens with 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a good size living room with fireplace, separate dining room, large rustic kitchen with diner, utility room & a gym area with Jacuzzi. There is also an independent house. It is a one floor apt with a fully fitted American style kitchen, living room, 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Both properties are surrounded by gardens.
Las Americas Puerto Colon Marina, Local 117
Golf del Sur Las Adelfas I, Local 83
Villas del Duque, Costa Adeje
LA01756
Located in the exclusive and upmarket area of El Duque this 3 bedroom linked villa is based on a secure and peaceful residential complex. It has a fully independent high quality kitchen, a spacious lounge with dining area leads onto a beautiful rear terrace and garden area with private pool. This property is sold furnished and includes a large double garage.
Price: €650.000 - £575,221 (EUR/GBP @1.13)
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BANK REPOSSESSIONS 73057626. LOS ABRIGOS. Flat of 52m² well oriented & distributed in 1 bed, 1 bathroom + terrace. It is sold together with a storage room and a parking space. 68.300 EUROS
Tajinaste, Playa de Las Américas
Parque Crisitna, San Eugenio
Apartment in the centre with 1 bedroom. Located on the top floor. Sea views, swimming pool, private parking community.
Totally refurbished 1 bed that has a beautiful terrace with an outstanding view. Communal pool (heated in the winter months).
Ref: B1600
175.000 Euros
Ref: B1603
187.000 Euros
Parque Santiago III 1 bed, ground floor apt with 1 bathroom, living room, open-plan kitchen and large terrace. Very good for investment. Total 105m2.
349.950 Euros
Ref: B1604
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73021640. GUIA DE ISORA. Rustic style 2 storey house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Located in a quiet and residential area. 134.200 EUROS 73057338. SAN MIGUEL. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms townhouse with private garden and garage. 176.600 EUROS 60225072. COSTA DEL SILENCIO. Townhouse for sale in the Coralys Residential; the best area of Costa del Silencio. Large house, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. 207.300 EUROS
REDUCED PRICE Edificio Verodes, Fañabé
La Pineda, Torviscas Alto 2 bed ground floor apartment, sold fully furnished, 75m2 interior +30m2 terrace/garden.
Ref: C1741
262.500 Euros
3 bed, 2 bath apt, kitchen and living room. Completely renovated, and sold furnished.
Ref: D1625
185.000 Euros
Port Royal, Los Cristianos Studio apartment for sale with 35m2 incl. 6m2 terrace. Ground floor. It has recently been refurbished.
Ref: A370
81014765. BUZANADA. Flat distributed in living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & terrace. It also has a parking space + laundry room. 85.700 EUROS
73046143. GOLF DEL SUR. Terraced house distributed on 2 floors, with a local on the ground floor. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 3 covered terraces and balcony. 236.300 EUROS 73904303. PLAYA PARAISO. 3 bed, 3 bath family home with garden and private terraces. It is part of a paired house complex with communal pool. 240.100 EUROS 60219595. Semi-detached house in LOS GIGANTES, Calle Palmera. Built in 1990, it needs refurbishment but is an excellent property in one of the best areas. 246.100 EUROS
90.000 Euros
ESTATE AGENTS
Calle Flor de Pascua 33 , Los Gigantes I Tel.: 922 862 901 I www.delmargigantes.net
Jose Gonzalez Forte - Los Gigantes
Sansofe Puerto - Puerto Santiago
Club I - Los Gigantes
Jazmin - Los Gigantes
Excellent positioned 1 bed apartment with bathroom, fitted kitchen, lounge /dining room, front and back terrace, fully furnished and 2 heated community pools. 133.000€
Superb linked 3 bedroom villa with 3 bathrooms , 1 en suite, spacious light open plan living area, spacious dining area, separate fitted kitchen with utility room, cloakroom, office area and private heated pool. £550,000
Calle Pino - Los Gigantes
Santa Barbara, near Puerto Santiago
San Francisco - near Puerto Santiago
Tamara - Los Gigantes
Luxury refurbished 3 bed apartment with 2 bathrooms – 1 en suite, lounge/dining room, new fitted kitchen, cloakroom, furnished, electric sun blinds and large patio and garden area. No community fees. 270.000€
Desirable 2 bed apartment with 2 bathrooms, 1 en suite, lounge/ dining room, fully fitted kitchen, well furnished, large terrace with wonderful views of the sea and La Gomera and lock up garage.
Highly desirable 4 bedroom Villa with 3 bathrooms – 2 en suite, spacious light open plan lounge/dining area, separate fitted kitchen, utility room, well furnished, garage, private heated pool and a large terrace. £695,000
Beautifully located 2 bed apartment with 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge/dining room, fully furnished, large terrace with stunning views, 2 community pools. It is located in a quiet residential area. 220.000€
Spacious centrally situated 3 bed apartment with 2 bathrooms – 1 en suite, lounge /dining room, fitted kitchen, fully furnished, large terrace with wonderful sea views and a lock up garage. 199.000€
150.000€
Totally renovated 2 bed apartment with 2 bathrooms – 1 en suite, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, fully furnished, community pool and large terrace with fantastic sea and cliff views. 205.000€
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FANTASTIC HOUSE IN LA OROTAVA LAS CUEVAS Two nice bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living room with dinner area and wintergarden, modern kitchen, completly and lovly renovated, 120 sqm, fantastic pool, carport, plot 365.000€ 550 sqm
GREAT FAMILY HOUSE IN LOS REALEJOS - ROMANTICA I
CHARMING APARTMENT IN PUERTO DE LA CRUZ - LAS ADELFAS
This house offers 3 levels, fantastic living room, modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, extra bedroom in lower level, 180 sqm living space, garage, large terrace with garden and pool, balcony, atlantic view, absolutely quiet, plot 332 sqm 268.000€
Wonderful apartment with 56 sqm living space, very comfortable living room with dinner area and terrace with 10 sqm, bedroom with bathroom en suite, very quiet location with short distances to Plaja Jardin, bus and supermarke 73.500€
FANTASTIC HOUSE IN LA OROTAVA CUESTA DE LA VILLA
GREAT APARTMENT IN PUERTO DE LA CRUZ - LA PAZ
This georgious view will convince you, large living room with fantastic wintergarden and unique view, open kitchen perfectly intergrated, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 145 sqm, 2nd floor with pool and wellness / party area with view to Puerto and atlantic, 450 sqm useful area, garage. 330.000€
Living room with dinner area, open kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 60 sqm, balcony, fantastic pool with large terrac, great roof terrace, garage, elevator, well groomed building, a perfect location in La Paz 138.000€
Your real estate partner for more than 25 years For 25 years, our family has been successfully brokering residential and commercial properties in the medium and upper price ranges. With several branches in Germany and Spain, Jürgen Weiss Inmobiliaria is progressively growing and is now being managed by both the first and second generation. We offer a large selection of properties in the North and the South of Tenerife and are happy to help you make your dream, of having your own property on this beautiful island, come true.
Av. Fam. Betancourt y Molina, 35 38400 Puerto de la Cruz
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For your vacations or residence
DESCRIPTION Our beautiful apartments are located in the “Edificio LAGO” a complex built with excellent materials and situated in a prime position facing the Atlantic Ocean. With marvelous views of the “Acantilados de los Gigantes” (Giants’ Cliffs) and Gomera Island, the apartments are divided into different types of living spaces from 1 to 2 bedrooms in which you can enjoy a peaceful life and idyllic surroundings in Southern Tenerife.
THE ENVIRONMENT The Boardwalk, located just outside of the apartments, can take you on foot in just a few minutes, both northward to the “Acantilados de los Gigantes” (Giants’ Cliffs) and southward to “Playa de la Arena” (Sand Beach). In this famous volcanic sand beach you can enjoy springtime temperatures all year round. Moreover, all around you can find restaurants, supermarkets, shops and any other service you may want or need.
BUSINESS AMB Unigentur SL, the company that owns the apartments for sale and rent in the “Edificio LAGO” which has for years dedicated itself to real estate and tourism in the area, sets itself apart by its friendly and personal customer treatment. This is why you can be sure that they will always be available to inform and advise you with full transparency regarding whatever you might need when making your choice.
THE APARTMENTS
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AMB UNIGENTUR, S.L.U. I B38747564 San Isidro, 3 I Santa Cruz de Tenerife Mobile: (+34) 605 244 480 I E-mail: info@apartamentoslago.com Business hours: 09:00 AM – 18:00 PM
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Our beautiful apartments are located in an exceptional location and built to the highest standards, they will make your dreams a reality, whether you just want to invest in quality of life and cost-effectiveness or if what you are just looking for is a temporary or holiday residence in order to enjoy a relaxed life in an exceptional environment. They are located in the southwest of the island of Tenerife, in the small but charming fishing village of Puerto Santiago. All of them have a living & dining room, open kitchen, one to two bedrooms and a full bathroom. Moreover, in most of them you can enjoy a terrace with stunning views of the ocean and the “Acantilados de los Gigantes” (Giants’ Cliffs).