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WAS DEVASTATING FOREST FIRE ON GRAN CANARIA STARTED DELIBERATELY?

Blaze kills one woman and decimates 2,800 hectares

HESE are the devastating images of the damage caused by a horrendous forest fire on Gran Canaria which killed one woman and decimated the beautiful summit landscape. The emergency services, who say it was one of the most dangerous fires they have ever seen, believe it was almost certainly started “by a human hand”. At this stage, they are keeping an open mind about whether it was carelessness, such as a discarded cigarette, or deliberate arson. “The one theory already discarded is natural causes,” the island’s government has confirmed. The forest blaze took five days to get under control and involved troops from the other islands, including Tenerife. At the height of the fire, 25ft high flames forced the evacuation of 800 people who had to take refuge in sports

and social centres until allowed back home. The woman who died was a 60-year-old Swiss resident who had lived on the island for years. Neighbours raised the alert when they realised she was unaccounted for and her body was found in the incinerated woods. It has been revealed she could have saved herself but chose instead to try and bring her pet chickens to safety. Her other animals, it is understood, survived though an appeal has been set up on the island to help all the other pets displaced as a result of the fire. At one stage, more than 300 firefighters were involved in the battle to contain the blaze

and stop it from spreading. Some 2,800 hectares have been burned as the aerial pictures show. The earth and historic pines have been incinerated, leaving a blackened landscape where beauty spots used to be. The fire, which started in Tejeda, has affected the municipalities of San Mateo, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Valsequillo. Agüimes, Santa Lucía, Ingenio, Valleseco and Telde. In an official statement, Gran Canaria’s government says investigators are sifting through the remnants of the blaze to find any clues and are talking to local people about what they might have seen. “The starting point of the fire is near the road,” said a spokesman. “The area has a history of three intentional fires and there have been no indication of any work with

machinery, the first cause of fires by negligence, although it could even be a cigarette butt. “ Technicians say it was the most dangerous fire they had ever seen which is why so many people were evacuated. About 20 residents who live near the top of the summit were able to stay in their homes because special measures had already been taken because of the general riks of fire to protect their properties.

A drone is being used to fly over the affected area and pictures will be analysed. “It is still too early to have conclusive results but the natural cause is ruled out, and intentionality gains strength over neglect, all with the utmost prudence because it is the first indications,” said the spokesman. The Parador de Tejeda was badly damaged by the fire, with about 17 of the rooms affected to some degree.

Occupancy at the time was low. The Secretary of State for Tourism has announced that an action plan will be launched immediately for its recovery because it, together with the surroundings, “form a real symbol of Gran Canaria”. Gran Canaria’s Cabildo is also submitting an urgent claim for compensation for all those affected.

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ENERIFE’S roads and traffic congestion are back in the news again amid reports that the controversial north to south train project might be back on. It is being reported that the Board of Directors of Metrotenerife (MTSA) has approved a majority call to reopen drafting for the multimillion euro project. Reports in the Spanish press say MTSA has allocated 3.6 million euros to look again at several sections, including a number of false tunnels. The money includes an amount for the updating of the environmental study into the possible impact of the train and 400,000 euros for the Transport Interchange for Tenerife Sur Airport. No official statement has

come from Tenerife Cabildo but the authority has recently put mobility back on the agenda and is once again encouraging people to use local transport or car share. MetroTenerife recently revealed that Tenerife surpasses the Spanish average in terms of number of vehicles per inhabitant. For every two people, there is a vehicle. In addition, of ever y ten vehicles that circulate early in the morning in the direction of Santa CruzLa Laguna on the TF-5 (northern motorway), only one goes with two people. President Carlos Alonso

says that, from the Cabildo, “we are committed, with all our forces and resources available, to solve the problems of mobility on the island.” In this sense, several measures have been activated in the last years, among which are “the improvement of links and access to motorways and a powerful investment of more than 60 million to fix the asphalt of the roads of the whole island”. Sr. Alonso recalled that to these, are added other actions planned, “such as the improvement of the north highway with the Bus-VAO lane project and the south highway with a third lane between the airport and the tourist area.” At the same time, the Cabildo continues insisting on the

need to reorient the schedules at the University of La Laguna and the redistribution of cargo in hospitals, as a measure to relieve traffic. Meantime, the business association CEST is calling for action and says the expansion of the south highway has to be one of the priorities. They are calling on the Canary Islands Government to sign the new road agreement with the central government. “Tenerife deser ves a greater investment effort compared to other islands that in the last decades have benefited from a greater amount of resources to complete or improve their road network,” said CEST president, Roberto Ucelay.

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WO people have drowned and two more have lost their lives in diving incidents in another spate of tragedies in the Canary Islands.

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Two of those who died were of British nationality, one a woman, the other a man. They were separate incidents but both had been out diving. The 44-year-old British woman who died had been practising diving in Gran Canaria in the environment of Playa de Veneguera in Mogán. The 112 emergency control centre received an alert that a boat was taking a woman to the port after she suffered some sort of problem and that she was in cardiorespiratory arrest. Medics confirmed this was the case when they arrived on the scene and though they tried to revive her, their efforts proved unsuccessful. In Teguise in Lanzarote, a 70-year-old man drowned despite efforts to save him. The tragedy happened at Playa de Famara. The man had been pulled from the water by lifeguards who started resuscitation techniques until the arrival of medics who took over but he could not be revived. The other drowning happened on the beach of San Andrés, Arucas, Gran Canaria and involved a 50-year-old man. The 112 service sent the emergency services to the scene following reports that several people were in trouble in the water and one of them was in cardiac arrest. He could not be saved. The other British person who died was a 54-year-old man. It is understood he had to make an emergency ascent when he felt unwell whilst diving in Lanzarote. The 112 centre was told he had difficulty in breathing and was rushed back to the port of Marina Rubicón, Yaiza but could not be revived.

IREMEN were called out to a 3am drama when a blaze broke out in the garage of a commercial centre in Playa de las Ameri-

cas.

Crews from San Miguel de Abona and Santa Cruz were joined by the volunteers from Adeje. Police and the Canary Emergency Service also attended. The alert was first raised through the 112 emergency control centre, reporting that a great deal of smoke was coming from the basement. The firemen found it had originated in a parked vehicle, extinguished it and ventilated the space. A full inspection had to be carried out to make sure there was no-one in the basement.

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Prolific graffiti Pigeon with Cars artist caught mobile on broken into as police warn its back found at popular of tough action DRUG SMUGGLING

RAFFITI artists who are ruining public property in Santa Cruz have been told they will face prosecution and hefty fines if caught.

The warning follows the arrest of a 19-year-old who is believed to have been responsible for 50 incidents using the tag “Nesk”. Six allegations have been laid against him and he could be fined 5,000 euros for daubing the graffiti on street furniture and private and public properties. The police investigation began in December 2016 following complaints from local residents. The six sanctions relate to graffiti in calles Callao de Lima, Numancia, General O’Donell, San Clemente, Doctor Allart and Ángel Guimerá. He was caught thanks to the involvement of an expert graphologist who was able to study the strokes and look at the social networks and videos to determine the links in a scientific way. At present, the Local Police and this team of graphologists

are investigating another citizen, who could be the author of many graffiti in the city. Councillor for security, Zaida González congratulated the police “for the great effort and dedication in relation to this matter, persecuting all those who comment vandal acts in our city.” He warned the tough stance would continue to eliminate or substantially reduce such vandalism once and for all. Councillor for public services, Dámaso Arteaga said it was hoped the tough fines would be a deterrent. Both councillors stressed that Santa Cruz has authorised surfaces where graffiti is allowed. In May, the police, with the collaboration of the graphical technical team, also managed to identify and sanction eight graffiti artists One of them, aged 17, had been the author of over 200 graffiti in the capital.

Man dies after fall from rocks

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HERE was drama on a popular beach in Candelaria when the emergency services were called in to help a man who had fallen from

The 112 centre was alerted to the incident just after 5pm at Playa Samarines. It was reported that a man had fallen from rocks and appeared to be in cardiac arrest. Firefighters attended, together with medics, the local police and Civil Guard. Doctors verified that the 67-year-old man was in cardiorespiratory arrest and underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation but without success. He was declared dead at the scene.

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RISONERS in Tenerife II have been flying in drugs and mobile phones using a carrier pigeon, it is being claimed.

According to Spanish newspaper Diaro de Avisos, a bird was found in the grounds exhausted because a mobile phone had been tied to its back. The pigeon was discovered by guards at the prison who had already suspected this was happening. Diario de Avisos says another bird had earlier been found in the prison but was carrying nothing so officers weren’t sure if it had been used yet or not. The birds are apparently being used to fly contraband or messages both in and out of the prison, it is claimed. In May, a package containing drugs and mobile phones was found in the prison yard after being thrown over the wall.

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OLICE arrested a man after he was caught forcing the doors of cars parked in El Médano with scissors.

He is believed to have been responsible for three other vehicle break-ins in the same location, having also been arrested for similar crimes just a month before. The cars were parked near the beach of of La Tejita, three of them being rental cars and the other with a foreign registration plate. The man had removed clothing, several mobile phones, sunglasses and cash from the cars. Some of the possessions have been returned to their owners. Meantime, police are seeking three other men in connection with the break-ins.

IDEAS SOUGHT

La Laguna asks local people: “What do you want of your city?”

A Laguna has launched a new participative project to shape the municipality in the way local residents desire.

The Mayor, José Alberto Díaz stressed that the idea is to have “a scenario of what La Laguna people want of their town and that each sector is reflected in it, since the future is built among all.” A series of workshops and meetings have been held with representatives of a wide range of groups, including the University of La Laguna, the primar y sector, tourism, culture, mobility groups and unions. “It works in an innovative way that promotes citizen participation in a reflexive, documented, informed and structured way to achieve a

joint vision of the future,” said the Mayor. “We want all sectors of our society to think and propose what they want for La Laguna, to confront their ideas, to raise concerns about possible scenarios and to reach conclusions about our future in the very long term.” The work consists of three blocks: in the first, an internal and external analysis is performed; in the second block the development and validation of the scenarios is carried out and in the third one the conclusions will be elaborated. During the workshops, 20

ideas have already been raised for ways of changing or improving La Laguna such as the creation of “green corridors”, establishing its own brand, respecting older peo-

ple, sustainable mobility and encouraging community values. The conclusions are likely to be ready within 45 days when the discussion with move to the various districts.

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NEW COURSES

Granadilla offers programme to fill free time

NEW CONTRACT

Puerto promises better public lighting and energy saving

UERTO de la Cruz is promising an improvement in public lighting and energy and cost saving in the process.

RANADILLA de Abona, through the Department of Sports headed by Sara Cano Delgado, has scheduled an offer of activities for adults for the season 2017/2018. Gymnastics classes for all (yoga), maintenance, functional training (cross-fit), zumba, pilates and taichi are part of the initiatives that will be taught from the present month of September until next June. The public centres where the activities will take place are the municipal sports hall, San Isidro House of Culture, the M3 building of El Médano, CEIP Los Abrigos, Los Cardones Park, Chimiche, El Desierto and the cultural centres of Charco del Pino and El Salto. Sara Cano encouraged the population to participate in the

offer of initiatives, designed based on demand, while encouraging them to participate and to send their suggestions and requests to the Council. “The fundamental objective is to offer a plan of sports and healthy activities that covers and complements the free time and leisure of our residents,” she said. The classes started this month and registration can be done through the offices of the Citizen Service (SAC) or online at the website www.granadilladeabona.org

The local council’s general services department has completed the initial procedure of awarding the mixed contract supply of energy management and the integral maintenance of public outdoor lighting, traffic lights and municipal facilities. “This will represent a significant improvement over the current situation of lighting public spaces and energy saving in the tourist city,” said a spokesman. The Governing Board has awarded the dossier to IMESAPI, whose economic offer was 15,321,333.06 euros, 16% below the Low Bidding Budget, for a management period of 13 years (12 + 1) . In addition, the company has included in its offer an investment improvement of just over 200,000 euros, committing itself to replace approximately 3,600 light points within the first six months of the contract. Fundamentally changes will be made to lighting systems, implementing high efficiency LED technology. Industry councillor Ángel Montañés said the most important result of this procedure will be the reduction of energy consumption expected to be registered in the municipality in terms of public lighting once the system is implemented. “We expect to save more than 60% of the energy that has been consumed so far, which represents a real commitment to sustainability, in this case acting from the local level,” he said. The system to be used will become a “benchmark in lighting internationally” as it will be implemented with point-to-point remote management based on state-of-the-art technology. It will detect faults quickly and allow them to be repaired within 24 hours. Other innovations included in the contract will be the maintenance of municipal buildings in energy and traffic lights of the city’s roads, thus allowing the improvement in the operation and efficiency of these units.

ASPHALTING FIRST

Pledge to carry out projects in San Nicolas

SPHALTING work has started in calles Soroya, Murillo and Rivera, corresponding to Urbanisation San Nicolás in Puerto de la Cruz.

The remaining streets in the district will also be repaired to improve circulation. Puerto council says it promised to do this work and says “they will be in an optimal state before the end of the first quarter of 2018.” The Mayor, Lope Afonso said the project would be carried out in phases and future improvements would follow, including the provision of containers for the collection of vegetable waste. The bigger projects will take place during 2018 and address what is described as the special needs of the area in terms of sanitation, supply, public lighting oand distribution of electric power in low voltage, as well as the pedestrian paths and circulatory, to which are added the deficiencies in the green spaces.

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MARINE SPECTACULAR

Incredible aquarium of Poema del Mar bursts into bloom as flora flourishes

HE aquarium Poema del Mar, aspiring to become one of the most impressive aquariums in the world, is entering its final phase of construction. The exciting project will add to the existing portfolio of the award-winning Loro Parque in Puerto to de la Cruz and Siam Park in Costa Adeje. It is under construction in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria and will bring marine life closer to the visitor with a great variety of species from different locations around the world. One of its main features will be the world’s largest curved window which will accommodate the biggest seawater species, such as hammerhead sharks, angel sharks, big manta rays, sand devils and pelagic species. Loro Parque says work on the Poema del Mar theme park is now entering its final phase of finishing and thematization. “The civil work is in its last phase, pending only the final touches and will finish with the closing of the roof,” a spokesman explained. “This will be left until the

end, since to leave it open until the last moment allows the best adaptation to all the flora that has been included.” Many of the pieces needed for the interior are also so big that bringing them in through the roof is the only option. The finishing phase includes creating the themes of the various spaces, decoration and providing the optimum conditions for the new “tenants” so they can enjoy the best possible conditions. “ We have modified the structure of work for the coming months. One of the most important changes has been to start working with subcontracted companies directly, since they represent 90% of the work,” the spokesman explained. One of the most interesting and visual impact of the park is the number of flora species that already live in Poema del Mar. These were planted many months ago so they are in their maximum splendour when the first visitors arrive.

There are more than 2,000 flora species from different places, including from the continents such as Africa, Asia and countries like Australia. There are ferns of all kinds and beautiful plants, along with other trees and palms to create a beautiful forest to recreate the environment of the space dedicated to the rivers and lagoons along with its marine world. The Loro Parque group says there is still months of

hard work ahead because “we work with living beings and they have their adaptation

deadlines that cannot be altered”, adding: “Always in the pursuit of excellence as

the guarantee of all the Parks that the Loro Parque Group has created.”

Cyclist dies in Los Realejos

50-year-old man has died whilst out cycling in Tenerife.

The 112 emergency control centre was alerted by a caller who said they had found the man lying on the ground along the Las Trincheras track in Los Realejos and he was not responding. The emergency services were alerted, including medics, but when they arrived on the scene they could do nothing to save his life.

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Police seize 40 bags and wallets from illegal street vendors

RESIDENTS PRAISED

Repairs approved for collapsed wall near Cueva del Viento

COD de los Vinos council has congratulated local residents who have won Tenerife Cabildo’s commitment to repairing a wall near the tourist attraction of the Cueva del Viento.

The work will be carried out on the Sobrado road following the damage caused on September 1st. The Cabildo has agreed to undertake the repairs in two places, as well as creating a passing bay. Emergency work is also being carried out so that traffic can travel along the route. The Mayor, José Ramón León, and councillors for urbanism and agriculture, Manuel Ramón Luis and José Domingo Alonso, held a meeting with affected residents to explain the project. “The council appreciates the magnificent attitude and predisposition of residents who have requested the solution to the problem with a spirit of maximum cooperation,” says the council.

RONA’S tourist police have seized more than 80kg of merchandise in a special operation against street vending.

The operation took place at the Safari shopping centre in Playa de las Américas. “The intensification of the actions of the Local Police of Arona against illegal street vending in the municipality allowed the latter to seize 40 bags and fake wallets in a

device located in Playa de las Américas.” said a spokesman for Arona council. The events occurred when two agents belonging to the Citizen Security Section of this municipal body carried out an intervention with three suspect men who ran away, dropping their goods.

Youngsters in fountain fall

WO children were injured as they climmbed up a fountain in Los Silos.

The incident happened in the early evening in Avenida de Interián in La Caleta de Interián. The 112 emergency control centre received a call to say two youngsters had been hurt in a fall. A 13-year-old boy suffered a leg injury whilst 14-year-old girl with him had a head wound, described as “mild” barring complications. Both were treated at the scene before being taken to the north hospital.

SHINING DESTINATION

Tenerife needs to “grow in quality, not simply numbers”, say tourism leaders

ENERIFE must take advantage of its tourism boom to refurbish all of its hotel accommodation just in case the good times don’t last for ever, it has been stressed. The message was relayed by island leaders during a conference organised by El Corte Inglés Business Division. The way forward for the tourism destination was one of the main issues discussed during “Renueva Hotel” by Jorge Marichal, president of the hotel employers’ association Ashotel, and the adviser of Tourism of the Cabildo of Tenerife, Alberto Bernabé. The event was held in the

Hard Rock Hotel in Playa Paraiso which itself was praised for the renovation of two towers, previously three stars, to create the five-star establishment. Sr. Marichal was convinced that “to grow is to mature, not to grow old, to be very clear about what we want and where we go in our business; we must be smart, not short-sighted and make a diagnosis in the medium and long term that allows us to gain in competitiveness.”

And he added: “Now we are living the moment of hotel renovation, we have to take advantage of this positive situation to put all our outdated facilities in order, because this good cycle will not last forever.” In this regard, he also recalled that the hotel renovation in which many establishments in Tenerife and the Canary Islands are immersed must be accompanied by a rehabilitation and fine tuning of the public space. “What would it do us to have updated hotels and in perfect condition if the tourist then goes out into the street and the environment does not match

FORMAL AGREEMENT

Santa Cruz confirms carnival twinning with Cadiz

unique twinning arrangement is being formalised between the carnival organisers of Santa Cruz and Cadiz.

The new link is being promoted in conjunction with the centenary of the formation of the first murga, of musical group, made up of sailors from the ship ‘Laya’. The city council of Cadiz recently hosted a ceremony when signatures were put to the agreement. “This is the beginning of something that had already

begun a long time ago but it was necessary to have an act like this to seal what was becoming a reality,” said the Mayor of Cadiz, José María González Gonzalez, who recalled the two cities have been twinned since 1984. Santa Cruz’s councillor for economic development, Alfonso Cabello Mesa thanked Cadiz for its hospitality in

hosting a reception for the Tenerife delegation. He assured that the signing of the agreement will make it possible to enhance, if possible, and give even more publicity to the two carnivals of both cities. He explained that the twinning takes place at this time, because it is precisely this year when the centenary of the arrival of the ship Laya to Tenerife from Cadiz whose crew was the first murga of the Chicharrero Carnival.

it?” he asked. Sr. Bernabe agreed with Sr. Marichal that “Tenerife is an unbeatable destination” but clarified that “it will never compete on prices with other destinations, that is not our objective.” “It would be a big mistake not to take advantage of the current moment to renovate the entire obsolete plant,” he added. He said little by little, Tenerife should be improving its facilities, stressing: “We should not play in the price league, but in the quality league.” Sr. Marichal said: “We do not want to be presumptuous, but we have a better destiny than we think, we have to believe it, but not to rest on our laurels or for these good figures to blind us; we need to create greater added value, grow not in numbers, but in quality.” The conference also spoke about holiday rentals and tourism phobia, revealing that 45% of holiday homes in the Canaries is in hands of business groups. Sr. Barnabas agreed that holiday rental should exist, but “not in the same areas of traditional hotels, because that coincidence gives us a problem model.” “Let us not try our luck with what has worked well for us; using the same space for both activities can be a time bomb that breaks the current model, developed in consolidated tourist ground, “he insisted.

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SPEED REDUCTION

Santiago del Teide gives more Icod de los Vinos becomes money for marine walk facelift a film set S ANTIAGO del Teide is to allocate close to one million euros for the rehabilitation works on the Avenida de la Playa de La Arena between Punta Negra and La Gaviota.

N innovative film project will turn Icod de los Vinos into a film set.

‘IcoDcine, low cost film festival’ is an initiative led by women entrepreneurs that will be developed in the streets and natural settings of the municipality from September 27th to 30th. This first edition will feature a special section called ‘The Challenge’, where the wellknown Canarian director Cándido Pérez de Armas will

have to take on the challenge of making a short film in which all those people, amateurs or professionals who have registered in the project, star. The mayor of Icod de los Vinos, José Ramón León said: “The dynamisation of such initiatives are necessary for a municipality that wants to regain cultural leadership.”

In May, it was agreed to contribute more than 78% of the total of the work, that is to say, just over 700,000 euros. It will now give another 250,000 euros to carry out these works that fall within the Programme of Strategy and Regeneration of the Tourism Space included in the Strategic Framework for Insular Development (MEDI) FDCAN. For its part, the Cabildo of Tenerife will contribute another 196,939 euros to the work with which it will exceed one million euros. The project includes a total renovation of pavement, lights, section of tracks, creation of green areas and sorting of parking areas. In addition, the project contemplates the improvement and redefinition of a large stretch of the maritime avenue and its intersection with Alfonso Ferrer Street, where a roundabout will be arranged to facilitate traffic, and will also affect the connections of the main road with the streets Punta Negra and Ana María. “These works will improve the characteristics of the urban spaces and the environment, will help to reduce the speed at which the cars circulate along the main road and complete a tour circuit that will be very attractive and comfortable for both visitors and residents,” said a council spokesman.

City seeks to register cat colonies and helpers DEADLINE EXTENDED

Progress on road improvement plan

ANTA Cruz is stepping up action to deal with the large number of cat colonies in the city.

Discussions are being held with various groups and interested collectives with a view to helping them sterilise and register the animals. The city council says it has money to assist with this and has granted an extension in the deadline for applications because it

RESSURE from local residents and Los Realejos council appears to have won progress on a road improvement plan, says the Mayor. A tender has been published for the project to improve the TF-342 highway from Icod el Alto. Los Realejos has agreed with the Cabildo to include this route in the multi-year investment plan with a budget of 3,322,804 euros.

The work has a timescale of six months and will include asphalting and the creation of several steps for pedestrians. “At last the necessary action has been taken into account in the preparation of this important route which we have asked for on several occasions,” said the Mayor.

says it realises some of the organisations interested in helping need more time to get organised. A joint protocol is also being drawn up between the council and the groups to set down how such colonies should be dealt with. “We all share the need for the urban cat colonies in Santa Cruz to be regulated but we understand we must be more flexible within the established deadlines,” said councillor for the environment, Carlos Correa. The extension of the deadline relates to the registration of colonies of cats in the city and the period available to proceed to their sterilisation. Nevertheless, he is encouraging any group involved in this issue to make their applications as soon as possible as the pot of 40,000 euros will not be rolled over. The regulations allow for cat colonies to be officially listed and the identification of every person registered to look after and feed them.

More bullet-proof vests for La Orotava police

A Orotava has provided its local police officers with more bullet-proof vests.

Another four were included in new provisions presented by the council. So far, La Orotava police have been given 16 vests. Throughout this month, officers will also receive other items of uniform such as polo shirts and trousers. “Our agents are carrying out a greater number of functions in terms of citizen security, so we want them to have the necessary resources, especially those who protect their lives in situations of risk,” said security councillor Narciso Pérez.

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Improvement work for Los Abrigos marine walk

AGREEMENT REACHED

ENERIFE Cabildo and Granadilla council have pledged to improve the pedestrian path of San Blas in Los Abrigos.

Pile-up on TF-1

IREFIGHTERS had to free several people from their cars after a pileup on the TF-1 motorway.

The accident happened in the busy mid-afternoon near Candelaria and involved six vehicles travelling towards Santa Cruz. There were considerable traffic jams until the wreckage was cleared and the road washed down.

The local administration has already approved the agreement with the insular corporation for the execution of the works of the project ‘Adequacy of Pedestrian Trails for the Connection of San Blas Beach with Los Abrigos and the San Miguel de Abona Marine Walk” at a total cost of 795,256, 88 euros. The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado, said the work had been demanded for years by the population of the zone and was of great importance for the tourist and social interest of the fishing enclave of Los Abrigos. Granadilla council has confirmed it will allocate 119,258.53 euros and the rest will be borne by the Cabildo,

distributed between annuities from 2017 and 2018. The action, included in the programme ‘Tenerife and the Sea’ and in the strategic framework of insular development (MEDI-FDCAN), will allow the enhancement of natural and coastal values and facilitate access and use of the coast. Sr. Regalado said this corner of the coast, which links Los Abrigos with the adjacent municipality of San Miguel de Abona, “needs a comprehensive conditioning and rehabilitation that will endow it with the safety and landscape guarantees it deserves. It is a place much used by locals and tourists in general and will increase its attractiveness “.

Police dog sniffs marijuana hidden in planters

police dog has dug up 73 doses of marijuana buried in planters in and around the Verónicas complex in Playa de las Ameri-

cas.

The seizure was part of an ongoing drugs operations in the south of Tenerife which included finding 16 joints hidden inside a suitcase on the Los Cristianos seafront. One person was arrested for possession of drugs in the same area whilst three others were caught near Los Cristianos bus station. The police dog, Dana, dug up the marijuana from the planters in eight different locations, said the police. The drug was packaged up and ready for sale. The operation was carried out by the Canine Unit of the Arona Local Police (UCPP), in collaboration with the Police Prevention Unit (UPP). Both have warned that drug checks are being

stepped up, with increased controls. An investigation is underway to try and find the owners of the hidden marijuana, presumed to be drug pushers. Arona’s security councillor Carolina Reverón said special attention was being paid to catcher those who sold drugs in the area. “The idea is to maintain the pressure not only in leisure spots, but also in different areas, such as El Fraile, Costa del Silencio and Los Cristianos in order to minimise, as far as possible, this type of activity,” she said. The operation will continue to involve the canine unit and the police dog Dana. Further arrests are likely relating to the Verónicas find.

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Arona police warn young people British man over drug possession after new stabbed in seizures stomach during P robbery TWO ATTACKERS

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30-year-old British holidaymaker was stabbed in the stomach after foiling a robbery in Tenerife.

The man told police he was jumped on by two attackers as he left his hotel in Playa de las Americas. The two individuals tried to steal 50 euros off him but he fought back to stop them taking the money. However, in the process, the authorities say he was stabbed in the abdomen and collapsed on the ground. He was rushed to hospital where the wound was found to be about five centimetres deep but his condition is not serious. The attack happened in Avenida Arquitecto Gómez Cuesta near the shopping centre and cinema complex. According to the victim, he struggled with the two men who tried to take his money before one pulled out a knife and struck him in the side of his stomach. He said he was approached as he left the hotel where he was staying and one of the two men held him from behind as the other tried to steal money he had in his pockets, about 50 euros. The 112 emergency service confirmed they received a call at one minute past midnight and sent medics and the police to the scene. “We received an alert stating that a person had been the victim of a knife assault,” said a spokesman. He was found in a state of collapse on the pavement with a knife wound to his abdomen, described as “moderate”. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital just five minutes away. National police launched an investigation into the incident.

OLICE in Arona are stepping up their controls against drug consumption and possession in the municipality, especially amongst the young. They are reinforcing patrols around schools, leisure centres and other public places and have already detected several offences whilst out and about in Guaza, La Camella and Playa de Las Américas. A number of young people aged between 14 and 18 were caught with drugs and the appropriate action will be taken against them. The seizures were made during a special operation over a Saturday afternoon and night. The youngsters in question were taken back to their homes and interviewed in the presence of their parents or guardians who, under the law, are also legally responsible for their actions. In one case, more than 100

grams of hashish was seized from a young man and this case has been transferred to the Juvenile Prosecutor ’s Office of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This detection took place after police intercepted a vehicle which was driving in the wrong direction in La Camella. The drugs were found in a number of packages concealed in the man’s underwear. The other three minor were caught in a leisure area at dawn and had small amounts of hashish and marijuana. In addition, police found several batches of abandoned hashish near the main square of Guaza. Its ownership could not be established.

A spokesman for Arona council said: “The Arona Local Police has increased drug control among minors in the municipality, not only through the reinforcement in schools for the new school year and collaboration with state security forces and bodies, but also in public roads and leisure

areas through the work of the Canine Unit (UCPP).” It is also being pointed out that juveniles found in possession of drugs in public places can be suspended from school and be required to undergo treatment or rehabilitation, if necessary, or reeducation activities.

MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH

At last! Puerto negotiates second plot of land to complete bus station deal

UERTO de la Cruz has finally got clearance for a second additional plot of land for a new bus station.

The news follows countless meetings and requests, including a recent one with officials of the General Directorate of Housing and Land. The council says the Ministry of Public Works is to give a site located in the polygon “El Tejar”, with a surface area of 777 square metres, for the construction of the new bus depot. The free transfer joins the already agreed allocation of

an adjacent plot of 3,000 square metres. The deal is until 2045 with a maximum period of of up to five years granted to Puerto council for the construction and commissioning of the new station. The bus station in Puerto de la Cruz will involve an investment of 2.4 million euros, financed jointly by the Cabildo de Tenerife (1.7 million euros) and the Consortium for the Rehabi-

litation of Puerto de la Cruz (700,000 euros), with an execution period of 18 months, once the project has been awarded. Puerto’s Mayor L ope Afonso said: “This is one of the best pieces of news we can give our residents, a project that is vital for the municipality and one we have waited a long time for its execution.” He hopes advances can be made in the document to make the land available to the Cabildo “immediately” so that the island administration can “tender the project execution as soon as possible and can begin work before the end of the year.” Sr. Afonso said he was pleased to “put an end to a bureaucratic tangle” that had weighed down the project much needed by Puerto over the last few years. He now hoped Puerto would get the bus station it deserved. This latest breakthrough has taken a year and a half of behind the scenes work to achieve the second plot of land.

Councillor for urbanism, Juan Carlos Marrero reaffirmed the commitment of the technical office to finalise the file. The new bus station will be located between calle Hermanos Hernández Perdigón and Avenida de Melchor Luz. It will be be built on a plot of 7,200 square metres and will have ten loading docks for travellers and ten waiting docks. The project contemplates two pedestrian entrances, one from Avenida Melchor Luz Avenue at the southwest end, and a second entrance at the northeast end of the lobby that connects calle Hermanos Hernández Perdigón with calle el Pozo through the paseo jardinero. The bus docks will be articulated in front of a longitudinal space covered with a concrete canopy, as an interior street, which will act as a distributor and will organise the pedestrian flows both for access and departure of travellers. The different services will be included in this area.

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Icod de los Vinos Founder of Loro Parque receives backs north international honour in California hospital plea FIRST RECIPIENT

RESIDENT and founder of Loro Parque and the Loro Parque Foundation, Wolfgang Kiessling has received the Global Humanitarian Award from American Humane, the United State’s first national humane organisation, in recognition of his lifetime efforts to protect nature and preserve its biodiversity.

HE Government group of Icod de los Vinos is pressing for a full-time pediatric care service at the north hospital.

The award was given during the nationally televised 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Kiessling is the first person to receive this recognition, which came after Loro Parque became the first European zoo to be Humane Certified™ by American Humane in May this year. The 13.5-hectare zoo passed a rigorous third-party audit that confirms Loro Parque is in compliance with American Humane Conservation standards, ensuring that the animals in the park enjoy the best conditions in areas such as health, housing, social interactions, adequate environments and proper preparation and protocols to manage medical or operational emergencies. In this sense, Loro Parque has also been recently acknowledged as the “Best Zoo in the World” by TripAdvisor, an award given based upon thousands of independent reviews from visitors who want to share their experiences in Loro Parque with other users of this worldwide platform. Furthermore, Loro Parque confirmed its full compliance with the Global Welfare Standards of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) after being inspected by the auditors of Global Spirit and obtaining the highest possible rating of 100%. Among the members of ABTA are leaders in the tourism industry, such as Thomas Cook and TUI UK. The protection, conservation and educational efforts of Loro Parque cannot be fully grasped without knowing about its research and conservation programmes, which have been carried out since 1994 through the Loro Parque Fundación. Thanks to the support of Loro Parque, its partners, visitors, friends and collaborators, more than 17 million dollars have been directly invested for the development of conservation programmes both in situ and ex situ. *American Humane is the United States’ first national humane organisation. For more information, please visit www.americanhumane.org Founded in 1972, Loro Parque is an internationally renowned zoological park located in the north of Tenerife (Canary Islands – Spain) and more than 47 million people has visited the park since its inauguration. It is widely known for having the biggest and the most diverse collection of parrots in the world. For more information, please visit www.loroparque.com.

The council says it is vital in view of the high demand and nearly 25,000 children in the region. “There is an imperative need to have a pediatric service at the Hospital del Norte, located in Buen Paso, at night time and with pediatric care during the 24 hours on weekends,” said a spokesman. “The health of the youngest cannot be guaranteed with only the pediatric service of the Health Centre of Icod, which serves Monday through Friday, so the presence of a pediatrician and a pediatric nursing service is essential throughout

the week in the Hospital of the north.” Carmen Gonzalez said this demand was echoed throughout the low island region and many residents had approached the council directly to press for an urgent solution. “This situation can no longer be delayed and has already been raised by mayors of other municipalities in the region,” she said. “We as the local government have had to respond to the concerns of hundreds of citizens who deserve attention with all conditions.”

Man arrested for false bomb threat

Guía de Isora wins extension of bus services

HE Civil Guard has charged a 49year-old man with an alleged false bomb threat at the Icod de los Vinos bus station.

The threat occurred on September 8th through a call to 112 made from a telephone booth in the town and caused the mobilisation of units of the Civil Guard, Local Police and the Civil Guardian Cinological Group, formed by dogs and specialist agents in search and deactivation of explosives. Police stress that this type of offence could lead to prison and fines.

ITSA line 417 is to offer a better service, it has been announced.

After several meetings and negotiations with the public transport company, Guía de Isora council has achieved an extension of the schedule of the line that benefits workers and reidents in the south of the island. “With effect from Saturday, September 16th, line 417, linking Los Cristianos with Guia de Isora, will have a schedule that better reflects the needs of its users,” said a council spokesman. “Until now the service ended at 7pm on weekdays, which was a problem especially for those who had their work centre in the area, mostly in the hotel sector. After the modification, the service expands to 10pm which will facilitate mobility in the area.” Transport councillor Carmen Alicia González said this was a real necessity and one which residents had been pressing for over a number of years. “We hope this improvement of the service will also lead to a more sustainable mobility for the municipality,” she added. The service offered by line 417 has a daily frequency of every two hours. The first bus in the direction of Guia de Isora departs from Los Cristianos at 6.55am. Conversely, the first bus departs at 5.45am. Under normal traffic conditions, the journey takes about 35 minutes.

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ON’T miss it! The first Car Boot of the new season Saturday October 7th , gates open 11am.

There is a change of telephone number if you wish to book a pitch. Please phone Wendy on 922320978 .An enjoyable way to spend a day out, mingle amongst the sixty odd stalls , partake of refreshments hot or cold to suit the palate or just relax in the church grounds. The church too will be open from 11 to 1. Its well worth a look inside this beautiful traditional English style church The first Quiz also of the new season will take place on Tuesday October 10th at 7pm in the church grounds. The first quiz hosted by the Friends of Tenerife.. There is an entry fee of one Euro which goes to a charity chosen by the host team. Great fun as one racks ones brain to remember the answers. Come and join us everybody welcome. Rayco holds his choir practices in the church every Tuesday evening from 8pm to 10pm. For more information please phone Rayco on 699649454. All Saints Church is holding a Harvest Tea on Friday October 13th at 4pm , tickets 8 Euros from Jean Fountain Wilson on 922321164 or after the 11am Sung Eucharist Service. Reverend Jenny from La Palma is coming over to say goodbye as she is leaving for pastures new at the end of October. Our Harvest Festival Service this year will be on Sunday October 15th at 11am. Services are held on a weekly basis in All Saints Wednesdays 10am Holy Communion Sunday 9.30 Traditional Holy Communion Sunday 11am Sung Eucharist As All Saints is in an Interregnum our locum priest until October 22nd is Reverend Paul Payton. Reverend Paul can be reached by phoning the parsonage on 922384038

Ginger

AVE you ever wondered what a cat’s whiskers actually do besides tickling our faces at night?

A cat’s whiskers are so valuable that if they’re cut off, it can affect their hunting ability and even their ability to navigate around. They’re so sensitive that they help cats to detect changes in the air current, which helps them navigate in the dark in much the same way we would hold out our arms and use our fingers to feel for objects. This ability also helps with hunting, as they detect the potential swift movement of their prey. A cat also uses their muzzle whiskers to help determine

whether they can fit through small gaps. These whiskers are theoretically about the same size as the cat’s body width, so if they can fit through a gap without bending then the cat should get through, although if the cat is a bit tubby then this isn’t always the case. The whiskers above a cat’s eyes help when they ’re hunting in grassy or bushy areas. They trigger a protective blink if there’s something that might get in the eyes. Their whiskers can also reflect their mood. When

they ’re hanging loosely on either side they’re probably relaxed. When they’re scared or ready for a battle they’re flat against their face to prevent damage, and when they’re on alert or hunting they’re forward facing to help in prey detection.

Adopting? Please consider adopting a kitten/cat from us. Contact us via our website www.catswelfare-tenerife.com or ring/ whatsapp Maria (English) on 646629129, seven days a week 09.00-18.00 or Sandra (Spanish and German) after 18.00 on 671282773. All kittens go with a week’s trial, in your home,

Little Ginger is about four months old. He’s been neutered and had all his jabs etc. He has been on a week’s trial but the people have decided they are not cat people. It’s such a pity as a more friendly little boy you will never find. He is ver y confident and playful. I hope someone out there will give him the chance of a loving home. Contact us at the Cats Welfare if this could be you.

Our shop

Donation items can be dropped into the shop on San Blas in Golf del Sur. It is open seven days a week 10.00 until 18.00 but on Saturdays closes at 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.

Friends of Tenerife

S always, the Buffet Lunch held at the Masaru on the 12th September was a huge success made even more enjoyable by the presence of Marie, a founder member of APANATE in La Orotava, one of the centres we support. She was accompanied by three of her charges Samuel, Carlos and Rául. As it was their last day of the summer holidays, the boys had to leave a little earlier than the rest of us as they were going to the cinema, a traditional treat. Before leaving, each of them charmed the diners as they gave their thanks for the cheque for €450 that had been handed over to Marie by our Vice President Jean Pennington who is our co-ordinator with APANATE. APANATE is an acronym, in Spanish of course, for the Tenerife Association of Parents of Autistic Children with Behaviour Disorder. It was formed in 1995, around the same time as us. The basic objective of the Association is

to ameliorate the quality of life both for the children with autism and their families. They are opening another day centre in Los Realejos. We are proud to collaborate with them. On the last Tuesday in August, we had another great coach trip to El Medano where we spent a glorious couple of hours by the sea. Afterwards, as usual, on the way home, we called at Iceland supermarket to stock up on all those little

goodies you can’t get elsewhere. This time we struck lucky as a young man called Steve introduced himself and said how he appreciated that we came to Iceland regularly and offered us all a welcome cup of tea or coffee as a thank you. This young man will go far. We will be calling there again on our next coach trip to Playa de las Americas on October 24th

Future Events Tuesday October 17th Lunch at Zebra Maria, Carretera Botanico - 1.00 for 1.30 Tuesday October 24th Coach Trip to Playa de las Americas – meet at Botanical Garden 11.15 for 11.30 Tuesday November 14th – Lunch at Petit Los Angeles 1.00 for 1.30.

K9 news update Secure Garage or Lock Up Urgently Needed

Popeye needs your help!!! He urgently needs to find a secure garage or lock-up to rent. Preferably within a 5 km radius of Alcala but Popeye says he will consider anywhere in the south of the island. The K9 charity shop has so many goods to sell they always need storage and their current arrangements are coming to an end very soon. If you can help, please contact K9 by telephoning 667 638 468 or emailing info@k9tenerife.com Thanks in advance from Popeye and all at K9.

Meet Our Dogs We have many dogs including handsome Popeye here - 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.

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Thanks and appeal from Acción del Sol REFUGE UPDATE

CCIÓN del Sol would like to say a very big thank you to the Royal Tenerife Country Club and Tenerife Properties for their generous donations of towels, sheets, cushions, sofas and furniture, all of which is extremely useful at the refuge.

We really appreciate all the help we receive from our supporters expecially with the ever growing numbers of dogs that arrive on a daily basis at the refuge. We have also had a large number of dogs brought into the refuge without microchips or microchips that have not been updated with owner’s information. This does make our work even harder when trying to reunite dogs with their owners so please do remember to keep your information updated. 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 Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.00- 16.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parqueexit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medanojunction . 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 Acciondel Sol.

LEDESMA FOUNDATION

Famous footballer donates school material

OS Realejos council and the Pedro Rodríguez Ledesma Foundation have donated school material to local families.

The authority says this opens the doors to future collaborations in solidarity projects aimed at children. A representative of the Canar y Foundation Pedro Rodríguez Ledesma visited Los Realejos and was received by social welfare councillor, Olga Jorge. The Foundation bears the name of its president, the football player from Tenerife, previously with Barcelona and now with Chelsea and the Spanish squad. He has developed different solidarity projects since its creation in 2014, initiatives that reinforce the values of the outstanding athlete, of humble family origin, with the intention of collaborating in a society more sensitszed, fair and equitable. That is why, in addition to its major projects, including equipment for Tenerife’s south hospital, the Foundation promised for this beginning of

school year the donation of educational material for children from various families of the island, in collaboration and under the coordination of the municipal areas of Social Welfare. “From the City of Los Realejos we have different lines of social assistance to families with low resources, in addition to specific ones for the provision of school material, but all collaboration is little since there are occasions when certain families have no knowledge of these municipal resources or do not communicate to the social workers their situation, which we deeply appreciate this support provided by the Pedro Rodríguez Ledesma Foundation, as these days their contribution will allow us to help six more children from this locality at the start of course, “said Olga Jorge.

Harry needs an owner

E are looking for a home for this lovely boy, Harry. He is great with people and is only 1 year old. He is a large size dog and will need some space although can live in an apartment as long as he gets regular exercise.

If you would like to adopt Harry please contact Rachel on 629 031273. Or you can visit the refuge between the hours of 10.00 and 3.00 Monday to Friday. The Centro de Proteccion Animal de Tierra Blanca is located off the TF1 motorway, about half way between Las Americas and Santa Cruz, by the restaurant Los Chasneros, just 200m above the motorway. Call 629 031 273.

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Canaries hailed as Gran Canaria investigates “great place to study” geothermal potential for for international careers FOLLOWING ICELAND?

being energy self-sufficient

WENTY university students will be “sniffing” Gran Canaria to see if there is geothermal potential to generate electricity for the island.

The praise came from president of the Multinational Association for Brand Spain, Adolfo Aguilar, who took part in the opening of the academic year 20172018 of the European University of the Canary Islands in La Orotava. Sr. Aguilar, who was accompanied in the debate by the director of Communication and Institutional Relations of the Universidad Europa, José María Palomares, said studying in the Canaries is a great advantage, because “this region offers a privileged situation on the road between Europe, Africa and America and in a world that is global internationalization is vital. “ “The labour market is changing and we must change with it and take advantage of these changes,” said the president of Multinationals for Marca España, an entity that was

created four years ago with the purpose of increasing the work of multinationals in the national territory and attracting new foreign investments. Sr. Aguilar recalled that multinationals generate more than 1.2 million jobs in Spain and that “our country is still one of the countries with the greatest foreign investment”. “Today ’s students must think of a global form, because there are many international companies that will need their services,” he stressed. In this regard, the rector of the academic institution, Cristiana Oliveira, also pointed out the international character of the University, which is part of the Laureate Group, with more than 70 university centres in 28 countries, and a multidisciplinary training adapted to the changes of the present

society. The message that emerged is that students who begin and those who continue must be versatile in language proficiency, geographical mobility and adaptation to digital transformation. Three key elements in the education offered by the European University with English classes, exchanging students between universities in other countries and implementing digital tools in training. The closure of the event was carried out by the Mayor of La Orotava, Francisco Linares, who once again thanked the European University of Canarias for its work in education and made it clear that there is a need for good training in order to face the future of the work-force. This year, 135 new undergraduates have been incorporated, there will be about 180 in masters and postgraduates and there are more than 600 people graduating from the Universidad Europea de Canarias.

Lucky escape after ravine plunge

driver had a miracle escape when his car plunged nearly 200ft down a ravine in Fuerteventura.

The Russian man, aged about 60, was trapped in his vehicle and had to be freed by the fire brigade. However, he suffered injuries described as “moderate” in what could have easily been a fatal accident. The 112 emergency service received a call to say a car which had been travelling along a road in Morro Jable in the municipality of Pájara had plummeted 70 metres. After being released from the wreckage, he was picked up by the emergency helicopter because of the difficult terrain and taken to hospital.

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HE Canary Islands have been hailed as a great destination for multinationals and a region full of opportunities.

The study has been commissioned by the Cabildo and will include three different measurements at 3,140 locations. One part will be chemistry, one as a “blood test” and the other physical or as an “x-ray,” explained councillor for economic development, Raúl García Brink. It is hoped that the heat of the Gran Canaria subsoil can be used to generate electricity from an inexhaustible, clean and free source. For this first phase of the project, which will end in 2018, the Cabildo has allocated 435,000 euros through the Insular Energy Council, with an amount of 100,000 euros contributed by the Canary Islands Volcanological Institute. The team of researchers and scientists from Involcan will be helped by about 20 university students of eight nationalities. The part corresponding to the “blood test” consisting of “sniffing” the earth to take geochemical parameters of gas emissions at 3,000 points of land in the north, northwest and east before November, which has already worked in 2,023 points, and before March in another 40 points, this time of aquifers. The other part, the “X-ray”, is geophysical studies of the earth’s ability to create electricity and concentrates on 100 enclaves of which 85 have already been studied. To do this, the students use coils and electrodes to take measurements up to 10 kilometres deep. Both chemical and physical studies look for “anomalies” that allow us to conclude whether there may be sufficient calorific potential for energy utilisation, which will be known when all the data collected is analysed in the laboratory and crossed. Involcan scientist, Nemesio Pérez said the aim was to find out if there were geothermal reservoirs on the island and it it could be used. “We cannot continue without answering this question, but the search for this resource implies a significant risk capital and only with the implication of the administration can be advanced, so I applaud the decision of the Cabildo,” concluded the scientist. Geothermal energy is a natural source of energy stored in the earth in the form of heat that decreases the energy dependence of fossil fuels such as petroleum with a minimal impact on the environment. Iceland is another outstanding example as geothermics provides 67 per cent of the energy for heating buildings and electricity. In addition, its geothermal resources have contributed to the development of tourism with the geothermal spa Laguna Azul, one of the most famous in Europe and the most visited attraction of the island.

Canaries need “co-ordinated approach” to homelessness

HE Canary Government is being urged to set up a co-ordinated policy in order to deal with the homeless situation in the islands.

Santa Cruz city council is one of the authorities leading the call and is being backed by Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, La Laguna and Telde. “The Canary Islands Government should lead a unique and coordinated strategy with the municipalities in order to improve the effectiveness of the policies we often develop from each administration with the best will but not necessarily with proper coordination,” said councillor for social care in Santa Cruz, Óscar García. He said a network of resources for the homeless should include housing policies and guidance on how to help people faced with this precarious situation. Santa Cruz was among the locations represented when the second G4 summit was held in Gran Canaria. One of the problems addressed was a so-called bottleneck which presented homeless people with difficulties in accessing a new home and the lack of day care provision for those in desperate need.

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New routes for Lanzarote Huge caves in bid to diversify from appear under British dependency DRIVER SECURITY

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ANZAROTE is to improve its winter connectivity with Germany and France.

Of particular note are the new routes from the airports of Frankfurt Main and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, operated by Ryanair and easyJet respectively. Volotea, an airline that operates with small and medium-sized European cities, will open for the first time a link with Lanzarote from Nantes, the largest metropolitan area of western France. “This is good news as these are two solid European

markets in which we are working intensively to reduce dependence on British tourism,” says Tourism Minister Echedey Eugene. Germany and France are both considered strategic targets. Ryanair was due to start its Frankfurt link next season but has advanced its plan and the service is already operating with two weekly frequencies, on Wednesdays and Sundays, until March 23 of 2018.

For its part, easyJet will start the route from Paris-Charles de Gaulle from October 31st to March 24th next year, also with two weekly frequencies, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Volotea service to Nantes will make its first journey on November 1st, 2017 and will have a weekly frequency every Tuesday until March 17th, 2018. The German airline will also start operating on Tuesdays, once a week, from Berlin-Tegel on November 7th. Volotea is considered the airline of the alternative destinations that operates with small and medium cities of Europe and their new Lanzarote services are regarded as a big vote of confidence in the island. Austrian low-cost airline Niki (formerly Air Berlin subsidiary) wil also use its own planes to fly from November to Berlin-Tegel, Colonia/Bonn; Düsseldorf; Hamburgo and Munich and will also maintain the flight from Zurich (Switzerland) that already operated last winter.

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major route connecting Ayacata and Mogán in Gran Canaria is reopening after three massive caves appeared underneath it.

The mountain road to the Las Niñas Dam (GC-605) needed major reconstruction work following the partial collapse of a retaining wall. Councillor for public works and infrastructure, Ángel Víctor Torres said the work took five months, one month longer than anticipated because of unforeseen technical issues and weather conditions. This was

despite the fact that the crew worked until 9pm most days. He apologised for the delay in the completion of the 400,000 euro project but said the detailed work had been necessary to provide motorists with greater security. “This road is fundamental for the connection of the south with the summit,” he stressed.

JOINT AGREEMENT

Canaries to hit home risks of tax fraud

HE Canar y Islands Tax Agency and the urban areas of the islands are collaborating in the prevention of tax fraud.

The objective is to promote the circulation of tax information and raise awareness about the fight against the submerged economy. Part of the campaign will be a number of seminars hosted by the Canary agency related to the prevention of tax fraud. The Federation of the Urban Areas of the Canaries (FAUCA) will also hit home to its members the risk of taking part in any embezzlements whilst stressing the importance of the fight against the submerged economy. In order to properly apply, monitor and evaluate this agreement, as well as for its correct interpretation, a Monitoring Commission will be constituted, consisting of four members, two representing the Canarian Tax Agency and two representing the Federation of Urban Areas of the Canary Islands.

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MAJOR BOOST FOR ISLAND CONNECTIVITY

Benchi Express service returns to La Gomera to link all three ports

new ferry service linking the three main ports of La Gomera has been hailed as a major boost for the island.

The shipping company Fred Olsen is operating the catamaran “Benchi Express” between San Sebastian, Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey three times a day. Attending its launch, President of the Canary Islands Government, Fernando Clavijo said: “This new line recovers a fundamental service for the economic and social development of La Gomera.” Also present were the vice president and Minister of Public Works and Transport of the Government of the Canary Islands, Pablo Rodríguez; the president of the Cabildo of La Gomera, Casimiro Curbelo; the director general of Fred Olsen, Andrés Marín; and the Mayor of Valle Gran Rey, Ángel Piñero. The service used to operate on La Gomera but was suspended in 2012. It will now provide a regular service every day of the week with a frequency of three trips a day. “It is a fundamental service for economic development, social and tourism of La Gomera, since it facilitates the connections between the capital and the enclaves of the south of the island,” said the Canary president. Sr. Clavijo stressed the

importance of enhancing internal maritime communications wherever possible and technically feasible. “In the case of La Gomera, which has a complicated orography, this line is necessary to shorten the times of travel and greater effectiveness in communications,” he said. Sr. Curbelo said it was a new axis of communication vital for the social and economic development of the island. “It will allow us to return to a form of interior mobility that from its beginnings has had a positive repercussion for the tourism sector,” he said. Sr. Curbelo also referred to territorial cohesion and the application of a 75 per cent discount for residents on this new line as two steps “unavoidable for an archipelago that must overcome the barriers of insularity.” Fred Olsen’s CEO, Andrés Marín, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the island and assured that the effort that has been made will make La Gomera and its residents better connected. He thanked the efforts of all those who have made it possible for La Gomera to have this interior line. “We have all

worked together to ensure that this line remains and represents an economic and social advance for the island,” he added. The Mayor of Valle Gran Rey, Angel Piñero, congratulated Fred Olsen and thanked the commitment that the company has demonstrated to the island. The interior maritime line of La Gomera requires a boat with specific technical characteristics to make the crossing and maneuvres in the best conditions of navigation. The Benchi Express boat, with capacity for 250 passengers, adapts to these required conditions. The service provided by the interior line of La Gomera will have an affordable cost for Canar y Islands residents, taking into account the increase of the subsidy up to 75 per cent. Thus the minimum

fair for the longest journey long, which runs between Valle Gran Rey and San Sebastián de La Gomera, is 2.50 euros, and the shortest route only 2 euros. The Benchi Express can also carry bicycles and motorcycles. The new line will cover the seven days of the week, with a frequency of three daily trips, the routes: Valle Gran ReyPlaya de Santiago (41 minutes), San Sebastián de La Gomera-Playa de Santiago and Playa de Santiago-Valle Gran Rey (31 minutes). The first departure will be at 6am hours from Valle Gran Rey and the last at 5pm, with some variations in the summer and winter seasons. More information in English on www.fredolsen.es/en/ fred-olsen-experience/ fleet/benchi-express

Residents in police tip-off over drugs

ATIONAL Police have arrested a 37-year-old man for drug trafficking following an alert from local residents in Las Palmas.

They tipped-off police after noticing an influx of drug addicts in the area of Tamaraceite, something which had caused a great deal of unrest among local families. Police uncovered a point of sale in a house in the area from where a man with police records distributed cocaine and hashish. He was arrested after 17 grams of cocaine and 182 grams of hashish were found in his home, as well as other substances used to adulterate the drug. They also seized 1,180 euros.

Two injured in fall from horse

WO people were injured when suffering a fall from their horse in Gran Canaria.

The accident happened in El Álamo in the municipality of Teror in the early evening. The two men aged 21 and 26 suffered achest trauma and moderate erosions. Both were taken to hospital. The 112 report did not make it clear if they were on one horse or separate ones.

Canary cocaine gang used human mules from the Netherlands

ELEVEN ARRESTS

OLICE in the Canary Islands have dismantled a drug-smuggling gang which used a network of human mules to get cocaine into the islands through the airports. Eleven suspects have been arrested, one of them in Lleida. The Operation was carried out by the Organised and Antidrug Crime Team (EDOA) of the Organic Unit of the Judicial Police of the

Command of the Civil Guard of L as Palmas, with the collaboration of the Local Police of L as Palmas de Gran Canaria. The suspects are accused of alleged crimes against public health, money laundering and belonging to a criminal organisation. In the development of Operation ‘Altagracia’ , police also seized 4.85 kilograms of heroin and 35,725 euros. The action began after receiving several reports at the end of March of the existence of a network set up in Belgium that would be sending human mails of drugs, more known as mules or body-packers, to the Canar y Islands through direct flights from the Netherlands. It was then decided to establish several controls at the airport to detain them, intercepting up to three persons on flights from the Netherlands. After

radiological examinations were carried out, they were found to be carrying large numbers of foreign bodies inside their bodies which contained heroin. After they were expelled, it was discovered that each of them had swallowed up to a kilogram of heroin of great purity. The proceeds from the sale of the drug were laundered by investing in different types of businesses, such as phone booth shops or lotter y administrations. Front men were also used to acquire goods of various kinds. However, as a result of the investigation carried out and

coordinated by the Court of Instruction No. 2 of Telde, between August and September, police arrested five people of Spanish nationality, four other human mails of Dutch nationality, another person in Lerida and two other relatives who acted as front men to launder money. At the same time, six raids were carried out in Las Palmas in homes and businesses. The 4.85 kilograms of heroin seized was valued at more than 280,000 euros. Four vehicles were also impounded and four bank accounts block.

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Fuerteventura launches new app over state of beaches

UERTEVENTURA’S Cabildo has launched an App with information on the state of its 39 beaches, prompted by the microalgae situation elsewhere in the Canaries.

InfoPlayas Fuerteventura, which is linked to the Cabildo’s own app, “provides reliable and available information on the state and location of 39 beaches on the island, as well as the sanitary report of the sand and waters that, to this day according to reports from Public Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, are in good condition, “ said president, Marcial Morales. The app also includes a report on the closure of beaches and what should be done in the hypothetical case, which to date has not happened in the island, that microalgae reached the coast. “At the moment they are not affecting Fuerteventura, nor is there immediate risk,” the president added. Councillor for new technology Ylenia Alonsosaid the app was very simple to use since it can be downloaded to the mobile phone, explaining: “Our intention is to modernise the information and apply it to new technologies.” Environment councillor, Natalia Évora said the objective was to know the state of water and sand, always endorsed by the Public Health report. This free app is available on the Apple Store (iPhone) and Google Play (Android) platforms.

Archaeologists confirm human skulls found in well were Civil War victims

NVESTIGATORS in Gran Canaria have found the skeletal remains of at least 12 people in a well and say there is no room for doubt: they do correpond to people excuted during the Spanish Civil War. The finds included skulls with bullet impacts and other personal objects, all discovered in the Tenoya Well. President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, reported the findings together with the Minister of Culture and Historical Heritage, Carlos Ruiz, the Mayor of Arucas, Juan Jesus Facundo, and Pino Sosa, representative of the Association of Historical Memory of Arucas. Sr. Sosa, who is still searching for the remains of his father, said: “The wells were to give life, not to house corpses.” This is the first time that conclusive evidence has been obtained of what the oral tradition already pointed out and not only for the bullet impacts of the skulls found. The archaeologists of the company Tibicena also found metal buckles, corsets, footwear of the brand Tiger of the time, a coin belonging to the Republic, as well as remains of ammunition PS brand, that is, Pirotécnica Sevilla, said Martath Alamón. “A democratic society must repair the damage done by the dictatorship, it is the commitment we have to the unjustly murdered people and their families, to offer them their remains and all possible information, “said Sr. Morales, who renewed the Cabildo’s commitment to this cause. The horrific finds back up terrible stories told by survivors, such as a resident of Gáldar, who was taken to the place with his brother and other young people and saw others killed and thrown into well. The Ministry of Culture and

HOME DELIVERY

Baby arrives with some expert phone advice!

ELEPHONE assistance from emergency medics in the Canaries has once again helped a person in need.

This time, it was a pregnant woman who gave birth at home, with the infant being delivered by her husband, thanks to instructions over the phone. The 26-year-old woman’s family decided to call 112 when she went into labour and the baby’s birth was imminent, allowing no time to get to hospital. A doctor gave the husband instructions over the phone whilst an ambulance and crews rushed to their home in Santa Cruz de La Palma. On their arrival, the baby had already been born and both were found to be doing well.

Historical Heritage thus undertakes what is considered the last and definitive phase of the surveys initiated in 2013 with the purpose of recovering the human remains of people shot between March and April 1937 after the coup d’etat directed against the government of the Second Republic. According to oral sources, 80 years ago, people from Arucas, Agaete, Gáldar and the capital of Gran Canaria were thrown into this well. Located in the same channel of the Tenoya Ravine, visible from the general road and located just below the new bridges, it is estimated that its construction is prior to 1924. Since the beginning of the work, five years ago, with the well filled with dirt and debris,

only a great deal of stones, debris and undergrowth had been extracted with great effort, construction debris of all kinds and even a motorcycle, bones of many animals and even the chassis of a truck. It was last March when the first human skeletal remains were identified at 35 metres deep in two lateral galleries 14 and 30 metres long. In these two galleries no cranial remains or any personal objects were identified. It is this final phase, “in the light of the well,” about five

metres below the base of the mentioned galleries where conclusive data was found. The technicians estimate that there are still about twelve metres to complete the excavation, which will last several months and in which the Cabildo will invest 70,000 euros, 300,000 from 2013. The intention of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria is to continue with the works until reaching the bottom of the Well of Tenoya and to the bottom of the question to find all the human remains there.

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Canary link to illegal steroids Cocaine smuggled into gang which used parcel post for Spain hidden smuggling inside metal A rods of container N international criminal organisation which smuggled illegal steroids and sexual enhancers into Spain from all parts of Europe used the Post Office to send more than 4,400 parcels weighing 3.1 tons over two years, police have revealed.

The drugs, running into millions of doses, included hormones and other active substances which, according to doctors, could have caused liver cancer, strokes and erectile dysfunction, as well as making men infertile. Police estimate the gang made around two million euros from the scam which involved “a frenzied activity” of parcels from Portugal, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria and the United States. “These substances were dispensed without any sanitary or therapeutic control, with serious prejudice to the health of the consumers ,” said a spokesman. The products were marke-

OLICE have disarticulated a major criminal organisation dedicated to the introduction of cocaine in Spain through Portugal.

Officers arrested five people in the border town of Valença do Minho (Portugal), one Albanian and four Spaniards (two of them of Colombian origin), all of whom are residents of Madrid. Six vehicles were seized, together with documents and 34 kilograms of cocaine. The investigations, started several months ago, focused on a group of people who had created a legal business structure for the importation of furs from the South American continent to Portugal, in order to avoid possible customs and/or police controls by the authorities. The cocaine was hidden in the metal frame of a

container that carried skins to make clothes. The gang physically removed the rods, placed the cocaine inbetween and then rewelded them back together. The detainees were caught in an industrial warehouse, which they had previously rented where they were working with radials and other specific tools to extract the drug from the interior of the metal structure of the container. Members of the group, several of them with a history of similar events, had planned, after extraction of the drug, their transfer and distribution in Spanish territory, for which they already had the necessar y structure for transport by means of the vehicles.

ted through professionals linked to sports bodybuilding who, because of their profession, had a network of contacts and potential customers for this type of prohibited substances. Among the detainees are some elite athletes related to bodybuilding and numerous national and international titles. Armed officers have raided 45 houses, commercial premies and gyms in the Balearics, Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Tarragona, Almería, Málaga, the Canarias and Huelva. So far, 41 people have been arrested and another three are under investigation. They face charges of crimes against

public health and money laundering. The investigation began in early 2017 when police discovered a gymn in Mallorca selling banned substances. The Balearic network had links with other cells in Spain which used the parcel post to bring in the steroids, anabolics, hormones and other drugs. “The organisation had several layers and defined roles,” say the police. “The used false identities, as well as commercial structures for safer shipments. Sometimes they also had the criminal

complicity of employees of the transport companies.” Payments were sent back to the European countries with the cash hidden in similar parcels. In one case, 80,000 euros was found inside printer cartridges destined for Greece. Police seized more than 4,200,000 doses of anabolic steroids, hormones, active substances, sexual enhancers, etc. (112 different types of substances) plus 180,000 euros, five luxury cars, small quantities of narcotic substances (speed, hashish, marijuana and cocaine), weapons and tasers.

TARGETS SMASHED

Spanish generosity as bone marrow donations soar

PAIN continues to demonstrate its solidarity, this time in terms of bone marrow donation.

As at the end of July, Spain had close on 340,000 bone marrow donors, an increase of 20% over the first seven months of this year. Since the launch of the National Bone Marrow Plan in January 2013, the number of donors in Spain has increased by 216%. More specifically, data from the Spanish Register of Bone Marrow Donors of the Spanish National Transplant Organisati) list 55,796 new donors

registered by the regional governments over the first seven months of the year. This is far higher than the figure of 40,000 forecast for the year as a whole. The registration of new donors has also speeded up this year, rising to an average of 7,970 people per month (double the planned figure) and representing 265 new bone marrow donors per day. This is a record increase

that surpasses all forecasts for the second stage of the National Bone Marrow Plan, the first stage of which was launched by the Spanish National Transplant Organisation in 2013 in partnership with the regional governments. The initial goal to reach 200,000 donors in four years was achieved far ahead of schedule, so the second stage of the plan was launched in 2015 with a goal to add 40,000 new donors per year up to 400,000 donors by the end of 2020. Should this

rate of growth continue, Spain will foreseeably surpass this figure in 2018 - two years ahead of schedule. As regards the donor profile, the average age of new donors in 2017 stands at 34. 60% of new donors are women, while 40% are men. However, this proportion is reversed when examining the figures on actual donations - 64% are from men and 36% are from women. In light of this figure, experts advocate increasing bone marrow donation among young men.

TOURIST SPOT

Couple holding hands struck by lightning

Swiss couple were injured, one of them seriously, after being struck by lightning at a tourist spot.

The man and woman, aged 44 and 53, were sheltering in a 16th century defence tower and viewpoint in Calvia, Mallorca. The “Torre de Cala” stands 60ft above sea level and is one

of the highest vantage points on the holiday island. Firemen were called in to rescue the couple after the lightning strike, with members of the specialist mountain team stretchering

them down the mountainside to a waiting ambulance before going on to hospital. More than 200 rays of lightning were recorded at the height of the storm. It is understood the couple were holding hands and whilst one of them took the full force of the strike and the bolt went from one to the other.

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“UNFULFILLED FUNCTION”

Spain to reinforce Ceuta border fence as more immigrants get through

PAIN is to reinforce and lengthen its 20ft high barbed wire fence between Morocco and the border checkpoint of Ceuta as illegal immigrants continue to use sledgehammers and metal cutters to hack their way through. The five-mile long barricade, first built in 1993, will be made even longer in both directions and will virtually connect to the sea in a bid to stop continued

breaches. Police have also brought in a helicopter equipped with heat sensors, there will new routes for vehicles and passengers and an increased

number of guards. A feasibility study is currently being carried out and it is hoped to begin the work in 2018. Preliminary details of the 12 million euro project have been revealed after Spain’s Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido admitted the fence no longer works. This year, there have already been nine major assaults involving 8,956 irregular immigrants, 34 per cent more than in the same period last year. Other measures to be put in force include more CCTV cameras directly linked to the control centres. The Interior Minister says the assaults on the fence are becoming more sophisticated and violent, with the subSaharans trying to get across dividing themselves into groups and armed with cutting

instruments and weapons. They have also been known to throw heavy objects at the wire in a bid to smash a hole in it. The use of drones has now been ruled out but the new police helicopter will allow guards to pick out immigrants hiding in the more shaded areas and provide a quicker response. Zoido admitted in the Spanish Congress that the barbed wire fence “”no longer fulfills its function” despite being raised in height from 10ft to nearly 12ft in 2005. Two major onslaughts were thwarted in Januar y and August which has led Spain to admit major remodelling is necessary. Funds from Europe will help to meet the 12 million euro cost of the project which will be started “as soon as possible”, says the Government.

MASSIVE MARKET

Wine exports hit all-time record

Spain has hit an all-time record in wine exports, at 2.71 billion euros with a 20.8% increase in the months to March 2017. In Castile and Leon, the first half of 2017 was excellent,

INISTER for Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environmental Affairs, Isabel García Tejerina said the figure for the year up to June 2017 would rise to 3.01 billion when taking into consideration grape juice, aromatised wines and vinegar, all with increased average prices per litre. The figures were revealed during the inaugratioin of the new Ramón Bilbao winer y in Rueda (Valladolid). The minister stressed that wine forms part of a strategic sector for Spain, which has the most extensive surface area of vines in the world (960,000 hectares), with quality wine production headed up by the 131 denominations of origin and protected geographical

indications. With these figures, Spain stands as the leading exporter in the world in terms of volume. The minister also explained that, according to the figures from the MAPAMA Food Consumption Panel, per capita consumption in households rose in 2016 by 2.4% in number of litres, and 7.8% in total expense. Furthermore, the global turnover of wine exported grew by 2.8% over 12

volume of exports and 14.5% in value.

PARIS VISIT

Police probe French link to Barcelona terrorists

ERRORISTS who carried out the atrocities in Barcelona and Cambrils on August 17th had visited France and the Eiffel Tower just five days before the Spanish attacks, police have revealed.

Four of them were known to have been in an Audi 3 on August 11th and 12th, the same vehicle used on the promenade of Cambrils with the intention of causing a massacre. The ringleader behind the Rambla carnage, Younes Abouyaaqoub was the same man behind the wheel. The revelations were made by France’s Minister of the Interior, Gérard Collomb who said an investigation was now underway to find out if the Spanish-based jihadists had links with a French cell just discovered by the police. It is also known that the terrorists stopped to buy a camera during their lightning trip to France but Mr. Collomb said: “No-one can believe they made a journey to France just to buy a camera and be tourists!” The suspected French terrorist cell was discovered in Villejuif where they had a laboratory of explosives, the same ones that exploded in Alcanar, Spain. The French authorities have revealed the movements of the Spanish terrorists were tracked via their mobile phones which are now in the hands of Spain’s investigators. The Interior Minister told France Info that they bought the camera in one of the stores of the chain Fnac in Paris. Before returning to Spain, they visited the Eiffel Tower. Whilst on the motorway, a service station owner had reason to note the number plate of their car. The trio arrested in France say they were making explosives so they could be used for blowing up bank ATMs and had no terrorist links.

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Reappearance of LSD in Ibiza “an unusual find” F IVE Brits arrested in Ibiza as part of a major drugs operation had thousands of pills in their possession and more than 100,000 euros.

Police who carried out a series of raids in the party resort also revealed they were caught after a tourist out walking in the countryside found a thrownaway box containing at least 10,000 ecstasy tablets! The Civil Guard also found methamphetamine, cocaine and LSD in a house in the San

Antonio district. It is believed to have been the headquarters for the gang, with sniffer dogs detecting the drugs which were hidden in various locations around the property. More than 20 police officers were involved in the raids. All five Brits were

inside, including the youngest, just 18 years of age. Police say they are surprised at the young age of the suspects and the huge amount of drugs found. The thousands of pills and methamphetamine were in all forms, according to Diario de Ibiza, and unusually included LSD, “a drug not seen for a long time.” The LSD was impregnated into sheets of blotting paper. “They had turned it into a warehouse of narcotic subs-

tances,” said a police spokesman. In another operation 72 hours before, ten people were arrested on suspicion of drug offences, six of them British. Two are from Romania and two from Poland. All are aged between 20 and 30. In this raid, police also found various amounts of cocaine, marijuana, hallucinogenic fungus, viagra, MDMA powder, MDMA tablets and nitrous oxide.

Dog walker finds skeleton in the sand of Spanish beach

SECOND DISCOVERY

OLICE are investigating the discovery of a skeleton buried on a popular tourist beach in Alicante.

It is the second body found in the same area this year, coincidentally by the same man out walking his dog and just 300 metres apart. However, the first set of remains unearthed in January were later discovered to be more than 100 years old and police believe there is no relation between the two. The gruesome discovery was made on the beach of El Saladar-Urbanova de Alicante by the dog walker who saw what he believed to be human bones sticking out of the sand. The skeleton was buried in a rocky area about 300 metres from the shore and the fire brigade had to be called in to dig it up because of the hardness of the ground. Forensic experts say the skeleton was half complete but they believe it could be that of a child or of a young person. The remains were transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine to try to determine the cause of death and any clues as to the person’s identity. Preliminary tests suggest the skeleton would be about 20 years old. The identity of the other skeleton found in January was never established because of its age and the lack of any DNA.

TEENAGER KILLED BY TRAIN AS HE TOOK SELFIE BY LINE

13-year-old boy died after being struck by a train whilst trying to take a “farewell” selfie before going off to study at a different school.

Police say the youngster was with a group of friends when he decided to take one last photo of himself by the train tracks. His former schoolmates escaped in time but he was unable to get out of the way of a train thundering down the tracks and was killed. His body was stuck on the line for some time before the emergency services were able to remove it. The fatal accident happened in the Pepino district of Toledo, Spain on the day children were going back to school after the long summer break. The 13-year-old and his friends were hanging around the bridge area of the railway line which serves the Madrid-Extremadura service. His mates were back on the bridge when, according to sources, the youngster decided to go back down to the track and take one final selfie to post on the social networks. He was due to start his first day at a new school and wanted a special memory. Taking selfies on train tracks and posting them online is said to be a growing and worrying trend for the authorities. The Mayor of Pepino, Inocencio Gil said the whole town was totatlly shocked by the tragedy.

Police stress levels prompt concern in Spanish parliament

HE number of Civil Guard officers off ill with some sort of psychiatric ailment until June of this year amounted to 494, of which 56 correspond to personnel serving in the Canary Islands. The figures were released by the Spanish Government in a parliamentary response in writing to the Socialist deputy Miguel Angel Heredia. According to the answer, Madrid is the province with the most cases of this type, with 46, ahead of Las Palmas, with 31, and Seville, with 29. Above the 20 psychiatric casualties in just six months among Civil Guard agents are also Valencia (26), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (25), Cádiz (22) and Murcia (21). Sr. Heredia has expressed concern about this situation and has announced his intention to raise to raise the matter with the Government. He is also going to ask whether the cut in the number

of Civil Guard personnel since Mariano Rajoy arrived at the Government may have something to do with a greater stress of the agents in the work and therefore would explain a good number of these casualties. “The management of the Government leaves much to be desired, since in the last six years the workforce of the Benemérita has been cut by 6.4%, going from 82,692 in 2011 to the current 77,427 troops,” he said. In addition, Sr. Heredia will focus on the need to increase the Psychology Units of the Civil Guard and the staff and will ask the Government if it envisages a significant increase in Units and staff for 2018. .

Gang which landed drugs on Spanish beaches busted by police

GENTS of the National Police, together with officials of the Tax Agency, have seized a ton of hashish from a drugs gang which operated in Huelva. The group organised the transport of the bales by sea through the use of speedboats that they later unloaded on Spanish beaches. In the operation, three people have been detained and four vehicles used to take away the drugs seized. The investigation began in June when agents became aware of a criminal organisation made up of Spanish citizens living in different towns of the province of Huelva and apparently engaged in hashish

transport by means of highspeed craft. The first investigations resulted in the location of a warehouse on an industrial estate, located in the town of Lepe (Huelva), which was used by the network to carry out the logistics of drug transports. Inside, the group kept a rigid boat equipped with two outboard engines of 300 horseower each, four SUVs and several gas bottles. At the end of July, police found that the vessel had been

moved to a dock in the town of Isla Cristina, where it launched to head to Morocco. With the collaboration of the Tax Agency, the researchers found that the boat, already loaded with the 35 bales of hashish, went to the beach of Hoyo de Isla Cristina (Huelva). There the members of the organisation unloaded the drug, introduced it into two off-road vehicles and took it to another isolated area where they hid it on the side of the road, covered with canvas.

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BUS STATION BOOST BUT WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER PUERTO PROJECTS? At last there has been some movement on the Bus Station project

T is almost as if someone has suddenly woken up to the fact that if work doesn’t start soon it won’t be finished, or hopefully finished, in time for the next elections. This project has been stuck in the doldrums for so long it had become such a pariah that interested parties had jumped ship for fear of being associated with broken promises and further delays. Not any more, now they are all clamouring to climb back on board, thinking of all the photo opportunities it will present, thinking of the big tick they will be able to put on their next election manifesto. Yes, we did that, it may have been over three years late, but we are politicians, we have a short memory. So what has happened to revive all this sudden interest? It seems that somewhere in the dark recesses of Madrid the piece of paper concerning the transfer of the disputed ownership of part of the site had managed to claw its way to the top of the pile and had been duly signed and rubber stamped. Or perhaps, some battle weary Civil Servant had returned from his summer

holiday with renewed vigour and had attacked the files in his pending tray. The files he couldn’t face a few months ago while dreaming of his upcoming vacation. Either way, the municipality now has either, ownership, or a long lease of the entire bus station site. The last barrier having been removed there is no excuse for the project not to start. When will it start? There is a bit of a mixed message, the official line of Cabildo, the main purse string holders, is that it will start in January. However, local sources have been quoted as saying it will be underway before the end of this year. I suppose it all comes down to how you define start, for me that is when the contractors arrive. Yet, this week it could be construed that work has already begun as they have been clearing the debris of the now defunct kiosk bar that has occupied the site for decades.

So maybe it is 1-0 on a technicality to the local administration in the PR stakes, not that I am implying there is any competition. What is it all going to cost? The budget is a staggering 2.4 million euros with a build time of 18 months. So, it is a bit touch and go that it will be completed by the time the citizens of Puerto next go to the polls in May 2019, given that it is almost inevitable there will be delays along the way, still nearly completed will surely be enough to be a vote winner. Hang on a minute, when this project was first touted, it seems like eons ago now, (after all the old bus station closed in 2008) wasn’t there local newspaper reports quoting a budget of just 700,000 euros with a timescale of just 6 months. Not that I ever believed these figures to be right, especially the build time, besides which the project has grown since then, the plans have changed, there have been a lot more fingers in the pie, and of course, don’t forget inflation. What happens to the old

Station now? Who knows, it is anybody’s guess, luckily it was deemed a separate project so it wouldn’t hold up construction of the new station, or, at least, that was the theory. I assume the site will be redeveloped, but I am thinking we will be forced to look at the advertising hoardings for a good few more years to come. This is long awaited good news for the town, news which will go some way to restoring confidence in its administration. Perhaps more so with the Parque Francisco project also underway, though I don’t think people will really notice any real progress there until phase 2 starts and the old building is demolished to make way for the new , which could be as early as April next year according to news reports. Good news also that funds are being made available for improvements to two of the main routes into town in the near future. Work on the road through the Martiánez tunnel is due to start this month and improvements are planned on the road through Las Arenas, with the emphasis being placed on pedestrian safety.

However, not everyone is happy, local residents are taking to social media to vent their frustrations over the apparent lack of public services in the town. If the posts and photos are to be believed then the Ayuntamiento is failing, tourist areas aside, to maintain even a basic level of cleanliness in the vast majority of the town and even cleanliness within tourist areas could be improved on. I mention this only to point out that well capital projects completed look good on Election Manifestos and may be vote winners , it is the little things that should be happening and aren’t, right on the voters doorstep that must surely be vote losers. For many I guess the biggest vote getter must surely be the Muelle project. It has been the biggest bone of contention in the town for many years. There is a long held belief that the town was passed over in favour of the Garachico development and now again the fears are the same over planned developments in the south of the island. What they need is reassurance that the project is still moving forward, that progress is being made. Ask a local British resident to comment and the standard reply is that it won’t ever happen in their lifetime. For some I think that is probably true, but for the majority I am sure the new Muelle will be a reality. What is the reality and what is the state of play at the moment? To be honest it doesn’t appear to be very clear, the project seems to have

become embroiled in red tape, with those concerned employed in producing the necessary documents to satisfy the whims of the Mandarins in Madrid, for whom there are probably more pressing and important matters at the moment. Locally there appears to be some discord amongst the ranks, which clearly doesn’t help the cause, a difference of opinion, along party lines, over the actual state of play of the project. Are there fractures forming in the coalition as we move closer May 2019, and are our representatives true colours starting to show? One side chose local radio to voice the opinion that the Muelle project won’t have started before, May 2019, while those in the opposing corner took to social media to reaffirm that they are working tirelessly to ensure the project does. Has Mr. Negative just scored an own goal, shot himself in the foot as it were. It is still a bit early for electioneering; surely this is one belief that has been aired far too soon. Maybe he is so confident of re-election that he feels he doesn’t need the Muelle project as part of his manifesto, or maybe he is just smarting that the project is out of his control. Finally for those who think the Muelle project has been dragging its feet for far too long, spare a though for those connected with the Botanical Garden extension, over 30 year in the planning and construction phase and it is still nowhere near completion. By comparison the Muelle project is a mere fledgling.

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Icon Mustang’s a real eye-catcher

ORD’S Mustang is a car that will never fail to disappoint as I found out in a drive earlier this month.

This was the third time I had sat behind the wheel of a righthand drive model – and it was just as exhilarating as my first taste of the car. I sampled it a year ago but it was just a brief drive in the V8 GT convertible. And back in the News in June I reviewed the lower powered 2.3-litre 314ps coupe. This was a super value sports car with its on-the-road

That was with the roof up but with the sun coming out we quickly lowered the top. It was Cooper’s first taste of open-top motoring and as you can imagine was a huge thrill for the three-year-old. I was loving it as well and had the 5-litre 416ps engine roaring loudly – again drawing the full attention of those same students. With its muscular, wide

always stacks of power under the bonnet. I enjoyed some top-speed driving – without my grandson I should add – as I raced along some winding, country roads. The hardtop coupe is a little sharper in bends but this model was more than adequate for my speeds on dry and wet roads. You do have to keep your eyes on the speedometer though as the Mustang’s power can take you belong legal limits quite rapidly. The earlier 2.3 litre version was powerful and did produce a good engine noise. But Mustang buyers wanting to hear the V8 roar will opt for this more expensive and lesseconomical choice. It is stunning from the second you press the start button and really lets rip when you hit those high revs. You also have the choice of four driving modes – normal, sport, snow/wet and track. The combined fuel consumption figure for this model is 20.8mpg and I was a little surprised to achieve 17mpg with the amount of high

Electric cars and their future

E hear quite often on the television or in the press that Electric cars are a thing of the future. Is this a reality or is modern technology coming with too high a price tag and too many dangers? We are already seeing many large car parks and supermarket car parks as well as some garages where they are putting in places for the charging of electric cars. That being said there are Electric and Hybrid cars on the road here but they are very few and far between. Consider for example those people who live in apartments, without a garage space or garage, and there are many of those. If the owners choose in the future to purchase an electric car, where and how would they charge it overnight for example?

We are told that these cars are silent and better for the pollution and our ozone layer as they are not contaminating the atmosphere. However are silent cars a good thing? Apparently not quite as good as manufacturers thought as there is new legislation coming into force in Europe on the 1st July 2019 and later in that year in the USA. This new law is being brought in as noise has always been associated with safety when in a car as other road users are able to hear potential problems, including accidents or incidents, as well as see them. This too is true for pedestrians, as often they can avoid potential injury by taking evasive action when they hear the noise of an impending accident or crash. This legislation will require all of these types of cars be it a hybrid, plug in hybrid, 100% electric, extended range electric and those that form hydrogen fuel cells. The legislation will force manufacturers to ensure that these “silent” cars actually emit a noise of some kind and also that the noise cannot be switched off. In Europe the exact requirements have yet to be confirmed but it is thought that the the recommendations in the current draft (from 2011) say that a speed of 20kmp was the optimum noise producing speed. In Europe the 2019 date will only refer to new models, with those already being on the road having a timescale to make adaptations until 2021. This leads us on to ask quite what kind of noise will these cars omit? Something like we see in hi tech sci– fi films, beeps or some other sound. What is certain is that whatever is agreed would have to be unique and verbal commands, such as is sometimes heard on lorries of “Caution vehicle reversing” or similar is unlikely to be acceptable. The European proposals ask for the sound that is to be generated by electric cars to be a continuous one and must provide sufficient information to pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, one assumes the latter being cyclist or such like. It also states that the sound must be easily identifiable from the normal sound of the vehicle and also that it should sound similar to a vehicle of the same category as an internal combustion engine....... what’s the point then?

price of £33,645. The steed for my most recent drive was the powerful 5-litre beast with a soft top. Unlike in my last time with a convertible, I managed to enjoy some open-top driving. This motoring icon is a real head-turner – with the roof up or down. Students at my local college were open-jawed as I drove past them to the adjacent nursery to collect my grandson Cooper.

body styling, this lightning-blue coloured Mustang looks awesome from any angle. I had previously sampled the six-speed auto version with the V8 but this model came with the six-speed manual transmission. This provided super slick gear changes and will probably be the choice for sports car enthusiasts. Racing out of the blocks in just 4.8 seconds and with a top speed of 155mph, there was

revs I was hitting. Up front, driver and passenger benefit from six-way adjustable seats with the two rear seats a bit too tight for adults. Exterior and interior features Mustang GT badging and the high spec includes eightinch colour touchscreen with nine-speaker sound system, Bluetooth, Apple carplay and rear view mirror. Some of my friends were also impressed with the

From the point of view of a blind person (and this comes from the associations who work with the blind across Europe) they state, quite correctly that a vehicle MUST be heard regardless of its location or speed, that noise generation systems must take account of when a vehicle is in quieter conditions. The same system must inform the proximity of the car, even in the case of a temporary stoppage, must mimic sounds generated by “normal” cars performing similar manoeuvres and as we have already pointed out that the system CANNOT be disconnected.

Mustang logo projection puddle lamps. The Mustang is a legend that motorists are now enjoying in right-hand drive style with more than 30,00 sold in Europe

since it went on sale in early 2015. The test model’s on-theroad price is £41,595 and that’s top value for an outstanding sports car like this.

And Ford has just announced that a new Mustang is on its way – with a V8 5litre engine that with reach 60mph in less than FOUR seconds.

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DANGER! Sugar substitute can be fatal to your pet X

YLITOL is a common sugar substitute that can be toxic to dogs in even small amounts and it can be fatal.

It’s regularly found in sugar-free chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash, vitamin supplements and in a small handful of peanut butter brands. In 2016, there were more than 250 cases of xylitol poisoning in the UK reported to the Veterinar y Poisons Information Service and most of these were down to dogs getting their paws on chewing gum. At least one of these pets sadly died. There will have been many more cases of xylitol poisoning in the UK that went unreported. Prevention is key ; all human food should be kept out of the reach of dogs, but be particularly vigilant around products containing xylitol. Ensure no packs of chewing gum are left lying around the home or kept in pockets and

handbags that your pet can raid. Urgent veterinary attention is needed if your dog has eaten xylitol. Xylitol can cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels) as a dog’s pancreas will confuse it will real sugar, which makes it release more insulin. The insulin then removes the real sugar in the body, leading to plummeting blood sugar levels. Another reaction to xylitol is liver failure and this is even more serious, but it’s not known what causes this to happen. Products can have widely varying levels of xylitol in them, but only small amounts of the substance can cause serious harm. Depending on the concentration of xylitol and the size of the dog, just one stick of chewing gum is enough to be toxic and make your pet

critically ill.

WHAT TO DO If you suspect that your dog has eaten something containing xylitol, you need to get them to the vets straight away as it can be absorbed into the blood stream rapidly. If a drop in blood sugar levels is prevented or brought under control quickly, the prognosis is good. Delays in veterinary intervention can cause further complications, irreversible damage and increase the likelihood of xylitol poisoning becoming fatal. Ensure that, wherever possible, you take the packaging of the product that your dog has consumed to the vets.

THE SYMPTOMS Signs of poisoning can be rapid or delayed, but you should never wait for symptoms to appear before

seeking veterinary help; this can put your dog’s life at risk. In most cases, symptoms will start to appear within half-anhour but can take anything up to 12 hours to develop in some cases. If you get to the vets early enough then your vet may be able to induce vomiting to

get the product out of your dog’s system, greatly reducing the chances of any serious damage. After this, your dog is likely to be put on a sugar intravenous drip to regulate blood sugar levels and kept under close monitoring for two to three days. If the liver is affected,

the condition is far more serious and will normally require specialist life-saving treatment. Xylitol can be toxic to other animals so keep all products containing it, and all other human food, out of the reach of all pets in the household.

CREEPY CRAWLIES

Home comforts: Mouse What are cat ticks? cages and bedding T

HE best home for your pet mice is either a wire cage with a plastic tray floor or a tank (glass or plastic) with a secure wire lid. Wooden cages absorb urine and tend to become smelly. Two mice need a cage size of at least 60cm x 50cm floor space, by 30cm tall. This gives them more than enough room to stand upright. Mice like to

climb, which wire cages allow, but they can squeeze through tiny gaps so spaces between the bars should not be larger than the width of your little

AT ticks are spider-like, egg-shaped, bloodsucking creepy crawlies. They have eight legs and vary in size from about 1mm to 1cm long. Adult ticks look a bit like small spiders. finger. Put bedding on the floor to absorb urine. Dust-extracted bedding or shredded paper are best as dusty or scented bedding may affect a mouse’s delicate respiratory system. Don’t use cedar shavings as these can cause health problems. The cage should also contain a nest box filled with shredded tissue paper. Clean out the cage at least

once a week – more often for males. Take out soiled and wet bedding but, to make sure your mice are reassured by a familiar smell, mix in a little of the old bedding (and if necessary, nesting material) with the new. Make sure your mice’s home is away from draughts and direct sources of heat and is somewhere they can’t be harassed or attacked by other pets.

They are common in woodland, grassland and heath areas, but can also be found in your garden if you live in an area with lots of wildlife. Your cat is most likely to come across them if you live near areas with lots of deer or sheep, or in areas where there are wildlife like hedgehogs or rabbits. You are most likely to come across ticks between spring and autumn, but they are active throughout the year. Ticks don’t fly or jump, but climb or drop on to your cat’s coat when you brush past the area they are sitting in. They are big enough to spot. Run your hands over your cat’s body when they come home for dinner each evening to check for any lumps or bumps. A tick will feel like a small bump on your pet’s skin. They tend to attach themselves to areas around a cat’s head, neck, ear and feet. Brushing also helps to remove them.

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Maya’s Tandori & Curry house

Brunelli’s Steakhouse

The Oriental

Puerto Santiago

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

Just 50 metres from Loro Parque and with beautiful views of the ocean, Brunelli’s Steakhouse is waiting for you to explore the delights of the palate. Inspired in the original American steakhouses, this restaurant is located at the former fisher village of Punta Brava, in northern Tenerife, and offers you the best quality meat – tender, juicy and with an incomparable texture. Flavors like you have never tasted before thanks to a specially controlled maturation and their ‘Southbend’ oven, unique in the Canaries and which cooks the meat at more of 800ºC, highlighting all its properties and making your dinner simply perfect.

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 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com

For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/el-oriental

Tressardi

La Parrilla

II Pappagallo

Puerto de la Cruz

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.

The inmistakable Andalusian style of La Parrilla restaurant carefully decorates an architecture that blends rustic wood elements with southern Spain typical houses – an environment where diners live a gastronomic experience with the hallmark of excellence in restoration. The succulent cuisine with grilled meats, fresh fish and tapas challenge the most discerning palates in an evening paired with the best wines of the Canary Islands and Spanish Peninsula. In addition, our chef offers the freshest market daily. Enjoy the rustic setting and relaxed atmosphere of La Parrilla, which make this restaurant the perfect place for a romantic dinner or an entertaining encounter among friends.

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.

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 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/la-parrilla

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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English Tea Room

Restaurante Gom

Restaurante Magnolia

Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé

Santa Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

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

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.

For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com

For reservations call 922 385 614 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.

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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Donde Mario

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

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. “La Bodeguita de frente” won the “II Gastronomic Awards Cruzcampo Gran Reserva El Día-Mesa Abierta”, which took place last week.

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. 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. Last year, “El Calderito de la Abuela” won the “Best Canarian Kitchen Restaurant Award” in the first edition of the “El Dia-Mesa Abierta” Awards on July 28th.

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

For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net

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El Rosario makes plans for fifth mushroom tapas route

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Guided tours and new attractions brochure helps La Orotava sustainability

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l Rosario has held its first coordination meeting for the organisation of the V edition of the Mushroom Tapas Route.

For the second consecutive year, the event will have the support of Tenerife Cabildo,

through the area of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing and Tourism of

Tenerife. It is also planned to hold Mushroom Days which will also have the support of the Association of Friends of the Mushrooms of Tenerife. Councillor for local development, Yeray Gutiérrez said this fifth edition will have a number of new features which would be revealed in the coming weeks. “All of them will boost our products and consumption, as well as the restaurant and hotel sector of our municipality,” he said. The establishments interested in participating in the route, which will be held between November 3rd and December 3rd, can register or request all information by calling 022 01 01 60 Ext. 1112 .

A Orotava has been taking further steps towards becoming a sustainable tourist resort.

The Mayor Francisco Linares and councillor for tourism, Delia Escobar said the municipality wanted to become better known for caring for its visitors both from the islands and further abroad. On September 27th, everyone visiting La Orotava was being invited to take part in free guided tours around the historic centre, especially following the route of the gofio mills, and at the same time joinng in a gastro workshop on this typical product. The routes - with patrimo-

nial, ethnographic, cultural and historical value - were to be conducted in English and Spanish, led by professional guides of the company CanariaenRuta. Reservations may still be possible on 922323041 or via the mail turismo@villadelaorotava.org (if you have caught this article in time). The council has also been holding training days for local businesses into sustainable tourism ie offerings which have the least possible impact on the environment.

The Mayor said it is intended to have and maintain a seal of quality so that La Orotava will become a sustainable tourist destination. The municipal representatives took the opportunity to present the new tourist brochure with a map of the urban centre and brief information on more than 50 emblematic spaces and places of interest that can be visited. La Orotava organises guided routes at other times of the year as well, including for groups, so all those interested might like to get in touch with the tourism office.

Autum jazz brings big band sounds

UTUM jazz is returning to the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

CONCERT SERIES

The spectacular venue will be hosting a number of concerts this autumn, including the Perinké Big Band, along with Andrea Motis and Joan Chamorro, which will take place on October 13th and 14th. The Teatro Pérez Galdós has also planned a concert for November 18th with Take 6, which will pay tribute to Al Jarreau. Other dates in the autumn schedule are November 3rd, 4th, 18th, 25th and 30th. All details are available on http://www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es

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Santa Cruz stages new tapas route with a movie flavour

ISITORS to Santa Cruz are able to enjoy a taste of “Saturday Night Fever” and “Blade Runner” in the most unusual way.

These are just some of the names of dishes being served in a new tapas route which coincides with the International Film Music Festival of Tenerife. With a nod to this title, t h e “ Ta p a s Fi l m R o u t e ” began on September 22nd and continues until October 5th. Nearly 20 establishments are taking part along avenida Francisco La Roche and its surrounds. The initiative was presented by the ninth deputy mayor and councillor for economic promotion, Alfonso Cabello, together with the representative of Dorada, Josefa Iglesias, and the secretary of the Association of Entrepreneurs and Traders of the Avenida Marítima (AECAM), César Gil. The aim is to promote local gastronomy and business associations. The tapas route also coincides with a new edition of the “Come to Santa Cruz” shopping event on October 1st and the arrival in port of 18 cruise ships. An unusual tapas dish will

be available, together with a drink, for three euros. An extra novelty of this first edition is that a cocktail will also be available at the same price. Cesar Gil said this was the first venture of its kind for his association and they were very pleased with the response from the restaurants and bars taking part. He hoped it would follow that local residents and visitors would now give it their support. Josefa Iglesias of Dorada said it was very important for the brand to work with the city and they intended to launch or be involved in a large number of initiatives for the whole family. With the aim of encouraging participation and boosting consumption, customers will be able to vote for the best film cap or cocktail by means of a route book, which must be completed with the seal of ten participating venues. Those who do so will be entered into the draw to win a night in a four-star hotel for two people on a half board basis,

dinner for two in one of the participating venues or a day

spa for two at the Iberostar Gran Hotel Mencey.

The establishments taking part and their dishes are: 1 TARTERÍA: ‘Tadeo Jones’ 2 LA SUREÑA: ‘La Perla Negra’ 3 LA PIZZETA: ‘Tortugas Ninja’ 4 SINTONÍA: ‘Saturday Night Fever 5 SULTAN Kebab 6 LA PUERTA VERDE: Cocktail: ‘Green Beast’. 7 CINE + COPAS: Cocktail: ‘007’ 8 MANHATTAN: ‘Pulp Fiction 9 LONE STAR: Cocktail: ‘Michelada’. 10 LA SANTA: ‘Blade Runner 11 BERLÍN 89: ‘La Casa de las Dagas Voladoras 12 VOLCANO: Tapa: ‘Volcano’. 13 BARBAS BAR: Cocktail: ‘Easy Rider’. 14 PITANGA: ‘Pulp Fiction 15 TASCA DÓNDE YAYI: Tapa de embutidos 16 BISTRO BAR NAUTILUS: ‘20.000 Leagues under the Sea” 17 A FUEGO LENTO: ‘Psicosis’:

Registration open for picturesque walk in Arico

L Rosario council is inviting young people in particular to take part in a picturesque walk as part of a campaign to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

The event on Saturday, September 30th has been organised by the Department of Drug Addiction which has opened the registration deadline to join the free Tajao - Porís de Abona trail in the municipality of Arico. This activity has a limit of places and priority will be given to young people between 14 and 30 years. Those interested can register until Thursday, September 28th. Students themselves are designing the programming of the activities to be carried out in each trail, execute them and evaluate them, always under the supervision of Jaral de Anaga, their course leader. Interested persons can call 922 01 01 60 Ext. 1105-1100 and 1114 or send an email to the email addresses drogodependencia@ayuntamientoelrosario.org or social services@ayuntamientoelrosario.org. To register you can download the necessary form for this and it is posted on the municipal website: www.ayuntamientoelrosario.org. The offer is part of the campaign of social and youth dynamism carried out by the municipality of El Rosario in order to organise different activities to occupy the free time of young people in a healthy way, away from habits harmful to their health.

Puerto confirms summer carnival will become an annual event

UERTO de la Cruz is already planning the third edition of its new Summer Carnival which also helps to turn the spotlight on the main event in February 2018.

More than 15,000 people turned out over the three days of the event, after which local officials confirmed there would definitely be a third. Music, colour and carnival rhythm filled the streets and everything went without a hitch, with police reporting no incidents. Puerto’s Mayor, Lope Afonso said they were analysing all the good things about the summer carnival and those which needed to be improved “but we have no doubt that we are going to have many editions of this new Carnival.” “As in every show, the public is the judge of whether this continues or ends. Watching the enthusiasm, and listening to their applause, there is no other assessment: there will be a new edition in which they will participate and enjoy and if they come in fancy dress, then all the better.” Tourism councillor, Dimple Melwani, valued the event from the tourist point of view, calling it “success” . She said part of the aftermath was to discuss how the third edition in the summer of 2018 could be part of special tourism packages. This new edition also served to turn the spotlight on recycling and respect for the environment as was done in the first edition, with the installation of a clean point that rewarded recycling with the delivery of gifts.

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Discounts for Arrecife music festival

EMBERS of the Philharmonic Society of Las Palmas can enjoy a discount on the concerts of the ‘Arrecife de las Músicas’.

Representatives of the Foundation Auditorio y Teatro, DD & Company and the Philharmonic Society signed this collaboration agreement as the programme swings into action. Partners of the organisation can enjoy a discount of 20% in the price of the tickets of all the concerts. Once again, there will be music from around the world, turning this festival into a multi-cultural meeting point in which to discover different musical cultures. On September 30th, Raúl Rodríguez will present his work La root eléctrica whilst singer and activist Bob Geldof will be in charge of closing this edition with a concert on December 3rd in which he will present his album How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell and also review some of his greatest hits .

FEBRUARY FUN

Los Realejos sets its 2018 Carnival dates

HISTORIC TREES

Dragon route in Los Realejos

OS Realejos is planning a new ‘Dragos Route’ on September 27th to commemorate World Tourism Day.

After the successful pilot experience of last March, this is the third edition, free of charge but with limited places and prior registration. The deadline was September 22nd but it might be worth checking late availability through the email turismo@losrealejos.travel. The starting point will be at 5pm in the Plaza Domínguez Afonso de Realejo Bajo, next to the so-called ‘Twin Dragos’ .Tourism councillor, Carolina Toste said the two previous guided routes had proved a great success and had uncovered the secrets hidden by this magical symbol of the archipelago. Mayor, Manuel Domínguez said the municipality was fortunate to have several specimens of dragon trees and putting tourists in touch with nature and the environment was an important aim for the council. The Dragos Route will be carried out on foot but some sections also by bus.

Fangoria to play 4,000-strong concert in Puerto

HE Legendary group Fangoria will give a concert in Puerto de la Cruz to coincide with the closing of the commercial promotion, the Music Market Festival.

It will be held on September 30th, at 9pm, in the Peñón Municipal Stadium before a capacity crowd of 4,000 people. The successful Spanish group formed by Alaska and Nacho Canut will present songs from their latest album, “Canciones para robots románticos” (“Songs for romantic robots”) including two number one hits. Each of these sold more than four and three and a half million copies, respectively, on the Spotify music platform. Almost three decades after its creation (1989), the group has achieved great success, selling over 37 million albums worldwide. Tickets are already on sale online on the website www.entreés.es, or at the physical points of sale: Pepe Jeans by Anímate, Aloha Surf Shop, Restaurante Ferroda, Pin Up You Shop and Cafetería Gabana, at 20 euros.

“Opuntia” scoops Arte Isora 2017 SEPTEMBER EXHIBITION

Arte Isora 2017 has proved another success with artist Fani Cano scooping the top prize

ER stunning acrylic on wood “‘Opuntia” was chosen by the panel of judges and wins the Tejina de Isora resident a prize of 1,200 euros.

OS Realejos has started to prepare for the 2018 Carnival between February 4th and 14th.

The organising committee, known as the mixed commission, met recently to discuss the programme which will follow the same format as previous years. The dates of the main events were fixed, such as the opening speech on Sunday, February 4th, the adult gala on Friday, Februar y 9th, the

Carnival Day on Sunday, February 11th, the Apotheosis Coso on Monday, February 12th and the fiesta with the Rascayú historical figure on February 14th. Inbetween these dates, there will be other attractions. The theme of the Carnival has yet to be decided by the commission.

The work “Mirada Perdida” (oil on canvas), by Laura Báez, also received a special mention. “ We are ver y satisfied with the results and we hope that the public will agree with the jur y ’s decision,” said councillor for culture, Lorena Medina. “This is a cultural event already consolidated in the framework of the patronal fiestas. It is a shame that we do not have space to exhibit all the works, given the excellent number received.” However, the winning pieces can be seen at the cultural centre of Guía de Isora until the end of September.

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Sound distress is a I real illness

ALLERGIC REACTION?

YPERACUSIS is the name for intolerance to everyday sounds that causes significant distress and affects a person’s day-to-day activities.

The condition can vary quite a lot. For example, some people find loud noises extremely uncomfortable, some find certain noises particularly annoying, some develop a fear of certain noises, while others experience pain when hearing ordinary sounds. Hyperacusis affects people of all ages and is quite common in children. The condition may just be a minor nuisance for some, but for many it can have a major impact on their life. Visit your GP if you have a severe sound intolerance. They can examine your ears and refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) consultant or a hearing specialist (audiologist) for tests if necessary. There are no tests that can definitively diagnose hyperacusis, but you may be asked to fill in a questionnaire about your symptoms and have a hearing test to determine what level of sound causes a reaction. There are no specific medicines or operations that can treat hyperacusis, although treating any underlying cause may help resolve the problem. If there’s no clear cause, specialist techniques to help reduce your sensitivity to noise may be recommended. Recent research suggests patients often feel cognitive behavioural therapy , counselling and education are the most effective treatments. Some people also found sound therapy helpful, but it wasn’t clear whether it provided any additional benefit. You may also find it helpful to get in touch with a support group, such as the British Tinnitus Association and Action on Hearing Loss, to talk to other people with hyperacusis and share your experiences.

NSECT 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.

URGENT TREATMENT

What is septic arthritis?

EPTIC arthritis is inflammation of a joint caused by a bacterial infection. It’s also known as infectious or bacterial arthritis.

Any joint can be affected but it’s most common in the knees and hips. More than one joint can be affected at the same time. Most people make a full recovery after treatment. Without treatment, septic arthritis may lead to permanent joint damage and can become life threatening. Septic arthritis typically causes severe pain, swelling, redness and heat in affected joints. These symptoms tend to develop quickly over a few hours or days.

You may also have difficulty moving the affected joint, and some people have a high temperature (fever). Young children with septic arthritis will generally be irritable and may cry whenever the infected joint is moved – for example, during nappy changing. They may also try to avoid using or putting any weight on affected joints. If you suspect septic arthritis, see your GP or visit your local accident and emergency (A&E) department as soon as possible.

Walking in your sleep

LEEPWALKING can affect anyone but it’s most common in children. It’s usually nothing to worry about and most children grow out of it by the time they reach puberty.

Why some people sleepwalk A person is more likely to sleepwalk if a close relative of theirs also sleepwalks. Generally, the following factors can trigger sleepwalking or make it worse: sleep deprivation, fever, stress, drinking too much alcohol and certain drugs such as tranquillisers or antihistamines. Therefore it can help to get more sleep and practise relaxation exercises to reduce stress.

What happens when a person sleepwalks

Some people who sleepwalk may just sit up in bed, while others may wander around the home, open cupboards and even get dressed or eat. Some severely affected sleepwalkers have been known to drive a car. The sleepwalker will often have their eyes open but their eyes will appear glassy and unfocused. If you talk to a sleepwalker, they may respond slowly and express simple thoughts or may not say anything that makes sense. Most sleepwalking episodes last no longer than 10 minutes. The person may wake up or just go back to sleep in their own bed. If woken, the sleepwalker usually feels confused and doesn’t remember the episode.

What you should do if you find someone sleepwalking

The best thing to do if you see someone sleepwalking is to make sure they don’t hurt themselves and they’re safe. Guide them back to bed gently. If undisturbed, they’ll often go back to sleep again. Try not to wake them up, as this may leave them feeling confused or frightened.

What you can do to prevent accidents

You may need to consider locking windows and doors if you live with a sleepwalker. It’s also a good idea to keep the environment safe from sharp or harmful objects and remove obstacles the sleepwalker could trip over. You should only need to consult a sleep specialist if the sleepwalker is severely affected and at risk of injuring themselves.

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Self-help tips for pain Tried and tested

Whether your pain has just come on or you’ve lived with it for years, these tried-and-tested self-help steps can bring you relief.

Get some gentle exercise

Simple, everyday activity like walking, swimming, gardening and dancing can ease some of the pain directly by blocking pain signals to the brain. Activity also helps to stretch stiff and tense muscles, ligaments and joints, which can lessen pain. It’s natural to be hesitant if exercise is painful and you’re worried about doing more damage. But if you become more active gradually, it’s unlikely you will cause any damage or harm. The pain you feel when you start gentle exercise is because the muscles and joints are getting fitter. In the long term, the benefits of exercise far outweigh any increase in pain. Also, if you avoid exercise completely, the lack of activity could lead to other problems like stiff joints, weight gain, heart disease, osteoporosis, poor balance and falls.

Breathe right

Concentrating on your breathing when you’re in pain can help. When the pain is intense it’s very easy to start taking shallow, rapid breaths which can make you feel dizzy, anxious or panicked. Instead, breathe slowly and deeply. This will help you to feel more in control of the situation and will keep you relaxed and prevent any muscle tension or anxiety from worsening your pain.

Stay positive

Pain can make you tired, anxious, depressed and grumpy. This can make the pain even worse, making you fall into a downward spiral. Be more kind to yourself. Living with pain isn’t easy and you can be your own worst enemy by being stubborn, not pacing your activities every day and not accepting your limitations. Some people find it useful to seek help from a counsellor, psychologist or hypnotherapist to discover how to deal with their emotions in relation to their pain. Ask your GP for advice and a referral, or read this article on getting access to counselling.

Distract yourself

Shift your attention onto something else so the pain isn’t the only thing on your mind. Get stuck into an activity that you enjoy or find stimulating. Many hobbies, like photography, sewing or knitting, are possible even when your mobility is restricted.

Share your story

It can help to talk to someone else who has experienced similar pain themselves and understands what you’re going through. Pain Concern, Action on Pain, Arthritis Care and BackCare all have telephone helplines manned by people with long-term pain, who can put you in touch with local patient support groups. The healthtalkonline and youthhealthtalk websites let you watch or listen to videos of other people’s experiences of pain.

“Many people with chronic pain dread going to bed as that’s when the pain is worst,” says Heather Wallace from Pain Concern. But it’s important to try to stick to a normal sleep routine so you’ve got the best chance of sleeping through the night. Also, “sleep deprivation can worsen pain”, says Heather. Go to bed at the same time each evening, and get up at a regular time in the morning and avoid taking naps in the day. If sleep problems persist, see your GP.

Take a course

The Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is a free NHS-based training programme for people who live with long-term chronic conditions such as arthritis to develop new skills to manage their condition (and any related pain) better on a day-to-day basis. Many people who have been on an EPP course say they take fewer painkillers afterwards.

Socialise

Don’t let pain mean that you lose contact with people. Keeping in touch with friends and family is good for your health and can help you feel much better. Try shorter visits, maybe more often, and if you can’t get out to visit people, phone a friend, invite a family member round for a coffee or have a chat with your neighbour. Aim to talk about anything other than your pain, even if other people want to talk about it.

Relax Practising relaxation techniques regularly can help to reduce persistent pain. There are many types of relaxation techniques, varying from breathing exercises to types of meditation. Ask your GP for advice in the first instance. There may be classes available locally or at your local hospital’s pain clinic.

TRUE OR FALSE?

“Leaky gut syndrome” doesn’t sound a very nice condition and there is a school of thought that it doesn’t really exist

There is little evidence to support this theory and no evidence that so-called ‘treatments’ for ‘leaky gut syndrome’, such as nutritional supplements and a gluten-free diet, have any beneficial effect for most of the conditions they are claimed to help. While it is true that certain factors can make the bowel more permeable, this probably does not lead to anything more than temporar y mild inflammation of an area of the bowel. What we do know is that

the inside of the bowel is lined by a single layer of cells that make up the mucosal barrier (the barrier between the inside of the gut and the rest of the body). This barrier is effective at absorbing nutrients but prevents most large molecules and germs passing from inside the bowel into the bloodstream and potentially irritating the bowel lining.

Effect of alcohol and certain painkillers

Alcohol, aspirin and non-

Tears without reason

Get some sleep

Leaky gut syndrome ROPONENTS claim that many symptoms and diseases are caused by the immune system reacting to germs, toxins or other large molecules that have been absorbed into the bloodstream via a porous (‘leaky’) bowel.

steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen are well-known irritants of the bowel lining. They damage the seals between cells, allowing watersoluble substances to pass through the gaps and into the bloodstream. Gastroenterologists (specialists in diseases of the

gut) generally agree that these irritants do not usually cause anything more than just mild inflammation of a particular area of the bowel and the bowel lining becomes even more porous as a result. At the ver y worst, the inflammation might be bad enough to cause ulcers in the bowel lining.

VERYONE cries from time to time but watering eyes is when tears are produced without any obvious reason.

It is caused when tears don’t drain away properly (epiphora) or too many tears are produced (hypersecretion). Epiphora and hypersecretion can occur as a result of conditions such as conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), an eye injury or something irritating your eye, such as car fumes.

How tears work Tears are constantly produced to keep the eyes moist. They are produced in the small gland located above and outside each eye, called the lacrimal gland, and in the small cells found in the membrane that covers the eyeball (conjunctiva). When you blink, tears are spread over the front of your eyes. The tears drain away through tiny channels known as canaliculi, which are found on the inside of your eyes. They drain into a tear “sac” before flowing down a tube and into your nose.

Blocked tear duct If your ducts become blocked or narrowed, or if you have an eye infection, excess tears can build up. This causes the ducts to overflow, leading to a watering eye. If you have a blocked tear duct, your eye may water at least ten times a day.

Who is affected by watering eyes? You can get watering eyes at any age but it is most common in young babies (0-12 months) and people over the age of 60. It can affect one or both eyes and can cause blurred vision, sore eyelid skin and sticky eyes.

Treatment Treatment isn’t always necessary for watering eyes and mild cases may not need treatment at all. It depends on how severe the problem is and what is causing it. For example, if you have a blocked tear duct, surgery may be required to unblock it.

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A Orotava is to enjoy a great basketball party as it prepares to host the 20th edition of one of the most prestigious cadet tournaments in Spain and Europe. This sporting event is part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the San Isidro Basketball Club. The International Villa de la Orotava Tournament features outstanding national and international U16 teams. Over its 20 years, it has had more than 3,000 players and each edition brings together more than 5,000 people as spectators. Sportsmen who play or have played in the NBA like Victor Claver, Rudy Fernandez or Sergio Rodriguez, and a long list of players who have

debuted in ACB, have gone through this tournament at their formative age. The Mayor Francisco Linares praised both the tournament and CB Basketball, run for 50 years by Sixto Trujillo and always overcoming obstacles. “All sacrifice and good work has its reward and so this tournament has already consolidated in time and is a must. Today it is one of the most prestigious U16 tournaments on the national and even European scene, and in recent years it has become an international

attraction, “ he said. Insular councillor for sports, María del Cristo Pérez said La Orotava as one of the best municipalities for its backing for basketball and extended congratulations for all those who made this tournament possible. He highlighted “the exemplary and persistent work of Sixto Trujillo” as well as the integration of women’s basketball. Local sports councillor Eduardo Rodríguez said: “This competition is an international benchmark of basketball in which you can count on the best cadet players of Europe, and also future promises. It is a unique sporting event.” He congratulated the entire San Isidro family for their anniversary and also for making it possible to “enjoy the best basketball”. President of the Insular Federation of Basketball, Rafael González said this edition will have a Spanish coach. The one cloud is that an American team will not be able to take part, having been affected by the recent hurricane. Those taking part are Real Madrid CF; FC Barcelona;

Stellazzurra Basketball Academy de Italia; Alba Berlín; CB Gran Canaria; The Academy de Gran Canaria; Iberostar Canarias and CB San Isidro. The tournament will be played over four days in the Pavilion of the Salesian College-San Isidro and the Quiquirá Municipal Pavilion. It begins on Thursday, September 28th at 4pm, with the final match at 8pm. On Friday, matches will be played from mid-morning and there will be clashes until 8pm. On Saturday the matches will start at 9am and will be held between the Salesian School and the Quiquirá Municipal Pavilion. The two semifinals will be played from 6pm, both in the Salesians. On Sunday morning the third and fourth places will be played. At 6pm, there will be the Triples Competition and the presentation of CB San Isidro, while the grand final will be ar 6.45pm. All this day will focus on the Salesian pavilion. You can follow the tournament live through streaming by the city council’s Facebook ‘Prensa Ayuntamiento La Orotava’ (facebook.com/ prensa.laorotava). See also the various Twitter sites including @cbsanisidro

Sunshine greets popular fiesta race in La Laguna

YOZE Pérez (Trivalle, 26:12) and Sonia Prieto (31:08, Barceló Team) were the winners of the XXXVIII Carrera Popular del Cristo.

The streets of the historical centre of La Laguna hosted this classic event, one of the best in Tenerife. A sunny afternoon of pleasant weather encouraged nearly 400 participants who took part in the event, which was followed by hundreds of fans, especially in the Plaza del Cristo, the depature and arrival point. The race began at 5.30pm for participants in the basic categories and at 6pm for seniors. Sports councillor, Agustín Hernández was the starter for this popular race, organised by the sports department of Aguere council and which formed part of the programme for the

Santísimo Cristo fiestas. Ayoze Pérez struck up such a pace that only three other runners could keep up, with, among them Aday Salas (Milla Chicharrera) and Héctor Afonso (Ascenso Trail), who in the end were second and third. Sonia Prieto also imposed a very strong pace. leaving behind Amada Sánchez (Vallivana) in second and third Sirley Diaz (Travertoro). The award ceremony was attended by Agustín Hernández, who was accompanied by Vicente García, representing Kia Automotor Canarias; and Maribel Velasco, from Sanitas.

Chico wins six medals at World Police Games

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ANARY fighting or “lucha Canaria” lives on in the Los Realejos school of Palo Blanco thanks to a new initiative.

The facilities here for the old sport have undergone restoration, thanks to the backing of parents, staff and the local council. In fact, following the return to school, it is already in use. It has been conditioned with special sand for this type of practice as a safety measure against possible falls. Los Realejos already has a municipal school of lucha and aims to capture children at a young age so that an old Canary sport can continue through the new ages.

local police officer has been hailed for flying the flag of La Laguna at the World Police and Fire Games in Los Angeles.

José Carlos Báez, known as Chico, returned from this XVII edition with six medals, five gold and one silver. La Laguna’s Mayor, Francisco Linares welcomed him to a special reception in the town hall, together with Narciso Pérez, deputy councillor for citizen security. José was supported in his participation in the Games by companies and entities such as Centro Comercial La Villa, Aguas Fonteide, the Mayorazgo sports centre and La Cueva Gráfica.

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Granadilla offers sports courses for school population

RANADILLA de Abona, through the Department of Sports headed by Sara Cano Delgado, is offering a programme of sports activities for the school population of the municipality.

More than a dozen modalities will be developed in schools and sports from October 2nd to May 29th. Basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, indoor soccer, tennis, inline skating, athletics, zumba, judo, karate, taekwondo, aikido, kickboxing, sports animation, athletics, badminton, volleyball and Canary fighting are part of the sports programming for this course. “We are aware of the importance of sports practice for the personal development of our children and youth population, so this academic year 2017/2018 made a clear commitment to sports and physical activity, with a team of professionals to the front,” said Sara Cano. Registration is open from Monday, September 18th at the different offices of the Citizen Assistance Service (SAC) or through the website www.granadilladeabona.org.

PORT coupled with fun and fundraising will take centrestage in La Orotava on September 30th in the Plaza V Centenario.

The event will see some 30 sports activities including a mini duathlon, orientation, pole dancing, calisthenics, boxing and an Infinity Xtreme Kids. There will also be a Liam Charity Race in aid of little Liam, a local youngster who is battling the effects of the rare condition Tay-sachs. All this will be in the context of the third Sports Fair of La Orotava which is expected once again to draw a huge crowd. It will be held from 10am to 10pm and admission is free. All the information of the initiative can be followed through the web ‘feriadeldeporte.es’, Facebook ‘Infinity Sport International Sports Fair’, Twitter ‘@ fidesports’, and Instagram ‘@Feriadeldeporte’. The Mayor of La Orotava,

Francisco Linares said: “It is incredible the time and work that must be invested to have, in a single day, such an amount of sports activities, even more so when this test was born just two years ago. I am very happy to see its growth. This is an open classroom day where many young people can taste numerous activities with a view to using their free time in something as healthy as sport. “ Sports councillor for Tenerife Cabildo, María del Cristo Pérez said the idea was to give people the chance to know more about specific sporting activities and to support worthy causes, including Liam and his family. La Orotava’s sports councillor, Eduardo Rodriguez said it was hoped to attract a record crowd and this was

echoed by one of the organisers of the fair, Víctor Hernández who said: “This is a ver y large and at the same time ver y humble project, which could not go forward without the support of institutions, companies, athletes and the public. We believe it will generate the greatest impact in the histor y of the Fair. In that sense, we are excited and looking forward to September 30th.” L i a m ’ s f a t h e r, M a r c o Fumero thanked everyone involved in the event and revealed how they were struggling to receive income for the organisation ACTAY S , w h i c h h a s b e e n funding a clinical trial in Seville to find treatment and a clinical trial at the University of Cambridge since 2015, which could mean better treatment and a cure in the future. Funds will also be raised for Crevo, the rehabilitation centre in La Orotava.

Archery tournament in La Laguna

HE XXXIII La Laguna Archery Trophy, which took place at the Punta del Hidalgo football field on the occasion of the Cristo festivities, counted on 50 participants from different clubs on the island of Tenerife, in addition to others coming from Gran Canaria.

All categories in the competition were mixed. The day, which featured a strong wind, was closed with an invitation from the organising club, Arcoteide, to a paella. The trophies were delivered by the councillor for sport, Agustín Hernández.

Fourth “Swim for Life” proves great success

ENERIFE Top Training (T3) in La Caleta hosted the fourth edition of “Swim for Life”, framed in the solidarity event “Race for Life / Walk for Life”, which turned out to be a great success with 50 participants. The initiative, which had the support of Adeje council and the T3, had a session of “aqua gym”, relay tests and games in the water, among other activities, in addition to a final meal, courtesy of the chain Hovima Hotels. There was also a prize draw thanks to the collaboration of “Finca Canarias Aloe Vera”. The final collection, which exceeded 500 euros, will go to the Canaria Carrera Foundation for Life - Walk for Life, to fight against breast cancer.

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Thursday October 18 - 3.30 for 4.00pm The UK and Spain: Beyond Brexit A talk followed by a question and answer session by Mr Tim Hemmings the Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Madrid. Thursday October 26 - Film Club 1.30 for 2.00 pm The first movie to be shown will be the much acclaimed The Zookeeper’s Wife. Details of the film at the beginning of this review. Refreshments and ice creams available during the intermission. 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 922 383 098.

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wrong. But Joe isn’t everything that Lindsay thought he was, and she’s still reeling from his betrayal as a wave of mysterious heart attacks strikes seemingly unrelated victims across San Fransisco. And at the trial of a bomber Lindsay and Joe worked together to capture, the defence raises damning questions about Lindsay and Joe’s investigation. A deadly conspiracy is working against Lindsay, and soon she could be the one on trial.

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Fifteen months ago, Detective Lindsay Boxer’s life was perfect... With a beautiful baby daughter and doting husband, Joe, she felt nothing could go

Don’t hold yourself back because you think you’re too old. Problems with female members of your family may play on your emotions. Don’t push your mate away.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Secret information will be eye opening. You will be a real chatterbox today. Shopping could cost more than you bargained for.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your intellectual charm will win hearts and bring opportunities that you least expect. Your ability to converse with charm will entice someone you may have had an interest in for some time now. Organize social events or family gatherings.

Find Her by Lisa Gardner

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Changes in your home are apparent, and you must be willing to bend if you don’t want to find yourself alone. You may be confused emotionally. Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Relatives will want to get together. You will be looking for creative ways to make a little extra cash. You can accomplish a lot if you deal with other people’s money or possessions today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Changes will not be easy for the youngsters involved. You must be sure not to be frivolous, because as the saying goes, easy come, easy go. If boredom has set in, find new and unique directions that offer interesting friendships.

New York, a small town on the tip of Manhatten Island, 1746. One rainy evening, a charming and handsome young stranger fresh off the boat from England pitches up to a counting-house in Golden Hill Street, with a suspicious yet compelling proposition - he has an order for a thousand pounds in his pocket that he wishes to cash. But can he be trusted ? This is New York in its infancy, a place where a young man with a fast tongue can invent himself afresh, fall in love, and find a world of trouble....

I want to make my husband fall back in love with me. Let me explain. This isn’t an exercise in 1950’s wifeydom, I haven’t been reading articles in old women’s magazines “twenty ways to keep your man.” That couldn’t be further from the truth. I want him to fall back in love wth me so that when I tell him to get the hell out of my life he’ll care, he won’t just think “oh good.” I want it to hurt. Paula has had Robert’s back

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21)

Anger may cause you grief; control your temper and try to sit back and calm down. Reciprocate by offering helpful hints. Travel will enhance romance and adventure.

since they got together as drama students. She gave up her dreams so he could make it. Now he’s one of the nation’s most popular actors. And Paula’s just discovered he’s having an affair. She’s going to remind Robert just what he’s sacrificing and then she’s going to break his heart like he broke hers. It will be her greatest acting role ever. Revenge is sweet, isn’t it ?

My Sweet Revenge by Jane Fallon

Visit friends you don’t get to see that often. Changes will not be easy for the youngsters involved. Large organizations may try to talk you out of your hard-earned cash.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21)

Golden Hill by Francis Spufford

The time is 1939 and the place is Poland, homeland of Antonina Zabinski and her husband, Dr. Jan Zabinski. The Warsaw Zoo flourishes under Jan’s stewardship and Antonina’s care. When their country is invaded by the Nazis, Jan and Antonina are forced to report to the Reich’s newly appointed chief zoologist, Lutz Heck. The Zabinskis covertly begin working with the Resistance and put into action plans to save the lives of hundreds of Jews by using the zoo’s hidden tunnels and cages to save them from Nazi brutality.

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Investments are best left alone today. Avoid letting children and friends borrow. They will not be in the right frame of mind to put up with tactless comments.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers today. Talk to people who can give you important knowledge. Changes at home will be necessary.

472 days locked in a pine box, at the mercy of a madman. Flora Dane survived her hell with only one goal: develop all the deadly skills necessary to make sure she’s never caught again. Detective D D Warren believes that Flora may be the key to finding missing college student, Stacy Summers. But she must follow the rules that Flora has no interest in. For Flora no risk is too great, no cost too high, even if it means playing into a predator’s hands. Two victims. One cop. Time is running out...if they’re going to find her.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Compromise will be necessary. You will be able to get good advice if you listen to close friends or relatives you respect. You need to keep the peace and you will have to bend in order to do so.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries to fast talk their way into your heart. Take care of any paperwork concerning institutional or governmental agencies. You will have to control the way you feel.

Favourable wind for Spanish house prices The following article is an abridged translation of an article by Felix Lores – an economist working for the BBVA Real Estate research division – first published in the Spanish daily El Mundo on the 8th June 2017, arguing that Spanish house prices have the wind in their sales.

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FTER six and a half years of contraction, Spanish house prices have risen for eight consecutive quarters,” explains Lores, with prices recovering 4.6% since Q2 2014, “after an adjustment of almost 38% in real terms.”

“With this one can say that the property market has embarked on a new cycle and recovering house prices are a reality.” Rising property values are on the cards for the next few quarters driven by residential demand fuelled by job creation “around one million new jobs between 2017 and 2018,” growing consumer confidence, and low interest rates. “To all that one has to add the positive tone of foreign demand: greater economic growth in the EU, plus the insecurity of competitor countries will continue to stimulate foreign demand.” “On the other hand, and although housing starts continue increasing, inventories have not stopped falling.” Construction competitions are near all-time lows and will stay there for the next two years, given long lead times in home building. “We mustn’t forget that two years ago less than 50,000 homes were started, which will be the homes that, more or less, join the Spanish housing stock in the course of 2017,” whilst some 500,000 homes are sold in the same period. “Therefore, the expansion of demand in the context of a still timid recovery in supply points toward further increases in house prices in the coming quarters.” A recent report from BBVA Research forecasts that Spanish home sales will increase by 10% this year.

Two thirds of Spanish holiday homes are on the coast

PANISH owners and buyers of holiday homes in Spain prefer the coast by a wide margin, reveals new research that shouldn’t surprise anyone. Almost two thirds of holiday homes owned or sought after by Spanish families are located in coastal areas, according to a report published by Donpiso – one of the largest franchise networks of estate agents in Spain – reported in the Spanish press. Donpiso’s report reveals that more than six million Spanish households own a second home in Spain, of which 3.6 million are located in coastal areas of the Spanish mainland and islands. The profile of the average second home owning / buying

household are couples between 35 and 49 years old, with children and steady income of 3,500 €/month or more. The average budget for buying on the coast is €200,000, with considerable regional variations. Murcia is the cheapest region for holiday-home buyers, with an average price of €150,000, followed by Catalonia’s Tarragona province (home to the Costa Dorada) with an average price of €160,000, Alicante’s Costa Blanca with €200,000, and Girona’s Costa Brava, on €205,000. The

average cost of a holidayhome in Malaga’s Costa del Sol, on the other hand, is €350,000, all according to Donpiso. The company also points

out that the busiest time for the holiday-home market in Spain are the six months leading up to the summer, after which demand cools down in the run up to Christmas.

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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BANK REPOSSESSIONS 73115522. BUZANADA: C/Buenos Aires: Apartment of 131 sqm, 2 beds, ground floor/parking space/lift. 83.100 EUROS Castle Harbour, Los Cristianos Lovely studio apt has been recently refurbished and has a lovely view over the communal pool.

Ref: A380

135.000 Euros

Club La Mar, Playa de la Arena Very nice 2 bed 2 bath apt 5 mins away from all amenities and very close to the beach. It has a large and sunny 20m2 terrace.

147.000 Euros

Ref: C1763

Santa Maria, Torviscas

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in good condition with fantastic sea view from a large L-shaped terrace. Communal pool & many other services onsite.

325.000 Euros

Ref: C1762

BARGAIN OF THE MONTH

Fañabé

Adeje

Ref: C1667

180.000 Euros

Very spacious villa with numerous possibilities. It consists of two floors, garage, private pool, 3 large bedrooms, laundry room, 2 living areas, kitchen & dining room. All it surrounded by the gardens of the house and with spectacular views of the cove and La Gomera.

Ref: D1608

1.595.000 Euros

Alto Viso, Callao Salvaje

Ref: C1764

149.000 Euros

73064265. ARONA: C/ La Sabinita: Apartment of 88sqm, 3 beds, sold with parking space/storeroom/lift. 110.200 EUROS 73082711. VALLE SAN LORENZO: C/ Llano Mora: apt with lounge-diner, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces. 124.100 EUROS

Wonderful apt of 107 m2 and 3 bedrooms. The living room and dining room are 37m2. Sold fully furnished.

3 bedroom apartment, one full bathroom, ground floor, sold fully furnished and equipped. Communal pool.

73902346. C/ Isla Bonita: Apartment in need of renovation and with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and terrace. 90.700 EUROS

CHANGES IN SUBSCRIPTIONS & OPERATIONS: Crusade sale. Liberty customer 10% discounts. Liberty Client with Home Policy: discounts between 5% & 15%. For information on RENTAL COVERS consult us. FREE quotes can be provided.

60293202. EL SAUZAL: CARRETERA GENERAL DEL NORTE: House consists of 2 floors and has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, patio, 2 terraces and garden. 276.500 EUROS 60280758. COSTA DEL SILENCIO: C/ Diana: 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property in good condition with communal garden. 377.400 EUROS 60247248. LA OROTAVA: URB. SAN JORGE: House of 2 floors distributed in living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, garage and garden. 424.700 EUROS

ESTATE AGENTS Calle Flor de Pascua 33 , Los Gigantes I Tel.: 922 862 901 I www.delmargigantes.net

Balcon de Los Gigantes Puerto Santiago Spacious two bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, two bathrooms and large terrace. Fully furnished. Community pools and lifts.

165.000Euros

Casa Blanca – Los Gigantes

Princesa Ifara –Playa de La Arena

La Perla – Playa de la Arena

Refurbished top floor two bedroom duplex apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms – 1ensuite and large terrace with stunning views. Partly furnished. Heated community pool.

Duplex style two bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, guesttoilet, balcony, terrace and roofterrace with panoramic views. Heated seafront community pool.

Spacious two bedroom penthouse with air conditioning, living room, fully fitted kitchen, utility room, two bathrooms – 1en suite, large terrace with sea views. Furnished. Garage space, storage room, lift and community pool.

285.000Euros

189.000Euros

249.500Euros

Calle Pino – Los Gigantes

Las Mimosas –Los Gigantes

Sansofe –Puerto de Santiago

Geranios –Los Gigantes

Central duplex style two bedroom apartment withlounge/dining room, separate fitted kitchen, bathroom, guest toilet and two terraces with wonderful sea views. Fully furnished. Lock up garage.

Central two bedroom apartment with living room, fitted kitchen, utility cupboard, two bathrooms and two terraces with wonderful sea views. Fully furnished. Heated community pool.

Spacious penthouse three bedroom apartment with lounge, dining room, separate fitted kitchen, three bathrooms, 2 ensuite and three terraces with magnificent views. Fully furnished. Parking area and heated community pool.

Refurbished three bedroom apartment with living room, dining area, luxury fitted kitchen, three bathrooms -2 ensuite, utility patio and L-shaped terrace with wonderful sea views. Well furnished. Heated community pool.

269.000Euros

195.000Euros

575.000Euros

£ 289.000

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WONDERFUL HOUSE WITH 2 ADDITIONAL STUDIOS IN PUERTO DE LA CRUZ The main living area offers a fantastic living room with dinner area and an open modern high quality kitchen, a terrace and a nice garden with pool, in the lower level are 2 studios with balconies and bathrooms, kitchens, all bathrooms and living areas in high quality and modern, garage for 2 cars,the view over the Loro Parque to the atlantic is unique, 230 sqm living space, plot 505 m2.

580.000€

OUTSTANDING FINCA IN ICOD DE LOS VINOS - GENOVÈS

CHARMING APARTMENT IN LOS REALEJOS – ROMANTICA II

This Finca is a fantastic offer with 12 rooms, charming living rooms and salons, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathroooms, a fantastic patio, great kitchen, 275 sqm living space, large pool, plot 2.200 sqm, the location is absolutely quiet.

Very charming apartment in silent location of Romantica II near tennis club Miramar, completely furnished living room with modern open kitchen, very nice bedroom, terrace and large roof terrace, view to the atlantic, 52 sqm living space.

750.000€

106.000€

BRIGHT APARTMENT IN THE CENTER OF PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ – MARTIANEZ BEACH

Completely renovated in 2017, living room very bright through 2 windows, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, wintergarden on balcony, little storage room, 57 sqm, elevator is in place, short distance to Martianez beach.

Fantastic apartment in 9th floor, completely renovated, directly at the beach, central location, 100 sqm, 2 bedrooms, modern bathroom, pool, barrier free, elevator.

295.000€

157.500€

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