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Safety review after second death in Masca barranco

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second death in one of Tenerife’s most popular tourist spots has led to new safety calls.

A 56-year-old German man was out walking in the Masca barranco when he suffered an accident and fell about 24ft down the ravine.

It is the second death within a month as in September a 57year-old Norwegian woman died after also suffering a fall from several metres.

Tenerife fire brigade has already issued an urgent warning to visitors following a string of complicated rescues due to falls or mishaps.

The latest tragedy happened just after 11.30am on October 18th and led to a full-scale rescue mission involving six of the emergency services, including the police and helicopter.

When firemen reached the man down a deep slope, they found he had suffered multiple injuries of a serious nature and was in cardiac arrest.

Prolonged efforts were made to save his life, both at

slipped several metres down the barranco.

Masca village is ver y beautiful but the ravine down to the sea is notoriously steep and difficult and many people are unprepared for the challenge it presents. Tourists often become disorientated, slip or are unable to continue on their own because of exhaustion of heatstroke.

The fire service reminds people they should always take

the scene after his arrival by helicopter at the football field in Los Cristianos as well as during the journey to hospital but he died.

Following the tragedy, representatives from the fire brigade went back to the barranco for a meeting with security and emergency personnel from the Canary Government.

Volunteer firefighters from Santiago del Teide were also present to discuss how to make access to the famous beauty spot safer.

Once again, there is an appeal for visitors to take extra special care and not to underestimate the difficulty or steepness of this popular ravine, particularly during very hot weather or when it has been raining.

The fire service has been involved in at least 20 rescues in Masca, a number which increased again when they were called out last week to rescue yet another walker who

Tragic end to family’s search

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four year search for a missing Tenerife triathlete appears to have ended in tragedy afer a mummified corpse was found on Mount Teide.

Santa Cruz to limit car access in 2018?

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ANTA Cruz is considering limiting cars from the city centre at certain hours in a bid to cut traffic congestion.

Some sort of control on the access of vehicles will be part of a major plan being drawn up for consideration in 2018.

a fully-charged phone out with them, as well making use of geolocation services in the WhatsApp application. This can prove invaluable in the event of a rescue.

They also say don’t go out alone, always check weather conditions, use the right equipment, plan the route and calculate schedules, carr y enough water or food and do not overestimate the real possibilities of doing the route.

The exact details have yet to be worked out but it could involve park and ride facilities, closing certain streets at appointed times and a possible general limit on the number of cars allowed to enter.

During rush hour, some 25,000 cars enter Santa Cruz and there is constant gridlock and delays.

First deputy Mayor and councillor for mobility, Zaida González confirmed the document would be drawn up and circulated next year but at the moment, nothing is laid down in stone.

“There are no previous guidelines. What we want is a document that indicates what are the best measures to improve mobility in the city through access control,” she said.

Actual car movements in Santa Cruz are estimated at 76 million a year and this number is steadily growing.

If Santa Cruz does decide to “ban” cars at certain times, it will not be done overnight but phased in.

Opposition councillors say the city has been talking about this for 20 years and it is time something was done.

At the time of going to press, it was almost certain that it was the body of Victor Teni who was 40 years of age when he disappeared without a trace on the afternoon/night of January 1st, 2014.

His family and friends had searched in vain for him and had vowed never to give up. If he had died, it was thought his body would never be found because of the remoteness of the area. At one stage, 350 people had been involved in the search on Mount Teide.

Last Friday, however, a hunter found the body in an area of difficult access near the Pico de las Cabras at an altitude of around 3,000 metres.

The body, in sports clothes and conserved by the low temperatures, was in an area near the base of Teide. It is believed he probably fell, having been swept away by snow or ice as some of his possessions, including his mobile phone, were found further down the slope The body has since been retrieved by the police and Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group. Even though the hunter knew the area well, it still took the rescue services two hours to find the right spot again. The body could not be seen from the path as it was hidden behind a stone.

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Next big step in food poisoning scam

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OTELIERS in the Canaries are keeping a close eye on developments in the Balearics after are revelations thart 800 British tourists are being looked at in connection with food poisoning allegations The scam has been affecting the Canaries as well but the clampdown has now started, with one Liverpool couple already being sent to prison in the UK for putting in a false claim.

The 800 Brits had spent their holidays in hotels in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza and were targeted by so-called “claim farmers” whose touts usually stopped them in the street with promises of big payouts. Others were recruited via websites. The same has been

happening in the Canaries.

“The investigations carried out by the National Police have allowed the identification of about 800 British tourists supposedly affected by food poisoning in establishments of the Balearic Islands,” said a spokesman.

“They filed complaints through 77 law firms that would have orchestrated a possible criminal network based on false claims that have caused significant economic damage to the Spanish and Balearic

tourism sector. “ “These actions are part of the so-called “HOOK” operation, directed by the Court of Instruction number 2 of Palma de Mallorca, which is investigating the commission of a possible mass fraud scam for fraudulent claims of alleged gastric problems of English tourists who travelled to our country through tour operators on an all-inclusive basis.” “These alleged intoxications occur despite the fact that Balearic hotels have passed all health inspections satisfactorily, including some carried out by the English tour operators themselves who then proceed to handle the claim.”

Missing man found dead on beach

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search for a man who disappeared whilst fishing in Gran Canaria ended in heartbreak.

The emergency services spent an afternoon and night looking for the 43-year-old man.

He was last seen in the beach area of Castillo del Romeral in the mid-afternoon.

His body was found the next day on Playa del Inglés in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

His nationality was not released.

GROWING CONCERN

Mayors call for a “real hospital” for the north T

HE mayors of municipalities in the north-west and “isla baja” district of Tenerife are calling for a “real hospital”.

They say they are fed up with deficiencies, staff shortages and delays at the Icod de los Vinos centre and have stres-sed the remoteness of the area and the real need for local people to have the

services they need on the doorstep.

They want guarantees that the hospital of the north will have all the proper staffing and equipment, including operating theatres.

“It is an infrastructure that is not yielding 100 per cent.

We used the term hospital but we have not been able to cover the initial expectations that we had. Therefore, I would do a global analysis instead of focusing on specific deficiencies,” one of the officials told Diario de Avisos.

His view is echoed by the mayors of San Juan de la Rambla, Buenavista, Icod de los Vinos and La Guancha.

The lack of pediatric emergencies is a particularly sore point.

Mayor of La Guancha, Antonio Hernández said the north hospital had got off to a very bad start.

Car plunges down barranco

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Firemen were called in to climb down to the man and stretcher him to safety after the accident on the TF51.

It happened just after 5pm at Km 13.

Firemen, medics and the Civil Guard were called out following a report that a car had plummeted down a ravine off a dirt track.

The driver, aged 26, suffered severe head injuries and was transferred to hospital in a serious condition.

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car plunged four to five metres down a barranco in Vilaflor, leaving the driver seriously injured.

Child falls from third-floor of building

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12-year-old child was seriously injured after falling from the third-floor of a building in Santa Cruz.

The youngster was rushed to hospital following the incident which happened in calle San Miguel just before 9.30pm.

Medics and the police rushed to the scene and treated the child on site before

transfer to hospital in the city.

Doctors said the youngster suffered a head injury and severe abdominal trauma.

An investigation was opened to determine exactly what happened.

Woman’s body found in car

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OLICE have launched an investigation into a suspected murder after a woman’s body was found in a car in Santa Cruz.

An autopsy was being carried out to determine the cause of death but it is believed she was strangled.

Her car was parked near the health centre in Anaza. The woman was aged 55 and Spanish.

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Puerto on high speed road to recovery with booming figures

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UERTO de la Cruz is on a “high speed recovery” to recuperating its position as one of the leading tourist destinations.

“With an average of 86.9 per cent of employment, 6.3 per cent more employment in the sector and an average income per available room of 58.8 euros, the tourist city improves all its indicators at high speed and steadily,” said a council spokesman.

The findings come from the latest Barometer of Profitability and Employment of Spanish Tourist Destinations, prepared

by Exceltur. The improvement is confirmed and strengthened with a 12 per cent increase in the average income per available room (RevPar), standing at 58.8 euros, almost twice as much as in 2010, and an increase of 6.3 per cent in tourist employment, with a total of 6,157 new Social Security members.

“These figures are complemented with the best number of occupancy in recent years, standing at an average of 86.9 per cent, eliminating seasonality, with occupancy rates constant during the first four months of the year,” says the council.

“This figure is well above the Spanish average of occu-

pation, which stands at 59.8 per cent.”

The Mayor, Lope Afonso added: “Thanks to the good numbers and renewal, we have managed to stimulate private initiative. As a result, dozens of new private initiatives will be incorporated into the second Modernisation Plan we are developing together with the Rehabilitation Consortium.”

He said the hotel plant would be extensively renovated in the next two or three years.

Tourism councillor Dimple Melwani said the change of positioning of the city, from the model of sun and beach to the model of experiences related to active tourism and nature, gastronomy, culture, traditions and festivals, had played “a decisive role in the recovery and improvement of Puerto de la Cruz as a tourist destination on the rise.”

The tourism department says it had high hopes for the winter season and it is hoped to reach the figure of “900,000 tourists staying” at the end of the year.

“REASSURANCE APPRECIATED”

Police chief calls for security officers in south hotels

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HE chief commissioner of the National Police in Tenerife south has asked for hotels to become more involved in the issue of security.

Carlos Ludeña Alonso issued his plea when he shared a working meeting with members of the Tenerife Network Business Platform.

Commissioner Lureña said that “security has improved a lot in recent years in the south of Tenerife, but employers must become more involved and realise that having security personnel in their hotels is necessary and a value that the customer appreciates.”

In this sense, the chief commissioner explained that “it is about preventing small crime, which occurs in all tourist destinations, and that its decline depends on the value of said destination.”

“Also, the video surveillance and the external protection measures of a hotel should be considered within the design itself,” he added.

For the chief of the National Police in Playa de

Carlos Ludeña, Juan Barrientos and Hugo Lecanda

Las Americas, “all hotel chains will have to incorporate, in the near future, personnel specialised in security and speak at least one language if they want to remain competitive, as they are the customers who are going to demand such security. “ He also pointed out that, with respect to the number of police officers that make up the Tenerife South Police Station, it should accommodate the huge fluctuations affecting hotel occupancy, both due to the large capacity of accommodation in the south of Tenerife (around 200,000 places) “as well as by the fact that certain international events produce remarkable occupations and difficult to predict from the point of view of public safety.”

The meeting was also attended by the general manager of the hotel Abama, Hugo Lecanda where the working meal took place.

He reported the good progress of the hotel and the campaigns being carried out to encourage local tourism.

The meeting was chaired by Juan Barrientos.

Man, child and dog Flu jab campaign gets all rescued

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HE annual flu jab campaign is now underway in the Canaries with health chiefs urging all those at risk to get vaccinated.

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man, child and dog were all safely rescued following an accident on the TF-1.

It happened near Granadilla and involved a car and truck, leading to substantial tailbacks on the motorway.

The fire crew from San Miguel de Abona had to free the child who was trapped in the car.

Minister for Health José Manuel Baltar said 232,000 doses of vaccine against influenza had been acquired for 969,280 euros, complemented with 20,000 doses of pneumococcal vaccine for 240,000 euros. Vaccination began on October 23rd in all health centres in the Canaries and has as main novelty this year of a reinforced vaccine (adjuvanted influenza vaccine) for all over 70 years. Sr. Baltar said the vaccination against influenza could reduce between 75-80 per cent of the deaths that occur as a result of this disease that are around the 2,000 deaths per year in Spain, although this range varies in global data of the 1,400 to 4,000 deaths associated with comorbidity factors.

Some 200,000 text messages will be sent out to those in the most “at risk” groups.

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Tenerife shows its support for cancer fight with pink ribbon bonanza

TRUE COLOURS

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UERTO de la Cruz is to pioneer a specific service for collection of garden waste, the first of its kind in the Canaries.

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ENERIFE has been showing its colours in support of the fight against breast cancer with “pink” displays everywhere, including in the most unexpected places!

There was overwhelming support for the International Day for Breast Cancer in order to raise awareness, including a rally in Adeje jointly organised by the local council and the Spanish Association Against Cancer. According to their data, one in eight women may suffer from this condition.

Early diagnosis remains the key to this disease, as well as mammograms ever y two years, especially in women between the ages of 40 and 65.

This message was hit home with the display of pink ribbons across Tenerife as in the other Canary islands and mainland Spain. “ Tenerife en Rosa” (“Tenerife in Pink”) saw virtually every municipality joining in, with pink ribbons around trees and on public buildings.

One of the biggest pink ribbons was wrapped around the old dragon tree in Icod de los Vinos.

The event coincided with the centenary of the declaration of the tree as a national

monument. Under its shadow, a group of members of the Association of Women with Breast Cancer of Tenerife (Ámate), and its president, Maria del Carmen Bonfante read a manifesto and remembered all those women who struggle every day with this disease.

In Puerto de la Cruz, some 500 ribbons were tied to trees as well as on the main municipal buildings, squares and places of interest.

Councillor for health, Víctor Manuel Cabo said Puerto wanted to show its solidarity

Puerto launches pioneering collection of garden waste

with the cause. Various activities were staged throughout the day, including music, games and fundraising.

The island’s fire service also took part, with pink becoming the predominant colour rather

than red for change.

The five professional fire stations of the Tenerife Consortium in the municipalities of Santa Cruz, San Miguel, La Laguna, Icod de los Vinos and La Orotava all sported pink ribbons for the day.

Three hundred new brown containers, with key-controlled closures, will be installed in areas where garden dwellings are concentrated and will allow the more efficient management of this waste.

The council says the new scheme fits in with their policy of commitment to sustainability carried out by the department of general services, works and industry since the beginning of the authority’s mandate.

Officials say that the usual way of getting rid of garden waste has been to dump it in the road or on rough ground. It then has to be picked up manually by the municipal collectors and transferred to the plant with a high percentage loss of what could have been recovered in a sustainable way.

Residents will be informed of how to use the new containers when they appear in their area through explanatory leaflets. They will also receive a key which will allow them to open and close the bins.

With this measure it is expected that approximately 900 tonnes of waste will stop going to the Transfer Plant, so that almost 36,000 euros are saved every year.

In addition, the mechanisation of the collection will make it more efficient and prevent the waste being abandoned on public roads in an uncontrolled way.

Diabetes HQ for San Isidro

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HE Association for Diabetes of Tenerife has opened new headquarters in the cultural centre of San Isidro.

This is through a collaboration agreement with the Department of Health of Granadilla de Abona council, headed by Maria de la O Gaspar, and Tenerifre Cabildo through the Insular Institute of Social and Sociosanitaria (IASS).

A meeting recently took place between people with diabetes and relatives who live in the south of Tenerife, with the purpose of presenting the new space located in San Isidro and to inform of the services and activities offered by the ADT. The opening hours will be on Mondays from 4 pm to 5 pm and on Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm. In the words of Gaspar González, this service is part of the collaboration agreement with the recently approved IASS, which also includes three other municipal spaces for parkinson, autism and rare diseases. The objective is increase knowledge about basic aspects of diabetes and its prevention; training and support to people, early detection, psychoeducational counselling and support to parents from the time of diagnosis, and training and raising awareness among schoolchildren and professionals in schools, kindergartens and canteens, among other things .

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Two friends drown Woman hurt in quad accident A in Tenerife whilst third survives Homicide charges for 28-year-old woman was seriously injured after falling off a quad bike in Fuerteventura.

The accident happened on the FV-20 in Tesjuates, Puerto del Rosario in the late afternoon and led to an emergency call to the 112 control centre.

The woman suffered multiple injuries and was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

gang members who smuggled migrants to Canaries

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EOPLE smugglers who charged illegal immigrants up to 3,000 euros to try and get into the Canaries by boat from Morocco will face homicide charges, say police.

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EDICS battled for more than an hour to try and save two German tourists who drowned together in the sea in Tenerife.

A third man, believed to be a friend of the pair who died, managed to get out of the water with the help of other bathers and was rushed to hospital.

It is believed all three were together on holiday in the north of the island.

The two men who died were both aged 35 and their friend who survived was 24.

They had been staying in Playa San Juan in Guía de Isora but had been visting the popular beach of El Bollullo in La Orotava about half an hour away.

The tragedy happened when Tenerife was experiencing very hot weather but strong winds which produced strong swells in the ocean.

The emergency services received several calls to say

three people were in trouble in the water and couldn’t get out by themselves.

Spanish media reported that the red flag was flying but this has not been confirmed. “ When the emergency helicopter arrived, one of the three had managed to get out of the sea, helped by other people,” said a spokesman for the 112 service. “The other two men were located and were winched up.”

“It was confirmed they were in cardiac arrest so they were transferred to the port at Puerto de la Cruz.”

“Resuscitation techniques were performed whilst they were on the helicopter and afterwards on the ground for more than an hour without obtaining results and both men were declared dead.”

On the same afternoon, a

man and woman aged 26 and 23, were saved from drowning in the sea off a beach in the capital of Santa Cruz.

Over the previous days, a 32-year-old man was rushed to hospital after nearly drowning in Fuerteventura and a 90-year-old German woman was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being pulled from the water at Costa Calma on the same island.

On October 11th, a German man aged 78 drowned in Lanzarote and in a separate incident on the same day, a 74-year-old woman, also German, drowned in Fuerteventura.

The authorities say the Canary Islands are a safe place to swim but people must be aware of the strength of the sea and possible underwater currents and not take any chances.

At least eight people died during the journeys organised by the network and their bodies were thrown overboard. Police believe the number is much higher with an estimated 150 missing. Some of them were children.

The organisation homed in on sub-Saharans seeking a new life in Europe, including those who had already tried but failed to get through the Melilla border, either by climbing the fence or hiding in cars.

Thirty people had already been arrested and convicted for their part in the people smuggling but now the two ringleaders have been caught in Morocco.

Police said the network achieved such notoriety that it “obliterated” all its opposition and gained total monopoly over the route from El Aaiún in Morocco to the Canaries, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and La Palma.

“Its two highest officials have been arrested in Moroccan territory by the Gendarmerie of the Kingdom of Morocco under an International Order of Detention issued by the Court of Instruction number three of Telde in Las Palmas,” said a spokesman for the Spanish police.

The investigations began three years ago and more than 1,500 illegal immigrants on the boats have been interviewed for clues as to the identity of members of the organisation.

Survivors included 13 men and women of sub-Saharan origin who had been adrift for five days, without food and water and with the engine broken. They were rescued a few miles to the southwest of Gran Canaria but at least eight others did not survive.

“Their bodies were thrown overboard,” said the spokesman.

Police say they know of at least four other boats which did not make it after suffering some sort of accident, with an estimated 150 people having disappeared, including children.

Each member of the network had a specific role, including recruiting migrants to fill the boats, others who sourced empty flats to keep them in until the journey, those who organised the so-called “pateras” and others who collected the money.

The ringleaders avoided arrest until the end because their identity and whereabouts were hidden by a network of fictional businesses

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Major boost for Puerto’s renovation plans as 22m euro hotel revamp begins

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HORTLY after finishing work on the Seven Pines Resort Ibiza, 12.18 Investment Managament is immersed in a new project: the reform of the old Hotel “La Chiripa” in Puerto de la Cruz.

The owners, Kai Richter and Jörg Lindner of 12.18.

Investment Management GmbH presided over the

launch event, attended by more than 100 guests. They included Carlos Alonso, president of the Urban

Development Consortium for the Rehabilitation of Puerto de la Cruz and the Cabildo of Tenerife; Guillermo Díaz Guerra, subdelegate of the Government of the Canary Islands; Cristóbal de la Rosa, deputy adviser of the Government of the Canary Islands; and Lope Afonso,

Mayor of Puerto de la Cruz.

The hotel, set in an area of 20,000 square metres, will open in 2019 as an exclusive Lifestyle Hotel aimed at a wide spectrum of the public.

With 161 suites of different categories and a comfortable Villa Spa, it is intended to create a new concept of a luxury holiday destination.

12.18. will carr y out the realisation of a park whose approximate surface will be of 3.475m2 of land.

The park will be divided into two parts. On one side the area of vegetation and on the other the square or recreation area, which will remain closed during the night. After the execution, the park will be transferred to the municipality.

“The new hotel also wants to be respectful of the surroundings and the project perfectly reflects the typical architectural style of the island and the idiosyncrasy of the world-renowned Canarian culture,” a spokesman explained.

The project will have an initial investment of 22 million euros.

The renovation of this hotel

Health centre for San Isidro now up and running

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HE emergency department of the health centre of San Isidro is now up and running.

It came on stream on October 23rd , with the main emergency in the centre of Granadilla still being maintained.

The Mayor, Jose Domingo Regalado Gonzalez said it was “very good news” and “a historical demand” for the municipality, to which must also be added in the centre of San Isidro the start of the radiology service. “This is a great improvement for the municipality, since the largest percentage of the population is concentrated in San Isidro and the coastal area, and will no longer have to travel to Granadilla,” he said. During a meeting with the Minister of Health of the Government of the Canaries, José Manuel Baltar, the creation of a clinic in the core of Los Abrigos and the implementation of improvements in the different health centres in the municipality were also discussed. The Mayor also spoke about the actions currently being undertaken in the centre of El Medano, consisting of the creation of two new consultations; the improvement of the reception and the provision of air conditioning.

He also expressed their determination to give Los Abrigos its own health centre in due course. To help users of the new San Isidro centre, there is a bus stop next to the roundabout.

is part of the Plan for Modernisation and Improvement (PMM) of the tourist city developed by the urbanistic Consortium for the rehabilitation of Puerto de la Cruz.

The renowned architect Olaf Kitzig of Kitzig Interior Design, responsible for the design of this new hotel, gave an insight into his ideas based on the selection of fresh and luminous materials that adapt to a functional design.

Surfaces and textures will generate a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with pine woods and sustainable silvicultural oak, mineralised soils, magically placed mirrors and bright shades that seek to create a casual and chic atmosphere. Natural linen fabrics and textures pleasing to the touch, fluffy duvets and warm pillows, will offer a unique comfort.

Sr. Alonso stressed the importance of this project for the island, emphasising constructive cooperation between investors and the government of the island.

The owners expressed

their appreciation for the confidence and support received from the institutions of Tenerife: “We believe that now is the right time to invest in Tenerife, especially in the green north , so interesting in tourist terms, “said Mr. Jörg Lindner. “Given the current situation of political instability in some tourist destinations, investments in stable destinations remain our maximum interest.”

Mr. Richter added: “We are convinced that other companies will follow our example and we will multiply the investments. We are looking forward to that moment, because far from seeing them as a competition, we value the diversity of supply that will strengthen the north of the island , as an attractive vacation destination “.

With the Lifestyle Hotel, the group 12.18 bets again on Spain and consolidates as a business group with this project, which follows the almost completed Seven Pines Resort in Ibiza. In fact, group 12.18 is already planning projects in southern Europe for the next few years.

German hiker suffers leg injury

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HE GES helicopter had to be called in to res cue an injured hiker who suffered a fall in Tenerife.

The accident happened on the footpath from Punta Hidalgo to Bejías in San Cristóbal de La Laguna just after 4,30pm.

The 60-year-old woman of German origin hurt one of her legs but the injury was deemed “moderate” though she was unable to walk.

She was assisted on the ground by SUC staff and then taken by helicopter to hospital in Santa Cruz.

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Vital free transport for cancer patients needs local support facilitate the mobility of patients.”

She said as many people as possible needed to know about the service.

The transfer of cancer patients by the AECC responds to many of the difficulties raised and allows patients to feel the empathy of other users

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HE Spanish Association against Cancer (AECC) will soon launch a free transport service to transfer cancer patients from Icod de los Vinos to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands (HUC) so they can receive their radiotherapy and chemotherapy sessions or go to medical appointments.

In addition to this initiative, information points will be installed in the City Hall and Social Services units.

This service depends on its viability for the number of users who need to use the AECC bus (from approximately 15 people). Patients will be able to go to the information points

of the AECC, whose operation is expected for the first week of November, installed in the “Ventanilla Única” of Icod de los Vinos town hall and soon in Social Services.

Councillor of social services and health, Carmen González, it is “a fundamental and new service in the municipality to

who know and understand their circumstances.

The AECC integrates patients, families, volunteers and professionals who work together to prevent, sensitise, accompany people, and fund cancer research projects that will allow better diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Fugitives arrested at south airport

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HE control of passengers at Tenerife’s south airport led to the arrest of five wanted men during October.

National police arrested the five, all wanted by the Spanish courts for different reasons.

The nationalities of the detainees are Spanish, Indian, British and Romanian and are between 27 and 48 years old.

The action was developed by national police officers belonging to the Reina Sofía Airport Police Station.

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Six southern PEACEFUL RESOLUTIONS municipalities hear Arona starts free plans for urgent mediation service sanitation works

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EPRESENTATIVES of the municipalities of the south-west and the Cabildo met in Guía de Isora to put on the table the most urgent works in the field of sanitation.

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RONA has launched a free mediation service if you are having problems with your neighbours.

The local council has enlisted the help of two professionals who specialise in “peaceful resolutions” , as well as technical support from the University of La Laguna.

The new Arona Municipal Mediation and Coexistence Unit had four cases in its first week after being formed recently.

Issues could relate to noise or disagreements to do with cleaning or hygiene or leaks, family problems, smells from commercial premises or the use of public spaces or schools.

Arona’s councillor for open government, José Antonio Reverón says this service can be requested when one of the parties interested in mediation has a link (housing, work, school, trade, etc.) with Arona.

“This Unit allows us to offer citizens an alternative scientifically guaranteed for their effectiveness and that, under the principles of transparency, confidentiality and neutrality, they can solve their conflicts without having to resort to complaints or lawsuits,” he explained.

Applications can be made at the offices of the Citizen Attention Service and will have no cost for either party.

The initiative, called AronaMedia, has the technical support of the Centre for University Studies of Mediation and Coexistence (CUMECO) of the ULL, which is a joint effort to promote alternative, participatory and cooperative forms of community and citizen conflict management . This multidisciplinary Centre, which contributes to specialized mediators, is made up of experts in cognitive psychology, evolutionary and educational psychology, sociology, legal disciplines and social work.

Sr. Reveron said that 90 per cent of the cases conclude with a mutual agreement, saving and money for those involved.

According to the insular councillor for water, the regional treatment plant to be installed on Isoran soil could be a reality in the next three years.

Manuel Martínez met with the Cabildo’s vice president, Aurelio Abreu and representatives of Santiago del Teide; Adeje; Arona; Vilaflor; San Miguel de Abona and Guia de Isora councol to address proposals for improvements in sanitation.

At the meeting, the plan of actions foreseen in the Municipal Cooperation Plan 2018-2021 was announced in detail. Short and medium-term actions were taken into account and the commitment of the municipalities with the financing of public sanitation networks was reaffirmed.

Sr. Abreu explained that the planned investment “will allow us to solve the problem of the whole water cycle in the region, as well as for the installation of the purifier and the pumping stations” and noted that “the southwest region has done a responsible job , with works of sanitation that are not seen and whose execution is often annoying to the neighbors - but that are important for what will come next “.

Guia de Isora Mayor, Pedro Martin stressed the need to solve as soon as possible the problem of wastewater in the region.

“The sanitation actions require very large investments and the municipalities have been forced to join a local network. This is very good, but it has also slowed down investments that we could have made on our own,” he said.

He recalled that the municipalities in the area have been demanding the necessar y pumping stations and the desired regional treatment plant for more than ten years.

It is foreseen that 48 million euros will be invested in the next three years for the improvement of sanitation, purification and rainwater in the municipalities of Tenerife, to which will be added the 36 million euros envisaged by the Insular Water Council.

As confirmed by Manuel Martínez, the projects of the purification station and the collectors of the southwestern area have passed the environmental procedure and it is expected that in 2018 the State will tender the work and the purifier can become reality within a term of three years.

“What we are looking for is to convert the water that is nowadays considered a waste into a resource for the area and for the crops of the region,” he said. The meeting was attended by representatives of the government teams of these six southern municipalities, as well as the spokesmen of the opposition parties.

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Deadly sausages spiked with needles found in popular park

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OCAL residents have reacted in horror after pieces of sausage containing needles were found in a La Laguna park.

Police say they were deliberately planted with the intention of causing serious injury or death to dogs in the area. However, there was always the remote possibility that a child could have picked one of the sausages up and put it into their mouth.

“This is a terrible thing to do. The person who did it must be found and prosecuted,” said one infuriated resident.

“It’s awful,” said another.

The pieces of sausages were spiked with needles and other sharp bits of metal in

small rod form.

They were found by the ecological unit of the local police who immediately issued a warning through its Twitter page. An investigation was opened to try and find the person or people responsible.

“We have begun an investigation to find out who is leaving this dangerous and deadly trap for dogs,” said a spokesman.

The spiked sausages were found in the Parque San Benito which is very well-used by families.

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ISITORS and residents of Santa Cruz are being urged to get to know the history of the city in a bid to help preserve its past.

The city council believes this is the way forward as the more people know about the capital, the more they are likely to want to help look after it.

An information campaign is being launched which will complement other initiatives, such as the drawing up of a Strategic Heritage Plan.

“Both the campaign and the other programmes launched by the Department of Historic Heritage are based on the conviction that only from the knowledge of the patrimonial wealth of the municipality can its conservation and eventual rehabilitation be guaranteed,” said a spokesman for the local authority.

The Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez and councillor of historical heritage, Yolanda Moliné presented details of the campaign, which will last until November 16th when Unesco celebrates the International Day of World Heritage.

Sr. Bermudez said the campaign was two-fold; on the one hand, to carry out concrete actions around the city and on the other, to raise awareness about the capital’s history.

In relation to the first, the Mayor recalled that the rehabilitation of Plaza de los Patos, a true symbol of the city, will begin shortly and announced that the drafting of the project for the Masonic Temple may be concluded next year and that at the beginning of 2019 the works can begin.

In the same vein, he stressed that the first phase of the rehabilitation of the Palacio de Carta will be undertaken shortly to open the ground floor to the public and will also address the comprehensive rehabilitation project for the San Rafael and San Roque cemetery .

Sr. Bermúdez also hoped that the rehabilitation of the Viera and Clavijo Park could be unblocked soon and the Government of the Canary Islands could take over the work or “give us the resources to do it ourselves.”

Yolanda Moliné said : “Even today we have a lot of heritage that is unknown by the citizens, so the campaign is an invitation to everyone to enjoy it and, at the same time, know, protect and value it.”

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Tall order for La Laguna stresses its precious heritage and educates about firemen graffiti

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A Laguna has launched a major new project to raise awareness about the problem of graffiti in the city and to make young people more aware of its precious heritage.

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IREFIGHTERS needed a head for heights when called out to deal with a damaged facade in Santa Cruz.

Ropes and pulleys had to be used to secure the stonework high up on the building in the district of La Salud.

The alert was raised after fears that masonry could fall from the property in calle Hero.

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Man arrested for prostitute attack

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27-year-old man has been arrested for hitting and attempting to rob a prostitute in Arona.

Police said the man accused of the violent robbery is of Moroccan nationality.

Officers were on patrol when they spotted the woman being attacked, with a man first pulling her hair and then dragging her to the ground where she was kicked. He then tried to take the cash she had gained through prostitution.

The incident took place recently in calle Llanos de Troya in Playa de las Americas.

Safey talks for Icod pupils

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ATIONAL Police will hold a series of talks in the schools of Icod de los Vinos on safety issues.

These will include a series of lectures abut bullying, drugs, racism and intolerance, violence against women and discrimination; and the risk associated with new technologies.

“The objective is to respond

in a coordinated and effective manner to the issues related to the safety of minors and young people in the school and its environment, as well as to improve their knowledge of police resources for crime prevention and protection of victims,” said a council spokesman.

The campaign will include 30 workshops for fourth year students and ten guided routes full of anecdotes and legends about the historic centre.

“La Laguna pinta diferente” was launched by councillor for history and artistic heritage, Candelaria Díaz and is part of the events being prepared to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the declaration of the historic city as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

“This action seeks, on the one hand, to address one of the essential issues currently facing the heritage of our city, the indiscriminate graffiti on walls, historic buildings, urban furniture; and, on the other hand, show the fact that La Laguna has a unique and special history to offer, which goes beyond the chronological and conventional narrative of its foundation and develo-

pment, and which is full of peculiarities that make La Laguna a place, precisely, different,” says the local council.

The guided routes part of the programme is specifically aimed at local people as it is felt that if they get to know and love the place in which they live, this will be transmitted to others.

Ten routes have been organised, with a maximum duration of two hours, in which different mythical, anecdotal and curious elements of the history of the municipality will be relayed. It proposes to present some of its most significant sites from the historical, artistic and heritage point of view, its brief history, characteristics and meaning, using the anecdote or the legend as a reason to open the door to the great history of La Laguna.

The number of participants estimated in each route is 30 places; and will be held on Fridays, in the afternoon, and on Saturdays, in the morning, between November 3th and December 2nd, inclusive.

Registration is free and can be done through the Association for Social Innovation CanariasCanary Islands on the email info@adariscanarias.com and the phones 696 530 356 and 679 416 007.

On the other hand, the workshops for students started

on October 9th and end on December 5th.

It is based on the idea that young people are probably unaware of the importance of their heritage and the damage that some graffiti inflict on it, but because they may be unaware of the true meaning of graffiti today, that is, an expressive language, an art urban, a contemporary artistic language. The workshops will include a tour of sites in La Laguna which have been damaged by graffiti.

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Ex-pats in Canaries urged to keep up with Brexit news

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IM Hemmings, Deputy Head of Mission to Spain, has been on a visit to the Canary Islands to speak at a number of events about the progress of Brexit negotiations and the future relationship between the UK and Spain.

The main focus of the visit was the subject of citizens’ rights and how that is one of the main priorities for the British Government in the negotiations with the EU. The agenda included visits to the British School of Gran Canaria, and different venues in Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Tenerife, where Tim Hemmings delivered the speech “The UK and Spain: Beyond Brexit” and met with local authorities, businesses and British citizens living in the islands.

Talking about the status of citizens, Tim Hemmings said: “We want to provide as much certainty as possible to the million UK nationals who live in the EU, including the many thousands of British people who have made their home in the Canary Islands. “ “We know that there are a range of areas where citizens on both sides are seeking clarity, ranging from residency rights to healthcare and pensions. Good progress has already been made in the negotiations and we are listening carefully to the concerns of British nationals across Spain, and my visit to the Canary Islands aimed to ensure that these issues are included in the discussions. Our goal is that people should be able to continue living their lives broadly as before. “ “I would advise people living in the Canaries to follow our social media channels for updates, including our Brits in Spain Facebook page, and to sign up for alerts from the gov.uk page to ensure you are getting accurate information.”

Advice for UK citizens living in the EU can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advice-for-british-nationals-travelling-and-living-in-europe

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k9 news update Icod de los Vinos acts to avoid further cuts in drinking water “INHERITED PROBLEM”

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COD de los Vinos council has promised action to avoid more cuts in the supply of drinking water.

The authority has announced measures to improve the supply network, as well as the installation of portable tanks and an overall analysis of the network.

In recent months, there have been a number of cuts as happened for more than 20 days in July.

However, the present council is blaming the previous administration for “lack of foresight to meet the peak demand that occurs in summer.”

“The main tasks have been to feed the different tanks, alternating the water from one supply to another to prevent voids, as well as to solve the breaks and losses of water immediately, thus avoiding the detriment that this involves for residents,” said a council spokesman.

Negotiations are taking place with the Insular Water Council and with different suppliers to raise the levels in the tanks.

The council also intends to continue with the replacement of pipelines that are in poor condition, as well as the acquisition of portable tanks that will be used to maintain the supply while others are repaired in the event of damage.

In the meantime, the Cabildo is managing the construction of a header reservoir that allows the storage of enough water to be distributed in areas where problems may arise.

In addition, it is planned to completely renew the network that has to be implemented in phases, in actions to be carried out within the sewerage of the municipality, which in a short time has to be implemented as a requirement of the European Union.

The Mayor of Icod de los Vinos, José Ramón León said the previous administration had promised no more water cuts but on the day the new council took over, reserves in the tanks were so low that they had to act immediately to avoid the cuts in the day and at night.

He believed the short-term problem had now been solved but this was always subject to any major incident which might force cuts in certain areas of the municipality.

Councillor for agriculture, José Domingo Alonso said they had noticed a recovery of the water levels in the deposits and now had detailed control over them to hopefully avoid further probems.

THE K9 SUPER-DOGS TAKE TO CATWALK! On Sunday 15th October, six of K9’s pupsters took to the catwalk at Siam Mall to promote adopting a rescue dog. Winston, Ghost, Charlie, Sami, Marco and Lucy loved every minute of it – especially all the attention - and were perfect ambassa-dogs for K9.

Ex-K9 chums, now happily adopted, came along in support and much fun was had by all involved. A very welcome 160 euros was raised on the day but, perhaps most importantly of all, the event helped raise the profile of rescue dogs and the message that, given the chance they so deserve, they bring so much to a home as happy and contented family pets and companions.

K9 CHRISTMAS PARTY TICKETS NOW ON SALE This year’s K9 fundraising Christmas Party is on Saturday 9th December at Showtime, Adeje (exit 78, TF1). Tickets are 25 euros per person and include a chicken meal or vegetarian option, drinks all evening (excluding spirits and bottled beers), entertainment from Let It Be Beatles and compere Aidy Evans. Tickets are available from: Lin on 626 344 799; Mikey at k9mikey@gmail.com: Studio 5 haird-

ressers, Los Cristianos on 922 794 304; and K9 refuge on 667 638 468. There will be raffles on the night and please do bring along treats for the K9 wonder-dogs and cats.

GENJI’S BACK Stolen from K9 in the early hours of Saturday 30th September, Genji has been found safe and well. Thank you to everyone who shared the appeals to find him. Now to find this lovely guy his forever home and family.

MEET OUR DOGS We have many dogs - in all shapes and sizes – waiting patiently for their loving, safe and secure forever homes.

You can see them all – their stories and pictures – on our website at www.k9tenerife.com Go to “K9 dogs/Dogs waiting for homes”.

Why not visit us at K9 Refuge on Calle Chimbesque between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas any day of the week between 10:00 and 14:00.

Alternatively, you can get in touch by telephoning us on 667 638 468 or emailing info@k9tenerife.com You will also find stories of our dogs, their antics and heartwarming re-homings on facebook by following Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker and also K9 Tenerife.

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Cats and kittens waiting for their forever home

CATS WELFARE TENERIFE

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AVE you considered getting a cat/kitten but you can’t because you already have a dog?

Despite the saying “fighting like cat and dog”, there are ways that you can fit your new cat/kitten into your already dog residing home.

If you’re bringing a new cat/ kitten into your home where there’s a dog, make sure there’s somewhere for them to have some space away from each other. Don’t just let your dog chase your cat around.

Keep them separate for a few days. Animals need time to get to know each other ’s smells and get to know their new home before they can deal with getting to know another

animal. Cats and dogs are more likely to fight or be unhappy if you force them together suddenly. Don’t let the first encounter your cat/ kitten has with your dog be a bad one. They need to feel safe and secure in their new home. Mixing the animals smells by stroking the cat then the dog and vice versa also helps. Let them sniff out where each other has been without the other being present. Smells are important it’s the way they get to know each other.

Wait to introduce them

until your cat/kitten seems relaxed and ready, and both are calm. Your cat should have a place where it can always get away from your dog. Cat tree’s, baby gates and the back of the sofa are usually a favourite, whatever allows them to escape. Don’t forget a cat will generally attack a dog when it’s backed into a corner with no way to get away.

If your cat or dog hasn’t lived with another animal before, it won’t immediately know how to deal with the situation straightaway so they’ll need time. Either way it is possible to live with both animals under the same roof. You may find your cat becomes the boss. But in no time they’ll be the best of friends.

Here at the cats welfare in Tenerife we have many cats and kittens awaiting their forever homes. Contact us via our website www.catswelfare-tenerife.com or ring/ whatsapp Sharon (English) on 662 52 40 06. 7 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, so you can be sure you’ve made the decision.

New kittens to adopt Monday comes around far too quickly, but at the start of the week we have the new kittens waiting to be adopted at Vets Express (Torviscas Alto.) Three very playful, full of energy and fun ones this week. two boys and one girl.

All completely litter trained.

Adopt two kittens together (the best option for you and the kittens) you only have to pay for kitten injection, micro chip and neutering for one kitten, the other kitten receives these treatments FREE. Kitten injection, micro chip and neutering is FREE for ALL BL ACK KITTENS. Contact Vets Express 615605888 to arrange to view these kittens.

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.

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HIS gorgeous four month old puppy was found abandoned in a cave along with her sisters and brothers but no sign of their mum.

She is really nice natured and will only grow a little more. She really deserve a loving home as well as the other 200 dogs at the refuge so please do come and visit us if you are interested in adopting a dog.

Now the winter is approaching we are looking for any spare wool that you could donate to us as Mary Irvine very kindly knits little jackets for the dogs that fly to Germany to keep them warm during the flight. 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, as well as 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 13.0016.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the El Medano junction .

Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page action tier Acción del Sol.

R.I.P. Barbara Rushmer Rushmer- Barbara died on 13th October 2017 aged 92 at her home in Tenerife after a long illness.

She pioneered work with profoundly deaf children in Poole and in the Bahamas, funded by British Overseas Aid. Her husband, Rush, sailed from Weymouth to Nassau to assist with this work.

She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Watts in Poole, her nieces, Caroline Scott and Deborah Van Leeuwen, and their families.

Services of thanksgiving will be held in Tenerife and in England.

“I thank God in all my remembrances of you”

All Saints church news

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wonderful Harvest spread adorned the church for our Harvest Festival Service last Sunday. This will be given to the Red Cross and White Cross for distribution to the poorer people of our parish. Very many thanks to Saint Andrews School, El Sauzal and the British School in La Luz and Los Realejos. A truly wonderful bounty of goods. Thank you to all the people who came to help with all the sorting of the produce on the days before and after the Service. As they say, many hands make light work and it certainly did in this case.

Friday 13th October saw 60 people seated to our Harvest Tea, a great afternoon with guest of honour Reverend Jenny from La Palma who had come over to say her farewells to us all. As I expect most of you know, Reverend Jenny is returning to the UK to take up a house for duty post in Norfolk.

We also said goodbye to Anna Maria. our cleaner who has been with our church for more years than I care to remember.

Although a great afternoon of fellowship, it had a tinge of sadness about it as we said goodbye to two old friends.

Following on from our last very successful Car Boot, our next one kicks off on Saturday November 4th. Gates open at 11am. All the stalls will be there, many bargains to tempt the eye and also the purse!!!

There will be the usual refreshments , tea, coffee and the bar, plus Ray’s Bistro selling hot and cold food for that welcome break. . Don’t forget too our Christmas Car Boot which will be held on Saturday December 2nd with our Grand Christmas Raffle . Tickets for this will be on sale at the November Car Boot and also on the day itself. Father Christmas has also promised to attend for our little people.

The next Inter Quiz will be on November 7th at 7pm in the church grounds hosted this time by the British Libra-ry.

Come along the quizzes are fun and for the price of one euro the proceeds of which go to a

charity chosen by the host team one can enjoy a challenging evening. Rayco our church organist holds choir lessons Tuesday evening in the church from 8pm to 10pm. For more information please phone Rayco on 699649454 There will be a joint Service with our Lutheran brothers and sisters on Tuesday October 31st at 11am in the church. This is to mark the 5ooth Anniversary of the Reformation. Our Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday November 12th at 10.45. This will be led by our locum priest Reverend Robert Ellis. Church Services are held on a regular basis as follows: Wednesdays 10am — Service of Holy Communion.

Sundays 9.30am —— Traditional Service of Holy Communion.

Sundays 11am —Sung Eucharist.

For the last two months during our long Interregnum, we have been very priviledged to have as our locum priest Reverend Paul Payton whose feet I don’t think have touched the ground since he arrived.

It has been a very busy time in the life of our church, Father Paul your Sermons and Bible Studies were an inspiration to us all. Thank you . Our Locum Priest from Saturday October 28th until December 11th will be Reverend Robert Ellis who will be here with his wife Caroline. Reverend Robert can be reached by phoning the Parsonage on 922384038.

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Friends of Tenerife Wingate School’s new Scandinavian style classrooms

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INGATE School has added more play area and four new classrooms over the summer to meet the growing demand for places. It has also expanded and revamped both the Nursery and Reception classrooms.

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HE Car Boot season has arrived and our team was in sparkling form on Saturday 7th October at the Anglican Church in Parque Taoro.

Thanks to our members stocking us up with first class quality items we raised a record amount of money which augurs well for the rest of the season.

This was followed by us hosting the Inter Club Quiz on Tuesday 10th October also in the Church Grounds. Our Treasurer, Ian Craig, prepared the questions and acted as the question master. There were teams from the Church, English Library, ESTA, British Games Club, Wednesday Group and the Friends of Tenerife. It was a thrilling competition which was so evenly matched that, by the last round of 15 questions, there were only 8 points between the first and the last; everything to play for. The winners were ESTA (English Speaking Theatrical Association). Earlier in the month, ESTA and ourselves had sent representatives to a Multicultural Event organised by the Ayuntamiento which was celebrating the diversity of nations in Puerto de la Cruz. 26 nationalities were represented and each nationality was asked to bring examples of their home cuisine (which we did), and wear national dress (which we didn’t). This was impossible for us at such short notice although one of our group, who shall be nameless, suggested that the men could go with

knotted handkerchiefs on their heads. The evening was very entertaining especially with the singing and dancing of the glorious Venezuelans, the beautiful dresses of the Indians, Senegalese and Moroccans and the general friendly atmosphere. We thank Helen Austin for suggesting this and we’ll be ready and waiting for next year. So now winter is approaching and the swallows are returning. The reader can see that we have plenty of social activities and visitors are welcome to join us.

Our future events are:November 4th – Car Boot sale at the Anglican Church grounds in Parque Taoro. Open at 11am.

November 14th – Lunch at Petit Los Angeles.

December 5th- Christmas coach trip to Playa de las Americas calling at Iceland.

Everyone welcome 10 euros.

Meet at the Botanical Garden at 11.15am For more information phone Jean at 922 384809 or Maureen at 922 341979 For any information about the other groups mentioned or general queries phone Ken Fisher at 639310682.

Wingate has always prided itself on the quality of education, and has focused on employing the best teachers and keeping class sizes low to offer as much individual attention to its pupils as possible. This attention to quality has meant that the school has always been highly rated, and even through the crisis, the number of pupils in the school has always been healthy. Now, as the economy has picked up, and after the recent inspection by BSO (British Schools Overseas) in which the school obtained Good to Outstanding in all areas, the demand for places has reached maximum levels and the school management decided it was time to double up in a few more year groups.The new classrooms were designed by local architect Carlos Arocha with a distinct Scandinavian style, offering minimalistic and light classroom spaces optimised for learning. All classrooms offer high speed wifi for the use of the Chromebooks and have projectors all linked to the school cloud, using Google Classroom and Google Apps for Learning, to enhance the pupils’ learning experience. These classrooms are surrounded by a thick green astroturf, with a quiet shady relaxation area apart from the main playground, for students who do not wish to partake in the more energetic playtime activities of their peers. Nursery has also been expanded from 13 to 24 children, with a large new classroom and an extra two members of staff. It had also been given its own fenced off astroturf playing area full of educational toys. Nursery gives children a chance to prepare themselves for their time at Wingate, allowing the children to get used to a big school and, where necessary, get their level of English up to a level where they can learn and play comfortably in a totally English environment.

The level of English throughout the school is at an extremely high level, and this is something that the school is taking great efforts to maintain. Most of the children who leave the school are completely bilingual, and those whose parents speak a language other than English or Spanish at home, become tri-lingual! The waiting lists are still long, and Wingate School are trying to address this issue. The main objective is to grow and at the same time, maintain the high level of education it is famed for, so it has to be planned carefully.

There are some exciting projects ahead for the school.

Volunteer students from year 11 Wingate

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AST Friday, around 24 children of Wingate School’s Year 11 class visited two centres in the north of the island, which aim to help those with mental disabilities. The trip was organised and funded by the Lion Charity who focus on connecting different people in the community.

The first centre visited was a type of day care for adults with learning disabilities. They would come in and work in different workshops, which included sewing, woodwork, gardening, etc. We went in and interacted with many people and made quite a few friends along the way! We saw a great amount of amazing artwork

and crafts that they had created. The second centre’s intention is to help those with down syndrome - with members ranging from babies to the elderly. This centre was supported through a printing service which those with down syndrome were a part of. The centre provided many facilities for the people there, such as a

Bruma needs an owner

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RUMA is only one to one and a half years old but is very quiet despite his young age. He would make a lovely family dog or companion for somebody. He is medium sized.

Please call Rachel on 629 031 273 if you can offer Bruma a home. 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. They do not ask for adoption fees, only a donation of food and photos to let them know how the dog is getting on in his/her new home. Call 629 031 273.

multisensory room to improve cognitive ability.

Both centres do so much to help the community in Tenerife and improve the quality of life of those people. It was an eyeopening experience since most of us weren’t aware centres like these existed on the island. It was also inspiring seeing people come past their disabilities and achieve things beyond most people’s capabilities. We encourage you to make trips like these and learn more from those around you, as we have learnt a lot from it ourselves. Small trips like these can brighten up people’s

days - of those who visit and of those in the centres. For the future, we’re planning to get more involved with such charities and participate in other activities to benefit the community - such as fundraisers and volunteer work. We deeply feel that we can make a difference and hope that this article encourages people of our age group - and everyone willing to make a change - to find opportunities to help their local community.

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MULTILINGUAL ISLANDS

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HE Government of the Canary Islands has launched the first Official School of Distance Languages of the archipelago.

It began its journey this school year with a first location in the Institute of Secondary Education Tony Gallardo of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The general director of Vocational Training and Adult Education of the Ministry of Education and Universities of the Government of the Canary Islands, Manuel Jorge, visited the team in charge of the project which in 2017/2018 will teach in electronic form integrated courses of English

for teachers of the Canary Islands.

Thus, the new school is inaugurated with an initial training specifically aimed at the teachers of the Canary Islands, who will be able to study languages with flexibility and from home. More than 1,100 teachers from the archipelago have already enrolled to take this distance training, with courses at levels A2, B1, B2 and C1.

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of the new EOI encompasses several classrooms of the Tony Gallardo Institute, where the teachers of this new teaching modality carry out their work, through novel digital tools and virtual classrooms created for this purpose. In addition to developing the materials that make up the digital platform created for distance learning, EOI teachers will provide telematics tutorials to help teachers improve their language skills.

The Director General of Vocational Training and Adult Education stressed the importance of adding this new form of teaching to “make language learning easier and more accessible”.

“In order to achieve our goal of obtaining a multilingual archipelago, it is important to respond to the specific characteristics of the Canary Islands, to reach all the territories taking advantage of the technological resources and to provide tools that allow to combine the continuous

learning with the working life,” he said.

The objective of the Ministry of Education and Universities is to expand its programming including all language teaching and addressing all groups from the next courses.

The first step for this future distance EOI are these integrated courses of English.

Specifically, for this training, the Ministry of Education and Universities of the Government of the Canary Islands has expanded the initial scope, adding more than 700 seats to the 380 offered at the beginning.

These integrated courses will be taught between October 2017 and May 2018 and will last 240 hours, which will be incorporated into the teacher training portfolio. At the end of the training, in June 2018, a certification test will be held to allow teachers who follow these courses to obtain official certification of the corresponding level.

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ATIONAL Police have intervened counterfeit brand products worth almost half a million euros in ten shops in tourist areas in southern Gran Canaria.

The operation has led to the arrest of 16 people aged between 29 and 70.

The seized items included bags, wallets, caps, shirts, watches and electronic devices, valued at 454,000 euros.

Officers began to investigate the activities of those responsible for these establishments, located between the tourist areas of Maspalomas and San Agustín of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

The goods all carried the marks of well-known brands but were counterfeit.

The 16 people arrested, ten men and six women, include seven Spaniards and nine foreigners of four different nationalities.

SUBSTANTIAL INCREASES

Low-cost airlines still a firm choice for Canary travellers

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OW-COST airlines transported 4.54 million passengers in the Canary Islands from January to September, a 23.4% increase over the same period in 2016.

The data was released by the SubDirectorate General of Knowledge and Tourist Studies, under the Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda.

On the other hand, traditional companies transferred more than 5.97 million travellers in the islands in the first nine months of the year, 0.2% less than the same period last year, out of a total of 10.52 million travellers who came by plane from January to September, 8.8% more than a year earlier.

In September, the low cost carriers carried 518,642 passengers in the Canary Islands, 26.4% more than in the same month of the previous year, while the traditional ones transferred 595,723 passengers, 0.1% more than in the same month of the year 2016.

In all, 1.1 million people were in the archipelago last month, 10.8% more than the same month last year.

Meanwhile, in the whole of Spain, low-cost airlines transported more 36.2 million passengers from January to September, which is a 14.5% increase over the same period of 2016.

The traditional ones transferred more than 32.8 million passengers in the first nine months of the year, 3.8% more than the same period of the previous year, of the total of 69 million international travellers who9 arrived by plane of January to September, 9.1% more than a year earlier.

In this way, the low-cost and traditional airlines accounted for 52.5% and 47.5%, respectively, passenger air traffic in the first nine months of the year.

In September, the low cost transported 4.7 million passengers, 14.9% more than in the same month of the previous year, capturing 52.4% of the air traffic, while the traditional ones moved to 4, 3 million passengers, 2.9% more than in the same month of 2016, with 47.6% of the total flow.

Among the low-cost airlines (CBC), Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling continue to lead the ranking, concentrating 62.4% of the volume of passengers generated in low cost and 32.7% of total air traffic flow received in Spain. The first two showed remarkable progress in September, while Vueling increased moderately.

The United Kingdom, with 13.5 million passengers, 37.3% of the total, led the low-cost arrivals to Spain until September, after a 15.9% increase; followed by Germany, with 11.5% of the total and 4.1 million ‘low cost’ travelers, 19% more, and Italy, with 11.4% of tickets via this route, to 4.12 millions of travelers, 10% more.

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Canary Government

Good idea or bad? El Hierro seeks views on marine national park idea

draws up new strategy for coastal

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HE Canary Government has launched a new project which aims to make the archipelago a reference point for innovation in coastal ecotourism.

The initiative will involve the creation of a network of socalled “eco-areas” which will receive special protection whilst still being enjoyed by tourists and local people.

“EcoAreas MardeTodos” (“Ecooareas for all”) was unveiled by the tourism promotion department which is hoping for the active involvement of both the public and private sectors.

It is planned to set up a number of diverse groups with representatives from citizens, administrations, researchers, NGOs, companies and universities.

Director general of tourism promotion, Candelaria Umpiérrez said a new certification would also be created to accredit the quality of ecotourism areas.

“We want to contribute to the sustainability of coastal environments through the dynamisation of uses and spaces,” she explained.

She said any coastal area of the Canary Islands which wants to promote sustainable development with ecotourism

activities could be a candidate for ‘EcoArea MardeTodos’ but for its implementation it was necessar y to have local institutions and a civil society involved in the process.

To this end, meetings had already been held with Spain’s coastal department and with the various competent bodies in the Canary Islands Government, such as Fisheries, Territorial Policy and the Environment.

“These are small seeds to improve the future of these environments and their populations,” she said.

Two Canary Islands universities will be helping with the constitution and operation of the project which will have a team of nine scientists and experts in charge of the fieldwork in each of the possible eco-areas.

The new eco-areas will ensure proper use and encouragement of sustainable tourism activities such as swimming, diving, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling, recreational fishing and gastronomy.

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UBLIC opinion is to be sought over El Hierro’s plan to create Spain’s first marine national park in its waters.

Cabildo president, Belén Allende said she didn’t want the designation to be “a paper exercise” only and therefore wants the involvement of all.

She said 97 per cent of the current law relating to national parks focused either on land or on a land/water combination but not on what El Hierro wanted to do with the ocean surrounding it.

The Cabildo will be asking local residents what they think of the idea as this will help shape the authority’s stance on the issue.

El Hierro would follow the recent example of Easter Island, where, on the proposal of the Chilean Government, the creation of a large marine reserve around the island was approved.

Regarding El Hierro’s bid, both the Government team (AHI-NC) and the spokesmen of the other political forces (PSOE and PP) stressed the need to act responsibly and in direct contact with the groups of the island.

Podemos councillor Amado Carballo said the park would be “an element of international projection which would take the name of El Hierro to the outside and would allow the local population to know better the natural values of the Sea of Calm and sea areas included in the proposal.”

He said there should be “no deaf ears” to the project because of its huge importance.

Belén Allende referred to recent criticism of Spain made during a conference into national parks which pointed out that 41 per cent of the territory with the declaration did not have a a proper management plan.

That is why she said the El Hierro bid should not be on paper only but one which looked after the future of the sea areas to be protected.

Spokesman for the Socialist Party, Alpidio Armas, said this was one of the great debates that will determine the path of El Hierro in the medium and long term. “The great debate,” he said, “is whether the project is good or bad for the island.”

Maria del Carmen Morales (PP) reiterated the need to listen to the opinion of all social groups, and all residents, “and from there we will see if the project of Marine National Park is good or bad.”

NIGHT-TIME RAID

FUERTEVENTURA EVENT

Drug traffickers tried to throw hashish overboard

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OLICE in the Canaries say they have notched up another blow against drug trafficking.

The Civil Guard has intercepted 375 kilos of hashish which was being smuggled on board a small boat north of Gran Canaria at the tip of Guanarteme.

The drugs were wrapped in 15 bales which the two occupants of the pneumatic boat tried to throw overboard when they spotted the police.

It was stopped 1.5 miles north of Gran Canaria as part of an ongoing operation against drug trafficking to and from the archipelago.

On this occasion, the two members of the crew were both of Maghreb origin and were arrested.

The operation was carried out by the Maritime Service of the Civil Guard at 4am in the morning while carrying out surveillance tasks on the coast of Gran Canaria.

The boat was six metres in length.

Beach location for new-style Festival of the Sea

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UERTEVENTURA is to stage a large-scale Festival of the Sea on November 11th and 12th with a beach-front location.

The island’s Cabildo has signed an agreement over the event with the municipality of Tuineje.

International and local music groups will be taking part in the festival on the beach of Gran Tarajal.

Cabildo president, Marcial Morales said it would be a “unique scenario” with the beach next to the maritime avenue which was a hub of life for much of the south of the

island.

“This festival will boost the cultural and commercial life of the important social fabric and economic value of Gran Tarajal, “ he added.

The Mayor of Tuineje, Salvador Delgado said they were delighted to be collaborating with the Cabildo and expected the festival to be a huge success both for the locality and the whole of Fuerteventura.

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Massive haul of cocaine El Hierro increases air connectivity to meet growing found in removals lorry

WEEKEND PRIORITY

demand

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L Hierro is looking to improve air connectivity at the weekends after revelations that hotel bookings are being cancelled because of the lack of flights.

Island president, Belen Allende says this is just one of the issues to be investigated by the Cabildo despite “excellent news” on passenger numbers from the airport authority AENA. For the second month, the airport of El Hierro recorded the highest growth of all the airports in the archipelago during September. This was also the case in July.

In September, El Hierro airport dealt with 47,6 per cent more passengers with respect to the same period of the previous year , which translates into a movement of 21,031 people.

The Cabildo president expressed her satisfaction with these good figures offered by AENA, saying they demonstrated that improvement of the connectivity with prices and

frequencies are fundamental to generating the demand of the island as a tourist destination. “”This exponential and progressive growth obliges us to make an exhaustive followup of the fact that supply is always adapted to demand, and in that sense, as has already been said, the relevant negotiations have been carried out with Binter for the restoration of flights with Tenerife in the middle of the morning that will be effective every day from November,” she said.

She added: “One of the pending issues in which we are working with the airlines is to reinforce the connectivity of the weekends, as we increasingly see that there is

an overdemand in both origin and destination that inevitably ends in the cancellations of hotel and non-hotel spaces contracted before there were no available airplanes by the interested parties.”

At the same time, the tourism deparment is carrying out different promotional actions focused mainly on the presence in social networks which are obtaining results more than satisfactory, “and that lead to think that the trend of influx of visitors to El Hierro is on the rise, which in turn forces us to be working in other lines of promotion both outside and inside and in a quality plan of the tourist services we offer visitors so that the degree of satisfaction is high.”

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Police warning over clandestine sale of drugs after major operation

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HE Spanish Civil Guard, in conjunction with Interpol worldwide, has intervened about 4,507,050 doses of counterfeit drugs, including enhancers of sexual function and muscle mass.

The operation has resulted in the arrest of 62 people and the investigation of another 22, in a total of 23 operations of which 20 are still active.

There have been 1,442 inspections in different establishments such as herbalists, gyms, sex shops, parapharmacies and sale of dietetic foods, in which 545 administrative infractions have been formulated and two

criminal offences have been detected.

In the same way, the distribution of counterfeit and illegal drugs on the Internet has been acted upon, with administrative inspections being intensified at unauthorised distribution points.

The main objective of this operation is to combat the phenomenon of advertising,

sale and illegal supply of medicines, medical devices and medical devices, in particular those falsified or not licensed through the Internet. ”The propaganda, sale and supply of medicines outside authorised channels is becoming a global criminal activity, posing a global health risk and in many cases linked to transnational organised crime,” said a police spokesman.

INTERPOL has also been notified of a total of 88 web page addresses and advertisements from which drugs are illegally advertised, offered or distributed. The most offered in them are those indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and sexual invigorators, slimming and enhancers of muscle mass and used in doping in sport.

Several of these pages are immersed in some active research and with the procedures initiated to urge its closure by the National Court.

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OLICE on the Costa del Sol intercepted 101 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside second-hand furniture and destined for London.

The drugs were found when a removals lorry was stopped on a Spanish motorway heading out of Marbella as part of its journey to the UK. Officers investigating a large-scale drug trafficking raquet found 59 packets of cocaine stuffed into sideboards and eight bales of hasish, weighing 258 kilos.

Two men have been arrested, one of them a Spaniard aged 39 and living in Marbella and the other, a 46-year-old Canadian living in Estepona, also on the Costa del Sol. “The investigation began when officers became aware of the existence in Marbella of a criminal organisation dedicated to drug trafficking from Spain to different European countries,” said a spokesman for the Spanish police.

“They then received a tip-off that a shipment of cocaine was due to be made to the UK. The removals truck was intercepted on the motorway and the drugs found hidden inside second-hand furniture. They found 101 kilos of cocaine and 258 of hashish.”

The two men arrested were responsible for storing the drugs in a warehouse in Marbella and to make the arrangements for its delivery.

As part of the investigation, police raided one of the suspect’s home in Estepona and found more drugs, three luxury vehicles, seven mobile phones, a stun gun, electric pistol and detonator for a submachine gun.

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BUSINESSES WARNED

NO SLOWDOWN

Ibiza party resort to crackdown Spain on course for another on unacceptable noise levels record-breaking T year as tourism soars

OURISM chiefs in one of Ibiza’s most popular holiday resorts are to get tough over its unwanted party image by declaring war on noise.

The clampdown in San Antonio, famous for its bars and nightclubs, is part of the island’s crackdown on drunken tourism and “uncivic behaviour”, a move reflected in Mallorca.

Council leaders say local residents are totally fed up with the continous noise at night which is hitting the “unacceptable” leve of 85.9 decibels. This is 20 decibels higher than the permitted norm and is somewhere between the noise emitted by a Boeing 737 one mile from landing and a diesel train at 45 mph!

Environmental officers have promised a continuous onslaught against businesses until the levels are brought down to 65 decibels per day and 55 per night.

Noise experts say 60 decibels is equal to conversation in a restaurant, office or background music or an air conditioning unit at 100ft.

The night-time level of 55 decibels is like a quiet suburb or conversation at home.

Bars and clubs which refuse to abide by new regulations will be closed, it has been warned.

The tough clampdown will centre on West End where scores of bars and clubs line four or five of the main streets and is widely known as THE place to party.

But San Antonio council says the noise level at the moment is “unbearable” and action has to be taken.

A series of checks and readings has already taken place and one of the first ideas is to turn the area into a Special Zone of Acoustic Protection.

It is hoped to make this declaration in November,

San Antonio wants to get away from its party image “accompanied by a series of corrective measures aimed at alleviating the situation and a technical report that guarantees its impact,” said a council spokesman.

San Antonio’s councillor for the environment, Pablo Valdés said there was “no alternative” because of the excessive noise levels being reached.

“You have to be brave and approach the focus of the problems,” he told Diario de Ibiza.

He says the excessive noise has caused local people to move away from the centre, adding: “not forgetting the disturbances of public order and the torrent of images of excesses in the streets summer after summer, which has generated a perception of the current tourist model as a hostile activity among the island population.”

Other measures include pedestrianisation of the zone to reduce traffic noise and stepped-up police controls.

However, the local authority says both of these have already started and the

horrendous noise levels show no sign of abating.

“All studies indicate that the limits have been exceeded,” said the Mayor, Josep Tur. “The council cannot ignore the obvious.”

San Antonio council says it will also consider STOPPING the opening of new bars and clubs as they feel numbers are

already at saturation point.

The council says the various clubs and bars in the area are fully aware of the proposals which are in addition to noise pollution controls planned by the Balearic Government.

It is claimed that some of the businesses are planning to shut up shop and some have already closed and moved out.

FRAUDULENT PURCHASES

Suspects hid fake euro notes inside Spanish guitar

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OLICE have arrested two men suspected of distributing fake 50 euro bills in Ibiza.

Investigators also detected the presence of the same type of counterfeits in other islands of the archipelago, as well as in Madrid and Barcelona.

Those arrested, two residents of the district of Sa Peña, Ibizam were also engaged in drug trafficking.

The investigations began after several complaints were received from businesses in Ibiza who claimed to have received fake 50 euro bills as payment for some of the items sold in their establishments.

There was also an incident where a fake note was used to purchase charity lottery tickets.

During the investigation, police watched as two men gave a third person some money and he went into a well-known musical instruments store and bought a high-priced Spanish guitar. Moments later the agents verified that the payment of the instrument had been made with false bills of 50 euros.

Raids were carried out at three properties where officers seized 2,000 counterfeit euro banknotes of 50, 24,000 euros from the distribution of counterfeit currency and trafficking drugs, as well as various amounts of cocaine and heroin prepared for retail sale.

In addition, the Spanish guitar bought with the illegal money was seized. The two suspects had used it to hide the fake money inside.

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PAIN is on course for another record as the number of visitors this year is expected to hit 80 million with expenditure of 84 billion euros.

The Ministr y of Energy, Tourism and the Digital Agenda estimates that the number of inbound tourists to Spain will increase by approximately seven per cent in the fourth quarter of 2017 and that total spending by these tourists will increase by ten per cent.

Hence, the year will close with a new record number of inbound tourists (in excess of 80 million) who will spend over 84 billion euros. These forecasts are made by the Quarterly Report on Tourism Figures (COYUNTUR) drawn up by the ministerial department through Turespaña.

According to this study, the demand for tourism services in the third quarter of 2017 remained strong and, although growth in arrivals and overnight stays levelled out, total spending increased due to upward trends in the figures on average spending, daily spending and spending per person. Total spending grew by 14.7% in the first months of 2017 and by 15.4% in July.

In terms of the main emitting markets, these posted growth in the third quarter of 2017 with a slight dip in strength when compared with the start of the year and with some differences between them. The British market maintained good figures on inbound tourists to Spain and total spending, but slightly reduced when compared to previous months. The same can be said of the German and French markets. In contrast,

the Italian market continued to post the strong growth seen in previous months, while the Nordic market posted rapid growth.

As regards the arrival of tourists per destination autonomous region, the figures continued to rise albeit with a slight deceleration that was particularly felt in the Canary Islands, Catalonia, the Region of Valencia and the Region of Madrid. Other regions, such as Andalusia and the Balearic Islands, posted sustained growth. In terms of the total spending by inbound tourists to Spain, all regions posted growth and particularly strong figures were posted by Andalusia (up approximately 15%), the Canary Islands (over 12%) and the Region of Valencia (approximately 18%).

As regards domestic tourism, the number of trips made by residents both domestically and overseas has posted an upward trend so far this year: in June, overseas trips increased by 6.1%; while domestic trips increased by 4%.

Finally, to July 2017 (the most recent month with available data), revenue from tourism in the balance of payments shows rapid growth: from 11% in January to 16.4% in July. Furthermore, tourism activities continue to be a driving force for job creation and are contributing to the strength of the Spanish economy.

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“SUPPLYING INFORMATION”

YELLOW RIBBON

Dead pilot honoured with top bravery award after National Day crash

ISIS suspect cleared after court can’t disprove “undercover agent” theory

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pilot who died when his plane crashed following a display for Spain’s National Day has been hailed a hero after revelations he refused to bail out in order to save spectators, including his wife and baby.

Captain Borja Aybar Garcia, who was born in Ciudad Real, was posthumously awarded the Aeronautical Merit Cross during a funeral held at the Albacete Air Force Base.

The 34-year-old was piloting a Eurofighter plane when it crashed at the same airfield for reasons still being investigated.

He was returning in formation with three of his colleagues.

It is already known that he stayed at the controls rather

than ejecting because he wanted to steer the aircraft from onlookers on the tarmac below. They included his wife and their baby son.

The fighter plane crashed a few hundred yards from the runway as it came into land and Captain Aybar died instantly.

Those attending his funeral and medal presentation included the vice-president of the Spanish Government, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría who said: “His generosity

Mohamed Harrak al Louath, who was facing ten years in prison, told a court in Spain that he was only pretending to be a terrorist in order to gain vital information

for the authorities.

He claimed his job was to create false profiles in order to recruit volunteers willing to fight in Syria and Iraq and then passing on their details to the

and dedication is a sign of pride for all citizens and without a doubt Captain Aybar met all those values.”

The new father had joined the army when just 18 years of age to fulfill his dream of flying and was ver y experienced in piloting fighter jets.

His plane had taken part in celebrations for Spain’s National Day and was returning to the base in Albacete some 180 miles away when it crashed at the airfield.

The Aeronautical Merit Cross with the yellow distinction, placed on his coffin, is granted for actions, events or services that entail serious risk and in cases of serious injury or death as a result of meritorious conduct.

The Commission for the Technical Investigation of Military Aircraft Accidents says the investigation into the cause of the crash is likely to take months.

“It is soon to speculate on the causes of the accident.” said a spokesman.

authorities.

Harrak, aged 46 when arrested in April of 2006, alleged he had a link with a National Intelligence Centre agent and relayed information to him via emails and on the phone.

It was confirmed during the trial that he had “sent something” to the secret services and the judge ruled it was not possible to dismiss his story.

Harrak was acquitted of the crimes of integration and collaboration with a terrorist organisation but was still jailed for three years for drug trafficking as police found 15 grams of cocaine at his home.

Telephone conversations also captured him talking about supplying the drugs.

Harrak had always denied being involved with ISIS and maintained in the days after his arrest that it was all a cover for his work as an associate ‘partner’ for Spain’s National Intelligence Centre after he was asked to pose as a

terrorist to gain information about cells.

He said he had contact with an agent called “Angel” and told him all he knew about other people he had established friendships with on the internet under the disguise of being an ISIS recruiter.

“I am a CNI agent and they instructed me to infiltrate myself between these groups of radical jihadists,” he told police at the time of his arrest.

The court ruling says it did not make sense for Harrak to reveal all this information unless he genuinely thought he was helping the Intelligence Centre.

In fact, the details he gave led to the arrest of five other suspects. “”It makes no sense that he had transferred the relevant information from his contacts to what he believed to be an intelligence agent if it was not because he was collaborating in the detection of suspects,” the court ruled.

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Rising food prices lead to increase in Spanish inflation

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NFLATION in Spain climbed to 1.8% in September due to unprocessed food prices.

This is two tenths higher than August’s figure, according to data published by the National Statistics Institute .

This was mainly due to rising prices of unprocessed food after their drop in August and, to a lesser extent, due to higher prices of services and nonenergy industrial goods. It was partly offset by the slower growth rate of energy products and processed food prices. In month-on-month terms, the CPI grew by 0.2% in September 2017, compared with zero change in the same month of 2016.

Energy product prices increased by 5.8% year-on-year, five tenths less than in August, due to a slower rate of growth of electricity prices (from 5.4% year-on-year in August to 4.4% in September) and of gas prices (down by 1.2 points to 11.4%).

Meanwhile, prices of fuels and lubricants accelerated by one tenth to 5.5%.

Food inflation stood at 1.3% in September, one point higher

than the previous month.

Prices of unprocessed food grew by 2.2%, after dropping by 1.6% the previous month, mainly due to fresh fruit prices, whose downward trend moderated by 12.1 points to 2.7%, and, to a lesser extent, to the price of pulses and fresh vegetables, up by 6.5 points in September to 8.6%. Prices of processed food, drinks and tobacco grew by 0.9% in September, two tenths less than in August.

Core inflation (which excludes the most volatile elements of CPI, fresh food and energy products) remained at 1.2% in September, due to the deceleration of processed food prices offsetting the acceleration of services and NEIG prices. Services prices grew by 1.8% year-on-year, one tenth more than in August, driven by the performance of package tour prices, up by 2.6 points to 8.8%, and interurban public

CRUEL INCIDENT

Farm workers jailed after “repulsive” prank which killed 79 piglets

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farm worker who caused the death of 79 piglets by belly flopping on them has been jailed for 15 months, along with a work colleague who filmed the “prank”.

transport prices, up by 1.8 points to 4.3%. Meanwhile, NEIG prices increased slightly in September (by 0.1%) after being unchanged the previous month.

In September 2017, the CPI increased by 0.2% in monthon-month terms compared to the zero change recorded in the same month of 2016. By components, services prices dropped by 0.7%, one tenth less than the previous year, NEIG prices grew by 1.4%, one tenth more than in September 2016, food prices rose by 0.2% (-0.8% the previous year), and

energy product prices increased by 1%, five tenths less than in September 2016.

The year-on-year CPI rose in September in 12 autonomous regions and remained unchanged in the other five.

The greatest increases were seen in the regions of Madrid (up by four tenths to 1.8%), Andalusia and Valencia (both up by three tenths to 1.8%). The regions with CPI rates unchanged from August were Cantabria (1.8%), Galicia (1.8%), Castile and Leon (1.7%), Asturias (1.5%), and the Canary Islands (1.4%).

“NO CHANCE”

A court in Spain ruled the man’s actions were “unjustifiable and cruel” and banned both of them from being involved in any profession connected to animals for three and a half years.

They were also ordered to pay compensation of 4,470 euros, 60 euros for each piglet, to the company that owned the animals.

The man’s triple dive on the pigs in a farm on HuercalOvera in Almeria was circulated on Whatsapp and the social networks by the friend who filmed the episode on his mobile phone.

Animal campaigners had campaigned for a longer prison sentence because of the outrage it caused.

The two men, identified only as D.A.A. and MR, were aged 18 and 22 at the time, the court in Almeria was told.

They were working with a large number of piglets aged between 19 and 27 days old when D.A.A got inside their pen

and belly-flopped on top of them three times.

The court was told he treated it like a “swimming pool”.

The second man, MR, stood by filming it all and was criticised by the judge for accepting what was happening and not intervening.

Reporting on the court case in Almeria, Spanish newspapers say 19 piglets died at the scene and the others were seriously injured by crushing and either died or had to be put down.

The judge said the 21 second video was “repulsive” and that D. A. A had been recognised.

He told the court it was a joke and he had acted like a clown but disputed that so many pigs had died and claimed a police photograph aferwards of the dead animals did now show the original piglets.

The judge said the images “spoke for themselves” and that MR should immediately have stopped filming after the first jump.

Madrid man gored to death Warehouses hid in bull running drugs and counterfeiting festival factories TWO ARRESTS

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33-year-old man became the latest victim of Spain’s traditional bull-running festivals after being fatally gored in the neck.

The man’s family were watching in the crowd as he chanced his luck in the annual Fiesta del Toro Revolao bull run in the small village of Valfermoso de Tajuna, Guadalajara, in the Castilla La Mancha region of Spain.

The emergency services tried to save him before he was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but died within minutes.

The victim was born in Madrid but lived in Cienpozuelos, said the Mayor of Valfermoso de Tajuña, Daniel García Rojo.

“It was pure bad luck, we are ver y dismayed,” he said. “Nothing like this has happened before and we

are so shocked. He just didn’t have time to protect himself.”

The village only has a small population of around 100 but the bull-running festival is considered a great historic tradition and attracts visitors from all parts of Spain. There have been no previous deaths.

The Fiesta del Toro Revolao is a bull-running challenge in which competitors have to entice the bull and then avoid it, either by running or performing acrobats to get out of its path.

Two other men were injured during the same festival, one of them in the thigh. He underwent emergency surgery.

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PANISH police who raided two industrial buildings in Valencia found a marijuana factory in one and more than 30,000 items of counterfeit underwear in the other.

Two people were arrested for cultivating drugs and running a workshop where products were falsified with the names of wellknown brands.

The raids took place in Ontiyent, with 300 kilograms of marijuana being seized.

The investigation began when agents specialising in the fight against drug trafficking became suspicious about the use of the warehouses. There was a strong smell of narcotics from one of them and a large number of people discovered in the area who were not registered for Social Security.

For these reasons, a labour inspection was carried out.

Police found a perfectly equipped facility for the cultivation of marijuana, seizing 1341 plants and 75 grams of cocaine. The greenhouse had more than 100 lamps, fertilizers, humidifiers, fans and other elements designed to promote the growth of the drug.

In another part of the warehouses, in the area where textile machinery was located, agents found 15600 garments of a wellknown counterfeit brand underwear, a further 15,200 in the process of being manufactured, and 70,000 packaging and photographs to pack the products of the trademark.

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A PUERTO POINT OF VIEW A PUERTO FESTIVAL NOT TO BE MISSED!

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INETY years ago, in February 1927 to be exact, Agatha Christie, the undisputed British queen of murder, mystery and suspense, spent a short holiday in Puerto de la Cruz, staying at the Hotel Taoro, which was then a grand hotel, the first in Spain, the equivalent of five stars today.

Tourism in the town at the time was still in its infancy; well heeled visitors would arrive in the winter months to enjoy the warm climate and the clean air.

She is said to have described the trip as an escape from the

pressures of England and having arrived with her daughter and her assistant the plan was to finish the novel she was working on and to spend some quality family time.

She didn’t stay in Puerto long

before moving on to Las Palmas in Grand Canaria, she did however use the town as a setting for a short story, a place she names simply as La Paz. The story takes place at the viewpoint overlooking the sea at the end of the street, which now bears her name and in the house known as Casa Cólogan which sits opposite. ‘The Man of the Sea’ was published in a collection of short stories featuring Mr.

Quin, the main protagonist, in a book entitled ‘The Mysterious Mr, Quin’, in 1930.

Now fast forward to 2017, her visit is still remembered in Puerto de la Cruz where her long career and books are celebrated during a biennial Agatha Christie Festival.

This year’s festival, the sixth, organised by C.I.T. as usual, takes place from 6th November to 12th November during which time there are a host of organised events planned, of which I will come to in a moment. Firstly though, there must be those among you who are thinking what a strange festival to take place in Puerto, remembering a British author who died in 1976 and one who has, if we are really honest, only the most tenuous link with the town.

I admit I used to belong to that school of thought, before realising it is not only a celebration of Agatha Christie herself. It is also a celebration of early tourism, of the town’s development and of the part the British and Irish communities played in it, a contribution all too quickly forgotten nowadays. Besides which, it is an event, one of the few in this ‘tourist town’ where the organisers recogni-se the need to host it in langua-ges other than exclusively Spanish.

So what can we expect from this year’s festival Dr John Curran is a guest speaker, a veteran of previous festivals, recognised as a leading authority on Agatha Christie’s life and works and

Agatha Christie

Cologan family ‘s house, in La Paz

Agatha Christie: still the Queen of crime?

someone who has worked closely with her family on her archive. Dr. Curran, the author of a number of biographical books on Agatha Christie, will deliver a talk on ‘The influence of travel on Agatha Christie’. So, it was not just Puerto de la Cruz then, a place to which she never returned.

This year he is joined by Andrew Wilson, a journalist and author who will present his book, ‘A talent for murder’ which was published earlier in the year. A novel written very much in the style of Agatha Christie with all her usual mystery and intrigue, only this story has one big difference, Agatha Christie is the main character. I’ll say no more, not wanting to give the plot away, other than to say it is a very good read and that there is to be a sequel. It is a must read for all Agatha Christie fans. Dr John Curran and Andrew Wilson also join forces to present a talk on the theme, ‘Is Agatha Christie still the queen of crime? I confess that before this year, I can’t remember having read any of her books. Since then I have been reading my way through them, probably not the best way to appreciate them, at least, not by reading one Poirot mystery after another, but if you like books that are simply written, with plots that are intriguing without tying your brain in knots, then they are a good read. Even the earliest of her books have stood the test of time and are ver y readable today, though some of the language used might not now be 100% pc.

Staying on the theme of Crime writers, there will also be presentations of their recent books from the following authors, Toni Hill, José Luis Correa, Yanet Costa and Mariano Gambín.

John Lucas and John Reid, both members of long established British families within Puerto will talk about ‘The British in Puerto de la Cruz’ from a historic point of view, I assume , which should

be very interesting. Carlos Cólogan Soriano speaks about the history of Puerto de la Cruz from a different perspective.

Ramón Michán Doña talks about Tourism in Puerto de la Cruz before 1927.

There will be a guided walk, always a popular event, ‘A walk with Agatha Christie’.

Follow in her footsteps taking a route from Taoro to La Paz. There will be theatre on the move. A play will be performed depicting the story of ‘The man from the sea’, which starts at Hotel Botanico before making its way to La Paz. The mystery of the stars will be revealed in an organised night excursion to Teide.

An exhibition and display of surfing will take place of Playa Martiánez. (Agatha Christie was a keen surfer apparently) The English library creates a display of Agatha Christie books for all to peruse during their normal opening hours and Morning tea will be available.

(With the emphasis on morning) The local Biblioteca will do the same only without the offer of refreshments, although there is a cafe almost right next door.

On Sunday, the last day of the festival you can enjoy free entry at Jardin Botánico, a beautiful garden in which to while away an hour no matter what time of year. Then why not make your way into town where there will be a display of vintage and veteran cars in Avenida de Colón.

This list is by no means exhaustive, there are more events going on throughout the week including an exhibition and films shows in Castillo San Felipe. If you are interested and want to find out more why not visit the C.I.T office in calle Puerto Viejo (next to the municipal library) and pick up a programme giving the day, venue, and time for each event.

To finish just a final reminder of the dates, The Agatha Christie Festival runs from 6th to 12th November.

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THE MINES OF TENERIFE

Junction 14 to Fasnia July 2015

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HEN you’ve travelled along Autopista TF 1, between the south of Tenerife and Santa Cruz, have you ever noticed a little train outside a mine entrance at Junction 14 to Fasnia? It’s a green diesel engine pulling two mineral trucks. Tenerife today is not exactly littered with railways, so what on earth are they doing there?

And what was being mined?

Well the answer to the mining question is that, odd though it may seem to us English who are familiar with coal mines, tin mines, iron mines and lead mines, it was water that was mined on Tenerife.

The mine, or galler y, entrance at Junction 14 is not

genuine and there was never a railway there. There’s no information board, which is a pity, but in fact the train and the mine are reconstructions built as a memorial to the water mines of the island. I’ve been told an astounding fact, that there are more mines on Tenerife than in the whole of

mainland Spain.

With regard to railways, there used to be many hundreds of kilometres on the island, but nearly all out of sight, underground, burrowing into the central core of the island on a slight uphill gradient toward ever-retreating water sources, and removing the spoil to be tipped outside the mine entrance.

There are some railway relics still to be seen, but you have to keep your eyes open.

Wooden railway sleepers pop up surprisingly here and there; by the side of a dusty track in Adeje, or forming the edge of a flower bed in a café in Puerto

de la Cruz, while near Guimar railway lines with their 60cm gauge still cross the road from the disused mine to the spoil dump. And a solitary length of railway line survives beside the main road between Santa Cruz and Bufadero.

Moving on to water, unlike Britain, on the island of Tenerife there are no underground lakes or watercourses to produce springs, all fresh water is the result of snowfall and rainfall.

In the past, when the island’s population was smaller and there was less demand for water, there were occasional springs and small streams in places where water from melting snow ran out from the rocks. But of all the water resulting from snow and rainfall, 72% of it is lost through evaporation and run-off, while the remainder soaks into the ground and between vertical belts of impervious rock called ‘dikes.’ These are what are tapped by the mines.

To the north of the east-west mountain ridge across the island is the curious phenomenon of ‘horizontal rain,’ or the belt of cloud that frequently forms when warm air from the sea cools on rising to 1500-1800 metres. This is most evident in the Orotava valley where the cloud is contained within the high valley sides and cools to deposit moisture. The cloud has its own name ‘panza de burro,’ or ‘the donkey’s

stomach,’ due to its soft, pale grey, fluffy appearance.

However, snow is the preferred precipitation because it doesn’t run away so quickly as rain on the surface, instead it melts slowly, giving the water a chance to soak into the ground. In relatively recent years the accumulation of water has been improved by the realisation that tree planting helps water retention enormously, both in preventing erosion and holding on to moisture in the soil.

Of course there is a problem.

There are not tens of thousands of people on Tenerife as in the past, there are now millions, including, and especially, tourists, all demanding showers, swimming pools, and golf courses to keep green by watering when the surrounding areas are dry and brown, not to mention more intensive agriculture.

Geologically speaking, Tenerife is basically a volcanic dome with a ‘phreatic level’ (the level at which underground water reservoirs or cavities can be reached by wells or mines), that is getting lower. It follows that any mine draining water from one part of the island’s water table inevitably drains it from the whole. So how is the phreatic level doing?

In the 1970’s there were about 150 water mines, or galleries, and even though supply was exceeding demand

at that time, there was concern about the future of the water supply because the phreatic level was dropping by about five metres per year. What must the level be now, forty years later?

There are no working galleries today, and they are all sealed off due to the danger of accumulation of poisonous gases. As technology improved, extraction of water was then carried out by sinking wells or shafts, and the ‘agua dulce,’ or sweet water, was pumped to the surface. But even a lot of the shafts have had to be abandoned as the phreatic level dropped and the rock dried out.

Whenever this happened a new shaft had to be sunk at a lower altitude. Sometimes a shaft cannot be sunk any further and it has to be abandoned when the saline water level is reached. This occurs at the lowest levels, when descending percolating fresh water mingles with sea water that penetrates the porous rocks, making it unpalatable for drinking and unsuitable for domestic use or for agricultural purposes.

Collecting surface water from rainwater and snow run-off is a problem, because, as well as evaporation, the porosity of the volcanic rock can mean that dams and reservoirs cannot be guaranteed to retain water. Not far from Santa Cruz the reservoir Embalse de los Campitos failed from the moment it was built; all there is at the bottom is a small area of lush green grass, even though the reservoir is shown blue on maps to represent water. Another reservoir, at the Charca de Tahodio, does collect and hold water from the Anaga hills, but it is totally inadequate for the needs of the capital city.

The natural water table, the phreatic level, although it rises with each winter snowfall, inevitably falls lower and lower with continually increasing consumption. The galleries at higher levels went out of use a long time ago, and new ones that were constructed were done so at a greater cost, this was because they had to penetrate deeper into the massif of Tenerife. The law of diminishing marginal returns played itself out; more investment for smaller amounts of water. The shafts and wells are still being bored deeper and deeper but they all have to stop short of the bad water level.

There are solutions to the problem; desalination of sea water and purification of the ‘bad’ underground water are two answers for the time being, but if I was Achaman, the supreme god of the Guanches looking over Tenerife, I’d be worried.

Acknowledgements:

I’d like to thank Carlos Quintana Gonzalez de Chaves and Miguel Angel Noriega Aguero for providing information and taking me to see the sites mentioned in the article.

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Wear your seat belt!

Mazda MX-5 RF is a real topper

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E are all aware that seat belts must be worn at all times BY LAW but so many people ignore this law and by doing so are risking the possibility of serious injuries or even death in the event of an accident or impact. Perhaps more worrying is the fact that many parents do not take the safety of their children seriously enough and allow them to travel with out the use of the proper restraints.

It is the driver’s moral responsibility to ensure that the driver and all the passengers are wearing their seat belts or in the case of children, it is the DRIVER’S RESPONSIBILTY, to ensure that in addition to a seat belt they are in the appropriate car seat or booster seat where the law requires.

There was a campaign starting on the 17th September which coincided with the return to school for many children through out Spain with some very worrying results. During this campaign, which only lasted a week, there were found to be 2094 adults not wearing a belt and 198 children. The amount of adult drivers were 1388 and 706 were passengers, and whilst we may be comfortable in the knowledge and confidence of our driver, it is often other road users or weather conditions that cause an accident and not necessarily our driver. During this campaign, albeit a short one, 198 children who were found not to be wearing a restraint or seat belt , 41 were actually travelling in the front of the car and were under the permitted height to do so, very alarming.

A seat belt is a very important safety measure designed, along with further safety technology such as air bags, ABS brakes etc. and you should view it as a type of life insurance. You may also find that in the event of an accident if the driver or passengers were not wearing the appropriate seat belts, the Insurers may refuse to pay out on a claim for injuries, that is not withstanding the fines that the police can impose for not using a seat belt. It is very important that the belt is worn correctly i.e. not tucked under your arm or fitted very very loosely (generally with the modern seatbelts this is not possible).

Children under the height of 135cm MUST travel in the rear of a vehicle, this used to be based on age but now with the human race changing so much it has been changed to a height rather than age situation. All children must be restrained in an approved system that is suitable for their height and weight (in babies and younger children).

The ONLY exceptions for children in the front seats are when a vehicle does not have rear seats ie a van, when all rear seats are already occupied by other smaller children of the same characteristics or when it is not possible to install all child restraint systems in such cars. HOWEVER remember that if the Ficha Tecnica states that a car is five seats then that is the MAXIMUM number of people it may carry regardless of whether they are children or adults, carrying more passengers than the documentation permits will result in the insurance being nul and void.

Where children have to occupy a front seat , they MUST always have the approved and appropriate restraint system for thier weight/size and if the vehicle has a front airbag, only rear facing restraint systems can be used if the airbag has been deactivated. (Often there is a switch in the glove boxes of cars that permits the owner to switch this on or off as appropriate) .

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HE UK is one of the wettest countries in Europe but we love our open-top cars.

And one of the most popular soft-tops has been Mazda’s little MX-5.

It’s also one of the world’s favourite sports cars and now comes with a foldable power metal roof.

That means the roadster is joined in the Mazda stable by a coupe-styled MX-5 RF – initials standing for Retractable Fastback.

I got my hands behind the driving wheel of this new model a few weeks back – and guess what?

Yes, it rained every time I went for a drive in the car.

It’s a fair bet we’ll get a lot of wet and cold days during October in Scotland so the

timing for getting this test model wasn’t best suited.

It did let me discover how effective the metal roof was in some post-Hurricane Ophelia conditions – and I did test out how easily it went up and down.

At the touch of a button on the centre stack, the threepiece power hardtop will quickly open or close and is – according to Mazda – the fastest retractable hardtop on the market.

The front and centre sections disappear behind the seats along with the rear window glass while the fastback buttresses remain in place.

It takes just 13 seconds and can be operated while moving – at speeds of up to 6mph.

This feature adds just 45kg to what is already the lightest MX-5 since its launch back in 1989.

That doesn’t take anything away from the fun driving features of this super-agile Mazda.

The RF offers the same power choices as the roadster – SKYACTIVE 1.5 and 2-litre petrol engines.

My test car was a Sport Nav with the smaller powered 131ps engine.

This is an ideal power unit for the MX-5 – packing plenty of punch and sounding sporty when pushed towards

Always remember the original UK slogan , “Clunk Click every trip” maximum revs.

And the six-speed manual gearbox was super slick and smooth for fast up and down changes.

Sitting snugly behind the three-spoke sports steering wheel, there is excellent feedback as you tackle corners at speed.

This MX-5 RF clung to the tarmac with great mid-range acceleration from an engine capable of taking the car to 126mph and racing off the blocks to 62mph in just 8.6 seconds.

Yet, with its metal roof you get a more refined drive

while cruising at motorway speeds with the added soundproofing bringing driver and passenger a quieter cabin.

The RF shares the same sporty trim of the roadster although there is an additional 4.6-inch display that shows graphics of the opening and closing of the roof as well as other info.

On-the-road prices start at £22,295 for the 1.5 SE-L Nav with the test car costing £24,895.

Additional standard features on the Sport Nav include 16-inch gunmetal

alloys, piano black door mirrors, adaptive front lighting, dusk sensing lights and rear parking sensors.

You also get an excellent Premium Bose sound system with nine speakers, including headrest speakers, black leather seat trim with red stitching, seat heaters and lane departure warning system.

Mazda has widened the appeal of its super little fun sports car with this RF model also bringing greater security but with the option of sampling open-air experience – when the weather allows it.

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T’S not just dogs who might get frightened now the firework season is approaching. Other pets can suffer as well but there are things you can do to help them.

It’s difficult to explain to a dog why usually quiet and peaceful night times have become noisy and bright all of a sudden so try these tips.

It’s a good idea to time walks earlier in the day before the fireworks start. Keep your dog on-lead if you think fireworks will be let off.

Always keep your dog indoors when fireworks are being let off.

Switching the TV or radio on might help to muffle the sound but make sure it’s not too loud and don’t try this if your dog isn’t used to noises from the television.

Close the curtains to black out any flashing lights from outside.

Dogs are likely to drink more when they are worried, so fill their water bowl up to the brim.

Speak to your vet about Adaptil products, which contain ‘dog appeasing pheromone’ – these may help promote a feeling of calm for your dog.

Make sure your dog is microchipped and your information is up to date so your dog can be returned to you if they are spooked by fireworks and run off.

Don’t tie your dog up outside while fireworks are being let off, ie outside a shop while you pop inside, or leave him in the garden or alone in the car.

It’s never a good idea to take your dog to a fireworks display, and indoor fireworks aren’t dog-friendly either. Even if they don’t whimper at the noise, it doesn’t mean they are happy.

Panting and yawning are both signs that indicate your dog is

stressed.

What to do if your dog is stressed by fireworks Dogs show they are stressed or anxious in lots of ways, including panting excessively, drooling, shaking, yawning, and putting their tail between their legs.

Let your worried dog pace around, whine and hide in a corner if he wants to. Once they have found a safe space try not to disturb them.

Dogs may like to hide in a den where they can feel safe and comfortable when loud noises are all around. This could be under your bed or behind the sofa.

Placing some of your clothes there might help to keep your pet calm.

Although it’s difficult when it’s obvious your pet is stressed, try not to let your dog know you are worried as it may make the problem worse. Stay calm, act normally and give lots of praise for calm behaviour. It’s okay to cuddle and stroke your pet if it helps them relax, but if they prefer to hide under your bed, then let them do this instead.

It goes without saying that you should never shout at your pet. If you have to leave your house during firework season and come home to find your dog has been destructive or toileted, don’t get angry with them. Reprimanding them won’t help and will also make your dog more stressed.

You also need to take great care with horses. Try to make sure fireworks aren’t set off near your horse’s field or stable. Keep a check on plans for local displays, and tell neighbours and local firework display organisers that there

are horses nearby so they can make sure fireworks are set off well away from them.

Anyone planning a display in a rural area should let neighbouring farmers know in advance.

Your horse will cope best in a familiar environment, keeping to his or her normal routine and with any usual companions during firework season.

If your horse is usually stabled, then keep them stabled. Do a full check of the stable for anything that could cause an injury, such as nails sticking out, before you leave them.

If they are normally outside

in the field, keep them there as long as the field is safe, secure, and away from firework display areas.

If you know fireworks will be set off near your horse, make sure you or someone experienced stays with them.

This way you can observe your horse’s behaviour and make sure they stay safe and as calm as possible. It also means that you can react quickly if your horse becomes upset.

Tr y to keep calm and positive throughout any displays, as horses can sense unease in people and if you are worried your horse’s fear may worsen.

Rabbits too are easily

stressed by bangs, whizzes and other loud noises.

Give your rabbit lots of extra bedding so they can burrow down in it and get cosy. You could put a cardboard box full of hay, with holes cut in for easy access and exit, in their hutch to give them an extra place to hide.

Bring your rabbits’ hutch or cage indoors. A quiet room is best, but an unused garage or shed is a good alternative if you can’t bring them into your house.

The same applies to your guinea pig which should have lots of extra bedding so they can burrow down in it and get cosy. You could put a

cardboard box full of hay in their hutch to give them an extra place to shelter in safety.

Remember to cut holes in boxes for easy access and exit.

If you can’t bring your pets inside, turn their enclosure around so it faces a wall or fence instead of the open garden. This will help to stifle the sound and prevent them from seeing the flashes of light.

Cover their hutch with thick blankets or a duvet to block out the sound of the bangs and the sight of the fireworks, but make sure your pet still has enough ventilation.

Information courtesy of Blue Cross animal charity

...and for your cat

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EFORE fireworks season begins, get your pet microchipped and, if they already are, check your contact details are up to date. This is really important as it gives you the best chance of being reunited with your cat if they become spooked and get lost amid the bangs and crashes.

Make sure your cat stays inside at night during firework season. Check the dates and times of local displays so you know when to keep your cat in. If your cat is used to going outside, provide a litter tray.

Block off cat flaps to stop them from getting outside and to help muffle the sound of bangs and zips.

You can help to block out the noise of fireworks by switching on the TV or radio, if your cat is already used to the sound, but make sure it’s not too loud.

Closing the curtains or blacking out windows will help to block out the sight of bright flashes.

Let your cat pace around inside your home and miaow if they want to. If your cat finds a den to hide in, for example under the bed, don’t try to coax them out – your cat is trying to find safety and shouldn’t be disturbed.

Avoid leaving your pet alone during such potentially upsetting events, especially during the week around Bonfire Night. If you do have to leave the house, don’t get angry with your cat if you they have toileted after being left on their own. Shouting at a frightened cat will only make it more stressed.

Although it’s difficult when it’s obvious your cat is stressed, try not to let them know you are worried as it may make the problem worse. Stay calm, act normally and give lots of praise for calm behaviour. It’s OK to cuddle and stroke your cat if it helps them relax, but if they prefer to hide under your bed, then let them do this instead.

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Your dining experience around our restaurants

FREE DELIVERY FREE WIFI

Maya’s Tandori & Curry house

Brunelli’s Steakhouse

The Oriental

Puerto Santiago

Puerto de la Cruz

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

Puerto de la Cruz

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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This month we will have our “MEAT PIES” menu in El Calderito de la Abuela.

Donde Mario

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

Cuesta de la Villa

Cuesta de la Villa

Cuesta de la Villa

A great part of the fun of wining and dining in Tenerife is finding somewhere different and it’s well worth a trip out to Santa Ursula to the warm and inviting Donde Mario.

Though from the outside you might easily pass by it, the inside is elegant and captivating.

Restaurateur Mario Torres surprises 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 captivated.

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 is delicious and affordable.

“La Bodeguita de Enfrente” 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.

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.

The exterior of this property belies what you will find inside as it is full of charm and character and there is a stunning view of La Orotava valley. “A gem” is how it is described.

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

El Calderito de la Abuela

Ristorante Ventanas Puerto Colón - Adeje The place where you can find the best dishes from all over Italy, in a relaxing and cozy atmosphere not far from the seaside.

Our Chef will suggest every day special traditional dishes from Lombardy to Sicily prepared with the best quality ingredients imported directly.

Enjoy our Italian Happy Hour with cocktails and finger food every day at 7.00 p.m.!

Open every day from 12.00 to 11.00 p.m. Closed on Wednesdays

Centro Comercial Puerto Colon, Adeje Reservations 922 715456 We are on Facebook as: Ventanas Ristorante & Cocktail Bar

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New attraction as Arona opens modern Farmer’s Market with appeal for all

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HE new Arona Farmer’s Market exceeded all public expectations and sales on its first day.

The mayor unveiled an inaugural plaque of the infrastructure that responds to a historical demand of the municipality, Celebrations featured

exhibitions of old images, live music, gastronomic demonstrations and tastings.

“As of today, Arona has the direct sales centre of the most modern primary sector

of the south region, which includes a centre that will provide comprehensive training to the entire sector,” said José Julián Mena.

“The agricultural and livestock tradition is part of our identity, a collection as a people that we cannot lose and one we

DIVERSE ACTIVITIES

Granadilla extends open invite to fifth Mountain Week

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RANADILLA de Abona is hosting its popular “Semana de la Montaña” or “Mountain Week” from October 28th to November 5th.

There will be a variety of events including climbing, rappelling and a challenging run during the festival which is celebrating its fifth year.

It is organised by the local council’s sports department, headed by Sara Cano Delgado, and with the collaboration of the Mountain Group of Granadilla.

On Saturday, October 28th, there will be the V Trail of Gofio Mountain Route, a race for the mediocrities of the municipality that every year adds more followers. There will be two modalities, the one of 27 kilometres and the one of ten kilometres. Entries can be made online on www.granadilladeabona.org, or in the offices of the Citizens Attention Service.

Sara Cano emphasised the importance that this trail has acquired, becoming a great spectacle of mountain sport.

During the week, homage will be paid to the presidents of the three decades of the Granadilla Mountain on October 31st, during which Leopoldo Melo will be named honorary partner.

The other planned initiatives are the open days of rappelling and climbing, from October 30th to November 2nd, at the municipal climbing wall; the talk titled ‘Ama Dablam at the feet of Everest’ by the climber and climber Antonio López, on Thursday, November 2nd in the Convent, as well as the paper ‘Open your eyes through the path’ by the federated biologist and mountain, Atteneri Rivero Quintero.

On Sunday, November 5th, as the culmination, the Circular Las Vegas hiking route will take place, which will run for 12.3 kilometres and for five hours, through the areas of Los Hibriones, La Higuera, Los Blanquitos, Lomo Grande and Las Vegas.

Sara Cano stressed the commercial dynamism that is created in Granadilla during this intense week of activities and extended an invitation to not only mountain lovers and sports related to athletics, but also, to the rest of the population.

must preserve and encourage.

But we also want it to be a source of promotion and wealth for the middle classes and for the primary sector, because our land, our identity and our traditions are the greatest wealth that Arona has.

And we have to be proud to make them known and to promote them. “ The opening day brought together 2,000 people and exceeded all sales expectations for the first Saturday. In future, it will now be open every Saturday and Sunday.

The Market, located in San Lorenzo Valley, has modern and accessible facilities of almost 1,050 square metres with a covered parking area, free transportation from Los Cristianos and Las Americas, and a wide variety of products that adds a new dimension to the already extensive commercial offer and restoration of this nucleus of the middle-sized of Arona.

Opening hours on the Saturday and Sunday are 8am to 2pm. Visitors can

enjoy the products of the orchard of Tenerife, but also of other traditional delicacies such as honeys , pastries, wines and cheeses, all with a wide variety that makes this Farmer’s Market one of the most representative of Canarian gastronomy in the south of the island.

The facilities, located next to the main road, are fully accessible and include a children’s play area.

The free bus line will link the coast with the San Lorenzo Valley Market, departing at 9am from the stop located at the back of the Zentral Center, on Noelia Avenue Afonso de Playa de las Américas, and at 9:30am from the stop next to the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos. The return will be at 2.30pm from the bus stop next to the Market.

The complex, one of the largest in the region, has stateof-the-art equipment to offer both producers and consumers high quality, reliability and the best possible care.

Spanish singer presents “Destino” in Gran Canaria

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PANISH singer and songwriter Antonio Orozco will be presenting his latest album “Destino” in the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

The event will be on October 29th at 8pm in the Symphonic Hall.

“Destino (destination) picks up a little bit of all those moments that have remained in the back of Orozco’s backpack during his career,” a spokesman for the organisers explained. The album was produced in Barcelona and produced by Orozco himself with his lifelong team, his inseparable Xavi Pérez and John Caballés. Antonio is one of the most recognisable and successful artists of our musical scene and his list of songs for the Canary concert will include his new single Miracle .

He started his career 15 years ago and has now notched up eight albums.

Tickets for this concert can be purchased at the ticket offices of Teatro Pérez Galdós, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; as well as on the websites www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es and www.auditorio-alfredokraus.com.

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OS Realejos will again host a new edition of its gastronomic and musical event ‘Ven y vino’ on November 4th.

Councillors of cultural promotion and festivities, Adolfo González and Isabel Socorro, respectively, along with representatives of the festival commissions of the streets El Sol and El Medio Arriba and Kiosko Viera presented the poster of this event to be held in the Plaza Viera and Clavijo between 6pm and 2am in the morning.

In this initiative, the aforementioned party commissions are again active, with the support of the Wine Regulatory Council of the La Orotava Valley Denomination of Origin, with the presence of several of its associated wineries.

There will also be music which in this edition will come from the hand of the group Ni 1 Pelo de Tonto, as well as the DJs of the Colectivo la Grimona and Disco Party.

Isabel Socorro said the success of such events which combined gastronomy and wine in an open-air setting had already been proven, bringing together various social groups and districts.

“This is a new opportunity to learn about the varieties of real quality wines offered by the wineries linked to the Wine Regulatory Council of the La Orotava Valley Denomination of Origin, to whom we must also thank their involvement for a year more, “ she added.

“BEAUTIFUL SHOW”

Puerto concert

by Marta Solis accompanied by stunning artwork

Santa Cruz hosts exhibition A dedicated to César Manrique

Photo by Carolina Puerta

cozy and intimate atmosphere always accompanies the singer-songwriter Marta Solís in her live performances.

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ANTA Cruz city council has opened a retrospective exhibition on the figure of the artist César Manrique and his particular connection with the capital of Tenerife.

It will remain open with free access at the Casa de la Pólvora from Tuesday to Sunday until November 30th , from 11am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8pm on working days and from 11am to 2pm on Sundays and holidays.

The exhibition has multimedia contents, a set of information panels and a didactic unit designed for the visit of schools. It has been made possible thanks to the joint participation of the municipal areas of Culture, Public Services and Development Society, in collaboration with the Foundation César Manrique.

There has also been collaboration from the bus company TITSA, the Foundation la Caixa and the entity Bronze Sculptures.

To coincide with the exhibition ‘César Manrique in Santa Cruz. César Manrique in the world ‘, the City Council has proceeded to the restoration of one of the most emblematic works of the artist in the capital,’ Homage to Santa Cruz ‘, located in the vicinity of the Casa de la Pólvora.

‘Tribute to Santa Cruz’, 15 metres high, nine metres wide and 6.5 tons in weight, is a work carried out in the workshops of Aquilino Dorta in Arafo.

It consists of a fixed structure of steel, lined with iron in white, and another mobile, composed of an inner shaft of stainless steel of 16 blades that turn in the direction of the wind. Its upper part is diamond-shaped and in the lower part it has two inverted pyramids that crown the installation leaving a cross inside.

The interpretation and engineering of this posthumous work of César Manrique Cabrera (1919-1992) was carried out by the engineers Juan Alfredo Amigó and José Luis Olcina. The sculpture was donated by the company Domingo Alonso S.A., on September 22, 2000. Its cost amounted to 240,405 euros.

The location of Casa de la Pólvora has been expressly chosen to house this exhibition in an environment where, in addition to the sculpture ‘Homenaje a Santa Cruz’, there is the largest civil work of Manrique in the capital: the Maritime Park.

This consists of 22,000 square metres with a lake of 7,800 square metres situated around an island, with gardens at different heights and three pools of sea water, in an environment embellished by natural elements such as volcanic rocks, palm trees and ornamental plants, as well as various waterfalls.

On this occasion, on Friday, October 27th, the public will be able to enjoy her new album “Nido” at the Teatro Timanfaya in Puerto de la Cruz.

The concert will start at 9pm and tickets can be purchased in advance on the website www.tomaticket.es or in the same cultural space at the price of 10 euros.

On the stage with Marta Solis (piano and voice) will be Mon Cabrera (Spanish guitar); Román Brito (double bass) and Laura Brito (violin), who will play the songs of this album composed of ten originals, conceived as part of a multidisciplinar y project (music + illustration).

To this end, the cultural space in Puerto will feature the illustrations of artist Elsa Estrada allusive to the “essence” of each theme of Solís, becoming an itinerant exhibition that accompanies the artist in each of her concerts.

The singer-songwriter describes this new work as “a little sound jewel in which emotional landscapes are

intermingled and a vibrant nature in each song.” From her point of view, “this album sheds a new look on my songs. In the lyrics I sing life, the human being, the feelings and the earth that welcomes us “.

Marta Solís, a singer and songwriter from Tenerife, has a long career in which she has received several first national and international awards for composition and performance. She was the winner of the Benidorm Festival in 2002; winner of the Latin category Billboard Song Contest in 2004 and number one in the Composition Workshop of the SGAE in 2005, among other distinctions. She was also second in the International Contest of Songwriters “April to live” in 2016.

From the standpoint of renowned chronicler Fernando Lucini, specialising in author music, “Marta Solis is undoubtedly one of the best songwriters we currently have in our country. Her voice, her music and her presence, together with her band, offer us a really beautiful show. “

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Countdown to Santa Cruz Carnival Baroque market in San Juan de la as official poster is chosen Santa Cruz already has a poster for the Carnival of 2018 Rambla SCEPTRE HONOURED

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T is the work of the designer Nareme Melián Mahugo who was judged the winner of the annual competition to find the best design.

Nareme’s work gained 24.2% of the 10,452 votes cast over the internet.

The winner was announced in the Plaza del Príncipe during the fifth edition of Plenilunio, the full-moon evening of culture, sport and leisure which attracted a massive crowd.

The poster features the traditional sceptre and the Mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, said it “perfectly reflects the allegory of our next Carnival and will be the image of our party around the world.”

He added: “The level of all the works presented were very high, which is a faithful reflection of the quality of the artists and the passion they feel for our Carnival.”

Nareme’s work is a tribute to a key icon ie the Queen’s sceptre. Each year, at the time of the proclamation, she raises the sceptre.

The poster also relates to the theme of the Carnival, “Fantasy”.

CANARY TRADITIONS

Folklore show promises a dream evening

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HE folklore show “Un sueño con sabor a timple” is on its way to El Rosario in the north of Tenerife.

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AN Juan de la Rambla will be transformed back to the past on Saturday, October 28th for the second edition of the “Baroque Market of the Canaries”.

“As the author of this poster I wanted to emphasise the works of the already known Juan Galarza, who has served

as a source of inspiration to shape my idea,” said Nareme.

The Carnival of 2018 will officially begin on January 12th.

The plaza Rosario Oramas and the surroundings of the Historic Quarter will be transformed into an authentic 18th century Villa.

The scenery and the staging will serve as a tribute to the 200th anniversary of the death of Vicente Alonso del Castillo who went down in local history not only for his efforts, together with his wife Rita Oramas, to school children of the time but also for being captain of the Garachico militia in the fight against Captain Nelson. The market stalls will open at 11 am and festivities will continue until 11pm.

Visitors will be able to relive moments like communicating to the people Nelson’s arrival, Alonso del Castillo’s march to defend Santa Cruz and his triumphant return on defeating the British.

There will be theatrical routes, children’s games, baroque music, plays and a photographic exhibition.

Sculptures “speak for themselves” in La Recova

The evening on Saturday, November 4th will be held at the Casa de las Tradiciones and admission is free until capacity is reached.

It has been organised by the local council’s culture department with the backing of the CajaCanarias Foundation.

“A dream with a taste of timple” is the musical creation of Javier Díaz González and will appeal to all those who love traditional Canarian music and dance.

Timplist Javier Castro Gomis will be joined by fellowm musicians and singers Vicky López Sosa, Jonathan Vera Delgado and Miriam Cruz Díaz and experienced dancers.

Organisers say it promises to be a “beautiful evening” and will “make the viewer not want to wake up from this sweet and unforgettable dream.”

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A Recova Art Centre in Santa Cruz is hosting a large exhibition of sculptures in its L room.

The exhibition of the artist Antonio Díaz Pérez includes more than 40 works made with different materials and can be visited until October 31st.

Fifth deputy Mayor and councillor for culture, José Carlos Acha, said the author “seeks a balance and harmony in all his sculptures through forms and colour.”

To do this, he uses a combination of stoneware, bronze and iron.

The artist says he likes the space to speak for itself, the reason for calling the exhibition “The Void”.

He hopes the visitor to his exhibition will look at each piece to form a whole.

Antonio Díaz Pérez is an architect and graduated in Fine Arts in the specialty of sculpture.

He has been professor of graphic expression techniques in Vocational Training and in Secondary Schools between 1984 and 2004 and his exhibitions have been on an individual basis and also forming part of collective samples with other authors.

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A raised itchy rash could How to safeguard be urticaria your hearing 1. Use earplugs The louder the noise and the longer you’re exposed to it, the greater the chance of damaging your hearing. Protect your ears with ear protectors – earplugs or earmuffs – and get away from the noise as quickly or as often as you can. If you can’t leave the venue, take regular breaks. A 10minute rest break will give your ears some time to recover.

2. Turn down the music

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RTICARIA – also known as hives, weals, welts or nettle rash – is a raised, itchy rash that appears on the skin. It may appear on one part of the body or be spread across large areas.

The rash is usually very itchy and ranges in size from a few millimetres to the size of a hand.

Although the affected area may change in appearance within 24 hours, the rash usually settles within a few days.

A much rarer type of urticaria, known as urticaria vasculitis, can cause blood vessels inside the skin to become inflamed. In these cases, the weals last longer than 24 hours, are more painful, and can leave a bruise.

Acute urticaria (also known as short-term urticaria) is a common condition, estimated to affect around one in five people at some point in their

lives.

Children are often affected by the condition, as well as women aged 30 to 60, and people with a histor y of allergies.

Chronic urticaria (also known as long-term urticaria) is much less common, affecting up to five in every 1,000 people in England.

What causes urticaria?

Urticaria occurs when a trigger causes high levels of histamine and other chemical messengers to be released in the skin.

These substances cause the blood vessels in the

affected area of skin to open up (often resulting in redness or pinkness) and become leaky.

This extra fluid in the tissues causes swelling and itchiness.

Some cases of long-term urticaria may be caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissue.

However, this is difficult to diagnose and the treatment options are the same.

Certain triggers may also make the symptoms worse.

These include drinking alcohol or caffeine, emotional stress and warm temperature.

In many cases, treatment isn’t needed for urticaria, because the rash often gets better within a few days.

If the itchiness is causing you discomfort, antihistamines can help. Antihistamines are available over the counter at pharmacies – speak to your pharmacist for advice.

A short course of steroid tablets (oral corticosteroids) may occasionally be needed for more severe cases of urticaria.

If you have persistent urticaria, you may be referred to a skin specialist (dermatologist). Treatment usually involves medication to relieve the symptoms, while identifying and avoiding potential triggers.

Don’t listen to your personal music player at ver y high volumes and never to drown out background noise. If the music is uncomfortable for you to listen to, or you can’t hear external sounds when you’ve got your headphones on, then it’s too loud. It’s also too loud if the person next to you can hear the music from your headphones.

3. Use the 60:60 rule To enjoy music from your MP3 player safely, listen to your music at 60% of the maximum volume for no more than 60 minutes a day. All MP3 players bought within the EU have a “smart volume” feature, so use it if you have one. It will help you regulate

the volume.

4. Wear headphones When listening to your personal music player, choose noise-cancelling headphones, or go retro with older mufftype headphones. These block out background noise and allow you to have the volume lower. Earbud-style headphones and in-the-ear headphones are less effective at drowning out background noise. Try to take regular breaks from your headphones, though, to give your ears a rest.

5. Turn down the dial Turn down the volume on your TV, radio or hi-fi a notch.

Even a small reduction in volume can make a big difference to the risk of damage to your hearing. If you need to raise your voice to be heard above the sound, turn it down.

6. Use earplugs when you’re listening to live music They can reduce average sound levels by between 15

and 35 decibels. They’re widely available at many live music venues and shouldn’t spoil your enjoyment of the music.

7. Don’t put up with work noise If you’re experiencing noise at work, talk to your human resources (HR) department or your manager and ask for advice on reducing the noise and getting hearing protection.

8. Wear ear protectors Wear ear protectors (earplugs or earmuffs) if you are using noisy equipment such as power drills, saws, sanders or lawn mowers.

9. Be careful in the car Listening to music in a confined space increases the risk of hearing damage. Don’t listen to music too loud for too l

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Is it safe to fly with a perforated eardrum?

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ES, it is safe to fly with a perforated eardrum. But if you’ve had surgery to repair a perforated eardrum (myringoplasty), you shouldn’t fly until your doctor or surgeon says it’s safe to do so.

The eardrum is a thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. If you have a perforated or ruptured eardrum, it means there is a hole or tear.

A perforated eardrum is usually left to heal by itself, but surgery can sometimes be used to repair it.

When you fly, the air pressure around you changes quickly, especially during takeoff and landing, which can cause pain or discomfort in your ear.

When you have a perforated eardrum, the air pressure in your middle ear can balance out more easily with the pressure of the surrounding air, as the air is able to pass through the hole.

This means flying with a perforated eardrum may actually cause less discomfort than usual.

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FOODS THAT FAVOUR ORAL HEALTH

This is what you SHOULD be eating to help your teeth and mouth Doctors at Artedental, the prestigious clinic which specialises in dental implants, tells us about foods which are good for our oral health like carrots or celery and fruits like apple can be ver y beneficial for our teeth. These foods are rich in fibre and contain plenty of water, so they reduce the effects of sugar and increase the production of saliva, both beneficial for the prevention of cavities.

VITAMIN C Vitamin C rich foods like citrus, papaya or kiwi favour the maturation of collagen and the strengthening of the periodontal ligament, tissues and immune function.

Among the foods beneficial to the health of our mouth, Artedental recommends raw vegetables and fruits like apple, carrot or celery, as well as those rich in Vitamin C or D

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HE fact that there is an increase in concern about the food we consume is not new, nor is the war declared against sugar. We care what we eat.

This is a reality, and as a consequence, consumption habits are changing. Growing nutritional awareness has become visible in the new healthy sections of supermarket chains, the rise of herbalists and organic food stores, or new sugar tax rates in places like the United Kingdom or Barcelona.

Consumers are asking for healthier products, in a wave that has been generated by alarms from experts such as cardiologists, WHO, and of course, dentists, the first to warn about the relationship between sugar consumption and its detrimental effects on the oral health, which later led to the link between oral and cardiovascular diseases.

Precisely food plays a fundamental role in the health of our mouth. Avoiding sugary

drinks or brushing after the intake of acidic drinks like lemonade or orange juice are very valuable tips to prevent cavities in the first case or taking care of the enamel in the second. Similarly, there are a number of foods that help our teeth and gums stay strong and healthy.

The staff of the Artedental clinic in Puerto de la Cruz stress that prevention is essential to avoid oral problems and better preventive measures include dental hygiene and healthy eating, as well as an annual visit to the dentist. Among the most beneficial foods, they emphasize:

WATER As it could not be otherwise, water occupies a privileged place in this list. It hydrates the gums and helps the production

of saliva, essential for the neutralisation of bacteria. An abundant consumption of water will always be healthy, also for our mouth.

CRUNCHY FOODS Chewing raw vegetables

VITAMIN D This vitamin helps our body to better absorb calcium, and is present in foods such as eggs and fish, although the best way to acquire it is through exposure to the sun.

PHOSPHORUS Almonds, walnuts, green leaves or fish contain the

necessary phosphorus to give strength to our teeth.

In addition, these nuts are rich in Omega 3, which prevents diseases of the gums.

BLACK TEA AND GREEN TEA (SUGAR FREE) These two types of tea contain a ver y beneficial substance for our teeth, the polyphenols. Its main advantage is that they reduce the growth of bacteria that cause cavities and diseases of the gums.

Foods rich in polyphenols also include red fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, blueberries or beets.

PARSLEY This aromatic herb deserves a prominent place for its high content of monoterpene, which fights bad breath and helps the manufacture of saliva.

DAIRY PRODUCTS WITHOUT ADDED SUGARS Milk, cheese or yogurts are foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, which rebuild the tooth enamel and favour the structure of the teeth.

DARK CHOCOLATE The more cocoa content and less sugar, the better.

Cocoa contains theobromine, a substance that hardens the enamel and prevents the risk of tooth decay. It is true that technology and dental clinics today provide great solutions to our oral problem, but not having to face gingivitis, periodontal diseases or the loss of a tooth is the most advisable. Dental hygiene is the first step to avoid such problems, such as reducing sugar consumption. However, good nutrition, with awareness and without abuse, will also help avoid greater ills.

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El Rosario launches free season of Tennis tournament gym sessions for older generation in Los Gigantes

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L Rosario has launched a new programme providing free sport for the older generation.

“Gymnastics for Seniors” will be carried out twice a week in five different areas of the municipality.

The venture is organised by the local council’s department of social action and equality as it does each year.

Entirely free, it is aimed at people over 60 or people with disabilities registered in El Rosario and will be developed between October 2017 and June 2018.

Councillor for social action and equality, María Ángeles Rodríguez said the sessions present a unique opportunity for the older folk of the

municipality to get into shape and meet others. They are distributed across El Rosario to give everyone a chance of getting to them.

“This activity is carried out with the aim of delaying the effects of aging, cultivating the physical, psychological and social state of the person,” she explained. “For this purpose, different exercises have been designed that improve performance, flexibility, balance and circulation of users, which result in an increase in the sense of well-being and an improvement in the interpersonal relationships of the

elderly person.”

Activities take place in the sports centre of “José Martín Martín” of Lomo Pelado; in the centre of the Third Age of La Esperanza; in the “Emeterio Gil Cruz” Sports Centre, Llano del Moro; in the Sports Centre of El Chorrillo and in the Terrero de Lucha “Quintín Hernández”, House of Traditions.

Those interested in attending these classes can still enroll in the Department of Social Action and Equality, in the building of the old town hall, 2nd floor, La Esperanza, or in the Mayor’s Office of Llano Blanco, or by calling 922 01 01 60 Ext. 1100-11142014.

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HE Lions Club of Santiago del Teide is organising the IV Benefit Tennis Tournament in Los Gigantes.

sessions there will be different physical exercises according to the age of the participants, as well as breathing and relaxation techniques and memor y training exercises to maintain a better quality of life.

The intention is to raise funds for the purchase of food for families most in need.

The event takes place on November 11th from noon in collaboration with Tipsy Terrace.

The registration fee is 15 euros per player and each pair will play at least four minisets.

Subsequently, the eighth, fourth, semifinal and final will be held on the three Tipsy Terrace courts.

Those who are not taking part can still support the venture, says the local council, by giving their support on the day, purchasing raffle tickets or making donations.

The authorioty says that the Lions Club of Santiago del Teide in the last five years has delivered more than 50,000 euros in food vouchers.

Puerto’s Half Night Marathon blends spectacular show and racing

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spectacular show and sport united in a hugely successful way for the second Half Night Marathon of Puerto de la Cruz.

HUGE SUCCESS

More than 8,000 people enjoyed the event that brought together over 1,300 runners.

The group La Chalana got the atmosphere going at the starting arc of the three categories: 21km-Divina Pastora Seguros, 10kmVitaldent Tenerife and 5km Costa Martiánez.

The “sports party” began at 4pm with the Race Fair. More than a dozen companies related to the sport, as well as associations, sponsors and companies of the Municipal Market, offered their products in tents arranged around the central square. All this complemented by cartoons, by Rafa Gámez, juggling, a free play service with ballooning, face painting and other activities.

At 6.30pm, one of the most anticipated moments began when 181 children between the ages of one and 15 participated in the second edition of Aqualia solidarity race in favour of Blue Vision, an association of children with autism. A non-competitive race, with distances of 300 to 900 metres, it oozed enthusiasm from the children and parents.

The fun continued in the second edition of the Half Marathon Night. Shortly after 7pm, the programme began with a masterclass of strongzumba in the Puerto Palace Gym, which encouraged the public to move their body to the rhythm of bachata, reggaeton and Latin rhythms.

Music from La Chalana, with images projected on a big screen, set the scene for the start of the main races.

Councillor for sport, Javier González hailed the “magical atmosphere” and spectacular setting by the sea and said records were smashed in all the categories.

All those involved in organising the Half Night Marathon were praised for their pofessionalism and were assured that the event will become a regular annual fixture in Puerto’s calendar.

Winners were Jonay González Alonso, Lucie Marsanova, Fran Cabrera Galindo, Delioma González, Ricardo Hernández Marrero and Laura Van Den Beucken.

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Amazing 15 hour swim by New investments Adeje couple for Manolo A Santaella sports centre

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N Adeje couple will be appearing in the Guinness Book of World Records following an amazing swimming achievement.

Cristina Ibáñez and Alberto Moreno have become the first man/woman pairing to complete the distance between La Gomera and Tenerife without wetsuits or flotation aids.

The swim took an incredible 15 hours and there was a very warm welcome for them when they arrived exhausted but well in La Caleta.

They were received by a delegation from Adeje council and local residents.

Upon their arrival, their vital signs were monitored and both were verified to be in good health.

Councillor for sports, Adolfo Alonso Ferrera, accompanied by councillor for social welfare

and attention to diversity, Isabel Fernández González, presented two plates recognising their effort and confirmed the crossing will appear in the official record-breaking list.

COMPLETE RENOVATION

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UERTO de la Cruz council, through its sports department, has started reforms to substantially improve the Manolo Santaella Sports Centre.

The amount invested amounts to about 15,000 euros and the execution time will be one month, ending in November.

The painting of the pavement of the sports court with special paint, new protections for the goals and the review and arrangement of leaks that occur on the sports deck are some of the most important improvements that the sports facility will receive.

Councilor for sports, Javier González, accompanied by president of the Puerto de la Cruz Basketball Union, Alberto Cabo, visited the facilities to check, first hand, the progress of the improvements.

The Mayor of Puerto, Lope Afonso, said the work was the result of the “commitment made with all sports clubs” that consisted of “gradual

improvements of their facilities” . He thanked all involved and the help being received from the Puerto Basketball Union.

Sr. González said they were ver y pleased to make “a further improvement” in these facilities, which together with “the perimeter enclosure of the sports centre with mesh” solved the historical problem of pigeons, the painting of the stands and the general conditioning, substantially improves some facilities necessary for sports. “ The Manolo Santaella Sports Centre is the headquarters of the Puerto de la Cruz Basketball Union, where 23 teams (three women and 20 men) are trained and compete, supervised by 16 coaches and ranging from five years upwards.

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Mini running Athletics circuit at track ready sports centre for action

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MPROVEMENT work has started in the sports centre of Chimisay Alto in Santa Cruz in order to create a new space in which to promote the practice of healthy physical activity.

The project, involving an investment of more than 78,000 euros, consists of the replacement of the pavement of the football and basketball courts, the painting of the lines of both playing surfaces and the construction of a mini running track, to run around the perimeter of the courts.

It is hoped the work will be concluded before the end of October.

“The facility will be completely renovated and can be enjoyed by all the residents of Ofra-Costa Sur thanks to the budgetary effort that has been carried out from the district office,” said a council spokesman.

The budget for the three actions amounts to 78,966.76 euros, which are broken down into 33,086 euros for the mini running circuit, 23,190.38 euros for the improvement on the basketball court and 22,690.38 euros for the rehabilitation of the football pitch.

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RONA has completed work on improving the athletics track at the Antonio Domínguez stadium in Playa de Las Americas.

The facilities are apprved by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and usually host training sessions of outstanding international figures of this sport, thanks to the good climate of the area throughout the year, as well as European competitions, which includes the International Meeting of Combined Tests, which this year celebrated its seventh edition.

The Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena said: “This work allows us to maintain the sports complex as a referen-

ce in the European field and that not only remains a reference facility for international competitions, but that Arona remains the favorite place for hundreds of athletes of first level to continue their training during the winter period, since we have all the necessary infrastructures necessary “. The Municipal Stadium will host the Canary Championship for youngsters which will bring together more than 300 young athletes from all over the archipelago from the sub-8 to sub-14 categories .

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The Keeper of lost things by Ruth Hogan

Now she’s behind bars with the killers she caught. Framed for murder. She knows there is only one way out: stay alive until her trial and somehow prove her innocence. But when a mutilated body is found in the cell next door, Helen fears her days are numbered. A murderer is on the loose. And she must find them.

Before she becomes the next victim. M J Aldridge weaves together a tapestry that chills to the bone.

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TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Unexpected bills will be impossible for you to pay. Stay calm and focus on things that will help you understand the situation better. You should be doing something special with children.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may find that purchases or enter tainment could be expensive. You can mix business with pleasure to get favorable results. Delve a little deeper if you really want to know the score.

You might not accomplish all that you want to at home today. Don’t let your emotions interfere with completing your chores. You will have no problem getting your point across to those in a position to help you.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can help sort out problems that friends are facing. You could have trouble persuading others to accept your ideas and opinions. Dig deep to find out how costly a new venture will be before you sign on the dotted line.

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Hamish if convinced that Maggie can change his fate. Maggie is determined not to get involved.

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Your efforts will be rewarded handsomely. You will enjoy interaction with others today. Use your ingenuity to manipulate things to get what you want. Someone you live with will be impossible.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You’re best to avoid disputes. Don’t be angry, but be on your guard. Sudden changes at home will affect family members more than you anticipated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Curb your mood swings; they could result in loneliness. Opportunities for new romantic encounters will unfold through the social events you attend. Problems with gas, oil, or water in your home may disrupt your routine.

Charlotte Goodman is living the dream. Surrounded by family, friends and a stunning vineyard overlooking the ocean, it would be difficult for anyone to believe that she has a troubled past. However, haunted by the theft of a young girl, Charlotte begins to realise the enormity of what she did all those years ago, and soon finds herself having to make the most harrowing decision any woman would ever have to face.

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Don’t be afraid to speak in defense of others.

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You said forever by Susan Lewis

A Richard and Judy autumn selection Anthony Peardrew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before. Realising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant Laura, the one person he can trust to reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful owners. But the final wishes of the ‘Keeper of Lost Things’ haven unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series of encounters...

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Hamish Wolfe is charming, magnetic and very persuasive. famed for his good looks, he receives adoring letters every day from his countless admirers. He’s also a convicted murderer, facing life in prison. Maggie Rose is a successful lawyer and true-crime author. Reclusive and enigmatic she only takes on cases she can win.

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A True Story Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train travelling away from his home and family. Frightened and bewildered he ends up thousands of miles away but somehow manages to survive living on the streets before ending up in an orphanage. He is eventually adopted by an Australian couple and finds love and security growing up in Hobart. As an adult memories start coming back, he has an overwhelming need and eventual success in finding his long-lost mother. An uplifting, heartwrenching and truly beautiful film.

Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and David Wenham.

Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get your way emotionally. Your ability to come up with original ideas will bring recognition from superiors. You’ll have great insight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You can make major gains if you talk to your boss about your findings. Tone down and put some of that hard earned cash into a safe, long-term investment. Help with your aspirations is likely, and profits could follow.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You will not impress others by being foolishly generous. Use your added discipline to get what you want. Take care of your personal needs.

Stiffer punishment for squatters?

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HE Spanish parliament recently approved a motion to implement fasttrack trials for squatting, apply stiffer penalties and guarantee full prison sentences are ser ved. The motion should become law in the near future.

The initiative comes at the time when squatting appears to have gone down despite continuing to make headline news. While last year the number of sentences passed went up by 87% to 6,132, the number of cases brought to court fell by 53% to 12,900. The discrepancy between the increase in sentencing and decrease in court cases is due solely to the delays in the legal system, which means it can take over two years for a sentence to be passed.

The possibility of being able to take the case to a penal or civil law court means the procedure can go on forever.

“The best thing to do is to report the illegal occupation and take legal advice to whether it’s a case for penal or civil law,” say Echeandía & Alevito Abogados, a legal firm specialising in property. “Sometimes a penal case is dismissed and a civil law case has to be opened. So, if there’s any doubt about the viability of a penal case, going straight for a civil law case can save time.” In those instances where penal law does apply, sentences range from three to six months or one to two years in prison.

In the Madrid region, about a thousand properties are currently illegally occupied.

The figure is going down, according to regional authorities, who claim this is because economic conditions have improved. They highlight two types of squatting: organised groups whose preferred accommodation is occupying someone else’s property, and people who have nowhere to live and are forced to squat. The latter, although

they are doing something “illegal”, are people “who want a solution on the right side of the law”, such as paying for a rental.

The federation of neighbour-hood associations in Madrid (FRAVM in Spanish)

claims there are actually 3,000 illegally occupied properties in the region. The suburbs are the most affected areas: Entrevías, Alto de San Isidro, San Cristóbal de Los Angeles, Comillas, Moratalaz and Villa de Vallecas.

FRAVM’s ex-perience has shown that most are organised occupations. “People who squat through necessity jump at the first opportunity to legalise their situation,” explains Quique Villalobos, the federation’s president.

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OLITICIANS, associations and organisations point to organised occupations as the real problem behind squatting. FRAVM says there are two operational groups. “Organised groups who find empty properties, break into them, do them up to rent or sell,” explains Villalobos. And groups who “occupy several properties in the same building where they house their relatives whose anti-social behaviour is a threat to the neighbourhood”.

Experts agree with this analysis. Echeandía & Alevito Abogados claim these organisations “look for half-abandoned properties and often move from one to another”. This makes it difficult to stop them legally. “The effect of the sentence is minimal because court cases are so drawn out, they don’t go to prison and are insolvent,” says the firm.

As regards the type of occupied property, those belonging to large entities such as banks are preferred over privately-owned. Despite public concern, the phenomenon’s downward trend has also been highlighted by Spain’s Public Prosecutor whose last annual report underlined “the end to a cycle that has lasted for a decade”. And beyond stiffer penalties, those affected prefer earlier solutions. “If Spain had an accessible supply of state housing, how many people would bother to get into such trouble?” says Villalobos.

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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Ref 6547

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199,000€

398,000€

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House with land in the center of Santo Domingo, La Guanch, which is north of the island. Located very close to the coast it has a perfect micro climate and it is also very convenient for road access and all the amenities of the village. The bigger town of Icod de los Vinos is only five minutes and Puerto de la Cruz is 10 minute drive away. Large plot of urban land currently used to grow vegetables which are sold in the ecological farm shop at the side of the house.

The house still has many of the original features including solid "tea" wood doors with stain glass windows. Tea wood is almost impossible to find now as it was taken from the center of huge pines in the Tenerife forests from the old times and it is one of the hardest and resistant types of wood available. With a little renovation this could easily offer a beautiful home or business.

Viewing is highly recommended and for its location, plot size and possibilities is an extremely well priced property.

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

Apartment

Apartment G

G

Ref 6494

Ref 6495

125,000€

125,000€

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Large house on an exclusive urbanization named ¨Durazno¨ in Puerto de la Cruz, north of Tenerife. Well presented with an excellent finish including a bespoke kitchen with quartz work surfaces. All windows and patio doors are double glazed with security blinds. Open plan living with terraces all around the house boasting fantastic sea views plus a large garage with ample storage. Very well located close to the town center, motorways, shops, bars, and restaurants.

Viewing is highly recommended

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Renovated ground floor apartment with large internal patio in the Punta Brava area of Puerto De la Cruz in the north of the island. Set in typical Spanish street of old fisherman’s cottages right in the heart of the village. 20 meters from the sea where there are rock pools and steps into the sea for swimming, from here there are glorious sea views. A two minute walk and you are on the beach of Playa Jardin and Loro Park. The center of Puerto De la Cruz is a pleasant 15 minute walk along the coast.

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Spacious apartment in the San Antonio area of Puerto De la Cruz in the north of Tenerife. Ideally located with shops, bars and schools nearby plus the center of Puerto is just a short walk away.

There is an open garage space, two balconies one with views to the gardens and the other to the street .This property is in need of modernization but offers potential.

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Aguamarina, Golf del Sur

Residencial Atlantico, Costa del Silencio

La Colina, Los Cristianos

This spacious one bedroom apartment offers a double sized terrace where you can sit and watch the boats come in and out of the marina, and enjoy the afternoon sun. A fabulous home in a front line complex with great facilities, perfect for rental, and with everything on your doorstep with two communal pools, access to the beach, fully vÕÀ à i` Ü Ì vÕ L>Ì À ] ` ÕL i Li`À > ` wÌÌi` Ü>À`À Lið

If you are looking for a two bedroom apartment in a great condition, > ` >Ì > L>À}> «À Vi] Ì i Ì> i > >Ì Ì Ã Ì « y À «À «iÀÌÞ° Based on a well maintained community. Ideal for families. There is a play area on the complex, communal swimming pools and a friendly community with low fees and parking. Fully furnished and ready to occupy.

Very well presented one bedroom apartment, perfect as a winter retreat. Residential complex with large community pool. Close to all > i Ì ið Õ Þ wÌÌi` «i « > ÌV i > ` > Õ }i Ü V i>`à to a pleasant sunny terrace with lovely views across Los Cristianos >ÀL ÕÀ° ÕL i Li`À Ü Ì wÌÌi` Ü>À`À Lið `iÀ Ài Û>Ìi` bathroom. The complex also has lift access.

Ref: GOLF01445

Ref: CDS00129

Ref: LC00567

Price: €119,000 (approx. £106,250)

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Price: €129,000 (approx. £115,178)

Price: €160,000 (approx. £142,857)

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Pebble Beach, Amarilla Golf

Residencial Malvasia, LLano del Camello

Palm Ridge, Amarilla Golf

Soak up the sun on your spacious terrace and marvel at the golf course, sea and marina views. This immaculate apartment is located on a well maintained complex that boasts beautiful gardens and heated swimming pools. Local amenities are all within walking distance. Surrounded by the lush greens of Amarilla Golf Course, this apartment is spacious. Sold partly furnished.

Well presented linked property, located in the increasingly popular residential area of Llano del Camello near San Miguel. Independent kitchen. WC. Spacious lounge dining room with access the patio. Two double bedrooms. Master suite with bathroom and large terrace.

Close proximity to local schools, shops and supermarkets. Communal pool. Private double garage with access to the property.

Delightful four bedroom, three bathroom, fully air conditioned, semidetached villa. Set in a quiet, luxurious cul-de-sac. Spacious lounge / dining area. Separate kitchen. Large double bedroom on the ground level. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom. Private terrace. Two spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom. Fabulous roof terrace.

Communal pool. Private driveway with gate. Underground garage.

Ref: AMG00447

Ref: OG00175

Ref: AMG00426

Price: £149,500 (approx. €167,440)

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Price: €187,000 (approx. £166,964)

Price: €390,000 (approx. £348,214)

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Pueblo Torviscas, Playa de las Américas

Lagos de Fañabe, Playa de las Américas

Alamo Park, Golf del Sur

æ À>Ài w `] «i Ì ÕÃi `Õ« iÝ >«>ÀÌ i Ì V>Ìi` Ì i vÀ Ì i complex of Pueblo Torviscas. If you want to be close to the beach, restaurants and bars this apartment is in the perfect location for you.

Fully furnished. Overlooking the pool. Two communal swimming pools, games room, satellite TV plus 24 hour reception onsite. Based on a touristic complex, so ideal for renting. Hurry before you miss it!

A rare opportunity ALERT!!! Based on a centrally located complex in the heart of the upmarket Fañabe area. This two bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday home in the sun. Lovely pool and garden areas.

The property comprises of a lounge with American style kitchen with separate utility area and a good size terrace with a pool view. Close to the beachfront and all local amenities. Book your viewing today!!!

As you enter this villa, a reception room greets you and all the main areas of the house are accessed from this room. The property comprises of spacious lounge, dining room, fully equipped kitcthen, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, private pool, double garage and store room offering direct access to the house. Beautiful garden areas surround the villa.

Ref: LA01787

Ref: LA01795

Ref: GOLF01434

Price: €390,000 (approx. £348,214)

Price: €390,000 (approx. £348,214)

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BANK REPOSSESSIONS 73110431. SAN ISIDRO. C. Pilar Cocina. Edif iIia: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apt in building that has lift. 63.100 EUROS Paradise Court, San Eugenio Alto Totally refurbished studio of 32m2 interior + 10m2 terrace. Fully furnished & equipped.

Communal pool.

Ref: A378

130.000 Euros

Res. Paraiso II, Playa Paraiso

Castle Harbour, Los Cristianos

Pool side apt sold furnished, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, WC, terrace, garage. 3 communal pools (one heated).

Lovely studio on the 6th floor. The property has been recently refurbished and has a lovely view over the communal pool.

135.000 Euros

Ref: A380

Ref: C1748

189.000 Euros

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81022573. GUARGACHO. C. Norte: Apt located in an exterior situation of the building and consisting of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge-diner & kitchen. 66.400 EUROS 73903642. GUIA DE ISORA. C. la Florida: 83m2 built, in good order, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, parking space of 30 m2, store room 6 m2. 67.200 EUROS 73904415. TABAIBA. CL. HOLANDA: Pretty flat with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a good sized terrace with excellent views. 73.600 EUROS

Fairway Village, Golf del Sur

Riviera Resort, San Eugenio Alto

Lovely 2 bed bungalow on residential complex with pool. Garden front & back.

A project of 13 elegant villas built in a Mediterranean and modern style, each one with infinity pool

Ref: C1778

195.000 Euros

Ref: D1647

FROM 675.000 Euros

Guargacho Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath apt with open plan lounge/diner/kitchen.

Low community fees.

Ref: C1779

80.000 Euros

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.

06014753. GRANADILLA. C. Llano Verde: Apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a roof terrace. The building has good finishing touches 78.300 EUROS 73902346. C/ Isla Bonita: Apt in need of renovation, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and terrace. Sold with a store room on the top of the building. Only a 5 minutes’ walk to the beach. 96.100 EUROS 60062845. ARICO. House in very rural location at the edge of the National Park. 144.200 EUROS

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Tágara Playa de la Arena

Balcon de los Gigantes Puerto Santiago

Casa Hyland Chio

Concanasa Los Gigantes

Furnished one bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and terrace.

Community swimming pool.

Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms 1en–suite, furnished and large terrace. Airconditioning in lounge. Community pools and lifts.

Canarian style 3 bedroom house with lounge, dining area, kitchen, 2 shower rooms,1en-suite, balcony and roof terrace with sea views. Walled garden with BBQ area.

Refurbished one bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and 2 terraces with views to the sea and the cliffs. Furniture included.

165.000 Euros

183.000 Euros

115.000 Euros

Volcan Isora Varadero

Sunset Puerto de Santiago

Beautiful 2 bedroom sea front apartment with lounge/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms, furnished and large terrace with views to the sea and La Gomera. Community swimming pool.

Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, fully furnished, bathroom and large terrace with sea views. Community swimmingpool and lifts.

250.000 Euros

169.000 €

125.000 Euros

Casa Blanca - Los Gigantes

Gigansol –Los Gigantes

Refurbished top floor duplex 2 bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms 1 en-suite, partly furnished and large terrace with stunning sea views. Heated community pool.

Elegant 2 bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms 1en-suite, furnished, balcony and private roof terrace with amazing sea and cliff views. Garage space and storage room. Community pool and lifts.

285.000 Euros

425.000 Euros

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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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