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FASNIA TRAGEDY
HORROR AS DOG KILLS BABY P OLICE have been investigating the horrific death of a new-born baby who was bitten in the head by the family dog and later died. There have been conflicting reports about where and how the terrible incident happened and about the type of dog or dogs involved. Initially, it was reported to have been a Belgian shepherd which bit the infant at their rural property, either in the house or in a car. Since then, it has been suggested, but not confirmed, that the dog was a different breed. The tragedy happened in Fasnia which is near the capital of Santa Cruz. It is not a holiday area. The child’s distraught parents needed psychological medical treatment because of their extreme distress. Reports say the couple found the dog with the newborn infant inside their home
and separated them before calling the emergency services. Police and medics rushed to the scene, including a doctor and nurse from a nearby medical centre, and tried for more than half an hour to save the baby ’s life but without success. Fasnia council called a day of mourning, with flags flying at half mast, and expressed its total shock. In a statement, the Mayor Damián Pérez said: “The death
of a baby barely 20 days old, tragically in this municipality, has shocked the residents of Fasnia, expressing feelings of pain, affection and respect.” “ We want to show the condolence and solidarity of this council and of all the residents of the municipality to the relatives.” The dog was captured following the tragedy without any problems. It is understood to have shown no previous signs of aggression.
Tragedy in Los Gigantes
STORM LESLIE?
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ENERIFE is on alert just in case Storm Leslie has a major impact on the island. In a bulletin issued on Monday, the local weather office said it was impossible to predict whether really bad weather will hit Tenerife and to what extent any associated wind and rain will be. It is certainly not being ruled out that a tropical storm COULD hit Tenerife and the rest of the islands, going from west to east and probably on Thursday. This would bring strong wind, rain and a choppy ocean. However, it might only turn out to be the bad weather which the islands usually experience at some stage at this time of the year. It should also be remembered that even if the weather in the south is good, it might not be the same in the north or in the mountains. The Tenerife Met Office said there had been a lot of scaremongering about the
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tropical storm in the North Atlantic which on Monday was 1,000 kilometres to the northwest of the Canaries. Nevertheless, a spokesman said: “The trajector y of these phenomena is highly erratic, so guessing so far ahead what is going to happen is, at least, very risky.” “The most probable hypothesis, which all the models point to, is that Leslie goes through a tropical storm and that in its trajectory to the north it can leave us with a deep storm that could affect the islands from west to east as of Thursday leaving important rains, winds of certain intensity and bad sea.”
“But in any case what arrives at the islands will be a tropical storm, but, at best, the echoes of it already turned into a storm of the usual type that we usually visit at this time.” “Therefore, and without daring to confirm 100 per cent what may happen with Leslie, the truth is that the meteorological situation will tend to become increasingly unstable by the middle of the week.” The usual advice is being issued which includes staying out of the water if red flags are flying, take objects off balconies which could fall or blow away and take heed of all the bulletins.
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RAGEDY came to both Santiago del Teide and Los Gigantes when a 36-year-old woman died from suspected drowning.
The alert was first raised on the beach of Playa de Barranco Seco in Santiago del Teide in the late afternoon of October 6th. The 112 control centre received an alert in which it was reported that a woman had suffered a cardiores-
piratory arrest on the beach. During the course of the call, the alerter indicated that they were boarding a boat to move her to Los Gigantes Pier. The emergency services rushed to the scene, including the medical helicopter, a doctor and nurse from a local
health centre, the police, Civil Guard and Maritime Rescue. At Los Gigantes Wharf, health personnel of the SUC and the health centre team verified that the patient was in cardiorespiratory arrest for which they performed basic and advanced resuscitation without success.
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NEW ARRIVAL
Morgan is a mum! L
ORO Parque has good news to share: the orca Morgan that was rescued after being found near dead near the coast of the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands has given birth to her first calf.
Both the mother and the calf are in a perfect state of health. “Loro Parque will be informing the public about the development of the situation and would like to take this opportunity to thank all its visitors from many different parts of the world, the tour operators and all the collaborators in the scientific field for all the support to the Loro Parque mission: to protect and conserve animals and their natural habitats for future generations,” said a spokesperson.
Fire breaks out Police probe in Puerto flat stabbing in Los A Cristianos MAN ATTACKED
35-year-old man needed treatment for smoke inhalation after a fire in an apartment in Tenerife.
Firefighters were called out to calle Aceviño in Puerto de la Cruz just after 11pm. Police and medics also attended. The alert was raised by someone who smelt smoke coming from one of the apartments. The fire affected the whole of the flat. The man taken to hospital was said to be of foreign nationality. Three other people were slightly affected but declined treatment.
Woman, 61, in horror plunge from TF-1
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HE TF-1 had to be closed for some time after a woman plunged from a bridge.
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She was rushed to hospital in a very serious condition and it has not been released yet whether she survived or died of her injuries. The incident happened at 11.39am on October 5th on the bridge at Candelaria. The woman landed on the carriageway which goes towards Santa Cruz.
The motorway had to be closed and traffic was diverted through Candelaria. No details were released about the woman, other than her age of 61. She was taken to hospital in Santa Cruz suffering from multiple injuries and was described at the time as critical.
A man was stabbed during an attempted robbery in Tenerife
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HE attack happened in Avda. Juan Carlos in Los Cristianos at about half past midnight.
The 42-year-old man managed to get to a local health centre and told the staff he had been attacked. He was suffering from a stab wound to the stomach, with the injury being described as of a “moderate” nature. The man was given treatment before being transferred by ambulance to the south hospital. However, he was later moved to Candelaria. Police have been investigating the circumstances of the attack. It is understood there have been no arrests so far. Over the last couple of months, there have been reports of at least two other stabbings in the south area of Tenerife when victims have been attacked during robberies. It is not known if the incidents are isolated or connected but police stress the island is still a very safe destination in terms of the millions of people who visit.
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Yet more accolades for Siam Park at top awards ceremonies Siam Park in Costa Adeje has topped its recent tenth anniversary celebrations with more international accolades
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ITH the titles of ‘Best Aquatic Park of the World’ (‘Travellers’ Choice Awards’) and’ Best Aquatic Park in Europe ‘ (‘European Star Awards’) already under its belt, the ‘Park World Excellence Awards 2018’ has rated it as the ‘Best Water Park of the Year’. This first edition of the awards was held in Amsterdam and was cataloged as “awards by difference” that “allows the best operators, suppliers, manufacturers and entertainment specialists in Europe not only to run for a prize, but also to nominate other outstanding companies for a recognition”. The earlier ‘European Star Award’, in which Siam Park
has been awarded, was the seventh consecutive year it was honoured as the ‘Best Aquatic Park in Europe’. This distinction has been granted by the leading publication and reference in the evaluation of theme parks, ‘Kirmes & Park Revue’. The ceremony, organised by the International Association of Amusement and Amusement Parks (IAAPA), took place also in Amsterdam,
within the framework of the European attractions fair ‘Euro Attractions Show 2018’. Likewise, three of the attractions of the Park have gained great recognition, ranking in the European Top 10. Of them, the spectacular ‘Singha’, a pioneering aquatic roller coaster has won the prize for the third “Best Attraction in Europe” and “Tower of Power”, a fast slide that reaches 28 metres in height and a speed of 80 km / h, has been named the fourth’ Best Attrac-
tion in Europe ‘. For its part, the attraction ‘Sawasdee’, of the children’s area, has reached the ninth place in the category ‘Best Family Water Slide’. These awards are the most important in Europe within the entertainment industry, and the jury, formed by an independent team of experts, has distinguished those parks that have excelled, exceptionally, for their achievements in areas such as innovation or entrepreneurship.
INCREASED BUDGET
Santa Cruz to be “out of debt” in 2019
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ANTA Cruz city council is forecasting another increase in its budget to spend on the capital in 2019.
It is hoped to have 5.8 per cent, providing resources of 286 million euros. Investments will total 56.4 million euros and there will be a reducton in taxation and debt which is expected to be cancelled over the course of next year. The Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez, stated in the presentation of the project that “we are facing an expansive but realistic budget, with more resources and more investments while reducing the fiscal pressure and indebtedness.” “In 2011, the investment of Santa Cruz was five million euros. Today, eight years later, the municipal investment exceeds 56 million. Now, we are an engine for the city’s economy and, undoubtedly, the administration that most invests in the municipality, “he said. Sr. Bermúdez also pointed to the progressive reduction of municipal indebtedness as one of the most important achievements in the current
economic and financial health of Santa Cruz. “In 2012, the debt amounted to 142 million euros and the forecast we have today is that in 2019 we will put the debt to zero.” He said districts and historical heritage would be two of the municipality ’s investment priorities next year, whilst also strengthening economically the provision of municipal services and social policy. The first lieutenant mayor and councillor, Zaida González, explained that “this is a very positive budget and the result of these years of work, effort and seriousness to clean up the town hall and reactivate the economy, not through more taxes, but more facilities to come and invest in Santa Cruz.” It was also pointed out that job creation was a priority. In September, Santa Cruz created 35 per cent of Tenerife’s new contracts, although the city represents only 22 per cent of the population of the island.
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SPANISH RECORD
“Positive” summer for Tenerife balances out previous tourism losses
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ENERIFE is bucking the trend of previous tourism decreases with a sparkling performance in August though British visitors are still down. Spanish tourism increased during the month by 21.8 per cent, according to data provided by the Receptive Tourism Statistics of the Cabildo. The 181,040 national tourists who stayed in August in the tourist establishments of Tenerife contributed to the biggest growth of the year of this market, the second in importance for the island. Tenerife registered in August a total of 562,322 tourists, 7.9 per cent more than in the same month of 2017, a growth that occurs both in the hotel (+4.4%) and extra-hotel (+15%) . Vice-president and insular councillor of tourism, Alberto Bernabé, welcomed the “positive evolution of tourism” in Tenerife during the first eight months of the year, in which the island registered an
increase of one per cent. “The good performance of the summer months of July (+3.5%) and August (+7.9%) counteracts the decrease recorded in previous months,” says Bernabé. In August, the number of overnight stays increased by 1.5 per cent to reach 4,153,944 overnight stays. The average occupation stands at 78.3 per cent, 4.6 per cent lower than that registered in 2017. Regarding the stay, 0.47 points are cut to reach 7.39 days on average.
Issuing markets
The performance of the issuing markets in the first eight months of the year shows a good evolution of the Spanish market, with 909,204 tourists from January to August up 6.9 per cent. Peninsular tourism increases by 5.4 per cent; local
tourism 6.1 per cent and that coming from other islands reaches 16.3 per cent favoured by discounts to residents. Foreign tourism, which had negative results so far this year, experienced an increase in the summer months (two per cent in July and 2.4 per cent in August). The year still maintains a negative balance of -0.8 per cent for a total of 2,944,066 international tourists. Sr. Bernabé said the forecasts managed by the Cabildo “confirm this trend of recovery of foreign tourism, which is excellent news.” However, the British market continues with the negative trend that also registers in the rest of the islands and the national set. Thus, between January and August a total of 1,336,840 British tourists stayed in Tenerife, 4.3 per cent less than the previous year. “The loss of air capacity, the recovery of destinations in the Mediterranean, the weakness
of the pound against the euro and the uncertainty of Brexit affect the situation of British demand towards Tenerife and the Canary Islands in general,” explains Alberto Bernabé. As for the German market, which has been experiencing certain ups and downs
throughout the year, 412,627 have visited so far, representing an increase of 3.2 per cent, favoured by the good results of July (+15.2%) and August (+10.8%). French (+4.7%), Dutch (+3.7%), Belgian (+0.4%) and Irish (+13.3%) tourism also
grows. With a negative balance, the Italian (-3.9%), Nordic (-3.1%), Swiss (-1.4%) and Russian markets are in decline since April 2017, which accumulates a decline of 11.9 per cent although with favourable expectations for the next winter season.
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ESIDENTS of a block of flats had to be evacuated in the middle of the night after fire broke out in the underground garage.
The drama happened at 3am in Punta Hidalgo, La Laguna, and left nine cars gutted and another eleven affected by smoke, as well as three motorcycles. Six fire engines were called out to deal with the emergency in calle Arctic Ocean following
an emergency call to the 112 control centre. The whole property had to be ventilated and safety checks later made because of cracks which had appeared in the ceiling. The Canary Emergency Service (SUC) treated six
firefighters who, at the initial moment of assistance, presented different signs of physical exhaustion, although they did not have to be transferred to a hospital centre. A 65-year-old woman needed medical assistance at the scene due to mild intoxication caused by smoke inhalation, although she did not need to be transferred either. An investigation is underway.
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MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS
Route 040 set to become an international tourist attraction T
ENERIFE Cabildo has completed the works of route 040 in the municipality of Los Realejos, a project to improve the safety of the 27.8 kilometre unique path that goes from the sea to Teide. Vice president and insular councillor of tourism, Alberto Bernabé said the investment made in this work framed within the programme of improvement of the tourist product of the MEDI-FDCAN, amounts to 186,965 euros. “The works carried out have consisted mainly of adapting, signalling and homologation of a route of great tourist interest that is also the one with the highest slope in all of Spain,” he said. It is hoped to have an official opening by the end of the year with well-known athletes and runners so that it has an international impact. The works just finished correspond to the so-called phase three, which has covered the signage of the entire route as well as clearing tasks and small works of land conditioning to ensure safety in transit. The trail starts at Socorro beach, in Los Realejos,
coinciding with the PR-TF 41. The first kilometres cross a rural environment and the slopes of the protected landscape of Los Campeches, Tigaiga and Ruiz. A strong slope leads to the viewpoint of the Corona and, shortly after, to the Asomadero. From there, it ascends to L a Fortaleza, already in the National Park, to culminate in the climb to Mount Teide by Montaña Blanca. There is the option just before that point to continue along the small path that connects and leads to the Visitor Centre of Portillo. Sr. Bernabé said Route 040 is an important tourist resource
linked to nature and leisure that adds to the more than 1,500 kilometres of trails that Tenerife has. “The fact that it is the most uneven route of the existing ones in Spanish territory, and that can also be done in a single day, places it among the most attractive not only of the whole country but also of the whole world,” he said. The Cabildo believes it will become an iconic route of international tourist attraction. Hiking is the second most practised activities by tourists who spend their holidays in Tenerife, after visiting the theme parks and ahead of the observation of cetaceans. Specifically, 15.6 per cent of tourists practise this activity during their stay on the island, which means around 755,000 visitors per year.
Woman dies in car crash
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woman was killed and a teenager injured in an accident in San Juan de la Rambla.
TEENAGER INJURED
The emergency services said the vehicle she was driving collided with a wall. The accident happened on the TF-5, at the height of PK 46.200, San Juan de la Rambla just before 1.30pm. As a result of the impact, the driver of the vehicle was trapped and had to be released by a fire crew. The 46-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a child of 13 suffered a hip injury and was taken to hospital.
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GARDEN CONTRACT
Puerto’s public spaces “to improve substantially”
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UERTO de la Cruz has promised a major improvement in its green areas following the award of a new service of gardening and maintenance of green zones. The contract has been won by Zona Verde Garden Center, SLU which presented an economic proposal that amounted to 1,603,336.98 euros per year. “The new contract will allow the municipality to have a considerable annual investment in seasonal planting and plant replacement, will manage all plant waste (private and public) in a sustainable manner, in-
cluding a significant investment in irrigation systems and all aspects that will make the municipality have a better service,” said a council spokesman. Puerto’s Mayor , Lope Afonso said he expectedthe public spaces of the city “to improve substantially”. The bidding process received 12 proposals.
Ravine plunge in Santa Úrsula
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man was seriously injured after he plunged down a ravine in the north of Tenerife.
Tenerife fire brigade was called in to rescue the 65year-old following the accident along the Camino del Mar in the municipality of Santa Úrsula. The Canary Emergency Service (SUC), Civil Guard and Rural Guards also attended the incident which happened just after 3pm.
La Laguna seeks views before new “tables and chairs” rules
LAND OCCUPATION
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A Laguna has opened a process of public consultation prior to the future regulation of the occupation of public land with tables and chairs. Councillor for urban development, Candelaria Díaz said they would seek to achieve a balanced coexistence between pedestrians, residents and business interests. The public consultation will last a month and is a preliminary step to the preparation of the future Municipal Ordinance for the Regulation of Public Land Occupation with Tables and Chairs in the municipality. Those interested can participate, until next October 28th, telematically, through the link of the portal of the Urbanism headquarters, in the own headquarters of the Management of Urbanism, in the Office of Attention to the Citizen or in any of the offices and records provided by law.
“Although, the usual use of public space is intended for pedestrians, it is also common for the council to authorise certain activities that involve the special use of the same space, as could be the occupation with terraces, which limits the general use for the rest of citizens,” said a council spokesman.
“Likewise, we want to regulate the conditions that these terraces must have to adapt them to the environment without prejudice to the heritage elements and the urban environment.” Participants may also express their opinion about certain regulatory aspects that are usually established in this
type of rules and that usually generate conflicts, such as if the regulation should be limited to the installation of terraces (tables, chairs, umbrellas, etc.) complementary to a hospitality establishment or can be extended to other types of occupations that may be requested by other types of activities.
Facelift for “Camino de El Pino”
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AN Juan de la Rambla is currently executing a comprehensive improvement of the road called “Camino de El Pino”.
Located in the nucleus of San José, it receives its name because of the adjacent 1,000-year-old Canarian pine. It serves as a pedestrian link between the aforementioned nucleus and the neighbouring municipality of La Guancha. The council says the work gives a solution to a historical demand of hundreds of residents, who due to the poor condition of the pavement, have had to stop walking the road. The current administration is blaming its predecessors for not using the right sort of stones ten years ago. To solve this aspect, the paving will be covered with a layer of cement, resulting in a much flatter and easier way to travel. These works are added to those that are executed in parallel to facilitate the drainage of rainwater in a safe way, and the repair of the retaining walls and security, giving corrected structural problems detected. New signs and litter bins will also be installed.
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ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT
CAR SHARING
Objectives of the GF Hoteles plan
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HE pioneering transport plan of GF Hoteles has been written by Fernando Davara, an expert in mobility of the company Trazas Ingeniería.
Sr. Davara presented some interesting data to introduce the study, among which 190,000 trips per day for work reasons in the main municipalities of southern Tenerife, of which 130,000 are in Costa Adeje. He also commented that among the measures proposed by the document is the creation of a mobility committee, as well as the figure of the person responsible for sustainable mobility in the hotel chain. Increase travel on foot and by bicycle by 50 per cent or reduce the use of private vehicles with a single driver by ten per cent are two other measures proposed. Regarding the last, the study has calculated a decrease of about 128 trips per day, which is equivalent to about 2.42 trips per employee per day, which would apply to 53 workers who share car or change to the bus . Likewise, it is proposed to increase the number of trips in shared vehicles as companions by 100 per cent, as a result of the incorporation of at least 80 per cent of those 53 drivers into the shared vehicle. It is also proposed to increase the use of collective transport by 15 per cent, equivalent to 25 trips a day to the workplace; reduce CO2 emissions by ten per cent or reduce daily driving hours by 26.
On your bike! Hoteliers say Tenerife’s traffic congestion can be cured
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OTEL leaders in Tenerife believe the daily congestion problems experienced on the island can be lessened by a succession of smaller actions as opposed to large road infrastructures.
To this end, Ashotel has been looking at the mobility of hotel staff and suggesting other forms of transport, including electric scooters if they park their cars in outside areas, walking, cycling or catching the bus. The hotel management says it has been working for several years in the search for multimodal mobility solutions that contribute to decongest the traffic problems of the island and in a sustainable manner. And it has done it jointly with the Canary Islands Tourism Innovation Factory (FIT Canarias), the Cabildo de
Tenerife and the Fedola Group, the parent company of GF Hoteles which is already implementing measures. General director of GF Hotels and vice president of Ashotel, Victoria López, said: “This project is an exercise of responsibility of our company and of the entrepreneurs of the sector with society, because the tourism industry not only generates wealth but also an important amount of material and human resources that have an impact on the territory and people.” Island president, Carlos Alonso said Tenerife Cabildo
was already working on a broad package of measures to improve mobility on the island, alleviate traffic problems and promote a more efficient and environmentally friendly system. “ We are working with Ashotel to promote collective mobility, in order to reduce the use of private transport,” he explained. Jorge Marichal, president of Ashotel, said a study into alternative transport for hotel workers “can end a nightmare, the traffic in the south of Tenerife, and was convinced that the solution will not come from a single part or a single action. “Awakening from this nightmare depends on all of us,” he said. “If all of us do not wake up, as GF Hotels is doing
when taking a step with this pilot project, we will not be able to end this daily collapse.” As examples of multimodal systems, Ashotel has delivered two electric scooters to GF Hotels. This type of transport allows in short distances that the workers do not have to reach their jobs by car but can park in other areas nearby. Ashotel believes creating a strategy for the bike must be a priority as with better conditions, more people would be encouraged to use them. Palma de Mallorca, for example, already has almost 100 kilometres of bike lanes and about 200,000 cyclists visit Mallorca annually. Barcelona, Seville, San Sebastian and Madrid have been implementing kilometres of bike lanes for years.
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE
Fire hits premises in Fañabé
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fire ripped through commercial premises in Fañabé, causing extensive damage.
Members of the Tenerife Fire Brigade Consortium, based in the San Miguel de Abona park and volunteers from Adeje, were called out at 8am to the incident in calle London. The 112 emergency service was contacted after flames were spotted from inside the premises. Once in the place, the firemen confirmed that the fire had spread through the property. It was also necessary to ventilate the area that was affected by the flames. National and local police also attended.
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TENERIFE DRUGS
“Key” cocaine smuggler arrested in Argentina
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OLICE investigating drug trafficking in Tenerife say they have caught “one of the key players” in Argentina.
The man was arrested in the province of Buenos Aires. He was subject to an international arrest warrant after introducing 26 kilos of cocaine to Tenerife in 2009. The Security Ministry of the South American countr y revealed in a statement that the fugitive, 55 years old and Argentine nationality, was a “key player” in the entrance of narcotics on the island.
The case began in March 2009, when Spanish authorities seized almost 26 kilos of cocaine that, according to the investigation, the Argentine citizen and an accomplice had acquired in Brazil and smuggled into Tenerife on a sailboat. At the beginning of September, Interpol issued an alert which then led to his arrest.
Bike plunges down ravine
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motoryclist escaped more serious injury when his bike plummeted down a ravine in Tenerife.
The accident happened on the TF-51, at the height of PK 10, La Escalona, Vilaflor in the late afternoon. The 24-year-old rider suffered trauma to a lower limb of a moderate nature and was transferred in a basic life support ambulance from the SUC to the Hospital del Sur
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RURAL AREAS
Santiago del Teide in “green lighting” pledge S ANTIAGO del Teide has provided its rural area with photovoltaic lighting. This project has culminated with the installation of 34 photovoltaic lights in the rural area of Camino del Cementerio and Las Rabonas.
The local council recently made a commitment to green energy through the installation of public lighting based on solar energy and this initiative is part of the pledge. Financial help has come from the Canary Government and the European Union. Mayor Emilio Navarro said: “This project, which has been launched with a lot of dedication, will endow the rural area with the countless benefits that the use of renewable energy provides, contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions and mitigating effects of climate change, in addition to energy independence. In this way, traditional and polluting energies are discarded, and once installed, they offer clean and free energy for the benefit of residents.”
MONEY LAUNDERING
Wanted criminal arrested at north airport
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man wanted by the American authorities for money laundering has been arrested in Tenerife.
The Venezuelan had an arrest warrant and extradition in force for illicit association.
He has been accused of money laundering and monetary transaction valued at
more than 10,000 dollars from alleged criminal activities. He was arrested as security checks were carried out at the north airport.
The 50-year-old had given his address as an hotel in El Médano. At the time of his arrest, he was accompanied by a woman, also of Venezuelan nationality.
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ARTEFACTS STOLEN
Burglars posed as tourists to check out Tenerife churches
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Jewellery and watches stolen in Santa Cruz
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OLICE have arrested three men, all Spanish, in connection with robberies with force at six churches in the north of Tenerife.
The trio, aged 20, 24 and 41, all had numerous police records. They are suspected of breaking into five churches in the Anaga area of the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and another in Punta de Hidalgo in La Laguna. The detainees passed themselves off as tourists to visit the churches but were actually checking out the valuables, security arrangements and escape routes. They are also accused of a robber y in San Miguel de Abona. In the case of the church in Punta de Hidalgo, the robbery occurred while the parish priest was staying overnight. When he heard loud blows in one of the aisles, he called the National Police. Upon arrival, officers found a smashed window. A laptop had been stolen, as well as a silver medal of the brotherhood. Both have been recovered. The rest of robberies occurred during the first months of this year in the different churches of the Anaga area. With the collaboration of citizens, the authors of the events were identified.
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OUR men have been arrested for at least nine robberies in homes in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Several jewels belonging to the different parishes that have already been recovered and a vehicle used during the
robberies seized. The modus operandi used consisted of the fracture of the lock cylinder or leverage of the
access door to the church, as well as the forcing of the furniture that contained the stolen objects.
The effects stolen in robberies are valued at more than 50,000 euros though a substanial amount of jewellery and watches have been recovered. The men are aged between 30 and 40 and have previous convictions. Police said it was an organised gang which took extensive measures to avoid detection. All the robberies were carried out in the same way with the door locks being fractured.
PAJARITA AZUL
Granadilla gets national award for recycling
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RANADILLA de Abona has become the only municipality in the Canary Islands to receive the “Pajarita Azul” recognition for the recycling of paper and cardboard. Residents have been thanked for their co-operation in the scheme and for their part in gaining this national distinction. Granadilla de Abona, through the public company
Sermugran, is the only place in the Canar y Islands distinguished this year, together with 36 municipalities in Spain. The award is part of a programme of excellence of the Spanish Association of Pulp, Paper and Cardboard Manufacturers (ASPAPEL). The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado said: “It is a pride to be part of 36 cities throughout Spain that have at least one “Pajarita Azul” for excellence in recycling paper and cardboard. All this is the result of the work carried out by all the Granadilla residents and their commitment to reducing waste that is finally sent to the
landfill.” Granadilla has been able to expand the number of containers, introduce a commercial door-to-door service that reaches almost
100 companies, implement the collection in schools and municipal facilities and reach
a 67 per cent increase in the collection of paper and cardboard.
GUIMAR TRAIL
Hilker airlifted after fall T
HE emergency helicopter was needed to airlift a 48-year-old German man who fell whilst out walking in Guimar.
The hiker stumbled and fell several metres on the Sendero Ventanas in the mid-afternoon. Because of the difficult location, firemen reached him first. The helicopter crew stabilised the man who had suffered cuts and bruises and a head injury of a “moderate” nature. He was taken to Tenerife’s north airport before being transferred by ambulance to hospital.
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PUERTO DE LA CRUZ
All Saints’ church latest news
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F course it’s your busy time of year, isn’t it, Vicar?” That’s the comment that usually tells me that Christmas is on the way, despite the fact that Easter is actually busier. This year, though, November is pretty busy too. And not just for the church. Back home the ever increasing madness of Hallowe’en (on 31 October) is quickly followed by the bonfires and fireworks of 5 November. When I was growing up in Brighton, our dream as young teenagers was to go to the Guy Fawkes celebrations in Lewes, a small town just a few miles away. In the days leading up to the fifth, the whispered question went round, “Are you allowed to go to Lewes?” Because
Lewes bonfire nights were something special. After a long, noisy procession it wasn’t just Guy Fawkes who was thrown onto the flames of one of the many fires but life size versions of political figures of the day as well. I am rather afraid that political correctness and a concern for health and safety may have narrowed down the options somewhat nowadays. But back in the day it was apparently tremendous fun, at least for those girls whose parents weren’t deterred by
Accion del Sol full up with 233 dogs needing homes
Your help We are completely full up and reaching crisis point, with 233 gorgeous dogs of all shapes and sizes looking for new loving homes. Please do come and visit us if you are interested in adopting a dog. Every dog is fully vaccinated, microchipped, fully inoculated or heartworm and flea free. We do not charge for adoptions but donations are very welcome towards the vast running costs of the refuge. We can never stress enough the importance of having your dog microchipped. We constantly have dogs arrive at the refuge without chips or with outdated contact information so it is extremely difficult to trace the dog’s owner. Please ensure your dog has a microchip and the information is correct thus causing minimal stress to your pet should they get lost.
Walkies?
We have so many dogs that would love a walk and some tlc so please do come and visit us if you have some spare time to make a dog or two very happy.
Donations Please do call the refuge on 664321219 between the hours of 8am -17.00 if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs, blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads. If you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.0016.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction . Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page ,action tier Accion del SOL
rumours about the ready availability of boys and booze. November festivals in the church, though, are more reflective than colourful. Hallowe’en (or “the eve of All Hallows”) is not of course a Christian festival, but it is followed by a day that is – All Saints Day on 1 November. In common with most churches, we will be celebrating that day on the following Sunday, 4 November, and because our church is dedicated to All Saints, this is a special time to
give thanks for those who founded the church and all who have served it in many different ways over the years. Hard on the heels of All Saints comes All Souls Day on 2 November. This year we will be having a special service on that Friday at 10.00 am when we will remember especially people close to us who have died, whether recently or long ago. There will be an opportunity to light candles for them and to have their names read out during the service.
This year Remembrance Sunday falls on Armistice Day (11 November). As always there will be a special service beginning slightly earlier than usual, at 10.45 am. October 31 is, though, a very significant day for our Lutheran friends, when they commemorate the great Reformer Martin Luther. This year we will be having a joint service with the German Lutheran congregation in All Saints Church at 11.00 am on Wednesday 31st, followed by refreshments. And
not a pumpkin in sight. Do come and join us on one of these special days. A reminder of our other service times: Sundays, 9.30 am (a quiet traditional service of Holy Communion) and 11.00 am (our main sung Communion service); Wednesdays, 10.00 am (Holy Communion). Chaplain: The Revd Dr Paula Clifford Tel: 922 38 40 38; Email: paulaclifford4@gmail.com
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Today’s wonder dog is Hans! H
ANS has unfortunately been at the refuge for nearly four years now. It was estimated on his arrival that he was around three years old, so we now estimate he is between six and nine years old. Although he is a large dog, Hans is a gentle giant and is a very low-energy and cuddly dog. Hans has not yet found a loving home mainly because he is very shy. No-one has given him the chance to come out of his shell and feel comfortable enough to fall in love with him. However, all of the volunteers and staff who know him well, cannot even begin to understand how someone could not fall in love with this beauty! Also, Hans does not cope well with the feeding schedule at the refuge and it is difficult for him to put on weight. When Hans arrived at the refuge, he was heartworm positive, but after going through treatment is now fully recovered. Hans is a special dog, who has been through a lot and does not deserve to spend the rest of his life in a kennel. He simply needs that special person to come along and give him the time and patience he needs to get over his fears. Will you be that person? Why not come along and meet him or contact us on 667638468 for more information. Also, tickets are now available for our annual preChristmas dinner and show! The dinner will be held at Music Hall Tavern on the 8th December and includes a three course meal, drinks, a live show and much more! For more information contact Lyn on 626344799 or lindamaggs40@gmail.com.
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
25th anniversary lunch A Lunch to remember
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S I’ve said before, ad nauseum, it’s difficult to hold an anniversary knees-up when you donate all the money you receive from your members to local charities. But our recent lunch at the Masaru Aparthotel in La Paz generated an amazing party atmosphere when we shared the occasion with the English Library who supported our cause not only by the merger but by the generous gift of their half of the raffle. And there’s more. We were joined by Charmaine Arbouin, H.M. British Consul for Andalusia and the Canary Islands, Helen Keating, British Vice Consul for the Province of Tenerife, and Penelope Gomez, the Consular officer for Tenerife. Charmaine was on a whistle stop tour and they had kindly re-arranged their schedule to fit us in. During the lunch our Vice President, Jean Pennington, presented a cheque for €500 to Carmelo and Marie, two of the founder members of the association APANATE which helps autistic children. I was able to publicly thank them for the great help they had given us at short notice when we found ourselves without transport to take our goods to the Car Boot at the church. I would like to thank all of the members, both of the Library and F.O.T. who made this lunch such a special day.
a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker and also K9 Tenerife. Also, to see daily photos of the walks that take place at K9, like the facebook page Voluntarios del Refugio K9.
Ways you can help If you wish to support K9 animal refuge and contribute towards the safe rescue and adoption of abandoned dogs and cats of Tenerife, we would be very appreciative. There are several ways to help: you can buy our merchandise (T shirts, vests, key rings, wristbands and more) at K9, you can sponsor one of our wonderful sponsor dogs via our website, you can donate either money via our website or in cash at our refuge or food and other items which help
FRIENDS OF TENERIFE
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Future Events
us look after our dogs and cats. Also, you can become a volunteer dog walker by calling us or simply popping by any day during our opening hours. Remember to keep an eye on our website or Facebook
page for any fund raising events which you may like to attend. Also, why not come along to our charity shop in Alcala? Where you can buy or donate second hand items and all funds go to the animals of k9.
Elderly dogs also need a home TIERRA BLANCA
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ARA is eleven years old. She has been in kennels for four years but this is no place for an older dog. She is a German Shepherd cross and walks well on a lead. Gara is an educated dog but due to her age everyone passes her by. Can you help her? Please call Rachel on 629 031 273 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.
Tuesday 16th October: Lunch at Indian Restaurant Delhi Darbar, opposite Botanical Gardens,1:00 for 1:30, members 20€. Tuesday 13th November: Lunch at Restaurante Petit Los Angeles, 1:00 for 1:30, members 17€. Tuesday 11th December, Christmas Dinner at Restaurante El Padrino, La Paz. 7:00 for 7:30, details to follow. For more information or to book places at these events, please contact Maureen on 922 341 979 or Jean on 922 384 809. Follow ‘Friends of Tenerife’ on Facebook or friendsoftenerife.org
Ritz-Carlton Abama hotel shows its community spirit
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UÍA de Isora has received school supplies from the Ritz-Carlton Abama hotel.
Within the Commmunity Footprints project, the workers of the hotel complex have made a collection that will be donated to the IES Alcalá, to the Day Service of the children’s department and to the La Mano de Playa San Juan Children’s Area. Councillors of education, Ángeles González and social services, Cathaysa Vargas, received the large donation from the Ritz Carlton Abama. Both councillors appreciated the involvement with social purposes of the company, “which is not the first time that acts of social character within the municipality,” they said. This action is part of one of the social responsibility programmes of the hotel chain (Community Footprints), through which a collection was made during the month of August among workers.
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Man, 56, found New migratory “crisis” for Canaries dead in street dismissed despite more arrivals IMMIGRANTS DETECTED
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man was found dead in the street in Gran Canaria in the early hours of the morning.
The shock discovery was made in calle Poeta Lezcano in the municipality of Arucas at 5.45am. The 112 emergency control centre said the man was aged 56 but no further details were given about his nationality or whether he was a local resident or tourist.
Arrested with drugs at airport
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37-year-old man with numerous criminal records has been arrested for drug possession in the vicinity of Gran Canaria airport.
Police found 50 grams of hashish in his car during routine checks. Officers stopped the driver because he showed “unusual nervousness”. The hashish was found in the pocket of his trousers.
Man arrested for holiday rental scam
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50-year-old man has been arrested in Madrid for a holiday rental scam.
The Civil Guard says the Madrid resident offered properties for rent over the internet but used photos and locations he had found on the web. The homes were in Andalusia and the Canary Islands but he had no jurisdiction over them. In some cases, he even took deposits. The man is accused of two crimes of fraud and usurpation of marital status or identity.
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HE Spanish Government has ruled out a migratory crisis following a new wave of arrival of illegal immigrants by boat to the shores of the Canary Islands. Up until September, the archipelago has received 522 more immigrants than last year. One of the latest arrivals happened in Lanzarote last week when the Civil Guard located 18 North African immigrants, all of them males, who landed at the dock of Tinajo. The boat was detected in the same dock of La SantaTinajo about 4.15am by fishermen in the area, who warned the authorities. This was the fourth boat to arrive in Lanzarote since October began and was followed a few days later by a fifth when a patera was found sailing adrift north of Gran Canaria. The Canaries have seen the arrival of 659 immigrants in 30 vessels from Januar y to September, 522 more than last year in that same period, with 137 people in 11 boats, which represents an increase of 381 per cent, according to the Ministry of the Interior. However, Elena Máñez, delegate of the Government,
assured that the Integrated System of Outer Vigilance (SIVE) “works” in the islands in spite of the increase of canoes that has been registered in the last weeks. She said the increase did not correspond to the so-called crisis of the cayucos that the archipelago experienced. In 2006 alone, 31,678 people arrived in the Canary Islands in 515 boats, seven times that of 2005 with 4,715 people. “Luckily we learned from the crisis of the cayucos and put the necessary means into action,” she said. The Integrated External Surveillance System is also part of a broader device aimed at controlling the maritime border on top of the Canary´s own border controls. The increase in the arrival of pateras has been attributed to the greater pressure that exists in the eastern Mediterranean, a situation that
has caused the mafias to move to find another exit point and
has been diverted to the Spanish border.
MAJOR INVESTMENTS
Canary government puts its faith in Fuerteventura
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HE Government of the Canary Islands is allocating more than seven million euros towards improving the tourist infrastructures of Fuerteventura in 2018. One of the most important actions is that of the Mirador de los Canarios, whose works will be tendered by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports once the environmental authorisation is received. The project will cost 2,864,925 euros. In addition, the regional government financed with 2,871,145 euros the preparation of the maritime avenue of Puerto del Rosario, which includes the construction of a pedestrian walkway of six metres wide.
The space that will be generated between the new promenade and the detour of the road will be used to create a green area. The municipality of Tuineje is earmarked 900,000 euros, 450,000 for the seafront of Giniginámar and another 450,000 euros whose purpose is still to be defined. Likewise, the Canary Islands Government finances with 385,000 euros the extension of the Juan Évora Suárez ravine, in Castillo Caleta de Fuste, in Antigua. Finally, the
investment in Betancuria amounts to 200,000 euros for signage, pavement and street furniture, in addition to the 100,000 euros that were already allocated for this purpose in 2017. The Director General of Tourism Infrastructure, Héctor Suárez, stressed the importance of taking forward these works “that make up a quality destination, improving the service offered to those who visit us and the residents, always with the maximum of adapting to the idiosyncrasy of each space and stimulate greater tourist spending that reactivates the local economy.”
TWO ARRESTED
Knifepoint robbery at petrol station T
HE Civil Guard has arrested two men as alleged perpetrators of robbery with violence and intimidation at a petrol station in the municipality of Breña Alta on La Palma.
The suspects, aged 23 and 27, are alleged to have held up a shop inside the garage. One brandished a knife whilst the other waited in a vehicle outside. Both wore hoods but not enough to conceal their identity which police discovered during their susbequent investigation. The attendant was forced to hand over 600 euros from the till.
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La Gomera Arrest in Canary prison as part of takes Silbo terrorist plots behind bars across the island
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OLICE in Spain have identified a network of terrorist supporters operating from prison in the first-ever operation of its kind in Europe.
Despite being behind bars, at least 25 prisoners are being linked to the organised gang which managed to spread its message to other inmates in at least 17 prisons. One of the arrests took place in the prison of Las Palmas II, in Juan Grande (Gran Canaria). Some of the prisoners under investigation had a previous
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A Gomera is keeping its traditions alive by taking workshops to learn the whistling techniques of Silbo and folklore around the is-
land.
They begin on October 15th and continue in the six municipalities until next June. Cabildo president, Casimiro Curbelo said this commitment to training has enabled more than 300 people to learn about Silbo Gomero and Folklore classes during the last two years. On this occasion, more than 200 people have already registered to start their training. “The interest in safeguarding these values has been increasing, guaranteeing their generational passage and, therefore, their survival,” he said. This year the registration procedures have been made from the website lagomera.es.
FOURTH FLOOR
Man hurt in mystery fall
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OLICE launched an investigation after a 36year-old man fell from the fourth floor of a building in Fuerteventura.
It was initially unclear why the accident happened in calle Jaribuche in the municipality of Puerto del Rosario at 7.44pm. The emergency services went to the scene and found the man had suffered severe injuries. He was stabilised before being taken on to hospital.
Pledge over commerical centres
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RAN Canaria’s Cabildo has allocated one million euros to modernise the commercial area of Vecindario in Santa Lucia with new paving and lights.
This commercial area of this municipality is regarded as a reference point and the work is needed to maintain this. The Cabildo says it plans to modrnise the commercial areas of Gran Canaria to make them increasingly attractive for citizens to go shopping and support the medium and small businesses. This intervention involves the replacement of the paving stones with a new pavement of natural stone to fit in with the rest of the area. Nearby, other paving is being replaced and new street lighting and furniture installed. Finally, the open commercial area will host see the installation of bollards in some of the sections of the main streets to prevent access of vehicles .
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record of crimes of jihadist terrorism but others were persuaded to join the cause during their sentence. Police said the terrorist supporters in prison struck up friendships with their potential targets. They also singled out prisoners who were not subject to special surveillance to get round constant monitoring.
“The group was made up of several facilitators, who not only engaged in capturing inmates from the DAESH orbit, but also sought to unite prisoners imprisoned for terrorist crimes,” said the Civil Guard. “In this way, they intended to forge the embryo of what could be considered a jihadist “Front of Prisons”. This highlights that, most of the individuals investigated, far from achieving the objectives of social reinsertion, have remained active in the jihadist militancy, increasing their radicalization process during their stay in prison.” It is believed their activities
could be linked to the jihadist attacks inside the French prison of Osny in 2016, in which an inmate attacked several prison officers, and in 2018 in Liege (Belgium) when, during a prison permit, a radicalised inmate murdered two policemen and a civilian. Police said the ver y existence of the group was regarded as a potential security risk, even more so as some of the prisoners being investigated were due for immiment release. The 17 prisons involved represent just over half of the centres housing suspects linked to jihadist terrorism.
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WINTER SEASON
Canaries have new action plan in case of a volcanic disaster
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HE Canaries have a new Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Care for Volcanic Risk (Pevolca) and a Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Care for Seismic Risk (Pesican). Both have been approved by the Government Council at the proposal of the Ministr y of Territorial Policy, Sustainability and Security. The Pevolca and the Pesican are part of the Territorial Emergency Plan for Civil Protection of the Autonomous Community of the Canar y Islands (Plateca), which establishes what to do in the event of a seismic risk and from volcanic eruptions in the regional sphere. The modification of the Pevolca introduces the volcanic semaphore of the orange colour as the main novelty. This measure allows defining at all times how to act, both the parties involved and the general public. “That is why we need to continue strengthening the risk perception of the Canarian population through comprehensive management,” said a government spokesman. The plans include specific infrastructures, facilities, activities and protected natural spaces, which, due to their
characteristics, must elaborate their corresponding selfprotection plan. The Pevolca has the involvement of the State, the Canary Islands Government and the insular and municipal institutions. In the Canary Islands, for the purpose of comprehensive planning in the event of an emergency, it is considered necessary for each island council to prepare and implement the island emergency plans (PEIN) and for the municipalities to carry out their municipal emergency plans (PEMU). For its part, the Pesican aims to establish the organisation and action protocols of those services of the Government of the Canary Islands, and, where appropriate, other public and private entities, which are necessar y to ensure a rapid and efficient response to the different seismic situations that may affect the area of the islands.
Brits still second market for La Palma as island expands its connections
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A Palma will have 44 national and international air connections during the winter tourist season.
This is four more than in the same months of 2017-2018 and tourism councillor, Alicia Vanoostende says she anticipates a positive trend in the growth of the number of people visiting La Isla Bonita. “We are optimistic ahead of the winter season, we trust that the established routes will be well received in the different emitting markets so that La Palma consolidates the growth of visitors that we have had during the last years,” she said. Germany remains the undisputed leading market for La Palma. From the German country there will be 20 flights operating with La Isla Bonita, four more than in the previous winter season and ten more than in the winter of 2015-2016. Four will be from Düsseldorf, four from Berlin, three from Hamburg, two from Frankfurt, two from Stuttgart, one from Münich, one from Nuremberg, one from Bremen, one from Hannover and one for Cologne. The airlines connecting the island with Germany will be Germania, Condor, Eurowings and Easyjet. The second international market with the highest number of connections with La Palma will be the British one, since there will be five flights operating between the United Kingdom and La Palma, three from London and two from Manchester. Switzerland will be better connected than ever with La Palma during the next months. Thus, two flights with Zürich are maintained and two new operations with Basel are
incorporated. The Netherlands remains faithful to its long tourist relationship with La Palma and will continue to operate two flights with Brussels and one with Amsterdam. From the Nordic countries, the airport of La Palma will receive during this winter, as it happened in the two previous seasons, two flights from Denmark (Copenhagen and
Billund) and two from Sweden (Stockholm and Goteborg). The Ministry of Tourism foresees a slight fall of the Scandinavian market after the flights with Oslo and Helsinki have been suspended. Regarding national connections, during the winter season that now begins, La Palma will continue to be connected to Madrid through
SHOPPING CENTRE
Brit arrested on child sex warrant
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37-year-old British man wanted by the police in the UK was arrested in Gran Canaria after a tip-off.
The suspect was being sought to answer accusations of a crime of sexual exploitation of children. The National Police in Maspalomas were watching a shopping and leisure centre in Playa del Inglés when the man was spotted. He was the subject of a European order of arrest and surrender issued by the authorities of the United Kingdom. The man was taken into custody before being handed over to the judicial authority.
MOROCCAN ARRESTED
Peddling amphetamines at pop concert
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Moroccan man was caught trying to peddle drugs at a pop concert in Gran Canaria.
The 24-year-old, with numerous police records, was found with four bags containing amphetamines during a concert in the Santa Catalina park of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Police on patrol duty spotted the man acting in a suspicious manner. The drugs were hidden in a waist belt. He was arrested as an alleged perpetrator of a crime against public health.
the airline Iberia Express, which operates every day of the week and increases its capacity by five per cent, while Vueling does the same, once a week with Barcelona. The summer season until August has been positive for La Palma with a tourist arrival slightly higher than the previous year and in line with the good behaviour of tourism with the island in previous years.
MEDICATION ROW
Patient threatened to kill doctor
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man was arrested for threatening a doctor in a hospital in Gran Canaria.
A security guard at the hospital in L as Palmas raised the alarm as a result of the altercation which included threats to kill. The doctor told police that, for professional reasons, he had changed the patient’s medication who argued about the decision. He then threatened to kill the doctor if he did not prescribe the old medication again. The man, aged 51, repeated the threats when interviewed by the officers and said he would either kill or beat up the doctor.
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Tourism in years ahead “must benefit everyone in the Canaries”, say experts
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N army of 1,500 experts are to help the Canary Islands draw up a new tourism strategy for the years between now and 2025.
The Canary Government plans to finalise the document in December. The experts represent the Canary society and the tourism sector and more than half live in the archipelago. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Isaac Castellano said: “The objective is that this plan allows us, as a society, to define, formalise and plan a coordinated set of actions, plans and programmes (public and private) of the
tourism sector, other sectors and of society, in general. In short, a common road map that puts us in the most appropriate position to achieve our own objectives in relation to tourism in the Canary Islands in the future.” Sr. Castellano said tourism should affect the whole of the society with the aim of increasing their quality of life. “Tourism must take a step forward and turn the activity
LANZAROTE RAVINE
Police find marijuana plantation for the second time
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IVE men have been arrested for cultivating a marijuana plantation in Lanzarote.
Aged between 22 and 40 and of German, British, Venezuelan and Uruguayan nationalities, they were detained in Tías. They face prosecution for a crime against public health after police found a plantation of 2,159 marijuana plants in a farm located in a ravine difficult to access. A spokesman said the investigation was initiated thanks to citizen collaboration, since various information was received on a possible marijuana plantation in the municipality. The plants were distributed in various outdoor and indoor greenhouses. Three of the men wee arrested last year after police dismantled another plantation with similar characteristics.
CITIZEN’S ARREST
Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint
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taxi driver has been robbed at knifepoint in Las Palmas.
He called the police after a man pretended to ask for a journey but then held a knife to the driver’s neck and stole money, a mobile phone and bank card. The incident happened in the Gran Canaria district of La Isleta. A passer-by saw the robbery and managed to chase the culprit and apprehend him until the police arrived. All the stolen items were recovered and the knife was found nearby. The taxi driver received minor injuries and was treated in a nearby health centre.
into the centre of the social development of the islands, encouraging and provoking the distribution of well-being and elevating the self-esteem of residents,” he pledged. The document will place technological advances as a key “to increase the opportunities for innovation, efficiency and increased competitive-
ness of this central sector of the Canarian economy, which has served as a lever to promote the rest.” Topics to be addressed are environmental and sustainability aspects; promotion; governance; legislation and ordination; connectivity and mobility; and technology and knowledge.
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Tourist spending increases Primera Air in Spain during August “devastated” NO FINANCE
after administration decision
...BUT NUMBERS DROP AGAIN
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PAIN received 10.2 million international tourists in August, 1.9 per cent less than in the same month of 2017.
The indicator has now dropped for two months, weighed down by falls in two of its main issuing markets (United Kingdom and Germany). In the first eight months of the year, the arrival of foreign tourists remained practically stable, with a fall of 0.1 per cent to 57.3 million travellers, according to the Statistics of Tourist Movements in Frontiers (Frontur) published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The United Kingdom was the main issuing market in August with 2.2 million tourists, 3.7 per cent less than a year ago; France was the second with 2.1 million and a rise of 5.2 per cent and Germany, the third, with 1.3 million and a fall of 5.8 per cent. The statistics also show the annual growth of tourists from Portugal (8.4 per cent) and the United States (8.1 per cent), and the fall of Italy (1.6 per cent), the Netherlands ( 4.1 per
cent), Switzerland (18.4 per cent) and the Nordic countries (6.7 per cent). For the year so far, the main emitting countries were the United Kingdom (with about 12.9 million tourists and a decrease of 2.9 per cent compared to the first eight months of 2017), France (with more than 8.3 million, practically the same as last year) and Germany (with more than 7.7 million tourists, 5.8 per cent less). Catalonia was the main destination for tourists in August, with 23.9 per cent of the total, although the number of international visitors -2.4 million- fell by five per cent compared to August 2017. The second destination was the Balearic Islands, where 2.3 million tourists arrived, two per cent less than a year ago, and the third, Andalucía, with 1.4 million tourists and an annual increase of 1.1 per cent.
Foreign tourists who visited Spain in August spent 11,539 million euros, 1.8 per cent more than in the same month last year, according to the Egatur survey. The average daily expenditure in August was 139 euros, 10.7 per cent more, and the average expenditure per tourist reached 1,131 euros, a figure 3.7 per cent higher than
the same month of 2017. The total expenditure of international tourists during the first eight months of the year was 62,230 million, 2.8 per cent more than in the same period of the previous year. In August, the average duration of trips for foreign tourists was 8.1 days, which is a decrease of 0.6 days compared to the average of August 2017.
INTERNET REGISTER?
New platform says “concept of tourist rentals” needs clarifying
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HE Spanish Government is being called on to “clarify the concept of tourist rental” once and for all to help solve the problem of illegal lets.
The Spanish Association of Digital Temporary Rental Platforms (PAT), which integrates HomeAway, Niumba (TripAdvisor), Rentalia (Idealist) and Spain-Holiday.com, considers that, in order to regulate tourist housing, you must first define it. PAT, created a few months ago, has made the proposal to the working group on tourist use housing (VUT), formed within the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. President of the association, Almudena Ucha, said it was very important to define what a tourist home is because “the concept of housing is linked to a residential use of the land and not a tertiar y use, nor is it a tourist establishment.” She said it was “very positive” that the central government had for the first time convened a work table to deal with the issue of renting tourist housing which would take views from all parties. The working group was formed by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Bel Oliver, and involves the general directors of tourism of the autonomous communities, in addition to the representatives of the municipalities of Madrid and Barcelona. The association expressed its vision of how the rental market for tourist housing is, highlighting the lack of official data available, as well as knowledge of what this sector contributes in terms of economic benefits and its impact on their local environment , for example in local commerce. Therefore, PAT proposed the existence of a centralised and unified registry of tourist housing which could be done on the internet.
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NOTHER airline which operated flights from the UK to Spain has gone into administration.
Copenhagen-based Primera Air ceased operations at midnight of October 1st after 14 years of operations. In a statement, the board said: “This is a sad day for all the employees and passengers of Primera Air. The company has been working relentlessly during the last months to secure the long-term financing of the airline. Not being able to reach an agreement with our bank for a bridge financing, we had no other choice than filing for bankruptcy.” The airline said there had been several contributory factors, including a ten
million euro loss when one of their aircraft had to be rebuilt due to severe corrosion and leasing costs of over 20 million euros. Low prices and high fuel costs also added to the pressures. “This is an enormous disappointment after the incredible hard work and dedication put into building the airline. The company wants to sincerely thank all its employees for their hard work and dedication, its clients for years of loyal support and its suppliers for their cooperation during the years,” said the company.
FAKE DOLLARS
Seven arrested for counterfeiting
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HE National Police have dismantled a network dedicated to introducing counterfeit bills of 100 dollars.
Seven people have been arrested, three in Toledo, three in Madrid and one in Lugo for the crime of counterfeiting currency. Police said the quality of the paper money prevented even bank workers from being aware in the first instance of their falsehood. The investigations began at the beginning of the year when the Bank of Spain reported the detection of numerous 100 dollar bills that presented the same type of counterfeiting.
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“PRESERVING ENVIRONMENT”
Formentera to become first island in Spain to limit cars
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PANISH exports of goods grew by 3.8 per-cent in the period January-July compared with the same period of the previous year, amounting to 169.27 billion euros.
ORMENTERA, just five miles from Ibiza, is to become the first island in Spain to limit the entry of cars from next summer.
Locals have been fed-up for years about the effect of too many vehicles in the high season, with the “permanent” estimate of 20,700 cars on the island soaring 450 per cent to 94,000. Now, residents are rejoicing after the Balearic Government approved a bill to ensure the “environmental and economic sustainability” of Formentera. This will allow the island’s own council to regulate the access of vehicles to the island which covers just 32 square metres and has a population of 10,000. The bill will go to the regional parliament and is expected to come into force in time for the main tourist season of 2019. The precise number of vehicles which will be allowed onto the island has not yet been set but is expected to be a huge reduction. “It’s very remarkable because I think it’s the first time this has happened in the Spanish state,” said Formentera’s president, Jaume Ferrer. The council will be allowed to set its own quotas and
restrictions, not just for the summer but all-year-round as well. There will be exceptions for residents, people with reduced mobility, lorries carr ying supplies and people who live on Formentera but work elsewhere, as well as a quota for residents of Ibiza, Formentera’s “sister” island. All vehicles that are authorised will have to display a mandatory badge. There will also be a ceiling on the number of rental vehicles allowed on the island. Police will be responsible for the checks but shipping companies will be required to inform passengers of the need to have a permit if they are trying to bring a car onto the island but it will be the driver’s responsibilities, not the boat’s. Anyone caught breaching the new rules can be fined up to 10,000 euros if it is considered a serious infraction. For a minor breach, the fine will be 1,000 euros.
Imports increased by 6.2 per cent to 187.1 billion euros. As a result, the trade deficit for the first seven months of the year stood at 17.83 billion euros, 35.2 per cent higher than the figure recorded for the same period in 2017. The export growth was slightly weaker than in the Eurozone as a whole and the European Union (4.9 per cent year-on-year in both cases). The highest export growth figures were posted by Germany (up 4.5 per cent),
President of the Balearic Government, Francina Armengol said the law will be a pioneer at the European level and praised Formentera for wanting to defend its environment. “They want to present the island as what it is: a magnificent space that needs preservation of its territory and the balance between residents and tourists who come
to visit the island, many every year,” she said. Other islands, including the Balearics, are considering limits as well but not this soon. “Many will have their eyes on what has been approved in Formentera but each island is absolutely different,” said Francina Armengol . “What is done in Formentera is not the same as what can be proposed for Ibiza, Mallorca or Menorca.”
France (up 4.6 per cent), Italy (up 4.2 per cent) and the United Kingdom (up 4.7 per cent). All sectors reported export growth, except the food, drink and tobacco sector, which accounts for 16.2 per cent of the total and fell by 0.2 per cent year-on-year. Capital goods (19.7 per cent of the total) grew by 1.6 per cent; the automotive sector (16.7 per cent of the total) grew by two per cent; and chemical products (14.3 per cent of the total) grew by 4.2 per cent.
Fugitive caught after 12 years on run
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picture posted by Spanish police on their Twitter site helped to lead to the arrest of one of the most wanted fugitives in Europe.
The man disappeared without a trace in 2006 after being sentenced to 16 years in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl. He was found hiding in a specially-made cupboard in the kitchen of a house in Salamanca. Officers received a tip-off about his whereabouts when his photo was shared on Twitter, as well as on Europol’s EU Most Wanted portal. They said the man rarely went out of his home in Salamanca and then only at night under the cover of darkness.
TWO RINGLEADERS
Hashish smuggled across Spain in minivans
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GENTS of the Civil Guard and National Police have dismantled a group dedicated to the introduction and distribution of hashish in Spain from Morocco. The main person in charge was a Spaniard, resident in Algemesí (Valencia), who maintained strong links with suppliers of hashish in Morocco. The operation has resulted
in seven detainees - two citizens of Morocco and five Spaniards between 25 and 72 years - six house searches and three others in storage rooms. Police have seized 900 kilos of hashish, an electric
pistol and 1,000 euros in cash. The investigations began in January when the agents became aware of the strong connection that a citizen residing in Algemesí had with the world of hashish in Morocco. During the investigations, which were extended to various provinces in Spain, the investigators found out that he
was part of a drug trafficking organisation capable of loading hashish in minivans from Algeciras and crossing Spain through different distribution routes to Catalonia, Pamplona, Vasco or Valencia. They also managed to detect the main partner of the ringleader, a Moroccan citizen residing in the town of San Pedro de Alcántara (Málaga).
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Spanish airlines demand action over “collapse in European airspace this summer” ALA president, Javier Gándara said according to ACI Europe, Spain is the European country with the best direct air connectivity. This year alone, passenger figures are already up 5.6 per cent to almost 178 million passengers. Regarding air congestion, he said Spain’s position made it one of the most vulnerable
countries to be affected by an operational disruption in the middle of Europe. He estimated around three quarters of the delays in Spain were outside the control of the air traffic controllers, Enaire. ALA says in June, July and August, only 63 per cent of planes kept to punctuality, with less than 15 minutes of delay when they would expect this
percentage to be 80 to 85 per cent. The rate for Barcelona is 56 per cent. August 2018 had also been the month with more electrical storms so far this century. The ALA wants a new “high level transport body ”, supervised by the Spanish Government, to be formed to look at the problems and to suggest solutions.
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PAIN’S airline industry is calling for urgent action after slamming a 60 per cent increase in delays due to air traffic management in Europe and 123 per cent because of bad weather. The Airline Association (ALA), which represents approximately 70 per cent of the flights operated to or within Spain, says the “collapse in European airspace this summer” is unacceptable and has described punctuality “as one of the most turbulent issues for airlines this season.” Calling for the creation of a new body to address the problem, the ALA says: “The airlines are devoting a lot of resources to avoid the problems that the delays and cancellations
cause passengers, often derived from the congestion of the sector or labour conflicts, but we cannot do it alone. We must sit down all the actors involved in this sector to work together and find solutions. “ The ALA says airlines are keeping planes in reserve in case there are incidents, renting aircraft and reinforcing personnel at airports but more needs to be done. New figures show the
airlines transported 128 million passengers to, from and between Spanish airports between April and August, representing an increase of 4.1 per cent compared to the same period of 2017. However, two factors have directly affected operations this summer: meteorology and air congestion. The number of delays due to air traffic management in Europe has increased by 60 per cent in the last 12 months and by adverse weather, by 123 per cent; according to the airline industry. In some specific cases, as happened in May, delays increased by 180 per cent.
Drunken behaviour NOT caused by too much alcohol in all-inclusives
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OLIDAY experts in the UK are challenging Mallorca and Ibiza’s plan to ban free alcohol in all-inclusive hotels, telling the Balearic Government: “You’ve got it wrong!” The Association of British Travel Agents wants a meeting with the islands’ tourism minister to clarify exactly WHY they want to impose the controversial controls. “ We have written to the Tourism Minister Bel Busquet raising our concerns and requesting a meeting, “ an ABTA spokesperson confirmed. “We have asked for any available evidence that allinclusive holidays are a significant cause of the problems that are intended to be addressed, as this is not the experience that we have of allinclusive holidays.” Hoteliers in the Balearics are also questioning whether the problems of so-called “uncivic behaviour” caused by too much drink really IS connected with all-inclusive hotels.
The Business Federation of Hoteliers in Mallorca (FEHIF) says it is totally against the plan to only allow free drinks in all-inclusive hotels during mealtimes and to charge for any other alcohol during the day or night. They believe that tourists responsible for bad behaviour drink elsewhere and it is NOT linked to all-inclusives. The Balearic Government has been writing to travel agents and tour operators in Britain and Germany to give advance notice of the controversial changes which, it is claimed, will help cut out drunken tourism and “uncivic behaviour” in the leading party resorts. The changes will not come into force until 2020,
giving tour operators and travel agents plenty of time to do new deals with the hotels and change their brochures and offers. The Balearic Government considers the unlimited consumption of alcohol in allinclusive hotels “a public health issue”. The tourism department has told ABTA and DRV: “We would like to inform you in advance that the Balearic Ministr y of Tourism will publish a draft legislation on tourism.” The Hotel Federation of Mallorca (FEHM) is totally against the proposed limitations, saying there are hotspots of trouble on the islands caused by the ease of obtaining alcohol OUTSIDE the hotels. The organisation believes it is unfair to deprive people of choices and will challenge the legality in the courts if necessary.
Is there anything more important than HEALTH?
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OCIETY is more and more interested in looking after their health because a good well-being means a better lifestyle. We see information on a daily basis on social media, television, newspapers etc. In order to have a healthy lifestyle, it is very important to look after yourself by having a balanced diet, exercise and rest, important steps that can make a difference in the future. Also, to prevent and cure illnesses, many people decide to take out a private health insurance because, is there anything more important than health? A private health insurance allows the insured to have immediate access to necessar y medical facilities, avoiding the long waiting lists with GPs and specialists or for diagnostic tests and surgery. Also, adapting to the timetable of each client. You also have the advantage to choose the medical clinic you attend and the Doctor you see, amongst the multiple options from our medical directory. Another advantage is that when hospitalised you have a private room with a bed for an accompanist. Furthermore, there exists the possibility of a second medical opinion and preventive medicine by carrying out a yearly medical check-up. ASSSA, aside from the above mentioned, offers a unique health insurance with a personalised and multilingual customer service, we can insure those up to 79 years old and with exclusive guarantees: no premium increase due to age and no cancellation due to age increase or illness. Without a doubt taking out a private health insurance protects you and your family’s wellbeing. Improve your health by taking out an ASSSA policy.
Money in the Bank or Money in a Bond, make an informed choice The majority of us keep money in a bank account, why? Because it is easy, relatively secure, and easily accessible. There is also a deposit protection scheme in place which covers the amount in your bank account up to €100,000 or £85,000. So far, so good? This means that if a bank or building society cannot meet its obligations and subsequently fails, or becomes insolvent, the maximum compensation you will receive will be £85,000 or £170,000 for a joint account (husband and wife). What about growth on your savings? Returns are not good, interest rates are hardly inflation beating and your hard earned cash is not really being put to work for you. In fact, the average savings account is paying less than 1% per year and some have reduced to 0.2 or 0.1% So how does this look in reality? Consider this:
£20,000 in an average savings account with a gross interest rate of 1% will pay £20,000 at 1% per annum equalling £200 per year before tax
What is the alternative? A Spanish Tax Compliant Bond Setting up a Spanish tax compliant bond is no more difficult than setting up a bank account. Once you have invested you have easy access to your money: regular and one-off withdrawals, to suit your needs.
The returns over the last few years have been: 2013 7.6%
2014 7.5%
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2016 6.5%
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The growth on a Spanish tax compliant bond is free of tax until a withdrawal is made. Even then only the growth is subject to tax. Any tax due is paid directly to the Hacienda and no Modelo 720 declaration is required for holders of this kind of bond. The bond can also be held jointly so there should be no liability to succession tax on the first death. The bond is backed by an AA rated financial institution which is subject to a strict legal and regulatory environment, to European Law, and having to comply with all applicable European directives and regulations and to meet European solvency margins. Under EU law, assets are to be used to repay policy holders should the company be wound up. Please remember that not all bonds are Spanish tax compliant. If you would like further information about the Spanish tax compliant bond, please give us a call for a no obligation chat. Sebastian & St James International Financial Advisers Limited: advice based on integrity, trust and experience.
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TUESDAY OCTOBER 23 - A LUNCH WITH A DIFFERENCE Last chance to buy your tickets for our Murder Mystery Lunch at Petit Los Angeles. Solve the clues while enjoying a three-course meal with wine for 17 euros 1.00 for 1.30pm. Please book at the Treasurer’s desk. Tickets are going faster than you can say ‘who dunnit.’ FILM CLUB THURSDAY OCTOBER 25 - PETER RABBIT In a departure from our usual fare, the English Library Film Club will be showing this award-winning film. This live action/animation stars the voices of James Corden, Rose Byrne and Sam Neill. Please join us. Film starts at 2.00pm. No admission fee, a small charge for interval refreshments. Library members only. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22 - A KARAOKE AFTERNOON More details to follow for what we hope will be an entertaining afternoon with many of you taking part. The library committee are in the process of organising events for the winter months. Watch this space.... We welcome visitors to join us during our opening hours Monday and Friday 3pm to 5.30pm and Wednesday and Saturday 10pm to 1pm. Refreshments are served in the garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Discover more about us on Facebook, TripAdvisor and our Website ‘theenglishlibrary.es’. Did you know you can access Facebook through our Website. You will find us at Calle Irlanda 5, Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Telephone 922 383098.
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(Richard and Judy Autumn Selection) As he stared out of the plane window, he knew the next twenty-four hours could possibly be his last on earth. Will Robie, highly trained assassin and the US government’s most indispensable asset, is called to London. An imminent terrorist attack threatens the Underground and, with the US next in line, Robin is the perfect choice to stop it before it begins. He knows he has one chance to succeed. One chance to save the city. One chance to make it home safely to find out what happened to fellow agent Jessica Reel following their last deadly mission together. But Robin is about to learn that even if he succeeds, the worst is yet to come. The game has started. Now only he can end it......
away at the age of ninety-five he leaves behind not just a heartbroken family but also a secret so shocking, so devastating, that it could rock the English Establishment to its core. Joanna Haslam is an ambitious young journalist, assigned to cover the legendary actor’s funeral. The great and the good of the celebrity world are in attendance. But Joanna stumbles on something dark beneath the glamour: the mention of a letter James Harrison has left behind, the contents of which others have been desperate to conceal for over seventy years. She soon realizes that there are other forces attempting to prevent her from discovering the truth. And they’ll stop at nothing to reach the letter before she does. found buried at the Villa, Briony becomes enraptured by the blossoming love story between Sarah Bailey, an English woman, and Paul Hartmann, a young German. The letters lead her back almost seventy years to pre-war Norfolk. But as Briony delves into Paul and Sarah’s story, she encounters resentments and secrets tightly guarded. All too quickly it is clear that what happened long ago under the shadow of Vesuvius still has the power to cause terrible pain....
ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Opportunities will come through behind the scenes activities. Disruptions may set you back, but you’re strong, and in the end the choices you make will be favorable. Include the whole family or those you love. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) If you haven’t already, consider starting your own business. You may be overreacting to personal problems. Try not to overspend on friends or family.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You should consider getting into self improvement endeavors. You will be able to communicate well today. Don’t overspend on enter tainment, on children, or make poor investments.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don’t exhaust yourself or minor health problems will set in. Romance appears. Overindulgence will be a problem if you are out in a social setting.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22) New love connections can be made through group associations. Be fair, not colorful. Your moneymaking opportunities will flourish.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) When the work is done, they may serve you for a change. You can anger others quickly today. Avoid overspending on items for your home. You have more energy than the rest of the people you live with anyway.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
THE CROOKED HOUSE DV1248
Not everyone will be pleased with your plans. The personal problems you may be having are interfering with your productivity. You will have extra energy; put it to good use. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Get domestic chores out of the way early. You will gain a lot if you listen. Your partner may be somewhat irritable today.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
THE LOVE LETTER LUCINDA RILEY
You can make changes that will enhance your appearance. Your outgoing, aggressive nature will attract someone you’ve been eager to meet. Think twice before you agree to take on any new projects. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Children may be demanding, and entertainment could cost a lot more than you can really afford. Be sure to take care of any minor ailments. Look into real estate.
LAST LETTER HOME RACHEL HORE (Richard and Judy Autumn Selection) On holiday in Italy, Briony Wood becomes fascinated by the wartime story of a ruined villa hidden amidst the hills of Naples. Not only is it the very place where her grandfather was stationed as a soldier in 1943, but she also discovers that it harbours the secret of a love long lost. Handed a bundle of tattered letters
When Sir James Harrison, one of the greatest actors of his generation, passes
In this classic Agatha Christie detective stor y, former diplomat Charles Hayward has returned from Cairo to London to become a private detective. When Aristide Leonides, a wealthy and ruthless tycoon, is poisoned in his own bed, Detective Hayward is invited to solve the crime. Featuring a starstudded cast including Glen Close, Terence Stamp, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Abbington and Christina Hendricks. A whodunnit that cannot be missed.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your devotion will be persuasive. You may need the space, but you need the extra cash more. You can make some favorable changes to your looks.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Job changes are in order. Go for interviews or send out resumes. Romance is quite possible if you are willing to approach someone who interests you. Secret affairs will eventually backfire on you.
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Litter, car parks, PR stunts, jacuzzis and more...Puerto issues once again in the news
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Did you know September 15th was International Coastal Clean-up day?
didn’t, at least, not at the time, in fact not until four days later while walking along Playa Jardin early in morning and I came across a work party combing the beach. Nothing new there, I have seen it many times before; employees of the company that manages the beach are often litter-picking and on the whole the beach areas are kept reasonably clean. Only this morning it was different, this was not a work party, these were volunteers, and not the usual bunch of tree hugging, save the planet, ecowarriors. These were much more organised, a large group, 50 plus, all in matching t shirts and sporting bright yellow plastic bin bags, albeit with very little litter in them. (As I said previously the beach is kept quite clean.) By now, of course, I was beginning to smell a rat, figuratively speaking that is (rats basking in the sun have not been spotted on Playa Jardin for a while, not since they put the poison down, but under the cover of darkness who knows). Yes, this had all the makings of a PR exercise. Sure enough, by the time I had walked to Punta Brava and back, litter picking had been abandoned and they were all assembled in a group huddle having their photos taken. However, something was still missing or, to be more exact, someone, no better make that two people, as there was no sign of either the mayor or his sidekick who though not actually conjoined to him never strays far from his side in public. I am referring to the councillor for photo opportunities, he or she, I’ll let you make up your own minds as to identity, is never usually one to shy away once a photo lens appears. Anyway, it was all something of nothing, barely enough to pique my interest whilst on my morning walk, I soon forgot all about it, moved on to something else, until later in the day that is. That afternoon while having my daily troll through the local social media pages, something I like to think of as a comedy half hour as there is usually something amusing, and there it was Puerto de la Cruz’s International Beach Clean-up day. Only four days later than the official day, but then that was a Saturday and weekends are sacred and a subtle change in the name which wasn’t lost on me, I think it give the day an entirely different agenda. As you have probably
guessed by now, who should be there front and centre in the photos only the self same two people who I had missed earlier. They must have made a flying visit, either before I had arrived or after I had left. Either way one thing is almost certain they didn’t get stuck in or get their hands dirty, but then by the looks of things neither did anyone else. Not that I am taken anything away from the volunteers, it was good of them to give up their time, it was not their fault that the whole thing has an air of being orchestrated, yet even here things were not quite as they originally seemed. The litter pickers were not just volunteers from all walks of life, they were staff from the local hotels, which begs the question, well, it does to cynical old me, were they volunteers in the truest sense of the word or had they been press ganged into it? Perhaps though that is too strong a suggestion, it does conjure up images of them being cudgelled or at the very least having their arms twisted up their backs. I am sure they weren’t, but there might have be some gentle persuasion. Still it was very good of them all to give up a couple of hours of their day off; assuming of course it was their day off and they weren’t getting paid for it. Still they all got a good bit of PR out of it, they did their good deed , could tick off another box, been there, done that, got the t shirt, literally, but if only the day had been International Car Park Cleanup day, then they could have accomplished something truly worthwhile and gone home with a real sense of achievement. Of course if no one dropped litter then there wouldn’t have been any need for any of this and I wouldn’t have just spent over 700 words belittling their efforts, but then that would be seen as an ideal world, a world none of us live in.
Lago Martianez
While I am in such a cynical mood there is another recent news stor y which caught my eye. When am I ever not? It’s true; I never take things at face value these
days! When exactly was it that news and media stopped telling the whole truth? I look at everything and think there is a true stor y in there somewhere you just have to get rid of the spin and read between the lines. What follows is in my opinion a pretty good example. The Ayuntamiento announced that it is spending over €1 million on the pump room of the Lago Martiánez complex and for once they didn’t really make a song and dance over it. This is money from the council’s own coffers, almost unheard of that they haven’t gone to Cabildo with their begging bowl pleading poverty. It all sounds a bit suspicious to me and I was surprised that for once the announcement was treated kindly on social media by the resident council bashing brigade. It is a significant amount of money so what are they spending it on. New pipe work, electrical installations, some demolition and rebuilding, waterproofing and health and safety issues. Bringing the pump room up to 21st century standards, which makes you wonder how much has been spent on it in recent years, very little I
guess. When the Ayuntamiento talks of pump rooms it brings back memories of the last time, when a pump room failure through lack of investment saw to the death of the municipal swimming pool and we are still waiting for the replacement.
Jacuzzi repairs?
There seems to be a strange idea locally where maintenance is concerned. My interpretation of the word is that regular checks and remedial work is carried out to maintain peak performance. Whereas, here the word maintenance appears to mean repair, a practise only undertaken if and when something breaks down. They don’t like spending money ‘unnecessarily’. The jacuzzi pool in the Lago is a prime example, go there and you will see a sign apologising that it is not working today, the same sign that has now been displayed for months. Why now? Is the pump room in danger of failing or do they think this investment in the next six months will win votes for them in May 2019? No, I think the pressing need to spend this money is due to the fact that the Lago
complex technically belongs to Costa (not the coffee shop owners, the Coastal department within central government in Madrid) and is only managed by Puerto’s Ayuntamiento on a renewable concession. This concession was due for renewal in July, but it hasn’t been and is unlikely to be until this work is completed, hence the urgency. It is such a shame this complex isn’t managed by a private company, one who would use it to its full potential, who would run it at a profit. Instead the Ayuntamiento seem to be content to let it plod along, barely ticking over , to them it is a cost centre rather than a profit centre, but it does keep about 70 local people in employment, so that’s ok then.
Bus station
Next, the new bus station, they may still be pouring concrete, lots of it, but there is daily evidence of progress being made and on the site there seems to be, from a bystander’s point of view, a work effect which, ok, it might not be a sense of urgency, but rather a sense of getting the job done. There is still a lot to do and the
constructors might have gone out on a limb by announcing it will be finished in April (2019 in case you were wondering) but I hope they do it. It would be good to see something finished on time for a change; however, that depends on how much it rains in the intervening months.
Tree puzzle
And finally, because I am getting a bit bored with this, we come to the Calle San Juan (and adjoining streets) Project. This project got off to an inauspicious start when on day one of the heavy equipment on site one of the trees which were to be preserved suddenly shed a large bough. As you would expect there was a bit of a hue and cry about it and an investigation was launched to ascertain the facts of what happened. The findings were that this bough had a hollow centre and the verdict was it was death by natural causes. Are you telling me that this tree which had stood quite happily for years would suddenly drop a large branch in the close proximity to a giant excavators swinging arm, not that I am trying to cast aspersions, but it is a bit of a coincidence .
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Cats don’t scratch your home out of spite!
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OME cats may tear chair arms with their claws, scratch patches of wallpaper off the wall or shred carpets.
Most cats do not cause this type of damage, so why do others feel the need to behave like this in our homes? Scratching has several functions – one of the most important being to keep a cat’s hunting weapons sharp. Scratching also leaves scent marks in a territory. Secretions of watery sweat from between the cat’s pads leave a scent message in addition to the physical marks. Cats usually scratch outdoors, choosing trees or posts. Wood is just the right texture to allow claws to dig in and be drawn down, pulling off the old claw sheath to reveal the sharp point of the new one. There could be several reasons why your cat is scatching furniture, carpets or wallpaper.
Exercising the claws Indoor cats with no access outdoors still need to perform this natural behaviour. If nothing suitable is provided, they find something in the house that has an appropriate surface. In the wild, a cat’s claws are an excellent climbing aid as well as a hunting tool. Keeping them sharp is obviously essential but this can cause a problem if it is undertaken indoors instead of out.
Habit or enjoyment Some cats may have developed the habit of sharpening their claws indoors. Others enjoy the texture of carpets or furniture coverings and the shape of furniture may make it inviting as a scratch point. Some cats seem to enjoy the act of scratching and it can sometimes be a precursor to, or part of, excited play.
Boredom or curiosity A fascination with wallpaper may occur after a loose piece encourages play, or an accidental grab at the wall results in an exciting game of paper removal with the bonus of chasing all the little pieces that fall off. It may have the additional benefit that the owners suddenly start to take notice and give the cat attention, albeit angry attention.
Communication with other cats Some cats will scratch more when in the presence of other cats. Exactly what they are trying to convey is not well understood, but this type of scratching may be done as a display and to leave a scent mark to communicate with other cats in the vicinity.
Increasing their feeling of security When cats feel vulnerable, they will try to rub their own scent on prominent places in a room to feel more secure. While they may not resort to spraying (using urine as a scent mark), they
may use the scents produced by scratching to do this instead. If the cat is trying to increase feelings of security, many surfaces may be scratched, particularly those in strategic places such as edges of chairs which are nearest to doorways.
How to stop cats scratching carpets and in the house Do not blame the cat. Firstly, realise that the cat is not doing this out of spite or in an attempt to cause destruction to funrniture on purpose.
Provide a scratching post It is important to provide an outlet for claw sharpening in the form of a scratch post, especially if your cat is an indoor cat, or has got into the habit of sharpening their claws inside the house. Place the post in front of the damaged area, gently wipe the cat’s paws down the post to leave some scent on it and show the cat what to do. Do this several times when the post is new. If you catch your cat in the act of scratching elsewhere, carry the cat to the post and encourage the animal to scratch there instead. You
can also encourage your cat to use the post by sprinkling cat nip on it, or attaching a toy or feathers to the top of the post.
Provide enough exercise If curiosity or the satisfaction of clawing soft furnishings is encouraging the cat to use that area, you will need to find another outlet for the cat’s energies. Try playing with your cat more regularly, little and often throughout the day, providing toys which offer an outlet for hunting abilities. If your cat attacks the wallpaper, you can try changing the type of paper you use (cats seem to prefer paper which has a raised texture) or painting the area instead. Do not encourage this behaviour by giving the cat attention when you find them scratching.
Improve security Where scratching occurs at many sites, it can be a form of marking behaviour and a sign that the cat may be feeling insecure. The solution will rely on identifying the cause of this stress or insecurity. Possible causes are strange cats coming into the house, conflict between resident cats, changes within the household, or fear of something outside. Nervous cats are likely to find any new challenge threatening. When we redecorate our homes or replace our furniture, we inadvertently remove all the scents which have made the cat feel secure. We then replace them with strong smelling carpets, suites, paint, cleaning fluids etc which can be quite disturbing to a scent oriented cat. When redecorating, it may be worth keeping your cat out of the new room for a while until the new smells have mingled with other familiar smells in the house, and you have helped replace your cat’s own scent using the method given above.
Clean scratched areas If scratching is used as a form of marking territory, then the cat will be attracted back to the spot to top up the marks as the scent wears off. If this is an area where you want to stop the cat scratching and the surface is cleanable, then it can be useful to try to remove the smell as much as possible. This can be done using a mild solution of a biological washing powder and then scrubbing with surgical spirit (check that this will not remove colour from fabrics). Keep your cat away from the area until it is dry. Keeping the cat away for as long as possible will also help to break the habit and let smells dissipate. You can then dab some cheek scents on the broader area to help the cat feel relaxed.
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The Oriental
Brunelli’s Steakhouse
Cafeteria Gourmet Plan B
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
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.
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.
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/el-oriental
For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com
“Fantastic food and drink at reasonable prices. What more could you ask for!” is just one of the accolades given to his buzzing bar/cafeteria in Puerto. It is run by owners Umberto and Brian, two Italians with more than 15 years’ experience each in cuisine. They specialise in Italian pizza/foccacia genovez and all the dishes are home-made with the emphasis on healthy food. Nothing is fried. On Sundays, there is a buffet brunch from noon to 5pm: juices, pasta, pizza, etc. Their cooking is a fusion between Italian and Canarian cuisine although they also offer a variety of international dishes. They also specialise in cocktails as they have a qualified barman. Gourmet Plan B can also offer you a catering service for events and beautiful occasion cakes (pick-up at restaurant). Find this little gem in La Paz in a quiet area near the “El Mirador”. Open ever y day from 15:00pm to 2:00am, closed on Wednesdays
Edificio Aceviño 12, Puerta 6 La Paz Puerto de la Cruz
II Pappagallo
La Parrilla
Mamma Rosa
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Playa de las Américas
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.
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.
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 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/il-pappagallo
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 922 794 819 Avda. Santiago Puig, Apartamentos Colón 2 Playa de la Américas www.mammarosa.com / mammarosa@mammarosa.com
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Harriet’s
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English Tea Room
Restaurante Gom
Tressardi
Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé
Santa Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
This iconic restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz is definitely a place to head for if you enjoy stunning decor and high-end cuisine but at prices you can still afford. The food here is best described as a slice of home-made cooking with the taste and touch of nouvelle cuisine. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and naturalness where the raw product is the star, depending on what is available that day in the market. They offers a special menu for celiac and can help create food for anyone with a specific allergy. Weddings, etc are also catered for and there is always a dish of the day. You will find GOM within the Hotel Taburiente, located in front of Parque García Sanabria. Their opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.
If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price with a lovely terrace, look no further than Tressardi. It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for! So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups. Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.
For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com
Summer times: Monday to Sunday: 13:00 -16:30 pm / 19:00 - 23:30 pm Thursday from 18:00 pm / Wednesday closed For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz
Bar El Pincho
Sook
Restaurante Magnolia
Las Vistas, Los Cristianos
Santa Cruz
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.
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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
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
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 922 385 614 Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com
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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 year.
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. In 2016, “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 carácter and there is an incredible 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
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ARONA CULTURE
Short stories and sculptures under the spotlight
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ROM Thursday, October 18th to November 9th, Arona will once again become a cultural reference of the Canary Islands with the second edition of the “Arona de las Artes y las Letras”. This contest revolves around the figures of the Canarian sculptor Juan Bordes and the writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte, who will star in the artistic-literary meeting this year. They will present the prizes for the short story contests, painting and sculpture and will meet with young people from the municipality’s schools. In the framework of Arona de las Artes y las Letras, Arturo Pérez-Reverte will also present and sign, for the first time in the Canary Islands, “Sabotaje”, his latest novel, with which he closes the trilogy starring Lorenzo Falcó. This is the second edition of the Arona de las Artes y las Letras contest, launched last year with the presence of Almudena Grandes and Martín Chirino. Arona de las Artes y las Letras will begin on Thursday, October 18th at 8.30pm at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos with a literary-
artistic meeting presided over by journalist Juan Cruz with the participation of the two guests of this edition. The evening is free but tickets must be collected in person at the Cultural Office of the Cultural Centre of Los Cristianos between 9am and 2pm or online via the website of the Auditorium itself (www.arona.org/auditorio). The book signing will be on Friday, October 19th, at
6.30pm at the Cultural Centre of Los Cristianos, Arturo PérezReverte will present and sign, for the first time in the Canary Islands. From October 18th until November 9th, an exhibition of Juan Bordes will be installed on the first floor of the same cultural centre. The Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena, underlined that “the culture life of the municipality in the last three years has experienced a real revolution with a programme that contains meetings and events of first level, with figures of great prestige and rele-vance.”
CASTING INVITATION
Tenerife Fashion Beach searches for new model talent T ENERIFE Fashion Beach Costa Adeje”, organised by the Cabildo and local council, this year includes in its programming a casting to attract new talents in the world of fashion.
This meeting, which unites tourism and fashion, celebrates its second edition between October 15th and 20th. The New Face casting, which is one of the novelties of this year, will offer the opportunity for the young people of the island to embark on a professional career in the world of fashion. The 20
selected will be able to participate in a photo session and be the image of one of the participating firms in the designers’ runway that will be held in the municipality, within the framework of this event. Economic vice president of the Cabildo, Efraín Medina, explained that this type of initiative, such as “Tenerife Fashion Beach Costa Adeje”,
helps support entrepreneurs in the fashion sector, generating new business and employment opportunities. The casting will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Playa Paraiso, which collaborates with the initiative, on October 15th from 4pm to 7pm. The fashion parades, which are still being worked on, will also include a varied list of national and international models and new faces of the sector chosen through the aforementioned casting this year.
FREE ACTIVITIES
Siam Mall goes arty with events for all
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HE Siam Mall shopping centre in Costa Adeje is showing its artistic side between now and October 21st.
Numerous activities are being staged for the enjoyment of visitors, including exhibitions, workshops for the little ones and live body art. “From October 4th to October 21st, we are hosting Siam ART, an event that promises to turn our mall into an art gallery full of free activities for all audiences,” a spokesman explained. One of the attractions is an exhibition called “FOTOMUJER” which spotlights on the work of women artists and gives an unique perspective of the world. A space of “Spontaneous Creation” is also open to the public where visitors will be able to unleash their creativity, create a work and take it home or leave it exhibited in the mall. The weekend of October 13th and 14th will have extra activities with a lot of art. On October 13th, you can enjoy a sample of “Body Art”. On October 14th, children can have fun in the “Artistic Workshops”. The schedules of the workshops are from 10am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm. Then, on October 20th and 21st of October, eight new artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their works and trade them in the “Art Market”.
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NATURALISED FACILITY
OPEN INVITE
Loro Parque has inaugurated its new delightful attraction of the Pygmy Hippos
contest for seventh consecutive year
“Shy” hippos proving stars at Adeje to host Loro Parque in new attraction “Miss Sur”
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HE event event was attended by the President of Loro Parque, Wolfgang Kiessling; Tenerife Cabildo’s tourism councillor, Alberto Bernabé, and the Mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, Lope Afonso, among others. The ceremony coincided with the IX Congress of Parrots organised by the Loro Parque Fundación which hosted more than 800 participants on the island of 40 different nationalities. The new members of the Park family, two females that arrive directly from Germany and the Czech Republic, already live in a naturalised facility specially designed for them. About 1,000 people, including political and civil authorities and representatives of the business sector, as well as assistants to the IX Congress of Parrots, were able to see the exhibition in which Adela and Malela act as representatives of their congeners of nature, who face serious problems, above all, by the destruction of their habitat. Loro Parque has designed a unique naturalised space for the newcomers whose new home adapts perfectly to the needs of their species. The
installation has heating in the floors and a complete water filtration system, an essential element for these animals, which need to keep their bodies hydrated and at an adequate temperature. Thus, the exhibition recreates a marshy, humid and leafy area, similar to the dense forests of African lowlands from which this species originates, usually living in the surroundings of the shore of some river. The visitors of the Park can already observe in detail their daily activity thanks to a large window that shows these charismatic hippos in their maximum splendour. Although this species is characterised by its shyness and its nocturnal habits, the design of the facility allows knowing them better and becoming aware of the need to protect them. Being a species that is in danger of extinction according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature
(IUCN), the role of wildlife conservation centres such as Loro Parque is essential to make their situation visible and
raise awareness among visitors about the importance of protecting them to prevent their disappearance.
MUSEUM INSPIRATION
Los Realejos sets dates and theme for 2019 Carnival
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OS Realejos is already looking ahead to its 2019 Carnival!
The theme has been set, as well as the dates, and organisers hope local people and visitors alike will come to the northern town to enjoy the festivities. The topic of “A museum full of life” has been inspired by the movie triolgy “Night in the museum” where artistic pieces such as paintings, sculptures, archaeological remains, relics and different objects come to life and become fun characters from different eras throughout the history of mankind. Fiesta councillor, Isabel Socorro said there were already inspirations on the
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IAM Park has hosted the presentation of the candidates for “Miss South” 2018.
The celebration of the contest will take place in Adeje on Friday, October 19th. The 22 contestants for “Miss Sur” were presented during a reception in the recently inaugurated “Coco Beach” during the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Park. The women were joined by Sandro Pérgola, organiser and director of Miss Sur and Adolfo Alonso, Adeje’s culture councillor. The gala “Miss Sur”, whose origins date back to 2012, is celebrated for the seventh consecutive year in the municipality of Adeje. The event will take place on Friday, October 19th at the Plaza de España (9.30pm) in Adeje old town and admission will be free. It is included in the broad programme of the Fiestas Patronales 2018. Sr. Alonso stressed that “Miss Sur” is not a simple contest of conventional beauty, since the aspirants have the opportunity to develop in different areas of communication, image and healthy lifestyles.
In addition, during the course of the competition, values such as respect, mutual support, empathy and teamwork are fostered. These are some of the elements that make this event an opportunity for learning and development for all of them, regardless of a crown or title. “Miss Sur” has important support from private companies, as well as from most public institutions in the south of Tenerife. The Town Halls of Adeje, Arona, Santiago del Teide, Granadilla de Abona, San Miguel de Abona, Arico, Arafo, Fasnia, Güimar and Candelaria participate. Candidates 2018: Laura Sánchez, Darya Gorbachyova, Damaris Cabrera, Belén Espinosa, Cathaysa Molowny, Keilly Rangel, Rosalva Morales, Lauren Pérez, Aroa Álvarez, Atteneri Chico, Jennifer Saumell, Julia Schiemann, Sara Hernández, Caroline Díaz, Yanira Fumero, Charlotte Harrison, Nigar Huseynli, Esmeralda Padilla, Jennifer Cabrera, Yarella Cerdá, Corald Vargas and Altea Limongelli.
streets of Los Realejos, including a mummy and dinosaur, which she hoped would give people food for thought when designing their costumes. The Carnival of Los Realejos of 2019 will be celebrated between February 24th with
the proclamation and March 6th with Ash Wednesday and the burning of Mr. Rascayú. The queen’s election gala will take place on Friday, March 1st, the Day Carnival will be on Sunday, March 3rd and the Coso Apotheosis on March 4th amongst others.
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Fancy clowning about?
Learn the art at free workshop T
HE Clownbaret International Festival is holding a free clown workshop for people with and without disabilities to share a playful space for learning, creation and artistic expression. It is the third time that the FIC organises this activity which has had great acceptance in previous years and has allowed all participants to enhance their communication skills and their different abilities through the art of clowning.
Registration must be formalised by sending an email to festivalfic@gmail.com. You can receive further information on the phone 646 84 74 33. The workshop will be held from October 15th to 19th at the Tenerife headquarters of
the School of Actors of the Canary Islands (Edif. Artés Escénicas de Tenerife, Calle Pedro Suárez Hernández, s / n, Santa Cruz de Tenerife) from 4pm to 8pm. Those with disabilities who cannot attend during these hours may participatefrom 4pm to 6pm. Participants will be able to perform at the three artistic shows that have been scheduled during the Festival, on Saturday, October 20th at Calle Valentín Sanz (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), at 11am and at 5.30pm, and on Sunday, October 21st at the Museum of Nature and Man, at 11.30am. Denni Dennis, clown of Danish origin, will give this workshop in which he will apply his wide international experience in the direction and creation of collective shows. Denni combines his experience of working as a clown, training in the European style of Jacques Lecoq, the Russian clown, and the
October matinee concerts with Reyes Bartlet
SUNDAY DELIGHTS
Pochinko method (Native American / European spiritual clown) taught by Sue Morrison in Canada. This combination of styles and techniques offers a unique way to get into the character of the clown. Throughout the workshops, the emphasis will be on the fun, the search for beauty and the poetry of each clown. Each one will explore the world of the clown to discover what makes us laugh and why. Brian Rodríguez, artistic director of the Clownbaret International Festival, said: “It makes us ver y excited to schedule each year this activity in which anyone can participate, regardless of their different abilities, and in which the true learning is to share spaces, feelings and artistic creation through a language as special as clown and comedy, that unites us all and that is free of barriers.”
More mural art in Los Realejos
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HE popular matinee concerts held in Puerto de la Cruz continue their seventh season with varied musical proposals.
They are held by the Reyes Bartlet choir on Sundays at noon in the Sala Timanfaya. On Sunday, October 14th, the Matinée Concerts receive the Vilyör Duo, composed of Miguel Ángel Vilariño (cello) and Sergio Oramas (piano), with works by Vivaldi, Bach and Shostakovich. On Sunday, October 21st , the Sala Timanfaya Hall will receive the pianist Jules Luisman with pieces composed by Debussy, Mompou and Rachmaninov. And on the last Sunday of the month, on October 28th, the Calíope String Quartet will perform works by Mozart, Piazzola and Massenet. Tickets can be purchased on the day of audition at the Timanfaya at the price of 15 euros or via email mail@reyesbartlet.com, as well as 696.227. 636 . Advance salescan be made in the CIT offices of Puerto de la Cruz, in Complementos Cloe, in the Masilva Bookstore and in the Sala Timamfaya.O
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URAL art is sweeping the municipality of Los Realejos and there’s plenty more to come.
Following the launch of the project to “embellish” parts of the town with urban art, another piece of work is currently taking shape. In this case, it is the stairway which connects the main road with the Paseo Panama. The author is local artist, Adán Pérez Farráis who has already created his first work inspired by “The Wizard of Oz”. In this new work, an owl is the central character with a chromatic combination as a background. Young people in Los Realejos have also been involved in the project by painting waste containers with their art.
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Be frank about drug risks
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T can be difficult to talk about drugs with your kids but a few key pointers can make it a whole lot easier. Use these tips to help you talk openly about drugs with your child.
Drugs help and information
Call the FRANK helpline on 0800 776600 for more information about drugs and the different options available for help and support. The confidential helpline is open every day, 24 hours a day.
1. Do your homework
Make sure you understand enough about drugs, including why your child might experiment with them, so you can talk to your child in an informed way. Understanding the facts about drugs will also help you keep calm in a crisis. Get your information from reliable, credible sources such as the drugs website FRANK.
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2. Pick a good time
VEN in the absence of any obvious abnormality or complaint, it is recommended that your eyes are examined by a doctor in medicine, specialist in ophthalmology: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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3. Take the opportunities to talk when they arise
at the age of 4 years. at the age of 16 years. at the age of 20 years. at the age of 30 years. at the age of 40 years. every 3 years from 42 years on. per year, from 60 years on.
It may help to do it when the subject comes up during TV programmes or in the news. Mealtimes can also be a good forum for discussion.
4. Let them know your values and boundaries
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Don’t do it before they rush off to school. Or, if they are using drugs, don’t confront them when they’re high on drugs.
per year, up to 18 years, in case of hyperopia, with or without astigmatism. per year, up to 28 years, in case of myopia with or without astigmatism. per year, from 42 years on, if there are personal or family history of eye problems. every 6 months, when wearing contact lenses. Dr. SAFFIEDINE OFTALMOLOGÍA Playa de Las Américas. WWW.DRSAFFIEDINE.COM
It’s important for your children to know where you stand on drug taking. Be clear about your opinions on drugs so that they know your boundaries.
5. It’s never too early to talk about drugs It’s a good idea to start talking about the issue before they start experimenting with drugs. Make them feel strong and independent enough to be able to say no.
6. Avoid scare tactics Your teenage children often know more people who take drugs than you do, so there’s no point in saying, “Smoking cannabis will kill you”. But if you point out that cannabis can cause mental health problems and make people forgetful and unmotivated, that will seem realistic to them and be more of a deterrent.
7. Know their friends Peer pressure is the single most powerful factor in determining whether or not your child will take drugs. Get to know their friends. Invite them to the house and take an interest in what’s going on in their lives. If you have good reason to think your child’s friends are involved in drugs, you may need to support your child to find a new circle of friends.
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ARTEDENTAL ADVICE
Ultrasound to maintain a healthy mouth
“The dentist is not one of those places you go to for pleasure”
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HE sounds, the smells, and especially the sense of helplessness when we sit in the chair, contribute to increase the sentiments we feel when someone manipulates our mouths. However, despite the aversion that we feel, of all the treatments there is one that we should never ignore: dental cleaning. If you are lax in these matters, you should go once a year; but if we really care about hygiene and prevention, we should do it at least two a year. Trinidad González, a hygienist at the Artedental clinic in Puerto de la Cruz, is blunt: “Almost all the ills of our mouth could be prevented with this treatment. First, because it contributes to maintaining oral hygiene, for which daily brushing is not enough; and second because the simple assistance to the dentist allows a professional to check our mouth and find any problem in time.” Professional dental cleaning prevents infections in the teeth and diseases of the gums such as gingivitis or periodontitis. This is done by ultrasound, using the power of high frequency sound waves to help eliminate plaque and tartar from the teeth. With dental cleaning, it is also possible to clarify certain spots of our teeth. Some cavities can also be hidden by plaque and tartar. “It is very important to do a good cleaning to leave these lesions exposed when they are still small and treat them then,” says the Artedental hygienist.
HOW DOES ULTRASOUND DENTAL LEANING WORK? The ultrasonic system has recently replaced manual scaling of tartar, much more laborious for the hygienist and more tired and uncomfortable for the patient.
A thirty minute session will suffice in most cases to remove tartar and plaque accumulated since the previous year’s cleaning. The dentist cleans the teeth by means of ultrasonic or high frequency vibrations by means of an apparatus that emits different ultrasonic vibrations that consists of a control unit that regulates the intensity and interchangeable tips with which it is possible to reach the corners of difficult access. The tips, which are curved, vibrate while they pour water to clean the remains that come off. The dental hygienist is passing the tip over the surface of the teeth, insisting on those areas where tartar accumulates, such as under the gum line.
ADVANTAGES OF ULTRASOUND DENTAL CLEANING The convenience and speed of the procedure The possibility of reaching all corners Painless technique Eliminates many stains normally produced by food, coffee, tobacco ...
DISADVANTAGES OF ULTRASOUND DENTAL CLEANING
DOES A DENTAL CLEANING HURT FOR ULTRASOUND?
The main disadvantage is that it can generate discomfort in people with restorations or sensitive teeth. And that its use is not recommended in patients who have pacemakers because the vibrations could perhaps alter the good functioning of the device.
No, the technique is painless and most patients will only feel a vibration. Some patients with a high sensitivity to teeth or those who, due to the retraction of the gums, have exposed the root of the teeth may feel discomfort. In this case, cleaning can be done under local anesthesia.
A professional dental cleaning will leave, in addition to the clean teeth, a fresher mouth because a good part of the cases of halitosis are produced by the accumulation of tartar. In addition, tartar and bacterial plaque are the main responsible for tooth decay, as well as gum diseases.
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Scene set for La Gomera’s toughest sporting event
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HE scene has been set for the toughest sporting event on La Gomera on Saturday, October 13th.
About 450 participants will tackle the 98 kilometres through six municipalities in an event which is seen as a great promotion for the island, both from an economic point of view and helping to showcase its beauty. The “V Cyclo-tourism Island of La Gomera” coincides with the Lustral Festivities so a huge crowd is expected. Cabildo president , Casimiro Curbelo pointed out that in recent years, the island has positioned itself as a benchmark to host a multitude of sporting events, achieving “a great social impact that is reflected in the dynamsation and projection of the island economy.” He said it brought benefits to numerous services, including transportation, restaurants and accommodation. The race starts from San Sebastián de La Gomera to
Pajaritos. From there, riders will go to Chipude where the first refreshment point will be located, to continue towards Arure and from there to reach Vallehermoso by the GM-1. The circuit will be extended by the municipalities of the north, with another stop in Agulo. Finally, there will be a special section between Las Chácaras and La Carbonera (Hermigua), to descend to the end of the route at the Visitor Centre.
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HE Hospiten Group has renewed its collaboration agreement with Ademi Tenerife through which it becomes the official medical sponsor of the Association’s sporting activity during the 2018-19 season. The act of signing the agreement was attended by Diana Cobiella of the Hospiten Group, as well as the president of Ademi, Carlos Correa. The renewal of the agreement includes the Health Group’s continuity in conducting medical checkups to players who understand the practices of basketball, weightlifting, indoor soccer and swimming, as well as their collaboration in various activities organised by the association and that have as objective the promotion of adapted sport. Carlos Correa thanked the
support from Hospiten, reinforcing its commitment to the health of the athletes and their contribution in the accessibility and improvement of sports practise by all groups. Diana Cobiella explained that this type of actions are integrated into the corporate social responsibility plan carried out by Hospiten in order to promote sports, health and contribute to improving the quality of life of the Canaries. Grupo Hospiten is an international healthcare network committed to providing a service of the highest quality, with almost 50 years of ex-
the Clinic Assist brand. It is chaired by Dr. Pedro Luis Cobiella and attends annually to more than 1,700,000 patients around the world, and has a staff of more than 5,000 people.
TEAM SUCCESSES
Traditional games’ contest in El Rosario
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HE “Independiente Las Rosas” team won the men’s category of the inter-regional competition of the XXVIII Ball and Petanque Tournament La Vista “Villa de La Esperanza”. The trophy presentation of the traditional tournament took place in the presence of the Mayor of El Rosario, Escolástico Gil, the first deputy
mayor, Maria de los Angeles Rodriguez, sports councillor, Ivan Armas, as well as the president of the organising club, Domingo Perez.
Sporting games to be held in Los Realejos
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OS Realejos is to be the first headquarters of the sporting competition, “Menudos Juegos del Norte de Tenerife”.
Boys and girls aged two and three from children’s centres in the region associated with ACINTE will participate on December 14th in various tests in the Basilio Labrador stadium. Education and sports councillor, Sandra Pérez said she was delighted Los Realejos had been chosen as the venue as the municipality was keen to consolidate its role in sport for all ages.
In the male petanque, the club winner was Candelaria B, while in the women’s , Achamán (Canarian ball) and Las Rosas (petanque) were triumphant. This competition has the
coordination of the Federación Tinerfeña de Bolas y Petanca and the Association of Referees and with the collaboration of El Rosario council. Teams from Tenerife and Lanzarote participated.
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Granadilla offers new sporting classes for all
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RANADILLA de Abona has scheduled an offer of activities for adults for the season 2018/ 2019.
Gym classes for all (yoga), maintenance, functional training (cross-fit), zumba, pilates and taichi are part of the initiatives that are being taught from now until next June. Sports councillor Sara Cano encouraged people to participate in the offer of initiatives, designed on demand, while encouraging them to make their suggestions and requests to the council. “The main objective is to offer a plan of sports and healthy activities that cover and complement the free time and leisure of our residents,” she said. The public centres where the activities will be developed are the municipal sports pavilion, the House of Culture of San Isidro, the M3 building of El Médano, the CEIP Los Abrigos, the Parque de Los Cardones, Chimiche, El Desierto and the cultural centres of Charco del Pino and El Salto. The classes have a price of 11 euros and registrations can be
made through the offices of the Citizen Service (SAC) or online at the website www.granadilladeabona.org
FLAME TROPHIES
Raquel and Hacomar win “Mile of Fire”
San Juan de la Rambla’s “flame” trophies have new owners, following the successful 2018 edition of the “Mile of Fire”
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HE event is considered the most important of the local sports calendar and attracted a record number of participants of more than 300 runners.
The winners were Raquel Arostegui and Hacomar Rodríguez. Organised by the Department of Sports in collaboration with the local athlete José Hernández, the fifth edition of the urban mile kicked off at 5pm, starting with the children’s categories which also saw increased participation thanks to the different days and campaigns to promote this sport in the schools in the municipality. Once the children’s categories were over, the official race started, which included athletes from different parts of the island. The first start was given by the Olympic participant Roberto Parra, a participant in Atlanta and Sidney, who travelled to Tenerife specifically to take part as a guest of honour in the Mile of Fire. After the competition races, the meeting concluded with an exhibition relay race in which couples from different categories participated. The “Milla del Fuego” used the asphalt of the Avenue, main artery of the historic centre to establish a circuit of 1609 metres, with a double aim; on the one hand the promotion of sport as healthy leisure and on the other to make known to the visitors the most iconic points of the BIC of the locality.
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Runners to converge on Adeje for popular race Adeje will once again be the home of running on Friday, October 12th
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HE municipality is hosting the seventh edition of the Cross Popular Villa de Adeje.
This race is recognised as the eighth round of the III Circuit 5km Conchip Canarias Carreras on Tenerife 2018 route. The test will be developed on a circuit of asphalt of five kilometres. The cost for competitors in the main event is ten euros but youngsters can enter their own children’s race for free. The start time is 9am, meeting at Adeje Soccer Field. For more information and to enter, go to http://conxip.com/detalle_evento.php?IdEvento=2009
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Allan McIntyre Honda hatches a Civic saloon
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HERE is a wide range of hatchbacks on offer in the UK and these include Honda’s impressive Civic.
And there’s probably at least a generation of drivers out there who haven’t owned anything other than a
hatchback. But if you fancy a bit of a change then Honda has just provided it – a new four-door saloon Civic.
It doesn’t just look like a Civic hatchback with a new rear stuck on it. The new arrival is a stylish
compact saloon with its sloping roofline leading to an attractive rear end. It has a sleek, sporting stance and the Sporty Blue
assist, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition. The petrol CVT and diesel automatic both come with low speed following. SR grade adds rain sensing auto wipers, dual climate control air conditioning, parking sensors and Honda CONNECT (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and a rear parking camera. The EX trim adds leather seats, smart entry and start, LED headlights with washers, LED fog lights, wireless phone charging and heated rear seats. On-the-road prices start at £19,395 and my model was
engine. The saloon moved smartly out of the blocks with a zero to 62mph time of 10 seconds and was never too noisy. And it doesn’t let you down for mid-range power with fast acceleration when needed. The slick manual transmission works well with this engine, moving sweetly up and down as driving speeds varied on my test route. There is good all-round vision and the driver’s seat comfort was ideal, assisted by its lumber support. The smart, bright interior offers lots of space up front and plenty of leg and headroom in the rear. You gain a little room with
62mph. The hatch did feel a little bit sharper in cornering but both models displayed good grip and agility when tackling bends at speed. Response from the auto box was impressive with instant power on demand and I could quite easily be tempted by this in the hatch or saloon. Ride comfort was good in both models, going over potholes smoothly, and cruising quietly with little engine, road or wind noise at motorway speeds. This engine also provides excellent fuel consumption figures with its manual and auto transmissions. The manual saloon figures
a 1.6i-DTEC SR costing £23,115. There’s also a 1.0-litre 126ps turbo petrol engine available with six-speed manual or CVT auto transmission. I liked the 120ps diesel power unit in the saloon I sampled with a six-speed manual box and also tested out the new nine-speed auto that is also available with this
the saloon’s boot – 519 litres compared to the hatchback’s 478 litres. I sampled the new ninespeed auto transmission in an equally stylish Rallye Red coloured SR hatchback model priced at £23,115. With the same engine under the bonnet, it offers the same top speed of 125mph and 10 seconds sprint to reach
are 80.7mpg urban, 83.1mpg extra urban and 83.1mpg combined. And the hatchback auto is capable of 60.1mpg urban, 74.3mpg extra urban and 68.9mpg combined. The new Honda Civic stable is now complete and whatever you’re choice is I reckon you’ll by buying a super little saloon or hatchback.
coloured model I sampled looks much better in real life than in pictures. Spec levels are the same as the hatchback with SE, SR and EX trims available. Standard items are impressive with entry level
grade SE coming with Honda SENSING suite of safety features, collision mitigation braking system, forward collision warning, lane keep
Why wearing a seatbelt is so vital for ALL car occupants!
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RÁFICO is now intensifying its checks on the use of seat belts and child protection in cars; this is to help reduce the amount of deaths or serious injuries. Failure to use a seat belt, if stopped will be considered a serious offence and a fine of 200 euros will be issued along with the loss of 3 points from your licence.
Why should you use a seat belt? The main reason is to reduce the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident however there are several other benefits: • A seat belt is meant to be worn in conjunction with the vehicles airbags as by themselves the airbag cannot complete its job. • A seat belt stops the occupant from leaving the vehicle, and also stops an impact with the screen. • A seat belt reduces by half the severity of some injures for both the driver and any passengers. • A frontal impact accident at 80 km/h without a seat belt will most likely result in death or very serious injuries. • In the event of a frontal impact where the occupants of the rear seats are not wearing a seat belt, there are eight times more likely to impact another occupant.
• Using a seat belt reduces the risk of injury in a small accident by up to five times. If however you have children in the vehicle without a seatbelt, the adult is always responsibility. With the changes in the law the police are also now allowed to immobilise a vehicle that is carrying a minor without the appropriate child restraint system, as well as prohibiting the minor from sitting in the front seat in certain circumstances. Minors under the age of 12 and under 1.35m are not permitted to travel in the front seat of a car unless they are using the appropriate homologated child restraint system, which is suitable for their age and height. Children under the age of 12 that are taller than 1.35m are permitted to sit in the front seat but must use the appropriate seatbelt. Child restraint systems must comply with the ECE R44 and have the appropriate homologation labels on them. As a guideline the different stages of child restraint systems are as follow: 1. Group 0 and 0+, new-borns to approximately 13 kilos. The
child seat must be rear facing and must have a five-point harness. The seat must be changed once the child reaches 13 kilos or the head is taller than the seat. If the seat is to be placed on the front seat the vehicles airbag must be switched off. 2. Group 1, (approximate ages 1-4 years) from 9 to 18 kilos. The child seat must contain head support and a five-point harness. 3. Group 2 and 3, (approximate ages 4-12 years) from 15 to 36 kilos. This restraint system is either a simple booster or a booster with added spinal protection; the aim of the seat is to elevate the child so the normal seatbelt can be used. Remember the diagonal part of the seat belt must pass over the collarbone and shoulder without touching the neck and the horizontal part of the seat belt must sit as low as possible around the hips NEVER around the stomach. The kilos and ages for babies stated above are guidelines as no two children are the same weight at the same age.
Spanish house price data published in the third quarter of 2018
The SPI House Price Index Tracker plots the progress of the six most-watched house price indices in Spain, and brings them together in the chart above. The following residential property price indices were updated in Q3 2018 (all figures show latest year-on-year percentage change): The Ministry of Public Works (Fomento) +3.8% in the second quarter, based on official valuations The National Institute of Statistics (INE) index +6.8% in the second quarter The Spanish Land Registrars’ Association +10.68 in the second quarter The Association of Spanish Notaries index -4.5% in July The Idealista.com (property portal) resale asking price index +9.2% in August The Tinsa index based on property valuations carried out by the company +5.6% in August As I always point out, these national indices don’t tell us anything about local markets, but they do give us some idea of where we are in the property market cycle. With the exception of the volatile index published by the notaries, which seems to go up and down like a yoyo, all of the main indices now show Spanish house prices as rising in what looks like a wellestablished recovery. Spanish house price changes by region / area The INE publish regional house prices changes in the last two quarters, as illustrated by the following chart showing the hottest markets as Madrid, Catalonia, and the Balearics. The Spanish house price index published by Tinsa – one of Spain’s biggest appraisal companies – also shows house price changes by area, with the big cities (mainly Barcelona and Madrid) up 9.8% in May, the Mediterranean coast up 4,8%, and the Balearic and Canary Islands up
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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Last luxury apartments in La Paz for sale.
Top location! Top quality! Top investment! Studios with 20 m2 terrace and sea views 124.100€. 1 bed with 35 m2 terrace 164.100€
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Chalet 100sqm, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garden and garage. Plot 495sqm. 180.000€
Chalet 200sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with views to Teide & sea, terraces, garden and garage. Plot 1000sqm. 290.000€
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Chalet 240sqm, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 1 + 1 bathrooms, with views, terraces, garden and garage. Plot 820sqm. 385.000€
LA OROTAVA
Chalet 94sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2+1 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, storage room & garden. Plot 331sqm. 229.000€
BAJAMAR
Beautiful apartment with Teide and sea views. 73sqm, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. 85.000€
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Chalet 168sqm, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms sea views, garden and swimming pool. Plot 1200sqm. 360.000€
El Sauzal
Ctra. Gral. del Norte 42
Tel.: 629 041 054
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MESA DEL MAR
Apartment 56.80 sqm, 1 bedrooms, 1bathroom, terrace 17.86sqm, parking space and storage room. 72.000€
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Chalet 278sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, living room, large garden, terraces. Plot 1000sqm. 360.000€
Puerto de la Cruz Calle Las Lonjas 3 - 1
Tel.: 629 041 054
Mon - Fri 9am - 2pm
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YOUR REAL ESTATE PARTNER IN TENERIFE For more than 25 years our owner-managed family business founded in Hamburg, has been successfully brokering residential and commercial property in all price ranges. With several branches in Germany and Spain, Jürgen Weiss Inmobiliaria is growing constantly and is now being managed by both the first and second generation. We offer a large selection of properties in the North and the South of Tenerife and are happy to help you sell your property or make your dream, of having your own property on this beautiful island, come true. Put your trust in us as your professional real estate partner and benefit from many advantages when it comes to both buying and selling in Tenerife. We apply the latest marketing methods with a high level of individuality. Our experienced team has an international network and will be happy to advise you on all aspects of buying and selling property. We are looking forward to your call or visit in our office!
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BANK REPOSSESSIONS 60161742. C/ Inocencia Torres Alfonso, Aldea Blanca. Two bedroom townhouse on 149m2 with one bathroom, private parking space. 143.640 EUROS Club La Mar, Playa de la Arena Lovely 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) apt, with fully fitted kitchen, lounge, utility room, double terrace. Communal pool.
Ref: C1814
142.500 Euros
Palm Gardens, Amarilla Golf
San Andrés, Golf del Sur Spacious 4 bedroom bungalow with stunning views over the Golf courses & Red Rock. Large living & dining area, kitchen, 1 en-suite bathroom plus 1 cloakroom. Lovely garden + patio area.
275.000 Euros
Ref: D1720
Immaculate 3 bed penthouse apt. This beautiful Penthouse offers lovely lounge and dining areas, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a very modern kitchen / utility area, 2 terraces and a huge roof terrace.
326.585 Euros
Ref: 1734
73016972. CL.LUGANO. RESIDENCIAL VISTA HERMOSA IV: Studio apartment in very good condition and with lovely views over the pool and to the sea from its terrace. 160.000 EUROS 60361407. Piedra Hincada, Tejina de Isora. Guia de Isora. 4 bed townhouse/ 3 bathrooms on three levels with 178m2 in total. Private large garage with wet room, pump room and another large storage area. 222.400 EUROS
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60082588. Guia de Isora house, 338m2 construction, major construction project, large garage, overgrown garden. 233.900 EUROS Club Atlantis, San Eugenio Front line furnished bungalow consisting of 2 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted and equipped kitchen, lounge-diner, utility room, store room, terrace & garden.
Ref: C1813
480.250 Euros
Mirador del Sur, San Eugenio Alto Spacious detached villa with private heated swimming pool, double garage, terrace, garden, 4 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fitted wardrobes, fully fitted kitchen & utility room. Many extras
Ref: D1733
795.000 Euros
Laguna Park II, Torviscas Alto The complex has 24 hrs reception, laundrette, supermarket & a beautiful swimming pool with a pool bar. The apt has 1 bedroom, lounge, kitchen & 2 terraces (back & front).
Ref: B1672
126.000 Euros
73901923. C/ Monaco, Los Cristianos: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with a lounge-open plan kitchen, terrace off the lounge, plus a very large roof terrace. 271.000 EUROS 60299026. LOS CORARES, AV.SAN FRANCISCO, Los Cristianos: 3 bed, 3 bath town house built on 3 floors and with underground parking underneath. Private pool. Gardens. 430.800 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.
ESTATE AGENTS Calle Flor de Pascua 33 , Los Gigantes I Tel.: 922 862 901 I www.delmargigantes.net
California - Puerto Santiago
Hibisco - Los Gigantes
Eva - Puerto Santiago
Jardín del Sol - Playa de La Arena
Top floor 2 large bedroom apartment with living room, fully fitted kitchen, en-suite bathroom, shower room and large terrace with stunning sea views. Furniture and garage included. Community heated pool.
Beautifully refurbished 2 bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, utility area, shower room and large terrace with great sea views. Includes furniture. 240.000 Euros
Attractive 1 bedroom split level apartment with living room, dining area, separate fitted kitchen, bathroom and large sunny terrace with panoramic views. Includes furniture.
Excellent 3 bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, fully furnished, bathroom en-suite, shower room and large terrace with wonderful views, Jacuzzi and BBQ. Parking included. Community pool.
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Playa Sol - Playa de La Arena
Jacaranda - Los Gigantes
Club II - Los Gigantes
Jose Gonzalez Forte - Los Gigantes
Attractive studio apartment with living room, sleeping area, fitted kitchen, fully furnished, bathroom and terrace with wonderful sea views. Community swimming pool and parking space. 125.000€
Fully furnished studio apartment with living room, fitted kitchen, separate sleeping area, bathroom and terrace with wonderful views. Community heated swimming pool. 115.000 €
Attractive 2 double bedroom duplex apartment with entrance hall, lounge/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, 2 refurbished bathrooms, fully furnished & terrace. Community pool and lifts. 269.000 Euros
Attractive 2 bedroom apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, balcony, large terrace and roof terrace with stunning sea and cliff views. Includes furniture. 180.000 €
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TPS4327 A superb villa in a corner position. Built over two levels this property offers spacious living accommodation with four double bedrooms two with en suites. The lower level with the largest bedroom is currently being used as a TV lounge and gymnasium. All four bedrooms have access to their outside terraces and all accommodation throughout the villa is beautifully furnished. The extensive terraces and gardens host a secluded private swimming pool with totally panoramic views. Complete with large garage. Situated in the tranquil urbanization of San Francisco.
695,000 POUNDS
TPS4330 Beautiful, well presented villa situated in the heart of the San Francisco Urbanization. Constructed over two levels this property comprises of three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, lounge, kitchen with dining area and office area. Extensive terraces surround the property and benefit from all day sunshine, a private swimming pool and the most magnificent views. Garage with utility room and direct access to the property. Tranquil area.
795,000 POUNDS
TPS4338 Beautifully furnished and presented detached villa in the quiet residential urbanisation of San Francisco just outside Los Gigantes. The property boasts large lounge-dining room, separate well fitted kitchen, three double bedrooms and three en suite bathrooms. Fully fitted with air-conditioning, electric shutters and fly screens throughout. Extensive terraces and lovely gardens with swimming pool, outside kitchen, BBQ and eating area. Garage with direct access to the property. Magnificent sea views. Tranquil location
775,000 POUNDS
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Local - TPS0194 and TPS0195 Two commercial premises measuring thirty square metres and thirty five square metres situated just behind the main road in the centre of Los Gigantes. Offering potential of any business opportunity. Both now available for 200,000 EUROS
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