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BRITS AFTER BREXIT: HOTELIERS WANT MORE INVESTMENT

TENERIFE CELEBRATES A RECORD BUT UK IS STILL A WORRY

Tourism from the United Kingdom accounts for 33 per cent of total visitors to the archipelago, reaching 44.7 per cent in Lanzarote and 35 per in Tenerife. Brits also account for a third of total tourism expenditure. Following the recent years of the tourism boom, now deflated as competing markets bounce back, the Canaries have been leaking holidaymakers like other parts of Spain though Tenerife is still in a strong position, having closed last year with a record 5.8 million visitors, up 1.7 per cent. Figures for 2018 show just over 15.5 million visitors arrived in the Canary Islands by plane, 417,610 less than in the previous year. The British market, in particular, has been cut by around 265,000 customers (five per cent less). However, on the plus side, domestic tourism is booming with the Canaries placed as the third Spanish destination for foreign tourists in 2018, second only to Catalonia and

the Balearic Islands. Despite fears about the British market after Brexit, the hotel employers association Ashotel believes Brits will still come to Tenerife come what may but has stressed more work needs to be done on connectivity and air routes. But it is investment in infrastructure which is also imperative, with the group’s president Jorge Marichal saying: “The British will continue coming to the island; our effort should focus on continuing to increase the added value of our tourism product .” Adding that “even the British don’t know what will happen”, Sr. Marichal said: “We must focus all efforts to add value to our tourism product, to continue renovating our establishments, to make a good promotion.” He said public investment was vital and whilst there had been improvements in some locations “there are other very important areas, such as

Arona, which have not had it, so many investments have been stopped.” The president of the Tenerife hotel management recalled that, for example, in Tenerife some 20 million have been invested in public infrastructure, a figure that compared with the private investment of a comprehensive renovation of a hotel establishment in Puerto de la Cruz of about 180 rooms for around 12 million euros. “I think we should start changing the chip; because if we add the items allocated by municipalities, councils and Canary Government , 20 million is very little compared to the resources that detract from this tourist accommodation activity,” he explained. President of Tenerife Cabildo, Carlos Alonso says great advances have been made in improving infrastructures and quality but acknowledged that “not everything is wonderful”, since for the future “there are uncertainties both for the behaviour of competing markets such as Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt, and for the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.”

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IT’S CARNIVAL TIME AGAIN!

ARNIVAL time has arrived in Tenerife and Santa Cruz is once again leading the way!

OTEL leaders have called for more investment in the infrastructure of ever-popular Tenerife as concerns grow over the possible impact of Brexit on the Canary Islands.

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The Maritime Park hosted the opening ceremony of the 2019 festivities which are dedicated to the theme of the deep sea.

The event was attended by 1,200 spectators and was broadcast live, for the entire archipelago, by Televisión Canaria.

KNEE INJURY

Hiker rescued after Teide accident

Polish woman aged 39 had to spend the night in Mount Teide’s refuge with medics after suffering a fall and hurting her leg.

The accident happened on a path near the Altavista Refuge and prevented the woman from continuing. Due to the proximity of nightfall, it wasn’t possible to carry out the rescue so the affected woman spent the night in the shelter accompanied by health personnel, since she had a knee injury and her life was not in danger . Early the next morning, the helicopter travelled to the area and was able to rescue the hiker, who was taken to the Tenerife North airport, where the ambulance of the SUC was waiting to take her on to La Candelaria Hospital.

During the evening, the Mayor of the city, José Manuel Bermúdez, through social networks, announced the participation of Venezuelan singer Carlos Baute, as guest artist, at the Queen of Carnival Gala, scheduled for February 27th and presented by Laura Afonso. Nerea Rodríguez, contestant in the programme ‘Operación Triunfo’, will perform at the Children’s Gala on Sunday, February 17th whilst the Gala de los Mayores, which will take place on Wednesday, February 20th, will be conducted by Yaneli Hernández. Other key dates are the Carnival announcement on March 1st, Carnival of the Day on March 3rd, the main Coso on March 5th and the Burial of the Sardine on March 6th. All the details and programme are on www.carnavaldetenerife.com

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SECURITY PLEDGE

BUILDING DEMOLITION

New police chief for Arona

First steps towards new park for Puerto

HE Urban Development Consortium for the rehabilitation of Puerto de la Cruz is progressing in the development of the new San Francisco Park. The entity has put out to tender the dismantling of the old park for an amount of more than 297,500 euros and the finishes of the Casa Díaz Fragoso, a performance that will involve an investment of 191,588 euros. The president of the Cabildo and the Urban Development Consortium, Carlos Alonso, stressed that “the beginning of these works are the previous step for the execution of one of the actions included in the Modernisation and Improvement Plan of Puerto de la Cruz, which will provide the tourist city of a cultural space: the new San Francisco Park.” The first of the actions includes the old San Francisco Park and the annex building,

known as “La cárcel”. In the first plot, which corresponds to the park, a manual and mechanical disassembly will be carried out, maintaining the facades provisionally up to a certain height that guarantees the impossibility of access from the outside. In the building called “La cárcel” the protected façade and the room for the transformation and construction centre will be maintained on the first floor. Likewise, the wall shared with the Díaz Fragoso house will be maintained. The execution of the dismantling of the San Francisco Park and the finishing of the Casa Díaz Fragoso, as established in the contract documents, will last for four months in both cases.

Shop raided in Icod de los Vinos

OLICE who raided a bazaar in Icod de los Vinos took away more than 150 items as part of an investigation into counterfeit clothing.

The investigation began when officers learned that several counterfeit goods of important brands, such as clothing, handbags, purses and caps, were sold in several businesses of the municipality. Of the inspections carried out, 156 garments were intervened in one of the aforementioned establishments. The items were worth more than 13,000 euros. A man of 44 years and Chinese origin is now being investigated for an alleged crime against industrial property.

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AVID Oliva Blanco has become the new Deputy Chief of the Local Police of Arona.

The inauguration was held in front of a large crowd who gave their support to the new police chief, also appreciating the great work done over more than 35 years of the Chief Inspector of the Local Police, Miguel Miranda Blanco who has been promoted. The Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena, expressed his gratitude to Don Miguel Miranda for “the work carried out for more than three decades in favour of security, coexistence and tranquility of Arona.” He also offered his support for the new Chief Deputy Commissioner, saying: “ Safety is an essential factor, a value to preserve and

protect. And that security will be, in part, in the hands of the new police chief, who will face important challenges such as modernisation and adaptation to new technologies at the front of the body.” The new Deputy Chief Commissioner, David Oliva, thanked the affection shown by colleagues and the municipal corporation, ensuring that “this act is for me a huge honour whose memory will remain indelibly in my memory. The honour brings with it a great responsibility and I will put all my effort to incorporate quality criteria and maintain a service that deserves the trust of citizens.”

Three major roads to be asphalted

UERTO de la Cruz council has started work to improve the surfacing of calle Luis Rodríguez Figueroa, the result of the bidding process which also included the busy Avenidas Archipiélago Canario and Francisco Afonso.

The contract award price amounts to 278,200 euros and the maximum execution period is four weeks. Viales y Obras Públicas, S.A. was the winning company. These three roads are considered to have the largest traffic of vehicles in the municipality. The budget, entirely municipal, allocated for this first phase of the road plan is 1,142,289.30 euros. The next road to be executed will be Avenida Francisco Afonso, which is expected to begin in the second half of February. Puerto’s Mayor, Lope Afonso, said the council would continue to invest municipal money in the renovation of the city’s road “since there are many streets that need urgent action”. He said they were pleased to “improve spaces that in 30 years had not seen a layer of asphalt”.

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DEFICIENCIES RECTIFIED

THWARTED MISSION

Hash washed up on Tenerife shoreline “from Moroccan gang”

Arona unblocks work on vital civic centre

HE project to provide Las Galletas with a new multi-purpose civic cente has been unlocked by Arona council.

The previous building is now a business centre but work on the replacement was halted when deficiencies were found. Now, the project is back on course following various modifications in order to adapt it to the current regulations on safety and accessibility, among others. The building is located at the corner of calles Central and Luis Álvarez Cruz and construction is now in the bidding phase and subsequent adjudication of the works with an investment maximum of 1.7 million euros. Among the changes introduced by the project is the

updating of the security and accessibility conditions in all the floors, as well as important modifications in the acoustic conditions of the auditorium, in the air conditioning and ventilation, in the exterior cladding of the building, as well as in the finishes, with the aim of giving an adequate and modernised aesthetic. The Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena, stressed the “enormous importance for Las Galletas of having a large social and cultural space of reference in which to carry out activities of all kinds and from which residents of all ages will benefit.”

Moroccan drug-smuggling gang is believed to behind the discovery of three bales of hashish washed up on different parts of the coast in Tenerife. Police believe a drugs’ drop went wrong for some reason

and the packets were either thrown into the sea on purpose

or tipped overboard. The Civil Guard called in the maritime service and helicopter after the three bales were reported by different people. The first was found in Granadilla de Abona and weighed approximately 37 kilos. The drugs were wrapped in a lined, large brown package with an inscription on the outside. On the same day, two young people contacted the police after finding another package about 400 metres from the coast on the beach of La Punta, in the town of El Porís, belonging to the municipality of Arico, having characteris-

tics similar to those of the previous bale. Police said it contained about 30 kilos. The police helicopter sighted a third bale between the polygon of Güímar and the beach of El Socorro. This had about 30 kilos of hash inside. One theory is that the hash was the residue of a recent drop on the beach on the coast of Granadilla when traffickers took advantage of the full moon and the favourable tide. Police say the bales were similar to those previously smuggled by the same organisation of drug traffickers from the Moroccan coast of the Sahara to the aforementioned beach in the south of the island.

Duo caught Police officer stops pickpockets dumping rubbish

N off-duty policeman proved the hero of the hour when he stopped two pickpocketers from stealing a wallet off a tourist.

The attempted robbery happened in Arona when the National Police officer saw a man and woman loitering behind a woman and then attempt to steal her wallet from her backpack. As well as stopping the theft, he also managed to restrain the couple, aged 40 and 31, and arrested them. The wallet contained 400 euros.

OLICE caught ‘in fraganti’ two men throwing rubbish in an area belonging to the Rural Park of Anaga in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The suspects accessed the site with a white van but pretended to drive away when they spotted they were being watched. However, the police stayed on the scene and watched their suspicious behaviour from afar. The men then got out of the vehicle and began to unload the debris, including stones.

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Tenerife gets National tourists are loving more flights to Puerto de la Cruz Russia SOARING MARKET

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HE tourist municipality of Puerto de la Cruz is the main receptor of national tourism in Tenerife, concentrating 33.4 per cent of the total number of travellers on the island.

This was highlighted by the Mayor, Lope Afonso, councillor for tourism of Puerto de la Cruz, Dimple Melwani, and the Tourism Minister of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Alberto Bernabé, during the presentation to the media of a new tourism product , ‘Puerto de la Cruz Love’. This was the new proposal that the destination of the north of Tenerife took this year to the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), with a strategy aimed at the romantic segment, in which they presented an image campaign, specific digital contents housed in visitpuertodelacruz.es , and a catalogue of services aimed at tour operators, travel agencies, specialised portals, media and influencers that can recommend the destination

IBERIAN Airlines (S7) is to increase by 44 per cent its frequency of flights from Russia to the island during 2019.

and strengthen the brand image. With the development of ‘Puerto de la Cruz LOVE’ “the aim is to attract new peninsular, Canarian and foreign travellers, by maximising the resources available to Puerto de la Cruz, further developing a global segmentation strategy that has given good results to the destination, which remains

unbeatable and unstoppable within the Canarian market with positive growth figures in overnight stays recorded by national tourism last 2018, “ Lope Afonso explained during the presentation. From the total of 1,218,855 Spanish tourists who stayed in the 31 municipalities of Tenerife to November 2018 (last data provided by by Tenerife Tourism), the third part was decided by Puerto de la Cruz, that is, 406,775 tourists , with an overall increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is estimated that the destination

will exceed, with international tourism, the figure of 900,000 overnight stays at the end of the year. With respect to the total of the State, Puerto de la Cruz has the highest occupancy rate per seat (79.6%) for this period. The municipality currently has 24,403 beds, 2.5% more than the previous year, which translates into 604 sleeping places more than in 2017. During his speech, Sr. Afonso praised the quality of hotel and non-hotel accommodation in Puerto. Destination with unique offer

Woman hurt in Masca fall

HE emergency helicopter was called in to rescue a woman after she suffered a fall in Tenerife.

The accident happened in the late morning in the Plaza de Masca in the municipality of Buenavista del Norte. The 71-year-old woman suffered a moderate head trauma and was taken to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands via the port of Santa Cruz. The 112 control centre said she fell whilst leaving a house.

The Russian airline revealed its plans to the island delegation at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) held in Madrid. President of Tenerife Cabildo, Carlos Alonso, received “very positively” the decision of S7 to increase its flights to Tenerife. “It means they go from 144 to 208 operations, with a total of 34,000 seats, which will therefore enable the increase of Russian travellers to Tenerife,” he said. He stressed that to this news must be added “another 1,000 additional seats confirmed by Aeroflot in the last edition of the Routes connectivity fair, with which this company goes from four weekly frequencies to a daily flight.” At present, the island is connected to Russia through the airports of Moscow Domodedovo by S7, and Moscow Sheremetyevo by Aeroflot.

WALKING FALL

German woman, 83, airlifted to hospital

HE emergency GES helicopter and firemen were called in to rescue a wounded hiker who suffered a fall in Tenerife.

The woman hurt was aged 83 and of German nationality. She suffered a number of injuries but these were described as “moderate”. Tenerife Fire Consortium, the Canary Emergency Service, two basic life support ambulances and the Emergency and Salvage Group (GES) of the Government of the Canary Islands with the a rescue helicopter all attended. The accident happened in the area of Arenas Negra in the municipality of Garachico. A spokesman for the 112 emergency control centre said a helicopter had to be used because of the difficult terrain. She was evacuated to the north airport before being transferred to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands.

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Drug smugglers arrested at Tenerife airports

ARONA’S APPEAL

Tourism must be seen as an opportunity, not a threat The Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena has called on the State to grant touristic municipalities their own statutes and financing

E made his appeal while participating in the official presentation of the Alliance of Tourism Municipalities of Sun and Beach, which brings together the eight destinations with these most important characteristics of Spain.

OLICE in Tenerife have made further arrests in the campaign to catch people trying to smuggle drugs into the island.

Officers on duty at the south airport were conducting a routine control of a flight from Malaga when they became suspicious of three women on board. A search was carried out of their luggage and a baby’s nappy containing 27 hashish acorns was found in one of them. Suspecting they might have swallowed more drugs, the authorities asked for X-ray tests which led to the intervention of 396 capsules of pollen of hashish, with a total weight of 4,300 grams. The three women were all from Morocco. In another similar incident at the north airport, the agents were required by the crew of a flight from Venezuela who found a wrap with narcotic substances in the toilets. It contained cocaine weighing 100 grams. A woman from Venezuela was arrested. The four suspects are aged beteen 32 and 38 and have been charged with crimes against public health.

The alliance has requested a specific statute for tourism municipalities in order to give services to the hundreds of thousands of tourists without affecting residents, so that tourism continues to be perceived as an opportunity and not as a threat. The need for tourist municipalities to have a legal framework or specific status that regulates their existence and recognises their singularities, so that they have adequate financing in infrastructures and services, was also stressed. Sr. Mena met with the Minister of Industr y, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes

Maroto, in Madrid. TheAlliance of Tourist Municipalities of Sun and Beach is an organisation that has a national character and that brings together a group of top-level tourist destinations that total 65 million overnight stays per year , 20 per cent of the national total. In addition to Arona, the members are Adeje, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Salou, Calvia, Benidorm, Lloret de Mar and Torremolinos. In his speech, the mayor of Arona thanked “the spirit of dialogue that has been shown” in the time he has been in charge “visiting Arona and the south of Tenerife to meet their

needs and demands.” He recalled that all the municipalities that are part of the alliance “share common characteristics, such as the fact that we have resources commen-surate with a medium-sized population, but we provide service and our infrastructures support the impact of hundreds of thousands of people each year.” “In the case of Arona,” he added, “with a population that has just exceeded 100,000 inhabitants, our infrastructures and services have a load of

around 1.5 million visitors a year, a situation that requires treatment and adequate financing.” Sr. Mena explained that, due to the economic importance of these municipalities for the Spanish economy, it is necessary to have “adequate investments and resources, so that our destinations continue to be a source of wealth, be sustainable, competitive and that tourism is seen by our residents as a source of progress and opportunities, rather than as a threat.”

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Get walking with Adeje’s new schedule

DEJE council has announced details of its 2019 walking programme.

The routes are aimed at adults and children alike. They are: Februar y 17: Mirador Baracán Santiago del Teide. Three hours. Medium difficulty. March 23: Santiago del Teide - Chío. 4.5 h. Medium. April 27 and 28: hiking in El Hierro May 11: Chío - Narices del Teide.4,5 hours. Medium June 15: Narices del Teide - The Parador 4,5 Medium July 27: The Parador - El Portillo. Route of Afternoon.5 hours. Medium September 07: El Portillo La Caldera. 6 hours. High October 05: La Caldera - El Gaitero. 5 h. Medium November 23: El Gaitero La Esperanza. 5h Medium December 14: Cruz del Carmen - Punta del hidalgo. 5h Medium Pre-registration is open in the School of Safety and Coexistence, C/ Beneharo. Las Nieves . Tel. 922 775 109.

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ENCOURAGING TRAVEL

Cabildo launches new senior bus pass and reductions for families

ENERIFE Cabildo hopes to encourage more people to use buses with the launch of the new Senior Pass +65 and also a reduction in the price of the Large Family Bonus. The Senior Pass + 65 has a monthly flat rate of 30 euros whilst there is a 60 per cent reduction in the price of the Numerous Family Bonus, which from now on it will cost only 15 euros. Users can benefit from both rates by using the ten + card and the ten + mobile application. These discounts were presented at a press conference by the President of the Cabildo, Carlos Alonso, the Social Action Councillor, Coromoto Yanes, and the Mobility Director, Miguel Becerra. The president of the Cabildo that the new Senior Pass adds to the current fare offer for people over 65 years. He said older people can travel unlimitedly in a bus and tram on the island at a price of 30 euros, which means a fee similar to the Youth Pass. “We have also reduced the price of the payment for large families,

a group that has a bonus of about 20%,” he said. In addition, he recalled that these new actions constitute the tenth and final measure of the plan “Revolutionise your way of moving” put in place by the Cabildo for the promotion of the use of public transport and the improvement of mobility on the island and that includes both new discounts in the price, such as the improvement and increase of services and infrastructures. At the time of taking stock of the results of the actions implemented to date to improve mobility, Carlos Alonso stressed that more than 28,000 people benefit from the Youth Pass and that some 10,000 have applied for the Canary Resident Bonus. In addition, he noted that there has been an increase in users of ten per cent in the south of the island and seven per cent in the North and Metropolitan Area.

Users of public transport, over 65 years old and residents of Tenerife, will have at their disposal the new Senior Pass + 65, with a monthly flat rate of 30 euros, which will allow this group to travel unlimitedly throughout the Island. the tram and bus lines (except the special lines of Teide and

Teno). Interested persons in the Senior Pass + 65 may request it at the Citizen Services Offices of the Cabildo and for this they must request an appointment at 901 501 901. The price of the Numerous Family Bonus is being reduced from 40 euros to 15 euros; a reduction of 60 per cent that

will facilitate the recharge of this transport ticket. Likewise, the fare remains as it has been, 0.80 cents per tram ride and 0.90 cents in interurban buses. People belonging to Large Families and who have a corresponding card to prove that family category can benefit from this discount.

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Vatican helps Loro Parque Foundation with yellow-eared parrot success

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Tenerife should be cashing in on its “quality” nightlife

ENERIFE should be promoting its nightlife but with the emphasis on quality.

HE Loro Parque Foundation has contributed to the successful recovery of the Yellow-eared Parrot in Colombia.

The population of these endangered birds in the wild has multiplied and reached record numbers, thanks to the financial support of the Foundation and the key intervention of the Vatican. Although more than 8,000 kilometres separate the Canar y Islands from Colombia, the Yellow-eared Parrot has a vital link with the archipelago: the conservation work carried out by Loro Parque Foundation to protect the species, which has contributed to its successful recovery. The participation of the Foundation in the project to save the Yellow-eared Parrot, together with the ProAves Foundation of Colombia, has been fundamental in the achievement that sees today the wild population of these birds multiplied and reaching record numbers. The story that has marked their survival began in the mid-1990s, when the Loro Parque Foundation supported the protection of the last

20 birds in Ecuador. In 1988 they had disappeared and it was feared that the species had become com-pletely extinct; however, in the same year the Ognorhynchus project began with the aim of ensuring the survival of the species and its habitat in the Colombian Andes. After a year-long search, a population of 81 individuals was found in the central Andes, in the community of Roncesvalles, whilst in January 2001 a second population of 63 individuals appeared in the foothills of the western Andes in Jardín, in the Department of Antioquia. In the years since the collaboration began, the Foundation has been the principal architect of an initiative that may become the most successful in all of South America. And, in fact, such has been the recovery rate that in 2010 the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)reduced the Yelloweared Parrot’s threat category from ‘critically endangered’ to

‘endangered’. This animal has a close relationship with wax palms, Colombia’s national tree, also threatened by cattle grazing and by its indiscriminate use in the celebration of Palm Sunday. Years of research into habitat use, diet, distribution, and reproductive behaviour have provided a solid foundation on the threats to the species and the wax palm, thus enabling a global conser-

vation action plan. Among the different initiatives implemented within the framework of this project, they were also able to count on the collaboration of the Vatican. In spite of the roots of this religious tradition, the close collaboration of the Church and a good educational programme have made it possible for everyone to use other alternatives today.

Women hurt in 4am assault

PARK FIGHT

WO women were assaulted during a fight between several people in Tenerife.

The incident broke out in the early hours of the morning in the vicinity of the Maritime Park in Santa Cruz. Police were called to the scene at 4.30am amids reports of a disturbance. A woman, aged 21, suffered ahead injuries whilst another 22year-old woman presented various traumas of a moderate nature. Both were taken to hospital.

This is the message to be relayed internationally when Adeje hosts the National Congress of Night Leisure in March. Seven establishments in the south of the island are already implementing the “Triple Excellence in nightlife”, the highest international distinction that currently certifies quality in nightlife establishments. They are Harry’s Cocktails, Monkey Beach Club, Black Rock Sunset Club, Magic Lounge Bar, Calm Cocktail Bar, Marina Bay Restaurant & Sunset Bar and Beach Club Club. Cristóbal De La Rosa, Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Government of the Canary Islands has said that he wants “the leisure offer to improve for two reasons, to generate more income and to establish relationships that are always made in a more pleasant way in leisure environments that encompass culture, art, music ...” “ We can have facilities of great value but if you do not have an offer that gives you value, the competition will sink you,” he said during the tourism fair FITUR in Madrid. For his part Carlos Alonso, President of the Cabildo Insular de Tenerife, said that “nightlife is an essential part of the island, leisure generates an important activity and I congratulate” Spain Nightlife

“for choosing Tenerife for this interesting congress since the exchange of ideas benefits us.” Roberto Ucelay Jorge, President of the Circle of Entrepreneurs and Professionals of the South of Tenerife (CEST) has highlighted “the great impact that leisure has on the economy and employment.” “ There are four objectives of both congresses: to present models at the national level of success and reference for the Canarian public administrations, improvement of the tourist promotion of these activities of Tenerife South, presentation of reports with the contribution of the sector to the economy and finally to reposition Tenerife as a perfect destination for tourist leisure,” he said.” We have more and more quality in the offer of Tenerife South: accommodation, gastronomy, theme parks, sports sector ...” Joaquín Boadas de Quintana, General Secretary of “SpainNightlife” said: “The sector has had a much more professional evolution in recent years with a great effort and the result with increasingly satisfied customers. The Canary Islands is one of the most important destinations that year after year increases in quality and hence the seven locations that opt for the “Triple Excellence in Nightlife”.

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Police suspect cannabis clubs were “used as a SEVEN ARRESTS front”

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Las Galletas slams Canary Government for health centre stalemate

HE Canary Government has been told to “stop looking the other way” and provide Las Galletas with a new, modern health centre once and for all.

WO cannabis clubs have been dismantled in Arona amidst police concern that they were a front for drug sales.

National Police arrested seven people, of Italian, British and Spanish nationality, for the alleged commission of a crime against public health. The police action has allowed the intervention of 13.6 kilograms of marijuana, 691 grams of hashish and 2,453 euros. Three precision scales were also seized, supposedly used for the weighing of the substances before being distributed. The investigations were initiated by the agents after learning that in the vicinity of two cannabis associations there was

a continuous entrance of people, generating a feeling of insecurity among residents due to the strong smell of cannabis that came from these buildings. Police suspect that the cannabis clubs actually functioned as distribution points for marijuana, hashish and other cannabis derivatives. A report processed by the National Police reporting the facts was sent to the competent judicial authority. The proceedings have been carried out by national police of the Judicial Police Brigade of the South Tenerife Police Station.

Arona council says it has already suggested sites and has been willing to gift land so that the facility can become a reality. It is even paying the rent of the temporary health centre to make sure residents don’t suffer an unprecedented situation given it is the Canary Government which should be responsible. Now, three possible pieces of land are being forwarded to the Canary Government following Arona’s search for suitable sites and discussions

with landowners who would be willing to negotiate. The location of these buildings and all the actions carried out by Arona council were communicated by the Mayor, José Julián Mena, to members of the Las Galletas Residents’ Association, to whom he transmitted the municipality’s intention to seek Government’s involvement in complying with Arona regarding health infrastructure. Councillor for environment, José Luis Gómez, said: “It’s

necessar y that the Government of the Canary Islands stop looking the other way and really show if it intends to provide service to the residents of Las Gallets.

ARICO TRAGEDY

Tractor and man plunge down ravine

man has died after a tractor he was driving plunged down a ravine in Tenerife. The accident happened at the access to San Juan El Tagoro in Arico in the early afternoon. The man was aged 46.

The Canary Emergency Service attended with an ambulance and medicalised helicopter, together with fire crews, the local police and Civil Guard. “The 112 centre received an alert in which it was reported that a tractor had fallen through a ravine and that its occupant was injured,” said a spokesman. Consortium firefighters rescued the injured man from inside the tractor and found he was in cardiorespiratory arrest. “In spite of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by the SUC personnel, it was not possible revive the victim so his death was confirmed,” said the spokesman. An investigation was immediately launched.

We already have at their disposal the land and the necessary facilities, but now is the time to see how committed the Canar y Government is to this town and this municipality.” The Mayor recalled that “we do not want the same to happen as with the Hospital del Sur or the health centre of Los Cristianos, where the Government of the Canary Islands has been lent land for more than a decade to build new facilities, but not moved a stone, which is something similar to what is happening in Las Galletas, where the office is kept open thanks to Arona council, something that should not happen anywhere else.”

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Cholo returned to owner after missing for 10 years

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Join Accion del Sol for beach solidarity walk S

UNDAY the 6th of January 2019 a male French Bulldog was left tied outside K9 Tenerife’s cattery.

UR next event at Accion del Sol will be on the 24th of February at 10am and we are inviting our friends and supporters to join us in a solidarity walk to the beach. This will raise awareness of adopting a dog, many of whom are mixed breed dogs that will make wonderful pets proving that you do not need to buy pedigree puppies when the refuge is full of gorgeous dogs. We would like you to join our campaign and to wear a green scarf or large handkerchief around your neck to show our unity. Please do come and support this event and make a dog very happy by having a nice gentle walk down to the nearby beach. Please contact the refuge on the number below to confirm your attendance.

Vital chipping We would like to remind you all that it is obligatory to have your dog microchipped and registered at your local town hall. Every dog in our care is microchipped and once adopted we change the information to the new owner. It makes our job much harder to contact the owner of the dog if it arrives at our refuge unchipped and it can cause your dog a lot of unecessary stress .

Mosquito warning A single bite from an infected mosquito can cause your dog to get heartworm which will lead to a very slow and painful death to your dog. We can never stress enough the importance of treating your dog monthly with special drops to thei neck or with a tablet or a yearly injection to prevent this occurrence. Over 60 per cent of the dogs that arrive at the refuge test positive for heartworm. This is a very costly and uncomfortable treatment for the dog but one of utmost importance to prevent pain and suffering to the dogs in our care. We guarantee every dog has all the necessary injections, microchip, passport and a clean bill of health before our dogs are up for adoption. We do

not charge for adopting a dog but donations are welcomed towards the ongoing rising costs of running the refuge.

Your help Please do call the refuge on 664321219 or 602463242 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, as well as blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads. If you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.0016.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the 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

He looked very sorry for himself, very skinny but so happy to see us. We checked for a chip and thankfully he had one. So the next step was to contact our vets for the owner information. This took 2 days as it was a bank holiday, we then discovered that this little guy was called Cholo and was reported stolen back in 2008. The little guy was 12 years old, we tried calling the owner but the contact numbers were old. We then used the power of Facebook and his story was shared, this determination resulted in his owner being found. On the 11th of January little Cholo was reunited with his owner after being taken away from her 10 years ago. Tears were flowing all around and we at k9 are so happy that he can spend his retirement with his beloved owner who has missed him every day since. This is such a happy story although the last 10 years were not, but in his final years he will live like a king with his devoted owner, who was extremely emotional to get him back.

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

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 us look after our dogs and cats. 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?

Future events for Friends of Tenerife

UR next lunch will be held at the Hotel Masaru in La Paz on Tuesday 19th February at 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. This is a very popular venue, the buffet lunch is always excellent, the staff friendly and attentive, and the wine, which is included in the price, flows abundantly! The inclusive price is 16 euros for members.

Please let us know if you will be attending our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday February 26th. This will be held at the Apartments Teide Mar in La Paz and the meeting will commence at 6.30p.m. However, do try to arrive at 6.00p.m. The meeting will will be followed by a buffet for the price of only 5 euros. On Tuesday 19th March (which is the feast of St.Joseph, and therefore Father’s Day in Spain) we have organised a lunch at the Mini-Golf Restaurant in La Paz. The time is 1.30 p.m., but please try to arrive by 1.00p.m. The inclusive price for members is 20 euros. To book for these events, or if you require more information, please contact Maureen on 922 341 979, or Jean on 922 384 809. You can follow us on Facebook.

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Tax news for the Canary Isles The rest of the regional brackets remain the same (up to 24%, this top rate applying to income over €90,000) and they all need to be added to the state rates to arrive at the final applicable income tax rates for residents of the Canary Isles. The top state rate was 22.5% in 2018.

By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks

HE start of a new year is also the start of a new tax year in Spain, so what tax changes do we have in 2019?

2019 budget While Spain’s central government is debating the state budget for 2019, the local Canary Islands government has approved its budget for the year. And we have some good news in relation to income tax and succession and gift tax.

Income tax The lowest two regional income tax brackets have been reduced from 9.5% to 9% (for income up to €12,450 and from 12% to 11.5% (for income between €12,450 and €17,707). These are just the regional half of the income tax, as they need to be added to the state rates to reach the total rates we will be paying in the Canary Islands for 2019 income. In 2018, the lowest two state rates were 9.5% and 12%.

Succession and gift tax

In 2016, a 99.9% reduction for succession and gift tax was introduced for group I & II beneficiaries. This covers spouses, children and other descendants (i.e. grandchildren, etc.) and parents and other ascendants (i.e. grandparents). For these groups it applies to both inheritances and lifetime gifts, but for gifts the donation has to be completed using a public deed. Now, from 1st January 2019, this 99.9% relief has been extended to Group III beneficiaries. Group III includes brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, cousins, and aunts and uncles. It can also include some in-laws and stepchildren in certain circumstances, but this has to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Note that for Group III beneficiaries, the relief only applies to inheritances; it does not apply to lifetime gifts.

IGIC The special Canary Islands’ VAT known as IGIC has been reduced from 7% to 6.5%.

Tax residency inspections It has always been important to understand the different

Spanish criteria that make you resident here for tax purposes and follow the rules correctly. We have been informed by different tax lawyers in Spain that they have recently seen an increase of inspections on tax residency, particularly for wealthier people. In some cases, the individuals were only spending very few days in Spain, but the Spanish Tax Office is arguing that Spain is their centre of economic interests, which would make them Spanish tax resident. So, it is worth remembering that tax residence in Spain is not just about day counting. Other factors may have a substantial relevance, depending on the circumstances, even if you spend much less than 183-days a year here. Blevins Franks have an in-depth knowledge of the Spanish tax rules and how they interact with the UK ones. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to clarify your tax position in Spain, or discuss effective tax planning solutions for both Spain and the UK. www.blevinsfranks.com The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

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La Gomera promotes Cocaine gang used human mules for cycling and walking

A Gomera has unveiled a new map of trails and bike routes to promote a sector of leisure tourism increasing in popularity on the island. It features 59 trails and seven routes for cyclists and is available in four languages; Spanish, English, German and French. In addition, those who prefer it can consult the trails available through the mobile application Senderos La Gomera, which contains all the data related to the trails and their characteristics, the contact of the services closest to them and a system of communication of incidents with which the user gets in touch with the Cabildo and reports any incident, having

their geolocation and can send photos. The president of the Island Council of La Gomera, Casimiro Curbelo, highlights that this map “is one more bet for the firm decision of the institution to promote the use of the bicycle on the island and that is also marked within the Sustainable Mobility Plan “ Likewise, “taking advantage of the singularities of La Gomera to attract cyclists is fundamental because it is a tourism that is very respectful with the environment and that

makes a great promotion of the island abroad.” Currently, only seven bicycle routes have been marked, although it is not ruled out that this figure will increase gradually. They cover about 80 kilometres spread across the insular geography that have different difficulties. The Cabildo also believes that cycle tourism is an ideal way to encourage trade and job creation on the island such as bike rentals in Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago. However, there is still concern that La Gomera is the only island in the Canar y Islands where mountain biking is prohibited.

Swiss man, 80, dies in sea

N 80-year-old Swiss man has died after his body was seen floating in the sea off the beach of Maspalomas in Gran Canaria.

The tragedy happened in San Bartolomé de Tirajana in the early afternoon and brought the emergency services to the

scene, including the Red Cross, Civil Protection, local and national police and medics.

The 112 centre was told that Red Cross workers had pulled the man out of the water but he was in cardiorespirator y arrest. Despite prolonged resuscitation efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at the scene.

Fuerteventura smuggling

ATIONAL Police have dismantled a criminal organisation dedicated to drug trafficking between the Spanish mainland and the Canary Islands. A total of 19 people have been arrested, most of them of Dominican origin but one of Colombian nationality with ages between 29 and 41 years, several of them with police records. The human couriers or mules ingested or attached to their body the cocaine they transported by air from Barcelona to Fuerteventura.

The leaders of the organisation were in Barcelona, where a search was carried out that resulted in two detainees and the seizure of part of the cocaine, in addition to precursors and cutting material. Raids were carried out in Puerto del Rosario, Antigua and Corralejo. In the operation, a total of 3,450 grams of cocaine were seized and

21,800 euros. The investigation began when police became aware of the existence of an organisation that introduced narcotic substances by air on the island of Fuerteventura, through human couriers or mules. They discovered those responsible were based in Barcelona, where they prepared the mules and cocaine destined for Fuerteventura, where it was distributed. Each member of the network performed a specific function within the structure.

Hiker airlifted after injuring legs

20-year-old hiker injured both legs when he fell down an enbankment in Gran Canaria.

The accident happened in the area of the Pico de las Nieves, between the municipalities of Tejeda and San Mateo in the mid-afternoon. A spokesman for the 112

emergency centre said the man fell into an area of difficult access. Firefighters of the San Mateo Park Consortium rescued him in collaboration with the

Paraglider crashlands in Tinajo A

members of the Emergency and Rescue Group and moved him on a stretcher to the place where the rescue helicopter had been able to take land. His leg injuries were described as moderate and he was evacuated to the University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín.

FACIAL INJURIES

paraglider was injured after a crash-landing in Lanzarote.The man, aged 51 and of Austrian nationality, suffered injuries to a leg and also to his face. Medics described them as “moderate”.

Firefighters had to rescue him because the accident happened in an area difficult to access in Tinajo. He was then transferred in an SUC ambulance to the Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital. Local police, the Lanzarote consortium, Canary Emergency Service and Civil Guard also took part in the rescue.

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TIAS TRAGEDY

German woman, 80, dies in sea

German woman aged 80 died in a beach tragedy despite being pulled from the sea.

The incident happened at Playa de Los Fariones in Puerto del Carmen, Tías in the mid-afternoon. The 112 emergency control centre received an alert in which it was reported that beach lifeguards were performing resuscitation on a woman who had been rescued from the water in the Playa Grande area in front of the first aid station. The Canary Emergency Service attended, together with the local police and Civil Guard. On their arrival, medics continued with the basic and advanced resuscitation techiques but without success and her death could only be confirmed. Pending an autopsy, it is believed she drowned.

MISSING SAILOR

Man’s body found after search

desperate search for a Tenerife man who went out fishing in his boat and never returned ended in tragedy.

His body was found floating in the sea by Maritime Rescue after the alert was raised with the 112 emergency control centre. It is understood he was born in the Canaries but currently lived in London. An autopsy was to be carried out to determine the cause of death, Fears were heightened after the man took his boat out from San Andres, Santa Cruz but no-one heard from him for hours. A search and rescue mission was conducted by sea and air, and divers were also called in. He went missing on a Friday and was found on Sunday.

FLIGHT BOOST

Fuerteventura looks to new markets as Germans decline

HE airline Iberia Express announced within the framework of Fitur, the International Tourism Fair in Madrid, an increase of 12 per cent in air seats from Madrid to Fuerteventura this summer and the winter 2019/ 2020. The island delegation learned about Iberia Express’s forecasts during a meeting held between the manager of the Tourist Board, Moisés Jorge, and representatives of the company. Likewise, members of Iberia Express transferred their intention to increase the number of overnight stays on the island. Vice-president and tourism councillor of Fuerteventura Cabildo, Bas Acosta thanked Iberia Express for “the support being made in recent years and that is allowing us to gain in connectivity with the peninsula which, without a doubt, will affect the arrival of national tourists in the coming months to the island.”

On the other hand, the Portuguese tour operator Ego Travel has announced that it will start operating, for the first time this summer, with Fuerteventura through a charter flight operated by TAP Portugal. The new route will link the island every Tuesday from June to September with the cities of Oporto and Lisbon.

Sr. Jorge acknowledged the start of an edition of Fitur with “some pessimism” after knowing the decline in reserves of almost 17% of the German market on the island, which is “a serious blow to the island taking into account that Germany is the main market.” However, he issued a message of tranquility “becau-

se we are trying to contrast them with national tourism” with almost 12% growth with the island in 2019 through the flights that “we maintain with Madrid, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, Seville , Málaga and Barcelona and the new regular line that will operate from this spring with Vueling to Valencia”.

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La Gomera campaigns for major road improvement projects

ATLANTIC CHALLENGE

Brave amputee Lee rows on after emergency repairs in Gran Canaria

brave Good Samaritan whose right leg was sliced off at the knee by flying debris when he stopped to help at the scene of a car crash has vowed to “row on” after a world record attempt hit a stumbling block.

A Gomera is pressing for urgent action so that the island finally gets the road network it “needs and deserves”.

President, Casimiro Curbelo said that under a previous agreement, only 30 per cent of the projects envisaged had actually materialised. Now, a new deal has been signed between the state and regional government involving eleven schemes costing 1.2 billion euros. Sr. Curbelo says key works for the island such as the Vallehermoso Alternative, the road between Parades Alajeró - airport or GM-2, between Degollada de Peraza and San Sebastián must be speeded up. “We have already suffered the delay in signing, now we hope that the awarding and the start of the works materialise as soon as possible,” he said. Sr. Curbelo insisting on “moving forward with agility so that citizens can have road

infrastructure with all the guarantees of security and comfort”. The leader asked the regional government to “work piece by piece on each of the actions scheduled in the agreement and, thus, ensure compliance with commitments to the islands.” On this matter, he valued the cooperation maintained with the administrations involved so that the new document would gather the needs of La Gomera. “These actions are important on an island where road connections are the instrument of cohesion,” he said, before insisting that unlike in other parts of Spain, these infrastructures “are fundamental to guarantee our development on equal terms while generating employment.”

Lee Spencer, a former Royal Marine, is aiming to become the world’s first physically disabled person to row solo and unsupported from mainland Europe to mainland America for a new Guinness World Record. He left from Portimao, Portugal on January 9th but had to take an unscheduled “pitstop” in the Canary Islands for a few days to allow repairs to his technical equipment. He revealed that he had been rowing since the fourth day using only a compass, map and hand-held GPS but couldn’t risk going out into the open ocean without replacing the broken equipment. Lee, also known as The Rowing Marine, is also attempting to beat the current ablebodied record of 96 days, 12 hours and 45 minutes, gaining a second Guinness World Record during his crossing.

Stroke by stroke Lee will be challenging the definition of disability as he rows the 3,500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to Cayenne, French Guiana. Despite the unscheduled pit stop in Gran Canaria, he said the World Record attempt is still very much on though it is about championing the disabled “rather than a piece of paper, though that would still be nice!” Lee , 49, who lives in Devon, was a Royal Marine for 24 years and survived three tours of Afghanistan and Iraq. He lost his right leg from the knee down when he stopped to help a motorist on the M3 in 2014. He was hit by flying debris as he made his way to the stricken vehicle and his leg was severed in the impact. Despite his horrendous injury, he told another motorist how to make a tourniquet and even

ordered the man’s young daughter to stand on his groin to block the bleeding artery. Just a year later Lee set-off to row the Atlantic Ocean in 2015 in a team of four injured veterans, Row2Recovery. The team became the first British military all-amputee team of four to row an ocean. “I don’t believe anyone should be defined by something they can’t do or their limitations,” he says. “It’s about rediscovering who you are, not redefining who you are and being labelled. I feel passionately about raising awareness of this and challenging these preconceptions. Disabilities vary and they aren’t just physical. I hope to inspire

all those who seek to rediscover themselves and raise funds for two very worthy charities who have supported and inspired me.”. The double Guinness World Record attempt will raise awareness and money for the Royal Marines Charity and the Endeavour Fund, which supports wounded, injured and sick Service Personnel and Veterans using sport and adventurous challenges as part of their recovery and rehabilitation. You can keep up to date with Lee’s progress on his Twitter site twitter.com/ _leejspencer?lang=en

Databank of Brit tourist, 26, arrested at Gran whistleblowers Canaria for Silbo A Gomero

“DRUNKEN RAGE”

British tourist was arrested in the Canaries after “going berserk” in an airport and allegedly assaulting a security guard.

UNIQUE LANGUAGE

A Gomera is to instigate a databank of “whistleblowers” as it aims to keep the ancient island language of Silbo alive.

The action is part of an overall plan which has also seen training courses for a number of teachers so they can pass on the skills to children. Eighteen teachers have been learning about the scientific and didactic values of this “Intangible Heritage of Humanity” for the last two months. Cabildo president, Casimiro Curbelo highlighted the high participation with all the places offered having been occupied and valued training as an instrument to advance conservation and protection “The Silbo Gomero is a patrimony of all, so it is necessary to bring it closer to other points of the Canary Islands,” he said.

Minister of Sociocultural Policy, Rosa Elena Garcia, explained that the training will continue its extension into the business sector in order to implement innovation strategies in products and services based on the Silbo Gomero, making this an attractive element that drives the commercialisation. “The field of work is quite broad and goes beyond disclosure,” said Rosa Garcia, who recalled that proposals include the holding of conferences in other islands to expose the particularities of language, along with the development of a census of whistleblowers and a file with material linked to Silbo Gomero.

Police say the 26-year-old man was “drunk” at the airport in Gran Canaria and caused damage to a lift and the public toilets. He was arrested for criminal damage, assault and resistance. “The man displayed at all times a threatening attitude to the security personnel of the airport and had to be reduced by officers,” said a police spokesman. Security forces were alerted after reports of the British tourist “apparently drunk” causing mayhem at the busy airport and “holding and threatening” one of the guards. According to reports, he was going so fired up that he had to be overcome by other officers. Health personnel are said to have carried out medical checks on the man and concluded he was suffering from alcoholic intoxication. The Brit was placed in the hands of the courts, say police.

Knifepoint robbery in lift

42-year-old man has been arrested after robbing a woman at knifepoint in a lift.

Police said he followed her as she entered a building in Las Palmas in Gran Canaria. Once inside the lift, he pulled out a knife and demanded she handed over all the money she had in her bag, The suspect has more than 20 criminal records, police added.

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ALARM TRIGGERED

Bank robber broke in through ventilation duct

man has been arrested in Gran Canaria for trying to rob a bank, using a ventilation duct to gain access.

Police say the 38-year-old man has numerous criminal records. Officers caught him inside the bank, located in the San Fernando area of the tourist municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, after they went to the premises alerted by the anti-theft alarm. The man, of Moroccan nationality, then tried to flee by entering a room through which he went to the roof, where he appeared moments later and was arrested. He has been charged with a crime of robbery with force.

STAFF PRAISED

Waiting lists go down in Canary hospitals as downward trend continues H

EALTH chiefs in the Canary Islands say they are winning the war against waiting lists, both in duration and length, but there is still work to be done. The surgical waiting list is down by 14.1 per cent and there are 4,049 fewer patients. The waiting list of more than six months has also been reduced by 40 per cent in 2018, while the average delay decreased by almost one month and one week to 36.8 days. Health Minister of the Canary Islands Government, José Manuel Baltar said these results place the surgical waiting list at 24,629 and was the result of the effort of SCS workers. Through different measures, they had achieved a decrease in two years of 28 per cent, going from 34,327 patients on the waiting list to the current figure. He also added that “the

current figures, although they have to keep improving, have not been registered since 2011, the year in which the waiting list began to rise until reaching its maximum in 2016.” The Minister of Health explained that four surgical specialties concentrate 70 per cent of the waiting list: traumatology, ophthalmology, general and digestive surgery and urology. The first three had achieved the greatest reduction, together with otolaryngology. Both Sr. Baltar and director of the Canary Health Service, Conrado Domínguez said the operating rooms of the public hospitals had been at

maximum performance. “One of the important indicators that shows the behaviour of the waiting list is that of the average delay, which has been reduced by 21 per cent, from 181 days on average in December 2016 to the current 139, that is 42 days less in two years,” he said.. Half of the patients awaiting surgery wait less than 77 days.

The director of the SCS said all the Canary hospitals have managed to reduce the surgical waiting list and highlighted the reduction of the waiting list of more than six months for the three hospitals that achieved the best results: Dr. Negrín with a reduction of 74 per cent, from having 2,515 patients on the waiting list of more than six months in

December 2016 to the current 651; the Hospital of La Candelaria in Tenerife with a decrease of 68 per cent of its list of more than six months, the University Hospitable Maternal and Child Hospital Complex with a decrease of 54 per cent and the University Hospital of the Canary Islands with a decrease of 33 per cent.. In addition, although starting from lower numbers on the waiting list, the hospitals of Fuerteventura, La Palma and Molina Orosa of Lanzarote also achieved significant reductions in their waiting list of more than six months, of 97, 90 and 40 per cent, respectively . Sr. Domínguez said despite the good results, “it is necessar y to continue working, evaluating and correcting” for those who have not felt the benefit.

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British residents in Spain Jihadist urged to join Central suspect Foreigners Register devoted hours to war video games

HE Civil Guard detained in Zaragoza a Moroccan citizen, aged 25, accused of self-indoctrination and dissemination of jihadist propaganda. Resident in Spain since 2010, his process of radicalisation started at least five years ago. “The investigation has allowed us to determine that he was dedicated, in a comprehensive way, to support the “virtual caliphate” that DAESH wants to implement after the loss of its bastions in Syria and Iraq,” said a police spokesman. His limited religious knowledge made him vulnerable to jihadist propaganda, often related to romantic views of the conflict and presented, on occasion, in the format of war video games, to which the

detainee also devoted a good part of his time. Thanks to the Internet monitoring developed by the Civil Guard agents, it was possible to detect, after the appearance of DAESH in 2014, a radical change both in its positioning and in its modus operandi. The explicit support for DAESH and its leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi was accompanied by a complete securisation of its profiles, as well as an expansion in the number of accounts and social networks used. The detainee accessed

HE Spanish government has launched a new, dedicated section on its Moncloa website to inform UK and Spanish citizens and businesses on how to prepare for when the UK leaves the EU. The new site is available in Spanish and English, and covers areas including residency, health care, voting rights and education. Welcoming the initiative, the British Embassy said: “ We encourage all UK nationals in Spain to visit the site in order to ensure they are prepared for EU exit.”

The Spanish government message on the website is clear: UK citizens living in Spain for more than three months must ensure they are correctly registered with Extranjería (the Central Foreigners Register), to obtain a registration certificate that will be useful in either a deal or no-deal scenario. In the case

the various online platforms through PC and, in addition, to have access to the jihadist contents that he later disseminated, he used specific applications on mobile devices, such as AMAQ NEWS. More re-

cently, he intensified his access to jihadist forums where manuals for the preparation of explosives, use of weapons and communications are distributed, which increased its danger to public safety.

of an exit with an agreement, the registration certificate will allow you to exercise your rights as set out under the Withdrawal Agreement. The website also says that in the event of an exit without an agreement, the registration certificate will allow British citizens to continue to live in Spain and obtain any new documents required by the Spanish immigration system. British Ambassador Simon Manley said: “The launch of this new web resource is an important moment and underlines the shared desire of both the Spanish and British governments to ensure that citizens’ rights are protected. We welcome its arrival and the accompanying assurances by the Spanish government that UK nationals who have chosen to make their home here will have their rights respected. The UK government has constantly reassured EU citizens and their family members living in the UK that

they are welcome to stay even in the event of a ‘no deal’. We welcome the fact that the Spanish government is making the same commitment to UK nationals in Spain. We will continue our discussions with our Spanish colleagues on the rights of UK citizens in Spain in order to ensure that all your concerns are addressed.” The British Embassy and Consular network is continuing its programme of outreach events to prepare UK nationals in Spain for EU exit. To find an event visit gov.uk. If there is not an event near you, there will soon be a live Q&A on Facebook in the coming weeks. “Join our Brits in Spain Facebook page for further details. We also recommend signing up for alerts from our Living In Guide to ensure you are getting the latest, accurate information,” says the Embassy. See http://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/brexit/ h o w t o p r e p a r e / Pa g i n a s / index.aspx

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Drug traffickers hid haul in banana shipments EIGHT ARRESTS

EMPLOYERS WARNED

Zero tolerance approach to people smuggling

HE Minister for Home Affairs, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has presented the #trabajoforzoso campaign by the Guardia Civil to combat people trafficking for forced labour. This project seeks to prevent and essentially raise social awareness about this “tough reality” that “we must encourage people to report and demonstrate a clear intolerance towards”, said the Spanish minister. In his speech, Fernando Grande-Marlaska stressed that those who ignore people’s employment rights “will be persecuted and prosecuted” and that the State law enforcement agencies will apply the same “commitment” as they do to eradicating gender-based violence or people trafficking for sexual exploitation purposes. The #trabajoforzoso campaign seeks to raise social awareness about a criminal activity that, according to the International Labour Organisation, affects 16 million people in areas as diverse as domestic work, construction and farming. This figure rises to 25

million if sexual exploitation and forced begging are included. Excluding sexual exploitation, 58% of these victims of forced labour are women and girls. Fernando Grande-Marlaska stressed that Spain has made various international commitments to deal with people trafficking. Specifically, he said that the Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention adopted in Geneva (Switzerland) in 2014 came into force in Spain on 20 September 2018 after it was ratified by the Spanish authorities. According to the minister, this instrument “requires us” to adopt effective ways to identify, free and protect the victims of forced labour. In this regard, the Spanish minister said that this campaign by the Guardia Civil is in line with the recent commitment made by Spain,

while arguing that “the vast majority ” of employers in Spain respect the interests of their employees. *Since 2011, the Spanish Guardia Civil has carried out a total of 12,804 actions against forced labour and people trafficking for forced labour, has informed more than 80,000 people about their rights and arrested 763 people, of whom 521 were foreign citizens (approximately 70%). It has also freed 1,794 victims, of whom 1,716 were foreign citizens (95%). In 2018, and in coordination

with the Employment Inspectorate, it carried out 732 inspections on premises where labour exploitation, forced labour or people trafficking was suspected and helped or informed 3,141 people who were working there about their rights. In terms of criminal investigations, and in coordination with the judicial authorities and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, 47 operations were carried out in 2018 leading to 113 arrests for offences related to people trafficking and forced labour.

Spain steps up controls over cyber crime

NEW STRATEGY

Y drawing up its National Cyber-security Incident Notification and Management Guide, Spain has become the first country in the European Union to have a single framework for the notification and management of cyber-security incidents.

The Spanish National Cyber-security Incident Notification and Management Guidelines are a technical document that creates a benchmark in terms of notifying and managing cyber-security incidents within Spanish territory. It provides information security managers with guidelines on reporting cyber-security incidents at public authorities, critical infrastructures and strategic operators under their control, as well as all other entities governed by Spanish Royal Decree-Law 12/2018 on network and information system security. The Guide, which consist of eight chapters and four annexes, establish a detailed notification model based on a series of impact criteria contained in the document and classify incidents into five levels of danger: critical, very high, high, average and low. One of the main advancements made through this system is its “one-stop point of contact” for the notification of these incidents. This seeks to increase efficiency in the processing of information and to streamline results. The document lists 38 types of potential incidents in 10 different categories. These are accompanied by a series of descriptions and practical examples aimed at steering communication and supporting the analysis, containment and eradication of the cybersecurity incident.

OLICE in Spain and Portugal have broken up a cocaine trafficking gang which hid drugs in shipments of bananas.

Eight people of Spanish, Ecuadorian and Colombian nationalities have been detained as part of the ongoing operation and further arrests are likely. Raids were also carried out in Madrid and and in the Galician towns of Villagarcía de Arosa and San Ciprián de Viñas. The operation was carried out by Spain’s National Police, the Tax Agency, the Judicial Police of Portugal and the National Police of Ecuador. They unearthed the “cocaine route” through the Portuguese port of Leixões to Spain after being tipped off about a series of meetings in Orense in northwest Spain between a fruit industrialist, a well-known drug trafficker from Villagarcía de Arosa and the representative of a Colombian office based in Madrid. It was intended to open a gateway through one of the Galician ports.

“In those meetings, they began the legal procedures so that the drug could reach Spain hidden in a legal merchandise of bananas that another of those involved had acquired,” said a police spokesman. The police investigations revealed that the goods coming from Guayaquil (Ecuador) would arrive at Leixões. Two days later, the container investigated was delivered to the headquarters of a company located in San Ciprián de Viñas, where all the people involved were arrested. The cocaine was found hidden amongst bananas in dozens of sealed crates, some of them with Christmas seals and messages. Police have seized 430 kilograms of cocaine, 70,000 euros, several high-end vehicles, dozens of mobile phones and documentation related to the import of cocaine.

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New measures over temporary contracts

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HE Spanish Government has approved an extraordinary public employment offer to reduce the temporary employment rate.

“Cut your speed!” new videos warn

HE Directorate General of Traffic has released the second of the four informative videos that are part of the information campaign to inform citizens about the new 90km an hour speed limit which came into force on January 29th. On this occasion, the video focuses on exposing the relationship between speed and stopping distance. In a very graphic way, the video character explains how at 90Km/h it takes 70 metres to stop the vehicle and at 100km/ h the distance rises to 84 metres, equilavent to the width of a football field. Those 14 metres can make a big difference and sometimes cost a life. The video also shows how that stopping distance increases considerably to

almost 70 per cent when the ground is wet or even when it starts to rain, needing two football fields to stop the vehicle. This video together with the other three that make up the campaign are intended to raise awareness among citizens that a lower speed implies less injury in case of accidents, with speed being behind a significant number of accidents. Therefore, “Less speed, many more lives on the road. Better, slower. “ See www.dgt.es

The measure responds to the commitment taken on by the government with the trade unions in July 2018. Minister for Education and Vocational Training, and Government spokesperson, Isabel Celaá, confirmed that the “General State Administration wishes to reduce the temporary employment rate as an improvement in both the efficiency and commitment” of public servants below the target of 8% set for public authorities as a whole. In fact, the AGE places its temporary employment rate at 1.85%.” The Government spokes-

person specified that 2,528 posts will be offered corresponding to 2018, of which 2,041 will be to offer more stable working conditions for those on temporary employment contracts. These positions are in addition to those under other consolidation processes corresponding to 2017 and 2018. Isabel Celaá highlighted that 58% of these positions - 1,450 are designed to reduce the temporary employment rate in research bodies. Specifically, 960 positions will be offered on the Higher Council for Scientific Research; 261 at the Centre for Energy, Environmental and

Technology Research; 93 at the Carlos III Health Institute; 54 at the Spanish Oceanography Institute; 50 at the Geography and Mining Institute and 36 at the Agri-

cultural Research Institute. The minister claimed that “Spain needs researchers committed to the social and scientific fabric and, to that end, they need stability”.

SCAM WARNING

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OLICE have issued a warning about fake electricity bills in a new scam currently circulating in Spain.

They say this is an attempt to steal bank details and anyone receiving what looks like a genuine email from Endesa should be on the alert. The message alleges that the house owner has paid twice for a recent bill and is entitled to a refund of 636.30 euros. Police have told anyone who receives the email not to follow its instructions as it is a ‘phishing scam’. “If in doubt, always contact the company,” officers said.

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Network of hidden wells in Spain claims another victim

DOG SEARCH

45-year-old man is believed to have become another victim of a hidden well on the Costa del Sol just days after the body of two-yearold Julen Rosello was finally recovered. This latest fatal accident also happened in Malaga, just 40 miles from the area where the toddler plunged 230ft down a hole just nine inches in width. It is believed Juan Antonio Santamaría from Villanueva del Trabuco was out walking with one of his dogs when the animal disappeared and he either tried to save it or both fell into the well. They were both found dead

in the icy water after a neighbour raised the alert. They fell about 12ft and an excavation was not necessary to get them out. There are thousands of similar wells and underground caverns across the Spanish countryside, many of which had previously been closed or sealed up for safety reasons following other

tragedies. Many remain open either because the owners have not taken action or because the local authorities cannot trace the landowners. The tragedy happened 40 miles from Totalán, the same province where miners just 48 hours before had finally got to little Julen who had suffered fatal head injuries. An autopsy is to be held to clarify exactly what happened in the case of Juan but residents say they are certain he had tried to save his dog and fell down the well as well. They told Spanish newspaper El Espanol that he was a huge animal lover and always walked in the countryside which he knew well. “The town has been greatly affected. We woke up to this bad news and we do not know how it could have happened, “said the local Mayor, José María García.

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Life is a journey, be prepared to enjoy it without worries

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Stolen plaques recovered after 15 years

WO stone carvings stolen from a Spanish church 15 years ago have finally been returned to their rightful owner.

They were discovered in London, thanks to the work of a Dutch researcher who represented them recently to the Spanish Government. The stone carvings were stolen from a church in Burgos in 2004 and were finally retraced thanks to a tip-off to the police. The police in the UK and Holland were satisfied that the

buyer had purchased them in good faith and had no idea they had been acquired in a robbery. The stones will now be subject to checks and restoration by experts in Spain

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whilst enquiries continue to try and find the original thief. Following their disappearance, it was decided to move other historic pieces in the church to the Burgos Museum.

IVING in Spain is undoubtedly a great and enjoyable experience but, unfortunately, sometimes we have to face the legalities of a different bureaucracy. You can find many differences in legal procedures even when it comes to death, something inevitable that we all have to deal with. In order to make things a little easier in these sad times you must be ready for what’s in store. Also the cost of a funeral in Spain, like most countries, continues to rise and most Spanish families take out some kind of funeral insurance to cover the related expenses and also to avoid the administrative headache of what is, of course, a very difficult time.

You may ask yourself, do I need funeral insurance in Spain? You might not have thought about it yet… but it might be time to leave everything in place for your loved ones by taking out a funeral insurance to alleviate some of the costs and the difficulties that your family will face especially when they reside outside of Spain. If you want to protect your loved ones from the financial burden and the bureaucracy that this upsetting time entails, you can consider a Liberty Funeral Insurance to get everything sorted. Liberty Seguros guarantees a funeral service according to your local custom and arranges the necessary documents and

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What are the advantages of this insurance? It gives you the sought-after peace of mind making sure that your loved ones will not have to worry about anything, saving them money and worries. Liberty Seguros will manage all types of tasks such as requesting the widow’s or orphan’s pension or the death certificate, in addition to services during life such as the will and review and drafting of legal documents. They offer payment flexibility so that you can go at your own pace: monthly, quarterly, biannually, or annually. Moreover, the same policy covers up to eight insured parties, so that all your family can be included under the same plan. The price becomes more competitive the greater the number of insured parties. And as of 90 years of age, you no longer pay the premium, but you will have guaranteed service for life.

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Puerto, champions of recycling but refuse collection still a thorny subject J UST over one month into 2019 and I am already talking rubbish. My favourite topic, I know, and one which Puerto’s Ayuntamiento seems to make such a big deal out of. Of course, I shouldn’t even refer to it as rubbish; sustainability is the new buzz word, so it’s not rubbish, it’s recycling, and it is recycling, or should I say the collection of it, which is the council’s problem. (I know I should use Ayuntamiento, but council rolls of the tongue much easier and is a lot simpler to type correctly). However, I have to say, to their credit they performed quite well over the festive season, what with Christmas, New Year and Tres Reyes upsetting the normal collection routine, and at the same time providing much more rubbish/recycling to be collected. Although, their well intended, I am sure, suggestion that residents should refrain from putting their refuse out for almost a 48 hour period to help the situation probably went down like a lead balloon. A period which incidentally coincided with Tres Reyes, when obviously, because ‘fiesta days’ are sacred in Puerto de la Cruz, there was no one working to collect it. As I said, there was little evidence of a problem, a couple a glass recycling bins over flowing, but that was to be expected as people traditionally over-indulge in the festive spirit. Oh, and a growing mountain of cardboard just off calle Mequinez, for which there can be no excuse, as it took a week before it was eventually collected, by which time it was ‘Teide’ sized (a slight exaggeration). It is not as if they can claim they didn’t know about it, as pictures of the growing mound appeared on all the anti town hall protagonists’ social media pages. And it is not good enough to simply blame the contractor. So, all their good work elsewhere, undone in an instant, as social media tells no lies and takes no prisoners. I confess, I am a recycler, it just seems to me to be the right thing to do, although that said, I am not naive enough to think for one minute that all my carefully separated rubbish doesn’t all end up in the same place, landfill. Publicity and public feeling has created a monster, as more and more people embrace the idea that recycling is good. Yet all we are doing is creating growing mountains of waste products that basically, no one wants. The answer is to dramatically reduce packaging. Now get off your soap box Brian and get back to the point. There is a point to all this, it

is just not waffle. Puerto’s council like to think of themselves as the island’s champions of recycling, pioneers even, as they strive to separate rubbish ‘at source’, regardless of where it all ends up. And to be fair they have their successes, the garden waste collection in the brown wheelie bins seems to work well, although while they have locks it does still limit their use to a certain extent. However, I understand the reason, a wheelie bin is a rubbish bin in some people’s eyes regardless of the colour and their rubbish goes in the nearest bin whatever its intended use. There is an element in this town, quite a large element if my own bin area is representative, who will always remain ‘unconverted’, and that is the council’s problem. So what are they doing about it? They have come up with a new idea, it is not cutting edge, nor is it ground breaking, it has been tried elsewhere, quite successfully as well, but it is still our council’s new bright idea and they are going to trial it for a year. At least that was what they said a few months ago, but there hasn’t been a word since, so now I wondering if it has, or will be, implemented. So what is this new initiative? I am sure you are all waiting with bated breath, anxious to know. Well, it is the plan to return to doorstep collections, with different ‘products’, i.e. household, glass, plastic, paper/ cardboard, collected on different days of the week. Not really worth waiting for was it? As I just said they are to trial it for a year in part of the Municipality, before, I guess, rolling it out throughout the rest of the Puerto. A year may seem a long time, but they have to get it right, be convinced that it works, and that it is the right way to go. However, what is interesting to me, and what says a lot about their intentions, is the area they have picked for the trial, namely San Nicolas. Now, I am sure there are many of you who won’t know where it is, and from those who do, many more who didn’t realise it was part of Puerto de la Cruz. Why choose that particular area? For one, it is small, only about one hundred dwellings and one business. Also, it is quiet and uncongested, and is just five minutes from both, the refuse collection depot, and the

recycling centre in the San Jeronimo industrial estate. Plus, of course, it is a very conservative area where there is likely to be support for the scheme, or if not wholehearted support then, at least, little opposition. But, is this trial in a tiny enclave, deep in their voter heartland, going to representative of Puerto de la Cruz as a whole? Of course not, but then that is not their priority, their

priority is for the trial to be a success, which it surely will be, with all the cards stacked in their favour, it is impossible to fail. Will they roll out the scheme throughout Puerto on the strength of this trial? I wouldn’t think so; it will never work on a larger scale given the makeup of the town. If the truth be known, which it never will, this is little more than just another publicity stunt, like so much else that emanates from

the town hall at the moment. Refuse collection will always be a thorny subject amongst the ‘electorate’. I use that word, because, let’s face it, with 26th May creeping ever nearer we are not citizens any more, we are potential voters. Refuse is an issue because its cost is very public, it is not hidden away, paid for by the general rates, it is a separate entity, paid for, quarterly, by every household in the town,

and let’s be honest no one wants to pay it. As such it has a finite ‘pot’, if they want to improve the service then they have to do it within their budget or the public will soon become all too aware of the extra cost. Still, as a little ‘sweetener’ to the citizens/voters the council pledged that there would be a 15% reduction in the cost of ‘basura’ this year, or will there, right now no one seems to be so sure.

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TALK BY RAMON MICHAN - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14 12noon A reminder of our talk Tenerife Paradise for Walkers, a few places still available. FILM CLUB - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28th - KING OF THIEVES A host of stars including Michael Caine, Michael Gambon, Ray Winston and Jim Broadbent, based on true events: the Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary of 2015. A group of ‘retired’ crooks pull of a supposedly impossible job, but greed gets the better of them, and what starts off as a last glorious finale quickly turns into a nightmare. Film starts at 2.00pm. No admission fee, a small charge for interval refreshments. Library members only. VOLUNTEERS LUNCH - THURSDAY MARCH 7 A raffle is up and running in reception for our annual Volunteers Lunch. These ladies and gents give their time and work tirelessly to keep the library running and maintain our beautiful gardens. So please be generous when buying your raffle tickets so these well deserving people can get together and enjoy a lunch. SATURDAY MARCH 16th - ANNUAL PIG ROAST - 2 pm An event not to be missed. This year, as well as delicious roast pork, Canarian potatoes, various salads, there will be entertainment, you will be very welcome to join in the singing. There will be plenty of liquid refreshment to oil your vocal chords. Please book early at the Treasurer’s Desk to avoid disappointment. 17 euros. 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 922 383 098.

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1944: the darkest days of the war on the island of Rhodes. Now, it’s time to unlock the truth. When urgent news from her estranged family calls Rebecca Neumanner back to the beautiful island of her birth, she realises how little she knows of her grandmother, and her past. Her Bubba has never spoken of the Nazi occupation but there have always been whispers. What desperate measures did she take that terrible day when her family was ripped apart? Can the rumour she has blood on her own hands really be true? What will the discovery of long-hidden documents bring to light? As Rebecca arrives on the island, reuniting with her sister, and bringing the promise of new life, it’s time for this broken family to come together and face their histor y. But Bubba has always intended to take her secrets to the grave...

BITTER SUN BETH LEWIS

In the heatwave of 1971, four kids find a body by a lake and set out to solve a murder. But they dig too deep and ask too many questions. Larson is a town reeling in the wake of the Vietnam draft, where the unrelentingly heat ruins the harvest, and the people teeter on the edge of ruin. As tension and paranoia run rife, rumours became fact, violence becomes reflex.. The unrest allows the dark elements of the close-knit farming community to rise and take control. And John, Jean. Gloria and Rudy are about to discover that secrets are best left buried...

THE LAST SECRET OF THE DEVERELLS SANTA MONTEFIORE It is 1939 and the dark clouds of war are building over Europe. In Ireland, much has changed for the Deverill family and a new generation is waiting in the wings.

Bridie Doyle now Countess di Marcantonio and mistress of Castle Deverill, far surpassing her humble roots. But when the eyes of her dashing husband begin to stray, his identity is called into question, putting Bridie’s happiness at terrible risk. Once Bridie’s best friend, but no longer, Kitty Deverill lives nearby with her devoted husband Robert. Her world is suddenly rocked by the unexpected return of Jack O’Lear y, her never forgotten first love. But, this time, might Jack’s heart belong to another? Martha Wallace arrives in Dublin desperate to track down her birth mother. Her efforts thwarted, she has no one to turn to - until JP, scion of the Deverill’s, catches her eye.

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What causes skin cancer in cats? A

LTHOUGH not always linked, skin cancer in cats is often caused by exposure to the sun. Cats with a light or white and/or thin or a lack of fur are most at risk, especially if they have suffered sunburn at any point. Some studies show that the compulsive licking of certain areas can also damage the skin and increase the chance of skin cancer. Certain breeds may also be at a higher risk.

What does sunburn look like on cats? Sunburn can appear as red skin or hair loss. The most common areas affected are the nose, belly, inside legs, ear tips, the skin around the lips and eyes, as well as any other area where skin pigmentation is low.

How do I protect my cats from sunburn and sun-related skin cancer?

Discourage your cat from lying in the sun during times of peak UV intensity, usually between 10am or 3pm, either by keeping them

inside or ensuring that they remain in a well-shaded spot. If that is not possible, use sunscreen to protect their skin. Look for a specially-formulated feline sun cream as these will be the safest and most effective, but if you are unable to find this, opt for one suitable for human babies instead. Check that it is fragrance-free, comes without an ingestion warning, is non-staining and of an SPF of at least 15, ideally 30. Ingredients such as zinc, which are found in many adult sun creams, can be toxic to cats if licked. Apply sunscreen liberally and reapply during sun exposure.

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What are the symptoms of skin cancer in cats? Skin cancer in cats can take many different forms, including lesions, ulcers, scabs, warty lumps and bumps on the skin. They may be black, brown, grey, pink or red in colour. Look out for any unusual lumps and bumps on your cat and seek veterinary help if you find anything unusual. If the cancer is growing on the nose, you may notice nosebleeds, breathing difficulties and nasal discharge. Most lumps and lesions found in cats are benign but early intervention will give your pet the best chance of recover y if the growth is found to be cancerous.

What are the different types of skin cancer? Malignant melanoma: This cancer develops in the skin’s pigment-producing cells (called melanocytes). It is normally found in areas of mucous membranes such as the mouth and nose, but in rare cases can also be found on the skin with fur. This type of cancer has the ability to grow fast and can quickly spread to lymph nodes and other organs. In humans, exposure to UV light is the primary cause of the disease but the trigger is less clear in pets. Genetics may play a part.

Squamous cell carcinoma This type of skin cancer is usually caused by exposure to the sun. It can start out as what is known as solar dermatitis; often red, crusty-looking areas – usually on the tips of the ears – that may seem to come and go, and may be mistaken for a minor abrasion. This may progress to become cancerous needing surger y or specialist therapies such as radiation therapy to control it. This type of cancer can also occur on other areas of the face such as the eyelids or nose, where it can be very challenging to control. It rarely spreads to other parts of the body until later stages of the disease.

Mast cell tumours This cancer is found in the mast cells of a cat’s immune system and can manifest as a lump on or under the skin. Genetics, inflammation and irritation are linked to the causes for the disease and Siamese cats are thought to be at a higher risk.

How is skin cancer in cats diagnosed? If your vet suspects skin cancer, they will often carry out a fine needle aspiration or biopsy so that the cells can be examined under a microscope and determine whether or not the lump is cancerous. If the sample cannot

establish a diagnosis (and they sometimes can’t as they are very small) the vet will discuss whether a surgical biopsy is appropriate for your pet. Sometimes a sample of fluid from the lymph nodes will be taken for diagnosis and X-rays may be taken if a type of cancer that spreads rapidly is suspected.

How is feline skin cancer treated? Thankfully, most skin cancers can be treated and cured successfully. In some cases, sores can even be treated before they turn cancerous. Often, though, an operation to remove the cancer will be needed. It’s not unusual for cats to need the outside of their ears removed to eliminate the cancer, if it grows in that area. Radiation or chemotherapy may also be offered.

What is the prognosis for skin cancer in cats? In many cases the prognosis is very positive; most go on to make a full recovery and lead a normal lifespan without any further problems. Recovery will depend on the type of cancer and how advanced or aggressive it is, and in some cases, the disease will return.

Information courtesy of Blue Cross animal charity UK.

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The Oriental

Brunelli’s Steakhouse

Cafeteria Gourmet Plan B

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.

“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. 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 every day from 9:30am to 2:00am, closed on Wednesdays

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

Edificio Aceviño 12, Puerta 6 La Paz Puerto de la Cruz

II Pappagallo

La Parrilla

Mamma Rosa

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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English Tea Room

Restaurante Gom

Tressardi

Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé

Santa Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

Very much a Tenerife business success story, Harriet's English Tea Room and Restaurant in Los Cristianos has a very welcome addition to its extensive menu - Sunday lunches for 9.95 euros which are served between 12 noon and 5pm. With a big sunny terrace and beautifully designed interior, this lovely restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bus station at the San Marino building (ie turn left at the bottom of the bus station and it is 100 yards or so on your left, in premises formerly occupied by the Heritage bar). In addition to the fantastic Sunday roasts, with "proper" roast potatoes, you will find the most gorgeous food, all home-made and great British cooking, including all day breakfasts, mouthwatering cakes, salads, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and rolls, home-made burgers, pancakes, ice-creams, evening meals and numerous varieties of teas and coffees served in china pots and cups. There are also many gluten-free and diabetic options.

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

WINTER OPENING TIMES 15:00 -23:00 pm Wednesday closed Friday & Saturday: 15:00 -24:00 pm For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz

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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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

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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“Timeless” Il Divo Festival celebrates heading for Costa its 15th anniversary Adeje C TENERIFE CONCERTS

JUNE CONCERT

ARLOS Marín, the only Spanish member of Il Divo, joined Adeje’s Mayor to announce details of their Adeje concert on June 15th.

Promotor David Navarro told the press that tickets are already on sale and were “selling well” but can still be bought online on www.mastaquilla.com and in El Corte Inglés. The concert, managed by DN7 Events in collaboration with Adeje council, will be in Golf Costa Adeje. Il Divo offer a mix of opera and songs from different musical genres and are considered an iconic ‘crossover’ musical quartet. The four are Spaniard, Carlos Marín, Swiss Urs Buhler, Sebastien Izambard from France and David Miller from the USA. They have sold millions of record

since they were formed in 2003. Their Adeje concert is titled “Timeless 15th Anniversary”, bringing together songs of love and romance over the ages. “Timeless” is the seventh album of Il Divo and their first adventure as executive producers. “ We chose songs that have that ‘eternal’ quality,

some of them are part of historical films like” Smile “of Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times,” explained Carlos Marín. “It’s an album that represents our tribute to the eternal nature of the music ,” added David Miller. The concert starts at 9pm though the gates will open at 7pm. Tickets start from 40 euros.

HE International Festival and Academy of Music in Tenerife celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

The festival was created in 1991 with the purpose of exchanging knowledge and musical experiences between students and professors from Tenerife, and from all over the world. This year there will be a series of competitions, and chamber music concerts, for piano and strings, with young musicians from the UK, Germany, Korea, France, USA, and Tenerife. The Festival concerts will be held in two locations: First from February 17th to the 24th at 8pm in the Auditorio Aguamarina Golf, Avenida del Atlantico 9B, Golf sel Sur. The entrance is next to the Golden Bay Chinese Restaurant. Entry charge: Only five euros. Unreserved seating. Then on February 22nd and 23rd at 8pm in the Auditorio Guida de Isora. Calle La Cruz, 0.38680 Guia de Isora. For more information: www.musicfestivaltenerife.com

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Musical offerings in Puerto de la Cruz

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Swedish church to once again host Swallow’s art exhibition

HE popular “Matinee concerts” proposed for this month of February offer a varied programme integrated by proposals that go from the piano to the guitar, going through the clarinet.

The appointments will be as usual every Sunday in the Timanfaya Room at 12 noon in Puerto de la Cruz, courtesy of the Reyes Bartlet Cultural Association and its celebrated choir. Sunday, February 3 saw the first concert with the singers teaming up with Daniel Molina (clarinet) and Ana Belén Gutiérrez (piano) with works by Schumann, Debussy and Lutoslawski among others. The pianist and regular contributor to Puerto, Ismael Perera will be back again on Sunday, February 10 playing in the Solo Timanfaya Hall with a repertoire called “Impromptus & Impressions” with own pieces and also from other authors like Schubert. For February 17 guitarist Samuel Delgado also repeats with Reyes Bartlet and will perform pieces by Bach, Scarlatti, Rodrigo or Villalobos.

And, for Sunday, February 24, the last of the month, Javier Llopis and Astrid Bustos (clarinets) together with María Eugenia Jaubert (piano) are expected to play pieces by Mangani, Cahuzac, Encinoso, Mendelsshon and Poulenc Meantime, the pianist Javier Laso concludes this February as planned with the piano cycle dedicated to Beethoven’s genius with “Beethoven & Masters” next Wednesday, February 13 at the Timanfaya Hall at 5pm. February 13, 2019. THE HERO. THE HERO. DER HELD

Sonata Op 27 N.2 “Quasi una fantasia” L. van Beethoven 1. Adagio Sostenuto 2. Allegretto 3. Presto Agitato

Sonata B minor F. Liszt Tickets for all auditions can be purchased on the day of the concert in the same room Timanfaya at the price of 15 euros and can also be booked in the email mail@reyesbartlet.com, as well as 696.227.636. Advance sales can be made in the CIT offices of Puerto de la Cruz, in Complementos Cloe, in the Masilva Bookstore and in the room itself. The group has support for the organisation of the “Matinee concerts” from the Timanfaya Hall and Puerto council, as well as the collaboration of the Tourist Initiatives Centre, Cloe Accessories, Masilva and Ymanera SDG.

It should be remembered that the benefits of all the activities organised by the association are intended to finance educational and artistic projects.

HE Swallow ‘s yearly Spring Art Exhibition opens on Saturday, February 16th until March 2nd at The Swedish Church in Los Cristianos.

Everyone is very welome to come along and browse or buy if an item takes their interest. The exhibition opens at 10.30am until 3pm from Monday until Saturday . It closes on Sunday. Admission is free . Hot drinks and wonderful cakes and snacks are available from 10am until 3pm supplied by the friendly staff at the Swedish Church in their spacious cafe . “In today’s market it is possible to purchase all kinds of wall furniture,” said one of the organisers. “Here in our exhibition you have an opportunity to purchase original paintings by our artists in watercolour, acrylic, oils and pastels . “Our artists venture on the beaches and up into the mountain villages, painting the beautiful flora and fauna of Tenerife. Some of our delightful and talented artists span three decades of enjoyable painting. We also have several new

members of varying ages and guarantee to extend a warm welcome to any aspiring artists.” If you wish to try out your skills come and join. The group meets up every Thursday at 9am in Los Cristianos . “Everyone is welcome to our friendly art exhibition so come along with your friends and have an enjoyable day and view or buy a painting. Who knows you may find a masterpiece!” For further information call or leave a message with your number to 922 738 088 . The Swedish church is called Casa Sueca, located right on the sea front by the main beach. Walk from the centre of Los Cristianos towards the harbour, turn left when you reach the main beach and it’s a third of the way along the sea front . The Art Exhibition is well sign posted to invite passersby to enter.

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Children of the 80s La Laguna pays tribute return to Hard Rock to great Canary writer Hotel AGUSTIN ESPINOSA

OUTDOOR PARTIES

ARD Rock Hotel Tenerife is bringing back its popular ‘Children of the 80’s’ party to its outdoor lagoon-side concert area with ten dates planned for 2019. Launching March 16th, the 2019 ‘Children of the 80’s’ series at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife promises to be a monthly must-attend party for hotel guests, locals and tourists in the area with its oldschool vibes, disco tunes, 80s entertainment and retro costumes. Ten ‘Children of the 80’s’ parties at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife are in the calendar for 2019, with a party each month from 16 March until 7

December, taking place between 7pm and midnight. Other dates are 13 April, 11 May, 15 June, 20 July, 10 August, 7 September, 12 October and 9 November. Every party will feature a legendary guest artist from yesteryear, with the line-up to be announced closer to the dates. Previous headliners have included Village People, Vengaboys, Blackbox and Rozalla, so guests can expect plenty of sing-a-long classics,

big performances and nostalgic dance moves. DJ trio Dream Team and local Canar y Island stars Puretas Party will warm up the crowds at every party with a set list of 80s and 90s hits, from rock and pop, to disco and house. Acrobats, dancers and entertainers will accompany the performances, while dazzling lighting and pyrotechnics will add to the party atmosphere. Early bird tickets for the events are now on sale online for a limited time and priced at 18€. Guests at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife will have full access to all live events at no extra cost.

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Free activities for the over-55s in Santa Cruz S

ANTA Cruz city council has opened registration to participate in a free initiative of healthy activities, aimed at people over 55 years of age.

The activities in the programme “For an active maturity” will begin the spring class period on February 11th. These free healthy sport classes for those over 55 years of age will be held twice a week, in each of the five districts of the capital. Councillor for sports, Verónica Meseguer, said: “The programme combines physical activity adapted to the age range of users with nutritional advice and healthy lifestyle habits.” Next quarter’s offer reaches five districts so participants can exercise close to their homes, without having to travel too far to achieve their purpose. The structure of the programme allows, from Monday to Friday, bi-weekly activities. “The goal,” said Verónica Meseguer, “is that people over 55 years of age living in Santa Cruz can practise sports in a healthy way. Participants in these sessions enjoy tips on healthy living habits for 20 minutes, while the remaining 40 minutes perform physical activity according to the age of each participant.” For this, a team of specialised monitors will develop their work from 9:45 to 10:45 and from 11:30 to 12:30, forming two groups and working for 60 minutes with each of them. The registration in these activities is completely free and may be formalised, at any time, in each of the facilities that host this initiative. For more information, telephones 665 843 029 and 685 442 296 have been enabled.

HE Municipal Library of La Laguna will pay tribute during the month of February to Agustín Espinosa (Tenerife, 1897-1939), one of the most important writers of the archipelago whose figure commemorates Canary Letters Day this year.

From February 4 and until the end of the month, you can visit the exhibition dedicated to this author, which has been prepared in its entirety by the library team. To this sample will be added part of the exhibition which was mounted ten years ago to markseventy years of his death (1939-2009), curated by Ana María García Pérez and Margarita Rodríguez Espinosa. On Wednesday, February 20, at 7pm, Luis Buñuel’s La edad de oro will be screened and on February 21, Canarias Letters Day, the Agustin Espinosa talk will take place at 7pm in the auditorium of the library. The literary work of Espinosa, considered one of the great writers of the archipelago and one of the greatest exponents of surrealism in the Spanish language, covers various genres: poetr y, stor y, newspapers, letters, lectures, opinion articles, prologues, essays, as well as a possible unfinished theatere piece. His personality and concerns were decisive in the development of the avant-garde and in the introduction of the international surrealist movement in the Canary Islands.

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MENTAL WELL-BEING

Is your Qi flowing freely Ten stress busters through your body? A

CUPUNCTURE is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes.

F you’re stressed, whether by your job or some thing more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause.

It is used in many NHS general practices, as well as the majority of pain clinics and hospices in the UK. Acupuncture is often seen as a form of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM).

Be active Exercise won’t make your stress disappear, but it will reduce some of the emotional intensity that you’re feeling, clearing your thoughts and letting you deal with your problems more calmly.

How acupuncture works Western medical acupuncture is the use of acupuncture following a medical diagnosis. It involves stimulating sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles of the body. This results in the body producing natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins. It’s likely that these naturally released substances are responsible for the beneficial effects experienced with acupuncture. A course of acupuncture usually creates longer lasting pain relief than when a single treatment is used. Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief that an energy, or “life force”, flows through the body in channels

Get started with exercise Take control There’s a solution to any problem. That feeling of loss of control is one of the main causes of stress and lack of wellbeing. The act of taking control is in itself empowering and it’s a crucial part of finding a solution that satisfies you and not someone else. called meridians. This life force is known as Qi (pronounced “chee”). Practitioners who adhere to traditional beliefs about acupuncture believe that when Qi doesn’t flow freely through the body, this can cause illness. They also believe acupuncture can restore the flow of Qi, and so restore health.

Uses of acupuncture Acupuncture practitioners – sometimes called acupunc-

turists – use acupuncture to treat a wide range of health conditions. However, the use of acupuncture isn’t always based on rigorous scientific evidence. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines for the NHS on the use of treatments and care of patients. Currently, NICE only recommends considering acupuncture as a treatment option for chronic tension-type headaches and migraines.

Acupuncture is also often used to treat other musculoskeletal conditions (of the bones and muscles) and pain conditions, including chronic pain, such as neck pain, joint pain, dental pain or postoperative pain. However, in many conditions where acupuncture is used, there’s less good quality evidence to draw any clear conclusions over its effectiveness compared with other treatments.

Connect with people A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way. The activities we do with friends help us relax. We often have a good laugh with them, which is an excellent stress reliever.

Challenge yourself

Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, helps build confidence. This will help you deal with stress.

Avoid unhealthy habits

Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping. In the long term, these crutches won’t solve your problems. They’ll just create new ones.

Help other people

Evidence shows that people who help others, through activities such as volunteering or community work, become more resilient. If you don’t have time to volunteer, try to do someone a favour every day. It can be something as small as helping someone cross the road or going on a coffee run for colleagues.

Work smarter, not harder

Working smarter means prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that’ll make a real difference.

Try to be positive

Look for the positives in life, and things for which you’re grateful. Try writing down three things that went well, or for which you’re grateful, at the end of every day.

Accept the things you can’t change

Changing a difficult situation isn’t always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.

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HEN living abroad, a common difficulty is finding trusted health services, especially if they are not covered by social security. This factor acquires important connotations for the British, now that the future on the Brexit leaves them in a situation of uncertainty in Spain. As with any clinic, in the case of dental, what should be done first is to locate one near the place of residence; with collegiate specialists and ISO certification, guarantee of compliance with standards and quality. Tenerife has the advantage of being an area where distances are short, so it will be convenient to check the schedules to check that they can, for example, attend in the afternoon if it is more practical. After this first screening, it is worthwhile to investigate which are “low cost” clinics and which “all life” clinics. In general, to differentiate them, it is enough to check the invasive advertising and the offer of products at ridiculous prices in comparison with the rest of the clinics. A “low cost” clinic will offer, for example, a dental implant for less than €300. This type of misleading advertising specifies in the fine print that said price is only for part of the process, in general the implant, without taking into account the operation or the prosthesis. Important: the clinic team speaks English. If you don’t have enough Spanish to explain an illness or a health problem, it is best to go to centres that have a polyglot team. Certain clinics in Tenerife bet hard on health tourism, and therefore invest in personnel who speak several languages. Amaya Sáez, manager of Artedental - a clinic located in Puerto de la Cruz, one of the most important tourist centers on the island explains that “her staff speaks perfect German and English.

It is essential to know the problem in the patient’s language, that is expressed with complete fluency so as not to forget the details, which can be decisive. “ Latest technology and constant education. It is worth checking the devices of the clinic and that they are not obsolete. Dentistry has evolved by leaps and bounds in recent decades, and approaches to 3D surgery or digital radiology should be of common use in modern clinics. Likewise, having a team in constant training is a plus that should not be overlooked. In Artedental for example, “our endodontist is a university professor and our clinical director publishes in prestigious research journals and has taught and completed courses and master’s degrees in recent years related to dental implantology or bone regeneration, two leading areas in dentistr y modernm” says Amaya Sáez. A communicative and committed staff. An unequivocal sign that we are in front of a lifelong clinic. The “low cost” franchises or clinics often vary their team, while a settled clinic is likely to have a staff that you trust. “A team that accompanies you for more than a decade is a symptom that things work for the patient and the clinic,” says Artedental’s manager. Cleanliness and modernity in the facilities. This indicates concern for the patient’s health. In Artedental they have sought to reduce the stress generated by any clinic with an environment

that favours tranquility: jazz or classical music, views of the Orotava Valley in the cabinets, dim light or apple aroma are some of the senses that will be stimulated in the clinic. It is important to review the treatments that a clinic offers. It is ver y common the existence of clinics that only

dedicate themselves to orthodontics or dental implantology. Artedental, whose speciality is precisely implantology, also has specialists in conservative dentistry or orthodontics; and even in the combination of disciplines to improve the practice such as facial physiotherapy.

Check what instruments and material they use. In the case of dental implants, there are many implant houses of different categories. It is necessar y to analyse the brand of the implant and the place of origin of the piece that is offered; as well as the materials with which they will manufacture the

prosthesis. The increase in the quality of the materials will directly affect the price, but also in the longevity, hardness and functionality. “European houses such as Ziacom, Alphabio, Ticare or Straumann are a guarantee of quality,” recommends and concludes Artedental’s manager.

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HE Américas Tenerife Surf Pro Cabreiroá grows by leaps and bounds and exceeds the number registered last year

The organisation has confirmed more than 140 participants in the test, from France, Portugal, United Kingdom, Germany, Colombia, USA, France, Africa, Ireland, Asia plus a good Spanish representation. Rubén Vitoria, champion of the race in 2018 and Nadia Erostarbe, European Junior Champion, are just some of the already confirmed participants of this edition. The competition promises the best surfing in the world but visitors will be able to enjoy different actions that will take place on the beach and to which all interested parties can attend. The Americas Tenerife Surf Pro Cabreiroá has the sponsorship of the Arona Council, Spring Hotels Group, Canary Islands, Latitude of Life, Tenerife Tourism, Spanish Surf Federation, Cabreiroá, Estrella Galicia, Canary Islands Surf Federation, Playa de Las Americas Arona , Iberia, Siam

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CITY’S PLEDGE

Soccer field promised artificial turf T

HE soccer field of Maria Jimenez in Santa Cruz has premiered the improvements made in its facilities.

During a visit to the site, the Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez held talks with the management of the San Juan Athletic about the replacement of the artificial turf of the field. “Atletico San Juan had transferred their concern about the condition of the changing rooms and the existing problems with rain water that was accumulating inside. The city council has undertaken important work to improve the changing rooms, now as new, and also resolved the issue of flooding with the installation of a rainwater collection box,” said Sr. Bermúdez. Accompanied by the councillors of sports and the Anaga district, Verónica Meseguer and Carmen Delia Alberto, respectively, as well

as by representatives of the company that executed the works, Sr. Bermúdez recalled that, in a next phase, “we will undertake the substitution of artificial grass, which is already

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very deteriorated, and that will also mean a major change.” “The first thing,” he continued, “will be to draft a project so that, throughout this year, the work can go out to tender. We will

also include the installation of a fence and painting works for the area of the stands. With that we are going to leave the field in perfect condition for sports practice.”

San Juan pledge over sports centres San Juan de la Rambla council has started a plan to improve the municipal sports centres

HE aim is not only to correct damage but also to improve safety, especially with the imminent arrival of good weather.

Work will include attention to damp and damaged walls caused by the influence of winter, as well as fencing, goals, baskets and other elements of sports use. Drinking sources and lights will also be attended to. Once the problems detected have been remedied, the plan includes new layers of anti-humidity paint, as well as universal anticorrosive primer and the beautification of the adjacent garden areas, depending on each case. The sports elements will also receive new layers of anti-rust paint. The sports centres that will benefit from this plan are those present in the nuclei of San Juan, La Vera, Las Rosas and Las Aguas with a total budget of 30,725 euros.

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Santa Cruz to develop an app to promote exercise

ANTA Cruz council has unanimously supported an initiative to promote the use by the population of the sporting and leisure spaces that the city has in order to promote physical exercise and the good habits associated with sports. The agreement, which had the unanimous support of the political groups, urges making the sports spaces of the city more visible for the use and enjoyment of local people, providing in each case the precise technical information on the part of qualified personnel, so that the physical exercise is in accordance with the conditions of each user. Councillor for sports, Verónica Meseguer shared the philosophy of the initiative that coincides with the policy followed by her department, which is already working on the implementation of an intelligent technological application (app), in which residents can consult the offer of public spaces available for physical exercise. This application will also detail the characteristics and conditions of each and every one of these sports environments, as well as the resources available in each of

them. Verónica Meseguer argued that “in our society, fortunately ever y day there is more demand for spaces for sports or healthy practices, which are not an exclusive space for athletes, but a citizenship that takes care of itself and wants more quality of life.”

OURTEEN children of the CD Tenerife Academy in China, along with their technicians, have been experiencing ten days of fun and training on the island.

The youngsters all belong to the CD Tenerife Academy in Shenzhen, in the province of Cantón and are in the categories of juvenile and children (ten14 years old). Councillors of sports and institutional relations, Javier González and Pedro González, respectively, received in the El Peñón Stadium the young players, accompanied by Roberto Mickel, CEO of the Academy, Liang Yueming, coach of the Academy, and Sesé Rivero, director from the base area of CD Tenerife, who valued this great experience. For Javier González, having young promising Asian football players from the CD Tenerife Chinese Academy in Puerto de la Cruz is “a unique opportunity to make the tourist city known as a top-level sports tourism

enclave, as we not only have sports facilities for football, but also the hotel infrastructure necessary to accommodate any team.” The Academy of CD Tenerife in Shenzhen was founded on October 16, 2017, when Miguel Concepción and Roberto Mickel signed the agreement that would unite

the Tenerife entity with International Football Academy HK (IFAHK). In turn, on April 23, it began its work with children between four and 18 years, creating the structure of the academy of technology and promoting the CD Tenerife methodology and competition values, but with fair play. A few months

later, on September 25, 75 children, between four and six years old, enjoyed a day of initiation into football language, as well as family activities. With this new activity, CD Tenerife continues to expand in the city of Shenzhen, allowing the CD Tenerife brand to be known in the Asian giant through its Academy.

EL MÉDANO

Obstacle course challenge moves on to Adeje

L Medano hosted the Mencey OCR obstacle course, a test with a high physical demand, in addition to a great personal challenge for each of the participants.

There were 500 participants, with the start and finish at the football field. The race consisted of three different modalities: the so-called ‘Elite’; the one of five and eight kilometres and the special challenge over one kilometre with 15 and 20 obstacles. The winner was Manuel Luján Benítez; second place went to José Damas Hernández, and Aday García Santana completed the podium. As for the females, the winner was Jezabel Jiménez Melián, finishing second and third, Lucía Pérez López and Laura Pérez Fernández, respectively. The participants had to overcome different obstacles placed along the route such as walls, crawl areas, pits and climbing towers, among other things. The test, using the backdrop of El Medano beach and the Bocinegro mountain, was organised by the Club La Mencey and Granadilla council through the Department of Sports. The organisers point out that the next Mencey OCR appointment will be on April 28th in Adeje. They have thanked all the runners, fans and public, for the respect of the environment during the course of the race, taking into account that it takes place around the area of ??the Special Nature Reserve of Montaña Roja.

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S there are many rumours flying around regarding what will happen with regards to driving licences and driving in Spain after Brexit, with or without a deal, we have obtained information from the DGT in Santa Cruz which they have asked that we pass on to our readers. We must stress that at present this is not official, but what the staff have been advised at local level. At present the position regarding driving licences is, that if you hold a Green Residencia and have held this for 2 years or more then you are legally obliged to exchange your licence for a Spanish (European) one. Up until you have held the Green Residencia for this period (2 years) the exchange can be done but it is voluntar y ; unless the license is due to expire for the photo or age then you have to renew in your country of residence NOT the countr y of issue. If you currently hold a Spanish license then this is valid for driving in all other European countries and an international license is not necessary, unless visiting a country outside of the EU or when you have not received a renewed or exchanged license. However, after the 29th March 2019 when Brexit should/would be enforced this whole situation regarding driving will, quite naturally change. We are advised that up until the 29/3/2019 Trรกfico will continue to verify licenses with the UK, i.e. starting the verification process (as an exchange is a two-part process) HOWEVER although they will continue to accept applications to verify UK licenses and send them to the DVL A they are unaware as to whether they would receive any responses from the UK. The assumption, and quite an obvious one, is that a deal would be agreed with the UK similar to that currently held with NON-EU member countries such as Switzerland and South America for example. Please note that not all licenses are in fact exchangeable. So, for people who hold a UK license, after the 29th March 2019, in order to be able to drive in Spain they would be required to obtain an International Driving license which would then permit them to drive legally in Spain for 6 months, during which time it is hoped that a deal will have been agreed. Of course, this would have to be obtained from the

DVLA. Sadly, there are many people who hold a Green Residencia and have done for, in some cases many many years and they have refused to exchange their licenses despite being told that this is illegal under not only Spanish but UK law (refer to the DVLA web site which states the situation quite clearly of what must be done when living abroad). With this in mind we strongly recommend that people who fall into the above category start the exchange process without delay or face, perhaps, not being able to drive here in Spain. It is also highly likely that persons who hold a Spanish license and visits the UK to drive will need an International Drivers license to drive in the UK as of course the UK will no longer be a European Countr y

(Renting a car for example) We are not politically biased either way and are just as Official Trรกfico collaborators passing on information to our current or future clients and readers of this newspaper.

European Commission targets Golden Visa schemes led by Spain

HE European Commission is not happy with European cash-for-residency programmes like Spain’s so-called ‘Golden Visa’ scheme, and is pushing for them to be reined in. One wonders how much longer they will be tolerated by EU authorities. European residency by investment programmes are a potential threat to security and source of dirty money, warns a new report from the Commission published this week. Background checks on investors and their wealth are not rigorous enough to prevent money launderers and tax evaders taking advantage of them. “We speak about opening [a] golden gate to Europe for some privileged people who have the money to pay for citizenship or residence,” EU justice commissioner Vera Jourova said at a press conference presenting the report. “We are looking at it with concern.” Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Malta have been singled out for criticism for operating cash for residency schemes that require no connection to the country, but Spain is the leader of the pack when it comes to popularity with global Golden Visa investors. Spain’s Golden Visa scheme, which offers qualified residency and a path to long term citizenship in return for an equity investment of €500,000 or more in property, has been the most popular scheme

in the EU with 24,755 Golden Visa issued since 2013, according to a Transparency International report published in 2018. The next most popular destinations for residency by investment punters were Hungary (19,800), Portugal (17,500), Latvia (17,300), and the UK (10,400). Other countries offering ‘Golden Visas’ include Britain, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Slovakia. So well over half of the EU member countries have a scheme of one form or another. The Spanish scheme is popular with wealthy investors from China, Russia and ex-USSR states, the USA, India, and Venezuela, reports the Spanish press. Golden Visa schemes in the EU are contentious because, apart from the money laundering and corruption risk, one country alone benefits from the investment whilst the others share the costs and risks of allowing people to buy residency in the EU, as investors enjoy EU-wide benefits such as visafree travel in the Schengen area. It’s like one country selling the benefits of EU membership whilst keeping all the money. The Commission hates them, Germany is not a fan, and with rising hostility to immigration in the EU, I wouldn’t be surprised if their days are numbered.

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain, but that’s not where the houses are bought and sold

PAIN is a big country, but when it comes to home sales the market is highly concentrated in a handful of places on the coast and Madrid.

The map above, created using data from the Housing Department of the Ministry of Public Works (Fomento), illustrates the concentration of the Spanish housing market (2017). There are basically six big markets: Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga, Valencia, and the Balearics, which between them account for almost half (49.5%) of all home sales in Spain.

With the exception of Madrid, which was plucked out of obscurity to be the capital of Spain by Philip II in 1561, all the big markets are on the coast and are popular with foreign buyers. The rest of Spain is vast and beautiful, but largely empty of people and househunters. A good sized housing market offers some reassurance to buyers and sellers that they will find a counterparty when they want to transact. I see this as particularly important when buying, as it helps to know there will probably be buyers around when you come to sell. It’s simply a question of numbers – the more buyers and sellers in a market, the lower the risk of getting stuck with an asset nobody wants. 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).

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Luxury villa for golf lovers in the sunny south of Tenerife

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Ref.: 91332

970.000€

1.230.000€

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

LOS REALEJOS

Elegant 3 bedroom apartment with large garden and pool in Puerto de la Cruz Ref.: 91406

Nice apartment with sensational sea views in the north of Tenerife

369.000€

Ref.: 91399

219.000€

Your real estate partner for more than 25 years For more than 25 years, our family business run directly by the owner has been successfully brokering residential and commercial properties in the medium and upper price ranges. With several branches in Germany and Spain, Jürgen Weiss Inmobiliaria is progressively growing and is now being managed by both the first and second generation. We offer a large selection of properties in the North and the South of Tenerife and are happy to help you sell your property or make your dream, of having your own property on this beautiful island, come true.

Av. Fam. Betancourt y Molina, 35 38400 Puerto de la Cruz

Tel.: +34 922 10 10 12

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TPS1678

Ref.: TPS1675

Ref.: TPS1684 695,000

PRICE: £149,000

PRICE: £125,000

Beautifully presented apartment situated in the community of Becker House in central Los Gigantes. Ground floor, this property offers easy access with minimal steps. Large lounge with open plan kitchen, spacious bedroom and en suite shower room. Pleasantly furnished. Balcony with views of the communal gardens and terrace area. Centrally located.

Ref.: TPS1687

PRICE: £129,500

Fully refurbished apartment situated in the sought after, Crab Island Apartments in Los Gigantes. Based on the ground floor with minimal steps, this property comprises of one double bedroom, one bathroom and lounge with open plan kitchen and dining area. Fantastic terrace and garden area offering wonderful views of the cliffs and sea. Extremely sought after and tranquil area within walking distance to all local amenities.

Ref.: TPS2029

TPS2034

TPS1675

REDUCED. Beautiful apartment situated in the sought after complex of California in the Urbanization San Francisco. Based on ground level this property offers easy access and comprises of large open plan lounge and kitchen with dining area, large bedroom and bathroom. Very light and spacious this property is ideal as use as a holiday home and also permanent residence. Situated in a very well maintained community with heated swimming pool and communal garden areas.

PRICE: £175,000

Top floor, well maintained apartment situated in the complex of Santa Barbara in the Urbanization of San Francisco. Boasting wonderful views, this property comprises of two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge with open kitchen and large terrace. Tranquil area just minutes out of Los Gigantes. A must see.

Ref.: TPS2035

PRICE: £395,000

Fantastically positioned duplex apartment in Los Gigantes. Situated on the sought after Calle Palmera, this property is constructed over two levels offering amazing sea views. Comprising of two double bedrooms, one shower room, large lounge with dining area and a separate kitchen this property offers great potential. The main terrace accessible from both the lounge and dining room boasts panoramic views of the sea, cliffs, and harbour. Large front terrace with potential to add further accomodation. Large garage included situated at the entrance of the property. No community fees.

Ref.: TPS2036

PRICE: £225,000

Well maintained apartment situated in the Tamara complex in central Los Gigantes. Based on the lower floor of the middle block, this property offers easy access. Comprising of two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge with dining area and new kitchen, this property also has an enclosed rear terrace offering a utility area and lounge. Great sized terrace with wonderful views and all afternoon sunshine. Centrally located community with two communal swimming pools and low community fees.

Ref.: TPS4368

PRICE: £795,000

Beautiful villa situated on a corner plot in the tranquil urbanization of San Francisco. Surrounded by mature gardens this property has been constructed over two levels and benefits from all day sunshine and boasts wonderful views of Mount Teide, the coast and La Gomera. Light and spacious, this property comprises of three bedrooms and three bathrooms with the potential to add more. Off road parking, outside dining area, heated pool with wave maker and sauna make this villa a must see.

Ref.: TPS4370

PRICE: €750.000

Great sized villa situated on the Calle Bermeano in Playa De La Arena. Open plan, this villa comprises of four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, large open plan lounge and dining area and separate kitchen. Extensive terraces surround the property boasting barbecue area, outside dining, swimming pool, all day sunshine and sea views. Centrally located and close to all local amenities.

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