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1. English actually originates from what is now called north west Germany and the Netherlands.

2. The phrase “long time no see” is believed to be a literal translation of a Native American or Chinese phrase as it is not grammatically correct.

3. “Go!” is the shortest grammatically correct sentence in English.

4. The original name for butterfly was flutterby.

5. About 4,000 words are added to the dictionary each year.

6. The two most common words in English are I and you.

7. 11% of the entire English language is just the letter E.

8. The English language is said to be one of the happiest languages in the world – oh, and the word “happy” is used 3 times more often than the word “sad”!

9. 1/4 of the world’s population speaks at least some English.

10. The US doesn’t have an official language.

11. It is the only major language that doesn’t have any organisation guiding it – as opposed to the French Académie française, the Spanish Real Academia Española and the German Rat für deutsche Rechtschreibung. These organisations are responsible for controlling the evolution of their respective language in terms of usage, vocabulary, and grammar.

12. The most common adjective used in English is “good”.

13. The most commonly used noun is “time”.

14. The word “set” has the highest number of definitions.

15. Month, orange, silver, and purple do not rhyme with any other word.

16. The English language contains a lot of contronyms – words that can have contradictory meanings depending on context.

17. Over 80% of the information stored on computers worldwide is in English.

18. Words that are used to fill in time when speaking, such as “like” or “basically”, are called crutch words (and should best be avoided!)

19. English is the official language of 67 countries.

20. 90% of English text consists of just 1000 words.

21. There are 24 different dialects of English in the US.

22. The word ‘lol’ was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2011.

23. What is known as British accent came to use in and around London around the time of the American Revolution.

24. Shakespeare invented many words, such as birthplace, blushing, undress, torture and many more.

25. The word “Goodbye” originally comes from an Old English phrase meaning “god be with you”.

26. Etymologically, Great Britain means “great land of the tattooed”.

27. There are seven ways to spell the sound ‘ee’ in English. This sentence contains all of them: “He believed Caesar could see people seizing the seas”.

28. Many English words have changed their meaning over time – for example, “awful” used to mean ‘inspiring wonder’ and was a short version of “full of awe”, whereas ‘nice’ used to mean “silly”.

29. The first English dictionary was written in 1755.

30. The oldest English word that is still in use is “town”.

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The long easter "Puente" (bridge) weekend with Thursday and Friday both bank holidays throughout Spain. It is also the end of the christian Holy Week "Semana Santa". There have been many traditional religious acts and processions throughout the week, with men in pointy hats, men on donkeys, and grieving mothers in their shawls, and still continuing around the island, especially in the capital until Sunday. This is going to be a tranquil weekend overall when it comes to other types of events and festivities, as easter is traditionally a time to gather the family together, visit the churches and then the beaches. The upcoming first weekend of April, however, is going to be busy busy.

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A TENERIFE beauty spot has been marked with anti-tourist graffiti as fuming locals keep telling "low-quality" Brits to go home.

"Canaries have a limit" was plastered in Spanish on the road leading to the must-see Teide volcano in the latest effort to deter foreign holidaymakers.

Sun-seeking Brits have called hotels on the island out of fear they may not be safe on their upcoming holidays.

Similar tourist-phobic graffiti have since been seen across other Spanish hotspots including Majorca, Barcelona and Lanzarote.

The slogan "Canaries have a limit" was also heard and spotted across banners as protesters took to the streets on Saturday.

Another message painted on the road said: "Moratoria turistica" - "Tourist moratorium" in English.

Read more on anti-tourist row

The island council's vice-president Lope Afonso slammed the "vandalism" in an angry message on X, saying: "The Canary Islands might have a limit, but this exceeds it.

"Grievances and demands cannot be transformed into vandalism or attacks on public property and, especially, on our landscape and our natural spaces.

"Teide National Park is a World Heritage Site and deserves care and respect.

"Not everything goes."

The message came ahead of a botched clean up to remove the graffiti, which was still visible and readable on Thursday.

Afonso was immediately met with a wave of criticism as locals accused him of failing to protect Tenerife and its natural wonders from the damage caused by tourists.

In an apparent direct attack on UK holidaymakers, someone replied to Afonso's message, saying: "Is this tweet a joke? Let everyone publish things about the attacks on natural spaces your Bri-ish friends have done."

Tenerife-based environmentalist Adrian Flores argued that the National Park, where Mount Teide is located, is a World Heritage Site but hasn't been treated as such.

He inferred that the park is suffering from the "massification" of tourists, with visitors parking "wherever they want" and people straying off the paths.

One user, flagging up a recent newspaper article about a tourist breaching the rules by camping and cooking in the Teide National Park, said: "This is vandalism and not a s##tty little bit of graffiti on the road, idiot!"

Another wrote: "You have written absolutely nothing about the demands of those of us who have demonstrated in the streets for the defence and sustainability of the Canary Islands, nothing!

"But some fool goes and paints that on the road and you jump like a jack-in-the-box."

"You have no shame."

Speaking after the failed clean-up Afonso wrote on X: "Dialogue and debate, yes.

"Vandalism to try to impose, no.

"Let's continue being an example of freedom, co-existence and civility."

Tourist tax

Earlier this week Tenerife Council president Rosa Davila proposed charging tourists to visit protected natural spaces like Mount Teide.

She is expected to seek backing for a study to approve the charge at a full council meeting tomorrow.

President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, also warned that a daily cost for visitors could be on the table.

Tourists visiting the equally popular Balearic islands - including Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza - already pay between one and four euro per day if over 16.

'Go home'

As thousands prepare to head to the Atlantic archipelago this summer, unofficial signs reading "closed to tourists" have been plastered around beaches to keep visitors out.

Residents of the sun-soaked destination have said they are "fed-up" of "low quality" Brit tourists who only come for the cheap beer, burgers and sunbathing.

Majorca followed the Canary Islands in the wave of furious locals calling for 'low-quality' tourists to stop flocking down to the Spanish paradises.

The tourist-phobic graffiti appeared in a Majorcan neighbourhood which has seen a massive influx of foreign buyers over the years.

The words "Go Home Tourist" were scrawled in English over a wall underneath a real estate promotion billboard in Nou Llevant, where most homes were snapped up by Germans.

Meanwhile, a leading Tenerife politician has urged British and Irish tourists looking for cheap all-inclusive sunshine breaks to go elsewhere for their vacations.

Carlos Tarife, deputy mayor for the island capital Santa Cruz, said holidaymakers interested in staying in their hotels with their mandatory wristbands on should book places like the Dominican Republic instead.

Bitter graffiti reading "My misery your paradise" and "Average salary in Canary Islands is 1,200 euros" have been left on walls and benches across the Spanish paradises since the start of the month.

In an apparent UK backlash, a response left in English on a wall next to a 'Tourists go home' message said: "F##k off, we pay your wages."

Canarias Se Agota, a lead organiser in Saturday's Canary Islands protests, has insisted it has nothing to do with the graffiti that has appeared in parts of Tenerife over recent weeks.

The group also accused regional politicians of blaming them of tourism-phobia as part of a "dirty tricks" campaign.

They have made demands which include halting two tourist projects, including the construction of a five-star hotel by one of Tenerife's last virgin beaches, a tourist moratorium and more affordable housing.

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Tenerife On is a website (App also available) that contains full information about hicking in Tenerife. You'll find info about location, length, dificulty level and even wheather to plan your routes. When using the app, you can also track your own footsteps and it should be easy to find your path.

As an exmple, attached, you'll find a link to Pista de Las Hiedras, which is close to Cruz del Carmen.

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This route runs along a flat forest track that has very little elevation change and is surrounded by laurel forest and fayal-brezal (Morella-Erica heath).

You will also notice that the hillside is covered with abundant rock vegetation, consisting mainly of mosses, lichens and Aeoniums ("bejeques"), succulent plants with a curious rosette shape.

A few minutes' walk along the path you will find a spring, which has now become a stone fountain.

Bear in mind that there are several turnoffs from this track. If you want to follow the indicated route, do not take either the path that heads uphill next to the fountain or the turning some 400 metres further on to the left, which descends to El Batán, or the path that descends from the forestry house 200 metres further on.

To continue along this route, keep straight on without leaving the Hiedras track at any point. Along the way you will come across a cave shelter dug into the rock before reaching the small hamlet of El Río, the end of the trail.

Tips

Always stay on the marked trail and do not enter private property, hunting grounds, water galleries, wells or caves.

Pay special attention when crossing or walking along trails used by bicycles, horses or motor vehicles and when walking in ravines with water courses.

Avoid direct encounters with potentially dangerous animals, such as livestock, beehives, and dogs.

Proceed with caution and watch for obstacles, loose rocks, uneven terrain or steep slopes to avoid accidents and falls.

Check out our guide to hiking in Tenerife and, if necessary, contact the emergency services by calling 112.

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This is a very hard route that starts at El Socorro beach, in Los Realejos, goes up to Teide's peak, and bak to the starting point at the coast. Few people can do that!

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Tenerife's route 040 is an adventurous trail that reaches the summit of mount Teide, starting from the shore of Socorro beach in the municipality of Los Realejos and returning on the same path until one has once again set foot on the volcanic sand of the beach. It is, without a doubt, the toughest of Teide's challenges, the third highest volcano on the planet as measured from its base.

Reaching the summit of the Atlantic giant is a huge challenge. But it only finishes once you have returned to sea level again. As those who love mountaineering say: "you've only finished the climb once you've come back down again."

The powers of evil, a kind of netherworld, which they greatly feared, lay hidden in the interior of Echeyde, which is what the aboriginal Guanches called the volcano, whose image was always surrounded with mystery. In addition to the achievement of this great feat, which with nearly 7,600 meters of accumulated height difference and 54 kilometers of mountainous route, it is the route with the highest orographic height difference in Spain, thus turning the island of Tenerife into an attractive sporting and a destination with cult status.

For experienced runners and properly trained athletes, the route is considered a challenge to be completed in a single day. Many athletes and skyrunners of international renoun have attained it, each season achieving a previously unimaginable new record. For those less prepared in this type of tests, it is recommended to enjoy the route in several stages, completing the phases in two or three days, thus achieving the final goal more comfortably and with equal satisfaction.

In addition, the climatic conditions of the island allow this trail to be done during much of the year, except in winter when Teide is often covered with snow.

A unique experience in an amazing place. Route 040 leaves no-one unmoved. Accept the challenge and enjoy it.

Warning

During the periods from May 5th to June 13th, and from October 2nd to November 30th access to the route 040 from Piedra de Los Pastores to the Teide summit is closed from Monadys to Fridays.

A BIT OF HISTORY

The municipality of Los Realejos, in the north of the island of Tenerife, has a quite remarkable orography. On its territory we find the Tigaiga mountains, a millions of years old massif that closes the Orotava Valley on the west. The trail which boasts the highest cumulative altitude on the island, runs along these steep slopes. A circular route that starts from level 0 on the Socorro beach to climb the Pico del Teide at 3,715 meters of altitude, and descend by the same path, back to the volcanic sand of the coast.

The trajectory of Route 040 is given by various old roads that connected farmsteads and hamlets of the municipality of Los Realejos, as well as others trails that ascended to the area of Las Cañadas and linked with those of the south of the Island. These roads were used for all types of transit: goods, animals and people that went up or down from the highest areas to the coast or vice versa.

Added to this is the interest shown by foreign visitors, since at least the 18th century, to climb Mount Teide and reach its summit. These characters, mostly scientists and naturalists, organized excursions that started from Puerto de la Cruz, passing through Los Realejos, and continue along these old trails that reached Las Cañadas, and from there start the ascent to the summit. There are many written testimonies about these outings that lasted several days, with different stages, many of them full of details and descriptions of places, notes about flora and fauna, as well as the people that accompanied them. It is through these notes that we know how the trail matches the current route 040.

Likewise, during the 20th century, the trail has been improved by different measures carried out by government agencies, such as the former Institute of Nature Conservation ICONA and later the Cabildo de Tenerife and the Canary Islands Government. Most important among them is the building of tracks to facilitate communication in the event of forest fires.

It wasn't until 2018, though, and given the popularity acquired by the route, when different institutions projected its improvement and homologation as a trail.

NOTES ABOUT FLORA AND FAUNA

The trajectory of Route 040 takes us into protected natural reserves such as the Rambla de Castro, Tigaiga, Campeches and Ruiz, the Corona Forestal and the Teide National Park, where we can get to know first hand the wealth of the ecosystems and altitudinal zones of the north side of the island of Tenerife..

The rich biodiversity is evident in the multitude of plant and animal species that live in these places, especially on the slopes of Tigaiga, which reach from the cliffs on the coast to El Cabezón in the Teide National Park, where we find authentic relics of our natural heritage.

The summit or high mountain area is the habitat of the Pterocephalus lasiospermus (rosalito de la cumbre), with its striking flowers, the Tenerife blugloss and the retama brooms, as well as an endemic fauna, especially the invertebrate, which goes mostly unnoticed in the lava flows of Las Cañadas del Teide. The National Park, the most visited in Europe, has a rich and varied biodiversity, much of it located between solidified rivers of lava.

The vast expanse of the Corona Forestal is a nesting place for the blue chaffinch, the great spotted woodpecker and the black-headed warbler, which share this space within the mountain shrublands and the laurel forest. In the so-called monteverde, the humidity of the trade winds has maintained this millenary stronghold of species, both plant and animal, that coexist among pines, wild olive trees, persea indica, small-leaved hollies, picconia excelsa, stinkwood and Canary laurels, excellent sources of food for the white tailed laurel pigeons.

In the area of the midlands and where we find the main human settlements, the old thermophilic forests remain as vestiges of larger areas that have now disappeared. In them, junipers, dragon trees and palm trees can be found in the company of clary sage, morning-glory-trees, gold rod trees, tree limonium, dogfennel, Canary Island sorrel and the colourful Canary foxgloves. The fauna is numerous, among which the Tenerife lizard, the partridge, the kestrel and the common canary stand out. On the coast, the balsam spurge and the remains of Canary Islands spurge predominate, along with nesting areas for birds, especially shearwaters.

This natural wealth coexists with a particular cultural heritage that the municipality conserves thanks to a fruitful history that goes back several centuries. Los Realejos boasts with being the most festive town in Spain, with more than eighty festivities throughout the year. In its hamlets and districts, customs linked to the agricultural cycle, gastronomy, oral tradition and folklore are maintained, passed on from generation to generation by a population that has continued to look to its ancestral roots.

To visit the municipality is to enter its midlands; landscapes marked by narrow terraces, which in many cases contrast with extensions on which cereals and "bonita" potatoes are grown. Both products have a deep roots in the high areas of the municipality.

Los Realejos offers many possibilities to learn about its history in its cultural heritage, practice active sports such as paragliding, surfing and bodyboarding, hiking, trail running, or enjoy its festivals and gastronomy.

Route 040 is an example of this, since it allows you to get to know part of that legacy, both cultural and natural, traveling its more than 56 kilometers of trail, starting from the waters of the Socorro beach, ascending Mount Teide to crown it, and going back down again to return to the black sand of our coast.

Route directions

We start off our hike at sea level on the black sands of Socorro beach. Here we take the road that leads us u to the TF-5 main road and we ascend up to the first crossroads.

On the way up, we will leave to our right the Hacienda de las Cuatro Ventanas manor and the crossroads between bananas that allows us to reach the Guindaste natural pools. We pass under the tunnel and cross the road to take the path next to the signpost.

We climb up to the upper part of the ridge known as "Lomo del Bloliche" where there is a panel with a representation of the views of the Rambla. We walk down to the "La Cueva" road and then continue ascending.

We take the "La Cueva" road and continue ascending a stretch of land until we reach the hamlet. From here we continue on the asphalted road until the intersection.

At the intersection we turn left, walking a few hundred metres until we reach the intersection with "Camino Las Piedras" to the right.

We walk up "Camino Las Piedras" which is asphalted and reach "Calle Tigaiga" at the upper end. There is a well here, where we can refill our water bottles. We now have to turn left.

We each the sawmill at the intersection with the chapel of the "Cross of the Sawmill". Here we turn right and begin the ascent on the old road "Camino de Las Vueltas".

The first section of "Camino de las Vuletas" is partly asphalted, partly cemented that ends in a dirt road. Here we turn right and follow the original route. We walk up a winding, stone paved path until we reach the TF-342 main road.

On the Icod el Alto general road we turn right onto the pedestrian zone that along the edge of the road in direction of the El Lance lookout where we have impressive views of the Orotava Valley and part of the island's north coast.

Once past the El Lance viewpoint, we will continue along the pedestrian walkway until we see a pedestrian crossing on the left which we must take to go onto "Calle El Lance" street.

This street has some particularly steep sections so we must be very careful, especially if there is traffic.

After passing through the inhabited area we reach an agricultural area where we will find the path that will take us to the La Corona lookout.

From the La Corona outlook we can contemplate some of the most beautiful landscapes of the island's north. We take the trail next to the geodesic mark and next to the parking area until we reach the "Asomadero" without turning from the path. The path goes on being steep and it has slippery stretches.

From the "Asomedero" lookout, situated at 1,100 metres above sea level, we can enjoy spectacular views of mount Teide and the entire Orotava Valley. Several antennae are situated here and the PRTF 40 Trail passes through here, too. We continue our trail in ascent.

A few netres further on we encouter a crossing of several trails: Chanajiga / Pino Llorón / Corral Quemado. We continue upwards without leaving the main trail.

We cross an area of shrubland and pine forest with several intersections that we must not use. We reach an area known as "Piedra de los Pastores" (Shepherds' Stone) and continue along the main trail.

We pass the "Piedra de la Gallega", the "Colmenar de la Chapa" and enter the National Park. Crossing the barrier we continue along the main path, turning a curve to the left and taking the path on the right until we reach the lookout of "El Cabezón" an 2,166 metres above sea level.

We mustn't leave the main trail until we reach the foot of the "La Fortaleza" cliffs where we find the Chapel of Fregel or of the "Degollada" (the beheaded). Once we arrive here we continue on a short descent onto the plain.

One on the plain that bears several names: Los Guancheros, de la Degollada, de las Brujas, we turn right onto th emain trail that leads us past a fenced plot of land, to National Park trail number 22 on the left. We cross the whole plain along this trail.

At the end of trail 22 we connect with trail number 6 in the area of "Montaña de Los Conejos" (Rabbits' Mountain). This trail also belong to the network of trail of the National Park. We reach the intersection with the Montaña Blanca trail and further on we take trail number 7 that will take us to the summit.

We continue along trail number 7, passing Montaña Blanca, an area of pumice, that leads through areas which are quite steep, some as much as 60%.

Halfway from Montaña Blanca we arrive at the Altavista Refuge, where we can rest. Inside we can drink water or refill the bottles, to continue on the road to Rambleta.

The trail ends at this point, La Rambleta, and on the left the Telesforo Bravo trail begins that will lead us to the peak. You can only walk through it with a special permit (see other information of interest). It is a high altitude, very steel section.

The summit is the mid point of Route 040. On a clear day you can see all seven islands and large part of the island of Tenerife. Once arrived at the summit, the return journey is along the same route, only in the opposite direction, which means we have to pass the itinerary points in reverse order.

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Route video

Practical information

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This leaflet is meant to be informative. The information it contains can depart from reality and cannot precisely represent the actual state of trails and paths which may have suffered alterations due to weather and other factors after this information was printed.

We remind you that adequate means and equipment have to be used for hiking and that you should always act with the necessary precaution that this activity demands.

The town hall of Los Realejos publishes this leaflet to make the trails of the municipality known to the public and does in no manner assume responsibility for its incorrect or negligent usage.

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Ecologists denounce the state of some animals, especially orcas and dolphins, in the Loro Parque facilities. Wolfgang Kiessling, president of the Loro Parque group, takes them to task in a video justifying his position. Kiessling declares that the environmentalists are only looking for wealth.

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Wolfgang Kiessling, propietario de Loro Parque entre otros negocios en Tenerife, ha mandado un mensaje directo hacia los ecologistas desde las redes sociales de la embajada animal. El empresario, en un primer plano, da su punto de vista sobre este sector.

Más que sector, él se refiere en otros términos: " Ha nacido una nueva industria. Se llaman ecologistas, pero no lo son". Así de claro muestra su mensaje Kiessling, afincado en Tenerife desde hace muchos años, y continúa el vídeo justificando su posición.

"Son solo gente en busca de riqueza. Quieren cambiar nuestro mundo, vivir veganos, no usar lana, no beber leche, no montar a caballo, no tener mascotas, no visitar zoológicos como Loro Parque", clasifica Kiessling, dando todos estos argumentos para sostener su opinión.

Según el empresario, natural de Alemania, los ecologistas "declaran mejor un animal muerto que un animal como mascota". Además, se apoya en ciertos datos, aunque no se muestran las fuentes: " Reciben muchos millones y solo el 2% lo destinan a los animales".

Kiessling sentencia su discurso y manda un mensaje a las masas sobre los ecologistas: "No buscan mejorar la vida de los animales. No se dejen engañar. Tenemos mucho que contar. Entra en nuestra web".

En ella se ubica en la parte inicial del scroll un vídeo donde el empresario de 86 años extiende su discurso en el mismo sentido.

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Try cooking canary style!

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Every list of the "best" of something is bound to be highly subjective. This, therefore, is probably more accurately a list of eleven of the most typical dishes of the Canary Islands, which is nowhere near as seductive as headlines go, but still not to be missed. But I agree that the Canary Islands have exquisite ingredients such as its cheeses, its wines and its fish, indigenous and exclusive products such as gofio and its sauces or mojos that make gastronomy one of the attractions of any visit to the fortunate islands.
1. Papas arrugadas con mojo (Wrinkled potatoes with mojo)
Papas arrugadas is perhaps the best known dish in the Canaries. Cooked potatoes that are saturated with salt - originally it was sea water - to make the skin wrinkle. They are eaten hot with the skin, dipping the potatoes in the green or red mojo or spicy, mojo picón. A true exaltation of a humble ingredient such as potato to make a dish of authentic luxury.
2. Sancocho Canario (Canarian Fish Stew)
Sancocho Canario is usually eaten at Easter and is a traditional dish on the island of Gran Canaria, although it can be eaten on the other islands. It is a fish elaboration - it is usually cherne (stone bass or bass groper), sea bass or salted sea bass - that is consumed with potatoes, sweet potatoes, mojo and gofio forming a pella or loaf.
3. Conejo en salmorejo (Rabbit in salmorejo) 4. Queso asado canario con mojos (Canarian grilled cheese with mojos)
Canarian cheeses, mainly made with goat's milk, are tasty, creamy and with a powerful flavour. One of the most peculiar ways to enjoy them is roasted on the griddle (or oven tray), served with the different that are common on the island. (Personally, I prefer the version with the contrasts of spicy mojo picón and sweet miel de palma.)
5. Carne de cabra compuesta (Goat meat stew) 6. Potaje de Berros (Watercress Pottage)
Watercress pottage is a Canarian dish, from popular cuisine. It is a simple and inexpensive dish, based on cooking vegetables with pieces of meat or pork ribs (although I've had many a vegetarian version too), with abundant watercress leaves and beans.
7. Pata asada canaria (Roast leg of pork)
Pata asada is a way of preparing pork - usually the leg or ham - that achieves a meat with a delicious texture. Although it can be eaten as a cold meat, in a similar way to ham, it's usual to serve this meat cut into slices and accompanied by a sauce, like any other roast.
8. Ropa vieja canaria (Canarian old clothes)
Ropa Vieja Canaria is a traditional dish using leftovers, which makes them take on new life in a dish that even surpasses the one from which it comes. Although it is traditional in Canarian cuisine, is also made in other regions of Spain with some variations.
9. Escaldón de gofio (Scalded gofio)
Gofio, toasted and stone-ground grains to which a pinch of salt is added, is an intrinsic part of Canarian cuisine. One of the most interesting preparations is the Escaldón de gofio, made by adding gofio to fish stock and stirring until a thick cream or puree is obtained.
10. Tortillas de calabaza (Pumpkin tortillas)
Pumpkin tortillas are a traditional Canarian dessert, which is usually prepared around Carnival time. Made with pumpkin, eggs and anise, it is a very popular, simple sweet, reminiscent of or Rebanadas de Carnaval (French Toast), when finished by sprinkling the tortillas with sugar and cinnamon. See also Tortitas de Carnaval.
11. Frangollo
Frangollo is one of the richest desserts in Canarian gastronomy, along with quesillo, a variant of flan that is usually prepared on the islands and is also highly appreciated. The frangollo recipe is a thick, unroasted cornmeal-based dessert.

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The history of the Canary Islands is extremely marked by the English presence. This archipelago has always been one of the favorite destinations for centuries. A clear example is the stay in Tenerife of Agatha Christie (1890, Torquay), nicknamed the Queen of Crime and known worldwide for her crime novels.

Agatha Christie's toughest years and her break to Tenerife

In 1926, Agatha Christie went through tough times after her mother's death and her husband's cheating. She disappeared for days and the country's press speculated about his whereabouts after his vehicle was found abandoned several miles from his home.

The writer was found after a few days later in a hotel with signs of memory loss, as she did not recognize her husband or herself. The British doctor Andrew Norman spoke of dissociative fugue disorder, in which a person tries to escape from something that causes anxiety to the point of suffering amnesia and even forgetting oneself own identity.

For a time, the author received psychiatric treatment and in February 1927 she travelled to the Canary Islands with her daughter Rosalind and her secretary Carlo. In her autobiography she recounted:

"In fact I only contemplated one thing-a happy marriage. About that I had complete self-assurance-as all my friends did. We were conscious of all the happiness that awaited us; we looked forward to love, to being looked after, cherished and admired, and we intended to get our own way in the things which mattered to us while at the same time putting our husbands' life, career and success before all, as was our proud duty.

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I had been brought up, of course, like everyone in my day, to have a horror of divorce, and I still have it.

Visit to Puerto de la Cruz

The writer arrived at Puerto de la Cruz and stayed in the old Taoro Hotel, accommodation for a large part of the high European society of the 20th century travelling to Tenerife. Today, the building is located in the current Taoro Park, but it is empty and has no use. However, the group My Way Resorts runs the project of rehabilitation and improvement of the building to recover soon the activity of the large hotel.

The place where this hotel was built, whose work began in 1888, was called in spanish Monte de las Miserias (translated to "mountain of miseries") due to the presence of malpaís, a rought and barren landscape. This place, which is the summit of the Taoro Mountain, houses approximately 100,000 square meters of extension and, from its top, you can appreciate the most impressive panoramic views of Puerto de la Cruz. It is remarkable that, even now, you can still see malpaís in La Sortija park.

This city helped Agatha Christie to be inspired to write the episode 'The Man from the Sea' in her book The Mysterious Mr Quin (1930). In this chapter, the writer makes numerous references to Paseo de los Cipreses, street that received the name of the same writer years later:

"Mr. Satterthwaite went on, past the palm trees and the straggling white houses, past the black lava beach where the surf thundered and where once, long ago, a well-known English swimmer had been carried out to sea and drowned, past the rock pools where children and elderly ladies bobbed up and down and called it bathing, along the steep road that winds upwards to the top of the cliff. For there on the edge of the cliff was a house, appropriately named La Paz. A white house with faded green shutters tightly closed, a tangled beautiful garden, and a walk between cypress trees that led to a plateau on the edge of the cliff where you looked down--down--down--to the deep blue sea below.''

"Mr.Satterthwaite passed on down the cypress walk to the sea. It was rather wonderful sitting there--on the edge of nothing--with that sheer drop below one."

"But he found no inspiration there, and turning slowly he walked back along the path between the cypresses and into the quiet garden."

"And without any more words, he walked away along the cypress promenade in the direction of the place from where the sea could be dominated.''

Agatha Christie International Festival in Puerto de la Cruz

Every two years since 2007, the Agatha Christie International Festival has been held in Puerto de la Cruz to commemorate the writer's visit to the city. It is attended by British and Spanish writers who are experts in the Queen of Crime or who specialise in crime fiction, as well as Canarian residents who explain the historic Spanish-British connection.

The 18th edition of the festival is held this 2021 on the dates of November 5th to 14th. For more details about the routes, conferences and activities to be carried out, you can consult the official website of the festival..

It is a cultural celebration full of theatrical performances, cinema, music and lyrics. Literature lovers who travel to Tenerife in these dates can not miss it!

What to see in Puerto de la Cruz

If you want to visit all the places related to Agatha Christie (or the United Kingdom) that Puerto de la Cruz encloses, we have made a list of the top 4 'british' places in the city.

1. Paseo de los Cipreses: Calle Agatha Christie

Picture: Google Maps.

The writer's stay left its mark on Puerto de la Cruz. As mentioned above, one of its streets was named after her. It is commonly called Paseo de los Cipreses, due to the number of trees of this species (cypresses) that surround it.

Considering this fact, Puerto de la Cruz was the first city in the world to award a street to Agatha Christie.

Nowadays, there is a beautiful commemorative walk in which each step has drawn the title of each of her books. It is a colorful tour that is surrounded by shrubs and flowers, perfect for photographing.

2. The English Library

Getting into this library means doing a time travel to more than 100 years ago. It was built in 1903 in a typical English architectural style and is surrounded by a garden.

This place has been a meeting point for the British community, where more than 30,000 literary works and a large collection of films, TV series and documentaries are available.

Its members enjoy varied monthly activities such as talks, games, film screenings in original version, etc.

3. Anglican Church

Photo: Maesi64, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Very close to the former Hotel Taoro, All Saints' Anglican Church was inaugurated in 1891. It is a building that has an English neo-gothic architectural style.

There is a Mass every Sunday at 11 o'clock..

4. Jardín Sitio Litre / Sitio Litre garden

This is the oldest garden in Tenerife, as it was built more than 220 years ago. It has the largest collection of orchids on the island, the largest and oldest drago (or the Canary Islands dragon tree) in the municipality and an important collection of tropical plants from Africa and America.

Agatha Christie and other relevant figures such as the explorers Humboldt and Sir R. F. Burton visited this wonderful place.

Puerto de la Cruz is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Tenerife and hosts many interesting places to spend your holidays. The most visited sites in the city are Lago Martiánez, Loro Parque, Playa Jardín, Jardín Botánico and Plaza del Charco. However, you can take a different tour visiting the places described by Agatha Christie, one of the most relevant writers of recent times.

If you like to travel and discover new places, then you are a real traveller. Live your next adventure in Tenerife and write your own story as Agatha Christie did. If you do not know where to start, we will help you plan your trip and guide you along the way. We will tell you the stories and mysteries that surround every point of the island, as well as ensure your safety.

Unlike the writer's crime novels, there will not be any dead... Do not worry!

Sources consulted are as follows:

Christie, A. (1930). El enigmático Mr. Quin. Ed. Molino.

Christie, A. (1977). Autobiografía. Ed. Molino.

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Americans as a solution against low-spending tourists in Tenerife

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Americans as a solution against low-spending tourists in Tenerife

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Debate is served again. We all know tourists that are coming to Tenerife are not spending too much money per day, we actually need people who help raising this standard. Some analysts think the target has to be focused on Americans due to their higher adquisitive power. They - Americans - also have the idea that Canary Islands are somehow like Euro-Hawaii.

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By Rachel K Belkin with Wealth of Geeks via AP

The largest of the Canary Islands is looking to high-spending visitors to combat overtourism.

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American tourists are flocking to Tenerife in record numbers. 5.6 million tourists visited the Spanish island in 2023, and more than 26,000 came from the United States between January and September of 2023.

This marks a significant 35 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2022 and a 51 per cent growth over the 2022 summer. These figures are more than double the number of US visitors from January to September 2019.

Tenerife, already known as a luxury destination for Europeans, attracts around 5 million tourists annually. Tourists from the United Kingdom comprise the largest segment, surpassing visitors from Spain's mainland.

Often lovingly referred to as the 'Hawaii of Europe' due to its vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes, the island has been eyeing the North American market with Tenerife Tourism launching a campaign in 2022 to enhance its visibility there.

Tenerife is promoting luxury experiences

At the December 2023 congress of the United States Association of Tour Operators (USTOA), Tenerife Vice President and Tourism Advisor Lope Afonso spoke passionately about the island's commitment to the North American market. He emphasised the importance of enhancing connectivity and refining tourism offerings to prioritise quality experiences over sheer numbers of visitors.

Alfonso highlighted the island's diversity beyond the famous beaches and sunny weather, aiming to showcase its appeal to American travellers. With a focus on providing memorable experiences and opportunities for high-quality spending, Tenerife aims to establish itself as a top-choice destination, promising increased profitability.

In line with this vision, United Airlines reintroduced seasonal nonstop flights to Tenerife from Newark, New Jersey, starting 1 June 2024. These flights operate three times a week until 25 September 2024, and aim to improve connectivity and cater to the growing American travel demand.

Tenerife Tourism's ultimate goal is to enhance the island's connectivity and allure by kick-starting year-round nonstop connections for American travellers.

Tenerife's push for sustainable tourism

Tenerife's year-round sunshine, diverse landscapes, and charming historic villages offer a variety of attractions and activities tailored to every type of traveler.

John Jairo Cortes, a driver for Transalex transport company in Tenerife, highlights one of the island's captivating features: its diverse microclimates. Cortes explains, "If you want a cold climate, you go to the north, or a hot climate, you go to the south."

From Michelin-starred restaurants and luxurious 5-star hotels to UNESCO landmarks and thrilling adventure sports, Tenerife blends sustainability and luxury in its commitment to tourism sustainability. Tenerife has earned the Biosphere certification, accrediting its status as an internationally recognised sustainable destination.

Becoming a licensed tour guide in the Canary Islands is no small feat. Jaime Muñoz, tour guide and founder of Feel Tenerife, is passionate about sustainable tourism. Muñoz sheds light on the rigorous process of becoming a tour guide in Tenerife, explaining, "Tour guides must pass an annual exam that tests knowledge about nature, culture, geology, history, touristic resources and touristic law for all the eight Canary Islands."

American tourist numbers are rising in Tenerife

Muñoz has noticed an increase in American travellers following the start of direct flights by United Airlines. Certified tour guide Jean-Guy Le Roux confirms a notable uptick in American tourists seeking bird-watching tours as well.

Observations from locals working in Tenerife's tourism industry echo the trend of increasing American visitors. Hotel Botánico, a lush 5-star hotel in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, has hosted a few famous American visitors. Luis Zamora Toste, Hotel Botánico Sales Executive, proudly shares, "We had a visit from Michael Jackson in 1993 when he performed a concert on our island. We have also had President Bill Clinton and famous actors such as Sylvester Stallone, Henry Cavill, and Jake Gyllenhaal."

He further notes, "With the United Airlines flight, we have noticed a great increase in American tourists, to the point that last year it became our 4th largest market (after UK, Germany, and Spain)." However, Zamora Toste believes extending the duration of the seasonal direct flight service would yield substantial benefits.

Various initiatives have been introduced to strengthen the US as a preferred Tenerife tourism market, from participation in luxury travel conferences in the States to hosting journalists and travel agents in an effort to promote the destination.

Quality over quantity: Tenerife's struggle with mass tourism

Tenerife is the largest of Spain's Canary Islands. The archipelago has a conflicted relationship with the millions of tourists that reach its shores each year.

In recent months, protests have erupted over the influx of visitors, which locals say is pushing up rent and housing prices and forcing some people onto the streets.

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Graffiti has appeared on buildings and a rental car telling tourists to 'go home' and some demonstrators in Tenerife organised a hunger strike over the issue.

In April, calls came to temporarily freeze tourist arrivals to allow the islands to get a handle on the situation.

By positioning itself as a more exclusive, luxury destination, Tenerife aims to limit overtourism and pave a more sustainable future for travel on the island.

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Climate change: World's oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat

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PASSENGERS waited for hours in queues overnight after an airport IT system crashed - sparking "pandemonium" for thousands.

A glitch shut down Border Control e-gates at UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester in a "major, major incident".

Families were reportedly forced to bed down for the night without food or water after being stranded at arrivals in the early hours.

Snaps show frazzled Brits waiting for their passports to be checked manually because of the software glitch.

Holidaymaker Sam Morter arrived at Heathrow from Sri Lanka only to be held up by blank screens at the Terminal 3 e-gates.

The 32-year-old said passengers were caught up in "pandemonium" at passport control.

He said: "There were a lot of Border Force officials running and scrambling around.

"Four or five went to man the posts and start processing the UK passports manually.

"But at the same time, hundreds of passengers started to flood into passport control.

"It all of a sudden became chaotic and they couldn't cope with the number of the people coming in."

The glitch appears to have been triggered by the Border Force's £372million security database Border Crossing, launched in 2021.

A source told the Mail: "Clearly this is a major, major incident.

"You don't expect this system to go down for any length of time across the board.

"The involvement of major airports in different parts of the country suggests this is a nationwide system crash."

Surrey man Paul Curievici landed at Gatwick Airport at around 7.30pm on a flight from the French city of Lyon.

The 41-year-old waited in line for almost an hour at Gatwick passport control.

He said: "I was a little bit resigned at what initially looked like another British infrastructure failing.

"I had quite a lot of sympathy for the poor buggers furrowing their brows and trying not to look embarrassed.

"There was an awkward moment - half of us had been funnelled into the 'all passports' queue.

"When the system came back online they reopened almost all the UK/EU gates without opening any for us .

"I actually raised it with a member of staff and they finally opened one."

The Home Office said it had finally fixed the system at 2.10am this morning.

A spokesperson said the glitch is not thought to have been caused by a cyber-attack.

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The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa (Official Music Video) [HD]

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Mary J. Blige, U2 - One (Official Music Video)

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This Summer Sees Canary Islands Retain All 60 'Blue Flags' - Tenerife Weekly News

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SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE/MADRID, 7th May (EUROPA PRESS) - The Canary Islands will maintain its 60 'Blue Flags' this summer, with 56 beaches and four marinas. This total contributes to Spain's 729 'Blue Flags' (638 beaches, 102 marinas, and seven tourist boats) that will be proudly displayed from June onwards.

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It's going to be a suberb last weekend of April. There are events galore on offer to celebrate Springtime on Gran Canaria, from strawberries to cheese, from patron saint festivities to celebrations of nature, from books to jazz, and then some. Let's hope the weather is not going to be an issue, with some rain forecasted.

There is the Strawberry fair to discover in Valsequillo, and Cheese to enjoy in Guía. Agrotasarte, Tasarte. The Feria de Abril, book fair, a butterfly release, classic cars cruising around and much more.

Patron saint festivities this week can be found in Ayagaures and Cruce de Arinaga and many other neighbourhoods around Gran Canaria, throughout the spring and summer. Love Gran Canaria spring time!

Good the remember that next Wednesday, 1 May is a bank holiday in Spain to celebrate Fiesta del Trabajo, MayDay and the governmental buildings and offices will be closed...

Jump to #WeekendTips

Upcoming events:

30 April - 20 May * Gáldar in Flower

30 April - 5 May * Fiesta de San José y la Santa Cruz 2024 - Teror

2-4 May * Rally Islas Canarias

2-12 May * Maspalomas PRIDE

5 May * Mother's Day in Spain

10-12 May * Products of the Land Fair in San Mateo

11-12 May * Km.0 Fair Gran Canaria in Valleseco
10-11 May * SOLTURA Festival 2024 in Agaete

3 0 May * The 28th Wool Festival in Caideros de Gáldar

6 June * March Anthony Concert *ticket event*

7-9 June * FIMAR, International Sea Fair LPA

10-16 June * Gáldar Pride

12-16 June * FISALDO - Outlet Sale @ INFECAR

29 June * Collectables Fair in San Mateo

30 June * The Canary Awards

5-27 July * Canarias Jazz & Más International Festival

19-21 July * Maspalomas Soul Festival

Upcoming bank holidays:

Wednesday 1 May * Public Holiday in Spain - MayDay, Fiesta del Trabajo

Monday 13 May * Local bank holiday in Vega de San Mateo: Festividad en honor a la Virgen de Fátima

Friday 7 June * Local bank holiday in Teror: Festividad del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Thursday 13 June * Local bank holiday in Mogán and Santa Brígida: Festividad de San Antonio

Monday 17 June * Local bank holiday in Moya: Festividad de San Antonio de Padua

Monday 24 June * Local bank holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Commemoration of the Foundation of the City

Local bank holiday in Artenara, Arucas, Telde, Valsequillo: Festividad de San Juan

Friday 28 June * Local bank holiday in Agaete: Feast of Saint Peter the Apostle - Festividad San Pedro Apóstol.

Find more events and festivities at The Canary Guide calendar

Jump to #WeekendTips

A proper spring weekend ahead with sunshine, clouds, and even some possibility of rain. Friday looks very promising and sunny and as the weekend progresses, the possibility of rain increases, mostly in the mountains and north of the island; but exactly how much rain will just have to wait and see. Being aware is be prepared.

Friday:Little cloudy in general, with cloudy intervals in the north, opening wide clearings in central hours, and with evolving cloudiness in the southwest interior during the afternoon. Temperatures in slight decline, more pronounced in the southwest. Moderate northeast wind that will shift to the north during the afternoon

Saturday: In the north, cloudy with probable light rains, opening wide clearings during the central hours. In the rest cloudy intervals, tending in the interior of the southeastern slope to cloudy with some showers. Temperatures with few changes in general, except for decreases in maximum temperatures in inland areas. Light to moderate northwest wind.

Sunday: Cloudy intervals in general, more compact in the north of the mountainous islands and with probable light rains during the first half of the day. Temperatures unchanged. Moderate northeast wind.

The Canary Guide

CHEESE FESTIVAL SANTA MARÍA DE GUÍA | SUNDAY 28 APRIL 🧀

* The ancient northern rural town of Santa María de Guía celebrates Fiesta del Queso, the Cheese Festival in the historic centre of Guía, Plaza Grande on Sunday 28 April, and in Montaña Alta on 5 May 2024.
* Last year, the Guía Cheese Festival was declared a Festival of Tourist Interest in the Canary Islands.

The Festival of the Cheese of Guía every year celebrates two editions. Traditionally, the first one is celebrated in the town on the last Sunday of April and the second takes place in the district of Montaña Alta every first Sunday of May.

Saturday, April 27: Mercado de Guía
two children's workshops, the first of them 'Creating with wool' by the artisan Fabiola Santana and the second Official Cheese Taster, led by the master cheesemaker Isidoro Jiménez, starting at 10:00, at the Mercado de Guía Market. Also on this day, in the Market, from 10:00 to 13:00, various cheese and food pairings of quality agri-food products are held. Registration takes place 15 minutes before.
At night, in the Plaza Grande, starting at 20:00, the 'Cheese Dance' is held again with the participation of the ACR Estrella y Guía, the AF Farallón de Tábata and the AF Lairaga del Norte.

28 April: Main Day
On the day of the Cheese Festival in the town, in addition to the Traditional Gastronomy and Crafts Fair (from 10am) in the Plaza Grande and its entire surroundings where you can purchase the best local and Kilometer Zero products, you can enjoy the performances of the folkloric groups 'Ríos de Lava', 'Los Incansables' and the show Soloists with designation of origin with Alba Pérez, Patricia Muñoz and Besay Pérez.

Also on that day, starting at 11:00, the House of Culture will host the celebration of the XXV Insular Cheese Tasting 'Queso de Flor de Guía'.

This year, the House of Culture will also be a meeting place for all those who want to enjoy the 'Flavours with Star-Guide Cheeses' Cooking Show, a large number and variety of delicacies that will be prepared by the students and teachers of the training cycles of Cooking and Restoration, Restoration and Bakery Services, pastry and confectionery and Restoration Services Management at the IES Noroeste.

Sunday 5 May, Montaña Alta
The festival moves the following week, on Sunday, May 5, to Montaña Alta where you can enjoy a great Gastronomy Fair with tastings of cheese, local products and traditional food prepared by the residents of the neighbourhood.

There will be a performance by the AF Lairaga del Norte, the ACR Estrella y Guía, and around 13:00 the show 'Canción y Punto' with Thania Gil and Yeray Rodríguez.

Enjoy the delicious Canarian sancocho, the jaramago stew, accompanied by the best Guia Cheese, tortillas with honey, and rice pudding that will delight everyone, calling on everyone to use public transportation on this day.

Good to remember that both on Sunday 5 May , and throughout the year, you can visit and enjoy the Casa del Queso and the Montaña Alta Viewpoint, and the spectacular views that can be seen from there.

Public transport
to Montaña Alta, the Global bus company will have a special arrangement for that day, extending the service from 10 in the morning until three in the afternoon.

AGROTASARTE 2024 | TASARTE, LA ALDEA DE SAN NICOLAS | SUNDAY 28 APRIL

The IV edition of the Agrotasarte Fair on Sunday, April 28, from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Tasarte Football Field.

A restoration area and an exhibition area of agricultural and artisan products, where residents and visitors will be able to purchase the best kilometer zero produce.

For the little ones, children's entertainment activities will star at 10:30, such as customisation workshops for tote bags, caps, a play area, outdoor games, and board games. There will also be a free whistled language workshop, taught by the 'Yo Silbo' association.

🧀 In this fourth edition of Agrotasarte, attendees will be able to participate in a cheese making and tasting workshop, taught by chef Aridane Rivero and cheese artisan Victoria Helen Lewis. For this activity, prior registration is required at the venue, since capacity is limited.

🎤 A musical note will be provided by Mariachi and Kilombo Improvised.

To attend this event, the City Council of La Aldea de San Nicolás will provide a public transport service by bus, leaving from Avenida San Nicolás-Tasarte at 9:30, 10:30 and 12:00, and returning at 12:30, 14:30 and 16:15).

FIESTAS SAN JOSE OBRERO | CRUCE DE ARINAGA, AGÜIMES | 25 APRIL - 4 MAY

Fiestas San Jose Obrero in Cruce de Arinaga, in the municipality of Agüimes between 25 April - 4 May 2024.

San José Obrero : "Cruce de Arinaga" is one of the most populated areas in the municipality and celebrates its main festival called "San José Obrero". This is a neighbourhood created by the confluence of people who settled in this part of the island to work in agriculture. The festivity remembers its identity and its traditional elements during these festivals. With its "Romería", an offering to San José Obrero, and the Livestock Fair, the festivities of San José Obrero celebrate sharecropping and herding, one of the most important events in the municipality.

Saint Joseph Carpenter.

Highlights this weekend:
26 April: Noche Joven/Night for the Young with DJ Sammyto and DJ Óscar Martínez. at 22:00 plaza Primero de Mayo
28 April: Romería, pilgrimage offering at 11:00 from the parking area next to Colegio Doramas to the church

Still to come...
1 May: Feast Day
at 08:00 Livestock Fair
at 11:00 Eucharist and religious procession with the images of San José Obrero and Our Lady of Medalla Milagrosa
at 20:00 Los Gofiones, 55º Anniversary. Plaza Primero de Mayo

MOGÁN YOUNG FEST | 26-28 APRIL

Mogán Young Fest will celebrate its sixth edition this weekend, 26-28 April 2024 in Arguineguín.

The event will take place on Plaza Negra aka Plaza del Mercadillo, and will have a large recreational and cultural area that consists of a manga festival, gamer area, workshops, game tournaments, and K-Pop and Cosplay contests.

26-28 April: 6th MOGÁN YOUNG FEST and BOOK FAIR.
27 April: MOGÁN JOVEN 2024 CONCERT with Marlena, Ambkor, Ale Santos, Serezane and Furia Joven.
28 April: YOUTH CATWALK with designers Patricia Caro, Aday Batista, and Mel&Co.

Opening hours:
Friday 18:00-22:00
Saturday 10:00-00:00
Sunday 10:00-22:00

VALLESECO | CANTO A LAURISILVA |SUNDAY 28 APRIL

El Canto a la Laurisilva, 'Song to Laurisilva', a day full of activities surrounded by nature in Valleseco on Sunday, 28 April
Children's activities, dance, music from Arístides Moreno & 101 Brass Band, different neighbourhood, sports and social groups of the municipality

An experience surrounded by nature, accompanied by workshops, stimulating and inspiring activities, with live music in a unique location, with the aim of reconnecting with nature and between participating families. On Sunday, get to know the municipality of Valleseco, and be part of the Canto a La Laurisilva in the area of La Laguna.
No hassles, with everything prepared so that the families can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and feel nature in the middle of spring, being a wise combination of guided tour, nature, dance, workshops, and live music in a scenario that is impossible to repeat. At 11:30, the doors of this family event open and the show of the seventeenth edition begins.
In the very heart of La Laguna de Valleseco, a multitude of actions, children's workshops, dance, animation and the "aBRASSongs" concert will take place for a good part of the day, which aims to embrace and collide all the hearts of the public, a concert full of energy to enjoy this explosive fusion that is Arístides Moreno & 101 Brass Band.

EVEN MORE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

IN THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA

FERIA DE ABRIL @ CASA ANTONIO GRILL 27-28 APRIL

April Fair in the emplematic building Casa Antonio in San Fernando de Maspalomas. All things sevillian.
Flamenco Costumes, Live Music and lots of colour
📍 Date and Location: c/ Alcalde Marcial Franco
On Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00.
On Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00

CC EL TABLERO, SAN BARTOLOMÉ DE TIRAJANA 27-28 APRIL

The southern shopping centre El Tablero is celebrating their 10+1 anniversary this Saturday and Sunday.
On both days, starting at 12:00 free tastings, children activities and more
On Sunday: Kilian Viera live

LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA

BALLET CLASS - LAS CANTERAS ON SUNDAY 28 APRIL

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria celebrates International Dance Day (April 29) with a ballet class right on the Las Canteras beach

🩰 The surroundings of Cícer will become the idyllic setting in which "𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮" will take place: a very special barre class in which several schools of this artistic discipline will participate. The event will be under the artistic direction of Jacob Hernández, a Canarian dancer and former dancer of the Víctor Ullate National Dance Company, Ballet Madrid, Gran Canaria Ballet and Ballet Biarritz.
Are you going to miss it?
📆 Sunday April 28
📍 Cícer area (near GoFit), Paseo de Las Canteras
⏰ 10:30 initiation class
⏰ 11:30 Intermediate - advanced level class

CC EL MUELLE - LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA , 27-28 APRIL

The shopping centre El Muelle is celebrating their 21st anniversary this weekend with activities for children and adults, music and more. 10:00-20:00

CC LAS ARENAS, LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA

22 April - 2 May Harley Davidson Exhibition.
The upper floor of the centre will become a paradise for motor lovers with an exciting exhibition of custom Harley Davidson motorcycles.
On Saturday, 4 May , CC Las Arenas will be the starting point of the HDC 2024 motorcycle club convention on its 23rd anniversary. More than 300 motorcycles will roar from the Plaza de la Fuente de Las Arenas towards the south of the island, where the party continues in Barranco Balito. Get your tickets at the Vans store in Las Arenas and join the pool party with live music, shows, games and much more.

26 April - 2 June, the Las Arenas Shopping Center is filled with tradition with artisan stalls. 🌴 Discover the authenticity of typical Canarian products: from exquisite cheese and honey to irresistible sponge cakes, cakes, nougats and much more! The Canary Islands Day (30 May) celebrations

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 26-28 April 2024 * The Canary News

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It's going to be a suberb last weekend of April. There are events galore on offer to celebrate Springtime on Gran Canaria, from strawberries to cheese, from patron saint festivities to celebrations of nature, from books to jazz, and then some. Let's hope the weather is not going to be an issue, with some rain forecasted.

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The seismic event was specifically recorded in the municipality of Teror at 01:01:23 local time.

Earthquakes on the Canary Islands, including Gran Canaria, are generally of low magnitude and occur relatively infrequently compared to more seismically active regions of the world. The Canary Islands lie near the boundary between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate, but the tectonic activity is typically mild. Most seismic activity in the region is associated with the volcanic nature of the islands.

Gran Canaria and the other islands have experienced a series of small tremors historically. These tremors are often related to the volcanic activity underlying the archipelago, particularly due to the movement of magma beneath the surface. The islands of El Hierro and Tenerife, for example, have seen more significant seismic activities in recent years, often linked to their active volcanic systems.

This morning's earthquake in Teror, Gran Canaria, was minor and unlikely to have been felt by residents, but it does serve as a reminder that while catastrophic earthquakes are very rare, the potential for seismic activity always exists, particularly when associated with volcanic activity.

Monitoring and research continue to play crucial roles in understanding and predicting seismic events in the region. The IGN routinely monitors seismic activity to ensure timely alerts and to gather data that contributes to the geological understanding of the Canary Islands' seismic and volcanic behavior.

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Minor Earthquake Detected in Teror, Gran Canaria * The Canary News

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The seismic event was specifically recorded in the municipality of Teror at 01:01:23 local time. Earthquakes on the Canary Islands, including Gran Canaria, are generally of low magnitude and occur relatively infrequently compared to more seismically active regions of the world.

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The uncommonly powerful solar storm is expected to hit around midday Friday

Feds are forecasting that an uncommonly powerful solar storm will occur in outer space Friday - potentially affecting millions of Americans.

The 'unusual event', as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) put it in an emergency bulletin Thursday, would be the first in nearly 20 years if it comes to fruition.

It follows a series of solar flares that began on Wednesday, during which several large expulsions of plasma from the Sun's corona - the outermost part of its atmosphere - were spotted.

That paved the way for the alert for Friday, where officials said the expulsions of matter and magnetic field could cause geomagnetic storms and problems for earthlings.

Those storms could cause electronic devices like GPS and parts of power grids to malfunction, they warned - while citing how it may drape a huge portion of the country in a spectacular circle of light stretching from California to Alabama.

'NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)- a division of the National Weather Service - is monitoring the sun following a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that began on May 8,' the emergency alert read:

'Space weather forecasters have issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the evening of Friday.

'Additional solar eruptions could cause geomagnetic storm conditions to persist through the weekend,' it went on, before describing the abnormal actiivty that tipped space specialists off.

'A large sunspot cluster has produced several moderate to strong solar flares since Wednesday at 5:00 am ET,' it read

'At least five flares were associated with CMEs that appear to be Earth-directed. SWPC forecasters will monitor NOAA and NASA's space assets for the onset of a geomagnetic storm.'

The agency went on to define CMEs - explosions of plasma and magnetic fields from the sun's corona.

They cause geomagnetic storms when they are directed at Earth, they warned - revealing this to be the case of early Friday.

'Geomagnetic storms can impact infrastructure in near-Earth orbit and on Earth's surface,' the statement went on - stating how the rare event could 'potentially [disrupt] communications, the electric power grid, navigation, radio and satellite operations.

'SWPC has notified the operators of these systems so they can take protective action,' officials wrote. 'Geomagnetic storms can also trigger spectacular displays of aurora on Earth. A severe geomagnetic storm includes the potential for aurora to be seen as far south as Alabama and Northern California.'

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The 'unusual event', as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) put it in an emergency bulletin Thursday, would be the first in nearly 20 years if it comes to fruition.

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LGBT+ communities condemn their "political inaction" - Tenerife Weekly News

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SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 14th May. (EUROPE PRESS) - The organizations Aperttura, Caminar Intersex, Canarypride, Chrysallis Canarias, Diversas, Fundación Pedro Zerolo, Libertrans, Transboys and Transwomen have opted to sever ties with the Cabildo of Tenerife in a unanimous stand against their "political inaction", noting that the island's administration "has failed to implement any diversity policies [...]

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The Adeje Comprehensive Vocational Training Centre Opening in September - Tenerife Weekly News

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The Adeje City Council and the Education Department of the Government of the Canary Islands signed an agreement on Tuesday to co-finance projects to improve the educational infrastructure in the municipality, in response to the increase in educational demand due to the population growth in the region.

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French police kill man trying to 'burn synagogue'

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Three-vehicle crash leads to heavy traffic on the TF-1 motorway towards the south - Tenerife Weekly News

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A collision involving three vehicles has resulted in a significant traffic backlog on the southbound TF-1 motorway on the Friday morning of May 17. The incident, according to the Canary Islands Government's Emergency and Security Coordination Center (CECOES) 1-1-2, took place close to the Güímar municipality.

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Police investigate the drowning of a 6-year-old British girl at hotel pool

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The MUECA Festival: Street Art Takes Centre Stage in Puerto de la Cruz - Tenerife Weekly News

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The streets of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife are buzzing with a circus show, clown comedy, parkour tours, storytelling, dance, and even an aerial acrobatics show this weekend. These varied activities have attracted hundreds of people to immerse themselves in art at the MUECA festival.

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Visitors to Loro Parque now have the opportunity to see seven young Galápagos tortoises in their newly made habitat, now that they have reached the correct size for outdoor living. The seven hatchlings, born in the Animal Embassy at the zoo in Tenerife, can be seen alongside their parents.