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246 October 2023

BAZTÁN VALLEY Pepe Benavente - Stormy october - The Tazotas of the region of El Jadida - El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park - Agaete Valley - La Restinga trail - Las Canteras beach - Mental health - Tasty walking trails in the Canaries

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Editorial

EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO October has arrived and it brings a period of major and exciting challenges. I hope you will forgive me for not disclosing further details but I can reveal that interesting new developments are on the way and we will face these in a responsible manner and with the peace of mind that comes with our more than thirty-five years as an airline and the trust you have placed in us throughout that time.

You will have seen our new Manolo Vieira ATR-72 plane on runways recently and may even have flown on it. We were keen at Binter to pay a heartfelt tribute to a person who is a contemporary of the airline and who in his countless shows made frequent and affectionate reference to our brand using his famous catchphrase «echando por la carretera vieja» (heading down the old road).

We continue to add to our destinations and during the summer we launched a new route connecting the Canaries and Nouadhibou in Mauritania. This route will help us extend and consolidate our connections with north-west Africa, particularly Mauritania, where we already fly to the city of Nouakchott (NKC) three times per week, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

In addition, the Portuguese government has signed an extension to our contract to provide Public Service Obligation flights between Madeira and Porto Santo for a further six months, until February 2024. Binter has connected the archipelagos of the Canaries and Madeira for almost two decades and has linked the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo since 2018. We have carried upwards of half a million passengers on more than 12,000 flights.

To end the month, Gran Canaria hosts the last of the Binter NightRun races on 21 October. The green tide will invade the streets of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria once more in a symbiosis of sport, music and a great atmosphere. The event marks the end of the schedule of night races which we sponsor in some of our destinations and which we hope not just to repeat but extend in years to come. We cordially invite you to take part either by running or just soaking up the atmosphere.

Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to welcoming you aboard our flights.

Santiago Guerra General Coordinator

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SUMMARY 8 Pepe Benavente Interview

12 Monthly feature Economy

34 Gran Canaria Island destination

40 Murcia Domestic destination

52 El Pinar-La Restinga Walks

60 Las Canteras Beaches

22 Pamplona Domestic destination

66 Mental Health Health

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Interview. Pepe Benavente

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By Beneharo Mesa Illustrated by Capi Cabrera

«I ALWAYS CALL AND FIGHT FOR MUSICIANS AND SINGERS FROM HERE TO BE TREATED FAIRLY SOME DAY» Pepe Benavente (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 1954) is a well-known singer who is loved by all in the Canaries. He used to combine his job as a solderer in an oil refinery with his work performing with bands and at dances until he was finally able to devote himself to music full time. Up close, Benavente is like an open book, very approachable and down to earth, but also very passionate when defending his principles. Benavente is well known for all this and more, including his staunch support for bands and singers from the Canaries.

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Interview. Pepe Benavente

time of the pandemic, when older people were too scared to turn out on town squares for shows, and any who did wore masks, it was young people turned up.

You can’t play a waltz to young people, or a pasodoble… … That’s when I said, “you need to reinvent yourself”.

What would the Pepe Benavente of today say to one about to start out in this world?

I would tell myself that the secret is TV, whether we like it or not. The talent show programme Quiero ser como Pepe on the Canaries’ regional television channel saw me go viral. You can appear on radio a dozen times but here in the islands an image is worth more than a thousand words. Aged eighteen –when I first started singing with bands–I could not have believed, even in my wildest dreams, that all this would happen to me. And here I am, enjoying every day of it. And not wishing for the weekend to come. I performed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, had Thursday off, but then continued on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It used to be just Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays but now I am on stage nearly every day. There are fiestas everywhere in the Canaries and I am proud to be part in some of the biggest ones.

“I enjoy life doing what I do” When did you consider a full-time career in music?

Music is what it has always been: a short-lived thing without a long-term future. At least for those of us here in the Canaries. Not with those from outside the islands, I should say. I get really annoyed when I share the stage with someone from outside and they get paid more than me, up to seven times more. It makes me very sad. There is money for them but not for those of us from these parts. Whose fault is it? People say it is the production companies. I’m not so sure because some of the companies I work with talk to me openly and say “I get twenty percent”.

I don’t know, it may be true, it may be a lie. I’m not sure how much 20% of 1200 euros amounts to. It is inconceivable that I should sing with someone like Carlos Baute, as I did in Los Cristianos during Carnival, and he walks away with 11,000 euros but I get 800. It is so unfair. Musicians who play in big bands get paid very little. They leave home at 6 or 7pm and don’t get back until 3 or 4am with just 120 euros to show for it. That is not pay, my friend. Not for a professional musician. We have very good musicians and very good singers here. When you hear it said that Canarians are a bit apathetic, in that sense it is true. We need to band together, stand up and say “No: if you pay that guy 100,

Do you not get tired? So much heat would prove too hot even for the devil…

I don’t know … The thing is that when you arrive in a small town, people run up to you to give you a hug or a kiss; even if you are feeling a little tired, you always say “it is worth it”. It is worth coming here, doing this. I have thought about quitting on two occasions. But I never thought that the Quevedo song I covered would take off the way it did and become such a smash. I have covered all kinds of songs: Despacito, Felices los cuatro, La mordidita by Ricky Martin, and Vamos a la playa. All in merengue style. Who could have predicted what happened with Quédate…? It was truly massive. I am doing Turizo at present and constantly updating myself. There is one thing I would say by way of a headline: renew or die. I think I have renewed myself –I really do…. At the

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The best part for me is being recognised and, above all, feeling loved. Wherever I go, no matter which island, I only have to get out of the car and people want to take a photo with me. I see it as an expression of affection. The best thing that can happen to someone is to feel loved by the public. I have already talked about the worst part. Yet here I am. I don’t think I have done too badly. If I had to choose between earning more but being loved less, I would prefer to be loved. The best thing in life, and I say this again from the bottom of my heart, is to be acknowledged and loved here in these islands.

you have to pay me the same amount or at least 95”. Those from elsewhere who come and pack stadiums are treated differently.

So, it is not a question of reputation?

When I go somewhere I sing all night and the audience know it. A singer from elsewhere comes here and does a concert for an hour and a half, but I guarantee you they spend over half an hour of that concert talking. And the audience does the singing. I recently shared a stage with Tony Tun Tun and the audience did more of the singing than he did, something I don’t do with my songs.

Between one thing and another, the time passes, the concert ends and they pocket a massive fee. That really pains me. I have been performing for fifty-three years, ever since I became an adult in 1970.

Earlier you mentioned retiring but they say that an artist never really retires.

The day I retire will be the day I die.

Look…, my work colleagues from my days at the refinery are all retired and I am still here, very active. I see them and, to be honest, they seem to me to be … a bit done in. However, I don’t drink or smoke and that keeps me in good health. I inhaled enough smoke during my days as a solderer. So, …, onwards and upwards.

I have seen and experienced a lot of things in those fifty-three years. Among singers today, I am probably one of those with most work, needless to say. But I have earned it through graft. Nobody has gifted me anything. Many hours spent on the road with thirty euros in my pocket and going home with even less. Who does that? Singers from outside? I doubt it. They come here and take the money, full stop. Many artists from the Canaries are forced to leave because what they do is not appreciated here. The same goes for groups. It is not my situation but I am nearing the end in any case. Another year probably and that’s it, I reckon. I am nearly seventy and maybe the time has come to stop. Still, in any interviews I give, I always call, and fight, for musicians and singers from here to be treated fairly some day.

Yet you said a moment ago that you have maybe a year left.

I always say that. A year before the next one begins. Let’s see what 2024 brings. I enjoy life doing what I do.

Do you ever grow tired of any of your legendary songs?

No. I could never say that. El gallo has brought me lots of happiness.

I was going to ask you about the worst part of the profession, but I think you have already explained that.

So, what is the best part?

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Economy. Monthly feature

Text by Francisco Javier Torres del Castillo* Illustrated by Ilustre Mario

STORMY OCTOBER Perhaps the most likely situation is that inflation will be higher than the anticipated and hoped for 2 %. The year has entered its tenth month. 2023 is flying, just like we are, gliding between destinations at the speed allowed by the skies.

Let’s not be in too much of a hurry: we have a few minutes to reflect on our economic and financial expectations when the year began and on what the situation is almost three hundred days later.

The risk of a storm has been an ever-present during these months but - just as in the Battle of Thermopylae, which we are reminded of by the film 300 - Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, like King Leonidas, chose to enter into battle with the dangerous foe of inflation in what has all the hallmarks of an uneven war.

It is important to note that economies are doing better than anticipated in 2023 and, although recession remains a likely scenario, the horizon is still as it was at the start of the year, albeit with one notable difference: interest rates are much higher than in January.

Unfortunately, his main weapon, interest rates, have soared but inflation has persisted, particularly underlying

* Director, Renta 4 Banco in the Canaries.

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was years ago. The concern is that high inflation is here to stay.

inflation. The idea was that rates would continue to rise until their effects were felt and prices started to fall. The effects are beginning to have a serious impact on families but inflation shows no sign of waning or is doing so very little.

In 2020 consumers in the United States were paying the same for their shopping basket as twenty years earlier, and Britons even thirty years previously.

We also predicted a recession, driven by the aforementioned soaring interest rates which would shore up the weak economy and get rid of that terrible Persian army, inflation.

Perhaps the most likely situation is that inflation will be higher than the anticipated and hoped for 2 %.

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The battle is being lost, however, and is taking its toll on Leonidas and his Spartans, who include Christine Lagarde.

Today’s rising prices caused by, among other factors, the gradual abandonment of fossil fuels and the lower deflation brought by globalisation, are leading us towards a very different scenario.

Shortages in areas such as energy, foods and raw materials, and even some labour market tensions, point to a scenario of scarcity that impedes an easing of prices. Scarcity is a new element that will have to be watched very carefully.

The most likely situation is that inflation will be higher than the anticipated and hoped for 2 %. We need to brace ourselves: the omnipresent climate change and the global increase in the population will cause a greater shortage of natural resources, particularly the most basic ones such as food and water.

While Central Banks have put the brakes on interest rate rises, they will refrain from cutting them, which is why recession once again becomes a likely scenario. Thus, we remain in a complex economic cycle, including a storm, with a growing risk of lasting inflation and the much-feared recession.

The pandemic triggered changes that will last longer than we initially believed, changes that will lead to even greater scarcity.

The world has changed, the solution adopted has been defeated, we are in a post-Covid world in which scarcity has replaced abundance.

Irrespective of whether the Federal Reserve and the Central Banks of developed markets manage to bring about a soft landing or whether a recession materialises as 2024 draws closer, a storm is once more on its way.

Independently of the interest rate rises, the banking sector is having to address its weak points, while prospects are very disheartening in the property sector and in terms of a credit slowdown.

For that reason, I am obliged to remind you to follow the cabin crew’s instructions and keep your seatbelt fastened because sharp bends lie ahead, even if we are flying.

The chief concern is no longer the risk that we will not return to a world in which inflation is as low and stable as it

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Business News

NEW FIRMS ON THE INCREASE IN THE CANARIES

July saw the same number of new businesses created in the Canaries as in the same month in 2022, although the total capital invested was only half the amount. The figure is the lowest for any month in the past year except October, when just 256 new businesses opened, a fall of 10.4 % compared to the previous year. The July figure for new businesses in the Canaries threw up the curious circumstance that it was exactly the same

as that of the same month a year earlier, which is highly unusual.

During the seventh month of the year, 282 new firms were created, the same as in July 2022, according to the Business Demographics Report compiled by D&B. The figure represents a fall of 13.2 % compared to the 325 new firms created in July 2021, as reported by newspaper Atlántico Hoy.

JULY RETAIL SALES UP IN THE CANARIES Retail sales in the Canaries grew by 5.8 % in July compared to the same month in 2022, while employment in the sector rose by 2.4 % during the period, according to the Canarian Institute for Statistics (ISTAC).

Both figures, which are reflected in the index of constant retail prices (excluding variance effect) and employment, situate the Canaries almost two points below the national average (+7.7 %) for retail sales and half a point above the average for employment (+1.9 %).

In terms of year-on-year variation in retail sales, the islands occupy twelfth place in the national league table, which shows that the biggest increases were recorded by Madrid (+12 %), the Balearic Islands (+10.2 %) and Ceuta (+9.7 %). In terms of employment growth, the retail sector in the Canaries is ranked fourth nationally, behind Catalonia (+4.9 %),

the Balearics (+3.7 %) and the region of Valencia (+3.5 %), as reported by digital newspaper Tiempo de Canarias.

Business News

LA VACA AZUL

GRAN CANARIA WALKING FESTIVAL RETURNS

Set in a stunning location looking out over the Atlantic and the old harbour at El Cotillo, here you will enjoy excellent fresh fish and seafood dishes, along with an extensive selection of soups, salads, meats, rice dishes and home-made desserts. La Vaca Azul restaurant is renowned for its quality food.

The Gran Canaria Walking Festival is back. The international gathering of hikers organised every year by the Gran Canaria Natural & Active Association takes place from 19 to 22 October. The four trails designed for this twelfth year of the festival will delight walkers and nature lovers.

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A CORUÑA PROVES ATTRACTIVE TO FOREIGN TOURISTS The latest data from Spain’s National Institute for Statistics show that A Coruña continues to improve on its tourism numbers since the pandemic, particularly in terms of foreign visitors.

July brought 45,082 visitors to the city, with the figure for those from outside Spain reaching 11,443, close to the numbers recorded in 2019.

The overall figures for July showed an improvement compared to the same month in 2021 but were slightly lower than July 2022, when the city welcomed 46,007 tourists. However, the number of foreign tourists rose for the third successive year and is nearing pre-pandemic levels. The province of A Coruña leads the hotel occupancy rankings for 2023 to date, accounting for 45 % of nights occupied. The regional government notes that the figures reflect a “concentration

of demand in Galicia’s Atlantic coast provinces”, with 80 % of nights spent in the region corresponding to A Coruña and Pontevedra, as reported by daily newspaper El Español.

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ACTIVE TOURISM: ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT TIJARAFE Gastronomy, sport, heritage and traditions which are more alive than ever are just some of the reasons why you should visit Tijarafe.

Doing sport in nature is one of the reasons why tourists come to La Palma; an alternative form of tourism which pursues adventures that harness the island’s many natural resources, including its trails.

Discover some of the routes available in Tijarafe on visit.tijarafe.com

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The islands’ pure air is affected very little by pollution and produces an environment that lends itself to high solar panel efficiency.

development of renewable energies: multiple subsidies, grants, preferential rates and compensation schemes.

Canarian company LEDTSE occupies a prominent place in this market. An engineering and electrical installation studio specialising in photovoltaic energy, its team boasts over twenty years’ experience in the sector, offering energy efficiency solutions in all eight Canary Islands. In its offices you will find a large group of professionals who implement projects from start to finish and take care of all the formalities, ensuring that you derive the benefits from Day 1.

Opting for photovoltaic energy in the Canary Islands means much more than merely using a natural resource. It is an action to diversify energy, a brave commitment to free ourselves from the dependence on imported fossil fuels that hampers the development of our islands.

It is a pathway to autonomy, energy independence and a more environmentally friendly future.

Government support has added to this equation in recent years. Conscious of the virtues of the technology, the Canarian government, individual island councils and town halls have put in place policies and incentives to promote the

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Domestic destination. Pamplona

By Saioa Arellano

THE BEAUTY OF THE BAZTÁN VALLEY

From Elizondo to Amaiur, you will find beautiful landscapes with endless mountain ranges and mountains reminiscent of the landscapes of Central Europe. The common saying that you don’t have to venture far to enjoy stunning scenery is totally true here.

Such places exist in the Baztán Valley, which is located around fifty minutes from Pamplona and ​​is known for its many mythological tales, as well as for being the setting of the Baztán Trilogy by Dolores Redondo. The valley is much more: it is the cradle of the Basque language, artisans, stately palaces, not to mention of prehistoric spaces, noblemen and many adventurers.

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The valley formed as a depression between two massifs, hence the numerous forests and large unspoilt areas that surround us here. It is the biggest and best-preserved green area in Navarra after the Irati forest.

The valley is home to numerous legends ranging from witches to Basajaun, the lord who lives in the forests and protects flocks and herds from approaching storms. As a result of these tales, it is very common to see the eguzkilore (flower of the sun) on the doors of houses. This wild thistle is found in the hills of Navarra and the Basque Country and, according to legend, it is used to ward off evil spirits or simply to protect homes.

A little beyond Elizondo lies Amaiur, a charming small town steeped in history Elizondo is the hub of commerce and life in the Baztán Valley but also where rural customs have been abandoned slightly to make way for some degree of modernisation. It is noteworthy for the houses overlooking the river and the bridge that crosses the town from one side to the other, making it wonderful to look at. If you are a fan of cinema and have seen the Baztán Trilogy, you simply must visit the town and should not leave without buying Elizondo’s typical chocolate.

Heading towards the other towns in the valley, we will come across many animals that reflect the importance of livestock farming as a source of income in the area.

A little beyond Elizondo lies Amaiur, a charming small town steeped in history, like almost all those in the region of

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Navarra. This town was the last to join the Baztán Valley, as it was independent until 1969. It is the nearest to France, so there is good reason to stop off on the way there or on the way back.

Amaiur has a long history of political and social evolution down the centuries: looking towards the top of the town, we will see Gaztelua hill, which in 1522 served to defend the former kingdom of Navarra against annexation by the Crown of Castile.

Exhausted and with barely any supplies, the Navarrans gave up their weapons only after enduring a siege. A monolith recalling the events was built in 1922 and subsequently rebuilt in 1982. It is well worth visiting as it offers a view of not just the town itself but a wonderful panorama of part of the valley.

Another interesting aspect of Navarran towns are the family coats of arms which adorn many facades of houses and which are more important than the actual names.

Now you know: if you travel to Navarra, this is an absolute must-visit.

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Domestic destination. Pamplona

GETTING THERE Binter operates direct flights to Pamplona from the Canaries. There are three flights every week from Gran Canaria (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays), with connections from Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

Flight time is 2 hrs 50m.

Pamplona is much more than its famous Sanfermines bull-running fiestas: it is a lovely city where you can enjoy history and gastronomy and is also a great starting point to discover the region’s riches. Navarra proves surprising on account of its contrasting landscapes which range from dense, lush green forests and impressive desert-like settings to caves haunted by witches. It also boasts a wealth of history that has left an interesting artistic and cultural legacy.

WHERE TO STAY Hotel Maisonnave 4*: perfectly situated to walk around and discover Pamplona life and its most authentic atmosphere. Within easy reach of the city’s most important buildings and magical corners.

NH Iruña Park: located twenty minutes’ walk from the old part, in the San Juan district and next to the Yamaguchi Japanese Park. Ideal for those who are keen to discover the city’s various oasis.

Silken Villa de Laguardia 4*: a spa hotel situated in the Rioja Alavesa part of the region, very close to Logroño. The ideal starting point for a wine tourism break.

WHAT TO EAT Navarra’s gastronomy combines tradition, vanguard and innovation, with four of the region’s chefs boasting a much-coveted Michelin star.

In addition to trying Pamplona’s well-known pintxos, a visit to one of the more than thirty wine cellars, some more modern and others more traditional, is recommended.

MUST SEES Pamplona Cathedral: its neoclassical facade conceals a French gothic interior and one of Europe’s most beautiful cloisters. The Occidens exhibition, which offers a history of the western world, and the 12-tonne Maria bell are an absolute must.

Olite Royal Palace: one of Europe’s most splendid palaces, dating back to the Middle Ages. A whim of kings that prompted an impressive display of creativity.

Leyre Monastery: the monastery boasts magnificent treasures such as its 11th-century crypt, gothic dome, 12th-century Romanesque portico…

Baztan Valley: a land shrouded in the magic of Basque-Navarran legend and dotted with hamlets, palaces, monasteries, caves, forests, meadows and mediaeval bridges.

Irati Forest: a fairy-tale forest where you can feel the beauty of autumn at its best.

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International destination. Marrakech

By Pedro Orihuela

THE TAZOTAS OF THE REGION OF EL JADIDA El Jadida, which used to be known also as Mazagan, is a small town that lies about 80 kilometres southwest of Casablanca. Traces of its Portuguese origin remain and its star-shaped fortified medina is very interesting and well worth a visit.

Doukkala, the area where unique forms of architecture called “tazotas” are found, has an eminently agriculture-based economy. However, beach and golf tourism has been evolving for some years and there are now two topclass 18-hole golf courses and several beachfront hotels.

during the French Protectorate to settle the nomadic inhabitants and provide them with appropriate means of subsistence. However, the bedrock quite close to the surface makes cultivation of the land rather difficult and a great deal of hard work is required.

Given the predominantly stony landscape, in order to harness the land for the emerging agriculture of the day, between 1915 and 1930 peasant farmers were forced to manually clear the stones

This rich and fertile agricultural area produces an abundance of crops (particularly cereals) on relatively small plots created out of the parcelling undertaken

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International destination. Marrakech

today, many of which are virtually in ruins whereas others have survived in perfect condition. They are used to store grain and straw, as stables for livestock (particularly sheep) and, in some cases, as dwellings.

that filled the plots and made these impractical for farming, even though the land itself was highly fertile.

A visit to these constructions, which are unique in the world and are confined to a very specific part of Morocco, is truly worthwhile -

The origin of the name of these constructions is unclear, with several authors suggesting it is rooted in tazudea or tazoda, meaning ‘bowl’. However, according to others tazoda is a cosmetic product used as makeup by women in the Dades region. A more likely hypothesis in our view is that the term is of Portuguese origin and means ‘little house’. The most widely accepted theories are ‘bowl’ and ‘little house’, given their shape and what they are used for, as we will see below.

The stones removed and piled up in vast amounts were ideal as potential partitions around each plot and this led to the building of low walls averaging 1-1.5 metres in height, along with sunken water storage tanks and, of course, the subject of this article: “tazotas”. Around 400 of these constructions can be found

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another. The thickness of the walls varies: thicker at the bottom and narrower at the top. No mortar is used to bind the stones, which are dovetailed to ensure they fit together. The construction takes the form of two truncated cones placed one on top of the other and capped by a dome from which the keystone has been removed to provide interior ventilation from above.

and 6 metres, an external diameter of 7-9 metres and a wall thickness of around two metres at the bottom. The stones were also used to make ovens next to the buildings and these are still used today to bake the tagines, dishes, pots and other high-quality clay utensils that are sold throughout Morocco.

According to scholar Abdelmoumen Benabdeljalil, a tazota comprised two hundred cubic meters of stones on average and eight people, each with different roles, were required to build it. They come in a wide range of sizes and dimensions.

They have a single rectangular entrance, usually fifty centimetres wide, although this can also be trapezoidal in shape, with the bottom wider than the upper lintel. They have a single window, which is small and elongated and positioned on the same side as the door.

These buildings can be found today as single constructions, in pairs and occasionally in threes. There is only one known case of a grouping of seven tazotas, which are perfectly preserved today and which I have actually visited.

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International destination. Marrakech

I have also spoken with Mohammed Moundib - a descendant of the man who built this ensemble in Ouled Bouaziz - who has kept them in their original condition and uses them as granaries.

To prevent the precious grain from being stolen, once full, the granaries are carefully sealed with the same stones with which they were built. In other buildings used as stables, the rudimentary doors are made of planks and allow ventilation of the interior where the animals live.

fined to a very specific part of ​​Morocco, is truly worthwhile not just to see the actual buildings but also to enjoy a walk in a rural environment that has avoided contamination by mass tourism and where the local inhabitants retain the friendliness that is so greatly appreciated by those of us who love Morocco.

– MARRAKECH

The inhabited ones are humble, perfectly preserved, painted with whitewash and have smooth cement floors, electricity and the furniture, including a fridge, for a family to live in with all the required facilities.

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Island destination. Gran Canaria

By Yasmina Pérez Molina

AGAETE VALLEY, AN OASIS WITH A SCENT OF ORANGE BLOSSOM

When asked to choose my favourite place in Gran Canaria, the island where I was born, I have no doubts whatsoever: the Agaete valley and the road to La Aldea de San Nicolás, both of which are in the west of the Island. A trip to the valley is like travelling to a far-off place, different to what we are usually see here. The climate is different, the colours are different, the landscape is different. The land is covered in a dark green mantle, and the light…, I have never seen light quite like it. It filters down from on high, pale and leaving bright trails; the clear contours of the sun’s rays can be seen as they illuminate everything.

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and other tropical fruits. If you look up, you will see the majestic Tamadaba Pine Forest, which has been designated a World Biosphere Reserve by Unesco.

Below on our left, the port of Agaete, the cliffs and the sea; to the right, the lush and dense valley Life has brought me here on several occasions of late. A few months ago, for a wedding. One of my closest friends and his partner chose as their venue a lovely small farm in the centre of the valley and we celebrated their love surrounded by orange trees and coffee plants. The wedding meal was served outdoors under the orange trees, on wooden tables covered in checkered tablecloths. It was autumn, although it seemed like summer; it was very hot.

Our clothes stuck to our skins during the day but at night we had to wrap up.

The microclimate here is unique. We danced surrounded by trees until midnight and would have carried on doing so until daybreak had it not been for the venue’s closing time. Nobody wanted to leave such an idyllic spot.

The same thing always happens to me no matter who I go there with. When I drive through and out of the town and all of a sudden see the valley unfold before me, the sight is so stunning that it etches itself dagger-like in my retinas and I have to swallow hard because something tightens inside me, behind my sternum. During those few seconds I can but remain silent: any words I might use to describe what I am seeing would be hollow and meaningless. That is what beauty does. It takes our breath away ever so slightly, caresses our senses and floods our cells with peace and joy for an instant.

I returned in April with two friends who suggested we do a loop walk departing from the town of Agaete, up as far as Era de Berbique and back down along the trail linking the Era and the neighbourhood of San Pedro. We walked for four hours. By the time we reached the Era, the highest point on the hike, we were tired and dripping in sweat, and had run out of drinking water. We stopped in silence for a few seconds to take in the majestic nature ahead. Below on our left, the port of Agaete, the cliffs and the sea; on the

The valley is lush and fertile and is populated by plantations of arabica coffee, one of Europe’s oldest and most aromatic varieties. Also grown are oranges, avocados, guayabas, papayas 36

right, the lush and dense valley. The heavy silence was broken only by birdsong. My friend Leti’s blue eyes blended into the sky above. It was roasting hot at 2pm.

where the water flowed was off the trail and on the edge of a precipice. I felt safe holding on to them despite the 600-metre drop in front of me.

Friends are like an oasis, I thought: a solid and cool refuge where you feel safe. A refuge where, at some stage, every one of us has wanted to get to.

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On the way down, we came across water running down one of the steep slopes of the mountain and we headed straight for it to quench our thirst. It was like we were in the desert and had discovered an oasis. We linked hands for support and to minimise the risk of falling given that the very narrow gap

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Island destination. Gran Canaria

GETTING THERE Binter operates direct flights from all the Canary Islands and connections (see frequencies according to destination) with destinations in Spain and other countries.

Gran Canaria is known as the miniature continent due to its rich and contrasting landscapes, which range from the Maspalomas Dunes and Tamadaba Forest to the Sacred Mountains. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, its cosmopolitan capital, boasts one of the world’s best city beaches and it also has a beautiful old part called Vegueta, which retains traces of Christopher Columbus’s stay in the island.

WHERE TO STAY Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel 5*: an exclusive hotel that forms part of the heritage of the city of Las Palmas. History and comfort in a unique setting, next to the Doramas Park.

H10 Playa Meloneras Palace 5*: wake up opposite the sea and enjoy a relaxing holiday in south Gran Canaria.

Gran Canaria Princess 4*: enjoy an adults-only experience in the heart of Playa del Inglés, a short walk from the beach.

WHAT TO EAT Gastronomic creativity and innovation shine bright in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with Tabaiba and Poemas by Hermanos Padrón proudly displaying their Michelin star. El Equilibrista 33, El Santo, Deliciosa Marta and Casa Brito (Arucas) are among the restaurants selected by the prestigious guide for inclusion in its Bib Gourmand category.

Gran Canaria’s rich and varied gastronomy reflects the island’s open and multicultural identity. It features cuisines from all corners of the world and restaurants offering traditional dishes such as roast leg of pork, sancocho, fresh fish served with ‘wrinkled’ potatoes, as well as ropa vieja and puchero stews.

MUST SEES Old part (Vegueta): this is the city’s earliest quarter and is home to St Ann’s Cathedral, St Ann’s Square, the Columbus Museum, Canarian Museum and Atlantic Centre for Modern Art, along with other delightful spots.

Las Canteras beach: one of the world’s top city beaches, where you can relax in the sun, enjoy a stroll, practise water sports and savour the quality of life.

Maspalomas Dunes: the impressive landscape of the Maspalomas Dunes Natural Park reminds us just how close we are to the desert.

Risco Caído and the Sacred Mountains de Gran Canaria: a cultural landscape designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where we can connect with the cosmovision of the island’s ancient inhabitants.

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Domestic destination. Murcia

By David Sendra Domènech

EL VALLE AND CARRASCOY

The El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park in Murcia is a wild place with rugged reliefs and steep slopes.

Its complex and unique geology has created very diverse environments and its wealth of flora and fauna undoubtedly makes it an ideal location for nature lovers.

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Domestic destination. Murcia

Strategically nestled in the mountains that protect the Segura and Guadalentín valleys, this Murcia regional park and protected natural area is attractive not only for its value as a so-called green lung but also for its historical importance. Its location prompted Argarics, Iberians, Romans and Arabs, among others, to build here.

and solitary flowers of white rockrose.

Scents of rosemary, thyme and satureja are carried by the wind.

The park’s wonderful flora is not limited to these and, in fact, varies according to the different settings: myrtle and honeysuckle are found readily in more humid parts such as riverbeds; reeds flourish in the small ponds; lichens, ferns and Lafuentea rotundifolia are found between the rocks. And there is much more.

Examples include the conical terraced hill of Puntarrón Chico, where an Argaric settlement was established; the site of the Iberian sanctuary of La Luz; the remains of the Los Garres fortification from the late Roman period, and those of the Portazgo castle and palace, an Arab construction dating back to the 12th century, just like Asomada castle.

Its location prompted Argarics, Iberians, Romans and Arabs, among others, to build here -

The wealth of plants in this Mediterranean forest, which has been repopulated in the El Valle area and is naturally preserved in Carrascoy, includes over six hundred species -

Although limestone predominates in this immense natural space, the park’s complex geology throws up different textures and colours and even a lunar landscape, which is home to a fabulous array of animals, most notably birds and especially birds of prey. Patience and good observation powers will allow you to see buzzards and golden eagles flying high above and kestrels and peregrine falcons nesting on the rocks; at night you will hear the characteristic hooting of the majestic eagle owl for which a Special Protection Area was created in this region.

The wealth of plant life in this Mediterranean forest, which has been repopulated in the El Valle area and naturally preserved in Carrascoy, includes over six hundred species. For the most part these are Aleppo pine forest, stone pines, Aleppo oaks and a small area of ​​cork oaks, with a covering of typical scrub species such as mastic, black hawthorn and palmetto. Brachypodium phoenicoides emerges from the rock crevices and spreads like a carpet in shaded parts of the pine forest. In parts more exposed to the inclement sun, the abundant xerophytic bushes and scrubs enrich the soil, colouring the scenery with the small, tightly packed yellow flowers of the albaida (Anthyllis cytisoides) or the pink

Ornithologists will discover that the park is full of bird sounds: at various points we will find the long-tailed tit, red crossbill and great tit, whose songs accompany us as we walk. On the ground, protected by the bushes, are foxes, wild boars, dormice, martens, badgers and, of course, wildcats, while bats fly overhead when night falls. There are numerous insects, amphibians (such as the common toad and natterjack toad, which

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are easy to spot in the riverbeds) and reptiles, notably among them the pond turtle and ocellated lizard.

This is untamed Murcia, a unique natural paradise brimming with flora and fauna. If you go to the El Valle Visitor Centre (there are another two centres which focus on historical and cultural themes), you can get information on walks and maps of the park and then head off to discover its wild nature (take plenty of water and something to protect you from the sun) in the certainty that you will not get lost. Admiring the sunset from the La Cresta del Gallo viewpoint is a great way to end a fabulous day.

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Discover the Canary Islands

DISCOR THE CANARY ISLANDS The Canary Islands. A multi-faceted, enriching, diverse, surprising and stimulating reality. A world full of things to do, all of them accessible, for old and young as well as for families.

Take the plunge and rediscover the Islands through original environmental and cultural activities and even community engagement initiatives to care for our land, sea and air.

La Laguna, a city steeped in heritage San Cristóbal de La Laguna is of universal and exceptional value thanks to its unique urban layout. Its historic centre is the paradigm of an unfortified city planned and built according to navigation and the scientific knowledge of the day. Its structure corresponds to a new and peaceful social order.

The layout of the city can be interpreted as a “star chart” in which the points correspond to specific locations in the city and the relationships between these points and the whole carry symbolic meaning. It might be compared to a nautical chart or a constellation map of the time. In view of all its special characteristics, La Laguna served as a direct forerunner of the new cities founded in the Americas.

La Laguna.

This one-time capital of the Canaries still retains not only its original layout but also approximately six hundred Mudejar architecture buildings, which are preserved in excellent condition.

Chipude, a haven of peace One of the most attractive places in La Gomera is Chipude, the highest part of ​​the municipality of Vallehermoso. This attractive location was an area of great importance to the aboriginal settlers of the island, and the Natural Monument

Chipude.

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of La Fortaleza was considered a sacred and ritual site. Chipude is most definitely a quiet and picturesque place, its relaxed atmosphere being ideal for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of cities. Moreover, it lies close to the Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a place you simply must visit.

Costa Calma, a beach to get away from it all Renowned for its sand and crystal-clear waters, Costa Calma attracts visitors from all over the world who seek a quiet refuge and exciting water activities. It stretches along several kilometres of coastline and offers ample space to relax and enjoy the sun.

The calm beach waters are ideal for swimming and water sports. The excellent wind conditions mean windsurfing and kitesurfing are common in the area.

For those looking for comforts, there is a wide range of services for tourists along the coast, including hotels, restaurants, bars and shops.

Costa Calma.

Jinama viewpoint, a watchtower for discovering El Hierro Located on El Hierro’s northern tip, the Jinama viewpoint provides an unhindered view of the coast and the infinite Atlantic Ocean. From here you can see the ravines and lush forests.

At sunrise and sunset the skies become painted in vibrant colours, a sight that leaves an indelible mark on our memory. The road up to the viewpoint also rewards travellers with stunning views. The viewpoint itself is a departure point for several hiking routes that wind their way through the island’s nature spots.

Mirador de Jinama.

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Photo by Joaquín Vera (Bruto Estudio)

EIGHTEEN YEARS OF THE LANZAROTE VISUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Lanzarote Visual Music Festival, created in 1989 by artist Ildefonso Aguilar and organised by Lanzarote’s governing body (Cabildo), is an extraordinary event consisting of the combination of avant-garde musical proposals and the special characteristics of the island’s natural scenic settings.

eighteenth staging of a festival that has become one of the most attractive and important contemporary music events in the world, as evidenced by stage appearances by artists of the calibre of Brian Eno, Dino Saluzzi, Alberto Iglesias, Anja Lechner, Jóhann Jóhannsson and Andreas Vollenweider.

The Festival harnesses Lanzarote’s singular surroundings to create the ideal backdrop to enjoy a range of musical offerings that explore new sound paths, steering clear of conventional formulas at all times. This October sees the

This year, Jakob Bro, Diego Barber, Akane, Christina Vantzou, Moisés P. Sánchez and Dobrawa Czocher offer a unique sound and vision experience in keeping with the very essence of the Visual Music Festival.

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LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, AN ATLANTIC-FACING HISTORY

Vegueta is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s historic and most authentically colonial quarter. It was here that, in 1478, Juan Rejón founded what in the early years following the arrival of the Europeans was known as the Real de Las Palmas, the name given to the Crown of Castile’s first city outside the continent of Europe. A pioneer in terms of urban and architectural concept during the period of the Discovery, the quarter served as a model for new colonial cities in Latin America.

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One of its earliest and famous visitors was Christopher Columbus, whose presence is well documented: he arrived with four ships in the bay of Las Isletas on 20 May 1492 and made a four-day stopover.

Columbus stopped off in Las Palmas on his first, third and fourth voyages.

historic centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The institution combines a beautiful building with hugely valuable work and provides an extraordinary journey through the history of the Canary Islands and America down the centuries. A few metres from the Casa de Colón, a plaque on the façade of the lovely little church of San Antonio Abad reminds us that “Columbus prayed here”, just a few steps from the three palm trees that recall the origins of the city’s name.

Now, more than five centuries later, through its heritage, its founding quarters and its history, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria remembers the city’s key role in the voyages to America across the Atlantic and the two-way flow of influences of people and cultures.

Vegueta’s network of cobbled streets, its wooden balconies, the open doors that offer glimpses of the beautiful patios of Canarian homes, and the main square (Plaza de Santa Ana) between the cathedral and Town Hall, combine to produce a walk steeped in history. You will definitely fall in love with the place!

If there is something that stands out as the image of the city, it is the Casa de Colón (Columbus House) located in the heart of Vegueta. This is an iconic picture for all visitors as they walk through the

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Walks. El Hierro. El Pinar-La Restinga

By Aarón Rodríguez González Photos by Alexis W

THE LA RESTINGA TRAIL

We return to the smallest of the Canary Islands for a walk through one of its iconic and stunning landscapes: the volcanic field that underpins El Hierro’s southward growth from its central peaks to La Restinga, the southernmost tip of the Canaries.

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Walks. El Hierro. El Pinar-La Restinga

Our walk begins in the hamlet of Taibique, in the municipality of El Pinar, and follows the signs for the PR EH 1 trail connecting the fishing village of La Restinga in the far south of El Hierro and Pozo de la Salud, situated in the north-west. We head downhill through parts populated by fig trees, prickly pears and grape vines, the main products of the dryland farming practised in the island’s warm and dry south face. To our right lie several old volcanoes which are noteworthy for their gentle, round forms and have been put to good use by the locals. Their small interior depressions or craters containing an abundance of fine materials are home to productive little farming terraces separated by drystone walls. Aguachicho and Juramento mountain are wonderful examples of this.

We head downhill through parts populated by fig trees, prickly pears and grape vines, the main products of the dryland farming practised in the island’s warm and dry south face.

We carry on downhill through an increasingly arid landscape until we reach Llanos de Iramas, where since October 2011 we have been able to observe the effects of the last-but-one volcanic eruption in the Canaries, which shook the sea area known as Mar de Las Calmas, not to mention the lives of the normally easy-going inhabitants of La Restinga. Before making our way through the streets of this village, we walk past a valuable element of the legacy of bygone times here, namely, the lime kilns that played an important role in the life of the small fishing village, which needed tanks for storing water during the 19th century.

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Walks. El Hierro. El Pinar-La Restinga

La Restinga

Llanos de Irama

Montaña de los Pasitos

Montaña de los Muertos

Distance: 8,18 km.

Positive elevation: 0 metres.

Difficulty: moderado.

La Era del Barranco

Negative elevation: 830 metres.

Highest point: 830 metres.

Taibique

Lowest point: 0 metres.

Type of route: circular.

Nearby places of interest: La Restinga, the end point of the walk, is one of El Hierro’s most important tourist locations. In addition to the typical volcanic landscapes, its main attraction is the Mar de las Calmas Marine Reserve, the best place in the Canaries for diving. La Restinga is also Spain’s most southern populated area.

Remarks: the route runs entirely along the south side of El Hierro and there is no shade at any point on the route. It is therefore vital to take water and protection from the sun, including suncream and a hat.

Did you know… El Hierro is the youngest of the Canary Islands and emerged from the water less than a million years ago. As a result, the volcanic activity seen in 2011 is likely to continue in the form of further eruptions in the future.

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SIAM PARK PRESENTS SAIFA, THE ULTIMATE WATERCOASTER

A Lightning Bolt has arrived at Siam Park. The Water Kingdom presents Saifa, its new slide. Saifa is an frenetic attraction, where along 307 metres of constant frenzy, visitors battle it out in an authentic aquatic race.

Saifa offers an incomparable and breathtaking experience. As a double slide, it allows for a thrilling duel in which the sliders compete against each other in a thrilling downhill chase. But that’s not all: the saucers, fast, swooping open curves, add an extra dimension to the adventure. During the ride, participants can watch their opponents in the adjacent lane, which not only adds to the

visual appeal, but also reinforces the competitive nature of the duel.

Saifa not only drives spectacularly down the slopes, which are overcome effortlessly with the help of powerful boosters. An attraction that is not only longer than expected, but also surprises visitors. Seen from below, the attraction is not visible in its entirety, and the true route only becomes clear when visitors tackle the steep descents and winding sections at breakneck speed.

Saifa is now open to the public, so they can experience the unique sensations offered by the ultimate watercoaster.

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Beaches. Gran Canaria. Las Canteras

By Carla Rivero Photos by Carlos Novella

LAS CANTERAS, A MARINE GEM LOVED BY ALL

Cities have many lungs, in fact too many to list, but deserving of mention are the green, earthy, greyish and tarry ones, one for each façade of a home. With luck, a deep blue one too. A crystalline muscle indigo in colour, like the water that laps the Las Canteras Beach once September arrives and removes the customary summer clouds that hang over Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The shore emerges from its summer daze and offers a lively welcome to thousands of bathers as well as the foreigners and locals who flock here to walk from one end to the other throughout the day, turning it into a microcosm of tales, anecdotes and multicultural development.

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Beaches. Gran Canaria. Las Canteras

This privileged spot in the northeast of the capital of Gran Canaria is now one of Europe’s top city beaches. The trade winds fan the golden sand that stretches along the more than two kilometres of beach, a space that is a faithful reflection of the gradual transformation of Canarian society. Old photographs show that in the latter part of the 20th century, before the urban boom that spawned today’s residential buildings, the beach was a continuous corridor between the current Guanarteme and La Isleta districts. Back then, sand dunes formed on all parts, fishing boats unloaded their catches and labourers quarried stone from La Barra – the visible natural reef that led to the beach’s name (Las Canteras means ‘quarry’) – for use in the building of the city’s St Anne’s Cathedral.

At the end of the beach there are seats to watch the St John’s Night bonfires marking the founding of the city and you can also hire sunbeds, do water sports and watch the fishermen at work.

Hold on! The September tides stir the currents and whip up the waves all of a sudden. Quick, grab your surfboard and head for the Cícer end of the beach! The statue of local tenor Alfredo Kraus stands in the Atlantic Gardens on this, the western tip of Las Canteras.

The most seasoned surfers dash through a gap in the

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sea foam that typically covers this popular spot, which attracts hundreds of surfers in their wetsuits. Beyond them, in one of the iconic images of these surroundings, you can catch sight of the summit of Mt Teide on neighbouring Tenerife. The image draws the attention of Elliot Martín and his friends. Returning for the first time since the pandemic, they put up a volleyball net and play matches that attract interest from those on the towels and under the sun umbrellas. It is, they say, a way to burn off energy, meet people and enjoy a few hours’ break from routine.

Later they will head to Punta Brava, where a bend on the seafront commemorates the poet Manuel Padorno.

From the big windows of his house he would often observe the sea and how it crashed against the foot of the building at high tide. He described his contemplations as follows: “From the Las Canteras Promenade/ Atlantic mountain, you can see / (beautiful frozen Teide) its slopes / turn blue, rise, burn / until they roll into, volcanic spheres, / white flames, reinvent themselves / above the sky, and become lost on the edges / of the celestial dome”. The verses are from the poem Atlantic pyramid of light.

A little further on we see the outline of Peña La Vieja, a rocky outcrop in the sea a short distance from the shore. Children climb onto it and try to find a spot amidst all the shouting. Curiosity gets the better of them when they see the La Barra reef so near and they decide to venture out towards it. “Where’s the lift?” You might dare to ask a local this and then surprise them when you reach it in triumph.

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Beaches. Gran Canaria. Las Canteras

This reef situated off Las Canteras is a unique marine treasure. Barely two hundred metres long, it is home to a huge number of species of algae, among which you will see shiny-scaled parrot fish, sea bream, palometas, ornate wrasse and colourful sea urchins.

Flora and fauna touched by the bare feet of swimmers after they complete the distance to the reef with gentle strokes; some come equipped with goggles, snorkel tubes and fins to better appreciate the clear bottom of this natural habitat.

Location: municipio de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Playa Chica (Little Beach) comes into view nearby – “how many sections can a single beach be split into?” a visitor might wonder but fear not: better to familiarise yourself with the signage than lose your bearings. This crescent-shape part of the beach is where parents keep their little ones on a short rein before reaching the hullabaloo of La Puntilla. At the far end there are seats to watch the St John’s Night bonfires marking the founding of the city and you can also hire sunbeds, do water sports and watch the work of the fishermen who, at the end of the day, tie up their boats in this last and sheltered part of Las Canteras. So close yet so far, the Atlantic lulls locals and tourists alike, while the promenade offers up a sequence of café terraces, street peddlers, artisan stalls and cones of gofio ice cream that seem like time letting out a sigh.

Parking: yes.

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Lifeguards: yes.

Surfing beach: yes.

Restaurants: yes.

Toilets: yes.

Showers: yes.

Sunbeds and umbrellas: yes.

Adapted for disabled persons: yes.

Public transport: buses 1 and 17 (Guaguas Municipales company), direct service.

Dogs: no.

Health. Mental Health

Text by Cristina Torres Luzón Illustrated by Ilustre Mario

WHAT YOU CAN’T SEE ALSO NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT Mental health is seriously overlooked by health services and by the population in general. People are increasingly turning to psychologists to learn to manage their lives, break with taboos and eliminate stigmas.

However, statistics show that we are still a long way from looking after our mental health the way it deserves. We do not need to wait until we fall ill to look after ourselves or delay seeking help until we cannot see a way out.

When looking after our health, we tend to focus on resting, eating and exercise.

If we decide to have a check-up, we normally want to see that test results are within normal range and we have no organic or body injury that requires attention. We limit check-ups to the physical side but tend to give no thought to having ourselves assessed on the psychological and emotional level.

and by the daily stress to which we have accustomed our bodies.

In the wake of the pandemic, international bodies such as the World Health Organisation and the Panamerican Health Organisation have called for mental health to be made a health policy priority.

Data from Spain’s Mental Health Confederation indicates that 50% of adult mental health issues commence before the age of 14 and 75% before 18. Moreover, one in every four people will suffer from a mental disorder at some time in their life.

We live in an increasingly demanding society. The pace of life has ratcheted up enormously and we are often exhausted by the time the weekend comes around.

Many people take vitamins, probiotics and other supplements along with their meals with the aim of being stronger and healthier. However, we often overlook the direct impact exerted by our mood

Between 35% and 50% of people receive no or inadequate treatment. There has been a massive rise in recent years in addiction to and the use of psychoactive drugs to alleviate mental issues, so

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much so that benzodiazepines are now the most addictive substance in Spain, ahead even of cannabis.

that the 21st century’s biggest mental health issue stems from the belief that «I have to feel good above all else».

It should be remembered that pharmacological treatments are a form of help that needs to be accompanied by therapy and a personal development process that will allow us to manage emotional distress and accept and overcome the impediments that we have shouldered for considerable time.

Paying attention only to emotions classified as positive (pleasure, happiness, joy, love) is a barrier to personal growth and increases mental blockage.

Society, particularly through social media, distorts daily reality and turns it into fake perennial happiness. Accordingly, from an early age we are obliged to make massive demands on ourselves and seek perfectionism, which constrains our capacity for resilience and undermines our self-esteem.

Just as we look after our physical side and change our habits to improve our health, we need to apply that same mentality to our psychological and emotional side also.

Selling an idyllic image of life only makes us ignorant of the meaning of life and makes us more prone to suffering mental illness.

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Different actions that can help us care for our mental health include meditation, yoga, walking in nature, meeting up with friends and having a hobby. However, we tend to put off these activities due to other obligations which are prioritised as being more important. We forget that, for day to day life, we have to be healthy and this means tending to our emotional wellbeing.

Selling an idyllic image of life only makes us ignorant of the meaning of life and makes us more prone to suffering mental illness and feeling an inner emptiness that we are unable to explain or fill. If appropriately managed, failure can become a wonderful teacher. This entails appreciating our achievements better and learning to enjoy the journey. We are hell-bent on achieving an objective and attaining imposed or stereotyped goals which, when reached, do not provide the satisfaction we expected.

Neither should we forget another circumstance that can end up incapacitating us in terms of personal development.

We have normalised the demonisation of emotions such as frustration, anger, annoyance and jealousy. Incorrectly considering these as negative, we seek to avoid them but without remembering the role they play and the information they supply. Because we do not give thought to how to manage them correctly, we allow them to take their toll on us. Every emotion gives off a message that needs to be heeded.

Reconnecting with ourselves, checking up on our inner selves, and equipping our emotional world with tools will help us learn to manage our mental health more efficiently. Don’t put this off any longer: seek out the resources you need and focus more on enjoying the journey.

Child psychiatrist María Velasco explains in her book Criar con salud mental that life can involve painful circumstances and this is quite normal. She notes

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HOSPITEN OPENS LIPOSCULPTURE AND LIPOEDEMA UNITS

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Dr Doebler has performed over a thousand surgical procedures as a specialist in the use of the most advanced techniques, including water assisted liposuction (WAL).

niques, and thus offer a personalised and safe treatment”.

Water assisted liposuction eliminates body fat using a light jet of water to dislodge and remove adipose cells more gently and with greater precision.

The Units are part of the Plastic, Aesthetic and Reparatory Surgery Department which specialises in liposculpture, body contouring and lipoedema surgery. According to Dr Doebler, the “aim is to enhance the patient’s beauty with natural results, combining experience with cutting-edge technology and tech-

Oliver Doebler explains that lipoedema is a medical condition caused by abnormal build-up of fatty cells, mainly in the lower part of the body, adding that “medical, therapeutic and individual emotional support is vital”.

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Health News

DOCTOR NEGRÍN HOSPITAL APPLIES NEW TECHNIQUE TO TREAT TRANSITORY LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS The Heart Rhythm Unit of the Cardiology Department at Gran Canaria’s Doctor Negrín University Hospital has implemented a new technique for treating neurally mediated syncope, also known as cardiac neuroablation.

sponse and for triggering the symptoms.

Once the signals have been identified, an attempt is made to reproduce the symptoms in the patient by stimulating the ganglia and then radiofrequency is then applied until the signals are eliminated.

Performed for the first time in the Canaries, the procedure was carried out on a 43-year-old man suffering from recurrent syncope. Neurally mediated syncope is a benign condition associated in most cases with the response triggered by an excessive slowing of the heart and drop in transient blood pressure, which can lead the person to lose consciousness.

Once the ablation has been completed, the final stage of the procedure is to confirm that the symptoms cannot be reproduced.

Carried out under general anaesthesia, the procedure adopts a minimally invasive approach via the femoral vein and uses electroanatomic navigation of the heart.

With the implementation of the new technique, Gran Canaria’s Doctor Negrín University Hospital extends its portfolio of services and its commitment to care excellence and to continuous improvement of its services, while also placing itself at the forefront of cardiology care in the Canaries.

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HUC EXTENDS NEUROREHABILITATION UNIT The Canaries’ University Hospital (HUC) recently extended its Neurorehabilitation Unit, which is located on Floor 9 of the hospital and provides care for neurology and neurosurgery patients. The unit is a

pioneer space in Spanish state hospitals given that physiotherapists usually provide services to patients in their hospital rooms.

Staffing has been increased also and the unit now has four physiotherapists.

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SHARE YOUR TREASURES OF THE CANARIES Thank you for reading us.

In our bid to improve every month, we invite you to feel part of our NT magazine team. Please answer the questions below and take part in our prize draw.

1. What do you like best about NT magazine?

2. What do you think might be improved?

3. What advertisements do you like or are most interested in?

4. What kind of information would you like to see that is not in the magazine?

Turning to the Canaries, what are your most treasured features? a) favourite beach b) best rock pool c) best scenery for a souvenir photo d) favourite restaurant e) perfect place to stay f) most fun place for all the family g) most romantic spot Please send your responses to the following email address: buzon@barabaracomunicacion.com Deadline: 30 October.

We will conduct a draw to select the name of a person who will receive a flight to La Palma for themselves and a companion, subject to availability, dates and based on the Canarian resident fare.

The lucky winner will be revealed in the November edition of NT magazine.

The winner of the August 2023 survey (NT 244) is Raquel Lezcano Pérez.

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MARGARITA RAMOS: “CAJACANARIAS 2023 AUTUMN OF CULTURE REGAINS THE MOMENTUM OF ITS BIGGEST AND BEST DAYS”

The president of the CajaCanarias Foundation, Margarita Ramos, spoke to us at NT magazine coinciding with the launch of the programme of the CajaCanarias 2023 Autumn of Culture, which “regains the momentum of its biggest and best years, including music, outreach and exhibitions events for all audiences”. She added that “from 23 September until 2 December it will be hard to resist the activities offered as part of our Autumn of Culture, which will be held in the CajaCanarias Foundation’s different Cultural Spaces open to the public in Tenerife and La Palma”.

Kicking off with concerts by Hinds and Moisés P. Sánchez, the CajaCanarias 2023 Autumn of Culture music programme continues on 14, 17 and 28 of October with recitals by Mikel Erentxun, Flor de Toloache and Cristina Branco, respectively.

For information and tickets, see www.cajacanarias.com.

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What’s On

THEATRE, MUSIC AND ACTIVITIES

KEROXEN FESTIVAL

GRAN CANARIA

28MASDANZA

TENERIFE

TOTALLY TINA El Tanque Cultural Space From 21 October until 24 November

Adeje Auditorium From 30 November to 3 December It’s time to enjoy songs like Simply The Best, Private Dancer and What’s Love got to do with it. A show acknowledged by the UK’s Entertainment Agents’ Association as the top Tina Turner tribute and that has been a huge success worldwide comes to the Adeje Auditorium.

DECISIVE MOMENTS

The El Tanque Cultural Space in Santa Cruz de Tenerife opens its doors to Keroxen Festival. We will be treated to concerts and performances by invited artists including Grove, Sao Paulo Underground, Senyawa, Dame Área, μ-Ziq, MC Yallah and Catu Diosis, Panda Bear and Sonic Boom, among others.

For more information, see www.keroxen.com.

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LANZAROTE VISUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

CajaCanarias Cultural Space Until January 2024 The CajaCanarias Cultural Space in Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts Decisive Moments: Photography in the Julián Castilla Collection until 5 January 2024.

The exhibition lets us contemplate the world through the greats of the history of photography as well as through the lens of contemporary filmmakers such as Cristina García Rodero and Pablo Genovés.

More information at www.cajacanarias.com.

Different locations Until 28 October The 28MASDANZA International Contemporary Dance Festival arrived in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 29 September and can be enjoyed until 28 October.

More information at www.masdanza.com.

ELFIDIO

Auditorio Alfredo Kraus 21 October Various venues From 10 to 21 October The Lanzarote Visual Music Festival returns for another year in 2023. The perfect blend of new music and volcanic backdrops has kindled the interest of contemporary musicians such as Brian Eno and Michael Brook, among others. As a result, it has become down the years one of the most attractive and extraordinary festivals of avant-garde music in the world.

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Elfidio began almost sixty years ago when some friends got together and decided to fly the flag for Canarian music. Elfidio’s story is that of a people whose voices and images narrate what Los Sabandeños, what Elfidio, means to them. Ordinary people whose lives, even if they do not realise it, have evolved in tandem with the figure of the La Laguna songwriter. An impressive, traditional, innovative show, full of music, folklore, friendship, reflection and of Elfidio.

GRANADA

LEO HARLEM

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Agüimes Exhibition Centre 17 November One of the most loved, admired and celebrated comedians, Leo Harlem, performs on November 17 at the Agüimes Exhibition Centre in Gran Canaria, where he presents Deja que te cuente (Let me tell you), his new stage show offering a mixed bag of the best monologues of his brilliant career.

In short, a show guaranteed to have you in fits of laughter in true Leo Harlem style.

LOS GOFIONES SYMPHONY

Granada Sports Arena From 13 to 17 December Cirque du Soleil can be considered a prime example of artistic magnificence and originality taken to its highest levels. The quality of their creations is undisputed and over 100 million spectators have seen a Cirque du Soleil show.

SAN SEBASTIÁN

JUNTOS Y REVUELTOS

Alfredo Kraus Auditorium 28 and 29 October The combination of the Canarian folk music of Los Gofiones and the grandeur of the Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra makes for an impressive and moving musical experience featuring well-known songs from Canarian folklore and others penned by members of the group itself. The result is a unique sound and an equally unique presentation in which the orchestra will be dressed specially for the occasion.

Antzoki Zaharra 22 and 23 December Gurutze Beitia and Gorka Aginagalde have performed on stage together so many times that the chemistry between them is readily picked up by the audience and produces much laughter. On this occasion they deliver a humour-filled show with monologues in the purest stand-up comedy style: a female comedian, a male comedian and the audience.

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What’s On

SANTANDER

LILLE

SOLEDAD VÉLEZ

BONNIE TYLER

Sala Niágara 12 December In 2010, Soledad Vélez self-released Four reasons to sing, a four-song EP which she recorded in a friend’s studio. She has also released four studio albums: Wild Fishing (2012), Run With Wolves (2013), Dance and Hunt (2016) and, most recently, Nuevas épocas (2018), which featured collaborations by artists such as Joe Crepúsculo and Gerard Alegre Dória, from El Último Vecino, on the song Cromo y platino.

Théâtre Sébastopol 6 December In 2023, Bonnie Tyler marks the fortieth anniversary of her iconic single Total Eclipse of the Heart. One of Wales’ best-known singers, she is famous for her unmistakable husky voice and a string of worldwide hits, including Total Eclipse of the Heart, It’s a Heartache, Holding Out for a Hero, Lost in France, More Than a Lover, Bitterblue and If I Sing You a Love. During her fifty-year career, Bonnie Tyler has performed to audiences in many countries and has sold more than twenty million records worldwide. She has won numerous awards such as best international female pop/rock artist, three Goldene Europa awards and ESC Radio awards for best song.

MURCIA

TOULOUSE

MORAD

SOFIANE PAMART

Sala Mamba 8 December

Toulouse Zénith 30 November

Morad will present not just his new album but also a new show on this, his second and most important tour Spanish to date.

Sofiane Pamart is a French pianist from Hellemmes on the outskirts of Lille. He is well known by French audiences for breaking the elitist codes of classical piano. A gold medallist at the Conservatoire de Lille, he chose a different path to the typical classical music one.

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EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS

TENERIFE

GRAN CANARIA

MONUMENTA. NINE GUANCHE INCARNATIONS

MAR DE ISLA

Church of San Miguel Until 9 November

León y Castillo Museum House Until 19 November An exhibition of large format photography comprising black and white images on aluminium by Nacho González Oramas, who portrays the landscape of the island of Gran Canaria through interaction with the sea of clouds. ​​ This exhibition is part of the 13th Water Culture Days which take place from 18-21 October. Admission is free.

BIODIVERSITY 2023-2050

The exhibition Monumenta: Nine Guanche Incarnations by artist Yapci Ramos opened in September in the small church of San Miguel. The church was commissioned in 1506 by Spanish conquistador and governor Alonso Fernández de Lugo, but it is now Tenerife’s aboriginal women who conquer a space built following the victory over our Canarian ancestors.

A CORUÑA

PICASSO MUSEUM HOUSE

Rúa Payo Gómez Until December Lola Massieu Gallery Until 28 October The Biodiversity 2023-2050 project by Gerardo Stübing, who holds a PhD in Botany and Fine Arts, shows how artistic creation can be used to draw attention to the value of plants in particular and biodiversity generally, in people with low awareness of such issues. The exhibition runs from 6-28 October from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Monday-Saturday and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Tuesday- Friday.

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The city council has recreated in the apartment a 19th century home which features reproductions of Picasso’s A Coruña works together with an original engraving by the artist and his father’s best painting: Pigeon Loft with Nine Birds. Admission is free, with dramatised visits available since February.

Culture News

‘MONUMENTA’: AN EXHIBITION THAT REFLECTS ON GUANCHE WOMEN The exhibition entitled Monumenta appears to represent the possibility of subverting established power relations while at the same time challenging past narratives. The installation has been created from a combination of historical documentation, replicas of objects made by artisans, the features of the land it is associated with, and the artist’s creative imagination. The exhibition aims to be a space that is open to dialogue in order to reconstruct the void of oblivion through the creation of new collective mindsets.

Guanche women occupied a place as active subjects in the communities of pre-Hispanic Tenerife. After the conquest, the island’s aboriginal society continued to be governed by patriarchal

rules that perpetuated certain narratives and rendered others invisible, thus giving rise to the dismemory of otherness. Artist Yapci Ramos has used artistic, historical and social investigation to develop nine identities inspired by the landscapes of each of Tenerife’s ancient districts, their ancestral culture and oral tradition.

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SPAIN, AN IDEAL FILM BACKDROP Turespaña, through the Spanish Tourism Office in Toronto, took part in Toronto’s Festival Street international film festival in September.

Festival Street visitors to the Spain, Straight Out of the Movies stand were able to immerse themselves in a Spanish film-shoot location and have their photograph taken against a virtual film background. Street Festival draws around 300,000 visitors every year and its programme includes screenings, panel discussions and a host of other events.

According to Turespaña, Canadian tourists consider Spain to be a cultural and city-break destination and value the country’s cultural and artistic heritage.

The agency underlined the role of cinema as a “highly relevant” vehicle for transmitting these attributes and emphasised that series, films and film

settings act as “motivators in the desire to travel to the country and plan and book trips”.

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Gastronomy. Tasty walking trails

By Francisco Belín Illustrated by Ilustre Mario

THE “THIRD HALF”: A TASTY REWARD AFTER A HIKE IN THE CANARIES All eight Canary Islands boast natural settings that deserve to be visited and admired. The quality gastronomy on offer complements the individual tourist destinations and exciting outdoor activities available (canyoning, water sports, cycling,…) and the exertions of each physical challenge will be amply rewarded in the form of tasty recipes, local products and very different wines.

In rugby jargon, the “Third Half” refers to the tradition whereby the players from both teams get together after the game for drinks and food as reward for their exertions.

As mentioned above, the Canaries boast excellent conditions for locals and visitors to practise outdoor activities ranging from the most radical type (endurance events and high-level competition training) to specialised ones such as recreational diving, paragliding and mountain biking.

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Gastronomy. Tasty walking trails

Mountains or the hike from the village of Ye to the La Corona volcano in Lanzarote.

We need to hydrate properly before carrying on to El Cedro in La Gomera or the Marcos and Cordero Springs and Los Tilos waterfall in La Palma. And, of course, a visit to La Graciosa or the Water Route in San Andrés (El Hierro).

On this occasion, however, our traveller opts for a less strenuous programme and visits each of the islands through hiking. In addition to enjoying walking through different (and differentiated) landforms (hills, slopes, volcanic terrains and rock formations), they will take great care to enjoy the appropriate “Third Half” at the end of each stage.

Fuelling up with a goat or kid-goat meat casserole, accompanied by the obligatory “quarter of wine”, will prove very gratifying -

Fuelling up with, for example, a casserole made with goat or kid goat meat (excellent in Tejina, Tenerife; Tiscamanita, Fuerteventura; and Haría, Lanzarote) will prove very gratifying. A meat and vegetable or chickpea stew goes down wonderfully with a “quarter of wine” (the commonly-used local measure). The wine is a must and should preferably be made from native local grapes such as listán (white or red), malvasía (the aromatic La Palma variety or Lanzarote’s volcanic variety), or the sublime baboso grape from El Hierro.

Each walk poses its own challenges and fully deserves a celebration on arrival with the feeling of mission accomplished.

There will of course be different gastronomic options to suit specific desires although some restorative local cuisine washed down with wines from the area is an absolute must.

The Canaries occupy a deserved place as an established gastronomic destination, as reflected not just in tourist preferences but also in the increase in culinary offerings based on traditional recipes as well as vanguardist formats, both fusion and ethnic.In any case, the hiker will need to prepare their equipment for the walk.

The backpack will contain a water bottle, a comfy spare T-shirt, a baseball cap or wide brim hat, and sun cream (crucial).

Everyone will have their own way of doing things, but it is a good idea also to carry something energy-boosting (a banana from the Canaries, almonds from La Palma, even a roast leg of pork sandwich or a slice of gofio –which you can also get in small bar format).

Get the cutlery out, we are famished: a plate of carajacas (a liver-based dish) in Gran Canaria will do the world of good after walking so many kilometres, although a thick Gomeran watercress broth will also prove uplifting for our feet. Other options include freshly caught fish, shrimps and limpets (those from La Graciosa are out of this world) and even some delicious pork ribs served with boiled potatoes, corn on the cob and coriander mojo sauce.

Sugar intake is guaranteed with desserts such as bienmesabe (a thick and very sweet almond paste), huevos moles (sugared egg yolks), quesillo (Canarian flan), a Prince Albert (chocolate and almond mousse) from La Palma,… and a gomerón (palm-honey liqueur) by way of courageous shot to round things off, or the obligatory local honey rum if the aim is to mollify our euphoria.

Extraordinarily unique landscapes unfold ahead of you as you walk. Natural arteries where you can let your worries fade away: Tejeda (Gran Canaria), the Gairía Volcano (Fuerteventura, Tenerife’s Anaga

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Binter Social. Commitment to culture

BARRIOS ORQUESTADOS: A MUSICAL JOURNEY TOWARDS SOCIAL INCLUSION

Music, that universal language which bonds us through emotions, has the power to transcend barriers and promote values such as equality and respect. Its melodies form the basis of Barrios Orquestados (Neighbourhood Orchestras), a pedagogical and artistic project aimed at fostering culture in peripheral neighbourhoods where it appears not to reach. The project benefits from the support of Binter Social.

Music is the perfect vehicle to promote social inclusion and that is exactly the approach taken by Barrios Orquestados. Firmly convinced that social transformation should commence from the bottom up, the project centres on young boys and girls, the key players of the future. Through music, they are offered the opportunity of a comprehensive educational experience that instils in them sensitivity, cooperation, creativity and participation.

children and choirs of children and teenagers, with their families joining in also. Learning takes place in groups of approximately twenty students, with the pedagogical and methodological approach encompassing initial chords up to the reading of sheet music.

Barrios Orquestados is an entirely free initiative that encourages participation by the whole family and enables social and family interventions to be undertaken with groups from low socioeconomic levels and with specific social needs, with music used as an instrument rather than an end in itself.

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A FANTASY TRIP Born in Navarra and adopted by the Canaries, Stella Alonso came to our islands for work and remained out of love. Married to a Canarian and the mother of two lovely children, this professional journalist became inspired by the stories she would tell them on flights from Gran Canaria and Pamplona and she decided to take the plunge into the world of children’s books. She has authored ¡Wow! Un viaje de fantasía, a story full of emotion and adventure. Thank you, Stella, for being inspired by your travels with us to write this lovely adventure.

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