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MADRID LOOKS LOVELY IN GREEN! As you may already know, the first quarter of 2024 will see us commence flights to Madrid. Binter will operate a total of sixteen daily connections on its new CanariesMadrid route, four in each direction from Tenerife and Gran Canaria. With that in mind, we have put in place an ambitious operations plan using the five Embraer E195-E2 planes which we will add to our fleet in the coming months. This reflects our firm commitment to enhancing provision on this route with 770,000 seats per year on more than 5800 flights, which will be scheduled at times throughout the day and feature Binter’s hallmark service. The new direct connections mean that approximately one out of every five flights between the Canaries and Madrid will be operated by Binter, which becomes the second most important airline in terms of market share, according to the number flights, on a route that is crucial for the connectivity of the Islands and accounts for almost 50% of all domestic flights from Spain to/from the Canaries. We will thus be addressing a demand made of us for many years by society in our islands: to bring a Canarian understanding of air transport to flight connections with the capital and enable passengers on this route to enjoy our quality of service and our Canarian approach to doing things. We have also launched a new product called AirPass Explorer, which lets passengers to the Canaries from our domestic and international destinations explore several islands at very competitive fares. It is the perfect option for those who wish to visit more than two islands and discover the full variety of landscapes and experiences offered by the Archipelago. Lastly, I would like to mention the first NT Maintenance Forum, which we held in October. Our company president Rodolfo Núñez opened the event with an analysis of Binter’s growth in recent years and his strategic vision regarding the new challenges ahead. The forum brought together employees of the various Binter System companies in the maintenance sector, including BinterTechnic, Atavis, Sati, ADMTech and ISA, and served as a space for communication, contact and motivation to continue working to provide the best possible service to our clients. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to continuing to welcome you on board our flights. Santiago Guerra General Coordinator
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SUMARIO 8 Dolores Septién Interview
12 Monthly feature Economy
26 A Coruña Domestic destination
32 Toulouse International destination
42 Chavao Walks
50 Famara Beaches
20 Madrid Domestic destination
58 Aneurysm Health
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Interview. Dolores Septién
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By Beneharo Mesa Illustrated by Capi Cabrera
«WE HAVE REALLY TOP PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE NOT JUST GREAT AT THEIR JOBS BUT HAVE A HUMAN TOUCH TOO» María Dolores Septién (Bizkaia, 1965) is a merchant navy captain and head of Tenerife’s Sea Rescue Coordination Centre. In her latter role, she handles a range of emergencies at sea, as well as other work such as managing maritime traffic and maritime exercises, etc. Septién has received various honours and distinctions, including the Official Cross of the Civil Order of Merit in 2008 and two Civil Guard Order of Merit Crosses (White Badge), in 2007 and 2021. However, if there is something that distinguishes this seafarer, it is her warmth as a person and her love of the sea.
various services associated with these roles or in support of other institutions with maritime-related roles. In the case of sea rescue, our roles include assisting people in difficulty at sea: drifting vessels that need towing, medical evacuations, dealing with objects in the sea that might pose a hazard to shipping, tackling pollution… The issue of hydrocarbon spillages is monitored very closely using satellites and the various means of air support available to Sea Rescue.
What are the role and responsibilities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s Sea Rescue Coordination Centre? Operating under the jurisdiction of Spain’s maritime authority – the harbourmaster and the Directorate General for the Merchant Navy – we carry out a series of functions that are set out in law: sea rescue, maritime safety, the fight against marine pollution, and management of sea traffic. There are also 9
Interview. Dolores Septién
have to make the effort to get across to another boat. Their state of agitation might cause the boat to capsize due to a loss of stability. It is a critical situation for the crews and helicopters. Once the migrants are on board, they have to be triaged to check how they are and identify anyone needing immediate medical attention. There have even been cases of babies needing to be delivered. I get goosebumps just thinking about it and about the crews who have to deal with such situations. But then you have the satisfaction that comes after the rescue operation, when you get them into harbour and they can be looked after by the different agencies and their specialist staff. There is no disputing that these situations are tense and complicated, but we have really top professionals who are not only great at their work but have that human touch too.
How is this work carried out? We are a coordination centre and, as the same suggests, we coordinate our work with the Port Authority, Civil Guard, Red Cross, Navy, Police, 1-12…, with all institutions related to the world of the sea and which might have to be mobilised at a given time. By way of example, if a ship is at sea and gets into danger and we request someone to go to its aid, they are obliged to do so. In many cases, the best response is a nearby vessel in the area, who we call to provide immediate assistance.
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You mentioned a human touch: at times this seems to be lacking in many people who see the boats arrive; it is as if they lack empathy. What does someone at the front line feel about that?
In personal and professional terms, what does the rescue of migrants arriving in the Canaries entail? To tell the truth, these are extreme situations. In the situation you are referring to, it is a well-known fact that the boats arriving in these parts are overloaded and very fragile. Many are just dinghies and have a puncture or leak that lets water in. The state of the boats falls well short of maritime safety requirements and they lack the minimum stability needed to stay afloat. The initial worry is to locate them. The uncertainty arises because they will often make contact with us by mobile phone and say they are in a specific place. However, they can’t provide their longitude or a geographical reference; it is tough. Then there is the actual rescue, particularly the initial approach. The occupants of the boat are very agitated and in poor shape: they cannot even stretch their legs yet suddenly
It is a lack of empathy, but you see it not just with operations of this kind: you also find it in other facets of life. There are some people whose vision of the phenomenon is one that …, well, one that I do not share. What does the sea mean to you? The sea? Oh, my goodness …, I would say that … without the sea we would have nothing. The sea is a point of contact and place of freedom.
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Economy. Monthly feature
By Francisco Javier Torres del Castillo* Illustrated by Ilustre Mario
AUTUMN BRINGS DARKER TONES The greenery of spring has been increasingly replaced in recent weeks by gloomy autumn tones, which is particularly true if we examine the behaviour of financial markets, interest rates and the economy in general. In this part of the hemisphere, autumn is a mild time of year, often associated in poetic terms with melancholy, that permanent, vague and calm state of sadness and apathy stemming from physical or moral issues that tend to be of minor importance.
It is that vague but profound, calm and permanent sadness which means that sufferers find no pleasure or fun in anything. Napoleon Bonaparte must have felt this way during his exile on the island of Saint Helena, where he dictated his memoirs.
is linear or predictable and everything seems incomprehensible. Like a Napoleonic war, the pandemic brought violent disruption to our way of life. Our world was complex and ambiguous but was much more controllable than the one we face today, which we might define as chaotic and very fast-paced.
However, do not allow yourself to be inebriated by melancholy or the tale of Napoleon. Autumn is upon us, fragile and anxious; these times are the opposite of boredom, ones in which nothing
Our optimistic expectations concerning forthcoming interest rate cuts have dissipated and no longer exist. Everything
* Director, Renta 4 Banco in the Canaries.
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Economy. Monthly feature
ductivity growth, while top tech stocks have soared in value so far this year.
now leads us to believe that interest rates will remain high for some time. Inflation in the G7 economies appears to have peaked but is not falling at the desired speed. Nothing is what it seemed.
We have entered a new era, reflected in the symbolism-laden confrontation between leaders such as technology entrepreneurs Musk and Zuckerberg.
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Our environment is characterised by the difficulty of making correct decisions in a paradigm of frequent, often abrupt and confusing changes affecting all facets of our lives, including politics, technology and culture. This moment has already been given a name because someone from the English-speaking world always comes along and invents a term to label the uncertainty we face. They tell us now that we are in a BANI world.
In this context, the focus is no longer on what the maximum levels of rates will be but on how long central banks will keep them at these levels. Indeed, there is a growing body of opinion that feels that keeping interest rates higher for longer is the correct strategy to curb the persistent pressures on prices. We will just have to wait: "Higher for longer."
The acronym stands for Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear and Incomprehensible and is derived from another popular term: VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).
So far, inflation has been pegged and even reduced without a rise in unemployment, but new battles lie ahead and it will be difficult to emerge from inflation without triggering an increase. Therein lies the risk.
While VUCA environments are the predecessors of BANI, everything would appear to suggest that they are now obsolete because the changes occurring are much more chaotic than before, a further turn of the screw.
The war in Ukraine remains very heated, even more so on the borders of Europe; winter is approaching and there is a risk, albeit low, of further tensions in energy prices. And I am reminded by history that Napoleon’s decline and fall was sparked when he took on Russia.
I would have preferred to call these times Napoleonic but I will settle for appreciating the Ridley Scott film which is due for general release on 24 November. As usual, I invite you to smile, while reiterating my standard recommendation to follow the crew's instructions and keep your seat belts tightly fastened. However, when you land, don't forget to go to the see the film. Napoleon awaits you.
We live in a world of great progress and upheaval. We have made great strides in healthcare and the IPCC (Climate Change Experts) report emphasises that global warming of less than 1.5 degrees is still feasible. The latest advances in large language models such as ChatGPT bode well for future pro-
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TAGOMATE FOLK GROUP TURNS FIFTY-ONE The Tagomate Folk Group (Agrupación Folklórica Tagomate) was formed in Tijarafe in 1972 in the town’s Club de Amigos, an institution that hosted a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. The group comprises approximately thirty members and has set itself the goal of rescuing, preserving and disseminating folk tradition. One of its main contributions to this goal are its traditional costumes, for which much of the credit must go to the late José Luis Lorenzo Barreto, the town’s former cultural affairs councillor and founding member of the group.
CAIXABANK LAUNCHES 8TH TOURISM BUSINESS MODERNISATION AND INNOVATION AWARDS IN THE CANARIES CaixaBank has opened applications for this year’s Canary Island Hotel & Tourism Companies Innovation and Modernisation Awards, an initiative which sees the bank join the four biggest sector employer bodies in the Islands (Ashotel, FEHT, Asolan and Asofuer) to honour tourism firms in the region that have implemented the most important actions in the categories of Best Repositioning or Reform, Digital Transformation, and Best Responsibility Initiative. Now in their eighth year, the awards were launched at the bank’s Las Palmas de Gran Canaria headquarters in October by Manuel Afonso, regional director of CaixaBank in the Canary Islands, Andrés Guerra, commercial
director for Business Banking, and a representative of each of the aforementioned employer associations. Applications can be submitted until 1 December 2023 at the offices of Ashotel, FEHT, Asolan and Asofuer or at any branch of CaixaBank and its network of business centres in the Canary Islands.
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LA VACA AZUL El Cotillo in Fuerteventura is an ideal spot for campers and should be underlined in red in any decent travel notebook if the aim is to spend a few hours trying wonderful sea food. Of the wide range of places available to eat, one stands out by tradition for its quality ingredients and friendly service. La Vaca Azul is one of the top restaurants not just in Fuerteventura but also in the entire Canary Islands. 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. Requena, 9. El Cotillo - Fuerteventura. T. 928 538 685.
SPAIN HEADS SOLAR ENERGY USE IN EUROPE Spain is a global solar power and its leadership is reflected in job creation in the sector. According to the latest EU Solar Jobs Report 2023 compiled by SolarPower Europe, the solar workforce across Europe grew by 39% to reach 648,000 workers at the end of 2022, up from the 466,000 jobs recorded in 2021. Much of this growth is attributed to the boom in Spanish photovoltaics. In 2022, more than 100,000 people were employed in the solar energy sector in Spain. The figure was bettered by just one country, Poland, which hosted work for nearly 150,000 Poles thanks to a major increase in residential solar self-consumption installations. A total of 8.4 GW of new capacity were installed in Spain, approximately half of which were large Utility Scale plants. The remainder was distributed across small plants and
self-consumption systems. For its part, Poland installed just 4.5 GW. Germany occupies third place with a workforce of 93,000 in its solar sector and 7.4 GW of capacity installed in 2022. Behind Germany come other major solar players such as the Netherlands, Italy, Greece and France, although some distance behind.
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Domestic destination. Madrid
By Galo Martín Aparicio Photos by Felipe Hernández Durán and Adobe Stock
FIVE MUST-VISITS IN MADRID Reducing a city to five must-visits is purely for reasons of space and time. It is a solution that makes Madrid doable; a resource that turns the city into five crosses on a map. Reading between the lines of this map, you discover another Madrid: the one which lies en route to these five locations but which does not appear in guides. A Madrid as stimulating as the one we are told we really must see, as if there is just one city of Madrid. The five must-visits set out below are appetisers for any trip to Madrid. The rest is entirely up to you.
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Domestic destination. Madrid
Heritage Site and a visit requires two days: one from the outside and one inside. The Royal Palace is an imposing stone building that oozes solemnity. A setting from a different era that is open to the public, who will find its Throne, Columns, Gasparini and Alabarderos Rooms, not to mention the Royal Chapel, Gala Banquet Hall, Royal Kitchens, Grand Staircase and Royal Armoury, as ostentatious as they are beautiful. Rooms so enormous that they could not be accommodated in today’s Madrid which, like other cities, grows skywards and is made of glass.
Buen Retiro Park This park is proof of how much the urban shape and mindset of Madrid and its people have changed. In former times these were private grounds used by royals for hunting. Today, few people will not have enjoyed a stroll, a jog, a rowing boat trip or just hidden away here. It is a park, a place to walk, home of the Book Fair and a shortcut to get to other parts of the city. There are very few places you cannot reach by cutting through the Retiro. A walk in the park gives you a real boost as you head to wherever you are going, whether an appointment with a urologist or dentist or to do some shopping in the sales, etc. You can enter and exit the Retiro via the Puerta de Alcalá gate or Cuesta de Moyano, Madrid’s bookmarket street.
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Palacio Real In the vicinity of the Royal Palace lie the Royal Theatre, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza de Oriente square and Campo del Moro gardens. This ensemble of royal monuments has been designated a World
Prado Museum One of the world’s three most important art galleries. A building as
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splendid as the treasures it houses. An immense collection of paintings by top Spanish and world artists: Velázquez, Bosch, Raphael, Durer, Rubens, Goya, etc. A visit to the Prado Museum counts as a sizeable number of credits on an Art History degree. Don’t worry if you don’t immediately see the pictures that everybody speaks of; they will appear sooner or later.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Although some might be ashamed to admit it, Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium is one of the city’s most visited spots. Real Madrid are one of three top-flight football teams in the capital, along with Atlético de Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. They are not just a football club but a boom that has been of great benefit to the city. Many travel to the Spanish capital to see Real Madrid play at the Bernabéu and take advantage of the trip to visit the Retiro, Royal Palace, Prado Museum and Rastro.
Rastro flea market The Rastro is a survivor, an antiques market and much more besides of the authentic Madrid. Every Sunday, the stalls, shops and antique sellers that bring it to life throng the steep Calle Ribera de Curtidores and surrounding parts. There is a lot to see and discover in this sprawling flea market; some come to sell, others to just wander around, browsing and buying, just like us. Regardless of whether they actually buy anything, most people take time out for a drink or bite in the local bars in La Latina, Puerta de Toledo and Calle de Toledo, as well as in the tucked-away alleys.
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Domestic destination. A Coruña
By Saioa Arellano
A MARKET STEEPED IN HISTORY
It is a sunny Saturday morning, something not very common in A Coruña in October and is therefore greatly appreciated. Despite being early, the streets are full of people, of the bustle that characterises cities that have a life beyond what you can see.
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Domestic destination. A Coruña
ing this part of the market is like going back to my childhood.
As is known, one of the strong points of Galicia in general and A Coruña specifically is the quality of its fish and seafood, its raw materials. The city cannot be understood without its wonderful port, which has been a major commercial hub historically given that it was used to transport wine, oil, grain, fish and many other products in the early centuries.
It reminds me of many mornings heading out with my grandmother to buy the fish we would eat that day. It also reminds me of the tradition of running errands and buying each individual item in its proper place. A reminder of the routines of yesteryear, slow ways of doing things, traditional trades, and the added value of eating fresh local products. It reminds me of how important it is to appreciate, admire and respect the enriching experience places offer you.
The port remains vitally important today for preserving and maintaining a key economic activity that is deeply rooted geographically in a city that lies on the Atlantic coast and is renowned, among many other reasons, for its mariñeira (seafaring) tradition.
Favouring local products adds greatly to the value of the place -
There are three markets in A Coruña. You will find one of the most beautiful and historic markets anywhere in Spain on Plaza de Lugo square. An outdoor market stood here in the mid-19th century but lacked infrastructure back in those days. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century (1901) that construction commenced on the first building of the Eusebio da Guarda market (also known as Lugo Square market).
The ambient noise as you walk along the market aisles leaves its mark on you. Everyday life in its purest and natural form. The pure tradition of making full use of everything, reflected in hearing someone ask "do you want the scraps to make soup?" The sound of the fish being placed on the weighing scale; the sound made by the person cleaning the scales of the fish; the features of the signage; people’s shopping in their trolleys… All that and much more form the essence of these magical places.
Due to the death of its architect Eusebio da Guarda, the work was not competed until 1910, when it opened officially. After this first building, two more were built before the latest one in 2006, which is the building we see today. Its daily business gets under way in the fish market at 5 a.m. when the fishermen return with their catches and the bidding to snap up the best produce begins. From here, the fish departs for different parts of Spain although some remains in the city and goes on sale from 8 a.m. For me, enter-
Another great benefit of markets is, of course, that they are a meeting point, where you see your friend, neighbour or family member, and delight in going to your usual stall.
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Domestic destination. A Coruña
Fish and seafood clearly have a significant influence on cuisine, of that there is no doubt. In addition to helping preserve activities such as those referred to above, one of the best things about A Coruña is that all the products you might wish to consume are purchased in the city. Favouring local products adds greatly to the value of the place. In terms of present-day gastronomic variety, the city is in no way inferior to others traditionally associated with culinary fame.
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International destination. Toulouse
By Elena Horrillo
A TOUR OF THE PROUD MANSIONS SPAWNED BY DYER’S WOAD
Much of Toulouse’s beauty is said to lie in the typical pink-orange colour of its foraine brick facades. However, the so-called pink city owes a great deal of its splendid architecture to the industry that grew up around dyer’s woad, a pastel blue pigment that brought riches to local merchants who lost no time in flaunting their wealth by building some of the city’s most beautiful private mansions (‘Hôtels’), all invariably crowned by tall capitulary towers.
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International destination. Toulouse
A leisurely walk through the southern French city of Toulouse, the country’s fourth biggest, reveals why it is known as the Ville Rose or pink city. The name stems from the characteristic colour of the foraine bricks that dazzle in the sunshine on the walls of its most beautiful buildings. The curious thing is that the pink city owes its beauty to pastel blue, a pigment that made local merchants very wealthy in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The pastel blue or dyer’s woad was extracted from Isatis tinctoria, a plant which was grown in the triangle formed by the cities of Toulouse, Albi and Carcassonne and which, for years, brought significant riches to the city's merchants, who also benefited from the River Garonne as an export route. As the merchants grew in wealth due to their monopoly over the pigment, Toulouse grew in splendour thanks to some of the most elegant mansion houses in the city.
Pastel blue or dyer’s woad was extracted from Isatis tinctoria, a plant grown in the triangle formed by the cities of Toulouse, Albi and Carcassonne -
The Hôtel d’Assézat is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding. Located next to Place Esquirol and very close to the new bridge, it is the headquarters today of the museum of the Bemberg Foundation. As with all the city's mansion houses, the interior is beautiful. Beyond its doors lies a wonderful patio that draws together the full splendour of the building and frames its two beautiful
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facades, where the three levels represent the three classical orders – Doric, Ionic and Corinthian – and are connected by its characteristic stair tower.
these constructions. With good reason, the capitulary towers typically found in these buildings are known also as towers of pride.
Another stop on our tour of the iconic mansion houses that arose thanks to the woad trade is the Hôtel de Bernuy. Its charms are hidden away from prying eyes and only through its two internal patios can its overall beauty be perceived. Jean de Bernuy, the original owner, wanted to demonstrate his power by building a tower over twenty six metres in height. Today, it is one of the city’s icons.
A prime example is the Hôtel de Bagis, also known as the Hôtel de Pierre (‘stone mansion’), whose first owner was Jean de Bagis, a Parliamentary counsellor who purchased five buildings to build his dream residence. It served subsequently as the residence of various counsellors including François de Clary, president of the Parliament of Toulouse, who added a new wing. This sumptuous mansion house on Rue de la Dalbade boasts one of the most impressive façades in the city, with eight impressive and symmetrical openings. Needless to say, it also has a central patio, where four buildings converge, and a rear garden. The Atlantes door is wonderful and is full of very striking reliefs and details.
In addition to being a merchant, Bernuy was a capitoul, one of Toulouse’s chief magistrates who, like its parliamentarians, sought to continue the tradition initiated by the merchants and glamourised the city – while also displaying their own authority – through
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International destination. Toulouse
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The Hôtel de Bagis has a straight staircase, a departure from the traditional spiral staircase which the Hôtel d’Ulmo was first to break with thanks to its long, straight stone staircase and landing on each floor. Although this architectural gem was paid for through the ill-gotten gains of corruption, it is worth stopping to admire the beauty of its triangular pediment and attractive baldachin.
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DISCOVER 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. Roque de los Muchachos Renowned as home to one of the largest telescope arrays on the planet, the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory boasts a number of state of the art telescopes, including the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC), whose 10.4 metre diameter mirror is one of the largest in the world. Its high-altitude location, stable climate and clear skies offer privileged views of the Milky Way and many celestial bodies. Thanks to collaboration between various institutions and countries, the observatory has contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge in areas such as the formation and evolution of galaxies, the search for exoplanets and the understanding of stellar phenomena. In addition, Roque de los Muchachos attracts visitors and astronomy enthusiasts keen to enjoy the beautiful night sky in exceptional surroundings.
Roque de los Muchachos.
El Tamaduste This small coastal town, appreciated for its peaceful atmosphere and natural charm, is an ideal spot for anyone wanting to swim in calm waters. It also offers activities such as diving and snorkelling for fans of marine life. Although small, Tamaduste has a special appeal due to its welcoming atmosphere, which makes it an ideal destination for those looking to unwind. Improvement work carried out in the area has made it accessible for people with reduced mobility.
El Tamaduste.
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awareness and education projects and initiatives aimed at all publics with the aim of helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
In this way, Ewaste helps mitigate both the overexploitation of the natural resources used to make the devices and the generation of new plastics. Through its activities it helps avoid the discharge of approximately 800,000 tons of CO2 equivalent into the earth’s atmosphere in the Canaries and contributes to the development of the circular economy in our islands.
Four concepts underpin the work of Canarias Recicla. Educate publicises and disseminates the benefits for our islands of fair and balanced social, economic and environmental development; Foster promotes initiatives and projects linked to the Sustainable Development Goals and the circular economy; Care helps protect the environment and ecosystems of the Canary Islands; lastly, Connect promotes alliances between organisations and key stakeholders to map a sustainable present and future for our islands.
The Canary Island Foundation for Recycling and Sustainable Development (Fundación Canarias Recicla) is a non-profit organisation promoted by Ewaste whose purpose is to transform society through sustainability
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Walks. Tenerife. Chavao
By Aarón Rodríguez González Photos by Rocío Eslava
IN THE BOWELS OF THE VOLCANO We return to Tenerife, the largest and highest of the Canary Islands, for a breath-taking journey into the bowels of one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes on earth. We begin our walk at Boca Tauce, the loveliest of the entrances to the gigantic central theatre of what has been dubbed popularly the ‘Island of Hell’. Our walk follows Trail 18 of the Teide National Park and starts next to the former house of goatherd Juan Évora, which has been made into an interpretation centre commemorating the way of life of the last inhabitants of Tenerife’s summit.
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Three features that combine to form a sensational mosaic accompany us on this must-do walk. The first, to our left, is the westernmost edge of the magnificent Las Cañadas caldera: the scar left when the island’s central edifice collapsed seawards just 200,000 years ago. The second, to our right, is the offshoot that emerged in the heart of Tenerife following this colossal cataclysm: the gigantic Teide-Pico Viejo edifice that stands proudly 1700 metres above us.
The dark and jagged rocks form a kind of black river that flows from the craters known as the Nostrils of Teide The third feature makes this walk stand out among all those you can do in Tenerife: the lava flow from the 1798 eruption, the last-but-one eruption in the island’s history and the last to occur inside Tenerife's iconic National Park. The dark and jagged rocks form a kind of black river that flows westwards from the craters known as the Narices del Teide (literally, the Nostrils of Teide), on the slopes of Chahorra, to the walls marking the limits of Cañada del Cedro.
The stand-out feature of this walk is the lava flow from the 1798 eruption, the last-but-one in the island’s history Teide broom, codesos (Adenocarpus viscosus) and wallflowers grow where there is space among the craggy rocks for their seeds to sprout. Roque del Cedro is the prelude to the end of this short but picturesque walk, which finishes when we reach the Los Escanillos or Chahorra viewpoint on the TF-38 road.
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Length: 3,62 km. Elevation gain: 186 m. Technical difficulty: moderate. Elevation loss: 150 m. Highest point: 2085 m. Lowest point: 2040 m. Nearby places of interest: there are many places of interest close to the walk. The road heading towards Chío takes you to the Chinyero Special Natural Reserve, scenario of Tenerife’s last volcanic eruption in 1909. In the direction of Arona, nestled among pine trees, lies the beautiful town of Vilaflor, the highest in the Canaries. Remarks: The walk is short and not strenuous, although the route is more than 2000 metres above sea level and conditions are normally very dry and sunny. For this reason, you are advised to take water and adequate solar protection including not just suncream but a hat or cap too. Also, take care when walking across the lava. Did you know… A cañada is a livestock trail, a route used when moving animals to a different location. The volcanic cirque known as Las Cañadas del Teide received its name because the flat areas up here at the top of Tenerife, between the lava flows from the Teide-Pico Viejo volcanic edifice and the wall of the huge crater, were used for passage by herdsmen and their goats.
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Walks. Tenerife. Chavao
Mirador de Chahorra
Boca Tauce
Roque del Cedro
Risco de Guayonce
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LORO PARQUE FOUNDATION SUCCESSFULLY REINTRODUCES NEARLY EXTINCT LEAR'S MACAW INTO THE WILD Loro Parque Foundation celebrates a significant triumph for our planet: Three newborn chicks of the Lear's Macaw, a species considered functionally extinct in 1992, have hatched in their original habitat in the Brazilian Caatinga. These chicks are the offspring of a pair bred at Loro Parque as part of the Lear's Macaw Recovery Program (ICMBio/BR), showcasing the importance and effectiveness of species recovery programs developed by Loro Parque and other zoos in their facilities. This success reaffirms the relevance of zoo work in conservation, highlighting that animals raised in zoos can indeed be successfully reintroduced into the wild. Furthermore, this case remarkably confirms this ability by having the same pair return to their habitat and reproduce with three chicks in the same clutch—a rarity occurring in just 3% of wild pairs.
This breakthrough is the result of intensive efforts, including teaching the animals the necessary survival skills before reintroduction takes place.
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Beaches. Lanzarote. Famara
Text by Álvaro Morales Photos by Rocío Eslava
A SETTING WORTHY OF A FILM BEFORE CINEMA WAS INVENTED Lanzarote is more than just lava, sunshine and contrasts. Beyond the visions of development and conservation that have been vying with each other for sixty years, the island is home to spots that merit repeat visits and its array of beaches is truly enticing. Among its stand-out beaches, Famara in the north of Teguise holds a privileged place. Its easy access by car, large size, spectacular views of the Chinijo Archipelago and El Río, hidden spots where you can lose yourself in the dry sand, and the imposing Famara mountain with its famous bungalows at its foot make for a hugely attractive sight. To this we must add its status as a surfing mecca, its love affair with the big screen, the gastronomic delights of its restaurants, and a 19th-century Wild West flavour thanks to its sand-filled streets, as if cinema arrived here before anywhere else. A must-visit you will most definitely not regret.
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Beaches. Lanzarote. Famara
Teguise has coastline on Lanzarote’s northern and southern sides. Although not the only municipality in the Canaries to boast this privilege, it has one of the most extensive ranges of beaches and swimming spots in the islands’ eastern province. These include highly tourist and family-geared beaches, beaches with fine sand and pebbles, secluded beaches with calm waters, others with perilous tides but with an unmistakeable flavour of untamed volcanic surroundings that deserve to be captured on camera for posterity. While there are beaches to suit virtually all tastes, Famara has that special something, that little extra that makes it an essential visit if you are in César Manrique’s island.
Location: in north-east Lanzarote, in the municipality of Teguise, near Risco de Famara and opposite El Río and La Graciosa (Chinijo Archipelago). Lifeguards: yes. Surfing beach: yes. Nudist beach: not usually although occasionally, at certain times and when there are few visitors, some visitors practise nudism. Restaurants: the restaurants in La Caleta de Famara, next to the sandy streets, offer a wide range of fish and seafood dishes. Toilets: no. Showers: no. Sunbeds and umbrellas: no. Adapted for the disabled: no. Parking: yes. Public transport: buses and taxis. Dogs: yes, but not on the whole beach. Curious fact: Among other reasons, Famara’s love affair with celebrities is due to films such as Broken Embraces (2009), directed by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Penelope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo and José Luis Gómez, among others.
Famara lies at the foot of the spectacular mountain cliff bearing its name, which is situated to the right and is home to Lanzarote’s highest point: Peñas del Chache. Getting here is relatively easy: you just need to take the road from the old part of Teguise to La Caleta de Famara, guided by the mostly easy to follow signage. You will pass Morro de Jable and the Casa del Molino and, soon after, a very distinctive landscape will come into view.
Needless to say, Famara is a mecca for different types of surfing in the Canaries Time seems to have stood still in the small town to the left with its sandy streets, a contrast with the many modern parked cars, the exquisite fish and seafood restaurants, the young vibes that come with being a surfing capital, and even its fame as a destination frequented by celebrities such as Almodóvar, Penelope Cruz, and others... At the far end, between the cliff and a sleepy stretch of sea known as El Río, La Graciosa -a gem of an island- can be glimpsed in the background, as if hoping to hide some of its many treasures. Although visitors will be aware that the unforgettable Chinijo Archipelago is located out there, what is closer to hand is more than enough, which is not hard to understand: you just fall in love with Famara. Its ever-present wind and dangerous currents (extreme caution is required) inevitably prevent it from receiving the highest possible rating. However,
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these same handicaps are advantages in the eyes of many if the aim is to retain that wild, alternative paradise flavour, even if the beach is easy to get to and attracts entire families. If the sea conditions are favourable and the sun is shining (clouds may appear but they are not always unwelcome), swims here are replenishing, relaxing and just perfect, in symbiosis with nature even if appropriate respect must be shown for the strong sea and the permanent wave swells on this enormous beach. If swimming is not possible, walking along its sands (six kilometres long, growing bigger when the tide is out), listening to the roar of the Atlantic, sheltering on the driest sections, and hiding among the wind-formed du-
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nes or behind the improvised or permanent stone walls constitute a luxury that is hard to resist and more than makes up for any risk posed by swimming. Needless to say, Famara is one of the main surfing spots in the Canary Islands. Surfing here comes in different forms although the standard board mode is most popular. The absence of big hotels means that the famous bungalows at the foot of the cliff add to the impression of paradise. True, there are apartments that increase your chances of staying longer to enjoy the location, but even just a few hours are sufficient to realise that if you return to Lanzarote, the Island of Volcanoes, you are guaranteed to come back here because Famara is well worth repeating. You can round off the day in the local restaurants and enjoy scrumptious potatoes with mojo sauce, fish and seafood soups, parrot fish, moray eel, John Dory, grouper, octopus, goat and many savoury delicacies that make Famara much more than just somewhere to make a note of. What’s more, in the direction of El Golfo (down to the left), the many smaller coves with fine sand, plus the inlets, rock pools and headlands, increase the attractiveness of this area further and you should be wondering why you have not packed your suitcase already, beach towel included. 54
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A NEW HORIZON IN THE CANARY ISLANDS
Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote.
Following its success in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, the Paradisus by Meliá brand has arrived in Europe in two stunning destinations: Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. The new Paradisus hotels here are the ideal option for those looking to combine luxury with nature, culture and sustainability. From exclusive rooms to unique experiences, the resorts offer guests an unforgettable experience thanks to their innovative Destination Inclusive programme.
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Paradisus Gran Canaria.
Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote.
With its Destination Inclusive® concept, the brand has revolutionised the sector by redefining the traditional "all inclusive" format and offering new experiences associated with nature in the destination. These luxury resorts offer guests an immersive experience in the destination, where they can savour local cuisine, learn about local art and culture, and enjoy unique experiences.
take guided tours to tourist attractions, take part in artistic visits, and enjoy the local cuisine. The Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote hotel offers contemporary spaces, local crafts and excellent local and international cuisine. Its aim is to promote responsible tourism that appreciates and values everything that nature and the people of Lanzarote offer. Designed by Fernando Higueras in collaboration with César Manrique, the hotel blends with the surrounding nature to create a unique and special setting. Following a painstaking and comprehensive renovation and redecoration of its spaces, the 282 rooms and villas of the Paradisus Salinas offer comfort, technology and elegance that allow guests to connect with the island’s natural environment. The Reserve Villas are designed with a tasteful decoration that melds with the luminosity of the sea and their gardens are modelled on Lanzarote’s nature. Each villa boasts a saltwater pool, private garden with porch, Bali bed and palapa to make the most of the warm nights.
Situated on the idyllic island of Gran Canaria, Paradisus Gran Canaria is the brand's first hotel in Europe. This innovative hotel combines luxury with local culture and nature. Guests can take part in cooking workshops, go on excursions to landmark local locations, and enjoy unique experiences. With 299 rooms and suites, Paradisus Gran Canaria offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere with sea views and a design that blends harmoniously with the surroundings. The hotel boasts an extensive choice of bars and restaurants, a magnificent spa, exclusive spaces for families, and personalised services for adults in The Reserve. For its part, Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote is located in Costa Teguise on the Biosphere Reserve island of Lanzarote. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, volcanoes and pristine beaches, the hotel offers an experience that goes beyond the conventional. Guests can
Both the Paradisus Gran Canaria and Paradisus Salinas hotels stand out for their collaboration with renowned Canarian chef Germán Ortega, who brings his culinary talent and passion for local gastronomy to the Peseta restaurant in Gran Canaria and La Graciosa in Lanzarote. 57
Health. Aneurysm
By Professor Dr Manuel Maynar* Illustrated by Ilustre Mario
AM I AT RISK OF SUFFERING AN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM? The aorta is the body’s biggest artery and is responsible for carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Arteries begin to deteriorate from the age of six months onwards and the aorta can suffer alterations such as a weakening of the aortic wall which can lead the vessel to dilate and even rupture.
* Director of the Chair in Medical Technologies at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; director of the Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Surgery Service at Grupo Hospiten Tenerife.
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Health. Aneurysm
Arteries are blood vessels (tubes) that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. If the aortic wall weakens, it can swell up. This balloon-shaped swelling is called an aneurysm. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) occurs in the part of the aorta that runs through the abdomen.
- Persons aged over sixty. - Males: the condition is four times more common in men than women. - Smokers. - Persons with a family history of abdominal or another aneurysm. - Persons with atherosclerosis. - Persons with high blood pressure. - Persons with heart disease. - Persons with a family history of vascular disease.
Aneurysms usually grow slowly, over a period of years, without producing symptoms -
In most cases an abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptures without presenting early symptoms as it generally does not manifest itself. However, in some cases, a series of symptoms/signs may indicate the existence of an AAA: severe abdominal pain, which may or may not be constant; lower back pain, which can radiate to other sites; a sensation of a throbbing lump in the abdomen; weakness.
Aneurysms usually grow slowly, over a period of years, without producing symptoms. When they become so large that they risk rupturing, they can trigger dangerous internal bleeding and are a potential cause of death. If caught early, an AAA can be treated before it ruptures. That is why early detection is so important.
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Minimally invasive surgery in vascular pathology was first introduced in Spain in 1980 by Professor Maynar, who in 1994 was also the first to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm by implanting an endoprosthesis, thus avoiding the need for traditional or open surgery.
The main symptoms/signs of a ruptured aneurysm are sudden and intense pain, paleness, rapid pulse, dry mouth and thirst, nausea and vomiting, among others.
Compared to traditional or open surgery, patients treated with this less invasive technique enjoy enormous benefits, including a shorter hospital stay and fewer complications. Patients receive two small incisions in the groin and can be back home just a few days after the procedure.
If you suspect a rupture, you must go urgently to the nearest health centre. In addition to a clinical examination to guide diagnosis, imaging methods such as ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance and arteriography can be used.
Those at higher risk of suffering an AAA include the following:
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Health News
HUC LAUNCHES STUDY OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS Neurologists and urologists at the Canary Islands University Hospital (HUC) are conducting a study of male patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to investigate which type of lesions associated with the disease lead to potential sexual problems.
Called EMSEX, the study also explores the psychological issues that can come with multiple sclerosis and related sexual problems.
Demyelinating plaque lesions in eloquent locations present in routine MRIs will be analysed and clinical data from the patient’s medical history will be collected, including the year of diagnosis and degree of disability as assessed on the Expanded Disability Status Scale, an acknowledged method for quantifying disability in multiple sclerosis. Analytical data and details of testosterone levels will also be collected.
It is important to note that the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis include sight problems, sensory alterations, impaired movement coordination, tremors, spasticity, fatigue and intestinal problems, but also sexual problems such as a lack of desire or potency issues (erection). In the study, patients with multiple sclerosis participate voluntarily using questionnaires to provide information to the researchers regarding their quality of life, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and sexual function.
This study, which has received Ethics Committee approval, is the result of the collaboration between the hospital’s Neurology and Urology services. It is headed by urologist Yanira Ortega González and neurologist Montserrat González Platas.
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BASCOVIDALES MEDICAL CENTRE Our facilities boast state-of-the-art technology, used under the strict supervision of a medical team consisting of three specialists: Dr Jesús Manuel Basco López de Lerma, Dr Marta Vidales Lombó and Dr Irene Castaño González. The centre offers comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for the face and neck. -
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THE BEST TRAINING WILL TAKE YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO Our Grupo Dentazul Vocational Training Centre is a private centre accredited by the Canarian Ministry of Education, Universities, Culture and Sport. It offers higher-level vocational qualifications in Dental Hygiene, Dental Prosthesis and Prosthetic Audiology, which provide access to university degrees, mainly in the field of health. Grupo Dentazul, which is about to celebrate 25 years in business, has received accolades both in Spain and at international level, including the 2019 International Technological and Business Innovation Prize, received at the Museum of Technology in Berlin, and the 2020 SME Socially Responsible Business Award. T. 922 23 24 59 www.grupodentazul.com
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Survey
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 November. We will draw the name of a person who will receive a free interisland flight to La Palma with a companion, based on the Canarian resident fare and subject to availability of seats and dates. The lucky winner will be revealed in the December edition of NT magazine. The winner of the september 2023 survey (NT 246) is Silvia Reyes Guerra.
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What’s On
THEATRE, MUSIC AND ACTIVITIES TENERIFE
FUERTEVENTURA
AFRICAGUA CANARIAS 2023
CAJACANARIAS AUTUMN OF CULTURE
CajaCanarias Cultural Space Until 2 December
Palacio de Formación y Congresos 23 and 24 November
CajaCanarias Autumn of Culture 2023 enters its final straight and bids farewell in a big way with performances by Juno, Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto and Sarah McCoy, as well as comedian Pepe Viyuela, among others. Venue: CajaCanarias Cultural Space in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (plaza del Patriotismo, 1). For information and tickets see www.cajacanarias.com.
Africagua Canarias 2023 is back. On 23 and 24 November, Fuerteventura’s Palacio de Formación y Congresos conference centre hosts the 8th Forum on Water and Renewable Energies with the aim of informing Canarian firms of business opportunities in Africa in these fields. For details of the programme, registration and other information, see www.africagua.com.
GRAN CANARIA
ONE THOUSAND AND A FEW
RAPHAEL
NATALIA JIMÉNEZ
Guimerá Theatre 29 November Spanish Singer Natalia Jiménez has been one of the most spectacular voices in female pop music sung in Spanish in recent decades. She has based many of her works on the traditional Mexican songbook. She travels to the Canary Islands to present her Anthology, 20 Years tour.
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus 16 december
Gran Canaria Arena 7 December
Kike Pérez is back to ask the question Is this number one thousand? or One thousand and a few? We are not sure whether his diehard fans have the answer. The comedian, actor and, of late, television presenter is not totally sure himself and opts to turn a mathematical mistake into something positive and, in the process, trigger laughter by the bucket load.
Legendary singer from Jaen, Raphael, flies to Gran Canaria in December to present his latest work, Victoria, written and produced by fellow singer and musician Pablo López. The concert is the first in the Canary Islands on his Victoria tour and take places on Thursday 7 December at the Gran Canaria Arena. On Saturday 9 December, Raphael takes to the stage in Tenerife’s Santiago Martín Arena.
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MARÍA PELÁE
WOMAD
Alfredo Kraus Auditorium 26 November Festival Mar Abierto concludes its 17th season with María Peláe, a unique artist who captures everyone’s interest. The singer-songwriter from Malaga has more than twelve years of musical career under her belt and is renowned for her elaborate lyrics full of social criticism, which she combines with the most up to date sound.
Santa Catalina Park From 9 to 12 November The WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) festival was created by British singer Peter Gabriel to showcase different musical rhythms. This year’s edition features a host of international artists. In addition to concerts, it consists of many parallel activities such as voice and instrument workshops for adults, food tastings, and courses for children, as well as cabaret shows, public talks and audiovisual screenings.
SANTANDER
GRANADA
QUIQUE GONZÁLEZ
REMEMBER QUEEN
Escenario Santander 20 January
Palace of Congresses 13 January
Quique González celebrated his first twenty-five years in music in 2023 and marked the anniversary in his favourite way: on the road singing with the fans who have accompanied him all these years. Quique's repertoire today consists of eleven studio albums containing more than 140 original songs and two live albums, all released between 1998 and 2023.
Italian tribute band Remember Queen arrive in Granada on their European tour. The show aims to create the sensation of seeing Queen live. The band members replicate the very same formation used by the English group on stage and change costume ten times. Also including in the show is visual backing in the form of videos recorded by Queen down the years and which let us get to know Freddy Mercury’s group and its career highlights. The Remember Queen artists recreate the original show down to the tiniest detail, with a staging similar to that used on Queen’s 1986 tour, the last one with Freddie Mercury and the original group that thrilled audiences worldwide.
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What’s On
SAN SEBASTIÁN
FLORENCE
IZARO
PAOLO HENDEL
Kursaal Elkargunea Centre 3 and 4 January
Teatro Puccini 25 de January
Izaro, the most important Basque singer of recent times, returns to the Kursaal to debut Cerodenero, an exciting and intense concept album in which she narrates an inner journey through canvases full of contrasts of pop, folk, electronic and roots music. She shows us her brightest side, but her wildest side too. Eighteen months without performing in San Sebastián is far too long for arguably the city’s most beloved singer.
Hendel is well known for his versatility and ability to play a wide variety of comical characters, and his talented acting and humour have endeared him to Italian audiences. His legacy has left a lasting mark on the Italian entertainment industry and his contribution to the world of comedy and acting is widely acknowledged in Italy and beyond.
MURCIA
CARLOS TARQUE
TOULOUSE
CALOGERO
Toulouse Zénith 26 November
Sala Mamba! 27 January Some still consider him the best rock voice on the current scene. After fifteen years heading legendary band M Clan, Carlos Tarque is renowned not just for his unique soulful voice but also as a true frontman on stage. What’s more, he is also a poet: at least that's what he has shown in this latest work by the Murciélagos and in six earlier albums. All these reasons have made Tarque an influential figure on the contemporary Spanish music scene.
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Throughout his career, Calogero has demonstrated his musical versatility, merging various styles and genres and attracting a broad fan base in France and other French-speaking countries. His best-known songs include En apesanteur, Face à la mer and Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer. In addition to his solo work, he has also collaborated with prominent French artists from the music industry.
EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS A CORUÑA
TENERIFE
ETERNAL ADOLESCENCE
PICASSO MUSEUM HOUSE
Tenerife Arts Space Until February 2024 In Act I: Eternal Adolescence, Álvaro Urbano takes viewers on a timeless dream by recreating the Gazmira, a hotel on which building work began on Mount Tenisca (La Palma) in the late 1950s but was never completed. An unfinished project by La Palma architect Rubens Henríquez, the Gazmira hotel put the glowing promise of tourism into freeze mode.
GRAN CANARIA
ATRAVESANDO EL COLOR Rúa Payo Gómez Until December The Casa Picasso houses reproductions of 33 works, four of which are by Picasso’s father and the rest by a young Picasso. The works are integrated into the decor of the house, in all rooms except the bedrooms. The house itself is in typical A Coruña architectural style, including the characteristic wooden galleries, and retains its original structure. 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.
Ponce de León Cultural Building Until 7 December Óscar Díaz presents his exhibition Atravesando el color (Traversing colour), in which colour is the key strand linking idea and object, since it is always vital when approaching any creation. After more than a decade without exhibiting his work to the public, Díaz sees the need to put it on show. This project sets out to display his most lively, most exposed and most immediate work; his day to day experimentation and search for inner conformity; a work that he was keen to develop on paper using a simple mixed technique familiar to all, namely, Indian ink, graphite, sanguine, coloured pencils, etc.
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Culture interview. Dani Calero
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By Beneharo Mesa Illustrated by Capi Cabrera
«HUMOUR FOR ME IS LIKE AN EXERCISE IN EXORCISM» Dani Calero (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 1982), presenter of TV programme Cógeme si puedes (Catch me if you can), has worked in television for over twenty years and has always had ties to the world of communication and comedy.
How did you get into comedy and television?
is not so much a question of format but frame of mind.
It was nearly a coincidence. As a boy I was always doing impersonations of the teachers at school, neighbours and members of my family. One day someone dared me to do it at the Carnival celebrations in La Luz. I accepted the challenge and it went down very well. I was later contacted to do an audition for local TV because someone had seen me performing. After that, I alternated between local and regional TV.
Has your surname affected or influenced you? The only status I have ever known is being the son of my parents and having my family surname. It is true that some people have used this as a weapon against me, but I am clear on one thing: someone who doesn’t like you will never like you, regardless of whether you can demonstrate that you have not made it into this world because you have a particular surname. I could understand someone might think that in my early days, but after twenty-three years in the profession…
What has the profession meant for you on the personal level? It has made me much of what I am as a person today. It has taught me to deal with people from different walks, something you learn a lot from. For example, that not everyone will like you or that someone who doesn’t know you will have a preconceived image of you…
What is humour for you? For me it is an exercise in exorcism, transforming all the things you see in everyday life, dressing them up in surrealist, absurd clothing and then putting them back out there. Although humour is often based on very local things, it is a universal language. It is where different types of people come together. Ultimately, it is subjective too. You might prefer one form or another but you will always find something in common with anyone who does the kind of humour you like most.
You have worked in different formats. Which are you most comfortable in? All of them have good and bad sides. However, you approach things differently depending on your frame of mind. It 71
Culture News
7TH CIRCULAR LAVA
CULTURAL TOURISM FIGURES IN SPAIN RETURN TO PREPANDEMIC LEVELS
Circular Lava, an interdisciplinary cultural route which is now in its seventh year, is designed to enable people to discover the island of El Hierro through the changing itineraries offered by the programme, including musical projects, talks/workshops and artistic activities centred on the traditional and contemporary culture of the Canary Islands.
Data from the Resident Tourism Survey and Tourism Spending Survey, both of which are part of the National Statistics Plan and were conducted by the National Institute for Statistics (INE) for 2022, reflect for the first time that cultural tourism levels have almost returned to, and in some cases exceeded, pre-pandemic levels in terms of travel and expenditure by residents in Spain and visitors. One in five trips taken last year were to attend cultural activities.
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Gastronomy. Flagship recipes
By Francisco Belín Illustrated by Ilustre Mario
THE CANARY ISLANDS: FROM TRADITION TO VANGUARD IN FLAGSHIP DISHES Canarian cuisine is a prime example of how deceptively simple popular recipes and local products have been taken from their very roots and elevated to a place of honour by chefs with creative ambition. It is the result of the participation of men and women in the reservoir of ideas that fostered both traditional and highly innovative concepts. Thanks to them, the Canaries are considered today not just a tourist destination but a gastronomic one too.
Our journey today aims to refresh some bold and signature culinary creations that have merited a place in history. Before beginning, allow me to say that we could fill many volumes with names and dishes and those mentioned here are by no means the only ones that might appear.
To explore the emergence of a cuisine that has drawn praise from top Spanish food critics, it is appropriate to examine the foundations of our cooking. Readers will have in mind the names of chefs and mould-breaking recipes that have become culinary icons, one example being
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the sweet black pudding turrón by Tenerife’s Juan Carlos and Jonathan Padrón (holders of two Michelin stars and three Repsol suns).
reduction), Diana Marcelino and Alejandro Bello (ropavieja stew with goatmeat), Fabián Mora (salad with edible snails), Francisco Javier Darias and Juan Perdomo (moray eel chips) and Pedro Hernández Castillo (ossobuco made with La Palma veal). And a very long list besides.
Back in the days when the term pure hard work was used rather than R+D, the two brothers were part of an impressive generation that brought to their dishes impossible designs and sizes, the dissection of unthinkable taste nuances, a far-reaching reinterpretation of popular dishes and responses to a different way of understanding gastronomy as an experience rather than eating for eating’s sake.
What about bananas? They may disappear from menus and become virtually non-existent in savoury dishes, hence the importance of the unique croquettes created by Lanzarote head chef Orlando Ortega or the salted fish with cooked banana by Juan Carlos Rodríguez Curpa in La Palma. Equally, the contrast between Tomás Galván’s ribs, potatoes, corn on the cob and green mojo sauce in El Socorro (Tenerife) and the innovative cooking of Jesús González, alma mater of the legendary El Duende, with his mousse of potatoes and ribs, not to mention his mosaic of tomato with corn tafeña, chicken ropavieja stew, royale of rabbit in a spicy salmorejo coating, and cream of potato with strips of salted dogfish.
Among the culinary ingenuities produced, mention must be made of the Padrón brothers’ sweet black pudding ‘turrón’ This human and intellectual endeavour drew its inspiration from authentic experiences stemming from strokes of genius based almost on survival needs. One such example is La Punta del Hidalgo’s sea urchin soup, whose main ingredient is braised initially before being made into a lovely thick broth. Similarly, the soup made with limpets, crabs and edible burgado snails in El Hierro, particularly Lorena Machín’s succulent variant in La Restinga, among others. Among these very inventive parallelisms, young chef Samuel Hernández in Los Gigantes (Tenerife) a shining star. Here, consistency turns the essence of the tastiest Canarian cuisine into an elixir of seafood and salinity.
Luckily, the above-named chefs continue to pursue their professional excellence and have been rewarded with the creative ingenuity of Borja Marrero and his rural-concept recipes based on experiments with prickly pear (and other ingredients from the natural environment in Tejeda), and Arona’s Diego Laureano Schatenhoffer, who has created an edible watercolour with Canarian prawns and unheard-of maturations of fish and pieces of goat meat. We cannot end without mentioning desserts and do so with a delightful traditional one from Los Realejos, which was revolutionary in its day: corona crocante (crunchy crown), which Pedro Rodríguez Dios tells us is a structure made from caramel and meringue with almonds, which used to be handed out as gifts at weddings, as if a work of art.
Local products were given a breath of fresh air by chefs who were ahead of their time, including Braulio Simancas (smoked escolar fish with mandarin and ginger
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BINTER COLLABORATION HELPS DELIVER ‘CAMINO DE LOS VALORES’ PROJECT
Reyes Martel, a youth court judge in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is president of the #UP2U Project Association, which aims to challenge stereotypes concerning young people who get into trouble with the law and has earned widespread recognition. The same is true of its inspirational Camino de Los Valores (Hiking for Values) project, a walking initiative in which Binter plays an active role. Its main objective is to offer young people in vulnerable situations the opportunity to interact in a different social environment and encourage them to internalise fundamental values in their lives.
featured young people subject to youth court orders. The group comprised a total of nineteen participants, including educators working in the court system, volunteers and parents. The project gradually evolved and young people from other Canary Islands and parts of Spain including the Balearic Islands, Ceuta, Granada, Santander, Galicia, Ciudad Real and La Rioja joined up until the impressive figure of three hundred participants was reached in 2019. This experience is beneficial both for the young people and the other participants. Indeed, the opportunities have enabled some young people who had never been outside their home neighbourhood before to travel by plane and fulfill their dreams. They are now role models and hope to be an inspiration to others.
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ATLÁNTICA DE HANDLING TURNS EIGHTEEN WITH MORE THAN A MILLION OPERATIONS UNDER ITS BELT Atlántica de Handling, the company set up to improve Binter’s ground handling service for its flights in all Canary Island airports, has come of age and surpassed the milestone of one million weighted operations. The company commenced operations on 1 October 2005 and offers a highly specialised and customer satisfaction-focused service which has helped it achieve quality standards above the sector average. During these last eighteen years, the company has undergone a process of continuous improvement and specialisation, which led it in 2013 to become the first in the Binter group to be certified simultaneously in standards ISO 9001 | Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 14001 | Environmental Management System (EMS), and ISO 45001 | Occupa-
tional Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSST). Of the Canarian airline’s various companies, it has the largest number of employees (over 400). Atlántica de Handling is currently immersed in new and exciting challenges such as adapting to the incorporation of eleven new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft in 2024 and innovating and digitalising its processes to ensure quality for the next eighteen years.
BINTER’S AIRPASS EXPLORER PASS LETS PASSENGERS VISIT SEVERAL CANARY ISLANDS ON THE SAME TRIP Binter has commenced the sale of its new AirPass Explorer, which lets passengers travelling to the Canaries from the airline’s domestic and international destinations explore several islands at very competitive fares. This new product completes Binter's drive to improve the connectivity of the Canaries and facilitate access to all the islands, a goal already served by products such as Discover, Binter's stopover which is designed to enable passengers to visit two islands on the same trip, and the free connecting flight in the Canary Islands, which the company offers on all its domestic flights to/from destination outside the Islands and on its international flights to/from Italy and France. AirPass Explorer gives passengers access to a special fare of just forty euros per flight plus taxes and is the perfect option for those who want
to visit more than two islands and discover the full variety of landscapes and experiences offered by the Archipelago. Of every ten passengers on its external routes, between three and four connect with other islands via Gran Canaria or Tenerife, while two out of every ten passengers on Binter’s Africa routes are in transit from domestic or European flights. More information at www.contenido. bintercanarias.com/airpass 80
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