Monday, 19.11.2018
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19.11.2018 - At the weekend, an orange alert was in place with a warning that waves could be up to six metres high.. Huge waves did roll towards the coast and they caused enormous damage. Fortunately, no one was injured, a miracle when you consider that in Mesa del Mar 67 apartments in the Mar y Sol building had to be evacuated. The waves had swept along the balcony railing on the first two floors and caused other damage too. In Garachico, the coastal road was closed to traffic as it had turned into a torrential river. The Castillo beside the natural swimming pools lay alone like an island. On Saturday evening at 10pm, 24 people were evacuated by firefighters from a building in Calle Esteban Pons, after the waves reached the elevator. more...
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19.11.2018 - At the weekend, an orange alert was in place with a warning that waves could be up to six metres high.. Huge waves did roll towards the coast and they caused enormous damage. Fortunately, no one was injured, a miracle when you consider that in Mesa del Mar 67 apartments in the Mar y Sol building had to be evacuated. The waves had swept along the balcony railing on the first two floors and caused other damage too. In Garachico, the coastal road was closed to traffic as it had turned into a torrential river. The Castillo beside the natural swimming pools lay alone like an island. On Saturday evening at 10pm, 24 people were evacuated by firefighters from a building in Calle Esteban Pons, after the waves reached the elevator. more...
19.11.2018 - Every year, when the big waves roll ashore, official warnings are issued and the coastal promenades blocked. And just as regularly the precautions are ignored by people who dangerously underestimate the strength of the Atlantic. The pier at the lighthouse in Puerto de la Cruz is one of the most popular walks, which is beautiful when the sun is shining, but very dangerous when the waves are high. A 70-year-old foreigner who ran onto the pier on Sunday despite the barrier had to learn the hard way. A wave caught him and threw him onto the concrete blocks underneath, which act as breakwaters. The elderly man was very lucky. He was rescued with minor injuries to one leg and his head. more...
19.11.2018 - A refugee boat, which set sail from the south of Morocco on Sunday morning, is missing. Three Moroccans swam to Playa Aglou in the province of Tiznit, some 700 kilometres south of Rabat. They said that the boat had capsized with about 25 people on board. Although the missing persons were immediately searched for by boat and from the air, no trace of them has been found so far. It is very likely that the three are the only survivors. The waves were very high and turbulent on the Moroccan side over the weekend. more...
19.11.2018 - On almost every day of this week, the Hotel Playa Sur Tenerife in El Médano is offering high class musical entertainment, starting at 8.30pm. On Monday the Trio Atlántico will play Canarian and South American songs. Entry costs €10. On Tuesday a concert for piano and violin will be offered by Mirjana Anastasijevic (piano) and Nobert Sarkozy (violin). Admission costs €12. more...
18.11.2018 - A total of 18 sailors set sail from Las Palmas before the weekend to sail the new route from Las Palmas to the Caribbean island of San Vicente. They were greeted with applause. The main start of the 33rd ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) will take place on November 25, when the sails will be set in the direction of Santa Lucía. Anyone who might be wondering today about a parade around the capital's marina, and what it is about, should be aware that it is the participants in the sailing regatta who are celebrating the forthcoming start with their national flags and their infectious anticipation. more...
18.11.2018 - Last week, Local Police officers based in Santa Cruz de La Palma stopped a man on a scooter whose strange driving style was conspicuous. The suspicion that the man might be drunk was quickly confirmed. The alcohol test revealed a level of 1.12 per millilitre, which is almost five times the permitted limit of 0.25. In addition, a subsequent drug test was also positive. That will be expensive. The 57-year-old driver will have six points removed from his driving licence and will have to pay a fine of €1,000. more...
News Features ::
Today and tomorrow, June 2 and 3, this is a nautical event in the Marina del Sur, Las Galletas, that will be showcasing all that’s special about the sea-related activities in the Islands. There’s adapted diving for the physically challenged, the Guanche's Cup regatta (Optimist, Laser and cruising categories), the 20th Canary Islands Underwater Video Championship and the exhibition of the 50th anniversary of the Canary Islands Federation of Underwater Activities are some of the novelties of this edition.
Most of the activities are completely free of charge, like the stunning photographic exhibition that has already been a major hit in cities such as Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca.
Parallel to the competitions, the Canary Islands Boat Show will organise a wide range of activities such as diving, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle surfing, sailing, jet skis, surfing, kite surfing, boat trips and whale watching. Workshops, talks, exhibitions, concerts and a wide range of gastronomic activities will also make these days memorable. There are over 40 activities on offer, ideal for residents and visitors.
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The second Vijazz event starts today in the Liceo del Taoro, La Orotava, and continues tomorrow as part of the celebrations of International Jazz Day.
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