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![]() Daily news from the Canaries and the islands' biggest English language newspaper on-line Bajade de la Virgen Dance of the Dwarves Dance of the dwarves The Bajada de la Virgen de La Palma is one of the most colourful and delightful fiestas in the Canary Islands, but if you haven’t already booked your flight and accommodation you’ll probably have to catch it on local and national television. La Palma - 05.07.2010 - The weeks’ long fiesta happens just once every five years, and has been marked by civic and religious authorities for over 330 years. Among the events most photographed and anticipated is the Danza de los Enanos (Dance of the Dwarves) which this year takes place on July 15th and 24th. The performance is repeated in the main square (tickets only) many times throughout the evening and then on the streets of the island capital throughout the night. For the full programme of events check out the website www.bajadadelavirgen.es/
| Las Palmas - 09.09.2010 - A flotilla of boats from Gran Canaria in support of independence for the Western Sahara will not be allowed to approach the coast of Morocco, say sources in the African country. more... Lanzarote - 09.09.2010 - Passengers who were disembarked in Arrecife yesterday have described their 'nightmare cruise' aboard a Pullmantur liner. more... Canary Islands - 08.09.2010 - Canarian president Paulino Rivero has warned shipping lines that he will take them to Spain's Competition Board over their massive hike in freight charges which could lead to heavy price rises in the islands. more... Candelaria - 08.09.2010 - Two of the Cho Vito residents who are staging a hunger strike in the centre of Santa Cruz over the forthcoming demolition of their homes had to be admitted to hospital last night due to their weak condition. more... Candelaria - 07.09.2010 - Owners of homes threatened with demolition in the Cho Vito district of Candelaria have refused to suspend their hunger strike ahead of a planned meeting between the town's mayor and the Spanish authorities in Madrid. more... ![]() ![]() ![]() Install a solar hot water system and let the sun pay your monthly water heating bill! more... ![]() ![]() | Electronic Cigarette The Electronic Cigarette SLIM is recommended for smokers with few consume, occasional smokers and to go. www.liquid-shop.eu Rent a car Tenerife We have been in the rent a car business since 1976 in Tenerife. Our experience - your advantage. www.hermanns-cars.com Elektronische Zigarette Kombiangebote Elektronische Zigarette 8,9cm mit der E-Zigarette Classic www.elektrische-zigarette.eu Real Estate Tenerife Tenerife Real Estate is your partner on Tenerife for penthouses, properties, fincas or business-pubs for the purchase and sale of villas, chalets, houses, appartements. www.teneriffa-immobilien.es ic media group |