Doramas " Descubre la verdadera cultura del ron
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:55 PM CST
Learn all about the true culture of rum with Luis Figueroa,
maestro ronero (master rum maker) of
Cacique 500 (in Spanish, of course) via these tasting sessions that will take place in the Canary Islands next week:
December 4th at Kapitel in La Laguna and
December 5th at Discoteca Tangara in Santa Cruz. Places are limited, so book in advance by phoning: 902-286-682.
Arepas, deliciosa sencillez venezolana en Canarias
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:41 AM CST
| Armstrong and Contador Training Together For First Time Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:49 PM CST Seven-time Tour de France champion Armstrong, who announced his comeback to cycling after a three-year hiatus earlier this year, and Contador, who has won all three of the sport’s major Tours, will take part in the November 30 -December 8 session on the island of Tenerife. |
|  El 69 por ciento de los canarios afirma no poder ahorrar para su jubilación
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 01:58 PM CST 69% of Canarians affirm that they cannot [afford to] save towards their pensions. (Which means 31% can, I assume. That's the number I find surprisingly high.) |
| Los jubilados canarios ganan 140,5 euros menos que la media nacional situada en 820,32 Posted: 26 Nov 2008 01:44 PM CST Canarian pensioners get 140.50 euros less than the national average of 820.32 euros. (The 679.82 euros (approx £571) they do get, of course, is not that bad compared to the basic pension of £90 a week (£390 a month) that many UK pensioners have to manage on.) |
| La Isla se acredita de forma oficial como destino turístico sostenible Posted: 26 Nov 2008 01:39 PM CST The island of La Gomera is given official accreditation as a sustainable tourist destination. (And long may it remain that way.) |
| Restauración de dos retablos de la Iglesia de la Peña de Francia Posted: 26 Nov 2008 01:36 PM CST Two 18th Century altarpieces at the church of Nuestra Sra. Peña de Francia in Puerto de la Cruz have been restored at a cost of over 30,000 euros. It's a very pretty church, so go see it and these artworks while they're at their best. Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:33 AM CST Producers Canarias Live Sun Festival have announced a Rod Stewart concert to be held on the 16th May 2009 in the Golf Costa Adeje, site of the recent Elton John concert. Benidorm declares war on unruly British tourists Posted: 26 Nov 2008 12:59 PM CST "Benidorm is to clamp down on unruly British tourists in an attempt to clean up the popular Costa Blanca resort. Beaches will be off-bounds between midnight and 7am in a bid to stop drunken couples having sex in the sand after leaving the late night bars and discos." Expect Tenerife to follow suit one day. |
| Tenerife Matters: The Best Tapas in Town Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:13 AM CST |
| FOOD & DRINK: Giving thanks on the Canary Islands Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:40 AM CST San Antonio discovers more about the culture, food and wine of its ancestors' homeland. FOLCLORE HERREÑO Posted: 26 Nov 2008 01:32 PM CST New blog about folklore, fiestas and traditions on the island of El Hierro with some lovely photos, both old and new. |
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Labels: Rod Stewart in Tenerife
Doramas " Descubre la verdadera cultura del ron 
El 69 por ciento de los canarios afirma no poder ahorrar para su jubilación 
ROD STEWART to perform in Adeje Golf on 16 May 2009!
