Thursday, January 27, 2005
2005 BMW R1200 RT Tenerife Press Debut
Following its press launch at Tenerife a week earlier, the first-ever UK public viewing of BMW Motorrad's brand new tourer, the benchmark-setting R1200 RT, is at this year's Motor Cycle News London Motorcycle Show (29 January - 6 February) at Alexandra Palace in London.
Full release »
Those with a knowledge of the island and a keen eye will recognize Tenerife's quiet and winter-sunny mountain roads as the the backdrop of photos of the bike at the following sites:
OneWheelDrive.net
Repsolypf.com
MOTORFAN (Dutch)
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Las Portelas: House For Rent
How do you fancy renting (long term) a house in the fertile and gloriously beautiful El Palmar valley?
A two bedroomed furnished house is currently available in Las Portelas. Situated on the higher slopes of the valley, Las Portelas is a small hamlet which overlooks the deep valley floor and provides some terrific views. Several busses a day to Buenavista del Norte. Excellent restaurants within walking distance. July fiesta has one of the best firework displays in the district.
Asking rent, inclusive of bills, is in the region of €200 pcm. You will need Spanish, but call Gregorio for details on 922 127862
UPDATE: This property is now let, but another one is in process of construction/renovation and will shortly be available to rent.
Tenerife: Mountain adventure
"... there's so much to see and do if you abandon the beaches for a while. Just a short drive away you can leave behind the rocky terrain of the costal strip and find yourself in plusher, more fertile, valleys, where tourists rarely stray."
Click here to read the full article »
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Increase in Unrest at Tiede Volcano
A report has been received of an increase in unrest at Tiede volcano in the Canary Islands over the past 2 weeks. Carbon dioxide emissions have risen from 75 to 354 tons per day. Hydrogen sulphide emissions have risen from 35 to 152 tons per day. Seismic activity remains elevated under the volcano. Fumaroles have increased in their pressure, and now emit sounds. There is no significant deformation of the land observed.
Volcano Eruption News
