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Bienvenidos…

To those in a relationship, those actively pursuing their chosen one in the hope of

becoming part of a relationship, or those just in love with love itself, February will

mean only one thing: Valentine’s Day (unless you’re Finnish, when instead 14 February

is Friend’s Day – an alternative I have to confess to preferring. After all, we all have

friends to celebrate with, and it avoids rubbing salt into the wounds of the dumped, the

recently separated or the sorry victim of unrequited love, possibly the bitterest pill of

all).

But we have decided to embrace the idea wholeheartedly, so be prepared to find a

healthy dose of love in this issue. Find out the Top 5 Romantic Restaurants in Tenerife

– if you want to earn serious brownie points with your other half (p25), and check out

our enticing selection of love-themed cocktails for you to work through after your meal

(p21). Our Escape section this month had to be Paris, City of Love (p45), and keeping

with matters of the heart, but a slightly less romantic take on it, we look into how you

can take better care of yours (p41).

Of course if you really want to get away from it all, there’s no better place then the

beautiful island of El Hierro to disconnect from, well, pretty much everything (p11).

But, all talk of love aside, February also means that carnival time is upon us once

again, and this year looks set to be the perfect pick-me-up to laugh in the face of the

crisis. What better recipe than harking back to the Flower Power days of the Swinging

Sixties??

Get out those bell bottoms and mini skirts, big up your hair, and let the good times roll!

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11 El Hierro food & drink

16 Guachinches19 Potaje de Coles21 Sexy Cocktails competition

24 Dinner for two at La Estancia top 5

25 Romantic Restaurants green living

28 Grow your own Vegetables activities

31 Stand-up Paddling property

35 Insurance Dos and Don’ts36 Property of the Month tried & tested

39 Abama Kabuki body & soul

41 Looking after your Heart escape

45 Paris directory

51 Business Guide

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Delicatesen Tenerife: Teno 25February,2pm

The second installment of the 2012

Delicatesen Tenerife experience will

take place in Teno on 25 February.

Following the huge success of the

2011 Delicatesen experience, El

Cardon Nature Experience has once

again joined forces with El Aderno

patisserie and a host of other local

institutions and town halls to offer

a fabulous day out combining

walking, nature, tradition, culture,

history and gastronomy, which

will take place once a month at

destinations spread all over the

island. This month the tour heads to

Teno Rural Park, to the hamlet of

Teno Alto. The gentle descent will

last around four hours, starting

at 2pm from the hamlet square,

during which time you can expect a

selection of treats including artisan

demonstrations of cheesemaking

and salto del pastor (a special

way of going down hills, in a

pole-vaultesque fashion). You will

also get to sample the exquisite

rosquetes de huevo (traditional egg

yolk-glazed pastries) and some local

wine and goats’ cheese. Then, in

the evening, join in one of Tenerife’s

most authentic cultural activities,

Baile de Piñata of Teno’s carnival.

Price: €25 (Under 12s: €18). Tour

language: Spanish (other languages

available on request). To reserve

your place, call 922 127 938 or

e-mail info@elcardon.com.

Great news for Tenerife: The respected British newspaper The Guardian has selected Santa Cruz as one of the Top 5 Places in the World to Live! According to journalist Tom Dyckhoff, the other four destinations worth upping

sticks and moving to are Portland in Orgeon, Maui in Hawaii, St Pauli in Hamburg and Cihangir in Istanbul. Santa Cruz is, he says “Magnificently, sexily exotic. Its neighbourhoods mostly date from the 1890s to the 1930s, all pastels and gin slings, though the long-lost recent economic boom has left its mark, too, with a new art gallery and public square by architects Herzog and De Meuron, and the obligatory “thing” (Is it a bird? Is

it a plane?) by Santiago Calatrava (that’s the Auditorium to you and me). The tourist-free city is big enough not to be dull and small enough to be manageable…”

If, even after our fab article in last month’s edition, you still haven’t visited discovered what a lovely city Santa Cruz is, maybe it is time you did…

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Return to El Hierro Binter Canarias has launched a new campaign, Tu cariño

vuela (your love flies!) to promote El Hierro and bring back

tourists to the island, after the heavy blow suffered by the

holiday industry during the months-long volcanic activity

at the end of 2011.Phase one of the airline company’s plan has seen 5,000

seats go on sale for the month of February with 40 per cent

discounts on the normal price – so from Gran Canaria you

pay €24.10 and from Tenerife just €21.10 each way. Binter

Canarias, through the internet, also allows anyone to send

messages of support to the people of the small island,

which will appear on giant screens installed in La Restinga

and Valverde. SMS messages can also be sent with the

word “VUELA” 25600, with 50 per cent of the €1.42 euros

going towards social programmes on the islands. There

is also a twitter account, ‘#tucariñovuela’ or follow the

campaign on the Binter Canarias Facebook page.

Don’t miss our article on El Hierro (page 11).

If you need help or assistance in matters relating to the Tenerife Cabildo there is a now a team of very friendly professionals in the new public office in El Verodal building in the centre of Los Cristianos able to assist.The office is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am to 2pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 6pm, and is very much a drop-in centre, no appointment needed. It’s computer friendly, too – if you are not online at home they will provide you with a password and you can use the public computer there and then.

At the opening of the offices Cabildo councillor Magaliz López Garcia, spoke of the high number of people who used the 24-hour telephone line last year (over 70,000) and the development, in this office, of the telematic service

on offer. Arona mayor José Alberto González Reverón said it was hugely important to the resident and tourist population in the south and Cabildo president Ricardo Melchior welcomed the initiative as part of the Cabildo’s ongoing commitment to provide a service for all the citizens of Tenerife. That includes those who don’t speak Spanish and the offices have a full time multi-lingual officer, Alejandro Alonso, who speaks excellent English and some German. Magaliz added that information and assistance in English was also available on the 24-hour telephone line, 901 501 901.

Help is at hand

All Inclusive perfectionHuge congratulations to the team at the Iberostar Anthelia hotel in Costa Adeje, which has just been named the Best All Inclusive Hotel in Spain by users of TripAdvisor!It just goes to show how the all-inclusive holiday is no longer restricted to hotels in lower categories – the Anthelia is a five-star luxury hotel with an excellent gastronomic offering and a superb level of client attention. TripAdvisor awards are allocated following valuations by clients of the hotels in question which is why they are so highly regarded. Luis Hérault, Director General of Marketing in Grupo Iberostar said, “the client’s happiness is fundamental for Iberostar and we are working every day to guarantee their total satisfaction. Therefore it is they who, through this prize, have recognised the emphasis we place on their needs, and it is great news and a huge honour for the company.”

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Taking the plunge Umberto Pelizzari, probably the best known free diver in the world, was in La Caleta in Adeje in January to open a new free-diving school in the borough. Pelizzari has established world records in all the existing disciplines of free underwater diving, which is basically diving without breathing apparatus. And no, it’s not how Tenerife Pearl get their consignment!The Italian joined members of the Adeje council and Mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga to open the school, which will become the European headquarters of the sport. Given the closeness of the Tenerife Top Training centre, T3, the sea and the excellent all-year climate it is hoped that the new Academy will become a centre of excellence in the sport.

Get sporty! The new mega multi-use health centre has just opened

its doors in Adeje and is a great incentive to those of

us living in that part of Tenerife to put some New Year’s

resolutions to the test and get healthy in 2012.

Spin, row, cycle, run, whatever your pleasure…

integrated into the existing swimming pool building

the new installation, which is just as you pass the main

roundabout into the town, boasts a great range of salons

and activities, as well as fixed bike, spinning and rowing

equipment, free weights, and a terrific range of classes

six days a week. Membership also gives you preferential

access to the swimming pool and the outdoor courts.

There are trained monitors and guides on hand to work

with you on individual programmes and help with any

specific needs. The gym is also open from 6.30am so no

excuses if you can make an early start to your day.

Extreme survival NewpermanentexhibitionopensinGüímar

No, it’s not a new Tenerife-based reality survival show, but the name of a fascinating new permanent exhibition that is now open in the Parque Etnográfico Pirámides de Güímar.Rapa Nui, Superviviencia Extrema brings people a step closer to the mysteries of Easter Island, that Polynesian land mass with the 887 mind-boggling huge statues called “moai”, built by the early Rapunui people, though why and how they were erected remains an enigma today. The island is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and, it is claimed, the most remote inhabited island in the world, but visitors to the Güímar

Piramide Park can now find out more by visiting the new exhibition.At the opening was Ingrid Yuriko Westermeier Tuki, deputy mayor of Easter Island (now a part of Chile), the Chilean consul to Tenerife, Pedro García Sanjuán, ferry company owner Fred Olsen, whose funding of the park and related exhibitions is vital, the mayor of Güímar, the president of the Tenerife Cabildo Ricardo Melchior and Sonia Haoa, an archaeologist from Easter Island, who walked the guests through the exhibition after the inaugural speeches.

Sonia Haoa talks guests through different aspects of the island’s archeological history

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Carnavales are upon us once again, this year’s theme being the 1960s: The Age of Flower-Power. Guaranteed to be heaps of fun, it’s the perfect excuse to put your stress and worries to one side, and let your hair down. If you fancy going along to the gala to elect the 2012 Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, tickets are available through http://www.generaltickets.com/cajacanarias. The event will be held at the Trade Fairs & Exhibition Centre on 15 February, tickets are €10 of €15 for the special area. Tickets are also available for the Adult Murgas Contest (all three phases) and for the grand finale, which will be held on February 10 in the Heliodoro Rodriguez López stadium. The price of tickets for the final of the Murgas Contest will be €10 for a grandstand seat and a “bono” ticket for the three contests plus the finale costs €19.

Some dates for your diary for this year’s events in Santa Cruz include:

10 February (8.30pm) Final Murgas Contest 15 February (9.30pm) Gala to select 2012 Carnival

Queen 19 February (from 5.30pm) Day Carnival 21 February Martes de Carnaval (Shrove Tuesday) 22 February from 9pm Burial of the Sardine 25 February (from 1pm) Day Carnival

In Puerto de la Cruz this year’s carnival will run from 12-25 February. Important dates to make a note of include the Burial of the Sardine on 22 February and the main procession on 25 February.

In Los Cristianos, Carnaval 2012 will run from 2-12 March, with the main procession taking place on Sunday 11 March, and the Burial of the Sardine on Monday 12 March. Full details have yet to be released from Arona Town Hall.

Down in Los Gigantes, carnival this year will run from 1-5 March. For more details contact your local town hall.

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Before Christopher Columbus, Greenwich Meantime and modern map-making, the island of El Hierro was the western tip of the known world. When the first zero meridian was set there, this tiny, remote place was as far flung as mankind could safely venture without risking the unknown. A pleasant quality of that remoteness lingers. This smallest, youngest Canary Island, only very recently undergoing some fascinating adolescent eruptions, is unique in many ways.

No journey on the island takes more than an hour. After a day there, you start to happily coincide with other Hierro explorers at spectacular viewpoints like the Miradores of La Peña and Bascos. Visitors and locals alike begin to recognise and greet you. You discover delicious local wines, cheeses and great food everywhere. You find the Herreños charmingly well mannered, relaxed and friendly. This is a small, accessible community whose story >

small is beautiful the land that time forgot

The Canaries’ smallest island has been hogging the limelight recently thanks to the awesome underwater eruptions that took place towards the end of 2011. We went to explore what else this charming destination has to offer.

Parts of El HIerro could easily be mistaken for rural Ireland or even Cornwall.

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readily reveals itself. Island traditions differ from those of the other islands, and are alive, well and intriguing. You realise there is much to see and do on this last tiny landmass before the Atlantic stretches across to the Americas. In short, you become engrossed in exploring the island, love it and wonder why you neglected to come before.UNESCO declared El Hierro ‘Biosphere Reserve’ in 2000 because of its incredible diversity of flora, fauna and landscapes and this diversity can be slightly disorientating at first. On the Valverde-El Pinar road, you drive, astonished, through rural Ireland. Sheep, cows and horses peacefully graze emerald grass, enclosed by dry stone walls. Blink, and Ireland disappears as the road winds up and away through beautiful, silent Canarian pine forests. Breathtaking views of tiny villages on the coast way below oblige you to stop, take photos at the Isora or Las Playas Miradores, and marvel at the diversity, but there is much more to come. When you find yourself on the tiny road between Verodal and Pozo de la Salud, snaking through fields of twisted lava in a totally surreal volcanic landscape with not a soul in sight, nor any sign of human habitation or activity, you can be forgiven for wondering if you’ve changed planets.

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“No journey on the island takes more than an hour. After a day there, you begin to happily coincide with other Hierro explorers ”

Planning your visit

A two-day visit gives a good overview of the island. Drive around this tiny island slowly, visiting whatever takes your fancy.Day 1: Slow drive from Valverde to La Restinga, lunch and lots to see on the way. Stay in Restinga, Pension Kai Marino 922 55 70 34 or try www.elhierro.com for accommodation options. Early evening cocktails on the promenade, binoculars ready for spotting undersea eruptions. Maximo in Bar Las Calmas knows where to point them out, as will everyone you meet. Day 2: Back towards Pinar, turning left for Hoya del Morcillo. Follow road right round to north coast, arriving at Pozo de La Salud Spa in spectacular Valle del Golfo. Visit El Julan, Orchilla lighthouse, (get certificate for visiting Spain’s westernmost extremity), Nuestra Señora de los Reyes church, Playa Verodal and incredible twisted junipers at El Sabina, all en route. Finish the second day exploring El Golfo’s many delights, from pineapple plantations to giant lizards. Sensational sunset dinner at Mirador de la Peña, Cesar Manrique designed. Stay nearby at Guinness World Records’ ‘world’s smallest hotel’, Punta Grande (922 55 90 81).On your return to port/airport next day, take tunnel out and visit Pozo de Las Calcosas and Tamaduste.

El Hierro offers so much to explore that you’ll soon wonder why you haven’t visited before.

El Hierro offers some stunning

miradores (lookout points), none

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To visit El Hierro, you need a couple of days and an appreciation of the natural world. The ability to derive pleasure from activities outside shopping malls is pre-requisite. If you need retail therapy, tea just like mother makes it, or are a ‘shag and vomit’ tourist, you’ll be disappointed, thirsty and lonely.Start with a 15-minute drive from port and airport to island capital Valverde, hot contender for first prize in any ‘tiny friendly capital’ competition. Built on the site of the Bimbache (pre-Spanish population) settlement Amoco, it has cobbled streets, an attractive main square, interesting architecture, some good cafés, bars and restaurants, a few tiny but surprising shops, a museum, the usual supermarkets and a good tourist information office and, should you be there on a Saturday, nightlife. Sitting in Valverde’s lovely Casino restaurant one Saturday evening, we were surprised to see lines of headlights making for the capital from all directions at around half past ten. On such a small island, everyone goes to the same disco! Saturday night Valverde

rocked, according to my 18-year-old daughter. Nightlife on the rest of the island is generally very low key indeed, but friendly. El Pinar, Frontera and La Restinga are the island’s other centres, with locals meeting for a drink and chat around the square and main streets. Sometimes there‘s music, but all the island’s many bars and restaurants are welcoming and generally good >

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Getting there

Explore El Hierro on foot, horseback, or by car. Ferry: Fred Olsen, 902 100 107 www.fredolsen.es Naviera Armas, 902 456 500 www.navieraarmas.com Both from Los Cristianos, Tenerife to La Estaca, El Hierro. Fly: Islas Airways, 902 477 478 www.islasnet.comBinter, 902 391 392 www.bintercanarias.com Hire car: 900 967 884 or see www.elhierroairportcarhire.com

There are some beautiful churches to visit, and you can’t visit the island without trying some traditional quesadilla.

La Restinga became the focus of attention during the recent underwater eruptions.

“The ability to derive pleasure from activities outside shopping malls is pre-requisite”

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“You realise there is much to see and do on this last tiny landmass before the Atlantic stretches across to the Americas”

places to meet locals. As in all the Canary Islands, try fish at the coast and meat in the mountains. Island meat specialities are rabbit in almond sauce, pork stews and ‘chivo’, kid meat. Eat delicious local quesadillas for dessert.The first vines were planted in 1526 by John Hill, an Englishman whose mission was to produce aqua vitae for the Americas. You can enjoy the fruits of this early Brit visitor’s labours because, remarkably, El Hierro has never suffered phylloxera vine plagues. Grape varieties are ancient, with the island’s seven bodegas traditionally producing whites, although some very decent rosés and reds have been introduced. Viña Frontera is probably the best known of island wines, but El Tesoro and Viña Diegos are good, too. Germans resident on El Hierro now produce El Lagar and Tegamón wines, which look promising.Recent seismic activity has caused problems for the islanders. Although not inherently dangerous, with fascinating undersea eruptions that can be seen off the coast of La Restinga, over-reaction on the part of press and authorities has been damaging. You may well find

yourself being enthusiastically welcomed wherever you go by islanders anxious to reassure visitors all is well. bb

Traditions

Every four years, 25,000 people gather for one of the most spectacular fiestas in the Canaries, the Bajada de La Virgen. A 44-kilometre procession from La Dehesa to Valverde, the first Saturday in July. See it to believe it. It’s an optimum opportunity to enjoy the island’s unique folklore. People of all ages on foot and horseback start the trek before daybreak at the island patron’s church in La Dehesa. The mid point stop, Cruz de Los Reyes, is extraordinary, and the best place to be for non walkers.Hundreds of ‘danzarines’, wearing white clothes and high, colourful headgear, leap and dance their unique dance to pipes and drums. Valverde erupts when the dust-covered procession finally arrives. Insensitive, camera-touting tourists stay away. This has real meaning for Herreños, hence the return of thousands from far and wide. Plan ahead: ferry and air tickets sell out.

Valle el Golfo offers a breathtaking

panorama.

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back to basics

If you really want to go native when it comes to local food and wine, you need to head to the north and discover the world of the guachinche.

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Travelling around Tenerife, particularly in the north, you will see lots of signs pointing to guachinches. Pronounced wa-chin-che (che rhymes with hay), these are establishments set up to sell the wine produced by the owner where tapas or meals of typically Canarian food are cooked and provided normally by a member of the family. Their origin was in the ‘stalls’ set up by the farmers, usually in a particular room in the family home, so that the English buyers and later the local customers could taste their wine. The farmer’s wife would prepare tapas to accompany the wine following the islanders’ belief that it is unhealthy to drink on an empty stomach. Eventually more substantial meals were offered.Developing from the important wine trade on the island they are found especially in the north, Tacoronte, El

Sauzal, Tegueste, La Matanza de Acentejo, La Victoria de Acentejo, Santa Úrsula, La Orotava and Los Realejos where you will also often see ‘wine for sale’ notices,

as well as small corner-type shops, tascas and simple bars. There are also quite a few in the Güímar valley in Candelaria, Arafo and Güímar itself. However it is rare to find a wine producing area that doesn’t have at least one guachinche to its name these days.By cutting out the middle man wine dealer and because they have fewer fiscal

obligations, they are likely to be more economical than mainstream restaurants. The wine ranges from vinegar to the purest tasting quality to rival a fine claret, the food from basic to sublime, but they are all enjoyable and tend to be cheap and cheerful, especially at weekends when it is not unknown for groups of friends

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“The wine ranges from vinegar to the purest tasting quality to rival a fine claret, the food from basic to sublime, but they are all enjoyable and tend to be cheap and cheerful”

The signposts are as unpretentious as the staff, the venue

the food and the prices.

Popular with the locals, guachinches

offer a unique rustic charm.

to get together to sing and play what is often some extraordinarily good music and always infectious fun. The majority are set in the middle hills, which means a

drive or a taxi run to get there, but it also often means some spectacular and privileged views, both on the journey and on the premises.Often they are set up on the land in the vineyard. Some start out as huts or lean-tos made out of whatever’s to hand, others are carefully built, some never grow or change, others will improve their facilities as the years

go by. By their very nature they do not tend to be open all year round, they close when their wine is all sold, so if you find one you like it’s wise to get a phone number to check if they’re open before visiting again.Some open soon after the new wine is ready in November, others wait until February or later to start serving, still others will only be open during local annual events and fiestas and most are normally only open for restricted hours and mainly at weekends.The decorations are usually old farm implements, for example antique wine producing equipment, ferret carrying cages carved out of trunks, forks, wooden ploughs and yokes and often musical instruments which are usually kept in working order and available for musically talented customers to join in the fun. If you enjoy the wine, they’ll be delighted to sell you some to take away, which means that your designated driver, if you have one, can also try the local tipple.Typical food would be the local soups, chickpeas with pork ribs, rabbit in salmorejo sauce, ribs and potatoes, salted fish, marinated spicy chunks of pork, baby goat and roast meat (especially pork). Sadly by law they >

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Chestnuts often make a welcome

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Did you know? It’s believed that the name, like a lot of Canarian words is derived from English, in this case the phrase ‘I’m watching you’, which the buyers used to indicate that they were preparing to try the wine. Locals began to use the word to ask if there was a stand to taste the wine before buying.

Delicious salted fish is a light, tasty

dish to try.

Escaldón is a staple offering in

most guachinches. Made from local

cereal, gofio, it is mixed with

vegetable or fish broth to a paste.

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Information

Guanchinches in Gran Canaria are known as bochinches and in Galicia as furanchos. There are numerous facebook and Internet sites and blogs on the subject, for example: http://www.guachinches.net/, http://www.guachinches.org/guachinches.php and in facebook Guachinches Parranderos.

are now no longer allowed to serve desserts or even place a bowl of farm ripened plátanos or home-dried figs on the table.Protests and formal complaints from the ‘legal’ restaurants have meant that the operations of the guachinches have become regulated in the last couple of years and they are taxed and controlled by the health regulations of their local council.By their nature temporary, they tend to come and

go. There used to be some superb ones in the small farms hidden amongst the banana plantations in the Orotava valley, all now gone, overtaken by construction and development. One of the most well known is the Salon El Cubano in La Corujera, Santa Úrsula and the newest due to open before Easter will be Cayo’s about 50 metres up the road from the Camel Park on the main road from El Tanque to Erjos, which promises to be a special treat with farm animals, a play area and an ecological allotment for the children to enjoy and a blend of El Hierro and Tenerife dishes, showing his heritage, such as goat meat soup and home grown chanterelles and mushrooms, as well as grilled meats and, of course, his own wine from his vineyard in Las Juncias, Los Silos. A new breed of guachinche perhaps? Keep an eye out in our sister publication, Island Connections for the opening date.Whichever area you decide to try, you will have fun exploring and the joy of discovering a part of the real Tenerife. sc

“they’ll be delighted to sell you some wine to take away, which means that your designated driver, if you have one, can also try the local tipple”

The food tends to be simple, but packed with flavour, and the portions are generous to say the least.

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Potaje de coles

Chunky Cabbage Soup

The leggy ‘coles verdes’ plant, a member of the cabbage family, can be found lining many allotments all over the island, but especially in the humid northern hills where it is used to make this popular potaje which is served in the restaurants, tascas and guachinches of the more rustic areas. They can grow up to 90 centimetres tall, only the newest and most tender of the leaves are used and the plants are harvested continuously. If you are unable to find them, you can substitute with dark green winter cabbage.

Ingredients

500g cabbage leaves500g dried brown or red beans250g pork ribs or belly pork150g pumpkin2 kg potatoes1 garlic bulbPaprika1 onion2 tomatoeshalf a green pepperOlive oilSea salt

Preparation

Leave the beans to soak overnight, wash and drain.

Add the pork ribs, cover well with water and bring to the boil.

When boiling, add the shredded cabbage, chunks of pumpkin and potatoes and the finely chopped onion, tomatoes and pepper.

In a mortar, mash together the peeled garlic cloves with a good pinch of sea salt, half a teaspoon of paprika and 2-3 tablespoons of oil. Add to the saucepan.

The soup is ready when all the ingredients are cooked, the potatoes should be a little overdone. Top up with water as necessary.

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The red carpet was out and the glad rags well and truly on last month as Santa Cruz hosted the IV Young Designers Contest, which was celebrated in Centro de Arte La Recova. The evening kicked off with a glamorous display of models braving a surprisingly chilly evening, posing in very little fabric but a serious amount of sparkles from the balconies of Teatro Guimerá. The event itself saw a fabulous catwalk show exhibiting the collections of the three finalists; first was Carmen Stillero from Córdoba with her bright, exotic Colibrí (hummingbird) collection. Next was Paula de Andrés from Madrid with her Folk Insect range of dramatic lines and bold designs, but the biggest applause of the night was for finalist number three; local girl Betsabé Borcha, and her sensual “Siente los Veinte” collection (Feel the Twenties). Betsabé was later crowned the deserving winner of the competition, and was met on stage with rapturous applause. A great night for this Tenerifian in particular and for Tenerife in general. Watch this space, we predict great things for this bright young star!

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“Cocktails are fun, flirty and oh so sexy in the right company”

If ever there was a time to be offering your significant other some Love in the Afternoon, February has to be the month. Cocktails are fun, flirty and oh so sexy in the right company – maybe it’s the fabulous aromas, the straw-sucking action, or the induced state of lightheaded bliss as the combination of liqueurs takes over, but when it comes to getting in the mood for love, cocktails win hands down over sharing a beer or bottle of wine.

And then there are the names....from the more demure sounding Cupid’s Cosmo, Flirtini, Menage à Trois and Between The Sheets to the not so subtle Slippery Nipple and Screaming Multiple Orgasm – cocktails help to bring sex well and truly to the front of our mind, at the same time they shove inhibitions right to the back.

We did some research into what goes into some of these pretty but potent little packets and went along for a cocktail workshop with the lovely Dario at Magic Lounge Bar in Las Américas. Maybe it was the effect of the cocktails themselves, but at some point I came to the realisation that the six drinks we sampled can easily be compared with candidates for potential partners. Here is our pick for some serious February flirting:

Oasis

Havana Rum, Malibu, Blue Bols, Orange Juice. Well on first glance, it has to be said she is not the most physically attractive of the bunch. She’s shier than the other girls, more self conscious of her bigger glass and blue/yellow/green colour, and slightly in awe of her chic, slender, exotic counterparts. But appearance isn’t everything, and if you give Oasis a chance you’ll find she’s a lot sweeter and a lot more interesting than you had imagined. Before long she’ll have worked her magic and you’ll spend the rest of the night with her.

Orgasm

Baileys, Tia Maria, Bols Cacao Liqueur, Cream.Well hello there, Mr Smooth: Rich, creamy, smart presentation, he seduces his way into your life and down your throat, leaving you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. He says the right things, he knows how to get you interested, and you will fall, pretty quickly, under the spell of this lothario. You know that too much could leaving you feeling a little sick, but whatever it is he’s got, you want more. Most girls want him but for tonight he’s with you and you’re going to make the most of it...

Sex on the Beach

Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Grenadine (or cranberry juice).

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Mr Boyband lookalike. He’s very sweet, very fruity, he takes care of his appearance and definitely works out. He’ll engage you with light hearted flirtatious fun, compliments and spontaneity and before long will have converted even the most composed, highly strung woman to a giggly, fun-loving, dancing-on-tables girl. He’s not going to shape your soul, or leave a lasting impression, but you will have no regrets next morning. He’s a spirit lifter.

Tenerife Kiss

Gin, Cointreau, Banana Liqueur, Orange Juice, Grenadine.Enter Little Miss Perfect: Short skirt, perfect nails, glossy hair – you like the look of her, she’s cute, seems harmless. Do not be fooled! Her intentions are just the same as those of White Lady, but she goes about it in a very diferent way. She seems mild, easy going, nothing too heavy. But she is way too easy to drink, and three or four later, you realise that she has you exactly where she wants you (drunk), and you have succumbed to her charms.

White Lady

Gin, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Sugar. This is your man or woman who gets straight to the point. There are no mind games, no subtle manipulation of intentions, no false promises; with White Lady you know exactly where you stand: she is out to get you drunk and you know it. There’s no sweetening up her intentions with an overdose of sugar or pretty colours. You’ll really like her or you really won’t, but she is what she is and if you let her, she’ll show you a very good time. She’s my kind of girl.

Magic

Blackcurrant, Moskovskaya Vodka, Pineapple JuiceShorter and stockier than the rest of the guys, Magic comes across as being a bit arrogant to make up for a lack of self confidence. He’s used to the girls overlooking him in favour of Orgasm or another more popular guy. But he has a sensitive edge, and if you give him a try you’ll find his lack of pretensions very endearing. He may be a keeper, this one, rather than just a one night stand... sn

With thanks to the team at Magic Lounge Bar, Avenida de Las Américas, www.magictenerife.com, 922 75 10 94

Also worth trying:

Cupid’s Cosmo: Vodka, Grand Marnier, lime juice and cranberry juice Flirtini: Vodka, Cointreau, Champagne and pineapple juice Between the Sheets: Brandy, Bacardi, Cointreau and Lemon Juice Menage à Trios: Dark rum, Cointreau and single cream

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We have a fantastic prize for one lucky reader this month – a romantic dinner for two at the enchanting La Estancia restaurant in La Chayofa, Arona. The winners will feast on a delicious gourmet tasting menu of scrumptious French-mediterranean cuisine, including some fabulous wines to accompany the dishes, all carefully chosen and created by Chef Thierry Goubert. To really whet your appetite, here is what awaits the lucky winner and their chosen date:

Foie Gras Terrine served with Fig Jam, accompanied by Riesling Vendimia Tardia.

Lobster Cappuccino with Saffron Mousse. Duo of Grilled Scallops and King Prawns on Creamed

Peas, Truffle Oil and Avruga Caviar, with some Jean

Leon Petit wine. Seasonal Sorbet. Lamb Filet Mignon, Comfit of Garlic Cream, Harlequin

of Vegetables, Thyme and Black Olives, washed down with Celeste Roble.

Assortment of Desserts. Moscatel Floralis Oro Torres Brandy (20 years).

Vegetarian alternatives are also available if desired. To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is answer the question below. Just leave a message on our Facebook wall (First you have to ‘Like’ The Magazine page), or send an email to magazine@icmedia.eu.

Question

How do you say “I love you” in Spanish??

Win!

A romantic dinner for two at La Estancia

This relatively unknown gem of a restaurant in El Sauzal opened in 2007 and is the brainchild of chef Armando Saldanha. The gastronomic vision evident in the menu reflects Armando’s roots – Mexican in origin but with heavy Canarian influences, due to a number of years spent here. The results are stunning visual creations that bring a wonderful combination of flavours and textures, in a very romantic, very intimate environment. With space for just 30 diners and jaw-dropping sea views, you’ll not be surprised to learn that both the food and the chef have won

several awards. Feast on dishes such as local Black Canarian Pig, Flower, Fruit and Foie Salad and Tuna Tartar with Coriander and Chipotle.The wines are also great, but it is in the gin and tequila selection where Amaranto really stands out. A very special dining experience in a very special place.

amaranto

Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-4pm and 8pm-11.30pm Sunday 1pm-4pm

Around €40 per head including wine.

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Located in the picturesque little fishing village of Los Abrigos, Los Roques has been a hit with clients ever since it opened its doors in 2005. Combining its location with the friendly atmosphere, great service and creative menu

results in the ideal spot for a romantic soiree with your other half, and did we mention the view from the terrace (just see our front cover)?! Prepare to experience a gastronomic treat, with dishes such as Ostrich Carpaccio, Lobster Bisque and Secreto Ibérico – the fish dishes are really something else. For dessert, the caramelised banana cake with chocolate, mango and passion fruit is divine. To wash it down, why not push the boat out in this gorgeous harbour with a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal 2000 Champagne (€390).

los roques

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With its Bedouin tent, exclusive location and intimate feel, dinner at La Estancia is a magical experience. There is a fabulous selection of prize-winning French-Mediterranean dishes to choose from, and a great wine list to accompany your food. Situated in the elegant residential area of Chayofa, La Estancia is a former finca that has been beautifully renovated and decorated, and offers both al fresco dining on the charming terrace or intimate tables inside. You can also enjoy fabulous live music most weekends. The fusion menu offered is creative, unique and totally delicious. Dishes include

Roast Rack of Lamb with Lavender Honey, Red Tuna in Lychee and Coriander sauce and Kangaroo fillet in a Pedro ximénez reduction with red onion jam. For an original dessert try the Mojito in Three Textures…sublime!

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Recommended in the Michelin Guide for the last five years and awarded the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor, El Rincón del Arroz in Los Cristianos really stands out for the high quality of the ingredients, the food and the excellent service.Big enough so that you don’t feel cramped, but small enough to feel intimate, diners are guaranteed a fabulous dining experience. All the food is of the highest quality, with carefully sourced ingredients. Dishes that really stand out include the seafood soup, the tricolour carpaccio of salmon,

sea bream and red tuna and their mouthwatering selection of wet rices with the freshest seafood. For desserts share a warm, moist chocolate brownie, and wash it all down with one of the many superb wines from their extensive list.

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Take your loved one along to M.B at Abama and you will gain enough brownie points to cover you for the rest of the year! M.B is the signature restaurant of the renowned Basque chef Martín Berasategui, who currently holds the most Michelin Stars, seven in total – one of which was recently awarded to M.B in Tenerife, where chef Erlantz Gorostiza heads the team. Martin’s inspired interpretations of gourmet cuisine have made him a household

name around the world and his extraordinary understanding of flavours means that a dinner at M.B is an unforgettable, unbeatable experience. Prepare to be wowed by works of art such as Egg in Chick Pea broth, Crispy Oysters and desserts so utterly beautiful that, for just a second, you won’t want to ruin by eating. The gourmet tasting menu is an excellent way to sample several irresistible dishes.

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Tasting menu from €50 per head for 5 courses, excluding wine.

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DIY veggies

Growing your own produce is a

great idea and you don’t even need a

garden to do it.

When people mention the idea of growing their own produce, some back away in horror, envisaging having to take on an allotment-size patch of land and toiling the earth every day. You don’t need to go overboard, even a few window boxes would be enough to get you started. And when once the pringle effect takes hold (once you pop, you can’t stop), you’ll soon find that nothing quite compares to the joy of eating something grown by your good self, where the flavour and peace of mind (you know for sure there is nothing dodgy added) are incomparable.A huge plus when it comes to DIY vegetable growing in the Canaries is that we benefit from year-round sunshine, which is great news for a huge range of products. The downside, of course, is that the constant heat creates other problems, so you need to make sure you water your produce regularly if they are to survive.

What to grow?

It sounds obvious, but only grow vegetables that you really enjoy eating. Also think about those that are easy to come by in local farmers’ markets. If you are particularly fond of a particular vegetable that is harder to find, think about producing these instead. Also bear in mind the space you have and the time and effort you want to dedicate to it – bananas, for example, would be rather ambitious, however much you love them, unless you have oodles of space!

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Where to start

A herb garden will break you in gently to the world of home grown produce, and let’s face it, who doesn’t love using fresh herbs in their cooking? Another great thing about them is that herb gardens take up very little space. Alternatively, set aside a small area in your garden or purchase a large enough container and decide what you want to grow. Bear in mind that most produce needs around eight hours of sunlight a day to thrive, and wind is the enemy for growing plants! Choose as sheltered a space as possible, and think about protection from cats, lizards and any other creature, great or small, that could destroy the fruits of your labour.Go along to a garden centre or a local farm and make sure you get a good manure to encourage growth. Canaria Forestal in Guía de Isora, for example, is a free range organic farm where a huge bag of manure will set you back next to nothing (around €3).

Popular, easy choices for first timers to start with:

Carrots – choose a container or patch of soil deep enough for the roots, and plant seeds in a 3cm deep trench, about 5cm apart. Cover the seeds gently, and there you go! When their tops poke through the soil, they are ready to pick.

Spinach – when once the leaves reach a decent size, pick them regularly to encourage growth. You normally need around 4 weeks from sowing the seeds to be able to start picking leaves.

Lettuces – need a lot of water and don’t like direct sunlight, but aside from that are really quite easy. Choose your favourite variety and give it a go (bear in mind they can grow fairly large, depending on which you choose).

Radishes – great for beginners. Plant the seeds at the beginning of spring, and you’ll be enjoying lovely peppery radishes in your salad before you know it.>

“It sounds obvious, but only grow vegetables that you really enjoy eating”

Herbs are an ideal starting point for growing your own produce.

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Peppers – can be tricky to grow from seeds, so just buy a starter plant at a garden centre and take it from there. Peppers like moist, but not wet, soil.

Tomatoes – yes, I know it’s technically a fruit. That aside, all they need is plenty of sun and a little water. Buy a starter plant at a garden centre, and soon you’ll have cherry, plum and beef to brighten your recipes. The difference in taste from shop-bought varieties is amazing.

Whatever you start with, half the fun is just making the decision to grow something. The kids will love to help you water and care for the produce, too. The satisfaction you’ll feel at sampling some of your very own tomatoes will have you growing everything from runner beans to potatoes and pumpkins in no time, and you’ll be saving yourself a fortune at the same time. It’s a win-win situation! Happy planting…. sn

Nothing quite compares to being able to take some fresh indredients from your very own garden to use in your recipes!

Radishes and carrots are among the easiest, most popular choices for growing.

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activities stand-up paddling

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On a recent day out at the beach I stood, utterly mesmerised by what I could only presume to be the new kid on the watersport block. Standing tall and strong and with more than a little Viking about him, the lean blond glided his way effortlessly past several surfers, paddle in hand, and I felt like I was witnessing something of almost biblical magic, the walking on water, as it were (if you avoid looking at the mahooosive surfboard underneath him, that is). Since then I have noticed more eager enthusiasts trying their hand at Stand-Up Paddling or Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, some from the safety of the shoreline, others going for it In the waves. And it turns out they’re not alone: Jennifer Aniston, Victor Valdés (FC Barcelona goalie), Lewis Hamilton and Matthew McConaughy to name just a few famous faces that are also hooked on this increasingly popular sport. ‘I must try this for myself’ I thought. So, I did… >

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What is SUP?

In a nutshell, paddle-boarding is just standing on an oversized surfboard and powering through open water, hopefully in the direction you’d like to be going in. Think surfing meets kayaking, while standing up. Like traditional surfing, SUP has it roots in the waters of Hawaii. It first appeared back in the 1940s when the Hawaiian Beach Boys in Waikiki used to paddle out to the breaks standing up to avoid getting their camera equipment wet when taking photos of tourists. It then went on to become a form of surfing in its own right

in the 1960s and is now making gaining huge ground across the world with both surfers and non-surfers alike. SUP is popular for various reasons, depending on a person’s motives for doing it. For surfers, a big part of the sport is catching waves that on a traditional surfboard would not necessarily be rideable, but it is also a great way of being able to enjoy the water even when there are no waves, and is also just a very pleasant way of getting around and exploring the coast (or lakes, etc).

How do you do it?

“It’s easy,” says Dan Gheorghe of SUP Academy in Tenerife, my instructor for the morning. Bearing in mind that my experience of water sports thus far is banana boats, pedalos and relaxing dips in the sea, I am eager but a little apprehensive, and, at 9am on a surprisingly chilly morning I really, really, would prefer not to fall in. First we practice how to stand on the board (behind the

Did you know?

Axel Ohm is one paddle surfer that got more than he bargained for on a leisurely outing in South Africa’s Western Cape in 2010, as a 40-ton Southern Right Whale hurled itself out of the water just metres from his board.

In the local Hawaiian language, SUP is called Ku Hoe He’e Nalu; to stand, to paddle, to surf, a wave.

“My mind thinks back to the graceful Viking that aroused my interest in this

sport and I laugh so hard at the stark comparison with his smooth glides and my

chaotic flapping that I almost fall off”

A really great thing about SUP is that it lets you be able to

relax for a while and just enjoy the view.

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gloriously named Sweet Spot) and how to hold the paddle, from the comfort of the sand. All good so far. “You hop on the (huge) surfboard, get your balance, stand up, knees bent, back straight adopting the so called monkey position, and then glide your paddle through the water,” concludes Dan. Got it. Well, let me just say it is not as easy as it looks. The paddle motion was surprisingly easy while we were still on the sand practising, but when you have a moving surfboard beneath you, and you’re bobbing on the water like a rubber duck, with a cold looking Atlantic Ocean under your feet, I find for a second that I am unable to function as a normal human being. The instructions start coming, thick and fast “Keep your feet in line, back straight, hold the paddle close to the board, change hands, look where you’re going…” a few wobbles either side and yet somehow I maintain my balance – though definitely not composure. My mind thinks back to the graceful Viking that aroused my interest in this sport and I laugh so hard at the stark comparison with his smooth glides and my chaotic flapping that I almost fall off again, but I regain control and I’m off. Out around Los Cristianos harbour, I even manage a wave to a boat-load or tourists off on a day trip. After half an hour I find I can turn myself and my board around, use my paddle to lean on while I reposition my feet and even relax enough to really enjoy the views and the peace – only the sound of us slipping across the water breaks the silence. >

This is what I’ll be trying in my next lesson – or

maybe the lesson after that...

After some initial training on the sand, it was soon time to test my balance on the water!

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What are the benefits?

As with many sports, the workout can be as strenuous or as light as you’d like to make it – the faster you paddle, the more you work your arms. It also depends whether you’re actually trying to surf, or enjoy a leisurely glide across the water. But the combination of balancing and paddling is excellent for building up strength in your core muscles and the bent knee stance is great for your thighs, while the paddling action tones your arms. SUP not only provides more time on the water but also provides an isometric workout, which improves your balance and generally improves fitness levels. And it’s

also a great de-stresser, to clear those cobwebs and just enjoy the chance to be peacefully gliding across the water. If you’re really lucky here in Tenerife you may even spot a whale or dolphin swimming by. Plus the fact that carrying the gigantic board is something of a workout in itself – at least it looked like one, I carried the paddles!

Is it for me?

Unless you can’t swim, then definitely. It doesn’t matter how old or how fit you are, stand-up paddling is a very nice way to spend a couple of hours. You can set your own goals, and change the intensity of your workout as you please. Paddle hard, or don’t, stop when you’re tired, and sit down for a few minutes, you have complete control over the experience (unless a large boat goes pasts, creating impromptu waves). It also has a huge advantage in that you can reach otherwise inaccessible areas long the coast, and because you’re standing up and moving at your own pace, you can really appreciate the views. It’s fun, relaxing and surprisingly easy to learn. I’ve already booked my next outing… Aloha! sn

“the workout can be as strenuous or as light as you’d like to make it”

For a really fun day out, get together

with a group of friends and enjoy an excursion out

to sea.

Contact information

There are several surf schools in the Canaries that offer classes in SUP. We would like to thank Umberto and Dan at SUP Academy for their help, and Dan especially for his patience! www.supacademy.info /supacademy@yahoo.com Tel: 642 89 33 73 or 637 83 86 60.

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Don’t just look at the price and be put off if it

seems too high – sometimes it’s better to pay

more if it brings you extra cover.

Never lie: Your insurer may cancel the contract if

they find out you lied in your application.

Over-insure: You could end up paying too much

if you insure your house for the market value

as your insurer will only pay you the cost of

rebuilding your home.

Under-insure: Underinsuring your contents

can result in claims being seriously underpaid.

For contents insurance, go around the house

making a list of all your belongings – not just the

expensive items – on a new-for-old basis.

Don’t assume that combining building and

contents insurance is always going to work out

cheaper: always carry out a separate search for

buildings and contents, just in case.

Don’ts Always Compare. Not just comparison sites

like Rastreator (they miss some big companies

like Linea Directa). Get quotes from different

websites and even go to banks if necessary.

Haggle. Call your current insurer and tell them

you have a better quote (even if you don’t). It’s

cheaper for them to keep an existing client than

get a new one, so they will more than likely drop

the price for you.

Ensure you have the correct cover. Always

double check the quote and examine the policy’s

coverage very carefully. Read the small print!

To avoid being forced to decide quickly, set

up a reminder in your agenda around three

months before your renewal date, so there’s

plenty of time to sort out a new provider.

Reduce your risk to reduce your premiums: e.g.

Install an alarm system, fit approved locks on all

windows and doors, quit smoking, get a dog, etc.

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of the month I property

This magnificent detached villa in El Roque, San Miguel de Abona, has been lovingly designed and constructed by its current owners, with every stage closely overlooked and all materials, fixtures and finishings hand sourced. The results are spectacular.With a built area of around 615 square metres on a plot of just under 3,000 square metres, the property is set over four levels and offers fabulous panoramic views to the sea and mountains. The first thing that really hits you about this home is the sense of space; the design purposely incorporates spacious living areas with double-height ceilings to the

main lounge. The amount of light entering the house is also incredible, thanks to the enormous windows to both the front and rear.Even before you enter the property you can see it’s something special. The arched feature windows at the front of the house showcase the ornamental marble spiral staircase that gracefully leads to each floor. On the ground floor you find the stunning Great Room: the features within this room make the property truly unique, and include a floor-to-ceiling craftsmen-made fireplace, which makes a great first impression and is an ideal area for entertaining.

Stylish, spacious and built and

decorated to the highest standard,

this luxurious family home is very

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Just off the Great Room there is a spacious separate dining room, which can also be accessed from the kitchen. The large family kitchen boasts a separate utility room and offers fitted modern units with a central island and double range cooker. Two large double windows and a patio door (which gives access to both the dining room and outside terrace) make this kitchen light and airy with plenty of room for a breakfast bar or table and chairs if desired.There is also a family room, which could also be used as an additional bedroom. Aside from being the ideal place for informal get-togethers, the double windows and patio doors to the terrace boast great views to the mountains and down to the sea. A powder room/bathroom completes the ground floor.On the first floor there are four bedrooms – three doubles with en-suite bathrooms and one single. The Master Bedroom is presented as a separate private suite on its side of the villa. Occupying around 70 square

metres (the size of a typical two-bedroom apartment) plus a balcony area, there is a walk-in closet, large bathroom with corner bath, separate shower and double hand basins. The second double bedroom also boasts a balcony with great views, and an en-suite bathroom with full bath and shower, and the third double bedroom is the same minus the balcony. The fourth bedroom (single) is currently used as an office and offers sea views.There is also the wonderful Minstrel’s Gallery – the upper floor balcony that overlooks the magnificent Great Room. The top floor boasts a terrace with panoramic views, a storage room and a separate office/spare room.In addition to all this, a large basement/garage offers an additional 290 square metres. Apart from the garage doors, an independent entrance has been installed at the front of the house and to the rear, with a view to adding a two-bedroom apartment/granny flat. There >

The majestic Grand Room, with its double-height ceiling, is the focal point of the property.

The Master Bedroom boasts fabulous views, an enormous bathroom with corner bath and a walk-in closet.

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Contact details

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact the owners directly on 637 406 685 or 637 406 680, or send an email caschlei@yahoo.com.

is still ample room for parking, storage and a workshop.The land to the rear of the house runs down into the barranco and has been levelled in to three terraces. The first terrace has a large patio area surrounding a good size swimming pool (12 x 5 metres), and is ideal for gardens, orchards, a vegetable garden, etc. To the front of the house there is parking for two to three cars plus a driveway down to the garage. The land can be accessed by vehicle through the garage. Central air conditioning and heating systems run throughout, which can be operated independently in each area. There is also a separate underground water storage tank of 5,000 litres to irrigate the garden. Built with the highest quality materials throughout including marble, bespoke kitchen units, double glazed

windows and handmade wrought iron there is still the opportunity for a new owner to put their own stamp on this Colonial-style property, and this has been reflected in the asking price.This luxurious home is on the market for €950,000.

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As self-confessed Japanese food junkies, it was with great excitement and a huge amount of anticipation that we headed to Kabuki – the magnificent Japanese restaurant at the Abama Golf & Spa Resort. Both well-known Japanese dishes and Kabuki’s own fusion creations are available. Take Japanese techniques and mix with traditional flavours from Spanish cuisine and what do you have? A dinner experience so divine, that you will not want to eat anywhere else, like ever...

The foodWe had the pleasure of the tasting menu, which is always on offer in the restaurant and, a few dishes notwithstanding, changes daily. So over the course of the night we gladly let our senses be seduced by nine out-of-this-world creations that included Ramen with Secreto Ibérico, noodles, vegetables, egg and a wonderful broth. Next came Sashimi de Otoño (Autumn Sashimi); so called, we imagine, because of the wonderful tones of orange and reds coming from red tuna, salmon, tuna and scallop, in a soya and white truffle sauce, which we added a touch of wasabi to. Words cannot do it justice, seriously. Neat little Gyoza (Japanese ravioli/ dumpling) filled with vegetable and black Canarian pig in a soy and mirin (saki) sauce were light and delicious, and

the roasted baby aubergine in a shallot, red miso, butter and mirin sauce was packed with flavour. The wonderfully named Usuzukuri Carabinero – thin slices of steamed king red prawn, in a flavour-packed sauce made from the juices of the prawn itself, which you mix in with sushi rice, brought intense smooth flavours, while the Tuna Tartar Estrellado was perhaps the perfect example of the fusion dishes created at Kabuki: tender chunks of tuna, mixed in with fried egg and mini wedges of fried papa negra (black Canarian potato), all with a mild touch of wasabi. This was simply exquisite. The sushi we were treated to included a tuna with a dab of salmorejo, and one of the star dishes, which Chef Daniel Franco assures us almost everyone orders, nigiri sushi (rice on the bottom) with fried quail egg and truffle pâté, which was just amazing. For dessert we sampled a trio, our favourite hands down was the green tea panna cotta, with a strawberry conserve and crumbled butter biscuit. Honestly, it was the perfect end to an impossibly perfect dining experience.

The service The professionalism of the staff at Kabuki should be bottled and sold to several establishments I can think of where waiting staff training is non existent. A remarkable level of understanding >

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Kabuki boasts a stylish, modern interior, where

tables are nicely spaced out to

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exists between the team, so that if the waiter of a particular table is otherwise engaged, another colleague is immediately on the case. The customer is always the priority in this finely tuned machine that works to perfection. The dining experience was so smooth, effortlessly so it would seem, but it’s clear that the calm outward appearance belies the highest level of training and skill from a very dedicated team of waiting staff. One of the most noteworthy aspects was how each and every member of staff knows the menu inside out; all the ingredients, all the wines. This really sets them apart, and means they can offer great advice on what to order as well as giving you a full explanation as to exactly what is in your food.

OverallThe decoration of the restaurant, service of the staff and presentation of the food had made a winning night before we had even taken our first bite. The food itself is hard to describe without having to use over-exploited adjectives like “amazing, delicious” that have been used too many times for food that falls way beneath the food we are talking about here. Truly, words fail me – you just have to try it. But the combination of the quality of the food, the flavours you experience, this combined with all of the above in regard to the service, etc, means that a night in Kabuki is in a league of its own in terms of dining. A very, very special experience that I would urge you all to try at least once. For me, Kabuki has set the standard for other restaurants to follow, and shot straight into my personal top five dining experiences ever. sn

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The divine Sashimi de Otoño was our

overall favourite dish.

Beautifully presented, every dish is a miniature work of art. Above, the tuna nigiri sushi with salmorejo.

The delicious Ramen with Secreto Ibérico was bursting with flavour.

Did the dessert trio taste as good as it looked? No,

better...

Tuna Tartar Estrellado is one of the best examples of Kabuki’s fusion cuisine and was delicious.

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Tick, tock...

It’s not just emotionally that we need to look after our hearts; physically we also need to make sure our pump is in tip top condition.

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“The risk of having a heart attack doubles if you

are a smoker”

You don’t need me to tell you how serious heart disease is and how many lives it claims each year. One in four deaths, in the Western World at least – are attributed to it. The good news is that heart disease can often be prevented – or at least postponed for many years – by making certain lifestyle changes now. That said, some of us are more genetically disposed to suffer with heart problems than others. It goes without saying that the greater your chances and the higher your level of risk, the more imperative it is that you do everything possible now to reduce the possibility of suffering from a heart attack or developing heart disease.

Am I at risk?

The possibility each of us has of developing myocardial infarction – also known as a heart attack – is largely determined by how many risk factors you have for coronary artery disease (CAD), or atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries (the buildup of fatty deposits inside the arteries, which harden and cause narrowing). There are several risk factors for CAD, and unfortunately most of them are common in Western societies. The good news, however, is that most of these risk factors are things we really do have the ability to control. Risk factors can be divided into two groups: those we have no control over, and those that we can control.

Uncontrollable Risk Factors

These are generally related to age, gender and genetics and include:

Men aged 55 and over or women aged 65 and over. A family history of premature CAD – generally

speaking in male relatives before the age of 50, or in female relatives before the age of 60.

Chronic kidney disease. Post menopausal women, or women who have had

their ovaries removed.

Controllable Risk Factors

These are things we can – and should – all do something about: risk factors under our control. It is true that there is little or nothing you can do about your age, sex or genetics but you can greatly reduce your risk of a heart attack or heart disease by carefully reading this list, and making necessary changes to your lifestyle.

Did you know?

Around 90% of heart attack victims that receive adequate medical assistance survive, which is why it is so important to be aware of the warning symptoms. If you are in any doubt, get to a hospital!

Lifestyle habits such as eating too much fatty food, smoking and drinking too much alcohol all increase your chances of developing heart disease.

Warning signs

Symptoms of heart attack or heart disease include the following:

Chest pain Shortness of breath Pain ‘travelling’ to other parts of the body: it can feel as if the pain is moving from your chest to your arms (usually the left arm but it can affect both), jaw, neck, back and abdomen

Light headedness/dizziness Fainting Extreme lethargy Heart palpitations Wheezing Vomiting Sudden cold sweats

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, just like the ones you seen on screen, but the majority start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Too often heart attack victims aren‘t sure what is happening and wait too long before getting help.

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Obesity is very bad news for your heart. Losing just ten per cent of your body weight can make a huge difference.

High blood pressure can also put the heart under more strain. Get yours checked!

Chest pain is perhaps the best known

warning sign of a heart

attack.

Smoking. Under the age of 40, smoking is the main cause of heart attacks and is a strong risk factor at any age.

High blood pressure. Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart attack (not to mention stroke).

High cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol, and a low HDL cholesterol level are linked to a significantly increased risk of heart attack.

Obesity. Being very overweight – especially if you carry a lot of excess weight around your middle (think ‘apple’ rather than ‘pear’) increases your risk of heart attack.

Lack of exercise. People who do not exercise regularly have a higher risk of a heart attack than those that do.

Take control

So don’t sit there worrying whether or not you will fall victim to a heart attack or heart disease, take control and try to prevent it! Here is a checklist of what you can do to actively reduce your chances of developing heart disease.

Kick the habit: By far the single most important step anyone can do to live longer is to quit smoking. From the very first day you stop this lethal habit, your chances of having a heart attack begin to reduce.

Watch your weight: Carrying extra weight can have a hugely negative impact on your health.

Reduce your salt intake: salty foods increase blood pressure, which, in turn, increases the risk of developing heart disease. Processed foods are the biggest culprits. >

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What to do if someone is having a heart attack

Call 112 for emergency help. Do not take the person to a hospital in your own car.

Stay calm. It is crucial that the victim does not panic, this constricts the heart more.

Have the victim sit or preferably lie down, with their head slightly raised.

Check to see whether the victim is allergic to aspirin. If they aren’t, give them an aspirin to chew.

Ask the person whether they take any medication (for example nitroglycerin) for chest pain. If they do, get it and follow instructions on its use.

If the person stops breathing, start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

If the pulse stops, begin CPR. Continue until help arrives.

Get moving: The heart is a muscle, and, like any other muscle, needs exercise in order to keep fit and in good working order. Aim for 20-30 minutes of

moderate activity a day. Check your blood pressure and cholesterol levels

with your doctor: Both high blood pressure and high cholesterol are bad news, but if detected can be treated to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack or coronary heart failure.

Don’t stress: Not only is stress bad for us per se, it also tends to lead us towards negative behaviour – drinking too much, over or under-eating, smoking, etc. A positive mindset is much more beneficial to our bodies.

Eat a balanced diet: by which we don’t mean a pint of beer in one hand and a kebab in the other! Revise your diet to incorporate plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, cut out the junk and reduce your alcohol consumption. sn

“You can greatly reduce your risk of a heart attack or heart disease by making necessary changes to your lifestyle”

Taking regular exercise and switching to a healthy diet, packed with fresh fruit and vegetables, will be hugely beneficial to your overall wellbeing.

From next month, we will have Alternative Health Expert Eugeni Evsikov answering your questions on stress. If you’d like to ask Eugeni for advice, please send your letters to magazine@icmedia.eu

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Synonymous with fashion and romance the world over,

the French capital is known as both the City of Light

and the City of Love. Where better to explore this

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Ah, Paris. When it comes to romance, whether it’s as result of one too many Hollywood films or not, the city that seductively springs to mind has got to be Paris. The scene of countless marriage proposals (including that of Tom Cruise to Katie Holmes, not that we care) and child conceptions – Jay-Z recently let the world in on the fact that baby Blue Ivy was ‘Made in Paris’ so to speak, Paris is top of the list for many loved-up couples seeking somewhere to visit, and it also a magnet for those in search of The One.Its other moniker, City of Light, does not, as some people believe, come from the early adoption of streetlights or the some 20,000 bulbs that light up the Eiffel Tower at night rather for the fact it was – and still is – a magnet for intellectuals and great minds in the worlds of literature, architecture, economics, etc. Even today, Paris remains one of the most important centres for learning and the arts, and is a huge player in the world of politics, business and, of course, fashion.

What to see

Depending on the length of your stay, you will be able to fit more or less into your itinerary, but even if you are only in Paris for two or three days, some things are absolute musts. First, of course, is the Eiffel Tower: rising majestically 300 metres from the ground, it is Paris’s most visited attraction and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, which is quite funny when you think that when it was erected it was branded an eyesore and was only meant to stand for 20 years. Get there early and prepare yourself for long queues – to avoid them, opt to climb to the first level, you can then get the lift to the top.

Did you know?

It was Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, architect of the iconic Eiffel Tower, who also designed the internal metal framework for the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States. Look out for a smaller replica of the statue near to the Eiffel Tower.

The name Paris comes from the Gaulish tribe the Parisii, who founded the city before Roman times in around 3rd century BC.

“If Paris is the holy land of the fashion world, the Golden

Triangle is its Mecca”

Fine dining and Paris go hand in hand; the wines and cheeses are especially good.

Le Louvre is actually several museums rolled into one, and unless you’re really into both art and museums, can start to get very tiring after a few hours. Most people head straight for the highlights, none more important than the Mona Lisa. Be warned that ever since Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, the queues have tended to be even longer, so again get there early. Admission

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is free the first Sunday of each month here and also at the Centre Pompidou, which is where lovers of modern art should head for.Perched on top of the highest point of the city, the Sacre Coeur is as impressive inside as the fabulous panoramic views it boasts of the city from outside, and is home to some beautiful works of art and gorgeous stained-glass windows. The Notre Dame cathedral, which inspired the Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, is truly a masterpiece and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture you’ll ever see (check out the gargoyles). It was here that the beatification of Joan of Arc took place and Napoleon declared himself Emperor. It’s also where you’ll find Point Zero, a plaque in the square in front of the cathedral from where all distances from Paris to other parts of France are measured from. The iconic Arc du Triomphe is another must-see. Built

under Napoleon’s orders, the arch bears the names of his victories.

Where to go

A walk along the backs of the Seine, which divides the city into Right and Left Banks – or, better still, a boat trip along it, is also a great way to appreciate more of what Paris has to offer, not to mention being pretty romantic, too. When you’ve finished admiring the beauty of the Sacre Coeur, take a stroll through the enchanting Montmartre area and observe the masses of inspired artists hard at work at Place du Tertre. The neighbourhood is a real boho gem, and it’s an ideal place to sit and enjoy a café au lait and a crepe from any one of the cafés and stalls, and daydream as you watch the world go by. And as we are talking about the city of love, we couldn’t leave out Le Mur des Je t’aime (I love You: The Wall). With over 311 written declarations in 250 different languages, the wall, created by Frederic >

A boat trip along the Seine is a great way to explore the city – it’s romantic, too!

L’Arc du Triomphe is another must-see. Engraved with

Napoleon’s victories, it is from here that the Bastille Day

procession starts.

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Baron and Claire Kito and situated in Jehan Rictus Place des Abbesses, Montmartre, has become a meeting place for lovers. For a relaxing walk or romantic picnic in the park head to the beautiful Jardin des Tuileries near Le Louvre or Jardins du Trocadero, which also boast the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower.

Shopping

Shopping in Paris really boils down to one thing: fashion. Names such as Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Chistian Lacroix,

Christian Louboutin, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and many more have made Paris the fashion capital of the world, and fashionistas will find themselves completely spoilt for choice. Paris’s equivalent to Harrods, the extravagant seven-storey Galeries Lafayette department store is a Paris fashion institution. Established in 1893, it’s well worth a visit. Even if fashion isn’t really your thing, the gourmet food section is not to be missed. Dedicated followers of fashion should head there on Fridays, however, when there is a free 30-minute fashion show on the seventh floor showcasing the latest trends in haute couture and prêt à porter fashion (reservations are required, email welcome@galerieslafayette.com). If Paris is the holy land of the fashion world, the Golden Triangle is its Mecca. Situated between Avenue Georges V, the Champs-Elysees and the Avenue Montaigne, this triangle is dedicated exclusively to high fashion clothes and accessories. Here you will find the homes of Coco Chanel, Christian Doir, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Hermes, just to name a few. Even if your wallet won’t stretch to a purchase, you can engage in some world-class window shopping or window licking as the French say (lèche-vitrines ) – saucy lot!

Where to eat

Expectations are always high when it comes to wining and dining in Paris, and rightly so. French cuisine has >

Paris Syndrome

While you’re wandering the streets of Paris, spare a thought for the poor tourists (predominantly Japanese) who fall victim to the so-called Paris Syndrome. This disorder, brought about when the reality of Paris doesn’t live up to the fairytale expectations portrayed in the media on which these keen visitors have based their images, causes a mental breakdown of sorts, symptoms of which include dizziness, panic attacks and tachycardia, upon hearing a rude waiter or seeing a mugging taking place. At least five poor Japanese citizens had to be repatriated in 2011 with a doctor or nurse, such was their level of distress!

Le Mur des Je t’aime is a unique place

to visit (above top left), before

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“Take a stroll through the enchanting Montmartre

area and observe the masses of inspired

artists hard at work at Place

du Tertre”

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of eateries, Montmartre is

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a great reputation around the globe, and you are likely to savour some truly exquisite dishes. A romantic candle-lit dinner for two in Paris is pretty much perfect. Foodies will not be disappointed in Paris, so if you’re a lover of fine dining, scrumptious food and seriously good wines, you’re in for a real treat. As a general rule, stay away from the most touristy areas to avoid extortionate prices. That said, Montmartre is home to some wonderful, intimate restaurants and the Latin Quarter boasts a huge range of restaurants, serving dishes from all around the world, and for a very reasonable price, too.

After dark

Paris boasts an enormous range of bars and nightclubs, from chic piano lounges to champagne bars. If you’re feeling frivolous and really want to embrace the joie de vivre that Paris evokes, head to the most famous red windmill in the world, the Moulin Rouge. Expect to part with around €175 for dinner and a fantastic show, or €100 for the show alone. For a saucier spectacle, get yourself to the Crazy Horse. Dita Von Teese, Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra have all appeared as guest stars on this avant garde celebration of the raw, sensual beauty of women. It’s not cheap – around €200 in fact, but it’s a totally unforgettable experience. For

that extra special romantic evening, visit the opera; the Opera Garnier and the Opera Bastille are perfect places to visit for lovers of music to get the heart singing.

Where to stay

In a destination as large as Paris, the task of choosing somewhere to stay can seem rather daunting. The best thing to do is to first have a clear idea of what you will be visiting and where you will be going, and then try to base yourself somewhere suited to your itinerary. Then it’s all about your budget. The French Government regulates the star ratings, making them very standardised, so you really do get what you pay for. The official website for Paris http://en.parisinfo.com is a helpful place to start, as is http://www.hotels-paris.fr. Bon Voyage! sn

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Getting there

The majority of flight operators run several weekly flights to Paris from Tenerife, but these operate via Madrid or Barcelona, which makes your journey considerably longer. Air Europa and Iberia offer direct flight from Tenerife South to Paris Orly.

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