Reaching Out To The Stars From La Laguna
The headquarters of the Canarian Institute of Astrophysics shines bright with 400 of the sharpest minds, but their chosen address Milky Way Road (Calle Via Lactea) had me chuckling…
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Isora Castilla
Title: Isora CastillaLocation: Paraninfo, University of La LagunaLink out: Click hereDescription: Tenerife pianist Isora Castilla at the university concert hall.Starts at 8.30pm, all tickets 5 euros. Tickets from Cafeteria in…
Earthquakes & Unsung Heroes in Tenerife News of the Week
Last week a green turtle was happily reunited with the sea following 30 days of caring recuperation at the El Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre in La Laguna. The turtle’s shell had been badly damaged by a…
Third World Island & European Police and Firemen’s Games in Tenerife News of the Week
If we criticise more than we praise in our Tenerife news of the week round-up it’s because of situations such as the following. Tenerife’s jewel in the crown beach of Las Teresitas has had an unsightly blemish on its face for the past few years….
No English Radio Stations & New Ferry Route in Tenerife News of the Week
This week the Spanish Government decided to end the temporary reduction regarding speed limits on the country’s motorways. A reduced 110 km/h limit was introduced in March in an attempt to save fuel costs caused by unrest and rising oil prices in the Middle East.
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Gran Circo Mundial
Title: Gran Circo MundialLocation: La LagunaDescription: After wowing the south the circus moves up north to the site next to Makro. This circus does have animals performing. Start Date: 2011-06-09End…
Feria de Abril
Title: Feria de AbrilLocation: Plaza del Cristo, La LagunaDescription: Don’t be fooled by the name it does take place over the weekend of 6 to 8 May. Starts at 8.30…
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Easter Traditions
I have made several attempts in the past to understand why the dates of Easter vary year on year, after all, surely the date of Christ’s death and his resurrection are known and can be commemorated annually?
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