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New Galeon shopping mall sets opening date July 16th, 2016

New Galeon shopping mall sets opening date July 16th 2016

Tenerife’s latest ultra-modern shopping mall is to open on July 16th, 2016, it has been confirmed. The new centre, to be known as the Centro Commercial Galeon Outlet, will feature 40 stores, 500 free parking spaces and a Hiperdino supermarket. It is situated in the Galeón district of Adeje town which is accessed off the TF-1…

Brit expats in Spain stunned and fearful after Brexit win

Effect the Brexit win would have on British investment in Spain

The UK voted to leave the EU in a referendum yesterday, immediately sending the value of sterling plummeting and leaving British expats in Spain stunned and concerned about their future. Britain has voted to leave the EU, by an expected margin of 52 percent to 48 percent, sending shockwaves around Europe. After it initially appeared…

Brexit: what would it mean for your EU holiday home?

Brexit: what would it mean for your EU holiday home in Tenerife

By Kate Palmer Holidaymakers “seeking a day’s sunshine by the sea and those who enjoy poking around another town” are drawn to British resorts every year, according to Looking at Great Britain, a study of “British people and customs”, published in 1973. That was the year Britain joined the European Union. Since then the number…

The Department of Sustainability of the Coast and Sea has authorized bring Sahara sand to regenerate the beach of El Camisón, located in Arona

Sahara sand to regenerate the beach of El Camison in Arona, Tenerife

The insular Minister of Tourism reports that about 12,000 cubic meters are imported to mix with the material that is already in that area aronera bathroom The Department of Sustainability of the Coast and Sea has authorized bring Sahara sand to regenerate the beach of El Camisón, located in Arona, with a length of about…

June 2016 hotel prices in Tenerife up 12% on 2015

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The continued rise in demand for holidays in the Canaries has seen hotel prices form June rise well above the average increase recorded for Spain overall. A comprehensive survey by travel site Trivago reveals that prices being charged this month in the islands are up just over 12% compared to June a year ago. The…