La Escuela Graciela Spanish School is based in Los Cristianos, Tenerife and has been operating there since 2002 giving foreigners a chance to learn Spanish during intensive courses. The courses are Ideal for either permanent residents or those on a short stay who want to understand more about the Spanish language.
There is a maximum of 6 people in a class which creates a friendly, informal atmosphere and ensures that everyone is able to practice conversing in Spanish and feel confident in the classroom.

All written material needed is given to students at the start the course so you can practise at home if you want to.

The classes are in Spanish with English explanation and the courses are divided into four levels with teachers to help you to choose the correct one.

Each lesson lasts two hours and the classes run from Monday to Friday in different timetables according to the levels: in the morning from 9:30 to 11:30, 11:30 to 1:30 pm; and in the afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30, 6:30 to 8:30.

When a course is finished, the school give the students an attendance certificate.

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Carnival 2009

Traditionally February is carnival time in Tenerife, Canary Islands, but the most spectacular is held in Santa Cruz, in and around the port . It is considered to be amongst the best in the world, and is one of the most famous entertainment spectacle in Spain. People from all over the world come to experience the Santa Cruz carnival where the streets come alive with colour, noise, bands, drums, processions, floats, amazing costumes, and happy crowds.

18 February – Election of the 2009 Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz
19 February – Election of the 2009 Carnival Queen in Puerto de la Cruz
20 February – Parade of the elected Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz

21 February – Parade of the elected Carnival Queen in Puerto de la Cruz

23 February- Free open air concert in the plaza de La Candelaria in Santa Cruz

24 February – ‘El Coso’ – The Grand Parade – starts at 4.00pm. It is the main procession in Santa Cruz held in the street Plaza de Espa

Tenerife Film Festival

Tenerife is once again set to be at the center of the world

Live Arico Animal Protection

Live Arico Animal Protection has been working to protect the abused animals on the Island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. Live Arico was born officially in February 2000, but the first dog rescued, an Alsatian cross was in January 1997. Junior

Going Native in Tenerife

The guidebook for visitors to Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, and residents who want to really get to know the island which they are visiting or living on. Jack and Andrea Montgomery use their knowledge to show you exactly what you shouldn’t be missing.

Going Native in Tenerife is more than a guidebook to Tenerife. It’s a guide for people who want to get under the skin of the island and really get to know its culture, fiestas, food, people and most interesting towns and villages and includes tales from other ex-pats of their Tenerife experiences.

A definite must for your reading list.

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