For anyone interested in learning the art of Karate, Shotokan Karate-do or Karate Tai-Chi, the good news is that there is an extremely highly qualified, English speaking teacher right here in Tenerife.
Francisco Espinosa, who is Tenerife born, began his training when he was 17 years old, under the instruction of Jeronimo Ruiz Cordero who, at the time was 3rd Dan in Karate. Espinosa was recognized as the best competitor in the weight under 65 kilograms in the Canary Islands 1972 to 1979, and 5 times Champion in the Juniors and Seniors categories. He was selected to compete in the Spanish National Championships and proclaimed the best sportsman in 1975 and in 1979.
Espinosa moved to the U.K. where he stayed until 2004 and for the period of 26 years he continued to train in Karate this time under the Great Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa 10th Dan Kancho and Chief Instructor of the Shotokan Karate International. He then opened his own club and taught Karate in Watford, Rickmansworth and Cricklewood London, after 26 years he moved back to the Canary Islands and is teaching again in different parts of Tenerife, passing over to all his students the knowledge that he has accumulated over more than 38 years.
Classes are available at the Aqua Club Termal in Las Americas, and Tacaronte and El Sobradillo in the north of Tenerife.
Paraiso del Sur complex is in Playa Paraiso, near to the Costa Adeje Golf Course and the resort areas of Las Americas and Los Cristianos in Tenerife. The complex is currently being fully refurbished and there is a choice of either large Studio or 1 bedroom apartments, all have stunning sea or mountain views.
An ideal location for those that require good value for money. The properties are sold beautifully furnished and you a choice of colour schemes; red, blue, brown, orange or black all with pictures, rugs, bed covers and ornaments to complete the colour scheme, balcony furniture is included in the price.
The kitchen has the usual fitments plus all the other necessary equipment, kettles and toasters, crockery and cutlery so all you do is walk in, saving you at least €5,000. The properties have fully fitted bathrooms.
The complex has a swimming pool, sun deck and gardens, it is close to restaurants, shops and bars and has a bus stop right outside the complex. There is 24 hr security and a secure car park.
Prices for Studios start from € 62,300 and for 1 beds is € 93,900
Pictures used are for the various show apartments.
Incredible opportunity to purchase this one bed apartment in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, on the popular complex of Los Seres.
The property has a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom with bath, a fully fitted kitchen, lounge with patio doors leading out to the private terrace.
The apartment also includes a private parking space and secure store room.
The complex has a communal pool with sunbathing areas.
Great price for this apartment located close to all amenities, must be viewed to be appreciated.
Fantastic 3 bedroom villa on the popular residencial complex of Lajas de Chapín in Puerto Santiago, Tenerife, with large interior of 105m2 which comprises of 3 double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and air conditioning, 2 bathrooms with hydro massage showers.
There is a separate fully fitted kitchen with access to the private terrace, and a dining area combined with the lounge which also leads out onto the terraces.
The private terraces are on 2 levels, both with views over the communal pools and out to sea towards La Gomera and total to 180m2.
The terrace off the lounge has a private garden and fountain with ample space for al-fresco dining. A stairway leads down to the lower terrace which also has a private garden and plenty of room for sunbathing & relaxing, with direct access out to the communal pool area. There is also a further terrace with utility space and BBQ.
The complex has 3 communal swimming pools and ample communal areas which include lush gardens with automatic irrigation. There are also communal garages beneath the complex with secure lock up facilites.
This property includes a double garage space & an 11m2 store room & solar energy has been installation which heats the water system.
March 19th 2010 marked a significant date in Tenerife as the Islands first self sufficient homes were unveiled to the Worlds Press.
Just over 14 years ago, the Tenerife Government challenged architects from around the world to design a self sufficient home that would blend in with the surrounding areas.
397 applied from 38 different countries for the project, that number was then brought down to a final 25 who were to develop their ideals on the site at ITER,(the Institute of Technology and Renewable Energy) in Granadilla, Tenerife.
Congratulations go to the winner, La Geria from a Spanish team led by Cesar Ruiz-Larrea Cangas. La Geria is a horseshoe shaped wall used to protect vines in Lanzarote’s wine regions.
If you would like a tour of ITER you can pre arrange it by calling 922 391 000 or go to the website www.iter.es. To keep up with environmental issues in and around the Canary Islands keep an eye on www.canarygreen.net
This has got to be the bargain of the year, a good sized 1 bedroom apartment on the Residencial Los Geranios complex in Costa del Silencio, Tenerife, is being offered for sale at the original 2001 purchase price for a quick sale.
The apartment is on the first floor with a good size lounge and american style kitchen which leads out onto a terrace with great views across the two swimming pools. This terrace also has a spiral staircase leading to the huge roof terrace; a sunbathers delight. Some of the other properties have used half of this roof terrace to create an extra bedroom and bathroom.
The double bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a further terrace that has great view towards Mount Teide.
Also included in the price is an off-road parking space.
Superb investment either for living or holiday use. Popular complex for long term rentals so an income could easily be generated.
Storage at home is always at a premium, whether it be precious family heirlooms or paperwork that you have to keep, trying to find room to put it all can be a headache. However, Tenerife Self Storage, based in Las Chafiras, Tenerife, will rent you a unit of any size for any length of time.
Whether you need space in your office, somewhere to put a car while it is not in use, gardening equipment – absolutely anything can be hidden away in a safe and secure unit, they have 24 hour access and round the clock surveillance, their storage warehouse is the safest and most flexible option and you have one less thing to worry about
You can even store your furniture while the sale of your house goes through its long process, or put your possessions into storage if you renting out your property.
The units are sized between 1m³ to 200m², and rental periods are from just 1 day, they could be the solution to your storage needs.
For more information on pricing and availability click here:
Every year the Tenerife Entertainment Awards encourages hot debate by just about everyone on the Island of Tenerife, and this year is sure to be no exception.
Scheduled to take place on Sunday 23rd of May 2010 at The Exit Palace in Adeje. Oasis FM, the official broadcast partner, are promising that it will be a show to remember.
1. BEST MALE SINGER.
Classification: male solo singer, not a resident or compere in a venue.
2. BEST FEMALE SINGER.
Classification: female solo singer, not a resident or compere in a venue.
3. BEST TRIBUTE ACT.
Classification: act of one or more members, not a resident or compere in a
4. BEST BAND.
Classification: two or more members with instruments. Can be resident in a venue.
5. BEST GROUP/DUO.
Classification: two or more members without instruments can be resident in a venue.
6. BEST COMPERE.
Classification: one person who is resident in a bar, karaoke bar, cabaret bar or hotel, that hosts the evening with or without instruments.
7. BEST VARIETY ACT.
Classification: a variety show act such as dancers, drag artists, mime artists, hypnotist, magic show, comedian, etc.
8. BEST RADIO DJ.
Classification: any Tenerife based presenter on-air on an British station with studios based in Tenerife.
9. BEST CLUB DJ.
Classification: any Tenerife based DJ in a club or fun pub.
Category is being decided by the reps of the major UK tour operators.
A new category for 2010!
10. BEST NEWCOMER.
Classification: any new act for any category within the last 12 months.
11. OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION.
Classification: Award presented to an artist or individual who has made a difference to the entertainment scene over and above their job or show.
Last years winners included Billy Idol, Karen Kennedy Joe Ferguson and, Bitter and Twisted, so ther will be stiff competition from entrants this year.
The Tenerife Entertainment Awards are part of EmCan Media. You can contact as follows:
€99,000
This incredibly priced, brand new Apartment is for sale on the Laderas del Palm Mar complex in the up and coming area of Palm Mar, Tenerife.
The property has 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a fully tiled Bathroom with bath, fully fitted American Style Kitchen with breakfast bar, a large dining area and lounge which has patio doors leading onto a lovely terrace with views over the pool area, tended gardens and across the well kept complex.
The Apartment comes with a Garage Parking Space and is to be sold unfurnished- perfect for putting your own stamp on.
Priced for a quick sale. Exclusive to Horizon Property Group. For more information click here:
An incredible investment opportunity to purchase a property on the extremely popular complex of Victoria Court I in Los Cristianos, Tenerife
This complex is close to all amenities and rents extremely well for holiday lets, or you could purchase this property with a reliable long term let.
The apartment is on the ground floor, with easy wheelchair access, one double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, fully tiled bathroom with bath and an American style kitchen and lounge with patio doors which lead out onto the large terrace.
This low rise complex has a communal pool, on site rental management and a poolside bar and restaurant.
An excellent investment at an excellent price on this very popular complex.
April 19th, 2010 by 
Horizon News
For anyone interested in learning the art of Karate, Shotokan Karate-do or Karate Tai-Chi, the good news is that there is an extremely highly qualified, English speaking teacher right here in Tenerife.
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