© 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone A large fire broke out late this afternoon at a pallet manufacturing facility in the Valle de Güímar Industrial Estate in Tenerife sending a towering column of smoke into the sky and forcing the closure of the TF-1 motorway in both directions One person has been reported injured in the incident which also affected a neighbouring food storage warehouse the fire spread rapidly from the original site to the adjacent facility with residents reporting several loud explosions from within the complex The fire is believed to have started at approximately 7:00p.m in a warehouse where large stacks of highly flammable wooden pallets were being stored The Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Centre (CECOES) confirmed the incident shortly afterwards alerting the public to the dense smoke crossing the motorway and causing visibility problems for drivers Concerned residents and drivers have shared numerous videos on social media showing the scale of the fire and smoke the Tenerife Fire and Rescue Consortium deployed five professional fire crews supported by volunteer firefighters and Brifor forest brigade personnel Road Maintenance Services from the Cabildo were also on standby to assist if necessary Additional emergency support was provided by units from the Guardia Civil the Local Police forces of Candelaria and Güímar which were stationed at the scene as a precaution The closure of the TF-1 caused significant traffic delays throughout the evening Local Police also blocked access to the industrial estate's side road to ensure emergency crews could operate without obstruction Candelaria Town Hall urged nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed to avoid smoke inhalation and to avoid travel in the affected area due to the smoke Authorities have appealed for public caution and cooperation as firefighting teams continue their efforts to fully extinguish and control the blaze This website is using a security service 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the time and share her thoughts Additional images of the residence seen throughout this article can be seen here What were some of the main things you wanted Guimar to do with this space Cheryl Kaufman: I wanted Guimar to transform our home from a Mediterranean style to a more contemporary style and to execute a complete renovation with which we would be proud to use for entertaining I could not visualize what I wanted but Guimar was brilliant with reading between the lines when we went through some images of rooms I liked When Guimar made her presentation of her proposal for our home my husband Dana and I were completely by the beauty and creativity with which she captured our vision for living in our renovated home What was your favorite part about working with her I met with a few designers that were recommended to me but they didn’t wow me enough to want to begin renovating our home I then discovered Houzz and poured through each and every designer South Florida I came across of project photo from Guimar Urbina Interiors and it seemed to be exactly what I wanted I love how she did a lot of the leg work before we met she gently made me aware of it and told me why it might not be the right choice Guimar met with me often and always kept us informed about our budget and what to expect next When we would visit stores to choose furniture it was clear Guimar has strong relationships with so many of the vendors HD: There are plenty of accents of wood throughout the home yet it is not overbearing – quite the opposite Was that a feature you already had in mind or did Guimar make the suggestion CK: The wood was completely Guimar’s idea the blending into structural columns which needed to remain for foundational purposes as well as the fabulous wooden custom doors to our bedroom suite – it was all Guimar’s idea HD: The artwork and decorations add subtle yet impactful nots of color throughout the mostly neutral-shaded home Are these art pieces and decorations yours or did Guimar help pick these out CK: Guimar chose the pop of color on the oversized chair in the family room as well as in the throw pillows and other accessories She even drew colors out from some of our artwork when she chose our accessories While many of the accessories were chosen by Guimar some we already had but just didn’t know how to properly place them and group them Guimar helped us find the correct use for them we had most of it but Guimar recommended that we reframe them She me with me at the framing store to help us to choose new frames for each of our hanging art pieces she came to the house and assisted us with choosing the perfect spot for each piece we engaged Guimar to assist us with filling a few empty walls Guimar helped me choose the size of the custom artwork piece above our bed HD: What would you say to anyone who might be reading this and is currently looking for a luxury interior designer in South Florida I had a wonderful experience with Guimar and her team talented and everything I could have asked for in a design team Not only did Guimar’s team have incredible vision Emergency services continued through the night to battle a major fire at the Valle de Güímar Industrial Estate in Tenerife with 40 firefighters staying on site to contain the blaze which has been classified as a level 3 emergency The fire broke out at approximately 7:00p.m generating a vast column of smoke visible from the TF-1 motorway and across the entire Güímar Valley The smoke severely reduced visibility along the motorway prompting the Guardia Civil to temporarily close it in both directions for safety reasons authorities urged drivers to exercise extreme caution when passing through the area Firefighting efforts have been focused on preventing the flames from spreading to nearby units and containing the fire within the affected warehouse The response team includes 22 professional firefighters from the Tenerife Fire Consortium supported by 16 volunteer firefighters from various stations around the island Six members of the Cabildo's Brifor forest brigade also joined the operation Two ambulances were also dispatched as a precautionary measure and one person has been confirmed injured during the incident authorities will begin an investigation into its cause and carry out a technical assessment of the structural integrity of the affected building The fire started at the Lomo Redondo viewpoint at 1,225m in altitude authorities have found not only the origin but also suspect it was started intentionally as an act of arson the fire continues to burn over a month after it began To date, over 15,000ha of forest have burned across the Mount Teide peak of the island. The intensity and size of the fire was fuelled by strong winds, heat, and very low humidity. It has already been registered as the worst fire in the Canary Islands in the last 40 years and the worst in all of Spain for 2023 the damage to the wilderness and ecosystem at this altitude has been incalculable as this is a unique zone that allows specific vegetation and animal life that isn’t possible in the lower These altitudes are also where a great many vineyards are cultivated Unlike the 2021 fires on the island of La Palma due to a volcanic eruption and which viticulturists are still working to recover from this is a rather remote region in Tenerife that didn’t immediately threaten built-up areas although more than 26,000 residents were told to evacuate as a precaution Those with vineyards in the area could do little more than watch at firefighters battled the blaze Worry grew a great deal once the fire jumped the Cordillera Dorsal a 25km ridge that bifurcates Tenerife and therefore allowed the fire to spread to the northern side of the island Tenerife has the most on it within the Canary Islands and there are two that cover the region of the fire: Tacoronte-Acentejo and Valle de Güímar Administrators at Tacoronte-Acentejo told Decanter they’d thankfully been spared any damage from the fire as it had largely been contained to the far upper reaches of the Teide peak where no one has any vineyards initially told Decanter that they had been waiting to get access to the affected areas they found that 2ha of vines had been burned The owner is a viticulturist who sells the grapes to one of the larger producers on the island Many other vineyard owners had extremely close calls given that the flames came within 50m of their vines The vineyards were spared given that they have been found to be natural firebreaks While the level of loss given the scope and intensity of the fire may seem low covering a great deal of the Valle de Güimar territory and when asked about possible smoke taint issues by Decanter Rodríguez García confirmed that 64ha could potentially be affected and that they were carrying out analyses to understand the scope of the issues Wineries in the neighbouring DO Valle de la Orotava have also commented that they are potentially concerned about the smoke and ash drift As has been seen around the world in recent years is often one of the long-lasting issues brought about by climate change-provoked wildfires In addition to the issues of burned vineyards and smoke taint in combination with the extreme climactic conditions of 2023 in Spain it begins at the end of August or beginning of September but this year saw harvest start at the end of July which was accelerated considerably once the fire broke out in mid-August While the fire on Tenerife will undoubtedly be fully extinguished in the near future, it, along with countless other fires across the globe this year, such as those in Greece and Italy founder of Guimar Urbina Interiors has over 15 years of experience and has cemented herself as one of the most notable modern interior designers in the South Florida market The eclectic and international expanse of her work provides for an extremely tasteful and worldly perspective she is also the co-founder of The Wallpaper Company a boutique wallpaper company specializing in unique designs Headquartered in the beautiful City of Miami The Wallpaper Company maintains a regional network of showrooms and sales representatives worldwide the company stocks more than 5000 wallcoverings including papers naturals as well as many unique hand-crafted specialties Guimar recently debuted her second wallpaper collection with The Wallpaper Company at Boutique Design New York the leading trade fair and conference for hospitality’s boutique and lifestyle design community This year the fair returned to New York’s Javits Center November 14-15 2021 for its 11th year and was co-located with ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) + WantedDesign Manhattan as well as HX: The Hotel Experience Powered by AAHOA Guimar’s newest collection was specifically focused on sustainability and included exotic textures and unseen finishes that will for certain transform any space into a unique experience Thousands of the world’s best interior designers and operators stopped by her booth to check out the unique collection “New York is the gateway to the world!” Guimar says about the experience For more information about Guimar Urbina, please click here Firefighters have successfully brought the large blaze which broke out on Tuesday evening in a warehouse at the Valle de Güímar Industrial Estate which led to a large-scale emergency response and the temporary closure of the TF-1 motorway according to officials from the Tenerife Fire Consortium in a commercial warehouse and produced a massive column of smoke visible from the southern motorway and throughout the Güímar Valley leading the Guardia Civil and the Cabildo’s Roads Department to temporarily close the TF-1 for safety and members of the BRIFOR forest brigade have now largely stood down with only two heavy urban fire engines (BUP) and a personnel relief vehicle from the Tenerife Fire Consortium remaining at the scene a nodriza water tanker unit (BUN) from BRIFOR is assisting in cooling operations Emergency crews have managed to open the structure to ventilate the smoke still lingering inside Firefighters continue to carry out "refresher" tasks along the side of the building facing the ravine and are focusing intensively on extinguishing embers at the rear of the facility particularly in the area closest to the motorway Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the situation until all remaining hotspots are fully extinguished technical assessments and a formal investigation into the cause of the fire will follow Guimar Urbina has become one of the most notable modern Interior Designers in the South Florida industry FL and expands internationally with projects across the United States Guimar recently completed a unique project involving a renovation of an athletic rehab and recovery facility in South Florida Haute Design: How did a project to design a gym come about Guimar Urbina: One of my family members decided to open his own facility for rehab and recovery It was a very challenging project since we only had 30 days to complete the entire renovation and to receive the fixtures HD: There are plenty familiar names on the jerseys displayed above the gym mirror Are all of those athletes current or former clients of the gym those jerseys belong to some of the professional athletes who work with my client HD: What is the main difference you felt while designing this space compared to a home GU: The first major difference that stood out to me was the size of the open space marbles or wood floors we are used to working with inside a home It was also very interesting to work with the spacing between each massage bed and workout machine HD: What was the biggest challenge for you throughout this project GU: The toughest part of this project was convincing my client that a scale drawing and three-dimensional renderings are the perfect tools to avoid mistakes before ordering fixtures and furniture pieces working with family is never easy (ha ha ha) HD: Would you work on another gym or non-standard design project in the future I have two clients who are professional baseball players and they want me to design their home gym it’s great for me and the firm to have the opportunity to work on these new projects The torrential rain brought by the weather pre-alert issued by the Canary Islands Government is already causing incidents with at least 80 people trapped in a supermarket in Guimar According to reports by Radio Televisión Canaria many of those affected are waiting to move their vehicles from the supermarket underground car park to the main access road to the Güímar Industrial Estate The heavy rainfall has led to flooding on roads in the area working to pump water out of the car park and move a lorry that is stuck Authorities urge residents to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel until the weather situation improves Further updates will be provided as emergency teams continue their efforts to ensure safety in the affected areas If you're filling up your tank today in Tenerife, here’s a guide to the cheapest fuel prices available today across the island. For the cheapest diesel head to the Oceano service station in Güímar, where it is available at less than a euro a litre for just €0.999 per litre. The most attractively priced 98 petrol today in Tenerife is found at the Tgas service station by Tu Trebol supermarket next to the TF-1 motorway in Adeje in the south of the island, where it is €1.139 per litre. The cheapest 95 petrol in Tenerife today, Saturday, is also at the Oceano service station in Güímar, priced at €0.999 per litre. For Premium Diesel, the Disa Icod De Los Vinos service station has the lowest price today of €1.189 per litre at Avenida Principes De España. Here is a round-up of the cheapest fuel prices in Tenerife today: Cheapest: €0.999/L at Oceano Service Station: Polígono Industrial Valle de Güímar, Mz. 13, Pc. 10, S/n, Güímar. Other options: €1.008/L at Oceano Los Realejos (Polígono Industrial La Gañanía, 6, Los Realejos), and €1.047/L at Pcan (Avenida Los Menceyes, 223, San Cristóbal de La Laguna). Cheapest: €1.139/L at Tgas-tu Trebol: Autopista TF-1 Sur, Armeñime, La Caleta Junction, Adeje, and at Tgas-tu Trebol: Polígono Industrial El Mayorazgo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Other options: €1.150/L at Canary Oil, SL (Calle Subida al Mayorazgo, 7, Santa Cruz de Tenerife). Other options: €1.039/L at Pcan (Avenida Los Menceyes e, 223, San Cristóbal de La Laguna), and €1.040/L: Ocean Taco (Calle Santa Amelia, 20, San Cristóbal de La Laguna). Cheapest: €1.189/L at Disa Icod de Los Vinos: Avenida Príncipes de España, 40, Icod de Los Vinos, and at Tgas Arona: Calle General TF-51 (Arona-Vilaflor Km. 4, Arona). Other options: €1.199/L at Oceano Service Station (Polígono Industrial Valle de Güímar, Mz. 13, Pc. 10, S/n, Güímar). This information is obtained thanks from the data provided by the Ministry of Ecological Transition through its 'geoportal' platform, includes the official prices of different types of fuel: Gasoline 95, Gasoline 98, Diesel and Premium Diesel. 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HomeDestinationsInterestsTop Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to go to Tenerife The "penitents" in pointed hoods and religious statues take over the streets for a week of solemn processions Save Visited Rate Review ShareProcesión Magna in Güímar Viernes Santo (Good Friday)Procesión Magna in Güímar is one of the most important and profoundly ingrained religious holidays in Spain Religious brotherhoods carry elaborate processions with well constructed floats that depict biblical themes through the streets as a way for communities to honor the Passion of Christ you can often see locals wearing traditional clothing and listening to melancholic music Semana Santa is especially well-known for its majesty and seriousness in places like Seville attracting tourists from all over the world to see the show The largest island of Tenerife is no exception to Spain's celebrations and its historical cities see countless religious ceremonies and street processions throughout the week leading to Easter The celebration starts on Palm Sunday and continues to Easter Day most congregations have at least one daily procession with a church service the most remarkable day is Good Friday commemorating the death and burial of Jesus Christ Easter customs in Tenerife feature a range of diverse Canarian and Spanish culinary traditions One of them is "potaje de vigilia," a filling stew made with potatoes This meal is well-known specifically for adhering to the Lenten diet restrictions by omitting meat "torrijas" have also become a popular Easter delicacy They are essentially French toast made with bread pieces dipped in sugar and frequently spiced with cinnamon and honey The most memorable processions involve members of different religious brotherhoods These iconic "penitents" are wearing long cloaks with pointed hoods that totally cover their faces and revealing only their eyes Other participants of solemn parades are "Nazarenos" who typically walk barefoot and carry shackles or large wooden crosses it's common to parade huge floats with heavy religious statues through the streets traditionally accompanied with sombre religious music by a brass band The most elaborate Semana Santa festivities take place in the authentic towns of the island and the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife The most famous celebration is observed in San Cristóbal de la Laguna the religious centre of Tenerife and UNESCO World Heritage Site The very special occasion not to miss in La Laguna is its Good Friday evening procession — Procesion del Silencio or the Silent Procession and the town is illuminated solely by candles The pious brotherhood parade departs at around 9:30 pm from the Iglesia de la Concepción A slow pace set by an ominous drumbeat creates a moving and a bit unnerving atmosphere you are never going to forget Easter Sunday brings the joy of Resurrection and so families celebrate with local delicacies like sancocho (salted fish served with potatoes) came to TT from Venezuela two years ago with her father That mission was shattered on Monday when her body was found with that of three men in a field at Daly Road All four bodies had gunshot wounds to the heads Pedro now has to take care of his four grandchildren ten and eight and is making arrangements to bury his daughter a farmer was taking his goats to Daly Road when he saw the bodies and called the police and Jose Serrano were killed elsewhere and their bodies dumped At the Forensic Science Centre in St James on Tuesday Pedro described his daughter as a fighter and a family-oriented person He said all she ever wanted to do was provide for her family and ensure that they could live a comfortable life “She was always taking care of her children and her family Having to lose a daughter is an indescribable pain There is nothing that I can say that would express how I feel right now Pedro told Newsday Marcano’s husband was killed in Venezuela He said he was told of his daughter’s murder by a neighbour at their Hope Road I never thought in my wildest dreams we would have faced something like this when we came here We thought we were coming to a safe haven.” One tenant told Newsday on Tuesday that none of Marcano’s relatives have returned to the apartment since Monday Pedro appealed for assistance to take care of his grandchildren saying he only needs the assistance until he could get on his feet He also asked for help to make arrangements for his daughter’s funeral “Even if I could get the help for the children While relatives of the other victims were reluctant to speak to the media upon identifying the body of one of the victims had to be carried by other relatives to the St James infirmary to be treated (Canary Islands and posts photographs from his visit to the mysterious ancient Pyramids of Güímar in the Canary Islands View the full set of the Pyramids of Guimar photos on davewalshphoto.com Find the Pyramids of Guimar on Google Maps » what the hell does the IRA and Boston have to do with pyramids in Tenerife I have a UFO-related tirade in the pipeline how is that you’re not all getting drunk at playa de las americas Guanchi – is that at the resorts at the south of the Island not all of us are beer swilling fatties broiling in the sun Some of us go ‘cos its cheap and the kids can have a whale of a time Now summer is officially here and before the thermometer loses its head entirely it’s the ideal time to explore Tenerife’s east coast Around Puertitio de Güímar the default setting is sun and there’s very little shade to be found but the near-constant breeze keeps everything just the right temperature for exploring the coastline the central eastern coastline is largely what is known as malpaís (badlands); arid scrub land with desert-like conditions you might be forgiven for thinking that nothing grows or lives here but in fact the malpaís is home to 150 species of flora which support 100 types of insect and 60 types of butterfly not to mention the thriving communities of lizards that accompany your every step But the best reason of all for choosing Puertito de Güímar as a walking base is because of its great seafood and tapas restaurants and the little port with its stylish boardwalk where swimmers and sunbathers frolic There can be few better places to end a hike with a swim The path winds its way through clumps of pink marine thyme and bright green sea lettuce until it reaches Montaña de la Mar which should be awarded a prize for self delusion as rising to no more than a paltry 27 metres above sea level As the trail reaches the base of Montaña Grande the vegetation morphs into tall grasses and sweet tabaiba and everywhere zigzagging round islands filled with the fat spikes of cardón to Puertito and that promise of a cold beer and lunch Beyond the turn off for Montaña Grande the path continues to the tiny coastal settlement of Socorro with its beach houses and its two chapels ““ one above one below ““ and its little beach of Chimisay where the miraculous discovery of the Patron Saint of the Canary Islands you might expect there to be an ostentatious monument or two but in fact there is just a simple cross set in a block of concrete The ostentation is preserved for the Candelaria Basilica Troughs: The scenery could get a bit monotonous if you were to walk here every day and the lack of trees and natural shade mean it’s best to avoid high summer days when the breeze drops My view: 2.5 Stars ““ This is an easy pleasant walk which offers a landscape which is more akin to the Eastern Canary Islands I particularly like the abundance of grasses around Montaña Grande Author Tenerife Magazine.Co-owner of Buzz Trips travel website copywriter and co-author of Real Tenerife Island Drives and The Real Tenerife guide book Input your search keywords and press Enter A man has died and a woman is in serious condition following a traffic accident on the TF-1 motorway in Tenerife near Punta Prieta The incident occurred this afternoon (Friday) on the northbound carriageway heading towards Santa Cruz The emergency services received the first alert at around 3:20pm which is when the Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) was informed of a car that had rolled several times and come to rest upside down The vehicle had crashed into a bus shelter after hitting a concrete barrier used to separate traffic lanes Eyewitnesses described a dramatic scene in which the car lost control and rolled over before coming to a stop at the bus stop Images taken at the scene show extensive damage to the vehicle highlighting the violent nature of the crash paramedics confirmed that the male driver had suffered injuries incompatible with life and could only certify his death at the scene who had already managed to exit the vehicle by the time emergency services arrived was treated for serious injuries and was taken to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz Firefighters worked to secure the area and manage the wreckage officers from the Guardia Civil took charge of the traffic and remained at the scene to oversee the custody of the deceased until judicial authorities arrived The incident caused significant disruption on the TF-1 and has once again raised concerns over road safety on one of Tenerife's busiest thoroughfares An investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway A motorway maintenance worker has died after being struck by a car whilst working on the northbound carriageway of the TF-1 near Caleta Punta Prieta by Guimar was reported by the Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) SUC paramedics arrived at the scene but were unable to save the victim confirming that he died from fatal injuries suffered in the accident Teams from the Tenerife Island Council’s Road Maintenance Department also attended the scene to clear the roadway officers from the Canary Islands Police and the Guardia Civil carried out the necessary investigations to determine the circumstances of the accident Authorities have yet to release further details on the cause of the incident or the identity of the victim experienced a 3.3 magnitude earthquake yesterday (Saturday) according to a report from the National Geographic Institute (IGN) occurred at 1:41pm at a depth of approximately 28 kilometres This seismic event is part of a series of tremors detected yesterday by the IGN in the area between the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife One of these earthquakes was located northwest of the Tenerife municipality of Fasnia measuring 1.9 magnitude at a depth of 8 kilometres and the other was detected northwest of Gáldar in Gran Canaria measuring 1.8 magnitude at a depth of 11 kilometres The Güímar earthquake was felt by local residents who reported their experiences to the local authorities and emergency services although no material or personal damage has been recorded While the local population has expressed some concern emphasising that such events are relatively common in the region due to its volcanic nature the organisation responsible for seismic monitoring in Spain has stated that the seismic activity recorded this Saturday is within the normal range for the Canary Islands situated over an area of moderate tectonic activity regularly experiences low to medium intensity tremors This seismic activity is constantly monitored to ensure the safety of residents and to prevent any major eventualities the IGN detailed that the tremors were both of lower magnitude and occurred at a shallower depth which generally implies a lesser perception at the surface and didn’t cause any alarm among the population Seismologists have explained that the depth at which these movements occur is a key factor in determining their impact on the surface tend to be less perceptible than shallow ones but can cover a wider area like those in Fasnia (Tenerife) and Gáldar (Gran Canaria) although they tend to be felt more intensely in the immediate area The scientific community continues to study these phenomena to improve the prediction and understanding of earthquakes in the region offer a significant field of study for researchers Data collected by the IGN and other organisations help create risk maps and develop more effective contingency plans to protect the population local authorities in Tenerife recommend that citizens stay informed and prepared for any eventuality Although low-magnitude earthquakes usually do not cause damage it is important to follow civil protection recommendations and stay alert to potential aftershocks or future seismic movements A 27-year-old man from Candelaria (Tenerife) is under investigation by the Guardia Civil for alleged document forgery and theft following a routine security check of vehicles and documents by officers stationed in Güímar The incident occurred in the industrial area of Güímar where officers stopped a car at the checkpoint and that the sticker on the windscreen belonged to another car Further investigation revealed that the registration number on the sticker matched a rental car and that the sticker had been stolen from it The man under investigation is an employee of the car rental company from which the sticker was stolen This connection led to formal charges being brought against him for document forgery and theft The case has been referred to the Court of Güímar where further legal proceedings will take place police detectives found the car that a murdered Venezuelan housekeeper rented last month from an auto rental company in Pleasantville The car was abandoned and burnt at Corosan Road the day after they found four bodies with gunshot wounds Mother of four Guimar Jose Rausseo Marcano She was among the four people found dead on Monday at about 6.30 am with gunshot wounds at Daly Road in New Grant She had been renting an apartment for almost a year with her children and her father at Hope Road in Princes Town Also killed were her boyfriend Aaron George Mitchell was last seen alive in his car on Sunday night together with a man fitting the description of Serrano Police said Serrano had a tattoo of a crown with the words "One Life" on his right hand Several Venezuelan media outlets reported the quadruple homicide but had little additional information on the two Venezuelan victims El Periódico Del Delta newspaper shared photos of the victims but did not have Serrano's age Sgt Anil Sankar and other police visited the crime scene and searched the area for evidence Tableland and Homicide Bureau Region III police are investigating The Canary Islands have been given a budget of 1.6 billion euros by the Spanish Government to improve roads and the construction of a third lane in both directions of the TF-1 motorway between Santa Cruz and Playa de Las Américas took a step closer yesterday (Tuesday) as the Ministry of Public Works put the drafting of a project for a third lane between Güímar and Granadilla de Abona out to tender This project has a budget of almost two million euros and has to take into account 13 junctions and is alongside the ones already being studied for the stretch between San Isidro and Playa de Las Americas and the cut-and-cover tunnel on the motorway between from Las Americas to Fañabé The construction of two more lanes along this 34 kilometre section of the TF-1 will not only allow an increase in the capacity of the island's traffic but will also significantly improve safety for the vehicles that pass through it More than 50,000 vehicles a day use the section between Güímar and San Isidro mostly heading South between 7:30am and 9:00am and between 3:30pm and 5:00pm in the direction of Santa Cruz this high-capacity road connects the largest industrial estate in Tenerife with the new port of Granadilla in which there are high expectations of economic development in the medium and long term which will considerably increase the volume of traffic on the TF-1 The section of the motorway between Güímar and San Isidro was built in the 1970s and the roadway was doubled from a single lane at the end of the 1980s work on the third lane from Santa Cruz to Güímar was completed with the tender for the drafting of the project the Tenerife Insular Management Plan is fulfilled which includes among its objectives the "progressive adaptation" of the infrastructures to the needs of the Island At the end of May the drafting of the project for the layout and construction of the third lane of the TF-1 between San Isidro and Playa de Las Américas was put out to tender a nine-kilometre stretch through which more than 90,000 vehicles circulate every day and which presents problems of saturation with frequent traffic jams in Guaza and Los Cristianos the works continue on the Las Chafiras-Oroteanda junction to ease traffic on the TF-1 and around San Miguel and the Golf areas A serious traffic accident has occurred after a lorry veered off the TF-1 motorway in Tenerife and overturned The incident took place on the TF-1 near Puertito de Güímar on the north bound carriageway in the direction of Santa Cruz are currently at the scene attending to the situation the extent of any injuries remains unknown The authorities are urging drivers in the area to exercise maximum caution and patience due to potential disruptions to traffic flow The Guardia Civil has arrested a 45-year-old man suspected of several vehicle related thefts in Güímar (Tenerife) over the past two weeks incidents that have caused "considerable concern” for the public the suspect faces charges for six offences including three counts of theft from vehicles but investigators believe there could be more Officers apprehended the man while he was inside a car displaying what they described as "suspicious behaviour." Upon approaching the vehicle they immediately recognised him due to his existing criminal record for similar offences A subsequent inspection revealed that the car did not belong to him and that the door had been forced open the Guardia Civil has linked the suspect to five additional crimes The police are continuing their inquiries as they work to establish the full extent of his criminal activities Two separate road accidents in Tenerife on Thursday resulted in four people being hospitalised according to reports from the Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) The first incident occurred at 6:44pm on the TF-61 near the entrance to Puertito de Güímar when a 70-year-old man was knocked over by a car and suffered a severe head injury He was rushed to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in critical condition including two ambulances from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) a doctor and a nurse from the Candelaria Health Centre The Guardia Civil have launched an investigation into the incident near Cruce del Salto in Granadilla in the south of the island and three people sustained various injuries The fire brigade were deployed to free two occupants who were trapped inside the overturned vehicle a 21-year-old man was taken to the Hospital del Sur while a 43-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were taken to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria for treatment The Guardia Civil and staff from the Department of Road Maintenance assisted in the emergency and are handling the necessary legal proceedings The Ministry of Health for the Canary Islands have activated health warnings from tomorrow Tuesday 19th July until Saturday (23rd) in different municipalities of the islands of Tenerife AEMET is forecasting temperatures up to 36°C which exceed their threshold of 32° maximum and 24° minimum for activating the measures in the ‘Preventive Action Plan for the Effects of Excessive Temperatures on Health’ Evolución de la temperatura en el nivel de 925 hPa (725 metros de altitud aprox.) los próximos días. Se ve la intrusión de la masa cálida sahariana que se avecina. pic.twitter.com/n7WWAoJx5H - Continuously sip plenty of water without waiting to feel thirsty Avoid alcoholic and very sugary drinks during the day - Avoid exposing yourself to the sun during the hours of greatest heat intensity between 11am and 4pm - Avoid exercise or sports activities during the hottest hours Carry out these in the early hours of the day - Eat light meals that help replenish the salts lost through sweat such as salads and protect yourself from the sun with a hat or cap and sunglasses especially those that must be in the refrigerator for proper storage In the event of presenting any symptoms associated with heat exhaustion or sunstroke a sensation of suffocation due to heat (choking or hard to breath) His claims that Güímar’s pyramids were built by the Guanche have ignited heated debate on Tenerife for decades and have been treated with as much scepticism as his assertions that an ancient race could travel across the Atlantic on a reed boat Wait a moment; wasn’t he right about that They’re a Work of Fiction ““ The Sceptics and the Farmers Have you seen discarded farmer’s rubble on Tenerife like the piles of agricultural stones in Güímar’s Malpaís It would take an incredible feat of organisation and planning by local farmers to lay their rubble in such a way that it could be mistaken for step pyramids And there lies one of the strongest arguments of all Co-ordinated organisation and planning ““ how likely is that The Pirámides de Gűímar are open every day from 9.30am-6pm; entrance is €10.40 for adults Co-author of 'Real Tenerife Island Drives' & 'Going Native in Tenerife' He loved art; she preferred diamonds - He loved to do business; she liked to party all night - Gianni and Donatella Versace were the devoted but very different siblings who revelled in the outrageous trappings of his incredible success Then came the murder that thrust her to the head of the billion-dollar family firm Susannah Frankel meets fashion's formidable first lady Tue 12 Sep 2006 at 01:00Donatella Versace sweeps into the room a fashionable 30 minutes late flanked by her hairdresser and preternaturally handsome personal assistant Donatella Versace sweeps into the room a fashionable 30 minutes late Despite the fact that she's wearing spike heels a good six inches high positively dwarfed by her ever-present and hugely attentive escorts She is wearing a skin-tight black Lycra vest and equally unforgiving black trousers She has the body of a particularly well cared for 25-year-old Her skin is the colour of caramel and her trademark platinum locks - dutifully teased into glossy waves for the occasion - reach down to her waist Strategically placed at various points about the suite on the top floor of the Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane are packets of Marlboro Red - the lady doesn't do lights - each wrapped its own specially printed black and white paper case bearing the signature Versace Baroque swirls and her "DV" personal insignia "We normally print them in the colour of the season," Guimar adds as if that were the most natural thing in the world "but we ran out." By the side of each pack is a lighter in an ice pink or blue crystal case and finished with the gold Medusa head that has always been an integral part of the Versace identity On a table in front of us are bottles of water and strawberries dipped in white chocolate shiny and perfectly formed that they look like they've been varnished - sit on silver platters alongside Versace is in London for cocktails and a dinner given by her friends Elizabeth Hurley - she of the Versace safety-pin dress fame - and David Furnish at the latter's Holland Park home to celebrate the publication of the latest issue of British Elle central to which is an auction of clothing and accessories donated by every fashion brand worth its credentials - from Burberry to Chanel and Paul Smith to John Galliano - in aid of the Breast Health Institute's Fund For Living "We think that breast cancer is something that's already taken care of," Versace says The women being diagnosed are getting younger and younger This particular initiative takes care of women who already have breast cancer and need money to pay for someone to look after their children while they have treatment It has been running for some time in the United States but is new to Britain It is based at Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals in London "I think if people are able to make a noise 10 per cent of the profits from every one of the 200 Versace stores the world over will be donated to the charity Donatella Versace's public persona - the supercharged and impenetrable blonde dripping with diamonds the size of boiled sweets whose extravagant lifestyle decrees that her feet never touch anything as unsavoury as a pavement devoid of a red carpet she looks much softer than she does in photographs and the great care her retinue takes of her is exceeded only by her own willingness to please and ensure that anyone in her presence feels comfortable "I've had to fight a lot to overcome my fears in life," she says It's a great religion but also one that can limit your experience You fear experience because everything is a sin "I am Catholic but I don't believe that there are so many sins in life You need to live and experience for yourself what is and isn't sinful it would not be overstating things to say that Versace's life story to date has all the richness of the finest Renaissance drama darker than most of us might ever wish for - or indeed dread She was born in Reggio di Calabria in southern Italy Although Santo was the eldest of the Versace children the significant relationship was always the one between Gianni the fashion deity who presided over the 1980s and 1990s like a colossus Gianni once famously said: "If I was to marry Our friendship was from when we were children I can be in China or on the moon; we'll still speak one hundred times a day." Gianni's influence over Donatella was all-pervasive "Gianni brought a friend of his to the house and he was a hairdresser He put in a few highlights but nobody noticed." With a predilection for a less-than-demure appearance clearly already established I want it to be subtle.' But I wanted to do it properly so I kept adding to it and adding to it..." while Gianni was making a name for himself in Milan Donatella studied literature at university in Florence "My mother didn't want me to be in fashion," she says today then travelled to Milan at weekends to help out in her brother's studio when she was already designing accessories for the Versace label but Donatella has said: "We are civilised people," and they maintain a sense of family during the 1980s that the Versace label rose to worldwide prominence The heady mix of black leather and metal mesh the blinding colour and skin-tight fit of Gianni Versace's clothing encapsulated that era perfectly Donatella wore the clothes and lived the life to the full The enduring image of the label's allure is that after the release of George Michael's "Freedom" all of whom appeared in the video that accompanied the single lip-synching the lyrics to a booming soundtrack The high-octane glamour and open flaunting of wealth and fame that had become synonymous with the Versace name had reached its peak criticising him openly when she thought it was needed while he dreamt up ever more elaborate and scene-stealing collections Her retort is typically feisty: "This is not very amusing." She knew then - as she does now - that she meant rather more to her brother than that Gianni Versace collected art; Donatella preferred diamonds in his habits; she partied with their friends until dawn He mixed with painters; she courted rock stars I also like to share good times with my friends but as soon as he was sure that people around him were having a good time He wanted to know everything about my world; who I was seeing And I wanted to know everything about his; what he was reading the gilded existence that brother and sister shared came to an abrupt end when Gianni Versace was shot dead at the door of his Miami mansion Half of the company that bore his name was left to Donatella's daughter Allegra 30 per cent to Santo and 20 per cent to Donatella "I want to leave everything to your daughter," Gianni once told Donatella "because I want to make sure you take care of her well." Although Santo had always looked after the business side of things it was Donatella who was forced into the spotlight as designer and figurehead of one of the most famous fashion labels in the world Her first collection won favourable reviews but as she is the first to admit: "Whether they were good or bad I knew people would forgive me everything." The fashion industry is not noted for its loyalty and by the time the new millennium dawned it was widely considered that the Versace label had lost its lustre star-spangled clothing was past its sell-by date with fashion companies the world over being snapped up by luxury-goods conglomerates and expanding ever more voraciously into the money-spinning accessories and fragrances market with its statement clothing and hugely extravagant display of personal largesse by 2004 the company was facing a debt of $120m Donatella's personal demons were no less catastrophic; in September that year she announced to the world that she was undergoing treatment for addiction to cocaine perhaps for the first time since her brother's death physically strong and happy enough to start work again and turn things around The company has employed the services of a new chief executive the bespectacled and highly businesslike (read determinedly un-Versace) Giancarlo Di Risio Di Risio worked with Versace 20 years ago and has a more profound understanding of the nature of this particular business and the personalities involved than most people included forthcoming expansion into the Far East remodelling the interiors of Versace stores and selling off at least some of the family's assets his house in uptown New York and part of his precious art collection although Donatella insisted on keeping his favourites contemporary nature of the clothes themselves that the still body-conscious and status-driven but less obviously showy aesthetic that Donatella Versace directs today is likely to give the likes of Gucci If she herself had to sum up the new-look Versace for which the label is again receiving its fair share of acclaim Donatella Versace would say that the clothes are "less decorative [with] more focus on cut and proportion they don't just wear clothes to look at themselves in the mirror we still have to get out of it to walk to the school gates." The company's Milan HQ announced last week that the Versace Group The six-month period to June this year showed consolidated revenues of €148m (about £100m) and a return to profit before tax of about €2m "that a lot of my partying life was really a reaction to my sadness there are a lot of very good things about my life - but the sadness was very strong I felt frightened and vulnerable and insecure and having to live all that out in public was the most terrible part When I do something important I always think [she looks up to the heavens and smiles] 'What would you think about this?' Sometimes ensues before Versace departs to paint the town red this time in the presence of Nicole Kidman taking a break from studying drama in the US to accompany her mother at this pivotal point in her career "Allegra has a lot of shares in the company," says Donatella Versace as our interview draws to a close "She doesn't have to design but when you inherit a patrimony like that.. "People are always surprised when they spend time with my children by how normal they are Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details Afonso Henriques Stadium in Guimarães will be a cauldron of noise and colour tonight Having resuscitated their fading World Cup hopes courtesy of a 3-0 victory over Hungary and Sweden's slip-up to Denmark Portugal are everyone's favourites to cement second place in Group One to earn another crack at qualification to next year's finals in South Africa Malta will be on a damage limitation mission in the hope of ending an otherwise disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign on a dignified note are wary of the prospect of taking on a fired-up Portugal but the players in John Buttigieg's squad can do a lot worse than heed the advice of Gilbert Agius "My philosophy is that you should look at the last group match and try to improve on it," Agius told The Times "Our last game was the home qualifier against Sweden which we only lost 1-0 We should strive to build on our performance against the Swedes when we play Portugal." Agius is bracing himself for a flat-out assault from Portugal "Portugal will go all out to make sure of victory as early as possible," Agius said "They stormed into Hungary last Saturday and went 1-0 up inside the opening minute A full house will spur Portugal to attack us from the outset in search of an early goal." the most capped player in the squad with 118 appearances has been involved in many high-pressure internationals The Valletta talisman stressed the importance of concentration and tactical cohesion we have nothing to lose," Agius claimed "It's imperative that we are fully concentrated keep our tactical shape and show resilience If we succeed in preventing Portugal from scoring an early goal they may start to rush things and our confidence would grow the longer the game goes." Sporting white shirts with the logo of Banif Bank who are sponsoring the national team for today's qualifier Afonso Henriques Stadium yesterday evening Coach Buttigieg is unlikely to make sweeping changes from the team that started last month's 1-0 defeat to Sweden Brian Said is expected to receive the all-clear to play as the veteran defender has almost fully recuperated from the back injury he suffered in the initial stages of the 2-1 defeat to Angola in a friendly on Saturday Kenneth Scicluna appears to have the edge over Jonathan Caruana for the other centre-half role Manny Muscat is a certainty to start at right-back and Ian Azzopardi at left-back Jamie Pace and Agius are in line to resume their partnership in central midfield but John Hutchinson is also pushing hard for a first-team slot Shaun Bajada (left) and Roderick Briffa (right) are the two leading contenders for the wide midfield roles with Andrew Cohen poised to be deployed behind lone striker Michael Mifsud Malta are under no illusion about the size of the task to try and nullify the attacking threat posed by the likes of Simao they will not have to worry about countering arguably the best player in the world.. The Real Madrid star pulled out of the Portugal squad after aggravating an ankle injury in the early stages of Saturday's win over Hungary Agius acknowledged that Ronaldo's absence is a slight boost for Malta but pointed out that Portugal are not a one-man band "They will surely fill the void left by Ronaldo but without him Portugal will lose that extra touch of flair," Agius said "Ronaldo was also absent when we played in Malta but they were still superior and beat us 4-0 would relish the chance to be on the same pitch with a player of Ronaldo's calibre his absence removes a massive threat for us because everyone knows that Ronaldo is a great ball player and can be lethal in deadball situations." Tonight's match marks the end of another qualifying campaign for Malta Agius is justifiably delighted that he has retained his status as key component of the national team judging by his fine performances in the last few months this qualifier is unlikely to be his last in a Malta shirt "As long as I'm physically fit and the coaches deem that I can still contribute to the national team "My aim is to prolong my international career but that doesn't depend solely on me We have a new national coach and maybe he has different ideas "I think that my performances in the last few matches have been satisfactory but it's up to the coach to judge and choose the players I will always respect his decisions." Agius is only five games away from surpassing David Carabott's record of 122 caps for Malta The Malta captain makes no bones about his ambition to emulate that feat "It (Carabott's record) is a target," Agius admitted "My goal is to equal and possibly surpass that number of caps for the national team." please register for free or log in to your account Besides the main carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife the island's municipalities each celebrate their carnivals so learn more about the carnival in Guimar The celebration of 'Las Burras' is the most important event of the Guimar's Carnival.  Las Burras constitutes a mix of local legends and traditions that the young people in town started celebrating again after a long time Hundreds of neighbors take part in this traditional event which constitutes an impressive scenic recreation of a battle between good and evil that envelops the public with its special effects and overflowing imagination