Get Fit and Healthy in 2010....Part 3

Following on with our series of blogs on how to start 2010 with health and fitness in mind, this week we bring you information on walking and kite surfing!

Tenerife has such a diverse and stunning landscape that walking hardly feels like exercise. However, walking is one of the best forms of exercise to undertake, it is gentle on the body and joints compared to high impact exercise and it is suitable for almost everyone. Wherever you live or are holidaying in Tenerife, there is ample opportunity to get outside and do some walking. If you take a stroll along Las Americas and Los Cristianos beach front you will have walked almost 3km without even noticing! This is an especially nice walk first thing in the morning when there are less people around.



Other interesting walks include Puerto Colon along to Fañabe along the seafront. For the more advertursome among you, why not try a hike up the Guaza mountain, when you reach the top you will find lovely views down towards Los Cristianos. Another walk worth mentioning is Barranco Del Infierno. This is walk through a valley which leads to a waterfall at the end. There is a small fee payable for this walk but in our opinion it is most certainly worth it (find out more about it here!). For more ideas on the many walking routes in Tenerife see here.
As with any kind of exercise, please ensure you wear the right footware and take plently of water and sunblock.

Want to make the most of the sun and exercise in the ocean? Well how about trying Kite Surfing or Wind Surfing in El Medano? El Medano is near the airport and notoriously windy making it perfect for all kinds of surfing. There are ample opportunities to try out this sport with numerous windsurfing and kitesurfing schools along El Medano beach front.


Lessons are relatively inexpensive starting at approx 10 euros for a 2 hour lesson (check individual schools for exact pricing) and range from beginners to advanced lessons. There are also discounts available for bulk lessons. This is a great, fun way to exercise.

Here at Sunway Tenerife we will be trying out Kite Surfing in the new year and we wish you luck in whatever your New Year´s Resolutions are!

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Just released for sale is a limited number of ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS and JUNIOR SUITES, plus SEVERAL TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS all on different levels and with various views.If you only want to use your apartment for a few weeks each year, there is a GUARANTEED MONTHLY RETURN from the management company who have contracts with tour operators. This guarantee for 3 years is the equivalent of 4.3%. Now that is better than money sitting in the bank earning nothing.



All apartments are fully furnished to the hotel standard, and during the term of the contract, all maintenance fees will be the liability of the hotel. Each property has a beautifully furnished lounge, fully fitted kitchen, large bedroom, bathroom and terrace with varying views. With most attractive sale prices, don't wait for the best positions to be snapped up before you act. Contact our office without delay to arrange an internal viewing inspection, Contact us today on (0034) 922 790 021, UK: 0871 711 5079 or admin@sunway-tenerife.com


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Get Fit and Healthy in 2010.....Part 2

Last week, Sunway Tenerife looked at how we could lose our post Christmas pounds with Dymphna Bryne - click here to read the blog.

This week we have found a fun and fabulous way to kick off January new year's resolutions to get fit and healthy - POLE DANCING with Stefania Roberto at Polercise Plus.

Stefania Roberto

Polercise plus is a dance and fitness studio situated in Club Flamingo (behind Harleys restaurant) specialising in pole dancing classes. Set up by Stefania Roberto, Polercise Plus aims to help you lose excess weight, tone up and get fit in a new, sexy and fun way.

You can take part in group lessons or if you prefer, Stefania provides 1 on 1 sessions as well. There are an array of other classes also available at Polercise Plus and a range of membership and payment options - Click here to see the timetable and prices. Pole dancing is fast becoming a very popular exercise option and Stefania is the first person to provide classes in Tenerife!

Stefi says " I was born in Leeds, England but have lived in Tenerife for 17 years now! I have been dancing all styles of dance for about 10 years, Ballet, Salsa, different hip hop and jazz styles, but Pole Dancing really caught my attention a few years ago so I decided to train as a pole dancing instructor to full health and fitness standards in the UK. I love to dance and teaching people new things is such a good feeling.

Pole dancing was originally thought of as taboo, something only strippers and 'naughty' people did or watched, but as the years progressed it became recognized as a dance skill in its own right and noticed for its body toning and muscle building abilities. It is now very big in America, Australia and the UK and it's nothing to be ashamed of!

There are now annual Pole dancing competitions held all over the world. I saw there was an opening for something different on our little island in the sun and so I started teaching a few of my friends and it grew from there. Polercise Tenerife was born!”

Stefania is holding an open day on the 10th January 2010, where you will be able to look around the studio and find out about pole dancing as well as the other classes. Contact Stefania on 0034 626505355 or stefi_101@hotmail.com


Next week we will look at walking clubs and Kite Surfing on the famous El Medano beach!

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Sunway Tenerife en You Tube!

Sunway Tenerife, la inmobiliaria, se complace en anunciar que ahora tienen un canal de propiedad en You Tube. Este nuevo canal permite a los solicitantes de la propiedad la oportunidad de realmente tener una idea de la propiedad seleccionada, a una visita virtual de vídeo.



Sunway Tenerife se irá actualizando el canal con vídeos sobre una base semanal y unos pocos presentará en nuestra página web sobre “HOT PROPERTY” (www.sunway-tenerife.com).
Esta nueva página de propiedades, Hot property, llevara nueva propiedad que ha llegado en el mercado, así como nuestra mejor selección de la propiedad reducido y tambien nuestra seleciones de mejor compra! Eche un vistazo al canal Sunway You Tube aquí.

Sunway Tenerife on You Tube!

Sunway Tenerife, The Estate Agents, are pleased to anounce that they now have a property channel on You Tube. This new channel allows property seekers the opportunity to really get a feel for selected property by taking a video virtual tour.



Sunway Tenerife will be updating the channel with videos on a weekly basis and a select few will feature on our all new HOT PROPERTY page on our website (www.sunway-tenerife.com). This new hot property page features new property that has come on the market, as well as our best selection of reduced property and best buys! Take a look at Sunway´s You Tube channel here.

Fantastic opportunity....under market value development with morgage!

Sunway Tenerife The Estate Agents are pleased to be able to offer Edf El Diamante for sale in Buzanada, Tenerife. This new development consists of a range of 2 bedroom and three bedroom apartments.



Buzanada is a town that is growing, it is sitauted about 4 KM from Valle San Lorenzo and almost 10 minutes drive to Los Cristianos. There are some good local amenities including local bus services and supermarkets, and this new development due for completion 2010 is new to the market.


There are only 10 apartments constructed on 3 levels, plus there is a basement garage with parking spaces and lift serving each floor. There are several 2 and 3 bedroom apartments still available, either on the ground or second floors and the top floor apartments have a full roof terrace with internal staircase. All apartments have 2 bathroom/shower rooms, and superb fully fitted kitchens that include washing machine, dish washer, large fridge/freezer and microwave.



There is a choice of apartment lay-outs and sizes, plus the developers prices that go from €157,265 up to €187,140 have a 15-20% discount on bank valuation. This is a fantastic opportunity for first time buyer and second home buyers looking for a more typical canarian village ambiance.



Sunway are also pleased to be able to offer up to 100% morgages (depending on circumstances) with Banesto Bank. Morgages are also available with a 40% deposit for non residents from other banks. Please contact us for more details on 0034 922790021 or admin@sunway-tenerife.com.

Good news for property buyers?

There has been very encouraging news recently for the property market in Spain and the Canary Islands and here at Sunway Tenerife The Estate Agents we have also noticed a difference.


Recent reports from www.Rightmove.co.uk/overseas/ indicate that property enquiries have increased by 150% with the majority of clients looking for a retirement or second home. Homeoverseas.co.uk support this view, stating that Spain and the Canaries have been the number 1 searched for property purchase destination with enquiries having grown by 31% on a month by month basis.


So, what does that mean for us at Sunway and you, the client?


Well, the number of enquiries we have received on properties for sale has increased month on month every year.In 2009 so far we have seen an increase of 38% in comparison to the number of enquiries for the whole of 2008. And despite being in the midst of a recession (yes, that dreaded word) we have sold more properties for clients this year so far than the whole of last year. It seems the recession will not dampen the dreams of those who are serious about buying in Tenerife. The recession has been a difficult time for many (I will elaborate on this in a minute) but it has started a new trend in the property scene....Knowledge....clients still able to buy are more savvy and do more research on buying procedures and property markets. There are many clued up investors watching the market in Tenerife and snapping up the bargains.

For those Estate Agents that know their stuff and deliver on their word, the past 2 years have seen them consolidating their positions and using their skills to find the best properties and best prices (for everything from the actual property price to the best removal services) for their clients. A good Estate Agent will provide a friendly, knowledgeable service which is flexible to your needs with none of that "hard selling" palaver that we are apparently notorious for!


Spain and the Canary Islands have also seen mortgage lending rise by 15% since May 2009. Things seem to be looking up for property buyers but this won´t last forever. While it can be difficult to predict how long bargain properties will be available for before values rise again, there has been whispers written recently that prices in Spain and the Canaries have now bottomed out. Those waiting for property prices to drop even more may be disappointed if they wait too long to invest.


While the recession is a potentially good investment period for those who can still afford to invest or buy a second home, things are dramatically different for those sellers that are nearing repossessions due to loss of jobs and/or higher mortgage interest rates. Regardless of all the statistics about increases in enquiries and amounts of properties sold, we are still nowhere near the figures of the reckless buying boom of the "good" times. Those sellers who do not need to sell can wait for a reasonable offer to come along but those desperate to sell can not.


Sunway´s advice to sellers is this....make sure you remain aware of levels of debt being accrued and build up the best relationship you can with banks and the Estate Agents your property is with. It can be so easy to bury our heads in the sand when it comes to debt and repossession threats but please don´t. We have seen first hand the devastation this can cause.


Some Estate Agents are now faced with a whole different set of procedures to navigate regarding repossessions. A good Estate Agent knows how best to help you sell your property and ensure all procedures are followed. They will know how to advise you in the run up to selling and advise you who to talk to for advice. They will be happy to go through your queries and will be able to expertly advise you. Here at Sunway Tenerife, we have 25 years of experience, some this experience having been gained by navigating our way through previous recessions with clients. Please contact us if you need any advice, as a seller, a buyer or an investor, on admin@sunway-tenerife.com.


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Tenerife Events in September 2009

There is a lot going on in Tenerife this month so here at Sunway we thought we would give you a small overview of some of the festivals and events you may not have been aware of!



Fancy dancing the night away under the stars with the locals? This week the village of Los Abrigos, near Golf Del Sur hosts a grand array of festivities. Tonight is the "election of the fiesta queen" where many hopefuls will be competing for the Los Abrigos Crown.

Friday night (11/09/2009) there is a "baile", which consists of a live merengue / salsa band playing open air in the village square. The music starts at 11.30 pm and doesn´t finish until after 5.00 am. There is a small fair ground in Los Abrigos all week aswell and at night time a tempting array of food and drink is available from street kiosks.



Saturday evening is the biggie! A procession will take place, with religious statues from the local church being carried to fishermen´s boats lit up with sparkly lights. The boats then sail out to sea and back to bring luck to the fisherman´s trade for the following year. Once the boats reach the shore and the statues are being carried back to the church, a fantastic fireworks display will take place over the sea in front of Los Abrigos. Later on, at midnight, there will be another open air baile until the early hours of the morning.

The final day of Los Abrigos fiesta see´s a huge paella being made which is handed out along with drinks for free!

Nearer Adeje? This weekend there is also a fiesta in the village of La Quinta, just past Adeje and Taucho. Over the weekend there will be various activities including a foam party, games for children, mass and a canarian folklore concert. On both Saturday and Sunday night a baile will take place with the popular bands La Wamampy and Timisay.


Video of La Wamampy

Fiestas in Tenerife are very popular with locals, holidays makers and residents alike. Almost every town and village hosts a fiesta at least once a year, all with live bands and firework displays. There is a wealth of information on the web such as this website for example www.tenerife.fiestas.net/english

Also on in September is the "fiestas del Cristo" in La Laguna celebrating Christ. A multitude of events will take place such as processions, concerts by the famous Los Sabandeños and the Tenerife symphony Orchestra. Bailes will also be held along with children´s games, sporting events, traditional canarian shows and dancing among much much more. This fiesta is worth visiting and as it is on until the 26th September 2009, there is more than enough time to go more than once!


Video of Los Sabandeños popular song "Lagrimas Negras"


Here at sunway Tenerife, The Estate Agents we hope you enjoy everything Tenerife has to offer and we will continue to update you regularly with Tenerife events, places of interest, relocation guides aswell as property market news, property for sale and related information! Please visit our website www.sunway-tenerife.com to find out more about us and all the services we have to offer.