Just up the hill from Los Gigantes is Puerto de Santiago a Canarian village full of charm and character. The plaza is the social hub of the community, equally at home hosting a dog show, political rally, fiesta dance, or a food fair. In these hard times for local traders it is also a rallying point for local business to gain a much needed boost with a bargain fair.

The 6th annual event will take place on Sunday 6 November from 9am to 4 pm with local traders offering large discounts on many lines of clothes, toys, books etc. The plaza juts out into the sea, is a natural sun trap, and set below the road level it’s a safe place for families to bring children for a fun day out, there will be bouncy castles this year.

Bar Plaza at one end of the area has a large terrace and serves traditional food and drink. It’s sure to be a good day and holiday makers will be made very welcome, you may even pick up a few useful bargains with one eye on christmas.

Dont forget you can click onto the weather symbol on the front of our website for a constant update.

For those who have never visited Azafran you will find it beautifully situated just outside the village of Los Gigantes (a taxi should cost you 3 euro from here) and large sofas nestle amongst fairy lights for your aperitif on the terrace whilst inside the attentive staff will ‘dress’ your table and await to excite your taste buds with the dishes prepared by our chef.

Xmas day will see our excellent menu available as usual then New Years Eve we have a special selection of six courses for you to enjoy and linger over up to midnight.

Azafran can be seen on the website www.mytenerifeinfo.com- go to international restaurants- and our menu is available by clicking at the top right hand corner on ..’menu’. This site also gives you a 360 degree tour of the venue.

Please note we will be open every day over the Xmas and New Year period.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Paul Ruane and Megashop-offering you the best services available.

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For those heading to the South West of  Tenerife over xmas we would like to update you on a couple of events that will be held this year not just for you to enjoy and be a part of but to help raise money for those in need.

DEC. 11th

Santa’s Grotto will be a part of the the xmas fair in the Los Gigantes plaza (square) this year. All the usual stalls  of tomobola,bric-a-brac and more will be there but the timing will be a little different! Starting at 5pm and going on through the evening, this year you are invited to partake of mulled wine and home-made mince pies,mmmm a perfect way to ease you into what is always a magical  and yet sunny time here in Los Gigantes!

DEC. 20th

El Marquez will be hosting the xmas concert with many local artistes performing. Entrance to this will be a mere 6 euros and if you wish to partake of the buffet (and why not’??)  then your ticket will cost you 13 euros.

We look forward to seeing everyone wether resident or holiday maker and don’t forget the Paul Ruane team are here should you need assistance for legal work,property purchases,airport transfers,excursions and much more.

Azafran restaurant at the San Francisco Beach club will be open as normal over the xmas period but will have a special menu for new years eve. Early bookings are very adviseable.

Joe Elliot has had an amazing career and is still as busy as ever-something he enjoys immensely.

His short stint as chairman of Coventry City when they were on the brink of going in to administration saw Joe help them push through a multi million pound take over.

His love of cars means he is not only chairman of the transport museum but is on the Jaguar Heritage Board, something he considers to be an honour. He is also chairman of football in the community and is a member of the N.S.P.C.C business group having helped to raise over 2 million pounds so far.

His love of Tenerife stems back fifty years when he initially came over as a young lad with his family. His career has meant he has held many conventions over the years on all the Canary Islands but tells me

Joe Elliot

Tenerife has always been his favourite.

Staying up at the San Francisco complex when in Tenerife Joe spends his nights off eating and drinking at Azafran restaurant and his praise of Emillio and the staff could not have been higher.

Joe also took time out to do an interview with Coventry and Warwickshire BBC radio whilst here- so not quite the relaxing holiday everyone expected him to have!

One thing IS certain. Joe and Bel tell me they will be returning to their favourite holiday destination of Los Gigantes very soon and I know all the Paul Ruane team will be looking forward to seeing them.

Paul Ruane and Los Gigantes Properties (www.tenerifepropertysales.com) aiming to make your life that little bit easier!

I have written a few lines about the life of a man whom you could write at least 10 books.

Jens was a strong minded, powerful man but above else he was a perfect gentleman.

When you think of a picture of a Gentleman, you envisage someone in a suit and tie. Jens was never comfortable in this attire, he was very happy in a pair of shorts and open toe shoes, and as he lived his life dressed like this his achievements were second to none.

When you look around this area it is easier to point out what Jens Peter Fulda never had a hand in, compared to the immense work he did in this area.

This single minded Gent was never afraid to confront authorities or anyone else to achieve what he thought was good and right.

As he worked his main goal was not one of financial gain.  He just enjoyed developing and making dreams come true for many, many people.

While he was with us he touched many peoples lives and I can assure you a word he heard millions of times in varying languages was GRACIAS FULDA.

He was never a very materialistic man and in fact he not long ago changed his Porche Cayenne for a much smaller car that was more environmentally friendly.

He loved and respected nature and especially the sea.  I remember on many occasions Jens halting his boat very quickly to pick up plastic bags and other litter from the ocean, something he would always do on land as well.

His love of sports, especially tennis and golf made him as always a champion to be reckoned with.  He always gave 100% in everything he did – work and play.  He was never a hunter – in fact he would not hurt a fly – unless it was in the right position on his hand!

When he relaxed and danced, again he put everything into enjoying life.

I don´t want to go on too long although that would be easy in talking about the greatness of Jens.

A more honest, generous, positive thinking and exemplary person you will not meet in your life.

When he left us this week it wasn’t a heart problem.. I can tell you first hand .. his heart was always in the right place.

I don´t know about other parts of the world – but I can say to you in these parts we have lost our number one.

Gracias Fulda.