Brian Taylor
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Latest source I can find says the strikes from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th are said to have been cancelled
https://ground.news/article/easter-week-aena-airports-will-manage-more-than-70-500-flights-during-the-holidays
Let’s hope the strikes for next week are cancelled and they resolve the dispute!
===========- Unions suspended planned weekend strikes by Groundforce and Menzies, originally scheduled for Friday March 27th to Sunday March 29th, though staff at both companies still plan to proceed with future stoppages during the busy Easter period.
- Both ground handling strikes stem from wage disagreements centered on pay scales and inflation-linked adjustments that workers seek to protect under their collective bargaining agreement.
- Unless a deal is reached, staff will strike on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in three time slots, while Menzies workers have scheduled 24-hour stoppages on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th during Easter.
- Passengers flying from Spanish airports on strike days should expect longer queues at check-in and security control, plus potential delays in baggage handling and slower boarding overall.
- Airport authorities advise travelers to check flight status regularly, arrive earlier than usual for international flights, and carry only hand luggage to avoid baggage delays during the busy Easter period.
David and Helen
There is a post on our public Facebook group that might help – on this link and I am copying some of the info
There is a copy of the document/letter some claimants have received – see copy below – is this what you are referring to?
Roger Byatt has replied to the Facebook post as follows:-
“I think it means that the appeal by the minority creditors against the agreement to end the administration has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. Therefore the creditors’ agreement and payment process agreed by the court in Las Palmas will apply and creditors should ensure their details are registered in order to receive their payments. Anyone who has claimed against Anfi should check with the legal company, mainly CLA, about the arrangements.
However, it should mean that Anfi can now exit administration and Lopesan can really assume control. What that will mean for owners is too early to say. Watch this space….”Hope that helps or ask if it doesn’t.
And it goes on!!
canarianweekly.com/posts/AEMET-activates-more-Orange-weather-warnings-until-Wednesday
Storm Therese continues to affect the Canary Islands this and is expected to bring more rain and unsettled weather until at least Wednesday, resulting in widespread weather warnings across the archipelago.
The Spanish Met Office (AEMET) has issued more yellow and orange alerts for heavy rain and storms on all of the islands. These warnings are currently in place until Wednesday, although they could be extended as forecasts are updated.
Tenerife on Orange Alert
Tenerife is under an orange weather warning for heavy rain affecting the north, east, south, west and metropolitan areas. The alert remains in force until 11:59pm on Tuesday, with rainfall expected to reach up to 30mm in one hour.
After that, the warning will be downgraded to yellow in the north of the island, with up to 15mm of rain per hour, while conditions are expected to improve elsewhere.
Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
Gran Canaria is under a yellow warning for rain across much of the island, including higher ground and coastal areas, until late Tuesday. Rainfall could reach 20mm per hour.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are also on yellow alert throughout Monday night, with forecasts of up to 15mm of rain per hour, along with the possibility of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.
https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/Maspalomas-Carnival-Parade-cancelled-due-to-Storm-Therese
The main parade of the Maspalomas Carnival has been postponed due to severe weather caused by Storm Therese, with strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas affecting the Islands this week.
The Grand Parade, originally scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday 21st March, will now take place next weekend on Saturday 28th March.
San Bartolomé de Tirajana Town Hall confirmed the decision was made in line with regional safety alerts issued by the Canary Islands Government. Local emergency plans were also activated to ensure the safety of residents, visitors and event participants.
Several other events have been rescheduled, with the main carnival celebrations now concentrated between 25th and 29th March. Organisers say the changes are necessary due to ongoing adverse weather conditions across the south of Gran Canaria.
The updated programme will begin on Wednesday (25th March) with the popular Drag Gala at 9:00pm. The following day, Thursday 26th March, will see the Carnival Dog Show take place from 5:00pm.
On Friday (27th March), events include the Rescue of the Sardine at midday on Maspalomas Beach, followed by the Tourist Gala at 9:00pm in the Yumbo Centre. Night-time festivities will continue with music and entertainment from 11:00pm.
The rescheduled Grand Parade will take centre stage on Saturday 28th March from 5:00pm, followed by late-night celebrations with live performances and DJs.
Festivities will conclude on Sunday 29th March with the traditional Burial of the Sardine at 7pm, ending at Playa del Inglés. The carnival will close with a tribute concert to Juan Luis Guerra at 9:00pm.
Organisers have thanked both residents and tourists for their understanding and encouraged visitors to enjoy the final days of the carnival. Travellers planning to attend are advised to check updated schedules and weather conditions before heading to events.
The effects of Storm Therese have been dramatic in the Arguineguín ravine in Gran Canaria, where rising floodwaters left an elderly woman trapped and forced the closure of a key road, isolating around 200 residents.
Emergency services were alerted in the early hours of Friday after intense overnight rainfall caused a sudden surge of water through the ravine. The incident occurred in an area of makeshift shelters where homeless people are known to live.
An 80-year-old woman was caught off guard by the fast-moving current and had no time to escape. She managed to cling to a tree while waiting to be rescued.
Firefighters from Puerto Rico were called out at around 7:00am, although it is believed the woman may have been stranded for up to two hours. Crews deployed a lifeline and successfully brought her to safety across the ravine.
She was later taken by ambulance to a local health centre suffering from hypothermia and severe leg pain.
(more info on the link to Canarian Weekly)
Latest info is the EES full implementation is delayed as the European Union has delayed the full rollout of its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) until September 2026, after concerns that introducing it too quickly could cause serious delays at airports during the busy summer travel period.
This also means that the visa system has been pushed back into 2027.See report below
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/24/spain-travellers-get-breathing-space-as-eu-delays-biometric-border-system-rollout/When I went to Gran Canaria a few weeks ago the entry system was in full operation and I came back last weekend and again the full system was in operation. If you have a lot of non-Schengen flights arriving or leaving at the same time there may be delays, otherwise it seems OK.
the latest I have heard is that if you have not had an email from Anfi before now, you will be able to get a guest cert without registering. There seem to be no plans currently to role out further registration requirements. Whether that holds up is another thing!
Do let us know if you apply for a guest cert and are unexpectedly asked to register.
the dug out areas of the mini golf haven’t changed much since Robert’s photos.
Last week there were 2 gardeners planting out around the edges of pathways. The wooden bridges that went across the ponds have been removed and the gaps are just closed off.
There were quite a few people playing mini golf.
If anyone has any queries for the meeting on the 26th February, please let me know asap.
Thanks Robert – the work started back in Oct/Nov and looks like it has moved on quite a bit. I believe the idea is to tidy up the area, rather than re-introduce mini golf.
I’ll check when out later this month and add some photos if any developments!
We’ll only know if members have any issues when requesting a guest certificate. Proving some of the other relationships could be tricky as well.
Cohabitant has a definition is Spain and seems to rule out UK cohabitation unless there is some form of UK registration.AI says (& this varies by region within Spain) –
In Spain, a cohabitant is generally defined as part of a pareja de hecho (de facto couple or common-law union), which is a stable, public, and notorious union between two people who live together in an intimate relationship similar to marriage, but without being legally married.Definition of Stability: Most regions define a cohabitant as someone in a relationship for a certain period, typically requiring proof of cohabitation for 6 months to 2 years, or having a child together.
Requirements for Recognition: To be legally recognized as a cohabitant, couples often need to register in the specific registry of their autonomous community or town hall.
In summary, a cohabitant in Spain is an unmarried partner in a registered or recognized “pareja de hecho” that fulfills local, regional, or specific legal criteria for a stable union.
The definition for when guest certificate fees are charged, from what I’ve been told, are:
No fee for:-
– spouse
– cohabitant
– co-owner
– child
– stepchild
– parents
– stepparent
– parent in law
– grandchildren
– grandparent
– child in law
– legal rep / beneficiary / adminstratorAnyone else pays a guest cert fee, including:-
– sibling
– sibling in law
– niece/nephew
– cousin
– friend
– other relatives
I’d heard that Anfi’s intent is that new registration process does not apply if you are requesting a guest cert, and you are not receiving payment for the week, whether family or friends . Be good to know if Stephen or anyone else finds different response.
If you are being paid for the week, Anfi’s current intent is to ask for registration for those who Anfi have emailed, and this is aimed at those with more than 2 weeks who Anfi see as renting regularly – it is possible that more members will be asked to register in the future.The fee for the guest cert is different to the Royal Decree registration requirement – direct family there is not a fee (I do have a definition from Anfi of what direct family means!) – friends, or indirect family e.g. brother in law or sister in law, father/mother in law, then a fee applies – if a fee applies then weeks in AVC are €30 & all other weeks are €180.
Regards, Brian
The problem I found with OK Mobility is the cost of their full insurance which doubles the cost of the car
For example – for a Puergot 208 their price, for the dates I wanted, starts at €312 which is close to Top Car’s €333 for a Rio
But that’s with OKs basic insurance whereas TopCar is all inOK are very expensive for extra insurance – adding in cover against damage to windows, body and wheels takes cost to €624
– and that doesn’t include roadside assistance which adds even moreThen you have to pay to get free cancellation!
And a second driver adds €7.50 a day which is free with Top Car
Pam and I went in November and very good service and food.
Whilst the entry/exit system is being rolled out now, the ETIAS travel visa has been postponed to at least Spring 2027 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/13/etias-delayed-until-2027-for-uk-travellers/
I put info about arrivals & EES on our members FB – info below is from member on Monday
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Arrived yesterday- a bit of a shambles at the airport – huge queue to use the finger printing device. It then seemed to break down and we all moved through quite quickly after that straight to the usual e gates.
Probably around 45 minutes from landing to baggage collection.
But then an hour or so waiting for the shared transport to leave
Roger has produced a detailed document on the steps needed to comply (if you are affected)
I’ve added some webpages to set out all the steps – https://anfiukmembers.co.uk/royal-decree-registration-and-renting-out/ – and am attaching a link to a pdf of the document so that you print if required. The pdf link is here.
ABTA published this info on the program as at 7th Jan 2026:-
=====EES will be introduced in phases from 12 October, meaning your experience will vary depending on where you are travelling to. This is a summary of the phases:
- 12 October launch: At least one border point in each country should operate the new system, increasing to 10% of border points after the first 60 days.
- December 2025: Borders operating EES start to take biometric checks (facial scan and/or fingerprints).
- January 2026: Half of border points should be operating EES, with at least a third of passengers going through the system.
- March 2026: All borders are operating EES and taking biometrics, processing at least half of passengers through the system.
- 10 April 2026: System fully live, with all borders processing all passengers through EES, and taking biometrics.
ABTA have other travel info too – on their website
Latest info on EES is that it is now in use at Las Palmas.
When Roger Byatt left on the 5th Jan the system was not being used, but today another member arrived this morning (Sunday 11th Jan) and was directed through the EES with it being in full operation at 10.00a.m. and all the flight directed to go through.
The member was at front of queue and no delay, though when they looked back after going through they could see a queue building.If any members are going through in the next week or so please do update your experience. Sunday is the quietest day at the airport, so maybe this was testing or perhaps a full roll out.
Also, there are EU target for % of passengers to go via EES and the target increased to about 30% this week – though there is quite a bit online about problems in other countries and airports & pushback on the roll out.
Regards, Brian
The Monte committee meeting was held on the 4th November 2025.
Committee members:
Anfi management: Emilio Rodriguez (Anfi Legal Dept), Luis Martinez (Anfi Resorts), Maria Hidalgo (Anfi Customer Services), Natacha Dorval (Committee Services)Elected Representatives: Mr Peter Siegler (Germany), Mr Brian Taylor (UK), Mr Fred Anderson (Norway).
Items from the meeting:-
– Costs at year end will end up higher than budget – as explained in previous post about 2026 budget
– We raised a query about bank balances being less than expected – will get update at next meeting
– Furniture – full replacement cannot be done in 2026 – an update will be provided at the next meeting. Demo furniture is in two apartments, though little feedback so far.
– Artificial grass will be put in balconies over the next year using in house staff
– Lifts, some issues were discussed. Lifts at Beach are still serviced by Otis until contract completed. We suggested better notices when lifts are out of use.
At Monte still waiting for confirmation on replacement of displays – and keep getting changing information on scope. At least the ones with displays not working will be replaced.– Administration – no developments at this point, next stages depends if Appeal admitted
– Concession area i.e. beach, marina, coastal strip and mini golf area – situation unchanged, Naval has lost concession but awaiting court ruling to execute the change.
Anfi have decided to do some maintenance work on the mini golf areaso that members can walk through a pleasanter area.– Lopesan may be making offers to members via AVC in the future
– Beach Club pool works – the changes at beach are quite extensive. We suggested more sunbeds could be put into Monte on the artificial grass area, but this idea was not taken up.
– I had asked about having some wider parking spaces for families with babies, as the normal spaces are very tight if you have to get a baby carrier in and out of the car. Three family spaces will be provided by converting some of existing spaces.
– Some kitchen items that are rarely used will be removed along with the DVD units.
– Royal decree and rentals – we discussed this for some time – Anfi did not change their position. Anfi did confirm the decree applies to all owners who rent, and receive money for their rental, and that initial communication had been directed to those who rent frequently.
Given that registering on the Spanish hospitality system is something of a challenge, at least the first time, this is of concern for all members who rent – Roger Byatt has produced a comprehensive guide to what is involved.
Club Monte Anfi Liaison Committee report: Oct/Nov 2025
Two committee meetings were held for Monte in Oct and Nov 2025 followed by the Monte OGM in November.
1) 2026 budget meeting (online) – 15th October 2025
The budget meeting was held online in advance of the normal committee meeting to fit the dates for invoicing maintenance fees.
Members will now have seen the 2026 maintenance invoices, which show a 6.55% increase which was the increase presented to elected committee members by management. No options were offered. While this sounds a lot for one year a couple of key points:-– There are two major unplanned costs:-
– Labour costs, which make up a large part of the Clubs expenditure, have increased markedly due to the agreement the Workers Unions, Government and Hotel Association reached.
There had been a 2.25% increase for 2025 in the 2025 budget. Then further payments of €650 per worker in April 2025 and a further increase of 2.75% were agreed, neither of which had been budgeted, and a further increase in salaries of up to 4% from January 2026.
– Electricity costs are about 30% higher than expected in 2025 and are expected to stay at the higher rate through 2026.
– The replacement fund contribution for 2026 is budgeted at 14% from the 13% planned for 2025.
– The outturn for 2025 is expected to show a loss of €180,000 which will be taken from the replacement fund in accordance with the accounting rules.
– This still leaves the replacement fund below where your elected representatives would like it to be. Anfi expect it to be around €850,000 at the year end with a contribution of €900,000 in 2026, hence €1,750,000.
This might sound a lot, but the expected costs for furniture replacement are around €2,500,000 and will have to be spread over 2026 and 2027, and possibly 2028. This along with the “normal” spend from the replacement fund this leaves the fund under pressure.
For example, Anfi have no plans in the short to medium term to update kitchen cabinets or bathrooms.– To put the 2.5% into context looking at maintenance fees from 2019 the average over the 7 years is just over 2% a year e.g. 2 bed at Monte in 2019 €691.77 – in 2026 €798.77.
– We would like to have seen a budget to at least make good the loss from the replacement fund this year, but management are opposed to any further increase, and we also felt an increase higher than 6.5% would be a burden on members.
– The management budget has the resulting changes for 2026 (2025 in brackets):
One bedroom: €665.64 (€625.00) +€40.64
Two bedroom: €798.77 (€750.00) +€48.77
Penthouse (2 + 2): €934.70 (€877.63) +€57.07
Penthouse (2 + 2 +1): €1097.72 (1030.70) +€67.02
Penthouse (3 + 3): €1174.33 (€1102.63) +€71.70Details of the “normal” committee meeting will be posted separately.
Roger has posted this update on the survey:-
The results of your votes for the best restaurants of 2025 will be announced in the upcoming newsletter.
The poll is now open for 2026. You could help others find the gems and avoid the stinkers. And you win a year’s free membership for yourself. Every time you eat at a restaurant or cafe in Gran Canaria, score it in our quick one minute survey. Just bookmark this link in your phones now!
Hi Robert
The Club did a whole presentation on renting and selling in July.
Roger then did a slide pack which is on our news feed https://anfiukmembers.co.uk/renting-out-and-resales/ – could I suggest you read that first and then let us know if any further queries.The Club has a resales page which you can advertise on or there are other ways e.g. the German group, Facebook etc.
Kind regards
Brian
Thanks Robert – Roger is travelling back tomorrow (Saturday) so he will see if any change then
I have also posted on our members Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/anfiukmembersclub, and will copy into this forum if any new info
