Grace Molan

Experience island living at its best with this fantastic seafront villa located in the sought after Crab Island in central Los Gigantes, Tenerife.

This recently refurbished, premium property provides an inviting, contemporary oasis in one of Tenerife’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. The villa is located on top of the famous Los Gigantes cliffs in the exclusive area of Crab Island and boasts both town and sea views.

Description:

The property would make an excellent family home with 500m₂ of luxurious living space, containing 3 double bedrooms – two of which have ensuite bathrooms, one family bathroom, an open plan living room / dining room and a separate, large kitchen. A serene terrace encompasses the villa providing a seamless indoor / outdoor flow that creates alluring spaces for resort style relaxation and al fresco dining; all centered around a private heated swimming pool, lush green hedgerows and scenic views.

Other stand out features of this property include:

It comes fully furnished and equipped with everything that you need for life on the island.
A large private roof terrace that can be used for entertaining, star gazing or for household chores.
A car port to safely and securely park your car away from the main street.
It is a single level property with stair access guiding you to the private roof terrace

The interior of the property has been recently updated with the highest care and attention to details. As you enter the property, through the garage, your eye is drawn to a stunning kitchen that impresses with its grey granite countertops, glossy white cabinets and sand coloured stone floors. The kitchen is divided across two levels separating the workspace from an intimate, cosy dining area. The property boasts an additional dining area with seating for six, this time joined onto the spacious living area. The living room is bright and luminous, providing a relaxing place to rest and unwind and is adorned by a wall of minimalistic archways which harmoniously separate the two levels of the room. The bedrooms offer a tranquil retreat, each with access to outdoor space inviting the stunning vistas to form part of the interior decor. Two of the bedrooms are adjoined to ensuite bathrooms adding an extra level of comfort and privacy to the living space. The family bathroom comes equipped with a full sized bathtub, heated towel rails, a large sink with built in draw storage and a spacious walk in shower.

“This elegant family villa combines cinematic views of the Atlantic ocean with an inviting and relaxing living space. It is a rare find on the island!"
Paul Ruane, CEO of Los Gigantes Properties Tenerife.

Neighbourhood Guide:

Los Gigantes is a casual, cliffside town located in the south of Tenerife. The small town feel of this coastal community offers an exciting mix of outdoor lifestyle and breathtaking views. The area has a walk score of 74 out of 100 and is extremely easy to navigate on foot. The seafront properties of Los Gigantes are some of the most prestigious on the island due to their proximity to good schools, bustling town life and pristine beaches. The famous cliffs of Los Gigantes stand at a dizzy height of 800m and protect the town from the crashing waves. Locals enjoy spending their time participating in adrenaline rushing water sports or observing the extensive array of marine life on one of the many boats for hire. This property is close to some of the most popular cafés and eateries in the neighbourhood, including the ‘Tipsy Terrace’ which is a favourite amongst locals and expats alike. The remarkable beauty of this southern town makes it one of the most desirable places to live on the island.

The neighbourhood of Crab Island, is an exclusive enclave nestled between the towns of Los Gigantes and Puerto Santiago. This affluent yet relaxed area offers outstanding views of the Atlantic ocean, breathtaking sunsets and a cosy, small town feeling, while still being connected to larger towns.

The property is located in a secluded neighbourhood offering privacy and relaxation, however it is very well connected to the local bus network as well as to the southern highway.

900m to the centre of Los Gigantes (2mins drive)
42km to the South Airport (35mins drive)
105km to the North Airport (1hr 15mins drive)
102km to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1hr 10mins drive)

For more information about this property, please visit the listing or get in touch with our office on +34 922 86 13 13

Deepika Harjani, British Consulate Representative in Tenerife reached out to the British community in Los Gigantes to provide essential information regarding Brexit.

Paul Ruane and British Consulate Tenerife

Earlier this month, Deepika Harjani from the British Consulate met with the Expat community in Los Gigantes to reassure them of the impending changes to their residency rights post Brexit. Harjani was joined by Daisy Figueira da Silva, a Brexit officer representative for the Government Sub delegation and also Miranda Parsons from TFS Translations, both of whom offered constructive advice to those looking to update their residency status.

“Please ensure that you are correctly registered with the Spanish authorities which means that you have the green certificate" – Deepika Harjani

The most important steps UK nationals can take to secure their residency post-Brexit are:

Register for a green certificate of residency at the Central Register of Foreign Nationals (Registro Central de Extranjeros) by requesting an appointment for the “Certificados UE” (EU Certificates) procedure at a police station in your province.
Convert your UK driving licence into a Spanish licence to enjoy all the benefits of your British licence in Spain. More information on how to do this can be found here.
Sign Up to the ‘Padrón’, the local council’s census which provides you with the necessary documentation to be able to register with a doctor or at the local schools. This document can be obtained at the town hall of your municipality.

Having the correct paperwork in order is an essential part of living in Spain as a British national. Now, with the impending leave date, it is more important than ever to ensure that everything is organised so that you are able to continue living in Tenerife.

As mentioned by Deepika Harjani, the essential documents for British citizens in Tenerife are:

NIE – This stands for ‘Número de Identificación de Extranjero’ or ‘Foreign Identification Number’ and this is issued to all EU Nationals living in Spain for more than 3 months. Most people get their NIE number along with the residency certificate, but for some, it is a white piece of paper showing a 9 digit number beginning and ending in a letter. EG: YXXXXXXX-S. A NIE number is needed to do any kind of transaction in Spain such as buying a bus ticket, signing up for a course or buying a car. Having a NIE does not mean that you have been assigned residency- for that the green residency certificate is required.

Residency Certificate – (Certificado de Registro) This is a green, credit card-sized piece of paper which shows your full name, nationality, address and NIE number. This is proof that you are legally registered to reside in Tenerife. This document, along with the NIE is obtained at the National Police office for foreign nationals (Extranjería)

Census Certificate – The Padrón certificate is a list of all people who live in a certain town and it is necessary to have this document in order to apply for the residency certificate, vote in local elections or to sign up for a doctor.

Driving Licence: British nationals who wish to reside in Spain must validate their UK licence and exchange it for a Spanish licence so that they can continue driving. This is a simple process that can be done by making an appointment at the DGT Traffic office and filling out the necessary forms.

Miranda Parsons and her team at TFS Translations understand that the process may be slightly overwhelming for some and have organised transport from Los Gigantes to Santa Cruz which we have volunteered to sponsor along with Sally and Sarah at Tipsy Terrace and John Dale Beckley director of Tenerife Magazine. This bus will leave Los Gigantes on the 23rd of January, however, it is important to make an appointment with TFS Translations before in order to review all necessary paperwork.

So, whether you are already living the island lifestyle or are planning to make Tenerife your permanent home, getting the correct paperwork will enable you to live life as a local. The deadline for submitting all residency forms is the 31st January 2020 and all rights will be conserved during the transition period which ends on December 31st 2020. Until then, stay informed with all the updates offered by the British Consulate in Tenerife and enjoy all the wonders this island has to offer.

What questions do you have about life in Tenerife post Brexit? Leave your questions in the comments below.

If you would like more information or help to get your Green NIE Card, call Miranda on 634 797 709. If you want to discuss how Brexit affects buying a property in Tenerife, call Paul Ruane on 922 86 13 13

Author: Grace Molan

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