The central Plaza Franchy Alfaro, in the center of La Orotava, hosts until next January 7 a synthetic ice skating rink that is one of the great novelties of the Villera Christmas. To enjoy this temporary leisure space it will be necessary to make a purchase or drink in the shops of the Open Commercial Zone of La Orotava, who will distribute the tickets for the rink.
The facility is located in a tent next to the playground of the also known as the plaza of El Llano, and from this Monday it is available to the clientele of the villeros businesses from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It will be operational on December 29, 30 and 31, and January 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7.
Due to the health situation, it is mandatory to wear a mask inside the rink, where a maximum capacity of 12 people is proposed for each skating session. At the entrance there is temperature control and hand disinfection. The organizers detail that the skates undergo “a scrupulous disinfection protocol.” There are sizes available from 25 to 47.
The capacity is limited to a maximum of 12 people and the hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The town council trusts that this activity, like that of the successful Christmas train, will contribute to generating more movement and economic activity in local businesses on dates that are key to their survival.
In addition to the tickets for the ice rink, consumers in the Open Commercial Zone will be able to benefit from discounts in the car parks of the V Centenario square and the Mercadona building, in the historic center.
For the little ones, the Plaza del V Centenario also houses several children’s attractions that will be in operation until next Sunday, January 9. Local businesses offer discounts to their customers to enjoy bumper cars, bouncy castles or trampolines.
The special pages of Their Majesties the Magi of the East They also began yesterday their tour of all the neighborhoods to collect the letters of the boys and girls of the Villa. The tour began with the Plaza de Camino de Chasna and the Huerta del Moral Neighborhood Association, for the neighborhoods of Los Cuartos and San Andrés. Today they will be in the squares of Pinolere and La Luz.
