The Costamar - providing a good Sunday afternoon's entertainment

The Costamar tower block (all 16 floors of it) is a bit of a landmark in Los Cristianos. It is one of the first buildings to be erected when the one-time fishing village was developed for tourism.

It is found down at the end of Los Cristianos, near the Hotel Gran Arona and can be seen for miles.

Although this apartment complex, it has to be said, offers only very basic accommodation, every Sunday it features an afternoon of entertainment which has become very famous and popular.

Situated on the covered terrace by the pool, this is an extremely informal affair, where audience members and, indeed, any artistes who may get up to perform, dress very casually, as befits the venue.

Things kick off early afternoon and consist of some entertainment provided by the compere. In previous years, when I was still living there, this was provided in excellent fashion by a friend of mine, Mr Pete Monroe. He eventually moved on to pastures new - he may not even be on the island now - but I'm sure his replacement is more than up to the task.

Periodically, through the afternoon, there are sessions of bingo, with cash prizes.

At least one major entertainer from the island will be performing.

There may be others sat in the audience who may be persuaded to get up and give you a few songs.

Any holidaymaker who wishes to get up and sing may do so, as well.

Full bar service is available throughout, along with a selection of snacks and light bites.

Things start to wind up between 6-7pm.

To access the poolside area, go through the main entrance, walk straight on, till you come to some stairs, leading down. At the bottom, you see a door leading outside. Go through it, then walk round to the pool area.

Unfortunately, the Sunday afternoon sessions have now been stopped, due to the operation of bingo, with cash prizes, which is only legal after the obtaining of the appropriate license. Apparently, the owner of one of Tenerife's legal bingo halls actually LIVES on the Costamar complex and informed the authorities! Unlicenced bingo is only allowed if the prizes are "things", rather than money.

LEGENDS POOL AND SNOOKER

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If you go in the main entrance of the Costamar, just further along on the right, you'll find Legends pool and snooker bar.

With a good selection of full-size snooker tables, plus both American and British pool, this is a fully-fledged sports bar.

For those of you who don't want to participate, there are big screens showing sporting events. Legends pool and snooker hall also has a bar with reasonably priced drinks and is open all day.

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