March 26th, 2010 | News Release, Spain, Tenerife
Just when you think things couldn´t get better they just did! Today sees the opening by Vincci Hoteles of the new 5* Buenavista Golf & Spa Hotel which promises to be a total delight in this picturesque part of North Tenerife.
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March 21st, 2010 | New Web sites, Tenerife
Sadly the British press is all too keen to highlight the down side of Tenerife but there are some exciting cutting edge projects that don’t get the praise they deserve. Just this weekend a village of 25 self sufficient bioclimatic houses was inaugurated at ITER in Granadilla. This is the first of its kind in the world and www.canarygreen.net was there to cover the event.
The project was initiated 14 years ago and attracted 397 entrants from 38 countries, since then the planning and development has taken place largely unnoticed by many visitors to this holiday island. ITER (the Institute of Technology and Renewable Energy) is best known for the towering wind turbines alongside the TF1 motorway, just past the south airport. That is just one aspect of the amazing scientific work that goes on at the 400,000 square metre site. One of the largest fields of working solar panels in the world feeds into the Tenerife grid, a water park studies ways to utilise wave power, and a wind chamber studies wind power and is also used by sports companies to explore aerodynamics.
The Canary Islands are in a unique position to experience the good and bad of weather systems so it seems only natural to build knowledge from these to benefit everyone. ITER is also home to one of the most respected seismic teams in the world, they not only monitor Mount Teide but are frequently summoned to volcanic hot spots around the globe to offer their expertise. This is no secret research base, ITER are committed to sharing their knowledge among the scientific community and also welcome visitors to their coastal base.
If you want to join a tour of ITER you can pre arrange it by calling 922391000 or go to the website www.iter.es. If you want to keep up with environmental issues around the Canary Islands keep an eye on www.canarygreen.net
View more photos on Canary Pr Flickr Account
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March 12th, 2010 | New Web sites
Tenerife has so much to offer and the west coast resort of Los Gigantes combines the best sunshine record with a relaxed and sedate setting. Now you can win a weeks holiday at El Marques resort, part of the Wimpen Leisure Management group. Entry is free and couldn’t be easier, just go to www.tenerifemagazine.com the only online magazine for Tenerife, and become a fan of their Facebook page, then sit back and wait for the draw on 2nd April.
El Marques is perched overlooking Los Gigantes and has great views of the cliffs that give the area its name, and the island of la Gomera just across the Atlantic. You will be perfectly placed for the top golf courses at Abama and Buenavista and ready to take off and explore walking trails like Masca or you might prefer to take to the water for some sporting action or a leisure cruise. Find out more about the range of facilities you can enjoy at their website.
There is always so much going on in Tenerife and www.tenerifemagazine.com has its finger on the pulse, bringing you behind the scenes looks at lifestyle, culture and fun all over the island. Not tied by publication dates, Tenerife Magazine is able to constantly change its stories and show you what’s happening on your favourite island.
The competition prize is for a weeks self catering holiday in a one bedroom apartment, and can be taken over the course of the next year, subject to availabilty. There is no cash alternative available. So join the Tenerife Magazine facebook group today, and keep your fingers crossed for the draw on 2nd April.
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March 1st, 2010 | New Web sites
Some come for the spa and wellness centre, some for the luxury accommodation, and some for the great views out to La Gomera, but for most it’s the superb 18 hole golf course that attracts them to Abama Golf.
Designer Dave Thomas poured plenty of dedication into creating this par 72 course, sloping it down towards the small beach that serves the complex. As Abama is perched on a cliff top on the sun kissed west coast of Tenerife, it enjoys some of the most consistent sunny weather on the island, a definite advantage for the keen golfer.
Maybe that’s why the course attracts regular big tournaments, they have just staged their annual Pro Am event and on August 21 the growing Tenerife and La Gomera Circuit calls in for their latest challenge.
There has never been so much interest in golf in Tenerife, thankfully there is also a growth in websites that can keep keen players up to date with fees, conditions etc. Back at Abama, they are looking forward to a long hot summer of golfing action and are keen to see players of all abilities pit themselves against their course.
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