Los Claveles to be held on the 12^th May 2012 at 9.30am
Club Bena Vista to be held on the 12^th May 2012 at 2.00pm

Venue:

THE HOLIDAY INN – COVENTRY SOUTH

A45 London Road, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3DY

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Where else can you look forward to music from Chaikovsky, Marilyn Manson, Sting, and Pitbull? That’s just a taste of the musical summer being served up in Tenerife for 2012. Wimpen resorts have plenty of great activities for all the family but a trip out to a big concert or show is always a nice extra.
Santa Cruz Auditorium is always a beacon for culture and Imperial Ice Stars are bringing their spectacular musical Sleeping Beauty On Ice (La Bella Durmiente Sobre Hielo) to the capital for 8 shows between the 9th and 13th May. Last year the same company filled the Auditorium with Swan Lake On Ice but this time their international cast will be dancing to the music of Chaikovsky. Tickets range from 19 to 45 euros and can be bought at the Auditorium box office 10am to 3 pm weekdays or online at entradas.auditoriodetenerife.com

Forget the traditional mud of summer music festivals in the UK, Tenerife has a major three day musical extravaganza as Rock Coast Festival takes over Santa Cruz dockside from 24 to 26 May. Big names are still being added but Iggy Pop, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Marilyn Manson are just some of the confirmed stars along with over 30 local Tenerife bands. The performance site will also feature a fair, and many artistic side shows daily from noon until the early hours. Tickets are 50 euros for the 24th May, 60 euros for the other two days, or 120 euros for a three day pass, all from www.ticketmaster.es
The south of Tenerife gets plenty of action to, American rap star Pitbull is heading for the Annex Stadium (next to the main football stadium) in Playa de Las Americas on 23 June. This guy is at the top of his musical tree and the stadium hosts regular concerts, last one was David Gueta. Prices for this are very reasonable at 25 euros for general entrance and 40 euros for the VIP zone, again from www.ticketmaster.es or Halcon Viajes travel agent in Los Cristianos.
Just a week later Sting will be performing at the Heliodoro Stadium in Santa Cruz, home to CD Tenerife. The former Police front man is going back to his roots and promises lots of the early stuff from his group and solo days. Tickets are all 50 euros for this concert with www.ticketmaster.es the online place to book.
There will be plenty more music and theatre to enjoy during the year so whether you are just a temporary guest of Wimpen or a long term resident enjoy the music.

December 2011 AGM minutes now available for :

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12th MAY – AGM Los Claveles at 9.30am  – Club Bena Vista at 2.00pm At the Holiday Inn – Coventry South A45 London Rd, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3DY

Times might be tough but it’s good to see that the Tenerife Cabildo (government) recognises how important it is to encourage tourism. A new wave of upgrades totalling 5.7 million euros has been announced for eight public works in tourist areas around the island and the west coast is at the front of the queue.

Plaza Bouganvilla, the church square, in the heart of Los Gigantes is to get a makeover. It’s a focal point for the village religiously, culturally, and goegraphically and the scene of many of the fiesta celebrations and live music performances. The plaza is also a lovely place to stop off for a coffee at one of the small cafe bars, the background of the palm trees and hills combined with the restful prescence of the church has brought pleasure to many visitors and locals.

Further down the hill there will be more work on the beach below the towering cliffs that give Los Gigantes its name. The Los Guios beach was re-opened nearly a year ago after repair work was carried out to prevent further rock falls like the one in November 2009 when two people were killed. Concrete was sprayed on the crumbling section of the cliff, metal supports driven in, and wire netting attached to catch small stones and dust that might be dislodged by the weather. A further area at the far side of the beach is out of bounds but now work can be carried out to extend the safety area and re-claim more of the beach for general use.

A budget of 963,000 euros has been set aside for the two projects, good news for Wimpen guests at El Marques and Las Rosas who like to stroll down to enjoy the charms of the village of Los Gigantes.

It’s that time of year when we all feel a little guilty about overdoing the food and drink over the festive season. Exercise is a great way to fight back, Wimpen resorts offer lots of facilities but Tenerife can be like a huge outdoor gym with weather that makes getting fit a pleasure.

There are some wonderful bracing trails around Tenerife and Arona council has announced a series of free guided walks that unlock the history and culture of the south of the island. Arona covers Los Cristianos and part of Playa de Las Americas but move inland and up into the hills and it’s another world filled with nature at its best.

Starting on 17th January the walks begin at 9am and set off from Valle San Lorenzo, Arona town and other key points from around the municipality. The groups are limited to 25 people and the guides are fluent in English, Spanish, and German and have good local knowledge of history, culture, and nature. Initially there are eight routes for January but when the scheme ran a few years ago it carried on for several months and added extra walks to meet demand.

• Tuesday 17th – Valle San Lorenzo to Casas Altas
• Thursday 19th – Arona to Tunez
• Saturday 21st – Valle San Lorenzo to San Miguel
• Tuesday 24th – Montaña Guaza
• Wednesday 25th – Arona Casco to Altavista
• Thursday 25th – Barranco Chijas
• Saturday 28th – Arona to Ifonche
• Tuesday 31st – Malpais de Rasca

It’s important to register using your local details, or passport if your visiting Tenerife, this will then cover you for insurance. The Tourist Information Centres in Arona have full details and booking forms, or you can call 922761600 or use the website www.arona.travel The pace is leisurely and the walks around medium difficulty but the views and experience are very rewarding.

In the UK it’s the Queens Speech, out here in Spain it’s the Kings Speech, we might not be quite that high up but would still like to send you all our best wishes for the festive season. It’s a family time and at Wimpen our staff will be enjoying some quality time with the nearest and dearest.

If you are staying with us in Tenerife, Lanzarote, or Costa Del Sol we will look forward to sharing this special time (and lovely weather) with you. For those back in the UK we hope  your thoughts are already turning to pools, beaches, and sunshine in 2012. We will be keeping things ticking over nicely until you return.

WimPen Leisure would like to wish all of the owners and clients a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo.

We can’t promise you snow, but keep an eye on Mount Teide’s peak, but we can promise you an amazing choice of events and traditions for Christmas, New Year, and Reyes. It really is a time for communities to come together and celebrate the religious and social side of this special time of year. Here in Tenerife you will find that a warm welcome is given to everyone to join in the fun and games.

There are some notable differences, Christmas Eve tends to be a family thing with shops closing mid afternoon but by Christmas Day afternoon most Canarian bars and restaurants will be open, and  there is even a normal Sunday service on the public buses. Boxing Day doesn’t exist on the Canarian calendar but off course home traditions are celebrated with great enthusiasm among the ex pat community, the happy mix of cultures is one of the big attractions of Tenerife life. Wimpen staff will be throwing themselves into the festivities and the poolside is a wonderful alternative to the sofa after a filling christmas dinner.

New Year is a massive event centred around the main plaza like in Los Gigantes, or down at the beach like in Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas. If your in a dancing mood prepare to keep going long into the early hours. The firework displays seen at New Year are always spectacular and last for ages, it’s a great night for everyone. That still leaves the big day Reyes-Kings Day on 6 January when Canarians exchange their presents, again a very family oriented day but the evening before is one of the biggest events of the year as the three kings arrive in all cities and towns.

The three kings are Balthasar, Mechior, and Caspar, the three wise men that arrived at the stable. They arrive on camels showering the crowds with sweets before taking their thrones to give out presents to children, in Adeje they arrive by helicopter into the local football ground. As Reyes is the big day, late night christmas shopping goes on until then, some of the big department stores in Santa Cruz open until midnight on 5 January.

However much you want to mix and match traditions there is plenty to see and church services including midnight mass are open to all worshippers. The major events for Adeje, Arona and Santiago del Teide are pulled together on this listing. Have a great Christmas, New Year, and Reyes.