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One of the great pleasures of Tenerife life is the chance to see the wonders of nature up close, the Atlantic is a magnet for some of the finest sea creatures on Earth. At some stage most Tenerife visitors will venture out on a boat and be impressed by the majestic beauty of the whales and dolphins but how much do we really know about them.

The Tenerife Tourism department has just installed a series of information panels along the south and west coast at key vantage points to explain more about these creatures and their habits. From Los Gigantes down through Adeje, Arona, Puerto Colon and Los Cristianos it’s now possible to pick up background information on the cetaceans that swim in our waters.

A third of all the planets species of whales and dolphins either live or pass through Canarian waters and the sea around Tenerife is the second most important important place in the world to view sea creatures. That’s why around 700,000 people per year visit Tenerife with the intention of seeing these animals.

This wealth of sea life does bring a great responsibility and the Tenerife government does its best to ensure that the fragile eco system is protected. Understanding nature is a key part of that so as well as the new panels there are new leaflets, in 4 languages, that explain in more detail about the whales and dolphins. These can be picked up from most Tourist Information offices.

What a great early easter present for the west coast of Tenerife, Los Gigantes beach re-opened to the public on Friday 15 April, 17 months after a rock slide killed two sun bathers. The small Los Guios beach is one of the most attractive on the island set against the towering cliffs that give Los Gigantes its name. Many visitors to Las Rosas and El Marques have missed the delightful beach on their trips down into the village as its still known.

Legal arguments delayed repair work to the 40 metre stretch of cliff but 500,000 euros later the Santiago del Teide council has ensured that the inserting of iron pins and concreting of the cliff surface has made it safe for the public to once again enjoy bathing at the postcard setting. A day of storms put the new repair work to the test a few days after opening but it stood up well.

The marina area has continued to be busy with many pleasure boats operating from the pontoons and the fish restaurants packing the customers in. Now the beach approach road can re build its trade, the walls have been decorated with tiling depicting nautical themes. The west coast of Tenerife has one of the best sun records on the island, it’s good to know that if you want to sample the sea as well as the first class Wimpen complex pools, the sand is awaiting your visit.

Los Claveles 9.30am Holiday Inn Coventry (South)

Club Bena Vista 2.00pm , Holiday Inn Coventry (South)

It’s good news all round as new airline routes are making it easier for the Scottish and Irish to enjoy some Tenerife sunshine. Easyjet are opening a new high road from Edinburgh airport  starting on 19 September, flights will operate twice a week using the 180 seat airbus A 320.

Over in Northern Ireland they have their own reason to celebrate thanks to Ryanair. The low cost airline is starting up regular weekly flights to Tenerife from the City of Derry airport, starting from April. Tenerife is enjoying a boom at the moment partly due to uncertainty in other destinations such as Tunisia and Egypt but there has always been a steady influx of visitors from all parts of the UK.

It all adds to the diverse mix of tourists in Tenerife, the island government has worked hard in recent years promoting the island in new markets such as eastern Europe and Russia and that work is starting to bear fruit. Wimpen extends a warm welcome to all visitors and looks forward to making new friends as well as greeting old returning faces.

Please note that the AGM 2010 Minutes are now available in the Owners Log In for El Marques, Las Casitas and Las Brisas.

Sueno Azul 2010 AGM Minutes now available on the Owners Log In.

Good news for regular travellers to and from Tenerife, not only are Ryanair opening new routes connecting to Manchester, here in Tenerife the south airport is ready to open its second terminal building this year. Demand for Tenerife flights has never been stronger but Ryanairs commitment to open a base at Tenerife’s Reina Sofia airport has paved the way for a golden era for travellers.

The Manchester flights begin on 14 April and will link Tenerife to Manchester four times a week offering low cost flights just in time for the spring and summer rush. Meanwhile work is going well to improve facilities at Tenerife South airport, the new 21,400 square metre second terminal will be in use by the end of the year reducing congestion at peak times. This will mean they can process 4,400 passengers an hour as oposed to the current 3,000 and there will also be 32 new check in desks.

All good news for our Wimpen clients who can look forward to more frequent, cheaper and more comfortable journeys to enjoy the sun and our hospitality in Tenerife.

There are so many great places to see in Tenerife and just when you think you have got to know them they add an extra surprise. Adeje is such a place, serene and steeped in history the main street Calle Grande is shaded by palms and lined with intimate pavement cafes. Making changes can upset the balance but full marks to the locl council for its facelift of Plaza de España tucked between the council headquarters and the old church of Santa Ursula.

The new look is very modern and concrete based but careful design has allowed a clear view over the back to the magnificent Barranco del Invierno. The 1,182 square metres are open and welcoming and the new metre high tower salutes the clipped top of Roque del Conde and the hang gliders that swoop around it. The church is now more clearly seen, encouraging visitors to browse inside and see the vast glory of the ornate decoration and annex that pays tribute to the crucifiction, so emotionally brought to life in the annual Good Friday street performance of The Passion.

Just down the hill past the old canon that stood guard many years ago, the remains of the old battlements stand defiantly as a reminder of past struggles. The modern tourist area of the municipality has been renamed Costa Adeje and offers everything from beach comfort to night life and designer shopping but the old town is always worth a visit to get a feel of Tenerife and its older charms.

Many congratulations to some long standing owners at Las Rosas: Mr & Mrs Schneider, Mrs Kinsella & Mr Bradley who received their diplomas from the local authority.