Almond Fair, Guia De Isora, 23 October

Almonds add so much to the life of Tenerife, from the beautiful blossom through to the harvesting of the almonds for use in many traditional dishes. At Aripe in Guia de Isora on Sunday 23 October the day, from 10 am, is dedicated to the almond in all its forms. Taste the breads, cheeses, jams and cakes all bearing the distinctive taste of almonds.

It’s also a celebration of a way of life and features music, dance and workshops to demonstrate the cooking skills that make the most of this versatile produce.

Guardian Travel Awards Presented In Tenerife

The Guardian has just staged its annual international travel awards for the first time on the Island from 27 September to 1st October. The event, organized by Turismo de Tenerife, was attended by one hundred leading travel industry professionals from the UK, including some of the most important in Europe like Prestige Holidays and Jet2. For Carlos Alonso, vice president and minister for tourism at the Tenerife Government

“Such a meeting is a huge promotional tool bringing together top executives from the leading companies in the British travel industry and giving us a unique chance to showcase the major attractions that the island offers as a holiday destination.” Turismo de Tenerife supplied the local transport and excursions, among other services. The island will get a return on its investment in the Guardian Newspaper in the form of advertising and newspaper reports in “The Guardian”, “The Observer” and on the web www. theguardian.co.uk”

During their four day stay, attendees were treated to some of the outstanding attractions in Tenerife. Highlights of the programme of visits and activities organized by the island government’s public company include, for example, whale watching, golf, kayaking, jeep excursions to Mount Teide, wine tour in the north of Tenerife, Masca gorge excursion or visits to Santa Cruz and La Laguna. The main gala dinner was a black tie event held at the Finca Punta del Lomo, San Miguel de Abona, a working banana plantation. Apart from Carlos Alonso, attending dignitaries included, among others, the CEO of Turismo de Tenerife, Miguel Ángel Santos.

Austria And Germany Net Continental Cup Gold In Fañabe

Three days of professional beach volleyball action at Playa Fañabe, Tenerife ended with Austria as mens champions and Germany as ladies winners in the pre Olympic Continental Cup. The games were played in the Davis Cup mode used in tennis that meant all teams faced each other ensuring the most consistent countries emerged triumphant in Costa Adeje.

The ladies competition was a real thriller with little to separate Germany from Italy so at two sets each it went into a golden set decider. Ludwig and Semmler took on Cicolari and Menegatti and eventually emerged winners by 15 to 10 to lift gold. Spain’s pair Liliana and Baquerizo won both of their sets but Hopf and Caballero lost their first set before hitting back later to make it 3-1 to clinch the bronze medal place.

In the mens action Spain and Norway were hot favourites but Austria brushed everyone aside with some skillful and determined play. Spain’s pairs made too many errors and had to settle for the third place play off where they finally showed top form and beat the Czech Republic in three straight sets all by a 2-0 margin. The battle for gold was closer, Austria built a two set lead with 2-0 wins but the Czechs fought back to take the third set 2-1, Austria weren’t to be denied the gold and sealed the title with Horrem and Hordvik winning the fourth set 2-0.

The temporary stands around the playing area were busy all weekend with slick presentation keeping new fans of beach volleyball informed and at the training nets next door many converts had their first taste of playing this fast exciting sport.