Abama Golf & Spa Resort - Beach Renovation

The Abama Golf and Spa Resort in Guia de Isora, Tenerife, have advised us that the Local Coastal Authority will be carrying out works at the Abama Beach from today until the 31 July from 09:00-19:00.  Unfortunately the Abama Golf & Spa Resort are unable to stop these works as all beaches are public under Spanish Law but the Abama have apologised for any inconvenience this may cause to guests.

This Hotel is 5 Star Luxury and is part of the Ritz Carlton group.  Located in the popular resort of Guia de Isora on the west coast of Tenerife it is in a quiet and privileged location only a 5 minute walk from the beach and 35km from Reina Sofia [Tenerife South] Airport.  With an excellent selection of restaurants to choose from [a total of 9], a spa and wellness centre, golf course, range of swimming pools, this is the ideal hotel in which to relax in beautiful surroundings [there are over 300 varieties of plants, trees and palms around the hotel].

If you would like to stay at the Abama Golf and Spa Resort after the renovations are complete, then just give us a call or send us an enquiry.

3 Day Weather Forecast - Canaries and Balearics

The following is the forecast for the next 3 days Tuesday 27 / Wednesday 28 / Thursday 29 July. 

The forecast will be updated on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each week for both the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands.



Tenerife
27 July : Sunny 31 degrees
28 July : Sunny 30 degrees
29 July : Sunny 30 degrees

Lanzarote
27 July : Sunny 28 degrees
28 July : Sunny 29 degrees
29 July : Sunny 31 degrees

Gran Canaria
27 July : Partly Cloudy 26 degrees
28 July : Mostly Sunny 26 degrees
29 July : Windy 26 degrees

Fuerteventura
27 July : Sunny 27 degrees
28 July : Sunny 28 degrees
29 July : Sunny 29 degrees

La Gomera
27 July : Sunny 27 degrees
28 July : Sunny 27 degrees
29 July : Sunny 27 degrees

La Palma
27 July : Mostly Sunny 23 degrees
28 July : Partly Cloudy 23 degrees
29 July : Mostly Sunny 24 degrees

El Hierro
27 July : Sunny 31 degrees
28 July : Sunny 30 degrees
29 July : Sunny 30 degrees

Mallorca
27 July : Sunny 32 degrees
28 July : Sunny 32 degrees
29 July : Sunny 32 degrees

Menorca
27 July : Sunny 29 degrees
28 July : Sunny 30 degrees
29 July : Sunny 29 degrees

Ibiza and Formentera
27 July : Sunny 30 degrees
28 July : Sunny 31 degrees
29 July : Sunny 31 degrees

Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa - Hotel of the Week

Each Monday we will be bringing you our "Hotel of the Week" and this week we have selected the Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa which is located in resort of La Caleta, Tenerife.

The Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa is a luxurious 5 star hotel located in the fishing village of La Caleta which forms part of the upmarket resort of Costa Adeje - just 27km from Tenerife South Airport. Located only 150m from the beach and with wonderful views over the sea this is the ideal hotel in which to relax and unwind.

Facilities at the Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa include a "pool village" which comprises a freshwater pool [heated in winter], saltwater pool and a separate pool for the children. You will also be able to benefit from their Caroli Health Club which offers treatments, whirlpool, vitality pool, theraputic showers, sauns, ice room, steam room and a massage service. Also at the hotel is mini-golf and gymnasium and an entertainment programme ensures that guests never have a dull moment. For golfers, Costa Adeje Golf is located only 2km from the Sheraton la Caleta Resort & Spa and Golf Las Americas only 10km away.

There are 284 rooms at the hotel which are fitted with a large en-suite marble bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio, internet connection, air conditioning, safe, balcony or terrace and minibar. If you book a suite, then you will also benefit from a separate living room. Connecting rooms are available upon request.

You will be able to sample international cuising in the four restaurants available at the Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa, including Spanish and Japanese.

So if you are interested in Corona Holidays arranging a Tenerife holiday for you at the Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa then give us a call on 0800 5677688 or send us an enquiry. We currently have an offer available at the hotel for the 27 September for 7 nights on Bed & Breakfast for £596 per person including flights in the double/twin luxury room.

Menorca's Sant Jaume Festivities

These festivities are dedicated to the Menorcan horse breed which works in teamwork with its rider [caixer], defying the laws of gravity with "Bots" - the horse stands on its back hinds, lifting their front hoofs for a number of seconds. 

The Menorcans are devoted to their horses so even during the fiesta these animals are treated with great care and respect.  Concerts and performances are held, a funfair and fireworks.

So, if you are Es Castell [about 2km or 1mile southeast of Mahon], the festival is being held from 24-26 July and from the 25-26 July in Es Mercadal [which lies in the very heart of Menorca along the main Mahon-Ciutadella road].

Palma's Changing of the Guard

If you are in Palma de Mallorca on Saturday 31 July, head for the Almudaina Palace.  At midday there will be a changing of the Guard of Honour of the old Palma Volunteer Regiment which was raised by the Marquess of Vivot in 1808 to fight in the Spanish War of Independence.

Starting at 12:00 midday there will be a parade and formation of the Guard of Honour followed at 12:30 by a changing of the guard and at 13:00 the parade departs.  All this takes place at the front of the Almudaina Palace which is located next to Palma Cathedral.

A bit of history behind the Palace ... Aludaina means citadel in Arabic.  This royal residence of King Jaume II was built after 1309, using the walls of an Arab fortress.  The Gothic palace includes Moorish-style arhes and carved wooden ceilings and is King Juan Carlos's official Palma residence.  The museum here includes the Santa Ana chapel with a Romanesque portal and a Gothic drawing room which is sometimes used for official receptions.

Balearics - La Virgen del Carmen Festivities

If you are on your Balearic Islands holidays this weekend then Corona Holidays suggest that take advantage of the local festivities which will be going on over this weekend ...16-18 July.
This Festival pays tribute to the seafarers and is held mainly on the Sunday - 18 July.  The main event consists of a maritime procession and a floral offering at the seashore in memory of seamen.  Mass is then held in hour of the patron saint of seafarers - the Virgin of Carmen.

Festivities take place in all the towns and cities that are located close to the coast.

MALLORCA
Head to places such as Palma, Cala Ratjada, Colonia Sant Jordi, Colonia Sant Pere, Port d'Andratx, Puerto Pollensa, Porto Colom, Porto Cristo, Sa Rapita

MENORCA
Ciutadella [starting at 20:00 18 July]

FORMENTERA
Es Pujos, La Savina

Blue Flag Beaches in Tenerife

The Blue Flag is a badge which is awarded each year by the Foundation for Environmental Education to the marinas and beaches that meet a range of conditions and facilities and requires compliance with water quality standard, safety, general services and standards of environmental managements.

If you are off on your Tenerife holidays you will find that this year blue flags have been awarded to the beaches of El Medano, Leocadio Machado and La Tejita in Granadilla de Abona, Las Vistas and El Camison in Arona, Troya I-II in Adeje, La Arena in Santiago del Teide, El Socorro Los Realejos, Playa Jardin in Puerto de la Cruz and La Arena in Tacoronte.

Many of these beaches have a wide range of facilities such as showers, bars, restaurants, telephones, suveillance, first aid, toilets, sunbeds and umbrellas for hire, rental of sports equipment and access for disabled, parking, camping, nudist area. 

They think it's all over - It is now ...

Spain have deservedly become "Los Campeones del Mundo" the Champions of the World,  after 5 weeks of the World Cup competition and an extra-time goal from Andres Iniesta.   Alan Shearer - former England striker - has said "Not only were Spain easily the best team on the night, but they were also without question the best team in the entire World Cup".

Did you know ... 2 of the Spanish team are from the Canary Islands. David Jimenez Silva was born in Arguineguin on the island of Gran Canaria in 1986. Although he has been living off the island since the age of 14, he never misses an opportunity to return to Gran Canaria to see family and friends and helps promote the municipality of Mogan and Gran Canaria as a holiday destination.


The second player is Pedro Rodriguez who currently plays for Barcelona.  Pedro was born in Tenerife - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - in 1987 and played for a third division team until he signed for Barcelona in 2005. 

Win Venice Goodies in our July Competition

A chance to win "Francesco's Venice" from the BBC ...

"Take a breathtaking journey through the ages with this book and DVD Set. Telling the story of one of the world's most famous and beautiful cities. See wooden houses on stilts replaced by the daring rebuild in stone and brick.

The book features a wealth of stunning images, both of the magnificent set pieces of Venice, such as St Mark's Basilica and the Square, and the bridge of Sighs, and the lesser-known private corners of the city, which hold essential clues to the city's story."

Just answer this simple question. All correct entries will be placed into a draw to be held on the 2 August and the winner will be notified by email.

QUESTION:

Which language is spoken in Venice?

[a] Italian

[b] Spanish

[c] French

Send your answer in an email to info@coronaholidays.co.uk

If you are interested in a Venice City Break - just give Corona Holidays a call or send an enquiry.

June Competition Winner

Congratulations to Peter Jones from Bagillt in Flintshire who was drawn from all the correct entries received in our June competition.

Peter correctly identified that Vienna was not located on the island of Mallorca and has won £20 in Love2Shop Vouchers.

Look out for details of our July competition which will be in our blog tomorrow.

10th Porto Cristo Craft Fair in Mallorca

If you are on your Mallorca holiday on the 9 July 2010 then head to the resort of Porto Cristo where you will find the 10th Night Time Craft Fair being held where you can buy local crafts and where typical products from this part of the island of Mallorca will be on display.

Visitors will be able to sample traditional foods in Sirena de Porto Cristo Avenue and then enjoy a long night of traditional crafts.

Menorca's Festivities of Saint Peter

If you on your Menorca holidays and are in the Mahon area then you will find the city is already preparing to celebrate the festivities of San Pedro [Saint Peter] to be held this Saturday, 3 July.  This is a popular celebration where the city council organises a number of activities for the whole family.

From 11:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 18:00 there will be a lateen sail boat demonstration organised by the Amigos del Mar [Friends of the Sea] which is being held in Mahon's port. 

From 19:30 at s'Hort Nou [located in the port area] there will be a game of Joc del Capallet.   After this, the swimming competition will be held across the harbour which is being organised by the Mahon Swimming Club. There will also be a demonstration of remote controlled model sailing boats, and then the prize giving ceremony for the swimming competition.

The night will be brought to an end with a concert of popular and sea-faring songs with a street party being held at midnight with a performance from the musical group, Funkdazion.

So for something different to do on your holiday in Menorca, Corona Holidays recommend that you head to Mahon this Saturday, 3 July.