Top 100 hotels of the world
The international travel company TUI has selected the best holiday hotels in the world and 19 of them are in the Canary Islands. No surprise then that the Canary Islands still remain one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations. You will find satisfied clients in first class hotels all over the islands. We are proud to have been working with these award-winning hotels for many years. Three of the top 100 hotels are round the corner from the FU International Academy, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
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Active Spanish – Spanish + adventure sports at the FU Academy
From now on you can surf, dive or even paraglide while improving your Spanish skills. Our new offers combine a Spanish course with three of the most popular sports on our versatile and sunny island of Tenerife.
Just dive into a totally different world and discover what’s under the sea.
Tenerife’s varied coastline offers ample opportunity to explore many different underwater habitats, from to the “Cathedral” off the coast of Puerto de la Cruz to the giant ray’s feeding ground in the south, each dive is unique.
Riding the waves. Europe’s surfer’s paradise delights beginners as well as advanced surfers. Combine your Spanish lessons with a complete surfing course – five afternoons in the rolling waves - give your body and mind a real holiday, get super fit and have fun too.
Glide across the Orotava Valley flying in tandem with a fully qualified instructor in one of the world’s favourite paragliding sites. This experience will give you the confidence to launch yourself into a brilliant new sport.
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Spain´s music stars shine on Tenerife
On September 24th, the Spanish group “Preciados” will open the festival followed by “Efecto Mariposa”. Afterwards “Bebe”, one of the hippest bands in recent years, will rock the campus. The main act will be “Hombres G”, a group that has influenced the Spanish music scene for over 25 years. Drop in one night and see what Spain has to offer the music world, it’s a unique chance to see all these fantastic artists live on stage and to party with the Spanish till the small hours. For photos and times see the official website.
As the name suggests the “Campus Rock Festival” will take place in the university town of La Laguna. There are regular bus services to and from Puerto including all night buses see: www.titsa.com
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Country fair in Pinolere - XXV Feria de Pinolere.
The Tinerfeños, as the island people are known, live in close-knit communities and love to keep their old traditions alive. One of the best ways to observe their way of life is to visit one of the country fairs. You don’t have to travel far – there are special buses laid on, find out more about the timing from the Tourist Information office in La Orotava or Puerto de la Cruz. No Spanish event is complete without plenty of food and local wine so it’s a good opportunity to try out some authentic Canarian cuisine. There will also be displays and demonstrations of local crafts, shops and painting and photography exhibitions.
Friday 3rd September
12.30 official opening of the Craftwork fair PINOLERE 2010, by local dignitaries
12.45 Prize giving for the VII Artesanía y Patrimonio “Villa de La Orotava” for craftsmen working in wood
17.00 to 18.00 children’s craft workshop “Made with straw”
18.30 Show with the group “EL FISQUITO” from Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)
Saturday 4th September
11.00 to 12.30 children’s craft workshop “Made with straw”
16.00 Show with the group “El Chaboco” from Pinolere
17.00 to 18.30 children’s craft workshop “Made with straw”
18.00 Prize giving and demonstration of folk music and dancing by “La Guanchería” from Los Realejos and representatives from Fuencaliente in the island of La Palma
Sunday 5th September
11.00 to 12.30 children’s craft workshop “Made with straw”
13.00 Show with the group “Echentive” from Fuencaliente - La Palma
17.00 Homage to the first craftsmen who took place in the first show in 1985 followed by the official closure of the fair
For some photos and more information see: www.pinolere.org
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More football, more tapas, more FU Café
After the thrilling World Cup 2010 everybody in Spain was excited about the new season. Finally it´s on again, and the FU Café is established as one of the major locations to get together and watch the games in the perfecrt atmosphere. Chilled drinks, crowned by a fine selection of internatinal beers, and exquisite snacks will be offered during the Spanish “La Liga” and Champions League games.
For this month we reffer following combinations:
La Liga
12 September – „David and Goliath“
FC Barcelona vs. Hercúles CF with fried marinaded chicken and a chilled “Erdinger” wheet beer.
19 September – Forlán takes on Messi, the World Cup´s best player versus the worlds best player.
Atlético Madrid vs. FC Barcelona with „papas locas“ – „Crazy“ Frensh Fries and a chilled Leffe.
22 September – The “Royal Madrid Football Club” against „little“ Barcelona
Real Madrid vs. Español Barcelona with Spanish „Montaditos" (bread with ham, cheese and paprika) and a chilled Cerveza Reina.
Off course doors we will also be open when Europe´s top teams compete for the crown:
Champions League
14 September – FC Barcelona vs. Panathinaikos
15 September – Real Madrid vs. AFC Ajax
28 September – AJ Auxerre vs. Real Madrid
29 September – Valencia CF vs. Manchester United / Rubin Kazan vs. FC Barcelona
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FU Tenerife Spanish Language School: Spanish language courses and hotel internships on Tenerife
