The mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermudez has been a long time supporter of Tenerife holiday makers visiting the capital, and it seems his dreams are coming true.  During the first period of 2012, visitors on holiday in Tenerife, whether via excursions, over night stops or cruise ship visits, spent over 48 million euros in the island's capital.  This is an increase of 4.02% on last years figures during the same period.

People staying for one night or more in the city are also increasing, with a figure of 11.4% showing - again, versus the same period last year.

This just goes to show that the north of Tenerife is well worth visiting when you're here on holiday in Tenerife!

In a first for Tenerife, a new complex was announced today which will contain the very first shooting range on the Island.  Being built in Taucho, just outside of Adeje, the range will be approved by the federation for Olympic level practice, and will have several ranges to choose from, as well as a large conference room, a cafeteria and the very real possibility that classes will be taught for people to learn to shoot.

Over 2000 people living in Tenerife have a license to allow them to use a gun, but until now there has been nowhere for them to practice and hone their skills.

Expected to be completed in late November, the range proves to be a big draw with both Tenerife holiday makers, as well as residents on the Island.

Los Gigantes, on the western side of Tenerife, is raising money for Cancer Research Tenerife, with what will prove to be an unforgettable 'Ritz' experience at the San Francisco Sport and Beach Club, in Los Gigantes, on October 9th from 3pm onwards.

With 'tea and bubbles' on offer, as well as a white elephant stall and fabulous live music, why not go along and support a worthy cause?

There will be a raffle with prizes include a weeks holiday in a luxury apartment, lunch at Restaurant Pancho, an overnight stay at a luxury hotel in Loch Lomond, amongst many other prizes.

Tickets cost 15€, and include afternoon tea and entertainment.  For more information, to donate, or offer a prize, contact Jan on 922 861 350.  All money raised will go to Ámate, the breast cancer charity and the Spanish Cancer Association.

In the capital of Tenerife, Santa Cruz, during the 19th and 20th of October, the Canary Magic Festival returns for a second successive year.  Peppered with celebrities from illusionists and psychics to magicians and cardsharps; the shows will be a delight for adults and children alike.

Featuring Slyvester the Jester, one of the finest American magicians, who incorporates Looney Tunes masks and drawings into his shows, and has appeared on NBC and the Discovery Channel, alongside such famous names as the Latin American winner of the World Magic Championships, master of the cards, Luis Otero.

If you're on holiday in Tenerife during October, catching one of these shows is a must see - more information and tickets can be found at the Teatro Guimera website.