Oscar D’Leon spans the salsa loving music world with his infectious mix of rhythms and passion. The Venezuelan born star may be 65 and the survivor of 3 heart attacks, but he still knows how to get people dancing. On Saturday November 22 he will bring his musical experience to bear on the football stadium in Adeje town for a 9pm start.

It promises to be a full night of entertainment with Calle Ciega as the support act and other artists to be confirmed nearer the big night. Tickets are 15 euros in advance from usual outlets including most record shops, or 20 euros on the night.

Just bring your boogie shoes and prepare to enjoy yourself at this open air extravaganza. Costa Adeje has a great record in attracting the top salsa and latino acts, there will be many more to follow Oscar.

It’s been a difficult year so far for tourism, with money getting tighter and several airlines going out of business, but Costa Adeje is bucking the trend with a 5.7 % increase in visitors, compared to the first 6 months of 2007. The new figures announced by Miguel Angel Santos, tourism councillor for Adeje, show good improvements across most areas of accommodation and from tourist’s home countries.

Five star accomodation is leading the way with a 8.4 % rise, Costa Adeje is blessed with some of the best in Tenerife, at places like Bahia del Duque, Fanabe, La Caleta and Torviscas. Tourists are flocking from new sources but the traditional regulars are still staying loyal despite many new alternative destinations. German visitors showed an 8.4 % increase, Spanish were up 5.4 % and the British market remained at the same level.

Tourism Adeje and the Tenerife government have put in a lot of work to tap into new markets and it is paying off. The first half of this year brought a 93 % increase in Irish tourists, thanks to increased air links, Eastern Europe was in second place with a 38 % increase and Russia is another growing area with 31 more tourists discovering Costa Adeje.

Councillor Santos welcomed the figures but stressed that there could be tougher times ahead and Adeje will work hard to maintain standards and ensure that current and new visitors get the best from the many attractions that the area has to offer.

Beach volleyball gained a lot of new fans as the Tenerife Champions Cup reached an exciting climax at Siam Park today. Germany proved too powerful for Spains number one team and beat then in 2 sets 21-14 and 21-12 to lift the winners trophy and 10,000 euros in prize money.

Yesterdays group stages saw Great Britain lose their games against Poland and Russia as Poland and Spain 1 went through from one group and Germany and France from the other. The first semi final brought together Spain and France, last years beaten finalists at Fañabe. Spains Pablo Herrera and Raul Messa looked good taking the first set 21-17 but French brothers Kevin and Andy Ces hit back by winning the second set 21-19. That brought the deciding set and more thrilling action, Spain edged it 15-11.

The second semi was again a close contest, Grzegorz Fijalek and Mariusz Prudel held the upper hand winning the first set 21-19 but Germanys Jonas Reckermann and Misha Urbatzka took control in the second set, easing to a 21-11 win. The deciding set swung back and forth before Germany clinched it at 15-13.

The crowd had been building steadily and with the Champions Girls cheerleaders, dazzling and dancing, there was a great family atmosphere. Spain (above) were heavily favoured by the crowd, but Germany slammed their authority on the match and showed why they are ranked 7th in the World. The first set started fairly evenly but Germany pulled away to win 21-14 and once they could sense the trophy was nearly in their grasp, they were uncatchable and wrapped up the set 21-12 to lift the silverware.

The party soon swung into top gear as all those involved in playing, organising and watching the Tenerife Champions Cup, celebrated three days of action, colour and fun

Like the finest of action movies, it was High Noon at Siam Park today when Great Britain and Spain 1 served up the first match of the Tenerife Champions Cup beach volleyball tournament. There was a typically clear Tenerife blue sky, the finely raked sand was baking hot, and it was just about to get a whole lot hotter.

The Champions Girls cheerleaders, had been limbering up and outshone the sun when they appered at courtside. You had to admire the concentration of the players with such delightful distractions, but these guys are professionals and live for the game. Spain’s first team of Pablo Herrera and Raul Messa had a score to settle with the Great Britain pair of Jody Gooding and Robin Miedzybrodzki after losing to them in the recent Brazil tournament. The Spanish pair proved too strong this time for GB and won by 2 sets to nil, 21-15 and 21-16. 

The tense action on court was a dramatic contrast from the previous evenings cocktail party launch at the Hotel Sheraton La Caleta. Players were able to mingle with invited guests out by the pool and enjoy the fine food and drink served up. Great Britains Robin (left) and Jody (right) seen below relaxing with new found friends, were impressed by the 5 star luxury of the Sheraton, and excited by the prospect of playing in the Tenerife Champions Cup.

The opening game certainly set the net high, but all 8 teams are fired up to chase the glory and prestige that goes with winning the Tenerife Champions Cup.

Sporting action doesn’t get much hotter than this, 16 of the Worlds top male beach volleyball players in pairs action, over 3 days at the new Siam Park in Costa Adeje, and it’s FREE. At the press launch this morning, at the amphitheatre high up above the wave palace, it was clear to see why this was chosen as the venue for this prestigious international event. The sun bathed the light sand court and the stone tiered seating, banking upwards in a semi circle, gave excellent views, not only of the presntation area, but Siam Park below, and out to the sparkling Atlantic.

Glamour was added by the 8 members of the cheer leading troup, Champions Girls, but once we reach noon on Friday October 3, it will be down to serious sporting action as the professional players of Spain and Great Britain start the first match. Jody Gooding and Robin Miedzybrodzki represent GB as they build towards their target of London 2012, and Pablo Herrera and Raul Messa, fresh back from Beijing will wear Spain’s colours.

• FACTS AND FIGURES
• FRIDAY OCTOBER 3
• Noon -  Great Britain v Spain 1  
• 1pm - Spain 2 v Germany
• 2 pm - France v Italy
• 3 pm - Poland v Russia
• 4 pm - Spain 2 v France
• 5 pm - Spain 1 v Poland
• SATURDAY OCTOBER 4
• Noon - Germany v Italy
• 1 pm - Spain 1 v Russia
• 2 pm - Poland v Great Britain
• 3 pm -  Spain 2 v Italy
• 4 pm - Germany v France
• 5 pm - Russia v Great Britain
• SUNDAY OCTOBER 5
• 11.30 am - Ist Semi Final
• 12.30 pm - 2nd Semi Final
• 3 pm - GRAND FINAL

Don’t forget the event is FREE to watch, just head up to the side entrance of Siam Park, and join in the fun.