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The Canary Islands offer visitors much more than sun and beach tourism. In the breathtaking volcanic landscapes, the different climatic zones that can be found in different parts of the beautifull islands and gorgeous beaches, is also another natural spectacle increasingly scarce in our day: the night sky.

While years ago it stopped being the Milky Way from the cities, it is still possible to see our own galaxy in some rural areas far from major population centers. However, the most privileged to enjoy the celestial wonders from Spain are the Fortunate Isles.

In the Canary Islands is the most important astronomical observatory in Europe: the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, opened in 1985 on the island of La Palma.

Very specific climatic conditions of La Palma and its geographical location in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, leading to the formation of a sea of clouds lies between 1,000 and 2,000 meters. These clouds act like a real mirror and prevent light pollution of coastal populations difficult to observe the stars.

In Tenerife is Izaña Observatory, also known as “Observatorio del Teide”, which depends on the Canary Island Astrophysics Institute, devoted mainly to solar observation.

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Canary Islands, through the public company Promoter will participate in the tourism fair Holiday World to be held this Friday and until day 30 in the Irish city of Dublin.

As part of this event will promote tourism Canary archipelago. The exhibition space will cover sixty square meters and will reflect the tourism in the islands with the various proposals to attract the Irish Travelers to the Canary Islands. Furthermore, within the exhibition space there will be several tourist information desks and areas for meetings.

Irish tourists visiting the Canary state that the main reason for choosing the islands as a destination for your vacation is to enjoy the weather and sun. Also, show that attach great importance to value for money, the possibility of shopping and leisure activities, especially the entertainment at night.

Holiday World is tourism fair in general offer open to the public. This event will reflect the interests of the Irish market tourism, as well as international tourism aimed at tourists from this source. The event brought in last edition of 2010 to 50,900 visitors, 1,900 professionals and 670 exhibitors.

The fair offers tourist alternatives tailored to different income levels and leisure time preferences. In addition, this Thursday, before the start of the show takes place awards Irish Travel Industry Awards, awarded by the ITAA (Irish Travel Agents Association).

The interest of this exhibition is based on the importance of Irish source market for Canary Islands, despite being one of the hardest hit by the crisis. Not surprisingly, in 2009, was the fourth largest emitter to the Canary Islands (after the United Kingdom, Germany and the Peninsula). Canary Islands during 2010 were about 345,705 of Irish tourists. In addition, the Canary Islands are still the favorite destination for the Irish.