Children visiting Adrian Hoteles' Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel in Tenerife are in for a treat, as the hotel introduces its new mascot, Roni the pilot whale. Pilot whales can be spotted year-round in Tenerife, just off the coast where the Roca Nivaria is located, and have become a firm favourite with family visitors to the island.

Well-loved for its large and tropical swimming pools, location to Tenerife's long white sandy beaches, exclusive kayaking excursions to see the loggerhead turtles and its close proximity to the coastline where whale and dolphin watching is enjoyed, the Roca Nivaria Hotel is delighted to employ Roni to highlight the hotel's best watery assets.

Roni will join the hotel's youngest guests each day for a few hours of fun, as he accompanies them during different Kids' Club play activities, at the swimming pools and the funky mini-disco Belingo. Roni loves nothing more than to share his experience of the sea and teach little ones about the importance of taking care of the ocean and environment.

Children will learn that the pilot whale belongs to the dolphin family, which means that whilst they live underwater they come to the surface to breathe. They live in families of 15 to 20 members and can grow up to five metres long, reach speeds of up to 45km/h and eat up to 50kg of fish a day. They are characterised by their smooth grey colour and curved dorsal fin.

Pilot whale sighting off the south-western coast of Tenerife is all but guaranteed and hotel guests can book a whale watching boat trip to observe these amazing cetaceans in their natural environment, with daily excursions departing from nearby Puerto Colón, Los Gigantes and Los Cristianos.

For those wishing to visit Roni and enjoy the Roca Nivaria's excellent family facilities, the hotel is offering a 7-night half board 'Family Package' from a discounted rate of £1,926, based on a family (two adults + two children) sharing a Junior Suite.

The package includes complimentary access to the impressive Kids and Baby Club facilities, suitable for ages of 10 months to 12 years old, and a staggering number of added benefits and services. Included in the package are welcome drinks, a spa session for parents, private use of Balinese chill-out beds, dinner for two at the French-fusion restaurant La Cúpula, including transfers and 2 hours' complimentary babysitting, plus late check out and private airport transfers. 

Reservations are subject to availability and must be made online at www.adrianhoteles.com. 

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For more information, please contact Polly Martin or Enrique Martin at Hume Whitehead: 

polly@humewhitehead.co.uk / 0845 498 9985 or 07879 446494; enrique@humewhitehead.co.uk / 0845 498 9984

Notes to Editors:

Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel boasts 289 modern and stylish rooms with balconies, an infinity pool with Balinese chill-out beds with views of the Atlantic Ocean, open air Jacuzzi and large sun terrace on the property's top floor. Plus there are two tennis courts, a gym, an archery range and a beach volleyball court where kids can let off some steam. With four restaurants and bars the hotel offers a wide choice of menus from poolside snacks to traditional Italian and Spanish cuisine, and welcomes families wishing to dine together.