Silvia's blog

Sue Almond co-ordinates The Lanzarote Creative Writing Group and would like to hear from anyone interested in joining the group. The sessions are varied and

Centros Turísticos de Lanzarote have announced their programme to celebrate Father's Day at Monumento al Campesino this weekend and, as every year, this date takes me by surprise as it´s different from the one I “automatically” remember.

We know that the spirit behind the celebrations is just the same, but the date

This week the Minister of Tourism in Lanzarote, Carmen Steinert, together with tourism representatives from the island will attend one of the most important Tourism Fairs, ITB Berlin this week.
The fair will be held from 7 to

Tinguafaya have organised a raffle and the tickets go on sale today (Friday 2nd March) until next Thursday (8th March).

Tinguafaya Association develops a program of Leisure, Recreation and respite care, working with the members of the group (children and youth with physical, mental and sensory disabilities) and their families.

Respite care is short term care that helps a family take a break from the daily routine and stress. It is an essential part of the overall support that families may need for their child with a disability.

Some of the activities carried out are: Swimming Pool Therapy, Equine Therapy, Psychomotor Workshop, cooking workshop, Film Workshop, Craft Workshop, Music therapy, Games, Workshop on Introduction to Computers, Hiking, Sightseeing, Family Meetings, Volunteer Activities, etc.

Playa Blanca is the venue for the only night marathon in Lanzarote. The NIGHT MARATHON LANZAROTE (April 7, 2012) is a set of runs divided by distance, accessible to all types of athletes, whatever their level. There is the 1/2 marathon, the 10.5km and also the 5km for children.

The start of the NIGHT MARATHON LANZAROTE, was a sporting event for Police and Firemen called Blue Zone, so the NIGHT MARATHON LANZAROTE are keeping a category for Police and Fire and Emergency workers in it as well as one for normal athletes.

For more information go to www.nightmarathonlanzarote.es

Just a reminder that tonight is the Carnival Parade for the Arrecife Carnival.

It will be a great night and is the biggest parade in Lanzarote, so go on down and start the party!

Carnival in Arrcife finishes with the Burial of the Sardine on Wednesday evening.

Please find below the details of times and places that the events are happening.

Monday 20th February
18:00 Grand Carnival Float Parade with street bands, street party and procession leaving from the football ground along the Vía Medular and finishing at the Recinto Ferial.

Tuesday 21st February
11:00 Children’s carnival in the Recinto Ferial with workshops, bouncy castles, animation and Archi the magician.

Wednesday 22nd February