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It's Carnival Time!
Submitted by Silvia on 15 February, 2012 - 22:21It's the time of year to get into the Carnival mood and get prepared for the main procession in the area that you live in, or even go to all of them! To help you know exactly what's happening, please find the guide below: -
Arrecife - Carnival Program 2012
Thursday 16th February
18:00 Traditional Music Parade starting from the cuatro esquinas (four corners) down Calle Real to the square featuring La Parranda de Buches, Los Diabletes and Cabezudos.
Friday 17th February
18:00 Final of the XXII Murgas Competition in the Recinto Ferial with a performance from Lanzarote’s Got Talent.
Saturday 18th February
12:30 Street procession of Batucadas and Comparsas from the Islas Canarias park to the Puente de las Bolas Bridge.
LBA Members Discounts
Submitted by Silvia on 9 February, 2012 - 11:19The following businesses have offered discounts to LBA members. You will be required to show your membership card to receive a discount.
Gangas – Arrecife and Tias
10% discount
Sunset Beach Bar and Restaurant – Puerto del Carmen
20% discount
The Bookswops – Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca
10% discount
American Indian Café – Puerto del Carmen
10% discount
Restaurant Pinocchio – Puerto del Carmen
10% discount
C.C.S. Complete Cleaning Service Car Wash – Tias
10% discount
Restaurant El Ancla – Puerto del Carmen
10% discount
Cocktail Bar Golden Corner – Puerto del Carmen
10% discount
Restaurant Chiquito – Puerto del Carmen
10% discount
Rubimar Café y Pizzeria – Playa Blanca
10% discount
Canary Security Solutions
20% discount on services 10% on goods
Lanzarote - Unspoiled Island
Submitted by Silvia on 8 February, 2012 - 11:17It is a fact that there is only one 'high -rise' building on the whole of the island of Lanzarote. The Gran Hotel in Arrecife, the capital, stands out as an easily identifiable landmark from land, sea and air.
One of the reasons why so much of the island remains unspoiled is the influence of the Lanzarote born artist, César Manrique. He and his contemporaries devoted their energies to ensuring that Lanzarote did not become overdeveloped. He spearheaded the movement to promote sustainable growth, allowing the island to retain its unique character whilst catering for the tourist trade, which is the lifeblood of the island's economy.
3rd Vuelta Playa Blanca Handbike
Submitted by Silvia on 6 February, 2012 - 22:28Next weekend is the 3rd Vuelta Playa Blanca Handbike on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February.
They are looking for volunteers to help them out on Sunday 12th February and it will take approximately 3 hours.
If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to vueltaplayablanca@gmail.com
Fair of Commerce, Leisure and Gastronomy in Tias
Submitted by Silvia on 1 February, 2012 - 15:12There will be a fair of Commerce, Leisure and Gastronomy in Tias on the 10th and 11th February from 10.00 to 20.00.
The Fair will coincide with the Rally of Candelaria.
Promotion of Lanzarote
Submitted by Silvia on 31 January, 2012 - 15:23The Canary Islands government has announced the investment of a total amount of € 1.8 million in tourism promotion during the current year.
Support includes €400,000 to Gran Canaria and Tenerife, €300,000 for Lanzarote and
