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The rehabilitation of the Arrieta walkway begins

The rehabilitation of the Arrieta walkway begins

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of the Government of the Canary Islands directed by Yaiza Castilla has started the rehabilitation works of the pedestrian walkway of Arrieta, in the municipality of Haría.   The work, which coordinates the general...

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Brexit Meetings

Brexit Meetings

Meetings have been arranged for this week and members of the consular team will be in each venue for a couple of hours so British nationals can pop along at any point during this time with queries they may have about preparation for our EU exit.

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Brexit Meetings

Brexit Meetings

Meetings have been arranged for this week and members of the consular team will be in each venue for a couple of hours so British nationals can pop along at any point during this time with queries they may have about preparation for our EU exit.

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High Temperatures Forecast

High Temperatures Forecast

The Consortium of Security, Emergencies, Rescue, Prevention and Fire Fighting of Lanzarote informs that the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands has declared the situation of pre-alert due to high temperatures for...

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Healthcare after Brexit

Healthcare after Brexit

Healthcare in Spain after Brexit The UK and Spain have each taken steps to ensure that people living in each country can continue to access healthcare as they do now until at least 31 December 2020. This means that if you are currently living in Spain and the UK...

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Cruise ship record in the port of Arrecife

Cruise ship record in the port of Arrecife

Cruise ship record in the port of Arrecife   78 tourist boats are expected to arrive until the end of the year. This Monday visit Lanzarote the Explorer of the Seas with more than 4,000 people The capital of Lanzarote will receive until December 31 the scale of...

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Lanzarote fire extinguished

Lanzarote fire extinguished

"Feeling of panic" is what was experienced this Monday morning in the Forest of Haría after declaring a fire conato in the well-known Barranco de Elvira Sánchez . This is stated by the deputy mayor of Haría, Marci Acuña, who expresses his joy at the total extinction...

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New Hotel for Costa Teguise

New Hotel for Costa Teguise

The City of Teguise has reported that it has licensed a five-star luxury hotel in Costa Teguise with a capacity for 709 seats linked to health and spa tourism, thus assuming one of the largest private investments in the tourist area of ​​the municipality in around 100...

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The Lanzarote Tourism Federation is born

The Lanzarote Tourism Federation is born

Historical day this Tuesday for tourism in Lanzarote. And it is that the Tourist Federation of Lanzarote has been officially constituted.   "Today the first constitutional general assembly for the launching of the Tourist Federation of Lanzarote took place. A few...

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Happening in Lanzarote this week

Happening in Lanzarote this week

  The possibility of a museum. Parallel activities Friday 2nd of August. 20.00 hours Museums and performing arts. Idylls and breaks. Conference: Natalia Álvarez Simó.  Feasts of Our Lady of Carmen in Puerto del Carmen   Tuesday 30 «Children's Day» All attractions...

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Timanfaya, among the 20 natural wonders of Spain

Timanfaya, among the 20 natural wonders of Spain

The prestigious National Geographic magazine once again looks at Lanzarote when it comes to choosing what it calls "The 20 Natural Wonders of Spain". Specifically, it focuses on the Timanfaya National Park, which places it in third place . "It is not necessary to...

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An update from Brits in Spain

1.       HMA Simon Manley gave a short video update to UK nationals today. Here is a link to the video: https://www.facebook.com/BritsInSpain/videos/3290730450940942/ Please do share on your channels as appropriate. 2.       To try and address individual questions we...

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New Bistro Bar for Puerto del Carmen

New Bistro Bar for Puerto del Carmen

Sassi's Bistro and Bar - Congratulations Robbie and Geraldine Last Sunday we were delighted to attend the "private opening" of Sassi's Bistro and Bar in Puerto del Carmen. Sassi's is the latest business venture of Robbie, and Geraldine McFadden who you will probably...

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Green light to the Arrieta footbridge

Green light to the Arrieta footbridge

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands has given the green light to the contracting of the works of the footbridge and the solarium of the beach of Arrieta, in the municipality of Lanzarote of Haría, in which the Government...

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Opening of the Avenida de Arrecife, in Arrecife

Opening of the Avenida de Arrecife, in Arrecife

  It is expected that the change of signage will  only take a few days and that by the end of the week or the beginning of the next it may already be open   The City of Arrecife announced on Monday the signing of the decree by the mayor of Arrecife, Ástrid...

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Support in Spain

Support in Spain

On Monday we attended the launch and presentation of a new not-for-profit website, supportinspain.info, aimed at​ over 50s​ UK nationals, ​the site has​ lots of useful information to help older residents and other vulnerable people​.​ ​​The launch was held​ in Puerto...

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