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15 million for road improvements
An agreement has been reached for an investment of 15 million to improve Lanzarote roads. http://elchaplon.com/la-ciudad-compromete-15me-en-el-nuevo-convenio-de-carreteras-canarias-estado
World Press Exhibition
World Press Exhibition The world press exhibition opens in Arrecife on Saturday 22nd July until Friday 11th August 2017 https://www.diariodelanzarote.com/noticia/llega-arrecife-la-exposici%C3%B3n-world-press-photo-2017
Lanzarote by José Ángel Macho Barragués.
An interesting read written by José Ángel Macho Barragués. Agricultural engineer. JULY 16, 2017 LANZAROTE, A landscape modeled by the wind, volcanoes and their peasants The fourth island on the surface of the Canarian archipelago is the territory where there is a...
Tax Update
An update from our associates at Blevins Franks UPDATE Tax | 12th July 2017 TAX/UN0035/2017 What has happened? During the last few weeks, some news related to taxation has been published in different Spanish newspapers. Some of the news may not be directly...
Spanish Plus Open Evening
On Tuesday 11th July we attended the open evening at Spanish Plus Academy in Playa Honda. All classes are open to either children or adults and a test is normally taken to decide what level would suit individual students. Classes are mainly conversational classes...
Ocean Lava 2017 Triathlon
The annual Ocean Lava Triathlon takes place in Arrecife on Saturday 15th July.
Road traffic accidents increase.
Lanzarote closed the first half of the year with 146 traffic accidents. http://www.lancelotdigital.com/sucesos/lanzarote-cierra-el-primer-semestre-del-ano-con-146-accidentes-de-trafico
European Windsurf Championship
Jacopo Testa has been proclaimed winner of the European Windsurf Championship in the Freestyle category at Las Cucharas beach. http://www.lancelotdigital.com/lanzarote/jacopo-testa-vencedor-del-europeo-de-windsurf-de-lanzarote
Puerto del Carmen attracts more visitors
Puerto del Carmen breaks record in tourist occupancy. http://www.lancelotdigital.com/lanzarote/puerto-del-carmen-bate-record-en-ocupacion-turistica
Tax payments
Taxpayers of Arrecife, Teguise, Haría and Tinajo will be able to pay their taxes on line.
Saturday 8th July – cocktails and music
Teguise Wind Farm
Contract signed for the installation of the Teguise wind farm. http://www.lancelotdigital.com/lanzarote/firmado-el-contrato-para-la-instalacion-del-parque-eolico-de-teguise
Arrecife offers public transportation rates for seniors
http://www.lancelotdigital.com/lanzarote/arrecife-bonifica-las-tarifas-del-transporte-publico-a-los-mayores
Costa Teguise Reform
The reform of the Paseo de Las Cucharas of Costa Teguise will finally count with an investment of 1.6 million euros . The mayor, Oswaldo Betancort, has endorsed the new project proposed by the Tourism Department of the Government of the Canary Islands, after the...
Freestyle Pro Tour 5th-8th July
Events in Teguise
Update on Customs Duty
It has also been reported that as from today the Canarian Government will abolish customs duty on items with a value below €150.00. Let's hope that this comes into fruition.
Canarian Islands Residents Discount
Good news it looks like the anticipated 75% travel discount for Canary Island residents will be implemented today. Please see the news reports below....
Saturday 1st July . Live music and cocktails
Don't forget this Saturday 1st July live music at Alchemistry Molecular Cocktail Bar Puerto Calero...6.00pm onwards. See you there for great cocktails and music.
Open Evening
Need to learn or improve your language skills? A reminder that members Spanish plus + Lanzarote have an “Open evening” Date: Tuesday 11th July Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm Venue: Spanish Plus Academy C/ Mayor 5, Local 9, Playa Honda The academy offers a range of language...
Social Media
Many thanks to everyone who attended yesterday’s social media event. There was plenty of content and some really good ideas were raised and discussed. Everyone felt it was a worthwhile event and we have been asked for a follow on session that we will arrange to be...
Fiesta del Mar in Costa Teguise
Working together using Social Media
Social Media Event. Date: Monday 19th June Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm Venue: Spanish Plus + Language School, C/ Mayor 5 Local 9, Playa Honda Directions: https://www.facebook.com/Centro-de-estudio-Spanish-Plus-Playa-Honda-1674817216177180/ We have organised another...
June Events
Holiday Rentals
On Thursday 25th May we attended a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce that was organised by Ayuntamiento de Arrecife and the Lanzarote Chamber of Commerce and the guest speakers were representatives from ASCAV. The meeting was held to try and clarify the current...