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New Years Eve Firework Display
Welcome in 2014 and watch the fantastic Firework Display in Puerto del Carmen, main seafront, Playa Grande Beach near to the Fariones Hotel...fun starts at 1.00am, but get there early to get a good position!
Important news for property owners in Puerto del Carmen
Modernization plans of Puerto del Carmen, important news and information. We are pleased to report that on Friday 20th December, COTMAC (Comisión de Ordenación del Territorio y del Medio Ambiente de Canarias) reported favourably on the plans for the modernization for...
Thank You for your support
We would like to thank the following companies for their continued support and financial contribution to help organise the Christmas events in Puerto del Carmen including the Santa Parade and Firework Display on New Year’s Eve. Thank you everyone. McSorley’s Irish...
Tourist Students Visit
We had informed you that a number of undergraduate tourism students from the University of Hertfordshire would be visiting Lanzarote during November. The University staff had asked us if the association and some of our members would be interested in meeting them to...
Rental Property Owner Fined
We recently informed members of our property project about an owner who was fined for renting his property for holiday lets. This is the article that the Gazette published for us. Lanzarote holiday property owner fined! The Lanzarote Business and Residents Association...
Interview with the Alcalde of Teguise
We recently had the opportunity to meet and chat with Oswaldo Garcia Betancort the Alcalde (Mayor) of Teguise. We met early one morning at the Acalde’s office at the Ayuntamiento in Teguise. LBA. Good morning and thank you for taking the time to meet with us, can we...
Lanzarote Business Association Newsletter – December 2013
Welcome to the December edition of your LBA newsletter which can be downloaded as a file below. It seems incredible that we are already in December and the festive season is truly upon us. The shops are now full of Christmas decorations and goodies and even the mince...
Lanzarote Santa Parade 2013
We are pleased to announce that this year’s Santa Parade will be held on Monday the 23rd of December. As before, everyone is welcome to come along and join in, dressed in Santa suits of some description. Santas should meet on the Avenida de Las Playas in Puerto del...
In House Sales Person Wanted
A well Established Estate Agency, based in Playa Blanca is seeking an in house sales person. The ideal applicant must have previous experience of working in property sales. They must be able to communicate fully in both written and oral English and Spanish. Must be...
Lanzarote Business Association Newsletter – November 2013
Welcome to the November edition of your LBA newsletter which can be downloaded as a file below. Well officially British summertime has ended and autumn is here. However in Lanzarote we are lucky as we have a wonderful year round climate and enjoy warm sunshine most...
Public holidays in Spain – “Festivos”
Holiday! Just a reminder that on Friday 1st November, it is a national holiday in Spain. It is to celebrate All Saints Day, Día de todos los Santos, and it is to honour all of the saints, but in particular those who do not have their own special feast days. Many of...
Lanzarote Business Association Newsletter – October 2013
Welcome to the October edition of your LBA newsletter which can be downloaded as a file below. Incredibly we are already 10 months into the year and this month sees the end of British Summertime, yes unfortunately we lose an hour of sunlight, how quickly 2013 is...
St Patricks Day Award for Puerto del Carmen
Congratulations to Puerto del Carmen and the borough of Tias who were awarded a `Special Mention for Distinguished Tourism´ in respect of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations held in March this year. The presentation was made on the 24th September at the Cabildo in...
Gazette Article: Regularising Holiday Rentals
Oasi Chill Bistro
The Oasi Chill Bistro is a restaurant situated on the promenade at Playa Honda offering relaxed dining with spectacular sea views. Serving a range of typical Italian food, the bar restaurant is open every day from 10:30 am to 02:00 am. Dishes on the menu include...
Concerns over the risk to tourism from the oil project
We attended the official Press release on Wednesday 18th September at the Cabildo and the following meeting in English & German at the Global Action office. It was confirmed that letters from the following Travel Associations have been presented to the Spanish...
Demonstration Vigil “NO a las petroleras, Sí a las renovables”
As we reach the countdown to the signing of the objections to the Canary Island oil drilling project (September 24), the Comisión Insular of Lanzarote sent us this mail, which we copy to all of you for your information: This DEMONSTRATION VIGIL will take place on the...
Public Relations Manager & Office Manager
We are currently recruiting for two professionals to work within the association. Reference 1: Public Relations Manager The Lanzarote Business and Residents Association require an experienced Public Relations Manager. The Ideal candidate will have proven experience...
Lanzarote Business Association Newsletter – September 2013
Welcome to the September edition of your LBA newsletter which can be downloaded as a file below. Firstly may we apologise for the lateness of this newsletter. Having enjoyed a break during the month of August we are now back at work refreshed and looking forward with...
Petition in response to the Repsol study for oil exploration
A deadline is approaching for presenting a contra argument to the Repsol study for oil exploration off the coast of Lanzarote & Fuerteventura. Attached below is a petition with space for 9 signatures, unfortunately this is only available in Spanish at the moment,...
Spanish classes for foreigners in Playa Blanca
A Spanish class aimed at foreigners living in the municipality of Yaiza has been confirmed. Any residents aged over 18 who would like to take part in a beginners Spanish class should contact either the Cabildo or the Ayuntamiento of Yaiza from the 27th August to 27th...
Gazette Article: Unite to fight
Terraza Zen & Restaurante Getaria
We are pleased to welcome new members Terraza Zen and Restaurant Getaria, situated at the Club de Golf in Costa Teguise. Terraza Zen Gin and Cocktail Bar has a wonderful relaxing spacious area with views over the golf course and surrounding areas. It has comfortable...
Playa Blanca Villa Management & Pool Services
We would like to extend a warm welcome to new members Playa Blanca Villa Management and Playa Blanca Pool Services. Owners Matt and Alison offer a bespoke, complete villa management package, tailored to clients’ needs. Matt is also an ATI certified pool and spa...
August edition of your LBA newsletter
Welcome to the August edition of your LBA newsletter which can be downloaded as a PDF file below. The summer holidays are finally here and the good news is that there are plenty of visitors to the island. The forecast for the remainder of the year and into 2014 looks...