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Festival 24M
The 'Festival 24M' is celebrated on Saturday, March 23, from 17:00 to 24:00 pm in the Ramírez Cerdá Arrecife Park. They would like to invite and encourage everyone to participate in this fun-protest event where activities will be conducted for all audiences and ages:...
Language Exchange / Intercambio de Idiomas
"The expat life is fraught with challenges, but perhaps none more constant nor more daunting than learning the local language." Learning a new language is tough. Are there measures we can take to make sure that we continue to improve even after we can do all that we...
House to Rent in Lanzarote
One of our members has a house to rent in Playa Honda. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and lots more. So if you are interested, please call 659 974 364.
St. Patrick’s Day 2013 in Puerto del Carmen Programme
The programme for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Puerto del Carmen have been released. Party in the Plaza from 10:00 with live music, market stalls, children’s play and entertainment in Plaza Varadero in the Old Town harbour. They have a flag ceremony at 10.00....
St. Patrick’s Day 2013 in Puerto del Carmen
The Ayuntamiento de Tias have organised a celebration on the 17th March for St. Patrick's Day. There will be music, activities and celebration in El Varadero, in the Old Town Harbour.
Easter Sunday at Zest Restaurant, Costa Sal
Easter Sunday Zest Restaurant, Costa Sal, Matagorda is the place to be if you are looking for top quality food and entertainment. A 3-course traditional Sunday Roast (beef, lamb or chicken) with all the trimmings is just €14.95 and will be served from 1pm onwards....
Hollywood Green Screen Business
Member Anthony Thompson has a great new product ‘The Hollywood Green Screen’ and it is now available in Lanzarote all year round. It is a photography stall/stand and can be set up anywhere. Transforming your pictures, as shown below. This is a unique experience and...
Investment of 90 million euros in Puerto del Carmen
The LBA attended a meeting held at the Hotel Beatriz Playa de Puerto del Carmen last Friday, in which the the Mayor of Tias and the Tourism Councillor reported in detail on the 20 new actions, 17 promoted by the private sector, with an investment of 90 million euros,...
Charity Marathon – Association Tinguafaya
Association Tinguafaya is holding a Charity Marathon on the 3rd March 2013 and are looking for sponsors. Each sponsor can pay a minimum of €20 and the poster will have the company logo on it. The LBA has decided to sponsor them and we would like to get more sponsors....
Enjoy Reading?
A new reading group has been formed in Puerto del Carmen. The first meeting is on Wednesday 27thFebruary, 6.00p.m. at Picnic. The chosen book is Enduring Love by Ian McEwan. The group plan to discuss the book and then watch a very short clip of the film. The idea is...
Free Language Exchange
Our free language exchange sessions are a great way to improve your Spanish/ English in relaxed and friendly environments. The interest we have received has been so great that we are now meeting: Every Wednesday in Playa Honda, venue Erik.it Every Tuesday at the...
Member Interview: Go Karting San Bartolome
This month we visit Go Karting San Bartolome and meet up with owners John and Irene. LBA. Hi John and Irene, thanks for sparing the time to talk with us, particularly as you seem very busy at the moment. Do you ever get a lull or is it always this busy? JI Lucky for...
Good news for Costa Teguise
At last the long awaited and anticipated work has started on the Paseo Maritimo, (front walkway). The work commenced at the las Curcharas barranco, and will continue up to the muellito (pier). It is anticipated that the work will take 4 months. Businesses have been...
Carnival Dates
February is party time in Lanzarote so here are the dates...have fun Monday 11th Arrecife Tuesday 12th San Bartolome Wednesday 13th Burial of the Sardine, Arrecife Friday 15th Burial of the Sardine, Playa Honda Saturday 15th Puerto del Carmen Saturday 23rd Playa...
In House Sales Person Required
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 and rentals. They must be able to communicate fully in both written and oral English and...
Important Property Information
Please note the information given is not an application for a tourist licence, it is an opportunity to submit a declaration of responsibility for renting establishments. As we are sure you will be aware there is a great deal of information being circulated at the...
LBA in Tenerife
Kevin Roper and Silvia pictured at the Coalicion Canaria Meeting held in Tenerife recently. Copy of the press release issued following the meeting.
First Intercambio
Our first Intercambio at Picnic Puerto del Carmen attracted over 30 people, now being held every Friday 4.30 - 6.00... a great way to improve your language skills, its free and fun.
Consume en Lanzarote
Cámara de Comercio, the Chamber of Commerce in Lanzarote have launched a campaign called Consume en Lanzarote to encourage residents to shop local. The concept is to remind residents that by purchasing from businesses based in Lanzarote they are supporting the...
Nationalist Party Meeting
On Thursday 10th January Kevin Roper LBA spokesperson for the liberation of the villa rental market and LBA secretary Silvia flew to Tenerife for a meeting with leaders of Coalicion Canaria. The meeting had been arranged via the contacts the LBA has, as the C.C. was...
Office Administrator
The Lanzarote Business Association requires an Office Administrator. The successful applicant must be smart, enthusiastic, self motivated and able to communicate in oral and written Spanish and English. A good understanding of general office procedures and accounts...
Gazette Support January 2013
Important Meetings
We have arranged a meeting for all LPO members for Monday 18th February 2013. This is not a public meeting and is for LPO members only. The meeting will commence at 11.00a.m. At the meeting we will be able to update members of the current LPO situation and present our...
Welcome to our newest members – Picnic Lanzarote
We would like to welcome Picnic Lanzarote to the Lanzarote Business Association. To read more about them please click here
Puerto del Carmen Fireworks 2012 New Years Eve
For the 4th year running, the LBA has organised the collection of money for the Fireworks on the main beach, by the Fariones, in Puerto del Carmen. We have sucessfully raised the money from businesses in Puerto del Carmen, San Bartolome and Puerto Calero and would...