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By Sandie Johnson Sandie is not a resident of Lanzarote but is a frequent visitor who spends some part of every year on the island. She is a member of the Lanzarote Creative Writing Group. Lanzarote has many walking opportunities to suit all ages, abilities and levels...

Emily Simkins is English born but has lived in Lanzarote since she was a child. She was educated here and has worked on the Island since graduating at school. She has owned her own insurance brokerage for 10 years and has served the local and expatriate community with...

Sue Almond co-ordinates The Lanzarote Creative Writing Group and would like to hear from anyone interested in joining the group. The sessions are varied and informal and intended to enable writers at all levels to share and extend their skills and also have fun. They...

This week the Minister of Tourism in Lanzarote, Carmen Steinert, together with tourism representatives from the island will attend one of the most important Tourism Fairs, ITB Berlin this week. The fair will be held from 7 to March 11, and Lanzarote will be joining...

Tinguafaya have organised a raffle and the tickets go on sale today (Friday 2nd March) until next Thursday (8th March). Tinguafaya Association develops a program of Leisure, Recreation and respite care, working with the members of the group (children and youth with...

Playa Blanca is the venue for the only night marathon in Lanzarote. The NIGHT MARATHON LANZAROTE (April 7, 2012) is a set of runs divided by distance, accessible to all types of athletes, whatever their level. There is the 1/2 marathon, the 10.5km and also the 5km for...

Just a reminder that tonight is the Carnival Parade for the Arrecife Carnival. It will be a great night and is the biggest parade in Lanzarote, so go on down and start the party! Carnival in Arrcife finishes with the Burial of the Sardine on Wednesday evening. Please...

It'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...

The 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...

Next 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...

The 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 Fuerteventura, €150,000 for La Palma and...

A website in three languages that is growing fast and includes information on a variety of different sports:www.lanzarotesportsguide.com Don´t hesitate to contact them if you have any sports events you want to advertise.

Tui Travel, Jet2.com and Monarch have confirmed their commitment to Lanzarote destination for the summer The major operators in the UK will strengthen its air routes to Lanzarote during the next summer. The Minister of Tourism of the Cabildo, Astrid Perez, said...

Valentine´s day is a special day that speaks of love and romance, and there is nothing like music to set the mood for a romantic evening. Zest restaurant at Costa Sal, Matagorda, offers a special event on Tuesday, 14th February with David (formely of Soul Station)...

We kindly inform you that this year we are having the Spanish courses for foreigners. General information about the courses: LOCATION: Tahíche, in the Escuela de Hostelería, c/ Rafael Alberti 128 (beside the University of Tourism) DURATION: approximately 4 months...

By Sue Almond - founder of the Lanzarote Creative Writing Group. For those who like to really 'get away from it all' it is possible to rent properties on the island of Lanzarote in the countryside and small towns and villages inland, often still with a view of the...

Just in case you are not “all shopped out” after the Christmas period .. the official dates have been released for the traditional January Sales in the Canaries. They start on 7 Jan through to 6 March 2012 – and it’s the time when retailers clear ALL their old stock...

There are a good variety of activities taking place a Teguise Market in January 2012. They include kids activites every Sunday, different exhibitions and folk music.

Just to let you know that there will be a fantastic fireworks display in Puerto del Carmen tonight to welcome in the New Year. The fireworks will be at 01.00am from the Playa Grande on the main strip in Puerto del Carmen. Happy New Year!

The Lanzarote Business Association would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped in supporting and taking part in the second Santa Parade organised in conjunction with Turismo Puerto del Carmen. Turismo Puerto del Carmen and the Ayuntamiento de Tias...