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British Embassy Warn’s Homeowners About Spanish Rental Law
The British Embassy in Spain have issued a warning today for homeowners to ensure they rent properties in compliance with Spanish law. The announcement comes after the discovery of a number of cases where owners have been fined up to €30,000 for renting their property...
Amigos de Costa Teguise
Kevin Roper and Silvia Garcia Hurtado attended the Amigos de Costa Teguise yesterday which was held in the Melia Salinas Hotel. The Plan Estratégico Promocional Islas Canarias 2012-2016 was presented which is the result of 18 months work by a team led by the Directora...
Cardiff City FC U18s tour in Lanzarote
The U18 pre-season tour in Lanzarote is coming to an end on Wed 25 and the players and staff are already looking forward to returning in the future. The objective of the tour is not only to provide a week of training for the players, but also to explore the...
Lanzarote Property Owners (LPO)
This new organisation has been created by the Lanzarote Business Association at the request of local property, property management companies and owners. The aim is to protect individual property owners and to work and lobby on their behalf to bring about changes and...
“Fiesta en la Plaza” Raffle Prizes
For those that missed the draw at the end of the evening on Saturday 30th June we are pleased to announce the lucky winners below. A big thank you to all the sponsors of the raffle for the great prizes they donated. As some people had to leave before the draw was made...
Fiesta en la Plaza on Saturday 30th June
Lanzarote will be rocking on Saturday 30th June 2012 with the Fiesta en la Plaza concert, to be held at Plaza de las Naciones Los Pocillos, in Puerto del Carmen. Starting from midday and ending at 01.00. A great day not to be missed! The aid concert is being organised...
Modernisation of Puerto del Carmen
The Lanzarote Business Association was invited to attend a presentation that took place on Monday 18th June in Puerto del Carmen with the attendance of the previous and present Mayors of Tías and Tourism councillors, the president of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, the...
A new direction for British Consular services in the Canaries
Press release from the British Consulate Canary Islands Press and Communications office in full: From the 1st July 2012, bo th British Consulates in Las Palmas and Santa Cruz will be introducing important operational changes. We seek to improve the way in which we...
“Making changes together” in Lanzarote
The Lanzarote Business and Residents Association are holding a seminar on Tuesday 12th June 2012. Joining us on the day will be Guest Speakers from the Local Government as well as representatives from the financial and property sectors. There will be an opportunity on...
Easy walking on Lanzarote’s Footpaths
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...
LBA Member´s profile – Emily Simkins – Prime Insurance
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...
Lanzarote: A small island but with so much to offer
By Lyn White Lyn is a member of the Lanzarote Creative Writing Group which meets weekly on Friday mornings in Costa Teguise. For information about the group call Sue: 630751106 Lanzarote is a small Island, one of the seven that makes up the Canary Islands. Although we...
Lanzarote for everyone
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...
Father´s Day in Lanzarote
Centros Turísticos de Lanzarote have announced their programme to celebrate Father's Day at Monumento al Campesino this weekend and, as every year, this date takes me by surprise as it´s different from the one I “automatically” remember. We know that the spirit behind...
Lanzarote and ITB
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 Raffle
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...
Lanzarote Night Marathon – 7th April 2012
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...
Arrecife Carnival – tonight!
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 Carnival Time!
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...
LBA Members Discounts
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...
Lanzarote – Unspoiled Island
It is a fact that there is only one 'high -rise' building on the whole of the island of Lanzarote. The Gran Hotel in Arrecife, the capital, stands out as an easily identifiable landmark from land, sea and air. One of the reasons why so much of the island remains...
3rd Vuelta Playa Blanca Handbike
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...
Fair of Commerce, Leisure and Gastronomy in Tias
There will be a fair of Commerce, Leisure and Gastronomy in Tias on the 10th and 11th February from 10.00 to 20.00. The Fair will coincide with the Rally of Candelaria.
Promotion of Lanzarote
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...
Lanzarote Sports Guide
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.