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The plaza of El Varadero de Puerto del Carmen was the scene on Tuesday of the celebration of World Tourism Day . From 6pm, dozens of tourists were able to see the development of Canarian crafts and taste typical products of Lanzarote, such as dried fish, potatoes,...

A holiday island popular with Britons is preparing for a mass evacuation because of a possible volcanic eruption. Experts have recorded 150 tremors on El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, since yesterday - raising fears of an imminent eruption. Last night 53...

The activities for the Sunday Market in Teguise throughout October have been announced. Sunday, 2nd October: 11 a.m. “Timple” Concert by “Josele del Pino” at the House- museum “Casa del Timple”. Ticket:5€. 12 p.m. Classical music concert at the “Convento Santo...

The AMPA, parents´association of the small primary school in Los Valles, Teguise, is looking for a native speaker of English who would like to teach English for 2 hours twice a week in the afternoons. The group will have children of different ages. There are only 20...

Following my blog last week … more good news to report regarding the installation of my new Telèfonica line with adsl. Within the allotted 7 days, I received a call from the technician to say he wanted to arrange a day & time to carry out the necessary work. Full...

The festivities planned for tomorrow for the "World Tourism Day" in Costa Teguise: 27/09/11 Open Days, admission free, municipal museums in the town of Teguise. (House-Museum and Museum Timple Piracy) 27/09/11 Guided tours of the historic old town of Teguise: 11.30...

14 October 2011: 17:00 - 20:00 Location: La Bocaina Restaurant, Playa Blanca For: 9 lives lanzarote 3 Course Meal, Racing Night and Charity Auction Tickets 20euros, 5euro deposit, balance paid on night. Paul & Nina, from La Bocaina, are very graciously hosting...

Don't forget - this Saturday! Local Island Musicians Jam Session 19:30 H Concert 20:00H Maestro Music Management is pleased to present Dominic Halpin and the Honey B’s Dominic Hapin (Vocals and Guitar) Richard Wetherall (Piano) Ben Wiltshire (Bass) Nigel McGill...

The Lanzarote tourist attractions chosen for their accessibility are the Cactus Garden, Mirador del Río and Fire Mountains in National Park of Timanfaya. They appear on a guide that compiles information on 166 trails, natural parks and outdoor activities in several...

My legs are aching! On Friday I went jet skiing on Puerto Del Carmen beach with my brother who's come over to get some of the gorgeous sunshine while he can! I felt like I was out there for hours, AND it's only 40 euros. I couldn't get the hang of it at first but once...

The Plaza de los Naciones in Los Pocillos, Puerto del Carmen will host two festivals this summer to rock the resort, the Lanzarote Summer Festival and the Oktoberfest 2011. Two initiatives organized in collaboration with local Government and the municipality of Tias,...

For many years Telefonica have had the monopoly on land-lines and at times the service they offered left a little to be desired !! With the arrival of BT on the island (via Madrid) it seems that Telefonica have recognised the threat of competion and things are...

There is a great page that has recently been set up on Facebook which is great for all of the residents. I have sold a microphone on there and a LP - MP3 converter. It was great as these things were just sitting around at home not being used and now have gone to a new...

Good news! The Playa Honda Intercambio is starting again! This Wednesday (21st September 2011) from 5pm to 7pm in Friends Bar, Playa Flor Bungalows, La Concha, Playa Honda. So if it's your first time or you are a regular - come along, the more the merrier! It is an...

Join Macmillan Cancer Support´s biggest fundraising event: The World´s Biggest Coffee Morning I know most people have been touched by cancer in one way or another. I, for one, have a very close member of my family, who is now in remission, going through the...

The Cabildo of Lanzarote, in conjunction with the City of Tinajo, has made some recommendations and given some tips for all those for the next few days, specifically the September 17, that decide to go to parties of Dolores in Mancha Blanca. Both institutions have...

Dining out in Lanzarote with friends, whether it be tapas by the sea after work or dinner in one of the traditional restaurants, is always a pleasurable experience. Great local dishes, relaxed atmosphere, and fair prices. But once in a while it’s good to get really...

I often get asked by visitors “Do you miss home?” My immediate response to that question is this “But I am home!” But of course they mean England. Mmmm, let me think...... The top of my “miss” list of course would be my family and friends – always! And if you are a...

10th September at Puerto Calero - Concerts Under Canopy Local Island Musicians Jam Session 19:30 H Concert 20:00H Piano Extravaganza! (two pianos, 8 hands and guest artists) The concert will begin with a piece for one hand, and finish with a piece for eight hands on...

The Association for the Protection of Animals and Plants, Sara, is holding a Solidarity Day II on Saturday 24 September, to raise funds. The event will take place in the Plaza del Carmen, Playa Blanca. During the morning there will be all kinds of pet-related...

There is a new Facebook group dedicated to people that are looking for work in Lanzarote. So if you are looking for work why not join the group. It is an open group so anyone can join. The idea is that people can post any jobs that they hear about as well, for...

Great news! There is a new program starting on SKY TV this weekend called Dream Islands. It is on channel 284, and is on at 18.30. The program this week focuses on Lanzarote and some of the great places to go on the island, and is a MUST SEE for anyone wanting to come...

Well after 13 years, I decided it was time for me to get Empadronamiento with the town hall in Tias. Yes - 13 years is a long time, but it is one of those things that I kept putting off thinking that it would take ages - how wrong could I have been! It only took 2...

The Meteorological Agency in the Canary Islands (AEMET) has activated the yellow alert for risk of high temperatures on the islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife during the day on Wednesday, September 7. The thermometers, AEMET say, are...