A good while ago I wrote about Lanzarote’s Coat of Arms. It turns out not only the island has one but each municipality has have their own Coat of Arms. Here they are in alphabetical order with a brief description about what they represent: Arrecife‘s crest is divided horizontally, the upper section in red with…
One of the things I love the most about Lanzarote is that even when you think you know the island pretty well, one day you take a less travelled road, a detour or pass by a spot that you haven’t been in ages and bang! you discover something new. This is what happened to me…
With the arrival of Spring the QuéMUAC Restaurant at the Castillo de San José is renewing their gastronomic offering. From the 23rd of March onwards their menu is extended and completed with a variety of light and fresh dishes, both meat and fish ones, with Canarian flavours, as well as an attrative and suggestive selection…
Like in previous years, different walks are being organised by D.O. Lanzarote, the Wine Regulatory Council, and Senderismo Lanzarote to explore and enjoy the island’s landscape, visit different wineries and sample their wines. These popular walks are very relaxed and low in difficulty, so you don’t need to be particularly fit or an experienced hiker…
Sunway Travel Limited, the Irish Tour Operator, is looking to recruit a Representative for their operation in Lanzarote for Summer 2018. This is a full-time position. Written and spoken English is a requirement of the job as is a full driving licence and own transport. Applicants should possess good skills in the following areas: –…
Sonidos Líquidos (Liquid Sounds), the live music and gastronomy festival, is divided into two sections for 2018: Malvasía Volcánica Experience 3 different concerts on 3 different dates at 3 different venues. Tickets can be bought online on the official website www.sonidosliquidos.com/malvasia-volcanica-experience. As a novelty this year, there is a limited amount of tickets for concert…
Ciara Micks-Wallace was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) in 2015 at the tender age of 13. That means that she suffers chronic pain, partial dislocation of her joints, chronic fatige, heart irregularities, gastro complications, headaches and blackouts. Ciara’s condition has got worse over a short period of time and there is a risk of…
This year’s edition of the World Cheese Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, took place in Tobacco Dock in London. Over 3,000 cheeses from 35 countries took part on this competition with 250 judges, that represented 29 different nations, choosing the winners in a blind tasting system. 36 Canarian cheeses received prizes: 16…
This is the programme of Christmas, New Year and Kings events in Arrecife 2017 / 2018: 30th November 2017 – 30th March 2018 9th Bienal Lanzarote Arte at Sala de Exposiciones at Charco de San Ginés and Casa de la Cultura. 7th December 20:00 Concert of the Wind Quintet “Orquesta del Atlántico”, as part of…
This is the programme of Christmas, New Year and Kings events for the municipality of Yaiza 2017 / 2018 which includes the holiday resort of Playa Blanca: YAIZA: 9th December 19:30 Christmas Dinner for the Elderly at the Hotel Costa Calero with dancing and surprises. Information on +34 679 453 803. 15th December 20:00 Inauguration…