Work Begins On Yaiza Belén
Work has already started on Yaiza’s Belén or nativity display. This year’s will be the villages largest ever, covering 400 square metres. It will open in late November or early December.
Clocks Go Back This Weekend
The clocks will go back one hour at 2AM on Sunday morning, marking the move to winter time across Europe. There has been talk for a number of years about ceasing the winter time change, which was introduced as an energy saving measure which is no longer necessary. A survey of islanders has shown they would prefer to keep the longer evenings all year round.
Locals Denounce Lack of Maintenance On Costa Teguise Entrance
The famous Costa Teguise entrance statement – the white gates – designed and built by Cesar Manrique are in a sorry state of disrepair. They are suffering from serious cracks, the gardens are dead and dying, and they need painting. Locals have contacted the mayor’s office to ask that urgent repairs are undertaken.
German Tourist Returns Stolen Rocks From Timanfaya
A German tourist has sent a handwritten letter to the National Park authority to tell them he has returned some rocks that he stole from the fire mountains. There is a legend that taking rocks from the volcanic region will lead to bad luck, and the letter confirms this person suffered a great deal of bad luck. Stealing rock from the protected area can result in a 3,000 € fine, and police seize a lot of stone and sand at the airport each year.
Lanzarote Has 5,160 Companies
Lanzarote had 5,160 companies registered at the end of September and increase of 1.7% on the same period last year. 37% are based in Arrecife, 21% in Tias and 13% in Yaiza.
Cabildo Tenders Shuttle Bus System For Timanfaya
The Cabildo has put out to tender two initiatives totalling 2.5 million Euros, to provide a park and ride service for Timanfaya, and better security for the fire mountains. For the first part, visitors will park in Mancha Blanca, and use a shuttle bus service to Timanfaya. Buses will run 365 days a year, every half hour from 10AM until 6PM. For the second part, more rangers will be taken on to provide security, surveillance and cleaning services in the national park.
New Market In Arrecife
A new market will be at Marina Lanzarote in Arrecife every Friday. Entry and parking are free of charge and the market will feature Crafts, fashion, art, food and a great seaside atmosphere.
We’ll add more brief news here as it comes in this week……
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