Lanzarote presents its Tourism Awards
Lanzarote presented its annual Tourism Awards in Playa Blanca last night. Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort hosted the event, which was attended by Canarian Tourism Minister Jessica de León.
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Lanzarote leads Canaries for Living Wills
Almost 2,000 Lanzarote residents have prepared living wills, setting out their wishes in the case of serious illness or disability. The island has more holders of living wills than any of the other Canary Islands.
Tías presents annual Tourism Awards
An award was presented to Wenceslao Gil Tejera, a veteran waiter who has spent 46 years serving at the Hotel Fariones. Restaurant owner Miguel Santos Ortiz was also recognised for his dedication to good food and wine, with a focus on local products.
Spanish Inheritance Tax Tips
What happens to inheritance tax for Britons after Brexit? Do they pay more inheritance tax than residents? Are there ways to reduce inheritance tax whether you are a resident or not? Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados discusses the importance of planning your will well.
Airport chaos continues in Lanzarote
66 Ryanair passengers travelling to Knock Airport in Ireland were forced to miss their flight last month due to shortages of border control staff at César Manrique Airport.
Tourist centre staff to dress Manrique style
Workers at Lanzarote’s CACTs will once again be seen wearing the uniforms that César Manrique designed for them.
Kenneth Gasque: Living Legend
Recently, it was announced that Kenneth Gasque, the founder of the Lanzarote Ironman race, would be honoured with a statue in Puerto del Carmen. We visited Kenneth and sculptor Cíntia Machín to find out more.
Interview with the Mayor of Yaiza
Óscar Noda, 43, has served on Yaiza’s council for 13 years, becoming Mayor in 2018. His Unidos Por Yaiza party was re-elected with an absolute majority last year and he also serves as an opposition councillor in the Cabildo. We spoke to him at Yaiza Ayuntamiento last month.
Walks and waggy tails
Did you know that you don’t need to be a resident to walk the dogs at SARA? Many tourists also make the trip up to the shelter in Tahiche to help out, often pairing it with a trip to César Manrique’s famous house nearby.
How to make Greek courgette fritters with tzatziki
Greek fritters, or keftedes, come in many types but the courgette-based ones are a particular favourite, and make a perfect light meal for the Indian summer conditions on Lanzarote in October. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.