Entries by Shay

Remembering César

Cabildo President María Dolores Corujo remembered César Manrique yesterday on the 30th anniversary of his death. “It’s three decades since we lost the genius, our favoured son, but his light and his arguments are more important than ever in a world that is in conflict and a planet that is faced with the threat of […]

200 rainfall incidents

The heavy rains caused by the passage of tropical storm Hermine caused more than 200 incidents yesterday, the vast majority in Arrecife.

Metal masters

Lanzarote metal workers have changed the face of the island and continue to do so.

CACT ticket scheme criticised

The Lanzarote Tourism Federation has criticised the decision of the Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism (CACT) to be the exclusive sellers of online tickets to the island’s seven official tourist centres.   “We’re glad to see a change to digital,” said the Federation’s President Susana Pérez. “But this does not have to be incompatible with […]

Rescue at Las Cucharas

A tourist who is reported to have tried to take her own life was rescued in the early hours of Saturday morning at Playa de las Cucharas, Costa Teguise.

Rain to continue

Lanzarote continues to experience steady rainfall today, while the Canary Islands have avoided any serious effects from the passing of tropical depression Hermine.

When life gives you melons

From the deep green skin and gorgeous coral-red flesh of watermelons to the pale, fragrant flesh of the piel de sapo (toad skin), melons are everywhere on Lanzarote right now. They’re also at their ripest, most delicious and cheapest. They’re perfect on their own, of course, but here are a couple of ideas that will make your summer even tastier.

Arrecife comes alive

Lanzarote’s biggest and best free music festival, Arrecife En Vivo returned triumphantly last night after three years of absence, ramming the capital’s seafront with revellers who enjoyed performances by four bands in four different locations