Readers’ Letters – February 2024
Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the February edition.
Entries by Gazette Life
Welcome to the Jungle!
The Jungle River Adventure Mini-Golf course in Costa Teguise is a terrific new addition to Costa Teguise’s leisure scene. We visited the opening ceremony.
Change at the top
UD Lanzarote went into the Spanish Christmas break on the 18th December with a 4-1 home win versus Tenerife side CD Buzanada sending them to the top of the league. Life looked great…but shocking news was just about to unfold. Ian lane reports.
10 minute concert at the Official Language School of Arrecife
The Official Language School of Arrecife, in collaboration with the César Manrique Foundation, is proud to present an unprecedented cultural event tomorrow, February 1st. Within the exciting agenda dedicated to sustainability and environmental activism, the renowned chamber ensemble “Academy of St Martin in the Fields” will perform at 5:30pm at the school.
The best fitness challenges that Lanzarote has to offer
Challenges and goals are an important part of getting fit, and Lanzarote lends itself to all sorts of achievements. Here are a few fitness challenges that you can try on the island.
How to make Potaje de Vigilia
During Lent, meat is avoided and humble ingredients are used in easy-to-prepare dishes that give sustenance for the long religious vigils. This classic Spanish Lent dish is warming, healthy and absolutely delicious.
Exploring the history of Lanzarote’s Sea Salt
Sea salt is a local product here on Lanzarote, made and packaged on the island, where sea water, sunshine and wind power are plentiful. Here’s the history of Lanzarote’s sea salt, from ancient salinas to gourmet flor de sal.
The fascinating history of Famara’s landscape
Famara is perhaps the most inspiring landscape on Lanzarote, an eternal source of inspiration for artists and dreamers.
Uncovering the mystery behind Costa Teguise’s strange sculpture
Playa de las Cucharas is Costa Teguise’s largest beach, a 650-metre stretch of toasted, golden sand sheltered by a large bay and is guarded by a strange, unmissable sculpture that can be seen by everyone in the area.
What is a calima?
Calima is the evocative local term for the dust storms that occasionally arrive on the Canaries from North Africa. Here’s what you need to know.