Interviews

Putting Lanzarote’s Social Issues First

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María Jesús Tovar qualified as a social worker before entering politics, and has quickly risen to the position of Vice president of Lanzarote’s Cabildo, where she is also the councillor responsible for tax and contractual issues.

Talking to Lanzarote Cabildo’s Sports Councillor

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Sport is an essential part of life on Lanzarote, central to the lives of thousands of islanders and a big attraction for many more tourists. Juan Francisco Monzón is the Cabildo’s Sport Councillor. We caught up with him last month.

10 Years Of Optical Excellence

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The Mióptica optical centre has been a byword for quality and expertise in Playa Blanca. This month they celebrate a very special occasion - their 10th year in business.

Lanzarote’s Leading Artistic Couple

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Paco Curbelo and Rufina Santana are Lanzarote's leading artistic couple - and this year you'll have a much better opportunity to get to know their work as they open their art centre in San Bartolomé to the public.

Talking Tourism with the head of Lanzarote’s tourist centres

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Ángel Vázquez was appointed as the head of Lanzarote’s CACTS (Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism) last year. With several years as the head of the External Promotion Department under his belt, he is a veteran operator in Lanzarote’s tourist industry. We talked to him last month about recent issues affecting the island’s most important business.

Fresh Festive Ideas

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At Christmas, San Bartolomé is one of Lanzarote’s prettiest towns, and if you’re a fan of quality and design, a visit to Pablo Ramos Baldi’s studio and shop is an absolute must while you’re there.

Kenneth Gasque: Living Legend

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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

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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.

David Shilham: photographing Lanzarote’s beauty

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If you follow social media, you may have come across David Shilham's stunning photos of Lanzarote. David, 74, from Stockton-on-Tees, shows how enthusiasm and skill combine to show Lanzarote in all its varied glory.

A Lanzarote Love Story

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Our fantastic cover photo shows Sergey Korsakov and his wife Elena on the beach at Famara. It's a perfect image of the freedom and beauty of the island, and the optimism and joy of love. We chatted to Sergey about the story behind the shot.