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Special bus service for Los Dolores festival

The Tinajo Ayuntamiento, in collaboration with the Lanzarote Cabildo, have announced special bus services for the Los Dolores fiestas.

Fourth jab planned for over-60s

Spain's regional health services expect to start administering a fourth dose of Covid vaccine in the second half of September, as a precautionary measure against an expected eighth wave in autumn and winter.

Lanzarote’s wine harvest produced quantity and quality

Lanzarote's wine harvest has exceeded expectations, despite the lack of rain and the calimas on the island this year. The 1,900,000 kilos of grapes harvested almost matches the total for last year.

Lanzarote in 1977

A detailed aerial photo of Lanzarote in 1977 has been made public by the Canarian Government's Grafcan website. Check it out:

Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair events programme

The Lanzarote Cabildo have just published the full list of events for the 33rd edition of the Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair. Check out what’s on offer:

Los Dolores road closures

Lanzarote’s Security & Emergency Consortium have published a list of roads to be closed during the Los Dolores pilgrimage this Saturday (September 10th).

Presenting the 33rd edition of the Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair

Yesterday, the Lanzarote Cabildo presented the 33rd edition of the Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair. It will take place from the 9th – 15th of September in Tinajo and will feature almost a hundred artisans from all over the Canary Islands.

Molina Orosa hospital among the first to use new technology

In August this year, the Dr. Jose Molina Orosa hospital in Arrecife received a new and innovative piece of equipment (an endotracheal tube and mask with video camera) which allows doctors to see exactly what is happening at all times with the patient.

Fifth patera rescued

Emergency services were alerted to another patera, spotted off the coast of Lanzarote, this time carrying 21 people.

Tinajo lentils a hit in Tenerife

Lentils grown in Tinajo have proved popular in Tenerife as the Tinajo Ayuntamiento looks to promote the primary sector.