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Travesía Playas de Papagayo Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Travesía Playas de Papagayo swim race is set to return for its fifteenth edition this Saturday, October 18th.

Travesía Playas de Papagayo Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Travesía Playas de Papagayo swim race is set to return for its fifteenth edition this Saturday, October 18th.

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Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair coming soon

The 33rd edition of the Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair is coming next week, which will see nearly 100 artisans from Lanzarote and the Canaries display their creations. Here's what you need to know:

Water pipe repaired

Lanzarote's water supplier Canal Gestión has stated that the leak in the water pipe supplying the island of La Graciosa has now been repaired. However, the water utility warned that similar episodes are likely to occur in the future.

Arrecife seafront closure extended

Access to Arrecife's seafront has been further restricted for traffic heading in the direction from the Marina to the Gran Hotel.

Fonsi time confirmed

Luis Fonsi will perform at the Recinto Ferial tomorrow evening (August 25th) at 8pm, it has been confirmed by Arrecife Ayuntamiento.

Nearly 50 cars to compete in RallySprint Yaiza this Friday

The RallySprint race returns to Yaiza this Friday and Saturday after a successful race in the year previous. Motorheads will be able to enjoy watching 46 cars compete on the track through Femés.

Cabildo invests more than 85,000 euros in Arrecife

The Lanzarote Cabildo have put out to tender a project to rectify the issue of rainwater flooding along calle Portugal in Arrecife, with a budget of over 85,000 euros.

Cabildo changes path to Cueva de los Verdes

The Lanzarote Cabildo have announced that they are trialing a new route endorsed by the DGT by modifying the route to get to Cueva de los Verdes, in order to improve road safety and reduce queues at the entrance to the tourist centre.

Special bus service for San Bartolomé fiestas

The Lanzarote Cabildo have announced that, through the Transport Department coordinated by Marcos Bergaz, they have set up special bus services for the upcoming San Bartolomé festivities.

Puerto del Carmen Summer Craft Show

The Puerto del Carmen Summer Craft Show opens its doors this Thursday, August 25th, where a total of 45 Canarian Artisans will be exhibiting and selling their wonderful creations.

Two alleged cases of needle spiking at San Ginés festival

The National Police are currently investigating two alleged instances of needle spiking of minors at a concert that took place as part of the San Ginés 22’ festival.

Senior playgrounds for Playa Honda

€1.72 million will be spent on various leisure facilities in Playa Honda, including “senior playgrounds” for elderly people.

Water for la Graciosa

A 15,000 square metre cistern of drinking water has been sent to La Graciosa in order to cover shortages caused by the problems in the water pipes supplying the island.

Useful Spanish words – at the post office

Useful Spanish words of the week! This week we list Spanish words that you will find useful at the post office. Feel free to bookmark the page or screenshot the words for when you need them.

Órzola Santa Rosa de Lima festival activities programme

The Haría Ayuntamiento have presented their programme of events for the Fiestas de Santa Rosa de Lima this month, starting today and ending on the 28th. Check out the events:

Cabildo authorises Parque Ramírez Cerdá restoration

Today the Cabildo’s Heritage Department has given the green light to the comprehensive restoration of the Parque José Ramírez Cerdá in Arrecife.