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The Mystery of the Queseras

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David Riebold visits the oldest examples of design on the island, the mysterious Queseras carved by ancient native islanders. Photos by Clare Carter Osborne.

50 years after Morocco’s “Green March” on Western Sahara

Yesterday saw the 50th anniversary of Morocco’s “Green March” on Western Sahara, which prompted Spanish withdrawal from its previous colony, launching a dispute that lasts until today.

Lanzarote’s traditional instrument

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The timple is the most famous of Canarian traditional instruments – a tiny five-stringed guitar whose piercing, high-pitched melodies give an unmistakeably Canarian touch to folk groups.

When The Stone Roses came to Lanzarote

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Before they conquered the world, The Stone Roses took a trip to Lanzarote. The resulting videos, filmed for "Fool's Gold" and "I Wanna Be Adored," were a surreal fusion of cool swagger and otherworldly beauty that would help define an era.

The Sci-Fi film cult classic that was filmed on Lanzarote

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Lanzarote's volcanic terrain is a magnet for filmmakers. While many were drawn to its raw beauty, it was Wolfgang Petersen who harnessed its alien landscapes for a major feature: the sci-fi epic Enemy Mine.

Pepe Dámaso – The light of Gran Canaria

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César Manrique worked closely with other professionals during his lifetime, such as the architect Fernando Higueras and the landscaper Jesús Soto, but perhaps his closest friend was the Canarian artist Pepe Damaso, who turned 91 this year and remains a guiding light for modern Canarian art.

Run It Up The Flagpole

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With its multicultural mix, love of bright colour and healthy breeze, it’s no wonder that flags can be seen everywhere on Lanzarote.

The history of Ireland’s connection to the Canary Islands

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The Canaries and Ireland share a long and sad history of famine and emigration, but Irish emigration to the islands first took place around 1651. Here’s the history of Ireland’s connection to the Canary Islands.

Why does Lanzarote use the colour green?

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Puerto del Carmen will go green this month as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 15th to 17th of March, but the island’s relationship with the colour goes much further than that.

Lanzarote’s Walls And Cairns

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Lanzarote is covered in rocks, and over 2,000 years of human habitation have left those rocks arranged in all sorts of patterns.