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Carpets of Salt on display on Lanzarote

This weekend will see associations preparing salt carpets near local churches in one of Lanzarote's prettiest traditions.

Lanzarote launches new branding

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Lanzarote launched its new branding at the Jameos del Agua last month. The new logo and slogan will be present on all official materials from the Lanzarote Tourist Board.

Living César’s dream?

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In April, Isobel Haldane from Gleneagles in Scotland contacted us to ask if we'd consider an article about César Manrique that she planned to write on her forthcoming Lanzarote holiday. Instead, we invited her to get right to the heart of the matter, at the lively, noisy demonstration in Arrecife on April 20th, where Manrique’s face and words were on the placards of many of the 9,000 marchers.

Readers’ Letters – June 2024

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Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the June edition.

Lanzarote’s liquid gold

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Olive oil is known as “liquid gold” – a name that hasn’t been so far from reality after recent price increases - and Lanzarote is making great strides to join the oil producing club.

Canarian proposed rental law “absurd”

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A Lanzarote lawyer claims the Canarian Government’s proposed law on Holiday Rentals will “exterminate” VVs (Viviendas Vacacionales, or holiday rental apartments) on the Canaries, if approved.

Your Dream Home Awaits in Playa Blanca

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Nestled in the tranquil residential complex of Las Coloradas in Playa Blanca, this exquisite townhouse offers a haven of tranquillity, just a 15-minute walk from Marina Rubicon and other amenities, including a supermarket and bus stop within a 5-minute stroll.

ES-Alert test message “a success”

Thousands of Lanzarote islanders jumped out of their skin yesterday as their mobile phones emitted an unfamiliar piercing, squawking alarm sound at around 10 am.

Canary Day tomorrow

Tomorrow is Canary Day, an official holiday throughout the islands, so many businesses will be closed.

Bodega La Geria win gold medal at Women’s International Trophy competition

Bodega La Geria have been awarded a gold medal for their Manto Malvasía Volcanic Dry wine at this year’s Women’s International Trophy wine competition.