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What is Cochinilla?

What is Cochinilla?

The Cochinilla (or Cochineal) is an insect that lives on the cactus known as the tunera. They absorb the jiuce of the plant and this is their only food. The origin of the name Cochinilla is said to be found in the Latin ‘coccinus’, whose meaning is...
Carnival Dates 2025

Carnival Dates 2025

Carnival is just round the corner and here are the confirmed dates when it will be celebrated in the different areas of Lanzarote. Arrecife Carnival 2025 will take place between 21st February and 5th March. The theme is Disney! Puerto del Carmen Carnival 2025 will be...
Open Mall to be Extended

Open Mall to be Extended

The proposed expansion of the Open Mall shopping centre has been opened to the public. The plans include the construction of 4 new floors in the area of the old Hiperdino Supermarket just next to the shopping mall. The basement parking area will be extended with 426...
Aldi opening in Playa Blanca

Aldi opening in Playa Blanca

Tomorrow is the opening day of the new Aldi Supermarket in Playa Blanca. They  are due to open their doors tomorrow, 29th January at 10am. The new Aldi supermarket is joining the Lidl Supermarket in Playa Blanca which opened at the end of last year. It is located on...
Manga festival in Lanzarote

Manga festival in Lanzarote

The Manga Festival promotes the Japanese way of life and video games and it is coming to Lanzarote on the 24th, 25th and 26th January. It will take place at the Parque Isla Canarias (close to the Gran Hotel). The event is organised by the company Zukoabega and it will...