The traditional hat from Lanzarote or "Sombrero" as it is called locally is known as a farmers hat. It typically has a high crown and a wide brim and black ribbon. Often in the villages of Lanzarote women were identified between being married of single by the style...
Corpus Christi was celebrated in Arrecife on last Sunday with a traditional procession and a magnificent display of salt carpets in the streets. The carpets were made with a total of 20 tons of salt which were managed with dyes, shovels, ribbons provided by the...
Many of the regular tourists that visit the island will be familliar with the story of Los Dolores and the religious importance of The Virgin of Los Volcanes. The little church in Manca Blanca that was saved from the volcanos by her, is home to effigy of Dolores...
Technicians and workers from the Conservation and Maintenance team of the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers have removed parts important sculpture El Campansiino which was damaged by the wind that hit the island of Lanzarote this Tuesday where gusts of wind of up to 84...
The Lanzarote Council has budgeted to promote traditional crafts in all of the municipalities on the island, in response to requests from the local town councils. Each council will receive 15,000 euros, with the exception of Yaiza, which did not demand the subsidy.The...
Anyone that has visited the north of the island may have seen one of the spectacular elevated panoramic viewpoints that overlooks the island of La Graciosa. You may also have may also have seen the steps that lead down the steep incline to reach the untouched beaches...
Summertime means Fiesta time! Here are a list of all the fiestas over the next couple of months 5th - 12th August 2023 - Puerto del Carmen - https://ociolanzarote.com/eventos/eventos-tradicionales/fiestas-puerto-del-carmen-2023/ 12th August 2023 - St. Bartolome -...
Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes will host a festival in the autumn from 11th October to 21st. This will be the 18th edition and Lanzarote will become the epicenter of contemporary music again. The first edition took place in 1989 proposed by the artist...
Noche Blanca ( meaning White Night) is a popular annual event that takes place in Teguise village, the old capital of Lanzarote. The whole village comes to life with live music, food and drink stalls and many other attractions. The dress code is white, hence the name...
Folkloric groups and decorated cars paraded through the streets of this normaly sleepy village participating in the tXXVII Pilgrimage in honor of San Juan Bautista in Haría. Hundreds of pilgrims dressed in typical costumes shared typical products for a pilgrimage...