3 Kings day in Lanzarote
Today is 3 kings day in Lanzarote. Its the Spanish Christmas day celebrated by the 3 kings arriving on camels to give out presents to the children. Every village has their own procession and ceremony where the kings arrive throwing sweets to the children. Its the...
Lanzarote 0 Emission Eco Farm
Working off 100% renewable energy and completely off the electricity grid the first Canarian farm is on the island of Lanzarote, The farm known as Granja Avícola Morales is ahead of the objectives set out for Europe for 2020 implementing systems that generate zero...
44,000 Cruise Passengers Arrive
Lanzarote continues to be a popular cruise destination and will expect 44,000 passengers on fourteen large cruises before the end of the year. The island leads the way with 19.11% growth in the first ten months of 2019 of tourists visiting the Canary archipelago on a...
Nativity Scene Excursion
On Sunday a traditional Christmas excursion will take place organised by the council of Haria.in the north. All around Lanzarote the villages have included amongst their Christmas lights and decorations, nativity scenes known as a Belen. These can be quite creative...
International Music Festival Resumes Early 2020
The Canary Islands International Music Festival will return in January and February in Lanzarote and La Graciosa to offer six concerts scheduled for its 36th edition. The artists will include the Russian Chamber Orchestra of St. Petersburg, one of the most requested...
Car Rental Company Introduces Electric Cars in Lanzarote
The largest car rental company in Lanzarote and the Canaries has just introduced its first electric vehicles to its fleet. At an event attended by the authoroties including the president of the Lanzarote Council the vehicles were deployed by Cicar on the forecourt at...
Hang On Lanzarote
The climbing centre has just recently opened and is proving to be great fun for all ages. It is located in Arrecife, opposite the San Jose Castle and not far from Ikea. The climbing centre has a variety of climbing activities including rope and auto belay. There is...
Christmas Lights excel in Tinajo Lanzarote
The contest for the best illuminations arond the island is evedent now we are in full swing with the run up to Christmas. One of the most inovative can be seen on the roundabout when entering the village of Tinajo. A ferris wheel with a Santas is proving to be popular...
Lanzarote Christmas Race in Puerto del Carmen
A Christmas race has been will take place for the first time in Lanzarote to take place in Puerto del Carmen on 22nd December. The race which has been organised by the department of sports is open to everyone, adults and children and the route will be along the main...
Cruise Ship Diverted in the Canary Islands
A cruise ship which was due to dock at Arecife drifted into Canary island waters after suffering an engine failure on a journey from the port of Santa Cruz in Tenerife to Arrecife. Its original origin was Southhampton and after 12 days of sailing with its 3100...