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It's a girl! A new arrival at Rancho Texas Park
Last week we learned that there is a new arrival amongst the Rancho Texas Park residents: a cute female American Bison calf. The birth and her first wobbly steps were caught on video. It might be a bit...
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Mercadona Valterra
Finally it appears that the Mercadona supermarket chain now have planning permission to build in Arrecife, Lanzarote.Originally the company were looking to open in the Altavista area where Ikea and...
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Canarian Day 2013
The Día de Canarias is celebrated annually on the 30th of May in commemoration of the first autonomous parliament session in the Canary Islands, this year marks the 30th anniversary.The celebrations...
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Lanzarote Nightlife 23rd - 26th May 2013
We’ve already mentioned the Grand Opening of Slattery’s Traditional Irish Bar and there’s also lots of traditional Canarian events in the lead up to Día de Canarias which we’ve previously...
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Zips & Hems Clothing Alterations
Lanzarote is now the home of Peadar Brennan, formerly of Grafton Alterations who were based just off Grafton Street in Dublin.Peadar had built up an excellent reputation for himself back in Ireland,...
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Blue Flags Lanzarote 2013
The holiday resort of Playa Blanca in Lanzarote does not have any beaches that qualify for a blue flag status for 2013.Puerto del Carmen topped the awards with four out of the five beaches in...
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Jet2.com Increases Lanzarote Flights
The Managing Director of Jet2.com Ian Doubtfire announced that flights operating between Lanzarote and the UK would be increased during the winter season of 2013-2014.From November one of their Boeing...
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Lanzarote Restaurant Review, Salmarina
Our latest quest for a fresh fish and white wine lunch in Lanzarote took us to Restaurante Salmarina on the promenade in Playa Honda by Playa Guasimeta.The weather was overcast, warm and windy so we...
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Woman's body found in Haria
The body of a woman was recovered from Punta de Gayo in Haría today, after the authorities were alerted by a local resident.Although not yet officially confirmed, the body is believed to be that of 65...
View ArticleSolar Panel Project Lanzarote
I’m a big fan of anything that seeks to make our use of energy more efficient. And who can deny that Lanzarote is perfectly placed to do so much more with solar energy?The problem is, even with our...
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Thirteen Companies Submit Tenders For Puerto del Carmen Sunbeds
The Ayuntamiento of Tias have announced that 13 companies have submitted tenders for the new sunbed contract for Puerto del Carmen’s beaches. Each of the 13 had to post a bond of €19,000 to demonstrate...
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Energy Certificates in Lanzarote
Property owners beware, the first of June is fast approaching, which is the start date for the enforcement of the Certificado de Eficiencia Energetica (CEE) in Spain.We have previously published...
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Sand Dune Discovery
We joined a days excursion from Lanzarote to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura to discover the beautiful sand dunes and resort of Corralejo.The group met in the old harbour of Playa Blanca in...
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Shine Again
The Canary Islands Tourism Board have launched a new campaign called “Shine Again” or “Vuelve a brillar” in Spanish to promote the seven islands.Focussed on Social Media, the campaign encourages people...
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Have you checked your insurance policies lately?
Do you just renew your insurance policies each year without giving thought as to if the policy is the right one for you, or if you could get a better deal?Jennifer Cunningham Insurance offer a friendly...
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Heart of the Sea
American film director, producer and actor Ron Howard spent time in Lanzarote last week researching locations for his next film Heart of the Sea.Lanzarote wasn’t the only one of the Canary Islands that...
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Salt Carpets 2013
The religious festival of Corpus Christi takes place in Lanzarote this weekend, which includes the wonderful tradition of Alfombras de Sal.ArrecifeThe council of Arrecife are expecting around thirty...
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Lanzarote Nightlife 30th May - 2nd June 2013
There’s still lots of traditional events relating to Día de Canarias this weekend, it’s also Corpus Christi where you can watch the salt carpets being created.Here’s what else is happening around the...
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Gastronomy Month in Costa Teguise
The holiday resort of Costa Teguise in Lanzarote has launched a new gastronomy campaign “Un mar de sensaciones” available from the 1st June 2013.The “Sea of Sensations” is aimed at promoting the range...
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Jobs in Lanzarote, Hotel Princesa Yaiza
The five star Hotel Princesa Yaiza situated in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote are currently recruiting up to 60 staff.A wide selection of jobs are available including waiters, kitchen & cleaning staff....
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