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Welcome to Lanzarote March 2017 – it’s Carnival month! In Lanzarote we celebrate Carnival everywhere, each town has it owns programme and theme. Carnival takes place over a month (dependent on Easter) and starts with Arrecife and usually ends in Arrecife with the ‘Burial of the Sardine’. A traditional ceremony …
There are numerous open air markets offering handmade crafts & souvenirs and local produce. All the markets are bustling with a mix of tourists and locals looking for great bargains. So if you’re looking for that special something as a gift, a nice souvenir or to sample local produce there’s …
Originally Pata Asada (Roast leg of pork) was a traditional Christmas dish, nowadays it is consumed throughout the year. Many bars and cafes serve it regularly as a tapa or in a sandwich. Pata Asada Canaria recipe Serves: 8-10 people Preparation: 15 mins Cooking time: 3-4 hours Ingredients: 1 leg …
Christmas has officially arrived in Lanzarote! Talk a walk through any market, visit any supermarket or gaze into the window of any bakery, and you’ll see a very special variety of sweets that locals crave during the holidays. In addition to the elaborate lighting displays and the traditional Belenes (Nativity …
As well as Christmas trees and decorations, nativity scenes are very popular in Lanzarote and you will see them pop up all over the island leading up to Christmas. Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) Most families eat their main Christmas meal on Christmas Eve before midnight mass. The traditional Spanish Christmas dinner …
The council of Yaiza has published it’s activity programme for Christmas and New Year 2016/2017. If you’re staying in Playa Blanca during December and early January why not get involved and experience Christmas Lanzarote style! We’ve put together the key events but there any many more smaller events and activities …
With the exception of the César Manrique Foundation, all of the below attractions are managed by the Municipal Council of Lanzarote’s Centres for Art, Culture and Tourism (CACT). They offer discounts on entry fees when you purchase multiple tickets to be used within 14 days, visit their website for more …
Canarians quite often marinate meat before cooking. The use of vinegar and oil tends to make the meat very tender and simply adding different spices and herbs each time creates a new twist. The below recipe can be used for pretty much any type of meat. Conejo en adobo (Marinated …
The Canary Islands in general are well known for their wines however, there are a couple of other drinks they produce. Ron Miel Ron Miel (Honey Rum) is the most popular Canarian drink among visitors and many leave with a bottle in their suitcase. Mainly because it is given to …
Puente festivo (long weekend), Spanish for joining a holiday with another when the ‘fiestas’ occur on alternate days. Usually the Puente is used for fiestas that fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, creating a long weekend. It is exactly this that gives us the Puente on the 5 & 6 …
