Sterling has risen to its highest rate against the euro in nearly two years.  Which is good news for UK based holidaymakers as their money will now go further when they are here on Lanzarote.
The pound passed through the 1.20 euro barrier earlier today for the first time in nineteen months.  Reaching its highest point since the dark days of December 2008 when sterling was virtually at parity and was trading at 1.02.  With industry observers attributing this rebound to positive house price rises in the UK and a rebound …

Head for Playa Honda from June 4th to take in loads of live acts and DJ´s who will all be performing at the Guacimeta Summer Festival.  Entirely free of charge.
On Friday the 4th June the Festival gets underway at the esplanade close to the airport from 18.00 hrs, with a swathe of local rock acts such as the delightfully named Accidental Fekal.  Before taking a turn towards more dance orientated tunes later in the evening from acts such as U-live and DJ´s Kevin Swanz and Alberto R.  With the action …

Four of Lanzarote’s top chefs have got together to create a mouth watering special menu at the Museum of International and Contemporary Art this week.  In order to mark International Museum Day, which falls today on May 18th.
 
The four chefs can normally be found creating dishes at their regular restaurants, which are Amura, Nizar Tayar, Arena and the MIAC restaurant.  And their special menu includes delicacies such as tiger mussels, served with flying fish eggs and a sofrito of onions, tomatoes and garlic and loin of braised hake served with …

Fancy brushing up your Spanish language skills? Intercambio is a new initiative designed to bring English and Spanish speakers together in a friendly and informal, non-classroom environment here on Lanzarote. And has grown rapidly in popularity since launching in early April.
Intercambio is the brainchild of Ian Hoban, who has successfully forged connections between both communities to create a vibrant and informal atmosphere for anyone keen to improve their Spanish or English. And their last get together, which was held in Puerto Calero attracted a great crowd of nearly 90 people.
There …

The volcanic ash cloud emanating from Iceland continues to cause problems for holidaymakers, as well as the island’s tourist industry. As Arrecife airport was briefly closed this morning along with other airports across the Canaries and Spain. Whilst occupancy levels in Lanzarote apartments and hotels nosedived in April to their lowest level so far this year. With ASOLAN – the islands hoteliers association – claiming that these figures were a direct consequence of cancellations and travel chaos caused by the Icelandic eruption.
During April just 62.52% of the …

The most recent figures to be compiled by the ‘Wines of Lanzarote’ Regulatory Council has found that during the first quarter of 2010 sales of local wines rose by almost 30% compared with sales during the same period of 2009.
In total 466,760 bottles of local wine have been purchased between January and March, whereas last year the amount was only 360, 508. As a result, if sales continue at this level, the Council hopes that 2010 will see sales reaching or surpassing the level recorded in 2008, which amounted to …

The popular tourist attractions of the Jameos del Agua and the Cueva de los Verdes may be closed during the first fortnight of May. Victims of the growing spat brewing between the Ayuntamiento of Haria and the island´s governing body the Cabildo. As both bodies clash over funding of the Centres of Art and Culture which are located within the municipality of Haria.
The Ayuntamiento has already stepped up pressure on the Cabildo over non payment of funds owing that are generated by these popular tourist attractions by siting a …

A probable April Fools stunt initiated by Ryanair last week looks set to backfire on the budget airline.  As their claims to be introducing a €1 toilet tax on flights to Lanzarote and all other routes has attracted a torrent of criticism from both the media and consumers alike.
According to the Ryanair news release which was posted on April 1st on their website (but now removed) the budget airline is now planning to introduce a coin-operated door release system on each flight. Charging passengers £1 or €1 to use the …

Leading airlines Thomas Cook and Ryanair have become embroiled in a spat via the pages of Travel Weekly, the leading industry news website.  With Thomas Cook claiming that the Spanish government and airport authority AENA are effectively subsiding Ryanair to fly to the Canaries – and that they may be forced to withdraw their flights to the islands in protest as a result.
Thomas Cook are claiming that the waiver of airport taxes and charges by the Spanish government last year has effectively handed Ryanair a subsidy worth €6.50 per passenger.  …

John Morgan, leading baritone from the Covent Garden Royal Opera House and accomplished pianist Kim Colvill will be appearing at a special Easter concert this Saturday, 3rd April at the Cueva de los Verdes.
 The venue should make an excellent place in which to hear his ‘big, strong and dark-timbered’ voice, as it is widely recognised as having perfect acoustics for concerts. Morgan is acclaimed as one of the UK’s most skilled baritones, having been selected as the European Finalist in the Luciano Pavarotti Voice Competition held in Italy.
Since appearing at …