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English Cinema at Cine Lanzarote, 24th & 27th July 2017

Susana — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:27:31 +0000

"Despicable Me 3" is the newly introduced and only movie in English at Cine Lanzarote. It will be shown on Monday and Thursday at Multicines Atlántida in Arrecife at 19:50h.

Gru is having a major identity crisis after being fired from the Anti-Villain Leave. But then he meets Dru, his long-lost, cheerful and successfull twin brother who desperatly wants to join him for one last sting, Gru rediscovers how good it feels to be bad. read more »

Lanzarote Questions June 2017

Miguel — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:24:33 +0000

Each month we put together some of the many questions we are asked via social media or email, and share the answers with everyone. Here are the interesting ones we were asked in June 2017: read more »

Noche Blanca Teguise 2017

Jules — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:43:56 +0000

The programme for the Noche Blanca in La Villa de Teguise, Lanzarote has been confirmed for the 28th July 2017.

Noche Blanca translates to White Night and lots of people wear white clothing for this event, although it’s not compulsory. It’s a night where the shops, bars, restaurants will stay open late into the evening, there’s live music, dance classes, free entry to the museums and lots more to keep you entertained until the early hours of the morning.

The Noche Blanca activities are spread out over different areas within the historic old capital of Lanzarote. Here's the highlights from the programme: read more »

Lanzarote News In Brief - Week 29, 2017

Miguel — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:19:12 +0000

Scuba Diving Tourism Increased By 50%

Tourists visiting Lanzarote for Scuba diving totalled 146,000 in 2016, up more than 50% on the previous year. Lanzarote has a total of 36 dive centres offering guided dives and training services. In a press release, The Cabildo points out that divers spend significantly more on island than other types of tourists, averaging €138 per day. The average age of divers visiting the island is 43 years, and visitors come mostly from UK (43%) and Germany (12%) read more »

The importance of drinking water to keep hydrated

Jules — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:26:26 +0000

Now that the hot summer season is upon us, it’s a good time to remind everyone about the importance of drinking water to keep hydrated.

The guideline is to drink at least 8 x 8 ounce glasses a day which is approximately 2 litres a day. You shouldn’t wait to feel thirsty before you drink, it’s best to get into a routine of drinking water regularly throughout the day.

Did you know that drinking water can help you to lose weight? It’s also important to help maintain your temperature and lubricate your joints, as well as making you go to the loo to remove waste.

Signs of dehydration include:

Urine that is darker in colour than usual, or a little amount

A dry mouth read more »

Whats on in Lanzarote: September 2017

Jules — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:43:06 +0000

Here’s our What’s On information for events taking place in Lanzarote during September 2017.This page will be updated daily as new events are announced.

Please visit our Facebook album for larger versions of the posters included below.

2 September: Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote

The half distance Ironman takes place at Club La Santa in Lanzarote on the 2nd September. Registration & information http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/lanzarote.aspx#axzz4nGyt6Ekx

3 & 24 September: Copa de Aguas (open water swims)

3 September Travesia Punta Mujeres & 24 September Travesia Playa Honda

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Late Availability Holidays Lanzarote Summer 2017

Jules — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 08:47:21 +0000

Looking for a last minute summer holiday?

We’ve got a selection of deals still available for 2 adults flying from Glasgow, London Stansted, East Midlands, Bristol and Manchester but be quick as some are down to the last few rooms…..

Departing	Date 2017	Duration	Board	Hotel	Resort	Price PP	Availability
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	Self Catering	Lanzarote Palm	Puerto del Carmen	£417,00	2 rooms
Stansted	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Smartline Ficus	Costa Teguise	£455,00	6 rooms
Stansted	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	Half Board	Aequora Lanzarote	Puerto del Carmen	£549,00
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	Half Board	Lanzarote Playa	Costa Teguise	£560,00
Stansted	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Paradise Island	Playa Blanca	£579,00	3 rooms
Glasgow	26 Aug - 2 Sep	7 Nights	Bed & Breakfast	Hesperia Lanzarote	Puerto Calero	£580,00
Glasgow	10 Aug - 17 Aug	7 Nights	Half Board	San Antonio	Puerto del Carmen	£596,00
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	Half Board	Lanzarote Mar	Costa Teguise	£600,00	5 rooms
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	Half Board	Lanzarote Park	Playa Blanca	£611,00	1 room
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Bluebay Lanzarote	Costa Teguise	£616,00
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Miradaor Papagayo	Playa Blanca	£650,00
Stansted	28 Aug - 4 Sep	7 Nights	Half Board	Teguise Beach (adult only)	Costa Teguise	£660,00	1 room
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	Half Board	White Suites (adult only)	Playa Blanca	£690,00
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	All Inclusive	HD Beach Resort	Costa Teguise	£710,00	4 rooms
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Sol Lanzarote	Puerto del Carmen	£716,00	6 rooms
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Costa Calero	Puerto Calero	£739,00	2 rooms
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Sandos Papagayo	Playa Blanca	£739,00
Bristol	27 Jul - 3 Aug	7 Nights	Half Board	Elba Lanzarote RV	Playa Blanca	£753,00	1 room
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Rubicon Palace	Playa Blanca	£756,00
Glasgow	24-31 Aug	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Hesperia Playa Dorada	Playa Blanca	£759,00	1 room
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	Half Board	Volcan Lanzarote	Playa Blanca	£784,00
Glasgow	10 Aug - 17 Aug	7 Nights	Bed & Breakfast	La Isla y El Mar	Puerto del Carmen	£786,00	3 rooms
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	All Inclusive	HD Beach Resort	Costa Teguise	£796,00	2 rooms
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	Half Board	Aqua Suites	Puerto del Carmen	£826,00	8 rooms
Glasgow	10 Aug - 17 Aug	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Hesperia Playa Dorada	Playa Blanca	£852,00
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	All Inclusive	Jameos Playa	Puerto del Carmen	£890,00	2 rooms
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	Bed & Breakfast	Princesa Yaiza	Playa Blanca	£936,00
East Midlands	31 Aug - 7 Sep	7 Nights	Self Catering	Villas Heredad Kamezi	Playa Blanca	£942,00	2 villas
Manchester	25 Aug - 1 Sep	7 Nights	Bed & Breakfast	Villas Alondras	Puerto del Carmen	£1332,00	3 villas

The above packages are listed in price per person order, starting with the cheapest offers, they include flights, accommodation, 15kg cases and return airport transfers. read more »

Fiesta del Carmen in Playa Blanca 2017

Jules — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:34:20 +0000

The holiday resort of Playa Blanca in Lanzarote are currently celebrating their Fiesta del Carmen from the 15th to 23rd July 2017.

There are events throughout the week, mainly taking place in the Plaza Nuestra Señora del Carmen in the town centre of Playa Blanca.

Friday 21st July is a traditional Canarian event with a Niche de Baile y Parrandas at 21:30 Followed by groups LD from Tenerife & Rika Banda from Lanzarote. read more »

5 Tapas Bars in Playa Blanca

Jules — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:25:41 +0000

It can be hit and miss looking for great places offering tapas, here are our 5 recommendations of where to try some authentic Spanish tapas dishes in the holiday resort of Playa Blanca in Lanzarote.

Caprica Cheese Bar

Photo credit: Ange Loughran

A fabulous cheese bar where you can taste local handmade artesan cheese with different flavours, along with a glass of wine or natural fruit juices. Situated in C.C. El Pueblo de la Colorada, Calle Buganvillas number 6, Local 40. read more »

English Cinema at Cine Lanzarote, 17th & 20th July 2017

Susana — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:40:32 +0000

"Wonder Woman" remains unchanged as the only movie in English at Cine Lanzarote been shown on Monday and Thursday at Multicines Atlántida in Arrecife at 19:25h.

Before becoming Wonder Woman, Diana (played by Gal Gadot) is a warrior princess in the Amazons. When a plane crashes on her shores its pilot informs of the huge conflict going on in the outside world. She then leaves home to fight this war as the discovers the full extend of her powers as well as her true destiny. read more »