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“Treat the Earth well. It was not a Editorial ...... 5 gift to you from your parents, it is on Readers’ Letters ...... 6 - 1 0 British Ambassador ...... 1 2 loan to you from your children.” Handel’s Water Music ...... 1 3 Kenyan proverb Fiscal Advice – Real Estate ...... 1 4 Property Guide ...... 15 Lanzarote - World Biosphere Reserve Lanzarote Rotary Club ...... 16 César “Lanzarote” Manrique Round the Island by Car ...... 18-23 History of the Ancient Inhabitants ...... 2 4 - 3 3 In 1993, Unesco declared the island of Lanzaro- Cochineal on Lanzarote ...... 3 4 - 3 6 te as a Biosphere Reserve. The principle requirement of Cabildo Tourist Attractions ...... 38-39 granting this distinction is that the commercial develop- Dining Out ...... 4 1 - 4 3 ment of the location is carried out in tandem with con- Health – Advice on Sun-tanning ...... 4 2 servation of the natural environment without damage to the natural surroundings. The commitment on the island Insular and Regional News ...... 44-64 to follow this path can be traced back to the 1960s, a time Cabildo Tourism and Centres ...... 44-49 during which the word environment was hardly part of the Canarian Government Campaigns ...... 50-53 everyday vocabulary when talking about tourist resorts. King and Queen Visit Canary Islands ...... 5 3 However, Lanzarote was blessed by having a na- Tias District - Puerto del Carmen ...... 54-55 tive son called César Manrique, 1919-2002. Despite Yaiza District - Playa Blanca ...... 56-57 being an internationally recognised architectural de- San Bartolomé - Playa Honda ...... 58-59 signer, sculptor and painter, he devoted almost his en- Arrecife - San Ginés Lagoon ...... 60-61 tire professional life between 1969 and 1991 to the Teguise District - Costa Teguise Resort ...... 62-63 creation of most of the island’s Tourist Attractions. Haria Town - District ...... 64 Manrique was truly someone special in creating art in Lanzarote Para Athlete at the Rio Olympics ...... 65 public spaces decades before this term was in use. As St Patrick’s Day Celebrations on Lanzarote...... 67 stated by Chris Somerville in the Sunday Times, “Cé- Miscellaneous Photo News Items ...... 65-70 sar Manrique was fifteen years ahead of his time in Tourist Information ...... 71 what he achieved on the Canary Island of Lanzarote.” Bridge and Simple Crossword ...... 72 Jameos del Agua Grotto, had been an underground General Crossword – Local Organisations ...... 73 cavern with an aperture in the roof through which the islanders would dispose of their rubbish; Mirador del Concerts and Cultural Events ...... 74 Rio Belvedere was the ruin of a fortification built in the Taste of Lanzarote “Saborea” Run ...... 76 1890s to guard the straights below; Jardin de Cactus was a stone quarry abandoned over two centuries earlier and the 18th century Castillo de San José had been a ruin for more than a century having last served as an ammunition dump. The leading member of Manrique’s team, Jesus Soto, installed the illumination in the Green Caves and President: Antonio Coll mapped out the Volcanic Route in the Fire Mountains. Lancelot Medios General Manager: Javier Betancort Wishing you all a very enjoyable holiday and if you Director Lancelot TV: Jorge Coll are thinking of spending more time here, why not buy a Honorary Editor: Larry Yaskiel holiday home. The weather is spring-like throughout Advertising and Layout: Liz Yaskiel the year and we are only a few hours from most Graphic Design: Betty Romero of the major airports in Europe. We publish quar- Avda. Mancomunidad s/n (Arrecife Gran Hotel) terly, our next issue is out on 1 September. Adios. 35500 Arrecife - Lanzarote Tel: 928 51 20 26 e-mail: [email protected] Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that ar- Published quarterly: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, ticles and advertisements are factually correct, the 1 December. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or publishers and printers cannot be held responsible broadcast without the written consent of the Publisher. for any errors or omissions. Intending purchasers Copyright LANCELOT. Depósito Legal GC 846-2014 must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise Distibution: Totaldis - Printed by Minerva, Lanzarote of each of their statements. No. 141, 2017

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neal beetle which is harvested to ex- the dye to give their famous ape- tract its blood. At the time, textiles ritif its distinctive colour. Among and dyeing were one of the world’s the first major customers were the major industries and a dye of this British who used the dye for the quality which cost nothing to pro- famous red-coat uniforms and for duce was an incredible find. the guards at Buckingham Palace. C o c h i n e a l F i e l d s A few years later a Spanish king Over the past fifty years synthetic Dear Sir, was quoted as saying that a ship la- dyes have usurped its role but an When did the cultivation of co- den with cochineal was more valua- attempt is currently underway in chineal begin on Lanzarote and is it ble for his country than one carrying the village of Mala close to Guati- produced anywhere else in Spain? gold or silver. The source of this za to re-introduce this traditional Dorothy Lewis dye was kept a secret for almost 100 harvest to satisfy a demand for non- 37, Westover Road, years but in the 18th century the toxic natural colourings. There is an Bournemouth BH1 2 BS Spanish decided to attempt raising article on the subject elsewhere in England the tunera themselves and sought this issue. César Manrique decided the most suitable area. Having ex- to create his Cactus Garden in this GUINEVERE When the Spa- perimented all over the mainland location because the surrounding nish colonised Mexico in the 16th without success they found that the fields are home to many thousands century, they noticed Indian tribes climate and soil of the Canary Is- of tunera cactus. smeared bright crimson warpaint lands was the most conducive, espe- on their bodies before going into cially Tenerife and Lanzarote. battle. When asked where they ob- The colorant was mostly used by Volcanic Monitoring tained the dye they pointed to the the pharmaceutical and cosmetic Dear Sir, tunera cactus plant which grows industries. For many years Campa- In the excellent article “Monito- wild in Mexico and demonstrated ri was one of the biggest customers ring Volcanic Activity” in issue no. how it acts as a host for the cochi- for the Lanzarote harvest who used 140 you mention an information

6 Lancelot LETTERS TO LANCELOT module in the Cueva de los Verdes venues we have spotted the statue pplied with water by ship from Te- which checks sea levels. We oursel- of the girl with the water pot. The nerife and Grand Canaria, and so- ves are scientists and have visited latter town has a board explaining metimes even from mainland Spain the caves several times without see- about water shortages in the island, in times of drought. This could last ing a laboratory. Where is it loca- and we have read elsewhere that for up to three to four years at a ted? And what does it observe in once, for a period of thirty years time, before the island’s first desali- the sea? there was no rain at all, water being nation plant was built in 1964. brought by sea from Gran Canaria. When the English author Olivia Stanley and Carol Robbins How times change! However we Stone arrived on the island for the Las Brisas Playa Blanca would very much like to know the first time in 1884 she noted in her history behind the mysterious ‘girl book that there were puddles of GUINEVERE This area is out of with the water pot’!! Who sculpted water on the quay at Arrecife har- bounds for visitors who can, howe- her, who is she? Can you help?! bour following the first rainfall in ver, observe how seismic activity is Jane and Will Downes, three years. She tells a highly inter- monitored from panels and interac- SV ‘Bounder’. esting story about her visit to Te- tive graphs on the upper level of Ja- PS We love the mag, Lancelot. guise, the first capital of Lanzarote. meos del Agua. At the base of Santa Barbara Cast- GUINEVERE Your “Girl with a le on Mount Guanapay in Teguise “ G i r l W i t h a P o t ” Pot” is an award from the Spanish is an area called La Mareta which Hi Lancelot, Government to local authorities all served as a water reservoir for the We are berth holders in Marina over Spain for having made their entire island in times of drought as Calero and spend a fair amount towns and villages look pretty as it collected all the abundant rain of the year sailing, and travelling well as preserving their cultural he- flowing down in channels from the around Lanzarote. ritage and practising conservation top of the hill. Apparently, following In Yaiza, Villa Teguise, San Bar- of the environment. the last period of drought everybo- tolomé, Haría and a couple of other You are right, Lanzarote was su-

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dy on the island was welcome to GUINEVERE In its present day with both hands.” On some of the help themselves to water from La form, Canarian wrestling is a relic of islands, the wrestling season proper Mareta with the sole exception of the games held by the ancient inhabi- is during the summer, but matches the citizens of Arrecife! tants of the Islands before the arrival do take place all year round. Why? Because the locals of Te- of the Normans. It is related to the guise felt that the town located on wrestling of Ancient Egypt and res- S e c o n d E r u p t i o n s the sea shore had robbed Teguise embles Celtic wrestling and is similar Dear Sir, of its status of being the Royal and in some way to that practised in the I read your highly interesting ar- Ancient Capital of Lanzarote, a tit- mountains of Switzerland. Touching ticle on monitoring of volcanic ac- le it had held since Norman times the floor with any part of the body tivity on the island in your spring until the honour was transferred to except the feet is enough to disquali- issue. During our excursion to Ti- Arrecife in 1853! The reason for fy the wrestler. Canarian Wrestling is manfaya National Park our rep told the change was that with the rise of not an individual sport but one where us that following the well known industrialisation throughout Euro- two teams face each other, each being eruptions which created this area pe, Arrecife had become a very busy made up of twelve men representing in the 18th century another set port of entry for the ever-increasing a village, a district, a town or even of eruptions took place about one volume of imported (and exported one of the seven islands. hundred years later but she had no goods). In addition, all the insular The wrestler’s outfit consists of information about them. Is there legislative bodies were based there, a shirt and a pair of shorts made of any record of what took place? the Cabildo, the police and cus- thick material. The shorts, which are toms as well as the tax authorities. rolled up above the thighs as far as Heinrich Baumgarten Needless to add that Teguise would possible, play an important part in 148, Sophienstrasse, certainly not have been awarded a the competition, because it is the 60487 Frankurt am Main “Girl With a Pot,” at that time! only place where an opponent can Germany get a real grip. The first time one goes Canary Wrestling to a wrestling match one gets the GUINEVERE In 1824, the se- Dear Sir, impression that twenty-four athletes cond major eruption of recent times I found your report about the vi- are trying to remove each other’s took place when Tinguaton and sit of Chichester University students trousers, but after a while one’s in- two other neighbouring volcanoes to Lanzarote very interesting. One terested is aroused in the sport, not east of Timanfaya exploded. They of the activities they were involved only because of the superb physical are located on the outskirts of what in was Canary Wrestling, can you fitness involved but also – very rare we now call the Fire Mountains. give us more information about this in this kind of competition – because The effects were not as devastating ancient sport and its origins. of the great intelligence of the oppo- as the Timanfaya eruptions 90 years sing wrestlers. This necessity to fore- previously because the surrounding Rune and Maren Myhre see what the next hold will be and to area was uninhabited except for the Myrerskogvein 54 gauge its weak point, makes Canarian small hamlet of Mancha Blanca. 0495 Oslo wrestling an elegant and noble sport According to local legend, one Norway which may be described as “fencing stream of lava was flowing in the di-

8 Lancelot LETTERS TO LANCELOT rection of Mancha Blanca, threatening Shirley Turner more than 100 people were em- it with destruction. It was met by a 24, Skene Terrace, ployed at Las Salinas de Janubio, procession of visitors carrying an ima- Aberdeen which you passed in your car, which ge of Los Dolores, Our Lady of So- Scotland AB10 1RD UK extends over 480,000 square me- rrows, the patron saint of Lanzarote, tres. The chequerboard pattern of whereupon the lava flow miraculously GUINEVERE As you will read the old salt-pans, the whiteness of changed course and flowed harmlessly in the last chapter of this respon- the drying heaps of salt and the tur- towards the sea. This was the very last se, your letter is very timely as this quoise of the shallow lagoon make volcanic eruption on Lanzarote. issue is due to be published just a unique and much photographed Nowadays, during the week of the before the celebration of Corpus site from the road. saint’s feast day an annual celebra- Christi during the first week of June. In 1991 this area was declared a tion takes place called Fiesta de Los The salt industry, established in the National Heritage site and there are Dolores. The festivities include an 19th century, made a vital contribu- plans to restore the structure of the Arts & Crafts fair and folklore con- tion to Lanzarote’s economy until salt-pans and the windmills. When certs by singers and dancers from all about sixty years ago, but has now this is completed a salt museum and over the Canary Islands with up to practically disappeared. At the end cultural centre will also be built. Ja- 40,000 people, including many ho- of the last century when the fishing nubio and the Salinas del Rio at the lidaymakers, attend the ceremonial fleet was at sea for months at a time foot of the Mirador del Rio, cons- pilgrimage which takes place on the ships required large quantities of titute an important birdwatching final weekend. salt to preserve their food. area. The largest shipping enterprise in Interestingly, salt has become S a l t Wo r k s the Canaries, Naviera Armas, which associated with one of the island’s Dear Sir, is of Lanzarote origin, was foun- most religious festivals of the year. What is the history of the beauti- ded on salt: its first ships supplied Throughout mainland Spain and ful salt works you pass when driving the commodity to the trawlers off the other Canary Islands it is the to El Golfo. the Moroccan coast. At that time custom for a religious procession to

Lancelot 9 LETTERS TO LANCELOT leave the church on Corpus Chris- many hundreds of Irishmen and celebrates St Patrick’s Day bet- ti and walk over a carpet of flower women as well as the locals. The ter than anywhere else in the petals laid on the roads in elaborate procession along the beach avenue world, outside of New York. patters of differing colours. Because and the entertainment in the fis- In answer to your query: A local of the scarcity of rain in Lanzaro- hing harbour made for a great day man emigrated to Argentina at the te there are not sufficient flowers which was well rounded off by the beginning of the last century whe- for this purpose and instead salt first class U2 Tribute Band concert re he became very wealthy. But his has taken their place as a tribute to at night, especially as we were see- success was blighted when his only its important contribution to the ing them for the first time. A pint daughter developed an illness in her island’s economy in bygone times. of Guinness in Dublin on the 17th lungs which the doctor pronoun- Beautiful coloured intricate de- of March has never tasted as good ced incurable. They did, however, signs made from dyed salt pains- as it did under the Lanzarote sun- suggest that she might react more takingly created by the congrega- shine. favourably in a more temperate cli- tion, adorn the processional roads On our final Sunday we went to mate. round several of the larger island Arrieta for lunch and saw a Chinese Thereupon the father, with his churches on this holy day. It always pagoda at the end of the jetty. Who stricken daughter, returned to Lan- does take place at the church of San built it there, and what is the con- zarote and built this beautiful home Ginés in Arrecife early in June. nection with China? in the Chinese style then much in favour with wealthy Argenti- C h i n e s e P a g o d a Simon Masefield nians. But despite his efforts, his Dear Sir, 13, Aungier Street daughter’s health failed to improve I have just returned from a family Dublin2 and when she died she was buried holiday on your island and must Ireland in the cemetery at Haria. The father say how much we thoroughly en- was so grief-stricken that he lost all joyed the St Patrick’s Day celebra- GUINEVERE Many people further interest in life and never re- tions in Puerto el Carmen among believe that Puerto del Carmen turned to the pagoda again.

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Visit of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain to the UK “The Spanish State Visit will celebrate close ties between our two countries and our two peoples” says British Ambassador Simon Manley

merous international organisations. HM Queen Elizabeth II and The We also continue to cooperate in Duke of Edinburgh returned with the European Union, and once we a State Visit to Spain in 1988. Since leave the EU we want to strengthen then the Spanish and British royal fa- The British Ambassador to Spain, our strong and constructive bilate- milies have paid a number of formal Simon Manley, has welcomed the ral relationship with Spain. visits to each other’s countries. In announcement of a State Visit to The two countries are also major 2002, King Juan Carlos and Queen the United Kingdom from the 12th partners in trade, with 40bn GBP Sofia attended the annual Order of to the 14th of July 2017. of trade in 2015, including British the Garter Ceremony at St George’s “In this Sapphire Jubilee cele- goods and services worth almost Chapel, Windsor Castle, including bration year for Her Majesty the 15bn GBP exported to Spain, and a dinner at Windsor Castle given by Queen, I am delighted that that imports from Spain to the UK wor- The Queen and The Duke of Edin- Their Majesties King Felipe VI and th 25bn GBP. burgh. Queen Letizia of Spain have accep- Nearly 300,000 Britons are re- In 2011, The Prince of Wales ted her invitation to visit the UK” gistered as residents in Spain and 18 and The Duchess of Cornwall paid said Mr Manley. million visitors came from the UK a three-day official visit to Spain “This State Visit will celebrate last year, whilst more than 132,000 that was hosted by Prince Felipe not only the long and deep royal Spaniards are resident in the UK and Princess Letizia. A few wee- and historic ties between our two and two million visited in 2015. On ks later Queen Sofia, Prince Feli- countries, but also our strong re- top of that, we share close educatio- pe and Princess Letizia attended lationship as partners bilaterally, nal connections, with nearly 11,000 the wedding in London of Prince within Europe and on the global Spanish students studying at UK William to Catherine Middleton. stage. We enjoy close connections universities and 50,000 students at- The British and Spanish Royal Fa- in terms of culture, commerce, edu- tending British schools in Spain. milies are directly related through cation, science and innovation. This This is the first State Visit by the marriage of Alfonso XIII of is an opportunity to celebrate and King Felipe and Queen Letizia to Spain to Princess Victoria Eugenia, deepen those links.” the UK and they will stay at Buc- known as Ena, granddaughter of Today, the United Kingdom and kingham Palace. The last State Vi- Queen Victoria, in 1906. Victoria Spain are close partners in NATO sit was when King Juan Carlos I Eugenia is the great-grandmother and the United Nations, among nu- and Queen Sofia visited in 1986. of King Felipe.

British Ambassador Visits Canary Islands British Ambassador Simon Manley visited Tenerife and Las Palmas in April where he met leaders of the government as well as members of the British community. He was accompanied by Charmaine Arbouin (CROM for Southern Spain), Esther Martin (Vice Consul Las Pal- mas) and Helen Diaz de Arcaya Keating (Vice Consul Tenerife), who are seen in the photo- graph together with Canarian Tourism Vice Councillor, Cristobál de la Rosa. During the visit, the Ambassador also presented the British Vice Consul in Tene- rife, Helen Díaz de Arcaya Keating, with her medal as an honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire for her more than 35 years of service to the Foreign and Com- monwealth Office and British citizens in the province of Tenerife.

12 Lancelot 300th Anniversary of George Friederic Handel’s Water Music Suites Concert by the OCL at San Ginés, Lagoon in Arrecife on 1 July 2017 First Royal Performance on the River Thames in London in July 1717 Larry Yaskiel Handel and Hendrix The Classical Orchestra of Lanzaro- “Musical Brook Street” te performing at last year’s event led In 1968, American rock legend by its founder Roberto Fuentes Jimi Hendrix moved in to 23 Brook Street. Upon learning that the famous composer Handel had lived next door some three centuries back he bought a copy of his Water Music. In February 2016, the two houses were opened to the public as “Handel and Hendrix in London.” Each bears an English He- ritage Plaque on the wall with their respective names. An identical plaque at 67, Brook Street, marks the Lon- don offices of the Bee Gee’s in the late 1960s.

Georgian Dining Academy and London Historians invite you to join us on the 300th anniversary of Debut of the Water Works red it to be repeated at least three Water Music on a boat on the Tha- Suites by Handel times both on the outward and the mes. Leaving from Temple Pier, “At about 8 p.m. on Wednes- return journeys.” This report was this gala evening features a 13-pie- day 17 July, 1717, King George I published by The Daily Courant, ce ensemble of Handel players who of England accompanied by several the first British daily newspaper. will perform the Water Music as aristocrats boarded a royal barge at English baroque composer Geor- well as other Handel pieces. Whitehall Palace, for an excursion ge Frideric Handel, who was born Georgian period dress is en- up the Thames toward Chelsea. in Halle, Germany, moved to Lon- couraged but by no means com- Another barge, provided by the don in 1712 and became a British pulsory. Includes a free welcome City of London, contained about 50 citizen in 1727. He lived at 25 Bro- prosecco and period buffet. Join musicians who performed Handel’s ok Street, Mayfair all his life which us for this Handel event you’ll music. The whole river was covered is where he composed most of his remember for years to come. by the boats and barges of other best-known operas, oratorios and Tickets are a special price of £65 Londoners who wished to hear the ceremonial music. In 2001, the when booked through us (£10 concert. The king was so pleased Handel House Museum opened on discount). 17th July at 18:00. with the Water Music that he orde- the premises.

Lancelot 13 Selling a property ? Karl Fuchs - Auditax NL International S.L.

The general economic situation in Spain is improving, according to the official information provided by go- vernment and other global financial institutions. This trend is showing in indicators such as shrinking unem- ployment, increase in tax revenue, raise in investment and exports, etc. The overall general perception of the Spanish economy is positive. This fact, in combination with the gene- ral current monetary politics such as low interest rates, high liquidity in the money markets, etc. creates an environment, where people looking again to the real estate market for achieving better capital return for their savings. There are also real es- tate owners, who want to take ad- vantage of the rising prices, in order to get their level of investment back, which was impossible during the years of economic crisis in Spain. The sale of a property should be b) Original of NIE Numbers tioned documents will allow you to easy and straightforward. However, (Spanish Tax Number) avoid possible problems at the last due to the fact, that certain legisla- c) Original deed (Escritura) minute before the sale takes place. tion (EU and national) was intro- d) Payment receipts of your mu- The government has passed legis- duced to comply with international nicipal rates and refuse fees for the lation in 2015, in order to coordina- agreements (global warming, energy last 3 years te the fiscal registration of properties efficiency, etc.), there is more pa- e) Energy Efficiency Certificate (Catastro) with the ownership regis- perwork to deal with. In addition f) Certificate of the Owners tration (Land Registry). This coor- to this, the Spanish Government has Community (if applicable, it has to dination is not just aimed to register introduced additional laws to recti- be signed by the Secretary and the the owners, but it relation of the de- fy certain administrative deficiencies President, stating that all payments tails of the property. It pretends to related to the coordination between are up to date and if there are special eliminate any discrepancies between the Land Registry and the fiscal re- contributions already approved but the two public registers. gistry (Catastro). no due yet.) If you want to sell your property, it In this article, we try to explain g) Last Electricity and Water Bills is advisable to consult with a profes- certain requirements, which have to (these are not essential to sign the sional, especially when they are de- be fulfilled to avoid any problems or sale). However, if the original su- tached properties. The rectification complication at the point of sale. At pply contract for the electricity is ol- of these details will take quite some this stage we’d like to point out, that der than 20 years or the installation time (3 months minimum, if there if you use professionals (real estate, certificate (boletin) is issued before are no problems with neighbours). lawyers, accountants, etc.) to over- June 2003, a new certificate is nee- If rectification is needed, then new see and coordinate the sale or pur- ded (boletin) or alternatively a certi- drawings of the dwelling have to be chase of real estate, they’ll take care ficate called CAI, which states, that made by a professional (technical ar- of all the paperwork necessary. the installation is complying with chitects or similar), which reflect the Please find following the neces- current legislation. This is usually real measures and description of the sary documentation if you want to supplied by an authorized electri- dwelling. sell a property. cian. The costs for this have to be In these cases it is advisable to start a) Valid personal documents paid by the vendor. these procedures well in advance of (Passport or identity cards) The availability of the aforemen- any proposed sales date.

14 Lancelot A Brief Guide to Property Purchase

LANCELOT has prepared the following for the benefit of holidaymakers unfamiliar with the language and laws of Spain. It is not, and is not intended as, a substitute to advice from a solicitor and/or an estate agent.

Only buy from the office of an Estate Agent and If, by purchasing, you will become a member of an seek the services of an independent solicitor. Association of Owners, make sure that the Vendor has paid all his community bills. Also check on the liquidi- It is not advisable to give anyone a GENERAL ty of the Association itself, and examine their statutes, POWER OF ATTORNEY. Where necessary, it estatutos. Their rules may not permit you to keep your is prudent to grant a limited power of attorney domestic pets. (only) to an independent solicitor. ****** ****** Before buying land present a written enquiry at the Do not believe that you are protected becau- local Town Hall (with a return address on the Island) as- se the conveyance will be notarised, as the Notary king if there is planning permission to build on the site of presumes that you are acting on the advice of your your choice and if any building restrictions apply there. Lawyer. ****** ****** Instruct your solicitor to conduct a search at the Pro- When buying property insist on the presence of an perty Registry, Registro de la Propiedad, immediately impartial sworn translator. By law a Notary can refuse before the conveyance and return there as soon as the to notarise a deed if the conveyance is not translated notarised document can be collected from the Notary. into the language of the party(ies) concerned. ****** ****** Make sure that your architect is one of the 24 mem- Before you purchase make sure the Vendor has bers of the Canarian College of Architects working on paid all back property taxes, Impuesto sobre bienes in- Lanzarote, otherwise you will have to pay a second fee. muebles, to the local Town Hall, by checking the re- If in doubt call the Colegio de Arquitectos in Arrecife ceipts. on 928 800799 or fax: 928 800798. Spanish-speaking.

Lancelot 15 Rotary Club Declares Sor Ana Rodriguez as “Conejera del Año”

During her address, Ro- tary President Maria José Docal said that in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Lanzarote Rotary Club it was very suitable that Ana Sor Rodriguez was chosen to receive this unique ho- nour. She had come to the island from Asturias in 1996 and from the goodness of her heart and using her own resour- ces, she had opened Calor y Café Free Meal Centre in the island capital. Over the past two decades Ana Sor Conejera del Año Sor Ana Rodriguez holding her award with has welcomed countless people on Lan- (from left) President of the Lanzarote Rotary Club, Maria zarote suffering from social exclusion José Docal, Vice President of the Cabildo José Juan Cruz and though illness, drug addiction or po- the President of the Rotary Club of Spain Antonio Quesada verty. The Rotary Club have constantly supported this endeavour as have other local entities and individuals, as well as the Ayuntamiento of Arrecife who do- nated the premises and continue to ab- sorb the cost of the utilities. Among dignitaries present at the award, held on the premises of Calor y Café in C/ Ingeniero Paz Peraza, were the Governor of the Rotary Club of Spain, Antonio Quesada who came to Lanzarote especially for this occasion as well as the Deputy President of the Cabil- do José Juan Cruz and the Executive of The award winner with all the guests including her team of the local and Las Palmas Rotary Clubs. honorary volunteers Cabrera Medina Donate Opel Corsa for Charity Raffle

Lanzarote Rotary Club, headed by President Maria José Docal, hosted a dinner on behalf of Afa, Afol and Adis- lan charities for the physically handi- capped and the mentally challenged, as well as support for their families. The event attracted 350 guests to the Monumento Al Campesino, courtesy of the Cabildo where a delicious din- ner was served with first class products provided by Marcial/Spar, Chacón, Lanzafrut and Africamar. An Opel Rotary Club President Corsa 1400 was donated by Cabrera Maria José Docal and Medina Orvecame as first prize for the Committee, charity officials raffle. During the closing speech the and volunteers and Cabre- charities thanked the hosts and all do- ra Medina executives with nors with an additional word of grati- tude to the Rotary Club for providing journalist and Rotarian a therapeutic swimming pool and a Prize for the winning raffle Severino A. Betancort who gymnasium for the handicapped ear- ticket presented the event lier in the year. 16 Lancelot

GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR Central Southern Route La Geria Puerto del Carmen, the island’s largest tourist resort, has almost 13 kilometres of beaches and a pictu- resque fishing harbour in the Old Town. On the main Island highway close to the Puerto del Carmen turn- off, a road opposite leads to ASO- MADA. Drive through and turn left at the first T junction until reaching a main road. This is LA GERIA, the wine-growing region of Lanzaro- Puerto del Carmen, La Tiñosa Harbour te where grapes are cultivated in a manner not used anywhere else in from the harsh rays of the sun. They gattas. The bustling commercial the world. The result is an unforget- are sheltered from the constant area is enhanced by an open air teable landscape dominated by the Trade Winds by the semi-circular Museum of Sculptures located sight of thousands of shallow pits walls of dry volcanic rock above. among the landscaped pathways stretching as far as the eye can see. comprising 12 impressive pieces The young vines planted inside Puerto Calero Marina by important artists. Watch out are covered with layers of porous One of Europe’s truly beauti- for the Puerto Calero signpost black volanic grains which feed ful marinas in a magnificent set- on the main island road between them moisture and protect them ting which hosts international re- Puerto del Carmen and Yaiza.

18 Lancelot GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR Yaiza and El Golfo Turn left driving past UGA village until rejoining the Island highway where YAIZA is soon reached. The town square contains several buil- dings typícal of Lanzarote’s tradi- tional architecture with the Town Hall at one end and the ancient Los Remedios Church at the other. To the right a few kilometres along after the town is a sign to CHARCO DE LOS CLICHOS, the GREEN LAGOON,(and neighbouring EL GOLFO village), La Geria is the centre of the wine cultivation region which is reached after a short ride along a winding picturesque coastal a few hundred metres along is Playa Blanca Papagayo road. A brief stroll round the corner presented by the JANUBIO salt Beaches brings us to the GREEN LAGO- ponds. Employing over one hun- Twenty years ago a tiny fishing ON. Scientists are not absolutely dred workers at the turn of the cen- village, PLAYA BLANCA on the certain as to the source of its colo- tury to provide sailing ships with south coast, is now a flourishing ur, some believe it is caused by al- salt for keeping food fresh, the salt but tranquil resort with a beauti- gae, others attribute it to the green works gradually fell into decline ful beach bordered by a pictures- olivine semi-precious stone, found with the advent of refrigeration. que restaurant-lined promenade. in abundance on the Island. (The- The small harbour is used by re are several good fish restaurants ferries sailing to Fuerteventura, around the bay at EL GOLFO). the Fred Olsen Express car ferry Returning along the coast there is makes the 20 minute crossing six a large parking area to the right. The times daily. seas below can frequently be seen Close by along the headland battering away at the cliffs trying to the east several paths lead to force a way through. During the to the magnificenti PAPAGA- 18th century volcanic eruptions, YO BEACHES. Composed of lava thrown out by the volcanoes several small bays and coves, covered a large area of the ocean many consider these golden in this area which it has been at- sands to be the most beautiful tempting to reclaim back ever since. in Spain. Yet another pretty scene just El Golfo

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Marina Rubicón Monumento al Campesino This habour at Playa Blanca com- bines the most modern and well- equipped docks for sea-going yachts with the olde-world charm of tradi- tional island architecture housing amenities and facilities on the sho- reline including an art gallery. Two new deluxe hotels overlook the marina and the coastal promenade.

The Fire Mountains Returning north on the main road turn left in YAIZA to MON- TAÑAS DEL FUEGO, the FIRE This is an excellent source of multi- ground. Soon realising that the MOUNTAINS, part of TIMAN- lingual information about the Park grains were porous, farmers be- FAYA NATIONAL PARK. This and its volcanoes. Admission is free, gan covering their fields with region was devastated by inter- open 7 days a week 09.00 - 16.45. picon. The typical farm house mittent volcanic eruptions over a contains a restaurant serving lo- six year period, 1730 - 1736. The Mancha Blanca cal cuisine. Nearby, the public can scenery is both breathtaking and Continue towards Mancha Blan- watch artisans create traditional vividly awesome, a few hundred ca where every Sunday morning arts and crafts which can be pur- metres to the left a string of ca- a market selling authentic Made chased in the souvenir shop. Open mels await passengers for a scenic in Lanzarote food products as daily 10.00 - 18.00, restaurant ride round the rim of a volcano. well as Arts & Crafts takes place 12.00 - 16 .30, bar 10.00 - 17.45. The red and white barrier at a opposite the church. Or, take the toll booth signals arrival at the road road to Tinajo from the Monu- Wine Region which leads to the parking area at mento and watch for the turnoff Turning right one enters Hilario’s Plateau. to Mancha Blanca on your left. Lanzarote’s unique wine growing Here the DIABLO RESTAU- region. Each vine is planted in a RANT serves meals from a grill fit- El Monumento deep pit and covered with layers ted across a natural volcanic chasm, Continue past Mancha Blanca to of volcanic cinders, a semi-circular with geothermic heat rising from Tao, turn right until the next roun- wall above serving as wind protec- the bowels of the volcano cooking dabout. The MONUMENTO AL tion. The tableau of many hundreds the food! CAMPESINO at the right of the of thousands of such pits is unique A coach fitted with multi-lingual road was one of the first creations in the world. One soon reaches the commentary leaves to tour the near- of the late Cesar Manrique whose oldest winery in the Canary Islands, by region of volcanic destruction intention was to commemorate past Bodegas El Grifo, which dates back taking a route offering the clearest generations of Lanzaroteans who to 1775, and whose very beautiful indication of what took place here stuck to their toil in the fields even Wine Museum is open to the public. some two and a half centuries ago. after volcanic eruptions had devas- A sculptured griffon, the vineyard’s There are stops for photographs and tated their most fertile land. These trademark, stands above the entran- the 45 minute trip is included in hardy early 18th century pioneers ce. The museum is located in the the price of the admission fee to the invented the irrigation method wine region road San Bartolomé- Park. Open daily 09.00 - 17.00 hrs. still in use throughout Lanzarote Masdache and opens daily from today. They had noticed that whe- 10.30 - 18.00. Guided tours daily Timanfaya Information rever an amount of black volcanic at 10.30 from Monday to Friday. On exiting via the barrier turn left grains known as picon thrown and after two kilometres watch out out by the volcano had settled on San Bartolomé for the Timanfaya Visitors Centre fertile soil, some type of plant- A short distance along take the on the left before Mancha Blanca. life eventually emerged from the right fork towards San Bartolomé.

20 Lancelot GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR many times murdering, pillaging Piracy Museum, Santa and carrying its inhabitants off into Bárbara Castle, Teguise slavery. A small alley at the side of the church in the main square is ca- lled Sangre - Blood - on account of Christian blood flowing through the nearby streets on many occasions. Opposite, the SPINOLA PALACE fronted by two stone lions was the home of a wealthy 19th century merchant family which has been restored and is open to the public. Every Sunday and Public Holiday a market is held in and around the square. This is the geographical centre of Set in a sea of petrified lava and cons- The resort of Costa Teguise has the island and an important agricul- tructed on two levels by interlinking five beaches the largest of which is tural region where vegetables grow five volcanic bubbles, this residence Playa de las Cucharas. in the sandy ‘jable’ soil, unique on has attracted journalists from the Lanzarote. Sweet potatoes, water world’s leading architectural ma- melons and squash are the main gazines and as a work of art in its Piracy Museum crops grown in this region. Buil- own right is certainly worth visiting. Santa Bárbara Castle dings of interest in the town itself In September 1992 only six mon- Standing on Mount Guana- include the Casa Mayor Guerra, ths after the Foun-dation opened pay overlooking Teguise is strategi- the 18th century home of the for- its doors Cesar Manrique was killed cally placed to overlook the coastline mer military governor of the island. a few yards away in a car accident. on both sides of the Island and was Without his intuitive genius for en- originally built to warn the Island ca- Tanit Ethnic Museum hancing without spoiling nature, pital below if pirates were sighted. Close to the Town Hall is the Lanzarote would today look just A Piracy Museum is located in the Tanit Ethnic Museum which con- like many other holiday resorts with medieval fortress with a wonderful tains a display of the working sunshine and nice beaches. Open array of interactive screens, panels and cultural life of the island over Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 18.00 and information boards with the the past centuries.Open Mon hrs and Sunday 10.00 - 15.00 hrs. names and histories of some of the to Sat 10 - 14, closed Sunday. most famous names of pirates and Museo Agricola privateers in maritime history. Bri- Cesar Manrique El Patio tish and North African buccaneers Foundation The buildings and grounds of El prowled the waters of the Canaries On the outskirts of town cross Patio Farm Museum represent an in search of booty as well as attacking straight over the main Monument- authentic and comprehensive re- individual islands such as Lanzarote Arrecife road until passing some construction of traditional Lanzaro- which suffered a series of devastating ruins on a plateau to the left. Con- te folklore and culture including its raids from the 16th until the 18th tinuing downhill round a sweeping unique agricultural history. Take the centuries. curve for a few hundred metres Arrecife-Tahiche main road, turn The Pirates Museum open Mon- the imposing white gateway of the right at Tiagua and follow the signs. day to Friday 9.00 - 16.00 FUNDACION CESAR MANRI- Mon - Fri 10 - 5.30, Sat 10 - 2.30. Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00 QUE appears on your left with its Northern Route Teguise - 16.00. Closed Saturday. adjoining spacious parking area. The main road north from Arre- The Foundation is housed in what cife leads to TEGUISE, the capi- Timple Music Museum was originally one of the world’s tal of Lanzarote for over 500 years Palacio Spinola, Teguise most uniquely beautiful homes built until ceding the title to Arrecife in This museum in the beautiful in- by Cesar Manrique for himself and the middle of the last century. Mo- terior of the 19th century Spinola where he lived for over twenty years. orish corsairs attacked this old town

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Palace is dedicated to the “tim- ple” miniature guitar whose stri- dent tones are known as the “The Sound of the Canary Islands.” A timple is an integral part of every folklore group and the museum traces its evolvement on the is- land since the start of the last cen- tury. Fifty-five instruments from all over world are on display, all of which create a similar sound to the “timple”, the most well known of these is the Hawaiian ukelele. Open Monday to Friday 9.00 - 16.00 . Sunday and Public Holi- Mirador del Río days 9.00 - 15.00. Closed Saturday. you arrive at MIRADOR DEL RIO, The Cactus Garden Haria a belvedere with breathtaking views The route south passes through The road north passes Los Valles of the straights below and islands out several villages until reaching an an important agricultural village conti- to sea. Open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs. area where the fields are all planted nuing past several laybys offering com- with cacti. Known as the ‘tunera’ manding views across to the opposite The Green Caves cactus it attracts the female cochi- coast. Rounding some sharp curves The route continues down- neal beetle from which carmine cut through the cliffs the road des- hill towards the GREEN CAVES, dye is extracted. Dusty white pat- cends to HARIA, nestling peacefully (open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs.), ches on the leaf indicate a colony in the Valley of 10,000 Palms. Remi- on the opposite coast over a region of this parasite and if crushed turn niscient of a North African oasis the known as Malpais de la Corona, to bright crimson. Guatiza village is town was a spa for wealthy Canarians ‘badlands’ caused by the eruption the centre of this cactus crop and in the past. The Artesanal Market of nearby Monte Corona. During is the home of JARDIN DE CAC- every Saturday 10.00 – 14.30 is rated an eruption whilst debris is shot TUS - the CACTUS GARDEN - 5 Stars by Trip Advisor; Arts & Crafts out skywards, volcanoes also often the seventh and last of the Tourist Workshop Mon-Sat 10-14.00. break out below ground, a molten Centres, which opened in March lava stream forging a tunnel. One 1990. Open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs. Manrique House Museum such volcanic tunnel, the Atlan- Follow the signs to the House tida, is below the earth’s surface Arrecife Museum of César Marique in Ha- at this point which at 7 1/2 kilo- Continuing south the road leads ria. It was the artist’s second home metres is the longest in the world. past a white stone gateway leading where he spent the last few years to Costa Teguise, one of the three of his life having converted his ori- Jameos del Agua major tourist resorts on Lanzarote. ginal residence into the Founda- This large grotto harbouring an Arriving at the capital ARRECIFE, tion at Tahiche which bears his underground lake forms the last home to half of the 70,000 inha- name. Everything has been left in section of the Atlantida Tunnel and bitants of Lanzarote, whose tree- the original state it was in when he came into being when the molten lined promenades and SAN GINES died. Open 7 days a week, but ad- lava stream met the cooler waters Lagoon are beautifully landscaped. vance purchase of tickets is recom- of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. An A colourful street market takes pla- mended due to limited capacity. amenity not to be missed in this ce on the promenade every Wed- wonder of nature embellished by nesday selling traditional island Mirador del Rio Cesar Manrique, is the underground arts and crafts among other items. Continuing northward past Ma- concert hall located in a massive The main shopping area is in guez village a road towards the cliff- volcanic cavern. Open daily 11.00 - and around Calle Leon y Castillo top leads to Guinate Tropical Park. 19.00 hrs. and Tuesday, Friday and which has a drawbridge at one end A short drive on the main road and Saturday nights, 19.00 - 03.00 hrs. leading to SAN GABRIEL Cast- 22 Lancelot GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR le, the Arrecife History Museum. Charco de San Gines, Arrecife A drive around the NAOS fishing harbour past some abandoned windmills leads to another medie- val fort, CASTILLO SAN JOSE, whose 18th century interior was converted by Cesar Manrique in 1974 to house the International Museum of Contemporary Art. Open daily 11.00 - 21.00 hrs. On the lower floor an excellent restau- rant with panoramic views out to await the visitors as well as dining Other services include: Water-taxi sea. Open daily 10.00 - 01.00 hrs facilities to suit every taste and Puerto del Carmen-Puerto Calero every pocket, offering everything and Water-bus Playa-Blanca- Mari- M a r i n a L a n z a r o t e from local and international cuisine na Rubicón-Papagayo. Departure Just a short walk from the town to smart snack bars and cafeterias. and arrival times are convenient for centre along the seafront leads to the tourists wishing to spend a whole or shops and restaurants of the luxury La Graciosa & Fuerteventura half day on Lanzarote’s sister isle. Marina Lanzarote, newly-opened in Car Ferry Service The neighbouring island of Fuer- October 2014. A first class selection Lineas Maritimas Romero ope- teventura is only 12 minutes away of shops and boutiques overlooking rate frequent sailings from Orzola by Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas the colourful tableau of transatlan- Harbour to La Graciosa as well as car ferry with frequent crossings tic yachts bobbing at their moorings excursions from Puerto del Carmen. from Playa Blanca to Corralejo.

Lancelot 23 The Original Guanche Inhabitants of the Canary Islands

Larry Yaskiel Major source: Prehistoria de Lanzarote by Agustin Pallares

Sketches of the inhabitants in the early 16th century by Leonardo Torriani, an Italian military engineer who was commissioned by the King of Spain to fortify the island’s defences

According to René Verneau, the characteristics of the original Guanche inhabitants of Lanzarote and the other six Canary Islands are the same as those of five skeletons and other human remains discovered by Berton-Meyron and Dalmarés in the Vézé- res River and the nearby Cro-Magnon caves, in the French Dordogne in 1868. The race now known as Cro-Magnon takes its name from this area of south-west France.

24 Lancelot There are two opinions on the use of the “pintaderas,” a name based on the Spanish verb for painting. Some believe they were used by the Guanches to tattoo their bodies while others claim they were used by the nobility as a seal

Lancelot 25 Tenerife 1928. Partici- pant dressed in historic Guanche apparel cele- brating the anniversary of the appearance of the Virgin of La Candela- ria to the ancient inha- bitants. From the Casa Cro-Magnon de Ossuna, La Laguna, According to French anthro- courtesy Ayuntamiento pologist Dr René Verneau (1852- de Yaiza publications 1938), the most noted features that they have in common are a long skull and a short face. He writes, ‘without doubt the cavemen of Vézéres belonged to the same race that populated the Canary Islands. They were strong and endowed with features that denoted an inte- llectual superiority; Nomadic: hun- ting great mammals with weapons made of stone; Industrious: crafting rudimentary earthen vessels and shaping with flint tools as well as ma- king objects out of bone and horn. They also tanned hides and ador- ned themselves with necklaces and bracelets made of fossils, shells, the teeth of wild animals, grains of clay and cylindrical beads of baked earth. Their powerful artistic instincts can be observed in the carved silhouet- tes of man and beast as seen above. Crossing the Maritime Alps Verneau continues, ‘a number of Cro-Magnon tribes travelled, lea- ving their imprint in the Pyrenees and near Marseille. The characteris- tics of their skulls may be seen in the Basques of southern France and northern Iberia. They arrived in Italy by crossing the Maritime Alps

The word Guanche is a combination of two words which mean “Son of Tenerife,” but was later used to describe the ancient inhabitants of all the islands The route followed by the Cro-Magnon tribe 26 Lancelot and continued to the North African region, which geographically inclu- des the Canarian Archipelago. An- thropologists believe that the fact that they buried their dead under gigantic stones as was the custom in Algeria, Tunis and Morocco, offers conclusive proof that they arrived before the Roman period.’

Rock Engravings Historians are uncertain about the Guanche’s knowledge of writing but according to Verneau, strange From a collection of skulls, ceramics, tools and seashell necklaces designs, spirals, circles and wavy li- featured in the works of anthropologist Sabine Berthelot. Cour- nes which have been found engraved in the rocks of some of the Islands tesy Muséo Canario relate in technique and appearance to those in the Newgrange Passage Lithophone Musical Stones is located at Soo and remnants of Tomb in the Boyne Valley, Ireland. According to the book Majos. by Guanche habitats were found near This prehistoric monument built in José Cabrera, Antonia Perera and both locations. 3200 BC, consists of a large circu- Antonio Tejera, the Guanches used lar mound with many large stones musical stones to accompany their G u a n c h e A n c e s t o r s covered in megalithic art. It is be- prayer rituals. Known as lithopho- Sabine Berthelot (1794-1880), lieved that the site had a religious nes, a rock pile of a certain type was French Consul to the Canaries, was significance because the entrance is struck by worshippers with stones an eminent naturalist and an histo- aligned with the rising sun on the to produce musical notes. When rian of note on the subject of the winter solstice, when sunlight shi- used in combination they produced indigenous peoples of the Canaries nes through a ‘roof-box’ and floods harmony, and in succession, melo- having catalogued over 1000 words the inner chamber. dy. One location is at Guatiza on a of the Guanche language. His con- This is very similar to the layout small hill of volcanic lava which fa- clusions matched those quoted in of Guanche places of worship which ces the rising sun and a collection the previous chapter by his fellow always face the rising sun. Although of small stones were found nearby. countryman concerning the origins the Guanches believed in only one Geometric linear carvings and a text, of the original inhabitants. He wro- deity, they also venerated the sun, possibly a prayer, in the Old Lib- te, ‘We had several opportunities the moon and the sea and engraved yan-Berber language, are engraved to study the Guanche personage in signs on very large rocks. in the rock. The second lithophone Lancelot 27 The original Guanche dwellings

Despite fi nding several intricate carvings, archaeologists have people whose origins were clearly not discovered examples of actual words written by the Guan- beyond doubt. They were direct ches. Their system of writing could have fallen into disuse or descendents of Guanche princes, the Bencomo, the Pelino and the Do- was simply overlooked by the colonisers ramas, whose names they still bore with the pride of their ancestors descended from Cro-Magnon.’

Different Languages According to Berthelot’s book, Antigüedades Canarias, each island spoke different dialects of the same language with a few added words peculiar only to the individual isle. The origins are ascribed as being of several ancient languages, Celtic, Greek, Persian, Hebrew and Egyp- tian because of the similarity of the names of the inhabitants and the habitats of both regions. Celtic, be- cause of the guttural way of talking common to both Cro-Magnon and Berber because it is very close to the Berber dialect used in ancient Lib- ya. Hebrew, in the third book of the bible, Leviticus 3:14, people brought yearly offerings of the fi rst fruits of their fi elds such as ears of corn and barley. But according to 28 Lancelot Risco Caido temple in the Gran Canaria highlands, which was only discovered in 1996, is Spain’s official nomination for World He- ritage Status. The cave complex is thought to be the most significant sacred aboriginal site in Gran Canaria. Its central feature is a huge, domed cave cut into the lava rock with a shaft of light that marks the summer solstice. It also has many triangular carvings that are believed to have been sacred to the island’s original in- habitants. UNESCO will make a final decision about its status in 2019. Risco Caido was visi- ted by the King and Queen of Spain during their first official visit to the Canary Islands in April. the law, the grain had to be roasted before being ground to flour. This coincides exactly with the ancient recipe used by the Guanches to prepare their food staple known as gofio which consisted of maize first roasted and then ground to flour. Nowadays, gofio is still very popu- lar throughout the Canary Islands as a breakfast cereal, for biscuit do- ugh, as a thickener for soups and in dumplings. Words of Guanche origin still Ruins of an ancient castle built by the Normans in the early abound, some of the most easily re- 15th century cognisable are the names of people and places beginning with the let- lled Zonzamas. His subjects were who showed bravery in battle or ters GUA. “Guad” is the Guanche divided into three castes, the royal possessed outstanding athletic abi- word for water which was essential family, the nobles and the ordinary lity were also elevated to the nobi- to life, and the names of many of people, whose station in life was lity. their rulers began with these letters denoted by certain external signs. as if to say, “we are grateful for the Males of the ruling class, for exam- D w e l l i n g s water we receive from you.” ple, were the only ones allowed to The inhabitants lived in houses of grow their hair and their beards, dry stone as well as in natural ca- “Tite-Roy-Gatra” the others either shaved their heads ves. According to Tenerife historian The original Guanche inhabitants completely or left a tiny tuft on the Jann Even, the cave dwellings were called this island ‘Tite-Roy-Gatra,’ top. The humblest did all the agri- fitted out with litters made of ferns, which translates as ‘Rose-Coloured cultural work while the rulers were rugs of goatskins sewn together by Hill’ and when the first Europeans responsible for administering justi- means of a needle made of bone or arrived in the early 14th century ce and commanding military ope- fish-bone and with fish gut or the the island was ruled by a king ca- rations. Persons not of royal blood Lancelot 29 nerve fibres of animals, which pro- duced stitches of an incredible regu- larity and fineness. Along the length of the walls were benches cut out of the sides of the cave. The walls were hung with domestic utensils, stew pots and other containers made of baked earth fashioned by hand, to- gether with spoons and pans made of wood or shells, beautifully-wor- ked baskets of palm leaves or rushes, fish hooks made of wood, bone or fish-bone, fishing nets and baskets made of vegetable fibre. There was also a corner for we- apons: knives of chipped obsidian, clubs and spears of wood hardened in the fire, shields which, according to some chroniclers, were made from the wood of the extraordinary dragon tree. Finally, that utensil indispensable to all Guanche dwe- llings, the mill which consisted of two heavy stones moved by hand between which the grain for the gofio cereal was crushed. A circle of stones used as seats surrounded the hearth, and fire was obtained by rubbing two pieces of wood toge- ther. Clothing was made from ani- mal skins. Men wore the tamarco, a short tunic reaching to the knees and the women wore a kind of sack Cooking utensils, fishing hooks and a ploughing implement dress. Guanches went naked into among other items battle, wrapping the tunic round the left arm as a means of protec- “The women of Gran were treated with the utmost res- tion. pect, and in Tenerife, for example, The only domestic animals were Canaria and Lanzarote merely approaching a woman in the the goat, the dog and the pig. Va- were generally married absence of witnesses could lead to rious examples of mummified Guan- to three husbands who the death penalty. When the son of che dogs have been found which a noble reached the age of admis- showed them to be of average size enjoyed their married sion to the nobility, the priest would similar to the Australian dingo. bliss on alternate call an assembly and ask if anyone months.” had witnessed the aspirant commit any action which would prevent his F o o d Salvador López Herrera, The diet of the Guanches con- acceptance as a ruler, among which sisted mainly of milk, butter, and The Canary Islands Through was to “be badly behaved towards goat’s cheese as well as the meat History, Madrid 1978 women.” The method of execu- of pigs, goats and rabbit. Fish were tion was either by stoning or being caught with a net or spear, but Married Life thrown from a high cliff. always from the shore as they had A husband could repudiate his no knowledge of ship-building. On wife, but all the time they were ma- Engravings some of the islands great mounds of rried the spouses had to be faithful It is almost certain that the shells, concheros, have been found to each other. Adultery (and mur- Guanches knew nothing about wri- on the beach as they were great der and theft), was punishable by ting, but strange designs in the form consumers of shell fish. death. In Guanche society, women of spirals, circles and wavy lines have 30 Lancelot Haria artisan Aurelio Pérez is seen striking the ancient lithophone rock with pebbles referred to earlier in this feature. In the second photo he is “Queseras” were used by the Guanches playing a portable version of the musical rock during their prayer rituals which he crafted himself. Photos Liz been found on the island of La Palma made of baked earth and sometimes, which are similar to those at Newgran- though very rarely, of wood. A wi- ge in Ireland mentioned in an earlier despread tradition says that they may chapter. A separate class of characters, have been used by the Guanches as a very much like stylized letters can be means of tattooing the body. Dr Ver- found in Tenerife, Fuerteventura, El neau, developing a local theory, sug- Hierro and at the ruins of the castle gests that the pintaderas were used of Zonzamas on Lanzarote. by the nobility as seals. Among objects found were pinta- All the ancient writers are as one deras, a kind of seal bearing various in admiring the fine qualities of the geometrical designs such as cheque- Guanche – their generosity, their red patterns, honeycomb, saw-teeth sense of honour and their bravery. and triangular. They were generally Lancelot 31 A well preserved Mummy in the Muséo Canario

In all the ninety-four year history of was placed on a litter made of pine- the Norman annexation of the se- wood that would not rot. Someti- ven Canary Islands there was not a mes, depending on the nature of single instance of cruelty or of bad the terrain, they would place them faith on the part of the Guanches. in trenches found in the regions of volcanic slag. Spanish explorers arriving in the M u m m i f i c a t i o n islands during the 14th century re- The Canary Islands, together ported that the Guanches buried in- with Egypt and Peru are the only dividuals of low social status in sandy places in the world where true mum- graves, while upper class members mification was practised. The work were mummified and laid to rest in of embalming was considered un- secluded caves. The Guanche had clean, and those who exercised this groups of males and females, working calling lived outside the community. as mummification specialists, who The work was undertaken by men would carry out the process according or women according to the sex of to the gender of the descendent. the dead person. Mummification From the mummies which have was effected by washing the body been found it has been proved that the and filling it with a mixture of vege- average male was about 1.78 metres table and animal substances such as in height, which, without reaching goat butter, salt aromatic herbs, pine gigantic proportions, above all if one as amongst the dark-haired as bark, resin and pumice stone, the sap takes into account that the Europeans amongst the fair-haired ones and of the dragon tree and the juice of of the fourteenth and fifteenth centu- the irises of both types have a very the Canary spurge (euphorbia). ries were very much shorter than their strong pigmentation. They have Afterwards the bodies were pla- descendents as can be seen by armour high and accentuated cheek bones. ced in the sun to dry and were then exhibited in museums. A large proportion of skulls studied wrapped in finely-sewn chamois-like The Guanche of the fourteenth by specialists revealed that canines goat skins. The number of layers of century, like his descendent of the are no more accentuated than other these shrouds depended on the im- twenty first century, was fair-haired teeth. The most complete evidence portance of the dead person. Finally or brown-haired and with black of the Guanche civilisation, mum- the body was laid to rest in a barely or very light eyes. These blue or mies, earthenware, baskets, leather, accessible cave in the mountainsi- greyish-green eyes are just as likely weapons etc. are to be found in the de. In the case of a noble, the body to be found, curiously enough, Museo Canario at Las Palmas. 32 Lancelot Mummification and Pathology

The VI International Mummies main at my side for the rest of my Conference on Mummy Studies life? How can I explain your death to was held on Lanzarote in February our son? You know how much I lo- 2007 and was hosted by the Ayun- ved you. During your illness I wore tamiento of Teguise. The five day a pair of sandals for you that I had event at Santa Domingo Hall was made from the hair of my own head. attended by 250 experts from all How could you leave me alone? over the world and a large media Another subject that generated a presence included the senior editor lot of interest dealt with child sacrifi- of National Geographic. During ces offered up by Incas of Peru to their their discourses, experts reported on gods. Anthropologists discovered that results of research about the latest the children were much better fed for scientific techniques used to extract at least one year prior to their being evidence from mortal remains, be offered up, compared to their food they mummies or modern day vic- intake when they were younger. They tims of accidents or crime. Speakers believe that the Inca priests fattened also addressed the subject of identi- them up to make them more accep- fication methods. table to their gods. Large amounts One of the most striking advan- of extracts from the coca plant (co- ces in this field was noted by Dr Pa- caine) were found in the hair of the blo Atoche of Las Palmas Universi- young human sacrifices. ty who pointed out that in order to In reply to the question of whether unravel the secrets of the Egyptian mummy studies had any relevance Pharoah Tutankhamen discovered for the average man on the street he intact in 1922, experts had to ex- said that examination of mummies tract almost the entire contents of was very closely related to forensic the body. Nowadays the latest ge- evidence. Many experts in this field neration of CT scanners provide a are often consulted by the police to non-invasive “look inside” without help establish causes of death and disturbing any part of the mummy. to identify corpses. Most experts in The conference heard from a wide mummy studies are pathologists, ra- variety of subjects unearthed du- diologists, doctors and surgeons or ring studies in various parts of the are academics in the fields of anthro- world over and above discovering pology or archaeology. the details of individual mummies. Dr Conrado Rodriguez, the During the History session, Dr Co-President of this congress is a Spiegelman of University College, surgeon. He had identified a large London, spoke about the presence amount of the victims of the military of a significant number of medieval dictatorship in Argentina (1969- mummies in Korea showing many 1983) known as the “Missing Per- Sources : Cinco Años de aspects of life during that period. A sons.” Many had been thrown from Estancia en las Islas Cana- number of letters written by loved aeroplanes into rivers infested with rias , R. Verneau; Antigüe- ones and left on their bodies during crocodiles and whose remains were dades Canarias S. Berthe- incarceration were found during thought to be unidentifiable. Ano- lot; “Majos” José Cabrera excavation of the tomb. The mum- ther of the participants had done Pérez, Maria Antonia Pe- mies were covered in a multitude of the same for victims in Chile. rera Betancor, Antonio coloured scarves. Even Hollywood had been mo- Tejera Gaspar; Canary Is- One specific letter discovered tivated by the subject of forensic lands byYann Even. Fran- during an excavation in 1586 was medicine, an offshoot of mummy cisco Hernández Delgado, read out. It was from a wife to her studies. This resulted in the produc- Ayuntamiento de Teguise husband who died at the age of 31. tion of several popular TV series a Publications. “How could you leave me alone, few years ago such as CSI, Forensic having promised that you would re- Detectives and Bones. Lancelot 33 Cochineals are insects that live parasitically on prickly pear cacti and there is a large difference between males and females. The male is smaller, with large white wings folded over its abdomen its female coun- terpart is twice its size, dark brown in colour and is covered in a white pow- der to prevent overhea- ting. It has short anten- nae, a rounder body and shorter legs than those of the male. From the female of the insect a permanent red colorant is obtained, which is used as a high quality dye for cloths and fabrics.

34 Lancelot The Preservation of Traditional Cochineal Dye Cultivation Arts and Crafts - Schools - Fashion – Carpentry

Visitors are welcome at the Milana Association which pro- motes the reactivation of the traditional cultivation of the cochineal dye. The workshop is located very close to the Cactus Garden at the on the main road at the end of Mala village adjoing the school. Open Monday to Friday 9 - 2. For information about adult courses call 928 529 328 www.tinamala.com

Asociación Milana Cochineal has also been incor- Cochineal Preservation porated into the arts of palm-leaf basket weaving and wood furnitu- In 2003, the Asociación Milana re carving. For the wooden pieces, was formed to protect and preserve cochineal is applied as a stain. For Lanzarote’s cochineal tradition. The the baskets, the palm leaves are also association developed a long-range stained, in various shades of red, plan to revitalize the island’s agri- pink and purple. cultural communities and to create educational and economic opportu- nities for its residents. The initiative F a s h i o n D e s i g n e r s titled the Rescue of the Cultivation Local fashion designers have been of Cochineal is considered vital to particularly inspired by the cochi- the social and cultural health of the neal resurgence, using traditional te- island. While some of the dyestuff chniques to create hand-dyed silks, was traditionally produced for ex- crocheted hats, scarves, handbags, port, today a large percentage is headdresses, brooches, necklaces used in schools, in traditional arts and earrings. Dyers and designers, and crafts workshops for adults, and have collaborated on elegant eve- by local artisans. ning attire and casual wear showca-

Sebastiana Perera, the founder of Asociación Milana, is a former President of the Lanzarote Cabildo and headmistress of the school Lancelot 35 On display at the premises is a tasteful variety of well-designed cochineal-dyed clothing, footwear, embroidery and fashion jewellery, as well as other products which serve as a unique souvenir of a traditional Lanzarote craft. Each item bears the seal of authenticity from the Milana Association. Sebastiana Perera with some of her team, Miguel Angel Robayna, Susana Lopez, Placinta Placeres, Elena and Concepcion sing a rainbow of cochineal-derived colours: deep garnet, cherry red, fuchsia, rose, pale pink, deep pur- ple, lilac and lavender. Of particu- lar interest are shades of silver grey and jet black, which result from a mixture of carmine, iron oxide, and a high percentage of sulphate. Of these, solid black, which sometimes appears with hints of deep purple, is the most difficult cochineal-derived colour to achieve. Origins of Cochineal Compared to the pre-Columbian roots of cochineal in Mexico and Peru, the cochineal tradition on the Canary Islands is relatively new. The insect arrived in the Canary Islands in the 1830s from Cadiz, Spain, then the major port of entry for cochineal from the Americas. Sebastiana Perera and Throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth century, cochineal Miguel Robayna among the was among the major agricultural 300 acres of tunera cactus products cultivated in the Canary fields which run from Gua- Islands, for both export and local tiza to Mala. The cochineal use. But competition from synthe- is carefully scraped from tic dyes, as well as from large scale the cactus into a metal pan exports from countries that produ- ced cochineal in larger quantities, known as a “milana” by such as Peru, caused the decline of people wearing protective the production in the islands. clothing

Sources: Asociación Milana Publications - A Red Like No Other by Carmella Pa- dilla and Barbara Anderson

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Eating out on Lanzarote Eating out on Lanzarote

Pizzeria Capri results in a lighter and more di- has undergone an artistic facelift Opened by owner Toni Garcia gestible meal. Among other spe- which combines modern day and Martín in 1985, this is one of the cialities on the 99-dish menu are traditional dining. Besides the inter- truly pioneering restaurants of Puer- aubergine, almond croquettes national, Spanish and Canarian main to del Carmen which has operated made with Canary palm honey. dishes, exotic desserts and a compre- since tourism began in the resort. Half-size portions for kids and hensive wine menu, an entirely new Family-run with 23 tables and a staff the elderly. Also, shared portions of concept is represented by a rich va- of 18, the standards of excellence pizza, lasagne and croquettes. Open riety of 24 present-day tapas served in food, professional and friendly daily from 11.30 to 1 am. The tables in avant garde style. Another inno- service as well as good value for are laid out in the restaurant in a cer- vation is musical evenings on Fridays money have never changed sui- tain manner to give clients an am- and Saturdays from 9.30-1.00, ac- ting every taste and every pocket. bience of comfort and privacy whe- companied by gastronomic delights. There is a comprehensive variety rever you sit, and you feel as if you all to be enjoyed in an 18th century of local and international dishes were eating a home-cooked meal castle with exciting views of the sea. besides pizza choices which inclu- in your own house. Highly popu- Reservations are recommended. de vegan and vegetarian. Toni po- lar with both tourists and residents. ints out that Pizzeria Capri cooks Open daily till 1.00 in the morning. Jameos del Agua its pizzas slowly using only fresh Restaurant natural products. Ingredients in- Qué Muac The restaurant at Jameos del clude wholemeal flour, mineral Castillo de San José Agua has to be considered among water and extra virgin olive oil wi- The menu at the restaurant at the one of the most beautiful dining fa- thout the use of pork fat, which 18th century Castillo de San José

Lancelot 41 Dr Julia Stancheva Eating out on Lanzarote Head of Dermatology Service at EatingHOSPITEN out Lanzarote on Lanzarote cilities in a natural setting anywhere Beef entrecote with a garnish of ve- in the world. It is located in the last Amura getables and spicy butter; Medallion section of the world’s longest vol- Puerto Calero of suckling pig in a truffle sauce canic tunnel known as the Atlanti- Lunch or dine in our beautifu- with mashed potatoes and carame- da, which measures 7.5 kilometres lly refurbished restaurant on the lised apples; Exotic desserts include before continuing on the ocean waterfront, which has received the Basil Parfait, served on vanilla with bed for a further 1,500 metres. Big Gourmand Award from the Mi- English cream and ginger chocolate Diners overlook the underground chelin Guide. Set among palms and by an assortment of coffees from all lake which is famous as the habitat sub-tropical foliage, the spacious over the world. 3 course meal wi- of the blind albino crab, normally outdoor terrace directly overlooks thout wine at 30 euros a head and only encountered in the depths of the luxury marina. a tapas menu from €10 to 15 and a the oceans. Hollywood star Rita Chef de Cuisine Manu Liria and selection of specialities under €10 a Hayworth made a film on Lanza- Maitre d’ Maxi Vidal recommend head. Watch out for the new weekly rote in 1978 which coincided with daily specials including: Skewers menu with seasonal products at irre- the opening of this tourist centre of langoustine with alioli foam and sistible prices. Private created by César Manrique, which Avruga caviar; Grilled octopus, pa- banqueting suites for she described to the international prika verá and mashed potatoes; weddings, birthday press as “the eighth wonder of the Loin of Stone bass gratin with parties and other world.” The restaurant opens daily avocado and manchego cream on special occasions for from 11 to 16.30 hrs, tapas served a confit of baby vegetables in rose- up to 500 guests. from 10.00. Dining Saturday night mary oil; Cantarero (canarian fish) Open daily 12.00 – from 19.00 – 22.00. cake with smoked herb mayonnaise; 24.00 hrs.

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Lanzarote News Roundup Canarian Climate-Change Observatory Opens Based on Lanzarote for all 7 Islands Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés: “Combating climate change is a major priority and we are proud that Lanzarote has been chosen to host the Observatory”

Cabildo President Pedro Canarian Government Land Policy and Sustainability San Ginés expressed Councillor Nieves Lady Barreto and Cabildo President Pedro his satisfaction that San Ginés preside over the constitution of the Climate-Change Lanzarote had been Observatory in the presence of other leading regional and insular authorities chosen as the seat of the observatory because of its strengthen the global response to Combating Climate Change excellent reputation for the threat of climate change by kee- 1 9 7 0 - 2 0 1 7 responsible tourism and ping a global temperature rise this Starting in the 1970s, climate sustainability century well below 2 degrees Cel- science matured, building on ad- sius above pre-industrial levels and vances in numerical modelling and to pursue efforts to limit the tempe- satellite imaging. But to unders- Paris Agreement rature increase even further to 1.5 tand and prepare for the challenges Essential Elements degrees Celsius. of climate change, we needed to The principles upon which the Ca- Additionally, the agreement aims share scientific knowledge beyond narian Observatory combating clima- to strengthen the ability of coun- borders. That’s why, at the G7’s te change will be following were tho- tries to deal with the impacts of request, the United Nations set up se established by 143 countries and climate change. To reach these am- the Intergovernmental Panel on Cli- territories at the Paris Agreement in bitious goals, appropriate financial mate Change (IPCC) in November November 2016. flows, a new technology framework 1988. The IPCC’s role is to publish The Paris Agreement builds and an enhanced capacity building reports that provide a clear and up- upon the Convention and – for the framework will be put in place, thus to-date picture of the current state first time – brings all nations into supporting action by developing of scientific knowledge relating to a common cause to undertake am- countries and the most vulnerable climate change. bitious efforts to combat climate countries, in line with their own June 1992 – Rio Earth Summit change and adapt to its effects, with national objectives. The Paris Agre- The international community kic- enhanced support to assist develo- ement also provides for enhanced ked off the fight against climate ping countries to do so. As such, transparency of action and support change in June 1992 in Rio de Ja- it charts a new course in the global through a more robust transparen- neiro, Brazil, at the second Earth climate effort. The central aim is to cy framework. Summit. Following the conference,

44 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup 166 countries signed the United Publication of the History of Lanzarotto Malocello Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Genoese Navigator for Whom the Island is Named which acknowledges humanity’s 2013 Marked the 700th Anniversary of his Arrival role in global warming. December 1997 – Kyoto Protocol This international emission reduc- tion agreement was adopted on December 11, 1997, at the third Conference of the Parties, in Kyo- to, Japan. However, it didn’t come into effect until February 2005, be- cause it needed to be ratified by at least 55 countries accounting for at least 60% of the world’s emissions. The goal was to reduce emissions of six greenhouse gases by 5.2%

“The citizens of Lanzarote Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés and Culture Councillor Carmen Rosa Márques with the author Alfonso Licata, demonstrated against former president Enrique Pérez Parrilla and other prospecting for petrol off contributors and academics the shores of the Island in 2012 as part of a major Pedro San Ginés has been working with the author to obtain a campaign to conserve the Spanish-language version of the biography of Lanzarotto Malocello environment” Pedro San for the past six years because of its significant role in the pre-Nor- Ginés told the gathering man history of Lanzarote. The Cabildo President’s persistence was rewarded when he was invited to write a prologue to the work. between 2008 and 2012, based on 1990 levels. An international car- Biography of Lanzarotto importance the city-state of Ge- bon market was established to help Malocello noa sent Malocello in search of achieve this goal The Lanzarote Cabildo has pu- them. No trace of them was ever December 2008 - Euro- blished a Spanish-language version found. pean Union Emissions Limits of the biography of Lanzarotto In December 2008, the European Malocello, a navigator from Genoa C a s t i l l o d e S a n t a B a r b a r a Union adopted a series of legislati- who sailed to the island in 1312. He Lanzarotto Malocello lived on ve measures, known as the Energy is credited as having brought Lan- the island for twenty years in a and Climate Package, which sets zarote, as well as the rest of the Ca- citadel he built on Guanapay Hill three targets for 2020: reduce gre- nary Islands, to the attention of the overlooking a town which was la- enhouse emissions by 20%, increase European Powers of the day. The ter named Teguise, but the edifice the share of renewable energies in original work entitled ‘Lanzarotto fell into disrepair after he left. In the energy mix to 20% and improve Malocello, dall’Italia alle Canarie” the 15th century, the Governor energy efficiency by 20%. This is re- by Alfonso Licata, was published in of Lanzarote, Sancho de Herrera ferred to as the “3 x 20” objective. 2012 by the Italian Government’s y Rojas, built the Castillo de San- Ministry of Defense. ta Barbara on the same location ÇLanzarotto Malocello origina- to defend the town from pirate lly sailed to the island in his search attacks. Some historians believe for two brothers called Vivaldi, that the tower which is still on the members of a prominent family castle roof was part of Malocello’s of merchants in Genoa who were original castle. In 1339, Mallorcan involved in the textile and dyeing cartographerAngelino Dulcert pu- trade. They had been looking for blished a map showing the loca- dye plants growing wild in islands tion of this island with the words off the coast of Africa and had ne- “found by Lanzarotto Malocello” Lanzarotto Malocello map ver returned and because of their alongside the crest of Genoa. Lancelot 45 Lanzarote News Roundup Cabildo Announces a €12m Urban Investment Plan EU Funding for Arrecife, Teguise and San Bartolomé

Structured by the Lanzarote Cabildo, the EU is funding an Integrated and Sustainable Urban Development progra- mme in three municipalities which are home to 70% of the population

“Europe 2020 Strategy” The European Union is funding an “Integrated Sustainable Urban Development” programme for three districts on Lanzarote based on the following themes: Cultural tourism - alternative energy - lowe- ring electricity use – environmen- tal protection and reduction of the carbon footprint – improved mo- bility access – encouraging social inclusion - combatting bullying in schools - non tolerance for dis- crimination – widespread access to New Technology - introducing lar- ge open air shopping areas – insular cycling path along the seafront. Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés and Vice President José Juan Cruz with the Mayoress of San Bartolomé, Dolores Corujo Approved Major Schemes and Councillors Samuel Martin, Arrecife and Maria Paz Ca- San Bartolomé: a 50,000 m2 brera, Teguise. They announced 17 projects costing almost €12m, park at Playa Honda to be located 85% of which is from the EU Regional Development Fund and between the airport and the first 15% from the Cabildo housing area. Arrecife: sprucing up the Charco de San Ginés and over- hauling the drainage at Cuatro Es- and demographic pressures. and the various levels of govern- quinas; Teguise, refurbishment of To combat this, urban develop- ment is an indispensable element. the historic Molino de Teguise. ment must be accompanied by the Combining capacities and local expansion of educational facilities, knowledge is essential to identi- EU Policy Motivation social inclusion and environmen- fy shared solutions and to achie- Towns and cities throughout tal protection. Identifying effec- ve well accepted and sustainable Europe provide jobs and servi- tive responses to these challenges results. Such an approach is es- ces which generate more than two will be critical for achieving the pecially important at this time, thirds of the EU’s gross domestic Smart, sustainable, inclusive socie- given the seriousness of the cha- product as well as serving as ca- ty envisaged in the Europe 2020 llenges European cities currently talysts for creativity and inno- Strategy. face. They range from specific de- vation. However, these commu- mographic changes to the conse- nities also face the problems of S h a r e d S o l u t i o n s quences of economic stagnation unemployment, segregation and The development of strong part- in terms of job creation and pro- poverty which are interwoven nerships involving local citizens, viding services, to the impact of with severe environmental, social civil society, the local economy climate change. 46 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from the Cabildo The Cabildo Digital Archives Publish the Statistics for 2016 “84% Annual Tourist Occupation” - “22% of Inhabitants of Foreign Origin” “The figures reflect a recovery for the island economy to the pre-crisis level in the major fields of construction, tourism and allied services.” President Pedro San Ginés

Councillor for the Presidency, The Digital Archives are based in the former Cabildo building Finance and Data, Luis in C/ Leon y Castillo Arráez “This annual data survey is a true reflection Cabildo Annual Statistics of the situation on the island.” * Population - 145,000 inhabi- Cabildo Councillor, Luis Arráez tants - 40% reside in Arrecife. * 22% of the local population raging 55,768 on any given day. * 6% annual rise in average daily are foreign-born. (British, German, * 6.7 million passenger-movements tourist outlay. Italian etc). by air (arrivals plus departures). Full details available on www. * 4,924 registered businesses, an * 72,376 tourist beds – avera- memoriadelanzarote.com search annual rise of 100. ge occupation 84% throughout Anuario Estatístico de Lanzarote * Almost 3 million tourists – ave- the year. 2016.

Leading professionals of the island’s tourist sector attended the workshop which discussed the nine domestic and international routes operated by Vueling linking Lanzarote with As- turias, Barcelona, Bilbao, Málaga, Santiago de Com- postela and Seville, Paris and Rome. The Barcelona- Cabildo Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio, Spel Overseas based airline has partnered Tourism Managing Director Héctor Fernández with the Com- Tourism Lanzarote promo- mercial and Regional Directors of Vueling during their meeting tion campaigns for the past at the Hotel Lancelot 10 years.

Lancelot 47 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tourism Lanzarote Spel Heads “Smart Growth” EU Blue Eco-Tourism Atlantic Islands Interreg-Mac 2014-2020 Programme Superb Watersports, Facilities and Amenities in tandem with Environmental Conservation 12 Months a Year Lanzarote Tourism (Spel) is heading the steering committee to institute the Spain-Portugal cooperation programme to address the most important cross-border challenges linked to the implementation of the “ Europe 2020 “ strategy for the 3 Archipelago border regions, Madeira, Canaries and Azores.

Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio

The European Union has devi- sed specific measures to remedy the Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio and Spel Managing Di- challenges faced by the Outermost rector Héctor Fernández with the other members of the team Regions designed to address the at the establishment of the steering committee for Ecotur-Azul challenges they face because of their project financed by the European Union remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, as risk prevention; environmental and conditions, facilities and ameni- well as their economic dependence resource efficiency, research, deve- ties, Lanzarote is able to offer this on very few products. lopment and innovation; impro- important category of tourism 12 These territories are also known as vement of public administration; months a year in total conservation Macaronesia, a modern name for the competitiveness for small and me- of the environment.” Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira and dium-sized enterprises. Managing Director of Spel Lan- Cape Verde. The phrase comes from Tourism Councillor Echedey Eu- zarote Tourism, Héctor Fernán- “makárön nêsoi” (“Islands of the genio: “This is a project of great dez: “This is an area of sustainable Fortunate”), a term used by the An- significance which will help to pro- tourism for the benefit of activity- cient Greeks to describe the region.” pel watersports tourism, one of the minded tourists, specifically in the This plan, under the heading of major elements of the brand, Eu- area of sports on land and at sea “Smart Growth,” financed by the ropean Sports Destination. brand. who receive all the necessary infor- European Union, offers technical To this end we are arranging a series mation via the very latest integrated assistance for climate change and of events emphasizing the superb methods of communication.”

A collection of sculptures titled bring home the stark reality of plas- “Plasticide” by Lanzarote-based ar- tic pollution in our oceans and ma- tist Jason deCairesTaylor, was displa- rine life. The exhibit received major yed on London’s Southbank outside coverage in the national media who the National Theatre last in March. referred to his creation of Muséo Produced in collaboration with Atlántico Underwater Sculpture Greenpeace, the dramatic installation Park on the southern coast of Lan- focused on ocean plastic, seeking to zarote, unique in Europe.

48 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Centros Turísticos Lanzarote Celebrates 1st Annual César Manrique Day The Cabildo Tourist Centres celebrated the first annual César Man- rique Day on 24 April, which would have been the late artist’s 98th bir- thday. Two lecturers from La Laguna University, authors of his biography, spoke about of his life and works to the gathering as- sembled at the Castillo de San José which Manrique President Pedro San Ginés, Tourism and Centres Councillor Echedey himself had converted into Eugenio, Centres Managing Director José Juan Lorenzo with local and the International Museum regional academics of Modern Art in 1974. Lanzarote University of Tourism Students Visit Cruise Liner 1,750-Cabin MSC Preziosa with 3,500 Passengers on Board “A wonderful opportunity for our future professionals to learn about a sector bringing over 100,000 annual visitors to the island” Cabildo Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio Aboard MSC Preziosa 20 students accompanied by their teacher spent an entire morning obtaining first-hand ex- perience of a category of tourism which brings hundreds of thousands to the island annually. Besides a guided tour of the luxury installations the students were able to learn from members of the crew about the day to day running of activities as well as special features for handica- pped passengers, for whom 45 specially adap- ted cabins are available. Directed by Héctor Fernández, Spel Overseas Tourism Promotion arranged the visit despite the strictest control of access to cruise ships by non-passengers at all ports due to security concerns. MSC Preziosa is the cruise line’s flagship, which will be sailing from Southampton in Sep- tember and October this year. Among unique amenities the students learnt about is a Vertigo waterslide which twists and turns and at one point takes passengers over the edge of the ship and a Sports and Bowling Diner where you can get a burger and bowl a strike for a simple night Tourism graduates and their teacher together with of fun with family and friends. The shipping Spel Managing Director Héctor Fernández in the line is owned by the second largest container ship’s theatre during a series of talks by members of fleet in the world. the crew Lancelot 49 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from the Canarian Government Canary Islands Wins Major Award at Routes Europe Forum 2017 Government President Fernando Clavijo Hails the Work of Promotur

The Routes Marketing Awards, held at Belfast Waterfront at the end of April, are highly regarded as the most pres- tigious awards in the industry as they are voted for and judged by the airline network planning community. The event was attended by 114 airlines, 1200 route development professionals and 36 tourism authorities.

Canarian Government President Fernando Clavijo said that the Promotur team of route development professionals were highly worthy of the award

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo hailed the work of Promo- President Clavijo with Tourism Councillor, Maria Teresa tur in opening up new routes for Lorenzo, Promotur Managing Director Maria Méndez Castro airlines connecting the Canary Is- and Maria Guardiet head of the route development team lands with airports all over Euro- pe. He said, “Tourism is by far our international conference on “Smart ving from geo-referenced data, big major industry, the lifeblood of our Destinations 2017” organised by data and open data platforms, and economy, and attracting holiday- the World Tourism Organisation, enhanced environmental protection makers from new markets ensures the Spanish Ministry of Industry through smart tools were also part its future. Winning such an impor- and Tourism and the Digital Agen- of the discussions. Furthermore, tant award is a great endorsement da of Spain. According to their changing travel behaviours and in- for the marketing strategy of the conclusions, Smart Destinations creasing personalized customer ex- Canarian Government’s Tourism are key to sustainable development periences, new business models and Department in opening the Route and contribute not only to advan- the role of entrepreneurs, improved Development Department throug- ces in the tourism sector but also participatory processes supported hout the European market. in societies at large as it addresses by smart solutions, the relation bet- major challenges and opportunities ween travellers and local commu- Smart Destinations of the tourism sector in the coming nities, and the sharing of existing Innovation, Technology years. Destinations have to assume applications. For professionals of and Sustainability the new global framework: a com- the travel industry, innovation, te- The Canarian Government plex context in which tourists’ be- chnology and sustainability play the Tourism Executive is constantly in haviour and new technologies are key role in marketing a tourist re- the vanguard of proposing innova- changing economic structures and sort as a Smart Destinations by the tive approaches by the local tourist related policies in a new scenario of travel industry. industry to the latest trends in te- continuous evolution. The use of technological so- chnology in order to be able to Improved accessibility of destina- lutions contributes effectively to compete with other major holiday tions thanks to new solutions, the evidence-based decision making, destinations. They attended the first opportunities and challenges deri- prioritization of measures and anti-

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Canarian Tourism Councillor Maria Teresa Lorenzo

cipation of future scenarios, which se of the geographical location of to strengthen our ties with existing is essential for responsible mana- the Canary Islands the only way for connections as well as with the 24 gement of tourism and its impacts. holidaymakers to reach our shores new routes recently introduced. Topics such as smart destination is by air. It is not only a matter of Managing Director of Promotur, systems for regular and timely mea- an increase in airline seats it also Maria Méndez Castro, who accep- surement, intelligent promotion of means that it opens up new markets ted the Routes Marketing Award tourist sites and digital accessibility tourists from towns and regions on behalf of the Canarian Gover- formed part of the parallel presen- which have never been connected nment pointed out that the event tations given over the three days of with the Canaries. In addition, it wi- also offered an opportunity to soli- the conference. dens the variety of merchandise we dify her personal relations with exis- Canarian Tourism Councillor can import from overseas markets. ting international airlines she has Maria Teresa Lorenzo said, becau- It is important for us to continue been working with over the years. The Promotur chief executive also stressed the important role played by Maria Guardiet who headed the team of Canarian route develop- ment professionals responsible for opening up new markets with the airlines. She added she was conti- nually trying to attract new airlines to use the Canaries as an additional point of operations for their routes by basing part of their fleet perma- Managing Director of Promotur, Maria Méndez accepted the nently in Canarian airports, as is the Routes Marketing Award practice of Vueling and Ryanair.

Canarian Councillor Maria Te- resa Lorenzo praised the moder- nisation programme of Puerto del Carmen over the past seven years which refurbished and upgraded the resort’s hotels, in tandem with the infrastructure as well as expanding the amenities and facilities for holi- daymakers to meet the demands of today’s quality tourist market.

50 Lancelot Lancelot 51 Lanzarote News Roundup Canary Government and Lanzarote Cabildo Tourism Departments Solidifying Traditional Clientele and Searching for Emergent Markets

The Executive members of the regional and insular tourism execu- tives and their teams never sit back and rest on their laurels of having achieved yet another year of brea- king records in the amount of ho- lidaymakers visiting the Canary Islands in general and each of the individual isles in particular. As is seen on the preceding page almost all major airlines have increased their capacity in flights operated bet- ween the major European markets and the Archipelago in addition to which promising new routes have been introduced. But the day to day work continues in staying in touch with all international tour operators, whether major or specialists so as to be on top of any important new in- terest sector of the travel market.

52 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup King and Queen of Spain Visit the Canary Islands Royal Support for Risco Caido as a World Heritage Site

King Felipe and Queen Leti- zia visited the historic Risco Cai- do Cave in Gran Canaria full of carvings created by the original inhabitants, the Guanches, who lived in this area of the island before the Spanish arrived to colonise the region. It is belie- ved that this was a sacred site, as the sunlight that passes through the openings of these cave dwe- llings crosses the pubic triangles that represent fertility symbols from which we can learn that the Guanches had knowledge of astronomy. For this reason, the Government of Gran Canaria has applied to UNESCO to re- King Felipe and Queen gister the Risco Caido Cave as a Letizia waving to Canary World Heritage Site. King Felipe Islanders during the visit said that he would be personally writing to the United Nations to and being greeted by the Ca- endorse this petition. The deci- narian President sion will be announced in 2019. King Felipe and Queen Leti- zia, accompanied by Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Island Government, visited the offices of the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands Consortium in Taliarte known as PLOCAN. The president of the Canary Island Government, Fernando Clavijo talked about the Strate- gy for the Internationalisation of the economy rolled out by the regional government to make The King and Queen and the Cabinet of the Canary Govern- the islands a platform between Europe, Africa and South Ame- ment together with the historians and scientists involved in Risco rica. In this strategy, “the resear- Caida and the Ocean Project chers who get this land to pro- gress, who work day after day in areas such as studying the beha- viour and efficiency of different maritime devices and technolo- gies, of which the Canary Island Oceanic Platform is the perfect example, play a leading role. The King thanked the scientists for their dedication.

52 Lancelot Lancelot 53 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tías Tias Approves 5-Star Luxury Beachside Hotel at Matagorda Canarian Government €2 Million Upgrade for Section of Promenade

Photos: Dory Hernández

Mayor Pancho Hernández Canarian Tourism Councillor Maria Teresa Lorenzo with the announced that a new 154- Mayor and Deputy Mayor and Tourism Councillor of Tias who room luxury hotel on the bea- were joined by Business Licensing Councillor Olivier Roper ch avenue is to open in 2018, at a cost of 30 million euros

The Canarian Government Councillor for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Maria Teresa Lorenzo, announced a €2m investment in upgrading an important section of Puerto del Carmen promenade between Jameos Playa and the Bea- triz hotel. A second important in- vestment is destined to completely refurbish El Fondeadero as a res- Eva Ciprés of the Ca- taurant school for students taking narian Goverment and hotel and hospitality sector courses the artist Juan Gopar, at Lanzarote Tourism University. As Puerto del Carmen harbour is who painted the mural the resort’s major centre of activi- on the main wall when ty for holidaymakers this facility is it first opened two deca- an ideal location for apprentices to des ago, has been com- gain practical experience working missioned to carry out a with tourists. major restoration of the Mayor Francisco Hernández pointed out that Puerto del Car- work which has suffered men played a very important from erosion caused by pioneering role in introducing salt and the sea air tourism to Lanzarote 50 years ago with the opening of the very ymakers every year since. supporting the modernisation of the first tourist hotel on the seasi- Tourism Councillor Amado resort “which allows us to compete de in 1966 and has remained the Vizcaino thanked the Canarian favourably with other major holiday most popular resort among holida- Tourism Department for its role in destinations in Europe.” 54 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup 50th Anniversary Exhibition at Lanzarote Airport Museum

The Tias Mayor, the Tourist Councillor and the Airport Director open the 50th Anniversary of Puerto del Carmen Exhibition at Lanzarote Airport Mu- seum together with other authorities. The volume of passengers has grown from 9,000 in 1967 when the Hotel Fariones opened to 6 million this year.

President Pedro San Ginés announces Tias celebrated plans for the Cabildo and the Canary Go- vernment Tourist Infrastructure programme World Book Day in to cooperate with the establishment of the local schools with Pepe Dámaso Museum to house the works a poetry reading connected with César Manrique that the ar- and a contest of tist is donating to Puerto del Carmen. lyrics for folklore The Canarian Government, the Cabildo tunes. Culture and the Ayuntamiento of Tias Tourism and Culture Councillors with the Cabildo Presi- Councillor Amado dent and the artist Pepe Dámaso in the offices Vizacaino and Fi- of the presidency of the Insular Authority. nance Councillor Ramón Melián

Tias Mayor Pancho Hernández and Sports Councillor Javier Aparicio, congratulate FC Puerto del Carmen on winning the insular league title for the first time in their 27 year history

Lancelot 55 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Yaiza Green Light for €40 Million Playa Blanca Harbour Extension Financed by EU Development Fund and Canarian Government

Mayoress Gladys Acuña is de- lighted that work on the Playa Blanca harbour expansion is scheduled to start immediately

Mayoress Gladys Acuña met with would compensate for the varying the Spanish Government in Madrid depths of the water levels caused to propose the building of a natural by the tides. The Mayoress thanked swimming pool at the fishing village the Lanzarote Senator Joel Delgado of El Golfo for the benefit of the for facilitating her meeting with the Mayoress Acuña with hundreds of tourists visiting the site Deputy Director of the Land and Lanzarote Senator Joel daily as well as for local residents. Sea Public Domain Department. Delgado after visiting the She carried with her an outline pro- This forms part of Mayoress authorities in Madrid posal to convert an area of 1,800m2 Acuña’s efforts to obtain urban fa- in the sea respecting the local envi- cilities for El Golfo and for Playa ronment and ensuring a minimum Quemada where she has requested of visual impact. A pumping station a promenade for the seafront.

Mayoress Gladys Acu- ña with Public Works Councillor Jonatan Lemes and Finan- ce Councillor Óscar The Mayoress and Culture Noda examine plans Councillor with the chess for the sports complex students and their teachers Yaiza Town Hall is promo- The Ayuntamiento of Yaiza is ming pool and other facilities to be ting the game of chess and local proposing the building of a cove- added at a later stage. To be located youngsters by organising twi- red sports stadium at Playa Blanca at the rear of the bus station on Plot ce-weekly classes at Uga con- on a 3,700 m2 site which can also E 10, this site khas been approved ducted by chess expert Miguel be adapted to stage concerts and for this use in the General Plan of Angel Garcia. Some of the most other public events. Plans for the the Municipality. The Town Hall advanced players participated first phase includes pitches for bas- has apportioned 84,000 euros for in regional and Cabildo cham- ketball, handball and indoor soccer the design of the project to be pre- pionships during May. as well as a gymnasium, with swim- sented within six months.

56 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup National Dance Academy of Ireland Offers Scholarship to Yaiza Ballerina Student Interchange Yaiza-Toulon Erasmus Foreign Language Programme

Yaiza IES Secondary School pupils and their teachers visited Toulon as part of the EU’s Erasmus exchange programme between member coun- tries to improve their knowledge of foreign languages. Their French coun- terparts had visited the school in Yaiza earlier in the year. In both towns, the students were accommodated in local homes and besides the educational as- pect they were accompanied on a gui- ded tour of the local attractions. Yaiza Mayoress Gladys Acuña expressed her satisfaction that local schoolchildren had an opportunity to improve their knowledge of foreign languages by visiting a school in France. Yaiza Secondary School pupils and teachers with their French counterparts in Toulon

Tourism Councillor Olga Caraballo says that following the removal of lampposts and 8 year old Zoe palms from the important sho- Febles during pping area at C/ Los Limo- her perfor- nes, the additional space allows more access for holidaymakers mance at the with reduced mobility as well as Dance World for prams and young children. Cup in Burgos

8 year old local ballet student Zoe Febles Peñate put on an ex- cellent performance at the Dance World Cup celebrated in Burgos, Spain in February with 1,300 par- ticipants in all categories. The Yaiza Children and volunteers at the Yaiza ballerina showed so much promise that a member of the jury, Richard Animal Sanctuary dAlton, offered her a scholarship Fifty pupils of Yaiza CEIP School visited to attend an intensive course of tra- Yaiza Animal Sanctuary accompanied by Yaiza Mayoress Gladys ining this summer at the National Animal Protection Councillor Javier Camacho Acuña congratu- Dance Academy of Ireland where he teaches World Class Ballet and and volunteers from the Asociación Doggys del lated the ballerina Sur as part of their training on how to treat their Contemporary Dancing. Zoe lear- and her teacher four-legged friends and to never be cruel to ani- ned her dancing from a very young mals. They firmly believe that teaching children Rachael Thompson age at Rachael Thompson Escuela to care for their pets and treat them with kind- who teaches ballet de Danza in Playa Blanca among ness, care and attention is an experience that to youngsters at other local children whose pupils often participate in fiestas and the youngsters can easily transfer to their re- her school in Playa lationships with other humans too. events organised by the Ayunta- Blanca miento of Yaiza. Lancelot 57 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from San Bartolomé San Bartolomé Plans 50,000m2 Park at Playa Honda

San Bartolomé Mayoress Dolores Corujo expressed her great The Mayoress and satisfaction that local inhabitants Councillors on the would be able enjoy the largest site located between public park on Lanzarote the airport and the 3.5 Million Euro Outlay first streets of Playa A 50,000m2 park is planned for Playa Honda bordered by Honda as part of the European Union the main island road “Europe 2020 Strategy” based on In- and the beach tegrated Sustainable Urban Develop- ment. Eighty-five percent of the cost of the 3.5 million euro project is funded Playa Honda by the EU and the remaining fifteen per cent by the Lanzarote Cabildo, C a l i s t h e n i c s P a r k The Town Hall Sports who coordinated all the details with Department have installed the Town Hall before submitting the street workout calisthenics plan to the European Commission. equipment at the Centro The site runs from the airport pe- Deportivo Playa Honda as an rimeter to the first row of houses in additional sports amenity for Playa Honda, bordered to the north local youngsters (and oldsters) by the main highway and the beach to as an excellent way to keep the the south. In general terms, the Town body in good shape. Hall seek to create a landscaped gar- den area with walkways amid shaded palms, shrubs and sub-tropical plants, Local students from San Bar- with space to stage outdoor concerts. tolomé and Playa Honda schools Also planned are pitches for soccer, produced a highly creative thea- basketball and other games as well as trical work called “Twelfth Night a picnic area, a dedicated doggie zone without Shakespeare.” Written by and, at a later stage, a swimming pool. Spanish author Adolfo Marsillach, Due to the proximity to the airport the plot deals with present day no building may exceed 3 metres in youth rebelling against the pain height. Architects have been invited to of abandonment. Following the submit plans enabling work to begin presentation, the cast engaged in next year and for the park to open by a lively discussion on the subject spring 2019. with members of the audience.

58 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Agriculture-Artisans Fair - Local Produce Arts & Crafts and Folklore 1st Sunday of Every Month 09:00 to 14:00rs at Plaza Leon y Castillo

Agriculture has tradi- tionally dominated the district’s economy and local farmers evolved highly original methods of cultivation centuries ago by trapping moist soil blown across the fields from the Bay of Famara with windbreaks to irrigate their crops, mainly the sweet potato, squash and melons.

Arts and Crafts Councillor Isabel Sosa has organised introduced “Experimenta Cultura,” a series of workshops teaching the modern day use of traditional local crafts, which are held every Friday 17.00 – 18.00 hrs at the Casa Cerdeña. Subjects include: ‘Rosetas,’ little rosettes made Arts & Crafts Councillor Isabel Sosa Arts introduces with white thread and joined “Experimenta Cultura” together to make tablemats or as an insertion in tablecloths. “Fibres applying cochineal dye from the “Cookery,” recipes for bread, Vegetales” how cotton, flax or tunera cactus to cloth, wood or paper. cheese, gofio, mojo sauce and jute embroidery can be adapted “Cerámica,” creating pottery by hand mistela liqueur made from grapes to many designs. “Cochineal,” without the use of the potter’s wheel. or fruit. Everyone is welcome.

Lancelot 59 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Arrecife City Sightseeing Panoramic Train Tours on Two Routes French and Arrecife Students “Parlez Francaise” and “Habla Español” Photos Sergio Betancort

Tourism Councillor Rafael Juan González with the Mayoress at the presentation of the Tourist Train

Eva de Anta Mayoress of Arrecife

Tourist Train Visitors are able to choose two different routes to discover Arrecife’s attractions during a 45 minute pano- ramic tour with multilingual audio commentary. Passengers can hop Fourteen French students joi- tion Councillor Ascensión Toledo off and on at any of the seven stops ned their counterparts from Arre- and Insular Director Mario Pérez. whilst the ticket is valid. Noteworthy cife high schools during a foreign Among many other activities, the sites: San Gabriel and San José Cast- language Trip&Speak EU Eras- guests from France were treated les, Reducto Beach, the Charco de mus programme. Greeting the to an exhibition of local dancing San Ginés inland lagoon, known as students and their teachers were by Coros y Danzas de Arrecife at the Venice of the Atlantic and the Mayoress Eva de Anta, Educa- the Recova. adjoining 17th century church. Arrecife Mayoress Eva de Anta said that the train offers tourists an opportunity to sit back and relax whilst visiting the town without the stress of driving. Tourism Counci- llor Rafael Juan González considers the train ride an additional asset for the benefit of quality tourism offe- ring visitors a chance to see the pro- menade and downtown area as well World Autism Awareness Day was autism in social activities and welco- as El Salinero Insular Theatre, the the motivation to change the illu- me them into society with inclusion, Public Library and the Cabildo Is- mination of the Castillo de San Ga- respect and tolerance. According to land Government building located briel and the Cabildo Insular to the the World Health Organisation, one away from the town centre. colour blue as in the symbolic slogan in 160 children suffers from this neu- City Sightseeing operate tourist #LightItUpBlue. All over the world rological ailment which commences trains in over one hundred cities all individuals and organisations get to- at a very young age and continues in over the world and carried a total of gether to call on the public to use all adolescence and adulthood and affects 13 million passengers in 2016. their efforts to include sufferers from hundreds of families on Lanzarote. 60 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup 300th Anniversary of George Friederic Handel’s Water Music Suites Concert by the OCL at San Ginés, Lagoon in Arrecife on 1 July 2017 First Royal Performance on the River Thames in London in July 1717

The Classical Orchestra of Lanza- rote performing at last year’s event. See page 13 For more details

Tourism and Culture Counci- llor Rafael Juan González

Celebrating the III Annual OCL Concert by Candlelight on the spec- tacular setting of the island capital’s beautiful lagoon, known as the Venice of the Atlantic. Handel’s Water Music was commissioned by King George I of England exactly three centuries ago this month. See page 13.

Arrecife Book Week centred on the author Rafael Arozare- na and his work Mararia. His- Arrecife Sports Councillor Jacobo Le- torian Zebensui Rodriguez mes congratulated 12 year old Canarian gave a highly innovative inter- Wrestling athlete Daniela Cazorla on be- pretation of the main character mirror those of the island and ing presented to King Felipe and Queen in which he interprets the in- its inhabitants. Photo: The Ma- Letizia of Spain during their visit to the terchange of the characteristics yoress, the Town Hall and Ca- Canary Islands in April, as the represen- of Mararia with those of Lan- bildo Culture Councillors and tative of Club La Lucha El Jable. Daniela zarote, her “alter ego.” When head of Cabildo publications was delighted when the King told her that the author describes her rela- with the main speaker at the she looked like one of his daughters! tionships and problems they Charco de San Ginés.

As part of the 2nd Annual Series of Classical Concerts in Arrecife the choir of La Laguna University, Tenerife, performed “Body and Soul” both at a midday recital in the Plazuela and at an evening concert at the Sala Sarama- go. The event was organised by OCL Lanzarote Classical Orchestra in collaboration with Arrecife Culture Coun- cillor Rafael Juan González, the Canarian Government and the César Manrique Foundation. Their repertoire contains works by Manuel de Falla, zarzuelas by Valois Auvidis as well as by contemporary composers. Lancelot 61 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports fromTeguise “600 Years Teguise” Exhibition Visits Island of La Palma Architectural Barriers Removed in Town Centre and at High School

Fotos: R-L La Palma Cabildo President Anselmo Pestana, Ma- yor of Teguise Oswaldo Betancort, Culture Councillor La Palma, Teguise Mayor Oswaldo Be- Prímitivo Jerónimo, Teguise Town Historian, Francisco Hernán- tancort praised the excellent dez Delgado; Exhibition Commisioner Félix Delgado and Direc- restoration of two 18th century tor of Document Restoration, La Palma Cabildo, Verónica Ojeda books from the town archives by the Cabildo of La Palma Eliminating Architectural Barriers in Town Centre and at Schools “600 Year Teguise” Exhibition Teguise Mayor Oswal- “The Art of Writing and Restoring the Me- do Betancort with mory” was opened on the island of La Palma Cabildo Vice Pre- by the President of the Cabildo, the Counci- llor for National Heritage and Teguise Mayor sident and Public Oswaldo Betancort. La Palma’s Centre for the Works Councillor José Conservation and Restoration of historical litera- Juan Cruz and En- ture has refurbished two of the most important vironment Councillor historical documents from the Teguise Archives Marcos Bergaz at the dating back to 1714. One is about the cultiva- tion of tobacco, which was a major industry on initiation of the im- both islands. On Lanzarote almost all tobacco provements was grown in the district of Tinajo. It is interes- The Lanzarote Cabildo has la School through the re- ting to note that in the 19th century, emigrants begun work to improve mo- moval of architectural and from the Canary Islands took their expertise to bility for the physically cha- structural barriers as well Cuba where they started the cigar industry. llenged in Teguise Town providing safety at busy The display forms an integral part of the and at CEIP Alfonso Spino- road crossings. preparations for the 600th anniversary celebra- tions of Lanzarote’s Royal and Ancient Capital. Teguise historian Francisco Hernández Del- gado facilitated genealogical data about 500 Archivist Félix Del- men from La Palma who came to Lanzarote to gado gave a talk get married between 1740 and 1850, many of in the Municipal them settling down in Teguise. This exhibition Library about the which was originally inaugurated in Lanzarote in May 2016, has also been presented in Puer- exhibition in Brus- to del Rosario and Betancuria on Fuerteventura sels of the work of and will also be visiting other Canary Islands. Leandro Perdomo

62 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Playa El Jablillo Awarded EU Blue Flag for Water Purity and Environmental Quality Tahiche Schoolchildren Create Hiking Routes for the District

T h e E U B l u e F l a g With the award of the Blue Flag for Playa El Jablillo, Costa Teguise has achieved the distinction for two of its beaches for the very fi rst time. It has been fl ying at Playa de Las Cucharas since 2013. The Blue Flag of the EU guarantees water quality based on cer- tifi ed laboratory tests; cleanliness, safe- ty and access for all at the beach; as well as environmental management and for adequate information for bathers.

Teguise Mayor Oswaldo Be- tancort and Tourism Coun- The Teguise Mayor and Tourist Councillor cillor Antonio present the district’s taxis with multi-lingual Callero proudly information on local tourist attractions to raise the Blue display in their vehicles Flag

Mayor Oswaldo Betancort, Tourism Councillor Olivia Duque, Town Historian Francisco Hernández, teacher José Juan Romero with the school staff and pupils

Mayor of Teguise Oswaldo Sights include the ruins of Betancort warmly congratu- historic Zonzamas Palace, three lated the pupils and teaching ancient volcanoes, rare endemic 400 pupils of the IES Costa Teguise crea- staff of CEIP César Manri- plants and a special César Man- ted a mural for the school playground com- que for creating a series of rique trail which includes his fi rst bating inequality and bullying and praising fi rst class hiking routes within home, now the CM Founda- of inclusion, multi-culture and tolerance a radius of fi ve kilometres of tion, originally known as Tahiche centre. “Taro de Tahiche”.

Lancelot 63 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Haría 50 Norwegian Tourists Inaugurate Historic Haria Route New Jetties for 70 Additional Moorings at Orzola Harbour

Mayor Marci Acuña Mayor Marci Acuña with welcomed tourists to the town Tourism Councillor Soraya Brito greeting the Scandinavian In welcoming 50 Norwegian tourists to visitors to the municipality in the the town, Mayor Marci Acuña invited them Plaza opposite the Town Hall to inaugurate the sustainable Historic Route of Haria which emphasizes local traditions, the arts and crafts workshop, the unique Va- lley of 1,000 Palms, the Casa de César Man- rique, the main Plaza with El Aljibe art ga- llery and the Museo Sacro.

The Lanzarote Cabildo and the Ayuntamiento of Haria have refurbished Chafariz Dam, to protect wildlife, mainly rabbits and hedgehogs, who go the- re to drink water. Access to the banks of the watering hole was so badly damaged during a storm that the animals were unable to climb back up the path and Haria Mayor Marci Acuña with Canarian fell into the water and drowned. Birdlife which visit Government Deputy President and Councillor the reservoir includes the very rare Eleanor’s Fal- con, kestrels, whitethroats and vultures. for Public Works Pablo Rodriguez Photo: Cabildo Environment Councillor Mar- cos Bergaz and Haria Environment Councillor The Canarian Government is installing 4 new jet- and Deputy Mayor José Pérez Dorta visit the re- ties at the port in Orzola at a cost of 350,000 euros, pair work at the Chafariz Dam in the Haria coun- to provide 70 additional moorings for commercial, fi s- tryside. Before piped water was introduced in the hing and leisure craft. The largest, measuring 60 me- 1960s, this stream was the only source of water for tres, will allow larger excursion boats and ferries to tie the entire district. up alongside the pier.

64 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup An Iron Will and Surgery at Hospiten Drove Para Athlete Lionel Morales over the Finishing Line at the Rio Olympics Report by Larry Yaskiel

Lionel Morales, a 43 year old Lionel Morales with his surgeon Dr Chmielewski, personal trai- para athlete from Haria, Lan- ner Ruben Toribio and physiotherapist Juan Montero zarote, had his leg amputated 20 years ago after a car acci- dent. His fractured left femur was repaired with a metal pla- te and screws but despite this, he took up long distance run- ning and triathlon training. And his will of iron resulted in his finishing in 6th place at the Rio Olympics despite being the only amateur in the race. An amazing achievement! this procedure, but Lionel Morales known as locking, has been paten- was determined to compete and be- ted by the company. However, tragedy had struck gan exercising only one week after Dr Chmielewski paid tribute to just a few months before Rio when his release from hospital. The rest his assistants Dr Said and Dr Pérez Lionel Morales broke his femur in is history. and to the surgical nurses coordina- a serious fall and was operated on Dr Chmielewski had been ope- ted by Vanessa Betancor. However, by the head of orthopaedic surgery rating with this specific system of the excellence of the surgical proce- at Hospiten Lanzarote, Dr Dariusz bone fixation since 2010 and based dure was matched by the sheer grit Chmielewski, who replaced the 20- on his unique practical experience, and absolute determination of the year old joint replacement with an the manufacturer of the plate, Zi- para athlete combined with the ex- NCB plate. At this stage, it would mmer Biomet, the world’s leading ceptional help of his personal trainer have been considered impossible for provider of orthopaedic surgical Ruben Toribio and physiotherapist Lionel to contemplate competing in material, invited him to organi- Juan Montero. the Olympics as a transfemoral am- ze specialised training courses for As an acknowledged leader in putee must use approximately 80% orthopaedic surgeons throughout the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, more energy to walk than a person Europe to teach this specific me- Dr Dariusz Chmielewski, has been with two legs due to the complexi- thod of osteosynthesis as the most invited to lecture on his medical ties in movement connected with efficient way of how to restore the procedures at prestigious interna- the knee. Under normal circums- internal fixation of the bone frac- tional medical conventions and has tances, it takes two months before ture based on the solid integration published a significant of number of an athlete can resume training after of the plate and screw. The system scientific papers on the subject. Lancelot 65 PhotoNews Lanzarote Lionel Morales’s wonderful smile sends a message to us all: “never give up”

Juan Santana Chief Physician, David de Diego, Hospiten Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Stefan López of Zimmer Biomet with the nursing staff

Amura Restaurant at Puerto Calero over- looking the marina has been among the island’s favourite dining esta- blishments for almost three decades. It has Yaiza Culture Councillor now made an exciting Daniel Medina and the change with the choice School of Fine Arts Lecturer of Manu Liria as chef Camino Marcos at the ope- who studied at the ning of the exhibition renowned Hofmann School of Cuisine, Under the auspices of Yaiza Cul- Barcelona, where David ture Councillor Daniel Medina, the Gil, Josep Maria Rodri- Casa de Cultura Benito Pérez Ar- guez and Fran Lopez mas exhibited a new approach to learned their skills. Pablo Picasso’s work “El Guernica” Among the innovations to commemorate the 80th year of in the totally revamped its creation. This work, which has menu of Spanish and remained the most iconic symbol of international dishes is a the Spanish Civil War, inspired the tasty selection of vegan pupils of Pancho Lasso School of dishes. Fine Arts, Arrecife.

66 Lancelot PhotoNews Lanzarote St Patrick’s Day in Puerto del Carmen Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés, Tias Mayor Pancho Her- nández and Tourism Councillor Amado Vizcaino with Hono- rary Irish Councillor Eileen Izquierda following mass in the harbour church Once again, St Patrick’s Day in Puerto del Carmen was celebrated in style, which is why it is conside- red to be the best in Europe outside the Emerald Isle. In addition, Irish holidaymakers voted Lanzarote as “Favourite Sea and Sun Destination” for the 14th year in succession at the World Holiday Fair 2016 in Dublin.

The Mayor of Tias with Jack Fitzsimmons and wife Barbara who have a holiday home in Puer- to del Carmen Claire Doyle, Connor Long and Kate Byrne, members of the 16 Celtic Roots singers and dancers from Bree, County Wexford, who performed at this year’s concert together with the U2 Tribute Band and several local artists. The event took place in the harbour after the traditional St Patrick’s Day proces- sion along the beach avenue Lancelot 67 PhotoNews Lanzarote At the 24th annual Vinistra World of Malvasia Wine Contest 2016 held in Croatia in May, Bo- degas La Geria was awarded a Gold Medal for Antigua Malvasia Dulce 2005 and a Silver Medal for Man- to Malvasia Volcánica 2016. The most important contest for Malva- sia wines in the world.

Author Agustin Pallarés with publishers Mario Ferrer and Ruben Acosta of Ediciones Remotas “Prehistoria de Lanzarote,” by Agus- tín Pallares was presented to a highly- interested public at the Ayuntamiento de Arrecife Civic Hall. The work consists of a comprehensive history of the ancient pre- Hispanic inhabitants of the island. Their origin, language, engravings, structures, food items, clothing, agriculture, fishing, religion, funeral rites, medicine, arms and battles among other subjects.

Based on the EU Erasmus Interchange Programme, students and teachers of the EOI Arrecife, including Nacho Vilalta, made a trip to the Anglolang Academy in Scarborough, North Yorkshire to improve their knowledge of English and are seen in the photograph with the school’s principle Gustav Edner.

Lanzarote Insular Cheese Awards “Tito González Medina” was held at Uga in May. Of the 30 cheeses entered the winners in each ca- tegory were Granja San Roque (fresh) Guatisea Following a talk at the EOI (semi cured) and Fin- Language School, Arrecife, on ca de Uga (cured). 2nd the subject of conservation of places: Guinate (fresh) the environment Larry Yaskiel Finca de Uga (semi cured) and El Cuchillo (cu- received a thank you gift from red). Photo: The winners with the Mayoress of headmistress Carmen Rosa Gon- Yaiza and the Cabildo Agriculture Councillor. zález and teacher Nacho Vilalta.

68 Lancelot PhotoNews Lanzarote

Pancho Corujo Visits Tahiche C.E.I.P School Lanzarote-Born Opera Star Delights the Pupils

José Juan Romero

It was a very special occasion for the pupils of our school as it is not Pancho Corujo with the pupils of CEIP School, Tahiche. His an everyday occurrence for a star from the world of opera turning up most recent appearances have been as Rodolfo in La Bohème by to say hello. Pancho Corujo, who is Puccini, Tamino in The Magic Flute by Mozart and Edgar of descended from a family of famous Ravenswood in Lucia de Lammermoor by Donizetti. His next Lanzarote folklore musicians, now appearance on Lanzarote is in Arrecife on 19 August, in the lives in Madrid. He is considered annual tribute to Alfredo Kraus he organises to be among the most promising tenors of his generation, and has In talking about his own career, all the questions they put to him. appeared in a variety of roles on the the tenor told his young audience He has family in Tahiche and one stages of many of the leading opera that until he was 18 years old he of his brothers attends this school. houses in the world. was uncertain about which musi- One of the important observations Pancho Corujo was invited to cal path to follow until one of his he passed on to his audience was our school as part of a series entitled teachers at the Tenerife Music Aca- that Lanzarote was an ideal place for “Excellence and Values” in which demy told him that she believed he creativity because of its tranquillity young people from this island who would be successful in the world of and that they should attend classical have succeeded in their professions, opera. This gave him the confidence musical concerts. Pancho Corujo or- such as scientists, artists or athletes, to enter several competitions which ganises an annual concert at Cine At- tell the pupils how much hard work he won and this brought him into lantida in Arrecife in memory of the and application was required befo- the mainstream of operatic tenors. famous Canarian opera singer Alfre- re they became successful in their Pancho Corujo accompanied his do Kraus who had a close relations- professions. With special emphasis talk with some musical interludes hip with Lanzarote and he invited all on the human values involved in so including a few bars of La Traviata present to come to this year’s event. doing. Previous guests included a and of a popular local folklore song In closing, the young tenor made a film director, a champion windsurfer which went down very well with promise to give a performance in the and an Olympic marathon runner. the youngsters. He also answered school at some time in the future. Lancelot 69 PhotoNews Lanzarote Leading Councillors of the Cabildo and Asolan Executives discuss work plans underway and approved futu- re projects for the island. Cabildo Vice President and Planning and Coordi- nation Councillor José Juan Cruz and Public Works Councillor Andrés Stinga met with the President of the Lanza- rote Association of Hotels Susana Pé- rez and her Executive which included Francisco Armas and Luis Miguel Mo- rales deliberated over programmes es- timated to cost 183 million euros and the private and public entities agreed to continue their close collaboration. Susana Pérez was once again voted President of Asolan and is seen with the newly-elected Executive Board inclu- ding Francisco Martí- nez, Francisco Armas, Bienvenido Saavedra and Luis Miguel Mo- rales

Inauguration of Barceló Hotel Group’s Hotel Occidental Lanza- rote Playa and Hotel Occidental Lanzarote Mar, olympic swimming pool, in the presence of Simón Pe- The first round of dro Barceló, President of the Barcelo the children’s insular Group, the Industrial and Tourism annual chess compe- Councillors of the Canary Govern- tition at the San José ment, the President of the Lanzarote Obrero Fiesta, Aso- Cabildo, the Mayor of Teguise and mada, attracted 65 Ángel Esquinas, Director General enthusiasts from all Barceló, Canarias and Asier Baque- the island’s schools, ro, Director Hotel Occidental Lan- the winners quali- zarote Playa, Alberto Lorrio, Sports fying for the finals at Manager Barceló, Canarias and Án- Gran Canaria. gel Herreras, Hotel Director.

70 Lancelot T O U R I S T I N F O R M A T I O N

EMERGENCY CALLS CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES Emergencies 112 Belgium 928 230701 Ambulance 928 812 222 Denmark 922 275757 Hospital 928 595 000 Finland 928 224358 Fire Brigade 928 816 312 France 928 292371 Police 928 597 107 British Honorary Consul Lanzarote Germany 928 275700 Water Board 928 814 400 Sue Thain – (To contact call) Holland 928 242382 Guardia Civil 928 811 886 Tel: 902 109 356 Fax: 928 267 774 Italy Ayuntamiento Arrecife 928 81 04 52 928 241911 Atuntamiento Haría 928 83 52 51 Irish Honorary Consul Lanzarote Sweden 928 260884 Ayuntamiento S. Bartolomé 928 52 01 28 Eileen Izquierda Lawlor Switzerland 928 274544 Ayuntamiento Teguise 928 84 50 01 Tel: 928 808 546 Fax: 928 802 200 Norway 928 495035/6 Ayuntamiento of Tias 928 83 36 19 Ayuntamiento de Tinajo 928 84 00 21 British Consulate Ayuntamiento de Yaiza 928 83 62 20 Esther Martin is the British Vice Consul at Las Palmas. To seek advice, or make an appointment with a consular official Postage and Post Office in Las Palmas or Lanzarote, call the number above. Notarial Letters and postcards within Europe bookings online service: www.ukinspain.fco.gov.uk 1.15 euro, USA 1.30 euro. Puerto del Carmen post offi ce is open Monday- Friday 08.30 - 14.30 hrs, Saturday 09.30 - 12.30 hrs. Christian Worship Arrecife post offi ce: Monday-Friday 08.30 - 20.30 Church of England hrs, Saturday 09.30 - 13.00 hrs. Opening times are All services are Holy Eucharist with hymns. 10 am Nazaret: Igle- for stamps and registered letters etc. but both offi ces sia Nuestra Señora, 1st and 3rd Sunday in the month. 12.30 pm close earlier for money transfer. Puerto del Carmen: Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Old Town Har- bour). 5.00 pm Playa Blanca: Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Main Street. For more information call 928 514 241. ****** Catholic Church Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Puerto del Carmen harbour. Sunday Mass 11.00, 18.00; Saturday night, 20.30. San Ginés Church cen- tral Arrecife, Sunday 10.30, 12.00, 20.00; Saturday 10.30, 12.00, Puerto 20.00. del ****** Carmen International Evangelical Church Church Meets at La Hoya, Puerto del Carmen Sundays 11 am, service in English, call 928 173618 for more details. Arrecife services in Spa- nish, Sunday 10.30 am and 18.30 pm, call 928 812027 for more Markets details. For informal meeting at Costa Teguise, call 928 590342. ****** Arrecife Markets Playa Blanca Interdenominational Worship at Costa Teguise Charco de San Ginés Marina Rubicón Services are held every Sunday at 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion is Wed and Thur 9-2 Wed & Sat to 10-2 celebrated on the fi rst Sunday of each month. For more informa-

Teguise Market tion, contact Barbara on 928 833 382. Recova Town Market Sundays and ****** Mon to Sat 9-2 Public Holidays 9-2 Norsk Kirkescentre and Social-Cultural Centre Historic Old Town Costa Teguise Norwegian Church abroad – Religious and Social Cultural Cen- Saturday 9-2 Pueblo Marinero tre C/ Rociego Puerto del Carmen close to Cinco Plazas. Open Thursday mornings 9-2 mid-September to mid-May: Tuesday-Friday 11.00 -16.00, Sa- Puerto Calero Friday 9-2 Tinajo, Mancha Blanca turday 11.00- 15.00, Sunday Service 18:00. Offi ce tel: 928 515 Sunday 9-2 561 Pastor Knut Kaldestad: 616 407 693 Puerto del Carmen ****** Plaza del Varadero Haría Artesanal Market Friday 10-3 Saturday 10-14:30 There is no synagogue on Lanzarote. For information about Sa- bbath and Festival services on Las Palmas call 928 248 497. Lancelot 71 BRIDGE No 127 SIMPLE CROSSWORD No 127 By Maria Brandt By Imelda Coombes Which way to fi nesse. Dealer South East-West vulnerable

10 8 4 3 9 7 K J 6 2 K 5 2 9 5 2 N 7 A 10 6 J 5 4 3 2 W E Q 9 7 4 3 8 S J 10 A Q 9 8 7 3 A K Q J 6 K Q 8 A 10 5 6 4 ACROSS S W N E 1 Frightened. (6) 1 S pass 2 S pass 4 Parent. (6) 4 S pass pass pass 7 A lost. (4) 8 A tree with clusters of yellow drooping flowers. (8) 9 Restored to working order. (8) West leads the Jack of Clubs and South is doomed to lose 13 A tree. (3) two Club tricks because of the unlucky location of the Ace. 16 Branch of medicine concerned with the eye. (13) He must also lose a Heart, so must fi nd a way to avoid the 17 Try to achieve something. (3) loss of a Diamond. 19 Refused to accept or comply with. (8) The play boils down to locating the Queen of Diamonds. 24 To ascertain the value of. (8) But, which way should he fi nesse? As usual in such a situa- 25 Impartial. (4) tion, South should put off the decision as long as possible. 26 A card game for four players. (6) He plays as many other cards as he can with safety, inspec- 27 Ability. (6) ting all the evidence in the meantime. DOWN Since West discards on the third round of Clubs, South knows 1 A unit of land area. (4) that West started with only two Clubs. Next, South draws 2 An industrial town in SouthYorkshire. (9) trumps and that shows that West had exactly three trumps. 3 Capital of India. (5) When Hearts are led, West takes the Ace and returns the ten. If 4 A short moral story. (5) West held four or more Hearts, his normal return would be his 5 Sour or astringent. (4) fourth-best Heart. So, the return of the ten indicates that West 6 Another word for equivalent. (5) holds only two or three Hearts. The third round of Hearts 10 Detest. (5) fi nds West still following suit. Now, only the Jack has failed to 11 Reigns. (5) appear. That card is surely in the East hand, for West would not 12 Waste. (5) have returned the ten of Hearts if he also held the Jack. 13 To clear or absolve from blame. (9) All the evidence indicates that West originally only held 14 A county in Ireland. (4) three Hearts, hence fi ve Diamonds. This leaves only one 15 A state of unconsciousness. (4) Diamond in the East hand. South can therefore safely 18 Trademark for an alloy containing iron and carbon. (5) draw East’s singleton with the Ace of Diamonds and then 20 To fill with pride or optimism. (5) fi nesse with assurance through West. 21 Incompetent. (5) 22 Lump of earth. (4) 23 Small hard particles of earth or stone. (4) SOLUTION TO GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD NO. 66; Across; 1 Schubert, 5 Ampere, 10 Ruler, 11 Fortnight, 12 Lord Nor- SOLUTION TO SIMPLE CROSSWORD NO. th, 13 Event, 14 Closure, 16 Rhodes, 19 Asthma, 126. Across; 1 Saddle, 4 Claret, 7 Easy, 8 Traverse, 21 Glazier, 23 Ravel, 25 Transient, 27 Allotment, 9 Departed, 13 Ply, 16 Grand National, 17 End, 28 Prong, 29Artery, 30 Increase. Down; 1 Surpli- 19 Runner-Up, 24 Arrested, 25 Logo, 26 Setter, ce, 2 Hilarious, 3 Byron, 4 Referee, 6 Minnesota, 27 Raisin. Down; 1 Stem, 2 Disregard, 3 Enter, 7 Eagle, 8 Estate, 9 Archer, 15 Upholster, 17 Emile 4 Chase, 5 Aver, 6 Easel, 10 Adder, 11 Train, Zola, 18 Bretagne, 20 Antler, 21 Grattan, 22 Ar- 12 Drive, 13 Pendulous, 14 Yell, 15 Ague, 18 Nurse, mada, 24 Valet, 26 Super. 20 Utter, 21 Nadir, 22 Neat, 23Join.

72 Lancelot GENERAL KNOWLEDGE LOCAL ORGANISATIONS CROSSWORD No 67

By Imelda Coombes Ombudsman - Diputado del Commún For complaints about a utility or public authority: Rambla Medular, 99, Arrecife. Arrecife, 8-2 Mon to Fri, Tel: 928 812 407 The service is free and confidential.

Cabildo Consumer Protection Office For complaints about private or state-run businesses or services: Cabildo Building, Arrecife, 9-13 Mon to Fri. Tel: 928 80 33 67. E-mail: [email protected]

Cabildo Wildlife Protection Service Tel: 696 733 177 (07.00-22.00)

Mararia - Official Women’s Support Office In case of maltreatment or abuse. All nationalities welcome. C/ Amigos de Portonaos, 1, 3rd Floor, tel: 928 804834/816074. E-mail: voluntarias.ascmararia@ gmail.com. In case of emergency call 112

ACROSS SARA Animal Protection Society 1 Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837-1901. (8) Next door to the Tahiche Garden Centre, Tahiche, open 5 Richard – 1813-83, German romantic composer. (6) 10 Of considerable or relatively great size. (5) 10:30 - 13:00 Monday to Saturday, Tuesday 17:00 - 11 A modern ballroom dance in rapid quadruple time. (9) 19:00. Tel/fax: 928 173 417. www.saraprotectora/eng 12 A complete wonder or surprise. (9) 13 Brilliant display or effect. (5) 14 A shoe fastening, such as a thong or lace. (7) Alcoholics Anonymous 16 An inexperienced person or newcomer. (6) English-Speaking Meetings 19 Sacred songs or hymns. (6) Call 638 484 113 or visit www.aalanzarote.com Costa 21 A type of stoppered vacuum flask. (7) Teguise Barcelo Hotel Mon and Wed 18.00-19.00. 23 A person hostile or opposed to a policy. (5) Tel: 928 511 846 or 928 173 525 25 A self-employed person. (9) 27 An x-ray photograph of blood or lymph vessels. (9) 28 Suffers a continuous dull pain. (5) Visiting Rotarians Welcome - Lanzarote 29 A procession of troops being reviewed. (6) Rotary Club - Arrecife 30 A person who has been in a certain place for a long time. (3-5) Weekly meeting Friday 14.30 at Lancelot Hotel DOWN Arrecife Visiting Rotarians welcome. Information: 1 Something worth a great deal of money. (8) Tel.: 928 80 50 99. 2 Miguel de – Saavedra, author of Don Quixote. (9) 3 Excessively or corpulent. (5) 4 An inquiry into the cause of an unexplained death. (7) English-Working Lodge 6 The nontechnical name for the talus. (9) (Emulation) in the Spanish Constitution (recognised 7 Of or relating to birth. (5) by U.G.L.) will welcome visitors October-April. 8 The state of being highly regarded. (6) Information: Tel: 928 83 34 90 9 A group of offspring produced at one birth by a mammal. (6) 15 The centre of the American film industry. (9) 17 A port in NE England, in Humberside. (9) Local Bridge Club 18 A person who values property for taxation. (8) From September to June, two Bridge Clubs on 20 An overland expedition especially in Africa. (6) Lanzarote hold weekly meetings in Arrecife to which 21 A garment made of a fabric that provides good insula- visitors are welcome: Tuesdays 18.30 at the Arrecife tion to keep the body warm. (7) 22 To patch up or renovate. (6) Gran Hotel and Wednesdays at 19.00 at the Casino 24 A large brownish moth which is often active during the day. (5) Club Náutico, Arrecife. Both are located on the 26 Jumped suddenly from one place to another. (5) promenade. www.bridgelanzarote.com

Lancelot 73 CONCERTS EXHIBITIONS Check www. culturalanzarote.com for last minute changes

II Cycle of Arrecife Classical Concerts Lanzarote Classical Orchestra Sala Saramargo – String Quartet 15 Euro Admission Fee 10 June 20:30 “Popular Classics” 08 July 20:30 “Spanish Music”

01 July 22:00 Charco de San Ginés – Arrecife Concert by Candlelight 10 June 16:30 – 02:00 “Tribute to Seamen” “Liquid Sounds” at Bodega La Geria The OCL Lanzarote Classical Orches- Malvasia Volcanic Wine Weekend tra and soloists plus the 30 members of Traditional local wines to the sound of music a children’s choir perform music from Starring León Benavente, Love of Lesbian, 22 films including movements from Kitty, Daisy and Lewis Banadú etc. Handel’s Water Works. “Liquid Sounds” holds the European Festival Seal of 1,000 candles light up the beautiful Approval EFFE spectacle at the annual concert at Charco Admission: 25 euros in advance, 30 euros at the door de San Ginés lagoon, now in its IV year, which was awarded the Important Con- tribution to Tourism Prize by the Cabil- Padel Cup 2017 do Island Government in 2016. Centro Deportivo Fariones The concert is free, but arrive early as 13 to 30 July 2nd Round space is limited. 31 July to 8 August Isle of Lanzarote Federated Television presenter and musician Tournament José Maria de Paiz has produced DVDs 21 Oct to 05 Nov 3rd Round about two of the most historic creators 13-19 Nov Master Final of rock and punk who revolutionised Cash prizes: centrodeportivo@ the music scene in the Canary Islands grupofariones.com over two decades ago. Pistol was the iconic drummer of mythical punk bands, Jameos del Agua Familia reaal, Ataud Vacante, Brutaliz- Music Festival zed Kids and 13 motos; Carlos Catana, 21:00 – 00:04 a poet was the seminal figure of modern Presented by CACT rock with La Palma, Eso es and Bota el Cabildo Tourist Centres actor. He still appears as a rocker ac- 21 July companied by a pianist with a classical Bobby & Steve, Kiko Navarro, background. Gabriele Pozo, Jose Riverol & Yeray Tremps 04 August Mark de Clive & Omar, Paris Fernández 18 August Terry Hunter, Daniele Mad, Juan Soul &Mimi Mamber Gaspar Antuña 08 September Legendary John Morales of Studio 24 fame Dj Spen Dj Ino Jonny Romero Nacho Romero’s Book about the Isle of Lobos was en- Admission: 26 euros for the first 200, there- thusiastically received at Casa de la Cultura Benito after 34 Pérez Galdos. Photo: Nacho Romero, Yaiza Deputy Premium with reserved table 60 euros inclu- Mayor Óscar Noda and photographer Ruben Acosta. ding quality drinks “Isla de Lobos” is published by Ediciones Remotas https:goo.gl/7vAdAX 74 Lancelot