Lancelot 1 2 Lancelot Lancelot 3 4 Lancelot EDITORIAL CONTENTS “Treat the Earth well. It was not a Editorial...... 5 gift to you from your parents, it is Readers’ Letters...... 6-11 Royal Garden Party Madrid...... 12-13 on loan to you from your children.” Britain and the Canaries Book Launch...... 14 Kenyan proverb Fiscal Advice Latest Regulations...... 16 Property Guide ...... 17 25 Years a World Round the Island by Car...... 18-23 San Antonio, Texas, Tricentenary...... 24-31 Biosphere Reserve Arrecife Maritime History...... 32-37 Lanzarote’s Unique Distinction Health - Hospiten Video Consulting Service ..... 38 Cabildo Tourist Centres...... 40-41 Welcome to Lanzarote and welcome to Lan- Eating Out...... 44-45 celot, the island’s quality publication now in its Berlin International Tourism Fair...... 46-47 34th year of publication. There are many beauti- Canarian Government Promotion Campaigns.. 48-51 ful holiday destinations in the world but precious Lanzarote Cabildo Latest News...... 52-57 few have received the distinction of being named a Tias District – Puerto del Carmen...... 58-59 World Biosphere Reserve by Unesco and Lanzarote Yaiza District – Playa Blanca...... 60-61 is one of them. They are selected as role models Arrecife Island Capital...... 62-63 for tourist resorts everywhere because the planners practised sustainability and conservation of the en- San Bartolome Town - Playa Honda...... 64-65 vironment in harmony with the development of a Haria Countryside and Beaches...... 66-67 thriving tourist industry. Nowadays, environmental Teguise Town – Costa Teguise...... 68-69 protection is a fashionable buzz word but a quarter Photo News Reports...... 70-74 of a century ago when this island chose the path of Book Week Casa de la Cultura Arrecife...... 72-73 conservation we were the exception rather than the Tourist Information...... 75 rule. Bridge and Simple Crossword...... 76 Without doubt it was the late great César Manrique General Crossword – Local Organisations...... 77 who led Lanzarote in this direction by creating uni- Concerts and Cultural Events...... 78 que and aesthetically beautiful tourist attractions, each representing a symbiosis between Man and Chinijo Archipelago Lanzarote Geopark...... 80 Nature. Lancelot received a letter from a member of the planning department of Vancouver, B.C. some ten years ago, who was on holiday on the island. His city was preparing to host the Winter Olympics in the year 2010 and they had been searching for an idea to create a site specific sculpture suitable for President: Antonio Coll a crucial location for the resort of Whistler in the Lancelot Medios General Manager: Javier Betancort Canadian Rockies. Having visited the Mirador del Director Lancelot TV: Jorge Coll Rio, the previous day he had now found what they Honorary Editor: Larry Yaskiel had been looking for all over the world. Advertising and Layout: Liz Yaskiel Having enjoyed your holiday you may wish to Graphic Design: Betty Romero buy a holiday-cum-retirement home on an island Photographer: Jesús Betancort with 12 months sunshine a year only a few hours Avda. Mancomunidad s/n (Arrecife Gran Hotel) from the UK, Ireland and most of Europe. Have a 35500 Arrecife - Lanzarote great holiday and adios until 1 September. 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. 145, 2018

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rators talking in the whistling lan- guage about a plot to kill him. But he ignored her advice. By the middle of the last cen- tury the whistling language had fallen into disuse and the Canary La Gomera Whistling Islands government was worried that knowledge of this unique form Language of communication was in danger of Dear Sir, completely dying out. To avoid this Whilst on holiday on Lanzarote happening they introduced legisla- over Easter at the home of our re- Guinevere The whistling lan- tion on La Gomera in 1999 making latives we saw on the German news guage, or “silbo,” of La Gomera learning about the “silbo” a com- that Angela Merkel was spending came into being because the island is pulsory subject in primary schools the week on the island of La Gome- riven by steep canyons and ridges and and an option in secondary schools. ra. The presenter mentioned a few whistling was the only way farmers In the meantime, the whistling lan- words about an ancient “whistling” and shepherds could communicate guage has been recognised by the language used there. Could you tell across the inhospitable terrain. It European Government as a unique us something about it? Should you allowed them to communicate from Cultural Heritage of the Canary Is- provide an answer our family will mail hilltop to hilltop up to a distance of lands. us a copy of the issue. two kilometres. The earliest noti- According to local experts, the Many thanks, ce of its existence is derived from a Gomera whistle compresses spoken Siegfried and Heidi Loch late 15th century document contai- sounds to two vowels and four Sophienstrasse 44 ning an account of the murder of consonants that can be strung to- 60486 Bockenheim the first count of La Gomera who gether to form more than 4,000 Frankfurt am Main was warned by his mistress to flee words using whistles of varying Germany because she had overheard conspi- tones. The sound is formed by

6 Lancelot LETTERS TO LANCELOT putting the fingers of one hand in Guinevere The first recorded Islanders who traded merchandise the mouth and using the other as a attack was by Prince Henry the with him. His main occupation was megaphone which can be used to Navigator of Portugal 1450, about plundering Spanish ships calling at render any language without too some fifty years after the Normans the Canaries on their way home many vowels. The spoken message arrived on the island, followed by from the Spanish Main loaded with is decoded like a phonetic alpha- another raid second sixteen years gold and silver. bet. The technique may originate later. In 1551 a French buccaneer The most devastating raid of all from Berbers in the high Atlas in known as “The Cleric” plunde- took place in 1618 when Moorish Morocco, the forerunners of the red Teguise and in 1569, Moorish Corsairs Tabac Arraéz and Soliman pre-Hispanic Guanche inhabitants corsair Calafat commanding 600 sailed to the island with a squadron of the Canary Islands men on ten galleys disembarked at of 36 ships with a force of 4,000 Arrecife and ransacked the island men on board. Landing in Arre- Teguise Church “Piracy” over the period of a month and sai- cife they marched to the capital Dear Sir, led off with 200 captives aboard. Teguise and plundered everything My family, especially the children, Two years later “Dogali” the Turk of value in the town including the enjoyed a visit to the Piracy Mu- arrived with 400 men, and pillaged statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. seum during our Easter holiday on Teguise setting fire to the parish Even worse, they took 900 hosta- Lanzarote. We would like to know church. ges - the most notorious kidnap- when did the first pirate raids oc- Francis Drake, Walter Raleigh and ping throughout the history of cur and how did it affect Teguise William Harper were among other piracy in the Canary Islands – and Church which featured on the co- well known English buccaneers who before leaving, burned down the ver of your magazine? raided the islands. In 1567, English historical archives and destroyed Sue and Harvey Proctor privateer John Hawkins turned up in the food stores. 3 King Oswy Drive the Canaries on his way to Africa to Nuestra Señora de Guadalu- Hartlepool capture slaves destined for America. pe Church in the main plaza was TS24 Unlike most of his ilk, he was a real burned down several times in the England character and popular with by many

The book is dedicated to the memory of Vic- tor Fernández Gopar foreman of Janubio Saltworks who later became a renowned poet and lyricist whose words are still sung by folklore artists. Historian Mario Ferrer has added a forward to the original biography which is published by Edi- ciones Remotas with a photograph by Ruben Acosta on the cover.

Lancelot 7 LETTERS TO LANCELOT 17th century, mostly by Moors It is interesting to note that the very bination of the fertility of the soil from North Africa. Their brutali- first bananas ever sold in the UK and abundant irrigation in tandem ty is documented by the name of were imported from the Canaries in with ample sunshine and shade he the small alleyway at the side of the the 19th century and followed by a showed his ingenuity by growing building, “Sangre”, which means large amount of other fruit and veg tropical fruits such as bananas, pi- “blood” on account of the rivers of which is how Canary Wharf in the neapples, mangos, papayas and even Christian blood flowing down the London Docks got its name. coffee. streets following numerous attacks The chief characteristic of Lanza- by Moorish corsairs. The church rote agriculture is the “enarenado” Films in the Canaries has always been the central land- process: basically covering the soil Dear Sir, mark of the town. in which crops are to grow with a We have just returned home af- layer 10-15 cm thick of the black ter our very first cruise around the Fruit and Vegetables lava granules known as “picón,” in Canary Islands and were very im- Dear Sir, order to prevent the evaporation pressed by the incredible scenery Seeing that the island has no rivers of moisture through the action of particularly at the Fire Mountains or streams and that rainfall is very sun and wind and to trap what liquid on Lanzarote where we came across scant how much of the fruit and there is in the atmosphere through a copy of your outstanding maga- vegetables in the shops and super- absorption of this porous covering. zine. Do you have any material on markets is cultivated on Lanzarote? This process may be natural in ori- the subject of film-making in the What can grow on the island? gin but was brought to a peak of so- Canary Islands as I would have Simon Chapman phistication by the Lanzarote farmer thought they offer the ideal loca- 14, Donegal Place three centuries ago in his struggle to tion and weather for movies. Belfast BT1 5BY UK live off the blighted land, following Charles Latham the eruptions of the Fire Mountains. 1250, Carling Avenue Guinevere Basically, the an- César Manrique paid homage to their Ottawa, Quebec swer is everything can be grown agricultural innovation by creating ON K2A 1H2 here, but as desalinated sea water the Monumento al Campesino as Canada is the source of nearly all the water an eternal tribute in their honour. used on the island it is not cost effec- Before the arrival of tourism in the tive for farmers to cultivate all fruit and 1980s, agriculture and fishing were Guinevere Movie making in vegetables. The centuries-old water the two pillars of the island eco- the Canary Islands dates back to problem water problem was solved in nomy but one of the only districts when a cameraman associated with 1964 when the first desalination plant to have maintained its agricultural French cine pioneers Lumière Bro- to convert seawater into drinking identity since then has been Haria. thers, took some background shots water. A few years ago, the local and One of the local inhabitants started whilst on his way to Central Ame- regional authorities started a campaign a farm in a wind-protected area of rica in 1896. This brought the uni- to identify home-grown products in the countryside and planted pota- que and diverse landscapes of the supermarkets and grocery stores, i.e. toes, onions, beans and other vege- Canarian Archipelago and its year- fruit and vegetables Made in the Ca- tables cultivated by farmers in the round mild climate to the attention nary Islands, i.e. home-grown. district. Realising the unique com- of the nascent movie industry. For

8 Lancelot LETTERS TO LANCELOT the past 120 years, the spectacular the same venue in 1986 in con- sar Manrique. Asked where this was beauty of the varied landscape has junction with a video installation at she said “Lanzarote.” And where’s been the scenario for over 200 films the Cueva de los Verdes which was Lanzarote? Was the next question! spanning, drama, science fiction the first of its genre in Spain. and westerns as well as TV series The most recent major produc- Lithophone Musical Rocks and documentaries. Hollywood first tion to take place on the island was Stonehenge arrived in 1956 with the John Hus- Abrazos Rotos (Broken Embraces) Dear Sir, ton filming of Moby Dick starring produced by Pedro Almódovar sta- I was intrigued to read about Gregory Peck which was followed rring Penelope Cruz and released the “lithophones” of Lanzarote - by One Million Years BC starring in 2009. The plot was based on an “rocks that make a sound” which Raquel Welch the most dramatic incident that took place in El Golfo the Guanches used for celebrations sequences of which were filmed on and the surrounding area. and religious events. Do you know Lanzarote at El Golfo and in the In 1974, Rita Hayworth was on of any authentic lithophones that Fire Mountains. The famous shot Lanzarote filming the Salt Route, a are still to be found in Lanzarote of the actress in her fur bikini is gangster movie about smuggling the -either large natural rocks that are considered the most popular pinup main scenes of which were shot at still part of the landscape, or smaller photo of all time and still sells in the Los Hervideros. Her visit coincided pieces of rock that will have been thousands every year. with the opening of the night club collected by the Guanches to make Various episodes of the Michael at Jameos del Agua grotto to which different notes? Anderson production of the major she was invited as guest of honour. Frank Drechsler American cult TV series the Martian The next day she flew off to Paris Bahnhofplatz 43 Chronicles starring Rock Hudson where her film company Colum- 80335 Munich were shot on Lanzarote in 1980. bia held a press conference during Germany Three years later, Wolfgang Peter- which she was asked by a journalist sen produced Enemy Mine, starring where she had just come from and Guinevere The writer of this Dennis Quaid in the Cuervo Volca- she said she had just witnessed the letter, who visits the island three ti- no. British ambient music pioneer creation of the eighth wonder of mes a year, came across a back copy Brian Eno performed a concert in the world by an artist named Cé-

Lancelot 9 LETTERS TO LANCELOT of Lancelot at the villa he rented, guage engraved into the surface of Palm Trees which referred to a letter by Dr the lower area. A collection of small Dear Sir, Duncan Revie of Chichester Univer- stones nearby were probably of the There is an abundance of palm sity on the subject of lithophones.. type used to strike the rock to pro- trees on Lanzarote. Are the leaves The two known locations of “litho- duce the desired musical sounds. used by basket weavers? phone” musical stones on Lanzarote Both areas can be visited. Sandra Cope are: Peña de Luis Cabrera, at Guati- According to some theories, Sto- 77, Rostrevor Avenue, za, and Caldera de El Aljibe, at Soo. nehenge, an ancient monument in Stamford Hill Both sites are near areas where the Wiltshire, England was a prehisto- London N16 6 XZ. England remains of aboriginal habitats have ric centre for ‘rock’ music. A study been discovered, including their by experts from London’s Royal Guinevere According to places of worship. According to an- College of Arts says that the Stones ethnologist Mike Eddy, palm is thropologists, musical sounds from sound like bells, drums and gongs the only material used for bas- lithophones formed part of the pra- when they are ‘played’ or hit with ketry on all seven islands. The yer ritual of the ancient inhabitants hammers and that they are con- leaves are used in the making of the Canary Islands. nected to ancient circles found in of bags, hats and circular, and In a book on the aboriginal in- many parts of Wales. the stem of the frond, known as habitants of Lanzarote, published John Ruskin, the leading En- the”pirgano,” when split along by the César Foundation in 1999 glish art critic of the Victorian its length is used for the principle - “Majos” by José Cabrera Pérez, era, first encountered musical uprights of larger baskets. Palm Maria Antonia Perera Betancor stones as an eleven year old and provides a steady supply of ma- and Antonio Tejera Gaspar - the when he was older he had his own terials as the old fronds must be Peña de Luis Cabrera lithophone rock instrument built to amu- cut away every year to keep the is described as a stream of molten se visiting children. Many other tree in good condition. Regular lava on an exposed rock formation, countries like Japan and Korea pruning makes sure that the raw with geometric linear carvings and a also have historical associations material dries white and stays white text in the Old Lybian-Berber lan- with musical stones. when smoked in sulphur.

10 Lancelot LETTERS TO LANCELOT

New curbs on While uncontrolled costs have bogus holiday discouraged tour operators from sickness claims challenging claims, they have also Dear Sir, emboldened claims management Could you kindly inform your companies to encourage tourists to readers of the following. pursue holiday sickness compensa- The rules will fix the legal costs tion, with touts reportedly opera- that can be claimed in package ting in European resorts. holiday sickness claims, closing a To help tackle this, Ministers asked loophole which the travel indus- British Ambassador to Spain, the Civil Procedure Rule Committee, which is responsible for setting rules try believes has helped fuel a rising Simon Manley number of claims. This claims epi- on legal costs, to look at bringing demic, the industry fears, is raising tion of British people abroad. That package holiday claims within the the prospect of higher travel costs for is why we are introducing measures fixed recoverable costs regime. This British tourists. to crack down on those who engage would mean tour operators would The rules will come into effect in this dishonest practice.” pay prescribed costs depending on in the coming weeks - ensuring the Ambassador Simon Manley said: the value of the claim and length of curbs will be in place before the next “The issue of fraudulent sickness proceedings, making defence costs summer holiday season. claims has rightly caused concern in predictable and assisting tour opera- Up to now, legal costs in overseas Spain, and has had a serious impact on tors to challenge bogus claims. package travel claims have not been Spanish hoteliers. These latest measu- The Government is committed to controlled, which has meant costs res to control legal costs, announced tackling the country’s compensation for tour operators can spiral out of all by the British Government, as well culture, and recently introduced a Ci- proportion to the damages claimed. as the steps taken at the end of last vil Liability Bill which includes mea- This has led many operators to settle summer, show how seriously we take sures to reduce the unacceptably high holiday sickness claims out of court, this issue, and underline our determi- number of whiplash claims and allow rather than challenge them. nation to clamp down on loopholes insurers to cut premiums. Industry experts believe this has and fraudulent claims. Almost 19 Other reforms include the forthco- been a major factor in a rise in claims million British tourists visited Spain ming ban on cold calling and toug- which has sparked concerns that last year and, whilst the vast majority her regulation of claims management Britain’s reputation overseas is being of holiday makers will not make false companies. damaged and that British tourists will claims, these steps will help to deter Since October 2017, four couples face higher package holiday prices. those that might be tempted to do were either sentenced or ordered Justice Minister Rory Stewart said: so. As our travel advice says, making to pay significant legal costs by the “Claiming compensation for a false claim could result in legal pro- court after making false package being sick on holiday, when you ceedings in the UK or in Spain.” holiday sickness claims. These cases haven’t been, is fraud. This damages According to the travel industry, were private prosecutions brought the travel industry and risks driving there has been a substantial increase by tour operators Thomas Cook, up costs for holidaymakers. This in claims, which some have estimated TUI and Red Sea Holidays. behaviour also tarnishes the reputa- to be as high as 500% in recent years. British Embassy Madrid

Lancelot 11 The British Embassy Celebrates the Royal Wedding Garden Party in the Residence of the Ambassador The British Embassy in Spain joined in the celebration of the Royal wedding between Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle by hosting a party in the residence of the British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley. Photos British Embassy / Mike Jorguera / Liz

British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley Inspired by the Royal couple’s desi- re for the day to reflect their charac- ters and values, and their invitation to those from around the UK linked to their charitable work, the British em- bassy has celebrated this wonderful oc- casion in Madrid together with British citizens and others who have made an outstanding contribution to their local communities from across Spain. The Ambassador acknowledged their inva- luable work with the award of a diplo- ma. “This wonderful event today illustra- tes the enormous breadth and depth of the contributions made by British people Following the presentation of the diplomas, attendees were working with our local partners in al- able to witness the Wedding service, screened live on various most every corner of Spain. For exam- TVs through BBC coverage ple, we have community groups that work with the elderly and the unwell, the Royal British Legion, church groups, community groups, British schools repre- The Ambassador senting the 55,000 children who study and his wife María in British schools across Spain, and of Isabel with their course, our local partners, from Town youngest daughter Halls and our Honorary Consuls. It Natasha who sang has been an honour to meet such a huge range of inspirational people today, and a very emotional celebrate this Royal wedding together”, version of the HMA Simon Manley said. National Anthem

12 Lancelot The Ambassador joins a group of award recipients

Among those present were British Consul for Southern Spain and the Canary Islands Charmaine Arbouin, Honorary Consul on Lanzarote Sue Thain, Liz and Larry Yaskiel

Managing Director of the British Council in Spain Andy Mackay with Consul Charmaine Arbouin who presented the diplomas, and A vintage British hand- her daughter Hannah Cutting the Wedding Cake built Morgan sports car with appropriate number plate was on display in the driveway

Some of the 55,000 students at British schools in Spain sent their own personal mes- sages to the Royal Couple

Lancelot 13 new book out now The British Connection to Lanzarote and the Canaries From William the Conqueror to Brexit by Larry Yaskiel - Spanish translation, J.J. Romero

Author Larry Yaskiel flanked by publisher Ruben Acosta and teacher José Juan Romero, who wrote the Spanish translation In her introductory address, England in a barrel of Ca- British Vice Consul Esther nary wine; Walter Raleigh’s Martín described the book trial for treason at the as an excellent representa- Tower of London; Benjamin tion of the close cultural Franklin and the American and commercial ties bet- Revolution; Anglo Canarian ween the UK and the Cana- P.O.W. at the Bridge on the ries over the past 600 years. River Kwai; Agatha Christie’s The bilingual work was launched Readers are in for a host plots; final “incognito” holi- of surprises: the drowning of day in the lives of three Beat- during Book Week at the Casa de la a Pretender to the throne of les. See pages 72-73. Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife

British Consul for Southern Spain Charmaine Arbouin and Las Palmas Consul Esther Martín, Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés and Culture Councillor Óscar Pérez with the author Mayoress Eva de Anta, Tourism Councillor Available at bookshops and the Tourist Centres. David Duarte, Haria Mayor Marci Acuña Published by Ediciones Remotas with British Diplomats Charmaine Arbouin www.edicionesremotas.com and Esther Martín

14 Lancelot Lancelot 15 CAPITAL GAINS TAX Karl Fuchs - Auditax NL International S.L.

Tax legislation is complicated and fees). This applies also, if there is recognition of the acquisition price, usually varies from year to year, of- more than one deed (i.e. purchase if this price suffered a revaluation ten influenced by trends in the eco- of land and later declaration of the initiated by a public administration. nomy or other circumstances. In finished building). Please note, that If the purchaser paid the additional most countries, Income Tax is the any improvements made later to the tax (stamp duty) according to the biggest source of revenue for their building, like rewiring, new doors valuation, the new established value government and therefore subject or windows, etc. are not deemed as replaces the purchase price mentio- to constant changes of the rules. Ca- acquisition costs and therefore not ned in the public deed of purchase. pital Gains Tax regulation has suffe- taken into consideration. The previous stance of the tax au- red a lot of changes over the years Gross capital gain: The gain can thorities was, that the original pur- and this has created quite a bit of currently be reduced (with limita- chase price had to taken and not the confusion amongst the tax- payers, tions), if the property was purchased new value established by the valua- especially when it comes to selling of before 31.12.1994. However, this tion. However, the Supreme Court real estate. reduction might disappear altogether in its sentence from December 21st, In order to establish the capital by the end of 2018 with the appro- 2015 established quite clearly, that gain made in a sale of a property, val of a new government budget. In any such value established by any certain basic rules have to be ob- all other cases the gross capital gain public authority has to be conside- served. Please note, that there are a equals the net capital gain. red as the new acquisition value. few special rules, which could apply Tax rate: Currently the tax rate is Secondly, in order to take advan- in certain cases, but it would be too 19% on the net capital gain obtained. tage of the fact, that capital gain extensive to explain them in this ar- Please note, that these rules are obtained through the sale of the re- ticle. The basic calculation of capital applicable to residents and non-resi- sidential property by persons above gain is as follows: dents. However, the times to file the the age of 65 is exempt from Inco- Net sales price – acquisition price corresponding declarations are diffe- me Tax, it is necessary to be a fiscal = gross capital gain rent. The residents have to include the resident in Spain. This means, that Definition: capital gain in their annual income tax complete Income Tax returns have Net sales price: This is the sales return, whereas the non-resident have to be filed, in general, for at least 4 price mentioned in the public deed to present the declaration within 4 years prior to the date of sale and of sale, reduced by costs and taxes month from the date of sale. one for the corresponding tax year related to the sale (i.e. municipal The 3% tax retention suffered by of the sale. It is important for tax tax “Plus Valía”, sales commission, non-residents at the point of sale resident foreign pensioners to file professional fees (i.e. lawyers, etc.), will be considered in this tax return tax returns, even should there be no costs for other documents like ener- as an advance payment towards the obligation to do so because of their gy sufficiency certificate). full tax amount due. income level. If the tax authorities Acquisition price: This is the pri- Finally we want to point out two receive no return, they won’t grant ce mentioned in the original deed more important facts related to this important exemption. or purchase, increased by the addi- CGT. Please contact your tax advisor tional costs (i.e. stamp duty, notary Firstly, the tax authorities were about this matter, it could save you fees, Land Registry fees, lawyer forced to change their position of a lot of money.

16 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 17 GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR Central Southern Route La Geria Puerto del Carmen, Puerto del Carmen, the island’s La Tiñosa Harbour 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- 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 GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR Yaiza and El Golfo lava thrown out by the volcanoes Turn left driving past UGA village covered a large area of the ocean until rejoining the Island highway in this area which it has been at- where YAIZA is soon reached. The tempting to reclaim back ever since. town square contains several buil- Yet another pretty scene just dings typícal of Lanzarote’s tradi- a few hundred metres along is tional architecture with the Town presented by the JANUBIO salt Hall at one end and the ancient ponds. Employing over one hun- Los Remedios Church at the other. dred workers at the turn of the cen- To the right a few kilometres tury to provide sailing ships with along after the town is a sign to salt for keeping food fresh, the salt CHARCO DE LOS CLICHOS, works gradually fell into decline with the advent of refrigeration. the GREEN LAGOON,(and El Golfo neighbouring EL GOLFO village), Playa Blanca Papagayo which is reached after a short ride in abundance on the Island. (The- along a winding picturesque coastal re are several good fish restaurants Beaches road. A brief stroll round the corner around the bay at EL GOLFO). Twenty years ago a tiny fishing brings us to the GREEN LAGO- Returning along the coast there is village, PLAYA BLANCA on the ON. Scientists are not absolutely a large parking area to the right. The south coast, is now a flourishing certain as to the source of its colo- seas below can frequently be seen but tranquil resort with a beautiful ur, some believe it is caused by al- battering away at the cliffs trying beach bordered by a picturesque gae, others attribute it to the green to force a way through. During the restaurant-lined promenade. The olivine semi-precious stone, found 18th century volcanic eruptions, small harbour is used by ferries sai-

Lancelot 19 GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR ling to Fuerteventura, the Fred Olsen Express car ferry makes the 20 minute crossing six times daily. Close by along the headland to the east several paths lead to the magnificenti PAPAGAYO BEA- CHES. Composed of several small bays and coves, many consider these golden sands to be the most beauti- ful in Spain. Marina Rubicón La Geria is the centre of the wine cultivation region This habour at Playa Blanca com- bines the most modern and well- some two and a half centuries ago. tated their most fertile land. These equipped docks for sea-going yachts There are stops for photographs and hardy early 18th century pioneers with the olde-world charm of tradi- the 45 minute trip is included in invented the irrigation method still tional island architecture housing the price of the admission fee to the in use throughout Lanzarote today. amenities and facilities on the sho- Park. Open daily 09.00 - 17.00 hrs. They had noticed that wherever reline including an art gallery. Two an amount of black volcanic grains new deluxe hotels overlook the ma- Timanfaya Information known as picon thrown out by the rina and the coastal promenade. On exiting via the barrier turn left volcano had settled on fertile soil, and after two kilometres watch out some type of plant-life eventually The Fire Mountains for the Timanfaya Visitors Centre emerged from the ground. Soon Returning north on the main on the left before Mancha Blanca. realising that the grains were po- road turn left in YAIZA to MON- This is an excellent source of multi- rous, farmers began covering their TAÑAS DEL FUEGO, the FIRE lingual information about the Park fields with picon. The typical farm MOUNTAINS, part of TIMAN- and its volcanoes. Admission is free, house contains a restaurant serving FAYA NATIONAL PARK. This re- open 7 days a week 09.00 - 16.45. local cuisine. Nearby, the public can gion was devastated by intermittent watch artisans create traditional arts volcanic eruptions over a six year Mancha Blanca and crafts which can be purchased period, 1730 - 1736. The scenery Continue towards Mancha Blan- in the souvenir shop. Open daily is both breathtaking and vividly ca where every Sunday morning a 10.00 - 18.00, restaurant 12.00 - awesome, a few hundred metres to market selling authentic Made in 16 .30, bar 10.00 - 17.45. the left a string of camels await pas- Lanzarote food products as well as sengers for a scenic ride round the Arts & Crafts takes place opposite Wine Region rim of a volcano. the church. Or, take the road to Turning right one enters The red and white barrier at a Tinajo from the Monumento and Lanzarote’s unique wine growing toll booth signals arrival at the road watch for the turnoff to Mancha region. Each vine is planted in a which leads to the parking area at Blanca on your left. deep pit and covered with layers Hilario’s Plateau. of volcanic cinders, a semi-circular Here the DIABLO RESTAU- El Monumento wall above serving as wind protec- RANT serves meals from a grill fit- Continue past Mancha Blanca to tion. The tableau of many hundreds ted across a natural volcanic chasm, Tao, turn right until the next roun- of thousands of such pits is unique with geothermic heat rising from dabout. The MONUMENTO AL in the world. One soon reaches the the bowels of the volcano cooking CAMPESINO at the right of the oldest winery in the Canary Islands, the food! road was one of the first creations Bodegas El Grifo, which dates back A coach fitted with multi-lingual of the late Cesar Manrique whose to 1775, and whose very beautiful commentary leaves to tour the near- intention was to commemorate past Wine Museum is open to the public. by region of volcanic destruction generations of Lanzaroteans who A sculptured griffon, the vineyard’s taking a route offering the clearest stuck to their toil in the fields even trademark, stands above the entran- indication of what took place here after volcanic eruptions had devas- ce. The museum is located in the

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wine region road San Bartolomé- Teguise Masdache and opens daily from 10.30 - 18.00. Guided tours daily at 10.30 from Monday to Friday. San Bartolomé A short distance along take the right fork towards San Bartolomé. This is the geographical centre of the island and an important agricul- tural region where vegetables grow in the sandy ‘jable’ soil, unique on Lanzarote. Sweet potatoes, water melons and squash are the main crops grown in this region. Buil- ths after the Foun-dation opened te, the SPINOLA PALACE fronted dings of interest in the town itself its doors Cesar Manrique was killed by two stone lions was the home of include the Casa Mayor Guerra, the a few yards away in a car accident. a wealthy 19th century merchant 18th century home of the former Without his intuitive genius for en- family which has been restored and military governor of the island. hancing without spoiling nature, is open to the public. Every Sunday Lanzarote would today look just and Public Holiday a market is held Tanit Ethnic Museum like many other holiday resorts with in and around the square. Close to the Town Hall is the Ta- sunshine and nice beaches. Open The resort of Costa Teguise has nit Ethnic Museum which contains Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 18.00 five beaches the largest of which is a display of the working and cultural hrs and Sunday 10.00 - 15.00 hrs. Playa de las Cucharas. life of the island over the past cen- turies.Open Mon to Sat 10 - 14, Museo Agricola Piracy Museum closed Sunday. El Patio Santa Bárbara Castle The buildings and grounds of El Standing on Mount Guanapay Cesar Manrique Patio Farm Museum represent an overlooking Teguise is strategically Foundation authentic and comprehensive re- placed to overlook the coastline on On the outskirts of town cross construction of traditional Lanza- both sides of the Island and was ori- straight over the main Monument- rote folklore and culture including ginally built to warn the Island capi- Arrecife road until passing some ruins its unique agricultural history. Take tal below if pirates were sighted. on a plateau to the left. Continuing the Arrecife-Tahiche main road, A Piracy Museum is located in downhill round a sweeping curve for a turn right at Tiagua and follow the the medieval fortress with a won- few hundred metres the imposing whi- signs. Mon - Fri 10 - 5.30, Sat 10 derful array of interactive screens, te gateway of the FUNDACION CE- - 2.30. panels and information boards with SAR MANRIQUE appears on your the names and histories of some of left with its adjoining spacious parking Northern Route Teguise the most famous names of pirates area. The Foundation is housed in The main road north from Arre- and privateers in maritime history. what was originally one of the world’s cife leads to TEGUISE, the capital British and North African bucca- most uniquely beautiful homes built by of Lanzarote for over 500 years un- neers prowled the waters of the Ca- Cesar Manrique for himself and where til ceding the title to Arrecife in the naries in search of booty as well as he lived for over twenty years. Set in a middle of the last century. Moorish attacking individual islands such as sea of petrified lava and constructed on corsairs attacked this old town many Lanzarote which suffered a series of two levels by interlinking five volcanic times murdering, pillaging and ca- devastating raids from the 16th until bubbles, this residence has attracted jo- rrying its inhabitants off into slavery. the 18th centuries. urnalists from the world’s leading ar- A small alley at the side of the church The Pirates Museum open Mon- chitectural magazines and as a work in the main square is called Sangre day to Friday 9.00 - 16.00 Sunday of art in its own right is certainly - Blood - on account of Christian and Public Holidays 10.00 - 16.00. worth visiting. blood flowing through the nearby Closed Saturday. In September 1992 only six mon- streets on many occasions. Opposi-

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Timple Music Museum Mirador del Río Palacio Spinola, Teguise This museum in the beautiful in- terior of the 19th century Spinola Palace is dedicated to the “timple” miniature guitar whose strident to- nes 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 evolve- ment on the island since the start of the last century. Fifty-five instru- ments from all over world are on display, all of which create a similar Mirador del Rio concert hall located in a massive sound to the “timple”, the most well Continuing northward past volcanic cavern. Open daily 11.00 - known of these is the Hawaiian uke- Maguez village a road towards 19.00 hrs. and Tuesday, Friday and lele. Open Monday to Friday 9.00 the clifftop leads to Guinate Tro- Saturday nights, 19.00 - 03.00 hrs. - 16.00 . Sunday and Public Holi- pical Park. A short drive on the The Cactus Garden days 9.00 - 15.00. Closed Saturday. main road and you arrive at MI- The route south passes through RADOR DEL RIO, a belvede- several villages until reaching an Haria re with breathtaking views of the area where the fields are all planted The road north passes Los Va- straights below and islands out to with cacti. Known as the ‘tunera’ lles an important agricultural villa- sea. Open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs. cactus it attracts the female cochi- ge continuing past several laybys neal beetle from which carmine offering commanding views across The Green Caves dye is extracted. Dusty white pat- to the opposite coast. Rounding The route continues down- ches on the leaf indicate a colony some sharp curves cut through the hill towards the GREEN CAVES, of this parasite and if crushed turn cliffs the road descends to HARIA, (open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs.), to bright crimson. Guatiza village is nestling peacefully in the Valley of on the opposite coast over a region the centre of this cactus crop and 10,000 Palms. Reminiscient of a known as Malpais de la Corona, is the home of JARDIN DE CAC- North African oasis the town was ‘badlands’ caused by the eruption TUS - the CACTUS GARDEN - a spa for wealthy Canarians in the of nearby Monte Corona. During the seventh and last of the Tourist past. The Artesanal Market every an eruption whilst debris is shot Centres, which opened in March Saturday 10.00 – 14.30 is rated 5 out skywards, volcanoes also often 1990. Open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs. Stars by Trip Advisor; Arts & Crafts break out below ground, a molten Workshop Mon-Sat 10-14.00. lava stream forging a tunnel. One Arrecife such volcanic tunnel, the Atlan- Continuing south the road leads Manrique House Museum tida, is below the earth’s surface past a white stone gateway leading Follow the signs to the House at this point which at 7 1/2 kilo- to Costa Teguise, one of the three Museum of César Marique in metres is the longest in the world. major tourist resorts on Lanzarote. Haria. It was the artist’s second Arriving at the capital ARRECIFE, home where he spent the last few Jameos del Agua home to half of the 70,000 inha- years of his life having converted This large grotto harbouring an bitants of Lanzarote, whose tree- his original residence into the underground lake forms the last lined promenades and SAN GINES Foundation at Tahiche which section of the Atlantida Tunnel and Lagoon are beautifully landscaped. bears his name. Everything has came into being when the molten A colourful street market takes pla- been left in the original state it lava stream met the cooler waters of ce on the promenade every Wed- was in when he died. Open 7 the nearby Atlantic Ocean. An ame- nesday selling traditional island days a week, but advance pur- nity not to be missed in this won- arts and crafts among other items. chase of tickets is recommen- der of nature embellished by Ce- The main shopping area is in ded due to limited capacity. sar Manrique, is the underground and around Calle Leon y Castillo

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which has a drawbridge at one end frequent sailings from Orzola Har- leading to SAN GABRIEL Cast- bour to La Graciosa as well as ex- le, the Arrecife History Museum. cursions from Puerto del Carmen. A drive around the NAOS fishing Other services include: Water-taxi harbour past some abandoned Puerto del Carmen-Puerto Calero windmills leads to another medie- and Water-bus Playa-Blanca- Mari- val fort, CASTILLO SAN JOSE, na Rubicón-Papagayo. Departure whose 18th century interior was and arrival times are convenient for converted by Cesar Manrique in tourists wishing to spend a whole 1974 to house the International or half day on Lanzarote’s sister Museum of Contemporary Art. Castillo San José isle. Open daily 11.00 - 21.00 hrs. On The neighbouring island of Fuer- the lower floor an excellent restau- the colourful tableau of transatlan- teventura is only 12 minutes away rant with panoramic views out to tic yachts bobbing at their moorings by Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas sea. Open daily 10.00 - 01.00 hrs await the visitors as well as dining car ferry with frequent crossings facilities to suit every taste and from Playa Blanca to Corralejo. Marina Lanzarote every pocket, offering everything Just a short walk from the town from local and international cuisine Golf - Theme Park centre along the seafront leads to the to smart snack bars and cafeterias. The island has two 18 hole par shops and restaurants of the luxury 72 golf clubs at Puerto del Car- Marina Lanzarote, newly-opened in La Graciosa & Fuerteventura men and Costa Teguise as well as October 2014. A first class selection Car Ferry Service Rancho Texas animal theme park of shops and boutiques overlooking Lineas Maritimas Romero operate at Puerto del Carmen.

Lancelot 23 Celebration of the Tricentennial of San Antonio Attended by Canary Islands’ Official Delegation by Larry Yaskiel Photography: Paul Casanova Garcia, Fred Gonzalez, Justin Leal, Liz

Canary Island Descendents wearing traditional clothing carry banners with the names and island of birth of their ancestors 24 Lancelot King Felipe of Spain to join the celebrations on 21 June

Lancelot 25 Canarian Delegation Welcomed to San Antonio

Mayor Ron Nirenberg (holding Lancelot) with Canary Government Economy and Industry Councillor Pedro Ortega in representation of President Fernado Clavijo, Lanzarote Cabildo Pre- sident Pedro San Ginés, Culture Councillor Oscar Pérez, Canarian Foreign Affairs Carlos Pa- dilla and the Mayors of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz, Augusto Hidalgo and J. Manuel Bermudez

Mayor Ron Nirenberg welco- med his visitors at the histo- ric Spanish Governor’s Pala- ce by saying, “It’s incredibly important for a city like San Antonio that has such a rich and diverse heritage that we not only celebrate our future and enjoy what we have beco- me, but also remember where we came from and so the vi- sit from the delegation from the Canary Islands is a huge Mayor Nirenberg and Presi- Mari Tamez with Canarian part of that. It really kicks dent San Gines exchange gifts Councillor Pedro Ortega off that aspect of our Tricen- A warm welcome and generous tennial.” by Native Americans, Spanish Presi- hospitality was provided by San An- dio Soldiers, Spanish Friars and the tonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Canary Islanders. his Council, Vice President Friends The Canary Islands Descendents of Spain Dr Alfonso and President Association, CIDA, hosted a Foun- of the Canary Islands Descendents ders Day Luncheon at the Frost Association headed by President Building celebrating the arrival of Mari Tamez. The guests were escor- their ancestors on 9 March 1730. ted on guided tours of the Spanish During the proceedings, babies as Governor’s Palace, the World Herita- young as eleven months of age were ge Missions, the Alamo and by barge enrolled as members. This was fo- along the world famous River Walk. llowed by a Mass at San Fernando A major presentation of the Birth Cathedral officiated over by Father of San Antonio at Plaza de Las Is- Victor Valdez where among the las in front of San Fernando Cathe- worshippers were Canary Island dral reflected the rich history of the Descendents wearing their traditio- city’s beginnings through music, nal costumes and bearing the flags Spanish Governor’s Palace, dance and drama and a procession of the individual islands of their an- originally built in 1722 of the original inhabitants headed cestors.

26 Lancelot Bronze Sculptures Honouring the Founding Communities

Template of the bronze statues by Armando Hinojosa, to be installed by the end of the year. Below, three of the five life-sized characters mo- delling in period costumes Dr Alfonso Chiscano at the site of the future Memorial, now the County Courthouse and the original home of Juan Leal Goraz, the first mayor of San Antonio in the year 1731

On the initiative of the President of the Canary Is- land Descendents Mari Tamez and the President of the Friends of Spain, Dr Alfonso Chiscano, a highly im- pressive monument consisting of five bronze figures is being sculpted as a permanent memorial to the contri- bution of the founding communities of San Antonio.

“Canary Islands in the XXI Century” Symposium

The conference at UTSA covered history, inves- Spanish Consul Ge- tment and tourism in the Canaries and San Antonio as well as the screening of “Texas Before the Ala- neral Enric Panés mo,” a documentary by Bill Millet, with the coope- together with Ca- ration of Dr Alfonso Chiscano and Professor Félix narian Economy Almaráz Counsellor Pedro Dr Félix Almaraz, Eme- Ortega who spoke ritus Professor of History, on investment in UTSA, who will speak at the Canary Islands the 600 Years Teguise history cycle of lectures

Dr Chiscano has also sponsored an English transla- tion of the book Crónicas Cana- Dr Chiscano with key speakers: Vice Presidents of International Relations rias en Texas by at La Laguna and Las Palmas Universities, Carmen Rubio and Richard Armando Curbe- Clouet, Dr Les E. Shephard, UTSA and Eric Lopez, A&M University lo Fuentes

Lancelot 27 “The Birth of San Antonio ” Reliving the City’s Origins Canarians - Spanish Soldiers - Native Americans

Descendents of the soldiers who protected the settlers

Canarian Descendents outside San Fernando Cathe- dral wearing the traditional costumes of their ancestors

Descendents with Dr Chiscano at Mass in San Fernando Cathedral built by Canary Islanders in 1738

Native American Descendents in traditional dress and face paint

28 Lancelot Lanzarote Cabildo President Heartily Embraced by Canarian Descendents

During his speech President Pedro San Ginés presented Liz and Larry Yaskiel with the Cabildo Insignia, saying that they had, on their own inita- tive, established a warm relationship between the Descendents and the people of Lanzarote over the past two decades in conjunction with their good friend Dr Alfonso Chiscano, for the benefit of the whole population of the Island.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg reads the report in Lancelot Mari Tamez, President of the Canary of the city’s tri-centenary celebration, in the com- Island Descendents Association who first pany of the Canarian delegation and the editors of visited Lanzarote in 2002 the magazine

Lancelot 29 Paul Casanova Garcia, descendent of José Antonio Perez, proposes to his fiancée Jo Ann Tripis, outside the cathedral during the Centennial celebration

Mari Tamez and Pedro San Gines warmly welcome Audrey Garcia, descended from the Granado and Robayna Beten- San Antonio Sheriff Javier Salazar, cort families, as the youngest member of the Association who is highly popular among the population, joins the Cabildo Presi- Forgotten Chapters of dent and the Culture Councillor the American Revolution by author and historian Ruben M. Pérez, details the contribution of Canary descendents to the Ameri- can War of Independence. They sent 2,000 volunteers to Louisiana as settlers, militiamen or soldiers and provided a large volume of cattle from their ranches to help feed the army. Ruben was awarded the Texas State Genealogical Society book Mayor Ron Nirenberg hosted a lun- award and received the San Antonio Conservation Society’s cheon for his guests at Mi Tierra Res- 2015 citation. His sister, Dorothy, sent a signed copy of taurant, a world famous landmark the work to Teguise Town historian, Francisco Hernández which opened in 1941. Oscar Pérez is Delgado for the municipal library. seen with the mariachi musicians

30 Lancelot Dr Chiscano with Susy Matheu and historian Jesse O. Villareal

Canarian Economy Councillor Pedro Ortega during a visit to the Missions, a Declared World Heritage site One of the most signifi cant accomplishments of the Canarian Descendents was their construction of a com- plex and expansive irrigation system with skills they had brought with them from their native Isles. Known as ace- quias, they comprised dams, gates and irrigation canals which enabled the fi ve missions to thrive and were decla- President Grand Canary Chamber of Com- red a World Heritage Site by the UN in 2015. merce, José Sanchez and President Port Many thanks for the hospitality and Commission José Mayor with the Ceremonial kind help we received throughout our Guard at the Spanish Governor’s Palace visit to San Antonio, 24/7. City Hall Diplomacy and Protocol Offi cer Sherry Dowlatshahi and her colleagues, Co- leen Swain, Martha Henry, Ian Cruz with photographers Fred gonzález and Justin Leal. A special thank you to Henry A. garcia Jnr, a Descendent of Juan Curbelo of Lanzarote, for such a warm welcome at San Antonio Airport. Continued on page 74

Lancelot 31 Because of its importance as a harbour, Arrecife was named the island capital in 1853

32 Lancelot Puerto Naos Historic Home of the Lanzarote Fishing Fleet

by Larry Yaskiel – Includes extracts of conversations with the late Hermenegildo Duarte Photographs: Arrecife Municipal Archives Private Collection Agustin de la Hoz and Cabildo Insular Publications

Lancelot 33 The Correillo León y Castillo, one of the largest inter-insular steamships of the Transmediterrean Line, called regularly at Lanzarote with cargo and passengers. It was built by Harkess and Sons Shipyard, Middlesbo- rough (England)

First Ships Chandlers Hermenegildo Duarte, the fa- ther of the co-author of this article, opened the island’s very first ships chandlers at Puerto Naos in 1946 in partnership with Antonio Armas, located on an unpaved road run- ning through the docklands area of Arrecife. There were only a few other scattered one-storey buil- dings in the street, all were com- mercial premises. A sawmill stood at the furthest corner because all Islanders at a public gathering in the early 20th century wood for the island arrived by ship in the form of logs. On the opposite shortages of practically every kind lligerents sought to prevent each side was a seaman’s bar called Las of product, not only on Lanzarote, other building a military base from Troncas, the Spanish word for logs, but throughout the Canary Islands which to control the vital sea lanes which is still open as a restaurant as a result of nine years of conflict. between Europe and America. over seventy years later. During the three years of the Spa- The only way to obtain even The parallel road running along nish Civil War, 1936-1939, hardly the most basic supplies for hard- the waterfront was built on land re- anything was manufactured on the ware stores on Lanzarote was from claimed from the sea at the end Spanish mainland and very little of Las Palmas where merchant ships, of the 1950s. An abandoned what was made reached Canary Is- mostly British, aware of the scarci- windmill sail standing diagona- lands. In addition, during hostilities, ty, delivered consignments of nails, lly across the road marked the the Canarian Archipelago suffered rope, yarn, sheets of copper, paint, location of a vast underground long periods of naval blockades. varnish etc. When they couldn’t get water storage tank which served Just a few months after the con- supplies my father would have to the whole area and also supplied flict ended, the Second World War make his own rope using rough silk ships with fresh water until five broke out and the strategic impor- or yarn or by unravelling lengths of years later when the island’s first tance of the Canarian Archipelago old rope. desalination plant opened. meant that once again there was no During the first years the store was At that time, there were acute access to the harbours as the be- open it only stocked nautical items

34 Lancelot A hydrofoil lands in the harbour in the 1940s

have planted the seeds for the crea- tion of Armas Ferries by Antonio Armas, (after the partners had gone their separate ways), which develo- ped into one of the largest shipping lines in Spain.

Arrecife’s Harbours Due to its location on the seas- hore and boasting the only natu- ral harbour in the Canary Islands, Arrecife became the capital of Lan- The entrance to the Puerto Naos road in which Hermenegildo zarote in 1852. Before Los Marmo- les became the island’s busiest port Duarte opened his ships chandlery in 1941 and which is still in 1958, two smaller commercial located there. Photo courtesy Pedro Duarte docks were in use. The first was Muelle de Arrecife which also bore for fishermen and sailing boats and Armas Ferries the title Muelle de las Cebollas, or, went on to supply engine-powered In 1941, Hermenegildo Duarte Onion Docks as at that time this commercial shipping with parts and owned a trawler in partnership with vegetable was Lanzarote’s most im- accessories and later on we added Antonio Armas Curbelo and they portant export by far. It stood on the requirements of leisure craft. came up with the idea of accom- land reclaimed from the sea where In 1968 my father died and as his panying the fishermen to the coast Islas Canarias Park is now located. partner wanted to devote himself of Africa with the hold of their boat The second harbour, Muelle Co- to other maritime interests he sold filled with salt to keep the fleet’s mercial was located close to San Ga- us his share of the ships chandlery fish fresh. This meant that the other briel Castle and Las Bolas Bridge. which has remained in the sole fishing vessels were not forced to All exports and imports were trans- possession of our family ever since. return to Arrecife when their holds ported via these two quays. Liners Over the twenty-two years of the were full and return again to the dropped anchor a short distance partnership everything was based fishing grounds, a process which from Muelle Comercial, and passen- on a handshake, there was never a could take up to a week. (The part- gers were ferried ashore at La Pes- legal document and never a disagre- ners’ vessel served as a floating re- caderia jetty between Arrecife Yacht ement. That was how business was frigerator before refrigeration was Club and the Red Cross building, conducted in those days. introduced.) This endeavour may

Lancelot 35 Lanzarote trawlers landed the largest sardine catch in the whole of Spain to satisfy the demand of the seven canning factories located in the island capital later a Parador hotel where author Olivia Stone stayed in 1884. She wrote in her book, Teneri- fe and Her Six Satellites, (London 1887), ‘I travelled to Teguise where I was shown a huge underground water storage cistern at the foot of Santa Barbara Castle called Las Ma- retas which filled up with rainwater flowing down from the top in chan- nels carved into the hillside. The locals told me that during the fre- quent droughts the island suffered for up to three years at a time this The Recova was the capital’s original public market which is was the only source of fresh water still preserved at the rear of the Ayuntamiento and is sometimes for the whole island. Known as Las Maretas, everyone on the island was used for concerts welcome to collect drinking water from the reservoir except for the ci- tizens of Arrecife. The reason being that Teguise had been the island ca- pital for over four hundred years un- til the title was transferred to Arre- cife some thirty years ago and the locals were still very angry about it! The reason for the change that the port of Arrecife had assumed major importance for the island with the growth in the volume of maritime trade.’

African Coast In the old days the small boats of Arrecife’s fishing fleet would set sail Scene of the original fishmongers shop opposite the Delegación for the African coast in February not del Gobierno with fishermen unloading their catch on the quay. to return until the Fiesta of San Gi- Many years later it moved to premises close to the Ayuntamiento. nés in August. Their fishing grounds were along the coasts of Morocco The transition from the age of the sail to the motor, which came and Mauretania and further south in gradually over the first 30 or forty years of the 20th century, is searching for sardines and corvina. clearly illustrated by the photo of Arrecife harbour at that time

36 Lancelot Named Muelle de las Cebollas (Onion Harbour). Due to the huge volume of vegetables exported from the Canaries to England, a quay at London Docks was named Canary Wharf

Women drying the fish Salt works on the shorefront close to San José Castle Over the six months at sea the fis- hermen worked under a blazing sun, their only food was ship’s biscuits, fish and a minimum of water. After returning home they spent a month or two repairing and pain- ting their boats before setting out again to search for tuna. Traditiona- lly, they raced to be the first to reach the fishing grounds and to be the first to reach the home port again on the return. Sailors are known for Parranda de los Buches folklore group was founded in the early their love of a drink or two and the 1960s and is still very active. The members carry inflated sharks’ Lanzarote fishermen came up with stomachs with which they harmlessly hit all and sundry during the idea of forming a group of sin- the Carnival and fiestas gers to entertain the crowds at the San Ginés Fiesta and the Carnival. followed by tuna and corvina. In allowing the salt to be subsequently Known as Parranda de los Buches, its heyday Lanzarote’s commercial harvested. One of these, now aban- “The Band of Bellies” because they fishing industry supported more doned, still stands on a large area playfully tap people on the back at than 1,000 fishermen with several of the Arrecife shoreline leading to fiestas with inflated shark’s bellies. hundred more working on shore the Castillo de San José. Originally Before the advent of tourism in auxiliary trades. Many worked at there were four large canning facto- when the island economy depended salt works consisting of shallow arti- ries in Arrecife each employing 200 on fishing and agriculture, the fleet ficial ponds designed to extract salt hundred people. However the figu- was the seventh largest in Spain from the sea with the water drawn res gradually shrunk and by the late with the highest catch of sardines, out through natural evaporation 1980s all the factories had closed.

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Dr Manuel Maymar The video consulting service of Hospiten Lanzarote is consolidated after 5 years since its launch This tool contributes to the reduction of hospital admissions and the complications of certain diseases

Hospiten Lanzarote consolidates nar initiated the use of technology in its clinical video consultation servi- education and for the assessment of ce five years after it was launched, a clinical surgical cases using cameras in period in which it has provided me- the operating room for external trans- dical assistance to patients from the mission. And, since 1994, through specialties of gynecology and inter- the Hispasat satellite to more than nal medicine. 300 Ibero-American universities. For further information, The Hospiten Group has been In this sense, the impetus to the please contact our Outpatient Dept. a pioneer in the Canary Islands in 928 596 171 video consultation service in Lanza- promoting and consolidating the rote aims to enable professionals to use of technologies linked to tele- real-time access to specialists located exchange information for the pur- medicine. Professor Manuel Ma- in other places. It also allows better pose of making diagnoses, choosing ynar, head of the Endoluminal monitoring of the medical process in treatments and preventing diseases Endovascular Diagnostics and The- certain people who, due to difficul- and to develop research and evalua- rapeutics Service at Hospiten and ties with mobility, cannot travel to tion activities, in order to improve promoter of its clinical video con- the medical center with frequency. health. sultation service, states that “this In this regard, Professor Manuel The Hospiten Group is an inter- service has meant an improvement Maynar explains that “the technolo- national healthcare network com- in the quality of care provided by gy applicable to telemedicine plays mitted to providing a service of the hospital, to the extent that it a key role in reinforcing the models the highest quality, with almost 50 facilitates the care of patients who, of care for chronic patients, as well years of experience, which has twen- do not have to move to make the as allowing us to increase self-care. ty private medical-hospital centers consultation”. In addition, thanks to The aim is to adapt to the real needs in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Professor Maynar, it has been pos- of patients and favor better care wi- Mexico, Jamaica and Panama, and sible to contribute to the reduction thout displacement “. more than one hundred ambulatory, of hospital admissions since it allows Among the objectives that make up own and associated medical centers patients to be attended with enough the Hospiten strategy is the commitment under the Clinic Assist brand. The time to be able to avoid complica- to innovation, the commitment to be- Group is chaired by Dr. Pedro Luis tions of certain diseases,”, he adds. ing at the forefront of medical advances Cobiella and attends more than This tool, which allows more and striving to offer an accessible and 1,700,000 patients from around direct, personalized and fluid con- optimal health service. the world a year, and employs more tact with the patient, also provides In fact, in 1988, Professor May- than 5,000 people.

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Amura Puerto Calero yellow sweet potatoes, carrot and El Diablo Restaurant Located in a wonderful setting coconut sauce. Private banqueting A once-in-a-lifetime eating expe- with a spacious terrace bordering suites for weddings. Over the past rience awaits guests at the El Diablo the marina, Maitre d’ Maxi Vidal year Amura was the venue for 60 in- Restaurant in the Fire Mountains. of this Michelin Bib gourmand ternational weddings receptions the Food is cooked on a grill hea- restaurant offers the daily specials majority of which were British or ted by geothermal heat emerging innovative cuisine whose cooking Irish .Open daily 13.00 – 23.00 hrs. from a volcanic chasm below in the style is based on a fusion of Medi- Tapas from 13.00 - 19.00. Closed bowels of the earth. The tempe- terranean dishes, top quality and Monday. rature inside the mountain at this a healthy diet. Recommendations point is 500º C and even a few in- include: classic Amura avocado Jameos del Agua ches below the surface it is 100º as tartar with sauteed prawns, apple Restaurant can be seen in two displays by park ice cream and lime juice; lobster The restaurant at Jameos del rangers. Before or after your meal salad, tomato and ginger chut- Agua has to be considered among be sure to go on the guided tour ney, yoghurt and mango; seafood one of the most beautiful dining fa- of the Volcanic Route on coaches paella; centre of beef sirloin with cilities in a natural setting anywhere equipped with multi-lingual com- foie gras, spicy sweet wine sauce, in the world. It is located in the last mentaries. The tour is included in laminated potatoes and vegeta- section of the world’s longest vol- the admission price paid at the park bles; boneless lamb in its juice, canic tunnel known as the Atlanti- entrance. smoked cheese puree and vegeta- da, which measures 7.5 kilometres bles; duck breast, pineapple sauce before continuing on the ocean Qué Muac and ginger; Iberian pork sirloin bed for a further 1,500 metres. Castillo de San José “Joselito,” comfi t potato; cod Diners overlook the underground The menu at the restaurant at the loin, vegetable ratatouille, pil pil lake which is famous as the habitat 18th century Castillo de San José and Iberian ham; grouper, local of the blind albino crab, normally has undergone an artistic facelift only encountered in the depths of which combines modern day and the oceans. Hollywood star Rita traditional dining. Besides the inter- Hayworth made a fi lm on Lanza- national, Spanish and Canarian main rote in 1978 which coincided with dishes, exotic desserts and a compre- the opening of this tourist centre hensive wine menu, an entirely new created by César Manrique, which concept is represented by a rich va- she described to the international riety of 24 present-day tapas served press as “the eighth wonder of the in avant garde style. Another inno- world.” The restaurant opens daily vation is musical evenings on Fridays from 11 to 16.30 hrs, tapas served and Saturdays from 9.30-1.00, ac- from 10.00. Dining Saturday night companied by gastronomic delights. from 19.00 – 22.00. all to be enjoyed in an 18th century

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castle with exciting views of the sea. extra virgin olive oil without the use Lunch is served daily 12.30 – 16.00, of pork fat, which results in a lighter closed Sundays and more digestible meal. Among other specialities on the 99-dish menu Pizzeria Capri are aubergine, almond croquet- Opened by owner Toni Gar- tes made with Canary palm honey. cia Martín in 1985, this is one of Half-size portions for kids and the the truly pioneering restaurants of elderly. Also, shared portions of piz- Puerto del Carmen which has ope- za, lasagne and croquettes. The ta- rated since tourism began in the re- bles are laid out in the restaurant in a sort. Family-run with 23 tables and a certain manner to give clients an am- staff of 18, the standards of excellence bience of comfort and privacy whe- te food. The buildings and patios are in food, professional and friendly ser- rever you sit, and you feel as if you in the style of the typical farm houses vice as well as good value for money were eating a home-cooked meal of old even down to the spacious have never changed suiting every taste in your own house. Highly popu- catchment areas for rain. The food and every pocket. There is a compre- lar with both tourists and residents. is on display in a glass cabinet offe- hensive variety of local and internatio- Open daily from 11.30 to 1 am. ring both hot and cold dishes. There nal dishes besides pizza choices which is also a good selection of local wines include vegan and vegetarian. Toni Casa-Museo al Campesino and cheeses. The restaurant is besi- points out that Pizzeria Capri cooks The House-Museum of the Rural de the Monument at the junction of its pizzas slowly using only fresh na- Worker at Mozaga is most certainly the Arrecife-Tinajo and Uga-Teguise tural products. Ingredients include the most authentic of the Island’s res- roads. Snacks and hot or cold drinks wholemeal flour, mineral water and taurants to enjoy traditional Lanzaro- are also served throughout the day.

Lancelot 45 Agreement with TUI - Top german Tour Operator Lanzarote Spel Signs Contract with RTK’s 2,500 Travel Agencies Lanzarote – Truly Unique Tourist Destination at ITB Spain’s Tourism Minister Visits the Island’s Exhibit Photos Nacho González The Spanish Government’s Tourist Minister Álvaro Na- dal and Secretary of State Ma- tilde Asien was received at the stand by Canarian Tourism Councillor Isaac Castellano and Cabildo Councillor for Tourist Promotion Angel Váz- quez who said that we must send a message to tourists on how Lanzarote offers a unique experience unavailable at any other holiday resort. All the members of the Lanzarote contingent

3 Days - 20 Meetings passenger capacity lost when Air Ber- Marketing and Public Relations who Lanzarote Tourism promotion lin and Niki Air ceased operations. have been presenting the image of staff under Councillor Ángel Vaz- Spel Managing Director Héctor Lanzarote as a unique destination in quéz attended some 20 meetings Fernández pointed out that despite cooperation with Tourism Lanzarote over the three day event with ma- on-line bookings, 80% of all ger- for the past decade. Another major jor companies which included Small man holidaymakers to the island partner is Schauinsland Travel Agents Planet - Eurowings - Thomas Cook make their reservations through tra- who purchased the Kon Tiki complex - Invia on-line - Alltours - Touristic vel agencies. They amet with Arturo on Puerto del Carmen, Beach Ave- Aktuell - TUI germany, TUI Ho- Ortiz and Denis Rodriguez of the nue, the most densely tourist-popu- lland, RTK, Holidaycheck.com, easy- Spanish National Tourist Offi ces in lated tourist area on the island. jet and jet2.com. germania now fl ies germany who coordinate campaig- Councillor Vazquéz: “the island from Dresden, Bremen, Munster, ns throughout the year in the ma- has almost reached its peak as far Nuremberg and Berlin, replacing the jor german cities. Also, AHM PR as occupation is concerned our

46 Lancelot Senior regional and insular officials join Canarian Tourism Councillor Isaac Castellano at the Lanzarote stand, (L-R) Héctor Fer- nández, Candela- ria Umpierrez, An- gel Vazquez, Amado Vizcaino and Maria Mendez aim must now be to attract quality tourists who spend well when they feel they are getting good value for their money. The leaders in this field are visitors fromG ermany who spend more money per day on ave- rage during their vacation than any other nationality.”

UK Holidaymakers Report For more than three decades the UK has been the source of the hig- hest percentage of holidaymakers to the Canaries by far. According to new report released by Travel Repu- blic, British travellers like to play it Twenty-two students from the Lanzarote University for Tourism at safe when it comes to booking their Tahiche accompanied the Spel Tourism Executive to the ITB in Ber- holidays. Their research highlighted lin as an introduction into the workings of the international market. that 60% of Brits going abroad opt Cabildo Councillor Ángel Vázquéz said that the pupils, who repre- for safety and familiarity. The secu- sented the next generation of tourist professionals on Lanzarote, had rity of a resort determines whether an opportunity to observe the promotion of the outstanding features holidaymakers are likely to venture of the island as a unique destination among so many other resorts out of their comfort zones more throughout the world. than any other feature.

Cicar Commercial Direc- tor Ramón Valiente welcomes Canarian Tourism officials to the company stand: Isaac Cas- tellano, Cristobal de la Rosa, Candelaria Umpiérrez and Maria Méndez . Founded in Lanzarote in 1967 by the late Mamerto Cabrera Medina and now under the manage- ment of his son and namesake, the firm has a fleet of 10,000 vehicles and offices on all se- ven Canary Islands. Each car is equipped with multi-lingual audio-guides as well as local street maps.

Lancelot 47 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from the Canarian Government Prime Ministers Macron, Rajoy and Costa attend Outer Regions Summit under Presidency of Clavijo

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo

Integral Part of the EU The EU’s Outermost Regions (ORs) are and will remain an inte- gral part of the Union. Yet specific situations require specific measu- President of the Canary Islands Government, Fernando Clavijo, pre- res, and Fernando Clavijo, praised sides over the heads of the Nine Outermost Regions, (ORs), of the Eu- the EU institution’s recent com- ropean Commission until the end of 2018. Addressing his first sum- mitment to strengthen their part- mit, attended by Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, France’s nerships with the ORs, taking into account their reality, their situation, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of Portugal An- concerns and opinions through on- tonio Costa, President Clavijo said he was aware that Canarias was going dialogue to provide a respon- assuming the presidency “at a strategic moment” and presented the se to the expectations of European work program of his mandate, which highlights the defense of the citizens in these regions. Outermost Regions in the next financial framework and in the legis- Yet the ORs also symbolize an lative proposals of the European Union for the period after 2020. opportunity for Europe in many is- sues like maritime façade, biodiversity, cultural heritage and geopolitical in- fluence, and also in terms of jobs and growth, says Clavijo, whether it is in the form of a blue economy, an EU initiative on clean energy or renewable energies with marine energy remai- ning insufficiently developed so far. He emphasized that the Regions must be able to enjoy a genuine equality of opportunities for its citizens within the EU with a common agricultural and fishing policy. He concluded his address by inviting the three powers to attend the next conference planned for the 22 November on Lanzarote.

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President Fernando Clavijo and his Economy and Industry Councillor Pedro Ortega during their discussions with British investors about the excellent tax incentives in the Canarian ZEC area during a visit to the London Stock Exchange

King Felipe with Fernando Clavijo and Carlos Alonso at the Fundación Princess Girona Business Awards in Tenerife 75% Air Travel Subsidy for Canary and Balearic Islands Residents on Verge of Approval by Spanish Government

Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo and his Balearic counterpart Francina Armen- gol joined forces to petition Madrid to increase subsidies for residents flying to mainland Spain from 50% to 75%. The Government expressed their willingness to approve the increase but the final decision is dependent on parliament’s ac- ceptance of the annual budget proposals. The reasoning for the travel discount is that tax revenue from Canary and Balearic Islanders contributes towards financing the annual deficit of the Renfe Spanish Railways, even though no trains run in the islands.

Effects of Brexit They are also calling for funds to finance tourist campaigns in the UK to alleviate the ne- gative effects of Brexit and agreed a common policy on the financing of tourist infrastructure and the introduction of state-of-the-art techni- cal innovations at their resorts.

Lancelot 49 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from the Canarian Government 12 of 16 Million Tourists are on Repeat Holidays “Notwinter Games” in Major European Markets

Canarian Government Coun- cillor for Tourism, Culture and Sport Isaac Castellano, told a commission of the Cana- rian Parliament that 12 of the 16 Million Tourists Visiting the Canary Islands each Year are on Repeat Holidays and “all our promotion is based on this evaluation.”

The Canarian Government Not- winter Games campaign reached all the Major Markets through a dis- play of beautiful weather in the Ca- naries at the height of the freezing European winter. Golden beach were projected on giant screens in the major cities of Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Holland, Bel- gium, Austria, Finland, Sweden and Norway, markets which represent Canarian Tourism Councillor Isaac Castellano and Promotur millions of potential holidaymakers Managing Director Maria Méndez are delighted with the and was seen by many more on all the social networks. results of the Notwinter Games promotion in twelve major European markets representing 14 million holidaymakers Excellent Survey Results According to surveys carried out luation of 8.9% on a scale of 1 to 10. Easyjet Fly Tenerife Sur - among returning visitors, the Cana- A further highly encouraging statistic Nice from September ries are viewed as a quality destination is that over 77% are repeat visitors of Canarian Government and Cabil- with 94% rating their stay as Very whom 17% have spent their holidays do Executives including Tourism Good to Good rating an average va- in the Islands at least 10 times! Councillor Isaac Castellano,

50 Lancelot The much admired prize-nominated Canary Islands stand on 1,400m2 was a focal point for tourist industry professionals from all over the world where the friendly business ambience was stimulated by an opportunity to sample the unique gastronomy of the Canary Islands

Isaac Castellano, Cristobal de la Rosa and 20 students of Hecansa, the Canarian Gover- Maria Méndez reply to the queries from the nment Hotel School, are working in British international media at the press conference hotels to gain practical experience and impro- ve their language skills

Tourism Vice Councillor Cristo- the WTM the World Travel Fair in taken up the slack, Germania ope- bal de la Rosa, Director General of London Canarian Councillor for rate flights from Dresden, Bre- Tourist Promotion Candelaria Um- Tourism, Culture and Sport, Isaac men, Münster, Nuremberg, Berlin piérrez and Promotur Managing Castellano confirmed the positive Schönefeld and Berlin Tegel and and Managing Director Promotur expectations for tourism to conti- Eurowings from Cologne-Bonn, Maria Méndez . They announced nue during the current year with Dusseldorf, Dresden, Berlin-Tegel, an additional allocation of close strong indications of surpassing Leipzig/Halle, Munich, Nurem- to 1,700,000 euros to promotion even the record-breaking statistics berg and Stuttgart. campaigns in the Islands in tandem for holidaymakers in the Seven Isles Five new routes are operating with the Cabildos. in 2017. between the Canary Islands and Success at the Big 3 Trade Fairs France: Lanzarote-Paris, Fuerte- Following the successful conclu- Increased Flights ventura-Paris, Gran Canaria-Lyon, sion of the third of the three most The Tourism Executive’s main Fuerteventura-Lyon , and, from important annual tourism fairs in aim in Berlin was to secure increa- September, Easyjet are flying Tene- Europe held over the last five mon- sed flight capacity to the Archipe- rife Sur – Nice twice weekly flights ths from November 2017 to March lago despite the demise of two on Wednesday and Sunday. An 2018, ITB, International Tourist of the most active airlines over additional two routes are pending, Bourse in Berlin; FITUR Interna- the past year, Air Berlin and Niki Tenerife-Marseille and La Palma- tional Tourist Fair in Madrid and Air. Among companies who have Paris.

Lancelot 51 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from The Cabildo The Cabildo Increases the Annual Town Hall Subvention for Municipal Projects in the Seven Districts by 30% for 2018 Photos Sergio Betancort, Jesús Betancort, Liz

Cabildo President Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés, Councillor for the Presidency Pedro San Ginés and the Water Board, Echedey Eugenio with the island’s mayors

Addressing the first of the newly As the result of a ‘We are instituted three monthly meetings Lanzarote’ English course, with the Committee of Mayors, 57 workers in the tourist President San Ginés announced industry who wished to im- that the Cabildo is raising the an- prove their knowledge of nual subvention for local projects in the language for the benefit the seven municipalities by 30% this of holidaymakers, received year. Topics targeted include urban proficiency degrees from mobility and animal welfare. the Open University. The He called for a meeting with vine- project, organised by Cabil- yard owners and local citizens who do Employment Councillor could be affected by new legislation Employment Councillor Manuel Cabrera, consis- planned for the protection of La Ge- Manuel Cabrera and the ted of 80 hours of tuition ria wine growing region by GesPlan, students holding their English- broadcast by Radio Ecca the regional government department language proficiency degrees over a four month period. for environmental management.

C e n t r a l B i k e S h a r i n g S c h e m e Among major initiatives is a bike sharing scheme along the seafront from Puerto del Carmen to Costa Teguise, via Playa Honda and Arre- cife which will allow cyclists to rent a bike at one location and return among the local population and visi- Calle Italia and Calle Noruega, the it to any other. As the route runs tors as well as for conservation of the bike route and road widening and through four different districts, the environment. parking facilities Puerto del Car- Cabildo will manage the scheme cen- Among projects the Cabildo is fi- men-Playa Honda, improvements to trally on behalf of them all. This servi- nancing in Tias District are improve- Puerto del Carmen soccer stadium ce aims to encourage physical activity ments to the Beach Avenue between and the Dive Centre at Playa Chica.

52 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Custo Barcelona Fashion Weekend at Jameos del Agua

Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés, who is seen with Custo Dalmau, said that it was important for Lanzarote to continually search for new mar- kets in order to attract the attention of a wider category of tourism

Five hundred celebrities from the world of fashion, including the most influential national and international journalists, watched the latest designs of Custo Bar- celona paraded in a fashion walk across the stage of the unique underground vol- canic theatre. Of the 80 designs displa- yed by the models over half were being shown for the very first time. The event, which included interaction with robots, continued around the swimming pool. Lanzarote Fashion Weekend was or- ganised by the Cabildo CACT Tourist Centres and SPEL Promotion and is part of a campaign to diversify the island’s promotion campaigns into alternative categories besides the traditional areas.

Under the slogan “Toge- ther We Are the Biosphere,” a series of actions by volunteers helps clean up the urban and rural landscape by collecting and recycling abandoned items and even, where possible, con- verting them into works of art. Through these actions, the Cabildo Biosphere Cabildo hopes to improve the Councillor Rafael Juan quality of life for all the inhabi- González seeks volunteers tants of the island. If you wish to help embellish the to join, download the free “Pa- pacria” App. environment

Lancelot 53 Lanzarote News Roundup Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tourism Lanzarote Culture Programme of Dance &Music for CACT Tourist Centres Leading Attractions 2018/2019

Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio

According to the Cabildo Tourist Centres Councillor Echedey Euge- nio, the cultural content of concerts scheduled for the Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism, CACT, over the next year and a half are hea- dlined by performances featuring Music and Dance. Councillor Eu- genio went on to say, “as in previous years, before coming to a decision the CACT executive requested the public as well as international and local entities active in this field to submit proposals for programme content based on Originality, Inno- vation and Quality.” The highly satisfactory level of entertainment offered the public during the current season were based on suggestions from thirty seven different sources, both from individuals and organisations wis- hing to share their experiences with CACT. Dance at Jameos del Agua Proposals for dance at Jameos del years ago. We finally arrived at a content has ranged from classical Agua, the underground volcanic ca- choice of four shows to commence to contemporary and even experi- vern converted by César Manrique at the start of next year. mental music. The idea is to pre- into one of the world’s most unique Music at Cueva de los Verdes sent a music festival with a selection theatres, had to take into account This venue, has traditionally offe- of artists to satisfy the taste of all the unique setting on a stage su- red concerts of chamber music by sectors of the public to run from rrounded by walls and a ceiling of small orchestras, quartets and quin- November this year to February volcanic rock formed millions of tets as well as vocalists. Programme 2019. Highest on the list of virtuo-

54 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tourism Lanzarote so performances this unique setting has ever experienced was a private visit by world famous violinist Ye- hudi Menuhin in the late 1960s. His sister Hephzibah - likewise a highly respected violinist who was with him - listened to his rendering of a snatch from Paganini’s Violin Concerto whilst walking round the stage and spectator area and decla- red that the natural acoustics were perfect from every part of the cave. The photograph is by Ildefonso Aguilar of the Cabildo Culture Department who accompanied the artists to the Green Caves.

1964 – Lanzarote’s First Water Desalination Plant Forerunner of the Development of the Tourist Industry

Memoria de Lanzarote Councillor Sosa said that an exce- llent book has been prepared in tandem with the exhibit

A comprehensive exhibition of used to provide his native isle with this would have been unthinkable the history of water on the Island, fresh water. and for this reason he was awarded “Memoria de Agua,” can be visi- The exhibition commissioner, Lanzarote’s Highest Tourism Ho- ted at the Casa Amarilla, Arrecife. his son Luis Diaz Rijo, has divided nour, “Distinguido de Turismo.” A display of photographs, videos the exhibit into three parts: the The exhibition remains open and documents is centred round private life of his father and family, throughout the summer. La Casa the opening of Lanzarote’s first the technical data and the history Amarilla – Leon y Castillo, 6, Arre- water desalination plant in 1964. of the work force at the plant. Besi- cife. Entrance free. It was the brainchild of Manuel des providing Lanzarote with run- Monday - Friday 10:00 – 20.00 Diaz Rijo, an engineer who served ning water for the first time, the hrs Saturday 10.00 – 14.00 hrs Clo- in the navy and realized that the desalination plant was essential for sed Sunday. Tickets and information same system which provided sai- the development its tourist indus- about all events in the Tourist Cen- lors with fresh water aboard ships try some two decades later, without tres can be obtained in the souvenir by desalinating seawater could be this first step of Manuel Diaz Rijo shop.

Lancelot 55 Lanzarote News Roundup Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tourism Lanzarote “Lanzarote Wine Run” Promoted at the London Marathon European Sports Destination and “Saborea Lanzarote” Cabildo Tourism Councillor Ángel Vázquez ,“Our stand at the London Marathon displaying all major sporting events taking place on the island, attracted hundreds of “running” visitors, many of whom expressed an interest in participating in the Lanzarote Wine Run on 17 June.”

Ángel Vázquez was appointed President of the Governing Board of Spel Lanzarote Overseas Tourism Promotion

Lanzarote Tourism is concentra- fastest growing sector among holiday- ting on quality rather than quantity makers world-wide last year. In addi- as well as promoting popular indi- tion to publicizing the Island’s unique vidual categories in order to com- cuisine, cheeses and wines, it is also in- pete with cheaper destinations like cluded in the Europe-wide “Saborea Tunisia and Turkey. Two examples España” culinary campaign. in which the island excels are: 1. Lanzarote Promotion works clo- SPORTS, year-round sports events sely with the officials of the Spa- on land and sea for the activity-min- nish National Offices of Tourism Naples, Krakow etc.” ded visitor, known as Sporttourty with its own representatives in the These areas are supplementary (See opposite page). major European markets, promo- to promoting the island’s unique 2. Food Tourism: through the ting the Island at important event volcanic landscape, first class ac- “Saborea (Taste) Lanzarote” cam- such as the London Marathon as commodation to suit every pocket paign. According to TripAdvisor, mentioned earlier as well and in and excellent amenities and facili- culinary-motivated vacations were the Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, ties for holidaymakers.

Close to 10% of tourists Sports Destination promo- Tourism Economic Councillor Ángel Váz- to Lanzarote are motivated tion campaign. This was the qez with Minister of Tourism Álvaro Na- by the opportunity to practi- subject of a seminary at La dal and Secretary for State for Tourism se or participate in both land Santa attended by Tourist Matilde Asien during discussions for Lan- and nautical sports. Known Promotion Councillor Án- gel Vázquez and Sports zarote participation in Saborea España, as “Sporttoury” this category complements the European Councillor, Patricia Pérez. Tasting Spain, food tourism promotion

56 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tourism Lanzarote Sicted Awards for 75 Lanzarote Hotels and Tourist Services

Throughout Spain, establish- ments offering the highest possible standards of facilities and amenities for holidaymakers receive the Sic- ted designation from Tourespaña, the Spanish National Tourism Au- thority. The 2018 awards to 75 ho- tels, apartments, tourist services and attractions as well as individual guides Canarian Government Tourism Director Candelaria Umpié- is the highest total ever for Lanzarote rrez , Tourism Promotion Councillor Ángel Vázquez and Spel in a single year and greatly enhances Managing Director Héctor Fernández together with Harald the image of the Island as a tourist Pechlaner and Christian Ekert of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Uni- destination of excellence in overseas markets. Nineteen of the awards were versity, Bavaria whose students are conducting research on the for new enterprises and the other fif- island’s development of sustainable tourism ty-six were renewals as the standards offered by the recipients are annua- lly re-evaluated. High on the list for inclusion in Sicted, are sustainable tourism management by use of re- newable energy and the promotion of local culture and traditions.

Asolan and Tourism Lanzarote combine in CIDE activity to improve competiveness in the island’s hotel industry The most influential source of practical advice offered by Asolan to its members on the subject of innovation and technical advances for the tourist sector is CIDE, a programme funded principally by the Canarian Government. Over 50 local businesses have directly benefited by learning about hospitality innovation and how to adapt to fast-moving and continually increasing technological advances to be competitive in today’s market. Asolan has focused on five major areas: Modernisation and refurbishment of accommodation; the Biosphere Smart President Hotel programme: conversion of all technology to digital, of Asolan, improving efficiency and sustainability and the incorpo- ration of quality standards and practises as the means of Susana Pérez innovation and the improvement of competiveness.

Lancelot 57 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tías Playa Chica Dive Centre Approved by Ministry of Coasts EU Blue Flags Awarded to Three Local Beaches Photos Doris Hernández

Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés with Mayor Pancho Her- nández, Tourism Councillor Amado Vizcaino, Public Works Councillor Saray Rodriguez and Beaches Councillor Nerea Tias Mayor Pancho Hernández Santana at the site of the future dive station. They were de- lighted to hear that three local beaches had been awarded the Following the go-ahead from the Blue Flag of the European Union Coasts Authority, the Lanzarote Cabildo is funding the construction Mayor Pancho Her- of a dive centre at Playa Chica Bea- nández and Deputy ch in Paseo de la Barrilla, Puerto del Carmen. Tias Town Hall is insta- Mayor and Tourism lling changing rooms, hot showers, Councillor examine locker service, a diving air compres- the authorisation sor and a classroom. The building from the Spanish stands on 200m2 of the 600m2 and Canarian Go- area approved. Lanzarote has 35 dive stations, vernments to build more than any other Canary Island. the first dedicated Of 175,000+ divers a year, 42% are Dive Station in the from the UK followed by Germany, Canary Islands 20% and the Spanish mainland, 16%. Some enjoy as many as four or five diving holidays a year on the island. refurbish and upgrade the 108 units The seabed at Playa Chica is home to of the newly-named R2 Bahia Kon a wealth of marine life, sea sponges, Tiki to a 4-Star category. jellyfish, spider crabs, starfish, sun On International Book Day, fish, sea anemones and sea urchins. the Ayuntamiento of Tias installed a German Tour Operator Schauins- comfortable reading area in the play- land, have demonstrated their ground of the Concepción Rodríguez strong belief in Puerto de Carmen Infants and Primary School, CEIP, as the island’s most popular re- Puerto del Carmen, to encourage sort by purchasing the Kon Tiki children to read in their spare time. In apartment complex on the Beach the photographs: Mayor Pancho Her- Avenue, the most densely tourist- nández, Culture Councillor Amado populated area on the island. The Vizcaino and Education Councillor Duisburg-based company, which Aroa Pérez. The mural was painted represents almost 1.5 million ho- by teachers to emphasize the multi- lidaymakers a year, plans to totally cultural background of the pupils

58 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup La Tiñosa Film Featured on Regional and National TV Highest Increase in Coastline Property Revaluation in Spain

The Ayuntamiento of Tias docu- mentary “La Historia de La Tiño- sa,” traces the origins of the fishing village which gave birth to Puerto del Carmen, the pioneer tourist resort of Lanzarote, more than 50 years ago. Following its premier last September at the Feria del Mar, the highly-praised 40 minute HD pro- duction, was screened on local and Canarian TV, as well as nationa- lly on the Moviestar Plus channel. In the photographs: the producer Gorka Leclercq, an acclaimed un- derwater cameraman, with Mayor Pancho Hernández and Tourism Tourism Tias District - Highest and Culture Councillor Amado and National Rise in Vizcaino, who negotiated the TV Culture coverage, as well as officials of the Property Revaluation local “Cofradia” Fishermen’s As- Councillor Spanish Government statis- sociation which participated in the Amado tics for the revaluation of pro- making of the film. Vizcaino perty on the country’s coast- lines last year averaged a rise of 0.1%, however in the Municipali- ty of Tias it was 7.2%, the highest in Spain. Two comprehensive modernisation At the La Asomada Song Festival during the San José programmes by Tias Town Hall Obrero Fiestas 2018, Carlos Santana won first prize which Finance was presented to him by Mayor Pancho Hernández , Fiestas resulted in 1,092 Councillor property transac- Councillor Javier Aparicio and Councillor Nerea Santana Ramón tions last year, re- Melián flecting an annual increase of 19%.

100 additional palm trees were planted along the avenues of The installation of an additional 3 the resort and 20 new electric car recharging centres brings showers installed on the district’s total to 5, the highest on the beaches the island.

Lancelot 59 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Yaiza El Salinero Documentary a Resounding Success EU Blue Flag for Small Beach and for Puerto Calero Marina Photos Alex Salebe

Mayor Óscar Noda congratulated the film’s producer Armeo Tortosa for her realistic portrayal of the life and work of Victor Fernández Gopar and the district of Yaiza during that era

El Salinero, Victor Fernández Gopar (Las Breñas 1844 - Yaiza 1920), was a shepherd who was taught to read and write by the lo- cal priest as there were no schools in the southern part of Lanzarote Producer Armeo Tortosa with assistant cameraman Alex Salebe at that time. When he was older he and Ruben Acosta, publisher of the biography of El Salinero by found work at Janubio, the largest Agustin de la Hoz salt works on Lanzarote and becau- se of his expertise in the technique In tandem with his work, Victor are of historical importance as they of extracting salt by evaporation was Fernández Gopar became a poet reflected the social inequality of the appointed to head the work force in and folk singer earning the name time and still form part of the reper- 1885. At that time fishing was of ma- “El Salinero,” (derived from the toire of local folklore groups espe- jor importance for the local economy Spanish word for salt,“Sal.”) The cially in Yaiza District. In May 2016, and there was a large demand for salt songs lamented social injustice, the based on the results of a vote among from the island’s fishing fleet to hard labour and poverty endured by all the inhabitants of the Island, the keep the catch fresh as well as to su- farmers on the land and workers at Insular Theatre at Arrecife was na- pply the island’s canning factories. the salt works. His music and lyrics med “El Salinero” in his memory.

Yaiza celebrated the Art and Culture of Andalusia during a weekend in April which included an exciting concert by guitarist Antonio de la Rosa and his group Flamenco Fusión with vocalist Eva Aroca and flamenco dancers

60 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Government Certificate of Excellence for Playa Blanca Beach Safety Services - Accessibility - Cleanliness - Maintenance

The Spanish Government has issued the SICTED Award of Integral Quality to the Ayuntamiento of Yaiza for the small playa at Playa Blanca. Criteria include lifeguard services, preventing beach pollution and contamination of the water and for clear signposting for the benefit of tourists. This follows a Certificate of Excellence for the Tourist Information Office at Playa Blanca for the services they provide for visitors. Yaiza Mayor Óscar Noda said that the Town Hall had invested a further €208,000 in services and amenities at the small beach which continues to fly the Blue Flag of the EU denoting purity of Yaiza Mayor Óscar Noda and Tourism Councillor Olga Ca- the seawater and that all facilities for ba- raballo with the award which endorses the reputation of Playa thers are in place. Blanca as one of the leading resorts in the Canary Islands

Improvements, signposting and acces- sibility at Los Hervideros rocks and the Green Lagoon as well as the road leading International Book Day was ce- to the beaches at Papagayo have been lebrated at a fiesta in Playa Blanca agreed by Yaiza with the Cabildo. Photo: organised by Culture Councillor Yaiza Mayor Óscar Noda and Cabildo and Daniel Medina with a series of talks, Yaiza Environment Councillors, Antonio story-telling and puppet shows. In Morales and Marcial Viñoly order to encourage 6-11 year olds to read, writer Mayte Pozo explai- ned how books are pasted together and illustrated. In her latest work, Daniel Medina “Perenquin Man” is a super hero Culture Councilor fighting battles to protect the en- vironment of the Canary Islands. The author will be giving weekly reading lessons for children in June from 16.00 – 18.00 hrs, Mondays at Playa Blanca Library and Wednes- days at Benito Perez Armas Centre, Yaiza. For more information call: 648 189 580. Photo: Author May- te Pozo with the children.

Lancelot 61 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Arrecife

A “Manrique Route” in the Town of His Birth III Annual Cycle of Classical Concerts Free Admittance

Arrecife Mayoress Eva de Anta

Mayoress Eva de Anta would like to create a route consisting of the ar- tistic works César Manrique created in Arrecife commencing with Parque Eva de Anta and José Ramírez Cerdá but is awaiting Jimena Álvarez intro- permission from the Cabildo Heritage duced the III Cycle of Authority to refurbish the area. The Concerts by the Classical Ayuntamiento signed an agreement with the César Manrique Foundation Orchestra of Lanzaro- in 2015 for the conservation of the te, OCL, under their artist’s works in the capital. founder Roberto Fuentes which will allow the pu- Classical Concerts blic a better understan- The Ayuntamiento of Arrecife and ding of classical music. the Lanzarote Classical Orchestra an- nounced the III Annual Cycle of Clas- All performances are sical Music for the island capital which free of charge will take place until the 31 June having commenced in April. Roberto Fuentes said that international musicians from Poland, New York and Italy will join the regular members of the orchestra for the concerts taking place in the emblematic Casa de la Culture Agus- tin de la Hoz, La Plazuela and Parque José Ramírez Cerdá. Culture Councillor Jimena Álvarez said it was a pleasure to be able to or- ganise an event of this type together with the much admired OCL and stressed the importance of the whole 40 pupils from CEIP Argana Alta were welcomed by Eva de family being able to enjoy the music Anta to the Town Hall where they simulated a plenary session together. of the Arrecife Town Council

62 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Revitalisation of Tourist Promotion in the Island Capital World Kayak Championships Destined for Arrecife EU Blue Flag for El Reducto Beach On the subject of nautical sports, the world kayaking championships will be held here next year and ma- jor regattas are choosing our marina as the port of departure for their in- ternational crossings. Our Arrecife en Vivo series is short-listed for a major prize from the Regional Government because of the highly positive effect it has on tourism as well as providing entertainment for the local popula- The Arrecife sign is the symbol of Tourist Promotion in the Capital tion. We are always aware of the ener- gizing effect of live concerts in the central areas of the capital which bring a breath of excitement to the town.

Tourism Councillor David Duarte encourages local youngsters to prac- tise the art of balancing their kayaks through the use of “jolateros” The Arrecife shoreline also In addition to visitors who cho- highly valued among bird wat- ose to spend their vacations in the chers for the unique species to be island capital, a large percentage found in and among the rocks. of holidaymakers staying in hotels Puff-backed and Great White of the major tourists of Puerto del herons, Common and Black-hea- Carmen, Costa Teguise and Pla- ded seagulls, Kentish and Lesser- ya Blanca, pay several visits to the ringed, Norfolk and black-footed capital during their stay for shop- plovers, among others. ping and sightseeing as well as to enjoy our famous tapas bars which have gained a solid reputation for their unique cuisine. Another source of tourists which is of major importance are cruise-line passengers who tota- lled 150,000 last winter, with up to five liners docking as Los Mar- moles on a single day. Lanzarote is the second most popular port of call in the Canary Islands and Education Councillor Inodelvia Torres with teachers and stu- up to 70% of all their passengers dents from Poland, Holland, Lithuania and St Martin Isle at who come ashore choose to spend Arrecife Town Hall as part of the Erasmus internationalisation their day on the island in Arrecife rather than going on excursions. interchange programme with pupils of CEIP César Manrique

Lancelot 63 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from San Bartolomé €1.1 Million Modernisation of Sports Infrastructure The Ayuntamiento of San Bartolomé is committed to ensuring that more local citizens can improve their health, get active and involved with sport and active recreation using modern infrastructure throughout the municipality

San Bartolomé Mayoress Dolores Corujo The Town Hall Councillors involved in updating the sport faci- Modernisation lities at San Bartolomé and Playa Honda: Deputy Mayor and of Sports Facilities Urban Sector, David Rocio; Public Works, Alexis Tejera; Sports, San Bartolomé is investing 1.1 million euros for the modernisation Raúl de León; Finance Antonio Rocio; Youth, Isabel Sosa, Citi- of community sport infrastructu- zens Participation, Maria Dolores Fernández re. The program reflects the Town Hall’s major commitment to health, wellbeing, and community sport and active recreation. Major projects include improvements to the soccer, handball and Canarian wrestling pit- ches both at Playa Honda and in San Bartolomé town. In addition the building of a new skatepark, a cove- red stadium for the football ground as well as improvements to the chan- ging rooms, parking facilities and ac- cess at all facilities. The annual Andalucian Feria Plaza Santa Elena at Playa Honda was orga- nised by the Al-Andalus Association in conjunction with the Ayuntamien- to. Performers included the Lanza- rote Dance Academy, El Andalus Ro- ciero Choir, Grupo Aires del Sur and Las Canasteras. MT Dance, Academia Antonio and Élite M Band gave exhi- bition concerts. The local Andalucian community were joined by many local residents, well-wishers and tourists.

64 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Pupils Discover Playa Honda Fauna & Flora Sea Life Coastal Flora & Fauna The Department of the Environ- ment of the Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé under Councillor Alexis Tejera, initiated a course to teach children about the protection and appreciation of nature on the seas- hore. Under the title, “Playa Hon- da Sea Life,” 230 pupils from local schools, CEIP Playa Honda, CEIP El Quintero and CEIP Ajei partici- pated in a walk along the shore. The youngsters learned how to Environment Councillor Alexis Tejera organised the campaign appreciate the rich biodiversity of flora and fauna which inhabit and nest in the sands and rocky areas off the coast. Strolling along Guaci- meta Beach on the perimeter of the airport their teachers pointed out that sea sponges, jellyfish, spider crabs, starfish, sun fish, sea anemo- nes and sea urchins can be found on the seabed. They also observed species of bird-life such as herons, plovers and seagulls. As far as flora is concerned, the diverse amount of plant-life is not surprising as the Canary Archipelago has some 1,860 species of flora of which 521 (28%) are endemic.

Exercising on the Beaches Among activities organised by Councillor Isabel Sosa at the San the Town Hall Youth (juventud) Bartolomé monthly Agricultural and Department for the summer mon- Traditional Arts & Crafts Fair Advice by an experien- ths are functional training activities ced author on how to on Mondays and Wednesdays from acquire creative writing 19.00-20.00 hrs on Guacimeta Bea- techniques to enable you ch. Functional training exercises are to write your first book those that involve training your body was organised by San for the activities performed in daily Bartolomé Equality and life. Thus, they are often exercises Youth Department Coun- that mimic real life movement pat- cillor Isabel Sosa. Writer terns. As such, functional training José Ramón Navas gives does not involve using most machi- a 2 hour weekly talk every nes you find in a commercial gym. Thursday until the 21 June The lessons are free and open to local from 18.00 to 20.00 hrs at residents over the age of 14. To regis- Centro Civico Playa Hon- ter and for more information call 928 da, Calle Fragata s/n. Ad- 521 200 or visit the Casa Cerdeña vance registration at Casa or the municipal gym at San Barto- Cerdeña or by calling 928 lomé or Playa Honda gyms. 521 200.

Lancelot 65 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Haría €400,000 Renovation Project for Arrieta Promenade Total Refurbishment for Haria Mirador

Haria Mayor Marci Acuña Mayor of Haria Marci Acuña The main objective of the with Canarian €400,000 refurbishment of Arrie- ta promenade is to obtain the EU Government Blue Flag certifi cation for La ga- Director General rrita beach denoting water quality, of Tourist safety, environmental education Infrastructure and information. This involves im- Héctor Suárez proving facilities and amenities for the benefi t of holidaymakers by creating landscaped shaded areas on the sands and equipping the promenade with well-spaced street furniture. Arrieta seafront is a natu- rally beautiful location enjoyed by walkers who appreciate the rolling waves and fresh sea air as well as the unique views of the volcanic coun- tryside in the background as they The Haria mayor stroll along the coastal path. congratulated retired

boxer Manuel Santa- Overlooking Haria Valley cruz ‘Palenke’ for the Work is underway on the refurbis- Gold Medal Lifetime hment of the Mirador de Haria, the Achievement Award belvedere which overlooks the town he received from the from an exceptional vantage point Canarian Government on the main road and a favourite for seven decades stop for tourists. The outstanding dedicated to the sport tableau of the picturesque town and of boxing the lush green area of the Valley of including the Palms, conjures up images of an A variety of the latest bio-healthy out- many years oasis in the desert. The quiet and door gymnastic equipment have been as national dignifi ed town was chosen by César coach Manrique as his last home - now a installed in villages where the older museum - and burial place. devices were worn out

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Fiestas San Juan Bautista Haria 2018 June Fiesta Programme Saturday 9 21.00 Mayor Marci Acuña, Culture Councillor José Pérez Dorta and the Commencement address Programme Director Luisa Lemes Centro Sociocultural La Tegala Haria celebrated the 25th anniversary of the “En- carnación Rodriguez Lasso Theatre Symposium” Friday 15 21.00 which emphasizes how the theatre has forged an XV Malpais de la important link between education and culture for Corona Festival local citizens whose theatrical tradition reaches back Plaza de Haria to 1920. Included among the wide range of works were special performances for children and families Saturday 16 19.00 which were enjoyed by highly appreciative audiences. XXV San Juan Romeria Pilgrimage Plaza de Haria and surrounding streets Tourism Councillor Soraya Brito hopes that Saturday 23 23.00 the Blue Flag of the EU Burning the Facundo will soon be flying over & Fire Dance the beach at Arrieta Plaza de Haria

Sunday 24 12.30 Holy Mass and More than 400 Procession in people attended Honour of San Juan Bautista - Church and ‘EducHaria,’ the surrounding streets II Annual Citizens Jameos del Agua 21.30 Participation mee- I n s t i t u t i o n a l e v e n t tings organised by XXV edition Haria Prizes the Town Hall, local

associations and Cabildo on a variety of educational and social subjects. Ma- yor Acuña believes that such gatherings benefit all citizens of the municipality

Lancelot 67 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports fromTeguise Teguise and Uruguay Renew Ties for 600th Anniversary Alfonso Spinola Saviour of Many Lives during Epidemic

Mayor of Teguise Mayor President Tabaré Vázquez of Uruguay with Teguise Mayor Oswaldo Betancort Oswaldo Betancort and Town Historian Francisco Hernández Delgado as part of the town’s 600 Year History celebrations As part of the activities du- ring the 600th anniversary year of Teguise, Lanzarote’s ancient ca- pital, Mayor Oswaldo Betancort visited Uruguay where he was re- ceived by the country’s President Tabaré Vázquez. He was accompa- nied by Town Historian Francisco Hernández Delgado. In 1726, emi- grants from Teguise were among Canary Islanders who founded the capital, Montevideo.

In the 1870s, Dr Alfonso Spi- All aspects relating to the Timple nola, a humanitarian philanthropist instrument, whose unique tones are of Teguise origin, saved the lives known as the Sound of the Canary of thousands of people during a Islands, comprised events which took smallpox epidemic and opened the place to celebrate its 7th anniversary country’s first macro-biology labo- year with the essential collaboration ratory to assist in the diagnosis of in- of the exhibition commissioner, tim- fectious diseases. One century later ple virtuoso Benito Cabrera. The the Canary Islands Society of Uru- Ayuntamiento of Teguise and the guay donated a bust of the celebra- Canarian Timple Association , mu- ted doctor to the town of Teguise. sicians, artisans and fans of the tim- Mayor Oswaldo Betancort wan- ple enjoyed concerts, talks, lessons ted to re-establish the strong ties and round table discussions all cen- between both communities as a tred around this unique instrument major component in the illustrious known as a miniature guitar or uke- 600 years of the history of Teguise. lele among other nomenclature.

68 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup EU Blue Flag for Las Cucharas and El Jablillo Beaches €1.5 Million Refurbishment for Paseo de Las Cucharas The Canarian government has allot- ted the sum 1.5 million for the total refurbishment of Paseo de las Cucharas, the most important beach promenade in Costa Teguise. The intention is not only to widen and extend the length of the seawalk but to install additional leisure and sports features and landsca- pe the gardens with sub-tropical plants. Also planned are a belvedere and picnic areas as well as ensure accessibility for the physically challenged on the pro- menade and beach.

Tourism Councillor Antonio Callero presented TUI executives with a replica of Teguise’s symbol Tourism Councillor Antonio Major European operator TUI tourism professionals that TUI was Callero personally congratula- germany held the Annual general introducing a Quality Program- Meeting of its “Sun and Beaches” me to awarded establishments who ted Ángel Herrera, Manager Department at the Timple Casa- achieved the highest levels of client of the Barceló Occidental Lan- Museum to review the results of the satisfaction. zarote Mar, Costa Teguise, for year 2017 as well as to discuss the Teguise Tourism Councillor An- being the fi rst hotel on Lanza- perspectives for the current year. tonio Callero thanked the TUI exe- rote to be awarded the highest Department Head Patrick Hogre- cutive for having selected Teguise as fe that they expected very positive the venue for its annual conference distinction in the category of results despite the emergence of especially at a time when the An- ‘Sporttoury,’ the combina- cheaper destinations like Turkey cient Capital was celebrating 600 tion of top quality Sports and and Egypt. He told the 70 invited Years of History. Tourism

Playa de las Cucharas and El Jablillo at Costa Teguise have become more accessible for the handicapped through the installation of wooden pathways and adapted showers. Because of the commitment of the Ayun- tamiento to improve the quality of ameni- ties and facilities for holidaymakers at both beaches as well as conservation of the envi- ronment Teguise has been awarded the Eco- Beach Flag.

Lancelot 69 PhotoNews Lanzarote

XXV Anniversary César Manrique CEIP School at Tahiche

Lecturers spoke to different groups of students on nine specific topics connected with the 600 years of Teguise History To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of CEIP César Manrique, the Primary-Secondary School at Tahi- che named for the great artist, held an Open Day for Learning on his birthday, the 24 April. Activities consisted of talks on 9 subjects by different lecturers which allowed the students to engage in a compre- hensive study session devoted to the island’s culture and traditions. Also a specific talk devoted to the life and work of César Manrique and how it influenced the development of the island in line with his princi- ples of conservation of the environment. Mayor Betancort referred to the school’s 25th anniversary coinciding with the celebration of the 600 Year History of Teguise

Mayor Betancort addresses the youth Timple orchestra on the XXV anniversary of the César Manrique School at Tahiche. Photos courtesy José Juan Romero

II International Golf L a n z a r o t e C U P Five rounds of the 2nd Lanzarote Golf Cup take place before the end of the year at Golf Lanzarote and Costa Teguise Golf Club organised by Tourism Lanzarote and Euro- pean Sports Destination. Among this year’s events is a “Ryder” cup among the most in- fluential professionals of the tourist sector Tourism Lanzarote, Ángel Vázquéz, SPEL Promotion, who recommend the best holiday destina- Héctor Fernández, Teguise Tourism Councillor, Anto- tions to their up-market clientele and allows them to add golf to the variety of sports that nio Callero and Canarian Golf Federation Executive, can be played year round on Lanzarote. The Jason Pérez and the sponsors winner receives the Cup at a gala event in December attended by the 10 finalists.

Tournament dates: 15, 16 June, “Ryder” match; 8 Septem- ber, Lanzarote Golf Anniversary; 15 Sep- tember, Sentido Aequora; 5,6 October, Alondra Villas – Dn Facility; 17 November Torneo Reale.

70 Lancelot PhotoNews Lanzarote Flashback to St Patrick’s Day – a Sea of Green enveloped Puerto del Carmen, considered the best celebration in Europe outside the Emerald Isle

Tias Mayor and Deputy Mayor with the Honorary Consul who read out a message from the President of Ireland amid the ‘Green Tide’ on St Patrick’s Day in Puerto del Carmen. Annual Tourism from the Emerald Isle to Lanzarote has risen from 185,000 in 2010 to 267,000 in 2017

The Cabrera Medina Group of Com- panies has been honoured with the award of the first prize for the Best Family Busi- ness in the Canary Islands by the EFCA. Having opened the company with just five cars, the Lanzarote-founded enterpri- se now operates a fleet of 10,000 vehicles and employs a staff of 1,500 people at its 98 offices over the seven Canary Islands. Cabrera Medina, which is also among the country’s top 500 businesses in growth, Cicar, celebrated its 50th an- Canarian President Fernando Clavijo presents the award niversary last year, although the average longevity of family-owned businesses in to Company CEO Mamerto Cabrera and sister Angeles Spain is 33 years. In addition, their futu- Cabrera in the presence of EFCA President Carmen re is more than assured because the third Garcia Pascual generation of the family have now ente- red the business, including five grand- children of the original founder.

To celebrate 2018 as the European Year of Cultural Heritage Cabrera Medina or- ganised a children’s painting competition “Paint and Care for Your Island” in order to teach the youngsters about conserva- tion of the environment from an early age. The winners on each of the Seven Islands received a Tablet and three days free car for their parents and each of the runners up, a Tablet.

Lancelot 71 Arrecife Celebrates Book Week 2018 at the Casa de la Cultura Presentation of the Latest Works by Local Authors Photos: Sergio Betancort, Jesús Betancort, Liz

Local publishers set up stalls with their latest books where authors whose works were launched during Book Week signed copies for members of the public. The biggest sellers of the week were children’s books especially Perenquin Man by Mayte Pozo

Agustin de la Hoz This year’s Book Week was dedi- cated to the 30th anniversary of the death of Agustin de la Hoz in 1988. The famous Arrecife-born author whose book “Lanzarote,” published in 1962, is considered the reference work par excellence of the history of every part of the island. He was very The opening of Book Week was friendly with César Manrique who marked by talks on the life of demonstrated his admiration for the Mayoress Eva de Anta and Agustin de la Hoz by three author’s works by cutting open his Culture Councillor Jimena prominent local writers, Mario arm and used the blood that fl owed Álvarez in the enclosed area of Alberto Perdomo, Benchomo out to paint a portrait of de la Hoz’s profi le. A photograph of this sketch José Ramirez Cerda Park on Guadalupe and Mario Ferrer signed by Manrique appeared in the Arrecife promenade oppo- Spanish Lancelot No. 140 on the site the Casa de la Cultura 21 December 1985. where book stalls were set up Felix Martín Authors with their latest works: Hormiga Juan Cruz “El Mayte Pozo “La Vieja Volcán de Turismo” “Perenquin a Veces development of the Man” tales of Bebia” commercial life of a Canarian a social Puerto del Superhero study of Carmen who fi ghts to human over the past protect the characte- half century environment ristics 72 Lancelot The presentation of the only English-language book, “The British Connection to Lanzarote and the Canaries” by Larry Yaskiel and translated into Spanish by J.J. Romero, was hosted by Mayoress Eva de Anta and Culture Counci- llor Jimena Alvarez and the pu- blisher Ediciones Remotas, Ruben Acosta and Mario Ferrer. Members of the audience included the British Consul for Southern Spain with the Vice Consul Las Palmas Province, the President and Culture Coun- cillor of the Cabildo, the Director of CEP Teacher’s Board Eduardo Nuñez and Olga Betancort, Director of the EOI Language School Carmen Rosa González Cabildo Tourism Councillor Ángel Vázquez, Kevin and Carmen Gloria Morales of the School of Fine and Claudine Roper, Salvador Hernández and Arts and a variety of local officials, personalities Esther Garcia, Dariusz and Kasia Chmielewski and media representatives. See page 14.

(L-R) Architect Luis Ibañez, Yaiza Juan Valido, Sergio de Tourism Councillor Olga Caraballo, the Paiz, Betty Romero and book’s publisher Mario Ferrer and Yaiza Nora (our youngest media executive Alex Salebe reader)

Mario Ferrer wrote an introduction to a new edition of “El Salinero”

Lancelot 73 PhotoNews Lanzarote CIDA Appointed Marshalls of King William Fiesta

CIDA President Mari Tamez and the Canary Descendents were ho- noured by being asked to lead the annual parade Photos Paul Casa- nova Garcia. Photos Paul Casanova

The Canary Descendents of San Antonio,Texas, CIDA, were invited by the King William Association to lead the 2018 parade. This prestigious annual event, established in 1967, celebrates the history and diversity of Texas’ fi rst historic neighbourhood with an annual family fair and parade. Proceeds provide educational scholarships for inner-city students, art programs for elementary through high school and preservation of The Descendents were happy the King William Neighbourhood. with the warm message from These festivities took place only one month after the Tricentenary Celebra- Teguise Mayor Oswaldo Betan- tions featured on pages 24 – 31. cort for their anniversary celebra- tion and he nvited them to visit Teguise during the 600th year of Two wines of Bodegas La its history. With him standing in Geria received top awards at the 2018 “World of front of the portrait of Juan Leal Malvasia” contest in Goraz is Town Historian Croatia. Antigua Malva- Francisco Hernández Delgado sia Dulce 2005 won the Gold Medal and Manto Malvasia Volcánica 2017, the Silver Medal. The board of the Denomina- tion of Origin of Lan- zarote Wines stated that these prizes reinforced the international reputation of the excellent quality of the Island’s vineyards.

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CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES EMERGENCY CALLS 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 928 241911 Ayuntamiento Arrecife 928 81 04 52 Sweden Atuntamiento Haría 928 83 52 51 Irish Honorary Consul Lanzarote 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, 20.00. 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 75 BRIDGE No 131 sIMPle crossWord no 131 By Maria Brandt By Imelda Coombes

A brilliant deception Dealer South North/South vulnerable

K 9 6 5 2 7 3 8 7 6 4 A 10 3 N 8 7 A K Q 10 6 5 J 9 W E K 10 3 J 9 5 2 S K Q 9 8 7 4 3 2 A Q J 10 4 8 4 2 A Q J 6 5 ACROSS 1 To calm the anger or agitation of someone. (6) Bidding: 4 The coldest season of the year. (6) S W N E 7 A brass instrument. (4) 1 S dbl 3 S pass 8 To fall down suddenly. (8) pass 4 H pass pass 9 Expanded by filling with air or gas. (8) 4 S pass pass passs 13 A tall deciduous tree. (3) 16 The day before Ash Wednesday. (6,7) 17 Repair by making stitches with a needle. (3) 19 Piquant sauces or pickles. (8) 24 A sloping part of a road. (8) West led the King of Hearts followed by the Ace 25 A melody. (4) and then switched to the King of Clubs. South co- 26 Dislike intensely. (6) vered with dummy’s Ace. He then crossed to his 27 A beam forming part of a roof. (6) Queen of Spades in order to ruff his remaining Heart DOWN with the NINE of Spades. Next he drew East’s last 1 A narrow trodden track. (4) trump with his Ace. Now, an end play had to be 2 Staff on an aircraft who attend to passengers. (5,4) planned. So, South played the JACK of Clubs which 3 A plant of the agave family. (5) West won with his Queen and, convinced that South 4 Oscar - , 1854-1900, Irish writer. (5) had no more Clubs, and afraid of conceding a ruff 5 A short distance away. (4) and discard, led a low Diamond. South made 2 Dia- 6 Wooden frame for holding an artist’s work. (5) 10 An abdominal organ. (5) mond tricks and his contract was home. 11 The whole amount. (5) 12 Put on one’s clothes. (5) Brilliant deception, but West should not have 13 Outcome of an activity or process. (3,6) fallen for it. He can count South for 5 Spades and 14 A county of NW Ireland. (4) 3 Hearts. If he really only has two Clubs he must 15 Venomous snakes. (4) have 3 Diamonds so one ruff and discard will not be 18 Strange and frightening. (5) enough to save him from losing a Diamond. 20 A thing that takes place. (5) 21 To place in a grave. (5) 22 A tool similar to an axe. (4) SOLUTION TO GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 23 To carry or convey. (4) CROSSWORD NO. 70. Across: 1 Paradise, 5 Ham- per, 10 Rioja, 11 Abattoirs, 12 Keratitis, 13 Ma- SOLUTION TO SIMPLE CROSSWORD NO. tes, 14 Ennoble, 16 Tattle, 19 Ferret, 21 Cocaine, 130. Across: 1 Master, 4 Bagels, 7 Sage, 8 Bracelet, 23 Ruche, 25 Laryngeal, 27Neurology, 28 Grieg, 9 Straight, 13 Men, 16 Grand National, 17 Ewe, 29 Hangar, 30 Vestiges. Down: 1 Parakeet, 2 Rio 19 Renegade, 24 Affluent, 25 Band, 26 Erased, Grande, 3 Draft, 4 Seattle, 6 Automatic, 7 Paint, 27 Legacy. Down: 1 Mask, 2 Sagittate, 3 Ra- 8 Resist, 9 Basset, 15 Barcelona, 17 Loitering, bbi, 4 Beach, 5 Grey, 6 Liege, 10 Adder, 11 Gra- 18 Realigns, 20 Tallow, 21 Carlyle, 22Trench, in, 12 Thing, 13 Monodrama, 14 Nile, 15 Ague, 24 Churn, 26 Night. 18 Wafer, 20 Emend, 21 Extol, 22 Ales, 23 Eddy.

76 Lancelot general knowledge LOCAL ORGANISATIONS crossword No 71 Ombudsman - Diputado del Commún By Imelda Coombes 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 1 The capital of Australia. (8) SARA Animal Protection Society 5 A strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end. (6) Next door to the Tahiche Garden Centre, Tahiche, open 10 A mass of loose stones that cover a slope on a mountain. (5) 11 The first meal of the day. (9) 10:30 - 13:00 Monday to Saturday, Tuesday 17:00 - 12 Light soft-weave cotton fabrics. (9) 19:00. Tel/fax: 928 173 417. www.saraprotectora/eng 13 Strongly wanting to do or have something. (5) 14 The large internal organs of the body. (7) 16 Greek island in the SE Aegean Sea. (6) Alcoholics Anonymous 19 A line on a map connecting places of equal atmos English-Speaking Meetings pheric pressure. (6) Call 638 484 113 or visit www.aalanzarote.com Costa 21 Shake involuntarily as a result of anxiety. (7) Teguise Barcelo Hotel Mon and Wed 18.00-19.00. 23 The capital of Ghana. (5) Tel: 928 511 846 or 928 173 525 25 Items used for carrying clothes when travelling. (9) 27 Up to date and well informed. (2,7) 28 Russian pancake made of buckwheat flour and yeast. (5) Visiting Rotarians Welcome - Lanzarote 29 An instrument for lifting loose earth, coal etc. (6) 30 The son of one’s son or daughter. (8) Rotary Club - Arrecife DOWN Weekly meeting Friday 14.30 at Lancelot Hotel 1 A man notorious for seducing women. (8) Arrecife Visiting Rotarians welcome. Information: 2 A daffodil with a flower that has white outer petals Tel.: 928 80 50 99. and a shallow orange centre. (9) 3 Sharp-pointed duelling swords. (5) 4 Th medical term for measles. (7) English-Working Lodge 6 The nontechinical name for talus. (9) (Emulation) in the Spanish Constitution (recognised 7 A strong ringing sound such as that made by the by U.G.L.) will welcome visitors October-April. plucked string of an instrument. (5) 8 Provides food and drink at a social event. (6) Information: Tel: 928 83 34 90 9 A difficult question. (6) 15 An opening in a wall or parapet, used for shooting through. (9) 17 Offical residences of ambassadors. (9) Local Bridge Club 18 To reselect to a post. (8) From September to June, two Bridge Clubs on 20 A mischievous child. (6) Lanzarote hold weekly meetings in Arrecife to which 21 Informal name for a tornado. (7) visitors are welcome: Tuesdays 18.30 at the Arrecife 22 Large tropical American parrots. (6) Gran Hotel and Wednesdays at 19.00 at the Casino 24 A small tropical American evergreen tree. (5) Club Náutico, Arrecife. Both are located on the 26 A private room on a ship. (5) promenade. www.bridgelanzarote.com

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“Ángaro” at Jameos: Unique and dance depicting life in the villages and Mesmerising – Not to be of the ancient inhabitants of the Islands Missed show how articles from everyday life A superb tapestry of the evolvement evolved from their natural sounds into A Spanish translation of music from the beginning of time, song and dance. This musical texture of the chronicle of a cele- jazz-tinged trombone arrangements, links them to similar tales of early life brated family of Genoese pitch-perfect vocals sung a capella in other parts of the world. Walking on origin by Dr Sandro Pe- and a pervading non-stop and exci- sand, whistling, striking sea shells and llegrini, Los magnificos ting percussion rhythm accentuated animal bones, or utensils of stone and Lercaro de Tenerife, has by drummers using their hands and wood used in farming, milling, sowing now been translated into sticks alternately on box-shaped “ca- and fishing. The primitive implements Spanish and published by jons” and striking an elevated gong of the prehistoric era which accom- MHA, Tenerife Museums covered with animal skin. Variations panied the very first folklore music of History and Anthropo- of a recognisable theme of traditional gradually evolved into the crafted ins- logy. Historian and author Canarian music running in the back- truments of strings and brass for the Sandro Pellegrini also wro- ground adds an ethnic element to the piano, harpsichord and the trumpet. te the original biography musical kaleidoscope. “Angaro” was the ancient Greek of Lazzarotto Malocello This authentic historic-theatrical word for lighting a torch on a mountain (Recco, Ge 1999), the Ge- work is based on the social and reli- top to warn of impending pirate attacks noese navigator for whom gious traditions of Canarian Ethnogra- which took place frequently in Cana- Lanzarote is named. phic Heritage. The tableaus of music rian waters during the middle ages.

“Angaro” Forthcoming Performances: June 3, 10, 17 - July 1, 8, 13, 22 Concerts start at 12:30 (midday) except 13 July at 20:00

The opening concert of the III Annual Cycle by the Classical Or- The saxophone of Scott chestra Lanzarote at the Casa de Page of Pink Floyd fame la Cultura was entitled “Airs for a backed by the Floydians lit up Women” with a variety of popular the night with their concert melodies which concluded with at Marina Rubicón last April. Bohemian Rhapsody composed World famous for his brilliant by Freddy Mercury. Photo: Or- solos with both Pink Floyd chestra Founder Roberto Fuentes and Supertramp, Page was Councillor and Cabildo Heritage Councillor backed by the Italian tribute Rafael Juan Rafael Juan González. band the Floydians with their González with OCL Concert exciting vocalists Ángela Cer- Roberto Fuentes 16 June 12.00 (midday) vantes and Cris López. Lead La Plazuela “Popular Classics” guitarist Salvatore Andriani, is at a concert of 30 June 20.30 known as the “David Gilmour the Lanzarote Casa de la Cultura of Italy”, as was heard in his Classical Orchestra “Spanish Composers” solo in “Sorrow”.

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