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 on Readers’ Letters...... 6-12 The Crowning of the Beauty Queens ...... 14 loan to you from your children.” Property Guide ...... 15 Kenyan proverb Round the Island by Car...... 16-21 César “Lanzarote” Manrique History of the Lanzarote Camels...... 22-27 World Sustainable Tourism Conference Luis Morales Biography...... 28-29 Recommended Dining Out...... 30-31 Traditional Palm Honey Dish...... 31 Health Odontology – Smile With Us ...... 33 Annual Crafts Fair Mancha Blanca...... 34-35 The 7 Tourist Centres...... 38-39 Lanzarotto Malocello...... 40-41 Insular and Regional News...... 42-63 Cabildo Tourism Promotion and Centres...... 42-46 Visual Music Festival...... 47 Canarian Government Campaigns...... 48-49 Tias District – Puerto del Carmen...... 50-52 Yaiza District and Playa Blanca...... 53-55 Arrecife and San Ginés Lagoon...... 56-58 Teguise District and Costa Teguise...... 59-61 Haria Countryside and Beaches...... 62-63 Lanzarote is hosting World Sustainable Day in PhotoNews Reports...... 64-70 October mainly due to the creations of César Man- British Ambassador to Spain...... 65 rique and his respect for the environment. When Tourist Information...... 71 the first issue of Lancelot was published over three Bridge and Simple Crossword...... 72 decades ago, it coincided with a visit to Lanzarote by King Hussein of Jordan who asked César Manri- General Crossword – Local Organisations...... 73 que to design a house for him at Costa Teguise. The Concerts and Cultural Events...... 74 monarch later made a gift of his home to King Juan Geopark Chinijo Archipelago...... 76 Carlos of Spain who spent several holidays on the is- land with his family, including his son Prince Felipe, who has since succeeded him on the throne. In the 1990s, the Tate Gallery, London, for the first time in its history, organised tours led by a mu- seum curator of 10 of the world’s leading cultural President: Antonio Coll destinations: the Pharoahs of Egypt, the Palaces of Lancelot Medios General Manager: Javier Betancort Venice, the Germany of Johann Sebastian Bach and Director Lancelot TV: Jorge Coll the Lanzarote of César Manrique, among others. Larry Yaskiel At the inauguration of the Cactus Garden in Honorary Editor: March 1990, the last tourist centre he was to design Advertising and Layout: Liz Yaskiel for his native island, the Island Council Cabildo Graphic Design: Betty Romero President Nicolás de Paíz, declared that the artist Photographer: Jesús Betancort should be called César “Lanzarote” Manrique. Avda. Mancomunidad s/n (Arrecife Gran Hotel) Enjoy your holiday, adios until December. 35500 Arrecife - Lanzarote Tel: 928 51 20 26 e-mail: [email protected] Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that ar- Published quarterly: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, ticles and advertisements are factually correct, the 1 December. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or publishers and printers cannot be held responsible broadcast without the written consent of the Publisher. for any errors or omissions. Intending purchasers Copyright LANCELOT. Depósito Legal gc 846-2014 must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise Distibution: Totaldis - Printed by Minerva, Lanzarote of each of their statements. No. 142, 2017

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from the Balearics to the Canaries, in the exit negotiations. We want an along the Costas and in Madrid, agreement that provides citizens with and our consular teams have met greater certainty about their future. many more. Last week, we held constructive I know from those conversations and substantive discussions with the that there has been uncertainty for European Commission on the bulk many of you. My teams and I have of the issues underpinning our res- listened to your concerns about the pective positions on citizens’ rights. British future, including about your resi- Together we have taken a big step Ambassador dency status in Spain, the level of forward. There is a much clearer un- Dear Sir, your UK pensions, and your access derstanding on the detail of the po- Kindly bring the to Spanish health and other social sitions on both sides and significant following letter to the attention of services, and have noted the ques- convergence on the key issues that your readers: tions you have about tax, inheri- really matter to citizens. You can read Given the success of the Spanish tance, right to work and the im- this technical note which compares State Visit to the UK at the begin- plications of applying for Spanish the UK and EU positions on these ning of July, which, among other nationality. issues here. It is clear both sides want things, highlighted the importance At our meetings, on our social to move towards an agreement. of people to people links between media and in interviews, I have also As you know, on 26 June, the Pri- our two countries, I thought it ti- pledged to keep you up to date as ne- me Minister outlined to Parliament mely to return to the subject of gotiations on our exit from the Eu- an offer to protect the rights of EU citizens’ rights in the negotiations ropean Union continue. So, let me citizens in the UK. We are entering on our departure from and future update you on where matters stand the negotiations with the European partnership with the EU. now, in light of the latest negotiation Commission and the other 27 EU In the year since the EU referen- round in Brussels last week. Member States constructively and dum, I’ve had the pleasure of mee- The UK Government has been we therefore hope that the EU27 ting many of you across the country, clear that citizens are our top priority will offer reciprocal treatment for

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British nationals resident in the can continue to live and work here Spain access healthcare through the other Member States. in Spain as you always have done. S1 form. This means the UK reim- Many of you will have seen press After the UK’s exit from the EU, burses Spain the cost of providing me- reports of our 26 June offer, whe- we are proposing a reciprocal deal dical treatment. After the UK leaves ther in the UK or Spanish media. I that would protect the right of UK the EU, we want to continue your hope you will also have read the de- nationals already in the EU to con- healthcare entitlements on the same tailed proposals which are set out in tinue to live and work in the EU. basis. Healthcare in Spain was indeed “Safeguarding the position of EU We hope that the European Com- one of the case studies cited in the de- citizens in the UK and UK nationals mission and the 27 other Member tailed proposals made by the British in the EU” (https://www.gov.uk/ States will agree to this. Government on 26 June (see link). government/policies/brexit) and I The second key element is health- Subject to negotiations, we want would encourage you to sign-up for care, pensions, education and access to continue participating in the Eu- email alerts (you can do so on the to benefits. It is our intention to treat ropean Health Insurance Card sche- Home Office gov.uk page) to recei- EU citizens with settled status in the me meaning EHIC holders continue ve updates, to ensure that you are UK in the same way as if they were to benefit from free, or reduced- receiving information and guidance UK citizens for the purposes of access cost, needs-arising healthcare while from official sources. to education, benefits and pensions. on a temporary stay in the EU — The first key element of the new For you, the Government has and vice versa for EU EHIC holders proposal is residence status and announced that the UK will conti- visiting the UK. We hope the Euro- working rights. Until the UK’s exit, nue to export and uprate the UK pean Commission will agree to this. EU citizens in the UK will continue State Pension and provide associa- The British Government has to enjoy all the rights they currently ted healthcare cover within the EU, repeatedly said that, until exit ne- have under EU law; they can conti- issues which I know from my con- gotiations are concluded, the UK nue to live and work in the UK just versations over the last year were remains a full member of the Eu- as they do now. important to many of you. ropean Union and all the rights The same rights also apply to At the moment, those of you who and obligations of EU membership you, British residents in Spain. You are UK pensioners and resident in

Lancelot 7 LETTERS TO LANCELOT remain in force. You can continue I cannot believe how many new Guinevere Dorothy Perez travelling throughout the EU on interesting and exciting places and was our first contact in San An- your UK passport, without any visa attractions places have been added tonio when we were seeking to requirements. You can continue to since I was there. And, to think they establish whether there were any access Spanish healthcare and draw played Handel’s Water Music at a Canary Descendents there whose your UK pension. If you have any concert on the Charco de San Gines. ancestors came from Lanzarote li- difficulties accessing those rights, What a memorable experience that ved in the city. And we were very do please let our Consulates know must have been! fortunate that she herself hailed I will continue to engage with I was delighted to read that Te- from this island and at that time you and listen to you, as will my guise, the home town of my direct was the president of the Canary consular teams across Spain. In ancestors, Juan Curbelo and Juan Islands Descendents Association of the meantime, please follow me on Delgado as well as of the first mayor San Antonio. Twitter (@SimonManleyFCO) and of this city, Juan Leal Goráz, will Dorothy was a genealogist and access the Embassy’s social media be celebrating its 600th anniver- historian who worked at the fa- (@UKinSpain on Twitter; British sary next year. San Antonio is also mous Alamo and supplied us with Embassy Madrid and Brits in Spain looking forward to an important a wealth of literature about the on Facebook) to keep up to date milestone in 2018 as it marks 300 founding of the city in 1731 by with developments. years since the purchase of the land 56 Canary islanders ,the majority on the banks of the river for which of whom were of Lanzarote origin. HMA Simon Manley it is named, in 1778, and which She also introduced us to John British Ambassador to Spain was to become the very first civil Leal who was the county archivist Madrid settlement in the history of Texas. for many years who had translated

The area had been the homeland all the documentation from the San Antonio Texas of the Payaya Indian tribe who ca- time of the original 17th century 1998-2018 lled their river Yanaguana, but as a colonists written by hand in me- Dear Sir, Franciscan priest first came across dieval Spanish at a time when the Believe it or not, next year I will the site on the feast day of San An- territory was known as Nuevo Es- be celebrating my very first visit to tonio of Padua, the future town paña. His work was of such great the island of my ancestors. How for him. Little did they know that importance that he was received by time flies. Having read my copy of it would evolve into the seventh King Juan Carlos of Spain at the the last Lancelot I must say how the largest city in the United States of Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. magazine just gets better with each America. In addition, it was Dorothy Pe- issue. Thank you again and with best rez who put us in touch with ano- I especially enjoyed the feature on wishes to all my friends in Lanza- ther Canary Islands descendents “The Original Guanche Inhabitants rote, especially in Lancelot and the association in America who foun- of the Canary Islands,” it contained Ayuntamiento of Teguise. ded Saint Bernard, in Louisiana a wealth of information which I and between 1778 and 1783. The dis- many other Canarian Descendents Dorothy Perez trict borders New Orleans and many in San Antonio had never read about Logswood Universal City of its inhabitants have also visited before. San Antonio, Texas USA Lanzarote.

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Candelaria Church therefore made signs for her to culously cured, the arm of the one Origins of the Legend move indicating that their sheep lost its stiffness and the wounds on Dear Sir, were afraid to pass the spot she his companion’s fingers were hea- was on. As there was no reply one led. The image was then carried I saw a photo caption of the pro- of them one of them picked up a into the hut of the chieftain where cession celebrating the miracle of rock to throw at her but found that it remained for forty years. La Candelaria outside the church he could suddenly not move his arm in Tias. Could you tell us about the which had suddenly turned stiff. background to the miracle. A Deity His companion then approached The discovery of the statue had Sandra Johns the woman with a very sharp sto- taken place before the annexation of ​Smastrandgatan 42 ne and attempted to cut her fingers all the Canary Islands by Spain from 5014 Bergen but found he had cut his own hand 1402 to 1496. Although the original Norway instead whilst the woman remained Guanche inhabitants were heathen, unmarked. they treated the statue like a deity Guinevere The legend of the installing her in a cave shrine on the Candelaria, or Lady of the Can- A Miracle sea and apportioned her six hundred dles (Candlemas), goes back to the Realising they had come across so- goats. The natives claimed that pro- coast of Tenerife in the year 1390. mething extraordinary they made cessions of angels used to appear with Two shepherds were tending their their way back to their village of lighted candles following which great sheep when they saw what appea- Guimar and told their story to the quantities of wax were found on the red to be a woman with a child in local chieftain. He returned with beach. Other told of seeing the wo- her arms standing on a rock. In them and realising that this was man of the statue walking along the those days it was a custom that not a woman, but an image of one, beach carrying a green candle in one one should not speak to a woman he ordered the shepherds to lift it hand and her infant in the other. Ac- alone in a solitary place, the pe- up. As soon as they laid their hands cording to yet another version wax nalty for so doing was death. They on the image both men were mira-

Lancelot 9 LETTERS TO LANCELOT had showered down in front of the rote, landing at the harbour of La Brian Eno cave during the night. These tales of Tiñosa, now Puerto del Carmen. Dear Sir, happenings were the origin of the It was placed in the Church of San We are coming to Lanzarote in saint’s name and place name, La Salvador at Teguise, the capital of October and hope to attend some Candelaria – Our Lady of the Can- the island in those days. of the concerts of the Audio Vi- dle, following the conversion of the sual Festival we read about on the natives to the Christian faith. M y s t e r i o u s P l a g u e web. Heading the list of names of Lamps and candles were left the artists who appeared in the first Sancho de Herrera burning in front of the statue all concerts is Brian Eno. When he was At that time, only Lanzarote and night but in the morning it was on Lanzarote in the late 1980s did Fuerteventura had been occupied found with its face turned towards anyone ask him what caused the by the Normans, whose priests the wall. As this series of events dramatic shift in the music he made converted the native population was repeated night after night from his first records and tours with to Christianity. The governor of and fearing a public tragedy pra- Roxy Music to ambiental music? the two islands, Sancho de He- yers were hold and penances en- rrera, heard about this miraculous acted to pacify the image but to Anthony and Freda Jones image and, as a good Christian, no avail. This was followed by a 12, Butts Road, sailed to Tenerife, which was as mysterious plague during which Walsall WS4 2BW yet unconquered, determined to many islanders died. Realising England ‘rescue’ this holy image from the that his actions had caused all this heathens. He asked the chieftain suffering, the island ruler decided GUINEVERE Brian Eno was of Guimar to hand it over to him to return the statue to its original only a member of Roxy Music for for safekeeping but was refused. home in Guimar. Many years later, their first two albums and left in July Pretending to set sail, he and his following their colonisation of Te- 1973 to record his own solo album men waited until evening and un- nerife, the Spaniards built San Blas Here Come the Warm Jets He then der cover of darkness stole the sta- chapel on the seashore at Candela- started his own label Obscure Re- tue and returned with it to Lanza- ria to house the Virgin and Child. cords, for ambient music, both his

10 Lancelot LETTERS TO LANCELOT own and that of other artists. His very first productions were aimed for use in public spaces and named Music for Airports and Music for Films. He pioneered the theory that sound should be integrated into co- lour and design and planned for with the same care, thought and preci- sion. This ground-breaking idea was embraced by architects and lands- cape gardeners all over the world. His connection with Lanzarote re, part of the environment. You Now I believe that that is contra began when the local head of cul- don’t expect to look at a painting to what happens in real life. Take ture and himself a respected local for forty-five minutes, take it down meteorological cycles, for exam- composer and musician Ildefonso and put it away. You have it there ple. What creates a high zone, is Aguilar invited Brian Eno to Lanza- and occasionally you enter into it. all different cycles moving at diffe- rote as the island’s landscapes and Music should be the same. One rent times and at certain times, by tourist attractions were highly sui- of the problems is that most com- chance, they all peak together. This table for the “Eno treatment.” The posers think that this attitude is a creates a certain weather pattern, British artist responded and between demotion of their creativity. But it but it is neither predictable or a the two conceived the idea to create isn’t, it’s a new perception, a new process that regularly repeats itself. an annual audio-visual festival, the way to like and enjoy it. It does not A unique harvest, for instance. But first one with Eno’s group. In addi- do away with the traditional ways of the same thing never happens every tion, he returned after a few mon- composing, listening or making re- day or every year at the same time. ths to mount a video installation in cords, it is purely a new dimension. The same applies to music. I de- the Green Caves. This probably was Convention has it that there is a liberately compose music to not fo- his first such installation anywhe- certain pattern of synchronisation llow a pattern, but to peak in the re in the world outside the UK. running through most music, and same manner (as the weather). If During his second visit he was composers think it is expected of I may say so, when it does all syn- asked by local journalist Jorge Coll them to write with a vertical cross- chronise, it is by chance, i.e. uns- what caused his major switch from section going through the whole ynchronised cycles. Although this the glam rock world of Roxy Music piece. Take rock music for instance. interview was conducted almost to ambiental sounds. He said as fo- You know that there is an intro, a thirty years ago, the concept has llows: It is not a case of ‘ambient’ verse, a middle eight or chorus, with not changed but it is extraordinary being a different kind of music. a hook line here and there. Classical to think that the same artist has It’s more a change of one’s per- music as such has a similar pattern also produced staggeringly com- ception in what you do with mu- running through it, as in a sym- mercial records with U2, David sic. Music is not ephemeral, it is phony or a concerto, and however Bowie, Talking Heads, Cold Play solid like a sculpture or a painting. varied the compositions, a certain and most recently with Bryan Fe- It should be part of the atmosphe- pattern exists and is recognisable. rry, another alumni of Roxy Music.

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Smoke Test servants should be locked in a room ring one of the periodic wars bet- Dear Sir, in the palace of King Zonzamas. ween England and Spain but the You mention a Smoke Test in one After all the entrances had been very first to have taken place on the of the articles of issue no. 132 about sealed off, the room was filled with soil of the Canary Islands, almost the ancient inhabitants of Lanzarote. smoke. When it was reopened a 40 years before Nelson’s attack on What exactly does this refer to? day later, the only survivor was Ico, Santa Cruz, Tenerife. the three servants having succum- The highly colourful re-creations Rolf Hagenbeck bed to the smoke. This was dee- of the battles between English pira- Bockenheimer Landstrasse, 32 med to be sufficient proof that Ico tes and the Spanish army take place 60325 Frankfurt. Germany was legitimate and of royal blood. annually in full period costume at Her son, Guardafia, was then pro- the actual locations and on the exact Guinevere Some 25 years claimed king and was later to re- dates of the original incidents. This before the arrival of the Normans ceive Juan de Bethencourt when year’s dates are over a five day pe- on Lanzarote, when the island was he arrived on the arrival in 1402. riod between the 8th and the 12th still known as Tite-Roy-Gatra, King A local legend has it that Ico was October: 8th Antigua; 9th Pájara; John I of Castile sent some ships able to come through the test ali- 10th Tarajalejo; 11th Tiscamanita; under command of a certain Martin ve by following the advice of her 12th Gran Tarajal. Ruiz de Avedano to scour the coasts elderly governess to conceal a large Commentaries of all the procee- of England and Biscay. The fleet met sponge soaked in water before en- dings are bilingual and many British with a severe storm lasting many tering the room. When the smoke holidaymakers and local residents days which drove them southwards appeared she covered her nose and from all the islands have a great towards a harbor in Lanzarote. mouth with the sponge and so sur- time joining in the fun. Hoping to The Spaniard’s were greeted in a vived her ordeal. The ruins of the welcome you in October. very friendly manner by the island’s palace of King Zonzamas still stand king, Zonzamas, who invited Ave- on a plateau besides the road run- Best wishes dano to stay in the royal palace. ning from San Bartolomé to the José Juan Cabrera Whilst enjoying the hospitality of Monumento al Campesino. An ar- Asociación “mas ruinas que cain” the king he was strongly suspected chaeological museum is planned for Tuineje - Fuerteventura of having an affair with Fayna, the the site as they are considered to be king’s wife, which resulted in the the oldest remains of the original Guinevere Firstly many thanks birth of a daughter Ico, whose com- Guanche inhabitants in the whole to José Juan for such a warm and plexion was fairer than any of the of the Canary Islands. enthusiastic letter of welcome to other islanders. Some years later the our readers. His organisation is be- time arrived for a son of Ico to as- Historical Battles hind all the activities that take place cend the throne but there was great on Fuerteventura in tandem with the Ayuntamiento dissention among the islanders as Dear Sir, of Tuineje. Lineas Romero ferries many considered him to have been We would like to invite your rea- run four times daily between Playa the son of an illegitimate mother. ders to come over to Fuerteventura Blanca and Corralejo, and Viajes To end the dispute the council of to celebrate the 277th anniversary Caravana, Puerto del Carmen advise the royal court met and decreed of two battles which took place on booking accommodation well in ad- that Ico, together with three female this island in 1740. This was du- vance as October is a busy month.

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14 Lancelot A Brief Guide to Property Purchase

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

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

Lancelot 15 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.

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

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

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

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

Lancelot 19 GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR GUIDE TO LANZAROTE BY CAR terior of the 19th century Spinola Palace is dedicated to the “tim- Mirador del Río ple” miniature guitar whose stri- dent tones are known as the “The Sound of the Canary Islands.” A timple is an integral part of every folklore group and the museum traces its evolvement on the is- land since the start of the last cen- tury. Fifty-five instruments from all over world are on display, all of which create a similar sound to the “timple”, the most well known of these is the Hawaiian ukelele. top leads to Guinate Tropical Park. Open Monday to Friday 9.00 - The Cactus Garden A short drive on the main road and 16.00 . Sunday and Public Holi- The route south passes through you arrive at MIRADOR DEL RIO, days 9.00 - 15.00. Closed Saturday. several villages until reaching an a belvedere with breathtaking views area where the fields are all planted of the straights below and islands out with cacti. Known as the ‘tunera’ Haria to sea. Open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs. cactus it attracts the female cochi- The road north passes Los Valles neal beetle from which carmine an important agricultural village conti- The Green Caves dye is extracted. Dusty white pat- nuing past several laybys offering com- The route continues down- ches on the leaf indicate a colony manding views across to the opposite hill towards the GREEN CAVES, of this parasite and if crushed turn coast. Rounding some sharp curves (open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs.), to bright crimson. Guatiza village is cut through the cliffs the road des- on the opposite coast over a region the centre of this cactus crop and cends to HARIA, nestling peacefully known as Malpais de la Corona, is the home of JARDIN DE CAC- in the Valley of 10,000 Palms. Remi- ‘badlands’ caused by the eruption TUS - the CACTUS GARDEN - niscient of a North African oasis the of nearby Monte Corona. During the seventh and last of the Tourist town was a spa for wealthy Canarians an eruption whilst debris is shot Centres, which opened in March in the past. The Artesanal Market out skywards, volcanoes also often 1990. Open daily 10.00 - 18.00 hrs. every Saturday 10.00 – 14.30 is rated break out below ground, a molten 5 Stars by Trip Advisor; Arts & Crafts lava stream forging a tunnel. One Arrecife Workshop Mon-Sat 10-14.00. such volcanic tunnel, the Atlan- Continuing south the road leads tida, is below the earth’s surface past a white stone gateway leading Manrique House Museum at this point which at 7 1/2 kilo- to Costa Teguise, one of the three Follow the signs to the House metres is the longest in the world. major tourist resorts on Lanzarote. Museum of César Marique in Ha- Arriving at the capital ARRECIFE, ria. It was the artist’s second home Jameos del Agua home to half of the 70,000 inha- where he spent the last few years This large grotto harbouring an bitants of Lanzarote, whose tree- of his life having converted his ori- underground lake forms the last lined promenades and SAN GINES ginal residence into the Founda- section of the Atlantida Tunnel and Lagoon are beautifully landscaped. tion at Tahiche which bears his came into being when the molten A colourful street market takes pla- name. Everything has been left in lava stream met the cooler waters ce on the promenade every Wed- the original state it was in when he of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. An nesday selling traditional island died. Open 7 days a week, but ad- amenity not to be missed in this arts and crafts among other items. vance purchase of tickets is recom- wonder of nature embellished by The main shopping area is in mended due to limited capacity. Cesar Manrique, is the underground and around Calle Leon y Castillo concert hall located in a massive which has a drawbridge at one end Mirador del Rio volcanic cavern. Open daily 11.00 - leading to SAN GABRIEL Cast- Continuing northward past Ma- 19.00 hrs. and Tuesday, Friday and le, the Arrecife History Museum. guez village a road towards the cliff- Saturday nights, 19.00 - 03.00 hrs. A drive around the NAOS fishing

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harbour past some abandoned windmills leads to another medie- Castillo val fort, CASTILLO SAN JOSE, San José whose 18th century interior was converted by Cesar Manrique in 1974 to house the International Museum of Contemporary Art. Open daily 11.00 - 21.00 hrs. On the lower floor an excellent restau- rant with panoramic views out to sea. Open daily 10.00 - 01.00 hrs

Marina Lanzarote every pocket, offering everything Puerto del Carmen-Puerto Calero Just a short walk from the town from local and international cuisine and Water-bus Playa-Blanca- Mari- centre along the seafront leads to the to smart snack bars and cafeterias. na Rubicón-Papagayo. Departure shops and restaurants of the luxury and arrival times are convenient for Marina Lanzarote, newly-opened in La Graciosa & Fuerteventura tourists wishing to spend a whole or October 2014. A first class selection Car Ferry Service half day on Lanzarote’s sister isle. of shops and boutiques overlooking Lineas Maritimas Romero ope- The neighbouring island of Fuer- the colourful tableau of transatlan- rate frequent sailings from Orzola teventura is only 12 minutes away tic yachts bobbing at their moorings Harbour to La Graciosa as well as by Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas await the visitors as well as dining excursions from Puerto del Carmen. car ferry with frequent crossings facilities to suit every taste and Other services include: Water-taxi from Playa Blanca to Corralejo.

Lancelot 21 The Canarian Camel Declared “Native National Breed” The “Camelus Dromedarius,” was recognised for its unique characteristics and origin by the Canarian Government General Directorate of Livestock in 2011 and is included in the catalogue of Spain’s native cattle breeds.

Photography: Promotur/Gobierno Canarias, Gabriel Fernández, Francisco Fabelo, Jeziel Martin, Liz

22 Lancelot Yaiza Holds III Annual Camel Seminary

Camels have been used to carry tourists in the Fire Mountains since the 1960s but were first brought to Lanzarote from North Africa in the 15th century to work on the land

Lancelot 23 at the camel ride in Timanfaya Na- Camello Canario tional Park. It costs around 3000 Characteristics euros to buy an adult camel who- Having only one hump, the “Ca- se lifespan runs from twenty-fi ve to III Annual Seminary mello Canario” breed is actually a thirty years. They start working at The III annual seminary on ca- dromedary but has traditionally the age of three and their day begins mels which was held in Uga in May been called a camel by the islanders. at six o’clock in the morning with a discussed two major features. 1. There are currently 1200 animals in one and a half hour walk from the Establishing an offi cial Canarian the 7 Islands whose indigenous po- stables at Uga to the echadero ca- Camel pedigree category, based on pulation is the only breed of Came- mel ride in the Fire Mountains. At the island’s camel population. 2. An lus Dromedarius to be recognised any one time 200 out of the total of attempt to popularise camel’s milk in Europe. 300 camels are working whilst the because it contains more nutrients Compared with other breeds of others rest. than cow’s milk. dromedary the Lanzarote camel Their journey to and from the has a relatively strong constitution, stables in Uga takes one and half Advantages of Camel Milk is of medium size and well propor- hours each way and each animal According to Maurizio Dioli, tioned. It’s a stocky beast with a makes from three to four trips daily camel milk is lower in cholesterol well-developed chest and muscular carrying sightseers round the sum- than that of cows or goats, is three conformation. The domestic camel mit of a nearby volcano. To ensure times higher in vitamin C and 10 is the most important livestock spe- the safety of passengers every her- times higher in iron. Camel milk cies in the Canary Islands and the der takes charge of six camels. Upon contains immunoglobulin which most important autochthonous Eu- returning to the stables the camels plays an essential role in the body’s ropean camel population. eat and drink and then sleep for ten immune system, destroying foreign hours a night. During illness a ca- substances such as bacteria. Raising Camels mel can go for up to twenty days Other sources add that camel Marciál Viñoly, who has been without eating or drinking. Camel milk is high in unsaturated fatty working as a camel drover at the drovers work a fi ve day week from acids and can be used as a supple- Fire Mountains for 25 years, told 6 in the morning till 4 in the after- ment to mother’s milk. If refrigera- Lancelot, ‘Nowadays, twenty-seven noon. ted it stays fresh from 3 to 7 days, camel drovers, who between them The camels live in individual sta- but boiling camel milk spoils it. own 300 camels, earn their living bles at Ballito de Uga where they

24 Lancelot Head of the pulling a ploughCamel-Drovers is a rare sight. Association Marcial Viñoly and some of the other twenty-seven herders who own are cared for the members of for- the camels ty-two families some of whom are fourth generation camel breeders. But they also raise pigs, goats and donkeys. Camels eat wheat straw, alfalfa, gorse and leaves of the tu- nera cactus and are not bothered by the sharp spines. For well over fi ve centuries camels were used on local farms for plo- ughing and to transport both crops and people. Up until the 1960s, thousands of camels laboured in the fi elds but nowadays, seeing a camel.

Lancelot 25 Individual visitors, or travellers as they were known before the advent of mass tourism, travelled round the island by camel and donkey. This method of transport was used by Olivia Stone, the English writer who first popularised the Canary Islands among the British public as a holiday destination in a book she wrote which was published in 1887. A Canadian couple from Vancouver B.C. said that it was one She and her husband had spent six of the most interesting and unique experiences anywhere in months visiting all seven islands and the world to visit the awesome volcanoes of the Fire Mountains she is photographed on the frontis- whilst seated on the back of a camel - it beats Nigara Falls! piece, sitting on the seat of a camel which was called the English chair, “silla inglésa.” A few years later, a local travel agent purchased nine camels to carry visitors on sightsee- ing tours of the island. The first camels were brought to Lanzarote in the 15th century when the leader of the Norman co- lonisers, Juan de Bethencourt, was caught up in a storm at sea just off the nearby coast of Morocco and sought refuge in a harbour. Upon going ashore he saw camels plo- The Fiesta of La Caridad ughing the fields and thought they takes place every year on 15 would be the ideal farm animal for Lanzarote which had a similar cli- August at Bodega La Geria mate to North Africa. Feudal go- where visitors enthusiastically vernor, Diego Garcia Herrera, im- join in the traditional bare- ported them in large numbers a few foot grape treading ritual. In decades later. the photo a family from Wales

26 Lancelot Camel drovers from Lanzarote, gran Canaria and Fuerteventura participated in the third annual se- minary at Uga, home of the largest camel herd in Europe. The three day event at the Casa de Cultura was attended by drovers from Lan- zarote, Fuerteventura and gran Canaria as well as pupils studying agriculture at Yaiza and Arrecife. Organised by the Cabildo, the Canarian Camel Breeders Asso- ciation and the Ayuntamiento of Yaiza. Sources: “El Camello Cana- Three Thoroughbred Canarian Camels rio” by gabriel. E. Fernández and Francisco J. Fabelo, published by the Lanzarote Cabildo.

Mayoress Mayoress gladys Acuña said that the island’s 400 camels were raised by 27 families at Ballito in Uga, some of whom have been Mayoress Acuña with authors Gabriel Fernández and Francisco breeding the animals for Fabelo and expert Maurizio Dioli. The Mayoress and authors four generations are joined by all the camel drovers

Pupils from Yaiza and Arrecife schools attended th seminary

Lancelot 27 The genesis of Lanzarote as a Tourist Destination Based on the Biography of the Late Luis Morales

by Mario Alberto Perdomo

Luis Morales, who became known runway at the airport to replace the as the “Right Hand of César Manri- uneven dirt track previously used que,” (Los Manos), was a member only by military aircraft. Using just of the small team who worked with one small tractor during a ten hour the artist in the creation of all the shift we built 100m of roadway tourist attractions. His fi rst job was every day of the week from Monday in the Ayuntamiento of Arrecife at to Saturday.’ the time the artist was designing the square and war memorial in front of Preparing Jameos del Agua San ginés Church. In 1961, Luis In the old days, when no one Morales was asked to head the pu- even dreamt that this grotto could blic works department of the Insu- be converted into a tourist attrac- lar Cabildo Island Council and over tion, people would have fun dro- the next three decades supervised pping rocks through the aperture the construction of every one of the in the roof just to hear the sound Tourist Centres, the airport runway, when they hit the waters of the all major infrastructure as well as underground lake. Many youngs- the installation of all the island’s ters, including Manrique, would let utilities. themselves down by rope to swim Infrastructure in the cool water during the heat of One Tractor and no Roads Begins with One Tractor the summer. César Manrique embarked on the Luis Morales: ‘We worked on a The fi rst task was to drag the creation of the first tourist cen- whole variety of projects simulta- lake and remove all the rocks, but tres at a time when there was not neously. Whilst creating the fi rst without machinery – no cranes, no a single tarmacked road on the tourist attractions at Jameos del winches - and the water was 4 me- island. In addition, due to the Agua and the Fire Mountains, we tres deep and freezing cold. Forced lack of rainfall, drinking water were asphalting the fi rst stretches of to improvise, they built a net of me- often had to be brought to Lan- road and laying pipes to distribute tallic mesh and attached hooks to zarote by ship from Tenerife and water for the island’s fi rst desalina- lower it down to the sea bed and grand Canary or even Madeira tion plant. Another major project then assembled a fl oating raft on until the first desalination plant we undertook at the same time which to place the retrieved boul- opened in 1964. was building a 1,850m tarmacked ders. When full, the workers lifted

28 Lancelot the rocks on to their shoulders and carried up an improvised path out of the cave. The same task was per- formed in the cavern on the far side of the lake to prepare the audito- rium Manrique had planned.

Manrique’s Team Work ‘Before starting on a new project Manrique would show us a mo- del of what he intended building, explaining it in general terms. He wasn’t egoistic and was always open to other people’s ideas, which he would embrace wholeheartedly if he thought they were good, making us all feel part of a team working alongside him. Manrique was full of energy, however, his greatest quality apart from his artistic creativity was the ability to generate enthusiasm in others, be it politicians, architects or the work force. He made each of us feel as if we were part of the pro- ject he was creating.’

Mirador del Rio “I’ll Jump” Luis Morales with César Manrique when they were creating a One day Manrique invited the sculpture for Arrecife in the 1950s. Photo Lancelot members of the Cabildo Island Council to join him on the sum- César Manrique mit of the Cliffs of Famara di- Foundation rectly overlooking La Graciosa Isle. President He explained that his idea for the next Tourist Centre was to build José Juan a lookout point at this spot to be Ramírez with known as the Mirador del Rio as it Mario Alberto overlooks the Straights of El Rio Perdomo, author which run between Lanzarote and of the biography the smaller isle. ‘As we all gingerly approached of the late Luis the unprotected cliff edge and ga- Morales zed down at the coloured salt pans on the shore some 650 metres be- you don’t listen to what I have to vironment and causing no damage low Manrique began scrambling say about my buildings plans, I’ll to the surrounding nature. I believe down until reaching an outcrop of jump.” Manrique was very brave that the inhabitants of Lanzarote are rock where he wanted to cut into and knew no fear, his sole intention still conscious of conservation of the the cliff to build the Mirador. We was to stimulate excitement for his environment because of the influen- had our hearts in our mouths, most next project.’ ce and example of César Manrique of us feeling an extreme attack of and sincerely hope that the Island vertigo just looking at him and the Protecting the Environment continues adhering to this principle abyss below knowing there was no- From the very beginning and to honour his memory.’ thing between Manrique and obli- throughout the many years I worked “Luis Morales Padron” by Mario vion but for his fingertips grasping with Manrique I was able to obser- Alberto Perdomo. Published by the some hidden crevasse in the rock ve that however enthusiastic he was César Manrique Foundation and on face. Seeing our reticence, Manri- about a new scheme he was overly sale at the Tourist Centres and local que looked up at us and said, “If concerned about protecting the en- bookshops.

Lancelot 29 Eating out on Lanzarote Eating out on Lanzarote Pizzeria Capri gestible meal. Among other spe- traditional dining. Besides the inter- Opened by owner Toni Garcia cialities on the 99-dish menu are national, Spanish and Canarian main Martín in 1985, this is one of the aubergine, almond croquettes dishes, exotic desserts and a compre- truly pioneering restaurants of Puer- made with Canary palm honey. hensive wine menu, an entirely new to del Carmen which has operated Half-size portions for kids and concept is represented by a rich va- since tourism began in the resort. the elderly. Also, shared portions of riety of 24 present-day tapas served Family-run with 23 tables and a staff pizza, lasagne and croquettes. Open in avant garde style. Another inno- of 18, the standards of excellence daily from 11.30 to 1 am. The tables vation is musical evenings on Fridays in food, professional and friendly are laid out in the restaurant in a cer- and Saturdays from 9.30-1.00, ac- service as well as good value for tain manner to give clients an am- companied by gastronomic delights. money have never changed sui- bience of comfort and privacy whe- all to be enjoyed in an 18th century ting every taste and every pocket. rever you sit, and you feel as if you castle with exciting views of the sea. There is a comprehensive variety were eating a home-cooked meal Reservations are recommended. of local and international dishes in your own house. Highly popu- besides pizza choices which inclu- lar with both tourists and residents. Jameos del Agua de vegan and vegetarian. Toni po- Open daily till 1.00 in the morning. Restaurant ints out that Pizzeria Capri cooks The restaurant at Jameos del Agua its pizzas slowly using only fresh Qué Muac has to be considered among one of natural products. Ingredients in- Castillo de San José the most beautiful dining facilities in a clude wholemeal flour, mineral The menu at the restaurant at the natural setting anywhere in the world. water and extra virgin olive oil wi- 18th century Castillo de San José It is located in the last section of the thout the use of pork fat, which has undergone an artistic facelift world’s longest volcanic tunnel known results in a lighter and more di- which combines modern day and as the Atlantida, which measures 7.5

30 Lancelot Eating out on Lanzarote Eating out on Lanzarote kilometres before continuing on El Diablo Restaurant Casa-Museo al Campesino the ocean bed for a further 1,500 A once-in-a-lifetime eating experien- The House-Museum of the Rural metres. Diners overlook the un- ce awaits guests at the El Diablo Res- Worker at Mozaga is most certainly derground lake which is famous as taurant in the Fire Mountains. Food is the most authentic of the Island’s res- the habitat of the blind albino crab, cooked on a grill heated by geothermal taurants to enjoy traditional Lanzaro- normally only encountered in the heat emerging from a volcanic chasm te food. The buildings and patios are depths of the oceans. Hollywood below in the bowels of the earth. The in the style of the typical farm houses star Rita Hayworth made a film on temperature inside the mountain at this of old even down to the spacious Lanzarote in 1978 which coinci- point is 500º C and even a few inches catchment areas for rain. The food ded with the opening of this tourist below the surface it is 100º as can be is on display in a glass cabinet offe- centre created by César Manrique, seen in two displays by park rangers. ring both hot and cold dishes. There which she described to the interna- Before or after your meal be sure to is also a good selection of local wines tional press as “the eighth wonder go on the guided tour of the Volca- and cheeses. The restaurant is besi- of the world.” The restaurant opens nic Route on coaches equipped with de the Monument at the junction of daily from 11 to 16.30 hrs, tapas multi-lingual commentaries. The tour the Arrecife-Tinajo and Uga-Teguise served from 10.00. Dining Satur- is included in the admission price paid roads. Snacks and hot or cold drinks day night from 19.00 – 22.00. at the park entrance. are also served throughout the day.

‘Guarapo’ Palm Honey from the Sap of the Canary Palm By *Tony Garcia Martín

‘Guarapo’ is the name of the sap, dium and Zinc. The sap can only or sweet juice, obtained from the Ca- be extracted from the Canary Palm nary Palm, Phoenix Canariensis and once every five years without cau- its traditions go back at least 500 years sing damage to the tree. Harvesting to the Guanches. La Gomera is home the sap is very hard work and invol- to 100,000 of this species of palm - the ves climbing the trunk and battling most in the Canarian Archipelago – your way through the tough sharp and palm honey, miel de palma, plays fronds of the crown. Most sap is co- an important part in the local economy. llected at night when it rises. Palm honey is not really honey, but Eight litres of sap are needed to the syrup obtained by first cutting the obtain one litre of palm honey and crown of the palm tree, then collecting as the sap tends to ferment very ra- the sweet and watery ‘guarapo’ sap that pidly it needs to be boiled soon after rises up the trunk and further boiling it collection. The process of boiling down to a syrupy consistency to ob- takes a very long time due to the tain the ‘honey’. need to remove froth and other im- The people who collect this sap are purities that rise to the top. known as Guaraperos. Citizens from *Additional information Cabildo La Gomera emigrated to Chile whe- de La Gomera re there are a large variety of these Author Tony Garcia Martin is palms. They taught the local popula- the proprietor of Pizzeria Capri in tion how to cultivate and harvest the Puerto del Carmen, who likes to in- palm honey which became an impor- clude the culture and traditions of tant contribution to the economy of the Canarian cuisine in his extensi- this South American country. ve international menu. In this case, This liquid is delicious and con- “Berenjena crocanti” Crunchy au- tains a variety of minerals such as bergine sprinkled with sweet “gua- Calcium, Copper, Iron, Phospho- rapo” palm sap which he is seen rus, Magnesium, Potassium, So- holding in the photograph.

Lancelot 31 “Ultrasuvenir” An Installation of Different Works in Space Nicolás Laiz Exhibition at Sala de Arte Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The artist describes his creations as follows: In each of my works I employ the individual technique required. For instance, talking about the contempo- rary countryside in the work entitled “Twin cacti, level distance” I turned to the thousand-year old Japanese tra- dition of “biombo” which translates as folding screen or room divider. Or to illustrate the falsifi cation of cultural references I used a massive reproduc- tion of the aboriginal (Canarian) inha- bitants, the Idol of Zonzamas, using moulds and transparent resin resulting in each piece differing from the other. “Ultrasuvenir” is a refl ection about an object as commonplace and everyday as a souvenir. As an artist I like to play with the signifi cance of this and restructure it in a different con- text causing differing interpreta- tions from the sacred to the banal, a one-off or a multiple, from the past to the present. This project is a direct continuation of popular Canarian tradition referring to pre-Hispanic idols (Zonzamas and Tara) and through the process of transformation, multiplication or enlargement, afford it a new interpre- tation which can place them in relation to the phenomenon of tourism and its dynamics creating new behaviour pat- terns and relationships with the outsi- de world. ‘Signifi cant change is achieved in my work through various layers which connect different chronological sta- ges, via the material used to represent them. A large part of these materials are plastic residuals found on beaches which through artistic transformation are converted into objects with a new life. “Ultrasuvenir” tries to transcend the everyday and play with the mythi- cal, the identity, the past.’ The works of Nicolás Laiz have been exhibited in the Tablet gallery (Lon- don); SPKB (Berlin), Museo de la Ciu- dad (Madrid) Espacio Abisal (Bilbao) Espacio Cultural El Tanque (Tenerife), galeria Manuel Ojeda (gran Canaria) and at Arco in Madrid representing Lan- zarote alongside other local artists.

32 Lancelot h e a l t h Dr Irina Eugenio Machín Hospiten Lanzarote Odontology Service Orthodontics - A way to improve your appearance and to increase comfort when chewing

ORTHODONTICS is a branch of dentistry specializing in the repo- sitioning of teeth correctly, not only to give you a beautiful smile but also give you increased comfort when chewing and, therefore, prevent jaw misalignment or problems with your bite (occlusion) which cause joint pain or even muscular pain in the muscles running from the jaw to the surrounding structures, hea- daches, upper back pain, and so on. In addition to bringing our teeth into line, it will be easier to achieve good oral hygiene and to maintain our teeth decay free and to keep our gums and bone tissue healthy longer. sults after treatment, not only ta- tooth in the bite, and the wire, New orthodontic techniques king the esthetics of your smile into which links each bracket, is the tra- mean we can combine painless account, but also your facial esthe- in track for the pressure exerted. treatment with reduced treatment tics (lip position, facial profile, etc.). It is a simple technique that is sui- time to get spectacular results. The next phase is gluing the table for both children and adults. The active phase of our techni- brackets onto each tooth, with To sum up, we can say that the que is the shifting of the teeth by no harm to the patient or his/her technique gives very good results exerting gentle pressure between dental structure. The use of brac- with a method that issuitable for the bracket and the wire. There- kets is essential as it is the means children and adults and causes very fore, the tissue response is rapid. by which we correctly position the little discomfort for the patient. To begin orthodontic treatment your case must first be studied which allows us to evaluate your particu- For further lar case and to design a personal information, please treatment plan. Your orthodontist contact with our will take a series of measurements Outpatient Dept. that will serve to establish the re- 928 596 171

Hospiten participated in an international study to diagnose the early detection of hypertension in pregnancy.

The Department of Maternal risk of developing preeclampsia, an Plasencia has been applying this Foetal-Medicine at Hospiten, illness associated with arterial hyper- early warning system for the be- headed by Dr Walter Plasencia, tension and cardiovascular disease. nefit of thousands of patients at is the only medical facility in the The result of the study, conduc- Hospiten facilities for the past Canary Islands to have participa- ted by the obstetrics units of thir- five years as preeclampsia in- ted in an international study to teen international highly-respected creases the risk of remote chro- detect an early warning system hospitals, was published in the New nic hypertension and cardiovas- for pregnant women running the England Journal of Medicine. Dr cular disease.

Lancelot 33 7th-16th September Los Dolores Fiesta at Mancha Blanca

On July 1st 1824, only some 90 Doña years after the historic eruptions which created the National Park of Dorotea, Timanfaya in 1730-1736, a second originator of period of explosions took place on traditional the fringes of the Fire Mountains pottery on close to the villages of Tao and Lanzarote. Mancha Blanca. Whilst they were Photo J.L. underway, according to a local le- gend, a miraculous incident took Rojas/ place which is the basis for the an- Lancelot nual Fiesta of the Virgin of Dolores, the Patron Saint of Lanzarote, held every year in September.

Miraculous Change of Course needlework, sewing, weaving and the rumbling could be heard from Towards the end of September cigar making – it was in fact emi- miles around. A torrent of boiling 1824, a blazing stream of molten lava grant Canary Islanders who started water burst forth from a hill which ominously began flowing towards the cigar trade in Cuba - as well as at first had only smoked. After a pe- Mancha Blanca threatening the village a representative sampling of Cana- riod of comparative quiet a loud noi- with total destruction. According to rian cuisine, wines, cheeses and the se was heard and torrents of boiling legend, the terrified villagers gathered famous maize “gofio” cereal. water spouted forth. At times there together in the church to pray for their Many thousands of tourists join is dense smoke which clears away, salvation. Following the service they in the Virgin of Los Dolores festivi- and then comes the water again.’ emerged from the church bearing an ties which take place this year from The writer takes up the story at effigy of the Virgin of Los Dolores on 7-16 September. The climax of the the end of September with a graphic their shoulders and began marching Fiesta is the “Romeria” on the final account of an eruption.’ When the towards the approaching torrent Saturday when groups of pilgrims volcano burst forth though the lava roaring towards them. When the in- from all over Lanzarote wearing deposit of 1730, flaming torrents candescent lava mass was almost upon traditional costumes, march on foot flowed down to the sea. A noise them it suddenly changed direction to the village of Mancha Blanca. like loud thunder had continued and flowed harmlessly away towards unceasingly, and prevented the in- the seashore. Since that time a fiesta of Eyewitness Account of the habitants from sleeping, even those thanksgiving takes place each year in Eruptions of 1824 living miles away. No wonder they September celebrating the Feast Day *Chronicled by Antonio Cabre- dreaded a repetition of the disasters of Los Dolores, the Patron Saint of ra, resident of Tao village of 1730-1736, as within a few wee- Lanzarote. ‘A slight earthquake preceded the ks two new craters had opened.’ Over the past 190 years this ce- sudden appearance of a new crater Two weeks later Antonio Cabre- lebration has evolved into the most close to a plain near Tao village in ra writes: ‘There is no doubt there is popular annual folklore gathering the early morning of 1 July, 1824. a furnace under our feet. For twelve in the whole of the Canary Islands The crater resembled a great crevas- days the volcano had appeared dead, attracting up to 40,000 visitors over se at first, emitting showers of sand though frequent shocks from ear- the four day event centred around and red hot stones causing great da- thquakes warned us that this was not the “Nano Diaz Cutillas” Folklo- mage to the surrounding country- the case, and true enough, yesterday, re Festival and an Arts and Crafts side and destroying valuable water the volcano burst through a bed of lava Fair. Singers and dancers from all reservoirs. It was even feared that in the centre of a great plain, sending the islands perform every evening Tao village, although some distance up into the air a column of boiling and hundreds of booths contain the away, would be destroyed as a near- water 150 feet high. The heat was products of local artisans. by hill began to smoke.’ suffocating for several days and sailors Traditional handwork skills of According to a second letter, ‘Af- (fishermen) at sea could hardly see the Lanzarote craftsmen and women ter 18 hours of eruptions on the island because of the dense mist.’’ are on display with a large variety 16 September, the crater ceased its *Translated into English by Flo- of local pottery , basketwork, palm shower of hot ashes, but a dense co- rence du Cane in the book The Ca- basketry, carpentry, embroidery, lumn of smoke spouted forth and nary Islands, London, 1911

34 Lancelot Lancelot 35 Alfredo Kraus Tribute – On Behalf of A.F.O.L. Charity Supporting the Families of Cancer Patients

Arrecife Town Hall Culture Department, headed by Councillor Rafael Juan González once again organised a magnificent concert of operatic arias under the artistic direction of Pancho Corujo at the Cine Atlantida. The evening was dedicated to the memory of the great Alfredo Kraus with all the proceeds going to charity. Although the late artist was born in Gran Canaria, he had a second home in Puerto del Carmen on Lanzarote for more than 30 years, where he spent as much time as possible with his family. Pancho Corujo, himself a member of a famous dynasty of folklore singers from San Bartolomé, has sung at many of Europe’s lea- Alfredo Kraus in the garden of his home in Puerto del ding opera houses. His successful career as a Carmen in 1988. Photo Liz tenor flourished following his performance in the leading role of Romeo and Juliet at La Arena de Verona Opera Festival in 2013. The participating artists all performed in an honorary capacity: tenors, Celso Al- belo, Francisco Corujo and Orlando Niz; sopranos Yolanda Auyanet, Ruth Terán and Leonor Bonilla; baritones César San Mar- tín and Axier Sánchez and mezzo-soprano Belén Elvira. They were accompanied on piano by Juan Antonio Álvarez Parejo and Juan Luis Bago. Arrecife Councillor Carmen Delgado and A.F.O.L. President Carmen Arrocha thanked the late artist’s son and daughter Alfredo and Rosa Kraus as well as the artists who all performed in an honorary capacity

Following their outstanding performances the artists received a justified standing ovation from the public in the theatre which was completely sold out

Alfredo and Rosa Kraus with architect Luis Ibañez who was a The local Rotary Club are constant good friend of their supporters of A.F.O.L. their former father and spent president Ana Oncina is seen with a lot of time with European PR Director Severino him during his Betancort and Francisco Perdomo, visits to the island uncle of opera singer Pancho Corujo

36 Lancelot Lancelot 37 38 Lancelot Lancelot 39 Lanzarotto Malocello - from Italy to the Canary Islands Published by the Italian Ministry of Defence and the Lanzarote Cabildo by Alfonso Licata

Lanzarotto Malocello The year 2012 marked the seventh cen- tenary of the sea voyage that led a brave Italian navigator of the Middle Ages to rediscover lands that had been forgotten for centuries. His intriguing name was Lanzarotto Malocello, the sailor from Varazze (Liguria) who was at the centre of one of the most important geogra- phical events of the era that would lead navigation to even more distant shores.

1339 - Lanzarote His fame as the discoverer of the is- land of Lanzarote, which bears his name, started with the appearance of the Cana- rian archipelago in the nautical chart of Angelino Dulcert in the year 1339. Since that date, all subsequent maps brought back to “life” those “Fortunate Isles” dreamed about by the ancients but which later fell into oblivion. Seven hundred years later, this book makes a signifi cant contribution to the commemoration of Lanzarotto Malocello’s discovery, oddly enough little known about by the general public and, unfortunately, not highly valued in academic circles. The detailed research conducted by the author in physical archives and on- line allowed him to assemble the few known items of news, information and documents and produce a report which is very useful for historical researchers. It also serves as a fi tting tribute to the me- mory of the illustrious navigator. The seventh centenary celebrations bring back to life a unique event still shrouded in mystery that dispelled the myth of the Pillars of Hercules, beyond which, according to the beliefs of that time, no one could have sailed without risking their lives. Italy and Spain, join hands once again to seal their secular affi nity and friendship in remembrance of this seminal discovery.

40 Lancelot Antonio Coll, Pedro San Ginés, Alfonso Licata and Renato Varriale Inspector General of the Italian Foreign Ministry Report from Rome by Antonio Coll Speech by the President Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés, who wrote the prolo- gue, addresses the authorities at the presentation of the book in Rome. He said, ‘It is a great honour to participate in this epic event which celebrates the arrival of the Genoese navigator Lanza- rotto Malocello to the shores of the island which bears his name and over whose government I preside.’ He continued, ‘Lanzarote nowadays is renowned throug- hout Europe as a tourist desti- Historian nation of quality which offers a Alfonso Licata wide range of sporting and cul- is inducted into tural activities. But before achie- ving this status the island had to the Lanzarote overcome major natural catastro- Academy of phes over the centuries, such as Sciences by a lack of rainfall and the volcanic President eruptions.’ Francisco The president stressed the González de fraternal relations between the Lions Club of Spain i.e. the Ca- Posada in nary Islands and the Lions Club Hotel Lancelot, of Italy which supported the Arrecife founding of the 700th Anniver- sary Committee of Lanzarotto Author and historian Alfon- was inducted into the Lanzarote Malocello’s Discovery of Lan- so Licata is a retired judge from Academy of Sciences and Huma- zarote. The Chairman is Alfon- Rome who founded and acted as nities by the President Professor so Licata, a retired judge from Chairman of the 7th Centenary Francisco González de Posada in Rome who has had a holiday of the Discovery of Lanzaro- the presence of various local and home in Puerto del Carmen on te by Lanzarotto Malocello. He regional dignitaries. Lanzarote for many years and is the author of this book.

Lancelot 41 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from The Cabildo Lanzarote to Host International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development Congress at Jameos del Agua in October The United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development recalling the potential of tourism to advance the 2030 Agenda and the 17 responsible development goals (SDGs).

Cabildo President Jameos del Agua was chosen as the venue to host the conference Pedro San Ginés because it was in this location in 1993 that Lanzarote was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Spel Turismo Lanzarote and the Institute for Responsible Tourism jointly promoted the Isle of the Volcanoes as the venue. Cabildo President Pedro San Gi- nés said that the island was chosen as a model for the whole world for its conservation of the environment policies in tandem with tourist de- velopment. Since being declared an Isle of the Biosphere by Unesco in 1993 plus further recognition in 2015 by the Biosphere Responsible Tourism Executive Dr Tomás de Azcarate Global Sustainable Tourism Coun- with Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés, former Canarian cil as one of the first destinations in Tourism Councillor Maria Teresa Lorenzo and Cabildo the world to receive the status of Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio Biosphere Responsible Tourism. Historically, the first major step policies, business practices and con- and understanding, cultural and en- towards Sustainable Tourism on the sumer behaviour towards a more vironmental preservation.” He will international stage was the meeting sustainable tourism sector than can be present at the Congress at Ja- on Lanzarote in 1995 establishing contribute effectively to attain this. meos del Agua in October together the World Charter for Sustainable UNWTO Secretary-General, with other major dignitaries inclu- Tourism. This was followed by the Taleb Rifai said, “This is a unique ding Canarian President Fernando creation of the ITR, Institute for opportunity to build a more res- Clavijo, Spanish Secretary of State Responsible Tourism, who named ponsible and committed tourism for Tourism Matilde Asian and Joan Lanzarote hotels among the first sector that can capitalize its immen- Molas, President of the Spanish Fe- members of this elevated category. se potential in terms of economic deration of Hotels and Tourist Ac- The aim was to support a change in prosperity, social inclusion, peace commodation.

42 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup

Acting Cabildo President José Juan Cruz gree- ted the new executive of Lanzarote Club including President Germán Alpuin and outgoing President Maria José Docal as well as other dignitaries from Luis Morales with César Manrique in the mainland and other Canary Islands. Acting Arrecife when their collaboration began in President Cruz congratulated Lanzarote Rotary the 1960s and continued fruitfully over the Club on the 25th anniversary of its founding for next three decades their dedication to helping the vulnerable and less fortunate and people who feel socially excluded The President Pedro San Ginés expressed the grief from society. felt by all the members of the Cabildo and the entire population of Lanzarote at the news of the death of Luis Morales on 4 August at the age of 85. Only a few days earlier, the Island Council had announced that he had been awarded the Gold Medal of Lanzarote. Suffice it to say that Luis Morales was considered to have been “Los Manos,” or, the right hand, of César Manrique in the creation of the Tourist Centres and many other works. Elsewhere in this issue is a review of an excellent biography of the deceased which gives details of his unmatched career of service for the island of Lan- zarote. Luis Morales was head of public works for the island beginning from 1947-1960 at the Ayun- tamiento of Arrecife and from 1960 until his retire- The Rotary Club donated funds raised at ment at the Lanzarote Cabildo. Every holidaymaker their annual golf tournament to Sor Ana who has enjoyed visiting a tourist centres owes a debt for Calor y Café of gratitude to Luis Morales.

The Cabildo President congratulates the world Champions J 80 Class regatta, “Hotel Princesa Yaiza Sailing Team” captained by Rayco Tabares held 10-14 July at Hamble Southampton in which forty seven teams from Australia, Bri- tain, Spain, Holland, France and Ireland competed. Lanzarotean Rayco Tabares has won the race an unprecedented four times. The other team members, Lai To- rres, Héctor González, Alfredo González and Alejandro Bethencourt are all world champions or runners-up in this and other categories.

Lancelot 43 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tourism Lanzarote Conserving Natural Heritage and Biodiversity In Tandem with Sustainable Tourism Development

Cabildo Tourism Councillor One of the many areas of natural beauty on Lanzarote which Echedey Eugenio have remained unaffected by the onset of tourism

Cabildo Tourism Councillor tional Year took place in Madrid on ve natural heritage and biodiversity. Echedey Eugenio stressed the im- 18 January 2017 on the occasion of 2) Respect the socio-cultural portance analysing the relationship the Spanish Tourism Fair, FITUR. authenticity of host communities, between innovation and sustainabi- Accounting for 7% of worldwide conserve their built and living cul- lity and the role played by technolo- exports, one in eleven jobs and 10% tural heritage and traditional values, gy in conserving the environment. of the world’s GDP, Expressed simply, and contribute to inter-cultural un- Lanzarote especially has led the sustainable tourism can be defined as: derstanding and tolerance. field in the introduction of. “Tourism that takes full account 3) Ensure viable, long-term eco- Canarian Tourism Councillor of its current and future economic, nomic operations, providing socio- Maria Teresa Alonso points to sus- social and environmental impacts, economic benefits to all stakeholders tainability in all its spheres is of addressing the needs of visitors, the that are fairly distributed, including growing concern in the civilised industry, the environment and host stable employment and income-ear- world especially among tourists communities” ning opportunities and social services who select their holiday destination to host communities, and contribu- based on this premise. Conceptual Definition ting to poverty alleviation. Spel Turismo Managing Director Sustainable tourism development Sustainable tourism development Hector Fernández said, the tourism guidelines and management practices requires the informed participation sector, if well managed can foster are applicable to all forms of tourism of all relevant stakeholders, as well inclusive economic growth, social in all types of destinations, including as strong political leadership to en- inclusiveness and the protection of mass tourism and the various niche sure wide participation and consen- cultural and natural assets. tourism segments. Sustainability prin- sus building. Achieving sustainable The International Year will pro- ciples refer to the environmental, eco- tourism is a continuous process and mote tourism’s role in the following nomic, and socio-cultural aspects of it requires constant monitoring of five key areas: tourism development, and a suitable impacts, introducing the necessary (1) Inclusive and sustainable balance must be established between preventive and/or corrective mea- economic growth (2) Social inclu- these three dimensions to guarantee sures whenever necessary. siveness, employment and poverty its long-term sustainability. Sustainable tourism should also reduction (3) Resource efficiency, Thus, sustainable tourism should: maintain a high level of tourist sa- environmental protection and cli- 1) Make optimal use of environ- tisfaction and ensure a meaningful mate change; (4) Cultural values, di- mental resources that constitute experience to the tourists, raising versity and heritage; and (5) Mutual a key element in tourism develop- their awareness about sustainabili- understanding, peace and security. ment, maintaining essential ecologi- ty issues and promoting sustainable The presentation of the Interna- cal processes and helping to conser- tourism practices amongst them.

44 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from The Cabildo Lanzarote Prize 2017 for Puerto del Carmen-La Tiñosa 50th Anniversary of the Island’s First Tourist Resort “Puerto del Carmen has received this award for pioneering the birth of tourism and consolidating the island of Lanzarote as a tourist destination.” Cabildo Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio

Puerto del Carmen In 2016, over 1 million tourists holidayed in Puerto del Carmen which had the highest average apartment occupancy of any resort in Spain. But what was the situation in the resort fi ve decades ago: Before the advent of tourism in the 1980s the entire area of Puerto del Carmen and Macher was devo- ted to agriculture. The majority of locations now occupied by hotels and apartment complexes were co- vered with fi elds of tomatoes and onions most of which were expor- ted to England and unloaded at Ca- nary Wharf, London Docks.

Other Distinction in Tourism tributes: The jury was presided over by Deputy Cabildo President José Logitravel in the “Business” Ca- Juan Cruz, Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio and Tourism tegory. Logitravel is a UK-based Lanzarote Managing Director Héctor Fernández online travel agency specialising in holidays, offering a large range of greatly through the expansion of the environment and cultural social travel products and services at great Logitravel in the Spanish market. and cultural heritage of Lanzarote prices: package holidays, hotels, Windsurfing ProTour in the when guiding tourists on the va- fl ights, car hire and more. Their ac- “Event” category. This internatio- rious recognised hiking routes of tivities with leading tour operator nal event, the European Freestyle the island. His highly-praised book OTA have resulted in superb cove- Windsurfi ng Protur at which the “Isla de Lobos” was published ear- rage for Lanzarote on the internet top riders from 20 countries com- lier this year and the company is among the top peted in this year’s edition at Las “Special Mention” category. three online travel agencies in Spain Cucharas Beach at Costa Teguise. The Tourist Information Offices and one of the fastest growing in The contest in 2015 was described at Teguise Town and Costa Te- Europe. by the International Association as guise received their award on the Logitravel was founded in 2004 the very best in the history of Euro- 10th anniversary of their opening by a team of talented web progra- pean windsurfi ng. It is interesting to for their excellent attention to all mmers with experience in the travel note that Lanzarote attracted over tourist enquiries industry. From the very beginning 175,000 sports tourism visitors last La Bodega de Santiago, Yai- the company aimed to satisfy the year, a high proportion of them for za, for their historic and innovati- needs of a growing niche within watersports ve approach to the island’s cuisine the market by providing an aggres- “Individual Personality” category which has received a highly valued sive price policy and a wide range Ignacio Javier Romero Perera of reputation among tourists for qua- of products, all with great customer Senderismo Lanzarote (Hiking) for lity dining and friendly professional service. Lanzarote has benefi ted his work as a guide who focuses on service.

Lancelot 45 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tourism Lanzarote

Eric Wilson was congratulated on his 80th visit to Lanza- The Cabildo Anti-Plastic campaign rote by Cabildo Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio and Tourism Lanzarote Managing Director Héctor Fernández featured on 5.5 million Once national for his loyalty to the island. Eric Wilson was honoured for lottery tickets on 31 August his loyalty to Lanzarote in having spent 80 holidays at Playa Blanca since 1998. Eric, a mental locum by profession, is from Essex and flies to the island from Stansted roughly five times a year. He has seen many changes to the resort and to the island in general since his first visit 26 years ago. Eric lo- ves karaoke and has a 51 year old son and two grandchildren and was honoured in the year 2011 with a Special Mention at the annual Tourism Distinction Awards.

Cabildo Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio, Ildefonso Aguilar and for- mer Canarian Tourism Councillor Maria Teresa Lorenzo who has been The 60 university students comprising Ruta 7 are seen appointed representative of the Canary together with the president and the Biosphere Reserve Islands to the government in Madrid Team both inside and outside the Cabildo building

A public-spirited group of 60 university students known as Ruta 7 brought their campaign to Lanzarote to participate in the “Together We Are the Biosphere” programme which raises public awareness about respon- sible and sustainable tourism. They addressed meetings in several parts of Lanzarote and on the neighbouring isle of La Graciosa. Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés told Ruta 7 that it was a pleasure and honour to greet a group of dedicated students from all over the Islands who have come to Lanzarote to help maintain the conservation of our environment

46 Lancelot 14 Festival of Visual Music on Lanzarote 3rd – 21st October

Tord Gustavsen, Norwegian jazz pianist and composer, plays at Jameos del Agua on 7 October

The Lanzarote Visual Music Fes- tival was created in 1989, following the inspiration of artist Ildefonso Aguilar and sponsored by the Ca- bildo of Lanzarote. The Festival is an outstanding music event based on the combination of avant-garde music with different artistic forms of expression in perfect harmony with the unique features of the natural stage landscapes of Lanzarote, like Jameos del Agua Audito- rium and Cueva de los Verdes. The Festival has its roots in its landscape and the unique environment that surrounds the island of Lanzarote, that makes it the ideal setting to perceive and reproduce the sounds of compositions by the avant-garde musicians that take part in each edition. What they have in common is their search for new ways of musical Danish trumpeter Nils expression, avoiding conventional German cellist Anja Lenchner and Petter Molvaer and his methods. French violinist Francois Couturier four-piece group Group From the establishment of the perform Moderato Cantabile at appears at Jameos on first Festival, the perfect combina- Jameos de Agua on 11 October 14 October tion of new music and a unique volcanic landscape, drew the in- terst of contemporary musicians such as Brian Eno and Michael Brook, among others, which hel- ped this Festival become one of the most attractive and extraordi- nary avant-garde music events in the world during its 13 consecu- tive editions that were staged from 1989 to 2002. Now in 2017, after fifteen long years of pause, this innovative musi- cal proposal is redefined to consoli- date Lanzarote as a cultural destina- Cabildo President Pedro San Ginés, Ildefonso Aguilar festival tionof the highest level. founder and Culture Councillor Oscar Pérez at the presentation See page 74. of this year’s Audio Visual Music Festival, the first in 15 years

www.festivaldemusicavisualdelanzarote.com - [email protected]

Lancelot 47 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from the Canarian Government Isaac Castellano Appointed Councillor for Tourism, Culture and Sports Canary Islands Nominated for World Travel Awards 2017

Canarian Government President Fernando Clavijo has appointed Isaac Castellano as Tourism, Cul- ture and Sports Councillor. In his acceptance speech, Isaac Castellano referred to tourism as the economic motor of the Canarian Archipela- go and pledged his determination to continue doing everything pos- sible to stimulate further success. He said, “I know I am on a boat which is already being steered to its destination, however, if necessary, I might make adjustments to the route along the way.” Señor Caste- llano was formerly Director General of Relations between the Presiden- cy and the Canarian Parliament.

World Travel Award The Canary Islands have been The Canarian President nominated for the 5th consecutive greets the newly-appointed year for the prestigious World Tra- Tourism Councillor vel Awards 2017 in the Leading Destinations in Europe category. This distinction, which was first in- troduced in 1993, recognizes the excellence in major sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality sec- tors. Besides the nomination of the Canarian Archipelago as foremost Councillor Isaac Castellano European tourism destination, other Canarian entities have also been included for consideration in individual categories for what are known as the “Tourism Oscars.” They include Binter Canarias Air- lines as well several establishments some of which are on Lanzarote: Spain’s Leading Sports Resort: Club La Santa; Europe’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort: Gran Castillo Tagor, Playa Blanca; and Europe’s Leading Seaside Resort: Barceló Te- guise Beach at Costa Teguise. In all, 57 countries, territories and regions compete in the established catego- ries. Barceló Teguise Beach Hotel

48 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Jet 2.com Awarded “Islas Canarias Tourism Prize 2017” During 2017, Jet2.com carried over 1,000,000 passengers from the UK to the Canary Islands for which they were awarded the Islas Canarias Tourism Prize 2017. Opera- ting their first flights to Tenerife in 2005, the airline has since become the 3rd largest British carrier to the seven islands. Canarian Tourism Councillor Isaac Castellano praised Jet2.com’s innovative “Resort Flight Check In” process. This allows vacationers a hassle-free final day of their holidays as the airline takes over the entire luggage and security check in procedure for the return journey at the customer’s hotel, (which normally takes place at the airport), leaving them free to make the most of the last day of their holiday. The other award winner is Carlos Fernán- dez, for introducing rural tourism to the is- land of La Palma, known as Isla Bonita since the year 1992. Forum Held on Lanzarote Promotur Promotion Director Elena González and Sandro Cuz- zolin, head of strategic projects of Travel Audience, the digital pu- blicity platform of Amadeus, the world leader in this area addressed a conference on Lanzarote on the subject of Digital Marketing. Un- der the title Marketing Adapted Lanzarote tourism professionals for New Traveller Tribes, thirty lo- cal tourism professionals were able at the Digital Marketing forum to analyse the experience gathered by Canarian Government Tourism Maria Méndez Managing executives in this field. They poin- Director Promotur ted out how technology facilitated the knowledge of the behaviour of osing the most suitable presenta- the end user which allowed them to tion to impact their decisions whilst utilise personal data to develop di- navigating the Internet. Thereby gital marketing, both for their esta- optimising the outlay of their inves- blishment as well as the destination tment to the maximum advantage. and other tourist agencies. A recent marketing digital cam- paign created by the Canary Go- Fortunata - Promotur vernment Tourism Executive was Canary Islands Tourist directed to capture the attention of Marketing Club Islands to develop interchange of the user seeking information about The Canary Islands Tourist Mar- information and training. This will destinations competing with the Ca- keting Club’ s main objective is to serve to jointly improve the tourism nary Islands. The results obtained exchange experiences and knowled- possibilities in the Canaries in gene- served to analyse the characteristics ge among professionals of the sector ral, and in particular, the marketing of this method which identified the and string together those respon- activities developed by all the tourist profile of the average end user cho- sible for marketing in the Canary agents involved.

Lancelot 49 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Tías Lanzarote Trophy 2017 for Puerto del Carmen-La Tiñosa 50th Anniversary of the Island’s First Tourist Resort

Photos Dory Hernández

Tias Mayor Pancho Hernández and Tourism Councillor Amado Vizcaino at the presentation of the world’s first Smart Biosphere Tias Mayor Pancho Hernández Award to La Isla y El Mar Hotel which was received by Catali- na Martinez daughter of the proprietor The jury’s statement reads, ‘In only 50 years, a small fishing villa- Tias Mayor ge of just 800 inhabitants has been Pancho converted into one of the principle Hernández pillars of the island economy. It with Beaches started in 1965 with the construc- tion of Playa Blanca urbanisation Councillor next to the (future) Fariones Hotel Nerea Santana which was built the following year and other by developers Vicente Calderon and officials on World Virgilio Suárez. This location has Oceans Day been the nerve centre of tourism, commercial activity and entertain- ment in the resort ever since.’ Five decades later, La Tiñosa- Puerto del Carmen has set the standard for the region of the mo- dernisation of tourist accommoda- tion, facilities and amenities which has attracted 100 million euros in- vestment from the private and pu- blic sectors. This includes the total refurbishment of 10 complexes, the upgrading of various establishments including the conversion of a 4-Star into a 5-Star Hotel as well as the building of a brand new 5-Star hotel. EcoPlaya Flag to Tias Municipality for the conservation and It is remarkable that developers are sustainability of the beaches at Puerto del Carmen on behalf of planning still more accommodation holidaymakers. This is the first time that the resort has received this of the highest category in a resort award considered to be fully grown.

50 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Inauguration of César Manrique Wind Mobile El Róbalo Puerto del Carmen was declared the No. 1 resort for apartment accommodation in the whole of Spain for the year 2016, with an average occupancy of 86.47%. The figure was published by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics.

Inauguration of the César Manrique mobile, El Róbalo, at Pocillos Beach, Puerto del Carmen in honour of the resort’s 50th anniversary Tias Tourism Councillor El Róbalo by César Manrique, is named for a fish and forms a part of a Amado series of sculptures created by the late Vizcaino said artist known as Wind Toys. Manrique that almost said that his creations were inspired 70,000 by the flow of the sea, directed by the tourists had constant Trade Winds. visited Puerto del Carmen Mayor Pancho Hernández Information with Carlos Manrique the Offices last late artist’s brother year Tias Ayuntamiento hos- José Juan Ramírez, ted a dream day in the sea President CM Foundation, at Playa Chica at Puerto del Tías Councillors, Ramón Carmen for 60 disabled di- Melián and Olivier Roper vers from all over the Ca- nary Islands promoted by Frater Canarias. Councillor Amado Vizcaino, himself an enthusiastic diver, perso- nally assisted many of the visitors enter the water through specially adap- ted buoyant chairs toge- ther with volunteers from the Cabildo, Cas Diving School, Emerlan among others.

Lancelot 51 Lanzarote News Roundup Summer Fiestas Puerto del Carmen and Tias Municipality The Blessing of the Fleet followed by the Maritime Procession accompanied by a flotilla of 78 boats on the final day of the Fiestas del Carmen

La Coral Marina at the opening pregón address for the Fiestas del Carmen who are celebrating their 20th anniversary. Photo: Mayor Pancho Hernández and Festivities Councillor Javier Aparicio Betancort with Esther Rodriguez.

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52 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Summer Fiestas Playa Blanca and Yaiza Municipality

Lancelot 53 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Yaiza €2.9 Million Euros for Tourist Facilities at Playa Blanca Fiesta Los Remedios Main Celebration 8 September Photos Alex Salebe

Yaiza Mayoress Gladys Acuña

The Secretary of State for Tourism has signed an agreement Secretary of State Matilde Asian with Yaiza Mayoress Gladys with Yaiza to invest 2.9 million Acuña in Madrid euros in tourist amenities and facili- ties at Playa Blanca. Mayoress Acu- ña said that she wanted to ensure that Playa Blanca keeps its position as a major tourist resort the Canary Islands. More details of the project will be announced in the autumn. Yaiza Ayuntamiento congratu- lated two of its citizens for their nomination for the Distinguished Service to Tourism Awards 2017 from the Cabildo. One is Nacho Romero, in the category of “Perso- nality.” He is a well-known author, environmentalist and tourist guide who recently published a book on the Natural History of the Isle of Lobos. In guiding visitors along the island’s hiking trails he always takes the trouble to inform them about narias” Heineken awards. the cultural traditions of Lanzarote. Mayoress Gladys Acuña is de- The other recipient is La Bodega de lighted that the Canarian Gover- Salvador, in the Category of “Spe- nment Health Authority has ins- cial Mention.” Proprietor Juan Car- talled a specially adapted intensive los Monzón’s establishment, which care transport ambulance for use is well-known among foreign visi- by paramedics at Playa Blanca. This tors for excellent service and high medical facility has been awaited quality, was voted best restaurant in for a long time as the resort is loca- the Canary Islands for Spanish cui- ted thirty seven kilometres distance sine in the 2017 “Qué Bueno Ca- from Arrecife General Hospital.

54 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Two Distinguished Tourism Awards 2017 for Yaiza Blue Flags for Playa Blanca and Puerto Calero Marina

Mayoress Gladys Acuña and Mayoress Gladys Acuña and Tourism Councillor Olga Caraba- Tourism Councillor Olga Caraba- llo are holding the “Sicted” Seal llo raised the EU Blue Flag at the of Quality awarded to Playa Blanca beach in Playa Blanca and at Puer- Tourist Information Office by the to Calero Marina with proprietor Spanish Government. Multi-lingual José Calero and harbour master staff have provided assistance to Constante Lorenzo. The Blue Flag over 130,000 tourists over the past is awarded for clean beaches, pure two years in their offices in C/ Jai- water and services and amenities for me Quesada which are open from 9 bathers as well as access for the phy- am to 8 pm throughout the week. sically challenged. Puerto Calero, which is a very important centre for regattas and nautical activities, has received the award for 22 years consecutively.

Canary Government Livestock Executive David de Vera, Ma- yoress Gladys Acuña, Cabildo Councillor Antonio Morales and camel drover Marcial Viñoly

Fifty members of Mencey School Playa Blanca participated in a display of all forms of martial arts including jiu jitsu, kick boxing, aerobox and functional training exercises during the Playa Blanca Fiestas

Lancelot 55 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Arrecife The “Pollo de Arrecife” Stands guard over the Capital Heraclio Niz - Champion Wrestler and Police Offi cer

Mayoress Arrecife Eva de Anta

The Ayuntamiento of Arrecife has paid tribute to Heraclio Niz with a statue at the entrance to C/ León y Castillo - a street he patrolled for many years. He was one of the most popular and well known personali- January 1969 ties in the history of Arrecife and of the island of Lanzarote. Known footed. Being fast on one’s feet is vernment in the 1960s. as the “Pollo de Arrecife,” the late the most important skill in this form His photograph appeared in the Heraclio Niz started his career as a of wrestling. National geographic magazine successful Canary Wrestling cham- The “Pollo” was also well known January 1969 issue with the cap- pion before becoming a member of for his appearance in the Raquel tion: “At Your Service!” ‘Heraclio the municipal police, rising to head Welch movie 2 Million Years BC Niz Mesa, fl ashes a smile of 24-carat the force before retiring. as well as many other films and hospitality for visitors to Arrecife.’ In the sport of Canarian Wrest- documentaries. He was univer- This was the very fi rst article ever ling, the highest accolade a wrestler sally praised for his helpfulness to be published about Lanzarote in can receive is “pollo” which transla- to tourists for which he received an international publication and ran tes as “chicken,” meaning nimble- a special award the Spanish go- to 23 pages in full colour.

The leading insular and local authorities join the family of Heraclio Niz at the unveiling of his sculpture

56 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Arrecife

Fiesta de San Ginés 2017 and Beauty Queen Contest Hundreds of holidaymakers from all over the island came to join the local population at the 10 day celebration in Arrecife

The winners of the Carnival Beauty Contests are seen with Ma- yoress Eva de Anta and the Festi- vities Councillor: Yaniza Cazorla was crowned Miss Arrecife and Iara Arroyo Queen of the Fiesta, Maria Tavio was Runner-Up Miss Arre- cife and Carolina Hernández Run- ner-Up Queen of the Fiesta as well as winning Miss Sympatia. Tourism and Casa de Cultura Opens in September Culture Counci- The Ayuntamiento of Arrecife is reopening llor Rafael Juan the historic Casa de la Cultura Agustin de la Hoz, following a total refurbishment. One of González said the most challenging undertakings was the that the reopening restoration of the César Manrique murals on of the Casa de La the walls which date date back to 1947. The Cultura was a staircase built by master carpenter Saavedra, significant event is considered the best conserved in the island capital. This 19th century edifice, which ori- due to its central ginally housed the casino and the Town Hall, location as an closed in November 2005, due to its deterio- exhibition centre rated state.

The exhibition of the World Press Photo 2017 was held at Charco San de Ginés Art Ga- llery and inaugurated by Mayoress Eva de Anta and Culture Councillor Rafael Juan González together with Digital Exhibitions Manager Paul Russeler and the winner of the contest in the Nature category, Francis Pérez, a Canary Islander. The winner of this year’s contest was Burhan Ozbilici whose work was entitled “As- sassination in Turkey.”

Lancelot 57 Lanzarote News Roundup Handel’s Water Music Vibrates Over the Charco de San Ginés Concert of Film Music Themes by Lanzarote Classical Orchestra

Photography Jeziel Martín

An “18th century” English galleon with pas- sengers dressed in the attire of the same era enjoyed Handel’s Water Music by the LCO

Before the concert at the Charco: OCL Director Roberto Fuentes with Arrecife Mayoress Eva de Anta, Tourism Councillor Rafael Juan González, Cabildo Tourism Councillor Echedey Eugenio and the cast of Star Wars

The fourth annual can- dlelight concert at the Charco San Ginés by the Lanzarote Classical Orches- tra under conductor and founder Roberto Fuentes this year in July coincided with the 300th anniversary of the first performance of the Water Music by Han- del on the River Thames in London. As a tribute to this event, his work was inclu- ded in an evening devoted to the music of famous film scores such as Star Wars.

58 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Summer Fiestas Teguise Municipality and La Graciosa

The late Ico Arrocha one of the greatest folklore singers in the Canary Islands

Acatife, the highly popular veteran Teguise Folklore Group invited two other traditional-music ensembles to perform at their 24th annual concert. The packed out audience at Convento Mayor Oswaldo Betancort San Francisco gave great applause to Los presents the Volcán de Plata Viejos de La Palma and Bohemia a new to Albano son of folklore group from Lanzarote. Musical hosts Acatife were the last to perform Pancho Corujo with Acatife Ico Arrocha and were obliged to give several enco- res under their conductor Ito Hernán- dez. The highpoint of the evening was the posthumous award of the Volcán de Plata (Silver Volcano) to Ico Arrocha.

Lancelot 59 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports fromTeguise Successful Teguise “Noche Blanca” All-Nighter 8,000 Visitors Enjoyed the Party from 5pm - 4am

Alcalde Mayor Oswaldo Betancort thanked the organisers and hosts as well as Culture Councillor Olivia Duque for the wonderful hospitality provided

Leisure and Culture Till the Wee Wee Hours The VIII annual Noche Blan- ca All-Night Party attracted 8,000 people of all ages to the streets of the 600-year old island’s ancient capital for round-the-clock music, fashion, sports, wining, dining and tapas, as well as traditional culture. Many islanders and holidaymakers also used the occasion to visit the Timple Casa Museum in the main plaza as well as the colourful and realistic Piracy Exhibition at the Castillo de Santa Barbara overloo- king the town.

60 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Teguise Wins Two Tourism Distinction 2017 Awards Free Teguise All Data QR Bracelet at Tourist Info Offi ce

QR Coded Bracelet In order to keep up to date with the latest technology the Ayunta- miento of Teguise has introduced an All Data coded QR bracelet pac- ked with everything about the town and resort visitors need to know in order to enjoy their visit to the full. It can be decoded at high speed on any smartphone equipped with a camera and a QR code reader/ scanner app.

Tourist Distinction Awards The Cabildo nominated the Teguise Mayor Oswaldo Betancort, Tourism Councillor European Freestyle Windsurfi ng Antonio Callero and Costa Teguise Information Executive ProTour at Costa Teguise in the Inma Armas try out the All Data QR coded bracelet “Event” category of the 2017. Tourism Distinction Awards. The contest, which attracts the top ten riders from over 20 countries, forms part of the Euro Tour circuit. This year’s event, the 4th edition, took place at Playa Las Cucharas between the 5th and 8th of July and was orga- nised by Pro Centre Antxon Otaegui and Las Cucharas Windsurfi ng Club and sponsored by the Ayuntamiento Tourism Councillor of Teguise and the Cabildo of Lan- Antonio Callero zarote. The international organising committee praised the 2015 edition at Costa Teguise as the best event in the history of the European Wind- surfi ng ProTour. Normal water conditions in July are 3 to 4 metre waves, with a side-shore wind from 15-30 knots. The Information Offi ces of Te- guise, both in Town and at Costa Teguise were nominated for a Spe- cial Mention at the Distinguished Tourism Awards 2017 by the Lan- zarote Cabildo. This coincides with the 10th anniversary of the informa- tion service at the Costa Teguise re- sort where, besides helping tourists, they play a major role in the activi- ties of the Amigos de Costa Tegui- se to which many major hotels and other local entities belong.

Lancelot 61 Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Haría Total Refurbishment of Arrieta Promenade Approved Financed by the Canarian government Tourism Department Mirador de Haria to Overlook the Valley of 1000 Palms

Haria Mayor Marci Acuña is planning major improvements for the town, the countryside and beach

The Mayor discussed plans to build a large Mi- rador de Haria on the site of the smaller one now standing there. The view from this spot takes in the magnifi cent Valley of 1000 Palms which has the air of an oasis. This valley of Haria is a green and fer- tile region where the contrast to the barren rocki- ness of the southern part of Lanzarote could not be more marked and would be greatly appreciated by tourists.

Citizen Participation App Haria has introduced a Citizens Participation App with the intention of creating closer ties bet- Mayor Marci Acuña and Environment Coun- ween the local population and the administration. Many people feel a sense of commitment to their cillor José Pérez Dorte discuss the refurbishment neighbourhood and are actively involved to impro- of La Garita Beach, the promenade at Arrieta ve the quality of life there. The App also contains and the planned Mirador de Haria with former information about what’s happening in the rest of Canary Government Tourism Councillor Maria the island including tourism. Teresa Lorenzo Haria Councillor for Conserva- tion of the Environment José Pé- rez Dorta organised a team of 25 local volunteers to clean up the area below the cliff called Bajo Ris- co. Following their hard work the enthusiastic group went on a hike to discover local geology, fl ora and fauna organised by a guide from Kayak and Walk.

62 Lancelot Lanzarote News Roundup Reports from Haría IX Annual Culture Week - Annual Aguapata Fiesta

Haria Tourism Councillor Soraya Brito is looking La Garita beach at Arrieta is very po- Mayor Marci Acuña was able to obtain pular with tourists but the promenade a commitment from the Tourist Infras- forward to the suffered damage two years ago during tructure Department of the Canarian refurbishment of La a storm which devastated a large area of Government to underwrite the refur- Garita Beach and the Haria countryside and coastal area. bishment costs. Arrieta Promenade

For the first time in its history, Haria Soccer Club has Work is being carried out to the been promoted to the Third Division of the Canarian exterior area of Haria Cemetery Soccer League for the 2017-18 season. Lineas Romero are which is where the late artist among the major sponsors of the local football club César Manrique is buried

Summer Fiestas Haria and Arrieta

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Asolan President Susana Pérez and Swiss Post have signed a contract of mutual cooperation on an international level with. Asendia Spain, a subsidiary of the French and Swiss postal ser- vices. Asendia will be promoting Asolan’s www. bookinglanzarote.com on all their smartphone apps – Android and Iphone and on the QR codes on the franking machines of Swiss Post on Lanza- rote. Last year alone, 350,000 foreign tourists on Lanzarote sent their letters and postcards throug- hout Europe via Swiss Post. They are placing the Asolan web page on their signs in over 700 tourist establishments in the Canary Islands. In addition, they will be publicising Lanzarote Tourism promotion campaigns all over Europe.

During the presentation of the Smart Biosphere award, Canary Government Director General of Tourist Organisation and Promotion, Candelaria Umpierrez highly praised the work of Asolan and President Susana Pérez for encouraging their members to introduce the very latest technology which results in a more enjoyable holiday for clientele

Managing Director of Cabrera Medina, Ma- merto Cabrera and Director of Marketing at DISA, Aristides Bonilla shake hands on an agree- ment whereby clients of the car hire group Cicar are entitled to a 10% discount when they fill up at DISA and Shell petrol stations in the Canary Islands. These two leading commercial enterprises of the Canarian Archipelago aim to reach 600,000 drivers a year through their joint campaign. The two enterprises also collaborated to intro- duce the Copa Adam DISA Max car rally consis- ting of six trials and prizes of over 30,000 euros. A further joint effort is the use of Cicar LPG ve- hicles powered by AutoGas which is 50% cheaper than petrol and offers a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. DISA, in turn, is the biggest local distributor of AutoGas.

64 Lancelot British Ambassador to Spain sets out UK Government clampdown on fraudulent sickness claims

of claims, which will help inform further action from government and industry to tackle the issue. British Ambassador to The UK package holiday Spain, Simon Manley recently industry, in conjunction with wrote to key stakeholders in Spanish hoteliers, is also ta- the Spanish tourism industry king a firm stance and tighte- informing them of the steps ning up their own internal taken by the UK government processes and fraud scree- to tackle fraudulent sickness ning programmes, some of claims, an issue which has had which have already resulted a serious impact both on ho- British Ambassador to Spain, in claims lacking merit be- teliers in Spain and the UK Simon Manley ing challenged in a court of package holiday industry. law and holidaymakers being Ambassador Simon Manley The letter laid out the re- prosecuted. For example, a said: cent announcement by the UK court recently dismissed “The issue of fraudulent sick- British Ministry of Justice to a claim by a British family ness claims rightly caused con- implement changes to law that who had been encouraged cern in Spain, and has a serious will close the loopholes which to submit a claim on a ‘no- impact on Spanish hoteliers. have allowed these fraudulent win no-fee’ basis by unscru- The recent measures announ- claims to happen. The system pulous claims management ced by the British Government of fixed recoverable costs have companies alleging that they show how seriously we take this been extended to cover claims had fallen ill with gastroen- issue, and our determination to arising abroad, limiting the teritis during an all-inclusi- clamp down on loop holes and legal costs that are paid out ve holiday to Gran Canaria fraudulent claims. 18 million and making the costs of de- in 2013. Having ruled the British tourists visit Spain each fending a claim predictable claim implausible due to lack year, and whilst the vast majo- to tour operators. The Ci- of medical evidence and be- rity of holiday makers will not vil Justice Council (which cause no mention of illness make false claims, these recent is sponsored by the British had been made to hotel staff measures will help clamp down Ministry of Justice and is or tour representatives at the on those who do, As our travel responsible for moderni- time, the judge ordered the advice says, making a false claim sing the civil justice system) couple to pay the tour opera- could result in legal procee- is reviewing how low value tor thousands in legal costs. dings in the UK or in Spain”. personal injury claims are The Ambassador concluded The Ambassador stressed handled, with the aim of re- that, although the vast majority the seriousness with which ducing the incentive to bring of holidaymakers will not make the British Government and claims which lack merit. The false claims, the British Govern- package holiday industry are British Government has also ment continues to warn trave- treating false claims, and set asked the Association of Bri- llers that those submitting false out the steps that have been tish Travel Agents (ABTA) claims could face legal action taken and legal measures put and other industry repre- in the UK or in Spain. in place to put an end to this sentatives to present further British Embassy unethical and illegal practice. data on the volume and costs Press Office

Lancelot 65 PhotoNews Lanzarote Energizing Public Spaces in San Bartolomé The Ayuntamiento of San Bartolomé’s Ci- tizens Participation Department have star- ted a programme to energize Public Spaces for the benefit of local inhabitants. They in- clude: at Playa Honda: Centro Deportivo, CEIP, IES and Parque Félix Gonzalez, CEIP El Quintero, CEIP Ajei and Plaza Santa Elena. Public Spaces are those places where celebrations are held, games are played, friends run into each other, and cultures mix. They are the front doors of San Bartolomé our public institutions – schools, playgrounds and Mayoress Dolores libraries – where we interact with each other and Corujo the authorities. These spaces work best when they are accessible, comfortable and sociable to all and serve as the meeting point for our public lives. Summer Fiestas San Bartolomé and Playa Honda The Fiesta Mar de Calma was celebrated for the 10th year at Playa Honda for two days at the end of July. Many families of holidaymakers were among the crowds who enjoyed the concerts, the theatrical circus, children’s performances clowns and puppets and kid die’s​ workshops.

Imelda Coombes, well known Tomás de León to readers for compiling our cros- with a giant 2 kilo swords over the past three decades, beetroot he grew invited her and her late husband An- himself. A house dres Coombe’s family to celebrate painter and deco- daughter Carol’s 70th birthday. The rator by profession, guests from the UK and France tho- Tomás relaxes by roughly enjoyed the gala dinner at cultivating fruit Amura Restaurant, Puerto Calero and vegetables espe- topped off with a delicious birthday cially grapes from cake. They were joined for the pho- which he makes tograph by Maitre d’ Maxi Vidal. liqueurs and wine

66 Lancelot PhotoNews Lanzarote

Wood Store Madera and Cocinas Wood Store Madera and Cocinas have ope- ned new showrooms covering an area of 4,500 m2 in Arrecife. The spacious interior carries a display of Santos lifestyle quality kitchens with unique features aimed at meeting the user’s sto- rage and organisational needs. Wood Store is the exclusive distributor on Lanzarote for San- tos who, with over 60 years of experience, are among the market leaders in Spain. In the adjoining extensive annexe, Wood Store offer made- to- measure wood and alu- minium quality carpentry and joinery services Managing Director Yeriel Quevedo in the 4,500 suited to clientele demanding only the very best m2 spacious showroom and adjoining wood and design, value, style and service. For customers aluminium carpentry workshop convenience, Wood Store stays open throug- hout the day Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm with ample parking outside, located on the carretera Arrecife-San Bartolomé. The parent company, Faycan was founded over 30 years ago by Jeronimo Quevedo whose son Ye- riel Quevedo is now Managing Director. Based on their reputation for offering products for every taste and every pocket, the company has always been po- pular among Lanzarote’s foreign community and they are eager to renew ties with present clientele as well as heartily welcoming new customers.

Canal Gestión, the Lanzarote Water Authority has published the results of a survey conducted among the inhabitants of the island. Of the 1,200 people contac- ted, the vast majority praised the both the efficiency and the speed with which problems were solved by the management and their work crews. In response to the query how Attention to Clients was rated the answer was an emphatic “very highly.” The quality of the water was also highly satisfactory as well as the pressure and the absence of interruption to the water supply. Only occupants of private homes were contac- ted, business premises and tourist establishments were not included.

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Hotel Managing Director Javier Suárez con- gratulates the Hotel Princesa Yaiza Sailing Team on winning the world championship in the J 80 yachting class in England. It is skipper Rayco Tabares’s fourth world championship, three in a row. All crew members, Lai Francisca, Alejandro Bethencourt , Alfredo Gonzalez and Hector Gon- zalez are also world champions and/or runners up in various yachting classes. Skipper Rayco Tabares and his team of the Real Club Nautico also received the congratulations of sponsors Arrecife Town Hall Sports Department.

Proceeds of Plastic Bags for Charity Roper Supermarket wishes to inform all clients that the proceeds from the cost of plastic bags, which we are required by law to charge, are being donated to charity. As many of you may know, this levy is based on compulsory EU legisla- tion (2015/720) aimed at conservation of the environment. To this end we have modified our refrigerators and aisle dis- plays to make them as energy efficient as possible. From 1 October we are forced to charge for our plastic bags which will be reusable and biodegradable. In order Having received the tribute of the to do even more, Roper is donating all proceeds from the sale of bags, 0.05 cents, to the charity “Pequeño Valien- Lanzarote Tourism Executive for his te” (Brave Youngster), a parents association whose chil- 80 visits to the island, Eric Wilson was dren suffer from cancer. We hope our clients understand presented with the latest issue of this the levying of this minimum charge and are happy with the publication purpose for which it is being used.

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British Vice Consul Las Palmas, Esther Martín Esther Martín, has been elected and her Executive President of Arucas Rotary Club on gran Canaria. Among the Board at the Pas- recent charitable activities of the sing of the Collar Rotarians was the donation of a ceremony in July terrace for the Materno Infantil at Arucas Rotary Hospital, Las Palmas, which treats Club and with children with serious illnesses her friend Ani from Lanzarote, Fuerteventura besides gran Canaria. The spacious area created allows Meurer, Vice Pre- the youngsters and their families and friends who visit sident Las Palmas them to spend time together in an agreeable location Rotary Club away from their hospital beds. Rotary Clubs from the other two neighbouring isles also contributed. A se- cond important project is instruction in Leadership for several years, thanks to the hospitality of manager Coaching for local teens aged 18 to 29 including IT Bienvendo Saavedra. Esther’s friendly and outgoing training and general education courses. manner is matched by her strong desire to help people, Esther Martín, who has worked at the British Con- major qualities required both in her professional career sulate since 1998, and was appointed Vice Consul in and her hands-on charitable activities as President of 2008, is very well known among local British residents Arucas Rotary Club. Congratulations on your appo- who attended her regular clinics at the Hotel Fariones intment from all at Lancelot.

Ayatima Cabrera, one of the most talented of Lanzarote’s new generation of artists, participated in an exhibition at El Almacen entitled “Femmes.” The display showcased the art of fi ve young Lanzarote emerging talents with links to the world of artistic pot- tery, decorative murals, the latest design and painting. The others were La Vendadora de Nenúfares Ayatima and parents (illustrated pottery) Esther gonzá- in front of her sculpture lez, (watercolours) Paola Domín- entitled “Madre Tierra” guez (fashion cycles) and Naomi at Casino Club Náutico Cullen (decorative painting). in 2010

Lancelot 69 PhotoNews Lanzarote 4 Podium Places for Lanzarote at the King’s Cup Regatta Success for Patronato European Sports Destination Programme

place by an entire crew of ‘conejero’ amateurs. The 9-man crew of LSP belong to the cruiser Antigua Craiova of Lanzarote’s regatta participants elite quality world of top level nau- Real Club Náutico of Arrrecife at the 2017 King’s Sailing Cup at tical tourism.” many of whom have participated Palma de Mallorca achieved po- 138 boats of 24 nationalities in international competitions in va- dium places in four out of the eight completed 107 rounds during the rious classes: optimist, snipe, 420, events. Cabildo President Pedro San six days of the contest which resul- J80, cruiser, GP42 and RC44 Ginés congratulated the crews on ted in Lanzarote yachtsmen winning Lineas Romeros is an enthusiastic this incredible achievement which two championship and two runner- supporter and sponsor of Lanzarote “elevates Lanzarote’s status in this up medals as well as a merited third Sailing Paradise, LSP. Grape-Treading Festival in Lanzarote’s Wine Region

Every year in August, Bo- dega La Geria holds a traditio- nal grape-treading fiesta which attracts hundreds of holiday- makers, very many of whom are from cruiseliners. It is lo- cated in the heart of the wi- ne-growing region which was created by nature following six years of eruptions in the Fire Mountains from 1730 to 1736. The Bodega is visited annually by 300,000 tourists, among the highest of any winery in Spain.

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

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

Lancelot 71 BRIDGE No 128 sIMPle crossWord no 128 By Maria Brandt By Imelda Coombes A bridge procedure called “elimination.” Dealer North North-South vulnerable

6 3 K 5 4 3 K 10 4 A K 7 4 K 10 9 8 5 2 N 7 4 8 2 A 7 W E A 2 9 8 6 5 3 S Q J 2 10 9 8 5 A Q J Q J 10 9 6 Q J 7 6 3 ACROSS Bidding: 1 Horrified. (6) N E S W 4 The office of a priest. (6) 1 Cl pass 1 H 1 Sp 7 Strip of wood. (4) 2 H pass 4 H pass 8 Natural feature of the earth’s surface. (8) pass pass 9 Broad straits connecting two areas of the sea. (8) 13 Extinct flightless bird. (3) 16 An inhabitant of New York. (13) West leads the Ace of Diamonds and then a low Dia- 17 A female deer. (3) mond. South is thus threatened with a Diamond ruff in 19 Cause mental pain. (8) addition to the loss of two Aces and the King of Spa- 24 To confine. (8) des. 25 Excellent or choice in quality. (4) Most players would go ahead with the trumps an- 26 Join the armed forces. (6) yway, relying on the Spade fi nesse to see them through. 27 Decayed. (6) East would take the fi rst trump with the Ace and return DOWN a Diamond for West to ruff. West can safely play a Club 1 A supporter. (4) and South must eventually try the Spade fi nesse which 2 Thumb a lift. (9) fails. Result one down. 3 Hooked claw. (5) South can make the contract by playing the Clubs 4 Waterway. (5) before drawing trumps. 5 A fissure. (4) After winning the second trick with a high Diamond, 6 Freight. (5) 10 Nude. (5) declarer should cash the Ace and King of Clubs and ruff 11 Works in return for money. (5) a small Club in his hand. This eliminates the Clubs from 12 A cloud of dust. (5) West’s hand. Now South can lead a trump. East wins 13 A temporary substitute or device. (9) with the Ace of Hearts and leads a Diamond for West 14 Tunes. (4) to ruff. And what can West lead now? He has nothing 15 Slide. (4) but Spades, so he must give South a free fi nesse. South 18 A very large expanse of sea. (5) gratefully takes his two Spade tricks and ruffs a Spade in 20 A stupid person. (5) dummy winning the game and rubber. 21 A teacher. (5) 22 A small case for needles. (4) 23 Enthusiastic. (4) SOLUTION TO GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD NO. 67; Across; 1 Victoria, 5 Wagner, 10 Large, 11 Quickstep, 12 Amaze- SOLUTION TO SIMPLE CROSSWORD NO. 127. ment, 13 Eclat, 14 Lachet, 16 Rookie, 19 Psalms, Across; 1 Afraid, 4 Father, 7 Rota, 8 Labur- 21 Thermos, 23 Enemy, 25 Freelance, 27 Angio- num, 9 Repaired, 13 Elm, 16 Ophthalmology, gram, 28 Aches, 29 Parade, 30 Old-Timer. Down; 17 Aim, 19 Resisted, 24 Evaluate, 25 Fair, 1 Valuable, 2 Cervantes, 3 Obese, 4 Inquest, 26 Bridge, 27 Talent. Down; 1 Acre, 2 Rotherham, 6 Anklebone, 7 Natal, 8 Repute, 9 Litter, 15 Ho- 3 Delhi, 4 Fable, 5 Tart, 6 Equal, 10 Abhor, 11 Ru- llywood, 17 Immingham, 18 Assessor, 20 Safa- les, 12 Dross, 13 Exonerate, 14 Mayo, 15 Coma, ri, 21 Thermal, 22 Revamp, 24 Eggar, 26 Leapt. 18 Invar, 20 Elate, 21 Inept, 22 Clod, 23 Grit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FESTIVAL OF VISUAL MUSIC Mancha Blanca 07-16 September CONCERTS Los Dolores Crafts Fair & Romeria Tord gustavsen Teguise October 21.00 hrs Jameos del Agua 3 November gastronomy Fair Anja Lenchner and Francoise Coutier 4 November Costa Teguise 11 October 21.00 hrs Jameos del Agua Club Nadamás and Santa Rosa TriRosas CharityTriathlon 4 Camerarta Lacunensis and The String Categories Orchestra of the Canarias Conservatory of Music Puerto del Carmen 21 Sept 12 October 20.00 hrs Convento de Santo High Seas Fishing Domingo, Teguise Contest

Nils Petter Molvaer group 21to 24 Sept 14 October 21.00 hrs Jameos del Agua Festival del Mar Landscape Project MEETINGS WORKSHOPS DANCE 13-15 Oct 20 October 21.00 hrs Cueva de los Verdes EL ALMACEN Jóhann Jóhannson 7, 10, 13, 14 Nomad Motorbike 21 October 21.00 hrs Jameos del Agua Film El Almacen Rally 4 and 12 October 21.00 hrs Padel Trophy Fariones EXHIBITION The Lost Paradise Final round 14 - 28 History of a Festival 13 and 14 October21.00 hrs October Inauguration: 3 October 19.30 hrs Sounds and Silence Travels Masters 13-19 CIC El Almacen with Manfred Eicher November 30 Oct “Malpaises y otras Cosas,” at Tapas Fair El Aljibe gallery, Haria, is the fi - Jameos Festival nal exhibit of the works of pain- 8 September ter and art teacher Alberto de León and represents a selection MIAC Concert of his past and current works. 7 September 9 pm He taught painting at IES Feli- Josemi Carmona & Javier Colina pe Blas Cabrera for 40 years and held various exhibitions. Born El Almacen Exhibition in Mala, de León’s works depict Territorios Ignotos everyday life in the immediate till 23 September countryside, refl ecting a realism Haría learned from his admired tea- El Aljibe Gallery cher Antonio López. 02-30 September “El Retorno” Alberto de Painting Exhibition León with Alfredo Montaña , Fabio Hurta- Haria Depu- do, goyo Dominguez and Rafael Heredia ty Mayor José Pérez Dorte IX Annual Culture Week and teacher Theme: “Las Caleras” Traditio- nal Lime Kilns. and journa- Exhibitions, fi lm documentaries, list José Juan workshops for students, talks and Romero the Fiesta of Aguapata

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