Lanzarote-mi amor / Lanzarote-my love from Denis Ahrens on Vimeo.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Lanzarote complains to Brussels over consumer rights
Courtesy of Discover Lanzarote:
The Lanzarote Consumer's Group, Aculanza, has written a letter to the European Commission urging them to investigate some issues in Lanzarote.
In the letter, the group claim that the recently passed Canarian Commercial License law, which limits the size of commercial units on the Island, is not in line with European guidelines and acts against the consumer.
They also claim that Lanzarote has, not only some of the most expensive supermarket prices in the Canaries, but in fact, some of the most expensive in Europe.
The item was reported in La Voz and is Google-translated here by your humble servant, the Pub Spy:
In the letter, the group claim that the recently passed Canarian Commercial License law, which limits the size of commercial units on the Island, is not in line with European guidelines and acts against the consumer.
They also claim that Lanzarote has, not only some of the most expensive supermarket prices in the Canaries, but in fact, some of the most expensive in Europe.
The item was reported in La Voz and is Google-translated here by your humble servant, the Pub Spy:
Aculanza asks the Commission to inspect the situation of consumers in Lanzarote
BY Ruth Gabilondo • 10 November 2010
The Association of Consumers and Users of Lanzarote, Aculanza, has sent a letter to the Commissioner of Competition Commission for it to inspect the situation of consumers on the island. According to this group, Lanzarote's shopping baskets are the most expensive not only in the Canary Islands or Spain, but also the European Union.
In the letter, Aculanza criticizes the new Law for the Commercial License Canary Islands, which was approved by the regional parliament in December 2009 and set to Lanzarote a sales area of 1,650 square meters and a total of 3,500 square meters for the whole island area.
According to Aculanza, the new policy is a breach of the European Directive, which set no limit on the commercial area. "The restrictions approved represents a significant decline in business freedom, the right of consumers to choose between different forms of trade, their offers and terms without further bureaucratic interference as a fundamental principle of the acquis communautaire indicated from Aculanza.
Aculanza also reminded the European Commission in their letter that there has been several protests supporting the situation of consumers in Lanzarote. In 2008 they held a rally and collected 15,004 signatures to denounce the high costs of shopping baskets in Lanzarote. Even a consumer group moved to Gran Canaria to show that in the island's shopping cart is up to 30 percent cheaper than in Lanzarote.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Lanzarote can help you lose weight
Stumbled across this article the other day:
http://www.thetherapylounge.com/hypnotherapy-news/c-8256/women-loses-10-stone-after-being-forced-to-wear-a-seatbelt-extension/
It seems the woman in question boarded her flight for Lanzarote but the regular seatbelt wouldn't fit her:
Andrea Rutter was settling for her flight to Lanzarote when she realised she was unable to strap herself into her seat. The embarrassment of having to wear a seatbelt extension in order to fly left the 44 year old feeling extremely embarrassed.
http://www.thetherapylounge.com/hypnotherapy-news/c-8256/women-loses-10-stone-after-being-forced-to-wear-a-seatbelt-extension/
It seems the woman in question boarded her flight for Lanzarote but the regular seatbelt wouldn't fit her:
Andrea Rutter was settling for her flight to Lanzarote when she realised she was unable to strap herself into her seat. The embarrassment of having to wear a seatbelt extension in order to fly left the 44 year old feeling extremely embarrassed.
Monday, October 18, 2010
The Best Pub in Lanzarote
The best pub in Lanzarote is frequented by tourists and ex-pats alike. Over a few beers in the afternoon, you can sit in the shade inside or catch some sun on the terrace. At night, the place is hopping with lively music, loud conversation and infectious smiles on everyone's face.
It doesn't serve food, so there's no lingering smell of grease or fried onions.
The friendly staff don't know your name, but they recognise your face. And they remember what you want, when you say "Same again, please."
Though the women claim not to notice these things, Carlo behind the bar gives them the eye and always tells them they're looking beautiful tonight. Neither do the men notice that the girls on the floor are very chatty, and are always smiling, whether you tip them or not.
The spirits are all brand names and a cheap equivalent wouldn't be let inside the door. The measures are generous, without being intimidating - you can fit plenty of your mixer in the glass. The beer is very cold, as is the Guinness. The best pub in Lanzarote has a reputation for good Guinness - hence, they sell a lot of it. And hence, there's a good flow on the tap. The place never claimed to be a wine tavern so the choice of wine is sufficient but limited.
The toilets aren't huge, but they're always spotlessly clean. The soap in the dispenser smells sweet and the hand-drier blows out warm air at a fast enough rate.
The music recedes a little and people tend to drift away around 1.00am. Though there's no sign that the staff are getting ready to close yet. You've been there some nights 'til all hours and never heard 'Last Orders' being called.
You leave the place smiling and finish the story you were telling to the people you met on the way to the taxi rank. Tomorrow's going to be sunny again. You'll get up late, have breakfast and then go for a stroll. In the afternoon, you might call to see if there's anyone around in The "___" Bar again.
It doesn't serve food, so there's no lingering smell of grease or fried onions.
The friendly staff don't know your name, but they recognise your face. And they remember what you want, when you say "Same again, please."
Though the women claim not to notice these things, Carlo behind the bar gives them the eye and always tells them they're looking beautiful tonight. Neither do the men notice that the girls on the floor are very chatty, and are always smiling, whether you tip them or not.
The spirits are all brand names and a cheap equivalent wouldn't be let inside the door. The measures are generous, without being intimidating - you can fit plenty of your mixer in the glass. The beer is very cold, as is the Guinness. The best pub in Lanzarote has a reputation for good Guinness - hence, they sell a lot of it. And hence, there's a good flow on the tap. The place never claimed to be a wine tavern so the choice of wine is sufficient but limited.
The toilets aren't huge, but they're always spotlessly clean. The soap in the dispenser smells sweet and the hand-drier blows out warm air at a fast enough rate.
The music recedes a little and people tend to drift away around 1.00am. Though there's no sign that the staff are getting ready to close yet. You've been there some nights 'til all hours and never heard 'Last Orders' being called.
You leave the place smiling and finish the story you were telling to the people you met on the way to the taxi rank. Tomorrow's going to be sunny again. You'll get up late, have breakfast and then go for a stroll. In the afternoon, you might call to see if there's anyone around in The "___" Bar again.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Jet2 promotes Lanzarote
Low fares carrier Jet2 has some LIVE MUSIC info on it's site about the island. Tis standard oul PR stuff, but sure who'll complain if it brings in a few extra bodies?
Check Out Some Live Music with Cheap Flights to Lanzarote
Check Out Some Live Music with Cheap Flights to Lanzarote
Live music and entertainment events have proved to be a huge success in Lanzarote this year, which has been the catalyst for an autumn programme of events starting on 2 October 2010.
This weekend kicks off the autumn season with some Brazilian jazz, led by Vanessa Borghagian and jazz plays a major part through the autumn and winter live music events. This schedule should add to Lanzarote’s appeal as a winter sun destination.
Experiencing a Real Vibe of Lanzarote
Along with guaranteed sunshine and plenty of beautiful beaches to lounge on, visitors arriving on cheap flights to Lanzarote will now find a crammed schedule of live music to keep them entertained.
Between 8 and 12 October there will be plenty of jazz shows held at the Cueva de los Verdes, the gardens at Jameos del Agua and in the restaurant of the International Contemporary Art Museum at the Castillo de San José.
Visitors will find plenty of local wines to sample at some of these events, giving them a real vibe of live entertainment on Lanzarote. With so much to do in the evenings, not to mention during the day, cheap flights to Lanzarote should be popular this winter.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Top ten things to do in Lanzarote
From the helium.com website, "where knowledge rules":
1. Take a ‘Grand Island Tour.’
2. Visit Timanfaya National Park
3. Visit Jameos del Agua
4. See the lagoon at El Golfo
5. Take a camel trek up the volcano
6. Visit the vine growing area
7. Visit the home of Cesar Manrique
8. Marvel at the viewpoint of Mirador del Rio
9. Relax on the beaches at Papagayo
10. Take a boat trip to Fuerteventura
Link: http://www.helium.com/items/1965140-lanzarote---best-ten-attractions
...and not an Irish/British bar in sight on any of the above!
1. Take a ‘Grand Island Tour.’
2. Visit Timanfaya National Park
3. Visit Jameos del Agua
4. See the lagoon at El Golfo
5. Take a camel trek up the volcano
6. Visit the vine growing area
7. Visit the home of Cesar Manrique
8. Marvel at the viewpoint of Mirador del Rio
9. Relax on the beaches at Papagayo
10. Take a boat trip to Fuerteventura
Link: http://www.helium.com/items/1965140-lanzarote---best-ten-attractions
...and not an Irish/British bar in sight on any of the above!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Ryanair to continue flights from Shannon
For anyone flying from the West of Ireland this story will be of interest:
http://www.clarepeople.com/201009132331/Ryanair-to-go-ahead-with-Shannon-flights-to-Lanzarote.html
Ryanair will continue to fly from Shannon to Lanzarote this winter, despite their cutting of other services from that airport.
Seems Mick O'Leary knows that Irish Lanzarote-lovers will still flock to the island...
http://www.clarepeople.com/201009132331/Ryanair-to-go-ahead-with-Shannon-flights-to-Lanzarote.html
Ryanair will continue to fly from Shannon to Lanzarote this winter, despite their cutting of other services from that airport.
Seems Mick O'Leary knows that Irish Lanzarote-lovers will still flock to the island...
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