Lanzarote News (18th May 2024)

In this week's news, we talk about Queen Anne's visit to the island, Ironman (with an explanation of what it is,) why the famous Monumento Campesino has disappeared, Concorde, the best boutique hotel in Spain and much more!
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[@daveburton5970]

Arrived on the 17th, came just to watch and photograph the Ironman. Staying in Matagorda so a perfect view of the marathon. Also went to the beach to see the swimming. Weather has been glorious so far I have to say. I know you've done the Ironman Mike, having seen it for myself, wow that is some achievement. Crazy amount of fitness and dedication required. What was really impressive was the atmosphere. Really friendly, whole families acting as volunteers etc. Wonderful day on the island.

[@AM-tn8yu]

Great videos.. Love hearing what's going on and thank you for doing them.

[@lizbrearley97UK]

Thanks for another informative and useful update Mike. It's great to see the real enthusiasm and affection you have for the island. Your point about the campsites is spot on. Lanzarote is a year round destination, so should have good quality year round campsites. PS I love the picture behind you. Any chance of a better look and the name of the artist?

[@LanzaroteInformation]

The artist is called Parilla, and we bought it years ago at an art auction. We've never seen other works like it, but next time you're here, call in to the Lanzarote Art Gallery in Costa Teguise and ask if they know anything. If you email me, I can send you an image of it and a close up of the signature.

[@suelong3273]

Thankyou for the update Mike. Very interesting.

[@stevegraham4051]

Again a jolly good video Mike, caught sight of you with your ‘Press’ top on filming at the UD Lanzarote game…a really good day out.

[@nicklodge7770]

Hi Mike, another very informative video. We were on the island recently and I must say getting through the electronic barriers on the way in and the way out was seamless. Everything worked very quickly, much better than my usual experience at a UK airport. I do have one question for you - what happened to the statues of the horsemen that were in the sea at Arrecife? I know they were removed a couple of years ago which is a shame as they were lovely.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

They're still in storage apparently, but The Cabildo has talked about putting them back.

[@casitapalmera8585]

Your point re camp sites makes perfect common sense...

[@StuartSellen]

Great video as ever Mike, drizzle or not, still miss the Island !

[@CKnox-wm6ge]

Thanks Mike, especially the update on the Campesino…it looked so strange wrapped up when we passed it. Hope it’s repaired and re-erected.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

It will be done soon - they're already working on it.

[@joannad9142]

Love all the information you share so generously thank you. We flew home on Thursday and everything worked well at the airport, more seating would be good.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

More seating is coming, and more comfortable, too!

[@janiceturton7756]

We have just returned from a week in PDC, no the weather has not been the best but still ok. Back at Xmas

[@ianrobertwhinnett158]

We have pinched the sun here in Norway and no you can't have it back until November😉

[@LanzaroteInformation]

It came back here yesterday afternoon, Ian, thankfully.

[@joyboler2341]

Hi, thank you gor your informitive video. We've been coming to lanzrote for many years, but got to be honest, its making us think twice, about returning, with all the press coverage, and people i've spoken to, are going yo give the canaries a miss for their holidays!!! And sorry to say , we also like going majorca, but we are giving that a miss to.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

Honestly, Joy, if you believe what you read in the British press, you won’t go anywhere. And of course, you do see the irony, I hope, if you believe the press, in saying: “If they don’t want us, we won’t go? “

[@Penrodpooch71]

Hi ya Mike hope your well, yep weather not been great here in Yaiza but as we always bring bad weather hope people will be pleased to know we go back on the 24th. Question, we passed the Opal garage on way to Hiperdino and as I drove past all the classic Cars have gone from the front, do you know what’s happened to them, thanks as always

[@LanzaroteInformation]

They always put them out over Christmas time, so they’re there from mid December to 6th January.

[@daviddavidc2197]

The classic cars look very impressive at night with the christmas lights draped around them. And, you can play identify the make from their outline!

[@LanzaroteInformation]

@@daviddavidc2197 Yep, they look great. Mamerto Cabrera started the collection when he first set up his car hire company in 1967, with five Seat 124’s.

[@scottvardy4344]

Thanks Mike ,good common sense advice about the motor homes / caravans ,we were there from 5 th until 12 th May and weather was quiet good ,one thing I did notice in Arreciffe was the rotten wood walk ways near the 5 star Hotel in the centre it really let's the city down because everything else looked nice .Keep up the good work 👏

[@anthonykavanagh1510]

Mike we are getting so much negative news about how the locals feel about tourism could you interview some local people once a week to address the balance. I know the people of the islands are wonderful, courteous helpful and friendly but the way the press are portraying the situation at the moment you would think differently.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

We speak to local people every day, so we're well aware of the pulse here at all times. Rest assured what you read in the British or Irish press is completely incorrect.

[@anthonykavanagh1510]

@@LanzaroteInformation thanks Mike I wish the press would report truthfully.