The 28th annual festival of Artesania gets underway this week in Mancha Blanca from Wednesday September 14th to 18th, providing visitors with an insight into the wide diversity of local island crafts.

Artesania has come to occupy an important position in the local cultural calendar and this year, for the first time, it takes place in the aftermath of the hugely popular festival of Los Dolores. Featuring around 100 stalls showcasing the best in local arts and crafts, encompassing everything from lace making and pottery through to ceramics and metal work.

Foodies are also catered for as local cheese and wine makers will also be displaying and selling their wares alongside a variety of other small scale producers. All of which will be accompanied by the musical strains of local folklore groups. The fair gets underway on Wednesday the 14th from 11.00 and runs until 22.00 daily.