news from the island

Tuesday September 13, 2011posted in Events

Celebrate Los Dolores This Weekend

The annual festival of Los Dolores takes place this weekend in Mancha Blanca, with pilgrims walking to the site of the miracle from all over the island on Saturday 17th September.

Thursday September 1, 2011posted in Events

Beach Festival in Los Pocillos

This Saturday, 3rd September, head for the island's main resort of Puerto del Carmen to enjoy the Beach Festival which is taking place at the Plaza de las Naciones on the seafront by Los Pocillos.

Friday August 26, 2011posted in News

Huge Turnout Expected for Los Dolores

The annual pilgrimage to Mancha Blanca to celebrate the Virgen de los Dolores looks set to be busier than ever in 2011, with up to 60,000 people expected in the town on 17th September.

Monday August 22, 2011posted in Events

Skyband Concert at Caleta de Famara

The annual fiesta of the Sacred Heart of Maria in Caleta de Famara runs until 28th August and on Wednesday Skyband, an all girl group from Venezuela, will be playing live and for free at the harbour as part of the celebrations.

Wednesday August 17, 2011posted in Events

Arrecife Eyes Costa de Musicas Sponsorship

The annual free music festival Costa de Musicas looks likely to get funding for 2012 from the Ayuntamiento of Arrecife. This three day music festival ran into sponsorship difficulties last year as a result of the economic crisis.

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