Festivals And Events 2014 In Lanzarote That You Have To Visit!

Looking for great destinations for budget holidays? Then look no further than Lanzarote! Not only can you grab amazing deals to this beautiful island using an online centre for discount holidays and travel comparison websites, but there is also so much to do and see to keep everyone happy! From spending lazy days sunbathing on stunning beaches to visiting a wide range of astonishing tourist attractions, you seriously won’t be stuck for things to do.

When going on holidays to Lanzarote, you must try and check out local events and festivals, as they are so much fun and the majority of them are FREE of charge. Below is a look into what 2014 has to offer.

Lanzarote Wine Run & Traditional Cuisine Festival

If you happen to be visiting this island on the 15^th June, make sure that you check out the ‘Lanzarote Wine Run & Traditional Cuisine Festival’. If you love running and drinking wine, then this event is for you! It is a race that covers 21 km and starts at the wineries in La Geria. La Geria is a volcanic winemaking area where visitors go to taste wine and where local produce is made by the best chefs on the island. If you like wine, but running isn’t your cup of tea, you can alternatively sign up for the 11 km walk. For more information: www.lanzarotewinerun.com     

Corpus Christi & San Juan Festival

Going on budget holidays to Lanzarote during the 23^rd and 24^th June? Then make sure you attend this festival.  A feast is prepared in recognition to Corpus Christi and the Arrecife and Haría streets are beautifully decorated with colourful salt. When the sun sets, the island isn’t plunged into darkness, as this is when the San Juan is in full swing, which celebrates the midsummer by bonfires being lit all around the island. For more information: www.turismolanzarote.com

 

San Ginés

For those embarking on holidays to Lanzarote nearer the end of the summer, make sure you visit the San Ginés festival, which takes part 12^th – 25^th August. San Ginés is the islands patron saint and festivals celebrate his existence at many points of the island, but in particular the Arrecide area. During these festivals you can enjoy live music, a fair, food stalls and fireworks! There is also a sailing event carried out for the same celebration and called ‘The San Ginés International Regatta’. Known as the islands oldest event, the race covers 111 nautical miles, where entrants travel between Las Palmas in Gran Canaria and Arrecife in Lanzarote. For more information: www.turismolanzarote.com  

Our Lady Of Los Dolores 

You may think budget holidays are hard to stick to when actually there. Well if you stick to events that are free you can make sure that you are not going over budget! ‘Our Lady Of Los Dolores’ is a pilgrimage and festival! 15^th September the island sees thousands of people setting off from several points all over the island and finally meeting in Tinajo (near Teguise) at noon, when there is of course some eating and drinking –it wouldn’t be a festival if not! The event is bought to an end when the procession, involving carts pulled by camels and donkeys, departs on a journey to the Mancha Blanca chapel. For more information: www.turismolanzarote.com

 

So what are you waiting for? If you want an experience that you will remember for a life time make sure you check out holidays to Lanzarote and go to the many festivals and events happening across the island.

(Photo courtesy of Lanzarote Wine Run)