Local Events and Fiestas

Fiesta del Carmen

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For the last 2 weeks Corralejo has been celebrating the Fiesta del Carmen.
Last weekend there was the main parade where the statue was carried through the streets of Corralejo and, as part of the tradition, then loaded onto a boat to be paraded round the harbour.

Fiesta Señora del Carmen

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Here is a brief outline of the planned celebrations for the Fiesta del Carmen.
Please check the posters on display for full details of any events.

Sol Y Luna Playa Blanca, Saturday 18th June.

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In what was the 15th celebration of the annual Beach party on Playa Blanca, Sol Y Luna appeared, to at least this Scot, as a scaled down event in terms of both participants and indeed organised events.

Canary Day.

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Monday 30th May the island celebrated Canary day. In the north of the island Campanario and La Palmeras held events including typical Canarian food and drinks.

Concert by ARSENIC

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There will be a concert by Action ARSENIC GROUP Live and more inviting The band of MGP/Arsenic rock has been awarded first Maxoarte prize 2007 rock/MGP for the best band, best band of local blues in Corralejo blues festival 2008 and third prize to the best band of rock/MGP in Corralejo Suena 2009 organized by the City council of Oliva.

The concert, next Saturday 7th May in Corralejo at 21:00 Hr., will present new songs that will integrate the scale model of the new disc which they are recording. They will begin a minitour of the islands and in May/June they will begin a tour of: Belgium, France and Barcelona.
More information on its work in Facebook like arsenic rock blues. They perform without profit (the money will go to a beneficial work chosen by the group), with fusion of South American rates mixed with rates and Canarian timples , as well as a clear and pleasant sound to us, altogether with musicians invited like saxofonista and simplistic Canaries among others… It is possible to emphasize that to this spectacle great artistic photographer Makistyle is united, with a photographic exhibition in the waiting room of the audience.

Place: Audience of Corralejo.
Price: 4 Euros

Twinkle Trust & the Playitas Challenge

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Laura Lacey, a 30 year old Veterinary Nurse from England, is competing in the First ever Playitas Challenge on behalf of the Twinkle Trust.

Charity Walk, Saturday 9th April

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Anna’s Charity Walk

To help Animal Charities on Fuerteventura, Twinkle Trust for Cats and OKAPI for Dogs a Charity Walk will take place on Saturday 9th April, in Caleta de Fuste starting at 10am

The walk starts at the Harbour, near the wooden gates.

Using the route along the sea-walk to the white tower at Nuevo Horizonte, and back if you wish. Just walk as far as you want

Bring your friends and dogs (Dogs must be on leads).

Minimum donation 5 Euros

For sponsorship forms or more information contact

Sonia on 679 924 709 or Jilly on 699 339 086

Corralejo Carnaval 2011 program

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The carnaval program for 2011 is now available, enjoy the fun.

Ukulele Workshop

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Ukulele Workshop, at The Dog & Duck, Caleta de Fuste
Sunday February 20th  @ 3.00-4.00pm
FREE - come and have a go!
Easy and fun to play - for all ages (5 and over)!

See the website www.ukesrcool.com for more details.

Concert in aid of "Contra el Cancer"

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There is to be a concert in aid of the charity “control of cancer” to be held in the auditorium Insular, Puerto del Rosario on Sunday 6th February at 18.00 hrs.
Entrance is 10€.
All proceeds will go towards the charity that supports cancer victims and their families.

Tel 928 858 395