Places are going fast for the first Worldwide InstaMeet in Lanzarote on 23rd April

Do you love taking photographs of breath-taking landscapes and natural beauty? If so we have some exciting news for you! On Saturday 23rd April the Worldwide Instameet 13 is taking place in Lanzarote, the first to happen on the island. This is an event in which tens of thousands of people right across the world will be meeting up to take photographs during the weekend of April 22nd - 24th.

During these meet ups those passionate about photography and Instagram will take photos and videos together, and share tips and tricks. We think it is great that the event will be taking place this year in Lanzarote, as it is an excellent opportunity to get together with friends, make new friends and have fun taking photos of the stunning landscape of Lanzarote. This will be a great showcase for the island we all love, offering great publicity.

A photo posted by Simon Turkas (@simonturkas) on Mar 7, 2016 at 12:03pm PST

This year's Worldwide Instameet 13 is also happening at the same time as Earth Day 2016 (April 22nd), so in a blog post by Instagram the company added:

"And since Worldwide InstaMeet 13 falls on Earth Day (April 22), spend the weekend celebrating the wonder and beauty of our planet together. This event is also an opportunity to get together and give back. For those inspired to include a public service element to their InstaMeet, use the #LifeOnEarthWWIM13 hashtag to share and explore the many ways the Instagram community gives back during the weekend."

For such a small island with a relatively tiny population, there are a large number of amazing photographers, one of which, Siboney Tabares King, we have written a blog post about before. It will be great to see so many talented photographers meeting up, and showing the stunning natural beauty of Lanzarote in their own unique way, through the social medium of Instagram. 

The InstaMeet in Lanzarote has been organised by Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo (CACT Lanzarote) who have kindly funded the entrance to the Montañas del Fuego and tickets on the tour bus around this stunning volcanic area.

Hasta el infinito en #MontañasdelFuego #Timanfaya #Lanzarote #CACTLanzarote ¡Te esperamos! #Volcano #amazing #nature #InstaLove #MadeInCanarias #Canarias #CanariasViva #Ig_Lanzarote

A photo posted by CACT Lanzarote (@cact_lanzarote) on Feb 23, 2016 at 12:02pm PST

The organisation has been done in collaboration with:
•  @Jose_BodyBoard
•  @IG_Lanzarote
• @CarmenMartin
• @Yakito_Cabrera

Event Itinerary:

9:45 to 10:00 meeting at the entrance to the Montañas del Fuego booth, walk up to Islote de Hilario, restaurant El Diablo.

10:15 to 11:15 guided tour bus around the Montañas del Fuego

11:15 to 12:15 outdoor visit of the Montañas del Fuego

12:30 to 15:00 lunch in Teleclub Masdache. IMPORTANT this lunch must be booked separately up until the 19th April here: https://www.ticketea.com/entradas-comida-grupo-instameet-lanzarote/

16:00 to 18:00 photo shoot at the Montañas del Cuervo

This event is proving very popular and with just two weeks left to go spaces are filling up fast. There are already around 60 people registered to go, and only around 35 tickets left at the time of writing. To avoid missing out on this excellent and free photographic event, make sure to register here: https://www.ticketea.com/entradas-world-wide-instameet-13-lanzarote/. We are really looking forward to going ourselves and to seeing you all there. You can also follow the LBRA on Instagram where we post daily photos of Lanzarote.

Don't miss El Charco de San Ginés in Arrecife, the 'Venice of the Atlantic'!

Arrecife can sometimes be overlooked by those coming to stay in Lanzarote, with Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise remaining its most popular destinations. These resorts definitely have their charms with beautiful sandy beaches, and all the shops, restaurants, cafes and bars you could possibly need. While some parts of Arrecife are in need of a bit of care and attention though, it has some amazing hidden gems. One of these is the picture perfect "El Charco de San Ginés," a wonderful setting for drinks, meals and meeting with friends!

El Charco is a lagoon of sea water which literally means "the puddle," found right in the heart of Arrecife, literally a couple of minutes walk away from the main shopping street, Calle Leon y Castillo. If you meander down one of the side streets next to the Hiperdino supermarket you will arrive at this amazing expanse of water with countless small fishing boats gently bobbing up and down, surrounded by stunning white fishermen's cottages. It won't quite leave you speechless but it is certainly one of the most beautiful scenes in Lanzarote. No wonder it has been referred to as the 'Venice of the Atlantic'!

For a while this area had become a bit run down, but over the last couple of years it has seen a resurgence, and is becoming a real go to place for those looking for great food with a stunning view. As well as the cottages surrounding El Charco there are now many excellent restaurants, bars and cafes. This is an absolutely perfect spot to sit and enjoy a coffee, beer or glass of wine while passing the time with friends or family enjoying the fantastic view.

If you are looking for a meal then you are well catered for with a wide selection of different foods including delicious Italian cuisine, quality burgers, locally caught seafood, and a number of excellent tapas restaurants and bars for that authentic flavour.

El Charco is great during the daytime for really taking in the view which will include people working on their boats, kayakers, the sun shimmering on the water, green palm trees along the promenade, brilliant white buildings, and bright blue sky. This is a photographer's dream destination due to the amazing contrast of light, and the bustle of activity and variety of things to see. If you stay for a while or go at the right time you can also capture some stunning sunsets there!

 It can be equally as interesting at nighttime too, especially on Friday and Saturday nights as some of the bars stay open until well past midnight, and are very popular with the trendy local 20-30 somethings enjoying a night out. Unlike the UK though, people are just there to have a good time meeting and chatting with friends rather than becoming drunk and rowdy. This means you will also see families with young children enjoying dinner at 10 or even 11pm, as is common in the Canary Islands where there is a really family friendly atmosphere.

 

Overall this area of Arrecife is a must see, and to enjoy it best you should definitely sit and enjoy a drink or a meal. You can happily while away the hours here and completely relax, while immersing yourself in this unique location which was once remodelled by Canarian architect Cesar Manrique decades ago but is once again realising its true potential!

The Lanzarote Business and Residents Association turns 8 today!

We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Lanzarote Business and Residents Association turns eight today! Since the association was founded we feel we have made a real difference in improving the situation for foreign residents living in Lanzarote, and visitors to the island. We also feel very confident about this year, and future developments for the LBRA!

Our membership continues to grow, and there is a real buzz now in the team about being able to offer even more services to our members and the general public here on the island. We are extremely happy with the continued support we have received from the Ayuntamientos and Cabildo of Lanzarote, who appreciate the benefit we bring to the island. By supporting our efforts here on the island, they are helping to ensure the future harmony between local residents and foreign residents who now call Lanzarote their home. In turn this will lead to the continuing development and success of businesses around the island, and long term economic growth. 

 It is great that the vision of the founder of the LBRA, Daniel Trigg, to create an organisation to help foreign nationals residing in Lanzarote, continues to go from strength to strength all these years later. We couldn't have achieved this success without our members though, and Daniel and the team would like to offer our many thanks to all our members and everyone who has supported us over the years. 

 We have many exciting projects in development including a brand new, modern and interactive website, new initiatives in collaboration with the local councils, and of course more informative and entertaining videos, social media, and blog posts. We are looking forward to a great future with all of you, with much anticipation for a successful year ahead!

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For further information about the services that we offer please see this section of our blog > About us

Spotlight on talent in Lanzarote: Photographer and Filmmaker Siboney Tabares King

1. How long have you been taking photos and making videos and what first made you interested in them? 

I have been taking photos since I got my first camera when I was about 10! I have always loved the way you can capture one moment of your life and have it forever.

 

2. What makes Lanzarote a good location for those interested in photography/film-making?

 

Lanzarote is a great location for photographing/filming; we have so many different places to photograph! I think that is what makes lanzarote special: you can either photograph a sunny white sand beach, or a not-so-normal black sand beach, or even an out of this world lava field! We have an awesome sky for night time photography too!

 

3. Where is your favourite part of Lanzarote for photos/videos?

 

 I love the cliff of  Famara and also Los Hervideros.

 

4. Which photo or video that you've made are you most proud of and why? 

 

Well, I think one of my favourite videos is, of course ¨The Unseen Lanzarote¨!





I also love all of my light painting photographs, especially the ones inside caves, like this one:

 

5. After the success of your amazing video "The Unseen Lanzarote" what have you got planned for 2016?

 I plan ¨The Unseen, part two¨ and also a night time lapse video of the stars!

Curioso como se aprecia la baja de La Santa perfectamente! 😱😍😱#lanzarote #dji #canarias #surf #sea #dron #drone 🌴 @djiglobal @turismolzt

A video posted by Siboney Tabares King (@sibotk) on Jan 19, 2016 at 1:39pm PST

We would like to say a big thanks to Sibo for taking the time to answer our questions, and for sharing with us his amazing videos and photographs. As you can probably tell Lanzarote is an incredible place to visit or live if you are a photographer or filmmaker.

If you would like to find out more about Sibo's work then make sure to check out his brand new website: sibotk.com/

Also make sure to follow him on social media to keep up to date with all his new content:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Flickr
• YouTube
• Twitter  

In the future we plan to interview other talented photographers, filmmakers, artists, musicians etc. from Lanzarote in order to highlight the amazing talent that exists on this tiny but incredible island! If you are interested in being featured on our blog or know of anyone who should then leave a comment below or contact via Facebook or Twitter.