Which events take place on Monday 12 October?
Monday 12 October is a national public holiday in Spain. At the Centro Cívico El Fondeadero in Puerto del Carmen (Tías), an English-language storytelling session with Wangari begins at 17:00. According to vidodoguide.com, it is free and suitable for children aged 6 and over. At 20:00, a French-language performance by Pepito Mateo for adults follows.
What does the Palabras al Vuelo festival still offer until 18 October?
The 14th International Oral Storytelling Festival runs from 8 to 18 October 2026 in Arrecife, Tías, Yaiza, Haría and San Bartolomé. According to ociolanzarote.com, storytellers from Kenya, France, Italy, Spain and the Canary Islands are taking part.
The majority of the programme is free. Reservations are required for individual sessions, as vidodoguide.com states. On Saturday 17 October, an Italian-language event is announced at the Fondeadero at 12:00.
For visitors in the south of the island, Puerto del Carmen in Tías is easily accessible. The Centro Cívico El Fondeadero is located in the tourist centre of the town. Further venues in Arrecife, Yaiza, Haría and San Bartolomé are spread across the island.
Which village fiestas begin this week?
El Golfo lies on the west coast of Lanzarote and is known for the green lagoon Charco de los Clicos. Visitors should check locally for the exact programme.
Which markets are open this week?
The Puerto Calero market takes place every Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 to 13:00, as Gazette Life reports. The Costa Teguise market opens every Wednesday and Friday from 17:00 to 20:00 in the Pueblo Marinero.
On Saturday, the craft market in Haría takes place at the Plaza de Haría from 10:00 to 14:30. The Arrecife market opens every Saturday at the Plaza de San Ginés from 10:00. The Marina Rubicón market in Playa Blanca runs every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00.
On Sunday 18 October, the Teguise market is open from 9:00 to 14:00 and the farmers’ and craft market in Mancha Blanca from 10:00. The PALS flea market takes place every Sunday at Lanzarote A Caballo from 9:00 to 12:00; proceeds go to charitable causes.
The Playa Honda market takes place on the third Saturday of the month on Calle Mayor from 10:00 to 14:00. This week, that date falls on Saturday 17 October.
What should visitors bear in mind?
No new fees, access restrictions, closures or application deadlines are confirmed for residents, expats and visitors. The free events mentioned are generally open to visitors as well.
Reservation requirements may apply depending on the event, particularly for individual sessions of the Palabras al Vuelo festival. Prices for paid offers are not stated in the available sources.
The original piece by Gazette Life serves as an events overview but does not replace official confirmation of dates. Official confirmation by the Cabildo, municipalities or organisers could not be found in the available results.
What remains open?
Exact times, reservation methods and possible changes are missing for several markets. The available sources do not mention any special road closures or public transport recommendations.
For travel, accessibility and short-term changes, only the respective organisers or the Cabildo and municipalities should be consulted.