The weekend at a glance

  • Friday: Pablo López in Puerto del Rosario, Ocean Film Tour on Lanzarote, staged reading in Arrecife
  • Saturday: Noche de Finaos in Teguise, Halloween party in Corralejo, guided route in Betancuria
  • Sunday: Sailing regattas off Puerto del Rosario, exhibitions in Arrecife, Halloween wind-down in Corralejo
  • Nightlife: Puerto del Carmen and Arrecife on Lanzarote, Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura

The weekend highlight: sailing regattas and Noche de Finaos

More than 30 lateen-rigged boats gather off Puerto del Rosario for the 35th Canarian championship of 5-metre lateen sailors. From 24 October to 1 November, eight regattas are scheduled in the bay of Puerto del Rosario, while the XXXV Campeonato de Canarias de Barquillos de Vela Latina runs until Saturday with two regattas per day.

On Lanzarote, the Noche de Finaos is celebrated on Saturday in the Plaza de la Constitución in Teguise.

Friday 30 October

On Fuerteventura, Pablo López performs at the Palacio de Formación y Congresos in Puerto del Rosario as part of the Festival Mar Abierto. On Lanzarote, the International Ocean Film Tour Vol. 12 presents five international short films on Friday and Saturday at the Auditorio de los Jameos del Agua.

At the Biblioteca Insular de Lanzarote in Arrecife, the October programme «Un libro abierto, un mundo por descubrir» closes with a staged reading of works by Paco Bezerra, directed by Manuel Ortiz, at 19:00.

The exhibition Geografía de las Resistencias LGTBIQ+ en Canarias at the Centro Sociocultural La Vega in Arrecife documents places and testimonies of persecution and resistance. On Fuerteventura, the craft workshops Taller Enredarte: cestería de palma in Puerto del Rosario and Talleres de artesanía del Cabildo — macramé en La Oliva continue.

Saturday 31 October

In Teguise on Lanzarote, the Noche de Finaos is celebrated in the Plaza de la Constitución. On Fuerteventura, the Ruta patrimonial de Betancuria al Morro del Humilladero leads through the historic centre of Betancuria and the archaeological surroundings at 09:00.

In Corralejo, the Halloween x 669 — Halloween Party takes place at Loft Fuerteventura from 19:00 to 01:00. In Yaiza on Lanzarote, the family film El secreto del libro de Kells is screened as part of the cultural programme.

The International Ocean Film Tour Vol. 12 presents its second evening at the Auditorio de los Jameos del Agua. On Fuerteventura, the cultural outreach activity El humo del progreso. El Correíllo La Palma, su época y recuperación takes place.

Sunday 1 November

The 35th Canarian championship of 5-metre lateen sailors concludes in the bay of Puerto del Rosario. The exhibition Geografía de las Resistencias LGTBIQ+ en Canarias remains open in Arrecife.

The Halloween x 669 — Halloween Party at Loft Fuerteventura in Corralejo winds down into the early hours. The craft workshops on Fuerteventura continue.

Puerto del Carmen: live music along the Avenida de las Playas

Puerto del Carmen's nightlife strip brings together live music and cocktail bars along the Avenida de las Playas. American Indian Café, Betty Boops Show Bar, Charlie's Bar and Electric Island Live Music Bar offer stage programmes, while Café La Ola, Dickens Cocktail Bar and Golden Corner Cocktail Bar focus on drinks.

Clubs such as Atomic Revolution in the Centro Atlántico and pubs such as Bar 67, Barney's and Guinness Tavern round out the offering. For something more playful, Crazy Mini Golf & Music Hall Tavern combines entertainment with live music.

Arrecife: from the Charco to the marina

Around the Charco de San Ginés, bars and pubs line up, including Bar Cofradía de Pescadores San Ginés and El Charco de San Ginés — bares y pubs del paseo.

Live music comes from Arrecife en Vivo at Plazuela, Charco de San Ginés, Marina Lanzarote and the muelle de cruceros. Blue 17 on the 17th floor of the Arrecife Gran Hotel pairs cocktails with views over the city.

Corralejo: Halloween and club night

Corralejo is shaped this weekend by the Halloween x 669 — Halloween Party at Loft Fuerteventura. The nightlife zone in the centre and at the Grandes Playas offers beach proximity with Banana Beach Club and Hoplaco Beach Bar.

Clubs such as Disco Star, Discoteca Persia, Dorada Disco Bar, Flicks Karaoke & Disco Bar, Kiwi and La Playa keep things going into the late hours. Cocktail bars such as Blanco Café, Kiwi Bar and La EsKina, plus the pub McCarthy's, complete the scene.

Puerto del Rosario: harbour and centre

At the harbour are Fuerte Action Café – Bistro – Bar, La Farándula and Mambo Tropical Shisha & Music.

In the centre you will find clubs such as Abahe Club, Disco Azúcar, Magma Disco Lounge and Mama Rumba. La Carpintería in Calle Guize is known for live music, while Letabra Cafeteria & Cocktail Bar and Muelle Viejo Lounge Café suit more relaxed evenings.

FAQ

What is happening this weekend on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura?

On Fuerteventura, more than 30 lateen-rigged boats compete until Sunday in the 35th Canarian championship of 5-metre lateen sailors in the bay of Puerto del Rosario, while the XXXV Campeonato de Canarias de Barquillos de Vela Latina runs until Saturday. On Friday, Pablo López plays at the Palacio de Formación y Congresos in Puerto del Rosario. On Lanzarote, the International Ocean Film Tour Vol. 12 presents five short films on Friday and Saturday at the Auditorio de los Jameos del Agua. On Saturday, the Noche de Finaos is celebrated in Teguise in the Plaza de la Constitución, and in Corralejo the Halloween x 669 — Halloween Party takes place at Loft Fuerteventura from 19:00 to 01:00.

Which sailing regattas take place on Fuerteventura this weekend?

The 35th Canarian championship of 5-metre lateen sailors runs from 24 October to 1 November in the bay of Puerto del Rosario. More than 30 lateen-rigged boats compete in eight regattas over four days. In addition, the XXXV Campeonato de Canarias de Barquillos de Vela Latina takes place until Saturday with two regattas per day in the Bahía de Puerto del Rosario.

Where can you go out on Fuerteventura this weekend?

In Corralejo, the Halloween x 669 — Halloween Party takes place on Saturday at Loft Fuerteventura from 19:00 to 01:00. Corralejo's nightlife zone offers clubs such as Disco Star, Discoteca Persia, Dorada Disco Bar, Flicks Karaoke & Disco Bar, Kiwi and La Playa, as well as beach clubs such as Banana Beach Club and Hoplaco Beach Bar. In Puerto del Rosario, you will find clubs such as Abahe Club, Disco Azúcar, Magma Disco Lounge and Mama Rumba, plus live music at La Carpintería.