CHARCO NEWS
We experienced a couple of hectic summer months. Not only was it windy, but there were also various events that had to be dealt with.
*For several years, Charco has been troubled by wild dogs hunting in the dunes and also chasing cats and other dogs in our village. Several cats were attacked and even bitten to death over the spring and summer months. This lead to a lot of grief for the owners. The police were called in and, after numerous complaints, they are working on a solution. If you see something please take pictures or videos. We need evidence.
*A petition has been organised to protest against the nuisance caused by illegal practices in the unfinished houses at the northern end of the village. This is to underpin the demand for a solution.The demolition process could take some time. Good News is that last week they covered the houses with wooden plates with notices to warn people off. Villagers will patrol the area and the police will keep an eye on unwanted activities there.
*Plans for the October party have been submitted. The name “Fiesta Charco” has been chosen. Plans have been drawn up, and work is underway to develop a draft plan that will be submitted to the municipality. But that seems not so easy. Any help will be appreciated.
*New signs have been placed at the Monkey Rock. People are more likely to come dressed in clothes, and “zona de baño” means no fishing is allowed there.
LANZAROTE NEWS
*Last years Lanzarote wine was classified as “Very Good,” the second-highest possible rating. The announcement was made at the Castillo de San José in Arrecife, after nine experts tasted 25 wines from Lanzarote wineries. Sixteen dry whites, fourrosés, three reds, one semi-sweet white, and one sweet white were selected to represent the 2024 harvest.
*Lanzarote Cabildo’s latest campaign collects, digitizes, and shares old photos and films documenting rural life in Lanzarote, including customs, crafts, traditional tools, agriculture, and more from the past. All material will be digitized, documented, and made available to the public through the Memoria de Lanzarote website, creating an accessible and living archive of the island’s history.
Those interested in contributing can contact us in the following ways: Whatsapp orr phone: 620 145 820
Email: memoria@cabildodelanzarote.com
Website: www.memoriadelanzarote.com
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CESAR MANRIQUE
TheTimanfaya
Timanfaya National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional de Timanfaya) or Montañas del Fuego (literally: fire mountains) is a nature reserve on Lanzarote. The area consist of a unique volcanic, “lunar” landscape. This landscape was formed by a volcanic eruption in 1730. Volcanic activity is still present today.
It is possible to visit this park. You will be taken around by bus to view the remains of the volcanic eruptions. The colorful layers in the rock are still clearly visible. The area resembles a lunar landscape. Many films have been shot in this landscape. Cesar Manrique designed the accommodations to preserve their natural state.
The Story Behind the Symbol
On September 1, 1730, an eruption of the Timanfaya Mountains devastated the islandof Lanzarote, spewing out hundreds of rocks and lava flows. The eruption caused widespread devastation on the island and had repercussions that lasted for years. Legend has it that on September 1, 1730, a wedding was taking place in the village of Timanfaya. The groom was the son of one of the richest people on the island and the bride’s family worked in the cultivation of healing plants. In the middle of the celebration, a huge explosion shockt the earth and rocks and lava began to rain down, destroying everything in its path. The guests and the village people began to run for shelter, but missfortune befell the young couple. A large rock from the volcano crushed and buried the bride. When the groom saw this, he took a 5-point fork to try to move the large stone and save his bride. When he finally succeeds, he realizes that his beloved had died. From his desperation and the feeling of desolation, He took the body of his wife without letting go of the fork and began to run through the valley seeking refuge. However, unfortunately he couldn’t find anyone. Despite the smoke and ashes, some villagers could see the moonlit young man on a hill. He raised the 5-pronged fork with his two arms and thew it nesses sighed in sadness “poor devil” The image of the bridegroom then disappeared in the fiery terrain of Lanzarote.
Heat from Timanfaya geothermal Potential
There are many similarities in the landscape between Iceland and Lanzarote. Now, they also share the opportunity to capitalise on their volcanically active islands to convert the Earth’s heat into energy. A team of researchers from the Public University of Navarra has been studying the potential of this natural enclave in Timanfaya National Park for four years.
“Lanzarote has great geothermal potential because the temperature is high at shallow depths. So the question always arises: why isn’t this heat used to generate energy?” Mr. D Astrain, professor at UPNA, explains that the difference is that this exploitation cannot be achieved with the same technology as in Iceland or New Zealand, because Lanzarote doesn’t have hot water in the ground, only air. Faced with this reality, the team from the Public University of Navarra created a “completely different” and unprecedented technology that “is capable of harnessing the heat from warm air without the need for water to produce electricity.” Four years ago, the first generator was installed in the Cameleros area of Timanfaya and is still producing energy. There are currently four generators on the island, three of which are located on Hilario Islet. These were installed to power the Montañas del Fuego restaurant, but they are not yet operational. This discovery has been reported worldwide and is already working perfectly in Antarctica, where geothermal heat is used to monitor the area year-round.
It is estimated that each small generator installed in Timanfaya could meet the electricity needs of three households. He adds that while geothermal energy alone could not power the entire island, it “can contribute” to achieving energy efficiency and decarbonizing Lanzarote, as well as supply ingenergy to homes, hospitals, and schools. “You can install a series of generators and significantly reduce their energy consumption, thus helping to reduce fossil fuel consumption,” he continues.
The person responsible for this groundbreaking project emphasizes Lanzarote’s potential for developing geothermal energy. “It’s very authentic, it’s typical of Lanzarote, and the local companies themselves could be the ones committed to its implementation,” he says, alluding to future possibilities. Regarding the impact on the landscape, Astrain explains that compared to solar panels, which are notable for their brightness when reflecting the sun, or windturbines that rise several meters above the surface, “thermo electric generators integrate well into the environment because they only require holes in the ground two to three meters deep to install them. In the 1970s, kilometres of surveys were conducted to locate this energy source. “It’s comparable to planting a tree,” he says on the other end of the phone. More over, in Timanfaya, they even used existing holes to reduce their ecological footprint
WALKS
A walk alonga cliff is always a beautiful experience. This time we went to ‘Ye’. When you take the first exit to the Mirador from Maquez, there’s a parking lot after 500 meters on the left. From there, a path goes downhill, all the way to the Salinas or salt fields. This is a steep descent and later a climb, wonderful to do, but we chose to climb the cliff on the left side. It’s not a difficult climb, and the view is magnificent: colorful rocks and depths. A blue ocean deep below and brown rocks where the path is easy to follow. You can walk to Guinate. The viewpoint there can be reached as you descend, or you can simply enjoy it there and then return to the parking lot.
AGENDA
*Lili’s Paradise opens 12 am till 3.30 pm / 5 – 9 pm
Sat 5 – 8 pm music with DJ A. Escorial,
reservations: 0034629257645
*Tropical Restaurant: opens 1 – 8 pm Tue 1 – 4.30 Fri closed.
*Cueva Paloma opens 5 – 10 pm Thu and Sun closed.
*Supermarket opens 8.30 am – 6.30 pm, Sun to 3 pm
* Don Quijote Restaurant opens Mon -Sat 1 – 3.30 / 6 – 8.30 pm
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*Cantina de Mala opens Wed-Sun 1 pm
*AreperaMala /Jojoto y millo opens Tue- Sun 1- 11 pm
*Sociedad Taiga Guatiza Opens Tue – Sat 5 pm / Sun 2 pm.
Recommended:
*Chicken restaurant Los Cascajos Haria
*Relaxing massages:Fran: Whatsapp: 0034 667259760 Centró commercial
* Pick upor drop off at the airport: Ingeborg and Elske: 00 31 618525178 and info about renting bungalows
DAILY LIFE
A special encounter
It is always good to sit at the tide pool and watch the incoming water. A little boy, about eighteen months old, crawled over the rocks and sat next to me, without saying aword, without looking at me. But he liked that spot so close to me. His father tried to lure him away because he thought he was disturbing me. No, I thought It was funny. Together we watched the waves splashing up. After a short while, he staggered to his feet and walked back to his father, but suddenly he turned around and smiled at me.
Like, “We had a great time together.”
Wonderful it made my day…
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From Charco ‘un abrazo ‘
You hear from me next month. Tineke
