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Paul has lived in Costa Teguise for several years and offered his insight on where to go in that Lanzarote resort.

Where’s good for entertainment?

Lively Lady’s Showbar in C.C. Nautical opposite Pueblo Marinero for a drag show and a great night out.

Which bar would you suggest?

Jesters Bar just off Pueblo Marinero, they have a mixture of English and Spanish clients attracting both locals and tourists and very gay friendly.

Which is your favourite local beach?

There aren’t any designated gay or nudist beaches in this resort, I would head to Playa Jablillo for the best snorkelling or Playa Las Cucharas for the best beach.

Where do you like to eat out?

Kerman and Repikada situated on either side of Avda Islas Canarias offer a fantastic selection of tapas from the Basque country or try the new La Fuente in C.C. Los Charcos.

Event: Concierto de Cuencos Tibetanos y de Cuarzo, Flauta y Violín

Date: 12 June 2010

Time: 20:30 – 22:00

Venue: Palacio Spínola, Plaza de San Miguel, Villa de Teguise, Lanzarote

Entry: €10

Event: GUACIMETA SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010

Location: Playa Honda, Lanzarote

Date: 4 & 5 June 2010

Details:

Friday 4 June

18:00 • APERTURA GUACIMETA SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010 BATUKADA Y MALABARES.

20:00 • PAPÁPUPA (Hard-Rock Conejero) +DJ OSCAR TIENE ALAS (Dj set – Electro-Pop)

20:40 • ACCIDENTE FEKAL (Rock Conejero) +DJ OSCAR TIENE ALAS (Dj set – Electro-Pop)

21:20 • GALIOT (Rock Conejero) ZE PEQUEÑA (Dj set – Rock)

22:15 • METALMORFOSIS (Heavy-Metal Conejero) ZE PEQUEÑA (Dj set – Rock)

23:30 • U-LIVE (Live set – Funky-House)

00:30 • WAVE COLLECTIVE LANZAROTE

02:00 • DlaFUNK – LOST PARADISE (House & Tech-House)

03:00 • DJEXTA - UK-AWAY - (NATURAelectricparty)

04:00 CIERRE FESTIVAL HASTA LAS 10am.

Saturday 5 June

CABINA 1 “GSF OPEN AIR”:

10:00 / 13:00 MERCADILLO + COMPARSA, BATUKADA Y MALABARES, PERFORMANCES.

11:00 • DJ FER – (Rock set)

12:00 • V CARL - (Acid Party)

13:00 • MARKÉS + BUMMM SELECTA (Live set – free style)

14:00 • MR. PARADISE – LOST PARADISE (Dj set – Samba & Afro-jazz)

15:00 • HUGO CIPRES – UNBEATABLE RECORDS (Dj set - House)

16:00 • DJ JONNY (Dj set – Deep-House)

17:00 • BOOBY 242 – NATURAelectricparty “AQUATHLON” (En la avenida de Playa Honda) (Dj set – 70’s, 80’s, 90’s)

18:00 • MICRO ABIERTO – PANIKO STREET WEAR

20:00 CIERRE CABINA – ¡TODOS PARA LA EXPLANADA DE GUACIMETA!

CABINA 2 “BEACH CLUB GUACIMETA”

10:00 • JYETUR & KARLY (Dj set – Electro-House & Tech-House)

12:00 • TONNY CACERES & JL BAUSA - PEOPLE GROUP (Dj set – Tech-House)

13:00 • DJ ALVARO GONZALEZ – MAGIC MOON COLLECTIVE (Dj set – Deep-House)

14:00 • ONECHE DJ'S (Dj set - Tech-House)

15:00 • WAVE COLLECTIVE LANZAROTE (Dj set – Tech-House)

16:00 • PABLO PLACERES - TECHNO FUSIÓN (Dj set – Tech-House)

17:00 • DJEXTA – NATURAelectricparty (Dj set – Electro-House) MINI-AQUATHLON (En la avenida de playa honda y playa curva)

18:00 • DJ RAVEN – NVIDIA SOUND FACTORY (Dj set – Tech-House)

19:00 • PASS PICK – (Techno-Pop)

20:00 CIERRE CABINA – ¡TODOS AL RECINTO DEL FESTIVAL!

NOCHE:

20:00 • ZONA CERO CREW+GANADOR MICRO ABIERTO – (PANIKO STREET WEAR) +TALI ARENAO (Dj set – Rock)

21:00 • TUT´N C´MONS – Bcn (Rockn’rolazo) + DJ SOÑADORA (Dj set – Pop)

22:00 • CUMBIA EBRIA (Live – Rock Conejero) + DJ SOÑADORA (Dj set – Pop)

23:00 • ZURYCH (Pop-Rcok Conejero) +TALI ARENAO (Dj set – Rock)

00:00 • JL BAUSA & TONNY CACERES (PEOPLE GROUP)

01:00 • SASCHA REDER – SOUL MATE MUSIC - GER

02:00 • DJ SINKRO NATURAelectricparty / SUGERENCE RECORDS (Dj Oficial GSF)

03:00 • DJ SURFER NATURAelectricparty – MAGIC MOON (Dj Oficial GSF)

04:00 CIERRE GUACIMETA SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010

MAÑANA:

11:00 – 14:00 • BATUKADA y MALABARES

10:00 – 14:00 • MERCADILLO EN LA AVENIDA

11:00 – 14:00 • ACTIVIDADES NIÑOS – EL PATIO  (Recinto GSF)

10:00 • CASTILLOS HINCHABLES  (Recinto GSF)

11:00 – 13:00 • AEROBIC & AEROBOX – FUERTE GYM  (Cabina 2)

11:00 – 13:00 • KITE-SURF EXHIBITION (Playa de Guacimeta)

TARDE:

17:00 – 19:00 • TUNNING EXHIBITION (Recinto GSF)

17:00 – 18:00 • BREAK DANCE (Recinto GSF)

14:00 • FIESTA DE LA ESPUMA (Cabina 2)

17:30 • CONCURSO GRAFITTY (Recinto GSF)

17:00 – 19:00 • AQUATHLON (Avd. Playa Honda – Cabina 2)

17:00 – 20:00 • MICRO ABIERTO - PANIKO STREET WEAR (Cabina 1)

17:00 – 18:00 • EXHIBICIÓN BREAK DANCE (Recinto GSF)

18:30 • CONCENTRACIÓN DE PATINADORES (Cabina 1)

10:00 • CASTILLOS HINCHABLES (Recinto GSF)

McDonald’s have launched a new TV campaign in France with the slogan “venez come vous etes” which translates to “come as you are”. This ad storyline is based on a gay teenager out for a lunch with his dad. He bins the call to his boyfriend when his dad arrives with the food and Dad completely unaware that his son is gay jokes about being a ladies man when he was his age.

Lanzarote estate agent Estupendo are advertising the gay disco bar Black & White for sale in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.

Priced at €120,000 the bar has been refurbished and has all the necessary licences, established for 25 years this is a great opportunity to take over an existing gay bar on the island. Please visit the Estupendo website to see the full property particulars.

For further information on this bar please contact  Ian at the Estupendo Puerto del Carmen office quoting reference EST 1324.

Event: V Encuentros LGTB  – Albergue de Tefia

Date: 21,22 & 25 May 2010

Web: Altihay

Email: encuentrosaltihay@hotmail.com

Rafael Bocskai and Vance Richards moved to Lanzarote in November 2009. Prior to Lanzarote Vance was working for the NHS and Rafael at the Intercontinental Hotels Group. Disillusioned with living in London and looking for something different they made the decision to move abroad, after visiting both islands of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote they settled on the area of Playa Blanca for their new home.

Rafael’s cousin had introduced the couple to a traditional cake from Transylvania locally known as  Kurtos Kalacs which translates to chimney cakes due to their shape – these cakes can be cooked over charcoal as well as in an oven and so the volcano cake and their new business venture Pastel Volcano was created. The volcano cake is an old traditional recipe that has been revived and is currently big in the States, made from a pastry dough with yeast these cakes are spectacular to watch being made and their smell is irresistible when just baked.

The volcano cake dough is prepared and then coated in caramel and rolled in a choice of toppings of cinnamon, hazelnut, mixed nuts, vanilla, coconut or sesame seeds. Traditionally the cake is eaten fresh hot or cold the same day, simply tear a strip off and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. The cake is versatile too, it can be cut into rings and filled with cream, ice cream, mousse etc to create a special dessert.

The guys have been working really hard to promote their volcano cakes in Lanzarote, they are now available in various cafés, hotels and restaurants around the island. If you’d like to try one of their volcano cakes or have an outlet you can distribute them from please contact Rafael and Vance by email at pastelvolcano@gmail.com or connect with them on Facebook.

The first male gay beauty contest arrives in Lanzarote -  Mister Belleza Gay Lanzarote 2010.

The organisation are looking for suitable male gay or bisexual canditates, if you would like to participate in the inaugural event please contact Samuel as soon as possible on:

Email: mrgaypridelanzarote@gmail.com

Tel: (0034) 699 183 392

Facebook: Mister Belleza Gay Lanzarote 2010

The Mister Belleza Gay Lanzarote 2010 competition will be held in the Recinto Ferial, Arrecife at 22:00 on the 12 June 2010.

More than 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the 9th edition of the Gay Pride event in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria from the 3rd to 9th May 2010.  The event is organised by G.L.A.Y the Gay and Lesbian Association of the Yumbo centre in Playa de Inglés which is the focus for the weeks activities. There is a full calendar of events on the website www.gaypridemaspalomas.com some of the highlights are:

Mr Gay Gran Canaria (Wednesday)

Fund Raising Gala for local AIDS charity (Thursday)

Ms Lesbian Gran Canaria & Drag Gala Competition (Friday)

Grand Gay Parade (Saturday)