Artesania Lanzarote, the island’s largest arts, crafts and folklore festival gets underway this week in Mancha Blanca…

Now in its 31st year, this annual celebration of all things artisanal is a traditional curtain raiser to the Fiesta de Los Dolores and runs from the 12th through to the 15th of September.

All of the action takes place in Mancha Blanca and this year’s event features a wide array of stalls promoting local arts and crafts as well as local produce, along with workshops and live music. Making this the ideal spot for tourists to pick up a souvenir whilst learning more about local traditions.

Entry is entirely free of charge and the fair is open daily from 11.00 through to 22.00.