Yaiza's August programme: children's workshops, grape harvest and Fiestas de Los Remedios

Yaiza town council has published its cultural and festive programme for August, combining family activities, winemaking tradition and popular celebrations.

For children, the culture department has arranged a series of free craft workshops for ages 5 and up. The announced themes are Colgante Marinero and Surfeando Mi Nombre, running from 10:30 to 12:30.

The month also includes the traditional grape harvest in La Geria and the Fiestas de Los Remedios, the municipality's patron-saint celebrations.

Worth a look even without children

Yaiza is the municipality that holds Playa Blanca, La Geria and Timanfaya together — three different Lanzarotes. Its summer listings are one of the most direct ways to see how the island talks about itself when it isn't addressing visitors: workshops run in Spanish, the festivities are neighbourhood affairs, and entry is almost always free.