Crowds flocked to Marina Lanzarote for the grand opening last Saturday, where amidst an atmosphere of jubilation and elation, local and regional public officials led by Paulino Rivero, President of the Canarian Government lauded Mr. Jose Calero’s most impressive achievement to date.

Published 10 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Recalling Lanzarote’s famous artist Cesar Manrique, Mr. Rivero described the tremendous importance of individuals who possessed the singular capacity to advance tourist development based around the island’s natural resources in such an effective, respectful and exceptional manner. The Caleros’ courage, vision and resolute determination in difficult times had successfully brought about the capital city’s most important investment project, a much-needed facelift for Arrecife’s historic port, implying significant employment opportunities for the island.

The new shipyard with its 820-tonne lift provides an essential service for both the local tourist and commercial fleets and an easy facility for superyachts needing technical assistance.

Shops and restaurants, many of the local companies, opened their doors to greet an enthusiastic public with numerous tempting offers. Over the next couple of months, many more are set to join them, providing a superb range of different types of cuisine including well-known island favorites such as Lilium and Maxi Vidal’s (Amura) new restaurant, Local 24.

The new 400-berth marina was packed with boats where this secure and well-placed location has proved extraordinarily popular with visiting yachts, amongst those many liveaboards who have patiently and loyally stood by to watch the two-year creation of the project. Autumn is the busiest season for boating traffic in the Canaries and the numerous daily visitors currently feature many event participants such as those preparing for Jimmy Cornell’s upcoming Atlantic Odyssey.

One of the most spectacular vessels in the marina was a new spectacular Baltic racing yacht whose personal and professional crew had recently taken advantage of October’s beautifully calm weather to complete a four-day tour of the island’s anchorages. Surprised and gratified by their findings, Capt. Clive walker said that he was amazed that Lanzarote was not better known.

The marina buzzed with well-wishers parading along the 500m-long waterfront and musical festivities continued long into the night. Marina Lanzarote is set now to receive some major sailing events over the next twelve months starting with the Atlantic Odyssey in November, the Panerai Transat Classique in January and the Mini Transat arriving late September 2015.

To contact the marina, write with general inquiries to info@marinalanzarote.com/ or with a reservation request to marinas@caleromarinas.com, Tel: +34 648 524649, www.marinalanzarote.com

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