Lanzarote is just a short 20 minute island hop from Fuerteventura by ferry, from the northern harbour town of Corralejo, giving you the chance to experience two Canarian Islands on one holiday, without breaking the bank. If you lucky enough to be on holiday during February, your just in time for Carnival.

Every year Carnival has a theme, this years theme has been decided by the festivals committee to be based on the late king of pop, Michael Jackson, with the Carnival parade costumes depicting the magic and fun of MJ over the decades. The full programme of events, and times will be available closer to Carnival, keep an eye out for updates.

* 13th February La Gala elección de la Reina del Carnaval – The Lanzarote Carnival Queen 2010
* 14th February La Gala elección de la Reina del Carnaval – The Lanzarote Drag Queen 2010
* 15th February Mascaritas del Carnaval – The Main Carnival Parade
* 17th February La Sardina Muerta – The Mourning parade for the end of Carnival

So don't think it strange if whist you are on holiday on Lanzarote, if a hundred zombies moonwalk past you on the way to the beach to the sound track from thriller, join in the fun it's Carnival, Lanzarote style...