Indulging in a good dinner prepared for the occasion in a relaxed and peaceful environment is one of the options that the island scene presents to enjoy the end of the year. At the LagOmar Restaurant, located in an old quarry in the town of Nazaret, tonight, eight tasting menus will make up the gala dinner that will be offered to diners for a price of 120 euros per person. Dishes designed specifically to make an unbeatable impression and make attendees enjoy.
Among the creations, the combinations are described by themselves: Involtini of white prawn with lychees, coconut cloud, rosemary and raspberry, Steamed foie gras with caramelized persimmons and trumpets of death or slices of veal in truffle oil, washed down with Chardonnay, Ribera de Duero or Cava Rosado. And for dessert pineapple lasagna with aniseed or cold chocolate soup with spherical rum marbles, among other delights. The dinner includes nougat and of course the grapes that will be eaten one by one at twelve o'clock at night to comply with tradition. Afterwards, diners can, if they choose, go free of charge to the characteristic garden of La Cueva, where the party will not stop all night.
Other gala dinners that are held on the island of Lanzarote take place in the most prestigious hotels on the island, such as the Arrecife Gran Hotel. A "high-rise" hotel that this New Year's Eve has several options for the most disparate tastes and pockets. "A magnificent cuisine that we are truly proud of," is what Miguel Álvarez, the director of the tallest hotel in Lanzarote, boasts, which includes among the elements of the careful menu, half a Cantabrian lobster prepared on a symphony of vegetables, among other delights. A pleasure for the palate that can be enjoyed for 165 euros in the upper Altamar room and for 125 in the first floor room.
A big party to choose between two of the rooms of the Arrecife Gran Hotel with live music, is an option that includes party favors and an open bar "until dawn if we see it lively", assures the director without forgetting the parking space that is also included in the price. In addition, a special offer with accommodation included will make you experience New Year's Eve in the hotel without the inconvenience of having to return home, waking up with splendid views of the bay of Arrecife. In contrast, only the party after the chimes with the open bar is also offered, for those who prefer to have dinner at home and go out after midnight for 55 euros per person.
Going out for drinks
The last night of the year, for many, is presented as a long night that ends with the sun rising over the horizon line. And in addition to the tourist areas, some bars and nightclubs in the capital already have everything ready to offer varied music and a fun atmosphere for the most night owls. The premises on José Antonio street and the surrounding area will open to warm up the engines in the first hours after the chimes and in most of them there is no open bar "because customers prefer to come served from home", says one of the disc jockeys who that night will demonstrate from their podiums of rhythm and lights that they have sounds to make the attendees dance to exhaustion.
In addition, with this leisure offer, the freedom of movement is greater and you can alternate bars to change the atmosphere. Afterwards, one of the options to continue the party is the large nightclubs such as "La Biosfera" that night also has its particular staging to welcome the new year among streamers and party blowers. With a price of 10 euros with a drink included, the fireworks will start a party until the wee hours of the morning of January 1, 2008.
Among neighbors
The good temperatures that Lanzarote enjoys at this time also allows to add among the festive options for New Year's Eve, those organized by the respective town halls of the municipalities with tourist areas in the avenues and squares outdoors. This is the case of Yaiza, Teguise and Puerto del Carmen in Tías, among others, which will have orchestra and fireworks until four in the morning. An ideal place to escape from the pushes inside the four walls and the accumulated fumes of the premises.
Emergency devices
The emergency devices for the last night of the year are ready by Cruz Roja and Emerlan that have reinforced their service of attention in relation to the material and human resources to try to cover any contingency that could arise. Thus, there will be an ambulance in Tinajo, Tías, La Graciosa and Arrecife respectively and one more, in continuous service on the road for the rest of the island.
As for possible maritime incidents, there will be a fast rescue boat based in Puerto del Carmen and a light Zodiac-type boat in La Graciosa, as well as an underwater rescue unit composed of a special vehicle and 8 divers located at the base.
From the care and rescue services they ask for this night caution on the road and prudence when drinking alcohol, and remember the emergency numbers 112 and 928812222.
