I Trail San Pedro
A popular race amongst the running community is due to take place on 21/06/26 as part of the fiestas of San Pedro. There are a number of events to sign up to for Canicross, Trail and trekking including 5.5km walk, 2.3km walk 720 meter kids race, 360,100 and 150 meter...
Volcano Safari Mini Golf & Bowling
Looking for something to do during your holiday in Puerto del Carmen? Situated on the main strip is the Volcano Safari mini golf & bowling. Idead for the kids there is a themed 15 hole themed mini golf course which is good for all ages. There is a bar serving...
Fiestas San Antonio
The fiesta of San Antonio is celebrated this year from from May 31st to June 15th in the village of Tias. This event will focus on cultural, sporting and musical events along with the traditional activities. Highlights of the program include the 2nd Gastronomic Fair...
Wine Run Lanzarote 2026
The Lanzarote Wine Run is takes place every year and it's a fun packed day where participants can run or walk through La Geria, the beautiful wine region of Lanzarote, stopping on the way to enjoy tapas or wine from local vineyards. At the end of the day there is a...
Firebugs in Lanzarote
There are a lot of firebugs around at the moment so here is some information about the red and black little insect. The firebug (Pyrrhocoris Apterus) is a common insect and is easily recognisable due to it's striking black and red colours. They mate in April and May...
Canaries & Cannes 2026
Lanzarote and the Canary Islands will be represented in the Cannes film festival this year which is due to take place between 12/05/26 to 17/05/26 in the French Riviera. Films to look out for are Bitter Christmas’, by Pedro Almodóvar, partially shot in different...
Lava Live Arrecife
A major music festival in Lanzarote has confirmed its dates and artists for 2026. Taking place over June and July its an oportunity for music lovers to enjoy this open air concert with renowned national and international artists.The organizers emphasize that the event...
Gofio Escaldado
Gofio is a very versatile cereal from the Canary islands and it can be eaten in many ways. Here is a recipe for "Gofio Escaldado" which means Scalded Gofio in English. It is a traditional Canarian dish made with mixing gofio with hot fish broth to from a thick savory...
Mother’s Day in Spain
Unlike the UK, Mother's day in Spain is celebrated each year on the first Sunday in May. The year it falls this Sunday on the 3rd May. If you are in Lanzarote, what better a reason to celebrate and you will see lot's of offers in shops, special events and restaurants...
The Cosco Plant Native to the Canary Islands
The red plant that can be seen all over the island of Lanzarote is called cosco which is a species native to the Canary Islands. It is known as an annual. Its life cycle during the year from germination progresses to a flower dispersing its seeds and eventually dying....