Its hard to see when travelling around this small island what Lanzarote has in the form of commercial industry apart from tourism. I have already blogged about the wine industry and cochineal, aloe vera and potatoes. Its true that almost every inch of this barren land...

With Hurricane Mathew heading towards Florida having just left devastation in Haiti, my thoughts go back to a tropical storm we had here in Lanzarote in 2005. Luckily we do not see storms or hurricanes hardly ever but this particular day was extraordinary to say the...

The Daily Express reported yesterday that Mount Teide in Tenerife had call for urgent analysis after 90 mini quakes were recorded. The article included photos of a volcano exploding but later said that the episode is classed as abnormal but no case for alarm. The...

If you take a trip to the national park of Timanfaya from the north of the island you will pass by one of the prettiest villages on the island. A peaceful place with beautiful colorful gardens lining the roads which lead to a square in the center next to the 18th...

I've said it many a time! Lanzarote has something for everyone. Tucked away in the north on the coast line of Guatiza is the small village of Charco del Palo. If your adventurous whilst touring the island you may stumble across it by accident. If you do venture into...

Its talked about in every country and every so often appearing in the news, the different steps we need to take to look after the planet. After so many years there is not much evidence in everyday life that many changes have been made however Lanzarote is slowly...

For a wrestling enthusiast, did you know that the Canary islands have there own sport called Lucha Canaria? Its history goes back to the Guanches, the early natives of the island in the 1400'S. Not all of the original rules have survived but the sport remains popular...

Some interesting news, the local council in the village of Teguise have just authorised that the historic building 'El Palacio Ico' be converted into a nine bedroom hotel with reception, dining room, gallery and terrace. Built in the 17th century the house was known...

Cactus plants are just part of the scenery when travelling to warmer climates. You expect to see them along with palm trees. Travelling north in Lanzarote to the village of Guatiza you notice there are fields of these common plants. Its probably better known these...

Lanzarote has been David Camerons holiday choice for the past 2 years but did you know the king of Spain has a residence in Costa Teguise. The house was originally the property of king Hussein of  Jordan who gifted the house to King Juan Carlos in 1991 (who abdicated...