This weekend is a bank holiday in Lanzarote, as in the UK. The difference is it Canarian day. Its to celebrate the aniversary of the first parliament in the Canaries. I am not sure that local people are aware of the significance and this day now seems to be a day to...
Lanzarote Helping Paws
There are lots of wonderful charities on the island of Lanzarote but we wanted to draw your attention to one in particular, " The Kennel Klub". The Kennel Klub was founded in 2012 and since then they have rescued more than 360 dogs from a certain death sentence. This...
Ecotourism in Lanzarote
Have you ever wondered about an ecologically friendly holiday and what it would involve? A lot of work has gone into protecting the natural Lanzarote and respecting the local culture. An Eco friendly holiday is designed to cause a minimum impact on the...
More Blue Flags for the Canary Islands
It doesn't surprise me that the Canary Islands have been awarded 50 blue flags for the beaches and marinas. The islands do take pride in the environment and nature. It's pretty evident when walking around and there will always be something on the local news supporting...
Beach Bar Costa Teguise – Secret Places
Just when you think you have been everywhere on the island, you find that somewhere that catches you by surprise. Strolling along the coastline in Costa Teguise, I came across a beach bar. I had heard that it was there but never actually made the effort to go...
Not so Lanzagrotty
With all year round sunshine and warm temperatures, stunning scenery, superb beaches, good food, award winning wine, great sports facilities and conditions for triathletes, para gliders, hang gliders, windsurfers, kite surfers, surfers, golfers... need we say more?...
Bodega Hopping
Not a lot of people know that Lanzarote is not just about tourism and sunshine. If you ever take a trip down to the south of the island just outside of the Timanfay National park you will see a strange landscape. The are is covered in volcanic cinders left ove from...
Gran Hotel – Arrecife
Looking out of the office window towards Arrecife I can see the most prominent building which is the Gran Hotel. Just thinking of how things have changed since I arrived on the island some 20 years ago. For over 30 years this hotel was just an empty shell since it...
Secrets of Lanzarote – El Bosquecillo
Just when you think you have discovered everything you need to know about the island of Lanzarote, you find a new hidden corner. If you follow one of the many off road dirt tracks, you will be sure to find something amazing. El Bosquecillo is a place which at one...
The Perfect Evening
It is just the perfect evening! Every once in a while I can go for a stroll and everything is so perfect. Tonight is one of those nights. Everything is so calm. Nothing is moving, the plants and trees are static, no sound of rustling palms. The sea is like a...