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...
Ironman Lanzarote
There is a steady turn of events in Lanzarote they take place during the year. After Carnaval and Easter the next is Ironman. If you have never heard of Ironman, its a triathlon that takes place in different countries and consists of: A swim course in the sea of 2...
Sirocco or Calima
Yesterday was a bit of a strange way weather wise, One of the rare cloudy days in Lanzarote. If you happened to be on the east coast of the island, looking out to sea, you would have seen a yellow/orange band in the sky. This is what's known as a Sirocco or Calima....
That Time of Year
Its that time of year in the Canaries. In general you either love or hate it. Most locals prefer it to Christmas and spend anything from 3 months before preparing. Just like in the UK after the Christmas decorations are cleared away in the shops and the Easter eggs...
What’s it like to live in Lanzarote?
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is "what's it like to live in Lanzarote?" To be honest what goes through my mind at the time is probably the same as any other person living in any place in the world. Firstly, you have to earn a living to pay for your...