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...
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...