September 15th is a bank holiday in Lanzarote celebrating the patron saint of the island Dolores. On Saturday the traditional Romeria took place which is a pilgramage where participants walk to the site of the virgin in Mancha Blanca from their location offering...
There are many processions and customs that take place over the whole of Spain during Easter. Being a Catholic country and very religious this time of year is taken very seriously. As traditions differ, Lanzarote has a custom called the Procesión de las Mantillas....
Today is Three Kings Day and is a big day in Spain especially for all the children. The day is also known as Epiphany or Día de los Reyes, it is a Christian holiday that celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings; Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar who...
At this time of year you will be seeing in Lanzarote the typical Spanish Christmas Plants , the Poinsettias, in all the supermarkets and florists. These iconic red flowered plants are typical Christmas decorations in homes, offices, shopping centres and in towns and...
With the New Year of 2025 welcomed in the attension in Lanzarote now turns to the last of the Christmas celebrations which is the 3 kings. Lanzarote Three Kings parades 2025. On January 5th three wise guys will arrive at all corners of Lanzarote following yonder star....
Most of the villages around Lanzarote have their own "Belen" which is a Nativity Scene and they are typically found near to the village church or town hall. A Belen is also typically found in Spanish homes along side all the other Christmas decorations. They vary is...
The Halloween celebrations in Lanzarote have taken over from the more traditional celebrations in the recent years. "Los Finaos" comes from the word "Finados" meaning deceased and the catholic tradition of remembering those who have passed away is also known as Al...
With events taking place to celebrate carnaval in all the villages and towns on Lanzarote, there is one village that puts a spin on the festival. Every year, the old capital of the island and historical village of Teguise holds a traditional carnaval. A popular group...
Lucha Canaria is a traditional Canarian sport dating back to times of the first inhabitants of the islands. The Canarian aborigines were said to use the wrestling sport to resolve conflicts. The Canarian Wrestling consists of one of the two fighters knocking down the...
Anyone lucky enough to be spending New Years Eve in Lanzarote will need to know about this Spanish tradition. You may even find that if you have booked into a local restaurant on the 31st, you will be given a little bag of 12 grapes. What you need to do is when the...