Since 1993 the apart hotel of La Perla in a prime position on the main beach road of Puerto del Carmen has stood empty. Derelict and just left abandoned the building was an eyesore situated on the newly refurbished avenida and its surprising that after all these years...
Arrecife Bike Event
As one of the most promoted and encouraged forms of travel around the world, its no wonder especially in Lanzarote where they have invested in creating bicycle lanes around the coastline that a bike festival should take place. Yesterday over 400 participated of ages...
Acrobat in Los Hervideros
Los Hevideros also known as the bubbling kettles is an attraction in the south of Lanzarote where the volcanic erruption over 200 years ago were responsible for a lava flow extending the island and meeting the sea.The phenoninum created strange rock formations where...
Happy Valentines
Valentines day is not a traditional Spanish celebration, however it has become popular over the years and more and more people are buying gifts and cards and taking part. Here in Olanzapine, the flower shops and restaurants are making the most of the day and...
4 Dolphins arrive in Lanzarote
Its sad for all the good things that happen in Lanzarote from a personal view there has been a big mistake made in the name of tourism. On Saturday 4 dolphins arrived on a cargo flight from Germany to be used as an attraction at the Rancho Texas Theme Park. I have not...
Murgas in November
You are probably asking what is a Murga? Well, its a term which you normally hear around the carnival season and relates to a group of people a musical theater. Most commonly here in Lanzarote it takes the form of a choir of men or women. The songs they sing are...
Astronauts Practicing in Lanzarote
Well, most people take a trip to Lanzarote to relax on holiday or maybe take part in a fiesta or sporting event but very few come to train for a trip into space. The European Space Agency along with scientists have been exploring the volcanic landscape and geological...
Music Festival Lanzarote
With Glastonbury underway its probably a good time to mention the Lanzarote Music Festival, which is an anual event held every summer. Obviously very big differences between the 2 festivals. Lanzarote has no mud, no camping, no bad toilets! Needless to say you wont...
Brad Pitt in Fuerteventura
Brad Pitt has been visiting Fuerteventura to film scenes for the new film "Allied". The Canaries have been the backdrop for many films in the past and hosted a number of famous people for both work and holidays. Allied is a romantic thriller set during World War II in...