What is a Yurt?
We had a great opotunity to stay in a yurt for one night last week. We were invited to try out the experience by one of our owners. It was only one night but I came back feeling completely relaxed. For those of you that do not know what a Yurt is, its a large round...
Sperm Whales
Tuesday morning a sperm whale was found stranded in Costa Teguise close to the kings house. The whale was confirmed as being a male and measured 15 meters. An autopsy is being carried out to find out how the animal died. It is the largest example that has appeared so...
Kite Surfing Lanzarote
Lanzarote can be a little windy at times and in general conditions are seen as very good for most sports that rely on the wind. Kite surfing is a sport that you can see on some of the beaches on the island. If you want to learn to Kitesurf then Lanzarote is a great...
San Juan
Its been a busy weekend in Lanzarote with the celebrations of San Juan taking place all over the island. The summer solstice remains a magical night in much of the northern hemisphere. Mythology states that strange things can occur on this shortest night of the year....
Cinamatic Music Night – Silent Disco
Last Saturday was the anniversary of the Starlight open air cinema in Puerto del Carmen. We were invited to try out their new venture which is a music night. The idea is that you listen to hits through the decades on remote headphones. If you have never experienced...
Best Hamburger in Lanzarote
We were out and about yesterday and decided to have a quick bite for lunch before visiting the next villa. As we were in Puerto Calero we went down to the harbour as it was a bright sunny day. After looking at the menus we decided a snack was in order and picked one...
Glamping Lanzarote
These days we seem to invent a new word for almost everything. The term glamping I am sure you can guess is a mixture of glamour and camping. The locals that pack themselves off to Papagayo in the summer in their caravans often use the term as they set up there...
Fiesta del Mar
The Fiesta del Mar is taking place this Saturday in Costa Teguise on the beach of Las Cucharas. This coinsiedes with San Juan the longest day of the year. There are lots of activities including Fitness Zumba, Beach Volley, Regata, Pool dance, Waterpolo and music. This...
Montaña Roja in Playa Blanca
Pretty well known in Playa Blanca the extinct volcano of Montaña Roja (Red Mountain) dominates one side of the resort. Its a sight to see especially at sunset as the rock is red in colour. Very popular with hiker that like to climb and take in the panoramic views. Its...
La Cocina de Colacho
One of the more exclusive restaurants in Lanzarote with a mix of rustic and contemporary design is La Cocina de Colacho. The name comes from the restaurants chef and owner Nicholas Machin who is known as Colacho, so the name translated means the kitchen of Colacho. At...