Canaries & Cannes 2026
Lanzarote and the Canary Islands will be represented in the Cannes film festival this year which is due to take place between 12/05/26 to 17/05/26 in the French Riviera. Films to look out for are Bitter Christmas’, by Pedro Almodóvar, partially shot in different...
Lava Live Arrecife
A major music festival in Lanzarote has confirmed its dates and artists for 2026. Taking place over June and July its an opportunity for music lovers to enjoy this open air concert with renowned national and international artists.The organizers emphasize that the...
Gofio Escaldado
Gofio is a very versatile cereal from the Canary islands and it can be eaten in many ways. Here is a recipe for "Gofio Escaldado" which means Scalded Gofio in English. It is a traditional Canarian dish made with mixing gofio with hot fish broth to from a thick savory...
Mother’s Day in Spain
Unlike the UK, Mother's day in Spain is celebrated each year on the first Sunday in May. The year it falls this Sunday on the 3rd May. If you are in Lanzarote, what better a reason to celebrate and you will see lot's of offers in shops, special events and restaurants...
The Cosco Plant Native to the Canary Islands
The red plant that can be seen all over the island of Lanzarote is called cosco which is a species native to the Canary Islands. It is known as an annual. Its life cycle during the year from germination progresses to a flower dispersing its seeds and eventually dying....
Lanzarote Legends on Spotify
Popular stories from the Canary Islands have been reproduced has an talking book on Spotify. There are many legends which have been present in the imaginations of Canarian society for centuries. These traditional tales will be available in 14 episodes and are the most...
What’s on at the Cinema- In English!
At the Atlantida Cinema in Arrecife the new Michael Jackson film will be shown in English on Monday 27th April at 16.20. At Deiland Shopping Centre the Super Mario Galaxy film will be shown in English on Thursday 23rd April at 17.00 and at the Atlantida Cinema in...
Fun for the Children in La Asomada
Fun is guaranteed at the La Asomada village fiestas! The San José Obrero 2026 Festivities arrive full of creativity, laughter, and unforgettable moments for the little ones. From slime and a variety of workshops. There will be family experiences with mojo and gofio...
San Isidro Labrador Island Livestock Fair
The Council of Yaiza Town is inviting islanders and tourists to visit the San Isidro Labrador Island Livestock Fair, which celebrates its seventeenth year. The finest examples of the island's livestock including goats, sheep, pigs and camels amongst others, will be on...
Music Run Night Puerto del Carmen
On 18th April and fast approaching the Puerto del Carmen Music Run Night. This is a night time event for everyone, no matter the running skills of the individual. A desinated running route will be enhanced with live music performances and will finish with a live...