Cruise Ship Runs Aground
A recreational yacht ran aground earlier this Sunday in the waters of the port of Naos in Arrecife. assistance from relief personnel was needed to help the passengers on board. No one was hurt in this incident and there was no need for any medical services to...
The Correct way To Dress
Lanzarote has launched a new incentive to promote the proper use of the traditional island costume. It has printed 5000 brochures and is holding talks all over the island. The idea is to create awareness and stop any new additions that are steering away from the...
Water Taxis Trips To Los Lobos Questioned
Inbetween Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and clearly visible is the nationally protected island of Los Lobos. Uninhabited and measuring just 6 square kilometers, the little paradise has been a popular visiting point for tourists for many years. The short journey from...
Lanzarote Wind Does Have Its Benefits
Travelling up to the north of Lanzarote, heading in the direction of Haria and passing the village of Teguise you will see the wind farm of Los Valles perched on the mountainside on the right. Operated by Endesa (the main electricity company here) and the Insular...
Tourist Centres Sales Increase
Lanzarote compared with the other islands has plenty of tourist centres that are uniquely designed to give the visitor the maximum impact during their tour. These are all run by the council and although there has been a slight drop in visitors this year general sales...
Scuba Dive Courses
Lanzarote is perfect for diving and which is why the island is home to so many dive clubs. The clean waters make it a perfect place to observe the many types of marine life that can be found in this part of the Atlantic. If you are on the island you may like to take...
Archaological Dig In Lanzarote
A Tibecena is a mytholgical creature which is said to have lived deep in the caves of the Canary Islands. A description suggests that they had long fur and a body simular to a dogs and red eyes. They were also known as Guacanchas. Caves are still referred to liars for...
Vintage Style Celebration In La Geria
La Geria, the region that surround the volcanic national park of Timanfaya was in celebration yesterday. A display was organised for locals and tourists themed in a vintage style purposely paying tribute to the traditions of the area. La Geria has a specific identity...
Firework Season
Throught the summer there are plenty of firework displays happening around the island to mark the end of the local fiestas. As the festivities ended on Sunday in Puerto del Carmen, crowds filled the old town harbor to watch the display that lasted 15 minutes. The...
Diadema Hedgehogs In Danger
Over the recent months there has been growing concern over the motality of the Antillarum. These white shell creatures can be seen covering the rocks and the seabed all over the Canary Islands but they seem to be dissapearing quickly, so fast that it is thought that...