by Kathy | Oct 31, 2024 | Customs
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...
by Kathy | Jun 27, 2024 | Culture
The traditional hat from Lanzarote or “Sombrero” as it is called locally is known as a farmers hat. It typically has a high crown and a wide brim and black ribbon. Often in the villages of Lanzarote women were identified between being married of single by...
by estivito3038@gmail.com | Mar 5, 2024 | Customs
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...
by estivito3038@gmail.com | Oct 26, 2023 | Wildlife
Fossils have been found for one of the largest sharks in history known as the Megalodon in north of Lanzarote and La Graciosa. The discovery has been made by The Spanish Oceanographic Institute of the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) where as a result of...
by estivito3038@gmail.com | Oct 17, 2023 | Culture
Anyone that has visited the north of the island may have seen one of the spectacular elevated panoramic viewpoints that overlooks the island of La Graciosa. You may also have may also have seen the steps that lead down the steep incline to reach the untouched beaches...
