Famara beach and the village of la Caleta de Famara are certainly a must visit when in Lanzarote, located north west of the island in the municipality of Teguise it is well known by surfers and for its natural beauty, sand dunes welcome you to Famara beach which extends through …
The December long weekend – things to do
Puente festivo (long weekend), Spanish for joining a holiday with another when the ‘fiestas’ occur on alternate days. Usually the Puente is used for fiestas that fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, creating a long weekend. It is exactly this that gives us the Puente on the 5 & 6 …
Honeymoon in Lanzarote
There’s no better place to relax in the sun after the hustle and bustle of your wedding than Lanzarote. If you’re a savvy bride Lanzarote offers pretty much everything the Caribbean does it’s romantic, warm, sunny, perfect for couples, just a short flight away and won’t cost you an arm …
Living Lanzarote: An Interview with TouristTicket
TouristTicket is one of the biggest excursions provider in Lanzarote and we were delighted when they accepted our request for an interview. We spoke to Patricia, the marketing and communications manager. What made you start TouristTicket and when was it launched? We saw a gap in the market. Whilst there …
Hidden Lanzarote: A weekend in Yaiza
A weekend in Yaiza: Day 2 As I mentioned in my previous blog, we have lived in Lanzarote for 12 years. It is embarassing to admit that in all that time we have never visited Papagayo, other than on the Catamaran excursion whilst on holiday before we moved here. This …
Lanzarote summer bucket list
If you’re visiting over the Summer we think you should try some of the things on our Lanzarote Summer Bucket List. You have arrived and checked in, now for the fun! Spend the day at one of the best beaches in Playa Blanca, Papagayo beach Visit the ‘fire mountains of Timanfaya …
Best beaches for disabled and limited mobility visitors
In recent years, Lanzarote has made a great deal of improvements in all sectors to ensure that access for disabled and limited mobility visitors is offered in as many places as possible. It’s still a work in progress, especially when you move away from the beach front areas; however the …
Beach safety for sunlovers
Beach safety in Lanzarote Beaches throughout the island differ greatly due to tides and currents, some are more suited to sports than swimming. If you are visiting a beach in Lanzarote that you are not familiar with we recommend you do some simple research in advance, look for it on …
10 Reasons to visit Lanzarote
10 Reasons to visit Lanzarote this summer There are more than 10 reasons to visit Lanzarote, these are just a few! Weather: average 24ºC throughout the year so you are pretty much guaranteed decent weather! Convenience: Many airlines fly directly from many cities in Europe, most flights only take a …
Blue Flag Beaches Lanzarote 2016
Blue Flag Beaches Lanzarote 2016 Lanzarote is awarded 6 Blue Flags in 2016, this recognition is an annual award and a system of environmental quality certification developed by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) since 1987. This comes as very good news for Lanzarote, the Blue Flag promotes and rewards …