The distinctive Monumento a la Fecundidad created by César Manrique marks the entrance to the Monumento al Campesino in San Bartolomé. The white fertility sculpture was constructed from disused water tanks and dedicated to the conejero farmers who work so hard to produce crops from the volcanic land in Lanzarote. It stands 15 metres high…
We needed to lunch in Puerto del Carmen this week, after a meeting in the resort, I’d heard some good reports about a new place, so we headed for The Farm in Matagorda. The Farm Country Kitchen & Bar to give it, it’s full name has a front entrance on the side of the C.C.…
Playa Quemada is reminiscent of what Lanzarote would have been like before tourism. It’s a small seaside village where the residents are outnumbered by the goats that roam the hillsides. Situated at the foot of the mountains that are the Monumento Natural de Los Ajaches the village of Playa Quemada is nestled on the coast…
Cook in Lanzarote offer some specialised cooking classes as well as their tapas and Spanish cuisine classes. These are fun days out in Lanzarote, and a great alternative from the usual excursions available on the island. They also make for an unusual gift for anyone with an interest in gastronomy. This month you can also…
Book a bus transfer to visit La Villa de Teguise, the historic old capital of Lanzarote on market day. This market is the biggest and the best across the island, the brightly coloured stalls spread out along the cobbled streets, offering an eclectic mix of goods for sale. Take time out from browsing the stalls…
Book a bus transfer to visit the holiday resort of Playa Blanca in the South of Lanzarote. We visit on Playa Blanca market day in the picturesque Marina Rubicón, which was constructed in the style of a Spanish village and has a selection of shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as the outdoor market stalls.…
Island hop from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura with this express tour. Including collection from the holiday resorts, you will be transported by bus to the harbour in Playa Blanca, to cross the Bocaina Strait which separates Lanzarote from Fuerteventura. On arrival in Corralejo you are at leisure to enjoy your day. Simply wander around this holiday…
The holiday resort of Puerto del Carmen is favoured by our Irish visitors and for several years the council have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Lanzarote. The St. Patrick’s Day Festival will be celebrated from the 15th to 17th March in 2018. Thursday 15th March 12:00 Hurling on the beach of Playa Grande in Puerto…
We’re often approached by tourists looking to book accessible accommodation in Lanzarote and it’s actually quite difficult to find out which hotels are suitable for disabled guests, so we’ve produced a shortlist of places to stay in Playa Blanca. Suite Hotel Princesa Yaiza 5* Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast / Half Board Accessible: Accessible facilities / Ramp access…
On the last Saturday of each month, the Princesa Yaiza 5* Hotel in Playa Blanca holds a special gastronomy event known as KM0. Predominantly aimed at guests, this event is also open to the public. There are two parts, a tasting menu at the Restaurante Isla de Lobos on Saturday evening, and an optional visit…