We have a well established market for families here, and one for middle aged and older visitors without children in tow, but Lanzarote also has plenty to offer for young couples looking for all year round sunshine and interesting and unusual things to do. Here are nine things young couples might enjoy on the island:…
Ride through Playa Blanca in Lanzarote on an electric Star Harley scooter with a guide on an eco tour or rent them to explore at your own pace. Either way you will enjoy an original mode of transport for visiting this beautiful resort. Eco Tour: Drive silently through Playa Banca, accompanied by your guide, who…
Learn to sail or race a J80 sailing boat from the Puerto Calero marina in Lanzarote, which is a base on the island for international sailing teams. The J80 is an ideal vessel to learn the basics, with easy boat handling and racing to get the adrenalin pumping. Price: €75 per person, it’s the same price…
We have selected the main attractions from the North and South of the island to enjoy as part of the Grand Tour of Lanzarote. Starting in the South with the stunning volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park, continuing on to El Golf where you will witness the vivid green lake in the sea volcano, and…
Explore the beautiful coast of Papagayo by kayak during your holiday in Lanzarote. This guided kayak tour departs daily from Playa Blanca. Choose to share a double kayak or go solo, this activity is suitable for all ages, but you must be able to swim. Price: Single kayak €40 & double €75 Start Time: 10:00 Available:…
The Starlight Open-Air Cinema on the Rooftop Plaza of the Biosfera in Puerto del Carman has been open for around two years, and I was feelling guilty that I’d never even been up there to have a look. Having heard that there had been some changes and improvements, Sally and I decided to do the…
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…
Sonidos Líquidos (Liquid Sounds), the live music and gastronomy festival, is divided into two sections for 2018: Malvasía Volcánica Experience 3 different concerts on 3 different dates at 3 different venues. Tickets can be bought online on the official website www.sonidosliquidos.com/malvasia-volcanica-experience. As a novelty this year, there is a limited amount of tickets for concert…
Our thanks to reader Jasper, who is a drone pilot, and who updated us at each step when he recently applied to fly his drone on the island. Here’s the lowdown on flying drones in Lanzarote. Read on for more, but here’s the bottom line: Even if flying for no commercial reason, the laws are…
Reader Norman Warwick retired to Lanzarote a couple of years ago. He writes an arts page for a UK newspaper group and he very kindly sent us his review of the 34th Festival Internacionale de Musica de Canarias. Nordic Voices On arrival we had no real idea what to expect but our anticipation was increased…