Welcome to our FAQ section! We love answering your questions on social media, on our website and via your emails. But it can take some time every day to do so! To save us a little, we’ve put together this list of the questions we are asked most often, and we’ll add to it as…
We’re often asked for advice about tipping in Lanzarote. As with most European countries, there are no hard and fast rules, and whether you tip or not should depend on the quality of service you receive. If it isn’t good, don’t tip, if it is, do so, and if it’s exceptional, be generous! Restaurants In…
It’s easy to be confused with the tax status of Lanzarote and the other Canary islands. Although we have been part of Spain for 500 years, we’re an autonomous region, which means we have a high degree of self government. We also have some quirks in our fiscal system which are interesting: We are outside…
We have been keeping our own records of the weather since 2008 and whilst we would never recommend you bringing an umbrella, it goes without saying that you should pack and apply sun cream all year round but what clothes should you pack for Lanzarote? January & February January and February are our coolest months…
Is Lanzarote child friendly? We are often asked this, so we have highlighted some of the areas that make Lanzarote a fabulous choice for any family holiday! Flight duration With flight durations from the UK, Ireland and Germany all only being around 4 hours Lanzarote is a great choice for a family holiday. If you…
We all enjoy fun facts. So here are 6 facts about Lanzarote. It is like the moon! We have all heard of Lanzarote being compared to Mars, but did you know that the European Space Agency trains it’s astronauts on the island? You can cook using the heat of a volcano! Set against the volcanic…
We are often asked for hints and tips from people who are visiting Lanzarote so here are 6 things I learned during my trip to Lanzarote. A Spanish dish doesn’t always mean Tapas! I love Tapas and it is my favourite way to eat when on holiday in Lanzarote. However, we recently learned that you need…
Lanzarote is a fabulous place to learn and practice Spanish. People from all the different Spanish speaking nationalities live on the island, so you will absolutely have the chance to practice the language on plenty of occasions, even learning a few of the local words, like “guagua” meaning “bus”, “papas arrugadas” “a typical local dish”…
We decided to crowd source this one, by asking the question on our Facebook page. But first, we’ll share our perfect Lanzarote day: It would have to be a Sunday, and it would start with a breakfast on the patio – freshly squeezed orange juice, coffee and croissants. Next we’d head out to do a…
How well do you know your favourite island? This is a fun quiz you can do to test your knowledge about everything to do with Lanzarote. 1/ Which village on the island has the shortest place name? 2/ Where did César Manrique live prior to his death in 1992? 3/ How many rivers are there…
Lanzarote is one of Europe’s premier sporting destinations and home to the world’s toughest Ironman triathlon event. For that reason, there are always cyclists on the roads of the island, and this article is to explain the road rules for cyclists and drivers, so there are no misunderstandings. These rules are based on a Cabildo…