Looking for ways to save money while on holiday in Lanzarote? Here are 8 tips to do just that. Food shop like a local That means avoiding the small supermarkets in the resorts, and going for the larger ones out of town. It also means taking advantage of the excellent local markets for fresh fruit…
There are plenty of myths about living in Lanzarote. Here are a few: It’s always sunny and hot! It does rain during the winter here, and we do get cloud from time to time. It can even get chilly in mid winter – as low as 15 degrees! What we don’t get is any extreme…
Bring some Euros with you There isn’t an ATM at Lanzarote airport, so bring at least some cash in Euros with you, for the taxi or that all important first drink! Update: There is one now, but bring some money anyway, just in case! Don’t park in the first car parks for Teguise market If…
Arrecife airport is in Playa Honda, 10KM from Puerto del Carmen. 15KM from Costa Teguise and 30KM from Playa Blanca. Find out how to reach your resort.
We book a lot of flights! We fly off and back on to the island about 20 times a year. It’s a big expense for us. As you can imagine, we try hard to keep the cost down as much as possible. We thought we’d share our tips for getting the best prices and for…
Many readers are regular visitors, so we’d thought we’d put together a list of some things you may not have tried yet in Lanzarote. If you like, “secret Lanzarote” stuff that many people miss. Watch The Sunset From Mirador Del Rio Preferably with a chilled bottle of Cava and some smoked salmon sandwiches. Enjoy A…
We love answering questions about Lanzarote, and we spend a lot of time on social media doing just that. We don’t think any questions are stupid, but occasionally, we do get some poorly thought-through questions, and when we do, we like to have some fun with our answers. Can you tell me what the weather…
We’re often asked to identify which hotels in Lanzarote have air conditioning available, especially during the hot summer months. Surprisingly there’s not that many! The fact is with our perpetual breeze, you can often cool a room by opening a door and window to get a through flow of air which naturally cools your accommodation.…
Occasionally we’re asked if there is a trading standards office available for consumer advice after purchasing products or services in Lanzarote. Here’s the process for making a consumer complaint. Local tourist facing businesses such as shops, bars, restaurants and hotels are required to display this notice, where consumers are visually advised in Spanish, English &…
Looking for the right activities for your teenagers to enjoy during your family holiday? We’ve booked a lot of holidays recently for families with teenage children. It can be an awkward time for 13 to 17 year olds on holiday with their parents – they’re not old enough to go out and do their own…