Star Gazing In Lanzarote
Thanks to a lack of light and air pollution, Lanzarote is simply amazing for those interested in star gazing. We explain what you can see.
Lanzarote Excursion to Lobos Nature Reserve
The island of Lobos is clearly seen from the East coast and South of Lanzarote, a nature reserve named after the seals that used to live there. This tiny island is a sanctuary, it’s a peaceful place for walkers and nature lovers to enjoy. The Isla de Lobos is not inhabited, there is one restaurant…
Geocache Walk, Cueva del Agua
Our latest geocache walk adventure took us straight to this jameos beauty spot as the cache was hidden there, this one is called Cueva del Agua on the Geocaching website if you’d like the GPS co-ordinates. Have you discovered the beautiful water cave hidden at Los Cocoteros? These satellite images show the location of the cueva del…
Geocache Walk, La Bomba
La Bomba is a geocache walk to an amazing volcanic “bomb” that was thrown out during the eruptions on the island. An easy walk most people can do.
Our Guide To Arrecife
Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote is a diverse and interesting place to visit during your holiday, here’s our guide as to what to do and where to go. Castles The Castillo de San Gabriel is situated in the centre, inside is the history museum for the capital. The impressive drawbridge is called the Puente de…
The Old Harbour in Puerto del Carmen
I went for a wander around the Old Harbour area of Puerto del Carmen early one morning. The old harbour was previously known as La Tiñosa, Lanzarote. I started out from Playa Chica, walking along the coastal path. The sea was flat and calm and it was already a lovely warm day, there were a…
Batucada – Lanzarote Drum Bands
Batucada is the sound of carnival in Lanzarote, you just can’t help but move your feet to the beat! Lanzarote’s drum bands provide the rhythm of carnival. The rhythm of batucada originates from the Brazilian sound of samba. A large group is required to play the wide variety of percussion instruments which include some or…
What Is Carnival In Lanzarote?
Everyone knows we have carnival every year in Lanzarote. But what’s it about, and what are the various elements of a procession?
Walk The Malpaso Way in Haria
I’ve been itching to walk the Malpaso Way in Haria again over the last week or two as I can see all the wild flowers are blooming when I drive over the top from Haria to Teguise or vice versa. On Sunday we set out from the village towards the sports stadium, to find this road, find…
Water Taxi, Puerto del Carmen – Puerto Calero
It’s quite easy to connect from the resort of Puerto del Carmen to the marina at Puerto Calero, you can….. * Walk along the beautiful coastal path * Catch a bus * Drive a hire car or…….. * Take the water taxi! The Express Waterbus water taxi service connects the marina to the old harbour…
