Ibero Uno is a two-masted sailing boat accommodating up to 8 guests, plus crew. This boat departs Marina Rubicón twice a day providing an intimate luxury boat excursion to the beautiful beaches of Papagayo. One for the foodies, this gastronomy sailing tour includes wine tasting and local produce from Lanzarote. Imagine sipping an excellent Lanzarote…
The Isla de Lobos is a small uninhabited island situated just off the coast of Fuerteventura. It’s a haven for birdlife and popular with walkers. There’s a circular path which is well signposted with the walking time required to get back to the harbour. Visit the Faro de Martiño lighthouse, climb the Montaña La Caldera…
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’ve personally been on this fishing excursion and it’s a great family trip, not just for those interested in fishing, as spectators can also go at a reduced price. If you’ve always fancied fishing but not tried it, the experienced crew are on hand to help set up your rods, bait them and release your…
From Monday 23rd October 2017, Catlanza will start operating their winter schedule with 1 sailing per day, instead of the 2 that run through the summer months. The sailing times will be from 11:00 to 15:00, which is perfect to enjoy the winter sun, and lunch served on board from their mooring in Papagayo. Catlanza…
Catlanza is one of the island’s most popular day trips, and regular visitors often book a sailing every time they come to Lanzarote. The 75 foot catamaran sails twice daily on most days from the fabulous marina at Puerto Calero, offering both family sailing and adult only trips. She sails round to the beaches of…
Discover the remote islands in the North of Lanzarote during a boat excursion day trip with Eco-Insider. The boat trip starts from Orzola and takes approximately an hour to reach the island of Alegranza, which is the furthest from Lanzarote on this tour. The boat circles this island which is uninhabited and provides a safe…
I was recently commissioned to write another article for the Canary Islands tourist board, this time for the island of Fuerteventura. My topic was a day trip to the Isla de Lobos. Although it takes a couple of boat rides from Lanzarote, it was relatively easy to organise, so I thought I’d share the details…
We had a sneak preview aboard Lanzarote’s newest luxury yacht, Catlanza VI. Many readers will be familiar with her big sister, which does daily trips to Papagayo from Puerto Calero. Cat VI is available for private charter. But Cat VI is something different – still a sailing catamaran, but smaller and more luxurious and she’s…
Take a day out in paradise! La Graciosa is a beautiful island in the north of Lanzarote, with stunning sandy beaches. This full day excursion will transport you from the bustling holiday resorts to a land that time forgot. The ferry from Órzola will take you to the harbour town of Caleta de Sebo which…