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…
The Canary Islands are a popular holiday destination choice but what makes Lanzarote different from the other Canary Islands? The visionary Cesar Manrique Cesar Manrique lobbied successfully to ensure that Lanzarote was not subject to numerous high rise buildings and that the exterior of the buildings are painted with traditional colours, white walls and green…
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…
Famara’s spectacular beach is famous for surfing, what could be better than learning to surf in the “Hawaii of Europe” during your holiday in Lanzarote. Choose from a single surf lesson to have a go, or get stuck in with a 3-5 day course. Learn how to paddle out, get the right position to catch…
Discover the Ajaches Natural Park and Papagayo beaches on a fat bike tour, these fat tyres make any terrain easy! Price: €39 for adults, €25 for children (aged 8-11 years) Duration: Between 2-3 hours Start Time: 09:30 Available: Monday, Thursday and Sunday Included: Drink, snack, a guide and a helmet Recommendation: Wear appropriate clothes and…
The number of Vegan restaurants in Lanzarote has been growing in recent years. Here’s where you can currently dine out on Vegan food across the island, which we’ve listed in alphabetical order: Blooming Cactus Vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant in the old harbour area of Puerto del Carmen (Calle Teide 35). Tel: 608 29 38…
We’re not really a seasonal destination, but it is true that most people choose to come here in the summer months, so we thought we’d share some reasons to book a winter holiday in Lanzarote, for those of you who might not have considered one previously. We’ve just returned to Lanzarote from a few days…
If you’re looking for an extra special experience in Lanzarote, book a swim with the sea lions at Rancho Texas Theme Park in Puerto del Carmen. Price: €80 per adult, €72 per senior (60+) and €72 per child (8-14 years old) Duration: 30 minutes of sea lion interaction & full day at the park Activity…
A visit to Rancho Texas is the highlight of many family holidays in Lanzarote. The park is open 365 days a year, set in mature gardens on the outskirts of Puerto del Carmen, incorporating exotic animals, entertainment shows and a waterpark. Visitors are free to wander throughout the park from 09:30 to 17:30, there are…