Many people are daunted by the thought of of shopping in Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote – but don’t be! Yes there are one way systems but there is plenty of parking and lots on offer, so have a go, but remember the shops close for siesta in the afternoon, so arrive at 10am or…
Shopping abroad can be frustrating when you don’t know the opening hours, where to go and what to ask for, this A-Z guide is not to limit where you shop but to take some of the guess work out of who might sell what. Banks Before you go shopping you may want to visit one…
As well as a suntan and happy memories, there are a few souvenirs which you can buy here to take home, enjoy, and to continually remind you of the island. Booze Lanzarote is duty free, so most people take back a bottle or two of booze as souvenirs at bargain prices. But as well as…
Lidl opened their second supermarket in Lanzarote on Thursday 4th June 2015. To celebrate the special occasion, the supermarket discounted all of their fruit by 30% during the first week, followed by vegetables during the second week. The new supermarket is situated on Avenida Juan Carlos in Puerto del Carmen, which is the main road…
We’re often asked by people staying in villas, or those who are planning to be on the island for several months: “Where do locals do their food shopping?” The resorts are populated with small supermarkets where you can get most of the essentials, but they are relatively expensive and lack a good range of products,…
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…