Interviews

Interview with Marci Acuña, Lanzarote’s Councillor for Social Welfare

Marciano Acuña is the Cabildo’s Councillor in charge of Social Welfare – a department which covers areas such as the elderly, gender equality, addiction, mental health, disability, children in care and other issues.

Electric Cars Gain Ground in Lanzarote as Costs Fall and Interest Rises

Interview, Magazine

The Canaries should be an ideal place for the e-car revolution, with short distances, huge potential for renewable energy and no tax on new electric vehicles. However, up until now take-up on the islands has been slow compared to the rest of Spain.

Interview with British cycling legend Maurice Burton

Interview, Magazine, News

Maurice Burton is a British cycling legend – the first black British cycling champion who went on to an exciting professional career in Belgium before becoming the owner of De Ver Cycles in Streatham. Maurice has been coming to Lanzarote since the 1980s and has run regular cycling camps on the island for 20 years. We chatted to him about his eventful life in Costa Teguise last month.

Interview with Quino Falero

Interview, Magazine

Contemporary dance has always had a faithful audience on Lanzarote, and exciting, experimental performances have been a strong feature of the island’s cultural scene for several years. One of the people responsible for that is Quino Falero, who grew up in near the Charco de San Ginés in Arrecife.

We’ll Drink To That! Interview with Indian Gourmet Owners

Interview, Magazine

If you're a regular reader, you'll know we love checking in with Ramesh and Sara Saraswati. The duo behind Playa Blanca's beloved Indian Delights have been busy since opening their second venture, Indian Gourmet, back in 2024. Recently, they’ve given the restaurant a stylish upgrade.